Topic: THE HANDS OF THE CLOCK LOOM LARGE (Read 42615 times)

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #30 on:** January 21, 2008, 07:17:50 AM »

DR ELMORE LIVES!!!!!

Well, he is at least functioning again. He called me this morning - well, I noticed the voicemail when I woke up - and after sleeping for about 12-ish hours(!) (he went to bed around 5:00-ish yesterday afternoon and got up this morning at 6:00-ish - so mayb 13-ish hours), he's still feeling a little unsettled stomach-wise, but at least he's keeping food down. And he's already started to do some more work on his boxes. So... From DR elmore...

THANK YOU!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #31 on:** January 21, 2008, 07:18:21 AM »

Ain't that a fine way to start Page Two!!!!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #32 on:** January 21, 2008, 07:20:20 AM »

As for myself, I had strange dreams last night. Well, more like frustrating dreams... I dreamed that I was playing a set of auditions, and each person who came up to the piano had a MAJOR problem... Then when I went to find the coordinator, she was not to be found... Then another person would put their music on the piano... Well, just a sheet of paper with some scribbled words on it... OY VEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #33 on:** January 21, 2008, 07:21:11 AM »

Of all the demons in hell come to torment me..

-Maybe that's what it was. Although, I was working on some audition guidelines last night, so I guess I can blame myself.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #34 on:** January 21, 2008, 07:22:48 AM »

And speaking of auditions, I'm about to head downtown to play a very brief session of auditions. God, I hope I don't see anyone I saw in my dream. If I do, I'm going to scream and/or run from the room.

...And then I'll head up to DR elmore's place to help out for a bit. So...

Laters...

Matt H. · « **Reply #35 on:** January 21, 2008, 07:28:31 AM »

Good morning!

Another very cold morning and warming only to the low 40s today. Lunch with best friend John is a toss-up at this point. He's off from work but so is his family, so we'll see.

Matt H. · « **Reply #36 on:** January 21, 2008, 07:34:14 AM »

TOD:

Charlotte was lucky to have a Cinerama theater called the Carolina, and so we saw all the Cinerama attractions there. Of course, BROTHERS GRIMM and HOW THE WEST WAS WON were my fondest memories of those since I was old enough to really appreciate them then. We dressed up in Sunday clothes to go the movies at the Carolina, and after three panel Cinerama was no more, the Carolina played many of the big roadshow films: SOUND OF MUSIC, DR. ZHIVAGO, ICE STATION ZEBRA, 2001, STAR!, HELLO, DOLLY!, PAINT YOUR WAGON. I saw all of them there.

I also remember dressing up to see roadshow productions of MY FAIR LADY, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTACY, CAMELOT, and FUNNY GIRL at other Charlotte theaters. I refused to wait for the popular price versions of those films to come to the town where I lived.

Jennifer · « **Reply #37 on:** January 21, 2008, 07:35:06 AM »

RE: last night's THE AMAZING RACE

SPOILERS

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Wow, what a difficult final challenge. But i loved it. I think there should be more difficult physical and mental challenges. I find some of the challenges are not really challenges at all (like last week having them walk on rocks). I like things that separate the men from the boys. I don't want to see something that everyone can do equally easily.

I was also so happy with the winners (for a change). But i did think that christina deserved it. I was actually a bit surprised that rachel excelled at the mental puzzle. When christina is very highly educated (and came across as being quite brilliant). And nick is a pilot (and used to very stressful circumstances and also probably quite brilliant).

Matt H. · « **Reply #38 on:** January 21, 2008, 07:35:17 AM »

Oops! (Sppo!) I forgot about CLEOPATRA, another gargantuan roadshow that played for months at one Charlotte theater.

Matt H. · « **Reply #39 on:** January 21, 2008, 07:36:14 AM »

TV Reminder:

New episodes tonight of THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES and MEDIUM.

ABC has an all new line-up of reality shows and OCTOBER ROAD, too, but I don't watch those.

singdaw · « **Reply #40 on:** January 21, 2008, 07:37:56 AM »

Anyone want to write for the soaps?

Sounds like they'll take almost anyone these days!

Matt H. · « **Reply #41 on:** January 21, 2008, 07:38:19 AM »

Today I'll finish all the bonus features on VAGABOND (there are a good many of them, and I haven't begun to watch them all yet), and then I'll be finished with the Agnès Varda set.

Tonight, before SARAH CONNOR comes on, I'll begin PIONEERS OF TELEVISION.

Matt H. · « **Reply #42 on:** January 21, 2008, 07:39:00 AM »

Quote from: singdaw on January 21, 2008, 07:37:56 AM

Anyone want to write for the soaps?

Sounds like they'll take almost anyone these days!

I think in the late 1980s when they had the last strike, the producers of the show started writing episodes.

Ginny · « **Reply #43 on:** January 21, 2008, 07:42:02 AM »

Monday morning greetings! It was lovely to sleep in until almost 9am this morning. Our DS Rob is coming for dinner tonight and I've promised him and Richard some homemade fried chicken. Guess I'll be going grocery shopping soon.

DR Jose - thanks for the Elmore update, for looking after him, and for helping him in the apartment this afternoon.

singdaw · « **Reply #44 on:** January 21, 2008, 07:47:58 AM »

Quote from: Ginny on January 21, 2008, 07:42:02 AM

I've promised him and Richard some homemade fried chicken. Guess I'll be going grocery shopping soon.

Does "Skip's" deliver?

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #45 on:** January 21, 2008, 07:59:35 AM »

Good morning, fellow Dear Readers. I am awake and ready for too much food. And more meetings, I guess.

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #46 on:** January 21, 2008, 08:03:19 AM »

I think some of us should pool together to write some soap operas. We can turn them into musicals! Wouldn't that be swell??

Ginny · « **Reply #47 on:** January 21, 2008, 08:04:52 AM »

Quote from: singdaw on January 21, 2008, 07:47:58 AM

Does "Skip's" deliver?

LOL!

Actually, fried chicken is one of my specialties, too. I haven't been able to make it since my deep fryer died and I now have a brand new one to try out today. I only deep fry the chicken long enough to crisp up the coating - it's been fully cooked by simmering before dredging in beaten egg and my special seasoned flour mixture. Tonight's side dishes? I'm thinking some corn and some Stove Top.

Matt H. · « **Reply #48 on:** January 21, 2008, 08:14:45 AM »

Just got the word that lunch is on for today, so I need to head downstairs and get ready.

WBBL.

singdaw · « **Reply #49 on:** January 21, 2008, 08:18:50 AM »

Quote from: DearReaderLaura on January 21, 2008, 08:03:19 AM

I think some of us should pool together to write some soap operas. We can turn them into musicals! Wouldn't that be swell??

The Gays of Our Lives?

TCB · « **Reply #50 on:** January 21, 2008, 08:26:26 AM »

T.O.D.

Being as young as I am, I don't remember a lot of details. However.

BEN-HUR
MY FAIR LADY
WEST SIDE STORY
LAWRENCE OF ARABIA

I saw all of these at Tacoma's Temple Theatre, now known as the Landmark Convention Center in Tacoma.

2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF THE BROTHER'S GRIMM

I saw both of these at Seattle's CINERAMA Theatre. The theater was purchased by Paul Allen in 1997 and fully restored. It is now, according to the Internet, one of only three operating cinerama theater's in the world. Yes folks, you read it here first!

Handnote (to small to be a footnote: When I saw 2001, I was working for my college radio station, so I had called ahead for a press pass. It was wonderful. I told the usher at the door my name, and he told me he would check, but that should go and get in line (around the block). A few minutes later, the manager came, ushered me past the line of people, took me into his office to give me my press kit, and then ushered me into the seats that he felt gave the best viewing experience. A few mintues later, the riffraff was allowed into the theater. My theater guest, on my arm that day, was my mother. She was most impressed.

TCB · « **Reply #51 on:** January 21, 2008, 08:33:08 AM »

Seattle's Cinerama Theater

TCB · « **Reply #52 on:** January 21, 2008, 08:38:42 AM »

Quote from: singdaw on January 21, 2008, 07:37:56 AM

Anyone want to write for the soaps?

Sounds like they'll take almost anyone these days!

Well, when they will settle for anyone, have them give me a call.

TCB · « **Reply #53 on:** January 21, 2008, 08:48:40 AM »

Why not an EXODUS dance?

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Jeanne · « **Reply #54 on:** January 21, 2008, 08:49:58 AM »

Hello, everyone.

THANK YOU, JOSE for the update on Larry.

Jeanne · « **Reply #55 on:** January 21, 2008, 08:50:36 AM »

CONTINUED GOOD HEALTH VIBES to both LARRY and TCB.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #56 on:** January 21, 2008, 08:51:00 AM »

Thanks for the Circle photos, DR SINDAW.....yes, it was glorious in that first photo.

I did see El Cid and Mad Mad Mad Mad World at the Cinerama Theatre, but I don't remember where it was.....I keep thinking it was also on the circle, but I could be wrong.

Jeanne · « **Reply #57 on:** January 21, 2008, 08:51:48 AM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on January 21, 2008, 07:20:20 AM

As for myself, I had strange dreams last night. Well, more like frustrating dreams... I dreamed that I was playing a set of auditions, and each person who came up to the piano had a MAJOR problem... Then when I went to find the coordinator, she was not to be found... Then another person would put their music on the piano... Well, just a sheet of paper with some scribbled words on it... OY VEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I can't imagine where Jose came up with these crazy notions!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #58 on:** January 21, 2008, 08:52:30 AM »

DR JOSE the Dream-O-Matic 6000 says that you keep your views to yourself too much during auditions, which might not be a bad thing. The program also says that it is disappointing to you that you are completely prepared, and people coming in are NOT.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #59 on:** January 21, 2008, 08:53:40 AM »

If you are shopping at the Goodwill Store and you see four chairs that you think might fit around your game table, do NOT go home and measure and expect to find the chairs there when you go back.

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