Topic: COLUMBUS DAY (Read 15640 times)

Matt H. · « **Reply #150 on:** October 10, 2005, 08:11:23 PM »

All of my friends here in Charlotte had to work today. And the schools were in session today as well.

Matt H. · « **Reply #151 on:** October 10, 2005, 08:14:43 PM »

Page 6 Lucy not-quite Dance!!!

Matt H. · « **Reply #152 on:** October 10, 2005, 08:18:11 PM »

So sorry to read about the death of your friend, Elmore. I'll be thinking about you.

Matt H. · « **Reply #153 on:** October 10, 2005, 08:20:01 PM »

THE OFFICE had one of its funniest ever episodes last Tuesday. While the boss was closing on his new condo, the remaining staff had an office Olympics with made-up lame games and medals made from paper clips and yogurt lids. Hilarious.

George · « **Reply #154 on:** October 10, 2005, 08:20:14 PM »

I have a headache.

I hate it when that happens. I can't complain too much, though. I work with several people who get migraines all the time. I know my little bitty headache is nothing like what they have to go through.

Matt H. · « **Reply #155 on:** October 10, 2005, 08:21:25 PM »

EXTRAS had a very off night, I thought, even though again the scene with Gervais and his agent had me laughing.

Matt H. · « **Reply #156 on:** October 10, 2005, 08:24:24 PM »

The TV critic for USA TODAY said in his on-line chat today that tonight's episode of HOW I MET MY MOTHER was supposed to be good. The CBS brass had cued him to be sure to watch tonight since they rated this the best of the four episodes to have aired.

I honestly thought it was the WORST of the four episodes which have aired. I didn't laugh once. In fact, I found it insulting and cruel, and what a jerk they've made out of Neil Patrick Harris' character. Infuriating.

Matt H. · « **Reply #157 on:** October 10, 2005, 08:27:04 PM »

OUT OF PRACTICE had a funny episode despite dealing with fix-up dates, usually one of my least favorite plots for situation comedy. But there was a competition plot between siblings going on as well as the divorced father and mother characters vying over whom the dog liked best which was momentarily amusing. And there were two LORD OF THE RINGS cultists who also added to the fun.

Matt H. · « **Reply #158 on:** October 10, 2005, 08:29:25 PM »

If I hadn't seen his name in the credits of last night's LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT, I wouldn't have recognized Corbin Bernsen. I know no one is ageless, but I was really surprised he was in the show after seeing him.

Matt H. · « **Reply #159 on:** October 10, 2005, 08:33:19 PM »

And I'll have MEDIUM to watch tomorrow since I also watched CSI: MIAMI, very much a downer episode about the horrors of prison life for the weak that left me feeling sad and a bit dispondent about certain characters in the show.

Jason · « **Reply #160 on:** October 10, 2005, 09:00:11 PM »

Back from Splash! with DR Jose and my friend, Jared, who is celebrating his 24th birthday tomorrow. He wanted to stay until midnight (!!) to ring in his new year, but he has an audition tomorrow, so he left Jose and myself to our own devices. We laughed, we sang, we gazed longingly at the eye candy and then we sang some more. And I saw Ms. Jennifer Holliday in the DREAMGIRLS clip for the third time in my life. Oh, rapture!! She was captivating to say the least.

DR Jose ran into a friend/former student (?) of his while we were there and was quite excited about it. I also ran into a friend of mine from college who I just adore. Such a nice person. It was great to see him.

Turns out Jose's friend works at the Met. He's now in charge of getting the two of us together for dinner.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #161 on:** October 10, 2005, 09:00:31 PM »

Good Evening!

Back from Splash. Jason and I met our buddy Jared there - he has a birthday coming up this week, and this was sort of his party. A fun time was had by all.

-At the front tables, there were a group of "bois" who seemed to know everything that was being played tonight - the words, the melodies, the choreography. They provided an extra show for free!

We headed out shortly after the Dreamgirls sequence - it starts out with the opening of the Tony's from two years ago where Hugh Jackman leads everyone in "One Night Only", then goes onto the commercial for Dreamgirls,and then, finally, the Act 1 Finale from the Tony telecast. DI-VA!

Jason · « **Reply #162 on:** October 10, 2005, 09:04:17 PM »

Happy birthday, DF (Dear Friend) Jared!!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #163 on:** October 10, 2005, 09:05:14 PM »

And as DR Jason just alluded to, I did indeed run into a former student/singer/friend from my days at Catholic University. We ran into each other on the stairs - I was heading up as he was heading down. Well, we both headed back up to the main floor for a proper hug, and a quick catch up session.

It really was soooo good to see him again. Truly one of the nicest people in the world. And, the "best" part: let's just say the last time I saw him, Splash would have been the last place I would have run into him. His fiance probably would not have approved.

I had heard that he had come out a few years ago, but our paths never crossed until tonight. I gave him my card, and I hope to hear from him in a few days. And, I do hope that I can take him and Jason out to dinner. And since Joe just started working at The Met too... Hmm..

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #164 on:** October 10, 2005, 09:05:47 PM »

Oh, and if I haven't said it yet...

I LOVE NEW YORK!

Jason · « **Reply #165 on:** October 10, 2005, 09:05:53 PM »

Jose: I've called David and left a message. As far as I know, you're in for both on Saturday. I'll give you details as I get them.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #166 on:** October 10, 2005, 09:06:20 PM »

DRs Danise, Ginny, Cillaliz, etc., etc... - I hit the wall today too, so... Rest well.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #167 on:** October 10, 2005, 09:06:50 PM »

Quote from: Jason on October 10, 2005, 09:05:53 PM

Jose: I've called David and left a message. As far as I know, you're in for both on Saturday. I'll give you details as I get them.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #168 on:** October 10, 2005, 09:08:18 PM »

DR elmore - So sorry to hear about the passing of your friend. At least you were among other friends when the news was shared with you.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #169 on:** October 10, 2005, 09:08:32 PM »

DR Jane - Are you home yet?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #170 on:** October 10, 2005, 09:09:19 PM »

Quote from: Ginny on October 10, 2005, 06:38:06 PM

Jason and TPunk on the tour.

That's a cool pic.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #171 on:** October 10, 2005, 09:10:36 PM »

Quote from: Ginny on October 10, 2005, 06:40:32 PM

MBarnum, Jose, and Jane through the same pastry window.

...I believe we were sampling the Chocolate Peanut Butter tart that DR MBarnum had bought inside said pastry shop. Yum!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #172 on:** October 10, 2005, 09:12:54 PM »

DR TCB - Was this past weekend your closing weekend? Or is there one or two more to go?

Congrats on your continuing success.

Matt H. · « **Reply #173 on:** October 10, 2005, 09:20:11 PM »

Sounds like a fun night at SPLASH!

It's splashing here, too. More rain, more rain. Argh!

Matt H. · « **Reply #174 on:** October 10, 2005, 09:21:38 PM »

That makes it five days in a row with rain. Supposed to see the sun on Wednesday but not on Tuesday during the daylight hours.

Matt H. · « **Reply #175 on:** October 10, 2005, 09:22:44 PM »

And now my heavy eyelids are telling me that it's time for sleep.

Good night, all.

bk · « **Reply #176 on:** October 10, 2005, 09:23:46 PM »

Just finished watching something that was really a treat, about which more later. Might try for DVD number three tonight, The Cat People.

PennyO · « **Reply #177 on:** October 10, 2005, 09:37:38 PM »

Hi, all HHW pals! Another beauteous sunset right out THERE... elmore, so sorry - but, sheesh, 93! Still, a sad loss, and always too soon, too soon...

Gals, the makeover pics are wonderful!

Jose, I just knew NY was your spiritual home, and that sooner or later, but probably very much sooner, you'd be living there. I'm so glad you're happy...

Here today, gone to Maui...

PennyO · « **Reply #178 on:** October 10, 2005, 09:41:06 PM »

I found Early Music Maui today, and I'll be sitting in on Sunday. Two years running, they've been performing the Bach Coffee Cantata at Edinburgh Fringe and around the country. Lots of cool music, all from before 1750 (well, a few newer pieces, actually, but still before 1800). I'll play soprano and alto recorders, and probably sing some stuff, too. Can't wait! Love that early music!!!

Jason · « **Reply #179 on:** October 10, 2005, 09:42:47 PM »

DR Elmore: I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. My thoughts are with you...

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