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Title: THE VAGARIES OF THE VAGARIES
Post by: bk on December 06, 2018, 12:34:24 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes had vagaries and vagaries, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're currently trying to figure out what vagaries means.
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Post by: bk on December 06, 2018, 12:35:01 AM
And the word of the day is: ATHENAEUM!
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Post by: George on December 06, 2018, 12:56:59 AM
First post after BK!
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Post by: George on December 06, 2018, 01:10:18 AM
I'm off to bed.

Have a good day, all!
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Post by: vixmom on December 06, 2018, 02:53:52 AM
Good morning
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Post by: vixmom on December 06, 2018, 02:54:29 AM
I fell asleep over ye  olde ipadde trying to ketchup last night
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Post by: vixmom on December 06, 2018, 02:55:14 AM
I must now shower dress and hie me to the office
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Post by: vixmom on December 06, 2018, 02:55:36 AM
I'm meeting a client at 7:30
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Post by: vixmom on December 06, 2018, 02:55:49 AM
Vibes for all
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 06, 2018, 04:28:24 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: Druxy on December 06, 2018, 04:31:35 AM
T.O.D.

SOME LIKE IT HOT  (What else?)
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 06, 2018, 04:34:23 AM
Got a challenging day today, as I must prepare to play a show tonight, while dealing with the sudden death of someone who's been a wonderful friend of ours for the past quarter century. He was a wonderful actor in the local theater community and just a great person all around.

He had been fighting cancer for the past two years, but this sudden end was unexpected by all.

I am all right, not to fear, but with all of this going on today I will probably not be on again until either late tonight or tomorrow morning.

Best vibes to all, and I'll take 'em, too!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 06, 2018, 05:09:32 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 06, 2018, 05:13:09 AM
I must call my barber and move today's appointment to tomorrow, since my original plan was to get my hair cut and then go to MTI to pick up a check.  since they've postponed that event, I'm not going into midtown for a haircut and then waiting around for what could be hours before an alert to pick up the check comes in.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 06, 2018, 05:14:46 AM
Haircut tomorrow at 9:30, then City Center.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 06, 2018, 05:16:27 AM
DR ChasSmith, I'm sorry to hear about your friend.  Here are vibes for a good day!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 06, 2018, 05:17:11 AM
Abbanbelle's unhappy that our patrol is late, so . . .
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2018, 05:18:48 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2018, 05:19:13 AM
Vibes of comfort, ChasSmith.
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2018, 05:20:16 AM
Abbanbelle? Is that Annabelle’s twin? Or merely the Vixmom School of Typing?
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 06, 2018, 05:56:25 AM
Abbanbelle? Is that Annabelle’s twin? Or merely the Vixmom School of Typing?

I blame Dr vixmom!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 06, 2018, 05:59:14 AM
Annabelle loved today's patrol.  We ran into Maryanne from the fifth floor who petted her and told her how pretty she is.  She purred so loudly I thought she'd explode.  She'll be hard to live with today.
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Post by: KevinH on December 06, 2018, 06:05:06 AM
Good morning!
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Post by: KevinH on December 06, 2018, 06:15:04 AM
NYC area folks----I'll be coming back to the City tomorrow till Monday.  I'm meeting Ben and Anthony at 11 am Saturday at Good Stuff Diner (109 W. 14th St.).  Would anyone like to join us?  We can celebrate DR vixmom's new job!
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 06, 2018, 06:40:08 AM
Ha! 

Haircut.....I am trying to remember what that is like.

Vibes for DR CHAS SMITH on his loss and his show playing....different vibes....of course....but vibes nonetheless....
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 06, 2018, 06:41:10 AM
I received an email from Social Security this morning - but then I was locked out of the system because my sign in information was incorrect....although it was already filled in when I got to the site....maybe I can figure it out tomorrow.  I guess I will just change my password before I start.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 06, 2018, 06:42:06 AM
That may be the money that I will be getting this week - a notice about my COLA....I think it's .028% for 2019.....
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 06, 2018, 06:42:32 AM
I am anxious about the mail as well....hopefully something besides circulars and bills.
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2018, 06:46:07 AM
Abbanbelle? Is that Annabelle’s twin? Or merely the Vixmom School of Typing?

I blame Dr vixmom!

You are an excellent pupil.
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2018, 06:46:21 AM
Let’s move on...
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 06, 2018, 06:46:22 AM
I have yet to receive my first Christmas card this season.

Today is the birthday of my nephew Lance.....who is married to a stupid bipolar woman who is 19 years older than he is.  Because he is completely under her thumb - he hasn't seen his family in over five years - no communication.....she says:  "He isn't ready...."

Anyway - she is one of the very few folks in the world that I truly hate. 

Because of her, Lance did NOT attend the funerals of either of my parents - his grandparents - they made arrangements to come before anyone else...."because of circumstances..."

My mother would have loved to see him before she passed....and certainly would have loved for him to be there for dad's funeral....BUT "circumstances" prevented it.......

I think I've talked about it before.....but anyway.  Happy Birthday, Lance Gambill.....miss you, buddy!
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2018, 06:46:36 AM
Two!
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 06, 2018, 06:48:08 AM
TOD:

Some Like It Hot

TC:
Goodbye, Charlie!
Sweet Smell of Success

JL:
Prisoner of Second Avenue
The China Syndrome
It Happened to Jane
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Post by: Jane on December 06, 2018, 06:48:32 AM
I mostly went to the drugstore for lunch, which always included an Orange Julius, with my mother.  I have fond memories of going there   I don't recall the newstand next door but then she would not have taken me for comic books since she didn't like us reading them.
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Post by: Jane on December 06, 2018, 06:51:08 AM
Annabelle loved today's patrol.  We ran into Maryanne from the fifth floor who petted her and told her how pretty she is.  She purred so loudly I thought she'd explode.  She'll be hard to live with today.

😊
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Post by: Jane on December 06, 2018, 06:51:37 AM
Vibes and condolences for DR Chas.
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Post by: Jane on December 06, 2018, 06:54:22 AM
Happy Birthday to the nephew of DR Jrand.  May he find his way back to his family.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 06, 2018, 07:13:17 AM

I have yet to receive my first Christmas card this season.


I have received two, one from DR JohnG and one from MTI.  I hold my cards and open them on Christmas day.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 06, 2018, 07:58:35 AM
Irony:  the check is ready and it's just now about the time I had anticipated yesterday to pick up the check after my haircut.

But . . . the check is ready!
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 06, 2018, 08:09:37 AM
Good news DR ELMORE.

Thank you, DR JANE.....don't think it can happen.....but we can hope.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 06, 2018, 08:10:58 AM
RE: The Magnificent Ambersons....

I have only seen it on TCM a few times never on DVD....but it is hard for me to watch Agnes Moorehead in anything because her voice and delivery is just so DAMNED irritating....I try to avoid her when I can....
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Post by: Laura on December 06, 2018, 08:50:16 AM
Good morning.
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Post by: Laura on December 06, 2018, 08:50:29 AM
So sorry to hear about your friend, Chas.
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Post by: Laura on December 06, 2018, 08:50:45 AM
Huzzah! Elmore's check is finally ready!
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Post by: Laura on December 06, 2018, 08:51:29 AM
 We are getting a little bit of rain here. Always welcome.
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Post by: Ginny on December 06, 2018, 08:53:20 AM
Thursday morning greetings!  Monday and Tuesday were busy days with my women's groups and yesterday I kind of vegged.  Today I'm trying to get motivated before we go to a holiday reception this evening at the local Miami University campus.
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Post by: Ginny on December 06, 2018, 08:53:56 AM
DR Vixmom, I am beyond thrilled to hear the news of your new job!  I hope it's everything your current job is not and much more.
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Post by: Ginny on December 06, 2018, 08:55:16 AM
DR ChasSmith, I'm so sorry to hear about your friend...
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 06, 2018, 09:13:25 AM
Enjoying the reception vibes for DR GINNY.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 06, 2018, 09:14:01 AM
I received NO MONEY in the mail, but I did get three cards....well FOUR, but one of them was delivered to be by mistake.
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Post by: Jane on December 06, 2018, 09:19:50 AM
RE: The Magnificent Ambersons....

I have only seen it on TCM a few times never on DVD....but it is hard for me to watch Agnes Moorehead in anything because her voice and delivery is just so DAMNED irritating....I try to avoid her when I can....

That is why she was so good as the annoying mother on Bewitched ;)
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Post by: Jane on December 06, 2018, 09:20:30 AM
Great news on your check DR elmore.
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Post by: Jane on December 06, 2018, 09:21:53 AM
I am turning off my computer and leaving for the airport.  Then we are off to Las Vegas where I expected it to be warmer and drier.  Nope, only got the warmer part as it is raining there today.  It should be partly sunny, but warmer, for my birthday.
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Post by: Ginny on December 06, 2018, 09:24:06 AM
Enjoying the reception vibes for DR GINNY.

Thanks, DR JRand!  I'm looking forward to seeing friends and former colleagues.
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Post by: Ginny on December 06, 2018, 09:24:25 AM
Travel vibes to DR Jane and Keith!
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2018, 10:06:59 AM
Dear Santa,

I want a bassoon for Christmas. Thank you.

Your pal,
John

PS, don’t make me bring it back from Germany. Please.
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2018, 10:07:55 AM
I am turning off my computer and leaving for the airport.  Then we are off to Las Vegas where I expected it to be warmer and drier.  Nope, only got the warmer part as it is raining there today.  It should be partly sunny, but warmer, for my birthday.

Travel vibes!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 06, 2018, 10:47:34 AM
Home from picking up the check to find good news from the NYC ACC: the14 month-old puppy Cliff has been rescued from euthanasia today.  That leaves me five dogs to fret over before 6:00.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTzr7Dp-kG8&fbclid=IwAR2_k81JW0S-OEouYp3rqZ55UsUGGHBSUrOJMa7_qEktMXlTrUiAxSWGFI4&app=desktop
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Post by: bk on December 06, 2018, 11:15:35 AM
I'm up, I'm up - six hours of sleep.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 06, 2018, 12:17:30 PM
Good check news DR ELMORE.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 06, 2018, 12:17:47 PM
Getting the bassoon vibes for DR JOHN G.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 06, 2018, 12:17:58 PM
Travel vibes for DR JANE.
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Post by: bk on December 06, 2018, 01:44:20 PM
Back from a Cobb salad and a bagel, then picking up  a couple of packages and no mail.
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2018, 02:02:22 PM
Getting the bassoon vibes for DR JOHN G.

Thank you. If Santa comes through, I’ll name it after you.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 06, 2018, 02:48:28 PM
Lovely....absolutely lovely.....Jack the Bassoon....I have been referred to as worse....
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Post by: George on December 06, 2018, 03:07:25 PM
T.O.D.

SOME LIKE IT HOT  (What else?)

But of course! :D
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Post by: George on December 06, 2018, 03:07:38 PM
Got a challenging day today, as I must prepare to play a show tonight, while dealing with the sudden death of someone who's been a wonderful friend of ours for the past quarter century. He was a wonderful actor in the local theater community and just a great person all around.

He had been fighting cancer for the past two years, but this sudden end was unexpected by all.

I am all right, not to fear, but with all of this going on today I will probably not be on again until either late tonight or tomorrow morning.

Best vibes to all, and I'll take 'em, too!

ChasSmith, my condolences on the loss of your friend. :(
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Post by: George on December 06, 2018, 03:17:37 PM
Irony:  the check is ready and it's just now about the time I had anticipated yesterday to pick up the check after my haircut.

But . . . the check is ready!

Very good news, Larry!
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Post by: George on December 06, 2018, 03:17:48 PM
Home from picking up the check to find good news from the NYC ACC: the14 month-old puppy Cliff has been rescued from euthanasia today.  That leaves me five dogs to fret over before 6:00.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTzr7Dp-kG8&fbclid=IwAR2_k81JW0S-OEouYp3rqZ55UsUGGHBSUrOJMa7_qEktMXlTrUiAxSWGFI4&app=desktop

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=5608.0;attach=8700)

Also very good news!!
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Post by: George on December 06, 2018, 03:17:55 PM
I am turning off my computer and leaving for the airport.  Then we are off to Las Vegas where I expected it to be warmer and drier.  Nope, only got the warmer part as it is raining there today.  It should be partly sunny, but warmer, for my birthday.

~~~Travel Vibes for Jane and Keith!!~~~
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Post by: George on December 06, 2018, 03:26:40 PM
T.O.D.

SOME LIKE IT HOT  (What else?)

But of course! :D

And The Great Race.  I'll also add individually:

Jack Lemmon:
The Apartment
The China Syndrome
The Days of Wine and Roses
Mister Roberts
My Sister Eileen

Tony Curtis:
Goodbye Charlie
Operation Petticoat
Sweet Smell of Success
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Post by: FJL on December 06, 2018, 04:35:54 PM
Travel vibes to Jane and Keith!

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Post by: FJL on December 06, 2018, 04:37:41 PM
I'm sorry for being away from HHW so much again. 
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Post by: FJL on December 06, 2018, 04:38:16 PM
Chas - condolences on your loss.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 06, 2018, 04:40:41 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 06, 2018, 04:41:01 PM
So sorry to hear about the loss of your friend, Chas.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 06, 2018, 04:41:44 PM
I am turning off my computer and leaving for the airport.  Then we are off to Las Vegas where I expected it to be warmer and drier.  Nope, only got the warmer part as it is raining there today.  It should be partly sunny, but warmer, for my birthday.

~~~Travel Vibes for Jane and Keith!!~~~

Ditto!
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Post by: Jeanne on December 06, 2018, 04:43:07 PM
I've had a busy but productive day. So often one can be busy all day and still feel they haven't gotten much done. Not so today. Good progress.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 06, 2018, 04:45:20 PM
That may be the money that I will be getting this week - a notice about my COLA....I think it's .028% for 2019.....

I hadn't heard anything about it.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 06, 2018, 04:49:25 PM
Home from picking up the check...

Yay! I was afraid they'd delay again.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 06, 2018, 04:51:37 PM
I have no other news.

TTFN.
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Post by: George on December 06, 2018, 06:35:10 PM
The only news that I have is that it's rehearsal time!

Be back later.
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Post by: bk on December 06, 2018, 07:42:56 PM
I had a particularly unpleasant e-mail exchange with some idiot who used to e-mail me nicely and ask questions or converse.  Last year, when the Kevin Spacey thing, along with all the OTHER things, was going on, someone on some thread on his Facebook page posted something inane and I, as is my wont, took him on and said my usual FACT: In the United States of America one is innocent until proven guilty - that is the basis of the legal system.  Seems simple to me, but alas, I got unfriended and blocked for taking on someone he knew.  He wrote me at that time a very nasty e-mail.  Then nothing.  And a couple of weeks ago I posted something in a thread of his - how I saw it if I was blocked I have no idea, but it was the same sort of thing, merely pointing out something factual - don't even remember what it was now.  And he came after me again and wrote me a long screed e-mail that I chose not to respond to, demanding an apology, how I was abusive, narcissistic, awful, horrible, and every other vile thing he could think of.

This morning I got another, just regurgitating the first e-mail and how I needed to apologize and how even Mr. Sondheim had apologized to him over something or other, which, of course, is just laughable.  Just remember: This guy was a huge fan of mine and sought out my opinion and support on any number of things.  Suddenly I'm his talentless mortal enemy.  It's amusing on some level, although I'm still trying to figure out that level.  Actually, when you think about it, it's rather like my long-time stalker here (and everywhere else she can follow me) - at some point I said something she didn't like, and this is the result.  They suddenly hate everything about you and try to smear you and your reputation anywhere they can.  So, this time I responded.  And he made the bad mistake of responding to my response, and actually made some rather specious accusations that even he had to admit he couldn't really back up - stuff he said people who knew me had said about me - yes, some anonymous people - funny how it's always that.  Well, I took the gloves off, told him I was forwarding all the e-mails to my attorney, which I did, and said his inferences and implications were libelous and slanderous and that he was going down a very dangerous road because, and I know this is radical, I actually know what I have and have not done over the years.  He could not stop, but did back attempt to back off by saying he was allowed to "hear" things about me and that he said nothing slanderous or libelous, which of course was incorrect and I have the e-mail to prove it.  Then he kind of implied it all over again.  I told him to stop.  This idiot had donated, I think, to the Nudie Musical Kickstarter and I  believe he, along with a lot of others, are thanked somewhere.  He told me to remove his name (yeah, right) and that he HATES the move (yeah, right, dolt - that's why you contributed) - I mean at that point I said the most obvious thing - I told him to take a couple of days and reread these e-mails and tell me which of us is acting like a jilted lover or a six-year-old.  Hint: Not me.  But he kept responding saying I was persona non grata.  My final missive was, if I'm persona non grata why does he persist in e-mailing.  He responded "You are persona non grata." Frankly, that sounds like some kind of potato dish to me.  I'm not responding, just forwarding the the attorney.  If he continues on, he will, of course, RUE the day. 
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Post by: bk on December 06, 2018, 07:45:18 PM
I've watched the first forty minutes of Mary Poppins Returns and am about to continue watching.  I will only say that it plays like Mary Poppins' Greatest Hits, and thus far has nothing original in it, save for the songs, which try very hard to sound Sherman-esque - they don't quite achieve that because that's not the way to approach anything.  Richard is listed as musical consultant and I know he gave them a lot of notes.  But I'll mush on.
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2018, 08:22:15 PM
Did anybody pay any attention to the Golden Globe nominations?
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2018, 08:22:43 PM
I found it odd that neither A Star Is Born nor Bohemian Rhapsody was considered a musical film.
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2018, 08:23:29 PM
I did like Amy Adams and Regina King getting double nominations.
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2018, 08:24:01 PM
So, the networks were passed over in most of the TV categories. Big surprise.
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2018, 08:24:53 PM
Mary Poppins Returns did not get a nomination for best song, but only best musical score. That's as telling as BK's Sherman comment above.
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2018, 08:25:07 PM
I hope he has the fortitude to finish the film.
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2018, 08:25:20 PM
Four!
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2018, 08:26:01 PM
I'm back to Berlin Alexanderplatz. I'm finishing up episode 11 tonight. Only two more episodes to go.
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2018, 08:26:26 PM
It's getting a little too brutal for my tastes.
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2018, 08:26:47 PM
Only six days until I leave.
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2018, 08:26:57 PM
When should I start counting hours?
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2018, 08:27:48 PM
My sister made fun of me for telling her today I was packing my long johns, langen Unterhosen in German.
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2018, 08:28:03 PM
It's supposed to snow the day I get over there.
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2018, 08:28:49 PM
Why didn't I go to a tropical isle for Christmas? Would someone please program How'd You Like to Spend Christmas on Christmas Island? please.
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2018, 08:38:22 PM
Good evening, jan. How are you?
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2018, 08:38:39 PM
Gratuitous post No. 99!
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2018, 08:50:34 PM
Good night, all.
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Post by: Jane on December 06, 2018, 09:40:48 PM
Travel vibes to DR Jane and Keith!

Thanks.  All went well and our friends arrived from LA just in time to pick us up from the airport.
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Post by: Jane on December 06, 2018, 09:42:06 PM
I am turning off my computer and leaving for the airport.  Then we are off to Las Vegas where I expected it to be warmer and drier.  Nope, only got the warmer part as it is raining there today.  It should be partly sunny, but warmer, for my birthday.

Travel vibes!

Thanks.  Our friends had rain most of the way here but happily it is not raining hete.
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Post by: Jane on December 06, 2018, 09:43:58 PM
Travel vibes for DR JANE.

Thank you.  The Venetian/Palazzo is very large.  Once we checked in we never left it.
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Post by: Jane on December 06, 2018, 09:45:23 PM
I am turning off my computer and leaving for the airport.  Then we are off to Las Vegas where I expected it to be warmer and drier.  Nope, only got the warmer part as it is raining there today.  It should be partly sunny, but warmer, for my birthday.

~~~Travel Vibes for Jane and Keith!!~~~

Thanks.  I forgot a few things at home, things I have never forgotten before.  We had to buy a hairbrush today.
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Post by: Jane on December 06, 2018, 09:46:13 PM
Travel vibes to Jane and Keith!



Thanks.  They upgraded us to a very nice, very large 2 room suite.
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Post by: Jane on December 06, 2018, 09:46:46 PM
I'm sorry for being away from HHW so much again. 

It is nice to have you back.
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Post by: Jane on December 06, 2018, 09:51:09 PM
It's supposed to snow the day I get over there.

Stay warm and dry.
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Post by: bk on December 06, 2018, 09:54:55 PM
Almost done with it.  I'm sorry, but literally every single thing from the original movie has a lesser version here.  And the only time any of it feels emotional is when they shamelessly quote the Sherman Brothers' songs in the underscore.  There's a lesser Step in Time that's horribly shot in terms of coverage, there's the I Love to Laugh scene (with Meryl Streep here) and it's all relentless.  And the attempt to have Michael Banks be his father, having apparently learned nothing from when he was a kid in this same story, well - and it just goes on and on.  Plus, there is now a VILLAIN and  that is just awful.
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Post by: Jane on December 06, 2018, 10:20:33 PM
What a shame.
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Post by: bk on December 06, 2018, 10:26:23 PM
I'm sure some will love it to pieces. 
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Post by: Jane on December 06, 2018, 10:29:49 PM
I expect so.
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Post by: Jane on December 06, 2018, 10:32:17 PM
I suppose I should try and get some sleep.  Tomorrow is a busy day beginning with the gym to burn off some calories.   We didn't walk much today.
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Post by: Jane on December 06, 2018, 10:32:31 PM
'night.
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Post by: George on December 06, 2018, 11:13:17 PM
I had a particularly unpleasant e-mail exchange with some idiot who used to e-mail me nicely and ask questions or converse.  Last year, when the Kevin Spacey thing, along with all the OTHER things, was going on, someone on some thread on his Facebook page posted something inane and I, as is my wont, took him on and said my usual FACT: In the United States of America one is innocent until proven guilty - that is the basis of the legal system.  Seems simple to me, but alas, I got unfriended and blocked for taking on someone he knew.  He wrote me at that time a very nasty e-mail.  Then nothing.  And a couple of weeks ago I posted something in a thread of his - how I saw it if I was blocked I have no idea, but it was the same sort of thing, merely pointing out something factual - don't even remember what it was now.  And he came after me again and wrote me a long screed e-mail that I chose not to respond to, demanding an apology, how I was abusive, narcissistic, awful, horrible, and every other vile thing he could think of.

This morning I got another, just regurgitating the first e-mail and how I needed to apologize and how even Mr. Sondheim had apologized to him over something or other, which, of course, is just laughable.  Just remember: This guy was a huge fan of mine and sought out my opinion and support on any number of things.  Suddenly I'm his talentless mortal enemy.  It's amusing on some level, although I'm still trying to figure out that level.  Actually, when you think about it, it's rather like my long-time stalker here (and everywhere else she can follow me) - at some point I said something she didn't like, and this is the result.  They suddenly hate everything about you and try to smear you and your reputation anywhere they can.  So, this time I responded.  And he made the bad mistake of responding to my response, and actually made some rather specious accusations that even he had to admit he couldn't really back up - stuff he said people who knew me had said about me - yes, some anonymous people - funny how it's always that.  Well, I took the gloves off, told him I was forwarding all the e-mails to my attorney, which I did, and said his inferences and implications were libelous and slanderous and that he was going down a very dangerous road because, and I know this is radical, I actually know what I have and have not done over the years.  He could not stop, but did back attempt to back off by saying he was allowed to "hear" things about me and that he said nothing slanderous or libelous, which of course was incorrect and I have the e-mail to prove it.  Then he kind of implied it all over again.  I told him to stop.  This idiot had donated, I think, to the Nudie Musical Kickstarter and I  believe he, along with a lot of others, are thanked somewhere.  He told me to remove his name (yeah, right) and that he HATES the move (yeah, right, dolt - that's why you contributed) - I mean at that point I said the most obvious thing - I told him to take a couple of days and reread these e-mails and tell me which of us is acting like a jilted lover or a six-year-old.  Hint: Not me.  But he kept responding saying I was persona non grata.  My final missive was, if I'm persona non grata why does he persist in e-mailing.  He responded "You are persona non grata." Frankly, that sounds like some kind of potato dish to me.  I'm not responding, just forwarding the the attorney.  If he continues on, he will, of course, RUE the day.

What is wrong with some people?? :o
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Post by: George on December 06, 2018, 11:13:30 PM
I'm sorry for being away from HHW so much again. 

It is nice to have you back.

...where you belong!
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Post by: George on December 06, 2018, 11:13:49 PM
(a Hello, Dolly! reference.)

;)
Title: Re: THE VAGARIES OF THE VAGARIES
Post by: George on December 06, 2018, 11:14:02 PM
Almost done with it.  I'm sorry, but literally every single thing from the original movie has a lesser version here.  And the only time any of it feels emotional is when they shamelessly quote the Sherman Brothers' songs in the underscore.  There's a lesser Step in Time that's horribly shot in terms of coverage, there's the I Love to Laugh scene (with Meryl Streep here) and it's all relentless.  And the attempt to have Michael Banks be his father, having apparently learned nothing from when he was a kid in this same story, well - and it just goes on and on.  Plus, there is now a VILLAIN and  that is just awful.

That's really too bad. :-\
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Post by: TCB on December 06, 2018, 11:34:23 PM
Good evening.
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Post by: TCB on December 06, 2018, 11:34:36 PM
One more post.
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Post by: TCB on December 06, 2018, 11:35:01 PM
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Post by: George on December 06, 2018, 11:40:29 PM
Hi, Tom.
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Post by: TCB on December 06, 2018, 11:56:26 PM
Our Thursday performances are now history.
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Post by: George on December 06, 2018, 11:57:46 PM
Our Thursday performances are now history.

R.I.P. Thursday performances!
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Post by: George on December 06, 2018, 11:57:55 PM
;D
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Post by: George on December 07, 2018, 12:00:32 AM
Tom, did you see my post a couple of days ago where I said that I'm going to see your show on Saturday?
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Post by: TCB on December 07, 2018, 12:01:42 AM
This coming Saturday?  Or the first Saturday in February?
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Post by: George on December 07, 2018, 12:03:21 AM
This coming Saturday?  Or the first Saturday in February?

This Saturday. :)
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Post by: George on December 07, 2018, 12:03:54 AM
February?  What show will you be in in February??
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Post by: TCB on December 07, 2018, 12:04:00 AM
Great!
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Post by: TCB on December 07, 2018, 12:04:31 AM
Have you ever met my friend, Tracy?
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Post by: George on December 07, 2018, 12:04:39 AM
Or will Yes, Virginia be coming back?
Title: Re: THE VAGARIES OF THE VAGARIES
Post by: George on December 07, 2018, 12:05:01 AM
Have you ever met my friend, Tracy?

I don't know...or remember. ::)
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Post by: TCB on December 07, 2018, 12:06:02 AM
February?  What show will you be in in February??


None, unless I get cast in the touring company of THE LION KING.
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Post by: George on December 07, 2018, 12:07:53 AM
February?  What show will you be in in February??


None, unless I get cast in the touring company of THE LION KING.

It could happen!
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Post by: TCB on December 07, 2018, 12:07:53 AM
Or will Yes, Virginia be coming back?


God!  I hope not.
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Post by: TCB on December 07, 2018, 12:09:14 AM
Anyway, you will meet Tracy on Saturday night.
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Post by: George on December 07, 2018, 12:14:32 AM
Anyway, you will meet Tracy on Saturday night.

Cool!
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Post by: TCB on December 07, 2018, 12:17:43 AM
We will probably go out to Applebee’s after the show, so we can say what we really thought of the show!!
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Post by: George on December 07, 2018, 12:20:02 AM
We will probably go out to Applebee’s after the show, so we can say what we really thought of the show!!

Dirt will be dished, huh??
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Post by: TCB on December 07, 2018, 12:25:02 AM
We will probably go out to Applebee’s after the show, so we can say what we really thought of the show!!

Dirt will be dished, huh??

Without a doubt.
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Post by: TCB on December 07, 2018, 12:28:15 AM
You will love Tracy.  She is a real sweetheart.
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Post by: George on December 07, 2018, 12:33:00 AM
You will love Tracy.  She is a real sweetheart.

I can't wait!