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Title: THE CHEESY NOTES
Post by: bk on November 19, 2005, 01:13:14 AM: Well, you've read the notes, you know the vibe of the notes, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're having some wine and cheese, so who knows when they'll come home.
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2005, 01:14:44 AM: And the word of the day is: DASTARDLY!
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Post by: George on November 19, 2005, 01:50:05 AM: Favorite cheeses (all the standards): mozzarella, Monterey Jack, cheddar, ricotta, cream...things like that. I've never had any real "exotic" cheeses. I'm sure I don't know what I'm missing. ;)
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Post by: George on November 19, 2005, 01:58:54 AM: A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DR JASON!!

And Jason, I checked at home and I have both the "Miss Saigon" and "Les Miz" VHS tapes! Sadly, the "Miss Saigon" tape is copy guarded. (only the "Miss Saigon" tape is copyguarded. ;) )
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Post by: Tomovoz on November 19, 2005, 02:39:49 AM: [size=8]HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR JASON[/size]
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Post by: Ginny on November 19, 2005, 03:52:49 AM: Happiest of birthdays to DR Jason! The cookies and cream ice cream cake sounds divine.
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 19, 2005, 05:21:13 AM: Good morning, all! I slept late this morning, and now I have to deal with the post office and more Mario Frangoulis charts! This evening goddaughter Charlotte and I have a HARRY POTTER date, and tomorrow afternoon I'm seeing the Juilliard Opera production of Britten's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM. I've also got to start the notes for the new BABES IN TOYLAND edition: we had a 2-hour meeting yesterday on December deadlines, and I think the wonderful Skip Kennon will be our new Toyland playmate in the office for the next few weeks.

TOD: As I get older and rottener, supposedly like a good cheese, I luckily don't feel cheesier, only rottener, so I don't think cheesy these days. However, I do loves me some cheddar with chili and/or a burger, mozzarella in salad, and parmesan on pasta.
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Title: Re:THE CHEESY NOTES
Post by: FJL on November 19, 2005, 05:43:28 AM: Topic of the day:

Favorite cheese dishes:

Cheese fondue, but I hate it when someone who has a cold double-dips with their fondue fork :)

Also, the mozzarella fritta - basically translated as fried mozzarella, but so much better than that translation implies - at Pietrasanta (47th and 9th) is out of this world, and when they're being generous with the portions, can be a meal unto itself.

Favorite cheesy puns -

There's actually a rock group called CHEESES OF NAZARETH. And I've seen a dish called CHEESE LOUISE.

And of course there's the parody musical about the young Jewish girl who wasn't allowed to go to the fancy Passover seder - called MATZOH-RELLA
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Post by: FJL on November 19, 2005, 05:46:26 AM: Almost forgot the onion soup at Pigalle (48th and 8th), but you have to specify you want extra cheese, and you'll have a divine cheese-fest in the best sense of the word.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 19, 2005, 06:22:17 AM: Good Morning!

Ah, an extra half-hour this morning for my morning ablutions... Ahh...

:)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 19, 2005, 06:24:32 AM: Once again...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JASON!!!

Have a wonderful theatre-filled and theatrical birthday! Make sure you have cake between and after the shows.

*Oh, and Becco has been known to keep a special birthday dessert in the kitchen from time to time, so...

:)

HAVE A GREAT ONE!

*And we'll have to celebrate together once I'm back up in the city. -Which actually might be the Monday after all - at least for the day. We shall see...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 19, 2005, 06:28:49 AM: As for cheeses...

I don't think I've ever met a cheese - or even sniffed and nibbled one - I didn't like.

As for the good ole stand-bys, I'm partial to Cheddar - the shaper the better for me. And triple creme brie truly is an indulgence, as is Maytag bleu cheese and sometimes a gorgonzola or roquefort. *However, I do have to say that whenever I've dined at Pietrasanta, and someone orders their Gorgonzola Pizza... You can smell that thing from the kitchen five minutes before it comes out of the oven! But it's a good "stink", if just a bit overpowering, especially when you have a plate of mushroom ravioli in sage butter in front of you.

Manchego, cotija, cabrales... they're all good.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 19, 2005, 06:30:24 AM: Oh... and Feta cheese too. The Greek stuff is great, but if you find some of the Roumanian... Wow! -Just drizzled with some fruity and/or peppery olive oil, served alongside some good olives... A great snack!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 19, 2005, 06:30:45 AM: Well, I have two errands to run before heading into rehearsal...

Laters...
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Post by: Matt H. on November 19, 2005, 07:05:44 AM: Good morning!

A crisp, cold, and beautiful morning here in NC! Couldn't be a more perfect fall day. And things are going to warm up a little over the next few days so these very low temperatures will be gone for awhile.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 19, 2005, 07:06:39 AM: let me say it once again . . . . (a MUSIC MAN reference)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR JASON!!!!
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Post by: Matt H. on November 19, 2005, 07:10:38 AM: I am really looking forward to a day of nothing but TV and DVDs.

First I will finish IT'S MY PARTY. (BTW, the MGM disc IS an anamorphic transfer, a surprise in itself, and it even has a 5.1 Dolby track though the surrounds aren't used much. The picture looks very nice.)

Next up will be REUNION from Thursday night off the DVR.

This will be followed (finally) by the DVD of MYSTERIOUS SKIN which I've been putting off until I could watch it uninterrupted.

Then, I'd like to see BIRTH which earned Nicole Kidman a Golden Globe nomination last year.

After that, I may pull an already seen DVD off the shelf. I'm thinking it may be an action adventure film like EXECUTIVE DECISION or AIR FORCE ONE. We'll see.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 19, 2005, 07:13:11 AM: And for those who keep up with these things, yesterday was supposed to be my kitchen floor mopping day, but since I was getting ready to go out to the theater last night, I had to skip it yesterday.

So, this morning, after reading the newspaper, I mopped the kitchen floor. Mission accomplished for another week!
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Post by: JMK on November 19, 2005, 07:37:34 AM: For those who may be cholesterol-challenged, I highly recommend Almond Cheese, which comes in a variety of flavors. I love the Mozzarella. Rice Cheese is a close second, but it melts kind of weird, like plastic. :P
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Post by: JMK on November 19, 2005, 07:38:03 AM: And Happy Birthday, DR Jason!!
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Post by: td on November 19, 2005, 07:41:09 AM: For your birthday, DR JASON, I went shopping for something Greek:
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Post by: Ginny on November 19, 2005, 07:51:29 AM: Here I am at work, where we just enjoyed a 40-minute excerpt from The Tempest, performed by The Human Race Theatre Company (http://www.humanracetheatre.org). Considering all the distractions of performing in the public area of the library, they did a wonderful job. They'll do the full production Feb. 2-19 at Dayton's Loft Theatre.
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Post by: Jane on November 19, 2005, 07:58:22 AM: HAPPY BIRTHDAY JASON!!

HAVE A GREAT DAY!!

:D :) :D
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 19, 2005, 08:02:39 AM: Hmmmm.....I used to know some people who worked with The Human Race Theatre....and I think they still have a reciprical agreement with the Phoenix here in Indy. Small world.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 19, 2005, 08:04:19 AM: HaPPY BirthDAY DR JaSoN
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 19, 2005, 08:05:15 AM: Off to the World of Wisdom to do some work on the website before waiting on consumers!

Hopefully I can figure out the Yahoo Website Builder program. I have been looking at it - seems pretty easy....but oh my!
Title: Re:THE CHEESY NOTES
Post by: Matt H. on November 19, 2005, 08:12:12 AM: Forgot about the TOD:

I like cheese but am not enough of a connoisseur to discuss it intelligently. If there is bree at a party, I will head to it. I like its mild, nutty taste.
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Post by: Ben on November 19, 2005, 08:23:25 AM: Happy Birthday Jason!!!

I went to American Girl this morning and picked up the Accessories for the Sweater Set for Kit. This will be a Christmas present to one of my nieces. Boy that place is crowded even at 9:30am! I didn't see Vixmom or Vixter though at 9:30 I didn't expect to. Thanks for the directions into the story Deb, it was a little easier getting up to the second floor to find the stuff.

Even though it's chilly, it's a beautiful day here in Manhattan (IMHO). It's in the high 30s/low 40s and the sun is shining. Good weather as Thanksgiving approaches.

I love most cheese but I do not like Livarot (a French cheese from the Normandy area) or limburger.
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Post by: Jason on November 19, 2005, 08:42:15 AM: Good morning! Thank you all for the birthday wishes. I just got "the call" from my parents, which was a loverly way to wake up and start the day.

Jose: We definitely need a trip to Becco. You're not coming up THIS Monday, are you? If you are, I don't think I'll be able to see you - I have tickets to the opening of SEASCAPE. And isn't the HHW mini-gathering with MDS that night?

OK...I have to get ready to head out to the Public Theatre. Thanks again for the lovely birthday wishes!
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Post by: Matt H. on November 19, 2005, 08:52:41 AM: I'm on the way downstairs to start prepping some lunch.

Then, a full day of movie and TV watching! Nirvana!! :D
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Post by: Matt H. on November 19, 2005, 08:53:26 AM: Lucy Sunburned Page 2 Dance!!
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Post by: MBarnum on November 19, 2005, 08:56:34 AM: A humongous HAPPY BIRTHDAY to DR Jason! I hope you have a fun day and a fantastic year! You deserve it!

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Post by: bk on November 19, 2005, 09:11:17 AM: I'm up, I'm up. I'll hang out here as long as I can before the Evil Eye gets too too intense. Then I'll perhaps go over to Aron's where they're doing the same things as Footlight - 20% off now, then 30, then 40, up until they close.
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Post by: Jennifer on November 19, 2005, 09:26:53 AM: Happy Birthday DR JASON!!!!!!!
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Post by: Charles Pogue on November 19, 2005, 09:28:03 AM: Happy B'day to Jason!

Cheese. The standards cheddar, colby, swiss, etc....I love cheese on sandwiches, pizzas (of course, in salads, in a good tortilla soup onion soup, atop chili...

Exotic cheese and soft cheeses I'm not much for. Just the words "goat cheese" turn me off. I just don't understand how folks can waz rhapsodic over Brie.
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Post by: S. Woody White on November 19, 2005, 09:29:02 AM: [move=up,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Happy Birthday, Jason![/move]
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Post by: Jennifer on November 19, 2005, 09:29:15 AM: I got my 3D glasses today (in the Globe and Mail newspaper). I am curious what the American version of the MEDIUM glasses look like. Ours come on a full sheet telling us to watch the show on CTV monday at 9pm. And the actual glasses have an eyeball in the middle. And a pic of Patricia Arquette on one side. And I'd have to go check to see what is on the other side.

They were easy to put together though. And they seem quite comfortable (not too big). I'm curious, are we supposed to wear them all show, or only when she looks at the paintings?
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Post by: S. Woody White on November 19, 2005, 09:35:04 AM: Brie wrapped in phylo dough, baked until really runny, and then served with something sweet and spicy on top, like a melted jalapeno jelly poured over...yummer time!

A slice of really good blue cheese on top of a freshly broiled steak...yummer time again!
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Post by: td on November 19, 2005, 09:36:04 AM: I found a good way to use the 3-D glasses from TV Guide:
http://www.mickadesign.com/photo/stereo.html (http://www.mickadesign.com/photo/stereo.html)
Check out the anaglyphs from the Chiller Conventions.
Some friends are present, as are some mutual friends of BK's and mine.
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Post by: Ginny on November 19, 2005, 09:41:06 AM: TOD - I'm enjoying mild cheddar and Triscuits for my lunch, along with a bottle of V8 juice. Not a big fan of sharp cheese. I like almost everything that has been mentioned, so I'll tell a cheese-related story of frustration:

About 15 years ago, following major surgery, I was advised to do 2 things: 1) watch my cholesterol and 2) increase my intake of calcium. Dietary tips for 1) included "leave the cheese off your sandwiches." Dietary tips for 2) included "add a slice of cheese to your sandwiches."
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Post by: S. Woody White on November 19, 2005, 09:41:45 AM: Thaw a package of chopped spinach, wring out as much of the water as you can, and blend together with a tub of riccotta cheese. Stuff the mixture between the skin and meat of a roasting chicken, mostly over the breast meat but don't forget the thighs and legs. Roast the chicken as you normally would. Yummer time again!
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Post by: Ginny on November 19, 2005, 09:41:49 AM: Successful book-signing vibes to bk!
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Post by: Michael on November 19, 2005, 09:43:53 AM: Hello from NYC!!!

Happy Birthday Jason!!
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Post by: Ginny on November 19, 2005, 09:48:06 AM: DR FJL - Thanks for the restaurant recommendations in your earlier posts. I've made note of both of them for the trip my DH Richard and I have planned for January 16-22, to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. Keep 'em coming!
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Post by: S. Woody White on November 19, 2005, 09:57:51 AM: Der Brucer has scored us a couple of tix for Goblet, for after I get off work tonight. That means that, with the 9:30 pm showing, we'll be out of the theater past midnight.

So, we'll be having an extra late dinner tonight. I'm figuring that turkey I roasted a few nights ago, which turned out fine, will give us some great breast meat. Add some tomatillos cooked down with some jalapenos for a sauce. Some zucchini for the veg (halved and run under the broiler topped with freshly grated Parmesan), and a pasta side (by Lipton; I will use packaged stuff when it passes my quality tasting and can be picked up in a bargain sale), and dinner will be served!
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Post by: S. Woody White on November 19, 2005, 10:12:35 AM: As for Goblet, I'm already hearing reports of fans of the books being disappointed by what was left out for the film. Hey, kids, there's just so much you can pack into one film!

OK, from what I hear we'll be missing the subplot about SPEW. And the older Weasley brothers, Charlie and Bill, won't be seen (kinda bummed on that, they've always sounded hot to me, like the older brothers I wish I'd had). This could lead to Fleur's later...oh, that's spoiler material, sorry.

But I'm pretty sure Rowling has made clear what has to be included and what can be cut. The Dursleys don't make an apperence here, but haven't they become repetitious by this point? They should be back for Order of the Phoenix, as they're much more important in that book. Peeves has never been in the films, I'm certain with Rowling's OK.

I am so looking forward to tonight.
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Post by: Sandra on November 19, 2005, 10:28:14 AM: Let me see. I like Swiss cheese with thousand island dressing. And of course cheese pizza. I was at the pizza place by my school a while back and when I said I didn't want a beverage, the guy at the counter said, "What, no Cherry Coke?" I think I've been there too often.

I had to crawl out of the proverbial woodwork today to say HAPPY ACTUAL BIRTHDAY, ACTUAL DEAR READER JASON!!! I'm due back in the woodwork in a few minutes so I can get back to the dreaded Dr. C's unseemly term paper.
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Post by: FJL on November 19, 2005, 10:42:48 AM: Ginny - Both Pietrasanta and Pigalle are very nice and very moderately priced for what you get. Unless you count the cost of liquor or dessert (which seem to be expensive everywhere), we get out of either of those places having spent less than $20 per person including tax and tip with a healthy-sized appetizer and main course. (Of course, if you're willing to spend more, there's pricier stuff on the menu at either place). Pietrasanta also has a great pre-theater brunch on theatre matinee days - very reasonable.

44 and X (at 44th and 10th), which we went to the other night for Skip's birthday, is expensive but REALLY great - even though it's in our neighborhood, we tend to save it for special occasions. And as we discovered the other night, it can be a little noisy because of the way the place is set up.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 19, 2005, 10:51:05 AM: I'm back home after a full morning of having my hair cut and doing some shopping.

I was so tired last night that I actually had a terrific night's sleep. I didn't want to get out of bed, actually, but get out I did.

I have another roast in my crockpot and it's done and smelling up the house something fierce!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 19, 2005, 10:52:05 AM: SPOILER

Re: "Titanic", the latest 2-DVD edition

SPOILER

I watched the deleted scenes and alternate ending last night.

I was SO disappointed by the alternate ending.

The ship STILL sinks. What a tease!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 19, 2005, 10:54:14 AM: I have to tell you guys that the weather here in Oakland has been phenomenal, spectacular and quite wonderful the past week.

The days are gorgeous and pleasant. The evening's have just enough cool to make them luxuriously intoxicating.

In the 12 years I've lived here, there has NEVER been a stretch of weather to compare with it.

It's nearly magical.

I slept with my bedroom window open last night and I awoke to a fresh-smelling breeze and .... golly!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 19, 2005, 11:22:24 AM: I'm sorry....what was that again?

Who's having a birthday?

Ohhhhhh! HIM?

AGAIN?

Didn't we just............?

Oh, that's right! We had a pre-birthday day for him.

And now....?

More....?

Okay:

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Title: Re:THE CHEESY NOTES
Post by: George on November 19, 2005, 11:43:05 AM: Quote from: Jennifer on November 19, 2005, 09:29:15 AM
They were easy to put together though. And they seem quite comfortable (not too big). I'm curious, are we supposed to wear them all show, or only when she looks at the paintings?

I could be wrong, but I thought that just specific scenes (Allison's dreams) would be in 3-D. I haven't heard/read anything about paintings...just the dreams that she has. :-\

Does anyone remember a few years ago when ABC did a whole night of 3-D episodes? I didn't watch those shows regularly, so I don't remember too much about them, except that "Home Improvement" was one of the episodes. The whole evening used the red-blue glasses and didn't work very well at all. I'm sure the technology has improved considerably...at least, I hope it has. ;)

Anyway, that same week (if I remember correctly, IIRC in Internet lingo), "Third Rock From the Sun" also had an hour-long 3-D episode, but it used the clear/dark kind of 3-D glasses, so that when you watched the episode without the glasses, it still looked perfectly normal. The 3-D effects were also a LOT better! And the premise was that the 3-D scenes were their dreams...they (being aliens from another planet) were dreaming for the very first time. I bought that video and it came with four pairs of the clear/dark glasses and it's really cool. I still have it! ;D
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Post by: Jane on November 19, 2005, 11:48:01 AM: Td thanks for the 3D link.

Ron-LOL. So what is the alternate ending for Titanic?
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 19, 2005, 11:52:36 AM: I really love cheese. I love fresh mozzarella and tomoato slices with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil. The Drake Diner in Des Moines has the best Maytag Blue Cheese Burger (they make Maytag Blue cheese in Iowa) plus if you can get some of the help who have been there for a number of years talking, they will tell you the story of how they think the wrong man was convicted of a hold-murder that happened in the diner about...oh 20 years ago - maybe more, I don't really remember.
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 19, 2005, 11:54:06 AM: But I digress. There aren't too many cheeses I don't like, but if it's really sharp. I've got to eat it with something that balances the flavor
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Post by: FJL on November 19, 2005, 12:01:27 PM: In mentioning favorite cheese dishes, I failed to mention Haagen Dazs (sp?) strawberry cheesecake ice cream. I think they call that one a limited edition flavor, which I assume means that if it's popular it will become a permanent part of the flavor pantheon.
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 19, 2005, 12:07:24 PM: I actually like the alternate ending for Titanic, which was the original written ending. I also like a lot of the deleted scenes, that fit in with the alternate ending. They changed it because they decided things were all a little too neatly wrapped up, or some such nonsense

SPOILER TITANIC ALTERNATE ENDING

In a nutshell, the granddaughter and Brock see Rose climbing up the rail on the back of the ship, they rush to stop her from jumping, which she wasn't going to do anyway, she shows them the necklace, Brock holds it, she gives him a little talk about how the riches don't matter what is important is what's in the heart and that the necklace didn't give her her life or something like that. Brock clearly gets what she is talking about. She pulls it out of Brock's hand and drops it overboard. By this time the crew is there and they are having a tizzy fit, but Brock understands and actually let her pull it out of his hand.

So you know more about why the necklace went overboard. Brock is a good guy, he and the granddaughter are interested in each other, there is something else about passing on the message of what is important and Rose clearly hopes that Brock and her granddaughter will have a romance like she had with Jack. Then it goes back to the other ending with her in her room and then going back to join those who died on the Titanic.

That's close anyway, I only watched the alternate ending once
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Post by: MBarnum on November 19, 2005, 12:09:53 PM: Well, I went to the Humane Society one too many times!

Yesterday Mark and James came down to Salem and we all went to get a bite to eat. They have been wanting to get a dog now that they have bought a house together so I suggested that we visit the local Humane Society.

Well, they found the perfect pet, a black lab/spaniel (I think) mix.........
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 19, 2005, 12:11:05 PM: There were several deleted scenes on the DVD that had a lot to do with the historical stuff in the film. A little more back story on some of the people who died etc. I can see why they weren't necessary for a film that was REALLY long anyway, but it was interesting to watch them since it was the history that made me interested in Titanic.

There is a complete commentary with the historical advisors to the film. I haven't watched it yet. It will either be very enlightening or very boring.
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 19, 2005, 12:12:26 PM: I also like garlic cheese, pepper cheese and herb cheese
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 19, 2005, 12:13:56 PM: Not to mention, chedder, baby swiss, grown up swiss, cheese curds, string cheese, mozzarella fresh and regular), farmers, feta, gouda, havarti, provalone.....
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 19, 2005, 12:14:35 PM: There there's cream cheese, cottage cheese....
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 19, 2005, 12:15:11 PM: It's a page 3 Cheese frenzy dance..........too scary a thought for a picture
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Post by: MBarnum on November 19, 2005, 12:16:00 PM: ...and now I, also, have a new pet! Believe it or don't, she is a dog! LOL!

Yes, Frida (that is what I am calling her at present...remember how many names I went through for Freddy) is a German Shepard mix (maybe collie or lab)...she is 2 years old, very, very mellow and quite smart.

She and Freddy are even getting along...although Freddy still is somewhat weary...he just wants to make sure that this big creature isn't going to chomp on him or something!

I will post a photo as soon as I can find the thing that connects my camera to the computer! It has been lost for weeks!
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 19, 2005, 12:16:17 PM: I'm on my way to the kitchen to see if there's anything I can make some nacho's or something else with cheese out of.....
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 19, 2005, 12:17:37 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on November 19, 2005, 12:16:00 PM
...and now I, also, have a new pet! Believe it or don't, she is a dog! LOL!

Yes, Frida (that is what I am calling her at present...remember how many names I went through for Freddy) is a German Shepard mix (maybe collie or lab)...she is 2 years old, very, very mellow and quite smart.

She and Freddy are even getting along...although Freddy still is somewhat weary...he just wants to make sure that this big creature isn't going to chomp on him or something!

I will post a photo as soon as I can find the thing that connects my camera to the computer! It has been lost for weeks!

CONGRATS!!!!! Freddy will know how to take care of a dog. That's great.
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Post by: MBarnum on November 19, 2005, 12:19:19 PM: ...what was funny was that Mark and James really wanted Frida (whose name at the HS was Mariah). But then we decided it would be a good idea to visit some other dogs...in the meantime Frida and I really clicked...I was so impressed with her mellowness...and she knew how to obey several commands already. And she reminds me so much of my dog Heidi, which is the pet that I grew up with...and she was a German Shepard mix, also.
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 19, 2005, 12:19:21 PM: A mellow two year old. That's really lucky. I have always said that shelter pets are the best.
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 19, 2005, 12:20:10 PM: I'm extremely happy for you MBarnum!!!
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Post by: Jane on November 19, 2005, 12:25:34 PM: Cillaliz, thanks for the Titanic info. It would have been a better ending, not satisfying ;D, just better.
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Post by: George on November 19, 2005, 12:25:54 PM: Congratulations on the new family member, Mike!! ;D
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2005, 12:29:48 PM: Back for a short time. Have shaved, will shower, then will be on my way to the Dale of Glen for the signing/reading.

Went to Aron's this morning. I was told that the day after the announcement (Thursday), the vultures decended on the store, and it looked like it. There weren't a lot of people this morning. I picked up an early copy of the new Criterion DVD of Kurosawa's Ran - there was an empty space next to it, so I presume they had Shoot The Piano Player, which comes out the same day. I also bought a few cast albums I hadn't gotten around to buying - all 20% off the already 15 to 20% discount. Got Kean, Parade, Bravo Giovanni and a couple of others.
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Post by: Jane on November 19, 2005, 12:30:05 PM: MBarnum congratulations on the new addition to your family. While the names Frida and Freddy are cute names together, they can be confusing to both you and the pets. ;D
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Post by: Tomovoz on November 19, 2005, 12:30:20 PM: Congratulations to Frida on her adopting of a new person.
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Post by: Jane on November 19, 2005, 12:32:14 PM: I’m allergic to a number of cheeses which is limiting & not much fun. Lately I find I can finally eat parmesan cheese, still can’t breath it, but eating it is okay.

Now I can add a very aged parmesan cheese to my list of favorites. Bryan always tells me which ones to buy. My very favorite cheeses are havarti, jack, Colby jack and Cotswold cheese from England.

I like hoop cheese for my blintzes. When I can’t find that I will get farmers cheese. Both should be more like the texture of cottage cheese, not cream cheese. Since we have lived here I haven’t found either cheese. :(
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Post by: Jane on November 19, 2005, 12:33:12 PM: Bruce, good vibes for your reading/signing today.
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Post by: Jane on November 19, 2005, 12:34:14 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on November 19, 2005, 12:19:21 PM
A mellow two year old. That's really lucky. I have always said that shelter pets are the best.

Let's wait to see if she stays mellow. ;D
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2005, 12:37:34 PM: Even though it's not "cool," I like American cheese on sandwiches. I love Colby cheese and Edam and Brie. Meunster and Jack have always been favorites - Meunster and Jack - sounds like a vaudeville team. There are occasions when I like Swiss Cheese. I like Bleu cheese in salads. Don't like Goat or Feta cheese - they skeeve me.
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Post by: MBarnum on November 19, 2005, 12:46:08 PM: Quote from: Jane on November 19, 2005, 12:30:05 PM
MBarnum congratulations on the new addition to your family. While the names Frida and Freddy are cute names together, they can be confusing to both you and the pets. ;D

That had crossed my mind. She just looks like a Frida, but I am worried that when I call one name, the other animal may think I am calling them. Mark was calling her Ethel, which I considered for a time...and it went quite will with Freddy (Fred and Ethel), but something German seemed more appropriate. I will have to look for some other Gemanic sounding names...my sister suggested Gretchen...but I didn't like that one. Brunhilde was too long, and Hilda...well, she just don't look like a Hilda....we may go through several names for awhile...mostly I just call her girl or pumpkin! LOL!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 19, 2005, 12:50:47 PM: Quote from: Jane on November 19, 2005, 11:48:01 AM
Td thanks for the 3D link.

Ron-LOL. So what is the alternate ending for Titanic?

SPOILER

SPOILER

It ends pretty much in the same way, except instead of Rose throwing the "Heart of the Ocean" pendant overboard all by herself, there is an alternate scene in which she shows it to the men to whom she has told her story. There's a lot of talk, and she allows Bill Paxton to hold it in his palm one time before she throws it into the ocean. The purpose of the scene, I think, was for her to be able to prove to the men on the ship that she had been telling them the truth.

P.S. Cillaliz told it better. I like the ending they used, but the alternate did offer more emotional depth for the characters, especially Paxton's.
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Post by: Jane on November 19, 2005, 12:54:08 PM: Thanks Ron.

MBarnum, yep girl and pumpkin sound German.
Craig's cat has a Romanian name and two English names, yet he simply calls her Kitty.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 19, 2005, 12:54:39 PM: Cheese:

Sharp cheddars
Smoked mozzarella
Smoked gouda
Regular mozzarella
Italian parmesan

...and various others...
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Post by: MBarnum on November 19, 2005, 01:04:35 PM: Another name I had tossed around was Hildy, short for Brunhilde...I kind of like that...and it is easy to say and it seems to fit her. I will mull that one around.

Freddy and Hildy..sounds good!
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Post by: MBarnum on November 19, 2005, 01:06:29 PM: TOD: I like most any cheese when it is melted on something...but am partial to swiss or mozzarella.

I don't usually care for cheese on sandwiches, unless it is melted on a hot sandwich.
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Post by: Jane on November 19, 2005, 01:08:17 PM: It's a bit like Heidi-cute.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 19, 2005, 01:08:39 PM: I feel sure there will be directions for when to put on the 3-D glasses before the MEDIUM episode starts on Monday night since the entire episode won't be in 3-D.

I can't believe they'd expect John Q. Public to figure it out without instructions.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 19, 2005, 01:12:04 PM: While I was preparing lunch, I put in LOVE ME OR LEAVE ME which I hadn't watched in several months. It certainly looks and sounds wonderful. I got up to "Shakin' the Blues Away" before I shut it down and continued with IT'S MY PARTY.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 19, 2005, 01:13:02 PM: Bellowed pretty much throughout the last half of IT'S MY PARTY. Having lost several friends to AIDS, watching this film is a very emotional experience for me.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 19, 2005, 01:14:17 PM: Then I watched Thursday night's REUNION. I am SO glad that I stuck with the show. The individual stories are very interesting, and there's still a long way to go to get to some concrete clues as to the identity of the murderer.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 19, 2005, 01:15:15 PM: Cued up in the DVD player now is MYSTERIOUS SKIN which I'll watch when I go back downstairs tonight. I'm eager now to experience this much talked about movie.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 19, 2005, 01:18:42 PM: Page 4 Lucy Shock Dance!!!
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Post by: Ginny on November 19, 2005, 02:09:42 PM: More TOD (sort of): The Miami University Men's Glee Club has a couple of small a capella groups, one called The Cheezies (http://www.mucheezies.com).
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Post by: Ginny on November 19, 2005, 02:14:43 PM: DR Danise - Sorry to hear you're in pain. Hope you're feeling better today.

DR Ben - Congratulations on surviving your trip to American Girl Place!

DR MBarnum - Welcome to your new pet!
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Post by: Matt H. on November 19, 2005, 02:28:04 PM: Headed back down now to watch more DVDs.

WBBL.
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on November 19, 2005, 03:51:03 PM: Happy Happy Birthday to DR Jason. May your day be filled with friends and cake. And may you post photos of both!!
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on November 19, 2005, 03:55:38 PM: I had an online friend from Germany: Heike (Hike-a).

She is a physician who went to work in Burundi with Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders), where I lost track of her.

I think Heike is a lovely name.
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2005, 04:30:17 PM: Is this a slow news day here at haineshisway.com???
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2005, 04:37:53 PM: Back from a wonderfully wonderful signing/reading. I couldn't have asked for a better crowd. I really didn't know what to expect today, since about twenty people I'd e-mailed said that they ALL had things to do (I'm going to stop being supportive of the people who ALWAYS say that to me - I go to event after event when these people ask me, and they NEVER show up at mine - they can just KISS MY ASS from now on - if they can find it). For a while, I thought it might just be The Pogue and I, but by two o'clock we actually ran out of chairs and people were standing. That was a first for me. The signing was held upstairs, which is a change for the better, I think. Very cozy, and much more intimate and fun. I read a few bits from the book, and there was a lot of laughter, and even some audible shock during certain sections where you come to find out what's happening to the protagonist. The best part was that there were quite a few people I didn't know at all - people who'd just heard about the signing and came because it sounded interesting. Of the folks I knew, we had La Pogue, Mr. Kevin Spirtas, my cousin Dee Dee (and her little dog Casey, who loves my books), film composer John Scott, both of my LACC assistants, one of whom brought her two beautiful boys, five and three years of age. Tammy's mother, Susan, was there, too. We sold a few books, everyone loved the Parisienne cake and all in all it was the best LA signing I've ever had. People really seem to be responding to this book, which pleases me no end. Heard from dear reader PennyO, who professed to think it my best work.
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2005, 04:39:14 PM: In twenty minutes or so, I'll be rehearsing Been A Long Day with Annette Cardona and a recent LACC alum named Candice Nicole (who I've given quite a few solo things to, as she has a terrific voice). After that, I'll be on my way to Musso and Frank to join the Pogues, and Richard Valley and his ever-lovin' Tom.
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Post by: Jane on November 19, 2005, 05:22:11 PM: Quote from: bk on November 19, 2005, 04:37:53 PM
Heard from dear reader PennyO, who professed to think it my best work.

It must be true since she said the same thing to me. :)
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Post by: Charles Pogue on November 19, 2005, 05:29:05 PM: BK's reading was faboo! He was in great voice and tore through the his selected bits with great elan and wit. Really made everything come alive and hit all his laughs. He also sang a snatch of Getting Away With You. Books were flying outta the store.
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Post by: Jane on November 19, 2005, 05:59:59 PM: Pogue it is nice to have comments from the audience. :)
Enjoy your dinner tonight.
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Post by: Jane on November 19, 2005, 06:01:08 PM: Since we are discussing cheese today…..I tossed Sargento reduced fat 4 cheese Mexican blend into my vegetables.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 19, 2005, 06:04:37 PM: Velveeta....there, I said it.

Kraft Slices - but not individually wrapped slices!!
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Post by: Jennifer on November 19, 2005, 06:04:49 PM: I just checked out the CTV website (the Canadian channel that MEDIUM is on) and it lists a whole bunch of places in Canada where they are giving out the 3D glasses for free. I had no idea they were doing this, and can't imagine anyone else would. But i suppose if you happen to be at one of the events listed you would be in luck.

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/show/CTVShows/20040615/Medium-default/20051118/
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 19, 2005, 06:05:30 PM: Sounds as though the reading was a great success.

I like REWIND very much - but the Kritzer books are VERY special. I could not choose a "best".... Oh no not at this time.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 19, 2005, 06:06:24 PM: DR td - thanks for the link to the 3-D pictures. I didn't get new ones, I am using my ones from John Wayne's HONDO - many moons ago - when it was broadcast on ABC, I think.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 19, 2005, 06:08:22 PM: I think the Scarlet Street Fabulous Fifties issue would be the perfect place for my Allison Hayes biography that now sets quietly on the internet. But Mr Richard Valley never asks if I am interested in writing ANYTHING but DVD reviews.

Maybe he thinks I am only a dancer.

Today was OKAY at the bookstore. A bit quiet, but that's all right. And I didn't get all of the work done on the website that I wanted to, so I didn't upload it. Tomorrow IS another day!
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Post by: Jennifer on November 19, 2005, 06:09:24 PM: While I was at the CTV website I found a few links that indicated that it was a Montreal company that was hired to do the 3D episode.

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20051116/051116_medium_3d/20051116?hub=Entertainment

Btw, if you click on the link in my last post, look on the right column (for other links). under "video" there is an interview with the real Allison Dubois. She is very interesting!
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 19, 2005, 06:13:36 PM: Congrats on the new doggie, DRMBARNUM!!

If you don't want to name her Emily (after the girl in HOMICIDAL) - you could always think about GRETA - Allison's name in MOHAWK.
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Post by: PennyO on November 19, 2005, 06:24:46 PM: Happy Birthday, Jason!

yes, I said it and I'll say it again: I do think Rewind is BK's best to date. The story gallops along, I read it in one sitting - whatta fast read! And a gloriously glorious comeuppance, which is a mighty fine vicarious thrill for anyone who's been done dirty! Writers have the last word. We survive, and we WRITE! and our vengeance entertains, we get our laughs, we get paid. Never, never be an artist, unless you want to have a wonderful life!!!
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Post by: PennyO on November 19, 2005, 06:27:53 PM: Oh, and CHEESE... hmmm... love a good Gorgonzola. Mascarpone on a dead lizard would still taste exquisite, but it's better with berries! I'm partial to the really fat cheeses - nuthin' like a mild Camembert or Brie. There is one whose name I have forgotten - it's something like a brie on the outside, with a sweet crumbly heart. Yummmmmmm.
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Post by: PennyO on November 19, 2005, 06:31:43 PM: And fresh Mozarella di Bufala - made from the milk of water buffalo. Oh, my! And many goat milk cheeses -- there is a dairy not far from where I am staying upcountry, called Surfing Goat Dairy - and they have many so-yummy cheeses - one is a soft, sweet cream cheese-type concoction, with fresh lavender. Oooooooh...
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Post by: Jane on November 19, 2005, 06:32:55 PM: Hi Penny.
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Post by: Jane on November 19, 2005, 06:33:43 PM: Has anyone been to the Portland Zoo in December? I’m looking at photos of it all lit up-beautiful.
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Post by: PennyO on November 19, 2005, 06:33:53 PM: Hey, OZMAN!!! My sister Tami, who graduated in BK's high school class, left LA for DownUnder yesterday. i think she must be there by now. Where are you in Oz?
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Post by: PennyO on November 19, 2005, 06:34:43 PM: HIYA, JANE!
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Post by: PennyO on November 19, 2005, 06:35:15 PM: What's taking so darn long in your kitchen??
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Post by: Jane on November 19, 2005, 06:35:56 PM: Penny, Ozman won't be far from your cabin in October.
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Post by: Jane on November 19, 2005, 06:36:37 PM: GROAN!!!! My rant could take an hour.
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Post by: Jane on November 19, 2005, 06:38:29 PM: To keep it short the holdup is with the cabinets. The installer is VERY slow. All is not as it should be and more cabinets and pieces had to be ordered. On the upside they look beautiful.
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Post by: PennyO on November 19, 2005, 06:40:06 PM: Huh?
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Post by: PennyO on November 19, 2005, 06:40:52 PM: Where will OZ be in October??
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Post by: PennyO on November 19, 2005, 06:41:30 PM: I will tell Bill about your dilemma, and let him feel intense SHAME for not staying on to do the work!!
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Post by: PennyO on November 19, 2005, 06:42:30 PM: My dear mother, may she rest in peace, was from Toledo, Ohio - where Velveeta is stocked in the gourmet foods department...
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Post by: Jane on November 19, 2005, 06:49:02 PM: Ozman will be in Seattle & Portland.

LOL-You tell Bill that. The problem is a combination of errors with the designer, the cabinet company, and an installation error that is easily fixed.
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Post by: Jane on November 19, 2005, 06:56:38 PM: Penny is that really true about Toledo? I don't believe Keith's mother eats Velveeta. ;D
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Post by: Jane on November 19, 2005, 06:58:35 PM: Speaking of Toledo and small worlds (Penny's mother & Keith's aunt were friends back in Toledo), Keith's Aunt Roberta and my brother play bridge at the same club and in fact were playing together the other day. She recognized my brother's name.
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2005, 07:06:27 PM: While I've been rehearsing with Miss Annette Cardona (Cha Cha) and you've all been discussing cheese - we achieved our new plateau: 160,000 posts, quite an achievement. I shall shortly be on my way to the Wood of Holly for dinner at Musso and Frank.
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Post by: Jane on November 19, 2005, 07:06:34 PM: I'm off to watch something and I didn't wash the dishes yet.
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Post by: Jane on November 19, 2005, 07:07:21 PM: Wow that is a lot of posts!!

'night.
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2005, 07:23:08 PM: Where in tarnation IS everyone? Rehearsal took longer (everyone was late), but we decided on Annette's second number, and we got down Been A Long Day. And now, I shall be on my way to Musso and Frank, and I'd best have some posts to read upon my returning.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 19, 2005, 07:25:01 PM: Some of us have been on the phone chatting with our mothers. One of us, anyway.

Got to keep up with what's happening in Johnston, SC, ya know!

Before that I revisited the expanded "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring" and had myself a fine old time.

Congratulations on the turnout for your signing, BK!

What a terrific crowd!
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 19, 2005, 07:32:04 PM: I'm on the phone with my niece.
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 19, 2005, 07:40:40 PM: BK, Congrats on the signing. Sounds great!
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 19, 2005, 07:43:51 PM: Well, I just made plans to see RENT (the movie) with my 17 year old niece next Friday. I'll be up there for Thanksgiving and I know it will be showing, so I hope she likes it....
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 19, 2005, 07:46:50 PM: It was so nice and warm in the house and cold outside, that I decided not to go to a movie today. So I'm sitting here watching FoodTV and getting very hungry for Thanksgiving food. I know what we'll have on Thursday, so I'm thinking tomorrow I may make a Jenny -O Turkey roast and the dishes I like, but know we won't be having at my brother's house. Hmmm that sounds fun!
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 19, 2005, 07:49:36 PM: Then I have a birthday party at 3:00pm and maybe Walk the Line tomorrow night. Sounds like a full day
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 19, 2005, 07:49:53 PM: Oh cool, I'm over 1200 posts
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Post by: Matt H. on November 19, 2005, 08:08:27 PM: Had a great time finishing LOVE ME OR LEAVE ME first off tonight. It's always been one of my favorite Doris Day movies, and the entertainment qualities it offers are superb.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 19, 2005, 08:11:07 PM: Then came MYSTERIOUS SKIN which was quite a touching and unusual film. I can't say it's my favorite gay-themed movie, but it certainly is right up there among the top five or six. Beautifully done with lots of familiar faces.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 19, 2005, 08:13:07 PM: FInished out the evening with BIRTH, a psychological mystery with a haunting ending. Again, lots of familiar faces in addition to Nicole Kidman: Lauren Bacall, Danny Huston, Anne Heche, Zoe Caldwell.

That made two movies tonight that ending very hauntingly.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 19, 2005, 08:14:40 PM: I guess that means that LIFEBOAT will be one of my DVDs for tomorrow. Hoping this Fox edition lives up to their usual good work, though I remain cautious because the film has always looked pretty rough on TV and I'm not sure what kind of shape the film elements were in for them to draw from.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 19, 2005, 08:15:38 PM: And I still have A DAMSEL IN DISTRESS on the DVR. I'll certainly want to get that watched and erased.
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Post by: TCB on November 19, 2005, 08:22:11 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on November 19, 2005, 12:12:26 PM
I also like garlic cheese, pepper cheese and herb cheese

Ha! I used to date Herb Cheese.
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Post by: S. Woody White on November 19, 2005, 08:22:32 PM: Quote from: Charles Pogue on November 19, 2005, 05:29:05 PM
Books were flying outta the store.
I hope the books had flying licences. Glendale police are very strict about licences.
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 19, 2005, 08:26:24 PM: I'm back from HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE. The book tore my heart out at the finish, and the movie didn't. I did like it. On the plus side, it's quite wonderful, and different from the first three in musical score and tone, and the new cast additions are wonderful. I think Frances de la Tour wins the Edna Mae Oliver lookalike award, and I wish she and Robbie Coltrane would remake THE PENGUIN POOL MYSTERY.

The previews for KING KONG look amazing, and we - Charlotte and I - can't wait to see it. On Tuesday night, Charlotte and I have a date for PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, then she and her family abandon me for Thanksgiving.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 19, 2005, 08:32:38 PM: I'm heading off to bed now. I had a very late night last evening and am ready for a longer night of sleep tonight.

Hope everyone enjoys the rest of the evening.
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Post by: Jason on November 19, 2005, 08:47:00 PM: Hello, everyone! Thank you all so much for the wonderful birthday wishes. I really appreciate it - it's nice to know there are so many people around the world (!) who care. :)

Today was quite wonderful - full of phone calls from friends and loved ones (every call, unfortunately, was missed, so I had a lot of messages) and a day full of theatre. SEE WHAT I WANNA SEE was very good, though this time around I enjoyed the first act more than the second. Go figure. THE COLOR PURPLE was wonderful - again. Many changes still being made, 99% of which work to make the story much clearer. And I cried again. I may be seeing it again in 2 weeks. :D

And now I'm eating my dinner and watching some TV before I head to bed. This birthday truly has been a good one, and I have most of you to thank for it...
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Post by: S. Woody White on November 19, 2005, 08:47:41 PM: Der B and I did not see Goblet, as planned. He had ordered the tix on-line, but when he went to the theater (prior to picking me up at work) they told him that they weren't honoring the on-line orders, and that they were sold out.

Just as well, I suppose. We'll be trying again tomorrow, which being Sunday might be a better night for us. As it is, I've a full work schedule over the next week.

The good news is, I'm definately working on Thanksgiving Day. Der B and I don't have to go to his daughter's house and eat what she calls dinner! Hip-hip and Hurrah!
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Post by: S. Woody White on November 19, 2005, 08:51:27 PM: In honor of our esteemed BK's co-conspirator, a Page Six Dance:

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[size=20][move=right,scroll,6,transparent,100%]CHA[/move][/size]
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Post by: Rodzinski on November 19, 2005, 08:52:11 PM: Happy Birthday to the Great and All-Powerful Master of the Dark Arts:

JASON!!!
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Post by: S. Woody White on November 19, 2005, 08:58:37 PM: Der Brucer is watching a DVD he picked up today, something called The Skelton Key. It is quite loud, in the same way that the volume seems to be pumped up during commercial breaks on broadcast television. :P
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Post by: Rodzinski on November 19, 2005, 09:00:59 PM: Saw Harry Potter tonight with TPunk. He was standing right on 49th Street.
No, no, the movie. We saw the movie. I will only say that it is my favorite one so far.
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Post by: Rodzinski on November 19, 2005, 09:10:21 PM: Been E&T this week due to overwork, so I got a lot of catching up to do. For instance I didn't leave work Friday until 8:30 at night, and by the time I got home, I can't even look at a computer.

They tell me November is the craziest month since every dance company and orchestra is doing a holiday show of some sort, so I'm hoping that I am nearly through the fire.
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Post by: TCB on November 19, 2005, 09:10:55 PM: I too, have returned from GOBLET OF FIRE. First off, I should say that this book was my least favorite of the six. Secondly, I think they could trim about twenty-five minutes off of the running time and have a far better film. And third, if you have heard that this film is darker than the previous ones, the answer is yes (at least judging by the terrified young children sittilng all around me).

Still the movie is beautifully filmed, the acting is solid, and the direction (for the most part) is crisp. Our three leads continue to grow and mature both physically, and as actors. Who would have ever thought that Rupert Grint, as Ron, would turn into a hottie when he grew up? I cried in the final half hour of the film, which I never did in the book; but still, I found the ending somewhat lacking. Each of the first three films seemed able to stand alone, but with GOBLET OF FIRE for the first time in the series I thought it should have ended with ...TO BE CONTINUED.
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Post by: Jed on November 19, 2005, 09:11:25 PM: DG Ann is seeing the Harry Potter movie as I type. I'm sure she's having herself a grand old time.
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Post by: S. Woody White on November 19, 2005, 09:21:35 PM: This is, of course, the first Potter film to be rated PG-13, instead of a simple PG.

It remains to be seen if the final, seventh Potter film will be rated R. Perhaps Hermione could teach Ron some new tricks to do with his wand?

:o

::)

;D
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Post by: Jed on November 19, 2005, 09:27:05 PM: Quote from: S. Woody White on November 19, 2005, 09:21:35 PM
This is, of course, the first Potter film to be rated PG-13, instead of a simple PG.

It remains to be seen if the final, seventh Potter film will be rated R. Perhaps Hermione could teach Ron some new tricks to do with his wand?

:o

::)

;D

Now that I might bother to go see. ;)
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 19, 2005, 09:39:12 PM: Quote from: Jed on November 19, 2005, 09:27:05 PM
Now that I might bother to go see. ;)

Think I'll hold out for the NC-17 version
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Post by: Jed on November 19, 2005, 09:45:16 PM: Good idea, Cillaliz.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 19, 2005, 10:03:52 PM: Good Evening!

Whew! This has been one long day. A good one, but I just got home about an hour ago - and I left the house at 9:30 this morning. I shall catch up later...

Goodnight.
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Post by: Rodzinski on November 19, 2005, 10:12:06 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on November 19, 2005, 09:39:12 PM
Think I'll hold out for the NC-17 version

There is kind of a weird scene with HP in a hot tub.
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Post by: George on November 19, 2005, 10:14:23 PM: Quote from: Rodzinski on November 19, 2005, 10:12:06 PM
There is kind of a weird scene with HP in a hot tub.

Yup...the three-way. :o
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Post by: George on November 19, 2005, 10:14:37 PM: ;)
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Post by: George on November 19, 2005, 10:16:21 PM: Or have I said too much??
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Post by: Rodzinski on November 19, 2005, 10:48:03 PM: Yeah, you gotta post a spoiler warning!
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Post by: George on November 19, 2005, 10:53:28 PM: Oops (Spoo spelled backwards)! My bad. :-[

;D
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2005, 11:14:25 PM: Back from a lovelier than lovely dinner with the Pogues, Richard Valley, and his ever-lovin' Tom. Stories were told, laughs were laughed, and obscene amounts of food were ingested, none more so than myself (I had the cracked crab, which is very lo-cal, and I didn't overdo the 1000 island dressing - but I did have bread pudding for dessert and that put me over the edge).
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Post by: MBarnum on November 19, 2005, 11:26:22 PM: Hildy and I just returned from West Linn where we had dinner with Mark, James and Hildy's kennel pal, now cousin, Digger!

Those two dogs just love each other...really! You see it would appear that Hildy is not yet spayed and Digger hasn't had his little operation yet, either! LOL! So we had to try and keep an eye on them at all times. We hadn't even thought about it until we noticed Digger constantly trying to have relations with poor Hildy!

That aside, we had a wonderful dinner and watched MA AND PA KETTLE GO TO TOWN, which James was highly amused by...in fact I have never seen him laugh so hard before...Mark and I were rather surprised!
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Post by: MBarnum on November 19, 2005, 11:27:55 PM: And everyone seems to agree that Hildy, short for Hildegard, is an appropriate name for the new dog.

And Freddy doesn't even hiss at Hildy anymore...I think they are becoming pals.