Topic: HIT THE ROAD TO DREAMLAND (Read 21090 times)

MusicGuy · « **Reply #30 on:** November 24, 2006, 07:50:31 AM »

Good morning to dear Esteemed, rested, sated, and dreamed BK --

and a very happy "post - TG " day to all of the assorted H/Ks and DRs here in and out today.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #31 on:** November 24, 2006, 07:51:35 AM »

Happy morning after Thanksgiving, all.

There's got to be a morning after.....

MusicGuy · « **Reply #32 on:** November 24, 2006, 07:51:35 AM »

Oh yea !!....and WHEE and WOW...

I got to start a new page. I don't have a dance to do....

but I could just stand here and tremble my gladdy ! (a Dame Edna reference)

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #33 on:** November 24, 2006, 07:52:05 AM »

I've been fighting what I thought were allergens.

Today, it's a head cold.

No mistaking it now.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #34 on:** November 24, 2006, 07:53:16 AM »

My Brunswick stew was WONDERFUL. Is wonderful, actually.

I made 8 quarts. I have put quite a bit in the freezer. Will have stew available for a while whenever the mood strikes.

Jeanne · « **Reply #35 on:** November 24, 2006, 07:54:42 AM »

Just catching up on yesterday's posts and must say how much I enjoyed hearing about Thanksgiving celebrations past and present. Thanksgiving in my family was celebrated at my aunt and uncle's house in LA. (I pointed the house out to BK on our Kritzerland tour last August because it held so many memories for me.) My aunt was a good cook and we always had a well-prepared traditional dinner. After dinner, my dad and uncle would talk shop, while the women's conversation held nothing of interest to me. As I am an only child and had little in common with my two cousins, I would take myself to the den, where it was quiet, and read either one of my uncle's old scripts (he was the Director of Photography on Lassie for many years and kept a pile of old scripts in the den closet) or my aunt's Vogue magazine. I spent many hours in that den and remember it fondly.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #36 on:** November 24, 2006, 07:57:25 AM »

I watched David Lean's "A Passage to India" yesterday afternoon.

It's my first viewing of it in nearly 20 years. I find it holds up beautifully. There are a few small structural challenges, I think, in the narrative, but the overall presentation, the performances and production values are top-notch stuff.

Put simply, the story is about attitude. Call it empire, if you will, but it's about the attitude a nation carries in its international dealings.

I rather enjoyed all 2 1/2 hours of this film. And most surprising to me, especially, was that I found a lot to enjoy in Maurice Jarre's score which, before now, I found rather annoying.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #37 on:** November 24, 2006, 08:00:37 AM »

It's a day off (government worker, dontchaknow). I need to go to market and get some coffee and buttermilk (for cornbread). I'll peruse the sale items (yam loaf, anyone?) as well, just in case something yummy needs salvaging.

Everyone BEhave!

Jennifer · « **Reply #38 on:** November 24, 2006, 08:15:38 AM »

DR MattH, it will be interesting to see what you think of GHOST WHISPERER (since you love MEDIUM). It really is so different. On MEDIUM Patricia Arquette has dreams and works with the police/DA to solve cases. She doesn't normally see dead people all around her.

But on GW, Jennifer Love Hewitt is basically just someone who tries to help people cross over. She sees lots of ghosts. And she is always contacting family and friends to try to help the ghost.

Jeanne · « **Reply #39 on:** November 24, 2006, 08:24:38 AM »

DVD: NIGHT AND THE CITY
VCR: LIEBELEI
CD: GUY HAINES

JMK · « **Reply #40 on:** November 24, 2006, 08:31:02 AM »

I believe a ROBORANT is what Robbie did after his career failed to really skyrocket post-Forbidden Planet.

Media:

DVD: we're now watching the Suchet version of the Ustinov Poirot we finally finished. The Suchet version is much, much better, no surprise.

Book: Misquoting Jesus, fascinating historical treatise on how a lot of incorrectly copied info got into the NT.

CD: Swedish group Garmarna's fusion-y Hildegard von Bingen CD; not quite as techno as Vision (the Richard Souther CD from about a decade ago), but an interesting updating.

JMK · « **Reply #41 on:** November 24, 2006, 08:32:41 AM »

I also find Jarre's score to Passage to India annoying, RLP--but I think Jarre is sometimes overrated. I love the film, too, but I think it's a bit too long every time I watch it.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #42 on:** November 24, 2006, 08:41:08 AM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 24, 2006, 08:00:37 AM

It's a day off (government worker, dontchaknow). I need to

Everyone BEhave!

'Tis better to "BEhave" than "BEhave not".

der Brucer

bk · « **Reply #43 on:** November 24, 2006, 08:57:33 AM »

I'm up, I'm up - must get ready to go to Mr. Donald Feltham's to tape the radio show - most likely I'll jog after that rather than before.

FJL · « **Reply #44 on:** November 24, 2006, 09:09:55 AM »

Skip and Dear friend Mary Jay are braving the holiday shopping crowds. I decided not to brave the crowds with them.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #45 on:** November 24, 2006, 09:13:54 AM »

Quote from: FJL on November 24, 2006, 09:09:55 AM

I decided not to brave the crowds with them.

Would Toby and Dylan like some company?

on second thought, how about:

der Brucer

PennyO · « **Reply #46 on:** November 24, 2006, 09:21:08 AM »

LOVE the pix, Brucer!!! hahahahahaa! Oooo, that hurt!

PennyO · « **Reply #47 on:** November 24, 2006, 09:21:45 AM »

gotta hit the showers, then hit the books. One more week in hell, then a marathon weekend, then finals. Whew... (what was i thinking??)

Jeanne · « **Reply #48 on:** November 24, 2006, 09:37:06 AM »

DR JANE,
You recently mentioned a remedy for flying when one's head is congested. Could you repeat that, please? Thx.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #49 on:** November 24, 2006, 10:33:26 AM »

Quote from: Jeanne on November 24, 2006, 09:37:06 AM

DR JANE,
You recently mentioned a remedy for flying when one's head is congested. Could you repeat that, please? Thx.

On Oct 23 Jane posted:

Quote

Edisauris, before flying with a cold take a decongestant at least half an hour before take off. Just before take off, use a nasal spray.

der Brucer

Jeanne · « **Reply #50 on:** November 24, 2006, 12:15:41 PM »

Thank you, DERBRUCER!

Jeanne · « **Reply #51 on:** November 24, 2006, 12:17:38 PM »

Is everyone out shopping? They sure aren't here! Maybe they're still sleeping from all that turkey!

Jeanne · « **Reply #52 on:** November 24, 2006, 12:18:14 PM »

Actually, sleep sounds like a very good idea...

Jeanne · « **Reply #53 on:** November 24, 2006, 12:23:41 PM »

Hello, MBARNUM!

Jennifer · « **Reply #54 on:** November 24, 2006, 01:15:23 PM »

Gosh we are moving very slow today.

Ginny · « **Reply #55 on:** November 24, 2006, 01:16:18 PM »

DR Vixmom - I'm not familiar with Powell, OH, but now that I've located it on the map I think I might have been lost there once

Jennifer · « **Reply #56 on:** November 24, 2006, 01:16:45 PM »

I wonder how many from HHW are out shopping.

It's quite interesting to me how big today is for shopping in the US. Here it is just a regular day (our biggest shopping day is boxing day).

Do you guys have sales (like we do here on boxing day)?

I'm curious because i can't really imagine everyone buying all their xmas gifts this early.

Jennifer · « **Reply #57 on:** November 24, 2006, 01:17:20 PM »

Tonight i will tape: ghost whisperer and close to home.

Matt H. · « **Reply #58 on:** November 24, 2006, 01:23:20 PM »

I finshed THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS late this morning. There were some specks of dirt on the transfer in the Special Edition (supposedly the Ultimate Editions are as spotless as it's possible to be on old films), but I guess the biggest problem with the transfer is that it lacks vibrancy. It's sharp and clear. The Dolby 5.1 sound isn't as booming and expansive as later soundtracks in the series, but it's OK. (I'm sure it's been spruced up in the new editions, too. DTS tracks have been added for all the films, a definite step up.)

bk · « **Reply #59 on:** November 24, 2006, 01:28:16 PM »

Back from radio show taping (FUN! show will be up on Sunday night), and errands. Now have to jog then watch at least one DVD.

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