Topic: WHIP CRACK AWAY (Read 21417 times)

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #120 on:** July 13, 2005, 05:18:36 PM »

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olla podrida

SYLLABICATION:   olla po·dri·da
NOUN:   Inflected forms: pl. olla po·dri·das also ollas po·dri·das
1. A stew of highly seasoned meat and vegetables. 2. An assorted mixture; a miscellany: “All the conversations were in English . . . the whole olla podrida spiced with the latest gossip” (William Pearson).
ETYMOLOGY:   Spanish : olla, olla; see olla + podrida, feminine of podrido, rotten (from Latin putridus; see putrid).

Hmm... Stew.. Rotten... Putrid...

I think I'll pass.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #121 on:** July 13, 2005, 05:26:11 PM »

Quote from: Matthew on July 13, 2005, 11:07:59 AM

Is there any mac users that listen to the Broadway Radio Show... if so, how do you make it work?

Hmmm... That's a good question...

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #122 on:** July 13, 2005, 05:28:33 PM »

~~~~ANTI-STALKER VIBES FOR DR JMK~~~~

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #123 on:** July 13, 2005, 05:32:22 PM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on July 13, 2005, 02:22:22 PM

Yummy Yummy Yummy:

Attention potato chips lovers!

Lay's Potato Chips has a new, Pringles-like potato chip called "Stax."

And for a limited time, one of the flavors is "Dill Pickle" -- and it is w-o-n-d-e-r-f-u-l!!!!!!!

DR Ron Pulliam - You need to check out the new product displays at the supermarket more often.

...Or maybe I need to stop checking out the new product displays so often.

*My favorite Dill Pickle flavored chips are the ones made by the Route 11 Potato Chip Company in Middletown, VA.

JMK · « **Reply #124 on:** July 13, 2005, 05:35:49 PM »

Well, the developer has come. He did not bat an eye at the price I "suggested." He said that was exactly what he had been thinking. So if his engineer says another house can fit behind ours, I believe we have a sale (with no realtor commission).

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #125 on:** July 13, 2005, 05:41:24 PM »

Quote from: JMK on July 13, 2005, 05:35:49 PM

Well, the developer has come. He did not bat an eye at the price I "suggested." He said that was exactly what he had been thinking. So if his engineer says another house can fit behind ours, I believe we have a sale (with no realtor commission).

YEAH!!! Party at JMK's!!!!

JMK · « **Reply #126 on:** July 13, 2005, 05:41:37 PM »

JR, LOL. Believe me, if I had an Edsel it would be up the lift as we speak.

JMK · « **Reply #127 on:** July 13, 2005, 05:42:38 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on July 13, 2005, 05:41:24 PM

YEAH!!! Party at JMK's!!!!

Correction: moving party at JMK's.

George · « **Reply #128 on:** July 13, 2005, 05:43:05 PM »

Quote from: JMK on July 13, 2005, 05:35:49 PM

Well, the developer has come. He did not bat an eye at the price I "suggested." He said that was exactly what he had been thinking. So if his engineer says another house can fit behind ours, I believe we have a sale (with no realtor commission).

You know what this means, don't you? Your "suggested" price was too low!

JMK · « **Reply #129 on:** July 13, 2005, 05:44:49 PM »

OK, the weirdest thing just happened. When I posted my JR post it was before Jose's. It was still before Jose's when I just posted the "correction" post. And now it's after. Cue Twilight Zone theme, please.

JMK · « **Reply #130 on:** July 13, 2005, 05:47:54 PM »

Quote from: George on July 13, 2005, 05:43:05 PM

You know what this means, don't you? Your "suggested" price was too low!

Maybe, but it's a lot more than we'd get if we just sold the house to a private party. Believe me, the "suggested" price includes a hefty "premium" for his ability to subdivide and stick another house back here. I got lots of advice from various realtors about what should be our "take the money and run" amount, and we got that and more. (If the deal goes through, which it may not--his engineer may say they can't fit another house back there, but that would be fine, too--we love this house and don't "need" to move. This has all kind of been a lark).

Jane · « **Reply #131 on:** July 13, 2005, 05:48:41 PM »

JMK good vibes!

bk · « **Reply #132 on:** July 13, 2005, 05:50:44 PM »

In a mere 1000 posts or so we shall be achieving our new plateau.

Just got an auction catalog and, oh, dear, I'm afraid I will be attending and, oh, dear, I'm afraid I shall be bidding to win on at least two count them two items. I think both items (which are at the beginning of the auction, when people just tend to bid on anything - they get tired as it winds down) will get some action, but I shall have them unless there are nutcases who drive it too high. Then again, maybe I will get lucky and not have too much competition.

Jane · « **Reply #133 on:** July 13, 2005, 05:54:01 PM »

It appears all my favorite songs have been mentioned. At first it seemed no one would include The Rebel. Pogue-great list.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #134 on:** July 13, 2005, 06:19:30 PM »

Oh...

Due some pretty severe weather going on further down 95, I'm staying put here in Fairfax tonight. When I was heading back from auditions, there were reports on the radio about flash-flooding and downed trees on 95 around Fredericksburg.

So, I may actually head down tomorrow morning and come right back, or head down tomorrow night.

We'll see...

bk · « **Reply #135 on:** July 13, 2005, 07:12:33 PM »

Oh, to answer an earlier question:

I just missed getting a series called Richie Brockelman, which went to Dennis Dugan - I really wanted to do that show. And, of course, there were, in the history of TV, many shows and roles I would love to have done.

divarobbie · « **Reply #136 on:** July 13, 2005, 07:29:05 PM »

Final dress rehearsal tonight with NO lights. We had lightening storms that killed all electric in our city for four hours, and now I have to reset all my clocks. :-/

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #137 on:** July 13, 2005, 07:32:59 PM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on July 13, 2005, 03:13:20 PM

That was specifically for TomovOz, but it was also for Dan (the Man).

Appreciated in more ways than one.

JMK · « **Reply #138 on:** July 13, 2005, 08:12:40 PM »

So we just got back from the neighborhood meeting next door where the developer was telling the neighbors about his proposal for that property (we of course decided we should all play dumb, since the neighborhood is already up in arms about all of this). The sticking point with our lot is they need 6,000 sq. ft. minimum outside of the "p-zone" (TCB go for it), the environmentally protected zone that our lot backs up to. So Betsy and I just went out and measured and she used her advanced math skills to determine there is plenty of room. So it will be interesting to see what happens.

The kind of scary thing we learned tonight is that all of these lots that abut the p-zone and stream are considered landslide hazards.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #139 on:** July 13, 2005, 08:16:41 PM »

Quote from: divarobbie on July 13, 2005, 07:29:05 PM

Final dress rehearsal tonight with NO lights. We had lightening storms that killed all electric in our city for four hours, and now I have to reset all my clocks. :-/

What city are you in?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #140 on:** July 13, 2005, 08:21:51 PM »

Quote from: JMK on July 13, 2005, 08:12:40 PM

The kind of scary thing we learned tonight is that all of these lots that abut the p-zone and stream are considered landslide hazards.

YIKES!

A friend of mine was about to buy a house in some "great" neighborhood in New Jersey - just about 20 minutes from NYC. He found this great house - lots of bedrooms, two full baths, garage, nice backyard, etc. - perfect place for him, his wife and their two young children. Well...

After doing some investigating, he found out that value of the homes in this one particular block was quite a bit lower than similar properties - even than some house right across the street. Apparently, the stream that runs behind their property has a major tendency to flood, and since most of the houses there are not on blocks and/or have really old basements... And with the natural landscaping, the water is bound to run into the property.

Not quite the great deal he thought it was originally.

Matt H. · « **Reply #141 on:** July 13, 2005, 08:25:00 PM »

Well, I DID have ice cream today, and then I had a delcious dinner tonight with some friends that I hadn't seen since LA CAGE closed. It was fun catching up on everyone's activities and all the gossip, too.

Matt H. · « **Reply #142 on:** July 13, 2005, 08:29:03 PM »

During the run of AND THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND, lightning stuck the building and knocked out the circuit that the light board was on. The audience was asked if they wanted to cancel the show or do it with the house lights on. The applause decided that we'd do the show with the house lights on.

Before the first act was over, the circuit was repaired and they were able to run the show with light cues. But that was a strange 40 minutes or so doing to show and seeing the entire audience while we were doing it.

Matt H. · « **Reply #143 on:** July 13, 2005, 08:30:55 PM »

I forgot once again last night to set the DVR for RENO 911! but I have now set it to get Thursday night's rerun. The description sounded really funny.

Matt H. · « **Reply #144 on:** July 13, 2005, 08:32:12 PM »

And it rained twice here today with a nice hot, sunny patch in between. Ah, summer thunderstorms are SO unpredictable.

JMK · « **Reply #145 on:** July 13, 2005, 08:32:35 PM »

This looks like an auction BK might be interested in (wait for the second picture to load):

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7530953721&category=18824&rd=1

Matt H. · « **Reply #146 on:** July 13, 2005, 08:33:17 PM »

A friend stopped by tonight wanting to hear the song "The Only Home I Know" from SHENANDOAH. I've always loved that song, and I'm pleased he's interested in learning it as an audition piece.

bk · « **Reply #147 on:** July 13, 2005, 08:46:18 PM »

And so reasonable at 13K. These sellers are unbelievable. He probably got thes 350 photos for a buck a piece.

Kerry · « **Reply #148 on:** July 13, 2005, 08:47:41 PM »

Well, Boys and Girls,

You'll have to hold down the fort for me for a few days (which is nothing new, I guess). I'm off to Chicago for the annual fundraising concert for Hopeful Heart.

See www.hopefulheart.com for more.

Last year our very own Jason wowed the audience, so he will be missed this year (although I'm working on the future....)

So I get to miss work (no pain there), miss a few days pay (definitely pain there) and work very hard for a few days, but it's worth it for the people Hopeful heart helps.

If I have access to a computer, I'll check in. Otherwise, see you Tuesday. You all be good and be careful while I'm gone!

Jennifer · « **Reply #149 on:** July 13, 2005, 08:50:32 PM »

Well I almost got to see a movie in the park tonight.

Last week we ended up leaving Miss Congeniality 2 cause the kids were bored and they started the movie while it was too light. Tonight they waited till dark (9pm), but the kids were bored again (i went with my brother-in-law's sister and her kids and a bunch of others).

I will say this, the first 20 minutes of Guess Who (the Ashton Kutcher/Bernie Mac) movie seemed very funny. But it was not for kids.

They need to have more kid friendly movies in the park (since tons of kids go). And they need to have more bathrooms! 2 bathrooms for a thousand people just does not cut it. And don't they know when kids say they have to go, they mean THAT MINUTE. I made the poor little 5 yr old go in the bush.

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