Topic: A CASABA MELON (Read 23683 times)

bk · « **on:** June 09, 2007, 12:10:56 AM »

Well, you've read the notes, the notes were very melon-like, and not it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're eating a cowsaba melon.

bk · « **Reply #1 on:** June 09, 2007, 12:12:22 AM »

And the word of the day is: EXCOGITATE!

bk · « **Reply #2 on:** June 09, 2007, 12:13:20 AM »

Welcome ten GUESTS!

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #3 on:** June 09, 2007, 12:45:23 AM »

Well, dear friends -- Hainsies and Kimlets, all -- I am THUNDERSTRUCK.

Yes, you read it correctly.

THUNDERSTRUCK!

I'm certain a few of you might suspect why, but I'll tell you. I've been "playing", mind you -- playing with a new electronic toy. To wit, I've been experimenting with my new HD DVD PLAYER.

I must tell you.....yes, I must.....that I've truly been enjoying my DVD collection the past three months. Seeing these movies on a plasma 37-inch HD TV has been northing short of amazing and revelatory. I've seen much-loved movies in a new fresh way...catching details never before suspected and enjoying the vibrancy of colors and composition that eluded me on my valiant, steadfast Sony 19-inch.

And I must confess I was "told" that these same DVDs, if played through a high-end high-def DVD player -- be it Blu-Ray or HD DVD -- would be an even more stunning experience. This, of course, would be dependent upon the quality of the standard DVD.

I was hopeful...and I was willing to take a chance.

I wasn't, though, prepared for how thunderstruck -- yes, THUNDERSTRUCK -- I would be at the breathtakingly sharp, nearly three-dimensional effects I would gain.

My first DVD was nothing I'd seen before -- a Miss Marple (Geraldine McEwan) mystery called "The Sittaford Mystery." WOW! These Marples are anamorphic and are crisp, clean and wonderful In my limited experience, only the over-the-air HD broadcasts of "Ugly Betty" and "Lost" ever matched the depth of the image I experienced due to the increased resolution and dynamic sharpness this HD DVD player provided.

I then turned to something I love -- something I've raved about here and other places -- something I'd know was different IF it were different.

I turned to "South Pacific".

Oh.

My.

God.

The visual dynamics are extraordinary. New depth, new detail, new definition....unbelieveable.

I don't care what format any of you may choose. I URGE you, if you can at all upgrade your DVD viewing by acquiring one of the newer, lower-priced high-definition players, to take the plunge and experience a major HIGH in the home cinema experience.

It's half past midnight and I'm all atingle. I could stay up all night and watch a couple of more films, I could.

But I won't. I'm going to have to settle down, sleep a bit and take things at a leisurely pace.

And that ain't easy when you've been THUNDERSTRUCK....again!

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #4 on:** June 09, 2007, 12:51:11 AM »

And how sad it is to be all alone on the forum at such a time....when I'm all pumped up and ready to frenzy before falling into bed.

I supposed I could frenzy solo, but if I took the time to do that, I could be watching something else again (for the first time)....like "Hello, Dolly!" Or "Daddy Long Legs"! Or "The King and I" (Oh! MY!) Or "West Side Story"...or on and on and on.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #5 on:** June 09, 2007, 12:52:32 AM »

Well, that's it for now.

I'll simply allow my mind to excogitate over these new thrilling experiences.

I shall probably dream in high def tonight.

singdaw · « **Reply #6 on:** June 09, 2007, 01:12:35 AM »

Well, DR Ron Pulliam - that's pretty neat! I know that I shall have to join the 21st century one of these days. I guess I should start with the television.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #7 on:** June 09, 2007, 01:18:39 AM »

Quote from: singdaw on June 09, 2007, 01:12:35 AM

Well, DR Ron Pulliam - that's pretty neat! I know that I shall have to join the 21st century one of these days. I guess I should start with the television.

Good morning, singdaw.

Yes, the TV would be an excellent start.

Be very glad you don't live close enough to visit and be stunned/amazed and envious!!!

Or to check out my TV and HD-DVD player.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #8 on:** June 09, 2007, 01:19:29 AM »

I just watched "The Music Man" last weekend, but I may find myself viewing it again this weekend to experience it anew (yet again).

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #9 on:** June 09, 2007, 01:20:11 AM »

So many DVDs, so little time...and so many titles I'll have to re-watch for the new experience.

I cannot afford to grow another day older.

singdaw · « **Reply #10 on:** June 09, 2007, 01:27:50 AM »

DR elmore3003 - here's hoping for a miracle...

***continued lease-signing vibes!!!***

DR Danise - nothing wrong with grief counseling! Hope it helps. And LOVED your account of acquiring Bear!!!

{{{hugs}}}

DR DearReaderLaura - the images from your new digital camera are stunning. Thanks for sharing!

DR Ginny - thanks for the link. Love those sculptures!

DR TCB - I had missed somehow that you were performing.

***broken leg vibes***

for the rest of your run!

TOD:
Hearts
"99"
Bridge - NOT!

singdaw · « **Reply #11 on:** June 09, 2007, 01:29:26 AM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on June 09, 2007, 01:18:39 AM

Be very glad you don't live close enough to visit

Wish I could!! Shock & Awe, indeed.

singdaw · « **Reply #12 on:** June 09, 2007, 01:37:43 AM »

My DH and I are going to see Souvenir tonight at the Westport Country Playhouse. DR JoseSPiano, I will be sure to give Paul and Joanne your best regards. And I will try to take a nap this afternoon to ensure that I can stay up so late - WAY past my normal bedtime!

singdaw · « **Reply #13 on:** June 09, 2007, 01:44:49 AM »

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singdaw · « **Reply #14 on:** June 09, 2007, 02:22:38 AM »

THIS looks like fun!

singdaw · « **Reply #15 on:** June 09, 2007, 02:24:13 AM »

Oh, DR JoseSPiano - If you ever DO get a chance, it would be great if you could ask your roommate about that software add-on that I need for my BlackBerry in order to post here at HHW. Thanks!!

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #16 on:** June 09, 2007, 04:27:04 AM »

Good morning, fellow Dear Readers. Today I am going on a butterfly walk with butterfly experts in a place that I hope is cooler than Phoenix!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #17 on:** June 09, 2007, 04:28:45 AM »

Saturday....is a retail work day.

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #18 on:** June 09, 2007, 04:29:06 AM »

My poor passionvine is looking mighty sad these days. It is being eaten to nothing by the caterpillars. But there are quite a few butterflies flitting around the neighborhood!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #19 on:** June 09, 2007, 04:29:29 AM »

I am still intrigued by a production of PRIVATE LIVES featuring Mr Mark Herron and Ms Bridget Hanley....what was MOST memorable about the evening....BESIDES meeting Mrs. Herron?

Tomovoz · « **Reply #20 on:** June 09, 2007, 04:37:55 AM »

Happy Saturday to you all.

Jennifer · « **Reply #21 on:** June 09, 2007, 04:57:47 AM »

DR Cillaliz I was very interested in your take on the Paris Hilton affair. I had no idea until yesterday (i think i read it somewhere else in addition to what you wrote) that a regular Jane would not have gotten the same sentence. I'm sure most people are under the assumption that the 20+ days was a light sentence. So your insight was very interesting.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #22 on:** June 09, 2007, 05:09:29 AM »

U 2, DR TOMovOZ!

I am off to work.

Yes interesting to read DR CILLA LIZ's take on the dumb hotel. Although I don't like her at all - she may be in the middle of a power struggle between a judge and a sheriff. It's a gunfight at the OK Corral.

FJL · « **Reply #23 on:** June 09, 2007, 05:19:31 AM »

MY POOR PASSIONVINE - sounds like the name of a book that's a cross between Barbara Cartland and Irwin Shaw

FJL · « **Reply #24 on:** June 09, 2007, 05:20:44 AM »

Cilla - nice to hear your perspective on the Paris Hilton story

FJL · « **Reply #25 on:** June 09, 2007, 05:23:30 AM »

Would AARDVARKS: THE MUSICAL come before or after A CASABA MELON in the NY Times ABC listings?

FJL · « **Reply #26 on:** June 09, 2007, 05:25:35 AM »

How about A BIG HAND FOR THE LITTLE LADY : THE MUSICAL?

Edisaurus · « **Reply #27 on:** June 09, 2007, 06:03:57 AM »

Quote from: Jennifer on June 09, 2007, 04:57:47 AM

So your insight was very interesting.

I thought so, too!

But I also was thinking the same thing as DR Elmore; how could she have not known her license was suspended when it was the second time?

Edisaurus · « **Reply #28 on:** June 09, 2007, 06:06:31 AM »

Quote from: FJL on June 09, 2007, 05:19:31 AM

MY POOR PASSIONVINE - sounds like the name of a book that's a cross between Barbara Cartland and Irwin Shaw

And what about "Poor butterfly"?

I'll check and see if my passionflowers every came up...maybe I could ship a few out west. Of course, everthing is so dry here that mostly what's growing is weeds.

singdaw · « **Reply #29 on:** June 09, 2007, 06:32:14 AM »

Quote from: FJL on June 09, 2007, 05:25:35 AM

How about A BIG HAND FOR THE LITTLE LADY : THE MUSICAL?

Have I mentioned, DR FJL, how much I love the way your mind works?

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