Topic: THE WHIRLING DERVISH (Read 24801 times)

Ginny · « **Reply #90 on:** December 11, 2004, 03:41:16 PM »

Plays & musicals this year? Surprisingly, we enjoyed high school productions of Fiddler on the Roof, Singin' in the Rain, and West Side Story, any of which could have been deadly at that level. Our son's friends were in all and we were quite pleased.

Of course, nothing compares to being in NYC in October and seeing The Producers, Hairspray, and Brooke Shields in Wonderful Town. Add in 2 dinners with DRelmore and it was a perfect week!

td · « **Reply #91 on:** December 11, 2004, 04:08:18 PM »

I had two dinners with DR elmore, too! (just not in the same week).

Panni · « **Reply #92 on:** December 11, 2004, 04:19:24 PM »

I'm in the middle of sending the slowest 10 page fax in the world (to San Francisco). I think I could've flown there more quickly!

bk · « **Reply #93 on:** December 11, 2004, 04:24:08 PM »

I'm on my way to the partay. Keep the home fries burning. If I have my way, it will be a very short visit, partay-wise.

Panni · « **Reply #94 on:** December 11, 2004, 04:27:06 PM »

I'm hungry. My only complaint about the signing was that there wasn't enough real food.

Panni · « **Reply #95 on:** December 11, 2004, 04:28:22 PM »

They had some nice donut holes and cheese, though. And bk looked spiffy in his black WRITER'S BLOCK polo shirt. But NOT ENOUGH REAL FOOD.

Panni · « **Reply #96 on:** December 11, 2004, 04:41:38 PM »

That sounds rather ungracious, doesn't it? After all, the food was free and they were hosting a do and were very nice and hospitable. So, I'll take back my complaint (and my mink). Everything was fine. I was just hungry for breakfast for some reason. I guess you can't expect a bookstore to serve up pancakes and bacon and eggs...

Jane · « **Reply #97 on:** December 11, 2004, 04:46:42 PM »

Quote from: Tomovoz on December 11, 2004, 12:34:59 PM

DR Jane: OZ is 17 hours ahead. At 2.00pm on Monday for you, I shall be reading Tuesday's notes. (7.00am Tuesday here).

Okay, beginning Monday at 2:00PM I will send your birthday wishes.

td · « **Reply #98 on:** December 11, 2004, 04:54:11 PM »

Why am I and the world clock getting that Oz is SIXTEEN hours ahead? Are you in a different time zone than Sydney, DR tomovoz?
Or, is it simply:
I add two and two
The most simple addition,
Then swear that the figures are lying?

Sandra · « **Reply #99 on:** December 11, 2004, 05:00:22 PM »

Oh, it was so nice today to not be writing a term paper. I still have three finals, but I'm in denial about them.

I forgot to mention this earlier, but on Tuesday, I saw an old friend on the bus. It was the middle-aged hippie who's been out of work for twenty years from my Career Exploration class.

MBarnum · « **Reply #100 on:** December 11, 2004, 05:22:20 PM »

Quote from: JRand54 on December 11, 2004, 03:33:49 PM

Thanks for the photos DRMBARNUM! Lovely birthday photos! Were these all taken with your new camera?

Yep, with my new handy dandy camera...my buddies were about to shove it where the sun don't shine cause I wouldn't stop snapping photos! LOL!

Hisaka · « **Reply #101 on:** December 11, 2004, 05:28:47 PM »

Hello DRJED, DRPANNI and DRJRand54.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR GINNY!

Last night, I watched a film The Kid Stays In The Picture. It’s full of ugly gossip but fun. I wonder Evance had done a great job for the world of American movie or of show business. He seems to be one of very typical Hollywood people, right or wrong.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #102 on:** December 11, 2004, 05:34:36 PM »

Quote from: MBarnum on December 11, 2004, 05:22:20 PM

Yep, with my new handy dandy camera...my buddies were about to shove it where the sun don't shine cause I wouldn't stop snapping photos! LOL!

So where are they?

Danise · « **Reply #103 on:** December 11, 2004, 06:07:30 PM »

Evening folks! I have so much to tell you that I don’t really know where to begin!

First the mail came after I signed off this morning. It held some wonderful cards. Thank you DR’s Tom & Colin and DR’s Ben and Anthony.

I also received a flyer for Dark Shadows. Kinda like a book club only it’s the DVD’s. As I’ve already said, I love the show but some things are best left to the past. Oh, and you get a FREE Barnabas Bobblehead (if you can picture that).

The best part is the first ever sequel! It’s an audio drama on CD with many of the remaining cast! You know I’m going to order that. There’s also a new Hardcover book by Dan Curtis. If your interested, JRand (or any others) just let me know. I’ll either post more information or I can e-mail/PM you.

Now onto POTO.

It was a little more exciting then I thought.

Just after the curtain opened and the play started, a lady started to choke. I thought they were going to have to stop the play. The people with her starting calling for the ushers. It was horrible. I was shaking and realized it wasn’t just with cold.

They finely took her out of the theater and I hope she was ok. I can only guess that she had some kind of mint or candy in her mouth and it got lodged in her throat. Having almost choked on a piece of steak recently, I know what she was going through.

That’s the scary thing about the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. There is no center aisle. If something like that happens, it’s hard for the people to get in or out of the seat. Lord, forbid, there be a fire or some such.

Anyway, the show itself was good. I honestly enjoyed it. I think the Phantom (Gary Mauer) went a bit over the top at times but I did like him.

I felt so sorry for the guys/gals in the pit when they used the dry ice to make the fog/lake scene. It poured off of the stage and into the pit. I bet they were freezing down there.

I never took my leather jacket off. It was the first time I had wore it since I took it with me to NYC.

On the other hand, during the cemetery scene, they had the fire and I felt the heat from where I sat.

I did have a wonderful seat only I could just kick myself because I no only forgot to take my bilberry pills but I didn’t take my binoculars either. I really couldn’t see the faces unless I squinted. Which I did almost the whole time to see anything clearly. I had the most horrible headache when I left the theater.

That’s the problem with my sight. It’s always swimming between in focus and out of focus right when I need it the most.

I thought the pace of the show was a bit slow in parts and there seemed to be many things added that I didn’t remember but over all it was well worth seeing again. And yes, I would go see it again. If I do come to NYC it is on my “Must see” list.

I didn’t go because I thought I should see new shows while I was there. The next time, I will take the time to see a few old favorites.

Well, that was my day today. I never did make it over to the mall. I hate the thoughts of going there tomorrow but if I slip over first thing while most people are in church, I might get in and out quickly.

Danise · « **Reply #104 on:** December 11, 2004, 06:10:07 PM »

Quote from: George on December 11, 2004, 10:52:01 AM

Danise, have you ever heard the Forbidden Broadway version of "The Phantom of the Musical?" It's hysterical! "Andrew Lloyd Webber" wears the mask but under it, he's really Micky Mouse!

DR George, I haven't quite seen that version. Just a real close copy.

Jane · « **Reply #105 on:** December 11, 2004, 06:11:57 PM »

Cats are not alone in liking a cool hangout!

Danise · « **Reply #106 on:** December 11, 2004, 06:14:11 PM »

What a "cool" picture, DR Jane!

Stuart · « **Reply #107 on:** December 11, 2004, 06:27:04 PM »

Quote from: Jane on December 11, 2004, 06:11:57 PM

Cats are not alone in liking a cool hangout!

DR Jane, please tell me that isn't one of your menagerie in that Fridgedaire!

Apparently, it is one of those "known facts" that dogs usually don't mind being cold, and the opposite for cats. I may have mentioned this in the past, but our Dear Canine Morgan must have been a cat in a previous life. Not only does she have a favorite heating vent in front of which she plops whenever the heat is on, but at night, she's usually the first one in bed. Yup! Right there, under the covers, head on a pillow, right between the Dear Partner and I. (I know that last bit might be construed as A) too much information or B) disgusting to some of you non-dog people, but let me tell you, it's delightful to experience. And I never thought I would be one of those people who thought that would be true.)

Stuart · « **Reply #108 on:** December 11, 2004, 06:30:22 PM »

Quote from: Danise on December 11, 2004, 06:07:30 PM

I not only forgot to take my bilberry pills...

Bilberry pills? Lucy, 'splain, please.....

Panni · « **Reply #109 on:** December 11, 2004, 06:38:44 PM »

Quote from: Hisaka on December 11, 2004, 05:28:47 PM

Hello DRJED, DRPANNI and DRJRand54.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR GINNY!

Last night, I watched a film The Kid Stays In The Picture. It’s full of ugly gossip but fun. I wonder Evance had done a great job for the world of American movie or of show business. He seems to be one of very typical Hollywood people, right or wrong.

He's produced some excellent movies, Hisaka. CHINATOWN being the best. But he IS a strang man from what i've seen and heard.

Jane · « **Reply #110 on:** December 11, 2004, 06:45:13 PM »

Thank you TCB, I think he is.

td thanks. I have the link on my laptop and at the time I was on the main computer. I didn’t know I could customize it on a personal basis.

MBarnum the cat on the card is beautiful.

Bruce congrats on the book signing and sales.

Ginny it sounds as if you are having a wonderful birthday weekend.

Jane · « **Reply #111 on:** December 11, 2004, 06:53:55 PM »

Stuart, I LOVE Siberian Husky’s (knowing I am about to make an idiot of myself my children run the other way when I see one) but I never want one again-too independent, too much shedding hair, and too much of other things. We did have one that liked to sleep on the bed with us, panting all night long.

As for cuddling, Bogie sleeps under the covers in-between us.

Danise · « **Reply #112 on:** December 11, 2004, 06:54:39 PM »

Quote from: Stuart on December 11, 2004, 06:30:22 PM

Bilberry pills? Lucy, 'splain, please.....

I'm happy to explain. Bilberry is very good for people (like me) that have very poor eyesight. It is a berry that grows in England, I believe and they make it into pies, jelly and such. It was discovered how much it helped the pilots during WWII. So much they were required to eat it for the military.

Now days they make a pill form of it. I take one every day. I can't explain it but when it "hits" my blood stream, my eyesight goes sharp. Everything is crisp, clear and in focus for a time.

So when I go to a show, a concert or something that requires my sight to be very good, I usually take one or two. I forgot this time for whatever reason.

My eye care doctor is all for it since my Mom has Macular Degeneration and Bilberry helps with that. My Mom takes it too.

Ginny · « **Reply #113 on:** December 11, 2004, 06:56:04 PM »

Quote from: Jane on December 11, 2004, 06:45:13 PM

Ginny it sounds as if you are having a wonderful birthday weekend.

Jane - It's a little odd, being by myself. Glad to have you and the others in cyberspace to check in with from time to time.

In the mail today I received from Netflix Season 2, Disc 2 of Sex and the City. While I should have been decorating for Christmas, I actually sat down and watched all 6 episodes.

Stuart · « **Reply #114 on:** December 11, 2004, 06:58:51 PM »

Quote from: Danise on December 11, 2004, 06:54:39 PM

I'm happy to explain. Bilberry is very good for people (like me) that have very poor eyesight. It is a berry that grows in England, I believe and they make it into pies, jelly and such. It was discovered how much it helped the pilots during WWII. So much they were required to eat it for the military.

Now days they make a pill form of it. I take one every day. I can't explain it but when it "hits" my blood stream, my eyesight goes sharp. Everything is crisp, clear and in focus for a time.

So when I go to a show, a concert or something that requires my sight to be very good, I usually take one or two. I forgot this time for whatever reason.

My eye care doctor is all for it since my Mom has Macular Degeneration and Bilberry helps with that. My Mom takes it too.

That's really cool to hear about. And I trust they are non-prescription? So it's sort of ginko-biloba (sp?) for your eyes, eh?

You learn something new every day, here at the ginchiest site in all of internet-dom.

Michael · « **Reply #115 on:** December 11, 2004, 07:00:54 PM »

Here is a moving I am looking forward to seeing.

Ann · « **Reply #116 on:** December 11, 2004, 07:04:12 PM »

Good evening all

A very happy birthday to DR Ginny!

I had a tough day at work today...sometimes my heart just goes out to these kids who are moved from one foster home to another without little or no stability. The two youngest in this group of five children have it the hardest, they've been in and out of foster care since they were 2 and 5...they are good kids, but confused, insecure...and there is deep anger within them.

So it was a hard day...but now I am home, I have eaten a nice dinner, cuddled with my sugar gliders...they love sleeping inside my bra...and taken a bath with my new bubble bath, called Winter Candy Apple...and I am feeling much better.

Danise · « **Reply #117 on:** December 11, 2004, 07:10:01 PM »

Quote from: Stuart on December 11, 2004, 06:58:51 PM

That's really cool to hear about. And I trust they are non-prescription? So it's sort of ginko-biloba (sp?) for your eyes, eh?

You learn something new every day, here at the ginchiest site in all of internet-dom.

I get mine at Walmart.

Ginny · « **Reply #118 on:** December 11, 2004, 07:12:37 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on December 11, 2004, 10:51:36 AM

So, it's not been the most pleasant morning.

But, dear elmore, didn't the chocolate you contributed make things better? I used to tell Rob that chocolate cures everything!

S. Woody White · « **Reply #119 on:** December 11, 2004, 07:16:33 PM »

Quote from: Noel on December 11, 2004, 08:35:26 AM

Wicked
One only wishes the songwriter had retained the sense of what makes a song really work that he had in his youth, when he created Godspell.

I guess this means DR Noel is not currently a fan of Stephen Michael Schwartz.

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