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Title: FATTY BITS
Post by: bk on April 24, 2005, 12:00:21 AM
Well, you've read the notes, you know you must pull your weight, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home after grabbing their fatty bits.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: bk on April 24, 2005, 12:00:43 AM
And the word of the day is: TRUNCATE!
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: JoseSPiano on April 24, 2005, 12:05:46 AM
Good Morning!

Well, since it just past 3:00AM here on the East Coast, and I have to be up by 9:00AM here on the East Coast tomorrow morning/later today...-I haven't been up before 9:00AM in weeks! So...

But before I go...
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: JoseSPiano on April 24, 2005, 12:06:16 AM
TRUNCATE, Baby, TRUNCATE!
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: JoseSPiano on April 24, 2005, 12:06:53 AM
And I believe BK inspired a new song with the opening words of today's Notes:

"I will SURIVE!"
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: JoseSPiano on April 24, 2005, 12:12:51 AM
BK - Is there anyone referenced/mentioned in your Benjamin Kritzer trilogy that you have not met/contacted recently and would like to do so?
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: bk on April 24, 2005, 12:18:27 AM
Oh, I'm sure - it would be nice to get a copy of Kritzer Time to Joel Grey, who'd probably get a kick out of it.  Leslie P. of course.  I've also been thinking about whether to send Kritzerland to the "friend" who inspired the last half of the book.  I now have his address.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: JoseSPiano on April 24, 2005, 12:20:09 AM
OH!

As I was chatting with a friend the other day, I mentioned that Dawn Upshaw's recording of the Barber's "Knoxville: Summer of 1915" would be one of my Desert Island Discs.  "Desert Island what?"  -Well, after explaining the concept to him...

I know we've sort of done of this before, but...

What would be your Desert Island Discs?  (That's DIDs for short.)  And let's say you can only pick.... Well, just to shake things up a bit... Seven.  One for each day of the week.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: bk on April 24, 2005, 12:21:05 AM
Surived?  I don't know WHAT you're talking about.

TRUNCATE!

And with that, I must toddle off to the bedroom environment because I must be up early.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: JoseSPiano on April 24, 2005, 12:29:23 AM
My DIDs:

1 - Dawn Upshaw - Barber-"Knoxville: Summer of 1915"
2 - Brahms - Piano Concertos; Emil Gilels, pianist.
3 - Debussy - Complete Piano Works; Walter Gieseking, pianist
4 - Faure - Melodies Integrales - Gerard Souzay, bariton; Elly Ameling, sopran
5 - Bach - Well Tempered Clavier, Book 1; Andras Schiff, pianist.
6 - Sunday In The Park With George - OCR
7 - Ella Fitzgerald - The Complete Songbooks

*And, yes, I'm sort of cheating since the Brahms, Faure, and Ella Fitzgerald are multi-disc sets... so...  However, if pressed to pick one of the Ella Fitzgerald Songbooks it would have to be the first Harold Arlen one.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: JoseSPiano on April 24, 2005, 12:32:01 AM
Surived?  I don't know WHAT you're talking about.


Well, well, well... My eyes must have been deceiving me.

;)

However, I'm still wondering about that "I must drink yard of Diet Coke" from yesterday.

???

;D
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: JoseSPiano on April 24, 2005, 12:33:29 AM
And now I shall do some toddling myself...

Goodnight.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: JoseSPiano on April 24, 2005, 12:35:16 AM
And now I shall do some toddling[/b] myself...

Goodnight.


And, no, DRs TCB, elmore and JRand, that is not a euphemism!

 :o

 :P
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Jrand73 on April 24, 2005, 12:57:18 AM
Yes DRELMORE the lovely Diane McBain played Tiffany in MARY,MARY the movie, and looked lovely!

Too bad the Jackie'Jonathan picture didn't come out.  Oh well.  The room is just FULL of Allison's co-stars.  And as MBARNUM reminded us, Tommy Cook did co-star with Miss Leslie Parrish.

I got my days mixed up.  I guess Passover wasn't now it's later.

Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: elmore3003 on April 24, 2005, 04:37:50 AM
And, no, DRs TCB, elmore and JRand, that is not a euphemism!

 :o

 :P

DRJose, TIDDLING would have been a euphemism.  I feel I can speak for my learned confreres that we know the meaning of toddle.  Topple, as well, and tipple. ;D

Good morning, all!  I wish someone would walk into the apartment right now on this ugly rainy morning and shoot me between the eyes.  It's too early, I have to go out in around 30 minutes, and I slept very poorly last night so I'm moving cautiously.

Desert Island Discs:
1.  Dawn Upshaw: Knoxville: Summer of 1915
2.  Kern:  Sitting Pretty
3.  Bernstein:  Candide (OBC)
4.  Bizet:  Carmen (Solti, Tatiana Troyanos or Beecham and De Los Angeles)
5.  Mozart:  Le Nozze di Figaro (Giulini conducting Schwartzkopf, Moffo et al))
6.  Sondheim:  Sweeney Todd  (OBC)
7.  Guy Haines' album, which sustained me most of last year

Yesterday's topic got me thinking about books the DRs wish they'd written, and I'll start:
Austen's PRIDE AND PREJUDICE / PERSUASION
Bradbury's SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES
Stella Gibbons' COLD COMFORT FARM
Scott Smith's A SIMPLE PLAN
Hammett's THE THIN MAN
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Tomovoz on April 24, 2005, 04:54:14 AM
Interesting idea DR Elmore:

Books: "Shallows"  Tim Winton
           "Weaveworld" Clive Barker
           "Great Expectations" Charles Dickens
           "The Jewel In The Crown"  Paul Scott
            "The Book Of Daniel" E L Doctorow
            "Borderliners"  Peter Hoeg
            "A Perfect Spy"  John le Carré



DID later!
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: elmore3003 on April 24, 2005, 04:58:32 AM
Interesting idea DR Elmore:

Books: "Shallows"  Tim Winton
           "Weaveworld" Clive Barker
           "Great Expectations" Charles Dickens
           "The Jewel In The Crown"  Paul Scott
            "The Book Of Daniel" E L Doctorow
            "Borderliners"  Peter Hoeg
            "A Perfect Spy"  John le Carré


Good morning, DRTomovoz!
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Tomovoz on April 24, 2005, 05:02:24 AM
Hello DR Elmore.  Goodnight.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Danise on April 24, 2005, 07:47:06 AM
Morning all!

That storm blew through and brought some cold temps with it.  It's a very nasty day.  Very cold, chilly.  

I love my new memory foam pad!  What a difference after only one night.  Mom says she is sleeping much better as well.  I'm glad.  Still I wish she had listened to me when I bought her the first one.  She would have been comfortable this whole time.

Books/Music I wish I had written.  Can't think of anything.  I just wish I could come up with something of my own that everyone else would wish they had written!

Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Matt H. on April 24, 2005, 07:54:10 AM
It turned very cold here overnight and is only supposed to be in the low 50s today. Partyly cloudy but there is some sun. Guess I'll do some yard work since it's going to be so mild outside.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Matt H. on April 24, 2005, 07:55:13 AM
I also have ENTERPRISE and NUMBERS recorded from Friday night to watch. I'll probably watch them while I'm having dinner later.

And DODGE CITY and THREE COINS IN THE FOUNTAIN also await.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Matt H. on April 24, 2005, 07:56:20 AM
Really looking forward to receiving the Doris Day set this week. Either LOVE ME OR LEAVE ME or JUMBO will probably be the first one out of the box.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Matt H. on April 24, 2005, 07:57:58 AM
Thanks, DR MBarnum, for the GREEN HORNET link. Might have to get that just to whet my appetite for Mr. Williams.

Like others, I'll wait for the official Fox release of the complete GREEN HORNET season rather than buying homemade versions off Ebay.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Matt H. on April 24, 2005, 07:59:23 AM
Speaking of Doris Day, has MIDNIGHT LACE ever gotten a commercial release on DVD?
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: bk on April 24, 2005, 08:18:35 AM
I'm up, I'm up - quite congested as usual in the mornings, on account of the allergies, but thankfully no sore throat.  I seem to have a voice somewhere under all the congestion.  I shall now shave and shower.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: bk on April 24, 2005, 08:39:14 AM
Shave is done - drinking some of this yucky EmergenC, then shower.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: bk on April 24, 2005, 09:05:38 AM
Keep the home fries burning until my returning, you dear, dear people out there in the dark.  I shall now be on my way to the Bank of Bur.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: S. Woody White on April 24, 2005, 09:53:55 AM
Catching up on the last few days posts.

Re: Quiznos.  They've had a whole string of bad-and-I-do-mean-stinko advertizing campaigns.  Baby Bob isn't as bad as some they've had, but it's still too Clutch Cargo for my tastes.

A new Quiznos shoppe has opened close to where we live.  Der Brucer and I went in last night, to see what they had.  We walked right back out again.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Danise on April 24, 2005, 10:03:19 AM
Ok, I finely got around to fixing up a picture to the way I like it.  Hope you do as well.  I'm taking it easy today.  Doing what I want to do for a change.   I think I'll watch a movie.  Back later!
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: S. Woody White on April 24, 2005, 10:19:50 AM
I say three cheers to the cops who handcuffed that kid in school!  Since teachers are no longer allowed to discipline their charges, and since too many parents refuse to believe their children misbehave, and further since outside help had to be called in, I say that outside help should be allowed to take the steps necessary to bring the situation under control.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: S. Woody White on April 24, 2005, 10:22:30 AM
Re yesterday's TOD: I cannot think of any songs or pieces of music that I would have liked to write.  I take too much pleasure in discovering what others have done, and I'm grateful for their gifts and sharing.

How's THAT for being obsequious!   8)
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: S. Woody White on April 24, 2005, 10:23:14 AM
I'm still catching up!  Too busy to dance!
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Jrand73 on April 24, 2005, 10:24:36 AM
Nice new avatar DRDANISE.  I like it better when you are smiling!

Hmmmmmm....hope you feel better DRELMORE.

Well MRBK is hobnobbing and rubbing elbows with the other stars today so we have to keep posting.

DRMATTH - I only know of the MIDNIGHT LACE vhs, which I have and watch now and then.  And now and then we see the wardrobe tests in a short that is shown on TCM....interesting to see Doris laughing (silent test) and modeling the clothes....very similar to some episodes of her series that were fashion shows.  I often wondered what the audience supposedly did while she changed clothes AND hairstyles.

Books I wish I had written:

ATLAS SHRUGGED and THE FOUNTAINHEAD
DANDELION WINE
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Jrand73 on April 24, 2005, 10:47:07 AM
MADAME X just finished.  Oh my - so sad - so beautiful.  It has been written that Lana Turner refused to lookat herself in the mirror when she was made up for the final few scenes.

Next up THE CHILDREN'S HOUR.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: S. Woody White on April 24, 2005, 11:00:57 AM
Yesterday I was E&T because we were dogging again!

We got up bright and early to drive over to the SPCA pound.  There, in the rain, we picked up Jax, a very good-looking German Shepard Dog/Husky mix, I'd say maybe three or four years old.  Our mission was to drive him across state lines (not staid lions) and over the Bay Bridge to Annapolis, MD, where we would be met by two women from that city's local rescue society.

Der Brucer only missed getting off the right highway offramp once...and then when he got back to where we were supposed to be, only made two more wrong turns.  Jax didn't care; he was so happy to be out of the cage he'd been in for four weeks at the pound!

Once we got to our meeting-place destination, I ran him around the parking lot for a bit while der B took care of the paperwork with the two ladies.  Jax loved that.  Then it was time for him to head on to his new life.  He jumped right into the back of their Jeep, all smiles, and I wished him a good life.-
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Ginny on April 24, 2005, 11:04:31 AM
Sunday greetings from windy and snowy  ::) SW Ohio!

After my trying Tues-Sat work week, I'm glad to have today and tomorrow off.  Last night I watched the entire second half of the last season of  Sex and the City.  I laughed and cried.

Today, DH Richard and I are going to Cincinnati for a visit with our son and some much-needed (for me, anyway) Graeter's ice cream.

Danise, what a lovely new picture!
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: S. Woody White on April 24, 2005, 11:10:22 AM
After that, der B and I decided to do some shopping.

First came a visit to the Annapolis Trader Joe's.  We haven't been to a TJs since we left Long Beach, a year and a half.  I swear, I started to hyperventilate!  We started out with a hand-basket to load our goodies into, but switched fairly soon to a full-sized cart.  Lots of sausages, and cheeses, and frozen items to try.  And der Brucer stocked up on caviar, of course.

Then we went to the nearest bookstore, a Borders, and filled up two baskets quite easily.  Most of the stuff we bought is intended for the grandlads; their birthdays are coming soon.  But I did find the OCRs of The Frogs and A Year with Frog and Toad, and we've enjoyed both already.  A collection of Alec Guinness films also found their way into our trove, which should be fun, along with a book and DVD on how to make sushi.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: S. Woody White on April 24, 2005, 11:16:18 AM
On our way home, we got a call from our local Rescue leader.  She was thrilled with der B's report on Jax...and there's a mama dog and her six pups that need to be transported next week, up towards New Jersey.

We haven't confirmed that we're doing that trip...yet.

 ::)

Other that that, things quieted down.  They sort of had to, because we stopped by our favorite watering hole and didn't drink water.  Instead, der B got into a fascinating conversation with Peter, formerly of Berlin, who lived there before the wall went up and has visited several times after the wall came down.

After that, and the quaffing that accompanied the conversation, it was time to get home and not get on-line.  The dogs all cuddled close, and a good night was had by all.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Ginny on April 24, 2005, 11:28:03 AM
Hello, dear elmore - are you feeling better this afternoon?
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: S. Woody White on April 24, 2005, 11:37:29 AM
Here's vibes for BK's throat!

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Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: elmore3003 on April 24, 2005, 11:49:32 AM
Hello, dear elmore - are you feeling better this afternoon?

Yes, DRGinny.  I'm ready for a nap but I'm enjoying the music to REEFER MADNESS on Showtime.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: JoseSPiano on April 24, 2005, 11:52:08 AM
Good Afternoon!

Back from church...

It was my first time at Mass in a long time, so...

It seemed like the priest had to modify his intended homily in order to work in the news about the Papal election.  Somehow it worked, but nothing really seemed to have a through-line, however...

As I sat there listening to him, I noticed something weird about his speech pattern.  Then it dawned on me that he might have taken some sort of public speaking course, and was told that he's one of those people who tend to trail off and get softer at the end of phrases and sentences.  Consequently, each phrase he spoke tended to end on a higher pitch causing a weird emPHASis to his words.  It sort of got entertaining - to me at least - after a while.  Additionally, any words he wanted to stressed were also pitched higher rather than just lower or with more volume.  If one were just casually listening to him - as it appeared most of his "audience" were - it would seem like he was rambling.  Just not a dynamic speaker at all.

But, hey, I went to Mass, so...
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: JoseSPiano on April 24, 2005, 12:06:42 PM
Back from Brunch....

<burp>

We headed out to the beautiful Landsdowne Resort and Conference Center for brunch.  What a spread!  The usual breakfast items: eggs, sausage, bacon, grits, potatoes, waffle station, omelet station, eggs-cooked-to-order station, pancake station, dry cereal, etc.  Then there was the hot food: carving station (leg of lamb and prime rib), blackened grouper (quite yummy), grilled chicken, fried chicken, pasta bar, etc.  Then there was the seafood station: crab legs, freshly shucked oysterd, steamed shrimp, smoked salmon (Nova and Lox and sable, I believe), smoked trout, etc.  Then there was the salad bar.  Then the bread "basket" - croissants, rolls, bagels, etc.  Then there was the dessert bar: eggy vanilla ice cream, three cheesecakes (mango, blueberry and plain), cookies, brownies, bread pudding (very good!), pies, rugelach, various toppings, and yes, whipped cream!

Soooooo much food.

Needless to say, I'm a bit stuffed right now.

It was nice spending some time with my family again, and the nieces and nephews were all rather well-behaved.  My parents were very happy to have three of their four boys with them, and we snapped a ton of pics.  I'll see what I can post later.  -Oh, my digital camera seems to be working again?!?!?

And, best of all...My Mom actually picked up the tab!  My brothers and I tried to sneak the bill from the waiter, but she beat us to it.

:)
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: JoseSPiano on April 24, 2005, 12:07:39 PM
So...

I need to clean up here, and get back on 95 to head down to Richmond.  I shall post more once I get back "home".

DR Danise - Love your new avatar!

Laters...
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: S. Woody White on April 24, 2005, 12:41:03 PM
Back from Brunch....

<burp>
OK, let me see if I've got this in the right order.

First you go to Mass, and then you go to Brunch.

In other words, first you do your penance, and then you sin, right?

 ::)
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Jrand73 on April 24, 2005, 01:08:09 PM
LASSIE marathon on TVLand!
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Jrand73 on April 24, 2005, 01:09:17 PM
DR CP - how did your screenwriting panel go yesterday?  What was the best question you were asked, and the worst?

And did you see the color of DRJANE'S new car:  Phantom Grey.  Perhaps she should nickname it Mosby.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Matt H. on April 24, 2005, 01:33:15 PM
Enjoyed DODGE CITY, but yes, there were color registration problems with it, mainly in long shots.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Matt H. on April 24, 2005, 01:36:13 PM
How ironic, DR Ginny! I have the SEX AND THE CITY set (Season 6, part II) sitting out ready to be played, too! I think I've got a couple of episodes from part I to watch before I put in part II. It was a marvelous, satisfying last group of episodes.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Jrand73 on April 24, 2005, 01:36:55 PM
DR GINNY the snow was a bit north of me ... so DRJOEY probably got some.  He should be getting his computer back any day, so maybe he will have a report.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Matt H. on April 24, 2005, 01:42:55 PM
I also watched THE MEN WHO MADE THE MOVIES: George Cukor from THE PHILADELPHIA STORY set today. Good lord,  HUGE chunks of George Cukor's career were simply skipped right over. Yes, I enjoyed seeing SYLVIA SCARLET and CAMILLE and HOLIDAY and DAVID COPPERFIELD, but where were LITTLE WOMEN, GASLIGHT, IT SHOULD HAPPEN TO YOU, THE WOMEN, A WOMAN'S FACE, A DOUBLE LIFE, LES GIRLS, BORN YESTERDAY, MY FAIR LADY, TRAVELS WITH MY AUNT plus his TV work like LOVE AMONG THE RUINS and THE CORN IS GREEN?  
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Matt H. on April 24, 2005, 01:44:20 PM
I watched a bit of MADAME X while I was cooking dinner, but I put in DODGE CITY rather than continuing to watch it since I hadn't started at the beginning.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Matt H. on April 24, 2005, 01:46:29 PM
I did a bit of yard work right before noon, and I had to wear a sweat shirt because it was cold and the wind was blowing (despite the sun being out). I didn't stay out in that wind for very long.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Danise on April 24, 2005, 01:56:58 PM
Hi Folks!  I feel like I’ve just come back from a trip or something.  

Mom went to bed (still not feeling well, I’m afraid) so I put my headphones on and put in my Meat Loaf:  Live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra DVD that I’ve been meaning to watch forever.

What a show!  What a VOICE that man has!   I honestly enjoyed every moment of that DVD.  Wow! What a ride.  I only miss his long hair.  I thought he looked a lot better with it.

I am so sorry I missed the last time he was in Clearwater but I didn’t have a good vehicle and the concert was at night only (no matinee).  I would have been to scared to even attempt to drive over the bridge to get there and back with the van.  For one thing, the lights have a habit of shutting off then coming back on with no reason.  It's fine for day driving but at night, I think not.  Add my poor night vision and I think it’s best to try to stay off the road at night with it.  I feel much more comfortable with Bonnie but must confess I have yet to venture out after dark with her either.  

Next time Meat Loaf comes around, I will see him for sure!!  

I’ve been busy as well.  I did a couple of loads of clothes and have dinner cooking.  A pork roast with sweet potatos.

I’m glad everyone likes my new avatar.  I’m still not 100% happy with it but it’s better then the old one.

Great news about Jax!  I hope he has a long and happy life.  The same for the dog and puppies!  

I must have missed Jane’s picture of her new car.  Let me go back and look.

Oh, and Madame X.  Imagine my surprise when I was flipping through the channels and spotted the same scene that someone posted a still of on this here site just the other day.  I had to stop and watch for awhile before I started the Meal Loaf DVD.  It looked like a good movie.

I want to go wake Mom up so she can sit up a bit before she eats her dinner.  

Laters!
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: DearReaderLaura on April 24, 2005, 02:06:56 PM
I have nothing interesting to say today. So here's a quote from the fascinating infomercial that's playing now:

"WOW! I can record episodes of "Junkyard Wars" until the cows come home!!!"
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Jrand73 on April 24, 2005, 02:23:51 PM
DRMATTH -  Yes MADAME X should be seen from the beginning.

DRDANISE - that's one of my favorite scenes...and the one afterwards when Lana gets on the boat to leave her family.  Long, long tracking shot...first she is in a small boat....no cut.....tracking tracking.....she gets out of the small boat and climbs the stairs onto the yacht....tracking her all the way....no cuts....and she turns....and just as the camera gets onto her face in a medium closeup, a TEAR runs down her cheek.  Whew!  Lana had it goin' on!
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: George on April 24, 2005, 02:24:14 PM
Yesterday was quite busy for me.  I had to go to work for a couple of hours then I went to my parents' house for a party for my niece's 21st birthday with both her mom's (my sister) and dad's sides of the family.  Everyone (for the most part) gets along with everyone else.  Her father's wife does not try to get to know anyone on our side of the family (her husband's ex-wife's side), but she's never been rude...just polite indifference.  Oh, well.

After that, I went with my friend Margo, her daughter Alexis and friends (actually, about 120 people from Alexis' high school) to see Miss Saigon in Seattle.  It's a locally produced professional production at the 5th Avenue Theater.  We were way in the back in the 3rd row from the back wall in the balcony.  Binoculars helped but what do you expect for $25 a ticket?  But the sound was very good and it was a great production.  I knew some of the people in the production!  The Chris and one of the ensemble had performed in shows here in Olympia and the conductor was a guy from Olympia!  We've been in shows together.  He grew up performing in the summer children's theater program "Kids At Play" and has now gone on to bigger and better things!  Margo and I were able to talk to him after the show.  It was great to catch up for a bit.  I didn't get home until almost 1:00 a.m. (we stopped afterwards to get stuff to drink/eat while driving south from Seattle) and I went right to sleep.  I woke up at about 11:30 and have since caught up with all the posts and notes and am on Clip 37 of Donald's radio show.

Today, I plan to record a Louis Armstrong record set for some people I know, that I've been promising to do for several months now.  I really need to get this done.  So, as soon as I'm done with Donald's show, that's what I'll be doing. ;D
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Jrand73 on April 24, 2005, 02:25:23 PM
LASSIE LASSIE LASSIE LASSIE

DR LAURA try Popularity Contest on CMT - they rerun some episodes today....those city slickers can't get anything over on those Vega, Texas, citizens.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Jrand73 on April 24, 2005, 02:26:47 PM
DR GEORGE - you mentioned MR BK's ULTIMATE TITANIC cd the other day.  It's one of my favorites!  All that great music in one place!
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: George on April 24, 2005, 02:33:50 PM
DR GEORGE - you mentioned MR BK's ULTIMATE TITANIC cd the other day.  It's one of my favorites!  All that great music in one place!

I listened to it at work yesterday and I really like it.  I consider it to be an instrumental companion to BK's "The Musical Adventures of Peter Pan" and "Cinderella:  Songs from the Classic Fairy Tale" where he took excerpts from all the different musical versions of each of those stories and made one recording for each.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: George on April 24, 2005, 02:34:14 PM
And one for Mahler!
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: George on April 24, 2005, 02:38:10 PM
Right now, as I'm listening to the last tracks of Donald's radio show, I'm drinking a diet Pepsi in my brand new "Dayton Metro Library" mug that I got from DR Ginny (and thanks for the chocolate coins, too)!  It wasn't necessary but it's muchly appreciated and all quite delish! ;D I'm glad you're enjoying the CDs!
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: George on April 24, 2005, 02:44:35 PM
And I forgot to mention that DR Ginny also sent me a Dayton Metro Library bookmark...very appropriate since I also work for a library!  I don't have a digital camera, but here's a scan of the bookmark...sorry about it being blurry.  Just had to share!
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: George on April 24, 2005, 02:45:31 PM
Well, Donald's radio show is over (quite delightful) and I now have to record the three-album compilation of Louis Armstrong.  Have a good day, all!
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: George on April 24, 2005, 02:45:46 PM
And that ends my frenzy. ;D
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Jrand73 on April 24, 2005, 02:49:34 PM
A frenzy now and then is a good thing, I have them a few times a week.

Nice bookmark.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Charles Pogue on April 24, 2005, 03:17:43 PM
Back from the Ray Courts Show and I can say there were definitely no "fatty bits". It was slim pickin's and both BK and Penny were bemoaning it's lack of luster.  Not a lot of traffic.  I think BK had sold two books by the time I left...I hope the afternoon picked-up.  BK & Penny had been moved and were now in the main room next to Diane McBain.  

BK seems to think it's the new venue that's the problem.  It may be, though I like the wide aisles and more space.  But the fact that the old Bev Garland motel was a tighter fit may have made everything more jam-packed and thus more energized.  It probably doesn't help that the show is running opposite the LA Book Festival, but really different audiences I think.  I think the main problem is the shows have gotten tired.  Same old faces and no new blood.  Once you've got Hugh O'Brien's autograph, do you really need to come see him again?  

June Wilkinson only does the show in LA once a year and won't do it if she doesn't have new material.  Doesn't want to wear out her welcome.  Many of these folks have...And the old ones are dying off, the new new ones may be too new and those in the middle range...guys like Bob Denver, who you never see at these shows...have discovered webites and are probably selling more stuff without expending the energy.  I suppose part of the thrill is folks actually meeting their favourites face-to-face and pressing the flesh, but for most celebs, it's selling their merchandise.  Anyway, this show is just gotten real anemic looking...

Even the dealers have gotten boring...I walked out of the place empty-handed...though one dealer had a beautiful poster of IF I WERE KING which I would have loved to have had.  I just wasn't going to pay the thousand of dollars he always wants for his stuff.

JRand54, the screenwriting panel was okay. It was with high school students, but I would hardly call it thrilling.

BOOKS I WISH I HAD WRITTEN:

SHE
TARZAN OF THE APES
THE FAR CRY
BEAU GESTE
THE HIGH WINDOW
THE MALTESE FALCON
THE THIN MAN
THE MASK OF FU MANCHU
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: bk on April 24, 2005, 03:28:50 PM
I'm back - bailed an hour early to have one less hour of the horrid air conditioning.  I actually had a good time today, despite the low traffic and action (I did really well yesterday, so I didn't care).  First off, we were in a much better place - had we been there yesterday we probably would've doubled our sales.  Happily, I was seated directly next to Miss Diane McBain and we bonded quite nicely.  At the end of the show I gave her a set of Kritzer books to take with her - she was delighted and I must say she was a charmer and a terrific person.  I also met up with the girl who played the original Tabitha, the kid on Bewitched.  She seemed to have quite a lot of people at her table most times - just goes to show you.  I went up to her and told her I played her bro on the first pilot of Tabitha.  She said she'd heard about me for years and that it was finally nice to meet up.  She's quite a comely young woman now, sort of a Helen Hunt type - Erin Murphy is her name.  I also met Jean Carson, who was very sweet, and James Stacy was sitting nearby us.  June Foray was there today as well.  I actually managed to keep my trap shut for at least half the show, and I wore my coat the entire time - so, hopefully I'm in better shape than I was yesterday.  Now if I can just not overdo the palaver at this Passover do.  Then it's on to the doctor in the morning and then a few days of vocal rest.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: bk on April 24, 2005, 03:30:50 PM
Is this a slow news day here at haineshisway.com?  This is pulling the weight?  You'd think it was a Sunday or something.  And tomorrow we'll get the usual, "Oh, I was errant and truant all weekend" - banana oil, I say.  Photographs coming up.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: bk on April 24, 2005, 03:31:57 PM
Here is my neighbor, the still-beautiful Miss Diane McBain and our very own BK.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: William F. Orr on April 24, 2005, 03:32:40 PM
HAPPY 63RD BIRTHDAY,  BABS!

And with that I must run record Enterprise since our fershluganer NY local station pre-empsted it Friday for a baseball game.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: bk on April 24, 2005, 03:33:04 PM
Here is Miss McBain talking to The Incredible Hulk, Mr. Lou Ferrigno.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: bk on April 24, 2005, 03:33:38 PM
The woman looking on is Bridget Hanley.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: bk on April 24, 2005, 03:34:41 PM
Far off in the background is Mr. George Chakiris - seated nearby but not visible - Mr. Russ Tamblyn.  I'm surprised there wasn't a rumble.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: bk on April 24, 2005, 03:35:45 PM
Here is our very own Pogue wondering what has happened to the Ray Courts show.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: bk on April 24, 2005, 03:36:48 PM
One minute after Pogue departed, we had a surprise visit from our very own Miss PennyO.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: TCB on April 24, 2005, 03:39:16 PM
Here is my neighbor, the still-beautiful Miss Diane McBain and our very own BK.

Thanks for the photo, BK, she still looks quite lovely.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: TCB on April 24, 2005, 03:44:53 PM
Did Mr. Ferrigno have a booth table, or was he just another adoring fan?
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: TCB on April 24, 2005, 03:49:35 PM
One minute after Pogue departed, we had a surprise visit from our very own Miss PennyO.

Isn't that amazing!  PennyO also wrote a book called WRITER'S BLOCK.




What..........

                             ....................Oh!  


Never mind.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: bk on April 24, 2005, 03:56:13 PM
I am thinking about marrying Miss Erin Murphy.  Wouldn't that be fun?

"My sister.  My wife.  My sister.  My wife.  She's my sister AND my wife!"
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: bk on April 24, 2005, 03:56:42 PM
Lou had a table and he always does just fine.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: bk on April 24, 2005, 03:57:32 PM
"Oh, we were errant and truant all weekend."  Banana oil.

And, don't we have a word of the day?  Has it gone missing?
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: TCB on April 24, 2005, 03:58:35 PM
Danise, I love your new avater avatir picture!
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: bk on April 24, 2005, 03:58:46 PM
TRUNCATE, baby, TRUNCATE.  That's what the elephant said when asked if it was hungry.

We don't allow groaning here at haineshisway.com.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: TCB on April 24, 2005, 04:03:32 PM
TRUNCATE, baby, TRUNCATE.  That's what the elephant said when asked if it was hungry.

We don't allow groaning here at haineshisway.com.


I thought it was what Miss Smith packed for her concert tour.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Charles Pogue on April 24, 2005, 04:09:06 PM
If you marry Erin Murphy, then I'm telling Jessica Skerritt on you!
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Danise on April 24, 2005, 04:15:54 PM
I'm back.  I got Mom and the dogs fed.  Well, not exactly like that sounded but you get my drift.   :D  Dishes are done as well.

Thank you, TCB!  I knew I had a picture around here somewhere that would work.  I just had to get it croped and correctly sized, etc.

In case you are wondering about the hair.  The last photo (the drivers license) was taken last year after I had allowed my hair to grow back from the time the first lady cut my elbow length hair to just below my shoulder.  

This picture was taken when the 2nd lady cut my nice almost long hair back again.   For those who met me in NYC, that is how long my hair has grown since this picture was taken back in the fall of 04.  I was going to get my hair cut errr trimmed before the trip but was to scared to allow anyone to touch it.  I was afraid that with the way my luck was running, I would walk out with a pixie!

Nice pictures, BK!  I’m so glad to see DR Penny O.  How is she doing?  How are her parents?

How cool to meet Lou Ferrigno!  I always loved the Incredible Hulk.  I also really liked Bill Bixby.  I remember seeing he had cancer on one of the tabloids and thinking, “It won’t be long and he’ll be gone.”  Unfortunately, I was right.  He was another guy that had a neat voice.  I don’t know what I heard in it but I instantly liked him.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: TCB on April 24, 2005, 04:26:35 PM
All alone!



Perhaps it was my Kate Smith joke?
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Jrand73 on April 24, 2005, 04:49:49 PM
Wow! Miss Diane McBain is indeed still lovely.  And Miss Bridget Hanley was of course of the Brides Who Came to Seattle!

Thanks for the photos.  Yes, I have seen Miss Erin Murphy on a couple of shows, and I think she was on the BEWITCHED show on E! a few seasons ago.  She is indeed lovely.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: MBarnum on April 24, 2005, 04:50:12 PM
Wonderful photos Mr. Bk! Had I known you would become chummy with Ms. McBain I would have sent my calling card for you to give to her as Scarlet Street wants me to interview her!!! And doesn't she look glorious!

And wouldn't I have LOVED to have been able to meet Mr. Lou Ferrigno...he just gets better with age!

Well, hopefully I can get to one of the next Ray Courts shows...July or October! I think Laurie Mitchell is doing the October one.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Jrand73 on April 24, 2005, 04:51:10 PM
Bill Bixby did indeed have whatever it is that makes one popular!

Have fun at the Passover, Mr BK.....if one has fun at Passover....I do not know.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: MBarnum on April 24, 2005, 04:52:40 PM
JRand54, I came in from mowing the yard and see that I was outbid on the Allison Hayes autograph  >:(

Guess it just wasn't meant to be! If I could afford it I would bid much, much higher...but I have Hong Kong DVDs to buy! LOL!
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Dan (the Man) on April 24, 2005, 04:53:26 PM
I say three cheers to the cops who handcuffed that kid in school!  Since teachers are no longer allowed to discipline their charges, and since too many parents refuse to believe their children misbehave, and further since outside help had to be called in, I say that outside help should be allowed to take the steps necessary to bring the situation under control.

Ya know, I could say something here, but I won't.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Jrand73 on April 24, 2005, 04:56:51 PM
I can only imagine how excited the family is at having Benjamin Kritzer hisseff at their Passover.  I cannot imagine you being quiet....   ;D

Page Four Dance!  8)

Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Jrand73 on April 24, 2005, 04:58:30 PM
Well - you know of course, MB - that an autographed photo of Allison is the RAREST of collectibles and I have never seen one on EBAY before.  I say - wait for a few hours and then bid the price of a few DVD's.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: S. Woody White on April 24, 2005, 04:59:41 PM
Something I never knew before...there's such a thing as Kosher Coca-Cola!

Apparently, since Coke's current formula uses corn syrup as it's major sweetener, it isn't considered Kosher.  However, once a year, around Passover, they come out with a special bottling of the original sugar-sweetened formula, which does count as Kosher.  Fans of the original formula, who claim that it is less-sweet and more satisfying than the formula using corn syrup, buy the stuff up by the caseload.

The people at Coca Cola HQ in Atlanta claim there is no difference in the taste, of course.  But they also disputed the claims made during the Pepsi Challenge of yore.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: bk on April 24, 2005, 05:15:02 PM
Just paid a visit to Ye Olde DVD Store and got a bunch of not yet released Fox titles, including Broken Lance, The Bravados, Warlock, The Detective, Tony Rome, A Farewell to Arms, Anna and the King of Siam and Buffalo Bill starring Joel McCrea.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: MBarnum on April 24, 2005, 05:21:02 PM
BK, you were right about AIR HOSTESS...It is now in my top ten favorite movies! I loved it!
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: MBarnum on April 24, 2005, 05:22:18 PM
And I just got the low down on where to get some Malayasian vampire movies from the 1950s along with another Malasyian film from 1960 called THE DEVOURING ROCK! LOL!
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: bk on April 24, 2005, 05:35:14 PM
Are you humming the opening song of Air Hostess?
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: MBarnum on April 24, 2005, 05:42:56 PM
Not just humming, but dancing too!
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: MBarnum on April 24, 2005, 05:43:43 PM
Hey Lucy Van Pelt and Dash Riprock are on LASSIE...and is that one of the guys from CHIPS!
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: S. Woody White on April 24, 2005, 05:50:02 PM
Hey Lucy Van Pelt and Dash Riprock are on LASSIE...and is that one of the guys from CHIPS!
By "on LASSIE" I'm going to assume you mean "appearing with" and not "giddiyap, collie-girl!"
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: S. Woody White on April 24, 2005, 05:54:47 PM
Time to make dinner.  Pork cutlets, baked 'taters with bacon and sour cream, Brussels sprouts.

Mine is not a Kosher kitchen.   :-\
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: MBarnum on April 24, 2005, 06:06:57 PM
SWW, LOL!
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: MBarnum on April 24, 2005, 06:07:28 PM
Rodzinski, did you make it as far as KENTUCKY KERNELS yet?
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Jane on April 24, 2005, 06:12:10 PM
Danise you are all dressed up and looking pretty in your new avatar.

SWW, nice story about Jax.

JRand I’m not naming my car.  ;D I will try to post a picture of it tomorrow.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Rodzinski on April 24, 2005, 06:13:40 PM
KENTUCKY KERNELS is in the half of stuff that Elmore kindly recorded for me, so I haven't seen it yet.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Rodzinski on April 24, 2005, 06:17:18 PM
BK- THE DETECTIVE makes THE LAUGHING POLICEMAN look positively progressive.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Jane on April 24, 2005, 06:30:19 PM
Bruce what is Bridget Hanley up to these days?

CP, not only did Bruce actually take a decent picture of you, this one is terrific.  

How nice to see Penny even if she looks a bit yellow.

Danise I agree with you about Bill Bixby’s voice.  I had a major crush on him.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Jane on April 24, 2005, 06:35:59 PM
If we were in L.A. we would be going to a Seder tonight.  Hiking with a church group is not the way to make Jewish friends in Ashland. ;D
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Jane on April 24, 2005, 06:38:06 PM
I thought satellite radio meant you could pick up various stations from around the country.   Even better I have commercial free music now.  :) Each station is a different collection of music.  So far my favorite is music from the 40’s.  There is even a Broadway station.

Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Jane on April 24, 2005, 06:56:05 PM
Once again the klutz in me has sabotaged my body. :o  I was sitting on a bar stool at the kitchen counter when suddenly I felt myself tipping backwards, chair and all.  Somehow I managed to slip out of the chair before falling straight back on my head.  :) Unfortunately I was not able to manage to stay on my feet and crashed down on my backside-OUCH.  >:( The loud crashing noises, maybe a bit of screaming thrown in for effect, brought Keith and Bogie running.  :-[ I’m sure I wasn’t the only one scared by the fall.  ;D I’m okay but I’m already feeling a bit sore.

I think I shall sign off and go rest on the heating pad.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: S. Woody White on April 24, 2005, 07:25:31 PM
Dear Jane, please take care of yourself!  I had a slip a few months ago, my feet just went out from under me and I landed solid on my left tush, and I'm still feeling it!  The spill that der Brucer took on his daughter's stairs tool quite a while to heal... or at least he isn't complaining about it any more.

One part of the story about Jax that I left out.  While we were driving westward to the bridge, I spent my time reading aloud to der B.  (Specifically, I was reading from Ethan Mordden's Make Believe, his history of the Broadway musical in the '20s, and playing examples from our CD collection when we actually had a song referred to to hear...quite fun.)  I think hearing me read aloud helped calm Jax some during the trip, just the sound of a human voice close by.

Or maybe I'm reading things into his body language.

All I know is that Tuesday will be quite busy.  Along with transporting the "family," if we do handle that task, der B has decided it's time to replace the livingroom TV.  Our old one is giving up the ghost.  The catch will be getting the new set from Dover (closest berg with a decent electronics store) homewards...which may require borrowing son-in-law's truck.  "You're spending money on yourselves!?  Instead of US??!!"

Family can be such a joy.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Dan (the Man) on April 24, 2005, 08:12:47 PM
The woman looking on is Bridget Hanley.

I had such a crush on Bridget Hanley when she was on Here Come the Brides!

BK, it's funny, but I was going to ask you yesterday to see if Erin Murphy was present.  I saw her do a show a few years ago in Cherry Hill, NJ.  She was seated at a table next to Jonathan Harris and the two of them were laughing and carrying on like they were old friends.  She is definately a cutie.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Michael on April 24, 2005, 08:19:34 PM
Back from a quick trip up to Canada and spent time with my father who I have not seen since November. He is looking a lot better and has gained weight.

For some reason I could not sign on to HHW, but I did read all the notes. So I was present in spirit.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Dan (the Man) on April 24, 2005, 08:22:36 PM
Good news about your dad, MS.

What happened to your avatar?
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Michael on April 24, 2005, 08:27:57 PM
Good news about your dad, MS.

What happened to your avatar?

Thanks.

I decided I didn't like it and I didn't like the other one either. So I have to search for a new one.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Michael on April 24, 2005, 08:28:25 PM
And from yesterday, who is Donald Ritchie that BK mentioned?
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Matt H. on April 24, 2005, 08:30:35 PM
I always thought Erin Murphy was an adorable child on BEWITCHED.

Didn't she have a twin sister who took part in some of the scenes when she wasn't on camera?
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: JoseSPiano on April 24, 2005, 08:38:33 PM
Good Evening!

I'm a bit tired right now, but not yet sleepy...

So, I'll be posting, but I may just be sitting here like so much fish from time to time.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: George on April 24, 2005, 08:40:07 PM
I always thought Erin Murphy was an adorable child on BEWITCHED.

Didn't she have a twin sister who took part in some of the scenes when she wasn't on camera?

I remember seeing Erin (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0614249/) and her twin Diane (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0614206/) on a talk show several years ago, the topic being child actors.  Erin said that when they were babies, they were used interchangably, but when they started getting older and started to look different (they're fraternal twins, not identical), the makers of "Bewitched" had to pick only one and Eric was the one used after that.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Matt H. on April 24, 2005, 08:40:36 PM
BK- THE DETECTIVE makes THE LAUGHING POLICEMAN look positively progressive.

In a lot of ways, this is true, but before Frank Sinatra railroads Tony Musante into a false confession, he takes up for gay people (by punching out a particularly bigoted cop) which is more than ANYONE does in THE LAUGHING POLICEMAN. Also, the killer and his reason for killing makes a little more sense in THE DETECTIVE. It's also among the first real looks at some of the domains of gay life in NYC of the period - especially the scenes on the waterfront at "the trucks."
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: JoseSPiano on April 24, 2005, 08:40:47 PM
At least that got us to Page Five!

A nice slow dance would be good right now.  You know the one where you're just leaning against each other and rocking back and forth, not really in rhythm to the music.  But maybe to the rhythm of your hearts.  ;)

Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Matt H. on April 24, 2005, 08:44:18 PM
DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES mounted a clip show tonight which put all of the ongoing mysteries into very clear focus. Over the course of the season, there have been so many secrets with bits and pieces of information doled out stingily that I actually appreciated having everything major condensed into this broadcast. Even so, there was plenty still omitted.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: JoseSPiano on April 24, 2005, 08:49:34 PM
...When I called my brother, Jay, to ask about today's "invitation", he was trying to remember which wedding anniversary this was for my parents.  After doing some math based on when he thought they had their 25th Anniversary, he came up with, "Oh, it's their 35th".

-Well, it better no be!
"Why not?"
-Well, I'll be 37 this year, so...?!?!?"

;)

-Not that there's anything wrong with that.

:P
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: MBarnum on April 24, 2005, 08:52:35 PM
DR Michael Shayne, Donald Ritchie wrote several books on Japanese cinema.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: JoseSPiano on April 24, 2005, 08:56:22 PM
Once I got back to Richmond earlier tonight, I met my buddy, Gary, for dinner at a place called Edo's Squid.  It's an Italian place.  A very good Italian place.  We both ended up ordering the penne with brocolli rabe, olive oil, garlic, pine nuts, and ricotta cheese.  Did I mention the garlic?  WOW!

But a very good meal, and great company too.

However, I have a feeling I may have to wash my pillow cases in the morning.  Or at least Febreeze them.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Sandra on April 24, 2005, 08:57:01 PM
Taking a quick break from my homework. Still this book on the plague. Oy. And then I only have three more papers and a presentation.

Vibes for Jane's tuchus. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: George on April 24, 2005, 08:57:08 PM
DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES mounted a clip show tonight which put all of the ongoing mysteries into very clear focus. Over the course of the season, there have been so many secrets with bits and pieces of information doled out stingily that I actually appreciated having everything major condensed into this broadcast. Even so, there was plenty still omitted.

I missed one episode and I don't know what I missed.  LOST is doing the same thing on Wedesday.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: JoseSPiano on April 24, 2005, 08:57:52 PM
I ended walking to the restaurant tonight.  Just wanted to stretch my legs after the drive.  It was a nice walk.

I really am going to miss this town.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: JoseSPiano on April 24, 2005, 09:00:07 PM
Nice to see DR PennyO's smiling face!  Were you able to catch up at all?  -I should e-mail her...
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: JoseSPiano on April 24, 2005, 09:03:34 PM
OK, let me see if I've got this in the right order.

First you go to Mass, and then you go to Brunch.

In other words, first you do your penance, and then you sin, right?

 ::)

Works for me!

;D
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: JoseSPiano on April 24, 2005, 09:22:18 PM
Something I never knew before...there's such a thing as Kosher Coca-Cola!

Apparently, since Coke's current formula uses corn syrup as it's major sweetener, it isn't considered Kosher.  However, once a year, around Passover, they come out with a special bottling of the original sugar-sweetened formula, which does count as Kosher.  Fans of the original formula, who claim that it is less-sweet and more satisfying than the formula using corn syrup, buy the stuff up by the caseload.

The people at Coca Cola HQ in Atlanta claim there is no difference in the taste, of course.  But they also disputed the claims made during the Pepsi Challenge of yore.

I was tipped of to this a couple of years ago when I was working on a show for the JCC in Bethesda, MD.  Amazing stuff.  My favorite grocery store chain here in Richmond carries it, and they usually end up over-ordering.  Consequently, after Passover, they put it all on sale - and at quite a nice discount too.  The packaging almost looks the same, but there is a star of David on the package - at least on the one's I've bought - plus the Pareve indication.  Some other soda companies do the same thing.

And it definitely tastes different - and better -than the "new" stuff.

-Guess I'll be checking for sales this week.

;)
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: JoseSPiano on April 24, 2005, 09:52:14 PM
...And while driving down 95, there was a great interview/story on Doris Eaton, the oldest living Ziegfeld Girl on NPR.  -Another great story by Jeff Lunden.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4617064

(http://www.npr.org/programs/atc/features/2005/apr/ziegfeld/travisyoung.jpg)(http://www.npr.org/programs/atc/features/2005/apr/ziegfeld/travis101.jpg)
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Kerry on April 24, 2005, 09:56:38 PM
Alright-- I'm doing my bit by posting. I'm contributing; I'm upholding my responsibility.  ;D
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: JoseSPiano on April 24, 2005, 10:35:38 PM
Well, major Attack of the Wussburger for me tonight.  *It's amazing how "long" a day can seem when you get out of bed before 10:00AM!

;)

Goodnight.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Tomovoz on April 24, 2005, 10:41:21 PM
I've had all day to think about Desert Island Discs.

I'd choose the McGlinn "Showboat" for a start.
Probably a Nigel Kennedy Cd - - Brahms Violin concerto in D
Then: OC "Merrily We Roll Along"
                "Ragtime"
                "Kiss Of The Spider Woman"
And a couple of best ofs:  Dusty Springfield and Bobby Darin
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: bk on April 24, 2005, 11:24:08 PM
Squeaked by the skin of our teeth, did we?  I'm back from a VERY Jewish Passover.  I shall now immortalize the evening in my notes.  My voice is completely trashed.  I was a good boy not overtalking at the show today, but the stupid air-conditioning and then having to yammer all night tonight did me in.  I hope some of it comes back so I can at least converse with the doctor.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: Tomovoz on April 24, 2005, 11:30:37 PM
If you can't converse try the VET instead.. They are used to their patients not being able to describe symptoms. I never worked in an air conditioned environment. I loath air conditioning.
Title: Re:FATTY BITS
Post by: bk on April 24, 2005, 11:58:59 PM
I've had another hot cup of EmergenC and feel a bit better.  Had some chocolate, too, which I really needed after that Jewish dinner, which you can read all about in a mere three minutes.