Topic: I'M HOT (Read 28497 times)

Cillaliz · « **Reply #150 on:** April 13, 2008, 04:55:52 PM »

Quote from: DearReaderLaura on April 13, 2008, 04:12:07 PM

I think a bird-watching tour in Central Park sounds like great fun! Take good binoculars!

I think it will be fun too. I'm not as into bird watching as my friend Pam, but I love the peacefulness of birdwatching. The birds are ok too

Cillaliz · « **Reply #151 on:** April 13, 2008, 04:56:32 PM »

Quote from: DearReaderLaura on April 13, 2008, 04:14:07 PM

Well, the prospective minister came this weekend and preached this morning; the good news is that we voted to call him to be our minister and he accepted.

Congrat to you and your congregation. Hope it works out well

Cillaliz · « **Reply #152 on:** April 13, 2008, 04:57:44 PM »

Quote from: Ginny on April 13, 2008, 04:16:20 PM

I think so, too, DR Laura, and am eager for a full report from DR Cillaliz!

Once again, I'm on a quest for an apartment for DH Richard and myself for Labor Day weekend and a few days before. The place we rented last October isn't available then, so I've inquired about another at 53rd and Broadway.

Labor day? hmmm.

FJL · « **Reply #153 on:** April 13, 2008, 05:02:27 PM »

LOL, Cilla. Sorry about that, but TCB did sort-of ask (in his own cute way) how long the production was.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #154 on:** April 13, 2008, 05:02:44 PM »

Quote from: Ginny on April 13, 2008, 04:16:20 PM

I think so, too, DR Laura, and am eager for a full report from DR Cillaliz!

Once again, I'm on a quest for an apartment for DH Richard and myself for Labor Day weekend and a few days before. The place we rented last October isn't available then, so I've inquired about another at 53rd and Broadway.

I'll let you know about the tour. I know the tickets are $15.00 and I think it starts at 9:00 AM. I think it's sponsored by Central Park. I'm not sure though. Pam got 3 tickets, one for the friend she always goes to see when she's in NYC and one for me. Pam and I have gone to NACDL meetings in NYC in the past and shared a room to cut expenses. We generally do about one thing together and the rest of the time she's off with her best friend from college and I'm off with my friends. We see each other here fairly often so it's a really good deal for both of us. She and my friend Gretchen are hard core birders. They are trying to get me involved. I'm not that into watching birds, although I wouldn't mind photographing some, but I do like to just go along for the walk or ride

Cillaliz · « **Reply #155 on:** April 13, 2008, 05:07:27 PM »

Today I got all my laundry done. I went to the office and brought home some work, then I raked all the flowerbeds in the back yard, cleared the dead wood out of the bushes, raked the back yard and put it all in bags and containers for pick up. I need to run to the store and get a couple things, then it will be time for John Adams. I'll have to do some office work after that's over. It feels good to be so productive.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #156 on:** April 13, 2008, 05:09:22 PM »

Quote from: FJL on April 13, 2008, 05:02:27 PM

LOL, Cilla. Sorry about that, but TCB did sort-of ask (in his own cute way) how long the production was.

Don't apologize, I think it's cute.

And I think it's cute when Jane does it too.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #157 on:** April 13, 2008, 05:09:53 PM »

Ok, two more to go and then I'll go to the store

Cillaliz · « **Reply #158 on:** April 13, 2008, 05:10:09 PM »

This is my 14,000th post!

FJL · « **Reply #159 on:** April 13, 2008, 05:12:22 PM »

Congrats on your plateau, Cilla.

singdaw · « **Reply #160 on:** April 13, 2008, 05:27:26 PM »

CONGRATULATIONS to DR Cillaliz on your lofty new perch in the clouds!

singdaw · « **Reply #161 on:** April 13, 2008, 05:28:16 PM »

CONGRATULATIONS to DearReaderLaura DR on the new minister. I wish you and your congregation many happy years.

singdaw · « **Reply #162 on:** April 13, 2008, 05:29:05 PM »

After some scary problems with the computer yesterday and today, my Federal and my two state returns have been e-filed.

singdaw · « **Reply #163 on:** April 13, 2008, 05:29:47 PM »

And that merits a Whew!

Ginny · « **Reply #164 on:** April 13, 2008, 05:33:39 PM »

Congrats to DR Cillaliz on #14000!

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #165 on:** April 13, 2008, 05:39:09 PM »

Thank you for the good wishes. We are due a good one.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #166 on:** April 13, 2008, 05:46:54 PM »

What a long day! What an exhilirating day! What a good time I've had! It was long, though: Toyland from 9 to 12:30, during which I finished photocopying charts for Lady of the Slipper and located one that was missing from the Appendix materials, a wonderful train ride with Skip in which the turmoils of the cosmos were discussed and pondered, a great play in a production that should have been greater, a short visit with Maureeen, and a wonderful train ride back wth Skip. I'm very tired now.

I think that there were wonderful moments in the production, but I also felt the director let the cast and the material down at times: the moment I rememebr best is in Act Two when the power in the apartment has been turned off, and everyone's supposed to be dealing with only candelight for illumination. Laura is showing the Gentleman Caller her high school yearbook and the picture of him in the operetta; they're standing above the candelabra which is sitting on the floor. If all the lghts are out, shouldn't they be looking at the photos close to the candles?

It's a great play and its power still kicks you in the gut, and I had a wonderful time seeing it. And I dearly love Maureen.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #167 on:** April 13, 2008, 05:48:15 PM »

Thank you, everyone, for the vibes! My back feels much better but it's amazing how well you feel after three Tylenol with codeine! I hope it's more improved tomorrow!

S. Woody White · « **Reply #168 on:** April 13, 2008, 05:50:22 PM »

Quote from: Cillaliz on April 13, 2008, 05:10:09 PM

This is my 14,000th post!

Hmmmm....

Comparing your 14,000 with my just over 12,000....

And I've been with the board for more than a year longer than you....

Yep, you're a lawyer!

TCB · « **Reply #169 on:** April 13, 2008, 05:58:58 PM »

Quote from: FJL on April 13, 2008, 05:02:27 PM

(in his own cute way)

Why, I will take that as a compliment....... or as a condiment.

TCB · « **Reply #170 on:** April 13, 2008, 06:06:26 PM »

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TCB · « **Reply #171 on:** April 13, 2008, 06:29:17 PM »

Laura, I hope this pastor turns out to be a perfect fit for your church.

S. Woody White · « **Reply #172 on:** April 13, 2008, 06:29:30 PM »

I've just pulled dinner from the oven, a sort of tamale pie which I've done before.

To be honest, I'm not sure if it is a tamale pie. But it's very tex-mex in style. And der Brucer liked it last time.

Meanwhile, he's watching yet another Law & Order. Strange, how many cop shows he watches, but we don't know any cops personally.

(Of course, I don't know any space aliens, but I'm a Doctor Who fan.)

TCB · « **Reply #173 on:** April 13, 2008, 06:34:13 PM »

Quote from: S. Woody White on April 13, 2008, 06:29:30 PM

I've just pulled dinner from the oven, a sort of tamale pie which I've done before.

To be honest, I'm not sure if it is a tamale pie. But it's very tex-mex in style. And der Brucer liked it last time.

Meanwhile, he's watching yet another Law & Order. Strange, how many cop shows he watches, but we don't know any cops personally.

(Of course, I don't know any space aliens, but I'm a Doctor Who fan.)

But how do we know that the two of you aren't aliens?

TCB · « **Reply #174 on:** April 13, 2008, 06:35:12 PM »

Quote from: S. Woody White on April 13, 2008, 06:29:30 PM

I've just pulled dinner from the oven, a sort of tamale pie which I've done before.

To be honest, I'm not sure if it is a tamale pie. But it's very tex-mex in style. And der Brucer liked it last time.

Meanwhile, he's watching yet another Law & Order. Strange, how many cop shows he watches, but we don't know any cops personally.

(Of course, I don't know any space aliens, but I'm a Doctor Who fan.)

Would you post your recipe (assuming it contains earth products)?

bk · « **Reply #175 on:** April 13, 2008, 06:41:05 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on April 13, 2008, 04:12:48 PM

Ah, just found the website for the Chance Theater. According the website, the show runs May 3-June 8. -With special previews on May 1 and 2.

I believe they state the 8th for the usual reasons - so they can say extended by popular demand. Pretty standard here in LA. It's always been the 15th.

bk · « **Reply #176 on:** April 13, 2008, 06:42:28 PM »

As to that list of LA restaurants, not only have I not been to any of them except for Spago, I've never HEARD of any of them. Cut? Who names these restaurants? It sounds like the usual trendy horse manure from the usual trendy LA dining "critics." I guarantee you, half of these jernts will be gone within two years.

bk · « **Reply #177 on:** April 13, 2008, 06:45:23 PM »

So, I put on Taras Bulba. It begins. Four minutes later I'm asleep. I wake up five minutes before it's over - THAT'S comedy. Nice transfer, though.

S. Woody White · « **Reply #178 on:** April 13, 2008, 06:49:51 PM »

"It Might Be Tamale Pie."

Preheat oven to 350.

Chop up an onion and three rashers bacon, saute in a large skillet. Add 1 lb. ground beef, crumbled, and brown. Drain. Add chile powder, ground cumin, garlic powder (or fresh garlic) to taste.

Spread contents of two 4 oz. cans chopped green chiles and one 2 oz. can olives over meat mixture, then sprinkle with grated cheese to cover (about 1/2 of a 2 cup bag, maybe a little more.)

In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup corn meal, six eggs (!!!), a pinch of salt, and the chopped white parts of a bunch of scallions. Pour the mixture over the meat mixture, spread to cover, then sprinkle some more cheese over the whole.

Bake for about 30 minutes or so. Pull from oven, let cool a little, cut into wedges and serve.

This SHOULD serve six. Only der B and I are hearty eaters, and it never serves us as six servings.

S. Woody White · « **Reply #179 on:** April 13, 2008, 07:09:34 PM »

I dunno, BK. Some of these restaurants have been around for some time:

Water Grill, Saddle Peak Lodge, Campanile, Spago, Valentino, Lucques, Patina, all restaurants I'd heard of before der B and I moved, just off the top of my head.

Osteria Mozza/Pizzeria Mozza have the provenance of Mario Batali's successes in NYC, added to Nancy Silverton's success with La Brea Bakery - it's their partnership driving the two restaurants. (I still fondly remember a dinner der B and I shared at Po, Batali's original NYC outpost pre-FoodTV fame - yummers to the max!)

Craft - don't remember who's in charge, but this is the LA outpost of a successful chain that started in New York, and has also travelled to Las Vegas, Dallas and Atlanta.

These guys have deep pockets, and won't be disappearing soon.

Meanwhile, you weren't familiar with Mimi's Cafe until about a week or so ago. Mimi's Cafe has been around since, like, ages ago.

You might want to grab a copy of the magazine, and read. And maybe Jose will take you with him to sample the food at one or two of the jernts.

Well, you can hope.

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