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Post by: bk on February 04, 2011, 12:12:26 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes did not suffer from a power failure, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're currently without power and are just sitting around mooing the breeze.
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Post by: bk on February 04, 2011, 12:13:19 AM: And the word of the day is: VERDIGRIS!
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Post by: bk on February 04, 2011, 12:17:44 AM: As promised, here is the haineshisway.com head's up announcement of our two new releases. I'm suspecting these will go fairly fast, so that's why I'm giving a little extra time - don't wait too long, though. You know the routine - each CD is 19.98 plus 3.75 shipping (if ordering both, the 3.75 covers both CDs). Pay directly via paypal.com using our paypal address, which is kritzerland at adelphia dot net. Be sure to put the CD titles in the invoice.

Kritzerland is proud to present two great new limited editions – one world premiere double-bill soundtrack and one original cast album:

FEAR STRIKES OUT/THE TIN STAR
Music Composed and Conducted by Elmer Bernstein

and

GONE WITH THE WIND Original London Cast Album
Music and Lyrics by Harold Rome

Fear Strikes Out (1957) was the true story of baseball’s Jim Piersall, who suffered from and overcame a complete nervous breakdown caused by the extreme and relentless pressure his never-satisfied father put on him to be the best of the best – from the time he was a young boy right up through his entering the major leagues. Beautifully directed by Robert Mulligan (his first film), with brilliant performances by Anthony Perkins as Piersall and Karl Malden as his father, the film is devastating, powerfully emotional, compassionate, and very moving.

The choice of Elmer Bernstein to score the film was serendipitous – Bernstein’s and Mulligan’s artistic temperaments were perfectly in synch and Bernstein would go on to score many films for him, including The Rat Race, To Kill A Mockingbird, Love With The Proper Stranger, and Bloodbrothers. Bernstein’s score for Fear Strikes Out really captures the film’s myriad moods – from the elation of Piersall’s baseball triumphs, to the dark road leading to his mental breakdown on the baseball field (an incredible scene), to his rehabilitation, and, as always with Bernstein, he really understands how to make music coalesce with images and illuminate character and story – his music is timeless, perfect, and, all these decades later, still incredibly fresh.

The Tin Star (also 1957) was in a different world altogether – a western, also starring Anthony Perkins, this time alongside the great Henry Fonda. The director was Anthony Mann, who’d already made a string of classic westerns, including Winchester 73, The Naked Spur, Bend of the River, The Man From Laramie (all starring James Stewart), among others. The film is a character-driven drama about a former sheriff-now-bounty hunter named Morgan Hickman (Fonda) – when the sheriff of a town is killed, the green, inexperienced Perkins is appointed as a temporary replacement, a job he would like to make permanent. He asks Hickman to teach him the ropes. In so doing, Hickman is reminded why he once wore the tin star and in the process rediscovers the person he was.

Mann and Bernstein had worked together once before, on Mann’s war film, Men In War, for which Bernstein turned out a great score. Bernstein had done only one western prior to The Tin Star (Drango), but he would soon go on to become one of the most beloved composers of westerns in film history, with his classic scores for The Magnificent Seven, The Comancheros, The Hallelujah Trail, The Sons of Katie Elder, The Scalphunters, True Grit, Big Jake, The Shootist, and others. His “sound” is instantly recognizable, even in this early stage of his Western game. The score has all the things one has come to expect from a Bernstein western score – colorful Americana, great themes, all perfectly matched to the film. He was as good as it gets. The CD was mastered from the original tapes stored in the Paramount vaults. Over seventy-seven minutes of prime Golden Age Bernstein.

This release is limited to 1500 copies only. The price of the CD is $19.98, plus shipping. Additionally, we are offering a special deal with the purchase of this release. Go to the item page and click on the link to find out about it.

CD will ship the third week of March – however, preorders placed directly through Kritzerland usually ship one to five weeks earlier (we’ve been averaging four weeks early). To place an order, see the cover, or hear audio samples, just visit www.kritzerland.com.

GONE WITH THE WIND

A musical of Gone With The Wind? Sounds crazy, no? But in the occasionally crazy world of musical theater, that’s exactly what happened. Premiering in London (after a production in Tokyo), Gone With The Wind had a book by Horton Foote (the playwright, and Academy Award-winning screenwriter of To Kill A Mockingbird) and music and lyrics by the great Harold Rome.

That London production, starring June Ritchie as Scarlett O’Hara and Harve Presnell as Rhett Butler, opened in 1972 at the Drury Lane Theater. Reviews were, in some cases, surprisingly good, and the show ran a year. The Evening Standard raved, “Choreography and music are brilliantly blended in a storytelling exercise that never stops for breath. There are no artificially set numbers to halt the momentum of the tale and every precise dance number propels the action forward.” “What a musical! Singing Scarlett is here to stay,” said the Daily Express.

Thankfully, EMI made a cast album of the show, preserving the delightful and tuneful Harold Rome score. This CD was mastered from the original album masters housed at EMI in the UK.

This release is limited to 1000 copies only. The price of the CD is $19.98, plus shipping. Additionally, we are offering a special deal with the purchase of this release. Go to the item page and click on the link to find out about it.

CD will ship the third week of March – however, preorders placed directly through Kritzerland usually ship one to five weeks earlier (we’ve been averaging four weeks early). To place an order, see the cover, or hear audio samples, just visit www.kritzerland.com.

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Post by: bk on February 04, 2011, 12:18:42 AM: Welcome twenty-five GUESTS. Say what?
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Post by: bk on February 04, 2011, 12:22:51 AM: And here is an actual photograph taken just after the Kritzerland at the Gardenia show. Adryan Russ, me, and Richard B. Sherman.

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Post by: George on February 04, 2011, 12:24:52 AM: That's a great picture, BK!
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Post by: George on February 04, 2011, 12:33:57 AM: I have just ordered two, count 'em two CDs!
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Post by: George on February 04, 2011, 12:39:19 AM: And now, it's time for bed. Good night, BK and guests.
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Post by: Ben on February 04, 2011, 02:50:41 AM: Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: Edisaurus on February 04, 2011, 04:17:15 AM: Quote from: bk on February 04, 2011, 12:22:51 AM
And here is an actual photograph taken just after the Kritzerland at the Gardenia show. Adryan Russ, me, and Richard B. Sherman.

(http://i53.tinypic.com/10mj8f8.jpg)

Wow, that's a beautiful picture!
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Post by: Edisaurus on February 04, 2011, 04:17:42 AM: Quote from: Ben on February 04, 2011, 02:50:41 AM
Morning all.

That is all.

Morning and belated birthday, Ben!
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Post by: Edisaurus on February 04, 2011, 04:29:24 AM: Glad the blackout didn't last as long as it could have!

bk, I have seen trees fall for no apparent reason. The tree could have been stressed out or died of old age. One across the street fell and severed a roof; fortunately the owners weren't living there at the time. Also in my neighborhood, I was driving home one day and next to me a huge pine tree toppled over; it was almost as if the wind from my car knocked it over! it could be drought, something that compromised the root system or trunk, bugs...

When my oak fell in Marietta (gigantic water oak @ 20 feet around) it looked healthy, but once it fell we saw that it had been hit by lightening when it was younger and had grown back together but was a hollow tree. No cookies or elves were harmed...
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Post by: Edisaurus on February 04, 2011, 04:29:46 AM: Thanks for the birthday wishes, TCB and Vixmom!
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Post by: Edisaurus on February 04, 2011, 04:30:04 AM: And Cillaliz!
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Post by: Ben on February 04, 2011, 04:41:13 AM: Thanks Amy.

That's a great picture of you from yesterday as well.
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Post by: vixmom on February 04, 2011, 05:10:18 AM: oatmeal with blueberries and almonds
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Post by: vixmom on February 04, 2011, 05:10:27 AM: and now to work
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Post by: vixmom on February 04, 2011, 05:10:39 AM: VIBES for all that need 'em
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 04, 2011, 05:23:08 AM: Good morning, all! I had no vodka last night, only three extra strngth Tylenol, and I slept soundly if strangely: I had a long dream that my former manager at B&N had been to a revue with nudity directed by our BK and, for some reason, she had a performance on DVD and kept watching it over and over. There was also a dog in the dream and it was all weird.

This morning I'm not feeling too badly, so I'm quite grateful that the fall wasn't worse. Around 11:30 I will walk down to Lincoln Center and play online with Historic Newspapers for several hours.

I haven't seen Seth Rudetsky in several years, and I guess it's because he's now a superstar on the touring circuit. Good for him! If you haven't read his novel, I recommend it:
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 04, 2011, 05:28:40 AM: During the dress of WHERE'S CHARLEY? at Godspeed in 2004 we had a tree fall on a cable and knock the power out at East Haddam for several hours. I guess around 100 homes were affected, but after living through the 2003 power failure that covered a lot of the East Coast, my only comment is, BK, that I'm glad you lost no work on the computer. My memory of 2003 is wandering the apartment halls after dark with a candle to join the tenants on the street for info on what was happening. Given the horrors of being stuck for hours on buses in Chicago this week, I'm grateful the only discomfort in 2003 was the heat and the fact that I am totally unprepared for any emergency. I now have a flashlight.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on February 04, 2011, 05:34:48 AM: Quote from: bk on February 04, 2011, 12:13:19 AM
And the word of the day is: VERDIGRIS!

And The Song Of The Day Is: IT ISN'T EASY BEING GREEN
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 04, 2011, 05:41:23 AM: Post No. 3!

So, today I'm off to the library, and tonight my friend Jeanne Lehman and I will see LOST IN THE STARS at Encores! I am very much looking forward to it.

DR JohnG, the Ohio Light Opera in Wooster, OH, is ~~preventing~~ presenting JUBILEE this summer, and I would like to see it. I expect it to be mediocre to dreadful, since they have a horrible record with musicals; several years ago I walked out of their inept and maladroit MY FAIR LADY at intermission: the poor direction and prancey choreography (that woman knows only three steps!) was unbearable. I can only hope that JUBILEE will rise above that: it's a comedy with a lot of scene changes and ballroom dancing; I shudder to think about it. Since they never have saxes in the orchestra, I have no idea how they will cope with all the reed changes.

They're doing several operettas that I believe they will do well - Victor Herbert's THE FORTUNE TELLER, G&S, THE MERRY WIDOW - but musical comedy is their downfall.

TOD:
DVD: those Netflix items still sit here
CD: Joan Morris, Guy Haines, Liz Callaway, Best Foot Forward, Jubilee, Offenbach
VCR: this porn is stale!
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 04, 2011, 05:41:57 AM: Quote from: ArnoldMBrockman on February 04, 2011, 05:34:48 AM
Quote from: bk on February 04, 2011, 12:13:19 AM
And the word of the day is: VERDIGRIS!

And The Song Of The Day Is: IT ISN'T EASY BEING GREEN

Written by Giuseppe Verdi!
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 04, 2011, 06:12:36 AM: Good morning. That is all.
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Post by: Kerry on February 04, 2011, 06:30:26 AM: Good morning to all.
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 04, 2011, 06:33:07 AM: DR Ginny, here's the OLO schedule; I'm tending toward ug 4&5; I'd like to see THE FORTUNE TELLER as well.

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Post by: Jrand73 on February 04, 2011, 06:44:39 AM: Two compact disks ordered!
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 04, 2011, 06:45:28 AM: Power outages are for the birds!

We are slightly iced in, but temps will reach 36 degrees tomorrow....maybe it will be easier to chip it away. I am not working today, but will be working tomorrow!
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 04, 2011, 06:46:22 AM: Loved the pictures of Mr Robert Sherman & others!

MR BK and DR EDISAURUS look most pleased to be posing with Mr Sherman and vice versa.

How did the Annette + medley go?
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 04, 2011, 06:46:47 AM: I won $4 on the Powerball on Wednesday.
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Post by: Ginny on February 04, 2011, 06:47:51 AM: Friday morning greetings! I'm about to put myself together for a trip to the ~~vampires~~ blood lab, for a follow-up to last week's test. Then I'll take my car for a thorough cleaning and to the retirement village where my mother-in-law lived for a program on women's heart health. The speaker is a friend of mine who's a nurse practitioner for a local cardiologist (not mine).
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Post by: Ginny on February 04, 2011, 06:50:53 AM: DR Elmore - August 4 & 5 will work for us and a trip to NE Ohio for operetta will be a great way to keep from dwelling on where I was on those dates in 2010 - cardiac ICU. As you plan your trip, remember we can assist with airport transport, if needed.
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Post by: Laura on February 04, 2011, 06:51:13 AM: It is 27 degrees here in Phoenix -- cold for us.
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 04, 2011, 07:02:41 AM: TOD:

DVD - Doctor Atomic, Act Two

CD - 9 to 5
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 04, 2011, 07:04:58 AM: Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And I'm about to play for 187 musical theatre auditions. -Well, that's how many are on the list. The weather and the airlines may have other ideas today.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 04, 2011, 07:06:45 AM: Blackouts, Schmakouts!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 04, 2011, 07:08:21 AM: Correction/Update: 174 auditions. -With an additional 36 "Acting Only" auditionees.
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Post by: Jennifer on February 04, 2011, 07:08:29 AM: Nice picture!
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Post by: Druxy on February 04, 2011, 07:11:07 AM: We're snowbound in Austin this morning.

Hopefully, the white stuff will melt by early afternoon.
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Post by: Druxy on February 04, 2011, 07:11:56 AM: TOD:

DVD & Blu-Ray -

SECRETARIAT
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Post by: Laura on February 04, 2011, 07:13:06 AM: Take pictures, Druxy!
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 04, 2011, 07:13:09 AM: Quote from: Ginny on February 04, 2011, 06:50:53 AM
DR Elmore - August 4 & 5 will work for us and a trip to NE Ohio for operetta will be a great way to keep from dwelling on where I was on those dates in 2010 - cardiac ICU. As you plan your trip, remember we can assist with airport transport, if needed.

I have to decide if I want to come to Middletown for a week or fly to Cleveland, rent a car and drive down to Wooster.
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Post by: Laura on February 04, 2011, 07:13:26 AM: 174 in one day?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 04, 2011, 07:14:41 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on February 04, 2011, 05:28:40 AM
During the dress of WHERE'S CHARLEY? at Godspeed in 2004 we had a tree fall on a cable and knock the power out at East Haddam for several hours. I guess around 100 homes were affected, but after living through the 2003 power failure that covered a lot of the East Coast, my only comment is, BK, that I'm glad you lost no work on the computer. My memory of 2003 is wandering the apartment halls after dark with a candle to join the tenants on the street for info on what was happening. Given the horrors of being stuck for hours on buses in Chicago this week, I'm grateful the only discomfort in 2003 was the heat and the fact that I am totally unprepared for any emergency. I now have a flashlight.

I had a great time in NYC during the Blackout of 2003:
-I was staying in Michael Rupert's apartment in the West Village at the time. The Italian bakery had hot coffee and fresh pastries in the morning since they had gas stoves.
-I was in the middle of casting Camelot at Arena Stage, and we finished the process on the sidewalk outside of 820 Broadway the following morning. -And we even had some actors walk by who, after seeing the headshots laid out on the sidewalk, decided to submit themselves for the production. ;)
-Amtrak was still running on time.
-And I ended up chatting with Fran Liebowitz for a few minutes by Father Demo Square. Alas, I thought she was Annie. Fran was not amused.
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 04, 2011, 07:17:00 AM: Fran Was Not Amused - that's the title of my new play about Frances Farmer.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 04, 2011, 07:17:05 AM: Quote from: Laura on February 04, 2011, 07:13:26 AM
174 in one day?

Another Correction/Update: 176.

And, yes, all in one day, and all in a row. We see 100 people before lunch, then break for an hour, then finish the day. I usually finish around 2:30-3:00 which gives me plenty of time for a nice long dinner break.

Each actor/singer gets 90 seconds. -And, hopefully, a lot of callbacks and a job offer or two.
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 04, 2011, 07:17:31 AM: Speaking of Camelot - I am struggling to make some cuts so that we don't have a 3 1/2 show.....it's not easy.
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 04, 2011, 07:18:01 AM: I am going to sing California Girls.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 04, 2011, 07:19:59 AM: DR Laura et al - The auditions I'm playing over the next four days are for UPTA (http://upta.org/) - the Unified Professional Theatre Auditions. This is my 12th year here in Memphis.

In March, I will be in Atlanta for SETC (http://setc.org/) - SouthEastern Theatre Conference. It will be my 18th Spring SETC Audition.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 04, 2011, 07:21:11 AM: Quote from: Jrand60 on February 04, 2011, 07:17:31 AM
Speaking of Camelot - I am struggling to make some cuts so that we don't have a 3 1/2 show.....it's not easy.

DR JRand - Ah, yes. Alas, the adage, "Cut what you Love" may have to come into play. -At Arena Stage, we ended up having to cut one of Guenevere's songs. :-\
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 04, 2011, 07:21:39 AM: Quote from: Jrand60 on February 04, 2011, 07:18:01 AM
I am going to sing California Girls.

Thank You... NEXT!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 04, 2011, 07:21:57 AM: Well, the Company Briefing is about to end, so...

Laters...
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Post by: John G. on February 04, 2011, 07:23:20 AM: Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on February 04, 2011, 07:24:31 AM: We got a little snow in San Antonio. It stuck mostly to the roads, driveways and patios. But it was enough to have caused more than 40 accidents so far. I'm staying off the roads. Temperature is 21 now. Don't know what's what.
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 04, 2011, 07:24:59 AM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on February 04, 2011, 07:21:39 AM
Quote from: Jrand60 on February 04, 2011, 07:18:01 AM
I am going to sing California Girls.

Thank You... NEXT!

But I have this book of Katy Perry songs I got at Colony.
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Post by: Laura on February 04, 2011, 07:25:43 AM: Pictures, John G.!
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Post by: John G. on February 04, 2011, 07:26:52 AM: I was having lunch with a friend Tuesday when the restaurant had a blackout. The fryers and oven are all gas, so we got our food, but the kitchen was pitch black. Guess they were cooking in Braille.
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Post by: John G. on February 04, 2011, 07:33:14 AM: (http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs800.ash1/169012_1513111518660_1560585524_1674474_5115830_n.jpg)
Here it is. Wimpy looking, yet deadly.
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Post by: Laura on February 04, 2011, 07:36:16 AM: When it snowed here 20 years ago, it melted the second it touched anything.
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Post by: Ben on February 04, 2011, 07:37:41 AM: Not surprised!
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Post by: Ben on February 04, 2011, 07:37:48 AM: And here we are.
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Post by: John G. on February 04, 2011, 07:43:59 AM: TOD:

DVD: Temple Grandin and maybe an early Lubitsch musical.

MP3: "Getting to Happy" by Terry McMillan

CD: Sondheim and more Sondheim (I'm listening while finally reading "Finishing the Hat")
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 04, 2011, 08:04:29 AM: Quote from: Jrand60 on February 04, 2011, 07:17:00 AM
Fran Was Not Amused - that's the title of my new play about Frances Farmer.

Much as her writing amuses me, I find Fran an unpleasant, rather ugly woman. She was a complete troll whenever she came to the Drama Book Shop.
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Post by: MBarnum on February 04, 2011, 08:08:50 AM: Quote from: Jrand60 on February 04, 2011, 06:46:47 AM
I won $4 on the Powerball on Wednesday.

Don't forget us little people!
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Post by: MBarnum on February 04, 2011, 08:12:58 AM: Lots of hobnobbing with the stars by our various and sundried HHWers. And I will add to that by telling you all that Ayub Khan accepted me as his facebook friend last night. Venetia Stevenson, on the other hand, has not.
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Post by: John G. on February 04, 2011, 08:14:49 AM: I'm really bothered by the fact that I haven't heard from my university in several days. I do not know if the residency is happening or not. I don't know if I am to take part in anything online via Skype or not and, if so, when. I guess I'm just going to do what I would normally do, and if I miss a message from them, I miss it.
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Post by: MBarnum on February 04, 2011, 08:19:11 AM: Page 3 Ayub Khan / Venetia Stevenson dance.

(http://www.cinebasti.com/user_albums/medium/Ayub_Khan_3_1.jpg)

(http://www.gaucho2.50megs.com/auctions/dm/06-24-2006/1499-a/images/DSC03609.jpg)
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Post by: MBarnum on February 04, 2011, 08:23:11 AM: I'd say that you have every right to be annoyed, DR JohnG.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 04, 2011, 08:24:13 AM: Quote from: Edisaurus on February 04, 2011, 04:29:24 AM
Glad the blackout didn't last as long as it could have!

bk, I have seen trees fall for no apparent reason. The tree could have been stressed out or died of old age. One across the street fell and severed a roof; fortunately the owners weren't living there at the time. Also in my neighborhood, I was driving home one day and next to me a huge pine tree toppled over; it was almost as if the wind from my car knocked it over! it could be drought, something that compromised the root system or trunk, bugs...

When my oak fell in Marietta (gigantic water oak @ 20 feet around) it looked healthy, but once it fell we saw that it had been hit by lightening when it was younger and had grown back together but was a hollow tree. No cookies or elves were harmed...

Then again, the tree affecting BK's power may simply have fainted.
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Post by: MBarnum on February 04, 2011, 08:25:10 AM: TOD:

CD:
Rough Guide to the Music of Afghanistan

DVD:
Some south Indian films that arrived in the mail yesterday.

DVR:
Last night's THE OFFICE and OUTSOURCED

Netflix streaming:
Al Adamson's SATAN'S SADISTS (was just reading about it last night in Gary Kent's autobiography)
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 04, 2011, 08:25:26 AM: Quote from: MBarnum on February 04, 2011, 08:12:58 AM
Lots of hobnobbing with the stars by our various and sundried HHWers. And I will add to that by telling you all that Ayub Khan accepted me as his facebook friend last night. Venetia Stevenson, on the other hand, has not.

Someone has warned Venetia, lucky lady!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 04, 2011, 08:33:35 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on February 04, 2011, 08:04:29 AM
Quote from: Jrand60 on February 04, 2011, 07:17:00 AM
Fran Was Not Amused - that's the title of my new play about Frances Farmer.

Much as her writing amuses me, I find Fran an unpleasant, rather ugly woman. She was a complete troll whenever she came to the Drama Book Shop.

I've suddenly had a feeling....I can't explain it, really....it's sorta psychic-like. I'm sensing backstairs deals being made in Indiana and Washington state....money is being bartered for services....something a bit secretive...skullduggery....

What can it mean?
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Post by: Ginny on February 04, 2011, 08:39:35 AM: My trip to the lab was quick, but today's tech will win no Miss Congeniality awards. She did, however, get the sample on the first try, so I'll cut her some slack.
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 04, 2011, 08:55:03 AM: Isn't Venitia the daughter of Anna Lee and Robert Stevenson....and the ex wife of Russ Tamblyn.

Ms Ruth Buzzi accepted MY friend request yesterday.
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Post by: bk on February 04, 2011, 09:32:57 AM: I'm up, I'm up - very odd dreams. I was in bed just about to arise when Gregory Harrison called telling me the rather astonishing news that Linda broke her ankle this morning. So, today's rehearsal is cancelled and we're holding tomorrow to see what's what - then Gregory is canceling his Monday trip so we can get in a couple of days before Linda leaves. We'll see what's what and re-block as necessary.
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Post by: MBarnum on February 04, 2011, 09:44:44 AM: BK, you shouldn't have made Linda practice those high kicks.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on February 04, 2011, 09:48:55 AM: I hate blackouts, especially in my neck of the woods. For some reason my particular block is tied to the power grid in Camden so that when they go out, we go out. What's frustrating is that the houses in back of us are not on the same grid, so they remain up and powered when we experience a blackout. Go figure...
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on February 04, 2011, 09:57:29 AM: I resisted 10 for a while after it first came out--it jsut didn't appeal to me. I was finally dragged to it months later (this was back in the days when a hit movie would play for months) and the only surprise to me was that Bo Derek had more to do in the movie that I thought she would and that she held her own. I didn't mind Julie Andrews but her being cast in that role just made everything very pat. I don't think I've seen the movie in over twenty years.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on February 04, 2011, 09:59:58 AM: I'm pretty grumpy today. This has just been one hard-ass week and I'm worn out.
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Post by: Jane on February 04, 2011, 10:04:29 AM: From TCB:
Quote
I would be interested in knowing what Keith thinks about the film. I had zero interest in seeing it
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He said it was ok & that I would not have liked it. I had a wonderful evening with Mark Salzman. The theater was packed. I've never been to the high school theater, as one would expect in a theater town it is rather nice. While not fancy it has comfortable stadium seating. He was entertaining, funning, moving, pretty much what I expected & more. He was not your typical author talking about his books.
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Post by: Jane on February 04, 2011, 10:05:18 AM: Pain-free vibes for Vix-Gram.
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Post by: Jane on February 04, 2011, 10:10:16 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on February 04, 2011, 05:23:08 AM
Good morning, all! I had no vodka last night, only three extra strngth Tylenol,

With soooo much Tylenol I hope you drank lots of water.
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Post by: Jane on February 04, 2011, 10:11:15 AM: DR elmore I'm glad you aren't hurting too much today. :)
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Post by: Jane on February 04, 2011, 10:13:12 AM: Quote from: John G. on February 04, 2011, 08:14:49 AM
I'm really bothered by the fact that I haven't heard from my university in several days. I do not know if the residency is happening or not. I don't know if I am to take part in anything online via Skype or not and, if so, when. I guess I'm just going to do what I would normally do, and if I miss a message from them, I miss it.

:(

Good luck it all works out for you!
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Post by: Jane on February 04, 2011, 10:14:02 AM: Quote from: Ginny on February 04, 2011, 08:39:35 AM
My trip to the lab was quick, but today's tech will win no Miss Congeniality awards. She did, however, get the sample on the first try, so I'll cut her some slack.

I'll take less personality for work well done. ;)
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Post by: Jane on February 04, 2011, 10:24:31 AM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on February 04, 2011, 09:48:55 AM
I hate blackouts, especially in my neck of the woods. For some reason my particular block is tied to the power grid in Camden so that when they go out, we go out. What's frustrating is that the houses in back of us are not on the same grid, so they remain up and powered when we experience a blackout. Go figure...

I know only too well how frustrating it is to not have power while across the street they do.
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Post by: bk on February 04, 2011, 10:27:31 AM: I have to completely reconfigure my day now. I do have stuff to do, and certainly I can begin proofing my book, which will be good, actually.
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Post by: John G. on February 04, 2011, 10:34:05 AM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on February 04, 2011, 09:59:58 AM
I'm pretty grumpy today. This has just been one hard-ass week and I'm worn out.
Ditto.
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Post by: John G. on February 04, 2011, 10:35:20 AM: bad news about Linda's ankle. Vibes it heals quickly.
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Post by: John G. on February 04, 2011, 10:41:30 AM: We're close.
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Post by: John G. on February 04, 2011, 10:42:01 AM: Page four melting dance. (Snow's all gone).
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Post by: Matthew on February 04, 2011, 10:50:46 AM: Home today. "Real" teachers at my school have an Archdiocesan in-service that I didn't have to go to. Good chance to get some errands done (still on the couch) or some chores done (sitting on the couch) registering for the Religious Ed Congress (can do while sitting on the couch - still sitting on the couch). So, the day has been slow!
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Post by: George on February 04, 2011, 10:56:21 AM: Quote from: Jrand60 on February 04, 2011, 07:02:41 AM
TOD:

DVD - Doctor Atomic, Act Two

JRand, I ordered the Met's "Doctor Atomic" on your recommendation. I got it from Amazon.com and it should arrive sometime next week. :)

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/417xoOx2rnL.jpg)
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Post by: George on February 04, 2011, 11:08:21 AM: I got the first DVD from the library. I didn't watch the whole thing, though. I think that I was in the middle of a show and didn't have time, so I returned it. I also just requested the documentary, "Wonders Are Many : The Making of Doctor Atomic." Our library has three copies and none are checked out. I should get it on Monday or Tuesday.
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Post by: Laura on February 04, 2011, 11:40:06 AM: BK, if Linda broke her ankle, she will probably be having surgery. She's probably out for a while -- unless she can sit and sing.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on February 04, 2011, 12:00:08 PM: Mary Cleere Haran (Cabaret Singer)was gravely injured in a bicycle accident in Deerfield Beach Florida. Reported by Stephen Holden In The New York Times.

Prayers For Her Recovery
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 04, 2011, 12:09:33 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on February 04, 2011, 09:44:44 AM
BK, you shouldn't have made Linda practice those high kicks.

Maybe she was doing chin-ups...and fell on her heels.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 04, 2011, 12:11:33 PM: Quote from: John G. on February 04, 2011, 10:34:05 AM
Quote from: Dan (the Man) on February 04, 2011, 09:59:58 AM
I'm pretty grumpy today. This has just been one hard-ass week and I'm worn out.
Ditto.

Gray skies are gonna clear up,
Put on a happy face;
Brush off the clouds and cheer up,
Put on a happy face.
Take off the gloomy mask of tragedy,
It's not your style;
You'll look so good that you'll be glad
Ya' decided to smile!
Pick out a pleasant outlook,
Stick out that noble chin;
Wipe off that "full of doubt" look,
Slap on a happy grin!
And spread sunshine all over the place,
Just put on a happy face!
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Post by: Ben on February 04, 2011, 12:12:31 PM: "You shouldn't wear heels when you do chin ups!"

If I have to tell you what that's from I will take away your Gay card!
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Post by: George on February 04, 2011, 12:14:28 PM: Quote from: bk on February 04, 2011, 09:32:57 AM
I'm up, I'm up - very odd dreams. I was in bed just about to arise when Gregory Harrison called telling me the rather astonishing news that Linda broke her ankle this morning. So, today's rehearsal is cancelled and we're holding tomorrow to see what's what - then Gregory is canceling his Monday trip so we can get in a couple of days before Linda leaves. We'll see what's what and re-block as necessary.

~~~Quick Recovery Vibes for Linda Purl!!~~~
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Post by: George on February 04, 2011, 12:14:41 PM: Quote from: ArnoldMBrockman on February 04, 2011, 12:00:08 PM
Mary Cleere Haran (Cabaret Singer)was gravely injured in a bicycle accident in Deerfield Beach Florida. Reported by Stephen Holden In The New York Times.

Prayers For Her Recovery

~~~Quick Recovery Vibes for Mary Cleere Haran!!~~~
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 04, 2011, 01:01:28 PM: Quote from: ArnoldMBrockman on February 04, 2011, 12:00:08 PM
Mary Cleere Haran (Cabaret Singer)was gravely injured in a bicycle accident in Deerfield Beach Florida. Reported by Stephen Holden In The New York Times.

Prayers For Her Recovery

She's a lovely lady! She used to perform with composer Richard Rodney Bennett.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Vibes to her and to Lnda Purl! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: bk on February 04, 2011, 01:14:11 PM: Of course, I did an album with Mary and Richard - hope she recovers fine.
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Post by: bk on February 04, 2011, 01:14:52 PM: Linda was having surgery this morning. I'm sure we'll all be talking tomorrow, but I've already pretty much know she'll be on a stool for the show.
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Post by: John G. on February 04, 2011, 01:58:03 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on February 04, 2011, 12:11:33 PM
Quote from: John G. on February 04, 2011, 10:34:05 AM
Quote from: Dan (the Man) on February 04, 2011, 09:59:58 AM
I'm pretty grumpy today. This has just been one hard-ass week and I'm worn out.
Ditto.

Gray skies are gonna clear up,
Put on a happy face;
Brush off the clouds and cheer up,
Put on a happy face.
Take off the gloomy mask of tragedy,
It's not your style;
You'll look so good that you'll be glad
Ya' decided to smile!
Pick out a pleasant outlook,
Stick out that noble chin;
Wipe off that "full of doubt" look,
Slap on a happy grin!
And spread sunshine all over the place,
Just put on a happy face!
Thank you, Lee Adams and DR Ron Pulliam
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Post by: John G. on February 04, 2011, 01:59:00 PM: Quote from: George on February 04, 2011, 12:14:41 PM
Quote from: ArnoldMBrockman on February 04, 2011, 12:00:08 PM
Mary Cleere Haran (Cabaret Singer)was gravely injured in a bicycle accident in Deerfield Beach Florida. Reported by Stephen Holden In The New York Times.

Prayers For Her Recovery

~~~Quick Recovery Vibes for Mary Cleere Haran!!~~~
I'll second that.
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Post by: Ginny on February 04, 2011, 01:59:09 PM: Vibes to Linda and to Mary Cleere!
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Post by: Matthew on February 04, 2011, 02:05:51 PM: Laundry in, Registration done, moved off the couch. Off for lunch and errands.
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 04, 2011, 02:20:34 PM: I need a nap before I step out tonight.
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Post by: Ginny on February 04, 2011, 02:22:39 PM: My friend Kelly did a very good presentation on heart health for women. On the way home I fed my car and had it cleaned inside and out and I'll swear it runs more smoothly now. Of course, it's supposed to snow again tomorrow...
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 04, 2011, 02:32:56 PM: Quote from: John G. on February 04, 2011, 01:58:03 PM
Quote from: Ron Pulliam on February 04, 2011, 12:11:33 PM
Quote from: John G. on February 04, 2011, 10:34:05 AM
Quote from: Dan (the Man) on February 04, 2011, 09:59:58 AM
I'm pretty grumpy today. This has just been one hard-ass week and I'm worn out.
Ditto.

Gray skies are gonna clear up,
Put on a happy face;
Brush off the clouds and cheer up,
Put on a happy face.
Take off the gloomy mask of tragedy,
It's not your style;
You'll look so good that you'll be glad
Ya' decided to smile!
Pick out a pleasant outlook,
Stick out that noble chin;
Wipe off that "full of doubt" look,
Slap on a happy grin!
And spread sunshine all over the place,
Just put on a happy face!
Thank you, Lee Adams and DR Ron Pulliam

Let's give a nod to Charles Strouse, as well, as I'm certain no one can read Adams' lyrics without "hearing" Strouse's tune.
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Post by: TCB on February 04, 2011, 03:26:10 PM: I hate the world!

I hate my life!

And I especially hate the IRS!

I stayed up late on the night of January 27, so that I could submit my 2010 taxes online (e-file). I got a confirmation back ten minites later saying that they had accepted my return. Three days later on their website they told me that I would have my return on February 4. So today I go to my bank account - no income tax check. Now the IRS says that due to delays in proccessing, I will now have my return on the 18th!

GREAT! Try telling that to my landlord and to the utility company. Arrrrrrrrrrgggggggggggggggggg!
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Post by: George on February 04, 2011, 03:31:20 PM: Quote from: TCB on February 04, 2011, 03:26:10 PM
I hate the world!

I hate my life!

And I especially hate the IRS!

I stayed up late on the night of January 27, so that I could submit my 2010 taxes online (e-file). I got a confirmation back ten minites later saying that they had accepted my return. Three days later on their website they told me that I would have my return on February 4. So today I go to my bank account - no income tax check. Now the IRS says that due to delays in proccessing, I will now have my return on the 18th!

GREAT! Try telling that to my landlord and to the utility company. Arrrrrrrrrrgggggggggggggggggg!

NNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 04, 2011, 03:33:40 PM: Quote from: TCB on February 04, 2011, 03:26:10 PM
I hate the world!

I hate my life!

And I especially hate the IRS!

I stayed up late on the night of January 27, so that I could submit my 2010 taxes online (e-file). I got a confirmation back ten minites later saying that they had accepted my return. Three days later on their website they told me that I would have my return on February 4. So today I go to my bank account - no income tax check. Now the IRS says that due to delays in proccessing, I will now have my return on the 18th!

GREAT! Try telling that to my landlord and to the utility company. Arrrrrrrrrrgggggggggggggggggg!
Welcome To My World!
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 04, 2011, 03:44:48 PM: Time to head to midtown for LOST IN THE STARS! I'm still sleepy.
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Post by: MBarnum on February 04, 2011, 03:45:10 PM: Quote from: Ben on February 04, 2011, 12:12:31 PM
"You shouldn't wear heels when you do chin ups!"

If I have to tell you what that's from I will take away your Gay card!

Hey, where'd my gay card go all of a sudden???
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Post by: MBarnum on February 04, 2011, 03:46:34 PM: I just ordered one Bollywood movie and one Tollywood movie. That is all.
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Post by: Jane on February 04, 2011, 04:04:37 PM: GOOD LUCK DR TCB!!!
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Post by: John G. on February 04, 2011, 04:26:18 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on February 04, 2011, 02:32:56 PM
Quote from: John G. on February 04, 2011, 01:58:03 PM
Quote from: Ron Pulliam on February 04, 2011, 12:11:33 PM
Quote from: John G. on February 04, 2011, 10:34:05 AM
Quote from: Dan (the Man) on February 04, 2011, 09:59:58 AM
I'm pretty grumpy today. This has just been one hard-ass week and I'm worn out.
Ditto.

Gray skies are gonna clear up,
Put on a happy face;
Brush off the clouds and cheer up,
Put on a happy face.
Take off the gloomy mask of tragedy,
It's not your style;
You'll look so good that you'll be glad
Ya' decided to smile!
Pick out a pleasant outlook,
Stick out that noble chin;
Wipe off that "full of doubt" look,
Slap on a happy grin!
And spread sunshine all over the place,
Just put on a happy face!
Thank you, Lee Adams and DR Ron Pulliam

Let's give a nod to Charles Strouse, as well, as I'm certain no one can read Adams' lyrics without "hearing" Strouse's tune.
Certainly.
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Post by: TCB on February 04, 2011, 04:27:03 PM: Did someone happen to tell Linda and Gregory to break a leg?
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Post by: John G. on February 04, 2011, 04:27:20 PM: Quote from: TCB on February 04, 2011, 03:26:10 PM
I hate the world!

I hate my life!

And I especially hate the IRS!

I stayed up late on the night of January 27, so that I could submit my 2010 taxes online (e-file). I got a confirmation back ten minites later saying that they had accepted my return. Three days later on their website they told me that I would have my return on February 4. So today I go to my bank account - no income tax check. Now the IRS says that due to delays in proccessing, I will now have my return on the 18th!

GREAT! Try telling that to my landlord and to the utility company. Arrrrrrrrrrgggggggggggggggggg!
A most worthy object of hate.
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Post by: TCB on February 04, 2011, 04:27:35 PM: PAGE FIVE!
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Post by: TCB on February 04, 2011, 04:34:04 PM: Quote from: Ben on February 04, 2011, 12:12:31 PM
"You shouldn't wear heels when you do chin ups!"

If I have to tell you what that's from I will take away your Gay card!

I guess you will have to take my Gay card, because I have no idea.
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Post by: John G. on February 04, 2011, 04:36:18 PM: Because it's been so cold, I naturally have wanted ice cream for the last few days. So here it is:

Nutella Ice Cream:

Mix together 1 cup milk, 3/4 cup heavy cream, 1/3 cup nutella, 1/3 cup sugar, and splashes of rum extract (optional) and almond extract. Freeze in ice cream maker. Enjoy.
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Post by: Jane on February 04, 2011, 04:44:18 PM: I intensely dislike Nutella. DR John G, enjoy your homemade ice cream.
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Post by: John G. on February 04, 2011, 04:46:36 PM: Quote from: Jane on February 04, 2011, 04:44:18 PM
I intensely dislike Nutella. DR John G, enjoy your homemade ice cream.
I seem to recall a few anti-hazelnut people here. Sorry.
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Post by: TCB on February 04, 2011, 05:06:42 PM: Quote from: John G. on February 04, 2011, 04:46:36 PM
Quote from: Jane on February 04, 2011, 04:44:18 PM
I intensely dislike Nutella. DR John G, enjoy your homemade ice cream.
I seem to recall a few anti-hazelnut people here. Sorry.

Don't be sorry, John G., you have to eat it, not me.
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Post by: Laura on February 04, 2011, 05:15:43 PM: I am not anti-hazelnut.
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Post by: Jane on February 04, 2011, 05:35:43 PM: Quote from: John G. on February 04, 2011, 04:46:36 PM
Quote from: Jane on February 04, 2011, 04:44:18 PM
I intensely dislike Nutella. DR John G, enjoy your homemade ice cream.
I seem to recall a few anti-hazelnut people here. Sorry.

It has hazelnut!! LOL-know wonder I don't like it. I don't remember getting sick when I tasted it.
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Post by: George on February 04, 2011, 05:36:36 PM: Quote from: Laura on February 04, 2011, 05:15:43 PM
I am not anti-hazelnut.

Neither am I. And I LOVE Nutella! :D
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Post by: Jane on February 04, 2011, 05:36:50 PM: I bet I only smelled it & decided I didn't like it. I can't imagine I would attempt to eat it. ;D
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 04, 2011, 05:41:42 PM: Good evening!
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Post by: John G. on February 04, 2011, 05:47:03 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on February 04, 2011, 05:41:42 PM
Good evening!
Good evening, to you, too!
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 04, 2011, 05:48:15 PM: Didn't get as much done at work as I wanted to, but we did an early celebration of Edith's birthday at Fuji Bay and then we closed the office early, she was off to get a pedicure and I went to the movie
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 04, 2011, 05:49:19 PM: So I went to The Fighter. I really don't like to watch boxing, so I was surprised how into the story I got and how much I enjoyed the movie.
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Post by: FJL on February 04, 2011, 06:03:25 PM: Vibes to Linda for a quick recovery!
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Post by: FJL on February 04, 2011, 06:04:14 PM: Money vibes to TCB. maybe if you show your landlord the note that says the tax refund is definitely coming???
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 04, 2011, 06:30:05 PM: Vibes to Linda
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Post by: Jane on February 04, 2011, 06:30:08 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on February 04, 2011, 05:49:19 PM
So I went to The Fighter. I really don't like to watch boxing, so I was surprised how into the story I got and how much I enjoyed the movie.

Good because I know we will eventually see it.
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Post by: Jane on February 04, 2011, 06:30:45 PM: Quote from: FJL on February 04, 2011, 06:03:25 PM
Vibes to Linda for a quick recovery!

DITTO!!!
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Post by: Jane on February 04, 2011, 06:33:11 PM: Craig watched THE AMERICAN last night & found it slow. Before we watch it I'm wondering if anyone liked it.
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Post by: Ginny on February 04, 2011, 06:38:15 PM: Ugh - we have a winter weather advisory for tomorrow, 1-3" of snow :P
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Post by: Laura on February 04, 2011, 06:40:19 PM: Vibes to Linda for successful surgery and recovery.
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Post by: John G. on February 04, 2011, 06:48:39 PM: Quote from: Ginny on February 04, 2011, 06:38:15 PM
Ugh - we have a winter weather advisory for tomorrow, 1-3" of snow :P
Ugh, indeed. Glad the snow here melted.
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Post by: Laura on February 04, 2011, 06:52:31 PM: TCB, was the car with the crucifix still parked outside your place today?
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Post by: Laura on February 04, 2011, 06:52:44 PM: We had no snow.
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Post by: Jane on February 04, 2011, 06:56:34 PM: DR Laura, ROTFLOL!
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 04, 2011, 07:07:06 PM: Quote from: Jane on February 04, 2011, 06:30:08 PM
Quote from: Cillaliz on February 04, 2011, 05:49:19 PM
So I went to The Fighter. I really don't like to watch boxing, so I was surprised how into the story I got and how much I enjoyed the movie.

Good because I know we will eventually see it.

Oh there were times when I winced, squirmed in my seat and didn't want to watch, but there weren't that many of them and I was amazed at how I got taken in to the story. I was coaching from ringside at one point, I just hope my comments were in my head and not out loud, lol. That's when I realized that the movie really got me. It's also something that doesn't happen to me as much in my living room. I forgot how much I love going to the movie theater until the past few weeks.
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 04, 2011, 07:08:17 PM: Quote from: Laura on February 04, 2011, 06:52:31 PM
TCB, was the car with the crucifix still parked outside your place today?

I'm curious about that as well
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Post by: Jane on February 04, 2011, 07:24:20 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on February 04, 2011, 07:07:06 PM
Quote from: Jane on February 04, 2011, 06:30:08 PM
Quote from: Cillaliz on February 04, 2011, 05:49:19 PM
So I went to The Fighter. I really don't like to watch boxing, so I was surprised how into the story I got and how much I enjoyed the movie.

Good because I know we will eventually see it.

Oh there were times when I winced, squirmed in my seat and didn't want to watch, but there weren't that many of them and I was amazed at how I got taken in to the story. I was coaching from ringside at one point, I just hope my comments were in my head and not out loud, lol. That's when I realized that the movie really got me. It's also something that doesn't happen to me as much in my living room. I forgot how much I love going to the movie theater until the past few weeks.

Thanks for the report. Sometimes I'm verbal at home which I would never do in a movie theater. Last night my shoulder began to bother me after I sat for awhile, a good reminder of why I don't want to go to a movie theater.
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Post by: John G. on February 04, 2011, 07:38:01 PM: Finished "Finishing the Hat" today. To complement the book, here's a great interview with Sondheim from PBS:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTw9JZkuIzU
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Post by: Jennifer on February 04, 2011, 07:40:21 PM: Sorry DR TCB!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: Jane on February 04, 2011, 08:05:22 PM: 'night
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 04, 2011, 08:28:10 PM: I loved the Encores! production of LOST IN THE STARS: the chamber orchestra was wonderful, the cast, led by the mighty Chuck Cooper who played the black senator in FINIAN'S RAINBOW, was quite good, the ensemble sang magnificently, the direction was fluid and clean, the musical staging was simple and elegant, and the musical direction of my beloved Rob Berman was impeccable. I did have a few problems with the book but the score was treated bneautifully.

Time for my meds and bed. We are supposedly in for another storm around 5am. I hope not.
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Post by: bk on February 04, 2011, 09:11:02 PM: Finished with my viewing.
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Post by: John G. on February 04, 2011, 09:11:19 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on February 04, 2011, 08:28:10 PM
I loved the Encores! production of LOST IN THE STARS: the chamber orchestra was wonderful, the cast, led by the mighty Chuck Cooper who played the black senator in FINIAN'S RAINBOW, was quite good, the ensemble sang magnificently, the direction was fluid and clean, the musical staging was simple and elegant, and the musical direction of my beloved Rob Berman was impeccable. I did have a few problems with the book but the score was treated bneautifully.

Time for my meds and bed. We are supposedly in for another storm around 5am. I hope not.
Glad to hear that since most of the reviews were not kind to the show itself. But, speaking as a former theater critic, what do theater critics know?
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Post by: bk on February 04, 2011, 09:12:48 PM: Earlier, I proofed the first three chapters and right in chapter one I got the feeling that I'd used a certain product in book one - only in this book I was talking as if it was the first time. I checked and I was right. The problem was I didn't want to lose a lot of really good funny bits having to do with the product, so Muse Margaret and I spoke and out of that conversation came something even better, so I now have to rewrite half a page - it's very minor - changing the name of the product and finessing a few lines of chatter.
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Post by: John G. on February 04, 2011, 09:41:14 PM: Night, all.
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Post by: vixmom on February 04, 2011, 10:03:56 PM: so tired but had to say thanks for teh Vibes

Mom i sfeeling better and the vixter's paly was a success

she herself was highly complimented by manu folks which made her Mom very very very (that's 3 verys) proud
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Post by: vixmom on February 04, 2011, 10:04:36 PM: moyr tmorrow gnught
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Post by: bk on February 04, 2011, 10:57:18 PM: Rewrote the few paragraphs - it was actually very simple and only took about five minutes - I'll read it to Muse Margaret in the morning.