Topic: FEELING THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT (Read 30324 times)

bk · « **on:** December 20, 2007, 12:08:55 AM »

Well, you've read the notes, you've felt the notes, the notes slapped you across the face, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - eight of them have come home and are currently being a-milked by eight comely maids.

bk · « **Reply #1 on:** December 20, 2007, 12:09:51 AM »

And the word of the day is: DISCURSIVE!

bk · « **Reply #2 on:** December 20, 2007, 12:11:44 AM »

Welcome eleven GUESTS. Are you feeling the Christmas spirit?

Adriana Patti · « **Reply #3 on:** December 20, 2007, 12:29:22 AM »

I didn't realize Christmas was monday until just a little while ago.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #4 on:** December 20, 2007, 12:33:20 AM »

Woody neglected to mention that the new Less than $10 Chinese buffet offered:

Raw Oysters
Steamed Shrimp
Sushi -made while you wait
Mussels Casino
Stuffed Clams
Broiled Salmon
Crab meat cheese wontons
All in all, quite nice

der Brucer

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #5 on:** December 20, 2007, 12:34:34 AM »

Quote from: Adriana Patti on December 20, 2007, 12:29:22 AM

I didn't realize Christmas was monday until just a little while ago.

Not on this plaent!

Here on earth it is on Tuesday - even in OZ!

der Brucer

George · « **Reply #6 on:** December 20, 2007, 12:35:01 AM »

Topic of the Day: one of my absolute all-time favorite recordings is Janis Siegel and Fred Hersch's Short Stories. It was released back in 1989 and I remember seeing an interview with her in very early 1989, saying that she was recording a solo CD, and in just a few months, it was released. It's basically just the two of them and it's absolutely beautiful. I wish Amazon had clips. I HIGHLY recommend this recording.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #7 on:** December 20, 2007, 12:36:44 AM »

I hope all the folks going to the early shows of ST will post spoiler alerts.

I'm hoping for a cheery hum-along score and a happily-ever-after ending.

der Brucer

George · « **Reply #8 on:** December 20, 2007, 12:37:26 AM »

Actually, if you go to Janis' website, click on "Hi-Fi," there are three clips from each of her recordings.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #9 on:** December 20, 2007, 12:41:34 AM »

Well, it seems not only will the Federal Government not lead, it will insist on getting in the way:

ASSOCIATED PRESS

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EPA DENIES CALIFORNIA BID FOR TIGHTER GREENHOUSE GAS CONTROLS
Wednesday, December 19, 2007

WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday slapped down California's bid for first-in-the-nation greenhouse gas limits on cars, trucks and SUVs, refusing the state a waiver that would have allowed those restrictions to take effect.

"The Bush administration is moving forward with a clear national solution — not a confusing patchwork of state rules," EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson told reporters on a conference call. "I believe this is a better approach than if individual states were to act alone."

The long-awaited decision amounted to a serious setback for California and at least 16 other states seeking the new car regulations to achieve their anti-global warming goals. It was a victory for automakers, who contended they would have been forced to reduce their selection of vehicles in the states that adopted California's standards.

der Brucer

Please keep your "you have yourself to blame" comments to yourself.

bk · « **Reply #10 on:** December 20, 2007, 12:43:22 AM »

I gotta tell you.

bk · « **Reply #11 on:** December 20, 2007, 12:44:07 AM »

I think I shall toddle off to the bedroom environment in about fifteen minutes.

George · « **Reply #12 on:** December 20, 2007, 12:59:13 AM »

I'm going to bed now. Good night, BK and Der Brucer and any and all guests!

bk · « **Reply #13 on:** December 20, 2007, 01:11:01 AM »

Me three.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #14 on:** December 20, 2007, 01:14:03 AM »

BIG O DAY

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WHO? All Men and Women, you and everyone you know.

WHERE? Everywhere in the world, but especially in countries with weapons of mass destruction and places where violence is used in place of mediation.

WHEN? Solstice Day - December 22, at 06:08 Universal Time (GMT)

WHY? To effect positive change in the energy field of the Earth through input of the largest possible instantaneous surge of human biological, mental and spiritual energy.

der Brucer

PS Please remember your cameras!

Michael · « **Reply #15 on:** December 20, 2007, 01:23:04 AM »

TOD:
I do not listen to music to relax. I listen to enjoy or when I am driving in the car. Right now it is Ann Hampton Callaway--The Best of the Painted Smiles Recordings.

singdaw · « **Reply #16 on:** December 20, 2007, 01:31:49 AM »

TOD:

THIS is the most relaxing holiday album that I know of...

singdaw · « **Reply #17 on:** December 20, 2007, 01:32:25 AM »

Quote from: bk on December 20, 2007, 12:09:51 AM

And the word of the day is: DISCURSIVE!

We are never DISCURSIVE here at HHW.

singdaw · « **Reply #18 on:** December 20, 2007, 01:38:56 AM »

Just wondering...

Are pasteurized eggs laid by pasteurized chickens?

And how do the cows feel about this?

singdaw · « **Reply #19 on:** December 20, 2007, 01:40:18 AM »

***SAFE & EASY TRAVEL VIBES***[/size][/color]

for DR JoseSPiano later today[/size][/color]

singdaw · « **Reply #20 on:** December 20, 2007, 01:42:08 AM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on December 20, 2007, 01:14:03 AM

BIG O DAY

Well, THERE'S a thought!

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #21 on:** December 20, 2007, 01:45:05 AM »

Quote from: singdaw on December 20, 2007, 01:38:56 AM

Just wondering...

Are pasteurized eggs laid by pasteurized chickens?

And how do the cows feel about this?

I suspect the cows are disinterested in who is laying what in the hen house.

der Brucer

I bet you think it takes gay farmers to produce homogenized milk!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #22 on:** December 20, 2007, 02:33:46 AM »

Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And I really did have a good "nap". And now...

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #23 on:** December 20, 2007, 02:37:29 AM »

And now 'tis time for me to finish getting ready for my trip back down to Virginia for the Christmas and New Year's holiday(s). I actually am a little sad not to be in New York City this year for the holiday(s) - mainly since I wasn't in town last year at this time either - but I am looking forward to spending some quality time with my friends and family.

Well, I think I will be bringing one more bag to check - thankfully, it's a small one - so I better get that one packed, and then it's off to the airport.

Thanks for the Travel Vibes.

Laters...

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #24 on:** December 20, 2007, 02:37:52 AM »

THE NEW REPUBLIC

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Why did you have to go and mention The Phantom Menace and Jar Jar Binks. Now I'm going to spend my day thinking about forcing George Lucas to watch his crappy prequels--Clockwork Orange style–and then start yelling at him:

“See, George, you prick. See how much they suck! Do you see what a piss poor job you did? Jar Jar Binks? What, did you take a crap, look down and think ‘I’ll give that turd a whiney Jamaican accent and piss the world off.’

And what’s with calling Darth Vader ‘Annie.’ Are you out of your ever-loving mind. Darth Vader, biggest, baddest, villain to ever hit the screen–Annie! And who the hell would cast Hayden Christensen as Darth Vader?

Why did you have to ruin it, George? Why?!? You just couldn’t leave well enough alone, could you. And don’t get me started on the bullshit ‘Special Editions.” Han Solo killed Greedo in cold-blood, you ass; he didn’t act in self-defense. God you suck!!!

Nice job ruining one of the greatest stories ever put to film. Now every time I watch Empire Strikes Back I think, Yoda you’re just a punk who ran from the emperor when things got a little tough. Luke, why are you scared of Vader? He’s just a spoiled brat.

ARGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!”

Actually, I feel a little better now.

We should invite this guy to post on HHW.

der Brucer

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #25 on:** December 20, 2007, 02:39:43 AM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on December 20, 2007, 02:37:29 AM

And now 'tis time for me to finish getting ready for my trip back down to Virginia for the Christmas and New Year's holiday(s).

Enjoy your Dixie Christmas

der Brucer

FJL · « **Reply #26 on:** December 20, 2007, 05:33:14 AM »

Yes, Santa Claus, there is a Virginia

FJL · « **Reply #27 on:** December 20, 2007, 05:40:33 AM »

TOD: These days anyway, for all its bursts of energy, the Donna Summer two-CD anthology makes me feel warm and fuzzy, as does the Chaka Khan CD Epiphany.

Have we mentioned that when Chaka Khan takes over as Sofia in Color Purple in January, she will not do any matinees? It is good of them to tell people upfront about this. I saw Chaka Khan when she was in the Stevie Wonder revue in Vegas at the Venitian, and she was a wonderful presence onstage.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #28 on:** December 20, 2007, 06:08:09 AM »

Thursday.

Travel vibes to the already en route DRJOSE.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #29 on:** December 20, 2007, 06:08:58 AM »

Music to relax.....I always play a Doris Day CD or the Billy Vaughn CD I have.

It is also nice to listen to Neal Hefti's HARLOW score or Miss Polly Bergen.

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