Topic: ALLERGIC TO MY ALLERGIES (Read 39367 times)

Lulu · « **Reply #30 on:** March 18, 2004, 09:02:08 AM »

Okay, first things first...

1. Thank you SO much to those Dear Readers who have taken the time to write personal notes to me, and I'm sorry if I caused any concern by being errant and truant for the past several days. It was just that my mother-in-law was staying with us, and as we have no "guest room," persay, her room was in our computer room/office, so I have barely been online at all (except for occasional mailbox checks) for quite awhile. But thank you so much for your kind sentiments (and you know who you are).

2. WFO, I'm so sorry to read of your continuing tribulations. I'm still a bit unsure about the specific nature and origins of all the troubles (as a result of my frequent E and T-ness), but I do know one thing - you're a great guy whose life should be filled with joy, not problems. I hope and pray things get better for you and those you love very, very soon.

Now as to today's notes...BK, you need an air filter. It can be one of those one-room jobbies or a larger one, but you need one and need it pronto. It has done wonders for my allergy-ridden sweetie, and I think it would help you, too. And it would allow you to lay off the Actifed (Sudafed, and whatever) that is making you feel logy, groggy, and disconnected! We want our BK to be lithe and effervescent and full of pep.

So many great comedies mentioned. MBarnum, I can't believe you listed International House. I LOVE that movie! It is completely nutty. Where else can you see WC Fields landing a plane in the middle of a hotel lobby, and '30s chicks wearing clear PVC shortie teacup-themed dance costumes? Not to mention the wonder and the joy of Colonel Stoopnagle and Budd (I was so proud of myself, because as we watched I said, "these guys are like the '30s Bob and Ray!" then when I did an internet search on their names, I found out that Bob and Ray mentioned them as being prime influences on their style of comedy).

Some of my top 10 comedies (the list constantly morphs from moment to moment):

Arsenic and Old Lace
Young Frankenstein
Pee-Wee's Big Adventure
Duck Soup
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
A Christmas Story
Raising Arizona
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
UHF
After Hours

As you can see, most of my picks are relatively new (from the '70s and later), yet I think they stack up pretty darn well to that list whomever (I've no idea who is being referred to) came up with. I mean to say, BACHELOR PARTY?

If I had to put any Tom Hanks film on the list (and he is NOT a favorite of mine), it would be The Money Pit...certainly not anything co-starring a woman named "Tawny."

May I make a confession? I've never been able to warm up to Preston Sturges. Not that I've seen LOTS of his work, but what I've seen is generally considered his best (Sullivan's Travels, The Lady Eve), and I found them disappointing. While I would recognize a particular line as being "witty" or "smart" or whatever, I rarely laughed, and sometimes I felt that things got a bit heavy-handed (see: Joel McCrea's closing speech in ST). There, I've got that off my chest. Whew.

Matt H. · « **Reply #31 on:** March 18, 2004, 09:07:08 AM »

I've had my review of Guy Haines: HIS WAY at Amazon for many, many months.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #32 on:** March 18, 2004, 09:09:16 AM »

But I just GOT the cd last week, DRMATTH. Indiana, you know!

Matt H. · « **Reply #33 on:** March 18, 2004, 09:09:25 AM »

You can't debate comedy with people, so I never tries. What makes me laugh might bore someone else, and what irritates the crap out of me is another person's chocolate sundae.

Glad to see so many different styles of comedy represented.

Matt H. · « **Reply #34 on:** March 18, 2004, 09:10:50 AM »

Quote from: JRand53 on March 18, 2004, 09:09:16 AM

But I just GOT the cd last week, DRMATTH. Indiana, you know!

I just wanted it known that the elusive Mr. Haines and his debut solo (kind of) CD has many longtime fans here who have already posted their thoughts about his efforts.

Matt H. · « **Reply #35 on:** March 18, 2004, 09:12:51 AM »

Seeing Lulu's list reminded me of the fantastic Monty Python films, especially LIFE OF BRIAN and HOLY GRAIL. And, of course, WHAT'S UP DOC is sensational as is A CHRISTMAS STORY.

Matt H. · « **Reply #36 on:** March 18, 2004, 09:14:26 AM »

What are folks' opinions here of M. HULOT'S HOLIDAY, MON ONCLE, and PLAYTIME?

Kerry · « **Reply #37 on:** March 18, 2004, 09:15:07 AM »

Favorite comedies (or some of them, anyway):

Some Like It Hot

Ball of Fire

Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House

All About Eve

Sabrina

Auntie Mame

What's Up, Doc?

The Pleasure of His Company

Way Out West

Kerry · « **Reply #38 on:** March 18, 2004, 09:16:13 AM »

And "The Philadelphia Story" and "Adam's Rib" and, and , and ..........

Panni · « **Reply #39 on:** March 18, 2004, 09:19:34 AM »

Quote from: JRand53 on March 18, 2004, 08:54:00 AM

Some good ones are already there...but I think we can do better.

Hey, you inadvertently insulted moi, Jrand53!

I'll be E&T for some of today as well. Being a gracious hostess to my out-of-town guest.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #40 on:** March 18, 2004, 09:23:55 AM »

DR PANNI, you can imagine my embarrassment.

I have just changed my original post to read: "....I think we can do MORE...."

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #41 on:** March 18, 2004, 09:25:06 AM »

Quote from: MBarnum on March 18, 2004, 07:42:13 AM

Anyway I had a lovely (and partially St. Patty's day green) Chili Relleno (SP?) burrito. Was going to have the tacos stuffed with beef tongue, but changed my mind.

Well, that sent me off into a wonderful trip thru cyber-space! I mean, really, beef tongue tacos in Oregon - I don't think so!

So much for thinking.

Seems the burg of Corvallis has at leat a dozen Mexican restaurants:

Andale
BurritosBombs Away
CafeEl Presidente
El Sol de Mexico
El Tapatio
La Conga
La Estrellita
Mexico Lindo
Sancho's Mexican Grill
Senor Sam's Mexican Grill
Tacos Uruapan
Tarasco's

Tacos Uruapan offers Tacos with:
Cabeza...Beef Head
Lengua...Beef Tongue

They seem to have omitted Tacos with Sesos ...Beef Brain

Add to that it seems some place called Oregon State University held a Food Symposium

at which a Andrew F. Smith gave a presentation on:

"Tacos, Enchiladas and Refried Beans: The Invention of Mexican-American Cookery" whhich is prented in it's 16 page glory here.

So where did you eat?

der Brucer (who's search engine looking for "Corvallis lengua" kept soming up with gobs of reference to various college library acquisition s on Languages)

Jrand74 · « **Reply #42 on:** March 18, 2004, 09:26:08 AM »

Speaking of comedy....there was once one of those Robert Youngsen (?) compilations of silent two-reelers that showed a couple by Charlie Chase that make me laugh today when I think of them.

In one he was trying to take his wife, toddler son, and mother in law to the movies - in the other he was a groom just trying to get married! I don't know the names of the films, if I ever did, but the images of Chase and his reactions to his predicaments were priceless and hilarious!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #43 on:** March 18, 2004, 09:48:09 AM »

Good Morning! Good Afternoon!

Well, I finally got my own butt-cheeks in gear and started packing this morning. After I had slept in. Ah, well. But after taking a few moments to plan things out, I'm just going to bring my clothes up today, and once I actually see the apartment they're putting me in, then I can bring up anything else I may want/need. Sounds like a plan, eh? Oh, and the nice people at Ford's were able to arrange for me to move in this afternoon instead of next Monday. Life is getting better - well, at least easier - by the minute. So, I may just stay there tonight, or I may head back to Richmond tonight, or...

-Yes, I'm a little out of my head at the current moment...

As for film comedies...

Ditto

-I'll post some more specifics later tonight when I'm not so crazed.

Well, I'm hoping to get my car packed and start on my merry way up I-95 in about an hour and a half, so...

Ciao for niao!

Maya · « **Reply #44 on:** March 18, 2004, 09:56:53 AM »

Swishy--(from yesterday) LOVED your recounting of the confrontation with the TRUE wicked witch!

Quote from: Noel on March 18, 2004, 05:32:23 AM

DR Jose -- DW Joy lived many places as a child, but, more often than anywhere, she was in the DC area. Slums of Alexandria. When I first met her over the internet she was in a place called Scotland, Maryland. In 1997, she was in The Sound of Music at the Lazy Susan, which, I assume, you must know.

I know it too; suuuch a small world. The Lazy Susan is about 20 minutes from my house. There are some good dinner theatres in the Northern VA area.

Some favorite comedies:

Bullets Over Broadway
Annie Hall
Purple Rose of Cairo
Hannah and Her Sisters
Sleeper
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Waiting for Guffman
Blazing Saddles
Young Frankenstein
The Princess Bride
La Cage aux Folles
The Truth About Cats and Dogs

ah, I could go on...but I think I will take a nap.

Charles Pogue · « **Reply #45 on:** March 18, 2004, 10:14:45 AM »

BK, you & I must break bread or rendezvous soon so that I can get my book & tape.

Oh, I hate these lists because I can never confine it to just eight and there are so many good comedies, but here's eight I like a lot off the top of my head:

1) ROAD TO RIO (or MOROCCO or UTOPIA)
2) MIDNIGHT (which contains my favourite movie line of all time)
3) MAJOR & THE MINOR
4) THEODORA GOES WILD
5) PALM BEACH STORY
6) THE AWFUL TRUTH
7) IT'S A WONDERFUL WORLD

THE THIN MAN

William E. Lurie · « **Reply #46 on:** March 18, 2004, 10:18:09 AM »

The latest on the CAROLINE, OR CHANGE situation (from Paul Wrontrek's Broadway.Com column).

The cast has asked to sign a "favored nations" clause regarding salaries (they all get the same), but the producers have offered Ms. Pinkens so many extras that she will be making ten times as much as the rest of the cast. Some of the Public cast probably won't be returning because of this (Chuck Cooper, Adriane Lexox & Veanne Cox have been mentioned in this group).

And while this was not mentioned in the article, since the problems began last week, the show has been taken out of the ABC ads in the TIMES.

Charles Pogue · « **Reply #47 on:** March 18, 2004, 10:19:55 AM »

How did that smiley thingy get there on my THIN MAN selection? I did not put it there? I eschew smileys! I knew I couldn't do just eight...Duck Soup, The Bachelor and the Bobby Soxer, Libeled Lady, Love Crazy, Christmas In July, Arsenic & Old Lace, The Philadeplhia Story, Holiday, Lucky Partners.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #48 on:** March 18, 2004, 10:24:37 AM »

Quote from: William F. Orr on March 18, 2004, 08:48:03 AM

Maybe this link works better:

http://www.houseoffusion.com/cf_lists/index.cfm/method=messages&threadid=11992&forumid=5

In both cases, the forum truncates the link, so you have to cut and paste it.

You can avoid the truncation of long web addresses in your posts as follows:

When you click on the Insert Hyperlink button you get something similar to this on your screen:

[urx][/urx]

I say "similar" because what you get will say url vice urx.

Edit the line by inserting an equal sign "=" after the first url, thus:

[urx=][/urx]

Then paste your lengthy web address after the = thus:

[urx=http://www.houseoffusion.com/cf_lists/index...etc, etc, and so forth][/urx]

(Note: neither of your posts has the full link address)

Then type a name for your link between the square brckets, thus:

[urx=http://www.houseoffusion.com/cf_lists/index...etc, etc, and so forth]GO HERE[/urx]

Done correctly your post will look like this:

GO HERE - if I did it correctly!

Isn't this just too, too! (only two toos becasue we included no images!)

der pendant Brucer (wondering why he is giving aid and comfort to the enemy!)

"flamboyant demagogy" - I re~~semble~~sent that remark!

TCB · « **Reply #49 on:** March 18, 2004, 10:25:13 AM »

Top Eight Comedies (at this moment in time)

1)   What’s Up Doc?
2)   The Birdcage – I know it’s a remake, but I love Nathan and Robin
3)   The Time of Their Lives (Abbott & Costello’s best film)
4)   The Court Jester
5)   The Odd Couple
6)   Blazing Saddles
7)   Some Like it Hot
8    Victor/Victoria

MBarnum · « **Reply #50 on:** March 18, 2004, 10:34:16 AM »

Wow Der Brucer you are quite the internet researcher! LOL! We ate at the El Sol de Mexico! I was stuffed by the time I got out of there...they serve huge portions, and tasty too!

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #51 on:** March 18, 2004, 10:34:22 AM »

Quote from: Charles Pogue on March 18, 2004, 10:19:55 AM

How did that smiley thingy get there on my THIN MAN selection? I did not put it there? I eschew smileys!

Time for another posting lesson!

I you do, indeed, eschew smileys, then you must check the ~~Eschew~~ Disable Smilies: box at the bottom of the post form.

Then you can type 8) without getting a smilie.

der every-helpful Brucer

Helpful Note - even if you have diabled smiles in the reply form, the eschewed fellows will appear in preview, but be gone when you post (says he after 30 minutes of fussing and fuming!)

William F. Orr · « **Reply #52 on:** March 18, 2004, 10:34:39 AM »

Thank you oh Techno God DerBrucer, always there in a pinch! My Dad's version was always, "I represent that remark!"

Anyway, do you think you were born a Republican, made a Republican by your parents or... oh, horror, recruited by Republicans who infiltrated the school system?

bk · « **Reply #53 on:** March 18, 2004, 10:41:43 AM »

Pogue - I'm totally available to sup or meet or meet or sup. Give me a call.

William F. Orr · « **Reply #54 on:** March 18, 2004, 10:48:43 AM »

And to whoever said at the bottom of page 1 that the East coasters are here: yes, I admit to being an East coaster. But don't think that means you can set your glasses on me. I have my own glasses on me right now, thank you.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #55 on:** March 18, 2004, 10:50:14 AM »

Just like candy! LOL MBARNUM

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #56 on:** March 18, 2004, 11:03:57 AM »

Quote from: Lulu on March 18, 2004, 09:02:08 AM

I mean to say, BACHELOR PARTY? If I had to put any Tom Hanks film on the list (and he is NOT a favorite of mine), it would be The Money Pit...certainly not anything co-starring a woman named "Tawny."

We really shouldn't pick on poor Tawny. she is the only one of the Stocking Triplets (Beige, Ecru, and Tawny) who made good. She has had a colorful life:

Biography for Tawny Kitaen

Dated O.J. Simpson.

Charged with domestic violence after allegedly kicking her husband Chuck Finley with her high heels and twisting his ear. [April 2002]

Has two daughters with Finley, Wynter (born 18 March 1993) and Raine (born 1 June 1998).

Arrested for allegedly keying a car in Newport Beach. She's due in court to answer to that charge on April 18th. [13 December 2001]

Chuck Finley filed for divorce in Orange County (CA) Superior Court against his wife just 3 days after she was arrested for allegedly hitting him. Finley also obtained a temporary restraining order against her and temporary custody of their daughters. In her response, dated April 15, Kitaen acknowledged that she has become addicted to prescription medications for depression and migraine headaches and is currently seeking treatment. [4 April 2002]

Measurements: 34B-24-34 1/2 (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine)

More to the point she has two degrees of separation from our own DR Charles Pogue.

She starred in "Hercules" with Kevin Sorbo who also starred in "Kull - The Conquerer" written by DR CP

der Brucer

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #57 on:** March 18, 2004, 11:16:52 AM »

Quote from: MBarnum on March 18, 2004, 10:34:16 AM

Wow Der Brucer you are quite the internet researcher! LOL! We ate at the El Sol de Mexico! I was stuffed by the time I got out of there...they serve huge portions, and tasty too!

Was this looking down on you while you ate?

der Brucer (who also noticed the cute waiter!)

JB · « **Reply #58 on:** March 18, 2004, 11:24:53 AM »

Hello All! I am finally able to get back on line. For some reason, I kept getting kicked off the internet for the past 3 days. Anyways, thank you all for the wonderful and animated birthday wishes!! It was a grand day, as all birthdays should be. I also received my copy of Kritzer Time and am reading it for the third time. Isn't it grand? Isn't it just too too? Anyways, I am off to the dreaded Walmart to stock up on supplies for the arrival of my step daughter on Saturday (she's 10). Everyone have a wonderful day and thanks again for the birthday wishes!!

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #59 on:** March 18, 2004, 11:28:50 AM »

Quote from: William F. Orr on March 18, 2004, 10:34:39 AM

Anyway, do you think you were born a Republican, made a Republican by your parents or... oh, horror, recruited by Republicans who infiltrated the school system?

Well, a maternal great-grand father was named Abraham Lincoln Shafer, and a paternal great-grandfather was a cartographer for Kaiser Wilhelm, and the Aunts and Uncles used photos of FDR for dart practice. The only "infiltrator" we had in school was the Biology teacher who disappeared the day after he refused to testify before a HUAC hearing.

der Brucer

Please to note that the Whacko Right is pissed at Log Cabin:

Don't Go Here:

Senator Says LCR Puts Homosexual Agenda Before GOP Welfare
By Bill Fancher and Jenni Parker
March 16, 2004

(AgapePress) - A high-profile Republican Senator is accusing a homosexual Republican group of jeopardizing the party's re-election chances.

The Log Cabin Republicans (LCR) recently began running a series of advertisements critical of President Bush's support of a constitutional amendment banning homosexual marriage. The Republican homosexual rights group has already been lobbying to discourage support for the amendment among Republican officeholders, and on March 10 LCR launched an ambitious national campaign to stop the passage of what it calls "an anti-family Constitutional amendment."

While the LCR claim they are working for a better Republican Party and a better country, Kansas senator Sam Brownback feels their actions are hurting the party they claim to support. He feels the group's differing opinions about the Federal Marriage Amendment should be kept within the GOP family.

News:

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