Topic: JUST ONE OF THOSE THINGS (Read 42900 times)

FJL · « **Reply #30 on:** February 20, 2007, 07:01:17 AM »

Most extravagant thing we've done recently was flying to Toronto especially to see LORD OF THE RINGS onstage. Well worth it, though.

Cason · « **Reply #31 on:** February 20, 2007, 07:06:54 AM »

Well, I certainly hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it seems the only downside of my new job is that I am scheduled to work on Friday night at 6:30, which provides a direct conflict of interest with our dear Brain release party...

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #32 on:** February 20, 2007, 07:10:46 AM »

I wonder if the copier repairman will come today.

Matt H. · « **Reply #33 on:** February 20, 2007, 07:24:34 AM »

Good morning!

We've got a heavenly looking day here at least right now. I think rain is supposed to move in tonight, but right now, it's lovely.

Jeanne · « **Reply #34 on:** February 20, 2007, 07:24:39 AM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on February 20, 2007, 05:06:31 AM

Holy Moley! 39 Pages?

Good morning, all! It's either the headcold, or the stress of the past week, but I couldn't think of a single thing last night to add to the list. I'm most jealous of "Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte Russe" because my goddaughter is Charlotte. She's never seen the film, but last year I gave her a copy of Christiane Noll singing the song on BK's "Jeepers Creepers" CD.

Today, errands: post office, bank. I need to pack up a lot of accumulated things here and send them back to NYC this week. I think I can return on Friday night. We had a good meeting with the attorney, and Macbeth seems okay right now. Of course, he has to go home and let Lady M revise his thinking!

TOD: last purchase, my nonregional DVD player. I love it!
TOD:

DR ELMORE,
I'm glad you were able to enjoy the posts. Like you, I couldn't think of much to add. I was laughing too hard!

Glad to hear that all seem smooth now.

Matt H. · « **Reply #35 on:** February 20, 2007, 07:25:33 AM »

I REALLY missed not getting mail delivery yesterday. Looking forward to whatever the mailman brings today, though if the past is any indication, the first day back after a Monday holiday is usually very light.

Jeanne · « **Reply #36 on:** February 20, 2007, 07:26:48 AM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on February 20, 2007, 05:42:24 AM

I couldn't find a picture of Velvet (the Mt. Hood Lab) to brighten the breakfast table, so I opted for religious tolerance instead:

A Chinese snake charmer performs at a temple fair to mark Chinese New Year February 19, 2007 in Beijing, China. (Photo: Guang Nui/Getty.)

der Brucer

HOW UTTERLY DISGUSTING!!!!

Matt H. · « **Reply #37 on:** February 20, 2007, 07:29:01 AM »

Most extravagant recent purchase was the Playstation 3. I don't play video games at all, but this has the built-in Blu-ray high definition disc player, and its price was less than half that of standard Blu-ray players with in some cases a more sophisticated video and audio circuitry, so I put in a bid on Ebay and got it for less than list price with shipping thrown in for free. I think I got a great deal, but it was still a major expense for December when all the other bills for Christmas were starting to come due.

However, it's been a revelation to watch some films that I enjoyed on standard definition really pop in HD.

Matt H. · « **Reply #38 on:** February 20, 2007, 07:30:42 AM »

I'll have STUDIO 60 and CSI: MIAMI to catch-up (ketchup?) with today, and maybe the Blu-ray of MONSTER HOUSE before prime time begins this evening.

Matt H. · « **Reply #39 on:** February 20, 2007, 07:42:45 AM »

Tonight is the first semifinal round for the men on IDOL, and I'm really looking forward to hearing these guys sing an actual song all the way through to get some indication of what kinds of voices they actually have.

Should be an interesting evening.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #40 on:** February 20, 2007, 08:11:22 AM »

Quote from: Matt H. on February 20, 2007, 07:30:42 AM

I'll have STUDIO 60 and CSI: MIAMI to catch-up (ketchup?) with today, and maybe the Blu-ray of MONSTER HOUSE before prime time begins this evening.

DR Matt, have you seen MONSTER HOUSE before? Watch some of the "Making of" extras--it's amazing how much effort they actually put into making this film.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #41 on:** February 20, 2007, 08:14:29 AM »

Quote from: Jeanne on February 20, 2007, 07:26:48 AM

HOW UTTERLY DISGUSTING!!!!

This is better:

der Brucer

Matt H. · « **Reply #42 on:** February 20, 2007, 08:15:12 AM »

Quote from: Dan (the Man) on February 20, 2007, 08:11:22 AM

DR Matt, have you seen MONSTER HOUSE before? Watch some of the "Making of" extras--it's amazing how much effort they actually put into making this film.

No, it was a blind purchase based on reviews I had read, its Oscar nomination for Best Animated FIlm, and the folks involved with its making. I'm looking forward to seeing it.

Matt H. · « **Reply #43 on:** February 20, 2007, 08:16:15 AM »

I guess I'll head down now and get some things accomplished downstairs before I start fixing lunch.

WBBL.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #44 on:** February 20, 2007, 08:19:49 AM »

Well.....I am sure you made a good purchase DR DtM - there will be those who want that album LONG after however many copies are pressed. And they could be counting the emails and need one thousand before they do another run....

Jeanne · « **Reply #45 on:** February 20, 2007, 08:22:07 AM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on February 20, 2007, 05:28:56 AM

Well, it was Edisaurus' silly "Oscar party" that did it all!

Stupid, Stupid, Stupid!
Fun, Fun, Fun!

der Brucer

Well, we know that H/Ks love movies and we also know that H/ks like to talk about food, so is it any wonder that when we put the two together we get such results? I didn't realize how many great punsters we have. Yes, it really was fun.

Jeanne · « **Reply #46 on:** February 20, 2007, 08:26:13 AM »

TOD:
There's a really wonderful restaurant near me. Pricey, yes, and I used to treat it as a special-occasion place. But, thinking you only live once, I will now go there for no special occasion--just because I love their food and appreciate a good meal. Not often, but not quite special-occasion.

Jennifer · « **Reply #47 on:** February 20, 2007, 08:28:17 AM »

RE: this past week's DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES.

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I only got to watch it last night. And i noticed DR MattH mentioned that they had promoted a death to death. Hey i guess my not watching promos has paid off. Cause i had absolutely no clue and had not heard that!

Jennifer · « **Reply #48 on:** February 20, 2007, 08:29:05 AM »

And as for last night's HEROES.

SPOILERS

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I must say i love their tag lines. And last night's "someone will fly, someone will die". Was no exception. And they did a great job of keeping their options open right till the end. Claire's mom was hurt. Claude (invisible guy) was hurt. Plus that woman that could hear the loud sounds died (and that made me wonder if she was gonna be the one). I would not have been happy about that since we did not know her. But what a great ending! Caughe me by surprise.

Jeanne · « **Reply #49 on:** February 20, 2007, 08:38:48 AM »

Ah, MUSIC GUY, is that you who reviewed Appassionato on Amazon? Let me say that, as someone who shops Amazon frequently, I for one really appreciate customer reviews, esp from those who I know know music. In other words, pls do continue!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #50 on:** February 20, 2007, 08:39:59 AM »

I just ordered Apartment Zero from DD for $11.99

Jeanne · « **Reply #51 on:** February 20, 2007, 08:40:37 AM »

MUSIC GUY, do you know YoYo Ma's Soul of the Tango? I adore this CD.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #52 on:** February 20, 2007, 08:46:40 AM »

Quote from: Jeanne on February 20, 2007, 08:40:37 AM

Soul of the Tango?

A dancing fish from Dover?

der Brucer

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #53 on:** February 20, 2007, 08:51:33 AM »

Quote from: DearReaderLaura on February 20, 2007, 07:10:46 AM

I wonder if the copier repairman will come today.

...and the wait goes on....and the wait goes on

Jrand73 · « **Reply #54 on:** February 20, 2007, 08:58:00 AM »

Glad you're feeling better DR DAKOTA CELT

Jrand73 · « **Reply #55 on:** February 20, 2007, 08:58:18 AM »

Quote from: DakotaCelt on February 20, 2007, 08:51:33 AM

...and the wait goes on....and the wait goes on

Didn't Samuel Beckett write a play about this?

Matthew · « **Reply #56 on:** February 20, 2007, 08:59:09 AM »

An extravigant purchase may be the new cast recording of Company which is $16.99 on iTunes. What's up with that?? Amazon has it listed on SALE for that much, and it's only a single disk.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #57 on:** February 20, 2007, 09:05:32 AM »

Quote from: JRand56 on February 20, 2007, 08:19:49 AM

Well.....I am sure you made a good purchase DR DtM - there will be those who want that album LONG after however many copies are pressed. And they could be counting the emails and need one thousand before they do another run....

Mmm--I hadn't thought of that. Maybe I'll add my name to the e-mail list to see what they eventually say.

MBarnum · « **Reply #58 on:** February 20, 2007, 09:06:00 AM »

My most recent extravagent purchase was my birthday trip to Hollywood, California in December. One of the best holidays I have ever taken!

Edisaurus · « **Reply #59 on:** February 20, 2007, 09:06:21 AM »

Quote from: Jeanne on February 20, 2007, 08:40:37 AM

MUSIC GUY, do you know YoYo Ma's Soul of the Tango? I adore this CD.

I also love that YoYo Ma-Ennio Morricone CD.

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