Good morning, all.
Hope they get the elevator fixed soon, Elmore.
Vibes for all and a happy Sunday, too.
DR vixmom, I will be at JFK while you are at LGA. Aer Lingus.
I'm watching the men's gold medal tennis match, even though I have no clue about the scoring. I think Murray is ahead...
And the word of the day is: BADINAGE!
I LOVE that scene!!!!
I'm reading too quickly, or it's too late, or both. I read: Craig is still in the garbage sorting.
And then the stuff about the boxes. And I thought: My, Jane is understanding and accommodating.
Since Follies is still on everyone's mind
Here is This Is Your Life---Alexis Smith
From the stage of the Shubert Theater during the curtain call of FOLLIES
http://youtu.be/SG92Qebo1XE (http://youtu.be/SG92Qebo1XE)
Jerry Blunt from LACC (Chairman of Drama Dept) is a guest
We have not flown in 4 years - I was surprised (unpleasantly) to learn that we now have to pay for checked extra to check luggage - no free bags - that we had to pay to select our seats ( I did spring for the bulkhead seating though - in for a penny in for a pound!) and that we needed to buy a new lock for the luggage that allows the TSA to open our luggage if they choose to inspect it
I am also not sure what to expect at security re body scans and pat downs/feel ups etc
Since Follies is still on everyone's mind
Here is This Is Your Life---Alexis Smith
From the stage of the Shubert Theater during the curtain call of FOLLIES
http://youtu.be/SG92Qebo1XE (http://youtu.be/SG92Qebo1XE)
Jerry Blunt from LACC (Chairman of Drama Dept) is a guest
:)
From DR Vixmom:QuoteWe have not flown in 4 years - I was surprised (unpleasantly) to learn that we now have to pay for checked extra to check luggage - no free bags - that we had to pay to select our seats ( I did spring for the bulkhead seating though - in for a penny in for a pound!) and that we needed to buy a new lock for the luggage that allows the TSA to open our luggage if they choose to inspect it
I am also not sure what to expect at security re body scans and pat downs/feel ups etc
Surprised! I have to laugh. This is example how we don't really pay attention unless something relates to us. Discussions of luggage fees have been plentiful.
Don't forget to take your shoes and belt off & put them in the box they give you. Keep your eyes on your belongings & don't leave jewelry or other valuables visible. Keith tucks his into the toes of his shoes.
If by chance you get pulled out for the body inspection don't stress about it. It is almost funny. I always do mine in the open though they offer you a private room.
Good morning, all.
Another order of elevator and a/c VIBES for DR Elmore!
Which brings us to:
Following two solid months of wonderfully solid performance, the eventually-to-be-replaced central a/c here popped its circuit breaker last night. First time all season. I reset it and it started up again, and it will most likely keep working that way, but I'll have to keep a closer eye on it and give it long breaks whenever possible.
I'm grateful, though. I never dreamed I'd get these two excellent months out of it. And at least it isn't a matter of waiting on landlords or management companies to get off the dime. The whole replacement process can be done within a couple of days. It only requires my taking a deep breath, picking up the phone, and committing to forking over........ $6,000.
Or, as Tucker would exclaim in "The Ruling Class"....... six thousand smackers!
My glasses broke this morning so it's fortunate that I ordered a new pair last week, which I'm picking up on Friday. Until then, I'll stumble around trying not to bump into things.
Sunday morning greetings! After my rough night on Friday, I am most grateful to have had a peaceful sleep last night. We're having some much needed rain this morning.
I am looking forward to seeing Richard for the first time since we went our separate ways from Lima on July 20. He's there this morning for church after being at Nashotah House (seminary in Wisconsin) these past 2 weeks.
Speaking of weather, I wish it would rain and dry up this goddamned humidity. I thought I'd have a stroke carrying the laundry up three flights.
I leave for Munich in 14 hours. Haven't done a thing yet to prepare and now I'm off to church for the morning. I'm staring at my passport, so that is probably the only thing I'll really need!!! Seriously though, it will take less than an hour to pack. All the laundry is done, etc... Filling the ipad and ipod with music and movies takes more time!!!
I just finished the new Lorenz Hart biography A Ship Without A Sail, and, for the first time, I have some sympathy for Richard Rodgers, who in most accounts of Hart's death and estate megillah is usually portrayed as the villain. This is really a dual biography of a partnership - without going into detals about Rodgers' life, his drinking problems or philandering - in which one partner expends his energies in moving his career forward to more success while the other uses the same energy in a downward spiral of alcoholism and self-destruction.
And rain!
Storms tonight. The temperature should go down to around 73 degrees.
I cannot wait!
BK
Whatever Happened To LISA RICHARD?
I leave for Munich in 14 hours. Haven't done a thing yet to prepare and now I'm off to church for the morning. I'm staring at my passport, so that is probably the only thing I'll really need!!! Seriously though, it will take less than an hour to pack. All the laundry is done, etc... Filling the ipad and ipod with music and movies takes more time!!!
Have a wonderful time in Munich. Keith really enjoyed the dark beer, and don't forget the Hitler walking tour is very interesting.
BK
Whatever Happened To LISA RICHARD?
I believe this is the same Lisa Richard you are asking about.
The Love Boat
Exciting and new.....
She's a cruise director.
http://www.beyondships.com/Celebrity-Mercury-art-CD.html
I was reading the rest of yeterday's postings thinking they were today and couldn't figure out why I could post in response to FJL posting about a "fool" posting about Chita Rivera in Drood. I was going to ask him if he knew the fool that posted, but reading the rest of the posts I realized it was his posting. (Should have realized it)
So I a m glad I wasn't able to ask Fred if he knew the fool.
Lisa is one of those people who just shakes it up every few years - she's very good at it. In two or three years, she'll be on to something new.
And Richard's home!!!
The temperature in Dublin is currently 63degrees F!
http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/Dublin+EIXX0014:1:EI
As most people know I visit my folks in Montreal quite often.
Unfortunately it is off season for the two major Canadian air lines. If I want to fly to Montreal from Fort Lauderdale (which is 20 minutes from me) I have to fly to Toronto first (usually with a several hour layover) and then to Montreal.
So at this time of year I have to go to Miami International (about 1 hour away from me) to get a non stop flight to Montreal.
I bring this up in response to a posting Vixmom did yesterday.
BK
Whatever Happened To LISA RICHARD?
I believe this is the same Lisa Richard you are asking about.
The Love Boat
Exciting and new.....
She's a cruise director.
http://www.beyondships.com/Celebrity-Mercury-art-CD.html
Vixmom, this is what I do to get through the security line quickly:
* Pack your bag so that everything that must be taken out (laptop, ziplock bags) is in one compartment so you can grab them easily without having to think about where they are. You can move your stuff to different compartments after you go through security.
* When you get to the airport, go into the restroom and remove your belt and empty your pockets. If you end up going through a naked machine everything shows up -- including your driver's license, a tissue, etc. Remove EVERYTHING from your pockets.
* Have your driver's license clipped to your boarding pass.
* While the TSA officer is looking at your license, look over the security lanes and see which ones are using the metal detector and which are using the naked machine. Big airports will probably have both going. Get in the metal detector line.
* Wear slip-on shoes. Much easier to get off and back on again.
* Put your shoes and ziplock bag of travel-size things in one bin.
* Laptops must be removed from the case. The cords don't need to be removed. Put the laptop in its own bin.
* Lay your travel bag on its side on the belt.
I have never flown out of the US, so I don't know what to do about customs.
I travel light, and I don't want to get felt up.
Where the hell is the storm?
I shall shortly be on my way to sound check, and then it's show time.
Where the hell is the storm?
We got: half a sprinkle.
Have to tell you about the little bit of fun I had with a lizard this morning. He was on one of the fence posts, lord of all he surveyed. I pinched my cheek to make it red and puffed it out at him. He turned his head and watched me quite intently. I then started bobbing my head up and down. Next thing I knew, he was displaying his throat and bobbing back at me. This went on for several minutes. I thought it was so cute.
Have to tell you about the little bit of fun I had with a lizard this morning. He was on one of the fence posts, lord of all he surveyed. I pinched my cheek to make it red and puffed it out at him. He turned his head and watched me quite intently. I then started bobbing my head up and down. Next thing I knew, he was displaying his throat and bobbing back at me. This went on for several minutes. I thought it was so cute.
I travel light, and I don't want to get felt up.
Vixmom, this is what I do to get through the security line quickly:
* Pack your bag so that everything that must be taken out (laptop, ziplock bags) is in one compartment so you can grab them easily without having to think about where they are. You can move your stuff to different compartments after you go through security.
* When you get to the airport, go into the restroom and remove your belt and empty your pockets. If you end up going through a naked machine everything shows up -- including your driver's license, a tissue, etc. Remove EVERYTHING from your pockets.
DR Matthew....Two Benedryl!!! :o I wouldn't wake up for two days.
SAFE AND EASY TRAVEL VIBES!!!
I shall shortly be on my way to sound check, and then it's show time.
!!!!!!!!!! Break A Leg !!!!!!!!!!
Where the hell is the storm?
We got: half a sprinkle.
Okay, here it comes for real now, I think. I hear the thunder and I see it on the radar. It's about to cross over from New Jersey.
DR Matthew....Two Benedryl!!! :o I wouldn't wake up for two days.
SAFE AND EASY TRAVEL VIBES!!!
I wouldn't even be tired.
Travel vibes to DR Matthew and his DP!
Prayers and vibes for the temple members and families in Wisconsin.
Original or remake?The Guillermo del Toro version. It would be nice to see the "Night Gallery" version again. I remember being scared to bits by it when I was a kid.
Many. What a horror.Prayers and vibes for the temple members and families in Wisconsin.
All the rewrites are done on the paper, which is partially about Hiroshima, so turning it in tomorrow on the anniversary of the bombing will be a coincidence.
Now I can get back to watching my bootleg of the Donna Murphy Encores version of Follies. Not great video, but the sound is really pretty good.
I'm going to look at exercise bikes while I'm at the mall. My friends do long distance biking trips. They are already talking about planning some short trips on flat land so I can get started with them, but I'm thinking I need to start getting my legs in shape and start building my stamina before I even try that
Actually, Ms. Murphy as Phyllis is fairly amazing, even when she flubs a lyric in "The Story of Lucy and Jessie." It's Elmore's favorite, Victoria Clark (and that connection will ever be made), who's a bit too insipid as Sally. Victor Garber is a really good Ben Stone, likeable despite being fatuous.All the rewrites are done on the paper, which is partially about Hiroshima, so turning it in tomorrow on the anniversary of the bombing will be a coincidence.
Now I can get back to watching my bootleg of the Donna Murphy Encores version of Follies. Not great video, but the sound is really pretty good.
Please tell me that Ms. Murphy played Hattie.
Good morning, all.
Another order of elevator and a/c VIBES for DR Elmore!
Which brings us to:
Following two solid months of wonderfully solid performance, the eventually-to-be-replaced central a/c here popped its circuit breaker last night. First time all season. I reset it and it started up again, and it will most likely keep working that way, but I'll have to keep a closer eye on it and give it long breaks whenever possible.
I'm grateful, though. I never dreamed I'd get these two excellent months out of it. And at least it isn't a matter of waiting on landlords or management companies to get off the dime. The whole replacement process can be done within a couple of days. It only requires my taking a deep breath, picking up the phone, and committing to forking over........ $6,000.
Or, as Tucker would exclaim in "The Ruling Class"....... six thousand smackers!
My glasses broke this morning so it's fortunate that I ordered a new pair last week, which I'm picking up on Friday. Until then, I'll stumble around trying not to bump into things.
From DR Vixmom:QuoteWe have not flown in 4 years - I was surprised (unpleasantly) to learn that we now have to pay for checked extra to check luggage - no free bags - that we had to pay to select our seats ( I did spring for the bulkhead seating though - in for a penny in for a pound!) and that we needed to buy a new lock for the luggage that allows the TSA to open our luggage if they choose to inspect it
I am also not sure what to expect at security re body scans and pat downs/feel ups etc
Surprised! I have to laugh. This is example how we don't really pay attention unless something relates to us. Discussions of luggage fees have been plentiful.
Don't forget to take your shoes and belt off & put them in the box they give you. Keep your eyes on your belongings & don't leave jewelry or other valuables visible. Keith tucks his into the toes of his shoes.
If by chance you get pulled out for the body inspection don't stress about it. It is almost funny. I always do mine in the open though they offer you a private room.
Are you going to check luggage?
Back from an absolutely fantastic show - everything went beautifully and it was a jam-packed room. More in the notes.
I came home to an e-mail from Mr. Sondheim - I'll talk about that in the notes, too.
Building repair vibes to Larry. This situation sounds horrible.
Since Follies is still on everyone's mind
Here is This Is Your Life---Alexis Smith
From the stage of the Shubert Theater during the curtain call of FOLLIES
http://youtu.be/SG92Qebo1XE (http://youtu.be/SG92Qebo1XE)
Jerry Blunt from LACC (Chairman of Drama Dept) is a guest
At the theater, the stage manager, the light board operator and I are in a tiny little room with windows that look out over the stage and there is NO air conditioning. It gets VERY hot in there and the two little fans that we have don't really help much at all. :P
I can only hope that next weekend is much, much, MUCH cooler!