Topic: A FINE TOOTH COMB (Read 54741 times)

MBarnum · « **Reply #210 on:** May 21, 2008, 03:11:24 PM »

I am listening to the Telugu Top 10.

That is all.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #211 on:** May 21, 2008, 03:52:01 PM »

Tell us, Dr JoseSPiano, connoisseur of foodstuffs nonpareil:

Have you ever had this particular meal in your tours of NYC's eateries.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #212 on:** May 21, 2008, 03:53:02 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on May 21, 2008, 02:47:49 PM

A certain DR certainly is doing a lot of "Swingin' the Jinx Away."

Especially since the song is from Born to Dance.

And even more especially since this DR consistently insists on not bein' asked to dance!

I'm a changed man! I've been inspired.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #213 on:** May 21, 2008, 03:54:02 PM »

Don't make me break out my bitch-slappin' gloves!

TCB · « **Reply #214 on:** May 21, 2008, 04:10:05 PM »

Quote from: bk on May 21, 2008, 12:33:45 AM

And here is the cover of my new novel - I couldn't remember if I'd said anything about the book, but this should tell you all you need to know. The jacket spine is included since the image "wraps around". Hope everyone likes.

I love it, BK! It looks great.

George · « **Reply #215 on:** May 21, 2008, 04:13:06 PM »

TCB, what time should I pick you up tomorrow...and where?? E-mail me directions, or you can call me.

TCB · « **Reply #216 on:** May 21, 2008, 04:16:43 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on May 21, 2008, 04:51:50 AM

Phone number?

George · « **Reply #217 on:** May 21, 2008, 04:17:29 PM »

Tonight, I'm going to see the Capital Playhouse[/b] production of Man of La Mancha with Jeff Kingsbury as Cervantes/Don Quixote...as only he can.

Jane · « **Reply #218 on:** May 21, 2008, 04:25:12 PM »

Quote from: bk on May 21, 2008, 12:35:44 AM

Colors are not quite accurate - a bit more blue in the sky, but it's close. This is the second time I lucked out with a photo. For the first book, I took photos of Hollywood High School, and there just happened to be a police car in front of the school. And how incredible was it that there was police tape in front of The Grove when I snapped this photo?

That really is good luck

Congrats on the nice cover!

TCB · « **Reply #219 on:** May 21, 2008, 04:27:05 PM »

Quote from: DearReaderLaura on May 21, 2008, 06:21:29 AM

Very nice book jacket. How fortunate you were there at the right times to get the photos you wanted.

Ah yes, but is there any truth to the rumors that Guy Haines was seen haunting that area the night before with a Deringer concealed in his trench coat pocket?

bk · « **Reply #220 on:** May 21, 2008, 04:27:33 PM »

Back from a lovelier than lovely luncheon with Mr. Patrick Cassidy. We ate at Stanley's - here's what's funny - whenever I have a lunch meeting at Stanley's, Miss Karen Morrow and Mr. Billy Barnes are ALWAYS there! Same with today - isn't that weird? In any case, Mr. Cassidy and I spoke of many things and it was all very delightful.

bk · « **Reply #221 on:** May 21, 2008, 04:28:30 PM »

After that, I had to do several errands. Later I have to go out again and print up a new galley - I hadn't realized, but we'd left the right side of the text ragged, which I don't really like anymore, style-wise, so Grant fixed it and e-mailed it to me.

Jane · « **Reply #222 on:** May 21, 2008, 04:31:32 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on May 21, 2008, 05:45:38 AM

Lost Parrot Gives Vet His Name & Address

Thanks for the cute story with the happy ending

Jane · « **Reply #223 on:** May 21, 2008, 04:39:28 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on May 21, 2008, 09:41:25 AM

I would have introduced him to Grom Gelato to make him feel "at home" - since it is the first American branch of the Italian gelateria.

Does it really taste like the Gelato we had in Italy? So far I have yet to taste any gelato in this country that comes close.

Jane · « **Reply #224 on:** May 21, 2008, 04:45:24 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on May 21, 2008, 10:08:43 AM

My instinct is that David A. is a total natural. However, part of his "naturalness"(?) comes from listening to lots of music, lots of singers, lots of versions, and then he somehow sorts out what he likes and doesn't like in regards to sound and stylings. *Although, that video of him singing "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" is pretty much a spot-on mimic of Jennifer Holliday.

What's been really interesting to me are the people who find David A's voice unpleasant - nasal, caught in the throat, covered, not "free". Well... To me, it's just a different sound. He actually reminds me of a less mature sounding Josh Groban at least in regards to the timbre of their voices. -And Josh Groban's voice sometimes sits well on my ears and sometimes it doesn't.

I listened to him on YouTube and wasn't overly impressed. It could have been the song. Has anyone a YouTube link that compliments his abilities?

Jane · « **Reply #225 on:** May 21, 2008, 04:47:42 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on May 21, 2008, 12:27:43 PM

Aw, shucks. I was gonna guess that DR elmore3003 murdered Lady Macbeth, and was in jail, using his "one phone call" to connect to HHW!

bk · « **Reply #226 on:** May 21, 2008, 04:50:31 PM »

Took the new galley pdf to Staples - they've got a new gal working there and the two regular guys couldn't be bothered to help me, so I fear for what I'll be picking up, but hopefully she got it right. She seemed confused the entire time. I think it's pretty obvious she'll charge me the full per page price rather than the script rate, but we'll fix that when I get back there at six to pick it up. Because there's a nearby Kinko's, Staples has always been a great place to Xerox - cheaper, no waiting, friendly - but that's all changed in the last couple of months, and now everyone has caught on, so that the last five or six times I've been there, there's always a wait, they can never just do it while I wait, and unless it's one of the gals I deal with regularly, the friendliness has evaporated.

bk · « **Reply #227 on:** May 21, 2008, 04:50:43 PM »

I gotta tell you.

Jane · « **Reply #228 on:** May 21, 2008, 04:51:13 PM »

If the airlines are going to charge for checked baggage, someone needs to lighten up on the 3oz liquid carry-on regulations.

singdaw · « **Reply #229 on:** May 21, 2008, 04:59:01 PM »

My husband just gave me a "Golden Cadillac" liqueur cocktail. And I drank it! And I usually don't drink. And it tasted good!

singdaw · « **Reply #230 on:** May 21, 2008, 05:02:04 PM »

It contains crushed ice, cream, Galliano, and Creme de Cacao.

singdaw · « **Reply #231 on:** May 21, 2008, 05:04:16 PM »

Loose lips sink ships.

singdaw · « **Reply #232 on:** May 21, 2008, 05:04:40 PM »

Now I have an excuse for being weird.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #233 on:** May 21, 2008, 05:22:57 PM »

Good Evening!

...And the CHEESE continues to ripen and curdle on "American Idol" tonight... OY!

*Although, DR MBarnum might get a kick out of the "Sitar Hero" reference.

TCB · « **Reply #234 on:** May 21, 2008, 05:27:15 PM »

I just spoke to FJL and he has arrived safely in Seattle / Tacoma in beautiful Washington State.

George and I will be lunching with him tomorrow at 1:00.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #235 on:** May 21, 2008, 05:29:32 PM »

So... I headed out earlier to meet my friend, Michael. A friend of his came into town this morning, and since we were all in need of some lunch, we went to lunch.

We ended up at Chirping Chicken where we all enjoyed our very generously portioned salads, sandwiches and/or platters. -I swear, they must some great deal from their poultry vendor/supplier. The small(!) Grilled Chicken Salad comes with two, large grilled chicken breasts for just under $7.00. *And their ribs are very good too.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #236 on:** May 21, 2008, 05:40:25 PM »

After lunch, we walked a few blocks down Amsterdam where we stopped into Crumbs. We had originally just planned to stop in there and look - Magnolia was our original dessert destination - but after Michael's friend saw the offerings in the display case, well... YUM!

*On the eventual walk down to Times Square, we did stop and look in on Levain, Grandaisy Bakery, and, last, but certainly not least, Magnolia.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #237 on:** May 21, 2008, 05:40:56 PM »

Welcome To Washington State, DR FJL!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #238 on:** May 21, 2008, 05:48:40 PM »

After my afternoon of Enabling, I headed on down to SoHo for some clothes shopping. Well, I attempted to shop for some clothes. I stopped into Uniqlo hoping to find a basic polo shirt or two. Alas, they just switched to their Summer Color Palette which just simply did not work with/for me. Of course, there was a storewide sale on their polo shirts... Ah, well.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #239 on:** May 21, 2008, 05:51:38 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on May 21, 2008, 12:51:26 PM

Wow. USED copies of the out of print cast album CD of Minnie's Boys going on Amazon from $100 up to $650+.

I think I have a copy. Somewhere. I think.

I remember seeing and buying(!) a copy or two of the CD at Tower a couple of years ago for only $4.99.

*And I'm looking forward to next weekend's presentation of Minnie's Boys at The York Theatre.

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