Topic: THE THINGEE IN MY POCKET (Read 33951 times)

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #60 on:** April 22, 2008, 07:26:47 AM »

Well... We've seen about five or six people so far this morning... And have another five or six signed up for the 11:00 time slot. Etc., etc., etc. It's going to be a slow day.

-But I at least I'm a block away from Macaron Café!

Matt H. · « **Reply #61 on:** April 22, 2008, 07:27:00 AM »

Good morning!

It's kind of overcast here, some gray clouds amid the mix, but there was no rain in our forecast, so I'm not sure is going on. High today of 70.

Matt H. · « **Reply #62 on:** April 22, 2008, 07:29:25 AM »

Happy Birthday to DR Sandra!!!

Ben · « **Reply #63 on:** April 22, 2008, 07:30:15 AM »

Jose, have they stopped that ID checking at Ripley Grier? Anthony was there a couple of weeks ago and when he left the line to enter the building was out the door.

JMK · « **Reply #64 on:** April 22, 2008, 07:31:23 AM »

I had a hand-me-down Buick Skylark when I was in college that my sister, who had owned it before I did, neglected to inform me had a leak in the brake line. My dad had had a very serious heart attack so I had moved back in with my parents to help with everything. My parents lived at about the 5000 foot elevation level, with a drop of at least 1500 feet to the valley floor to get on the freeway to drive to the University of Utah. I'll let you work out the physics of the first morning I discovered I had no brakes. It was a minor miracle I didn't hit anyone. I just managed to swerve into a parking lot at the base of the mountain where I was able to buy brake fluid at a store there.

JMK · « **Reply #65 on:** April 22, 2008, 07:31:54 AM »

Oh, and Bappy Hirthday to Sandra!

Matt H. · « **Reply #66 on:** April 22, 2008, 07:33:01 AM »

My first car was given to me by my aunt and uncle as a high school graduation present (they wanted to be sure I'd come home regularly on the weekends from college and have a way to do so). It was a white Chevy Chevette with a faux vinyl blue top. It had no air, no power brakes, no power steering, but it was an automatic. I'm not sure, but I don't think it had a radio either. I added an 8-track tape player to have music available. But it got GREAT gas mileage, and I drove it into the ground during my four years in college.

Matt H. · « **Reply #67 on:** April 22, 2008, 07:35:58 AM »

When I started earning money by teaching, I bought my next car with my own money - a Dodge Dart Swinger. It was gold, and it's probably my favorite car I ever owned. I guess since it was the first bought with my own money, it holds a special place in my heart. I made sure it had the features like power steering and brakes that my old car didn't have.

When I was ready to trade it, my father bought it from me because he thought it was a great little car, too.

Matt H. · « **Reply #68 on:** April 22, 2008, 07:37:25 AM »

The worst lemon I ever had - only one, a silver Ford Mustang. Terrible everything about it, and once lots of things started going bad in it after three years, it just kind of fell apart. I've never bought another Ford vehicle.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #69 on:** April 22, 2008, 07:37:38 AM »

If anyone knows anyone who fits the following descriptions from the casting breakdown, tell 'em to Come On Down!

Thomas Weaver:
Mid - late 30s. Character ages from age 6 to age 35. A successful and charismatic writer of inspirational stories who has embraced success at the expense of his personal life. The play follows his journey from a carefree six-year-old to a conflicted and emotionally blocked 35-year-old. Baritenor.

Alvin Kelby:
Mid - late 30s. Character ages from age 6 to age 35. Thomas's best friend from childhood to adulthood. A youthful, childlike and sensitive free-spirit with a unique perspective on life. Also possesses an undercurrent of serenity. His adoration for his friend is complete and unconditional. Baritenor.

Matt H. · « **Reply #70 on:** April 22, 2008, 07:38:26 AM »

I'll be continuing my adventures with Indy Jones today. I was hoping to be finished with the set tomorrow, but it looks now like it'll be at least Thursday. There are SO many documentaries attached to the last two "movies" in the series.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #71 on:** April 22, 2008, 07:39:51 AM »

Quote from: Ben on April 22, 2008, 07:30:15 AM

Jose, have they stopped that ID checking at Ripley Grier? Anthony was there a couple of weeks ago and when he left the line to enter the building was out the door.

They were still checking IDs when I came in this morning, so...

Even the guy at the desk felt a little foolish having to ask for my ID since I'm one the "regulars" here. He was all set to wave me through, then motioned for me to show him my ID - I guess they're "watching" over him too.

Matt H. · « **Reply #72 on:** April 22, 2008, 07:40:08 AM »

TV Reminders:

SVU features a gay-themed plot tonight (gay pro football player in the closet) and also Bill Pullman surfaces as Olivia Benson's secret boy friend.

NCIS is new.

ACCORDING TO JIM, DANCING WITH THE STARS results, and BOSTON LEGAL are new.

AMERICAN IDOL (Andrew Lloyd Webber night) and HELL'S KITCHEN.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #73 on:** April 22, 2008, 07:41:29 AM »

And, yes, we're in the midst of another 20-minute "break". And, apparently, after the next group, we have a 30-40 minute "break". And after looking at the list for the after-lunch slots, well... I guess I should have brought the AC adapter for my laptop with me today.

Matt H. · « **Reply #74 on:** April 22, 2008, 07:42:39 AM »

I do hope to finish THE TUDORS which I didn't get to the end of last night. Not sure I'll get to CSI: MIAMI from last night and definitely won't get to JOHN ADAMS today.

singdaw · « **Reply #75 on:** April 22, 2008, 07:46:31 AM »

For us poor slogs who still have to use real car keys, I sure envy those with the "folding" keys, where the metal part of the key folds out from the body of the clicker like a pen knife. Makes it so much more comfortable in the pants pocket!

singdaw · « **Reply #76 on:** April 22, 2008, 07:49:35 AM »

And since no one else has gone there yet [but I know you were thinking it!]...

Is that a thingee in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #77 on:** April 22, 2008, 07:57:01 AM »

Good morning, fellow Dear Readers.

I told Sandra that you all are wishing her a happy day as she headed out the door to the parking garage. She will log in tonight when she gets home.

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #78 on:** April 22, 2008, 07:58:50 AM »

First car: Pontiac sunbird.
Worst car: the Chevy Cavalier we bought for my son.
Best car: my current Corolla, which has taken me to Colorado Springs, Chicago, and many many trips to Las Vegas and Los Angeles.

singdaw · « **Reply #79 on:** April 22, 2008, 08:00:55 AM »

If actors Matt Bushell and Gregory Peck had starred in a re-make of Guys & Dolls, it would have given new meaning to the song "I Love You a Bushel and a Peck."

Jennifer · « **Reply #80 on:** April 22, 2008, 08:01:31 AM »

For me on tv: BIG BROTHER, IDOL.

BEAUTY and the GEEK, HELL'S KITCHEN.

BOSTON LEGAL (although i still have not watched last week).

And DANCING WITH THE STARS results.

Did anybody else see Marissa last night? She was very good!

Jennifer · « **Reply #81 on:** April 22, 2008, 08:02:33 AM »

Oh btw, tonight on BIG BROTHER is an eviction (they taped it yesterday).

So we already know who is gone.

If you want to know check out http://www.hamsterwatch.com

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #82 on:** April 22, 2008, 08:03:27 AM »

Breaking news:
Strange lights seen over Phoenix last night:

The time is nigh!

Matt H. · « **Reply #83 on:** April 22, 2008, 08:03:34 AM »

I have to say that I really love the car I'm driving now: a 2005 Saturn. It hasn't given me a minute of trouble since I got it (admittedly, I don't do a lot of driving any more since I retired), and I can see holding on to it for a long, long time.

Matt H. · « **Reply #84 on:** April 22, 2008, 08:05:08 AM »

Well, best friend John and I are having lunch today since yesterday had to be postponed, so I need to head down now and start to clean up a bit for our luncheon later.

WBBL.

Jennifer · « **Reply #85 on:** April 22, 2008, 08:06:11 AM »

I am curious to see what songs will be sung on IDOL tonight. Hopefully some of my favorite ALW!

And i am curious to see who gets voted off DWTS. I really don't want it to be kristi (which it won't be), or marissa. And i don't want it to be mario, or shannon elizabeth.

I would be okay with marlee or cristian.

Jennifer · « **Reply #86 on:** April 22, 2008, 08:06:43 AM »

Oh and for BB, they've also already done part one of hoh.

MBarnum · « **Reply #87 on:** April 22, 2008, 08:11:52 AM »

My first car was a 1963 Mercury Comet which cost just under $200. I had it for about a year and then bought a 1975 AMC Matador. I had it for another year or so until it broke down in the parking lot of the local Toyota establishment.

My next two cars were both Toyota Tercels (a gold 1984 hatchback and a white 1994 two door), stick shift with no air conditioning..

My last two cars have been Huyandai Elantras (1995...mushed up in that unfortunate car accident, and my current 1996 which I hope to have for many years).

MBarnum · « **Reply #88 on:** April 22, 2008, 08:18:32 AM »

A very happy birthday to the loverly DR Sandra...hope this year brings many bottles of cherry coke your way!

singdaw · « **Reply #89 on:** April 22, 2008, 08:27:26 AM »

Marilyn always sends the best cards!

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