Haines His Way
Archives => Archive 20 => Topic started by: bk on April 17, 2011, 12:06:33 AM
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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were put to bed, and now it is time for you to post until the bedded cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: LAVATION!
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Welcome seven GUESTS.
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Morning all.
That is all.
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good morning, all.
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Congrats on getting the book put to bed.
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looking forward to reading the new book
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Working on rewrites today of the play.
Exciting isn't it. :-)
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DR JohnG so sorry to hear about your friend.
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DR Cillaliz, what a nice surprise that Edith's husband offered to help you.
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My Carole Lombard one-woman play is now available in an Acting Edition.
If anybody knows any actresses who might be right for the role, please forward this link:
https://www.createspace.com/3591316
Thanks.
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Condolences for DR JOHN G and the family of his friend.
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DR JOSE did you win Gabe? Spring the for expedited shipping, you will be glad you did.
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PIRATES has arrived at my house....yes, they haz.
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Good book news.
DR DRUXY all of the actresses I know who are right for that part are dead.
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Good morning. After a day of rain it looks like a nice sunny day today.
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My condolences to DR John G.
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I suppose I should finish my tax return. Fortunately, I received the statement from Musicares which states the tax deductible portion of my ticket for Ms. Streisand's tribute.
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DR JMK is right about EBATES. I joined and then I always start at their site when I am paying for something on EBAY and I have earned about $12 in two months by basically doing nothing.
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Good morning.
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Good morning, all! I am not in the best of moods these days. There's big a huge crink in the EILEEN copy situation that makes me quite unhappy, and I'm tired of expending energy on jobs that don't run smoothly, tired of flogging workers for product, and I'm tired of coworkers' lies. This is going to be a tense week. I'm not happy at the current situation at all.
So, I'm irritable and crabby.
That's my news.
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And the word of the day is: LAVATION!
And The Song Of The Day Is: I'M GONNA WASH THAT MAN RIGHT OUTTA MY HAIR
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Someone asked about WONDERLAND, the new Frank Wildhorn musical? After seeing the poster, several photos, and knowing the level of Mr Wildhorn's music, I have no urge to pass by the theatre. God knows what the critics are going to report, but I did enjoy this person's review:
http://www.talkinbroadway.com/allthatchat/d.php?id=1964131
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It's time to say, "Good Morning."
So I shall:
Good Morning!
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I had purchased a TDF ticket a while back to see Wonderland. I must have been tired when I bought it because I didn't look closely enough at the final details. I thought I had purchased a Wednesday evening ticket (8pm) when, in fact, I had purchased a Wednesday afternoon ticket (2pm). The computers had come during the time I was to see the show. I took my little TDF printout, left the desktop set up until the next day and got on the F train to go to the Marquis Theatre. I then looked at the printout for the TDF ticket and noticed it was for the afternoon performance. We had just passed 23rd Street on the train. We got to 34th Street, I exited the train, went up the stairs to the downtown side and took the next F train back to 16th St. I then proceeded to set up the desktop. I think I was not destined to see the show because despite it's availability on TDF (every day for every performance) I have not purchased another ticket. I don't think I'm missing anything.
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Wonderland is, technically, Dear Wife Joy's Broadway debut. It was cast by her company, Clemmons/Dewing. Along with Rain and Driving Miss Daisy, they have three shows on Broadway. It's a shame she's not in town for the opening.
As has happened twice before, talented people have decided (with no urging from me) to do a revue of my songs. The Things We Do For Love http://www.stevenbidwell.com/ThingsWeDoForLove/Welcome.html (http://www.stevenbidwell.com/ThingsWeDoForLove/Welcome.html) plays May 2 & 3 at The Duplex in Greenwich Village. Funny + sexy = extremely hot ticket. Come see; say hello.
Of course all of this pales in comparison to this coming November's big production...
http://noelkatz.wordpress.com/ (http://noelkatz.wordpress.com/)
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up... And it was nice to sleep in past 9:00am. Very nice.
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And the sun is back out today too! :)
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I had purchased a TDF ticket a while back to see Wonderland. I must have been tired when I bought it because I didn't look closely enough at the final details. I thought I had purchased a Wednesday evening ticket (8pm) when, in fact, I had purchased a Wednesday afternoon ticket (2pm). The computers had come during the time I was to see the show. I took my little TDF printout, left the desktop set up until the next day and got on the F train to go to the Marquis Theatre. I then looked at the printout for the TDF ticket and noticed it was for the afternoon performance. We had just passed 23rd Street on the train. We got to 34th Street, I exited the train, went up the stairs to the downtown side and took the next F train back to 16th St. I then proceeded to set up the desktop. I think I was not destined to see the show because despite it's availability on TDF (every day for every performance) I have not purchased another ticket. I don't think I'm missing anything.
DR Ben - I have a feeling that the staff a the Marquis would have honored your TDF voucher as a "past date" ticket. You may have just had to wait until closer to the show time to get a replacement ticket, exact seat location.
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Good morning, all! I am not in the best of moods these days. There's big a huge crink in the EILEEN copy situation that makes me quite unhappy, and I'm tired of expending energy on jobs that don't run smoothly, tired of flogging workers for product, and I'm tired of coworkers' lies. This is going to be a tense week. I'm not happy at the current situation at all.
So, I'm irritable and crabby.
That's my news.
Well... If you feel like walking a block east, I believe Alex is working the bar at the brunch shift at Ditch Plains today. Sounds like you could use a good and strong - and spicy! - Bloody Mary. ;)
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DR JOSE did you win Gabe? Spring the for expedited shipping, you will be glad you did.
Alas, I didn't. I got outbid at the last second by someone with the screenname, "TheDoltsWife".
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~~~~~STAY DRY VIBES TO DR VIXMOM~~~~~
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I had purchased a TDF ticket a while back to see Wonderland. I must have been tired when I bought it because I didn't look closely enough at the final details. I thought I had purchased a Wednesday evening ticket (8pm) when, in fact, I had purchased a Wednesday afternoon ticket (2pm). The computers had come during the time I was to see the show. I took my little TDF printout, left the desktop set up until the next day and got on the F train to go to the Marquis Theatre. I then looked at the printout for the TDF ticket and noticed it was for the afternoon performance. We had just passed 23rd Street on the train. We got to 34th Street, I exited the train, went up the stairs to the downtown side and took the next F train back to 16th St. I then proceeded to set up the desktop. I think I was not destined to see the show because despite it's availability on TDF (every day for every performance) I have not purchased another ticket. I don't think I'm missing anything.
DR Ben - I have a feeling that the staff a the Marquis would have honored your TDF voucher as a "past date" ticket. You may have just had to wait until closer to the show time to get a replacement ticket, exact seat location.
I actually thought about that but I wanted to play with my new computer more than I wanted to see Wonderland ;)
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DR JOSE did you win Gabe? Spring the for expedited shipping, you will be glad you did.
Alas, I didn't. I got outbid at the last second by someone with the screenname, "TheDoltsWife".
I've got news for you--auctioning Gabe was DW Wife Betsy's idea. ;D
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LOL
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Someone asked about WONDERLAND, the new Frank Wildhorn musical? After seeing the poster, several photos, and knowing the level of Mr Wildhorn's music, I have no urge to pass by the theatre. God knows what the critics are going to report, but I did enjoy this person's review:
http://www.talkinbroadway.com/allthatchat/d.php?id=1964131
I love you dearly, Larry, but holy crap - are we really linking jesse21's reviews now? Egad!
:) :)
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Good morning. I am nearly finished with laundry and have run the vacuum in the living room area - where the cats spend a lot of time. The basement is dry but I've decided not to do any more of the clean up today. It's supposed to rain later and I want to see if I've stopped the leak before I have to do it all over again
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I am tired!!! I'm going to try to get to a movie at 1:35 pm. I think I can get that done
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I am tired!!! I'm going to try to get to a movie at 1:35 pm. I think I can get that done
And so you should be napping by 1:45pm? ;)
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Oh...
Good Afternoon!
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Last night I babysat little Cole so that his mummy and daddy (my neice Katie and her husband) could go out to the movies.
While putting together puzzles we had THE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW on in the background. He was highly interested in the fact that in each song or musical number, everyone's clothes were the same colors
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Later in the evening I was flipping channels and came across The Antenna Network and I had the opportunity to introduce the 3 year old to The Three Stooges. I never saw a little kid laugh so much!
He, however, did not get THE BENNY HILL SHOW, but did wonder why his Uncle Mike was laughing so much.
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And speaking of an afternoon...
I'll be heading down to Lincoln Center in a few to attend a concert by the Orchestre Nationale de France. Well, I'm really going because I want to hear today's soloist, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet. He's playing Beethoven 3 today. -But the other musicians on stage are supposed to be good too. ;)
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Someone asked about WONDERLAND, the new Frank Wildhorn musical? After seeing the poster, several photos, and knowing the level of Mr Wildhorn's music, I have no urge to pass by the theatre. God knows what the critics are going to report, but I did enjoy this person's review:
http://www.talkinbroadway.com/allthatchat/d.php?id=1964131
I love you dearly, Larry, but holy crap - are we really linking jesse21's reviews now? Egad!
:) :)
I don't know him from Adam. His review made me laugh. And you care because . . . ?
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I am tired!!! I'm going to try to get to a movie at 1:35 pm. I think I can get that done
And so you should be napping by 1:45pm? ;)
LOL, I just got up and moved the wash to the dryer. I have decided I'm just too tired to go anywhere. The movies will all be there until Thursday. I'm going to stay home. Sit. Relax. Maybe nap. Make a nice roast beef dinner and do nothing else.
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And just because there's something very sincere, silly and joyous about this...
"So Much Better" Cover (http://youtu.be/_4geLLDVRbw)
*Be sure to adjust your volume/speakers accordingly.
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I am tired!!! I'm going to try to get to a movie at 1:35 pm. I think I can get that done
And so you should be napping by 1:45pm? ;)
LOL, I just got up and moved the wash to the dryer. I have decided I'm just too tired to go anywhere. The movies will all be there until Thursday. I'm going to stay home. Sit. Relax. Maybe nap. Make a nice roast beef dinner and do nothing else.
Well... It's like when my friend, Chris, went to see Capriccio the other night at The Metropolitan Opera. I had semi-joked to him, "You're going to have a good nap." Well... He did. ;)
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I'm up after a nice night's sleep. Looks like a very pretty day out, and probably will be very hot like yesterday.
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From Cilla:
OMG Look at the face on the Easter Bunny. If I was a kid it would scare me. Heck when it came up on the news tonight it scared me. "Mommy, who punched the Easter Bunny's face in"
;D I've seen a couple of photos of border line scary Easter bunny's. They don't hold a candle to this one. ;D
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Time for a nap.
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Someone asked about WONDERLAND, the new Frank Wildhorn musical? After seeing the poster, several photos, and knowing the level of Mr Wildhorn's music, I have no urge to pass by the theatre. God knows what the critics are going to report, but I did enjoy this person's review:
http://www.talkinbroadway.com/allthatchat/d.php?id=1964131
I love you dearly, Larry, but holy crap - are we really linking jesse21's reviews now? Egad!
:) :)
I don't know him from Adam. His review made me laugh. And you care because . . . ?
Mainly because it's not a review, it's the opinion of a random poster on ATC.
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~~~~~STAY DRY VIBES TO DR VIXMOM~~~~~
DITTO!!!
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WORK, LIFE, RUNNING SMOOTHLY VIBES FOR DR ELMORE, AND FOR ALL DR'S!!!
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Hi Noel, it was nice to see you "live". :)
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The quote button isn't working again.
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The basement is dry but I've decided not to do any more of the clean up today. It's supposed to rain later and I want to see if I've stopped the leak before I have to do it all over again
Excellent idea!
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Last night I babysat little Cole so that his mummy and daddy (my neice Katie and her husband) could go out to the movies.
While putting together puzzles we had THE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW on in the background. He was highly interested in the fact that in each song or musical number, everyone's clothes were the same colors
Cute. A sign of our times too. I doubt that would have seemed strange to us at his age.
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Last night I babysat little Cole so that his mummy and daddy (my neice Katie and her husband) could go out to the movies.
While putting together puzzles we had THE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW on in the background. He was highly interested in the fact that in each song or musical number, everyone's clothes were the same colors
Cute. A sign of our times too. I doubt that would have seemed strange to us at his age.
Shhh. . .MBarnum hasn't quite figured out he's watching on a black and white set. ;D
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The quote button isn't working again.
This must be a problem with your computer?
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Back from a mile and a half jog, during which the one thing that I wasn't thrilled with in my new song, the very last line, came to me and now it's just right.
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The quote button isn't working again.
This must be a problem with your computer?
If so, it's a problem with mine, too. It comes and goes.
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It's allergy central today - I've taken my Alavert. At some point singers will arrive, although I haven't heard from one of them.
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Yesterday, for example, I couldn't get it to work. I was going to comment on FITZWILLY after FJL posted PENELOPE. I gave up after two tries.
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Sunday afternoon greetings! We are back from Palm Sunday in Lima and I'm due for a nap.
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The quote button isn't working again.
This must be a problem with your computer?
It worked just now. I keep looking to make sure I'm clicking exactly on "quote" and not slightly off to the side.
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I tested my theory and clicking either way to the side didn't cause a blank page to open & the quote was there. Oh well.
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The quote button isn't working again.
This must be a problem with your computer?
If so, it's a problem with mine, too. It comes and goes.
I feel relieved I'm not the only one. ;D
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The quote button isn't working again.
Sometimes I have to hit it twice before the quote shows up in the reply box
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I have always had trouble with it
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I have had trouble posting today, too.
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Interesting - I've never had an issue with the quote function.
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Just waiting for singers to arrive, and then we'll begin our work session.
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I put in the DVD of THE TOWERING INFERNO and promptly fell asleep.
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I put in the DVD of THE TOWERING INFERNO and promptly fell asleep.
Quote function working here.
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One singer has arrived and picked up music.
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One more will come at some point, then one is coming tomorrow.
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Twelve-year-old should be here in ten minutes. I do believe that at some point this month she will be thirteen.
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I put in the DVD of THE TOWERING INFERNO and promptly fell asleep.
Quote function working here.
I'll remember that the next time I have insomnia.
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Congrats on getting the book put to bed.
Ditto!!
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Golf is over! TAR should start on time tonight.
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Ahhh, much better after a 40-minute nap!
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I'm trying the popular no-knead bread recipe. The dough is now sitting for the next 18-hours. I hope I didn't knead it too much. I like kneading dough. It's therapeutic. I just image the faces of people who haven't hired me.
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The quote button isn't working again.
Sometimes I have to hit it twice before the quote shows up in the reply box
Obviously it isn't my computer. ;)
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I have always had trouble with it
Hmmm, this is fairly recent for me. I commented a few weeks after I began experiencing it.
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I'm trying the popular no-knead bread recipe. The dough is now sitting for the next 18-hours. I hope I didn't knead it too much. I like kneading dough. It's therapeutic. I just image the faces of people who haven't hired me.
It is difficult for me to knead now. Please let me know how the bread comes out.
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Good morning, all! I am not in the best of moods these days. There's big a huge crink in the EILEEN copy situation that makes me quite unhappy, and I'm tired of expending energy on jobs that don't run smoothly, tired of flogging workers for product, and I'm tired of coworkers' lies. This is going to be a tense week. I'm not happy at the current situation at all.
So, I'm irritable and crabby.
That's my news.
Elmore, have a very.... Oh never mind.
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Tax return completed (federal). We have till May 1st for the state return. Why rush?
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Spoke with my sister in Buffalo. She said they were having snow showers.
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I'm trying the popular no-knead bread recipe. The dough is now sitting for the next 18-hours. I hope I didn't knead it too much. I like kneading dough. It's therapeutic. I just image the faces of people who haven't hired me.
LOL JohnG., if you like kneading dough, I'm surprised you tried a no knead recipe.
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Well, instead of a nap I went to Panera with Paul and had a wonderful Mocha with a double chocolate brownie. Then I went for a drive, did a little pruning of dead wood in the back yard and finally sat down to relax.
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Looking forward to watching all my shows tonight...
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TAR will be ON TIME tonight!
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And another "quote" error just occurred.
Ginny will never know the scintillating response I had about the length of her nap. :)
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And another "quote" error just occurred.
Ginny will never know the scintillating response I had about the length of her nap. :)
Quote is working for me.
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And you can quote me on that!
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I have accomplished very little today. Every time I check the Laudry Room, all of the machines (two each) were full; so I guess I will do laundry tomorrow after work.
I am going to start on the bathroom after I finish dinner.
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I guess I will hold off vacuuming until Nicky finishes his nap.
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I guess I will hold off vacuuming until Nicky finishes his nap.
With luck he will keep napping until it is my bedtime.
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I'm trying the popular no-knead bread recipe. The dough is now sitting for the next 18-hours. I hope I didn't knead it too much. I like kneading dough. It's therapeutic. I just image the faces of people who haven't hired me.
It is difficult for me to knead now. Please let me know how the bread comes out.
The recipe says it's fool-proof, but I may just be the fool ...
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TCB, Christian was wondering if you're going to come down and see Cannibal!
Might you be interested?
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(http://www.savorsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/mango-tomato-avocado-chop-bowl.jpg)
Just had the best salad in a while: A mango, tomato, avocado chop with cinnamon, fresh mint and balsamic vinegar.
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And another "quote" error just occurred.
Ginny will never know the scintillating response I had about the length of her nap. :)
You didn't type & lose it? You simply didn't right it at all-yes?
I just go back up & click on quote again, or respond without quoting. :)
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And you can quote me on that!
I tried and it worked :) Not working isn't consistent thank goodness.
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I guess I will hold off vacuuming until Nicky finishes his nap.
With luck he will keep napping until it is my bedtime.
LOL I was about to say that.
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I don't know what trouble might be. I feel fine, but I am just plain lazy.
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Quote button didn't work.
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I think Ginny's mention of a nap has inspired me to have another.
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(http://www.savorsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/mango-tomato-avocado-chop-bowl.jpg)
Just had the best salad in a while: A mango, tomato, avocado chop with cinnamon, fresh mint and balsamic vinegar.
2nd try and it worked.
That salad is not only very pretty it looks tasty. I also made a colorful Mexican salad this afternoon. I bet adding avocado to it would taste good. I don't know that we have any.
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TCB, Christian was wondering if you're going to come down and see Cannibal!
Might you be interested?
I am certainly hoping to see the show. You remember the last time I was coming to see the show, I got snowed in to my house. Hopefully that won't happen this time.
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TCB, Christian was wondering if you're going to come down and see Cannibal!
Might you be interested?
I am certainly hoping to see the show. You remember the last time I was coming to see the show, I got snowed in to my house. Hopefully that won't happen this time.
I certainly hope that it doesn't...for a variety of reasons. ;)
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Tax return completed (federal). We have till May 1st for the state return. Why rush?
I have just completed and e-filed my federal tax return (Washington state doesn't have a state return). My estimated direct deposit refund date is April 29, 2011, which is also my regular payday AND when my property taxes are due.
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Quote didn't work. ;D
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I am watching one of the local political discussion shows. The teachers in Washington State are horrified and outraged that a 3% salary cut for them has been included in the proposed state budget. I heard not one complant when the 3% pay cut was announced for all other state employees (except for the Legislators). In fact they are still a lot of people pushing to increase that cut (increase = cut? Hmm) to, at least 5% cut.
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Tax return completed (federal). We have till May 1st for the state return. Why rush?
(Washington state doesn't have a state return).
We should have moved to Washington instead of Oregon. Maybe our next move ;)
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DR JOSE did you win Gabe? Spring the for expedited shipping, you will be glad you did.
Alas, I didn't. I got outbid at the last second by someone with the screenname, "TheDoltsWife".
LOL!!!
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TCB, Christian was wondering if you're going to come down and see Cannibal!
Might you be interested?
I am certainly hoping to see the show. You remember the last time I was coming to see the show, I got snowed in to my house. Hopefully that won't happen this time.
I certainly hope that it doesn't...for a variety of reasons. ;)
The Eagles is on 4th and Plum?
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I am watching one of the local political discussion shows. The teachers in Washington State are horrified and outraged that a 3% salary cut for them has been included in the proposed state budget. I heard not one complant when the 3% pay cut was announced for all other state employees (except for the Legislators). In fact they are still a lot of people pushing to increase that cut (increase = cut? Hmm) to, at least 5% cut.
The legislators should match the cuts for themselves.
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John G. please accept my sympathy on your loss - you and Richard's family are in my prayers
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Yesterday, FJL asked:
George - Do critics come on opening night?
Not specifically. We had some people come last week, a week before we opened, but it was a rehearsal and we really weren't ready and at least one review mentioned that (http://www.weeklyvolcano.com/entertainment/stage/2011/04/cannibal-the-musical-rehersal-review-theater-artists-olympia/). A couple of the reviewers came back again on opening night and amended their reviews...for the better (http://www.weeklyvolcano.com/entertainment/stage/2011/04/cannibal-the-musical-theater-artists-olympia-final-dress-performance-review/). :)
And Jeanne wrote:
Congrats to George on a successful opening night.
Thanks, Jeanne!
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Page Five!
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Good morning, all! I am not in the best of moods these days. There's big a huge crink in the EILEEN copy situation that makes me quite unhappy, and I'm tired of expending energy on jobs that don't run smoothly, tired of flogging workers for product, and I'm tired of coworkers' lies. This is going to be a tense week. I'm not happy at the current situation at all.
So, I'm irritable and crabby.
:-*
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DR JOSE did you win Gabe? Spring the for expedited shipping, you will be glad you did.
Alas, I didn't. I got outbid at the last second by someone with the screenname, "TheDoltsWife".
LOL!!!
Good evening, vixmom! Did you meet Thomas Jane?
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Well, we are expecting a little wet snow overnight!
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TCB, Christian was wondering if you're going to come down and see Cannibal!
Might you be interested?
I am certainly hoping to see the show. You remember the last time I was coming to see the show, I got snowed in to my house. Hopefully that won't happen this time.
I certainly hope that it doesn't...for a variety of reasons. ;)
The Eagles is on 4th and Plum?
Yes it is...and you have to park on the streets. The very small parking lot is very small and for members of the Eagles club only. But all street parking after 5:00 pm or on weekends is free.
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Last night I babysat little Cole so that his mummy and daddy (my neice Katie and her husband) could go out to the movies.
While putting together puzzles we had THE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW on in the background. He was highly interested in the fact that in each song or musical number, everyone's clothes were the same colors
Cute. A sign of our times too. I doubt that would have seemed strange to us at his age.
Shhh. . .MBarnum hasn't quite figured out he's watching on a black and white set. ;D
:D ;D
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I was channel surfing and found the latest version of THE PORTRAIT OF DORIAN GRAY on Showtime On Demand, so I watched it when I finished the last Miss Marple redo of POCKETFUL OF RYE with Julia McKenzie. That I liked a lot.
DORIAN GRAY was awful, a waste of several good actors and two hours of my life..
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DORIAN GRAY was awful, a waste of several good actors and two hours of my life..
What a shame.
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DR JOSE did you win Gabe? Spring the for expedited shipping, you will be glad you did.
Alas, I didn't. I got outbid at the last second by someone with the screenname, "TheDoltsWife".
LOL!!!
Good evening, vixmom! Did you meet Thomas Jane?
I did not - yesterday all his Q & A sessions conflicted with other panels so I planned to see him at the 3 PM session only to learn at 2:45 that it had been moved to 10:30 AM --- oh well
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I am however reliably informed that he is indeed the lead in the show which you previously mentioned
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Someone asked about WONDERLAND, the new Frank Wildhorn musical? After seeing the poster, several photos, and knowing the level of Mr Wildhorn's music, I have no urge to pass by the theatre. God knows what the critics are going to report, but I did enjoy this person's review:
http://www.talkinbroadway.com/allthatchat/d.php?id=1964131
Great. I can guess what will be touring through Phoenix in a year or so.
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I am watching one of the local political discussion shows. The teachers in Washington State are horrified and outraged that a 3% salary cut for them has been included in the proposed state budget. I heard not one complant when the 3% pay cut was announced for all other state employees (except for the Legislators). In fact they are still a lot of people pushing to increase that cut (increase = cut? Hmm) to, at least 5% cut.
The legislators should match the cuts for themselves.
There is a strange little hitch in that plan. Washington's elected individuals (including the Legislators and the Governor) cannot increase or decrease their own salaries. Many years ago, the state established a committee (made up of appointed individuals) who have the dubious honor of deciding what the elected officials will be paid. I am sure the idea was sound, but the result has been anything but fair.
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Skip got the HARRY POTTER film on demand or whatever that pay-for-access service is, and the transmission of the film was really all messed up
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I understand why they can't increase their salaries. It seems silly they can't decrease them. I'm sure if the legislators requested the committee to decrease their salaries, even for a limited time, it would be done.
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I finished the last Miss Marple redo of POCKETFUL OF RYE with Julia McKenzie. That I liked a lot.
I just put this on our NetFlix queue. Thank you for the suggestion.
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Wait, the one I put on the queue is with Joan Hickson. Which one is best?
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I am however reliably informed that he is indeed the lead in the show which you previously mentioned
Ah, thank you. :)
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I understand why they can't increase their salaries. It seems silly they can't decrease them. I'm sure if the legislators requested the committee to decrease their salaries, even for a limited time, it would be done.
Of course they would. Which is exactly the reason they don't ask the committee.
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Well, instead of a nap I went to Panera with Paul and had a wonderful Mocha with a double chocolate brownie. Then I went for a drive, did a little pruning of dead wood in the back yard and finally sat down to relax.
There has been a Panera here in Olympia for a few months, but I never went until last weekend. I got a sandwich and it was quite good. I'll definitely be going back again. :D
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I understand why they can't increase their salaries. It seems silly they can't decrease them. I'm sure if the legislators requested the committee to decrease their salaries, even for a limited time, it would be done.
Of course they would. Which is exactly the reason they don't ask the committee.
;D Why doesn't the committee do so without being asked ;)
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Well, instead of a nap I went to Panera with Paul and had a wonderful Mocha with a double chocolate brownie. Then I went for a drive, did a little pruning of dead wood in the back yard and finally sat down to relax.
There has been a Panera here in Olympia for a few months, but I never went until last weekend. I got a sandwich and it was quite good. I'll definitely be going back again. :D
The only one I've been to was the one in Pittsburgh near Craig. I really liked the cookies.
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Skip got the HARRY POTTER film on demand or whatever that pay-for-access service is, and the transmission of the film was really all messed up
I'm waiting for Part II to be released on DVD before watching Part I.
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Well, instead of a nap I went to Panera with Paul and had a wonderful Mocha with a double chocolate brownie. Then I went for a drive, did a little pruning of dead wood in the back yard and finally sat down to relax.
There has been a Panera here in Olympia for a few months, but I never went until last weekend. I got a sandwich and it was quite good. I'll definitely be going back again. :D
The only one I've been to was the one in Pittsburgh near Craig. I really liked the cookies.
I tried the soup at the one in Lakewood, many years ago, and I was not impressed. I am going to have to try them again for a sandwich.
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50 Years ago today, the ground was broken to build the Space Needle. Happy Birthday!
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Well, instead of a nap I went to Panera with Paul and had a wonderful Mocha with a double chocolate brownie. Then I went for a drive, did a little pruning of dead wood in the back yard and finally sat down to relax.
There has been a Panera here in Olympia for a few months, but I never went until last weekend. I got a sandwich and it was quite good. I'll definitely be going back again. :D
The only one I've been to was the one in Pittsburgh near Craig. I really liked the cookies.
I tried the soup at the one in Lakewood, many years ago, and I was not impressed. I am going to have to try them again for a sandwich.
which soup? I like their wild rice chicken soup and their tomato soup alot
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50 Years ago today, the ground was broken to build the Space Needle. Happy Birthday!
24 years ago today Vixdad and I were in England celebrating our engagement at a party hosted by his Mum in her restaurant on the Royal Showgrounds at Stoneleigh
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Tax return completed (federal). We have till May 1st for the state return. Why rush?
(Washington state doesn't have a state return).
We should have moved to Washington instead of Oregon. Maybe our next move ;)
You, however, don't have sales tax.
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50 Years ago today, the ground was broken to build the Space Needle. Happy Birthday!
24 years ago today Vixdad and I were in England celebrating our engagement at a party hosted by his Mum in her restaurant on the Royal Showgrounds at Stoneleigh
That sounds like a very nice way to celebrate ones engagement. :)
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And now, I must be off. I have to feed my sister's cats (she'll be back tomorrow) and go to the theater for our Sunday night performance. At least, it's our only Sunday night show. Next week, we don't have a Sunday show because of Easter, but we will have a Saturday night show at midnight. Two-show days are never easy, but I don't think that I've ever had a midnight show. I'm sure that it'll be a very loud audience! :D
Until later!
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Tax return completed (federal). We have till May 1st for the state return. Why rush?
(Washington state doesn't have a state return).
We should have moved to Washington instead of Oregon. Maybe our next move ;)
You, however, don't have sales tax.
I'll trade. ;) The people who live in Vancouver, WA have it made. No income tax at home & they shop over the border.
When we were in Seattle a few years back we found out showing our Oregon driver's license meant we didn't have to pay a sales tax.
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I like not having a sales tax, especially when purchasing a car.
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The author Guest of Honor was Joe Haldeman - the author of (amongst other things) The Forever War
He had been booked over a year ago however, he unfortunately was unable to attend due to some recent surgery --- so they held his Q & A sessions & readings by Skype.
I guess word had gotten out about his absence but not about the Skype since only a handful of people showed up --- as a result Vixdad & I and a few other people had the great pleasure of having two hour long conversations with a very interesting author and heard the first chapter of his newest novel due to be released in December.
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DR George have a fantastic show!!!
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The author Guest of Honor was Joe Haldeman - the author of (amongst other things) The Forever War
He had been booked over a year ago however, he unfortunately was unable to attend due to some recent surgery --- so they held his Q & A sessions & readings by Skype.
I guess word had gotten out about his absence but not about the Skype since only a handful of people showed up --- as a result Vixdad & I and a few other people had the great pleasure of having two hour long conversations with a very interesting author and heard the first chapter of his newest novel due to be released in December.
Nice for you. :)
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Tax return completed (federal). We have till May 1st for the state return. Why rush?
(Washington state doesn't have a state return).
We should have moved to Washington instead of Oregon. Maybe our next move ;)
You, however, don't have sales tax.
we have sales tax and a state tax and (I believe this ti be true) the highest property taxes in the nation
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Ouch!!!
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50 Years ago today, the ground was broken to build the Space Needle. Happy Birthday!
24 years ago today Vixdad and I were in England celebrating our engagement at a party hosted by his Mum in her restaurant on the Royal Showgrounds at Stoneleigh
That sounds like a very nice way to celebrate ones engagement. :)
it was!! Since we were being married in the US there was no way for all the family and friends from Vixdad's side to attend so we essentially had a wedding reception complete with a 2 tiered cake, and a magnificent spread. Only time in my life I have ever been served (or even seen) Beef Wellington - and that was only one of about 18 entrees available
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Tax return completed (federal). We have till May 1st for the state return. Why rush?
(Washington state doesn't have a state return).
We should have moved to Washington instead of Oregon. Maybe our next move ;)
You, however, don't have sales tax.
I'll trade. ;) The people who live in Vancouver, WA have it made. No income tax at home & they shop over the border.
When we were in Seattle a few years back we found out showing our Oregon driver's license meant we didn't have to pay a sales tax.
In New York if you buy things out of state and transport them back to New York you are supposed to declare them and pay the sales tax to the state
I am not sure exactly how the process works though as I have never, NEVER EVER purchased anything outside of the great State of New York and transported it back here
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NEVER!!!
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The author Guest of Honor was Joe Haldeman - the author of (amongst other things) The Forever War
He had been booked over a year ago however, he unfortunately was unable to attend due to some recent surgery --- so they held his Q & A sessions & readings by Skype.
I guess word had gotten out about his absence but not about the Skype since only a handful of people showed up --- as a result Vixdad & I and a few other people had the great pleasure of having two hour long conversations with a very interesting author and heard the first chapter of his newest novel due to be released in December.
Nice for you. :)
It really was. This convention has provide us with many nice opportunities to have conversation with people we never otherwise could have met
A few years ago a had a very interesting conversation with George Takei about his childhood growing up in a internment camp during WWII
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50 Years ago today, the ground was broken to build the Space Needle. Happy Birthday!
24 years ago today Vixdad and I were in England celebrating our engagement at a party hosted by his Mum in her restaurant on the Royal Showgrounds at Stoneleigh
That sounds like a very nice way to celebrate ones engagement. :)
it was!! Since we were being married in the US there was no way for all the family and friends from Vixdad's side to attend so we essentially had a wedding reception complete with a 2 tiered cake, and a magnificent spread. Only time in my life I have ever been served (or even seen) Beef Wellington - and that was only one of about 18 entrees available
Was it a traditional English wedding fruit cake? Do you have any photos you can easily share?
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OH!! Upstairs Upstairs is on!!
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Tax return completed (federal). We have till May 1st for the state return. Why rush?
(Washington state doesn't have a state return).
We should have moved to Washington instead of Oregon. Maybe our next move ;)
You, however, don't have sales tax.
I'll trade. ;) The people who live in Vancouver, WA have it made. No income tax at home & they shop over the border.
When we were in Seattle a few years back we found out showing our Oregon driver's license meant we didn't have to pay a sales tax.
In New York if you buy things out of state and transport them back to New York you are supposed to declare them and pay the sales tax to the state
I am not sure exactly how the process works though as I have never, NEVER EVER purchased anything outside of the great State of New York and transported it back here
;D
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Well, instead of a nap I went to Panera with Paul and had a wonderful Mocha with a double chocolate brownie. Then I went for a drive, did a little pruning of dead wood in the back yard and finally sat down to relax.
There has been a Panera here in Olympia for a few months, but I never went until last weekend. I got a sandwich and it was quite good. I'll definitely be going back again. :D
The only one I've been to was the one in Pittsburgh near Craig. I really liked the cookies.
I tried the soup at the one in Lakewood, many years ago, and I was not impressed. I am going to have to try them again for a sandwich.
which soup? I like their wild rice chicken soup and their tomato soup alot
I don't remember. I am thinking Clam Chowder.
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And another "quote" error just occurred.
Ginny will never know the scintillating response I had about the length of her nap. :)
You can still post what you think without quoting
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Here's a fun clip of Twiggy and Tommy Tune from "My One and Only." I know a few have talked about them recently in "The Boy Friend" recently.
http://blogs.courant.com/curtain/2011/04/youtube-weekend-fave-25.html
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I swear, Cilla, you are a better cheerleader than I ever could hope to be.
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Well, instead of a nap I went to Panera with Paul and had a wonderful Mocha with a double chocolate brownie. Then I went for a drive, did a little pruning of dead wood in the back yard and finally sat down to relax.
There has been a Panera here in Olympia for a few months, but I never went until last weekend. I got a sandwich and it was quite good. I'll definitely be going back again. :D
Get the Panera rewards card, or whatever they call it. You get free stuff very quickly. I seem to get something about every 3rd or 4th time I go there
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Back from a fun dinner at Casa Vega - I ate my usual two cheese enchiladas and one beef taco, but I jogged today so I'm probably okay.
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Here's a fun clip of Twiggy and Tommy Tune from "My One and Only." I know a few have talked about them recently in "The Boy Friend" recently.
http://blogs.courant.com/curtain/2011/04/youtube-weekend-fave-25.html
I prefer BOY WANTED.
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Work session was really fun. A couple of songs were easy to cut - we still have a couple too many, but we'll start figuring out the structure and once we start that process I think it will be pretty easy to figure out what else has to go. I started the session by playing the new song - which I wrote specifically for the twelve-year-old - I felt we needed something that really set up the show and her in a friendly and fun way - something that would say what she's about, get a laugh in once section, and just be endearing. Since her name is Melody, I'd already decided we'd call the show Melodyland, and that's the title of what will now be her opening number, because she and her folks loved it. Now I have to record it for her, and have it taken down because I don't do music notation.
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Here's a fun clip of Twiggy and Tommy Tune from "My One and Only." I know a few have talked about them recently in "The Boy Friend" recently.
http://blogs.courant.com/curtain/2011/04/youtube-weekend-fave-25.html
I prefer BOY WANTED.
I'm sure you do.
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50 Years ago today, the ground was broken to build the Space Needle. Happy Birthday!
24 years ago today Vixdad and I were in England celebrating our engagement at a party hosted by his Mum in her restaurant on the Royal Showgrounds at Stoneleigh
That sounds like a very nice way to celebrate ones engagement. :)
it was!! Since we were being married in the US there was no way for all the family and friends from Vixdad's side to attend so we essentially had a wedding reception complete with a 2 tiered cake, and a magnificent spread. Only time in my life I have ever been served (or even seen) Beef Wellington - and that was only one of about 18 entrees available
Was it a traditional English wedding fruit cake? Do you have any photos you can easily share?
I do not remember the type of cake - pictures are a bit of a sore point - my MIL wanted to hire a professional photographer - my FIL , a keen photographer was insulted by this so she cancelled the photographer - and he took a couple of hundred photos of the party
He neglected to photograph the cake, the flowers, the buffet, my MIL , Vixdad or me
We do have dozens of pictures of the guests and the staff
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I would hate to have been in the room when your MIL first saw the photos.
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Here's a fun clip of Twiggy and Tommy Tune from "My One and Only." I know a few have talked about them recently in "The Boy Friend" recently.
http://blogs.courant.com/curtain/2011/04/youtube-weekend-fave-25.html
I prefer BOY WANTED.
I'm sure you do.
:o :o :o
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You may not have the pictures, Vixmom, but you have a great story!
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There was a young, LA based actor at the convention named Adam Briggs - he conducted a class on cold reading. We talked after the class for a while. I recommended he read BK's last book -
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I would hate to have been in the room when your MIL first saw the photos.
yes - I must say, she was not best pleased
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I've been following a story on Facebook of the attempts of a group of volunteers in Ontario who are braving the cold to try and catch a lost Bernese Mountain Dog. She has been missing since December or January. Recent sightings increased the efforts to find her. A group of people are attempting to hold a perimeter while dog trackers search inside of it. She has been sighted a number of times tonight but hasn't been caught. I guess she is too scared to go up to anyone.
A pet sitter lost her. I hope tonight she is found.
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I hope they can find the dog tonight, too, Jane.
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I just read this important fact on Facebook:
Cocoa Mulch is very toxic to dogs & cats, unfortunately they are drawn to the smell of cocoa. Do not use in your yard!
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I hope they can find the dog tonight, too, Jane.
We are going to watch a DVD tonight. I'll check for news before I go to bed & will post if there is any.
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I saw MY ONE AND ONLY in Boston before it was revised. I actually enjoyed it there, although it was a more buoyant entertainment on Broadway.
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I saw "My One and Only" in previews on my first weekend in New York. Seems like yesterday and a lifetime ago.
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"Wonderland" is taking a drubbing. though the NYT's review is unfavorably, it actually says more positive things about the show than of the four or five reviews I've seen.
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Good Evening!
It was a beautiful afternoon in NYC for a nice walk to Lincoln Center.
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"Wonderland" is taking a drubbing. though the NYT's review is unfavorably, it actually says more positive things about the show than of the four or five reviews I've seen.
has there ever been a successful version of Alice in Wonderland to play Broadway?
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"Wonderland" is taking a drubbing. though the NYT's review is unfavorably, it actually says more positive things about the show than of the four or five reviews I've seen.
has there ever been a successful version of Alice in Wonderland to play Broadway?
Not that I know of, unless you go back to, who was it, Eva LaGalliene.
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I fell asleep watching Game of Thrones - bedtime I think -- g,night
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And once I got to Lincoln Center, I met up with my friend, Michael, and we settled into our seats in Avery Fisher Hall for today's concert by the Orchestre National de France...
The first half consisted of Beethoven's Third Piano Concerto with Jean-Efflam Bavouzet. The second half: Strauss' "Der Rosenkavalier" Suite and Ravel's "La Valse".
It was a wonderful concert.
*And even though Avery Fisher Hall is long overdue for an acoustic overhaul, it still amazes me just how much cleaner and clearer some guest orchestras sound in that hall compared to the "house band", the New York Philharmonic.
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I like that "house band" phrase.
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"Wonderland" is taking a drubbing. though the NYT's review is unfavorably, it actually says more positive things about the show than of the four or five reviews I've seen.
has there ever been a successful version of Alice in Wonderland to play Broadway?
I don't know, but when I googled to find out, someone had come up with an idea called CALLAS IN WONDERLAND. :)
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After years of surviving more than 30 rounds of cutbacks, my sister has had enough. She has been on 33 hours a week with no overtime for at least five years, though her boss was working her sometimes 60 hours or more a week and it has affected her health. His attitude: People need work, so they'll do anything to keep their jobs.
No more.
She gave her two weeks' notice on Thursday. Another employee quit the following day. A third committed suicide on Thursday (I don't know if it were work related), and a fourth quit after hearing of that. Four key players in her department in two days. I wonder if her boss is even paying attention.
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Wow. I hope your sister and her co-workers find new jobs quickly.
My sister survived 30 years of lay-offs before her job was outsourced to India last year.
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I think her attitude is just fine. In the two years since I was laid off, I have come to realize more and more than we are not defined by our job. I hope she starts writing again. I know it's a skill of hers.
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Though writing isn't necessarily lucrative, as I have found out.
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I wonder how Wonderland managed to get Isherwood instead of Brantley - the latter would have, I think, killed the show. Isherwood's review, although not favorable, has pull quotes. I would think that any new B'way musical would automatically get the first string critic - unless some producer is paying someone to have it be otherwise.
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I wonder how Wonderland managed to get Isherwood instead of Brantley - the latter would have, I think, killed the show. Isherwood's review, although not favorable, has pull quotes. I would think that any new B'way musical would automatically get the first string critic - unless some producer is paying someone to have it be otherwise.
Well, Brantley got The Book of Mormon, Anything Goes, Marie and Bruce, The Motherf*cker with the Hat, Sleep No More (which really surprised me since it's a decidely off-off-Broadway venture), Arcadia, How to Succeed..., and Catch Me If You Can - and most likely Jerusalem. So...
I'm just wondering how the rest of the Broadway openings will be divvied up: High, Sister Act, Born Yesterday, The House of Blue Leaves, and Baby It's You!
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Must.
Sleep.
Now.
Goodnight.
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Jose - HIGH will be interesting, as Charles Isherwood reviewed it out of town but didn't seem to care for it.
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;D
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The weekend went so fast. Most of what I had planned to do did not get done. I seem to be spending a lot of time just listening to music and sitting during the cd's. I can't sing along with them as I'm tone deaf, so what's going on. Maybe I just need the rest and this is my way of being lazy. Anyway, I'm enjoying it.
Did take 2 walks in the beautiful sunshine.
And seem to always be available if he calls. Must stop that. Maybe that's why people plan dates.
Saw saturn at the astronomy meeting Friday night. Very very cool.
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SUPER MEGA VIBES FOR EVERYONE :) ;) :D :-* :-*.
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I'm tired, good night. 8)
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bk looks 108 ?? I don't think so. :)
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Audrey Rose arrived. Thank you. ;D
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Can't stop listening to Bonnie Raitt (opus collection) and KD Lang Sing it Loud.
Must sleep.
Now really good night. ;D
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DR George have a fantastic show!!!
Thanks, Jane...we did! The energy of the audience was a bit low, but the show itself went over quite well. :D
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Well, instead of a nap I went to Panera with Paul and had a wonderful Mocha with a double chocolate brownie. Then I went for a drive, did a little pruning of dead wood in the back yard and finally sat down to relax.
There has been a Panera here in Olympia for a few months, but I never went until last weekend. I got a sandwich and it was quite good. I'll definitely be going back again. :D
Get the Panera rewards card, or whatever they call it. You get free stuff very quickly. I seem to get something about every 3rd or 4th time I go there
I actually did get the Panera card...and I even registered it on-line. I also got a take-home menu so that I can study it for the next time I drive through.
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And since we're so close...
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PAGE EIGHT CANNIBAL! THE MUSICAL! DANCE!!
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