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Title: THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on April 08, 2012, 02:47:59 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were Eastery, and now it is time for you to post until the Easter cows come home.
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Post by: bk on April 08, 2012, 02:48:56 AM
And the word of the day is: APOTROPAIC!
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Post by: Michael on April 08, 2012, 03:56:05 AM
Good morning to all.

And a happy Easter to all those who celebrate it.
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Post by: Michael on April 08, 2012, 04:01:20 AM
I looked this up. The actor who played Cliff might have been Ken Kercheval. He later became famous for playing Cliff Barnes on Dallas.
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 08, 2012, 04:46:24 AM
Good morning, all! I never liked the Easter holiday much: too much blood, scourging, torture, stabbings, nailings, etc. and I wil never - lapsed Christian that I am (I hate to use the term Christian these days since so many Fascists and morons use it to describe themselves) - understand this whole theory of He died for us; He died because they killed him, and rather brutally at that. This is where theology, mythology, and I part company, although I'm aware that other religions have their resurrection stories as well. I have no problems with angels and shepherds, but I'm a little freaked over the theory of the Easter side of things. Maybe it's the concept of gifts with the angels and shepherds.

What I did like about Easter was the family dinner at our house with as many of my mother's siblings to whom she was at that tme speaking: it was always a huge baked ham, deviled eggs, scalloped potatoes, green beans, and whatever foodstuffs my mother's family brought along.

So, today, first thing, I have a trip to Kinko's to pick up those three bound scores. Following that, at some point, I have a conversation with the Man from Philadelphia. My biggest fear is that ou possible office has fallen through, so I could use some office vibes today, DRs. He also wants to talk about ROBERTA, and I'm not certain what that means.

That's my day.

More coffee!

Meds.
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Post by: FJL on April 08, 2012, 04:59:29 AM
Office vibes to elmore!!!
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Post by: FJL on April 08, 2012, 04:59:47 AM
More vibes to vixmom and vixter and family
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Post by: Matthew on April 08, 2012, 05:07:59 AM
And... I'm up. Wayyyy to early.  I have a 7:00am service to do (only on Easter!!) - but I woke up at 4:30am and can't get back to sleep, so here I am.  4 services today and then dinner at moms.  Somewhere in there, I have to make a trifle, and I just realized we are out of eggs.  It's going to be a LONG day.
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Post by: Michael on April 08, 2012, 05:11:46 AM
Here is Fred Astaire wishing everyone a Happy Easter

http://youtu.be/09TMfxIZo6c (http://youtu.be/09TMfxIZo6c)
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Post by: John G. on April 08, 2012, 05:13:53 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on April 08, 2012, 05:16:52 AM
Here is Fred Astaire wishing everyone a Happy Easter

http://youtu.be/09TMfxIZo6c (http://youtu.be/09TMfxIZo6c)

Thanks, Mike. I'm not going to find time to watch the whole movie this weekend, so that was fun.
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Post by: KevinH on April 08, 2012, 05:23:37 AM
Happy Easter! 

I thought of the movie "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" yesterday as it related to my trip to Buffalo.  When I fly out of Baltimore/Washington Aiport, I usually drive.  But this time, I'll be going to NYC and then back to Washington National Airport.

So I took a bus (5 minute ride) to the Washington Metro (subway).  Took Metro to Union Station.  Took an Amtrak train (destination Boston) to the BWI airport station.  Took the shuttle bus to the terminal.  Flew to Buffalo.  Got picked up by my brother.   And It only took about 6 hours.
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Post by: KevinH on April 08, 2012, 05:23:58 AM
Good to hear TCB's news!
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Post by: KevinH on April 08, 2012, 05:24:23 AM
Vibes for DR vixmom's mom.
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Post by: KevinH on April 08, 2012, 05:25:27 AM
I started reading a little book called "Album Produced By."   I'm enjoying it very much!
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Post by: KevinH on April 08, 2012, 05:26:02 AM
Enjoyed DR George's review on amazon.com!
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Post by: KevinH on April 08, 2012, 05:28:11 AM
BK--thanks for the info on Dr. Hook.  I'm just sorry that Peter gets all the good songs.  Well, the title of the show IS "Peter Pan" after all.
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Post by: KevinH on April 08, 2012, 05:31:56 AM
Any New Yorkers want to join me tomorrow?


http://www.birdlandjazz.com/event/105985/
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 08, 2012, 05:59:59 AM
Any New Yorkers want to join me tomorrow?


http://www.birdlandjazz.com/event/105985/

I may be going to a Noel Coward event at the NYPL. It all depends onwhatever fresh hell occurs tomorrow.
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 08, 2012, 06:01:46 AM
I've been to Kinko's; the scores look great. I'll paste on the Act One labels and get them ready to ship tomorrow.
I also got three more Act Two scores from the copyist for DEAREST ENEMY, so I'll check them out as well
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Post by: Doug R on April 08, 2012, 06:08:33 AM
I started watching Thor in 3D on TV but after fast forwarding some of it I soon gave up. I get so fed up with all these emotion-lacking CGI fantasy films.
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Post by: Doug R on April 08, 2012, 06:09:46 AM
The lamb's leg is about to go in the oven.
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Post by: JMK on April 08, 2012, 06:28:54 AM
George:

PICNIC (http://<a href="http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Picnic-Blu-ray/34540/#Review">Picnic Blu-ray review</a>)
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Post by: Druxy on April 08, 2012, 06:45:34 AM
I finished BK's book last night.

It's a good, entertaining read.  I learned a lot about the music business.
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 08, 2012, 06:46:18 AM
Office vibes for DR ELMORE.

Most excellent video link last night from MR BK.
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 08, 2012, 06:46:42 AM
DR JMK perhaps you should consider Seder Sippy Cups.
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 08, 2012, 06:47:03 AM
Maybe Miss Joanie Sommers would like to be a guest in a Kritzerland show.
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Post by: Laura on April 08, 2012, 06:59:16 AM
Maybe Donny Osmond would like to be a guest in a Kritzerland show.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on April 08, 2012, 07:02:49 AM
And the word of the day is: APOTROPAIC!


And The Chanson Of The Day Is: THAT OLD BLACK MAGIC
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 08, 2012, 07:14:59 AM
That Old Black Magic that you weave so well.....
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Post by: KevinH on April 08, 2012, 07:21:21 AM
Any New Yorkers want to join me tomorrow?


http://www.birdlandjazz.com/event/105985/

I may be going to a Noel coward event at the NYPL. It all depends onwhatever fresh hell occurs tomorrow.







Hope you'll be able to go, DR elmore!
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Post by: KevinH on April 08, 2012, 07:22:07 AM
Maybe Miss Joanie Sommers would like to be a guest in a Kritzerland show.






Love my fellow Buffalonian, Joanie Sommers!
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Post by: Ben on April 08, 2012, 09:21:53 AM
Hey, Kevin, my friend Alex in Middlesbrough met Brent, years ago. We were discussing Dance A Little Closer (Close a Little Faster) and I mentioned his wonderful duet in the show. She said

"Did I tell you I met Brent Barrett? When I went to see Grand Hotel I took recording equipment and did an interview for BBC..Lovely chap.. His dressing room was like a Turkish bordello...  velvet drapes and cigarette smoke( or maybe it wasnt cigarette) and a beautiful boy hovering... Very glam  He was very nice to interview."
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Post by: Jane on April 08, 2012, 10:10:43 AM
From DR Jennifer:
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Those kids really do well at the holidays. Because they get stuff for every religion, every holiday!

It was the same for me growing up & again for my children. :)
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Post by: Jane on April 08, 2012, 10:11:47 AM
From DR Jennifer:
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I would like to finish the ebook i'm reading tonight. I am at 90% i think.  I wish they did pages too for ebooks. I like to know what page i'm on.

With my Nook I know what page I'm on.
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Post by: JMK on April 08, 2012, 10:18:09 AM
One service down, one to go.
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Post by: Kerry on April 08, 2012, 10:20:21 AM
Happy whichever Holiday you may or may not celebrate.
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Post by: bk on April 08, 2012, 10:32:01 AM
I'm up, thanks to my darling neighbors who have company and are all on their patio speaking nice and loud.  I could have slept till noon I think, but noooo.
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Post by: bk on April 08, 2012, 10:32:55 AM
Sadly, none of us know where Joanie Sommers is.  Nick Redman and I had lunch with her about five years ago, but she's moved again and we haven't been successful in tracking her down.  She wasn't doing well last we saw her.
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Post by: Jane on April 08, 2012, 10:42:23 AM
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Post by: Jane on April 08, 2012, 10:43:42 AM
OFFICE VIBES FOR DR ELMORE!!
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Post by: Laura on April 08, 2012, 10:46:35 AM
One service down, one to go.

Same here. I didn't have to do anything for the first one, though. Just attend. And wash dishes after the breakfast.
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Post by: bk on April 08, 2012, 11:00:51 AM
Where in tarnation IS everyone?  Hunting for Easter eggs?
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Post by: FJL on April 08, 2012, 11:07:30 AM
Where in tarnation IS everyone?  Hunting for Easter eggs?

Either that or the afikomen a day later.
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Post by: Doug R on April 08, 2012, 11:13:24 AM
The lamb was very tasty, along with the roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, cauliflower cheese and mint sauce.
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Post by: Jane on April 08, 2012, 11:16:23 AM
Here is Fred Astaire wishing everyone a Happy Easter

http://youtu.be/09TMfxIZo6c (http://youtu.be/09TMfxIZo6c)

:)

I love this movie, especially Judy Garland.
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Post by: Jane on April 08, 2012, 11:18:07 AM
Happy Easter! 

I thought of the movie "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" yesterday as it related to my trip to Buffalo.  When I fly out of Baltimore/Washington Aiport, I usually drive.  But this time, I'll be going to NYC and then back to Washington National Airport.

So I took a bus (5 minute ride) to the Washington Metro (subway).  Took Metro to Union Station.  Took an Amtrak train (destination Boston) to the BWI airport station.  Took the shuttle bus to the terminal.  Flew to Buffalo.  Got picked up by my brother.   And It only took about 6 hours.

I'm glad it truly didn't turn into a PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES, as in the movie. :)
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Post by: Jane on April 08, 2012, 11:18:58 AM
I finished BK's book last night.

It's a good, entertaining read.  I learned a lot about the music business.

I'm reading it now & also learning a lot. :)
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Post by: Jane on April 08, 2012, 11:19:56 AM
DR Jennifer now you have me keeping track of how many books I read in a week.  Last week it was three books, about half a book shy of the week before.  One of the books was over 800 pages.
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Post by: Jane on April 08, 2012, 11:21:39 AM
The three books were all from the eBook library.  I got lucky & the first of the 4 books I expected to be available yesterday waited until this morning so I was able to begin Produced By......  :)
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 08, 2012, 11:29:01 AM
Sadly, none of us know where Joanie Sommers is.  Nick Redman and I had lunch with her about five years ago, but she's moved again and we haven't been successful in tracking her down.  She wasn't doing well last we saw her.

Distressing news.
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Post by: Jennifer on April 08, 2012, 11:41:02 AM
DR Jennifer now you have me keeping track of how many books I read in a week.  Last week it was three books, about half a book shy of the week before.  One of the books was over 800 pages.
How are you keeping track? On goodreads? It really does everything for you.
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Post by: Jennifer on April 08, 2012, 11:43:23 AM
I am reading a book now called ARTICLE 5 By Kristen Simmons (It is a dystopian book).
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Post by: Jennifer on April 08, 2012, 11:49:31 AM
I have BK's new book on my kindle, but have not started it yet. I just finished my net galley book which I have to review. It is called Mr. Broadway. It is the story of Jerry Schoenfeld (of the Shubert organization).  One thing which i found a little confusing is that the book was not completely chronological. I get why he did it - he told all the stories about one person in the same chapter. Is this how it is commonly done? It was a very interesting read though if you like theatre.
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 08, 2012, 11:50:15 AM
Hmmmm.....a NOT exhaustive search on the inner web seems to indicate that Miss Sommers moved to Buffalo NY - her home town.....but to get an address or phone number costs $2.
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Post by: Jennifer on April 08, 2012, 11:50:58 AM
the thing about net galley is you have to send your review to the publisher.
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Post by: Jennifer on April 08, 2012, 11:52:02 AM
I spy DR Vixmom Hope you are doing okay.
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Post by: vixmom on April 08, 2012, 11:54:38 AM
Good morming - we have had our own little Easter miracle -  Mom is doing much better - she is being moved out of the ICU into a regular room tomorrow if things continue in this vein -  thank you for the vibes and the prayers!


Oh and for all who asked : "Helene"

thank you!!!


 :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

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Post by: Jennifer on April 08, 2012, 11:54:54 AM
Not sure what is up with my library. They have tons of books (some of which have been put aside for two months) waiting for the FAST READS section. They assure me this will happen in less than two weeks.
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Post by: Jennifer on April 08, 2012, 11:56:29 AM
That is great news DR Vixmom. I know a lot of us were very worried.
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Post by: Jennifer on April 08, 2012, 12:01:08 PM
Continued library rant. the 20+new dvds they got have been sitting in binding for two weeks. They usually come out of binding in one day. And there are five sequels of books they have that came out a month ago(and were suggested many months ago)... ad noneof them are in the system yet. All very bizarre happenings.
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Post by: Jennifer on April 08, 2012, 12:02:48 PM
No Easter eggs for me. But I did have a Passover chocolate bar that was pretty good.
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Post by: vixmom on April 08, 2012, 12:03:25 PM
gotta go mnow - I am supposed o nbe at a dinner 15 miles form here right now
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Post by: Jennifer on April 08, 2012, 12:03:29 PM
DR Jane I wonder if any kindles can do page counts.
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Post by: vixmom on April 08, 2012, 12:03:48 PM
HappY Easter


Happy Passover

Happy Day
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Post by: John G. on April 08, 2012, 12:05:28 PM
Great news, Vixmom.
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Post by: John G. on April 08, 2012, 12:06:49 PM
Well, there may be 18 or 20 over in a few hours. It keeps growing, and I could care less. The house is clean and there will be plenty to eat. And if there isn't, there's plenty of wine to make you forget.
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Post by: Jane on April 08, 2012, 12:10:05 PM
DR Jennifer now you have me keeping track of how many books I read in a week.  Last week it was three books, about half a book shy of the week before.  One of the books was over 800 pages.
How are you keeping track? On goodreads? It really does everything for you.

I'm leaving the books on my Nook in the top left corner & starting over each Sunday.  It is more complicated to count when I read half a book at the beginning of the week & 3/4th of a book at the end-hey I'm trying to be acurate ;)
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Post by: Jane on April 08, 2012, 12:12:01 PM
Good morming - we have had our own little Easter miracle -  Mom is doing much better - she is being moved out of the ICU into a regular room tomorrow if things continue in this vein -  thank you for the vibes and the prayers!


Oh and for all who asked : "Helene"

thank you!!!


 :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*



THANK GOODNESS!!!

CONTINUED VIBES SHE WILL SOON BE COMPLETELY WELL!
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Post by: Jane on April 08, 2012, 12:13:46 PM
I'm off to hike with Keith & Sherlock.
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Post by: Ginny on April 08, 2012, 12:15:36 PM
Easter afternoon greetings!

Good morming - we have had our own little Easter miracle -  Mom is doing much better - she is being moved out of the ICU into a regular room tomorrow if things continue in this vein -  thank you for the vibes and the prayers!


Oh and for all who asked : "Helene"

thank you!!!


 :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*



Wonderful news, DR Vixmom!  In the absence of her first name, I put YOU on our prayer list and Fr. Richard included "Vix Grandmother" in today's liturgy.
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Post by: Ginny on April 08, 2012, 12:17:00 PM
We got home from Lima about 1:30, plenty of time to get some last-minute things done and now have some time to chill before the guests arrive.
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 08, 2012, 12:57:07 PM
Thanks for the update DR VIXMOM.
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 08, 2012, 12:57:43 PM
DR ELMORE did you send me that link to the Library of Congress National Jukebox?  There are lots of interesting recordings there.
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 08, 2012, 01:18:15 PM
DR ELMORE did you send me that link to the Library of Congress National Jukebox?  There are lots of interesting recordings there.

I might have, DR JRand61! I have a vague memory, though, that another DR - perhaps JMK? - posted a link to the site on HHW.

DR vixmom, good news about your mother! Fantastic.

I'm essentially killing time and waiting for the Man from Philadelphia to call. I do hope the news on the office situation isn't disastrous. Keep them vibes coming!

I've packed up the full scores, had some lunch, addressed some ROBERTA issues, and proofread Victor Herbert's overture to THE ONLY GIRL. I'm ready for a nap.
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Post by: George on April 08, 2012, 01:20:05 PM
Office vibes to elmore!!!

~~~DITTO!!~~~
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Post by: George on April 08, 2012, 01:22:45 PM
George:

PICNIC (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Picnic-Blu-ray/34540/#Review">Picnic Blu-ray review)

Thanks, Jeff.  I did see that the Blu-ray was widescreen, but was surprised that the only DVD release was pan-and-scan.
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Post by: George on April 08, 2012, 01:23:30 PM
Good morming - we have had our own little Easter miracle -  Mom is doing much better - she is being moved out of the ICU into a regular room tomorrow if things continue in this vein -  thank you for the vibes and the prayers!


Oh and for all who asked : "Helene"

thank you!!!


 :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

Great news, Vixmom!!
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Post by: George on April 08, 2012, 01:29:48 PM
Maybe Donny Osmond would like to be a guest in a Kritzerland show.

Laura, did you see Donny and Marie on The Rosie Show late last year (before it was cancelled, of course)?  I have quite a few episodes of her show still to be watched on my DVR and I noticed that that was one of them.  If you're interested, just let me know and I could very easily make a DVD of it for you. :)
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Post by: George on April 08, 2012, 01:31:09 PM
And now, I need to take a shower, get dressed and go to my sister's to make vegan frosting for vegan cupcakes to be brought to our parents' house for Easter.  They're actually quite good.

Be back later!
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Post by: bk on April 08, 2012, 01:46:42 PM
Vegan cupcakes?  So you leave the meat out of them?
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Post by: bk on April 08, 2012, 01:52:31 PM
I stopped by the little City of Studio farmer's market - I haven't done so in over four years and I remember why - there is an attitude in Studio City that I cannot stomach, most of which comes from parents with small children - they reek of attitude - it's all about them and it's like no one else has ever had a child before them - these people think they know what "parenting" is and they are raising (with some exceptions, of course) the most entitled generation of youngsters in history.  Thankfully, I will be too old to give a flying Wallenda when these kids reach their teen years.  And good luck to the parents.  That's the ultimate comeuppance every one of these parents will get for their doing what they're doing. 

I was driving up the street to the east of me - maybe going ten miles an hour and some dad starts waving his arms at me frantically to SLOW DOWN.  To what?  Zero?  The speed limit in our neighborhood is thirty-five last I checked.  There are times when I really want to stop, get out of my car, and just scream at these idiots that they have ruined what was once the most quaint and wonderful neighborhood ever - naturally, this waving idiot lived in a McMansion of dubious design.  I just smiled and waved back.  Next time he does it, he will not be so lucky, but it's all of the parents in this neighborhood.  Amusingly, their children were in the house when he was doing all the frantic waving to someone going ten miles per hour.
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Post by: Jeanne on April 08, 2012, 01:57:45 PM
Hello, everyone.

HAPPY WHATEVER!!
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 08, 2012, 01:58:02 PM
I want to be there when this happens.
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Post by: Jeanne on April 08, 2012, 01:59:13 PM
I don't actually celebrate Easter, but today I splurged by having some strawberry preserves on my (gluten-free) rice bread. I really know how to celebrate, don't I?
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Post by: Jeanne on April 08, 2012, 01:59:44 PM
Very glad to hear the good Vixfamily news.
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Post by: Jeanne on April 08, 2012, 02:00:02 PM
Continued speedy recovery vibes to DR TCB.
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Post by: Jeanne on April 08, 2012, 02:00:14 PM
Office vibes to DR Elmore.
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Post by: Jeanne on April 08, 2012, 02:02:38 PM
I finished THE BOOK THIEF last week. Wonderful book.

Is ANY book with a young protagonist labeled Young Adult? Does anyone know? 
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Post by: Jennifer on April 08, 2012, 02:20:50 PM
I finished THE BOOK THIEF last week. Wonderful book.

Is ANY book with a young protagonist labeled Young Adult? Does anyone know? 
It seems te me that under 18 is almost always  labelled YA. Even often a bit older. I do think it might depend on content. If the subject was not suitable for  younger readers.
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Post by: Jane on April 08, 2012, 02:21:08 PM
We got home from Lima about 1:30, plenty of time to get some last-minute things done and now have some time to chill before the guests arrive.

Chilling is good.  :)
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Post by: Jennifer on April 08, 2012, 02:22:00 PM
Are there specific books you are curious about DR Jeanne?
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Post by: Jane on April 08, 2012, 02:22:38 PM
And now, I need to take a shower, get dressed and go to my sister's to make vegan frosting for vegan cupcakes to be brought to our parents' house for Easter.  They're actually quite good.


What flavor are the cupcakes?
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Post by: Jennifer on April 08, 2012, 02:25:08 PM
DR Jane if you do not want to review books on goodreads you could still add your books ad mark them as read when you finis. Then you could tell how many books you've read during the year. Plus it gives people looking at your account a more accurate reflection of what you have read.
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Post by: Jane on April 08, 2012, 02:28:28 PM
I finished THE BOOK THIEF last week. Wonderful book.

Is ANY book with a young protagonist labeled Young Adult? Does anyone know? 

In Australia it was not published as a young adult book.  Last week I read an early, YA, book of his called I AM THE MESSENGER.   Zusak took The Book Thief to his YA publisher who, after reading it, walked it across the hall to the traditional offices.  I'm not sure why this was published as YA in the US. 

DR Jennifer knows far more than I do about this subject.
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Post by: Jane on April 08, 2012, 02:30:26 PM
DR Jane if you do not want to review books on goodreads you could still add your books ad mark them as read when you finis. Then you could tell how many books you've read during the year. Plus it gives people looking at your account a more accurate reflection of what you have read.

I know I should do this.  Have you read any of Markus Zusak's books?
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Post by: bk on April 08, 2012, 02:32:20 PM
Melody has arrived and it's time to rehearse.  Then FOOD - that's the best part of all this. :)
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Post by: bk on April 08, 2012, 02:32:31 PM
I'm starving - I wonder what we shall eat?
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Post by: Jennifer on April 08, 2012, 02:38:24 PM
I finished THE BOOK THIEF last week. Wonderful book.

Is ANY book with a young protagonist labeled Young Adult? Does anyone know? 

In Australia it was not published as a young adult book.  Last week I read an early, YA, book of his called I AM THE MESSENGER.   Zusak took The Book Thief to his YA publisher who, after reading it, walked it across the hall to the traditional offices.  I'm not sure why this was published as YA in the US. 

DR Jennifer knows far more than I do about this subject.
I wasn't sure if DR Jeanne was just talking about this one book or about others. One thing I have found is that there are a lot of YA books now that are not  written  too young. There are some books that seem more geared for teens. But the majority to me are quite complex and geared for older readers. Especially this new category of dystopia.
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Post by: Jane on April 08, 2012, 02:38:37 PM
DR Jane if you do not want to review books on goodreads you could still add your books ad mark them as read when you finis. Then you could tell how many books you've read during the year. Plus it gives people looking at your account a more accurate reflection of what you have read.

I realized I've only been rating the books.  Should I click on "currently reading"?
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Post by: Jennifer on April 08, 2012, 02:42:00 PM
I finished THE BOOK THIEF last week. Wonderful book.

Is ANY book with a young protagonist labeled Young Adult? Does anyone know? 

In Australia it was not published as a young adult book.  Last week I read an early, YA, book of his called I AM THE MESSENGER.   Zusak took The Book Thief to his YA publisher who, after reading it, walked it across the hall to the traditional offices.  I'm not sure why this was published as YA in the US. 

DR Jennifer knows far more than I do about this subject.
I often compare books with other people on goodreads (there is a button that does this). I always assume it is accurate. Especially for people who have a lot of books in their files like you do.  How do you check if you have already ready a book. Or do you keep a list of what you want to read?
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Post by: Jennifer on April 08, 2012, 02:44:08 PM
DR Jane if you do not want to review books on goodreads you could still add your books ad mark them as read when you finis. Then you could tell how many books you've read during the year. Plus it gives people looking at your account a more accurate reflection of what you have read.

I realized I've only been rating the books.  Should I click on "currently reading"?
Well you will need to switch the books to read. But if you do not put the date you finished or this year it wll not count in your reads for this year.
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Post by: Jennifer on April 08, 2012, 02:45:28 PM
DR Jane if you do not want to review books on goodreads you could still add your books ad mark them as read when you finis. Then you could tell how many books you've read during the year. Plus it gives people looking at your account a more accurate reflection of what you have read.

I know I should do this.  Have you read any of Markus Zusak's books?
No I have not.
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Post by: Jennifer on April 08, 2012, 02:46:54 PM
DR Jane I am not sure if I understood what you meant. Did you want to move books you have read and rated to show you have read them?
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Post by: Jennifer on April 08, 2012, 02:48:48 PM
I requested a book on netgalley today that I really really want. Sually it is only 50-50 that you get what you request. Although since I am not a blogger I probably have less of a chance.
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Post by: Jane on April 08, 2012, 02:51:29 PM
I finished THE BOOK THIEF last week. Wonderful book.

Is ANY book with a young protagonist labeled Young Adult? Does anyone know? 

In Australia it was not published as a young adult book.  Last week I read an early, YA, book of his called I AM THE MESSENGER.   Zusak took The Book Thief to his YA publisher who, after reading it, walked it across the hall to the traditional offices.  I'm not sure why this was published as YA in the US. 

DR Jennifer knows far more than I do about this subject.
I often compare books with other people on goodreads (there is a button that does this). I always assume it is accurate. Especially for people who have a lot of books in their files like you do.  How do you check if you have already ready a book. Or do you keep a list of what you want to read?

I keep two lists on my computer,  "Books I have read" and "Books I want to read".  I used to carry the want to read list with me at all times, now I use it to find eBooks on line.
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Post by: Jane on April 08, 2012, 02:54:12 PM
DR Jane I am not sure if I understood what you meant. Did you want to move books you have read and rated to show you have read them?

Only that I was giving the books I've read ratings without indicating I was reading them.  I really haven't spent time exploring Goodreads to know my way around it yet.  When I open it I can see what my friends are doing & need to find where is shows what I'm doing.
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Post by: Jane on April 08, 2012, 02:54:47 PM
I requested a book on netgalley today that I really really want. Sually it is only 50-50 that you get what you request. Although since I am not a blogger I probably have less of a chance.

I'm unfamiliar with this.
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Post by: Jane on April 08, 2012, 03:03:02 PM
I added the date read to a few of my books on Goodreads.  I seem to be missing most of the ones I read this year.  My personal list is alphabetical by the author.  I will try to remember to mark the books on Goodreads from now on.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on April 08, 2012, 03:06:10 PM
Happy Easter to y'all!

Spending the day with my Mom and my sisters at the hospital.  It may be Mom's last day here if her doctor gives the okay to let her go to rehab tomorrow.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on April 08, 2012, 03:11:12 PM
BK's notes on the original production of CABARET reminded me that Easter weekend was when I saw my first B'way show, PURLIE. 
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on April 08, 2012, 03:12:33 PM
Good news about DR Vixmom's Mom, but continued recovery vibes for her.
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Post by: Jane on April 08, 2012, 03:15:05 PM
Happy Easter to y'all!

Spending the day with my Mom and my sisters at the hospital.  It may be Mom's last day here if her doctor gives the okay to let her go to rehab tomorrow.

GOOD VIBES SHE WILL GO TO REHAB TOMORROW!!
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Post by: George on April 08, 2012, 03:49:22 PM
Vegan cupcakes?  So you leave the meat out of them?

Yup...radical idea, I know, but that's the way my sister likes 'em.

;)
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Post by: George on April 08, 2012, 03:49:55 PM
And now, I need to take a shower, get dressed and go to my sister's to make vegan frosting for vegan cupcakes to be brought to our parents' house for Easter.  They're actually quite good.


What flavor are the cupcakes?

I don't know..yet.  My sister had me put some raspberry preserves on the tops of the cupcakes before I frosted them with vanilla frosting, but I don't know if there are any specific flavors in the cupcakes themselves.  I'll find out a little later. :)
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Post by: Jane on April 08, 2012, 03:51:51 PM
I wouldn't like the raspberry preserves.  You said they tasted good, did you mean the frosting?

Report later :)
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Post by: George on April 08, 2012, 03:56:55 PM
I wouldn't like the raspberry preserves.  You said they tasted good, did you mean the frosting?

Report later :)

The frosting is very good (of course, I made it ;)), but I meant that cupcakes that she's made in the past have been very good, so I am assuming that these will be, too.

She's made cupcakes of various flavors, so I don't know what she chose for this particular batch.
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Post by: George on April 08, 2012, 03:58:48 PM
And now, it's off to the parents' place.

Have a good rest of the day, all! ;D
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Post by: Jane on April 08, 2012, 04:25:59 PM
I wouldn't like the raspberry preserves.  You said they tasted good, did you mean the frosting?

Report later :)

The frosting is very good (of course, I made it ;)), but I meant that cupcakes that she's made in the past have been very good, so I am assuming that these will be, too.

She's made cupcakes of various flavors, so I don't know what she chose for this particular batch.

No tasting then, just frosting them.  OK, what flavor is the frosting?
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Post by: Jane on April 08, 2012, 04:26:12 PM
And now, it's off to the parents' place.

Have a good rest of the day, all! ;D

Have fun!
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Post by: JMK on April 08, 2012, 04:28:24 PM
Percy Faith has a lovely version of the THEME FROM 'CHINATOWN', which looked for about 5 seconds like it was going to be his first big hit in several years.
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Post by: Jennifer on April 08, 2012, 04:38:05 PM
DR Jane I am not sure if I understood what you meant. Did you want to move books you have read and rated to show you have read them?

Only that I was giving the books I've read ratings without indicating I was reading them.  I really haven't spent time exploring Goodreads to know my way around it yet.  When I open it I can see what my friends are doing & need to find where is shows what I'm doing.

Oh i thought you used goodreads more often.  The home page at the right side you can add what you are currently reading. When you are done you click done.  You can type any book you've read at the top and add the date you've read it.
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Post by: Jennifer on April 08, 2012, 04:39:43 PM
I requested a book on netgalley today that I really really want. Sually it is only 50-50 that you get what you request. Although since I am not a blogger I probably have less of a chance.

I'm unfamiliar with this.

Netgalley is a site for bloggers/reviewers/librarians. Where you can get free ebooks in exchange for a review.

The thing is you don't always get accepted.
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Post by: Jennifer on April 08, 2012, 04:39:55 PM
Almost time for TAR!
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Post by: Jennifer on April 08, 2012, 04:40:11 PM
If anyone watched GCB it is on for 2 hours tonight (9pm-11pm).
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Post by: Jane on April 08, 2012, 04:47:56 PM
DR Jane I am not sure if I understood what you meant. Did you want to move books you have read and rated to show you have read them?

Only that I was giving the books I've read ratings without indicating I was reading them.  I really haven't spent time exploring Goodreads to know my way around it yet.  When I open it I can see what my friends are doing & need to find where is shows what I'm doing.

Oh i thought you used goodreads more often.  The home page at the right side you can add what you are currently reading. When you are done you click done.  You can type any book you've read at the top and add the date you've read it.

I put a book on my reading list, "ALBUM PRODUCED BY..."
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Post by: Jane on April 08, 2012, 05:08:43 PM
I just tried calling DR TCB & he didn't answer.  I left him a message.  Since he is moving tomorrow I might wait until Tuesday to call again.

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Post by: Danise on April 08, 2012, 05:26:01 PM
Hi all!

I hope everyone had a wonderful day.  So nice to hear that all of the HHW Moms are doing better.   :)

Still sending vibes to DR TCB!   I'm so happy to hear that he is doing so well.  those famous HHW vibes work yet again!
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Post by: Jane on April 08, 2012, 05:29:27 PM
Hi DR Danise. 
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Post by: Jane on April 08, 2012, 05:29:55 PM
Thanks to Craig I'm eating the best matzo ball soup I've ever had.
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Post by: Jane on April 08, 2012, 05:31:20 PM
We have 60 MINUTES set to record tonight.  I wonder if they managed a special episode tonight.  I'm kind of guessing they had one ready to go.
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Post by: Danise on April 08, 2012, 05:42:05 PM
Hi DR Jane!  ;D
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Post by: Jane on April 08, 2012, 05:55:05 PM
DR Jennifer have you read BLUE by Lou Aronica?
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Post by: Jane on April 08, 2012, 06:01:31 PM
DR elmore how did your day end?
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Post by: Jennifer on April 08, 2012, 06:26:11 PM
DR Jennifer have you read BLUE by Lou Aronica?
Yes.
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Post by: Jennifer on April 08, 2012, 06:27:29 PM
I had matzah ball soup yesterday.
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Post by: Jane on April 08, 2012, 06:40:18 PM
DR Jennifer have you read BLUE by Lou Aronica?
Yes.

I recently read it & thought it might be something you would read.  Is it considered a YA dystopian novel?  Did you like it?
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Post by: Jane on April 08, 2012, 06:52:39 PM
'night
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Post by: Ginny on April 08, 2012, 06:52:47 PM
We had a nice Easter dinner party with an interesting mix of guests - Rob and Mary Linda and my Mom, of course, along with Richard's brother and his wife, the wife of their late older brother, Rob & ML's friends Alison & Ryan, and our friend Betty.  While the party was going on we had phone calls from DNs Laura and Lauren.  And now I'm exhausted, trying to stay awake for MAD MEN.
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Post by: Laura on April 08, 2012, 07:06:33 PM
We ate our Easter dinner at noon -- deviled eggs. Lots of them.
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Post by: Jennifer on April 08, 2012, 08:18:01 PM
DR Jennifer have you read BLUE by Lou Aronica?
Yes.

I recently read it & thought it might be something you would read.  Is it considered a YA dystopian novel?  Did you like it?
I liked it okay. I won it on goodreads. It probably would not have been something i would have chosen otherwise. Not really what i read. I do not think I would consider it YA or dystopian. But it has been a while since i read it. I am sure if you look on goodreads it would tell you what category they would put it in. Maybe fantasy.
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Post by: bk on April 08, 2012, 08:32:03 PM
We had a really good Melody rehearsal, my first chance to see it start to finish with the new material we've added, all of which will work well.  My notes today were all detail things, and figuring out what the new patter had to achieve to get us into the new numbers.  We added a few funny things today - that's my goal with this show - to make it a little funnier than the previous show.  Melody's comedy chops have been incredible in the recent Kritzerland shows and I want to make sure we're showing that side off really well.
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Post by: bk on April 08, 2012, 08:33:18 PM
We then had supper at the Sherman Oaks Marmalade - and exactly true to my memory, nothing there was as good as the meals I've eaten at other Marmalades - it was all okay, but the other branches are a hundred times better, hence no more Sherman Oaks Marmalade ever.
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Post by: John G. on April 08, 2012, 08:40:11 PM
Well, the last of the guests have left and the bird has been freed from his cage. He's one very happy camper.

The party was great. What I want to know is, how do people eat and eat and eat and I always wind up with more food than when I started?

We had ham and clams and shrimp and too many salads and scalloped potatoes, yams, mashed caulilflower, deviled eggs, relishes for miles, and the desserts: colomba (an Italian Easter bread), almond-amaretto cake, brownies, a raspberry tart, dark chocolate, cheeses ...

And the wines. My favorites were a 1991 Bert Simon Spatlase that was almost like honey in the glass and a dry 2002 Meridean Reserve Pinot Noir.
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Post by: John G. on April 08, 2012, 08:40:25 PM
And with that, good night.
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Post by: vixmom on April 08, 2012, 08:55:39 PM
Easter afternoon greetings!

Good morming - we have had our own little Easter miracle -  Mom is doing much better - she is being moved out of the ICU into a regular room tomorrow if things continue in this vein -  thank you for the vibes and the prayers!


Oh and for all who asked : "Helene"

thank you!!!


 :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*



Wonderful news, DR Vixmom!  In the absence of her first name, I put YOU on our prayer list and Fr. Richard included "Vix Grandmother" in today's liturgy.

thank you!! It is truly appreciated! Please extend my thanks to Father Richard as well!
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Post by: vixmom on April 08, 2012, 09:03:07 PM
VIBES and prayers for TCB and Dantheman's Mom
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Post by: vixmom on April 08, 2012, 09:04:25 PM
thank you all for your concern and prayers and vibes -- greatly appreciated by the likes of me and the Vixter


and now I must sleep I am exhausted
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Post by: George on April 08, 2012, 09:45:16 PM
I wouldn't like the raspberry preserves.  You said they tasted good, did you mean the frosting?

Report later :)

The frosting is very good (of course, I made it ;)), but I meant that cupcakes that she's made in the past have been very good, so I am assuming that these will be, too.

She's made cupcakes of various flavors, so I don't know what she chose for this particular batch.

No tasting then, just frosting them.  OK, what flavor is the frosting?

The frosting was vanilla and the cupcakes turned out to be just vanilla, also. 
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Post by: George on April 08, 2012, 10:44:19 PM
Well, since we're so close...
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Post by: George on April 08, 2012, 10:44:37 PM
PAGE SIX DANCE!!