I on the other hand am headed for work. Perhaps FOLLIES will be awaiting me on my return.
And the word of the day is: BANAUSIC!
Did I miss discussion of the DANCING WITH THE STARS ALL-STARS announcement?
http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/07/27/bristol-palin-to-return-to-dancing-with-the-stars/
Actress and author Kirstie Alley
Model and actress Pamela Anderson
Race car champ Helio Castroneves
'NSync singer Joey Fatone
Gold medal gymnast Shawn Johnson
98 Degrees singer Drew Lachey
Hunky Sex and the City actor Gilles Marini
Soap star Kelly Monaco
Speed skater Apolo Ohno
Reality star, political daughter Bristol Palin
Bachelor star Melissa Rycroft
NFL star Emmitt Smith
Plus, the Viewer's Choice All-Star choices -- vying for the final, 13th slot -- are:
Cheetah Girls singer/actress Sabrina Bryan
Disney star Kyle Massey
Celeb stylist and TV star Carson Kressley
Watched "Attack of the Puppet People" last night. And I enjoyed it. Sorry, Elmore. John Hoyt plays creepy and insane better than the lack of a budget or the limitations in the script.
DR Matthew, where do you MD? Various venues around the area? One main one?
Fall Asleeping - exactly the title of my notes about Spring Awakening I'm just so afraid I'm going to be ask to MD it and I'll suck it up, dive into the piece and like it. I really don't, though.I saw the original production. What I remember most is seeing John Kander in the audience. And a few pieces of Bill T. Jones' choreography.
I've been to Best Buy; the only portable air conditioner brandthey're carrying is Frigidaire. the price is $379, which is good, but I had a lot of questions - like if I plug it into a regular power strip will I blow every fuse in the apartment - but I couldn't getany clerk to give me the time of day. I finally left, and on the way out, I stopped a clerk and told him they had employed a lot of asses and left.And people wonder why Best Buy is on the verge of going under some time in the next year or so.
So, I am still not sure of how to proceed. I sent an email to my landlord this morning, telling him I was still awaiting his return phone call and that we should discuss a new stove and refrigerator since I'm still using the ones that were here when I moved in 33 years ago.
The air is so humid it's like walking through a fog. Ugh.
First Post! Yay!
I have bad news. I woke up because I was HOT. Had to get the ladder and go into the attic. You guessed it. The pan was full of water. What's scary is that only took 2 days instead of 2 weeks! I shall have to call the company on Monday.
TOD: About 15 years ago, when I was living in Florida, I found myself in charge of the newspaper office that I working in for about 15 days straight. We covered -- and dealt with -- freak floods, local politics, murders, all the great things that newspaper life is all about. On the last day, we got word that a pod of whales was threatening to beach themselves because one of the mothers had a sick calf. So, I got a photographer up in an airplane to get images of the pod, and I arranged for a reporter to get on a boat to go interview the rescuers that were trying to head them off. I also talked the rest of us into getting on the boat. Off we went. Every energizing trip, and the rescue attempt was successful, even though the calf did not survive. We had everything written, edited and in before deadline, and it was good work. I still have a photo hanging in my house of the pod. Oh, yeah, and the competition didn't have the story, which is always a good feeling on top of everything else.
I've been to Best Buy; the only portable air conditioner brandthey're carrying is Frigidaire. the price is $379, which is good, but I had a lot of questions - like if I plug it into a regular power strip will I blow every fuse in the apartment - but I couldn't getany clerk to give me the time of day. I finally left, and on the way out, I stopped a clerk and told him they had employed a lot of asses and left.And people wonder why Best Buy is on the verge of going under some time in the next year or so.
So, I am still not sure of how to proceed. I sent an email to my landlord this morning, telling him I was still awaiting his return phone call and that we should discuss a new stove and refrigerator since I'm still using the ones that were here when I moved in 33 years ago.
The air is so humid it's like walking through a fog. Ugh.
Looking at some of these Fall Shows, it looks like NBC has some really bad new shows.
First Post! Yay!
I have bad news. I woke up because I was HOT. Had to get the ladder and go into the attic. You guessed it. The pan was full of water. What's scary is that only took 2 days instead of 2 weeks! I shall have to call the company on Monday.
Yes DR ELMORE take the day off.
I on the other hand am headed for work. Perhaps FOLLIES will be awaiting me on my return.
Have a good day! I'm hoping my FOLLIES arrives as well. My Paypal complaint has been sent.
Good morning, world.
I'd like to thank the cats for letting me sleep in a little this morning. It was sorely needed. Now, just let this coffee begin working.
Last night DR FJL wrote:QuoteDid I miss discussion of the DANCING WITH THE STARS ALL-STARS announcement?
http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/07/27/bristol-palin-to-return-to-dancing-with-the-stars/
Plus, the Viewer's Choice All-Star choices -- vying for the final, 13th slot -- are:
Cheetah Girls singer/actress Sabrina Bryan
Disney star Kyle Massey
Celeb stylist and TV star Carson Kressley
This was only announced yesterday afternoon. Not really such a great cast, especially for the women.
Some I would not consider allstars. And too many winners.
I also really hope that my favorite pro Derek does not end up with Pamela or Bristol.
Horse's Neck.
Paypal dispute has been closed.
Horse's Neck.
Pardon?
Larry, hate to open a can of worms for you but if your landlord replaces your stove and fridge, he has the right to increase your rent to cover the cost. Even if you purchase the appliances, he can still raise your rent, in perpetuity, for new appliances. It's part of a rent-stabilized lease. I know, I've looked into the situation. You may be able to negotiate the increase with the landlord. Just be aware of his advantage in this matter.
TOD:
I've worn so many hats over the years, that it is difficult to pick only one thing that has given me pleasure, so I'll break my answer down into categories.
PUBLICIST:
The Best Song Oscar campaign for "A World That Never Was," written by Paul Francis Webster and Sammy Fain
TOD:
I've worn so many hats over the years, that it is difficult to pick only one thing that has given me pleasure, so I'll break my answer down into categories.
PUBLICIST:
The Best Song Oscar campaign for "A World That Never Was," written by Paul Francis Webster and Sammy Fain
The campaign is still talked about today. I have tried to track down a copy of the film with no success. The movie "Half A House" is a "lost" film. :-)
I actually like the song very much, but I don't think it had a chance against "Evergreen", but it was better than the love song from "The Omen" (Ave Santani aka Hail Satan).
I had voted from 1st to 5th it would have been my third choice.
Horse's Neck.
Pardon?
Horse's Neck (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horse%27s_Neck)
Paypal dispute has been closed.
:)
Horse's Neck.
Pardon?
Horse's Neck (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horse%27s_Neck)
Did you have that with your oatmeal this morning, instead of coffee?
Larry, hate to open a can of worms for you but if your landlord replaces your stove and fridge, he has the right to increase your rent to cover the cost. Even if you purchase the appliances, he can still raise your rent, in perpetuity, for new appliances. It's part of a rent-stabilized lease. I know, I've looked into the situation. You may be able to negotiate the increase with the landlord. Just be aware of his advantage in this matter.
Is the AC in a window? Can the broken one be replaced with a working air conditioner & if Larry ever moves he can take the new one with him & replace it with the broken AC. It seems to me if an appliance is movable it doesn't belong to the landlord.
Fox has the new show THE MOB DOCTOR. In the first episode the mob wants the doctor to kill her patient. Gee, how many weeks will that plot work?
I thought the AC was included. Are the other appliances built in ;)
Back from stuff. I'm afraid that after two months of biting my tongue I just went ballistic with the workers who are doing heaven knows what to the house across the street, which we're now finding out may not belong to the daughter of Annette. They've been taking up every parking space around, including all the spaces in front of my house. They eat their lunch in the shade on my lawn by the street. And today, having to squeeze into the only tiny place available I'd had it. I began getting very angry and none of the fellow standing around would even answer or look in my direction. Finally, one of the tree trimmers came to me and asked if I wanted to see the boss - yes was my answer and a minute later I had the boss. I told him that other people actually live in this neighborhood and that we've had it day in and day out with all the spaces being taken by workers. He promised it would not happen again, apologized, and had five of the trucks instantly moved. Frankly, I think they're prepping the house to sell - you can see in the windows see-through things hanging where there were never things hanging and there's no furniture anywhere.
I on the other hand am headed for work. Perhaps FOLLIES will be awaiting me on my return.
You won't believe it - someone DID open a paypal dispute saying they haven't received Follies yet. I took the gloves off and if the e-mail I wrote goes through (he's on AOL and obviously a complete idiot) he will understand just how quickly he'd best shut it down. He's in Palm Springs and probably will get his CD today, but I have his tracking info (waiting for the helper to get it) and I will provide it to paypal and they will shut him down.
Not only that - it's not even a complaint so that I could have responded right on paypal - he took it directly to a dispute so that I can not respond. What an ASS. I'm calling paypal when I get back.
Paypal dispute has been closed.
That man (or woman) only buys CDs of shows they have seen with the cast that they saw? How sad.
I thought the AC was included. Are the other appliances built in ;)
Sorry, I am probably wrong.
I thought the AC was included. Are the other appliances built in ;)
Sorry, I am probably wrong.
I re-read it and you could be correct.
Larry, hate to open a can of worms for you but if your landlord replaces your stove and fridge, he has the right to increase your rent to cover the cost. Even if you purchase the appliances, he can still raise your rent, in perpetuity, for new appliances. It's part of a rent-stabilized lease. I know, I've looked into the situation. You may be able to negotiate the increase with the landlord. Just be aware of his advantage in this matter.
:)
I'm heading out to meet a friend for lunch. After lunch we are going to pick up some flowers to take to a woman in our book group who is recovering from a stroke. The woman sounds great on the phone & I believe is progressing well.
:)
You notice I didn't say that anyone was trying to read elmore's mind!
The guy who complained about the musicians not being listed is - a musician who, in fact, played on the Follies revival. I told him if he wanted to call Tunick and get me a list of the original band that I'd put it on the website, as we do for our soundtracks. That seemed to make him happy. elmore probably knows him.
:)
You notice I didn't say that anyone was trying to read elmore's mind!
That was a word to the wise.
FOLLIES arrived, along with Bach Motets. Which should I listen to?
I'm heading out to meet a friend for lunch. After lunch we are going to pick up some flowers to take to a woman in our book group who is recovering from a stroke. The woman sounds great on the phone & I believe is progressing well.
Saturday afternoon greetings! I went this morning to the Methodist church that Richard and I used to attend for the memorial service for a special long-time member. She had been a good friend of my mother-in-law's and was very tolerant during the several years that I sat behind her in the Temple Choir. Sat with my niece Jennifer, who, along with her husband, just did a big favor for me.
I may have mentioned that Richard is at the seminary in Wisconsin until after church next Sunday. Just before I left this morning our smoke detector started chirping, indicating that the batteries need to be replaced. I can't reach it and was not about to get up on a step ladder. I told Jen about it and she and Scott just stopped by to disconnect it for me. Rob and Mary Linda will be here tomorrow and he'll put it back up after I get new batteries - it takes 2 and, of course, I only have one of the right size.
I went on a butterfly walk at the arboretum. Just as we were finishing, we found this very large two-tailed swallowtail sipping minerals from the damp sand.
http://andthisiswhatisawtoday.blogspot.com/
I just saw that comment from "dramedy" on All That Chat. I'm howling with laughter. He only buys CDs of cast albums of casts he's seen. Oh, lord.
Both. At the same time. ;):)
You notice I didn't say that anyone was trying to read elmore's mind!
That was a word to the wise.
FOLLIES arrived, along with Bach Motets. Which should I listen to?
Saturday afternoon greetings! I went this morning to the Methodist church that Richard and I used to attend for the memorial service for a special long-time member. She had been a good friend of my mother-in-law's and was very tolerant during the several years that I sat behind her in the Temple Choir. Sat with my niece Jennifer, who, along with her husband, just did a big favor for me.I think there's a law about batteries. It's happened to me more than once.
I may have mentioned that Richard is at the seminary in Wisconsin until after church next Sunday. Just before I left this morning our smoke detector started chirping, indicating that the batteries need to be replaced. I can't reach it and was not about to get up on a step ladder. I told Jen about it and she and Scott just stopped by to disconnect it for me. Rob and Mary Linda will be here tomorrow and he'll put it back up after I get new batteries - it takes 2 and, of course, I only have one of the right size.
I went on a butterfly walk at the arboretum. Just as we were finishing, we found this very large two-tailed swallowtail sipping minerals from the damp sand.Beautiful butterfly. And a beautiful photo.
http://andthisiswhatisawtoday.blogspot.com/
I went on a butterfly walk at the arboretum. Just as we were finishing, we found this very large two-tailed swallowtail sipping minerals from the damp sand.
http://andthisiswhatisawtoday.blogspot.com/
Has anyone heard any buzz on the street about the upcoming CHAPLIN?
Check today mail, no CD of Follies looking forward to Monday's mail.
Mailed day before yesterday.
In my mailbox today.
Spent that past three hours wallowing.
Thank you, Bruce!
Thank you!
Thank you!
Thank you!
Has anyone heard any buzz on the street about the upcoming CHAPLIN?
BK
Are you familiar with the "Last 70MM Film Festival" presented by AMPAS at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater. Left to be shown are: The Sound Of Music, 2001: A Space Odyssey and Spartacus.
They should Grand Prix, It's A Mad Mad Mad Mad World and Sleeping Beauty already. They had surviving cast members onstage and being interviewed before the movie.
Follies, second listen. "One More Kiss" is especially wonderful.
Mailed day before yesterday.My thanks as well! I LOVE it! Especially "One More Kiss"!
In my mailbox today.
Spent that past three hours wallowing.
Thank you, Bruce!
Thank you!
Thank you!
Thank you!
I shall shortly be on my way to Calabassas to eat and then see a show.
Last night DR FJL wrote:QuoteDid I miss discussion of the DANCING WITH THE STARS ALL-STARS announcement?
http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/07/27/bristol-palin-to-return-to-dancing-with-the-stars/
Plus, the Viewer's Choice All-Star choices -- vying for the final, 13th slot -- are:
Cheetah Girls singer/actress Sabrina Bryan
Disney star Kyle Massey
Celeb stylist and TV star Carson Kressley
This was only announced yesterday afternoon. Not really such a great cast, especially for the women.
Some I would not consider allstars. And too many winners.
I also really hope that my favorite pro Derek does not end up with Pamela or Bristol.
Remeberr Jennifer, a lot of the "all-stars" may have no desire to do this competition again.
I heard yesterday on the news that Derek was leaving the show to make a movie.
Good morning, world.
I'd like to thank the cats for letting me sleep in a little this morning. It was sorely needed. Now, just let this coffee begin working.
Nick got his breakfast at five, instead of six. Then I went back to bed till eight o'clock. Four and a half hour Opening Ceremony? They couldn't start that at four o'clock our time, instead of seven-thirty?
I thought the AC was included. Are the other appliances built in ;)
Sorry, I am probably wrong.
i hate to say it but I had to climb up in the attic and empty the pan AGAIN. I was sitting here thinking it felt a little warm. When I checked the temp. it was 84. I keep it at 78. Funny what a few degrees difference feels like.
I wish I knew, DR TCB. I'm guess it is the humidity and it isn't draining for whatever reason. :(i hate to say it but I had to climb up in the attic and empty the pan AGAIN. I was sitting here thinking it felt a little warm. When I checked the temp. it was 84. I keep it at 78. Funny what a few degrees difference feels like.
Why is the pan filling up so quickly? Is it partly due to the humidity?
<You can tell I live in the Northwest where most of us don't have AC.>
I'm heading out to meet a friend for lunch. After lunch we are going to pick up some flowers to take to a woman in our book group who is recovering from a stroke. The woman sounds great on the phone & I believe is progressing well.~~~~~~~~~~Vibes to your book group friend!~~~~~~~~~~~~
I'm heading out to meet a friend for lunch. After lunch we are going to pick up some flowers to take to a woman in our book group who is recovering from a stroke. The woman sounds great on the phone & I believe is progressing well.
~~~Vibes for Your Friend!!~~~
I went on a butterfly walk at the arboretum. Just as we were finishing, we found this very large two-tailed swallowtail sipping minerals from the damp sand.
http://andthisiswhatisawtoday.blogspot.com/
Thought about going out to get a pizza for dinner, but I think a high-speed chase just went by on Central Avenue (the street parallel to ours) :o
I went on a butterfly walk at the arboretum. Just as we were finishing, we found this very large two-tailed swallowtail sipping minerals from the damp sand.
http://andthisiswhatisawtoday.blogspot.com/
Lovely. I got a big kick out all the action in the video ;)
I just approved the final version of my audio book.
It should be available in 2-3 weeks.
So, I guess it wasn't my imagination:
Chase through Warren Co. ends in Middletown (http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/news/local/chase-through-warren-co-ends-in-crash/nP57f/)
i hate to say it but I had to climb up in the attic and empty the pan AGAIN. I was sitting here thinking it felt a little warm. When I checked the temp. it was 84. I keep it at 78. Funny what a few degrees difference feels like.
Why is the pan filling up so quickly? Is it partly due to the humidity?
I'm heading out to meet a friend for lunch. After lunch we are going to pick up some flowers to take to a woman in our book group who is recovering from a stroke. The woman sounds great on the phone & I believe is progressing well.~~~~~~~~~~Vibes to your book group friend!~~~~~~~~~~~~
Thank you.
She said it is scary thinking it might happen again. There is no history of strokes in her family & her cholesterol is good. She mentioned her blood pressure is up due to pain but didn't mention if she took meds for it.
I was surprised she didn't go to the hospital until the following morning. Her husband knew the questions to ask if you suspect a stroke & she only failed one, the smile test. Apparently by the morning she also couldn't raise her arms over her head.
I went on a butterfly walk at the arboretum. Just as we were finishing, we found this very large two-tailed swallowtail sipping minerals from the damp sand.
http://andthisiswhatisawtoday.blogspot.com/
Lovely. I got a big kick out all the action in the video ;)
A butterfly pooping is something I hadn't seen before.
So, I guess it wasn't my imagination:
Chase through Warren Co. ends in Middletown (http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/news/local/chase-through-warren-co-ends-in-crash/nP57f/)
I am glad you missed all of that, Ginny; or rather it missed you!
I'm heading out to meet a friend for lunch. After lunch we are going to pick up some flowers to take to a woman in our book group who is recovering from a stroke. The woman sounds great on the phone & I believe is progressing well.~~~~~~~~~~Vibes to your book group friend!~~~~~~~~~~~~
Thank you.
She said it is scary thinking it might happen again. There is no history of strokes in her family & her cholesterol is good. She mentioned her blood pressure is up due to pain but didn't mention if she took meds for it.
I was surprised she didn't go to the hospital until the following morning. Her husband knew the questions to ask if you suspect a stroke & she only failed one, the smile test. Apparently by the morning she also couldn't raise her arms over her head.
Then I would say that she is very lucky. The first few hours are critical in avoiding permanent damage.
So, I guess it wasn't my imagination:
Chase through Warren Co. ends in Middletown (http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/news/local/chase-through-warren-co-ends-in-crash/nP57f/)
I am glad you missed all of that, Ginny; or rather it missed you!
Ditto!
I can't believe that NBC News just ruined the swimming final for me. I can understand the other networks not caring, but NBC??
Sorry DR TCB. That wasn't nice of them.
Rain!
I wish I knew, DR TCB. I'm guess it is the humidity and it isn't draining for whatever reason. :(i hate to say it but I had to climb up in the attic and empty the pan AGAIN. I was sitting here thinking it felt a little warm. When I checked the temp. it was 84. I keep it at 78. Funny what a few degrees difference feels like.
Why is the pan filling up so quickly? Is it partly due to the humidity?
<You can tell I live in the Northwest where most of us don't have AC.>
So, I guess it wasn't my imagination:
Chase through Warren Co. ends in Middletown (http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/news/local/chase-through-warren-co-ends-in-crash/nP57f/)
I am shocked! Some moron on line, just said that wasn't really the Queen who jumped out of the helicopter.
I can't believe that NBC News just ruined the swimming final for me. I can understand the other networks not caring, but NBC??
Sorry DR TCB. That wasn't nice of them.
There excuse was that it was already big news all over the world. Well, I had managed to avoid the information for the majority of the day. Instead of caring about the almighty ratings, just show the events live.
Sorry DR TCB. That wasn't nice of them.
There excuse was that it was already big news all over the world. Well, I had managed to avoid the information for the majority of the day. Instead of caring about the almighty ratings, just show the events live.
LOL, I made it until 5 minutes before the race and I opened a window on my computer and there it was
LOL, DR Cillaliz! I had some soup and I'm about to have some frozen yogurt.
LOL, DR Cillaliz! I had some soup and I'm about to have some frozen yogurt.
Thanks a lot. Somebody put the idea of pizza in my head, and I couldn't ger rid of the idea. So, guess what I ordered for dinner?
Sorry DR TCB. That wasn't nice of them.
There excuse was that it was already big news all over the world. Well, I had managed to avoid the information for the majority of the day. Instead of caring about the almighty ratings, just show the events live.
LOL, I made it until 5 minutes before the race and I opened a window on my computer and there it was
At least AOL forced you to open the story to find out who won. The headline jsut said that one of the two swimmers got the Gold. Well, that in itself is kind of a giveaway, but oh well.
LOL, DR Cillaliz! I had some soup and I'm about to have some frozen yogurt.
Thanks a lot. Somebody put the idea of pizza in my head, and I couldn't ger rid of the idea. So, guess what I ordered for dinner?
Sheesh, during the men's gymnastics, before they showed a Japanese gymnast they said something like, he never messes up so this was surprising. Can't they let us watch the Olympics
Are you saying that you shipped the cds THIS THURSDAY as in 2 days ago? And people are filing disputes? Have they gone mad. Even last Thursday would be crazy.People have no patience anymore. And if somebody else has it, by gum, then they should have it, too! In fact, they should have had it first.
Double hoo-ray!Rain!
Hoo-ray!
Are you saying that you shipped the cds THIS THURSDAY as in 2 days ago? And people are filing disputes? Have they gone mad. Even last Thursday would be crazy.People have no patience anymore. And if somebody else has it, by gum, then they should have it, too! In fact, they should have had it first.
I thought the AC was included. Are the other appliances built in ;)
Sorry, I am probably wrong.
Nope, you're not wrong. AC is not built in for most buildings like Larry's and mine (meaning central air). You usually have a unit in the window. The stove and fridge are part of the apartment.
I guess I didn't have the patience to read it. :)Are you saying that you shipped the cds THIS THURSDAY as in 2 days ago? And people are filing disputes? Have they gone mad. Even last Thursday would be crazy.People have no patience anymore. And if somebody else has it, by gum, then they should have it, too! In fact, they should have had it first.
I made that observation long before you did, John G
Did anyone happen to record the Olympics opening? I did not get home in time to see it and I cannot find it available online
Well, I must be going. I have to take a shower and make myself presentable for this barbecue that I've been invited to. I expect to be back before the show tonight. I can't imagine it lasting four hours...but you never know. :)
Have a good day, all!
People are so funny. I was listening to the cast album of Zorba, seeing if that was something I might want to revisit like we did for Follies. I had the original CD with the green cover and hearing it I was actually shocked at the ineptitude of the mix - horrifying. Then I read that the Angel Broadway redo was much better so I bought that - it's actually worse. I will now try to license it because I suspect we can work some magic - it certainly wouldn't be hard to improve it at least 1000% and I really like the score. We shall see.
Follies, second listen. "One More Kiss" is especially wonderful.
Thank heaven they found that weirdly filed eight track session master because I REALLY didn't want to use the old album mix. One More Kiss is the only track where I actually had to "fix" something - know one has figured it out or noticed it yet. On the original CD (wherever that awful mix came from) at the final note, you'll notice that young Heidi stops early and then they quickly fade out old Heidi, which is WRONG. On the tapes it's obvious what happened and their attempt to fix it is ludicrous - young Heidi was very hoarse - it was the last thing recorded - and she simply stopped singing early instead of holding her note out to the end. Old Heidi holds her note properly to the end. With a little digital trickery, they are both holding the note now and it's finally correct. :)
I just saw that comment from "dramedy" on All That Chat. I'm howling with laughter. He only buys CDs of cast albums of casts he's seen. Oh, lord.
I just approved the final version of my audio book.
It should be available in 2-3 weeks.
I can't believe that NBC News just ruined the swimming final for me. I can understand the other networks not caring, but NBC??
Sadly it looks like DR George's theater manager friend, who vanished last weekend, is now facing additional problems. He has apparently now been arrrested on child pornography charges.