Topic: PERFECTLY COIFFED (Read 43114 times)

Panni · « **Reply #150 on:** December 23, 2004, 01:42:51 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on December 23, 2004, 12:57:46 PM

Well, I know I'll be baking Sunday night and Monday, so... And I think I may just send out some to various people here and there and hither and thither... ??

Excellent. Then I don't need to bake any for now. I didn't want to risk comparison to The Master anyway.

bk · « **Reply #151 on:** December 23, 2004, 01:48:37 PM »

I am having fun getting the home environment ready. I'm hanging the last of the pictures that I never got around to hanging, organizing some things I'd never organized, and whatnot. I remember the horrid mad rush last year to be ready for the partay - I was working on Cowboy U and, as I recall, I didn't get off until three p.m. on the twenty-fourth. It was nutty. Or, maybe I'm totally mis-remembering and I was sitting around in my lounging pyjamas smoking my pipe along with the myriad other pipers piping.

Michael · « **Reply #152 on:** December 23, 2004, 01:54:12 PM »

Catching up at work. Before I go for the day.

Happy Birthday Craig. Nice To see you posting again.

Charles Pogue · « **Reply #153 on:** December 23, 2004, 02:05:26 PM »

Well, I'm sitting around in my lounging pj and smoking my pipe. Or at least vegging in my schlubby sweats and t-shirt. I'm back from my last meeting of the year and plan to not even go out except to walk Tewkes until BK's partay tomorrow night.

bk · « **Reply #154 on:** December 23, 2004, 02:11:41 PM »

I shall be shorn shortly. Or shortly shorn.

Tomorrow I have no plans to leave the home environment. I shall happily smell garlic and tomatoes and various and sundried herbs and seasonings, and onions and mushrooms.

I am now wrapping the few presents I shall be giving. In fact, I am rapping whilst I am wrapping. Just call me BK-diddy.

Matt H. · « **Reply #155 on:** December 23, 2004, 02:15:55 PM »

DR Elmore and I share a decided indifference to Michael Crawford, and for me not just the Crawford of POTO but his earlier incarnations in the films of FORUM and DOLLY, in both of which I found him irritating to the point of distraction not only vocally but in his spastic style of acting and reacting as well.

I saw his BARNUM once, and I don't remember it angering me the way his other work has, but I'd need to see it again to give him the benefit of the doubt.

Matt H. · « **Reply #156 on:** December 23, 2004, 02:18:40 PM »

Spent a long afternoon shopping with my pal for home theater components. It's fun spending someone else's money and yet not being extravagant or indulgent. We got very good quality goods and very nice prices, and in the case of the recceiver, much more powerful than I would have thought possible for that little amount of money.

Ginny · « **Reply #157 on:** December 23, 2004, 02:20:37 PM »

Jose asked for snow pictures, so I'll try. This was taken out our front door this morning. You're actually looking at an intersection of 2 residential streets; neither has yet been plowed, so who knows when we'll get out. Since this photo was taken my DH (dear husband) and DS (dear son) have cleared about half of the driveway and cleaned off my car.

I called the post office earlier to ask if we'd be getting mail today and the guy on the phone said, "Heck if I know!"

elmore3003 · « **Reply #158 on:** December 23, 2004, 02:22:09 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on December 23, 2004, 02:15:55 PM

DR Elmore and I share a decided indifference to Michael Crawford, and for me not just the Crawford of POTO but his earlier incarnations in the films of FORUM and DOLLY, in both of which I found him irritating to the point of distraction not only vocally but in his spastic style of acting and reacting as well.

I saw his BARNUM once, and I don't remember it angering me the way his other work has, but I'd need to see it again to give him the benefit of the doubt.

Yay! Thank you, DR MattH! I was convinced I was the only person in the world who felt that way! Interestingly enough, I thought his BARNUM was pretty good, no Jim Dale, but not bad! I cannot analyze or understand what an underdeveloped part like the musical Phantom did to make him the scary megastar he's forcing on the world, but I feel the same about La Brightman: can't act too well, can't sing too well, has no taste in couture and sells out, singing opera and faux opera not too well!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #159 on:** December 23, 2004, 02:23:07 PM »

Quote from: Ginny on December 23, 2004, 02:20:37 PM

Jose asked for snow pictures, so I'll try. This was taken out our front door this morning. You're actually looking at an intersection of 2 residential streets; neither has yet been plowed, so who knows when we'll get out. Since this photo was taken my DH (dear husband) and DS (dear son) have cleared about half of the driveway and cleaned off my car.

I called the post office earlier to ask if we'd be getting mail today and the guy on the phone said, "Heck if I know!"

Ohmigod, it's Poinciana Road!

Joey · « **Reply #160 on:** December 23, 2004, 02:26:12 PM »

Happy Birthday DR WFO and once again Happy Birthday Craig!

Ginny · « **Reply #161 on:** December 23, 2004, 02:29:30 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on December 23, 2004, 02:23:07 PM

Ohmigod, it's Poinciana Road!

Sure is, and here's a view toward Central Ave. BTW, DS Rob is patiently teaching me how to resize my photos, so I hope this one is more viewable. When I see how this one looks, I'll have to fix him a nice taco dinner...

JMK · « **Reply #162 on:** December 23, 2004, 02:30:31 PM »

It's hideously sunny here in Portland. Sorry, but having grown up in the snowy mountains outside of Salt Lake City, it just doesn't seem like Christmas without snow.

I can't stand POTO. Unfortunately it is DS Betsy's favorite musical. She dragged me to see one of the touring companies that shows up in Portland about every other week.

What happened to ALW? I still think Superstar is a work of genius--there are some positively Prokofievan (-esque?) moments in that score. Then I fear he was replaced by a pod person.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #163 on:** December 23, 2004, 02:34:08 PM »

Like others I have am not much of a fan of Mr Crawford's voice (Sorry Danise). He was however a wonderful Billy Liar "Billy" and I quite enjoy his performance in "Barnum".
He still does not claim to be a "Singer". His vocal coach Ian Adam has, believe it or not, done wonders with his projection etc. Crawford did not really "sing" in Forum and Dolly. "Billy" was the first time he really had to sing to an audience.

BTW. Local radio has been playing that Josh Groben "Christmas song!!" from Polar Express. I thought it was Michael Crawford. I guess the song will get an oscar nomination but IMHO it really is not very good at all.

Joey · « **Reply #164 on:** December 23, 2004, 02:34:12 PM »

Oh yes you wanted some snow pictures. We got about 13 or 14 inches here.

One of the neices trying to get back up the hill when sledding yesterday.

JMK · « **Reply #165 on:** December 23, 2004, 02:35:28 PM »

I'm listening to the demo recording of Beggar's Holiday. My favorite couplet:

I've learned most people are awfully cranky
They take your heart and don't say thankee

If only all they took was your heart, LOL.

JMK · « **Reply #166 on:** December 23, 2004, 02:36:31 PM »

Well, I can't stand Josh Groban either. Sorry, just too darned much vibrato. Drives me up a wall.

Joey · « **Reply #167 on:** December 23, 2004, 02:36:56 PM »

The neices building a snowman today. I don't know ifyou can tell how deep the snow is in this one.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #168 on:** December 23, 2004, 02:40:55 PM »

Quote from: JMK on December 23, 2004, 02:35:28 PM

I'm listening to the demo recording of Beggar's Holiday. My favorite couplet:

I've learned most people are awfully cranky
They take your heart and don't say thankee

If only all they took was your heart, LOL.

You mean John LaTouche used that couplet twice? It's in "I've Got Me," from BALLET BALLADS by LaTouche and Jerome Moross!

Jed · « **Reply #169 on:** December 23, 2004, 02:42:10 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on December 23, 2004, 02:15:55 PM

DR Elmore and I share a decided indifference to Michael Crawford, and for me not just the Crawford of POTO but his earlier incarnations in the films of FORUM and DOLLY, in both of which I found him irritating to the point of distraction not only vocally but in his spastic style of acting and reacting as well.

That makes three of us.

Jane · « **Reply #170 on:** December 23, 2004, 02:42:29 PM »

I just returned from the vet specialist where Echo had x-rays and an ultrasound before being diagnosed with cancer.

I'm very tired.

Jed · « **Reply #171 on:** December 23, 2004, 02:44:34 PM »

Quote from: JMK on December 23, 2004, 02:36:31 PM

Well, I can't stand Josh Groban either. Sorry, just too darned much vibrato. Drives me up a wall.

That makes two of us.

JMK · « **Reply #172 on:** December 23, 2004, 02:45:48 PM »

Jane, I think we actually discussed this when you were up here, but if you want some advice (which you probably don't)--we dealt with cancer with our collie Ethel for over a year. It simply wasn't worth it in the long run (we spent probably close to $3000 in treatment). Ultimately the cancer got her and her quality of life for the last year was not what she was used to, especially after her second or third surgery. I think Betsy would tell you the same thing--keep Echo as pain free as possible, but if it isn't possible, do the humane thing and send her to her maker. It's a horrible choice, I know--we've had to do it twice with our elderly female dogs in the last couple of years.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #173 on:** December 23, 2004, 02:46:00 PM »

"White Christmas". Love the photos. I don't think you guys are in OZ. Thanks Ginny & Joey.

JMK · « **Reply #174 on:** December 23, 2004, 02:48:17 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on December 23, 2004, 02:40:55 PM

You mean John LaTouche used that couplet twice? It's in "I've Got Me," from BALLET BALLADS by LaTouche and Jerome Moross!

Someone alert the copyright police. It's in "I've Got Me" from Beggar's Holiday, too (music by Duke Ellington).

elmore3003 · « **Reply #175 on:** December 23, 2004, 02:48:42 PM »

Quote from: Jed on December 23, 2004, 02:42:10 PM

That makes three of us.

No, DRJed! Say it isn't so!

Tomovoz · « **Reply #176 on:** December 23, 2004, 02:48:52 PM »

Wise words JMK. We have loved our 4 legged family members and loved enough to let them go. Best decision - being with them at the time. Heartbreaking, but love.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #177 on:** December 23, 2004, 02:49:32 PM »

Quote from: Jed on December 23, 2004, 02:44:34 PM

That makes two of us.

Three! What is it with this superstardom of the second rate?

elmore3003 · « **Reply #178 on:** December 23, 2004, 02:50:43 PM »

Quote from: Jane on December 23, 2004, 02:42:29 PM

I just returned from the vet specialist where Echo had x-rays and an ultrasound before being diagnosed with cancer.

I'm very tired.

DRJane, I'm so sorry.

JMK · « **Reply #179 on:** December 23, 2004, 02:51:45 PM »

Quote from: Tomovoz on December 23, 2004, 02:48:52 PM

Wise words JMK. We have loved our 4 legged family members and loved enough to let them go. Best decision - being with them at the time. Heartbreaking, but love.

Yes, thank heavens our vet agreed to come to our house both times to administer the drugs. It was heartwrenching but at least we were able to cuddle them as they slipped away. It still affects me deeply to even talk about--Betsy and I were just talking last night (as BeeGee lay sprawled out on our pillows, keeping us from lying down on our own bed, LOL) how we were both "dog people" to the umpteenth power.

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