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« Reply #30 on: March 15, 2007, 06:57:02 AM »
TOD-

Like some others here, I neither drink, nor drink coffee or tea.

Occasionally, if other adults are drinking, I'll order tonic water with bitters.  It's as delicate as a gazelle in a wind storm.
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« Reply #31 on: March 15, 2007, 06:59:57 AM »
Thanks, Singdaw.

I am writing the suggestions down, and then I'll check into all of them.
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« Reply #32 on: March 15, 2007, 07:00:45 AM »
Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... and with some time to spare as it were, so...
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« Reply #33 on: March 15, 2007, 07:02:43 AM »
So, after checking the weather, it seems I will have to head out today with a light jacket, an umbrella, plus another layer, my scarf, and earmuffs for later tonight.  The projected high today is supposed to be 62 with thunderstorms forecasted for this afternoon, but then a winter storm warning has been put up for tonight, so... I guess Ole Man Winter ain't dont yet.
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« Reply #34 on: March 15, 2007, 07:02:51 AM »
TOD: I like coffee. I like Starbucks coffee because it is STRONG. I like Good Earth tea, iced. I haven't had a cocktail since I became a mom.

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« Reply #35 on: March 15, 2007, 07:05:00 AM »
Quote from: DearReaderLaura on March 15, 2007, 07:02:51 AM
I haven't had a cocktail since I became a mom.

I would think that would be when one would start needing one.   ;)
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« Reply #36 on: March 15, 2007, 07:05:01 AM »
Today's weather forecast: 91F.
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« Reply #37 on: March 15, 2007, 07:05:45 AM »
As for the Topic of the Day...

I basically like anything with an umbrella in it.  And, sadly, the sweeter the better.  However, my favorite semi-exotic drink is a Dark & Stormy, but only if it's made properly with Jamaican Rum and Ginger Beer - not Ginger Ale, it really needs that kick and bite from a good dose of ginger that's found in Ginger Beer (which is non-alcoholic itself).  i went through a Long Island Iced Tea phase a couple of years ago... And then there was the Baltimore Zoo (which was served with a sidecar of beer)... And there was one place I went to that used to serve New Orleans Iced Tea - those were quite good, and I could never quite pinpoint what was in it, but maybe that was the point.
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« Reply #38 on: March 15, 2007, 07:06:16 AM »
-Otherwise, I'm usually just a Tanqueray & Tonic man nowadays.
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« Reply #39 on: March 15, 2007, 07:08:51 AM »
As for coffees...  I don't drink it regularly, but I have found myself lately drinking it more often.  Flavored coffees are OK, but I usually go for a mocha so that I can get a partial chocolate fix at the same time.

As for teas... Lots of green teas.  And Stash makes an amazing Blueberry Tisane, as well as a Licorice One too that I like.
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« Reply #40 on: March 15, 2007, 07:11:54 AM »
A propos yesterday's nefarious Gypsy clip, so courteously provided by DR Ben...

What other classic stage numbers have you seen abused by a directorial conceit gone awry?
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« Reply #41 on: March 15, 2007, 07:12:17 AM »
BK - Did you at least like the "soundtrack" the director picked out for Cuttin' Up?  ;)

-From your report, it sounds like that not much work was done on the piece since it premiered in DC a few years ago.  It felt like a slightly too long evening back then too.  And since some of those stories came from D.C. barber shops, editing some of them down was a bit "tricky" from what I remember.  But I do have to give Charles some cred for keeping his work out there.  -I'm just wondering if anything is still happening with Senor Discretion Himself?  -He directed the latest incarnation at Arena.  I know Pasadena was looking at it, but I believe it was dropped from their schedule.
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« Reply #42 on: March 15, 2007, 07:13:15 AM »
In any case...  Time for me to gather up my various protectors from the elements and head down to Chelsea...

Laters...
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« Reply #43 on: March 15, 2007, 07:17:40 AM »
Quote from: singdaw on March 15, 2007, 07:11:54 AM
A propos yesterday's nefarious Gypsy clip, so courteously provided by DR Ben...

What other classic stage numbers have you seen abused by a directorial conceit gone awry?

Although there is a core of people who love the show, I wholeheartedly nominate the entire dreadful (IMHO) production of Company, currently running on Broadway at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. It is directorial conceit at the highest level. I can't single out a number, everything has been twisted and attacked to fit the director's idea.
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« Reply #44 on: March 15, 2007, 07:24:56 AM »
For you coffee drinkers in case you haven't heard, Starbucks is giving away a free 12 oz cup of coffee today between 10:00 am and noon.

What I mean is, they are not giving a cup of coffee away--I'm sure that means one cup per person.
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« Reply #45 on: March 15, 2007, 07:26:14 AM »
Thursday morning greetings!  After our two summer-like days (what happened to spring?), we've had lots of rain in the last 12 hours and now it's cold, cold, cold.

Neither of my managers is here (one called in sick, the other comes in at noon), so the 3 secretaries, whose desks are between mine and the managers', are chit-chatting up a storm.  Might be time for the ol' iPod.
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« Reply #46 on: March 15, 2007, 07:34:45 AM »
Quote from: Ginny on March 15, 2007, 07:26:14 AM
Might be time for the ol' iPod.

OR...you could stage a big production number from How 2 $ucceed...
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« Reply #47 on: March 15, 2007, 07:40:50 AM »
Oh, and for DR MBarnum's consideration...

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« Reply #48 on: March 15, 2007, 07:48:55 AM »
Quote from: singdaw on March 15, 2007, 07:34:45 AM
OR...you could stage a big production number from How 2 $ucceed...

With this crew?  It would make the "Rose's Turn" we saw yesterday look like a Tony winner ::)
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Re:WRITTEN ON THE WIND
« Reply #49 on: March 15, 2007, 07:49:43 AM »
I don't have the picture here on my office computer any more but when we went to England in 2003 we ate dinner at a place around the corner from our flat and I had many servings of "spotted dick" Anthony took a picture to attest to that fact. I may have posted it after our return but that was in early 2004 and I'm sure the picture has been purged by now.
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« Reply #50 on: March 15, 2007, 07:59:05 AM »
Hmmm...the spotted dick mysteriously moved off the shelf and is now on the counter.
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« Reply #51 on: March 15, 2007, 08:02:40 AM »
Quote from: Ben on March 15, 2007, 07:17:40 AM
Although there is a core of people who love the show, I wholeheartedly nominate the entire dreadful (IMHO) production of Company, currently running on Broadway at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. It is directorial conceit at the highest level. I can't single out a number, everything has been twisted and attacked to fit the director's idea.

I look at the photos of the production, with men in suits, ladies in evening dress, all carrying their instruments.  It looks like a social night at Local 802 with all the unemployed musicians who used to play in orchestra pits!
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« Reply #52 on: March 15, 2007, 08:03:17 AM »
Quote from: Dan (the Man) on March 15, 2007, 07:59:05 AM
Hmmm...the spotted dick mysteriously moved off the shelf and is now on the counter.

I have one word: penicillin.
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« Reply #53 on: March 15, 2007, 08:03:18 AM »
It cried out for better lighting...

Hit me with a pink gel!
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« Reply #54 on: March 15, 2007, 08:06:32 AM »
My favorite drink right now is diet green tea.  I keep hearing it's good for you. But I also hear that that's a myth and that it can actually dehydrate you.  But I do like it.
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« Reply #55 on: March 15, 2007, 08:07:08 AM »
Page 3 before 10 a.m.?
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« Reply #56 on: March 15, 2007, 08:07:09 AM »
Of course it is against union rules to play an instrument at the union hall.
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« Reply #57 on: March 15, 2007, 08:07:23 AM »
Is that a possibility?
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« Reply #58 on: March 15, 2007, 08:08:02 AM »
Just a couple of minutes, not on HHW time, but actual time.
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« Reply #59 on: March 15, 2007, 08:08:17 AM »
Almost there.
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