Topic: THE BIG SQUARE HOLE (Read 29812 times)

elmore3003 · « **Reply #30 on:** January 26, 2008, 07:25:53 AM »

Good morning, all! I spoke to our DR edisaurus about 8:30 am during one of daily small breakdowns during which I feel overwhellmed and exhausted by the megillah. As Joe Orton observed, with madness as with vomit it's the passerby who receives the inconvenience, so I do apologize, DR edisaurus, for my fraught state. I need a week's break from tyis madness.

The bomb did go off; at least the cannister's empty, so I assume it did. I think on Tuesday, I'll do another one to kill anything that might be thinking about moving in. I had a ton of laundry this morning, and later I'll order a set of plastic under-bed storage tubs from Target so I can unpack some of these plastic bags and try to give my life some normalcy. Last night I watched three hours or so of the BBC adaptation of Dickens' PICKWICK PAPERS. Very funny.

Yesterday, I ordered my new bed, and I expect it to arrive in a couple of weeks. Now I need to order a set of box springs. Oy.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #31 on:** January 26, 2008, 07:26:51 AM »

Quote from: Kerry on January 26, 2008, 06:43:05 AM

BK-- goood luck with your empty hole

I have a friend at City Center Encores! who's been complaining about that.

Matt H. · « **Reply #32 on:** January 26, 2008, 07:50:11 AM »

Good morning!

Cold again and overcast, too. Supposed to be getting slowly warmer, but it didn't feel so warm this morning.

Matt H. · « **Reply #33 on:** January 26, 2008, 07:51:47 AM »

Thanks for the pictures last night with Ben, Ant, Edi, Greg, and Singdaw. Always love seeing "our folks" in homey pictures.

Matt H. · « **Reply #34 on:** January 26, 2008, 07:52:29 AM »

BK-

In your notes on HURRY SUNDOWN, you mention "Henry Backus." I'm sure you meant Jim Backus.

Matt H. · « **Reply #35 on:** January 26, 2008, 07:55:12 AM »

Today, I will watch the Thursday night's 8 p.m. episode of CHUCK as I cook and eat lunch.

I think I will also watch an episode from the NCIS box set that I went through in October, so I can compare in my own mind JAG and NCIS to see which one I prefer. If I had to pick right now, I'd pick JAG, but it's the freshest in my mind, and I want to give NCIS an equal shot. I find the JAG cast so ingratiating (and, I'll admit, filled with more hotties).

Matt H. · « **Reply #36 on:** January 26, 2008, 07:56:50 AM »

TV REMINDER:

The biggest news tonight - the second season premiere of TORCHWOOD on BBC-America.

I cannot WAIT to see this show!

NBC is giving the entire prime time hours to the National Figure Skating Championships (Scott Hamilton doing the commentary), and it's on at 4 as well with the dance finals and the ladies' short program.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #37 on:** January 26, 2008, 07:57:05 AM »

Notes have been read. And I also put a load of laundry in the dryer too. Not that one thing has anything to do with the other.

Matt H. · « **Reply #38 on:** January 26, 2008, 07:58:05 AM »

Of course, at some point today, I'd like to finish THE JEWISH AMERICANS. The DVD doesn't come out until February 5th, so there's no rush to meet street date, but since I have only one more episode to go and three bonus features, I could conceivably finish it today depending on how long those bonus features are.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #39 on:** January 26, 2008, 07:59:36 AM »

As for the Topic of the Day... Hmm...

I shall have to ponder this while I walk around my 'hood to take care of a few errands. And that walk should be commencing shortly, so...

Laters...

Matt H. · « **Reply #40 on:** January 26, 2008, 08:24:32 AM »

Well, I have an errand to run and then must get back to get started on lunch and viewing.

WBBL.

td · « **Reply #41 on:** January 26, 2008, 08:39:07 AM »

Quote from: singdaw on January 26, 2008, 03:20:16 AM

Oh, and DR td - I do have that Poppins book, but I haven't cracked it open yet. [So what else is new? ]

My advice to you, DR ColeSlaw is to crack it open and let the rest of us know all about it.

bk · « **Reply #42 on:** January 26, 2008, 08:40:53 AM »

Quote from: Michael S on January 26, 2008, 12:51:05 AM

BK:

I know of composer Hugo Montenegro, but never realized that his film work was relatively small about seven films. He tv work seems to be mainly the Partridge Family and Here Comes The Brides.

I think I remembering having some LPs of movie themes that I thought he was the composer for, but now I am not so sure.

So does he have a reputation in Hollywood as a composer, arranger or what?

He's mostly remembered for his albums as arranger/conductor.

bk · « **Reply #43 on:** January 26, 2008, 08:41:55 AM »

Yes, of course Jim Backus - I was probably thinking of Henny, his wife's name.

bk · « **Reply #44 on:** January 26, 2008, 08:43:11 AM »

Only got about six hours of sleep, and she of the Evil Eye will be here all too soon.

TCB · « **Reply #45 on:** January 26, 2008, 08:59:06 AM »

Regarding the Monte Carlo blaze: Fred Phelps says that it just proves that homosexuals are gamblers.

TCB · « **Reply #46 on:** January 26, 2008, 09:06:24 AM »

Amy and Greg are staying at the Edison? Why, was the Hotel Carter full?

singdaw · « **Reply #47 on:** January 26, 2008, 09:06:52 AM »

DR Tomovoz - I am SO proud of you!!!!! 20 pounds in 2 months is quite remarkable.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

singdaw · « **Reply #48 on:** January 26, 2008, 09:08:23 AM »

Quote from: TCB on January 26, 2008, 09:06:24 AM

Amy and Greg are staying at the Edison? Why, was the Hotel Carter full?

Well, their room at the Monte Carlo was a bit singed...

Jeanne · « **Reply #49 on:** January 26, 2008, 09:15:41 AM »

Hello, everyone.

I, too, have stuff in the dryer.

Jeanne · « **Reply #50 on:** January 26, 2008, 09:16:56 AM »

Nice photos from Ben and Ant's. Flattering pics of everyone, I thought.

Ginny · « **Reply #51 on:** January 26, 2008, 09:17:26 AM »

Lunchtime!

During my 3 morning hours at the Information Services Desk, we answered many questions about the boarded-up window on the front of the building. Seems there was a fight on the sidewalk Thursday evening and one of the participants was shoved into the glass. It will cost the taxpayers (well, probably our insurance company) $4,000 to replace the window.

Jeanne · « **Reply #52 on:** January 26, 2008, 09:19:05 AM »

Congrats to GEORGE on his refi! Don't spend your $130K all in one place.

Congrats to TOMOVOZ on his 20 lbs (or should I say "off" his 20 lbs?)

Congrats to LARRY on his PLAYBILL mention. Nice bed, too.

S. Woody White · « **Reply #53 on:** January 26, 2008, 09:19:29 AM »

Quote from: bk on January 26, 2008, 12:18:23 AM

And the word of the day is: IMMUTABLE!

Bonnie and Buster spend every day with each other, always and forever together, not just brother and sister but pals. You could say that they are IMMUTTABLE.

Jeanne · « **Reply #54 on:** January 26, 2008, 09:21:11 AM »

GEORGE mentioned LAINIE KAZAN. She was a big favorite of mine in college. It's been years since I've heard her name. Does she have a niche following? Vegas?

Jeanne · « **Reply #55 on:** January 26, 2008, 09:23:17 AM »

Quote from: S. Woody White on January 26, 2008, 09:19:29 AM

Bonnie and Buster spend every day with each other, always and forever together, not just brother and sister but pals. You could say that they are IMMUTTABLE.

LOL. Good one, DR Woody.

S. Woody White · « **Reply #56 on:** January 26, 2008, 09:26:42 AM »

Just a reminder to anyone and everyone who has stuff in the dryer -

It works better if you turn the dryer on.

Just saying.

Jeanne · « **Reply #57 on:** January 26, 2008, 09:29:12 AM »

Many years ago when I was living in Venice Beach (LA), cockroaches were often a problem. Many people said, "It's the beach. You can't get rid of them." Two of the places I rented had cockroaches. In both cases I was able to get rid of them--for good--using just boric acid powder, which is relatively non-toxic--to humans, anyway--but deadly to the roaches. I'm wondering if once Larry's problem is under control a less toxic approach can be used for maintenance, thus not subjecting our beloved DR to any more pesticide. I don't know if boric acid powder works on bedbugs, but it sure did the trick for the roaches.

Jeanne · « **Reply #58 on:** January 26, 2008, 09:30:38 AM »

Quote from: S. Woody White on January 26, 2008, 09:26:42 AM

Just a reminder to anyone and everyone who has stuff in the dryer -

It works better if you turn the dryer on.

Just saying.

Oh, REALLY?? My, my, the things one learns at HHW.

JMK · « **Reply #59 on:** January 26, 2008, 09:32:05 AM »

Today's moment of political (religious?) incorrectness, courtesy of my sister department:

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