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Title: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: bk on March 16, 2019, 12:04:09 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were sleep-deprived, and now it is time for you to post until the sleep-deprived cows come home.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: bk on March 16, 2019, 12:04:45 AM
And the word of the day is: VIATOR!
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: George on March 16, 2019, 12:21:18 AM
First post after BK!
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: TCB on March 16, 2019, 12:22:52 AM
Second post.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: TCB on March 16, 2019, 12:27:16 AM
I often have a freakishly good memory, not of when I saw a film, but I usually remember where I saw most movies when I was a child.  Of course, Tacoma never had nearly the number of theater's as there were in L.A.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: TCB on March 16, 2019, 12:30:32 AM
But I used to have a spot on memory of events from my early childhood.  It always amazed my mother and usually annoyed my sister.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: TCB on March 16, 2019, 12:31:28 AM
Now, as I crawl towards old age, the memories are not nearly as sharp.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: TCB on March 16, 2019, 12:32:24 AM
I have had no sleep, so I will say goodnight.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: TCB on March 16, 2019, 12:32:52 AM
Wish me luck with the condo tomorrow.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: TCB on March 16, 2019, 12:33:05 AM
Goodnight.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: George on March 16, 2019, 12:36:10 AM
Good night, Tom...and Good Luck with the condo!!
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: bk on March 16, 2019, 01:09:34 AM
February 20, 1963: The official date I fall in love with French cinema - the opening of Sundays and Cybele at the Canon Theater.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: vixmom on March 16, 2019, 03:56:57 AM
There weren't a lot of choices for movie theatres and movie trips were fairly infrequent so probably can get it right.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: vixmom on March 16, 2019, 03:58:04 AM
The seven   theatres I used to go to donot exist  anymore, haven't for years. 
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: vixmom on March 16, 2019, 04:00:32 AM
There was the Johnny AllWeather Drive In , the Bay Shore  Drive In and the Commack Drive In and the Westbury Drive In

All gone.

Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: vixmom on March 16, 2019, 04:02:37 AM
Then there was the Lindenhurst  Theatre and the Bay Shore Theatre, both were originally built as Vaudville theatres and they were beautiful, but they were both torn down years ago
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: vixmom on March 16, 2019, 04:05:31 AM
There was the Regent in Bay Shore  as well , where my best friend worked as the ticket girlduring high school.  Then management decided to turn it into a XXX theatre

It closed and now turned into an event space for concerts and lectures
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: vixmom on March 16, 2019, 04:05:47 AM
I just realized I've never been there
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: vixmom on March 16, 2019, 04:11:21 AM
Deer Park Movie Theatre and North Babylon Movie theatre were both replaced by stores.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: vixmom on March 16, 2019, 04:11:46 AM
North Babylon became a blockbuster video store
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: vixmom on March 16, 2019, 04:12:16 AM
Now it's an urgent care facility
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: vixmom on March 16, 2019, 04:13:07 AM
After my Anazin phone call, at BKs suggestion, I did some online shopping
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: vixmom on March 16, 2019, 04:15:13 AM
Then I made dinner , porkchops with mushrooms and shallots, stuffing and red cabbage (fir me) peas for Vixdad
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: vixmom on March 16, 2019, 04:16:00 AM
Then we watched the blu-ray of Kenneth Branagh's Much Ado About Nothing.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: vixmom on March 16, 2019, 04:16:15 AM
I do love that film
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: vixmom on March 16, 2019, 04:16:30 AM
And then I went to sleep
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: vixmom on March 16, 2019, 04:16:59 AM
Amazingly I slept  straight through the night
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Druxy on March 16, 2019, 05:26:41 AM
T.O.D.

At 78, my memory of long past events is far more accurate than what I did 10 minutes ago.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: elmore3003 on March 16, 2019, 05:42:37 AM
Good morning, all!
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: elmore3003 on March 16, 2019, 05:44:14 AM
I didn't hear the alarm at 6:30 and when I woke it was 7:05,  I fed the cats, reset the alarm for 8:15 and went back to bed.  At 8:15 I heard the alarm.  Go figure.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: elmore3003 on March 16, 2019, 05:45:18 AM
I'm working - and will be working - on my choral arrangement for the next couple of days.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: elmore3003 on March 16, 2019, 05:46:24 AM
Page 2 Dance!
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: John G. on March 16, 2019, 06:47:01 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: John G. on March 16, 2019, 06:50:22 AM
Excellent interview of Ennio Morricone

https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2019/03/15/ennio-morricone-plays-chess/
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Laura on March 16, 2019, 06:52:36 AM
Good morning.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Laura on March 16, 2019, 06:54:20 AM
I took the frozen turkey out of the freezer several days ago, so today Wae-Ling will come over and get that cooked. After it is in the oven, I will take the girls to a concert.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jrand73 on March 16, 2019, 07:21:49 AM
Saturday.  I am enjoying the movie notes and posts very much.

We had two inside shows (as we called them) - the Ritz - later the Town - and the Prewitt in Plainfield about seven miles away.  When I was growing up we also had the CenterBrook, the Maplecroft, and the Templeton drive in theatres.   Only the Prewitt and CenterBrook are still open.

The CenterBrook was so named because it was halfway between the towns of Brooklyn and Centerton.

I remember where I saw MOST of the films of my younger days.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jrand73 on March 16, 2019, 07:22:38 AM
Of course we now have our own multi-plex in town Showtime Cinema and a larger multiplex in Plainfield with stadium seating......
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jrand73 on March 16, 2019, 07:23:00 AM
Hmmmm.....I am thinking I may try another omelet today......
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jane on March 16, 2019, 07:58:39 AM
I took the frozen turkey out of the freezer several days ago, so today Wae-Ling will come over and get that cooked. After it is in the oven, I will take the girls to a concert.

Enjoy the concert.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jane on March 16, 2019, 07:59:18 AM
DR TCB good luck today.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: John G. on March 16, 2019, 08:45:17 AM
I didn’t see a great many movies at the theater as a kid, despite my wishes, so I remember most of the shows and the theaters in which they played. Many were at the Vogue, which became a revival house in my teens and a home away from home. Saw everything from early Bergmans to Singin’ in the Rain there. It’s where I went on Christmas Day each year to see The Magic Flute.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: ChasSmith on March 16, 2019, 10:29:09 AM
Good morning, all.

Okay, let's try that again. Good afternoon, all.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: ChasSmith on March 16, 2019, 10:30:46 AM
Back from a Chorus Line rehearsal. That's it till next Sunday when tech week begins.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: ChasSmith on March 16, 2019, 10:31:26 AM
While there, I got the notice from Amazon that the review has been posted. It's on the Kindle page, not the physical book's page.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: ChasSmith on March 16, 2019, 10:35:55 AM
I am dead tired. I knew I wasn't going to get enough sleep last night, and sure enough, 6:45 this morning came all too soon. Horribly soon. And it's a long drive and a long rehearsal. But I'm home and the rest of the day is blessedly mine. All mine.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: ChasSmith on March 16, 2019, 11:06:23 AM
For years I prided myself on having a nearly impeccable memory when it came to this kind of thing. There were many movies for which I knew I didn't remember the location, but I was unyielding on those that I was sure about.

And then I began to receive my comeuppance.

A few years ago there was a link to the Miami News -- I forget where, but it wasn't on newspapers.com at that time -- and I began researching this very thing for my teen years in Florida. I was amazed to be confronted with proof that certain of these memories were just plain wrong. What, me? Not infallible?

Later, I came across bits of evidence that a few of my Los Angeles memories were skewed, which shocked me more than the revelations of earlier years. For instance, how could I have been adamant for decades that Exorcist II opened at the Pantages, when in fact it opened at the Pacific (BK's Warner Hollywood)? Hell, I even "remembered" where my friend and I had parked the car just around the corner on Argyle that morning when we went to the first showing. Wrong. Just plain wrong. (What's hilarious is that now, as I type this, I forget where I found this out!)

There were a few others, and I can't WAIT to get into it like BK has. Bottom line, though, while I'm still better at it than most people, I've accepted that my so-called perfect memory isn't exactly that, and instead of denying them, I try to receive these things with the pleasure of discovery. Or re-discovery.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: vixmom on March 16, 2019, 11:51:56 AM
Well we fed about 85 people today
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: elmore3003 on March 16, 2019, 12:21:30 PM
This afternoon, while I was writing, scaredy cat Thatch jumped up on my worktable, strolled about, explored, and was extremely friendly.  He's always so wary of me, even though he's content to crawl into bed and nap with me, that I was quite proud of his progress in getting close.  He's been jumping onto the computer table as well, but he always keeps the computer between him and me.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Druxy on March 16, 2019, 12:22:15 PM
COME JOIN US!

https://www.facebook.com/SUSAN-CABOT-1675882305847543/?modal=admin_todo_tour
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jane on March 16, 2019, 12:30:31 PM
Well we fed about 85 people today

Congratulations!
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jane on March 16, 2019, 12:30:43 PM
This afternoon, while I was writing, scaredy cat Thatch jumped up on my worktable, strolled about, explored, and was extremely friendly.  He's always so wary of me, even though he's content to crawl into bed and nap with me, that I was quite proud of his progress in getting close.  He's been jumping onto the computer table as well, but he always keeps the computer between him and me.

Sweet :)
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jeanne on March 16, 2019, 01:21:36 PM
Hello, everyone.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jeanne on March 16, 2019, 01:23:41 PM
Is anyone else ASTONISHED that the young BK--just a teen--could go to soooo many movies? And mostly sans wheels! It would be a huge number even for a movie-addicted, driving adult!
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jeanne on March 16, 2019, 01:26:56 PM
When I was growing up most people didn't drive far. My movie experiences were pretty much limited to the Culver theater and the Meralta (sp?). BK and Jane will remember both. I do believe there was also the Palms theater on Motor Ave--right, Jane?--where I saw Porgy and Bess, which I absolutely LOVED!
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jeanne on March 16, 2019, 01:30:24 PM
I watched CHRISTOPHER ROBIN last night. Has anyone seen it? I found it a bit awkward at first as they transition from CR to boy to CR the adult, but once that was established I enjoyed it more. While watching the credits I was surprised to see our very own Richard Sherman at the piano, playing and singing--at the beach, no less!
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jeanne on March 16, 2019, 01:32:21 PM
DR Laura, you never mention Wae-Ling's sister anymore. How is she doing these days?

And when you say you're taking "the girls" to a concert does that mean Wae-Ling and Sandra?
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: ChasSmith on March 16, 2019, 01:35:00 PM
DR Jeanne, I lived on Mentone Ave. around the block from the Palms for a couple of years. It was a second run house by then (1981-82), but a nice one. It would generally be packed, and the audiences were great.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jeanne on March 16, 2019, 01:35:10 PM
The air here has been exceptionally dry. Too dry for me.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: elmore3003 on March 16, 2019, 01:36:22 PM
I'm going through a guilt phase.  At noon today, when the ACC closed its door to further adoption of dogs on the euthanasia list, there were eight dogs to be rescued by foster or adoption through ACC agencies or to be murdered.  Three have been rescued,  and so far today two have been put down.  I'm wishing now I had followed my heart and looked into fostering one-year-old Groucho Marx. I might not have saved him, but then again, I might have.  Healthy adoptable puppies should not be murdered brcause they are too frightened to dance to the ACC's tune.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jeanne on March 16, 2019, 01:37:34 PM
DR Jeanne, I lived on Mentone Ave. around the block from the Palms for a couple of years. It was a second run house by then (1981-82), but a nice one. It would generally be packed, and the audiences were great.

Ah, someone else with memories from that area. At one point it ran silent films. I wish it were still there!
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: ChasSmith on March 16, 2019, 01:39:20 PM
Totally understand the guilt thing, DR Elmore.

Keep working on the mayor...
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jeanne on March 16, 2019, 01:42:36 PM
For me, the best movie experience is in those old theaters, not the newer multiplexes. I'm not exactly sure why, but the multiplexes just aren't as interesting. Is it because the architecture always interested me vs the plainness of the multiplexes? Anyone else feel this way?
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jeanne on March 16, 2019, 01:43:56 PM
WBBL.

TTFN.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: elmore3003 on March 16, 2019, 01:46:24 PM
Totally understand the guilt thing, DR Elmore.

Keep working on the mayor...

The other murdered dog was three-year-old Benny.  He's so beautiful, but he's large at 77lbs.  He needs a good yard and a house to romp in.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: George on March 16, 2019, 01:46:47 PM
There were just a few specific movie theaters that I went to when growing up, but I couldn't tell you what movies I saw where, or even when. ::) I just don't have that kind of memory...never did.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: George on March 16, 2019, 01:47:57 PM
On a happier note, Bunbury got a rave review!

Pug Bujeaud helms an astonishingly delightful comedy at Olympia Little Theatre (https://alecclayton.blogspot.com/2019/03/pug-bujeaud-helms-astonishingly.html?m=1)!
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: ChasSmith on March 16, 2019, 01:49:45 PM
Totally understand the guilt thing, DR Elmore.

Keep working on the mayor...

The other murdered dog was three-year-old Benny.  He's so beautiful, but he's large at 77lbs.  He needs a good yard and a house to romp in.

As do so many. I have a couple of friends here who foster dogs, and they have that necessary space. They also have their hands full with the needy dogs up here!
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: George on March 16, 2019, 01:53:03 PM
Well, I need to take a shower, get dressed and hie myself out into the world, and eventually, the theater.

Have a good rest of the day, all!
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: John G. on March 16, 2019, 02:09:39 PM
I watched CHRISTOPHER ROBIN last night. Has anyone seen it? I found it a bit awkward at first as they transition from CR to boy to CR the adult, but once that was established I enjoyed it more. While watching the credits I was surprised to see our very own Richard Sherman at the piano, playing and singing--at the beach, no less!

I felt the same as you.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: elmore3003 on March 16, 2019, 02:28:34 PM
If I do adopt a dog, it will be one weighing between 30 and 45 lbs, and it must get along with cats. On today's ACC adoption site, these dogs all appeal to me.
Scooter,  2 yrs, 33 lbs.
Ronnie,  4 yrs, 42 lbs.
Spot, 1 yr, 38 lbs.
But I do not know their cat status.

And then there's 35 lb. Mia in adoptions with Wizard of Paws Rescue!
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: elmore3003 on March 16, 2019, 02:29:59 PM
Mia!
1.5 years, 35 lbs. and good with cats!

Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: elmore3003 on March 16, 2019, 02:33:53 PM
I watched CHRISTOPHER ROBIN last night. Has anyone seen it? I found it a bit awkward at first as they transition from CR to boy to CR the adult, but once that was established I enjoyed it more. While watching the credits I was surprised to see our very own Richard Sherman at the piano, playing and singing--at the beach, no less!

DR Jeanne, the true story is heartbreaking.  Watch GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN instead.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: bk on March 16, 2019, 03:34:53 PM
ChasSmith, can you drop Amazon a note or call them and ask why it's only showing up on the Kindle page?  That's seriously weird.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: bk on March 16, 2019, 03:35:35 PM
I'm up, I'm up.  I fell asleep at one-thirty, awoke at three-thirty, fell back asleep shortly thereafter, and slept until two - so close to ten hours of sleep, which I really needed.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: bk on March 16, 2019, 03:35:51 PM
And a very happy birthday to my very own Darling Daughter.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Druxy on March 16, 2019, 04:02:25 PM
I'm going through a guilt phase.  At noon today, when the ACC closed its door to further adoption of dogs on the euthanasia list, there were eight dogs to be rescued by foster or adoption through ACC agencies or to be murdered.  Three have been rescued,  and so far today two have been put down.  I'm wishing now I had followed my heart and looked into fostering one-year-old Groucho Marx. I might not have saved him, but then again, I might have.  Healthy adoptable puppies should not be murdered brcause they are too frightened to dance to the ACC's tune.

I've always felt that the people who put down healthy animals are sick sons-of bitches.

I don't care if it's their job or not.  F--- them!
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Druxy on March 16, 2019, 04:04:01 PM
Totally understand the guilt thing, DR Elmore.

Keep working on the mayor...

The other murdered dog was three-year-old Benny.  He's so beautiful, but he's large at 77lbs.  He needs a good yard and a house to romp in.

Can't these sick people find another way to make a living, or do they enjoy their work?  F--- them!
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: bk on March 16, 2019, 04:15:43 PM
ChasSmith, I figured out the problem - check your PMs.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jane on March 16, 2019, 04:28:20 PM
When I was growing up most people didn't drive far. My movie experiences were pretty much limited to the Culver theater and the Meralta (sp?). BK and Jane will remember both. I do believe there was also the Palms theater on Motor Ave--right, Jane?--where I saw Porgy and Bess, which I absolutely LOVED!

The Palms Theater where the popcorn was so fresh you had to watch it in the dark, or something like that ;)
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jane on March 16, 2019, 04:29:13 PM
Oh, and the brothers that owned the theater.  Later I was told they were a couple and not brothers.  I have no idea what the truth was but they were very nice and lots of fun.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jane on March 16, 2019, 04:30:00 PM
DR Laura, you never mention Wae-Ling's sister anymore. How is she doing these days?

And when you say you're taking "the girls" to a concert does that mean Wae-Ling and Sandra?

Don't forget the wonderful daughter in-law.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jane on March 16, 2019, 04:33:29 PM
I watched CHRISTOPHER ROBIN last night. Has anyone seen it? I found it a bit awkward at first as they transition from CR to boy to CR the adult, but once that was established I enjoyed it more. While watching the credits I was surprised to see our very own Richard Sherman at the piano, playing and singing--at the beach, no less!

I felt the same as you.

Now I want to see it for the beach scene.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jane on March 16, 2019, 04:34:56 PM
The HHW calendar says it is the birthday of former DR JB.  Happy Birthday to the dear daughter of Bruce.  I wish she would begin posting again.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jane on March 16, 2019, 04:35:44 PM
And a very happy birthday to my very own Darling Daughter.

I didn't think you had posted this-lol
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: bk on March 16, 2019, 04:38:38 PM
May 20th - another great theater experience - Oh Dad, Poor Dad opens at the Biltmore and I go see it during its run - starring Hermoine Gingold, Sam Waterston, and Alix Elias, directed by Jerome Robbins.  I think it's just about the funniest thing I've ever seen.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: bk on March 16, 2019, 04:55:56 PM
July, 1963, another life-changing theater event - Joel Grey and Julie Newmar open in Stop the World - I Want to Get Off at the Huntington Hartford Theater - I see it three or four times during its run.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: vixmom on March 16, 2019, 05:20:12 PM
Vixdad and I took a drive and then we came home and put on Finians Rainbow, I got no further than Fred Astaire dropping money from a tree before I rested my eyes for a minute....
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: vixmom on March 16, 2019, 05:20:29 PM
One unexpected nap later....
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: KevinH on March 16, 2019, 05:20:39 PM
Hello!
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: KevinH on March 16, 2019, 05:23:33 PM
As I mentioned, we went to see Terry Fator the other night.  I think  he's great at some impressions (Willie Nelson, Louis Armstrong, Kermit the frog (!)) but not so great doing Sammy Davis, Jr., Dean Martin and others.  I think he would be better as an opening act.  His material isn't good enough for a 90 minute show, IMHO.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: KevinH on March 16, 2019, 05:25:15 PM
Last night we saw Celine Dion.  Again, I loved some of the songs but not all.    I think her speeches about how much she loves the audience are a little over-the-top, but maybe she's really being sincere. 
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jane on March 16, 2019, 05:58:12 PM
As I mentioned, we went to see Terry Fator the other night.  I think  he's great at some impressions (Willie Nelson, Louis Armstrong, Kermit the frog (!)) but not so great doing Sammy Davis, Jr., Dean Martin and others.  I think he would be better as an opening act.  His material isn't good enough for a 90 minute show, IMHO.

We had no expectations when we saw it and as a result were probably more entertained by him.  I agree about Davis and Martin.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jane on March 16, 2019, 05:59:17 PM
DR Kevin since it seems as if photos of Celine keep popping up with comments about her weight.....How did she look?
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jane on March 16, 2019, 06:07:40 PM
I read on facebook that 92 year old Tom Hatten has died.  I haven't seen this in the news yet, however, the source is supposedly very reliable.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jeanne on March 16, 2019, 06:20:55 PM
On a happier note, Bunbury got a rave review!

Pug Bujeaud helms an astonishingly delightful comedy at Olympia Little Theatre (https://alecclayton.blogspot.com/2019/03/pug-bujeaud-helms-astonishingly.html?m=1)!

Wow! That's great!
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jeanne on March 16, 2019, 06:23:15 PM
I watched CHRISTOPHER ROBIN last night. Has anyone seen it? I found it a bit awkward at first as they transition from CR to boy to CR the adult, but once that was established I enjoyed it more. While watching the credits I was surprised to see our very own Richard Sherman at the piano, playing and singing--at the beach, no less!

DR Jeanne, the true story is heartbreaking.  Watch GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN instead.

Yes, I saw this a while back. A fine film and definitely heartbreaking.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jeanne on March 16, 2019, 06:25:13 PM
Some of the artwork in the new CHRISTOPHER ROBIN was quite lovely and I liked Ewan McGregor as the adult CR, although I'm not generally a fan of his.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jeanne on March 16, 2019, 06:26:30 PM
I watched CHRISTOPHER ROBIN last night. Has anyone seen it? I found it a bit awkward at first as they transition from CR to boy to CR the adult, but once that was established I enjoyed it more. While watching the credits I was surprised to see our very own Richard Sherman at the piano, playing and singing--at the beach, no less!

I felt the same as you.

Now I want to see it for the beach scene.

It's well into the credits. It would be easy to miss.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jane on March 16, 2019, 06:31:23 PM
Yup, would likely have missed it.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jeanne on March 16, 2019, 06:31:29 PM
I tried a new topical pain reliever today, Uncle Bud's Topical Pain Relief. It's made from hemp oil (CBD). It did help with the pain, but it has an odor I don't like. It's not a strong odor, but my fave Arnica Rub has virtually none and is also effective. Arnica Rub is also much cheaper.

I am, however, pleased to see new products from CBD, especially for pain. Soooo many people suffer and now doctors are being told to be more restrictive. What's a person to do? 
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jeanne on March 16, 2019, 06:33:17 PM
Yup, would likely have missed it.

Coming from a Hollywood family, it was a sacrilege to not watch the credits.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jane on March 16, 2019, 06:37:25 PM
I agree with you, however, Keith usually doesn't wait unless we know or suspect additional bits during them.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jane on March 16, 2019, 06:41:53 PM
I tried a new topical pain reliever today, Uncle Bud's Topical Pain Relief. It's made from hemp oil (CBD). It did help with the pain, but it has an odor I don't like. It's not a strong odor, but my fave Arnica Rub has virtually none and is also effective. Arnica Rub is also much cheaper.

I am, however, pleased to see new products from CBD, especially for pain. Soooo many people suffer and now doctors are being told to be more restrictive. What's a person to do? 

An Ashland friend was telling us she doesn't like the smell of the cream either so has cannabis in chocolate, though you need to be able to trust the source.  Then there is the right amount to relieve the pain without affecting your brain.  It sounds complicated.  Too bad the cream stinks.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jrand73 on March 16, 2019, 07:05:03 PM
Great review DR GEORGE.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jeanne on March 16, 2019, 07:10:28 PM
I tried a new topical pain reliever today, Uncle Bud's Topical Pain Relief. It's made from hemp oil (CBD). It did help with the pain, but it has an odor I don't like. It's not a strong odor, but my fave Arnica Rub has virtually none and is also effective. Arnica Rub is also much cheaper.

I am, however, pleased to see new products from CBD, especially for pain. Soooo many people suffer and now doctors are being told to be more restrictive. What's a person to do? 

An Ashland friend was telling us she doesn't like the smell of the cream either so has cannabis in chocolate, though you need to be able to trust the source.  Then there is the right amount to relieve the pain without affecting your brain.  It sounds complicated.  Too bad the cream stinks.

This cream's odor isn't that strong. I just don't like it. Some people might have no issue with it at all, but I am sensitive to odors. I also have an alternative, the Arnica Rub. If I were in pain with NO alternative, I would definitely use Uncle Bud's.

There are many CBD products on the market and I imagine they are all somewhat different. You might like one, but not another.

If it's CBD only. ie, no TCH, you won't get high from it. In the case of the chocolate you could put on some pounds while waiting for it to take effect.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: George on March 16, 2019, 07:11:42 PM
On a happier note, Bunbury got a rave review!

Pug Bujeaud helms an astonishingly delightful comedy at Olympia Little Theatre (https://alecclayton.blogspot.com/2019/03/pug-bujeaud-helms-astonishingly.html?m=1)!

Wow! That's great!

Thanks, Jeanne!  I agree!
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jeanne on March 16, 2019, 07:12:36 PM
Jrand, do you recall which CBD product your cousin used to help her get well?
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: George on March 16, 2019, 07:13:44 PM
Great review DR GEORGE.

Thanks, Jrand!
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: George on March 16, 2019, 07:17:29 PM
It looks like we're at lease 3/4 filled!
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: George on March 16, 2019, 07:19:06 PM
Actually, I think more than 3/4!
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: George on March 16, 2019, 07:26:47 PM
We're almost full! :D
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: George on March 16, 2019, 08:19:12 PM
Intermission.  Eight people came in late and we had to have them seated during the first scene change.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: George on March 16, 2019, 08:19:57 PM
Otherwise, it's going really well and the audience is really responding to it. :)
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: George on March 16, 2019, 08:41:42 PM
The actors have had some but not this much laughter, so they're not used to holding for it.  They'll learn. ;D
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: John G. on March 16, 2019, 08:48:35 PM
I tried a new topical pain reliever today, Uncle Bud's Topical Pain Relief. It's made from hemp oil (CBD). It did help with the pain, but it has an odor I don't like. It's not a strong odor, but my fave Arnica Rub has virtually none and is also effective. Arnica Rub is also much cheaper.

I am, however, pleased to see new products from CBD, especially for pain. Soooo many people suffer and now doctors are being told to be more restrictive. What's a person to do? 

A friend who has a local coffee shop has a CBD brew. If you're a coffee drinker, you might want to try it.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: John G. on March 16, 2019, 08:53:46 PM
If I do adopt a dog, it will be one weighing between 30 and 45 lbs, and it must get along with cats. On today's ACC adoption site, these dogs all appeal to me.
Scooter,  2 yrs, 33 lbs.
Ronnie,  4 yrs, 42 lbs.
Spot, 1 yr, 38 lbs.
But I do not know their cat status.

And then there's 35 lb. Mia in adoptions with Wizard of Paws Rescue!


I went to a place in Austin last night called ABGB, Austin Beer Garden and Brewery. One of their brews, the American pale ale, is a fundraiser for one of the animal shelters. They also featured dogs really in need of adoption on a huge wall that you couldn't miss. And they marked which ones had been adopted. I was really pleased to see this from a local business and was glad to discover the fundraiser since i had ordered the pale ale beforehand.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: John G. on March 16, 2019, 08:56:00 PM
had a fun weekend in Austin for SXSW listening to a host of different music.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: John G. on March 16, 2019, 08:59:45 PM
One of my favorites was Linda Gale Lewis, Jerry Lee Lewis' sister. I saw her twice with Robbie Fulks, and they closed out the second performance with "Great Balls of Fire." She plays keyboards like her brother and even hiked up her right leg so she could kick out some of the notes with her heels.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: John G. on March 16, 2019, 08:59:54 PM
Let's move on ...
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: John G. on March 16, 2019, 09:00:04 PM
Five!
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: John G. on March 16, 2019, 09:03:42 PM
Rachael Ray's party was a bit like SXSW in general this year, a little quieter, a little more low-key.

The food at her house party was her recipe for pulled pork and coleslaw. today it was brisket. Instead of Patron Tequila, local Deep Eddy Vodka was at the bar with the free drinks. The best snack was actually a salad topper: bags of dried cherries and walnuts.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: John G. on March 16, 2019, 09:05:18 PM
Ray was there for the performance of her husband, John Cusimano, with his band, The Cringe. That's where the best bling of what I attended came from. I got two versions of the band's T-shirt and their latest album, on vinyl and on CD.

I walked out with all that and three bags of those cherries and walnuts.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: John G. on March 16, 2019, 09:05:37 PM
And now, I'm off to bed.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: John G. on March 16, 2019, 09:05:45 PM
Good night, all.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: George on March 16, 2019, 09:14:02 PM
That's pretty cool, John.  Good night.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jane on March 16, 2019, 09:14:23 PM
I tried a new topical pain reliever today, Uncle Bud's Topical Pain Relief. It's made from hemp oil (CBD). It did help with the pain, but it has an odor I don't like. It's not a strong odor, but my fave Arnica Rub has virtually none and is also effective. Arnica Rub is also much cheaper.

I am, however, pleased to see new products from CBD, especially for pain. Soooo many people suffer and now doctors are being told to be more restrictive. What's a person to do? 

An Ashland friend was telling us she doesn't like the smell of the cream either so has cannabis in chocolate, though you need to be able to trust the source.  Then there is the right amount to relieve the pain without affecting your brain.  It sounds complicated.  Too bad the cream stinks.

This cream's odor isn't that strong. I just don't like it. Some people might have no issue with it at all, but I am sensitive to odors. I also have an alternative, the Arnica Rub. If I were in pain with NO alternative, I would definitely use Uncle Bud's.

There are many CBD products on the market and I imagine they are all somewhat different. You might like one, but not another.

If it's CBD only. ie, no TCH, you won't get high from it. In the case of the chocolate you could put on some pounds while waiting for it to take effect.

Considering how much chocolate I eat it probably won't make me gain weight, not that I plan on trying any.  Knowing me I doubt I would like the qualutof the candy.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jane on March 16, 2019, 09:15:17 PM
If I do adopt a dog, it will be one weighing between 30 and 45 lbs, and it must get along with cats. On today's ACC adoption site, these dogs all appeal to me.
Scooter,  2 yrs, 33 lbs.
Ronnie,  4 yrs, 42 lbs.
Spot, 1 yr, 38 lbs.
But I do not know their cat status.

And then there's 35 lb. Mia in adoptions with Wizard of Paws Rescue!


I went to a place in Austin last night called ABGB, Austin Beer Garden and Brewery. One of their brews, the American pale ale, is a fundraiser for one of the animal shelters. They also featured dogs really in need of adoption on a huge wall that you couldn't miss. And they marked which ones had been adopted. I was really pleased to see this from a local business and was glad to discover the fundraiser since i had ordered the pale ale beforehand.

Nice.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jane on March 16, 2019, 09:15:59 PM
One of my favorites was Linda Gale Lewis, Jerry Lee Lewis' sister. I saw her twice with Robbie Fulks, and they closed out the second performance with "Great Balls of Fire." She plays keyboards like her brother and even hiked up her right leg so she could kick out some of the notes with her heels.

I had no idea he had a talented sister.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: George on March 16, 2019, 09:16:00 PM
And now, we're at the last scene. 
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jane on March 16, 2019, 09:17:10 PM
Tonight we watched THE MEG with Jason Statham. 
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: George on March 16, 2019, 09:17:21 PM
Tonight, we had a great audience.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: George on March 16, 2019, 09:17:34 PM
Tonight we watched THE MEG with Jason Statham. 

How was it?
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jane on March 16, 2019, 09:18:32 PM
Now we are watching an episode from a quirkly Canadian sitcom, CORNER GAS.  Has anyone seen it?
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: FJL on March 16, 2019, 09:21:32 PM
Last night we saw Celine Dion.  Again, I loved some of the songs but not all.    I think her speeches about how much she loves the audience are a little over-the-top, but maybe she's really being sincere. 


Does she still say the line about what a nice intimate venue this is.  (4,000 seats).  No one laughed, so we figured she was serious, and my Mom looked around at the vast theater in wonder. 

I guess she was used to playing 20,000 seat theaters.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: FJL on March 16, 2019, 09:22:02 PM
Meaning Celine, not my mom.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: FJL on March 16, 2019, 09:25:50 PM
After seeing "O" the night before, and loving it so much, maybe Celine was a let-down in terms,s of spectacle, since back then (2003) so much of the set was projections.  Really great projections, but not real sets like "O."    When I saw "Cher" in 2008 there, there was a lot more actual set. 
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: FJL on March 16, 2019, 09:29:51 PM
 Mom and I got caught for what felt like hours but was likely just seconds on what they called the IIRC "kiss-cam" (?) at the Colpsseum and it's possible they thought we were just a younger man-older woman couple, quite normal for the crowd.  I just kissed Mom on the cheek and started waving until they went on to the next unsuspecting people to terrorize.  (Actually, the actual couples really seemed to enjoy being onscreen.)
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: FJL on March 16, 2019, 09:32:48 PM
Rachael Ray's party was a bit like SXSW in general this year, a little quieter, a little more low-key.

The food at her house party was her recipe for pulled pork and coleslaw. today it was brisket. Instead of Patron Tequila, local Deep Eddy Vodka was at the bar with the free drinks. The best snack was actually a salad topper: bags of dried cherries and walnuts.

Even low-key, it sounds wonderful.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: George on March 16, 2019, 09:47:48 PM
Well, the show's over and a bunch of us are going out. 

Be back later!
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jane on March 16, 2019, 10:12:58 PM
Tonight, we had a great audience.
Great.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jane on March 16, 2019, 10:13:42 PM
Tonight we watched THE MEG with Jason Statham. 

How was it?

If I am correct you like Statham then I think you would enjoy it.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jane on March 16, 2019, 10:13:54 PM
Yes, we liked it.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jane on March 16, 2019, 10:15:50 PM
Mom and I got caught for what felt like hours but was likely just seconds on what they called the IIRC "kiss-cam" (?) at the Colpsseum and it's possible they thought we were just a younger man-older woman couple, quite normal for the crowd.  I just kissed Mom on the cheek and started waving until they went on to the next unsuspecting people to terrorize.  (Actually, the actual couples really seemed to enjoy being onscreen.)

;D
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: Jane on March 16, 2019, 10:17:13 PM
Ray was there for the performance of her husband, John Cusimano, with his band, The Cringe. That's where the best bling of what I attended came from. I got two versions of the band's T-shirt and their latest album, on vinyl and on CD.

I walked out with all that and three bags of those cherries and walnuts.

Not a bad haul.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: TCB on March 16, 2019, 11:29:21 PM
Good evening.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: TCB on March 16, 2019, 11:29:46 PM
SICK!
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: TCB on March 16, 2019, 11:30:01 PM
Goodnight.
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: vixmom on March 17, 2019, 12:05:15 AM
Feel better vibes for TCB
Title: Re: THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED BK
Post by: bk on March 17, 2019, 12:07:03 AM
Back from a rather great dinner, an excruciatingly bad show, and a fun snack after.