Topic: ABBREVIATED (Read 49724 times)

MBarnum · « **Reply #240 on:** July 20, 2008, 04:37:08 PM »

I have been awake for only 15 minutes and I already feel like taking another nap!

I got up way too early today...I should have slept in.

MBarnum · « **Reply #241 on:** July 20, 2008, 04:37:40 PM »

And my napping woes started page 9!

S. Woody White · « **Reply #242 on:** July 20, 2008, 04:37:47 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on July 20, 2008, 09:19:51 AM

Why do these pics remind me of a scene from Jeffrey?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #243 on:** July 20, 2008, 04:39:43 PM »

Good Evening!

I'm home...

MBarnum · « **Reply #244 on:** July 20, 2008, 04:40:01 PM »

Page 9 Mittens the cat dance

MBarnum · « **Reply #245 on:** July 20, 2008, 04:41:00 PM »

Welcome back home DR Jose.

You sure do get around!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #246 on:** July 20, 2008, 04:41:31 PM »

My flight ended up leaving about 40 minutes late, and we got in 30 minutes late, so... It was an interesting flight with one little "annoyance" kicking the back of my chair for the first 15 minutes of the flight. Thankfully, a parental unit stepped in after I - and the person next to me - had turned around a couple of times and given him a couple of "looks".

S. Woody White · « **Reply #247 on:** July 20, 2008, 04:41:50 PM »

Quote from: JRand57 on July 20, 2008, 09:49:56 AM

Why is that black country dancer wearing lip gloss?

It's Vasoline.

You had to ask.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #248 on:** July 20, 2008, 04:42:39 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on July 20, 2008, 01:33:26 PM

Thanks for sharing all those great photos, DR JoseSPiano. ***SAFE & EASY TRAVEL VIBES*** home!

The heat index is well over 100 here - welcome home!!!

Hmm.. It's only around 88 degrees now, and it doesn't feel that hot outside. -Although, I had been hearing the reports of the HEAT over the past couple of days.

S. Woody White · « **Reply #249 on:** July 20, 2008, 04:43:12 PM »

Quote from: MBarnum on July 20, 2008, 04:40:01 PM

Page 9 Mittens the cat dance

Her head can turn completely around?

That ain't no Mittens. That's Regan!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #250 on:** July 20, 2008, 04:43:46 PM »

And now I need to head back up, and join my friend Harry and William for dinner, so...

Laters...

bk · « **Reply #251 on:** July 20, 2008, 04:46:23 PM »

Finished watching a little movie I'd TIVOd. And now I shall get ready to go to a screening.

Jane · « **Reply #252 on:** July 20, 2008, 04:54:52 PM »

Quote from: DearReaderLaura on July 20, 2008, 04:06:14 PM

Make it from canned pumpkin, Jane, so they see how Americans eat pumpkin pie.

I can make pumpkin roll from canned pumpkin, but not pie. I should serve something I enjoy.

S. Woody White · « **Reply #253 on:** July 20, 2008, 05:02:15 PM »

Quote from: Jane on July 20, 2008, 04:54:52 PM

I can make pumpkin roll from canned pumpkin, but not pie. I should serve something I enjoy.

I think there's a recipe on every can of Libby's pumpkin puree. That's what my mother used.

I cannot stand pumpkin pie any more, now that she's gone.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #254 on:** July 20, 2008, 05:17:14 PM »

The farewell party for Charlie was quite wonderful. It was great to see my old friend Jeff Stock, who composed the wonderful TRIUMPH OF LOVE, and several folk I had not seen in some time. Charlie's moving to Alabama on Wednesday and on Friday, en route, he and his traveling companions are having lunch with mutual friends from The Library of Congress, and I need to make a trip down there. I may see if I can get a hotel room Thursday night and book the tickets t DC for Thursday.

Great chocolate cake was served. I think it's a hard commodity to find in Manhattan.

Welcome back, DR Jose!

S. Woody White · « **Reply #255 on:** July 20, 2008, 05:19:24 PM »

File this in the "How Hollywood Thinks" file...

500-000 Pounds?-Mr-Spielberg- Sorry-Ive-got-date-Beeb- says-new-Dr-Who-writer

A couple of quotes...

Quote

The new man in charge of Doctor Who turned down a £500,000 movie deal with Steven Spielberg so he could take the job.

Bafta-winning scriptwriter Steven Moffat has quit a two-picture deal with the director and Lord Of The Rings film-maker Peter Jackson to fulfil a 'childhood dream' of working on the BBC sci-fi drama.

Moffat, who created hit BBC comedy series Coupling, had signed a £1million contract to write the first two scripts for Tintin, a £150million Spielberg trilogy based on the comic-strip hero.

But instead the Scottish writer will take over as the creative force of Doctor Who after Welsh writer Russell T. Davies, who revived the series in 2005, decided to step down.

And, later...

Quote

One Hollywood insider said: 'No one walks away from Spielberg and all that money for a show no one has heard of. I mean, what is this doctor show about? It sounds a little silly.'

Now, let's see...

The Hollywood insider hasn't heard of Doctor Who, which has been around for almost forever in one form or another, and in it's current form is one of the biggest hits on the BBC, getting ratings of something like forty-six and a half percent of the audience, which here in America is something American Idol has trouble achieving.

How much does anyone want to bet the exact same Hollywood insider has never heard of Tintin, either, except as some project that Spielberg is interested in? (And Tintin has been around longer than the Doctor!)

In fact, let's conduct a little poll. Some honesty here, please:

Who out there has heard of Doctor Who, prior to reading this post?

Who out there has heard of Tintin, same criterea?

And who do you love more, Snowy or K9?

S. Woody White · « **Reply #256 on:** July 20, 2008, 05:23:16 PM »

Obviously, I've heard of Doctor Who. Big fan.

And I've heard of Tintin. Hooray for Captain Haddock!

As for the dogs, I kind of lean to K9. Snowy may save Tintin's butt from time to time, but K9 has saved the universe!

S. Woody White · « **Reply #257 on:** July 20, 2008, 05:27:10 PM »

There will be fish on the plate tonight. Flounder, to be pankoed and fried. Zucchini and crookneck squash, dittoish. And something pasta-ish that won't be fried. Just for a change of pace.

To be followed by a new episode of Iron Chef America.

Jane · « **Reply #258 on:** July 20, 2008, 05:29:33 PM »

Quote from: S. Woody White on July 20, 2008, 05:02:15 PM

I think there's a recipe on every can of Libby's pumpkin puree. That's what my mother used.

I cannot stand pumpkin pie any more, now that she's gone.

Is that because her's was your favorite, or that you miss having pumpkin pie with your mother?

Keith said pecan pie is very American. I have a good recipe from a friend for that.

S. Woody White · « **Reply #259 on:** July 20, 2008, 05:34:31 PM »

Quote from: Jane on July 20, 2008, 05:29:33 PM

Is that because her's was your favorite, or that you miss having pumpkin pie with your mother?

Keith said pecan pie is very American. I have a good recipe from a friend for that.

Hers was my favorite. Every time I've tried it since, it hasn't tasted right. It's like she got the custard better, tighter or something.

Ben · « **Reply #260 on:** July 20, 2008, 05:36:23 PM »

We had a wonderful day in New Jersey. It was a long one. We didn't get back to Manhattan until 11pm. We went out early to spend time with Mike and Jennie (Anthony's cousins) while no one else was there (we're special). We got a tour of the new house and got a special pre-meal of grilled salmon, cous cous and pea pods. Yummm! It was very, very, very hot (at least for me) but I still spent a good portion of it outdoors. I just ran into the blissfully air-conditioned coolness of the kitchen whenever I could find a reason. We had a bbq with the traditional stuff, hot dogs, burgers, grilled veggies, potato chips, potato salad, and more (way too much food). There was a large contingent of Morelli cousins including the Chicago cousin who was in visiting. She's the one Anthony will visit on his trip to Wisconsin. They got to discuss their plans and are very excited to be able to spend time together in the Windy City (Friday night and all of Saturday). We took NJ Transit to M & J's but we were driven back into the city by other cousins who live in Manhattan as well. They have a child and had come out to NJ later so we didn't ride with them (besides we couldn't have had our special time if we had come with them). We go a little discombobulated on the New Jersey Turnpike/Garden State Parkway but eventually found our way to Manhattan. We were dropped on 46th Street and 10th Avenue. We walked to the 8th Avenue subway and caught a train home. All in all it was a loverly day.

Miss Vixmom, I'm jealous of your pool! I would love to have access to a pool on days like this.

Well, it's back to work tomorrow. I will be indexing and preparing for a presentation to be given a week from Tuesday. It's something I've done before so it's just a matter of revisions and reviewing so I'm familiar with the material.

That's the news from here.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #261 on:** July 20, 2008, 05:36:47 PM »

Quote from: Jane on July 20, 2008, 05:29:33 PM

Is that because her's was your favorite, or that you miss having pumpkin pie with your mother?

Keith said pecan pie is very American. I have a good recipe from a friend for that.

My mother on her good days made the absolutely best pumpkin and pecan pies. On her lousy days, which were more common the crazier she got, everything she cooked was found in Dishes For Your Disposal. No one has yet equaled her way with pastry, but that doesn't stop me from looking around.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #262 on:** July 20, 2008, 05:37:49 PM »

Quote from: Ben on July 20, 2008, 05:36:23 PM

We had a wonderful day in New Jersey. It was a long one. We didn't get back to Manhattan until 11pm. We went out early to spend time with Mike and Jennie (Anthony's cousins) while no one else was there (we're special). We got a tour of the new house and got a special pre-meal of grilled salmon, cous cous and pea pods. Yummm! It was very, very, very hot (at least for me) but I still spent a good portion of it outdoors. I just ran into the blissfully air-conditioned coolness of the kitchen whenever I could find a reason. We had a bbq with the traditional stuff, hot dogs, burgers, grilled veggies, potato chips, potato salad, and more (way too much food). There was a large contingent of Morelli cousins including the Chicago cousin who was in visiting. She's the one Anthony will visit on his trip to Wisconsin. They got to discuss their plans and are very excited to be able to spend time together in the Windy City (Friday night and all of Saturday). We took NJ Transit to M & J's but we were driven back into the city by other cousins who live in Manhattan as well. They have a child and had come out to NJ later so we didn't ride with them (besides we couldn't have had our special time if we had come with them). We go a little discombobulated on the New Jersey Turnpike/Garden State Parkway but eventually found our way to Manhattan. We were dropped on 46th Street and 10th Avenue. We walked to the 8th Avenue subway and caught a train home. All in all it was a loverly day.

Miss Vixmom, I'm jealous of your pool! I would love to have access to a pool on days like this.

Well, it's back to work tomorrow. I will be indexing and preparing for a presentation to be given a week from Tuesday. It's something I've done before so it's just a matter of revisions and reviewing so I'm familiar with the material.

That's the news from here.

DR Ben, I just had the loveliest email from the secretary for Bill Bolcom and Joan Morris! Weren't you looking for some of their recordings?

Jane · « **Reply #263 on:** July 20, 2008, 05:40:44 PM »

Quote from: S. Woody White on July 20, 2008, 05:34:31 PM

Hers was my favorite. Every time I've tried it since, it hasn't tasted right. It's like she got the custard better, tighter or something.

Are you sure she didn't add a secret ingredient and forget to tell you? I'm guessing you never made it with her. There are a few recipes I wish I had made with my mother. I also wish she had not given her cookbook to my sister who lost it.

Ben · « **Reply #264 on:** July 20, 2008, 05:43:43 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on July 20, 2008, 05:37:49 PM

DR Ben, I just had the loveliest email from the secretary for Bill Bolcom and Joan Morris! Weren't you looking for some of their recordings?

Yes, we are. The Civil War album Who Shall Rule This American Nation and Lime Jello: An American Cabaret.

Jane · « **Reply #265 on:** July 20, 2008, 05:46:58 PM »

DR elmore, did you get your mother's recipes? Any clue where the delicious chocolate cake was from.

One of the best chocolate cakes I ever had was in England at a little converted monastery, or something like that. I asked for the recipe and found it was a frozen cake they had delivered.

Jane · « **Reply #266 on:** July 20, 2008, 05:47:59 PM »

Quote from: Ben on July 20, 2008, 05:36:23 PM

That's the news from here.

Very delightful news to read.

TCB · « **Reply #267 on:** July 20, 2008, 05:51:03 PM »

Quote from: MBarnum on July 20, 2008, 04:32:28 PM

I will also be getting the HIGH AND LOW DVD this time around. I saw the movie several years ago and loved it....and it is about time I see it again.

Did I just read that BK and MBarnum liked the same movie?

TCB · « **Reply #268 on:** July 20, 2008, 05:58:08 PM »

Quote from: S. Woody White on July 20, 2008, 05:19:24 PM

File this in the "How Hollywood Thinks" file...

500-000 Pounds?-Mr-Spielberg- Sorry-Ive-got-date-Beeb- says-new-Dr-Who-writer

A couple of quotes...And, later...Now, let's see...

The Hollywood insider hasn't heard of Doctor Who, which has been around for almost forever in one form or another, and in it's current form is one of the biggest hits on the BBC, getting ratings of something like forty-six and a half percent of the audience, which here in America is something American Idol has trouble achieving.

How much does anyone want to bet the exact same Hollywood insider has never heard of Tintin, either, except as some project that Spielberg is interested in? (And Tintin has been around longer than the Doctor!)

In fact, let's conduct a little poll. Some honesty here, please:

Who out there has heard of Doctor Who, prior to reading this post?

Who out there has heard of Tintin, same criterea?

And who do you love more, Snowy or K9?

I don't even know what-the-Hell language you are speaking!

S. Woody White · « **Reply #269 on:** July 20, 2008, 05:59:04 PM »

Quote from: Jane on July 20, 2008, 05:40:44 PM

Are you sure she didn't add a secret ingredient and forget to tell you? I'm guessing you never made it with her. There are a few recipes I wish I had made with my mother. I also wish she had not given her cookbook to my sister who lost it.

Me, cook with my mother? You've got to be kidding. Guys weren't supposed to cook - that would turn them homo! (Well, that was never said, but the implication was there.) I didn't start cooking until der B and I were together for quite some time.

Come to think of it, my sister never learned to cook from our mother, either. I don't remember even once having a dinner that my sister prepared. She was too busy becoming whatever was not the housewife.

So our mother's cooking secrets have been lost. That's what happens sometimes.

News:

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