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Title: FEELING THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
Post by: bk on December 25, 2005, 12:15:09 AM: Well, you've read the notes, you're in a proper Merry Christmas mood, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're off singing Christmas cowals right now, but they'll be back soon.
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Post by: bk on December 25, 2005, 12:16:43 AM: And the word of the day is: SEMAPHORE!
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Post by: Michael on December 25, 2005, 12:44:51 AM: Since I woke up this early in the morning, I have no idea what I have received as of yet.

I shall go to a friend's home for the festivities where we will do a gift exchange.

Happy Holidays to all.
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Post by: Michael on December 25, 2005, 12:47:50 AM: Quote from: bk on December 25, 2005, 12:16:43 AM
And the word of the day is: SEMAPHORE!
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Post by: S. Woody White on December 25, 2005, 12:48:19 AM: After a very long simmering, the ham has been cooked, and as near as we can tell it has been cooked to perfection. I managed to haul the lobster pot we cooked it in (actually a tamale steamer, but basically the same construction) over to the sink (a very long trek, as it's a large kitchen), and then poured the water out of the pot. Der B was already drooling from the fragrance of the cooking liquid. We then plopped it into a large roasting pan, where it will cool, covered. But first der B snuck a piece of the ham for a taste, which he shared, and it is tasty indeed! Salty, of course, but it's supposed to be salty. This is not a ham you have in large chunks, but better is served in thin shavings as a condiment or side dish.

Frankly, my dears, I'm on the pooped side, but also on the happy side.
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Post by: S. Woody White on December 25, 2005, 12:55:40 AM: Der Brucer gave me my present early, since we were waiting so long for piggy to cook. He gave me the nine newest discs of Good Eats on DVD. We watched four of the episodes on the discs (and the "Ask Elton" segments that followed), including the hour-long special "Down and Out in Paradise," which was partially filmed in Hawaii. He's got some interesting ideas, including a variation on sweet and sour pork that I'd like to try... but I think I'll skip killing the pig with a hand grenade.

(It's a joke, DR Jane, he doesn't really... ::))
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Post by: S. Woody White on December 25, 2005, 12:56:53 AM: Does a sema-phore only work part time?

(It's long past time for me to get to bed!)
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Post by: Tomovoz on December 25, 2005, 01:42:16 AM: Have a wonderful day everyone.

My interest in the word of the day has flagged somewhat.
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on December 25, 2005, 05:42:19 AM: Merry Christmas, everyone!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 25, 2005, 05:51:49 AM: "Christmas Time is Here"

Christmas time is here
Happiness and cheer
Fun for all that children call
Their favorite time of the year

Snowflakes in the air
Carols everywhere
Olden times and ancient rhymes
Of love and dreams to share

Sleigh bells in the air
Beauty everywhere
Yuletide by the fireside
And joyful memories there

Christmas time is here
We'll be drawing near
Oh, that we could always see
Such spirit through the year
Oh, that we could always see
Such spirit through the year...

-- Vince Guaraldi
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 25, 2005, 05:53:43 AM: [move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Happy/Merry Christmas to all.[/move][/color]
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 25, 2005, 05:56:30 AM: After reading about BK's "do," I'm afraid the one I attended truly pales in comparison.

However, the spaghetti sauce was a HUGE delight for everyone, including my uncle (who thinks only HE can cook among all his family).

The conversation was not, however, lively or sparkling.

It had its moments, though...few though they were.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 25, 2005, 06:21:10 AM: ;D
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 25, 2005, 06:22:03 AM: Wonderful reading about all the great parties!

Although we didn't get a CLOTHING report from anyone. Didn't anyone encounter a relative wearing a Quacker sweater?
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 25, 2005, 06:23:48 AM: DR JMK - your music for HAM is lovely and I do think it will become a Christmas standard.

The ending is especially nice. I forgot to notice the credits on the sheet music, but I guess in the tradition of Rodgers and Hammerstein, your name would come first.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 25, 2005, 06:26:14 AM: Good morning, all! Merry Christmas to you all!

I slept late this morning, and I am about to open all my cards and packages. The first thing I opened this morning was my email from DR MichaelShayne, who's been a computer wizard once again:

http://www.larrymooremusic.com/

I wish you all a fantatic day and that 2006 is kind and generous to each and every one of you.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 25, 2005, 06:33:13 AM: :P
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 25, 2005, 06:34:36 AM: ;D
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Post by: FJL on December 25, 2005, 06:49:56 AM: Merry Christmas to all.

Skip and I thank you for the lovely card, William F. Orr.
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 25, 2005, 07:19:13 AM: Merry Christmas everyone.

I went to a very fun get together last night. We have been sharing Christmas Eve with another family for as long as I can remember. Last night was no exception. We had wonderful food, wonderful wine and gathered around the baby grand and sang and sang and sang. We were even regaled with "Angels We Have Heard on High" as sung by Donald Duck.

Anyway, it was very festive and quite fun.

Today will be more food. We'll be eating brunch at my brother's home as soon as my parents get home from church.

I haven't had time to catch up on the posts and since I'm on dial up, I think I'll wait until I get back home, probably tomorrow. But I did want to say Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah
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Post by: Matt H. on December 25, 2005, 07:27:24 AM: Merry Christmas morning, everyone!!!!

I awoke to a rainy, overcast Sunday morning, and the rain increased during the morning hours. It has tapered off now, but the surprise was that it was raining at all since the forecast had said rain would arrive on Monday. I'm sure there were some disappointed children this morning when it was raining so hard and they couldn't take out their new bikes and other toys to play with them.

This afternoon should clear and be OK for play.
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Post by: Matt H. on December 25, 2005, 07:28:39 AM: I am typing this very minute on my best CHristmas present of the season, the wireless computer keyboard and mouse. As I get more comfortable with key layouts, I am becoming more and more enamored with this gift.
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Post by: Matt H. on December 25, 2005, 07:31:02 AM: I think I have already listed most of the DVDs I got for gifts from friends: THE AGONY AND THE ECSTACY, DR. ZHIVAGO, THE PALM BEACH STORY, MR. SKEFFINGTON, Barbara Cook on the Bell Telephone Hour. I also got a daily Disney Days calendar for my office.

So, that means that instead of Lucy clips for 2006, we'll be seeing Disney clips for the various page dances that come up.
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Post by: Matt H. on December 25, 2005, 07:31:47 AM: And I got gift certificates for Barnes & Noble and Best Buy as well. THose will be put to great use in the days ahead.
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Post by: Charles Pogue on December 25, 2005, 07:41:14 AM: Very of merriest to everyone on the site!

So what? No pictures of last night's festivities?

Easy topic of the day. Easy Answer. What did I get for Christmas? A new house!
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Post by: Matt H. on December 25, 2005, 07:48:57 AM: I know at some point today, I'll be watching WHITE CHRISTMAS, but I think I'm going to start with the mega-cheesy NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION. I haven't seen this in quite a few years and thought I'd at least start it to see if it's gotten any funnier with age. (It was a Christmas gift from several years ago; I never would have bought it for myself.)
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 25, 2005, 07:59:40 AM: Christmas: Two pairs of shoes...black loafers and beige suede/cordovan leather saddle shoes! Umpteen pairs of socks (in addition to the ones I bought myself at Macy's). An atomic clock w/a feature that projects the time on the ceiling or wall with a red laser beam; a fleece blanket & two body pillow cases; a new wallet; and various/sundry stocking stuffers.
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Post by: Matt H. on December 25, 2005, 08:00:12 AM: Heading down to catch up on some magazines and then to start prepping lunch. Today I will be indulging in my one and only day free of diet. Chocolate candy, here I come!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 25, 2005, 08:00:32 AM: I've been watching Shirley tap dance with Bill Robinson and Buddy Ebsen this morning.

Lots of high drama and happy resolutions on the FMC!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 25, 2005, 08:04:34 AM: After weeks and weeks of being ultra-careful to avoid a cold, I fear one is sneaking up on me. Feeling a bit off today. Hopefully, I can keep it from becoming worse. I have lots of preventatives -- Emergen-C, Airborne, TheraFlu and (vixmom will be happy) Alka-Seltzer Plus for Colds -- on hand.
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Post by: S. Woody White on December 25, 2005, 08:07:06 AM: For some reason, I first thought you meant Shirley MacLaine.

My bad. ::)
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Post by: S. Woody White on December 25, 2005, 08:08:01 AM: I'm not good with gifs, so I'll let everyone imagine the Shirleys tapping away for our page two dance.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 25, 2005, 08:09:18 AM: Tonight's festivities will be across the street at my aunt's house -- all the relatives who have been unable to get here before today will be in attendance tonight. The menu will be chicken & dumplings, soup and/or hash (takes yer choice).

Tomorrow evening, "we" will do the honors here at my mom's house. She will fry up bunches of chicken and I'm guessing we'll have corn/tomato casserole or potato salad or both.

It's hard to believe I've been here 10 days. I fly back Thursday morning. Sigh.

I've seen a really nice old house a few blocks north of town that I'd love to buy/fix up. It has a wrap around (deep) porch and a second story, too. It's only $179,000! If I were living/working here I'd buy it in a heartbeat. Not so easy living/working in Oakland and buying here, too.

Maybe in another lifetime.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 25, 2005, 08:11:10 AM: Time for a dose of somethin'!

And a new Shirley Temple movie is airing...missed the credits, so I don't know the title. Shirley sings "You've Got to Eat Your Spinach, Baby" in it.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 25, 2005, 08:36:42 AM: That might be POOR LITTLE RICH GIRL, DR RLP.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 25, 2005, 08:38:32 AM: The Atomic Clock for RLP and the wireless keyboard and mouse for DR MATTH sound like to coolest things so far!

I took Carroll the PT Cruiser out to look for a Sunday Paper - and Casey's General Store was open. I let the clerk know that Super Unleaded on Pump No. 7 was pumping at the Regular Unleaded Price which is 10 cents lower and she said: "Merry Christmas!!" LOL

It is raining steadily here, but as it gets colder we may get a flurry or two.
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Post by: MBarnum on December 25, 2005, 08:40:15 AM: Merry Christmas everyone!!!!

(http://i4.ebayimg.com/03/i/05/c2/96/38_1.JPG)
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Post by: JMK on December 25, 2005, 08:41:08 AM: Merry Christmas to all and to all a Happy Hanukkah! ??? ;D

My boys gave me very sweet modelling clay beasts last night. We won't get into our "real" gift-giving until today, though I did give the kids the new season 7 Simpsons DVDs and Betsy the newest DVD release of Sound of ~~Mucous~~ Music so that they could watch stuff whilst I was playing various and sundried Christmas Eve services.

Speaking of which, I must high myself off to play various and sundried Christmas Day services.

Ooh, and JR: didn't attach credits as I wasn't sure how the lyricist wanted to be credited--as Mr. Earles or Mr.? Dickenson. ;D
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Post by: td on December 25, 2005, 08:42:06 AM: Quote
Today’s topic of discussion: An easy one – what did you get for Christmas?

Most of all, most importantly: I GOT MY JOB as an overnight cashier, working Mondays thru Fridays, 10pm to 7am! Gainful employment begins tomorrow, though there is a paycheck waiting for me from my orientation. . .

From family and friends:
MADAGASCAR dvd.
Two lovely Sabuda books, one which features a bittersweet dedication to Nancy LaMott.
the Sondheim Sings cds.
A lovely cd of seasonal music PLUS Jacques Brel performing the songs from JACQUES BREL IS ALIVE AND WELL. . .(from the brilliant, thoughtful elmore, of course).
A Nancy Dettinger mystery novel.
A White Star Line creamer.
A White Star Line keychain.
A Woman in White wall calender.
The German recording of Hunchback (DER GLOCKNER VON NOTRE DAME), BILLY ELLIOT (OLC) and A SLICE OF SATURDAY NIGHT cds.

For the family:
A Sony shelf-mounted Radio plus Cd Player.

What I gave:
COOKIES! loads and loads, dozens of dozens of 'em! Finished baking last night with twelve dozen orange cookies.
Ceramic wreaths from The Hamilton Collection.
Two OTHER Sabuda books.
Michael Ball Christmas cds.
Broadway and Hollywood Christmas cds. (Gee, wonder who produced and arranged these).
Jane Monheit Christmas cds.

What's in the cd player?
Lots of Christmas music: Country, Celtic, Standards, Jazz and of course, NANCY LAMOTT.
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Post by: MBarnum on December 25, 2005, 08:45:25 AM: Hmmm....what did I get for Christmas! A few DVDs, a couple of calendars, including the family calander that my mom makes each year, a small bottle of whiskey, some chocolates (evidently my sister thinks she is in my will), and lots of hugs from my grand neice Taylor!
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Post by: MBarnum on December 25, 2005, 08:46:51 AM: OH, and I got this...

(http://i24.ebayimg.com/01/i/05/ce/59/a3_1_b.JPG)
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Post by: MBarnum on December 25, 2005, 08:51:38 AM: Well, I must now finish watching my Bollywood movie of the weekend...AADMI AUR INSAAN (1970) starring Dharmendra, Feroz Khan, and Mumtaz! Lots of fun melodramatics and some way cool songs!

(http://us.st11.yimg.com/store1.yimg.com/I/nehaflix_1875_234457745)
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Post by: Tomovoz on December 25, 2005, 09:00:46 AM: It's four in the morning
And one more I'm yawning.

I hope everyone is enjoying their holiday celebration.

Goodnight All.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 25, 2005, 09:19:57 AM: LOL DR JMK - "...you mean you jerks drag me down here in the middle of the night, and you don't even know my name?" Jessica Lange as Frances Farmer - even though the arrest actually occurred at 11 a.m.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 25, 2005, 09:20:22 AM: DR MBARNUM is that Van Williams aka The Green Hornet?
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Post by: td on December 25, 2005, 09:20:39 AM: Quote from: MBarnum on December 25, 2005, 08:46:51 AM
OH, and I got this...

(http://i24.ebayimg.com/01/i/05/ce/59/a3_1_b.JPG)

The man or the car? (or the comb?)
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Post by: S. Woody White on December 25, 2005, 09:24:08 AM: Quote from: MBarnum on December 25, 2005, 08:46:51 AM
OH, and I got this...

(http://i24.ebayimg.com/01/i/05/ce/59/a3_1_b.JPG)
And did you have fun unwrapping "this"?
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 25, 2005, 09:37:25 AM: Well, I've now spoken to my Father, two brothers and two sisters-in-law, all of whom are well and happy today. After that, I opened all my Christmas cards and packages:
two beautiful shirts
several checks
The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization sent me the new DVD release of THE SOUND OF MUSIC
A fantastic phone call from DRMichael Barnum was the frosting on the cake!

My JVC CD players is acting up this morning, and I may need to buy a new one this week. Damn!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 25, 2005, 09:38:24 AM: Good Morning!

Merry, Merry!
Happy, Happy!
Joy, Joy!
Peace! Peace!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 25, 2005, 09:40:47 AM: As for the Topic of the Day...

So far...

Chocolate and Ca$h.

Surprisingly, I didn't spot the usual haphazardly wrapped presents from my Mom for me and brothers under the tree last night, nor this morning. Which is OK. Truly it is.

However, the grandkids/nieces/nephews did pretty well last night. :)
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Post by: S. Woody White on December 25, 2005, 09:41:01 AM: I skinned and de-fatted the country ham, and der Brucer has thinly sliced his daughter's portion. If she really wants more, we can bring more.

It turned out really good this time. Last year's ham ended up over-cooked, this one is tender and moist. Cooking it in simmering water helped leach out more of the salt, too, giving it a better flavor.

We'll be off to celebrate with the grandlads and company soon. Hope there isn't too much screaming.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 25, 2005, 09:43:15 AM: Quote from: td on December 25, 2005, 09:20:39 AM
The man or the car? (or the comb?)

Or the jeans?

Or maybe it's one of those ads for a cologne? *I "love" how some of the fashion spreads in some magazines actually do list the fragrance the model is (supposedly) wearing.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 25, 2005, 09:48:42 AM: Well... I think it's time for my workout...

Laters...
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Post by: bk on December 25, 2005, 09:55:17 AM: I'm up, I'm up.

MERRY CHRISTMAS to one and all and also all and one!

Had a very nice sleep, and am feeling very garlicky this fine and beautiful morning.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 25, 2005, 10:02:54 AM: Watching some ice skating.

Nothing but Jesus movies on TCM today, may switch over to James Bond, but I never did watch White Christmas yet, so I think I'll start that up in a bit.
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Post by: bk on December 25, 2005, 10:05:42 AM: I did finally remember to take a few photographs, and I'll post them as soon as I get them on Ye Olde Computer.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 25, 2005, 10:21:28 AM: What was the name of that McCarthy documentary you were talking about a couple of days ago?
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 25, 2005, 10:29:01 AM: Well, I'm off to the home of DR FJL and his Skip for a lovely and sparkling dinner with several friends. Ms D0-re-milla will be there; she is a sparkling party all by her lonesome, so I think this will be quite a festive day!
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 25, 2005, 10:31:39 AM: Have fun, DRELMORE. And don't forget to mention Giselle MacKenzie just to see what happens.
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Post by: bk on December 25, 2005, 10:46:45 AM: Point of Order was the name of the McCarthy doc.

Photographs coming up.
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Post by: bk on December 25, 2005, 10:47:37 AM: Here is our very own Vinnie with our very own masseuse, Marina.
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Post by: bk on December 25, 2005, 10:49:17 AM: Many guests had already departed by the time I remembered to photograph. Here's Sam Lembeck, his ever-lovin' Natalie, and Rachel.
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Post by: bk on December 25, 2005, 10:52:29 AM: Here's Adryan Russ, Dale, and Deutsch.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 25, 2005, 10:53:07 AM: Point of Order....ordered.
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Post by: bk on December 25, 2005, 10:57:12 AM: Here's The Silver Fox, PennyO, and Panni.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 25, 2005, 11:09:51 AM: What great pictures!!

And red cups and plates!!!

DR PENNYO looks fabulous as does former DRPANNI! What a great outfit PANNI is wearing!
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Post by: Jennifer on December 25, 2005, 11:19:49 AM: Merry Christmas and Happy holidays everyone!
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Post by: George on December 25, 2005, 11:25:56 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 25, 2005, 06:26:14 AM
Good morning, all! Merry Christmas to you all!

I slept late this morning, and I am about to open all my cards and packages. The first thing I opened this morning was my email from DR MichaelShayne, who's been a computer wizard once again:

http://www.larrymooremusic.com/

I wish you all a fantatic day and that 2006 is kind and generous to each and every one of you.

That's wonderful!! Congratulations Larry and great job Michael! ;D
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Post by: Jennifer on December 25, 2005, 11:28:13 AM: What did I get for the holidays this year?

Well one of my favorites was getting to listen to my sister's 5 yr old nephew sing me the songs from his Christmas concert. It was too cute.

I didn't get most of my gifts so far (since Chanukah hasn't started). But since I picked them out and know what they are I will list them: Pink fuzzy boots, jean jacket with trim, fancy teal jacket with brown and teal belt, guess ring/earring/necklace set, AND FOR DR RONP I will be getting my very own grill pan!

I also got a very nice diamonelle bezel set stainless steel ring which I am totally in love with.

And I brought over my 3 month old niece her gifts today. And she opened two books from me. One is "i love to shop" and the other is "my great aunt phibian". :)
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Post by: Jennifer on December 25, 2005, 11:29:38 AM: I forget if I mentioned this, but we had Christmas eve at my aunt's last night. And she hurt her foot so she could not cook. So she ordered in. IT was an amazing feast. So delicious. We had shrimp wontons and sushi, and tons of chinese food. I was so full when I left. But it was totally delicious!
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Post by: François de Paris on December 25, 2005, 11:56:36 AM: Yes! Great pictures, and DR PennyO -- I'd say... the FOXY Silver Fox!! -- looks ravishing indeed with her new hair... and it's so nice to see Panni again!
Ex DR.... even though I believe she still reads this site!

Gifts: got some cash and lots of cards, some cds from Kimlet friends and from myself (Myself tends to be generous with me! LOL!) and books too....

DR Barnum; I love the car you got. Is HE the driver that came with it ? So good he can't afford a shirt!

GREAT site for DR Elmore... I'm discovering NEW recordings I did not know about!

A happy day to all!
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Post by: George on December 25, 2005, 11:57:50 AM: We opened all our gifts last night at my parents' house. I got two shirts (one white, one light blue) and a towel and wash cloth set from my parents, a DVD of Tom Cruise's "The War of the Worlds" (now I have three different movie versions of this...I still want to get the fouth movie ;)) from my niece, and a collapsable organizer from my aunt (who is a nun and gives unusual gifts...but it's the thought that counts! ;D).

I also got cash from my sister (yea!), a $50 cash card from her boyfriend (yea!) and a check from my parents (yea!), as well as a check from the people whose house and cat I'm sitting (yea!). It was a little more than their usual average, so that's very good (yea!).

I don't remember everything that was given, but I gave my sister "The Complete Calvin and Hobbes." C&H was her absolute favorite comic strip and she's very happy! My sister, her boyfriend and I all went in together and bought my parents a new computer! There's was so slow! They have cable Internet access and it was useless because the computer wasn't fast enough to handle it. Now it is! I got my niece a CD and DVD from England that she wanted.
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Post by: François de Paris on December 25, 2005, 11:58:43 AM: DR Barnum:

A "driver" like that must drive you "crazy" no?
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Post by: François de Paris on December 25, 2005, 12:00:41 PM: Quote from: George on December 25, 2005, 11:57:50 AM
We opened all our gifts last night at my parents' house. I got two shirts (one white, one light blue) ...

You might want to offer one to MBarnum's driver... and check if it fits!! :D
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Post by: François de Paris on December 25, 2005, 12:02:23 PM: Quote from: JRand55 on December 25, 2005, 11:09:51 AM
What great pictures!!

And red cups and plates!!!

DR PENNYO looks fabulous as does former DRPANNI! What a great outfit PANNI is wearing!

I'msure if you'd check the... garters, you'd find they were red too!
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Post by: George on December 25, 2005, 12:02:51 PM: Quote from: François on December 25, 2005, 12:00:41 PM
You might want to offer one to MBarnum's driver... and check if it fits!! :D

Umm...I don't think so. He's fine, just the way he is! ;)
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Post by: François de Paris on December 25, 2005, 12:11:42 PM: Quote from: George on December 25, 2005, 12:02:51 PM
Umm...I don't think so. He's fine, just the way he is! ;)

I was just trying to make it easy for you to approach him! ;D

It was a -- as we say here -- prétexte! ;)
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 25, 2005, 12:12:17 PM: Quote from: François on December 25, 2005, 12:02:23 PM
I'msure if you'd check the... garters, you'd find they were red too!

LOL ;D .... we will never know for sure! :-[

DR td...congratulations on your new job! You know of course that working that shift is a LOT like being in a Fellini movie....you will see many strange and wonderful things! 8)
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Post by: George on December 25, 2005, 12:12:33 PM: Well, I have to leave (and I just got here!)...I must shower and get myself over to my sister's for brunch. The whole family is coming over.

Have a good day, all! ;D
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 25, 2005, 12:23:12 PM: Good Afternoon!

Well, I'm all worked out and sweated out. -Is "sweated" a word? If not, well, it is now. Now I'm just trying to figure out if tomorrow will indeed be my day off from my workout, or whether or I'll just work out straight through to the New Year. -And I'm also wondering if I'll actually "avoid" the scale tomorrow too, and just weigh myself in 2006. We shall see...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 25, 2005, 12:26:51 PM: In other news...

While having my post-workout meal/breakfast/lunch, I went through the Washington Post reading a couple of articles as well as checking out some of the sale flyers. I'm actually sort of tempted to head out tomorrow and brave the crowds. However, Nordstrom's Half-Yearly Men's Sale starts tomorrow too, so I can take advantage of that later in the week, and I noticed that Rockport is having a nice sale this week too. Papa needs some new shoes. There was also a "Buy One (at regular price), Get One at 50% Off" coupon for Border's, so... <snip> -I'm gonna try to cut out the one from my brother's paper when I head over there in a few hours for Christmas dinner. ;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 25, 2005, 12:33:12 PM: And Today's Style Invitational had some fun winning entries:

*****************

Report From Week 638

In which we asked for ideas for holiday movies or TV specials that would counter their usual sappy themes:

4 "A Cockroach Christmas": Ernest the bug tries desperately to find a morsel of food, but the house has been sterilized by the germ-obsessed lady of the house, and his family can't even celebrate Christmas because they're getting exterminated. (Sasha Lamb, Washington)

3 "Bill Nye's Physics Phun With Santa": The Science Guy disintegrates the Santa myth as he uses a blowtorch and a hot dog to demonstrate reindeer thermodynamics at the speeds needed for Kriss Kringle to stay on schedule. (Kevin Dopart, Washington)

2 "Holy Guacamole": When they decide they've seen a miraculously appearing Nativity scene in a bowl of mashed avocado, the Hernandez family learns how to make a little extra Christmas green. (Lawrence McGuire, Waldorf)

1 "Apocalypse Noel": Captain Benjamin Willard dog-sleds deep into Yukon Territory to assassinate deranged Colonel Nicholas Klaus, who has appointed himself Santa to a devoted Inuit tribe. (P.H. Stevenson, Scottsville, Va.)

-Although, I also liked some of the Honorable Mentions:

"Mr. Potter's Revenge": George Bailey watches as an interstate is built past Bedford Falls, the industries move out of town, the residents move to the suburbs, his savings and loan is accused of redlining, and finally a Wal-Mart is built on the outskirts of town and decimates what remains of the central business district. (Christopher P. Larsen, Portland, Ore.)

"The 87% Solution": Holiday classics improved with having the ending cut off. The box set includes the Grinch leaving with all the loot; Frosty melted; and George Bailey ready to jump off the bridge. (Kevin Dopart)

"Kathie Lee Gifford's Desert Island Christmas": Tom Shales gives this special his highest recommendation, as Kathie Lee is stranded with the "Survivor" cast and they kill her for meat. (John Johnston)

"The Bipolar Express": A young boy finds that the exhilaration of candy canes and sugar plums can come crashing down in disappointment and loneliness. (Peter Metrinko, Chantilly)

"The Love Yule Never Know": Originally made as a tender, open-minded love story, but when PBS rejected it the show went to Fox as a no-holds-barred expos of the relationship between Santa and the third elf from the left. (Bill Spencer, Exeter, N.H.)

"Two Eyes Made Out of Coal": A snowman waits, lonely, despondent, in an empty field, knowing that a warm front is on the way. (Michelle Stupak, Ellicott City)

"Elf-B.I.": Agents go undercover at the North Pole to hack into Santa's naughty/nice database as part of their stepped-up surveillance of the citizenry. They see you when you're sleeping, they know when you're awake . . . (Brendan Beary)

-And my personal favorite entry of the bunch:

"Gift of the Magnificent Seven": Yul Brynner sells his hair to buy a holster for Robert Vaughn's gun while Robert Vaughn sells his gun to buy a comb for Yul Brynner. (Chuck Smith, Woodbridge)

;D

Washington Post Style Invitational (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/12/23/AR2005122300630.html)

Merry Christmas!!!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 25, 2005, 12:34:58 PM: BK - Great Partay Pics! And Penny looks FABOO!!!!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 25, 2005, 12:36:46 PM: DR td - Congrats on the upcoming gainful employment!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 25, 2005, 12:40:30 PM: So... After spending a couple of years in Richmond, I have to wonder what DR SWW will be serving his ham on... White House Rolls? Beaten Biscuits? Wonder Bread? Parker House Rolls?

;)

...And there better be some Duke's Mayo on the side. And just Duke's! Well, Sauer's will do in a pinch too.

-Although, I do like cornichons with my ham biscuits from time to time. ...And maybe some butter too. Salted, of course.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 25, 2005, 12:41:18 PM: And then alternate a ham biscuit with a biscuit spread with pimento cheese and/or a sausage ball (love the Bisquick!).

:)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 25, 2005, 12:43:09 PM: Quote from: bk on December 25, 2005, 09:55:17 AM
Had a very nice sleep, and am feeling very garlicky this fine and beautiful morning.

Just remember to wash your pillow cases!
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Post by: Danise on December 25, 2005, 12:52:14 PM: (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v373/DofB5/xmas15.gif)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v373/DofB5/xtree6.gif)

I hope everyone is having a wonderful day!

We’re having a Honey Baked Ham and Sweet Potatoes for dinner.

As for Christmas gifts, I bought myself a new DVD recorder/player. As soon as I feel up to it, I will hook it up to the TV.

If I can get it up and running I will burn the part of the Today show from Oct 5th where Ginny, Cillaliz and I made our first national appearance. I never erased it from TIVO. I’m just torn as to if I should tape the entire 3 hours or just the one segment.

Should anyone want a copy, just let me know and also if you want the whole 3 hours or just the one part.
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Post by: Matt H. on December 25, 2005, 01:02:44 PM: I started my afternoon finishing AND THEN THERE WERE NONE from last night. Yep, the killer was exactly who it has been the last twenty or so times I've watched this movie. My familiarity didn't spoil its entertainment value on bit.
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Post by: Danise on December 25, 2005, 01:05:16 PM: We've watched WHITE CHRISTMAS, CHRISTMAS VACATION, A CHRISTMAS STORY and now BELLS OF ST MARYS.

Tonight, after dinner, we shall watch CHRISTMAS IN CONNECTICUT.
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Post by: Matt H. on December 25, 2005, 01:05:19 PM: How terrific to see former DR Panni again!
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Post by: Matt H. on December 25, 2005, 01:09:39 PM: Page 4 Lucy Hat Dance!!!
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Post by: Matt H. on December 25, 2005, 01:14:51 PM: Next up on the DVD front was National Lampoon's CHRISTMAS VACATION.

Chevy Chase was so alternately goggled eyed over-the-top and then sad sack non-emoting that the film was pretty unbearable when he was on-screen (which was most of the film). I remember thinking the first VACATION was pretty funny (the one where Imogene Coca dies), but this one wasn't. Interesting that the actor who plays his son in CHRISTMAS VACATION plays Andrew on DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES now. The daughter, of course, was Juliette Lewis before her breakthrough Oscar-nominated performance in CAPE FEAR.

The transfer was pretty lacking, too, though this was the first DVD release of the film, not the remastered version currently in stores.
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Post by: Matt H. on December 25, 2005, 01:15:55 PM: Then, I put in WHITE CHRISTMAS. I got through "Count Your Blessings" before I saved my place to return to it later this evening.

Always wonderfully entertaining.
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Post by: Matt H. on December 25, 2005, 01:38:48 PM: Well, back downstairs to go the usual SUnday cleaning and then more WHITE CHRISTMAS.
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Post by: MBarnum on December 25, 2005, 01:50:19 PM: Quote from: JRand55 on December 25, 2005, 09:20:22 AM
DR MBARNUM is that Van Williams aka The Green Hornet?

Yes. He must be doing his Edd Byrnes imitation.
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Post by: MBarnum on December 25, 2005, 02:00:13 PM: PennyO, you hair is beautiful! And Panni...very nice to see her smiling face...I do hope there were no collapsing racks during the partay (a long ago HHW/DRPanni reference).
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Post by: Danise on December 25, 2005, 02:15:23 PM: It was good to see DR's PennyO and Panni's smiling faces. I love the pictures.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 25, 2005, 02:20:07 PM: Well... Time to head over to my brother's house for Christmas Dinner...

Laters...
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Post by: Danise on December 25, 2005, 02:22:24 PM: Have a good time, Jose!
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Post by: MBarnum on December 25, 2005, 02:28:15 PM: Wow, it is 2:30 pm already...where has the day gone!

Time to watch Christmas movie #1 MARCH OF THE WOODEN SOLDIERS (1934).
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 25, 2005, 02:45:24 PM: Quote from: Matt H. on December 25, 2005, 01:15:55 PM
Then, I put in WHITE CHRISTMAS. I got through "Count Your Blessings" before I saved my place to return to it later this evening.

Always wonderfully entertaining.

That is EXACTLY where I stopped as well DRMATTH - so that I could finish watching the fabulous Mexican Cabareteria film sent me by DRMBARNUM.
En Carne Viva - The RAW Life. Whew!

MBARNUM make sure you watch the Trailers on this disc - Santo the Wrestler fights some guys from space who can make themselves invisible, and it all ends up - in the ring. Also a trailer for an interesting film called Quinceaneros.....I think it means graduation....but it looks GREAT! 8)
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 25, 2005, 02:47:27 PM: Mexican starlet has just discovered that the father of her fiance is actually HER father as well!

Starlet: My god, how can there be so much unhappiness?

Father: I am the one who should be crying these tears.

Yea, uh huh, I bet. Great fun movie with some really good musical numbers, done by an actress who is suprisingly GRACELESS for a character renowned for her dancing!
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Post by: Charles Pogue on December 25, 2005, 02:54:15 PM: PennyO's new silver do faboo!
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Post by: François de Paris on December 25, 2005, 02:59:55 PM: When I see PennyO's new hair colour I feel like singing "Silver Belle"!!
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Post by: td on December 25, 2005, 03:08:34 PM: FROM OUR (dog)HOUSE TO YOUR HOUSE:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/minx_the_dog/Dixie%20Bell/dixiehat7copy1.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/minx_the_dog/Dixie%20Bell/dixiehat7copy1.jpg)
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 25, 2005, 03:13:12 PM: Lovely doggie photo DRtd.....technology is wonderful.
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Post by: François de Paris on December 25, 2005, 03:13:57 PM: Quote from: td on December 25, 2005, 03:08:34 PM
FROM OUR (dog)HOUSE TO YOUR HOUSE:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/minx_the_dog/Dixie%20Bell/dixiehat7copy1.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/minx_the_dog/Dixie%20Bell/dixiehat7copy1.jpg)

Woof to you too! :D
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Post by: Tomovoz on December 25, 2005, 03:15:41 PM: I've just been checking out the updated Elmore site. Great job Michael.
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Post by: Danise on December 25, 2005, 03:16:10 PM: TD, Bear and Brandi approve!
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Post by: bk on December 25, 2005, 03:17:49 PM: Visit with darling daughter is ending, and I shall now be on my way to Nick Redman's home environment. Keep the home fries burning. I won't be too long.
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Post by: Matt H. on December 25, 2005, 03:18:09 PM: had to jump back on-line for a second and thought I'd pop in here to see how everyone's holiday has been going. Nice to see folks checking in.
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Post by: William E. Lurie on December 25, 2005, 03:29:26 PM: Happy Holidays to all. I may not post as much as I used to, but I still read this every day and I still think BK's A BROADWAY CHRISTMAS and A HOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS are two of the three best Christmas CDs im my collection. (FYI, the third is A JOHN WATERS CHRISTMAS).
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Post by: François de Paris on December 25, 2005, 03:32:01 PM: Quote from: William E. Lurie on December 25, 2005, 03:29:26 PM
Happy Holidays to all. I may not post as much as I used to, but I still read this every day and I still think BK's A BROADWAY CHRISTMAS and A HOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS are two of the three best Christmas CDs im my collection. (FYI, the third is A JOHN WATERS CHRISTMAS).

Merry Xmas, Bill!

December the 26th now here! :)
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Post by: François de Paris on December 25, 2005, 03:36:58 PM: Quote from: William E. Lurie on December 25, 2005, 03:29:26 PM
I still read this every day

I know how you feel!! :o ;D ;D
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Post by: Tomovoz on December 25, 2005, 03:37:57 PM: Good to see you WEL.. Happy Christmas to you and Ray
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Post by: François de Paris on December 25, 2005, 03:38:18 PM: Quote from: bk on December 25, 2005, 03:17:49 PM
Visit with darling daughter is ending, and I shall now be on my way to Nick Redman's home environment. Keep the home fries burning. I won't be too long.

Can't we keep SOMETHING ELSE burning for a change?! ;)
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Post by: Tomovoz on December 25, 2005, 03:39:15 PM: Quote from: François on December 25, 2005, 03:32:01 PM

December the 26th now here! :)
You are so far behind !!
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Post by: Tomovoz on December 25, 2005, 03:40:36 PM: Vibes to a special man in Tacoma who is not feeling well this day. Hint - it's not Jed.
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Post by: François de Paris on December 25, 2005, 03:42:04 PM: Quote from: Tomovoz on December 25, 2005, 03:37:57 PM
Happy Christmas to you and Ray

Thought you wrote: "to Hoo and Ray!"

I'm so silly!!(Please, don't approve! ;))
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Post by: François de Paris on December 25, 2005, 03:44:38 PM: Quote from: Tomovoz on December 25, 2005, 03:40:36 PM
Vibes to a special man in Tacoma is not feeling well this day. Hint - it's not Jed.

Friendly thoughts for our favourite "dirty-minded" kimlet!
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Post by: François de Paris on December 25, 2005, 03:46:42 PM: Quote from: Tomovoz on December 25, 2005, 03:39:15 PM
You are so far behind !!

Yes, you know; the Old Europe thing!! ;)
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Post by: François de Paris on December 25, 2005, 03:48:17 PM: New page dance; the Tacoma Tango!
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Post by: Tomovoz on December 25, 2005, 03:48:55 PM: And why rush - the future gets here soon enough anyway.
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Post by: François de Paris on December 25, 2005, 03:59:15 PM: Quote from: Tomovoz on December 25, 2005, 03:48:55 PM
And why rush - the future gets here soon enough anyway.

Why live in Tomorrowland when it's so cosy on Main Street, USA!?!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 25, 2005, 04:11:07 PM: Quote from: François on December 25, 2005, 11:58:43 AM

DR Barnum:

A "driver" like that must drive you "crazy" no?

I'm sure it drives DRMBarnum to Distraction, which is I believe a social center on the wrong side of the tracks in Salem.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 25, 2005, 04:18:55 PM: I'm back from a sparkling event with DR FJL and Skip and their lovely sparkling guests and animals: MJ and Margo, Ronnie, Julie. Ms Do-re-milla, her sister, brother-in-law and lively nephew Ben, and of coursethe fabulous Toby and Dylan, who were in rare form. It was quite a successful and wonderful afternoon of socializing and dining ; I must say that Skip and FJL do provide an amazingly abundant and delicious spread. This has been quite a wonderfulk Christmas Day, and now I'm debating crossing the street and seeing the 7:45 showing of THE PRODUCERS.
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Post by: François de Paris on December 25, 2005, 04:33:06 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 25, 2005, 04:18:55 PM
and now I'm debating crossing the street and seeing the 7:45 showing of THE PRODUCERS.

If I cross the street I find the Medical School! Even at 1:34 am it must NOT be fun there! ;)
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Post by: Tomovoz on December 25, 2005, 04:37:19 PM: Good to see DR Danise on the board. If this were to be a page 5 dance she could be on the boards.
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Post by: Danise on December 25, 2005, 04:41:36 PM: Nice to be with you all again. I've missed you all!
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Post by: Tomovoz on December 25, 2005, 04:42:01 PM: "Across The Street is a million miles away" - So sang Ray Peterson in 1965.

An obscure Australia only hit for the interest of DR Rodzinski
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Post by: MBarnum on December 25, 2005, 04:59:22 PM: Quote from: JRand55 on December 25, 2005, 02:45:24 PM
That is EXACTLY where I stopped as well DRMATTH - so that I could finish watching the fabulous Mexican Cabareteria film sent me by DRMBARNUM.
En Carne Viva - The RAW Life. Whew!

MBARNUM make sure you watch the Trailers on this disc - Santo the Wrestler fights some guys from space who can make themselves invisible, and it all ends up - in the ring. Also a trailer for an interesting film called Quinceaneros.....I think it means graduation....but it looks GREAT! 8)

Ah, yes I did see those trailers! I have the Santo movie and it is a riot! I guess I was thinking that you had that one already...must be someone else I know...and the teenage melodrama QUINCEANEROS is on my Amazon wish list...reminds me of something John Saxon and Sandra Dee would be in...if they were making Mexican films! LOL!
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Post by: MBarnum on December 25, 2005, 05:06:37 PM: Finished watching MARCH OF THE WOODEN SOLDIERS, (1934)...I LOVE that movie! Laurel and Hardy just crack me up and that Felix Knight is sort of attractive to my eyes! And what a voice...so many wonderful songs! The DVD is colorized, something I am not a big fan of, but they did a very good job of it with this DVD, so I can live with it.

Oh, and that Charlotte Henry is such a cutie pie!
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Post by: MBarnum on December 25, 2005, 05:07:11 PM: And now on to the 1956 version of WE'RE NO ANGELS!
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Post by: FJL on December 25, 2005, 05:29:07 PM: It's always wonderful to have elmore over, but elmore left taking about half of the partygoers with him (party of ten cut in half to party of five). :) With the remaining five folk happening to be mostly of the Hebrew persuasion, we switched the focus of celebration. We broke out the Menorah and candles and welcomed in the Festival of Lights with a light show of both flaming and vocal pyrotechnics not seen in our apartment since last Hannukah.
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Post by: François de Paris on December 25, 2005, 05:37:27 PM: Quote from: FJL on December 25, 2005, 05:29:07 PM
It's always wonderful to have elmore over, but elmore left taking about half of the partygoers with him (party of ten cut in half to party of five). :) With the remaining five folk happening to be mostly of the Hebrew persuasion, we switched the focus of celebration. We broke out the Menorah and candles and welcomed in the Festival of Lights with a light show of both flaming and vocal pyrotechnics not seen in our apartment since last Hannukah.

What an arranger, this Larry, what an arranger! ;)

I loved Hannukah Aimée in Lelouch A Man & A Woman!! ???
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Post by: FJL on December 25, 2005, 05:44:37 PM: Now, Francois, do I make terrible puns out of your holidays?

(Actually, I would if I could think of any. I'll work on one for Bastille Day.)
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Post by: François de Paris on December 25, 2005, 05:51:31 PM: Quote from: FJL on December 25, 2005, 05:44:37 PM
Now, Francois, do I make terrible puns out of your holidays?

I can only make terrible puns! I'm known for that here! :-[ ;)
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Post by: François de Paris on December 25, 2005, 05:52:13 PM: Even though I'm sure Miss Aimée would think it's a compliment!
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Post by: François de Paris on December 25, 2005, 05:54:55 PM: Quote from: FJL on December 25, 2005, 05:44:37 PM

I'll work on one for Bastille Day.

You mean we'll have to wait until July the 14th 2006 for your pun?????

Oy Vey!
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Post by: Ginny on December 25, 2005, 05:56:35 PM: Christmas evening greetings from SW Ohio! It's been a full, but relatively quiet holiday here. DH Richard, DS Rob, and I opened presents this morning - they gave me a lovely framed watercolor that I had admired in a local gallery. I will try to take a picture and post it when we have some sunlight. This afternoon we were joined by my mother, her sister, and my cousin from Atlanta. We opened our stocking presents with them and I received a lot of wonderful Godiva, Ghirardelli, and Choxie chocolate, plus a bag of mint M & M's. We had our Christmas dinner about 4pm, the guys watched DS Rob's new DVD, Serenity, and I visited with my mom and aunt. Company just left and I'm ready to crash!

Loved the photos from bk's partay - DR PennyO is stunning in silver!
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Post by: Ginny on December 25, 2005, 06:06:08 PM: Quote from: Danise on December 25, 2005, 04:41:36 PM
Nice to be with you all again. I've missed you all!

And we've missed YOU, too, DR Danise! Nice to have you back.
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Post by: Tomovoz on December 25, 2005, 06:10:37 PM: "When You're in Love the Whole world is Jewish" - I think that is from the movie.

OR it may have been Frank Gallop and his friend Irving.
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Post by: Danise on December 25, 2005, 06:12:20 PM: Thank you, DR Ginny.
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Post by: Tomovoz on December 25, 2005, 06:13:53 PM: Pedro the Fisherman charged with theft in July. I think it was Bass steal day.
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on December 25, 2005, 06:15:04 PM: Good evening, fellow Dear Readers. What a busy day it has been!

TOD: my gift from DR Sandra is a lovely CD by "Wing." It is really... words can't ..... It's just so.... Um, ok.

http://www.wingtunes.com/public/samples.aspx
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Post by: Danise on December 25, 2005, 06:16:20 PM: Someone was sweet enough to send me a whole tower of chocolate. I've been very good and haven't gobbled it all down----yet. ;) :D
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Post by: Danise on December 25, 2005, 06:18:31 PM: Quote from: DearReaderLaura on December 25, 2005, 06:15:04 PM
Good evening, fellow Dear Readers. What a busy day it has been!

TOD: my gift from DR Sandra is a lovely CD by "Wing." It is really... words can't ..... It's just so.... Um, ok.

http://www.wingtunes.com/public/samples.aspx

I've heard of "Wing" before. You have my deepest sympathy. I think I would rather have a bucket of coal. :P ;D
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Post by: td on December 25, 2005, 06:24:12 PM: Quote from: François on December 25, 2005, 05:52:13 PM

Even though I'm sure Miss Aimée would think it's a compliment!

Of course this was the woman who changed her name from AIMEE to FINI when she married Albert.
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Post by: François de Paris on December 25, 2005, 06:41:12 PM: Quote from: DearReaderLaura on December 25, 2005, 06:15:04 PM
Good evening, fellow Dear Readers. What a busy day it has been!

TOD: my gift from DR Sandra is a lovely CD by "Wing." It is really... words can't ..... It's just so.... Um, ok.

http://www.wingtunes.com/public/samples.aspx

Loverly indeed! Why have I never heard that talent (!) before?!
That sure beats my collection of Xmas songs by Dame Julie! ;D
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Post by: François de Paris on December 25, 2005, 06:43:03 PM: Quote from: Tomovoz on December 25, 2005, 06:13:53 PM
Pedro the Fisherman charged with theft in July. I think it was Bass steal day.

VERY GOOD! (Even if I think there's something fishy about that pun!)

Dame Julie (Her again!!) cut that song on one of her very early recordings in the '50s with orchestra conducted by Irwin Kostal!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 25, 2005, 06:45:20 PM: Good Evening!

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Back from my brother's house. It was quite the dinner. My brother had planned to serve a pork shoulder that he was cooking in the crock pot, but since did not put the pork shoulder in the crockpot until around 4:00, and it needs to cook for at least 8 hours... Well... *He had fallen asleep on the couch watching football... ;)

Thankfully, my Mom brought over some food, and Veronica remembered that she had brought back some pasteles from their last trip back home to Puerto Rico. They were pretty darn good, and very(!) filling. They were sort of like tamales, but instead of using corn masa for the "outside", they used green plantains and other starchy root vegetables. She had pork and chicken ones, and they were made by her grandmother.

...And I guess they'll be having the pork shoulder for their meals this week.
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Post by: td on December 25, 2005, 06:45:25 PM: PAGE SIX DANCE (all night):
(http://www.julieandrews.co.uk/coronet7.jpg)
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Post by: FJL on December 25, 2005, 06:46:02 PM: BASTILLE MY HEART - that's the title of my next revolting musical (or at least musical about revolting)
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Post by: Michael on December 25, 2005, 06:46:24 PM: Just came home from spending the day with my extended family here in Florida. Wonderful time. Wonderful gifts exhange and more food than anyone can eat. Some pics to come.
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Post by: François de Paris on December 25, 2005, 06:46:35 PM: Quote from: td on December 25, 2005, 06:24:12 PM
Of course this was the woman who changed her name from AIMEE to FINI when she married Albert.

Does that mean she's completely FINIe?
You mean Aimée married an English Teacher? I thought it was Chita! ;)
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Post by: Michael on December 25, 2005, 06:46:48 PM: Penny O looks fabulous and radiant.
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Post by: François de Paris on December 25, 2005, 06:50:14 PM: Quote from: FJL on December 25, 2005, 06:46:02 PM
BASTILLE MY HEART - that's the title of my next revolting musical (or at least musical about revolting)

Excellent!
If Larry had written the lyrics it would be Bastille My Hart!
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Post by: François de Paris on December 25, 2005, 06:51:38 PM: Quote from: Michael S on December 25, 2005, 06:46:48 PM
Penny O looks fabulous and radiant.

... and not necessarily in that order! ;)

(Better than looking rabulous and fadiant! ???)
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Post by: François de Paris on December 25, 2005, 06:57:21 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on December 25, 2005, 06:45:20 PM

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You sound just like Garfield! :D
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 25, 2005, 07:23:02 PM: I did go to see THE PRODUCERS, which I loved. It's almost a verbatim vision of the stage show, which I adored, and I had a great time. I saw several friends in it: Patrick Brady is seen briefly as the conductor of "Springtime for Hitler," Debra Monk, Brent Barrett, Jai Rodriguez are all quite funny, and there's a great shot of Karen Ziemba at the end of the opening number. Other guest stars include John Barrowman, David Huddleston, Jon Lovitz, Michael McKean, and the cast credits at the end are a virtual who's who of the current Broadway scene. Also, when you go, stay till the very end of the credits!!!!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 25, 2005, 07:36:49 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 25, 2005, 07:23:02 PM
I did go to see THE PRODUCERS, which I loved. It's almost a verbatim vision of the stage show, which I adored, and I had a great time. I saw several friends in it: Patrick Brady is seen briefly as the conductor of "Springtime for Hitler," Debra Monk, Brent Barrett, Jai Rodriguez are all quite funny, and there's a great shot of Karen Ziemba at the end of the opening number. Other guest stars include John Barrowman, David Huddleston, Jon Lovitz, Michael McKean, and the cast credits at the end are a virtual who's who of the current Broadway scene. Also, when you go, stay till the very end of the credits!!!!

I'm actually pondering going to see a midnight showing tonight. A couple of the Damn Yankees crew is in the movie - our Lola, Meg Gillentine, opens the movie as one of the usherettes. We shall see...
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 25, 2005, 07:44:02 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on December 25, 2005, 07:36:49 PM
I'm actually pondering going to see a midnight showing tonight. A couple of the Damn Yankees crew is in the movie - our Lola, Meg Gillentine, opens the movie as one of the usherettes. We shall see...

Go! It's fantastic! You'll have a great time. I'm thinking about going back tomorrow night. It's the most faithful film of a stage show since probably THE MUSC MAN. Stroman let's the camera stand back a lot of the time to capture the dancing and there's not all that MOULIN ROUGE idiocy during the choreography. According to the IMDB, George Dvorsky, Judy Kaye and a lot of other friends are in it, so that's a reason to go back.
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Post by: Matt H. on December 25, 2005, 08:03:12 PM: I finished WHITE CHRISTMAS and enjoyed it just as much as always. I've always wanted a scene where the Mary Wickes character apologizes to Betty and Bob for her misunderstood eavesdropping that led to all the trouble.
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Post by: Matt H. on December 25, 2005, 08:04:45 PM: I'll certainly be seeing THE PRODUCERS at some point this week.
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Post by: Matt H. on December 25, 2005, 08:06:36 PM: After I finished WHITE CHRISTMAS, I watched the Biography of Angela Lansbury recorded off the Biography Channel a few nights ago. They had updated the end of the show to reflect Peter Shaw's death but with an announcer not Peter Graves (who did the narration of the original broadcast).
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Post by: Matt H. on December 25, 2005, 08:08:20 PM: I watched a rerun of LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT since this was a repeat of the first episode that Chris Noth and Annabella Sciorra co-starred in. I stuck with it to the end even though I did remember the ending.
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Post by: Matt H. on December 25, 2005, 08:09:45 PM: I had some laundry that needed folding and putting away, so I postponed watching any of the Shirley Temple films that I had recorded today.

Tomorrow, I will burn a DVD of THE BLUE BIRD as I watch it again. Then, I may watch POOR LITTLE RICH GIRL and burn a DVD of it, too.
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Post by: George on December 25, 2005, 08:18:55 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 25, 2005, 07:44:02 PM
Go! It's fantastic! You'll have a great time. I'm thinking about going back tomorrow night. It's the most faithful film of a stage show since probably THE MUSC MAN. Stroman let's the camera stand back a lot of the time to capture the dancing and there's not all that MOULIN ROUGE idiocy during the choreography. According to the IMDB, George Dvorsky, Judy Kaye and a lot of other friends are in it, so that's a reason to go back.

I've read a couple of reviews for the "The Producers" that didn't like it because it was so faithful to the stage show. One review said something like the only thing missing was the proscenium. I think that I'll like it. :)

So, yesterday, my niece gave me a free ticket coupon for the brand new local 16-screen movie theater. "The Producers" is playing tonight at 10:25. I think I'll go see it with the free coupon! I'm house-sitting so I can go to the house after the movie. Tomorrow morning, my sister, niece and I are going to see "King Kong." Since it's the first showing, it's cheaper than the evening shows, so I'll pay cash for that. That's the plan. ;D
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Post by: S. Woody White on December 25, 2005, 08:34:10 PM: Quote from: bk on December 25, 2005, 10:57:12 AM
Here's The Silver Fox, PennyO, and Panni.
Goodness gracious, PennyO looks FANTASTIC! (So does Panni, but it's PennyO who has the new look.)
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Post by: S. Woody White on December 25, 2005, 08:46:25 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on December 25, 2005, 12:40:30 PM
So... After spending a couple of years in Richmond, I have to wonder what DR SWW will be serving his ham on... White House Rolls? Beaten Biscuits? Wonder Bread? Parker House Rolls?

;)

...And there better be some Duke's Mayo on the side. And just Duke's! Well, Sauer's will do in a pinch too.

-Although, I do like cornichons with my ham biscuits from time to time. ...And maybe some butter too. Salted, of course.
Wouldn't salted butter be redundant?

I'm still working on what we'll be using the ham with, but it's certain to be yummilicious. As for the Christmas dinner at my out-of-stepdaughter's, it was (appropriately) served with various cheeses and crackers during the pre-table appetizers, and was appreciated by all.

The screaming during our visit was predictable, of course.

And Santa didn't give me ear-plugs. :P
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 25, 2005, 08:54:20 PM: Quote from: S. Woody White on December 25, 2005, 08:46:25 PM
Wouldn't salted butter be redundant?

Yes. But it's supposed to be that way. It is the South after all. ;)
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Post by: Matt H. on December 25, 2005, 08:56:23 PM: Heading downstairs now for bed.

Good night, all!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 25, 2005, 08:56:52 PM: ...And I think I'm going to pass on the last showing of "The Producers"... I have a strong feeling that I'll probably fall asleep in the middle of it no matter how much I'm enjoying it. Besides, I think the Damn Yankees team will be getting together this week to catch a matinee.
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Post by: S. Woody White on December 25, 2005, 09:00:10 PM: Quote from: François on December 25, 2005, 03:38:18 PM
Can't we keep SOMETHING ELSE burning for a change?! ;)
Just think of them as pommes frites.
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Post by: François de Paris on December 25, 2005, 10:12:02 PM: Quote from: S. Woody White on December 25, 2005, 09:00:10 PM
Just think of them as pommes frites.

Too close to home (fries!) I'm afraid! :)
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Post by: François de Paris on December 25, 2005, 10:12:51 PM: Hello, Jason!

Como esta usted?

Happy holidays to you!
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Post by: François de Paris on December 25, 2005, 10:13:43 PM: Jason's gone already! Oh well!

Hasta la vista! Hasta la proxima vez!
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Post by: bk on December 25, 2005, 10:19:18 PM: Back from a lovely Christmas dinner with Mr. Nick Redman. I, too, saw The Producers - unfortunately, my reaction is the polar opposite of elmore, and I'll be telling you why in tomorrow's notes. And that, of course, is what makes horse racing.
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Post by: TPunk on December 25, 2005, 10:55:08 PM: Christmas wishes to all!
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Post by: bk on December 25, 2005, 11:10:00 PM: TPunk! I love your photo!
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Post by: bk on December 25, 2005, 11:10:28 PM: Page seven - not bad for a holiday and a Sunday.