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Title: WACKADOO!
Post by: bk on March 07, 2006, 12:08:01 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were quite logy/low key, but then perked up considerably with the Wackadoo Effect, and now it is time for you to post until the cow come home - they're protesting the title of today's notes and think it should be Wackamoo!
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Post by: bk on March 07, 2006, 12:08:42 AM
And the word of the day is: CLANDESTINE!
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Post by: S. Woody White on March 07, 2006, 12:16:48 AM
Que sera, sera
Whatever your clan's destined to be, t'will be
The future's not ours to see
Que sera, sera.
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Post by: Tomovoz on March 07, 2006, 12:17:48 AM
Ooh Wakka-doo-Wakka-day.  - Gilbert O'Sullivan
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Post by: S. Woody White on March 07, 2006, 12:20:40 AM
When I was just a little boy
I asked my mother, what will I be?
Will I be famous, will I be rich?
Here's what she said to me:

Keep your britches on!
I'm tired, don't bother me!
Your future?  Who cares?  Not me!
Keep your britches on,
You d&mned S. O. B.
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Post by: Tomovoz on March 07, 2006, 12:22:31 AM
I'm not a particularly ambitious person so the interview process etc has really not been that much of an issue.

I've always told myself that are the lucky ones having me apply for any position.  

As a teacher meeting a new class,  I have always been prepared to do the unexpected and use humour.

Just remembering that the news students are also apprehensive etc, helps.
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Post by: George on March 07, 2006, 12:35:10 AM
The only time that I usually get nervous is either before auditioning (which I really can't do anything about...just have to get through it) or performing.  One thing that I try to do to help prevent nerves before performing is to just really be secure in what I'm performing.  Over-learn, make sure that I know everything thoroughly.  
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Post by: George on March 07, 2006, 12:40:26 AM
But that's pretty darned obvious...isn't it? ;)
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Post by: Jrand73 on March 07, 2006, 04:28:33 AM
Thanks for the Jimmy Gilmour info, DR TOMovOZ....I was thinking of the wrong song, of course. :)

I like the EATING RAOUL CD - or was it a DVD you got?
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Post by: Jrand73 on March 07, 2006, 04:29:30 AM
There is of course, your Christmas Liszt, your Birthday Liszt, and the Queen's Liszt - just to name a few.
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Post by: Jrand73 on March 07, 2006, 04:31:05 AM
Dealing with nerves.  I don't get nervous a lot before a performance - just the bit of anxiety that is normal, I guess.  I just go over and over my first line to make sure I can do it without thinking too much.  Then the rest of the show will go fine...once I get started I'm fine....kind of like a Packard.

The toupee came from EBAY of course, DR TCB.
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Post by: Jrand73 on March 07, 2006, 04:31:34 AM
Off to the airport in a tick to pick up my sister - coming home from Seattle via Atlanta.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on March 07, 2006, 05:44:48 AM
There is of course, your Christmas Liszt, your Birthday Liszt, and the Queen's Liszt - just to name a few.

Not to mention THE LISZT OF ADRIAN MESSEANGER.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 07, 2006, 05:54:13 AM
Good morning, all!  I was catching up on last night's posts, when the site threw me off and told me there were too many users.  So, I played in my email for a while.  I'm trying to figure out the iDisk situation to work with Rodney Gilfry, who sent me a lovely tutorial, but I think I have to call my Mac Man for further help.

So now I'm back on site because all those too many users have cleared out.  I have to work on my Toyland reports, pay a few bills, and solve the iDisk situation.  It's too much, I tell you.

As my Dear Friend BK can attest, I get more neurotic before a hearing of my work; when we did the UNSUNG SONDHEIM recording, I kept muttering "it's gonna sound like crap, but I think we can fix it in the studio."  Sometimes we did fix it!
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Post by: Ben on March 07, 2006, 06:02:03 AM
Dana Reeve, Christopher Reeve's widow, has died from lung cancer at 44. Terribly sad news.

Dana Reeve (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060307/ap_en_mo/obit_reeve)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 07, 2006, 06:06:45 AM
Good Morning!

...Just saw the tribute on "The Today Show" for Dana Reeve.  Rest In Peace.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 07, 2006, 06:11:16 AM
DR elmore - iDisk is basically like another disk drive on your computer.  Once you get the User Name and/or the Password, well, that's all you need.  It's a perfect way for sharing large files and a large number of file without having to attach them to e-mails.

Shall I call you later?  :)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 07, 2006, 06:13:20 AM
DR Ben - Did you by chance check out the posts from yesterday?  -Guess who got married this past Sunday?

;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 07, 2006, 06:14:43 AM
"Wackadoo! Wackadoo! Wackadoo!"

Ah, a reference from/to The Boyfriend!

:)
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on March 07, 2006, 06:17:37 AM
That's very sad about Dana Reeve.  
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 07, 2006, 06:26:13 AM
DR elmore - iDisk is basically like another disk drive on your computer.  Once you get the User Name and/or the Password, well, that's all you need.  It's a perfect way for sharing large files and a large number of file without having to attach them to e-mails.

Shall I call you later?  :)

Call me NOW!!!
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Post by: Ginny on March 07, 2006, 06:39:06 AM
Terribly sad about Dana Reeve.  She was a very strong woman.
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Post by: Ben on March 07, 2006, 06:50:11 AM
Jose, yes I did. I informed Anthony of the news. Wow! Is he staying in Las Vegas or just moving into a different living situation? Also, I know they cut back on performances and cast for the Las Vegas Hairspray. Did he get cut from the show or does he still have a job? You may not know this but just thought I'd ask.
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Ben on March 07, 2006, 06:50:46 AM
Call me NOW!!!

Oh, Larry, you're so masterful and top-like  ;)
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Post by: Ginny on March 07, 2006, 06:54:19 AM
Tuesday morning greetings!  Back to work at noon today after a glorious 3-day weekend.  I won't actually get to my workplace until about 2pm due to an off-site meeting at noon.  Things should be buzzing by the time I get there, because of a couple of personnel items that could be in this week's staff newsletter.

TOD - The situations that make me most nervous are those for which I am (or appear to be) responsible for others' actions over which I have no control.  The worst of those kinds of situations make my hands break out.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 07, 2006, 06:55:16 AM
Jose, yes I did. I informed Anthony of the news. Wow! Is he staying in Las Vegas or just moving into a different living situation? Also, I know they cut back on performances and cast for the Las Vegas Hairspray. Did he get cut from the show or does he still have a job? You may not know this but just thought I'd ask.

They (husband and wife) are staying in Vegas, and they're both still in the show.  However, he may be heading back to NYC next week for a day or two, so...  Guess I'll get the rest of the details then.  But still... WOW!
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Post by: TPunk on March 07, 2006, 06:56:08 AM
Good morning everyone!
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Post by: Matt H. on March 07, 2006, 06:56:27 AM
Good morning!

Beautiful day here, and we're on a warming trend now for the rest of the week with 70s on tap by Friday. Only high 50s today, however.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 07, 2006, 06:57:17 AM
I read about Dana Reeve as I was logging on this morning. Very sad and a gallant, beautiful lady.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 07, 2006, 06:59:09 AM
There are a fair number of reruns on tonight's schedule, but I noticed that DR Ron Pulliam's favorite show JOEY is returning tonight with a new episode and a rerun in the 8 o'clock hour. Opposite AMERICAN IDOL, I think we're seeing the very, very last of this series.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 07, 2006, 07:00:13 AM
There is a new HOUSE on tonight which I'm thrilled about, and, of course, always look forward to another episode of THE CLOSER.

And THE SHIELD continues on its brilliant way tonight, too. It's got a couple of more episodes before its season finale.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 07, 2006, 07:02:32 AM
Page Two A BUG'S LIFE Dance!!!


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Post by: TPunk on March 07, 2006, 07:03:30 AM
Rodzinski and I heard about Dana Reeves this morning, such sad news.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 07, 2006, 07:04:54 AM
After having some audio problems last night with my surround sound set-up while watching TV (nothing wrong with the receiver since the other inputs worked perfectly with the surround sound), I'll have to fiddle some more with that today to see if I can figure out what was going on last night.

All of a suddden during the extended trailer of the X-MEN 3 movie (being shown during '24' last night), the sound just cut out. At first I thought it was a network problem, but it wasn't.

Technology is wonderful but can also be oh so maddening.
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Post by: TPunk on March 07, 2006, 07:07:27 AM
Good health and back vibes to DR TCB.
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Post by: TPunk on March 07, 2006, 07:08:09 AM
I am battling my fourth (!) cold of the school year! I feel ooky and am going to skip the gym.
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Post by: Ben on March 07, 2006, 07:22:42 AM
Donald, I LOVE this week's radio show. The first segment is full of great songs. Thanks!!!
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Post by: MBarnum on March 07, 2006, 07:25:45 AM
Whew! A lot of posts to catch up on from last night! I fell asleep on the couch at about 8:00pm last night...guess I was tired.


DR JRand, that Allison with the horse photo is wonderful! I have never seen that shot before!
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Post by: Danise on March 07, 2006, 07:28:01 AM
'Morning all!

I also read about Dana Reeves this morning.  Sad news, Indeed.  A very brave and wonderful woman by all accounts.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 07, 2006, 07:29:19 AM
I think most people have nerves before anxious moments, but before performing is one of the few times where I don't feel especially nervous, that is, IF the show has had adequate rehearsal and I feel prepared.

Now, before auditions, that's a different story. Those are the worst nerves I ever get since the unknown is often a factor. But as to how I deal with nerves, I couldn't say. I just do what I have to do. I don't have any system like deep breathing or meditation.
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Post by: Danise on March 07, 2006, 07:29:34 AM
Call me NOW!!!

Ya know, when I was reading the posts I somehow knew that DR Elmore would say that!  :D
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Post by: MBarnum on March 07, 2006, 07:31:02 AM
BK, was glad to hear your thoughts on BARBARIAN AND THE GEISHA...I have never seen that film but it always seemed sort of interesting. I wonder what ever became of the lovely Eiko Ando.

This movie seems to be her only film credit.

(http://www.buymytoys.net/pics810/662.jpg)
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Post by: Matt H. on March 07, 2006, 07:31:25 AM
Sorry about your "new" cold, DR TPunk. I've been feeling for the last few days that I might be coming down with something but when I wake up each morning, I seem OK until that feeling starts creeping back that something is brewing later on in the evening. Been going on this was for four or five days.
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Post by: Danise on March 07, 2006, 07:33:13 AM
I have to be the odd ball when it comes to nerves.  Before something I am calm, cool and collected.  When it's over, I'm sick as a dog.

Even when I have to give a presentation at work, I'm fine before but in the car ride back the office, everyone is laughing and joking and I feel like I'm gonna toss my cookies.  
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Post by: Matt H. on March 07, 2006, 07:36:01 AM
[sigh]

Still no notification about HARRY POTTER or THREE GUYS NAMED MIKE from Amazon!  :(
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 07, 2006, 07:36:54 AM
Well... I called the ever-demanding and ever forceful - but in a good way ;) - DR elmore, and helped him with his iDisk issues.  Alas, I was not able to solve his problems, but at least we found some possible reasons for his issues.  And then we started to deal with his iDisk.

:P

More than happy to oblige, DR elmore.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 07, 2006, 07:37:27 AM
BK, was glad to hear your thoughts on BARBARIAN AND THE GEISHA...I have never seen that film but it always seemed sort of interesting. I wonder what ever became of the lovely Eiko Ando.

This movie seems to be her only film credit.

(http://www.buymytoys.net/pics810/662.jpg)

Is Ando a common Japanese name, I wonder?

One of Japan's lady figure skating entries was Niki Ando.
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Post by: bk on March 07, 2006, 07:37:49 AM
I'm up, I'm up.  Sorry to hear about Mrs. Reeve - she always seemed like a lovely person - I saw her on B'way in some show starring a comic - Rob something - awful show, but she was very cute in it.
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Post by: bk on March 07, 2006, 07:38:28 AM
Can someone name some I Want songs other than Corner of The Sky.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 07, 2006, 07:39:15 AM
Well... I called the ever-demanding and ever forceful - but in a good way ;) - DR elmore, and helped him with his iDisk issues.  Alas, I was not able to solve his problems, but at least we found some possible reasons for his issues.  And then we started to deal with his iDisk.

:P

More than happy to oblige, DR elmore.

As I was saying earlier, technology is wonderful and I couldn't live without it, but it sure can me maddening and infuriating sometimes!    ::)
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Post by: Matt H. on March 07, 2006, 07:40:24 AM
Can someone name some I Want songs other than Corner of The Sky.

"Wouldn't It Be Loverly" and "The Simple Joys of Maidenhood" are two that Julie Andrews made famous.
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Post by: Danise on March 07, 2006, 07:40:47 AM
"All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth"?
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Post by: Ginny on March 07, 2006, 07:41:28 AM
Can someone name some I Want songs other than Corner of The Sky.

"Much More" from The Fantasticks
"I Ain't Down Yet" from The Unsinkable Molly Brown
"Some People" from Gypsy
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 07, 2006, 07:44:45 AM
As for nerves...

I still get a slight case of them before performances, but I think that's due to the excitement of the evening (first preview, opening night).  However, when I was doing more solo and accompanying work, like DR Danise, my nerves would kick in more after the performance rather than before.  I guess I really was keeping things under control beforehand, heh?

Lately, nerves will kick in when I'm about to meet someone "important".  I'm not debilitated by them, but they do make me sort of giddy and giggly.  This usually happens when I'm playing auditions and I notice a "star" coming in - "I get to play for HIM/HER?!?!?"  -And then I calm down when I realize that they're usually dealing with nerves too.
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Post by: Ginny on March 07, 2006, 07:46:21 AM
Off to a meeting then work.  Bye for now!
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Post by: Ben on March 07, 2006, 07:46:22 AM
Not to ignore the rest of the show Donald. It's all great. Just wanted you to know.
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Post by: bk on March 07, 2006, 07:48:37 AM
Good I Want Songs - had several but didn't have others so I added them to the list.  
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Post by: Matt H. on March 07, 2006, 07:48:46 AM
For those who missed it in theaters, I see that GOOD NIGHT AND GOOD LUCK comes out next week on DVD. So does A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE. CAPOTE is out the following week.
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Post by: bk on March 07, 2006, 07:49:51 AM
I do hope other hainsies/kimlets are listening to our radio show every week.  First off, Donald is great, and his shows are great - interesting and informative.  Second off, it's not cheap to keep it running.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 07, 2006, 07:49:53 AM
Last night, TCB posted:

"I am not sure my body is doing too well tonight.  A truck backed into my car this afternoon while I was sitting in it.  I had already put the car in Park, so I think I felt it more than I might have otherwise.  I thought I was fine, but I am starting to get a little sore. "

What I want to know is...TCB, what were you doing in that truck???  
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Post by: bk on March 07, 2006, 07:50:26 AM
I'll be picking up all three of those movies - hopefully early, at my little DVD place.
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Post by: bk on March 07, 2006, 07:50:46 AM
And one for Mahler.
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Post by: Danise on March 07, 2006, 07:54:27 AM
I think I'll have to go for now.  I have a cab coming to pick me up for  my doctor appt and I'll need to get out of the house quickly when he pulls up.

Laters!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 07, 2006, 07:55:12 AM
Hmm.. I've actually been up since 8:30... And still have yet to have some breakfast.  Guess I should remedy that situation now.

Laters...
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Post by: Matt H. on March 07, 2006, 07:55:36 AM
A question for HARRY POTTER fans out there. With the remaining films in the series, since the books are so involved, would you rather see those novels filmed in two parts each or would you rather see the condensation or elimination of subplots to make the movie a single 2 1/2 hour version of the story?
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Post by: Ben on March 07, 2006, 07:55:41 AM
Here are a bunch of I Want songs

Somewhere That's Green - Little Shop
Gimme Gimme - Thoroughly Modern Millie
Rose's Turn - Gypsy
Adelaide's Lament - Guys and Dolls
There's Gotta Be Something Better Than This - Sweet Charity
On My Own - Les Misérables
I Can Hear the Bells/Good Morning Baltimore - Hairspray
Somewhere Over The Rainbow - Wizard of Oz (the film or the stage)
Anyone Can Whistle - ACW
Buenos Aires - Evita
Matchmaker - Fiddler
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 07, 2006, 07:56:28 AM
There are a fair number of reruns on tonight's schedule, but I noticed that DR Ron Pulliam's favorite show JOEY is returning tonight with a new episode and a rerun in the 8 o'clock hour. Opposite AMERICAN IDOL, I think we're seeing the very, very last of this series.

AUGHGHGHGHGHGHGHGH!

 :D

(I HATE that show!)
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 07, 2006, 07:58:05 AM
A question for HARRY POTTER fans out there. With the remaining films in the series, since the books are so involved, would you rather see those novels filmed in two parts each or would you rather see the condensation or elimination of subplots to make the movie a single 2 1/2 hour version of the story?

I opt for the "Peter Jackson" approach.  Film it all.  Release it theatrically at 2 1/2-3 hours, then release the extended version to home DVD.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 07, 2006, 07:59:26 AM
I've been having the most awful dreams lately.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 07, 2006, 08:01:04 AM
Last night's dreams were about "death benefits" and how well documented my various insurance policies are in terms of how my beneficiaries will know what to do.

I think it's my subconscious telling me I'm not well-organized.

I refuse to believe it's more than that.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 07, 2006, 08:04:37 AM
A couple of nights ago, my recurring dreams were about organization and what the heck I think I'm going to do with all the CDs and DVDs I have.

My dreams included finding various nooks and crannies into which said items could be inserted.

It was quite pitiful.

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Post by: Matt H. on March 07, 2006, 08:10:30 AM
I opt for the "Peter Jackson" approach.  Film it all.  Release it theatrically at 2 1/2-3 hours, then release the extended version to home DVD.

That never dawned on me, but, of course, it's the PERFECT solution.
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Post by: bk on March 07, 2006, 08:12:59 AM
Is anyone else having problems with getting on the discussion board this morning?  The site itself works fine, and I can get here if I click directly from the end of the notes, but I cannot get here via haineshisway.com/community.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 07, 2006, 08:16:23 AM
Oh, Larry, you're so masterful and top-like  ;)

Eat your heart out.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 07, 2006, 08:18:44 AM
Ya know, when I was reading the posts I somehow knew that DR Elmore would say that!  :D

Patience was never one of my virtues.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 07, 2006, 08:19:30 AM
Is anyone else having problems with getting on the discussion board this morning?  The site itself works fine, and I can get here if I click directly from the end of the notes, but I cannot get here via haineshisway.com/community.

About fifteen minutes ago, I closed this window and logged onto another site (I know, scandalous unfaithfulness!). When I left there and came back here, it look a long time for the site to load but it eventually did.

Just now, I did the same thing, and it loaded very fast. So, it must have just been an internet hiccup.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 07, 2006, 08:20:43 AM
Well... I called the ever-demanding and ever forceful - but in a good way ;) - DR elmore, and helped him with his iDisk issues.  Alas, I was not able to solve his problems, but at least we found some possible reasons for his issues.  And then we started to deal with his iDisk.

:P

More than happy to oblige, DR elmore.

And I am very appreciative, DR Jose.  It's always fun to dish with you as well.  Get your butt back to NYC!  Some of us DRs are waiting for your first dinner party.
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Post by: Ben on March 07, 2006, 08:21:53 AM
Here are two more I Want songs fresh from Donald's radio show

I've Got Everything I Want from I Had a Ball, sung by the delicious Karen Morrow.

Being Good from Hallelujah, Baby sung by Leslie Uggams
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Post by: Ben on March 07, 2006, 08:22:25 AM
I haven't had any problems in getting to this site (so far anyway)
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 07, 2006, 08:27:58 AM
Can someone name some I Want songs other than Corner of The Sky.

Wouldn't It Be Loverly
My Own Morning (HALLELUJAH, BABY)
If I Can't Take It With Me I Don't Want to Go
In My Own Little Corner
Where Are the Simple Joys of Maidenhood?
If I Had My Druthers
Oh, Happy We
Something's Coming
I've Got to Find a Reason (CARNIVAL)
I Am Going To Like It Here (FLOWER DRUM SONG)
Bali Hai?



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Post by: bk on March 07, 2006, 08:32:42 AM
Can someone can up with some quick charm songs, and also some comedy songs that are actually laugh-out-loud funny.
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Post by: TPunk on March 07, 2006, 08:33:14 AM
A question for HARRY POTTER fans out there. With the remaining films in the series, since the books are so involved, would you rather see those novels filmed in two parts each or would you rather see the condensation or elimination of subplots to make the movie a single 2 1/2 hour version of the story?

Good question.  As much as I love the intricacies of each story, I still think I would prefer to see each novel in a one part 2 1/2 hour film.  So far I have enjoyed each of the movies in spite of the changes that were made- especially 3 & 4.  And since it takes forever to make each one...

And as I believe someone mentioned on this site in the past (and I'm sorry I can't recall whom) it would be great if the BBC made the entire series into a miniseries for television some day.  And then I could sit one weekend and watch the entire thing in a marathon showing just like I used to watch Anne of Green Gables.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 07, 2006, 08:43:29 AM
The site was just a bit slow for me... Just had to keep hitting Refresh to get it come up.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on March 07, 2006, 08:45:17 AM
"To Keep My Love Alive"  is always laugh-out funny.
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Post by: bk on March 07, 2006, 08:46:22 AM
I shall now be on my way to LACC, after which I shall return.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 07, 2006, 08:46:29 AM
Can someone can up with some quick charm songs, and also some comedy songs that are actually laugh-out-loud funny.

Charm Songs:
Pretty Things (ROSE MARIE)
I Enjoy Being a Girl
Mr Snow

Comedy:
If
Class
He Had Refinement
Adelaide's Lament
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 07, 2006, 08:47:11 AM
For all you Rosemary Clooney fans out there, the soundtrack to "Return to Peyton Place" is being made available in very limited numbers by Varese Sarabande as part of their special "club" releases.

Key for the Clooney fans is that Rosie recorded the main title (also same music as the theme from "Peyton Place") known as
Seasons of Love (http://www.varesesarabande.com/asf/333-VCL-0306-1048.mp3) which is provided as an mp3 sample for potential buyers' listening pleasure.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 07, 2006, 08:47:16 AM
Comedy Songs:

"Boston Begine" from NEW FACES

"Adventure" from DO RE MI

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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 07, 2006, 08:49:04 AM
DR Ron Pulliam - Just replace the ()'s with []'s.

;)
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Matt H. on March 07, 2006, 08:49:13 AM
BYE BYE BIRDIE has "Kids" and "Hym for a Sunday Evening" that are hilarious because of Paul Lynde's delivery. In other hands, (George Wendt in the TV-remake), not so much.
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Matt H. on March 07, 2006, 08:50:28 AM
Off to prep lunch now and watch some things recorded last night.

WBBL.
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Matt H. on March 07, 2006, 08:51:31 AM
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Page Four Dance!!![/move]
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 07, 2006, 08:51:36 AM
HA!

Whatever the name of the hip-hop group is that just won the Oscar for "Pimp" is currently on "Ellen"... And they're "singing" to their own recording.

::)
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 07, 2006, 08:51:51 AM
DR Ron Pulliam - Just replace the ()'s with []'s.

;)

Trial and error...trial and error...DONE!

:D
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 07, 2006, 08:53:56 AM
Trial and error...trial and error...DONE!

:D

Where's my apple?

;)

OH!  It's a sound file.

Do you think you could also supply a link to the main club site too?

-This is not a test.  Well... maybe it is. ;D
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: DakotaCelt on March 07, 2006, 08:57:33 AM
Dana Reeve, Christopher Reeve's widow, has died from lung cancer at 44. Terribly sad news.

Dana Reeve (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060307/ap_en_mo/obit_reeve)

A terrible loss... I truly hope friends and family are there to help their son Will... He has lost both of his parents in less than two years.

She was a remarkable woman.
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: MBarnum on March 07, 2006, 09:01:58 AM
Can someone can up with some quick charm songs, and also some comedy songs that are actually laugh-out-loud funny.

Don't Touch Me Tomatoes
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: DakotaCelt on March 07, 2006, 09:04:27 AM
Good I Want Songs - had several but didn't have others so I added them to the list.  

The sun will come out tomorrow...
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: DakotaCelt on March 07, 2006, 09:08:49 AM
Is anyone else having problems with getting on the discussion board this morning?  The site itself works fine, and I can get here if I click directly from the end of the notes, but I cannot get here via haineshisway.com/community.

Not on my home computer but on my work one it has always been that way... I have to click on the message and then to the page with the recent posts. If I leave the site on the browser it is fine... Strange!
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: elmore3003 on March 07, 2006, 09:19:29 AM
Off to prep lunch now and watch some things recorded last night.

WBBL.

What does that mean?  Since I usually see "prep" in medical terms, I just wonder:  are you inserting catheters in cans of soup, shaving a ham, taking the temperature of a loaf of bread?
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 07, 2006, 09:26:19 AM
Hmm...

As BK mentioned earlier...  I can only access the board via the "front door" - starting off on haineshisway.com and clicking through accordingly.

Hmm...
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: elmore3003 on March 07, 2006, 09:28:37 AM
Hmm...

As BK mentioned earlier...  I can only access the board via the "front door" - starting off on haineshisway.com and clicking through accordingly.

Hmm...

This site has been fucked up all morning.  I don't know if it's Netscape (me) or AOL, but it's acting most perculiar.  And, for once, it's not me.  I blame Jose.
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 07, 2006, 09:33:19 AM
I guess is must be a slow news day...

The News at Noon just finished here on the CBS affiliate out of DC.  During the course of the broadcast, they "teased" a really big story TWICE before going to commercial.  And what was the story?: John Travolta's return to movie musicals... In a dress!!

*And then the newscaster proceeded to announce that Mr. Travolta will be appearing in a re-make of "John WaLters" 1988 movie, "Hairspray", which just happens to be a "hot ticket on Broadway" right now.  I guess the guys and gals in the newsroom missed the part that the upcoming "Hairspray" movie will be a film adaptation of the musical.

And then... After the story was read, the weatherman commented, "Wow, remaking a movie that was just made in 1998?  Guess they're running out of ideas."

::)
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 07, 2006, 09:34:28 AM
In other news... I seemed to have developed a pesky callous on the sole of my right foot.  OUCH!
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 07, 2006, 09:35:38 AM

Do you think you could also supply a link to the main club site too?

-This is not a test.  Well... maybe it is. ;D

I can certainly TRY...

Varese Sarabande CD Club link (http://www.varesesarabande.com/Category.asp?category_id=1220)

You don't have to be a "member" of this club...but things sell out fast sometimes...

To access the sound files, click on the "more information" link under the CD cover art...and then scroll down.  You'll see a complete track listing...at the bottom of that will be a few selected tracks you can listen to (partially).
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 07, 2006, 09:45:58 AM
I haven't "caught up" on last night's posts, so I don't know if anything was mentioned, but....:

SPOILER!!!!


I really enjoyed last night's "Medium".  This show continues to charm me to pieces with the family dynamics.  That little "Bridget" is so precocious and funny and wonderful and the parental reactions/responses to her seem very real.

I liked David Carradine's unusual "guest star" role...as a dead man who "imagines" himself to be David Carradine.  

Glenn Gordon Caron hasn't been this wonderful since the very best episodes of "Moonlighting"...and that's pretty darned wonderful in my book.

Now...rip into it, guys!

:D
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Jrand73 on March 07, 2006, 09:50:07 AM
Thanks for the link, DR RLP.  Lovely music for a film that...is not so lovely.
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 07, 2006, 09:50:29 AM
Ooh!  Ooh!

While waiting for "Medium"...and in between my "dozes"...I watched the last half-hour of "The Apprentice".

It's a fun, cut-throat show this season...and some of the players are schoolyard childish.  This includes a marketing rep and a criminal defense lawyer, both of whom were booted last night.

There was a segment in the show during which the "Synergy" bunch were in Times Square in bathrobes...(their "hook", as it were, to attract potential customers to their product)...and for no reason at all...(!!!???!!!)....I thought of Larry Moore and wondered if he'd ever been to Times Square in his bathrobe.






;D
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Jrand73 on March 07, 2006, 09:50:36 AM
Darn, missed my chance to add one of my favorite FUNNY numbers to the liszt:

You Can Always Count On Me
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Jrand73 on March 07, 2006, 09:50:51 AM
DRMBARNUM - I thought YOU sent me that picture!!
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 07, 2006, 09:52:29 AM
Darn, missed my chance to add one of my favorite FUNNY numbers to the liszt:

You Can Always Count On Me

Ah, yes...sung by Elmo's foot, as I recall...!
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 07, 2006, 09:53:12 AM
Thanks for the link, DR RLP.  Lovely music for a film that...is not so lovely.


Well, the scenery's nice...and the film is high, ripe, trashy melodrama at its finest!!!

I just love it!
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Jrand73 on March 07, 2006, 09:53:14 AM
Hmmm....19.98 - hmmm....thinking about RTPP....thinking.
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 07, 2006, 09:55:14 AM
Ooh!  Ooh!

While waiting for "Medium"...and in between my "dozes"...I watched the last half-hour of "The Apprentice".

It's a fun, cut-throat show this season...and some of the players are schoolyard childish.  This includes a marketing rep and a criminal defense lawyer, both of whom were booted last night.

There was a segment in the show during which the "Synergy" bunch were in Times Square in bathrobes...(their "hook", as it were, to attract potential customers to their product)...and for no reason at all...(!!!???!!!)....I thought of Larry Moore and wondered if he'd ever been to Times Square in his bathrobe.






;D

I ended up watching "The Apprentice" last night too...

I like Tarek.  :)

But it really is an interesting group of folks this year.  It seems the producers purposely picked people insufficiently equipped for the task at hand to help spice up the show.

And did I mention Tarek?

;)
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Jrand73 on March 07, 2006, 09:55:38 AM
Mary is great and Eleanor does okay....I wish Lana had had Robert Sterling as HER love interest instead of Lee Philips.

I decided to put all my Sondheim cd's and all my BK cd's (producing and performing) together....didn't realize I had so many.  49!  And when my new Sweeney Todd recording arrives, there will be 50.  I have to get a new DEDICATED CD rack tomorrow!
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Jrand73 on March 07, 2006, 09:56:14 AM
And of course the luscious, delicious, incomprehensible Lucianna Paluzzi.

Does she lose the baby?  Does she really burn down the house?  She does in the movie trailer...   :D
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 07, 2006, 09:59:12 AM
Speak of the handsome devil...

(http://www.nbc.com/The_Apprentice_5/images/bios/bio_tarek.jpg)

(http://www.nbc.com/The_Apprentice_5/images/up_close/upc_tarek.jpg)

:)
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: MBarnum on March 07, 2006, 10:07:43 AM
DRMBARNUM - I thought YOU sent me that picture!!

Well, that could be. I am lucky sometimes if I can remember what happened this morning  :D
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: MBarnum on March 07, 2006, 10:12:22 AM
And don't forget Brett Halsey, DR JRand55!
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Jrand73 on March 07, 2006, 10:17:52 AM
Oh yes, Brett.

Is THAT the groom, DRJOSE?

I am about the tape THE COBWEB from TCM!  MGM trash as opposed to Twentieth Century-Fox trash.
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 07, 2006, 10:18:57 AM
What does that mean?  Since I usually see "prep" in medical terms, I just wonder:  are you inserting catheters in cans of soup, shaving a ham, taking the temperature of a loaf of bread?

It mean's he's fixing to "fix" somethin'.

(Prep = prepare, preparation, fixin'-to-fix...)
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 07, 2006, 10:19:20 AM
Ooooooooh!


I started a NEW PAGE!

WOO-HOO!
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Dan (the Man) on March 07, 2006, 10:24:36 AM
I don't think I've owned a pair of pajamas since 1975.
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: elmore3003 on March 07, 2006, 10:25:04 AM
It mean's he's fixing to "fix" somethin'.

(Prep = prepare, preparation, fixin'-to-fix...)

How kind of you to enlighten me.  I've only heard "prep" used in medical situations.
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: S. Woody White on March 07, 2006, 10:27:59 AM
Can someone name some I Want songs other than Corner of The Sky.
Sticking with Stephen Schwartz:

Lion Tamer
Just Around the Riverbend
Out There

Sondheim's characters, with their typical ambivalence, don't have a clue about what they want.

Matchmaker Matchmaker (Fiddler)
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Jennifer on March 07, 2006, 10:30:09 AM
DR MattH, tonight not only has American Idol but also new episodes of Boston Legal and The Amazing Race.

Oh and re: the CBS renewals you mentioned yesterday. The one I am most happy about is Ghost Whisperer. I just love this show, and was very teary eyed last friday watching.  As for Criminal Minds, I stopped watching after there were a few episodes that i found boring. i may watch again during reruns.
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 07, 2006, 10:33:09 AM
DR JRand - THAT is Tarek from the latest round of "The Apprentice".
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 07, 2006, 10:35:39 AM
Re: Amazon.com and "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" -- this time yesterday, they had not shipped and I could still have cancelled the pre-order.

Last night, I saw on a TV ad that Circuit City would have the DVDs today for the special price of $13.99.

That's a savings of $7 over Amazon's price.  So, I went in this morning (don't ask me why I waited til today 'cause I don't have a good answer) and was unable to cancel.  It was being "prepared for shipping."

Still no "shipping notification"...but que sera, sera...
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 07, 2006, 10:36:31 AM
On a happier DVD note, my final two DVDs from the Deep Discount DVD sale on Criterion titles finally arrived.  "A Night to Remember" came last Thursday, and I got "The Last Temptation of Christ" in yesterday's mail.
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 07, 2006, 10:37:01 AM
How kind of you to enlighten me.  I've only heard "prep" used in medical situations.

My pleasure...

;)
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Jennifer on March 07, 2006, 10:37:11 AM
I feel so sad about Dana Reeve.  That is such terrible news. :(
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 07, 2006, 10:38:09 AM
I don't think I've owned a pair of pajamas since 1975.

Then you truly should avoid jump splits, shouldn't you!

;D
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Jennifer on March 07, 2006, 10:40:37 AM
I also watched the Apprentice last night.

Btw, DR jose (who loves Tarek so much). Did you see him as project manager last week?  I cannot stand him!  He is cute, but very smug and was fairly inept last week. He would have been fired if the girl (summer) had not interupted Mr. Trump and annoyed him.

I am sort of stunned at this cast. Are these really the brightest smartest people they could find?  Most of them are obnoxious and not that competent.  The lawyer stacy (from last night) was so bitchy and obnoxious towards the sweet funny brent that i wanted to hit her. I'm sure he (brent) must be a handful. But the fact that they would not even try to work with him (when he had lots of good ideas) was really making me mad.  Plus to blame the defeat on him when he seemed to be the only one generating text messages (the tasks) seemed mean.  Maybe they should have blamed THE TEAM LEADER WHO HAD THE WHOLE TEAM OVERSLEEPING ON THE MORNING OF THE CHALLENGE!
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: S. Woody White on March 07, 2006, 10:46:03 AM
A question for HARRY POTTER fans out there. With the remaining films in the series, since the books are so involved, would you rather see those novels filmed in two parts each or would you rather see the condensation or elimination of subplots to make the movie a single 2 1/2 hour version of the story?
I'd rather see the elimination of the subplots and subcharacters, as they did with Goblet.  None of the films have been the worse for the elimination of Peeves, for example, a character who has appeared in every book.

The only problem is that astute viewers/readers can perform some reverse engineering, because of what has been eliminated, figuring out which plot threads are important and which are not.  For example, Percy Weasley played what most would think was an important part in Goblet, the novel.  He was missing from the film, but not missed.  So, too, was the house elf Winky not included in the film (and thus was also eliminated Hermione's creation of S.P.E.W.).

I'd list more that was missing in the film, but that would create spoilers for the future films, not something I care to do here.
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 07, 2006, 10:48:33 AM
DR Jennifer - Yes, I witnessed Tarek's ineptitude last week.  But he's still nice to look at.

-As for this season's crop of Apprentice wanna-be's... The whole international make-up of the group is interesting.  I also just read some of the background bios on the show's site, and it seems like most of them are already leading successful companies on their own.  In other words, I think most of them are past the point of being team players.
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 07, 2006, 10:50:46 AM
Well, time for an e-break...

Laters...
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Jennifer on March 07, 2006, 10:55:32 AM
DR Jennifer - Yes, I witnessed Tarek's ineptitude last week.  But he's still nice to look at.

-As for this season's crop of Apprentice wanna-be's... The whole international make-up of the group is interesting.  I also just read some of the background bios on the show's site, and it seems like most of them are already leading successful companies on their own.  In other words, I think most of them are past the point of being team players.

It is funny how these people can be so successful, yet look so inept on tv!

And while I liked Tarek before I heard him speak, watching him last week did not make me like him at all.  I am sure he is very smart. But he did not come across well last week, no matter how cute he is.
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 07, 2006, 11:00:37 AM
The lawyer stacy (from last night) was so bitchy and obnoxious towards the sweet funny brent that i wanted to hit her. I'm sure he (brent) must be a handful. But the fact that they would not even try to work with him (when he had lots of good ideas) was really making me mad.  Plus to blame the defeat on him when he seemed to be the only one generating text messages (the tasks) seemed mean.  Maybe they should have blamed THE TEAM LEADER WHO HAD THE WHOLE TEAM OVERSLEEPING ON THE MORNING OF THE CHALLENGE!

I was very pissed off that she accused him of "threatening" her...then changed her story and said she didn't consider it a "threat"...and then told Trump the original version, that he "threatened her".  Obviously it was a ploy to make Brent look as bad as possible.  In truth, Brent looked pretty bad in the board room, but nowhere near as bad as Pepi and Stacy.

Lying like that -- and impugning Brent's character -- was unforgivable.  I was pleased to see both those creeps go.

Would LOVE to ahve seen the looks on the faces of the team when Brent walked back into the suite!!!
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: MBarnum on March 07, 2006, 11:02:45 AM
I don't think I've owned a pair of pajamas since 1975.

I own 3 pairs of pajamas and a kurta.
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Dan (the Man) on March 07, 2006, 11:02:46 AM
Then you truly should avoid jump splits, shouldn't you!

;D

I think that goes without saying!
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Jennifer on March 07, 2006, 11:10:38 AM
I was very pissed off that she accused him of "threatening" her...then changed her story and said she didn't consider it a "threat"...and then told Trump the original version, that he "threatened her".  Obviously it was a ploy to make Brent look as bad as possible.  In truth, Brent looked pretty bad in the board room, but nowhere near as bad as Pepi and Stacy.

Lying like that -- and impugning Brent's character -- was unforgivable.  I was pleased to see both those creeps go.

Would LOVE to ahve seen the looks on the faces of the team when Brent walked back into the suite!!!

Yes it bothered me a lot that she kept changing her story.

And while I don't think Brent comes across fantastically, it really bugs me that his whole team turned on him before the task even got underway. They even wanted to vote him out. He made it on the show, so the heck do they think they are to vote him out?  I think part of being on the show is learning to work together.  Brent may be different but he had lots of ideas, and he was the only one who when he saw the text messaging was not going well, actually tried to turn things around.

Btw, it will be hilarious to see the team's reaction. That will be the first thing they show next monday. Always one of my favorite parts.  
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: MBarnum on March 07, 2006, 11:12:56 AM
I just read that actor Myron Healy passed away...way back in December! I can't believe it is just now making the news! Poor Myron.
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: elmore3003 on March 07, 2006, 11:24:27 AM
I own 3 pairs of pajamas and a kurta.

You are so Myrna Loy!
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Ben on March 07, 2006, 11:31:01 AM
I must admit I never heard of Myron Healy. I found this copy of a lobby card which provided a picture. He's the one in the green shirt, correct Mr. Barnum?
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: bk on March 07, 2006, 11:31:48 AM
Back from a fun class - everyone enjoyed the little "history" lesson.  Must now ship some packages.

There's definitely a problem with accessing this board through the shortcut of haineshisway.com/community, the way I normally do.  Works fine if you go through the site itself, but if you don't you get

Safari can’t open the page “http://www.haineshisway.com/community/” because it could not load any data from this location.
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: DearReaderLaura on March 07, 2006, 11:34:11 AM
I've had trouble getting here, too.
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Ben on March 07, 2006, 11:38:20 AM
I don't want to jinx myself but I've had no problem getting here. I've been using my bookmarked favorite all day and I'm in and out with no problem. Hmmm, I guess I'm special  ;D
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Post by: Jennifer on March 07, 2006, 11:43:03 AM
There is a really interesting online diary at metoperafamily by Audra McDonald about her Houston Opera event:

http://www.metoperafamily.org/operanews/issue/article.aspx?id=1540&issueID=57
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: William F. Orr on March 07, 2006, 11:47:00 AM
Sondheim's characters, with their typical ambivalence, don't have a clue about what they want.

Matchmaker Matchmaker (Fiddler)

So?  What about I-Don't-Know-What-I-Want songs?

"On the Steps of the Palace"
"Marry Me a Little"
"Being Alive"
"By the Sea"
"Free"
"Now/Soon/Later"

oh, back to Schwartz, what about "The Wizard and I"?

I noticed someone mentioned "Rose's Turn".  Interesting, since an I Want song usually occurs early in the show, not as a 23:00 number.  (We're on 24-hour time in our house.)
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: elmore3003 on March 07, 2006, 11:49:02 AM
I don't want to jinx myself but I've had no problem getting here. I've been using my bookmarked favorite all day and I'm in and out with no problem. Hmmm, I guess I'm special  ;D

You're special, DR Ben, just special.  Tell Anthony I have a 1905 theatre scrapbook at the office to show him.
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Ben on March 07, 2006, 11:53:30 AM
Larry, he will be thrilled!
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Post by: William F. Orr on March 07, 2006, 11:59:57 AM
in re:  John Revolta as Edna.

Besides the fact that this is a complete transvest travesty, I'd like to address DR Pogue's comments about drag from a few days ago.

I recently read quotes from two well-known cross-dressing artists on the subject.

Upon essaying the part of Edna, Harvey, who has done wild and flamboyant drag in his day, made the distinction between "doing drag" and "playing a woman" and that he approached the two entirely differently.  The idea being, I think, that although there is comedy in the rôle of Edna, it does not arise from the fact that she is played by a man in a dress.

Charles Busch said the same thing:  He has never been a "drag queen".  He is an actor who plays female rôles as well as male ones.

All of which will probably be completely lost on Vinnie Barbarino and whoever directs him.  It will be "so I wore a dress in a movie:  now can I have my Oscar?"

Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: William F. Orr on March 07, 2006, 12:03:08 PM
I mean, if they wanted mainstream name recognition, couldn't they go with John Goodman, for example?
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: William F. Orr on March 07, 2006, 12:08:36 PM
Boy can this room empty out fast when I step in!
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Ben on March 07, 2006, 12:12:34 PM
I'm Still Here (Follies)

But I'm about to leave (no reference that I know of)
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: vixmom on March 07, 2006, 12:14:01 PM
Hello Billy boy!!!
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Post by: vixmom on March 07, 2006, 12:15:29 PM
I kept getting thrown out of this site all day.  I could read, but everytime I tried to post  I was out on my ear.  Guess somebody is telling me to "shaddup already!"
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: MBarnum on March 07, 2006, 12:18:05 PM
I must admit I never heard of Myron Healy. I found this copy of a lobby card which provided a picture. He's the one in the green shirt, correct Mr. Barnum?


That is correct DR Ben!

You couldn't watch any 1950s TV or movies without coming across Myron Healy at least a dozen times or more...he was in everything!
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: MBarnum on March 07, 2006, 12:20:06 PM
Tell Anthony I have a 1905 theatre scrapbook at the office to show him.

Couldn't find the etchings I guess?
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: MBarnum on March 07, 2006, 12:23:59 PM
Releasing on DVD today...I had totally forgotten about this cartoon!!! LOL!

(http://www.enigmaarts.com/ebay/isale/9D5E2CAC-88A8-4385-AD84-12017F7B71AF.jpg)
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Post by: William F. Orr on March 07, 2006, 12:26:25 PM
Well, as long as I have it all to myself, and I spent the last two days reading through the Oscar posts (much more entertaining, I am sure, than actually watching the telecast), and I have finally--pant, pant, pant--caught up, I might as well start rambling...

TOD:  

Ramble One:  When I first began teaching, I would always be terribly nervous the first day of any class.  It would begin with the traditional "pedagogical nightmare":  can't find the classroom, can't find the building, lecturing to the wrong class on the wrong subject--common nightmares among educators.

Then I would shake with fear until about half-way through class.  After that, no problem for the rest of the semester.  Once I had been teaching for about ten years, the nervousness abated, although I do have the occasional pedagogical nightmare the night before a semester starts.

Ramble Two:  When I was in the BMI Musical Theatre Workshop (was it really thirty years ago?  FJL, ask Skip if it was really thirty years ago!), I would get "butterflies in the stomach" on days when my work was being performed.  Even though it was always my composer who actually performed, never me.  I just had to sit there and turn beet red (a talent my face used to have at all the wrong times, but which rarely happens any more) while the composer played and sang and Lehman tore our work limb from limb.  

Then one day, when I believe Herb Kaplan was going to do two of our songs, I got to the city a couple of hours early, and I headed down to Wall Street to a certain "special interest" location for "special interest" activities.  For over an hour.

I got to workshop, Herb sang our songs, a discussion ensued, Lehman made some of his usual pointed and witty criticism, and I remained calm as a sleepy gazelle in a poppy field.

I found that the same strategy worked on future occasions, too.
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Post by: bk on March 07, 2006, 12:29:32 PM
They've apparently fixed whatever was wrong.  Of course, they didn't acknowledge anything WAS wrong, heaven forbid they should do that.  Clearly there was something wrong and now there isn't.  They said to clear my cache.  I told them my cache was quite clear and that it's been a prob for five hours.  Anyway, it's working now.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 07, 2006, 12:42:45 PM
I kept getting thrown out of this site all day.  I could read, but everytime I tried to post  I was out on my ear.  Guess somebody is telling me to "shaddup already!"


Sounds like "aversion" therapy!
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Post by: William F. Orr on March 07, 2006, 12:52:46 PM
Quote
Quote from: JRand55 on Yesterday at 23:20:55

Eventually she began studying on her own, and discovered that she had lead poisoning.  A technician asked for a sample of all medications she had taken and let her know that the supplement (not regulated by the FDA and imported from England) had nearly 1000 times the safe limit of lead in it.

It was a slow death sentence, and there was nothing she could do.  Allison lived about four years longer after the diagnosis, and pleaded with the FDA to start regulating supplements - they said they were studying it...but it remains a gray area today....ask Sara Shane!

She died On February 27, 1977, a few days shy of her 47th birthday.  

You can read my two-part bio of her here: (this is part two, with a link to part one).

http://www.horror-wood.com/allison.htm

Now, aren't you glad you asked?
 

This is particularly interesting to me, since, as some of you know, a similar thing happened to my Joe.

In 1989 he was taking a "food supplement" (unregulated by any government agency), the amino acid L-tryptophan [pr:  el trip toe fain] as a "natural sleeping pill" because he wanted to stop those pharmaceutical hypnogogics the doctors were prescribing.  And it worked.  He got the best natural REM sleep he had had in years.  And he was permanently crippled by it--not by the LT itself, mind you, but by a contaminant.

The FDA initially acted quickly:  when two doctors in New Mexico, comparing notes on two patients, discovered that they both had the same symptoms and had been taking LT, they notified the FDA, which immediately took it off the shelves throughout the country.

Problem is, it was not L-tryptophan itself that was the problem, only batches that had been produced by the Japanese company Showa Denko, using genetically engineered bacteria, which were producing the LT and additional contaminants as well.

And 17 years later, with 5 to 10 thousand Americans crippled for life by this strange protean disease (it's called Eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome--EMS), that's all the FDA has done.  It's still illegal to sell L-tryptophan, even uncontaminated L-tryptophan.

But other "food supplements", hundreds of them, are still sold, imported, exported, with essentially no controls whatever.  

Not that the food-supplement business isn't a mult-billion-dollar-a-year industry!  Of course, I'm sure none of their money finds it into the hands of congressmen who would vote on any laws governing the FDA.   :P

How do you spell Abramoff?


 
 

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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 07, 2006, 01:06:29 PM
Good Afternoon!

I decided to go ahead and be domestic for a while... Wash some dishes, vacuum the rugs, tidy up the livingroom, etc...  Guess I do need to get back to NYC.  Soon!

;)
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on March 07, 2006, 01:09:35 PM
Song that's currently stuck in my head:

"Beautiful Girl" as sung by Jimmy Thompson in SINGING IN THE RAIN.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 07, 2006, 01:12:51 PM
Perhaps HHW is a victim today of the same malaise affecting the New York airports; flights are in trouble because the computer controlling the radar is a mess and flights cannot land or take off.  Oy!
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Post by: Matt H. on March 07, 2006, 01:13:12 PM
I liked last night's MEDIUM very much, and as I said, I felt totally discombobulated for the first half hour by the way the episode was set up. I love it when that happens because the more we see, the more things start to make sense that seemed weird to us (and to Allison) from the beginning.

Really unusual show that makes the most of its gimmick.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 07, 2006, 01:14:31 PM
How kind of you to enlighten me.  I've only heard "prep" used in medical situations.

If he hadn't, I would have.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 07, 2006, 01:16:08 PM
DR MattH, tonight not only has American Idol but also new episodes of Boston Legal and The Amazing Race.



Yes, I knew that. I don't regularly watch them (though I have seen them both on occasion), so that's why I didn't mention them.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 07, 2006, 01:18:28 PM
I just read that actor Myron Healy passed away...way back in December! I can't believe it is just now making the news! Poor Myron.

Oh, I just loved him as the Bully of Dry Gulch in that SUPERMAN episode.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 07, 2006, 01:22:43 PM
I watched HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER first this afternoon. This is the first episode I've really, really liked in quite a few months. Beautifully plotted with two sides of the story, funny and poignant and real. I thoroughly enjoyed this episode.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 07, 2006, 01:24:36 PM
Next came COURTING ALEX, but while there were some bright lines, I thought most of the episode was sort of lame.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 07, 2006, 01:26:14 PM
CSI: MIAMI had an unusual case with two dead bodies in a wrecked car. As usual with the show, much more there than what initially appeared to be the case.

Still wondering who the mole is within the team. That's going to be a shock when it's finally revealed because at certain moments, every one of them (other than David Caruso) has seemed suspicious.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 07, 2006, 01:30:23 PM
Then watched the high definition broadcast of SKY CAPTAIN AND THE WORLD OF TOMORROW recorded off Showtime HD (not HBO-HD as I initially said).

High def does this film no favors. Since everything other than the human beings was computer generated. the added resolution gives everything a less than real presence. Perhaps that was the goal, to make it seem more like a living comic book rather than real life (possibly why the color on everyone seems painted on rather than realistic color with contrast turned up and color desaturated a bit).

In any event, since the computer can create any kind of monster, machine, design, etc. things sort of cease being amazing after a short while. We know nothing is really there, and it becomes an exercise in design rather than a movie to get involved with.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 07, 2006, 01:33:35 PM
Hmmm......

there's an ambulance at the church across the street, and police are outside detouring traffic down the side street next to my house. I can't imagine what has happened over there.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 07, 2006, 01:43:53 PM
If he hadn't, I would have.

I would have expected nothing less.
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Post by: vixmom on March 07, 2006, 01:55:05 PM
nobody loves me, everybody hates me, think I'll go eat worms...
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Post by: DakotaCelt on March 07, 2006, 01:58:17 PM
Back from a fun class - everyone enjoyed the little "history" lesson.  Must now ship some packages.

There's definitely a problem with accessing this board through the shortcut of haineshisway.com/community, the way I normally do.  Works fine if you go through the site itself, but if you don't you get

Safari can’t open the page “http://www.haineshisway.com/community/” because it could not load any data from this location.

Neither can Opera (a webbrowser)....
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 07, 2006, 01:59:37 PM
I would have expected nothing less.

It's the polite thing to do...answering a question.  I'm sure anyone would have done it.

:)
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 07, 2006, 02:00:06 PM
nobody loves me, everybody hates me, think I'll go eat worms...

A pity party?  Just when it's time go home?

 ::)






 :-*
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 07, 2006, 02:00:43 PM
Oh, joy!  I started ANOTHER page!
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: DakotaCelt on March 07, 2006, 02:01:58 PM
Perhaps HHW is a victim today of the same malaise affecting the New York airports; flights are in trouble because the computer controlling the radar is a mess and flights cannot land or take off.  Oy!

or recovering from posting overload?
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Matt H. on March 07, 2006, 02:14:10 PM
I would have expected nothing less.

Glad you know me so well.
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Matt H. on March 07, 2006, 02:16:30 PM
Love that photo from THE PAJAMA GAME. One of my fondest theater memories was playing Hines in a local production.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 07, 2006, 02:18:24 PM
I still have about fifteen minutes of SKY CAPTAIN to watch. I recorded ASK BRUCE! off the Independent Film Channel this morning. I've only seen the last half of this film before so I'm looking forward to seeing the whole thing eventually.


Or is it GET BRUCE!
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Post by: Matt H. on March 07, 2006, 02:21:43 PM
Heading down now to get household chores done before settling in with some reading and then the evening programs.


WBBL.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 07, 2006, 02:41:20 PM
From the "I guess it was good that I stayed put today" department...

Just watching the news...  And, apparently, there was another major accident on the Beltway this morning which slowed traffic for hours.

And, now, there seems to be a propane truck on fire about a 1/2 mile from here which has closed down a major intersection.

Hmm...
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: bk on March 07, 2006, 02:51:31 PM
Thanks everyone for your song suggestions.  

If you clear your cache, getting to the discussion board the usual way should work fine now.

Just back from the El Portal - our set seems to be fine, lights work, sound works - however, someone pulled out a bit of the scrim, and that needs to be put right - just a matter of using a putty knife to tuck it into a seam.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 07, 2006, 03:02:25 PM


If you clear your cache, getting to the discussion board the usual way should work fine now.


I think they need to clean their cache.

;)
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Post by: Rodzinski on March 07, 2006, 03:02:58 PM
Interesting stuff, WFO. The FDA has proven to be a highly reactive bunch.
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Rodzinski on March 07, 2006, 03:04:07 PM
I think they need to clean their cache.

We oughta clean their clock.
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Matt H. on March 07, 2006, 03:04:46 PM
There clearly are SOMEBODY'S caches that cry out for clearing.  :D

I'm not sure anyone here has that need.
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Post by: Rodzinski on March 07, 2006, 03:05:34 PM
Off to see the Paul Taylor Dance performance at City Center tonight.

My contact with Paul Taylor Dance Co., who I only speak to on the phone, sounds precisely like William Daniels.
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: DakotaCelt on March 07, 2006, 03:08:09 PM
Thanks everyone for your song suggestions.  

If you clear your cache, getting to the discussion board the usual way should work fine now.

Just back from the El Portal - our set seems to be fine, lights work, sound works - however, someone pulled out a bit of the scrim, and that needs to be put right - just a matter of using a putty knife to tuck it into a seam.

Glad the set came through unscathed...
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 07, 2006, 03:37:05 PM
There clearly are SOMEBODY'S caches that cry out for clearing.  :D

I'm not sure anyone here has that need.

Well, if anyone has any cash lying around they don't want, send it my way!
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: George on March 07, 2006, 03:50:24 PM
Can someone name some I Want songs other than Corner of The Sky.

If it's not too late..."Maybe" from Annie
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Post by: Jennifer on March 07, 2006, 03:59:48 PM
I'm reading various comments here re: last night's MEDIUM.


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I also love this show.  The best part IS the family dynamics.  And I agree with DR RLP, Bridget is just too charming.  I"m loving how she is fitting into the storylines these past few weeks. I hope that have more episodes exploring the girls' talents.

And while I didn't find these dreams confusing, I love the fact that we never know where they are headed.

I still can't get over the fact that two similarly themed shows (this and Ghost Whisperer) can take two totally different approaches to the issue. Alison (Medium) works with the DA and all her "cases" are legal.  She dreams her info, and occasionally has a daydream that gives her more insight.

But on Ghost Whisperer Jennifer Love Hewitt's character helps dead people who contact her.  She basically sees tons of dead people and helps them reunite with their families so they can cross over.

So totally different!
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Post by: George on March 07, 2006, 04:03:01 PM
I decided to put all my Sondheim cd's and all my BK cd's (producing and performing) together....didn't realize I had so many.  49!  And when my new Sweeney Todd recording arrives, there will be 50.  I have to get a new DEDICATED CD rack tomorrow!

Today, I just got my (single) CD of "Wall to Wall Stephen Sondheim" from symphonyspace.com!! ;D

Why can't they release all 12 hours?? :(
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Post by: George on March 07, 2006, 04:03:50 PM
I ended up watching "The Apprentice" last night too...

I like Tarek.  :)

<SNIP>

And did I mention Tarek?

;)

Everytime I see Tarek, all I can think of is that he looks just like Orlando Bloom. :-* They must've been separated at birth!  Here's Tarek (on the left) and Orlando:

(http://www.nbc.com/The_Apprentice_5/images/bios/bio_tarek.jpg)   (http://www.vnn.vn/dataimages/original/images176292_orlando_bloom_2.jpg)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 07, 2006, 04:10:42 PM
DR George - That's kinda spooky!

Hmm... Maybe this season's "The Apprentice" is just one big scripted drama with real actors playing real people?!?!?!?

;)
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: elmore3003 on March 07, 2006, 04:28:32 PM
DR George - That's kinda spooky!

Hmm... Maybe this season's "The Apprentice" is just one big scripted drama with real actors playing real people?!?!?!?

;)

DR Jose, Rodney cracked the code once I told him I was OS10.2.8, and I know how to access his iDisk!  Couldn't have done it without you, dear friend.  
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: DakotaCelt on March 07, 2006, 05:07:41 PM
Well, if anyone has any cash lying around they don't want, send it my way!

IA DR RP
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Post by: DakotaCelt on March 07, 2006, 05:10:46 PM
You know it is a weird night at the library

Errant dogs sneaking in....
Van Morrison's Moondance echoing in my head
and stray  (unopened0 condoms being found in the stacks.....

and it is not even a full moon!!
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Post by: Ginny on March 07, 2006, 05:13:38 PM
You know it is a weird night at the library

Errant dogs sneaking in....
Van Morrison's Moondance echoing in my head
and stray  (unopened0 condoms being found in the stacks.....

and it is not even a full moon!!

DR DakotaCelt - is it a new moon?  Sometimes I think our library gets weird then, too.  Of course, a downtown public library like mine is always weird  ::)
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Dan (the Man) on March 07, 2006, 05:15:27 PM
Off to see the Paul Taylor Dance performance at City Center tonight.

My contact with Paul Taylor Dance Co., who I only speak to on the phone, sounds precisely like William Daniels.

I love Taylor's THE WRECKER'S BALL.  I think I have it on video.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on March 07, 2006, 05:16:16 PM
I am thinking that...

Spring Break starts next week here and I am taking a couple of days off..

AFter 10 pm we get some INTERESTING characters in here.... I even kicked a guy out one night... He was chatting on his cell and I really did not care for a play by play color analysis of what he did to his girlfreind.....  
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Post by: Ginny on March 07, 2006, 05:20:06 PM
...a couple of personnel items that could be in this week's staff newsletter.....

Did I say a couple?  There are 11 position openings posted in today's newsletter, including the assistant manager of our department whose resignation was announced last week.  The one that concerns me is a posting of my very own job!  They're upgrading the position to reflect more accurately how I've developed the role of grants and nonprofit outreach librarian, but the goofy thing is that I have to apply and, potentially, compete (if there are any other applicants).  This will be the second time in a little over 2 years that I've had to apply for the job I'm already doing - I had to do the same thing when moving from 32 to 40 hours a week.  Ain't bureaucracy grand?
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 07, 2006, 05:28:04 PM
Releasing on DVD today...I had totally forgotten about this cartoon!!! LOL!

(http://www.enigmaarts.com/ebay/isale/9D5E2CAC-88A8-4385-AD84-12017F7B71AF.jpg)

I LOVED THIS CARTOON!!!! It was on Rocky and Bullwinkle I think
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 07, 2006, 05:34:16 PM
TOD - the best way I know to fight nerves is to be as prepared as you can possibly be for whatever it is you are going to do and then just focus and do it.  I tend to get nervous in the days leading up to a jury trial and spend every spare hour preparing. Then when I walk in the courtroom, I tell myself I'm ready and I feel ready and the nerves go away.
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Post by: bk on March 07, 2006, 05:36:18 PM
Back from the editing room.  All is well.  One can't say the same for UPS, the most reprehensibly stupid organization on the face of the earth.  My amazon package has been out for delivery since seven this morning, going to my mail place (a UPS Store).  They made the delivery but didn't leave my package - it was a new guy - they said he seemed confused and not together.  I called UPS about two o'clock and told them the problem, and they said they'd call back.  They didn't.  I just called again and reamed somebody out and they're supposed to call again by six.  If not, I'll call again.  I know I won't be getting the package until tomorrow, and worse, I know they don't give a flying Wallenda.  Just tough beans for their customers.
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 07, 2006, 05:37:02 PM
Go Go Gophers

Out west in Gopher Gulch lived Indian tribe.
Then come the pioneers, pushed them aside.
All Indians leave but two, they vow to fight.
What can two Indians do?
(Gibberish)
 
Go go gophers, watch them go go go.
Go go gophers, watch them go go go.
 
Here comes the colonel with his sargeant,
Both are a-roarin' and a-chargin'.
Go go gophers, watch them go go go.
 
Two little Indians, no others near.
Colonel he vows these two soon disappear.
Fighting the army with soldiers galore.
What can two Indians do?
(Gibberish)
 
Go go gophers, watch them go go go.
Go go gophers, watch them go go go.
 
Here comes the colonel with his sargeant,
Both are a-roarin' and a-chargin'.
Go go gophers, watch them go go go.
Go go gophers, watch them go go go.
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 07, 2006, 05:39:53 PM
http://melaman2.com/cartoons/singles/gophers.html

This link has an mp3 link of the GO GO Gophers song...
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Cillaliz on March 07, 2006, 05:41:31 PM
Maybe Go Go Gophers were on the Underdog show....that sounds more like it
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Ginny on March 07, 2006, 05:44:55 PM
Time to make the doughnuts close the library.

Bye for now.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on March 07, 2006, 05:57:15 PM
Did I say a couple?  There are 11 position openings posted in today's newsletter, including the assistant manager of our department whose resignation was announced last week.  The one that concerns me is a posting of my very own job!  They're upgrading the position to reflect more accurately how I've developed the role of grants and nonprofit outreach librarian, but the goofy thing is that I have to apply and, potentially, compete (if there are any other applicants).  This will be the second time in a little over 2 years that I've had to apply for the job I'm already doing - I had to do the same thing when moving from 32 to 40 hours a week.  Ain't bureaucracy grand?


I hear ya....
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 07, 2006, 05:57:58 PM
DR elmore - Glad to hear that you now have access to Rodney's iDisk.  Hope the arrangement and arrangements work out.
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 07, 2006, 05:59:20 PM
Good Evening!

Just finished watching "American Idol"...

It will be interesting to see how America votes this week.
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Post by: TCB on March 07, 2006, 06:05:52 PM
Last night, TCB posted:

"I am not sure my body is doing too well tonight.  A truck backed into my car this afternoon while I was sitting in it.  I had already put the car in Park, so I think I felt it more than I might have otherwise.  I thought I was fine, but I am starting to get a little sore. "

What I want to know is...TCB, what were you doing in that truck???  


Thanks for the laugh, Ron, I needed it.  Even if it did take me about five minutes to figure it out. ???
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Post by: TCB on March 07, 2006, 06:21:07 PM
On a happier DVD note, my final two DVDs from the Deep Discount DVD sale on Criterion titles finally arrived.  "A Night to Remember" came last Thursday, and I got "The Last Temptation of Christ" in yesterday's mail.

I believe the last temptation of Christ was a night to remember!!
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Post by: TCB on March 07, 2006, 06:28:00 PM
You're special, DR Ben, just special.  Tell Anthony I have a 1905 theatre scrapbook at the office to show him.


Don't tell me.  It contains your etchings?
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Post by: TCB on March 07, 2006, 07:11:23 PM
Thanks to TPunk for the good vibes, earlier today; as well as anyone else I forgot to thank.  Perhaps I should take another pill and go back to bed.


I must be a wussburger, becaue I am feeling fried.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 07, 2006, 07:15:14 PM
Thanks to TPunk for the good vibes, earlier today; as well as anyone else I forgot to thank.  Perhaps I should take another pill and go back to bed.


I must be a wussburger, becaue I am feeling fried.

Fatigued, dear friend.  You leave the tired ones on the site in the dust!
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: bk on March 07, 2006, 07:24:37 PM
Just about to start watcing Walk The Line.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on March 07, 2006, 07:40:29 PM
I have my movie set for the next couple of nights after work. I need to watch a few movies for a paper I am owrking on...

Thunderheart
Dances With Wolves

Need to check out Windwalker, Skins, and PowWow Highway.

I am comparing and applying anthropological theory to the differences of native images as seen through the lens of white and native film makers / documentarians.
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Post by: Jennifer on March 07, 2006, 08:10:16 PM

TALK about tonight's AMERICAN IDOL, well sort of.


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Good Evening!

Just finished watching "American Idol"...

It will be interesting to see how America votes this week.

I really cannot imagine that they would vote out anybody but konnik and melissa. But i guess one never knows for sure.  I really thought these were the two who would go before tonight's performance.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 07, 2006, 08:13:10 PM
I watched the first hour of GET BRUCE! He's an entertaining and very witty man, but I would rather have had more with him and less with the antics of Robin Williams, Bette Midler, Billy Crystal, Whoopi, etc. Of course, what they say IS his work, so perhaps they couldn't have done this documentary without them. I just find him an interesting enough person to not need them to PERFORM for the camera. Robin Williams in particular feels compelled to "be on."
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Post by: Matt H. on March 07, 2006, 08:18:45 PM
IDOL - - - -







Kinnick definitely needs to go. She was close to leaving last week, and this week was worse, totally off pitch (even bad enough for all three judges to comment about it) and just no vibe for the camera.

The judges ragged on Melissa, but I thought she had her best week yet. Sorry they didn't get it. She may be going, but I'll tell you that I voted for Ayla several times and her line was never busy either throughout the entire two hours.

Others having off nights:

Paris and Lisa. These two young girls finally showed that they, too, are vulnerable to having off nights.

I have to say, however, I thought the audience was also very unresponsive this week. There was very little applause or enthusiasm for anyone compared to the previous two weeks.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 07, 2006, 08:21:24 PM
Really enjoyed HOUSE tonight. Greg Grunberg (who was the original pilot in LOST and was off and on ALIAS through the entire run) gave an affecting performance.
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Post by: TPunk on March 07, 2006, 08:21:31 PM
How kind of you to enlighten me.  I've only heard "prep" used in medical situations.

Really? You must not be watching Martha Stewart!

We also use it sometimes in the field of HIV testing.
Title: Re:WACKADOO!
Post by: Matt H. on March 07, 2006, 08:22:29 PM
The noose is tightening on THE SHIELD. Only two more episodes to go this season, and every minute is wonderfully tension-filled.
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Post by: Jrand73 on March 07, 2006, 08:23:42 PM
Tarek....thanks for the info DRJOSE (and others....) - interesting.  I don't watch THE APPRENTICE...so...he is new to me.

Thanks to DR RLP for the PAJAMA GAME pictures!  I love the show as well, stage AND movie!

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Post by: TPunk on March 07, 2006, 08:23:54 PM
I own 3 pairs of pajamas and a kurta.

For those who are interested, Rodzinski owns several pairs of pajama pants made by yours truly.

I have yet to see him attempt a split jump while wearing them however.
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Post by: Jrand73 on March 07, 2006, 08:24:51 PM
Maybe I will get my PDF this week!

I ordered WALK THE LINE at a great price today....

DR's DAKOTA CELT and GINNY - the full moon is on March 14, but Jupiter AND Mercury are both in retrograde...so small annoyances abound for us all.  
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Post by: Jrand73 on March 07, 2006, 08:25:19 PM
I have two pairs of Pyjamas!
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Post by: Jrand73 on March 07, 2006, 08:26:13 PM
DR RLP - the documentary on A NIGHT TO REMEMBER has an interview with Walter Lord - and had never seen an extensive interview with him, it is very interesting, as is the William MacQuitty footage.
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Post by: Jrand73 on March 07, 2006, 08:28:38 PM
Here I am as Mel, the prisoner of second avenue, telling my dear wife Edna to "Bang back" at those annoying stewardesses next door...."Somewhere over the Atlantic there's an airplane full of passengers serving themselves because those two broads never leave that apartment!"  :o


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Post by: TPunk on March 07, 2006, 08:29:05 PM
Oh, joy!  I started ANOTHER page!

Every time I see a new picture from Pajama Game posted I want to see it even more!
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Post by: Jrand73 on March 07, 2006, 08:31:12 PM
Uh - rehearsal pic - I am wearing sneakers!  
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Post by: Jrand73 on March 07, 2006, 08:33:45 PM
Very sad news, DRMBARNUM.  Mr Healey was of course the leading man for Miss Allison Hayes in THE UNEARTHLY.

And yes, DRMATTH - he was the bully of dry gulch.  ;D

And DR WFO - when I think of Allison's struggle, I do also think of the story of Joe.  The FDA is uniterested in such things and as a result, people get sick and die every day!
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Post by: Matt H. on March 07, 2006, 08:34:18 PM
One of the running jokes I had with my mom when she was alive was that she got SICK of THE PAJAMA GAME. Oh, she loved the show, but she said that every time she got invited out by someone to see a show (my dad didn't like theater, so my mom had to depend on the kindness of strangers), it always ended up being THE PAJAMA GAME. She must have seen it a half dozen times in her life in different productions. I think it was one of the last things she ever saw me in.

After years of complaining about THE PAJAMA GAME, I took her to NYC one summer just to see four shows, none of which were THE PAJAMA GAME. The ones we saw that summer were GEORGE M, CABARET, MAME, and THE HAPPY TIME.
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Post by: TPunk on March 07, 2006, 08:35:34 PM
Attended a performance of the Paul Taylor Dance Company tonight.  Truly amazing.  We were fourth row center and I could really appreciate the athleticism of the dancers.  The female dancers were so incredibly strong and beautiful.  It was a nice treat after a day of sitting in classes.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 07, 2006, 08:35:46 PM
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Page 9 Dance!!![/move]
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Post by: TPunk on March 07, 2006, 08:36:17 PM
Good night everyone!
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Post by: Matt H. on March 07, 2006, 08:37:42 PM
I'm going to head for bed myself.

Have a good rest of the evening, everyone!
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Post by: Jrand73 on March 07, 2006, 08:38:46 PM
One of the running jokes I had with my mom when she was alive was that she got SICK of THE PAJAMA GAME. Oh, she loved the show, but she said that every time she got invited out by someone to see a show (my dad didn't like theater, so my mom had to depend on the kindness of strangers), it always ended up being THE PAJAMA GAME. She must have seen it a half dozen times in her life in different productions. I think it was one of the last things she ever saw me in.

After years of complaining about THE PAJAMA GAME, I took her to NYC one summer just to see four shows, none of which were THE PAJAMA GAME. The ones we saw that summer were GEORGE M, CABARET, MAME, and THE HAPPY TIME.

Lovely memory, DR MATTH.

I love the Paul Taylor Dance Co....he, Merce Cunningham, Mark Morris, and Matthew Bourne ALWAYS amaze me with their choreography and dance.  8)
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Post by: Jrand73 on March 07, 2006, 08:39:39 PM
*yawn*....time for bed here at 20 Fairlane Drive as well....temps expected to be in the 60's tomorrow with ThunderStorms!
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on March 07, 2006, 08:49:27 PM
A while back I mentioned that I bought myself an external DVD burner for my PC at home that had a feature called LightScribe.  This allows you to burn a label right onto the DVD itself using the drive's laser.  The only hitch is that you have to use specially coated DVDs.  Well, I went out to Staples to buy some this afternoon and found that these special DVDs cost $29.99 for 25 discs!  Nuts!  That's over a dollar a disc!  No thanks--I'll use my old fashioned printed paper labels for now.
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Post by: bk on March 07, 2006, 08:52:21 PM
What is this DEARTH of postings all of a sudden?  Let's get off our complacent butt cheeks and get some conversation going.  I'm STILL dealing with these idiots at UPS, who have now lied blatantly to me by saying the driver attempted to deliver at six tonight only to find he didn't have the package.  Well, I happen to know that's not true - he didn't try to deliver anything at six because I was talking to the mail place at six.  
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Post by: FJL on March 07, 2006, 09:19:49 PM
Whew - catching up on all those posts since I last got on the board was exhausting.  BUt a welcome exhaustion, of course.
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Post by: FJL on March 07, 2006, 09:22:27 PM
I got seven corporate returns done today.  (The corporate tax deadline is March 15th.)  And not just little nothing-going-on returns, but returns with real meat on their bones.

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Post by: FJL on March 07, 2006, 09:23:44 PM
Suddenly Natalie Cole's voice popped into my head singing "I've been waiting for your return."
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Post by: FJL on March 07, 2006, 09:25:13 PM
Or the title song from THE RETURN OF MARTIN GUERRE.
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Post by: FJL on March 07, 2006, 09:26:06 PM
Or A TAX OF THE KILLER TOMATOES, followed by RETURN OF THE KILLER TOMATOES.
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Post by: FJL on March 07, 2006, 09:30:54 PM
Had fun just recently reconnecting with one of my former bosses, an international tax expert, who happens to be the son of Richard Bissell, the co-author of PAJAMA GAME.  Naturally, the Bissell family is overjoyed about the success of the Roundabout production, since it seems the last production on this scale was a production in London sevral years ago which had been a disaster.  

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Post by: George on March 07, 2006, 09:45:35 PM
Today, when I got home from work, I found several packages waiting for me!  One was from Footlight.com.  I got four, count 'em, FOUR CDs!  The original London cast recording of Salad Days (http://www.footlight.com/product.cfm?product_id=34259)[/u] (originally priced at $14.95, on sale for $7.95); the Chichester Festival Theatre Production of Valmouth[/u] (http://www.footlight.com/product.cfm?product_id=3764), by Sandy Wilson, (priced at $16.95, but when I ordered it last week, it was only $9.95!); and the two solo recordings by Maria Friedman!
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Post by: George on March 07, 2006, 09:46:10 PM
I also got a package from Amazon.com.  In it was The Complete Follies Collection (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1423401921/qid=1141794328/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/102-4779504-7364131?s=books&v=glance&n=283155) and Anthony Rapp's book, Without You (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0743269764/qid=1141794387/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/102-4779504-7364131?s=books&v=glance&n=283155).
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Post by: George on March 07, 2006, 09:47:55 PM
And the last package was from eBay!  Last week I used the "Buy It Now" option and got an UNOPENED, original stereo (SVAS 2124) copy of Golden Boy!  Here's a scan of the cover (notice the sticker on it??):
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Post by: George on March 07, 2006, 09:49:14 PM
Here's a close-up of the sticker!:
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 07, 2006, 09:49:30 PM
Or the title song from THE RETURN OF MARTIN GUERRE.

Which version?  Which composers? -Are you familiar with the one that was done up at Hartford a couple of years back - hmm.. maybe 10-12 at this point?  Patrick Cassidy and Judy Kuhn were in it.  Oh, and a long-lost friend (at this point), Debbie Bradshaw too.
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Post by: George on March 07, 2006, 09:50:06 PM
It had an actual souvenier program from the show!  It's in perfect condition!  Here's a scan of the program:
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 07, 2006, 09:52:07 PM
Well, I need to head out too.  I'm hoping to get up early tomorrow and get a lot of stuff done.  And part of that 'stuff' will involve some time in the car... :)

Goodnight.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 07, 2006, 09:52:57 PM
DR George - That's COOL!  :)
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Post by: FJL on March 07, 2006, 09:56:00 PM
Hmmm... suddenly I'm able to get on this site using the same old shortcuts instead of the long way around.

Just in time to say goodnight.

But did anyone hear Leno's joke, something along the lines of Red Lobster possibly using this year's Oscar-winning song as "It's hard out here for a shrimp."
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Post by: George on March 07, 2006, 09:59:19 PM
DR George - That's COOL!  :)

Thanks!  The program has pictures of the creative staff, including the guy who "Sets, Costumes & Projections [were] Designed By," BK's close and personal friend, Tony Walton!
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Post by: George on March 07, 2006, 10:06:53 PM
And finally, it even has a few pictures of auditions!!  Here's one of a "Lorna hopeful."  Imagine what it might have been like. :)
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Post by: S. Woody White on March 07, 2006, 10:30:36 PM
And the last package was from eBay!  Last week I used the "Buy It Now" option and got an UNOPENED, original stereo (SVAS 2124) copy of Golden Boy!  Here's a scan of the cover (notice the sticker on it??):
Dang that decimal point!
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Post by: DakotaCelt on March 07, 2006, 10:45:58 PM
Maybe I will get my PDF this week!

I ordered WALK THE LINE at a great price today....

DR's DAKOTA CELT and GINNY - the full moon is on March 14, but Jupiter AND Mercury are both in retrograde...so small annoyances abound for us all.  

Oh Joy DR JRand....

that is what it  must be... We mysteriously had three broken chairs tonight also and a custodian who ran out of the library screaming GHOST!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: DakotaCelt on March 07, 2006, 10:50:28 PM
Or the title song from THE RETURN OF MARTIN GUERRE.

I liked that movie...
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Post by: DakotaCelt on March 07, 2006, 10:52:19 PM
Here's a close-up of the sticker!:

Cool DR George!!

I have used that option a few times also on ebay..
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 07, 2006, 10:54:38 PM
Thanks for the laugh, Ron, I needed it.  Even if it did take me about five minutes to figure it out. ???

 ;D

It was pure-tee pleasure, I assure you!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 07, 2006, 10:55:09 PM
Hot DAMN!  I started ANOTHER new page...my third for the day!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 07, 2006, 11:01:47 PM

TALK about tonight's AMERICAN IDOL, well sort of.


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>I really cannot imagine that they would vote out anybody but konnik and melissa. But i guess one never knows for sure.  I really thought these were the two who would go before tonight's performance.


Voting "out" someone isn't really what is being done, now is it?  It's more like stuffing the ballot box for those you favor.  Remember John Stevens?  He never belonged in the top 12...much less did he deserve being in the top 6!!

For my money, the evening's tiredest performances were Paris, Kinnik and Ayla.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 07, 2006, 11:04:51 PM
IDOL - - - -







I have to say, however, I thought the audience was also very unresponsive this week. There was very little applause or enthusiasm for anyone compared to the previous two weeks.

Outside of Katherine, Mandisa and Kellie, who on earth performed up to a level worthy of enthusiasm??

The rest were utterly forgettable.  They learned ZERO from last week's "song choice" battering from the judges.  What can they be thinking?  Or do they?
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Post by: George on March 07, 2006, 11:15:00 PM
AAAARRRRGGGGHHHH!!!!  MY GOLDEN BOY ALBUM IS WARPED!!!! :'(

It must have been up against something for a long time because you can see where the album bends and bends back.  The first couple of tracks (on both sides, of course) are so warped that they can't play at all.  I did leave positive feedback for the seller because the transaction went well and there was no way to tell until I opened it up that the album was warped. :(

Anyway, I found ANOTHER sealed copy (without the program...which I now have ;)) and was able to "Buy It Now."  It was even a couple dollars cheaper.  Hopefully, this one will be okay. ::)
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Post by: DakotaCelt on March 07, 2006, 11:26:50 PM
DR George, that stinks... I hope this other one is better...

I have two copies of The Chieftains first release on the Claddagh label. One is sealed and the other the album is in almost mint condition. I dont think it was hardly played. I played it once and it was great.  I also have another little treasure. When the Pope visited Ireland, RTE released a recording of his visit.
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Post by: George on March 07, 2006, 11:35:52 PM
I actually bought three (yes, three...go ahead and laugh ;)) copies of the album to the musical, Baker Street, trying to get a good stereo copy.  My original copy was an okay mono copy, then I actually bought three more over the course of a couple of years.  And I got the last one only a couple of years ago.  It was $25!  What was I thinking??  Now, it's on CD (which I bought, too).



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Post by: George on March 07, 2006, 11:39:40 PM
And on that note (Q diminished :)), I'm going to bed now.  Goodnight!