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Title: MAY I
Post by: bk on May 01, 2011, 12:20:40 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were very May-like, and now it is time for you to post until the lusty month of May cows come home.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: bk on May 01, 2011, 12:21:49 AM
And the word of the day is: EFFLORESCE!
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: bk on May 01, 2011, 12:24:19 AM
For the many errant and truant, I'm just posting again that the new book is up for pre-order at http://kritzerland.com/masquers.htm.  Signed copies, of course.  For those who'd prefer the less expensive paperback version, it's available now at amazon and barnesandnoble.com (a really good price there, as is the hardcover version, I have to say) - they'll ship immediately from there.  I'll have books in two weeks.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: George on May 01, 2011, 01:43:57 AM
I've certainly been one of the errant and truant.  I will have more than two whole days to ketchup on after today's matinee and strike.  I'm glad I checked in, because I have just purchased the new Adriana Hofstetter book! 
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: George on May 01, 2011, 01:54:35 AM
Cannibal! The Musical! has been going quite well, especially this last weekend.  Last night (Saturday night), we not only had a full house, but I'd heard that they added five additional chairs!  AND with Friday's show, we broke even so that Saturday and Sunday's shows are all profit!
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Post by: George on May 01, 2011, 01:55:40 AM
Today, we have our last performance, then we strike the set and it'll all be done. :)
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Post by: George on May 01, 2011, 01:57:40 AM
And on that note (C-natural), I'm off to bed.

I really can't wait to have time for myself to read what's been happening during the last few days on HHW. :D
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: George on May 01, 2011, 01:58:15 AM
But before I go...A Very Happy Birthday to DR The Vixter!! ;D
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Ben on May 01, 2011, 04:22:12 AM
Morning all.

That is all.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: FJL on May 01, 2011, 04:38:33 AM
It's morning here in midtown, too.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: John G. on May 01, 2011, 04:44:38 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: John G. on May 01, 2011, 04:44:53 AM
Great news, George, on the success of the show.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Ben on May 01, 2011, 05:04:52 AM
I won't be around on May 10th. I'm going to DC that weekend to see Follies and I'm taking a couple of extra days beyond that so I won't be here to see BK or the show.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Michael on May 01, 2011, 05:18:28 AM
I love may being so lusty

http://youtu.be/v7rjgfY9_mU
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: elmore3003 on May 01, 2011, 05:53:36 AM
Good morning, all! I watched five episodes of DOWNTON ABBEY last night and I didn't get to bed till after 1 am. Last night's peculiar dream took place in Oxford, OH, on the Miami Uiversity campus, but I recall little of the events. I do remember that the health center, a friend with a cold, the Miami University King Library, and Mary Rodgers Guettel were all in it.

Today, I am home working on Appalachian holidays and hardships. I may step out to the market but I'm going nowhere else. I've go some writing to accomplish. I will have a bit of work before we begin rehearsals on May 23.

BK, May 10 has been added to my calendar but I can make no promises yet about being there.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Cillaliz on May 01, 2011, 06:19:37 AM
Oh my, I forgot today was May. Ricky played "bite mom's toes while she's sleeping" at 6:40 this morning.  I looked at the clock and thought it said 8:40 so i got up.  It wasn't until I was in the kitchen and noticed that the clock said 7:15 that I realized that happened.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Cillaliz on May 01, 2011, 06:19:54 AM
I really want to go for a bike ride, but it's only 38 degrees, so I think I'll wait
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: JMK on May 01, 2011, 06:56:05 AM
It is a gloriously sunny day here in the Pacific NW--finally!  For the second time since we've lived here, a friggin' crazy woodpecker has gone after the metal chimney that exits the wood surround, waking Betsy and me to the lovely sound of what appears to be us being mortared and shelled by incoming shrapnel.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: elmore3003 on May 01, 2011, 08:18:35 AM
My gorgeous goddaughter Charlotte is now a graduate of University of Michigan. Ron flew up Friday from DC to catch one day's worth of the festivities.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on May 01, 2011, 08:24:14 AM
My gorgeous goddaughter Charlotte is now a graduate of University of Michigan. Ron flew up Friday from DC to catch one day's worth of the festivities.

CONGRATULATIONS to Charlotte and To You Larry
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on May 01, 2011, 08:30:27 AM
And the word of the day is: EFFLORESCE!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  HURRY! IT'S LOVELY UP HERE
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: KevinH on May 01, 2011, 08:37:49 AM
Greetings from New York!   I had planned on coming here this weekend but wasn't really sure until  Friday.  For one thing, I didn't have a hotel until Friday night.  I had no luck with priceline.com and settled on The Milford Plaza.  I like the location since it's right in the theater district and is near the Port Authority, where I get the bus to JFK.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 01, 2011, 08:42:12 AM
Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And, yes... It's May!
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jrand73 on May 01, 2011, 08:44:59 AM
New York visit vibes for DR KEVIN H.

Congrats to the goddaughter of DR ELMORE!

Congrats to DR GEORGE on the success of his show....closing day vibes as well.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jrand73 on May 01, 2011, 08:45:55 AM
It is raining here again today - and we have our May Bored....I mean....Board Meeting this afternoon.

And of course TAR is on tonight....although with my favorite team gone.....I shall have to find someone else to root for.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 01, 2011, 08:46:08 AM
DR KevinH - Welcome back to NYC!

-Can you tell if they did any actual work on the Milford Plaza? I know they had closed it down with the intention of doing a major(!) renovation, but then those plans fell through and they quietly re-opened.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: KevinH on May 01, 2011, 08:46:35 AM
I can't believe my luck in getting a cheap ($30) ticket to How to Succeed... yesterday.   I had checked out the various lotteries and "rush" policies before I got here.  I got to the Al Hirschfeld Theatre at about 1 pm and asked the ticket seller if he had any rush seats by any chance.  He said he had one left so I grabbed it. It was a box seat, so the ticket was stamped "partial view," but it was really a great seat for the most part.  The woman in front of me blocked my view a little but for most of the show I could see very well.  

I was very impressed with Daniel Radcliffe (and particularly Tammy Blanchard, who plays Hedy LaRue).  The whole cast was great.   And I don't recall ever hearing such deafening applause at the end of  a show (well, the audience was very vocal throughout).  

While not the greatest singer, Daniel really pulls it off.  And I thought his dancing was terrific.

I'm going to meet my friends from California here in October so most likely I'll see the show again then.  
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 01, 2011, 08:47:39 AM
Oh... I guess Brent Barrett is back in Chicago.... ;)
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: KevinH on May 01, 2011, 08:47:58 AM
DR KevinH - Welcome back to NYC!

-Can you tell if they did any actual work on the Milford Plaza? I know they had closed it down with the intention of doing a major(!) renovation, but then those plans fell through and they quietly re-opened.


Hi DR Jose!  I had read that they're still doing renovations, but I haven't really seen a sign of it.  I have a very basic room, but it's clean!
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on May 01, 2011, 08:49:31 AM
I Forget...Does One Evaporate When They Reach Eighteen?????
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: KevinH on May 01, 2011, 08:49:53 AM
Oh... I guess Brent Barrett is back in Chicago.... ;)


Oh, let me check!    You're right!   I had gotten a ticket to see Christie Brinkley in the show, but it'll be nice to see Brent as Billy Flynn again!   :)
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 01, 2011, 08:50:07 AM
In other news...

After I took a walk around the block(s) yesterday afternoon, I came back here, watched some TV... And then somewhere along the line fell asleep on the couch in the living room. Again. -At least it's a comfortable couch.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: KevinH on May 01, 2011, 08:54:07 AM
I also went to see a new show called "Lucky Guy,"  a spoof on country music, with Varla Jean Merman and Leslie Jordan.  It was very funny, (sample from one of the songs "Jeannie Jeannine" sings:   "there's always a hitch in a trailer park romance.")  And an actor I wasn't familiar with, Kyle Dean Massey, was really great as Billy Ray.   I think the show is a little long, but overall I had a good time.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: KevinH on May 01, 2011, 08:58:08 AM
I'm going to see the last performance of "The Divine Sister" at 3 pm.  It's a spoof of some of the "nun" movies like The Singing Nun.   Maybe some of you New Yorkers would like to join me!
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Kerry on May 01, 2011, 09:09:23 AM
It's a beautiful May morning.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on May 01, 2011, 09:19:20 AM
MAY DAY! MAY DAY!

Happy First Anniversary To My Son Craig and His Beautiful Wife Heather.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: elmore3003 on May 01, 2011, 09:25:47 AM
I'm going to see the last performance of "The Divine Sister" at 3 pm.  It's a spoof of some of the "nun" movies like The Singing Nun.   Maybe some of you New Yorkers would like to join me!

DR KevinH, I would love to, except for the fact that I am going to be working until my appalachian Christmas meeting on Tuesday. Enjoy!

Thanks for the "Lucky Guy" tip. I'd like to see it.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 01, 2011, 09:27:12 AM
I also went to see a new show called "Lucky Guy,"  a spoof on country music, with Varla Jean Merman and Leslie Jordan.  It was very funny, (sample from one of the songs "Jeannie Jeannine" sings:   "there's always a hitch in a trailer park romance.")  And an actor I wasn't familiar with, Kyle Dean Massey, was really great as Billy Ray.   I think the show is a little long, but overall I had a good time.

Kyle was in Altar Boyz for a while, and he took over for Aaron Tveit in Next to Normal. Good guy.

And I believe he's playing opposite Savannah Wise in Lucky Guy. And Savannah happens to be Scott Wise's daughter.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 01, 2011, 09:32:41 AM
bk - How long will you be in NYC for The Singer's appearance at The Metropolitan Room? Alas, I can't make it on the 10th, but I may be able to meet up with you on the 9th depending what time I get back from DC. -I'll also be heading down for Follies next weekend, as well as for Mother's Day.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 01, 2011, 09:34:34 AM
And now...

I really should start getting ready to head back onto the streets of New York City myself. Alas, I'll be heading down to a practice studio, but still...

Laters...
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on May 01, 2011, 09:47:28 AM
BK-

MAY I ?

YES YOU MAY
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Cillaliz on May 01, 2011, 09:52:22 AM
It is a gloriously sunny day here in the Pacific NW--finally!  For the second time since we've lived here, a friggin' crazy woodpecker has gone after the metal chimney that exits the wood surround, waking Betsy and me to the lovely sound of what appears to be us being mortared and shelled by incoming shrapnel.

You need to have the wood inspected for bugs.  That's what woodpeckers are drawn to, they don't just peck wood for fun  ;)  Perhaps there are bugs coming up the metal from your wood surround...or something.  Anyway, I'd have someone look at that before the woodpeckers do a lot of damage
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jane on May 01, 2011, 10:05:15 AM
From DR TCB:
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I apologize.  Yes, I had seen an article earlier on the DNA testing.  Still it is strange that the crew of the Mackay-Bennett were so moved by the body of one little boy, but at the same time bagged and dumped a large number of unidentifiable passengers back into the sea.

Not knowing of the number of passengers returned to the sea I wondered that there must be other unidentified people.  I guess the infant captured hearts & represented all those lost.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jane on May 01, 2011, 10:10:43 AM
From DR Jrand:
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Yes DR JANE - I am a Titanic fanatic.

Then I apologize for not including you in my comments to Cilla & TCB.  I was pretty sure I was missing another Titanic fan but alas my brain couldn't tell me who it was.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jrand73 on May 01, 2011, 10:12:12 AM
It is a gloriously sunny day here in the Pacific NW--finally!  For the second time since we've lived here, a friggin' crazy woodpecker has gone after the metal chimney that exits the wood surround, waking Betsy and me to the lovely sound of what appears to be us being mortared and shelled by incoming shrapnel.

You need to have the wood inspected for bugs.  That's what woodpeckers are drawn to, they don't just peck wood for fun  ;)  Perhaps there are bugs coming up the metal from your wood surround...or something.  Anyway, I'd have someone look at that before the woodpeckers do a lot of damage

I am sure DR JMK will be pleased to hear this!  But no worries, he has that Home Improvement Insurance!
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jrand73 on May 01, 2011, 10:14:00 AM
From DR Jrand:
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Yes DR JANE - I am a Titanic fanatic.

Then I apologize for not including you in my comments to Cilla & TCB.  I was pretty sure I was missing another Titanic fan but alas my brain couldn't tell me who it was.

No problem DR JANE.  I talk about so many interests and projects here on HHW that I can barely keep up with myself.

The only "film" I have ever been disappointed in is the Playhouse 90 live television version of "Titanic", but given it's limitations, it is still quite interesting.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jrand73 on May 01, 2011, 10:14:38 AM
Sounds like DR KEVIN H is taking NYC by storm.

Thanks for the musicals report!
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jrand73 on May 01, 2011, 10:15:21 AM
Is there any sadder message than: "No New Messages"?
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jane on May 01, 2011, 10:15:46 AM
My gorgeous goddaughter Charlotte is now a graduate of University of Michigan. Ron flew up Friday from DC to catch one day's worth of the festivities.

Already!  Where did the time go ;)  Congratulations!!!!
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jane on May 01, 2011, 10:20:01 AM
For the DS of DR ArnoldMBrockman & DDIL Heather,

(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQexydytlgwSQpHuPl-ZBXyT-HlbgItPA8xr9G7pOAkORU1fnvRZtcXpnI)
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: elmore3003 on May 01, 2011, 10:24:31 AM
I've been writing my fingers to the bone.

I have discovered that two different versions of "I Wish I Was Single Again,"one for men and one for women, can be put into counterpoint, and I've copied out and harmonized "People, Look East" and "How Far Is It To Bethlehem." I think it is time for some lunch!
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jrand73 on May 01, 2011, 10:35:08 AM
I've been writing my fingers to the bone.

I have discovered that two different versions of "I Wish I Was Single Again,"one for men and one for women, can be put into counterpoint, and I've copied out and harmonized "People, Look East" and "How Far Is It To Bethlehem." I think it is time for some lunch!

And what do I have?

Bony fingers.

Courtesy Denny Miller & Juliet Prowse on NBC's "Mona McCluskey
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jrand73 on May 01, 2011, 10:35:43 AM
For the DS of DR ArnoldMBrockman & DDIL Heather,

(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQexydytlgwSQpHuPl-ZBXyT-HlbgItPA8xr9G7pOAkORU1fnvRZtcXpnI)

DITTO.

And I forgot to wish DR DRUXY and his wife Happy Anniversary earlier this week!
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jrand73 on May 01, 2011, 10:37:36 AM
As Chairperson of the 50th Anniversary Committee for Putnam County Playhouse - we have finally been accepted to have our own Plaque on the Preservation Wall in Greencastle - our home, and the county seat (and also home to DePauw University).

Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jrand73 on May 01, 2011, 10:39:13 AM
Here is the proof of our very own plaque that will be dedicated on Saturday, May 14, at 10 a.m. on the lawn of the Masonic Lodge!   ;D

I am among the group on the bottom right at the 2007 groundbreaking for our Rehearsal Center.  ;D
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: bk on May 01, 2011, 10:47:59 AM
I'm up after a very good night's sleep.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: bk on May 01, 2011, 10:48:46 AM
Well, I hope some of you New Yahkers can join us on May 10 or at least at some point.  Jose, I should be in the city on the 9th by five.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jrand73 on May 01, 2011, 10:54:53 AM
"Hey, New York, I'm headin' your way!"

I always think of that lyric when I plan a trip to NYC.....which has happened 3 whole times in my life.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: elmore3003 on May 01, 2011, 10:58:08 AM
As Chairperson of the 50th Anniversary Committee for Putnam County Playhouse - we have finally been accepted to have our own Plaque on the Preservation Wall in Greencastle - our home, and the county seat (and also home to DePauw University).



Fantastic!
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: elmore3003 on May 01, 2011, 11:00:12 AM
Well, I hope some of you New Yahkers can join us on May 10 or at least at some point.  Jose, I should be in the city on the 9th by five.

It's on the calendar! And now the 9th is as well. When are you heading back to LA?
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jrand73 on May 01, 2011, 11:01:00 AM
Well we on the committee think so, DR ELMORE.

I am sure there will be negative comments from those we asked for input, but  who were too busy to answer phone calls or emails.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jrand73 on May 01, 2011, 11:01:11 AM
Page Three no picture Dance.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jrand73 on May 01, 2011, 11:05:02 AM
And I am off --- hopefully I not disrupt the meeting with any thoughts or ideas.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Cillaliz on May 01, 2011, 11:19:24 AM
Time to go so I can get a seat to see "Meet Me at the Gables"  There is only room for 60 people, so I want to go early.  And since I will be taking up a seat in the restaurant....I guess I'll have to have one of their famous hot fudge sundaes....my diet doesn't officially start until after I return from the World Barbeque Championship in Memphis....can't be on a diet for that
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: JMK on May 01, 2011, 11:40:12 AM
Time to go so I can get a seat to see "Meet Me at the Gables" 

Clark and Carole?
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: TCB on May 01, 2011, 12:52:25 PM
Greetings from New York!   I had planned on coming here this weekend but wasn't really sure until  Friday.  For one thing, I didn't have a hotel until Friday night.  I had no luck with priceline.com and settled on The Milford Plaza.  I like the location since it's right in the theater district and is near the Port Authority, where I get the bus to JFK.

I thought the Milford Plaza was closed?
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: TCB on May 01, 2011, 12:54:20 PM
Oh... I guess Brent Barrett is back in Chicago.... ;)


 ;D
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: TCB on May 01, 2011, 12:57:43 PM
DR KevinH - Welcome back to NYC!

-Can you tell if they did any actual work on the Milford Plaza? I know they had closed it down with the intention of doing a major(!) renovation, but then those plans fell through and they quietly re-opened.


Hi DR Jose!  I had read that they're still doing renovations, but I haven't really seen a sign of it.  I have a very basic room, but it's clean!

When you say a very basic room are you referring to one of their 4X8 closets with the sink in living room?
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: TCB on May 01, 2011, 12:58:56 PM
Oh... I guess Brent Barrett is back in Chicago.... ;)


Oh, let me check!    You're right!   I had gotten a ticket to see Christie Brinkley in the show, but it'll be nice to see Brent as Billy Flynn again!   :)

Liar, Liar!
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: TCB on May 01, 2011, 01:03:55 PM
MAY DAY! MAY DAY!

Happy First Anniversary To My Son Craig and His Beautiful Wife Heather.


Happy Anniversary, Craig and Heather!
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: TCB on May 01, 2011, 01:04:41 PM
Congratulations to DGD Charlotte!
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Cillaliz on May 01, 2011, 01:13:38 PM
Time to go so I can get a seat to see "Meet Me at the Gables" 

Clark and Carole?

Green
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Ginny on May 01, 2011, 01:15:17 PM
Sunday afternoon greetings!  We are back from Lima and I've decided to call the doctor's office tomorrow morning for an appointment about this throat thing/cough that I can't shake.  It reminds me of the allergy-induced asthma that I had once in NYC after spending time in a Washington, DC, bookstore with their cats.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Cillaliz on May 01, 2011, 01:16:16 PM
The film was ok.  I bought a copy as a part of my Sioux City history collection, but since I didn't grow up here, many of the people they talk about were unknown to me.  Of course I knew who the Friedman girls were - aka Abby Van Buren and Ann Landers - and there was a really funny story about a local newsman - I watched him on tv growing up, but other than that, it was well done just not that interesting to me
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Ginny on May 01, 2011, 01:16:36 PM
My gorgeous goddaughter Charlotte is now a graduate of University of Michigan. Ron flew up Friday from DC to catch one day's worth of the festivities.

Already???

Congratulations, to DR Elmore's gorgeous goddaughter Charlotte on her graduation from The University of Michigan - Go, Blue!
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Cillaliz on May 01, 2011, 01:16:42 PM
Throat vibes to DR Ginny
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Cillaliz on May 01, 2011, 01:19:12 PM
It's very windy today, but since I realized I put a part of the bike on backwards and fixed that this morning, I really had to take it for a spin.    I'm getting more used to how the motor works and between the hills and the wind, I would have had some problems without it.   I went a little farther today. If it wasn't so windy, I would have taken a longer ride.   I forgot how much I enjoy riding a bike, and yes, I wear my helmet.   I mean, after the wedding, hats are in, lol
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Cillaliz on May 01, 2011, 01:19:32 PM
Congrats to Charlotte!!
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Cillaliz on May 01, 2011, 01:20:22 PM
MAY DAY! MAY DAY!

Happy First Anniversary To My Son Craig and His Beautiful Wife Heather.


Happy Anniversary, Craig and Heather!

Ditto
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Ginny on May 01, 2011, 01:31:22 PM
Thanks, DR Cillaliz!
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Ginny on May 01, 2011, 01:31:49 PM
MAY DAY! MAY DAY!

Happy First Anniversary To My Son Craig and His Beautiful Wife Heather.


Happy Anniversary, Craig and Heather!

Ditto


Tritto!
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 01, 2011, 01:38:13 PM
Good Afternoon!

Well...

My friend, Yosh, came home earlier and wanted to make a trip to The London Candy Co. -Once I told him that they served Ovaltine, well... So we had Ovaltine and split an apple pastry. And that's basically all I've done over the past two hours. I am going to attempt to head out again and do a bit more... Or something. ::)
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 01, 2011, 01:45:26 PM
OK...

Here I go again...

Laters...
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jennifer on May 01, 2011, 01:52:26 PM
Congrats to DR Elmore's goddaughter charlotte!
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jennifer on May 01, 2011, 01:53:07 PM
Another extremely nice day here today. It was close to 70 and sunny. There were so many people at the park and lake. But i went for a 50-55 minute bike ride. It was so nice out.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jennifer on May 01, 2011, 01:53:49 PM
I also watched my niece ride her bike this morning. They took her training wheels off last week. And today she was able to ride around the block herself. She was so proud!
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jennifer on May 01, 2011, 01:55:01 PM
DR Cillaliz re: the e-bike. I've seen a few demonstrated on tv. And I really thought that you could use the motor only and not drain the battery. I thought it had many miles before it would drain.

you can't drive 5 miles using the pedals nad then just motor it home?
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jeanne on May 01, 2011, 01:58:12 PM
Hello, everyone.

A lovely day here in LA.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jeanne on May 01, 2011, 02:00:27 PM
Re: DOWNTON ABBEY:

I watched it a month or so ago when it first hit Netflix. I really enjoy these period dramas. I found the writing just s bit uneven, but overall really enjoyed it. I LOVED the new UPSTAIRS DOWNSTAIRS and plan to purchase a copy. I think I'll go back and revisit DOWNTON ABBEY, too.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jeanne on May 01, 2011, 02:00:58 PM
Belated birthday wishes to the all-grown-up VIXTER!!
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jeanne on May 01, 2011, 02:02:20 PM
Good Afternoon!

Well...

My friend, Yosh, came home earlier and wanted to make a trip to The London Candy Co. -Once I told him that they served Ovaltine, well... So we had Ovaltine and split an apple pastry. And that's basically all I've done over the past two hours. I am going to attempt to head out again and do a bit more... Or something. ::)

I never thought I'd hear someone say they were going out for Ovaltine! I can understand it, but never expected to hear that.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jeanne on May 01, 2011, 02:03:20 PM
Congrats to DGD Charlotte!
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: John G. on May 01, 2011, 02:04:53 PM
KevinH, sounds like fun in New York.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: John G. on May 01, 2011, 02:05:09 PM
Congrats to Charlotte.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: John G. on May 01, 2011, 02:08:15 PM
Went to see "Memphis" at the movie theater. There were maybe 20 in the audience. I thought the two leads were wonderful and most of the cast did the best they could with lower second rate material.

So many different items borrowed from better shows. In the danceoff, I swore I heard parts of West Side Story's Mambo. And when someone takes his pants off on live TV, I could hear Lorrell in "Dreamgirls" say, "It don't take a wiz to know that only a desperate man would drop his pants in show biz."

Still, I would rather pay $20 for the film than $120 for a live performance to learn that.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jane on May 01, 2011, 02:08:19 PM
Here is the proof of our very own plaque that will be dedicated on Saturday, May 14, at 10 a.m. on the lawn of the Masonic Lodge!   ;D

I am among the group on the bottom right at the 2007 groundbreaking for our Rehearsal Center.  ;D


Congratulations!!!
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jane on May 01, 2011, 02:12:19 PM
Sunday afternoon greetings!  We are back from Lima and I've decided to call the doctor's office tomorrow morning for an appointment about this throat thing/cough that I can't shake.  It reminds me of the allergy-induced asthma that I had once in NYC after spending time in a Washington, DC, bookstore with their cats.

Good idea.  You reminded me it is time to get a check up.  I was due for one at the time of my accident & still haven't gotten around to it. 
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jane on May 01, 2011, 02:13:30 PM
t since I realized I put a part of the bike on backwards

;D
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jane on May 01, 2011, 02:16:12 PM
I also watched my niece ride her bike this morning. They took her training wheels off last week. And today she was able to ride around the block herself. She was so proud!

Exciting. :)
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jane on May 01, 2011, 02:17:25 PM
I'm taking a small glass of wine outside to sit with Keith & Craig (Craig is pulling weeds) on this perfect spring day.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: John G. on May 01, 2011, 02:23:00 PM
Sounds wonderful, Jane. I'll grab a glass and be right over.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jane on May 01, 2011, 02:42:11 PM
Good Afternoon!

Well...

My friend, Yosh, came home earlier and wanted to make a trip to The London Candy Co. -Once I told him that they served Ovaltine, well... So we had Ovaltine and split an apple pastry. And that's basically all I've done over the past two hours. I am going to attempt to head out again and do a bit more... Or something. ::)

I never thought I'd hear someone say they were going out for Ovaltine! I can understand it, but never expected to hear that.

;D  I do not like Ovaltine. 
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: TCB on May 01, 2011, 02:44:25 PM
Well, I did not get to see this production of CANNIBAL THE MUSICAL.  I missed the previous version due to snow back in 2008.  This time it was my back.  It has been getting worse and worse all last week, so that I was missing a lot of hours of work.  By Friday afternoon, I knew that my weekend was going to be very limited..  I cancelled going to the opening night of my (and Jason Graae's) close and personal friend, Sharry in ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE.  She is not playing the title character, but the other character in the two-character musical

Saturday I had lunch with an old friend that I hadn't seen in 32 years.  Other than that it has been a Valley of the Dolls weekend.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: bk on May 01, 2011, 02:51:17 PM
Back to LA on the 12th.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: bk on May 01, 2011, 02:52:04 PM
Back from delivering CDs, some breakfast, and I've just finished writing the liner notes for our next release.  I'll go do a jog in a little while and then I'm sitting on my couch like so much fish!
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: KevinH on May 01, 2011, 03:21:46 PM
I'm back from The Divine Sister.  It was really hilarious.   Charles Busch and Julie Halston were so much fun to watch.   Any of our New Yorkers know Jennifer van Dyck?  She was great !  I didn't get some of the references, but I figured some were from Doubt and Agnes of God (especially since one of the characters is named Agnes--I thought that was a great clue...).

Charles Busch gave a little speech after the show saying what a great run it's been (9 months) and talked about a few audience members from other nights, such as the woman in the front row, upon seeing Julie Halston come back for another scene, said "not her again."
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: KevinH on May 01, 2011, 03:24:09 PM
Sorry the timing couldn't have been better and I could have been here for the haineshisway get-together!   Bruce,  please try and come on a weekend next time!
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: TCB on May 01, 2011, 04:15:12 PM
From DR Jrand:
Quote
Yes DR JANE - I am a Titanic fanatic.

Then I apologize for not including you in my comments to Cilla & TCB.  I was pretty sure I was missing another Titanic fan but alas my brain couldn't tell me who it was.

No problem DR JANE.  I talk about so many interests and projects here on HHW that I can barely keep up with myself.

The only "film" I have ever been disappointed in is the Playhouse 90 live television version of "Titanic", but given it's limitations, it is still quite interesting.

Hmmm, I have never seen that one.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: TCB on May 01, 2011, 04:41:11 PM
I've been writing my fingers to the bone.

I have discovered that two different versions of "I Wish I Was Single Again,"one for men and one for women, can be put into counterpoint, and I've copied out and harmonized "People, Look East" and "How Far Is It To Bethlehem." I think it is time for some lunch!

"I Wish I Was Single Again" is an Appalachian Christmas Carol?  It must be from the King James Version.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: TCB on May 01, 2011, 04:59:21 PM
Went to see "Memphis" at the movie theater. There were maybe 20 in the audience. I thought the two leads were wonderful and most of the cast did the best they could with lower second rate material.

So many different items borrowed from better shows. In the danceoff, I swore I heard parts of West Side Story's Mambo. And when someone takes his pants off on live TV, I could hear Lorrell in "Dreamgirls" say, "It don't take a wiz to know that only a desperate man would drop his pants in show biz."

Still, I would rather pay $20 for the film than $120 for a live performance to learn that.

Back to my bifocials.  I thought you wrote, "In the dandruff.........."
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: TCB on May 01, 2011, 05:01:38 PM
Good Afternoon!

Well...

My friend, Yosh, came home earlier and wanted to make a trip to The London Candy Co. -Once I told him that they served Ovaltine, well... So we had Ovaltine and split an apple pastry. And that's basically all I've done over the past two hours. I am going to attempt to head out again and do a bit more... Or something. ::)

I never thought I'd hear someone say they were going out for Ovaltine! I can understand it, but never expected to hear that.

;D  I do not like Ovaltine. 

Was anyone ever able to get Ovaltine to dissolve in the milk?
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: TCB on May 01, 2011, 05:03:59 PM
Okay, let's get busy here!
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: TCB on May 01, 2011, 05:05:14 PM
Is anyone else (Ahh, Ginny) hAving trouble posting today? I hit post and it just sits there.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: John G. on May 01, 2011, 05:11:27 PM
I've been writing my fingers to the bone.

I have discovered that two different versions of "I Wish I Was Single Again,"one for men and one for women, can be put into counterpoint, and I've copied out and harmonized "People, Look East" and "How Far Is It To Bethlehem." I think it is time for some lunch!

"I Wish I Was Single Again" is an Appalachian Christmas Carol?  It must be from the King James Version.
It's one of those "I Wish I Was Single Again instead of married to my mother" carols.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: John G. on May 01, 2011, 05:12:09 PM
I'm from Kentucky. I can make all in the family appalachian jokes.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: TCB on May 01, 2011, 05:12:22 PM
Does anyone (Again I guess, Ginny, plus John G.) have any ideas for cleaning the grout between bathroom tiles.  With my back problems and the arthritis  in my hands, I have no power to scrub any longer.  I need something strong.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: TCB on May 01, 2011, 05:13:28 PM
I'm from Kentucky. I can make all in the family appalachian jokes.

Good Lord, John G., I thought you were serious.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Ginny on May 01, 2011, 05:17:28 PM
DR TCB, sorry I'm not contributing more to the conversation this evening.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jane on May 01, 2011, 05:19:38 PM
Good Afternoon!

Well...

My friend, Yosh, came home earlier and wanted to make a trip to The London Candy Co. -Once I told him that they served Ovaltine, well... So we had Ovaltine and split an apple pastry. And that's basically all I've done over the past two hours. I am going to attempt to head out again and do a bit more... Or something. ::)

I never thought I'd hear someone say they were going out for Ovaltine! I can understand it, but never expected to hear that.

;D  I do not like Ovaltine. 

Was anyone ever able to get Ovaltine to dissolve in the milk?

I never liked the taste but I don't recall it was lumpy.  My mother drank it & I often mixed it for her.  I tried it again years later when Bryan came home asking for it & said it was better for me than chocolate. 
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jane on May 01, 2011, 05:20:07 PM
Is anyone else (Ahh, Ginny) hAving trouble posting today? I hit post and it just sits there.

Yes.  A second click on post usually works. 
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: John G. on May 01, 2011, 05:21:59 PM
Does anyone (Again I guess, Ginny, plus John G.) have any ideas for cleaning the grout between bathroom tiles.  With my back problems and the arthritis  in my hands, I have no power to scrub any longer.  I need something strong.
Ovaltine?  ;D
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jane on May 01, 2011, 05:23:33 PM
Does anyone (Again I guess, Ginny, plus John G.) have any ideas for cleaning the grout between bathroom tiles.  With my back problems and the arthritis  in my hands, I have no power to scrub any longer.  I need something strong.

http://www.zap-restorer.com/?leadsource=PS136&s_kwcid=TC|6221|zap%20cleaner||S|e|5723576539&gclid=CJu3qsf_x6gCFQkSbAodymJZpA

Keep the windows open.  In the shower for the small area I need it (we put in a fake marble, not exceptionally beautiful but extremely easy to clean) I use a small scrub brush.  I don't need to scrub too hard with it.

We need to clean the grout between the tile on the floor.  I read Borax is good but I expect scrubbing will be required.  I'm curious what responses you get to this question.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 01, 2011, 05:24:01 PM
Good Evening!

Well... I headed back out. Took the 6 Train down to Spring St, then walked through the eastern part of SoHo.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 01, 2011, 05:27:53 PM
Then I continued walking east through the northern edge of Little Italy into Chinatown. I stopped into Prosperity Dumpling for some Pork & Chive Dumplings - 5 for a $1! - as well as a Sesame Pancake - also just a $1! Then I noticed a small Chinese bakery I hadn't seen before: an Almond Cookie and a Lao Bo Ping ("Wife Cake") - both for a whopping 60-cents!
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: TCB on May 01, 2011, 05:29:14 PM
Good Afternoon!

Well...

My friend, Yosh, came home earlier and wanted to make a trip to The London Candy Co. -Once I told him that they served Ovaltine, well... So we had Ovaltine and split an apple pastry. And that's basically all I've done over the past two hours. I am going to attempt to head out again and do a bit more... Or something. ::)

I never thought I'd hear someone say they were going out for Ovaltine! I can understand it, but never expected to hear that.

;D  I do not like Ovaltine. 

Was anyone ever able to get Ovaltine to dissolve in the milk?

I never liked the taste but I don't recall it was lumpy.  My mother drank it & I often mixed it for her.  I tried it again years later when Bryan came home asking for it & said it was better for me than chocolate. 


It wasn't that it was lumpy.  It was just when you got to the bottom of the glass / cup, half the granules were still sitting there.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: FJL on May 01, 2011, 05:31:21 PM
Is the Ovaltine that medley they play before a musical about chocolate?
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 01, 2011, 05:33:28 PM
Then I decided to check out some of the side streets in Chinatown I hadn't checked out before. Then I looped back up to the Lower East Side via Henry Street. Once I got back up to Stanton Street, I stopped into Souvlaki GR to say "Hi!" to the owners. I didn't stay for any souvlaki or bifteki, but the owner gave me some Greek chocolate bars for the road. :)
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jane on May 01, 2011, 05:35:35 PM
Then I continued walking east through the northern edge of Little Italy into Chinatown. I stopped into Prosperity Dumpling for some Pork & Chive Dumplings - 5 for a $1! - as well as a Sesame Pancake - also just a $1! Then I noticed a small Chinese bakery I hadn't seen before: an Almond Cookie and a Lao Bo Ping ("Wife Cake") - both for a whopping 60-cents!

I love almond cookies.  I've never had one I purchased at a Chinese bakery.  Was it exceptional?  I had to look up Wife Cake.  What was the filling in yours?
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jane on May 01, 2011, 05:36:17 PM
Good Afternoon!

Well...

My friend, Yosh, came home earlier and wanted to make a trip to The London Candy Co. -Once I told him that they served Ovaltine, well... So we had Ovaltine and split an apple pastry. And that's basically all I've done over the past two hours. I am going to attempt to head out again and do a bit more... Or something. ::)

I never thought I'd hear someone say they were going out for Ovaltine! I can understand it, but never expected to hear that.

;D  I do not like Ovaltine. 

Was anyone ever able to get Ovaltine to dissolve in the milk?

I never liked the taste but I don't recall it was lumpy.  My mother drank it & I often mixed it for her.  I tried it again years later when Bryan came home asking for it & said it was better for me than chocolate. 


It wasn't that it was lumpy.  It was just when you got to the bottom of the glass / cup, half the granules were still sitting there.

;D  I never got to the bottom of a glass of Ovaltine.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 01, 2011, 05:36:27 PM
...And then I made it back here in time for "The Amazing Race".
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: John G. on May 01, 2011, 05:37:09 PM
Is the Ovaltine that medley they play before a musical about chocolate?
Ovaltine, hit the lights. This is it, the night of nights ...
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: TCB on May 01, 2011, 05:37:43 PM
Does anyone (Again I guess, Ginny, plus John G.) have any ideas for cleaning the grout between bathroom tiles.  With my back problems and the arthritis  in my hands, I have no power to scrub any longer.  I need something strong.

http://www.zap-restorer.com/?leadsource=PS136&s_kwcid=TC|6221|zap%20cleaner||S|e|5723576539&gclid=CJu3qsf_x6gCFQkSbAodymJZpA

Keep the windows open.  In the shower for the small area I need it (we put in a fake marble, not exceptionally beautiful but extremely easy to clean) I use a small scrub brush.  I don't need to scrub too hard with it.

We need to clean the grout between the tile on the floor.  I read Borax is good but I expect scrubbing will be required.  I'm curious what responses you get to this question.

Thanks for the idea, Jane.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jane on May 01, 2011, 05:38:14 PM
DR Jose how does Greek chocolate compare to good Swiss chocolate or our chocolate?
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jane on May 01, 2011, 05:38:45 PM
I couldn't quote Jose's post about the chocolate & then it took two attempts to post my comment.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jane on May 01, 2011, 05:39:15 PM
DR TCB let me know if you try Zap & if so if it works.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: TCB on May 01, 2011, 05:39:26 PM
Then I decided to check out some of the side streets in Chinatown I hadn't checked out before. Then I looped back up to the Lower East Side via Henry Street.



No it ain't Broadway it's Henry Street.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: FJL on May 01, 2011, 05:39:31 PM
Is the Ovaltine that medley they play before a musical about chocolate?
Ovaltine, hit the lights. This is it, the night of nights ...

Maybe before a performance of COCOA?
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: John G. on May 01, 2011, 05:40:42 PM
Found some interesting CDs today in the markdown bin. Sylvia Syms' tribute to Johnny Mercer, Portia Nelson and a real oddity, a musical version of "The Scarlet Letter." ("Gimme an A ...")
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 01, 2011, 05:42:43 PM
Then I continued walking east through the northern edge of Little Italy into Chinatown. I stopped into Prosperity Dumpling for some Pork & Chive Dumplings - 5 for a $1! - as well as a Sesame Pancake - also just a $1! Then I noticed a small Chinese bakery I hadn't seen before: an Almond Cookie and a Lao Bo Ping ("Wife Cake") - both for a whopping 60-cents!

I love almond cookies.  I've never had one I purchased at a Chinese bakery.  Was it exceptional?  I had to look up Wife Cake.  What was the filling in yours?

DR Jane - The interesting thing about a lot of the Almond Cookies at the Chinese bakeries here in NYC - and elsewhere - is that they are topped with Walnuts - ??? They're basically like large shortbread cookies with ground almonds mixed into the dough... And then topped with walnuts. ;)

The Wife Cake was filled with winter melon and sesame seeds.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jane on May 01, 2011, 05:43:29 PM
I had a couple of errands to do in town today.  Since it was such a nice day we took Sherlock and walked around.  We had expected difficulty finding parking and lots of foot traffic as the yearly TASTE OF ASHLAND was going on.  To our amazement we didn't find either.  It is a two day event so I hope yesterday was packed.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 01, 2011, 05:44:20 PM
DR Jose how does Greek chocolate compare to good Swiss chocolate or our chocolate?

Well...

The Chocolate-Hazelnut Wafer bar lasted about a block. ;)

And the bar of Milk Chocolate is quite good too. I'm rationing that one out. :)
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jane on May 01, 2011, 05:46:45 PM
Then I continued walking east through the northern edge of Little Italy into Chinatown. I stopped into Prosperity Dumpling for some Pork & Chive Dumplings - 5 for a $1! - as well as a Sesame Pancake - also just a $1! Then I noticed a small Chinese bakery I hadn't seen before: an Almond Cookie and a Lao Bo Ping ("Wife Cake") - both for a whopping 60-cents!

I love almond cookies.  I've never had one I purchased at a Chinese bakery.  Was it exceptional?  I had to look up Wife Cake.  What was the filling in yours?

DR Jane - The interesting thing about a lot of the Almond Cookies at the Chinese bakeries here in NYC - and elsewhere - is that they are topped with Walnuts - ??? They're basically like large shortbread cookies with ground almonds mixed into the dough... And then topped with walnuts. ;)

The Wife Cake was filled with winter melon and sesame seeds.

I'm not sure I would like the "almond" cookies.  Do the restaurants serve traditional ones?   I am curious to taste a small piece of Wife Cake if the opportunity arises. 
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jane on May 01, 2011, 05:47:58 PM
You know I would have to give away, or not accept, the hazelnut bar.  The chocolate is pretty traditional then? 
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Cillaliz on May 01, 2011, 05:53:29 PM
DR Cillaliz re: the e-bike. I've seen a few demonstrated on tv. And I really thought that you could use the motor only and not drain the battery. I thought it had many miles before it would drain.

you can't drive 5 miles using the pedals nad then just motor it home?

I suppose you could.  I'm catching on a bit better now.  If you break it stops the motor and you have to start it again. When you go downhill you don't need it.  It was better today, but the wind was way too strong to be out there.  It has been stopping on me just as i almost get to the top of the hill, I think I'm doing something wrong.  I'll figure it out
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 01, 2011, 06:01:24 PM
Does anyone (Again I guess, Ginny, plus John G.) have any ideas for cleaning the grout between bathroom tiles.  With my back problems and the arthritis  in my hands, I have no power to scrub any longer.  I need something strong.

http://www.zap-restorer.com/?leadsource=PS136&s_kwcid=TC|6221|zap%20cleaner||S|e|5723576539&gclid=CJu3qsf_x6gCFQkSbAodymJZpA

Keep the windows open.  In the shower for the small area I need it (we put in a fake marble, not exceptionally beautiful but extremely easy to clean) I use a small scrub brush.  I don't need to scrub too hard with it.

We need to clean the grout between the tile on the floor.  I read Borax is good but I expect scrubbing will be required.  I'm curious what responses you get to this question.

I'd start of by wiping, scrubbing off what you can. Then...

If you have an extra spray bottle, just fill it with a diluted bleach solution. Give the grout a few spritzes after you shower - or a couple of minutes before you shower. Do that daily. The bleach solution should eventually whiten things up.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 01, 2011, 06:07:43 PM
You know I would have to give away, or not accept, the hazelnut bar.  The chocolate is pretty traditional then? 

The chocolate it pretty traditional. They're just made in Greece.

They have a Greek newsstand set up in the front of their restaurant. Magazines, newspapers, candies, chocolate bars, and packaged croissants(?!?). Even though the products are real, they are just there for display. None of it for sale - at least legally. So... From time to time, Pavlos and Abby give away some of the items. :)
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 01, 2011, 06:11:47 PM
Then I continued walking east through the northern edge of Little Italy into Chinatown. I stopped into Prosperity Dumpling for some Pork & Chive Dumplings - 5 for a $1! - as well as a Sesame Pancake - also just a $1! Then I noticed a small Chinese bakery I hadn't seen before: an Almond Cookie and a Lao Bo Ping ("Wife Cake") - both for a whopping 60-cents!

I love almond cookies.  I've never had one I purchased at a Chinese bakery.  Was it exceptional?  I had to look up Wife Cake.  What was the filling in yours?

DR Jane - The interesting thing about a lot of the Almond Cookies at the Chinese bakeries here in NYC - and elsewhere - is that they are topped with Walnuts - ??? They're basically like large shortbread cookies with ground almonds mixed into the dough... And then topped with walnuts. ;)

The Wife Cake was filled with winter melon and sesame seeds.

I'm not sure I would like the "almond" cookies.  Do the restaurants serve traditional ones?   I am curious to taste a small piece of Wife Cake if the opportunity arises. 

I think you would like the Wife Cake, DR Jane. It's basically a pastry filled with a not-so-sweet filling. Think of it as a smoother and lighter version of prune or apricot filling.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 01, 2011, 06:14:16 PM
Back to LA on the 12th.

bk - Any plans for the 11th? Are you going to try to catch a matinee and/or evening show?
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 01, 2011, 06:17:18 PM
Good Afternoon!

Well...

My friend, Yosh, came home earlier and wanted to make a trip to The London Candy Co. -Once I told him that they served Ovaltine, well... So we had Ovaltine and split an apple pastry. And that's basically all I've done over the past two hours. I am going to attempt to head out again and do a bit more... Or something. ::)

I never thought I'd hear someone say they were going out for Ovaltine! I can understand it, but never expected to hear that.

;D  I do not like Ovaltine. 

Was anyone ever able to get Ovaltine to dissolve in the milk?

It always dissolves better in warm/hot milk than cold. However, I always liked the "sludge" at the bottom of the cup. :)
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 01, 2011, 06:19:37 PM
Good Afternoon!

Well...

My friend, Yosh, came home earlier and wanted to make a trip to The London Candy Co. -Once I told him that they served Ovaltine, well... So we had Ovaltine and split an apple pastry. And that's basically all I've done over the past two hours. I am going to attempt to head out again and do a bit more... Or something. ::)

I never thought I'd hear someone say they were going out for Ovaltine! I can understand it, but never expected to hear that.

;D  I do not like Ovaltine. 

Was anyone ever able to get Ovaltine to dissolve in the milk?

I never liked the taste but I don't recall it was lumpy.  My mother drank it & I often mixed it for her.  I tried it again years later when Bryan came home asking for it & said it was better for me than chocolate. 

DR Jane - Are you also not a fan of malted milk?
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 01, 2011, 06:21:37 PM
Does anyone (Again I guess, Ginny, plus John G.) have any ideas for cleaning the grout between bathroom tiles.  With my back problems and the arthritis  in my hands, I have no power to scrub any longer.  I need something strong.
Ovaltine?  ;D

Horlicks?
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Druxy on May 01, 2011, 06:25:38 PM
I see that actor William Campbell has died.

He was a very nice guy.  In his later years, he was the chief fundraiser for the Motion Picture Home.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Druxy on May 01, 2011, 06:29:52 PM
I watched THE GREEN HORNET (2011) this afternoon.

This is the kind of movie that makes me angry.

It had a very funny concept (i.e. spoofing the classic superhero) that worked at first, then it just ran out of steam and disintegrated into a stupid CGI action movie.

 :-\
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: vixmom on May 01, 2011, 06:41:10 PM
did this work?
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: vixmom on May 01, 2011, 06:41:22 PM
finally!
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: vixmom on May 01, 2011, 06:43:51 PM
every time I tried to post I would get "you have already submitted this post" and then it would throw me out


how unseemly!
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: vixmom on May 01, 2011, 06:44:44 PM
It has been a very busy weekend

Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: vixmom on May 01, 2011, 06:46:14 PM
On Friday I drove the Vixter to the DMV where she registered to vote and passed her drivers' permit test
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: vixmom on May 01, 2011, 06:47:57 PM
Then we went out to the Outback for a lovely birthday dinner with Vixdad, vixnana & vixpapa, vixuncle and his wife

we didn't get home until half past eleven and so all went off to bed
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: vixmom on May 01, 2011, 06:49:29 PM
Saturday day was spent shopping for the foodstuffs for the Vixters' friends birthday party 
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: vixmom on May 01, 2011, 06:52:08 PM
We arrived at the church at 4 to set up (we rented the church hall) and discovered that the previous group was still there and hadn't even begun cleaning up yet - in fact they were just finishing eating their meal   so our preparations were very rushed as the guests arrived at 6   somehow we managed to be ready though
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: vixmom on May 01, 2011, 06:54:43 PM
the party ended at 11 but by time all the guests left and  we had cleaned up and set the the hall up for this morning's event it was after midnight
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: vixmom on May 01, 2011, 06:56:56 PM
This morning we had to be at church by 8:30 to teach Sunday school and attend church. 
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: TCB on May 01, 2011, 06:59:10 PM
Does anyone (Again I guess, Ginny, plus John G.) have any ideas for cleaning the grout between bathroom tiles.  With my back problems and the arthritis  in my hands, I have no power to scrub any longer.  I need something strong.

http://www.zap-restorer.com/?leadsource=PS136&s_kwcid=TC|6221|zap%20cleaner||S|e|5723576539&gclid=CJu3qsf_x6gCFQkSbAodymJZpA

Keep the windows open.  In the shower for the small area I need it (we put in a fake marble, not exceptionally beautiful but extremely easy to clean) I use a small scrub brush.  I don't need to scrub too hard with it.

We need to clean the grout between the tile on the floor.  I read Borax is good but I expect scrubbing will be required.  I'm curious what responses you get to this question.

I'd start of by wiping, scrubbing off what you can. Then...

If you have an extra spray bottle, just fill it with a diluted bleach solution. Give the grout a few spritzes after you shower - or a couple of minutes before you shower. Do that daily. The bleach solution should eventually whiten things up.

Actually, Jose, that was my brainstorm this afternoon.  But I wanted it to work instantly.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: vixmom on May 01, 2011, 06:59:29 PM
The elderly lady that we drive home every week insisted on taking us to lunch to celebrate the Vixter's birthday  so we did not get home until 2:30 - then the Vixter, Vixdad and I went out in the Vixdadmobile for the Vixter's first ever driving lesson
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: vixmom on May 01, 2011, 07:01:39 PM
Then we came home and she went directly to church Youth Group where they played a soccer game, ping pong and musical chairs

when she got  home she was exhausted and went immediately to bed - she promises to pop in tomorrow
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: vixmom on May 01, 2011, 07:03:31 PM
Does anyone (Again I guess, Ginny, plus John G.) have any ideas for cleaning the grout between bathroom tiles.  With my back problems and the arthritis  in my hands, I have no power to scrub any longer.  I need something strong.

http://www.zap-restorer.com/?leadsource=PS136&s_kwcid=TC|6221|zap%20cleaner||S|e|5723576539&gclid=CJu3qsf_x6gCFQkSbAodymJZpA

Keep the windows open.  In the shower for the small area I need it (we put in a fake marble, not exceptionally beautiful but extremely easy to clean) I use a small scrub brush.  I don't need to scrub too hard with it.

We need to clean the grout between the tile on the floor.  I read Borax is good but I expect scrubbing will be required.  I'm curious what responses you get to this question.

I'd start of by wiping, scrubbing off what you can. Then...

If you have an extra spray bottle, just fill it with a diluted bleach solution. Give the grout a few spritzes after you shower - or a couple of minutes before you shower. Do that daily. The bleach solution should eventually whiten things up.

Actually, Jose, that was my brainstorm this afternoon.  But I wanted it to work instantly.


you need to be in one of those 30 minute television commercial presentations for it to work instantly!
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jane on May 01, 2011, 07:08:53 PM
Does anyone (Again I guess, Ginny, plus John G.) have any ideas for cleaning the grout between bathroom tiles.  With my back problems and the arthritis  in my hands, I have no power to scrub any longer.  I need something strong.

http://www.zap-restorer.com/?leadsource=PS136&s_kwcid=TC|6221|zap%20cleaner||S|e|5723576539&gclid=CJu3qsf_x6gCFQkSbAodymJZpA

Keep the windows open.  In the shower for the small area I need it (we put in a fake marble, not exceptionally beautiful but extremely easy to clean) I use a small scrub brush.  I don't need to scrub too hard with it.

We need to clean the grout between the tile on the floor.  I read Borax is good but I expect scrubbing will be required.  I'm curious what responses you get to this question.

I'd start of by wiping, scrubbing off what you can. Then...

If you have an extra spray bottle, just fill it with a diluted bleach solution. Give the grout a few spritzes after you shower - or a couple of minutes before you shower. Do that daily. The bleach solution should eventually whiten things up.
Does anyone (Again I guess, Ginny, plus John G.) have any ideas for cleaning the grout between bathroom tiles.  With my back problems and the arthritis  in my hands, I have no power to scrub any longer.  I need something strong.

http://www.zap-restorer.com/?leadsource=PS136&s_kwcid=TC|6221|zap%20cleaner||S|e|5723576539&gclid=CJu3qsf_x6gCFQkSbAodymJZpA

Keep the windows open.  In the shower for the small area I need it (we put in a fake marble, not exceptionally beautiful but extremely easy to clean) I use a small scrub brush.  I don't need to scrub too hard with it.

We need to clean the grout between the tile on the floor.  I read Borax is good but I expect scrubbing will be required.  I'm curious what responses you get to this question.

I'd start of by wiping, scrubbing off what you can. Then...

If you have an extra spray bottle, just fill it with a diluted bleach solution. Give the grout a few spritzes after you shower - or a couple of minutes before you shower. Do that daily. The bleach solution should eventually whiten things up.

I've been reading Oxygen bleach is nontoxic & better to use.  The longer you let it sit on the grout the less scrubbing that is needed.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jane on May 01, 2011, 07:09:30 PM
You know I would have to give away, or not accept, the hazelnut bar.  The chocolate is pretty traditional then? 

The chocolate it pretty traditional. They're just made in Greece.

They have a Greek newsstand set up in the front of their restaurant. Magazines, newspapers, candies, chocolate bars, and packaged croissants(?!?). Even though the products are real, they are just there for display. None of it for sale - at least legally. So... From time to time, Pavlos and Abby give away some of the items. :)

Interesting.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jane on May 01, 2011, 07:09:52 PM
Then I continued walking east through the northern edge of Little Italy into Chinatown. I stopped into Prosperity Dumpling for some Pork & Chive Dumplings - 5 for a $1! - as well as a Sesame Pancake - also just a $1! Then I noticed a small Chinese bakery I hadn't seen before: an Almond Cookie and a Lao Bo Ping ("Wife Cake") - both for a whopping 60-cents!

I love almond cookies.  I've never had one I purchased at a Chinese bakery.  Was it exceptional?  I had to look up Wife Cake.  What was the filling in yours?

DR Jane - The interesting thing about a lot of the Almond Cookies at the Chinese bakeries here in NYC - and elsewhere - is that they are topped with Walnuts - ??? They're basically like large shortbread cookies with ground almonds mixed into the dough... And then topped with walnuts. ;)

The Wife Cake was filled with winter melon and sesame seeds.

I'm not sure I would like the "almond" cookies.  Do the restaurants serve traditional ones?   I am curious to taste a small piece of Wife Cake if the opportunity arises. 

I think you would like the Wife Cake, DR Jane. It's basically a pastry filled with a not-so-sweet filling. Think of it as a smoother and lighter version of prune or apricot filling.

Sounds good. :)
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jane on May 01, 2011, 07:10:51 PM
Good Afternoon!

Well...

My friend, Yosh, came home earlier and wanted to make a trip to The London Candy Co. -Once I told him that they served Ovaltine, well... So we had Ovaltine and split an apple pastry. And that's basically all I've done over the past two hours. I am going to attempt to head out again and do a bit more... Or something. ::)

I never thought I'd hear someone say they were going out for Ovaltine! I can understand it, but never expected to hear that.

;D  I do not like Ovaltine. 

Was anyone ever able to get Ovaltine to dissolve in the milk?

I never liked the taste but I don't recall it was lumpy.  My mother drank it & I often mixed it for her.  I tried it again years later when Bryan came home asking for it & said it was better for me than chocolate. 

DR Jane - Are you also not a fan of malted milk?

I like malted milk balls, not a malted drink.  Sometimes a vanilla malted shake is ok.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jane on May 01, 2011, 07:14:05 PM
On Friday I drove the Vixter to the DMV where she registered to vote and passed her drivers' permit test

DR Vixter,

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Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Jane on May 01, 2011, 07:15:28 PM
'night
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: TCB on May 01, 2011, 07:18:24 PM
The elderly lady that we drive home every week insisted on taking us to lunch to celebrate the Vixter's birthday  so we did not get home until 2:30 - then the Vixter, Vixdad and I went out in the Vixdadmobile for the Vixter's first ever driving lesson


Did you leave out the part about the paramedics having to cut you out of the Vixdadmobile?
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: TCB on May 01, 2011, 07:23:10 PM
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I've been reading Oxygen bleach is nontoxic & better to use.  The longer you let it sit on the grout the less scrubbing that is needed.

I have never heard of Oxygen Bleach is that a Canadian product?
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: TCB on May 01, 2011, 07:24:18 PM





G'night!
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: bk on May 01, 2011, 07:25:51 PM
Back to LA on the 12th.

bk - Any plans for the 11th? Are you going to try to catch a matinee and/or evening show?

Well, I have to see Baby, It's You, don't I? :)  The day of the 11th I think there will be some work, too.  I'm hoping that there will be time for some kind of get-together because I dearly miss our New Yorkers.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: JMK on May 01, 2011, 07:37:03 PM
House Hunters has a real estate agent named Donna Reed who is showing her clients stone homes.  Those of a certain age will appreciate the irony.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: vixmom on May 01, 2011, 07:38:42 PM
The elderly lady that we drive home every week insisted on taking us to lunch to celebrate the Vixter's birthday  so we did not get home until 2:30 - then the Vixter, Vixdad and I went out in the Vixdadmobile for the Vixter's first ever driving lesson


Did you leave out the part about the paramedics having to cut you out of the Vixdadmobile?


She drove pretty well --- of course she was only driving in a beach parking lot  and she declined the opportunity to drive us home
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: vixmom on May 01, 2011, 07:39:24 PM
House Hunters has a real estate agent named Donna Reed who is showing her clients stone homes.  Those of a certain age will appreciate the irony.

LOL!!
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: John G. on May 01, 2011, 07:41:35 PM
Page Seven!!!
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: John G. on May 01, 2011, 07:42:18 PM
Been watching "Half a Sixpence." I'm not a Tommy Steele fan, but I am enjoying a lot of this.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: vixmom on May 01, 2011, 07:42:21 PM
I do not think we are going to be able to make it into NYC by 7 PM - I am often not out of work by then  and work is a good 45 miles east  and on a different island than where the singer will be performing
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: vixmom on May 01, 2011, 07:44:10 PM
Congratulations to Elmore's dear god daughter Charlotte -  has it really been 4 years since she graduated high school?
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: John G. on May 01, 2011, 07:50:37 PM
Osama bin Laden has apparently been killed.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: vixmom on May 01, 2011, 07:54:04 PM
Murder at the Masquers ordered!!
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: vixmom on May 01, 2011, 07:54:16 PM
it's not here yet
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: vixmom on May 01, 2011, 07:54:32 PM
Osama bin Laden has apparently been killed.

really?!
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: John G. on May 01, 2011, 07:56:00 PM
Osama bin Laden has apparently been killed.

really?!
Obama is set to make the announcement momentarily.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Cillaliz on May 01, 2011, 07:56:35 PM
Apparently they actually have his body
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: vixmom on May 01, 2011, 07:58:01 PM
Osama bin Laden has apparently been killed.

really?!
Obama is set to make the announcement momentarily.

what channel?
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: vixmom on May 01, 2011, 08:02:33 PM
oh nbc
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Cillaliz on May 01, 2011, 08:05:07 PM
I would say every channel
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Cillaliz on May 01, 2011, 08:05:33 PM
They cut Star Jones off on Celebrity Apprentice....lol
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: John G. on May 01, 2011, 08:07:23 PM
They cut Star Jones off on Celebrity Apprentice....lol
:D
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Cillaliz on May 01, 2011, 08:09:13 PM
Bin Laden was in a mansion outside Islamabad.   Hardly a cave...
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: JMK on May 01, 2011, 08:09:35 PM
How the frell is Fox going to spin the fact that a commie socialist Kenyan non-President made THIS happen?  :)
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: John G. on May 01, 2011, 08:13:11 PM
In non-bin Laden news, the temperature has dropped more than 30 degrees here and a strong wind is sweeping up.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: vixmom on May 01, 2011, 08:13:24 PM
How the frell is Fox going to spin the fact that a commie socialist Kenyan non-President made THIS happen?  :)

the old " takes one to know one" spin?
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: vixmom on May 01, 2011, 08:13:46 PM
In non-bin Laden news, the temperature has dropped more than 30 degrees here and a strong wind is sweeping up.

I blame Obama
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: vixmom on May 01, 2011, 08:14:45 PM
His administration has done NOTHING  about the weather
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: vixmom on May 01, 2011, 08:16:15 PM
How the frell is Fox going to spin the fact that a commie socialist Kenyan non-President made THIS happen?  :)

or it happened despite Obama
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: John G. on May 01, 2011, 08:18:40 PM
His administration has done NOTHING  about the weather
;D
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: vixmom on May 01, 2011, 08:18:44 PM
now are we supposed to be safer or is Al Qaeda going t be seeking revenge?
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 01, 2011, 08:19:10 PM
How the frell is Fox going to spin the fact that a commie socialist Kenyan non-President made THIS happen?  :)

DR JMK - Have you watched any of the clips from last night's White House Correspondents Dinner? -I love the reaction shots of Donald Trump. ;)
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: vixmom on May 01, 2011, 08:20:28 PM
and in frivolous news -- and for DR Laura's benefit  there WAS cake  but posting a picture has so far eluded me
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Cillaliz on May 01, 2011, 08:20:38 PM
The celebrity apprentice threads are saying Obama intentionally cut off The Apprentice right before the announcement.  LOL, that's crazy
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Cillaliz on May 01, 2011, 08:21:25 PM
The people singing outside the White House sure can't sing, but I admire their enthusiasm
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: JMK on May 01, 2011, 08:21:34 PM
No TAR for us lefties tonight.  Who won?  Who lost?
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: JMK on May 01, 2011, 08:22:31 PM
How the frell is Fox going to spin the fact that a commie socialist Kenyan non-President made THIS happen?  :)

DR JMK - Have you watched any of the clips from last night's White House Correspondents Dinner? -I love the reaction shots of Donald Trump. ;)

Yep.  :)
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 01, 2011, 08:23:40 PM
DR elmore - Do you happen to know what kind of shape the orchestra parts are in for The Boys from Syracuse? -Were they cleaned up for Encores! back in 1997?
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Cillaliz on May 01, 2011, 08:27:37 PM
No TAR for us lefties tonight.  Who won?  Who lost?

Check your message box...don't want to be accused of spoiling anything
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: vixmom on May 01, 2011, 08:31:56 PM
right now somebody somewhere  is writing a parody using No One Mourns the Wicked or the ever popular Ding, Dong the Witch is Dead
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Cillaliz on May 01, 2011, 08:33:00 PM
Ding dong Osama's Dead
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: vixmom on May 01, 2011, 08:54:55 PM
falling aslep dom;t know if I will make it i t speech
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: Cillaliz on May 01, 2011, 08:55:39 PM
The speech is over...
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 01, 2011, 09:33:45 PM
And now...

I'm going to watch a bit of the news... And then try to get some sleep.

Peace.

Goodnight.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: John G. on May 01, 2011, 09:42:06 PM
Night, all.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: bk on May 01, 2011, 09:56:02 PM
Finished with my viewing for the evening - watched a rather excellent motion picture on Blu and Ray.
Title: Re: MAY I
Post by: bk on May 02, 2011, 12:36:20 AM
Wow, no posts for over three hours - is this what we've devolved to?