Topic: START SPREADIN' THE NEWS (Read 24392 times)

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #120 on:** November 23, 2008, 12:32:11 PM »

Good Afternoon!

Well, I did some more cleaning and organizing in my room. Then I put on the new David Archuleta CD, and ended up taking a nap during most of the CD.

$:-\$

Alas, still no sign of my keys. However, I have yet to attack the pile of stuff on my desk, so, there's still some hope. I hope.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #121 on:** November 23, 2008, 12:33:06 PM »

PAGE FIVE LOST KEYS DANCE!!!

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #122 on:** November 23, 2008, 12:47:17 PM »

THE TURKEY HAS LANDED!

der Brucer

Matt H. · « **Reply #123 on:** November 23, 2008, 01:03:12 PM »

I began my afternoon with Thursday night's SMALLVILLE. It was the Chloe wedding episode. It actually turned out to be an homage to CLOVERFIELD.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #124 on:** November 23, 2008, 01:08:17 PM »

Gate Arrival 3:46

der Brucer

Matt H. · « **Reply #125 on:** November 23, 2008, 01:08:56 PM »

Next, I watched FRED CLAUS on Blu-ray. There are actually some funny, original ideas contained in this mess of a movie. But Vince Vaughn's wiseacre persona wears on me after a short time, and then we go from sarcastic mode to goopy sentimental mode while he makes things right. Ah, well, wasn't THAT predictable?

Still, grand set design and special effects, some of the best I've ever seen that turned John Michael Higgins into a really believable elf.

The Blu-ray is stunning to look at. Sharp as a tack, warm, brownish colors for inside and bright lifelike colors for outside. Deep blacks with superb contrast. Really one of the best video transfers I've seen.

Warners only went with standard Dolby Digital (although a high bit rate) for audio. It's fine, a typical movie comedy soundtrack.

Matt H. · « **Reply #126 on:** November 23, 2008, 01:11:33 PM »

I started watching the bonus features. The first two featurettes were forgettable. In the first, everyone stays in character to talk about the elves and working at the North Pole with Santa. In the second, some of the famous brothers in the film (Frank Stallone, Stephen Baldwin, Roger Clinton) talk about working on the movie.

I also listened to about half of the audio commentary (skipping around). The director is proud of his movie and it shows in his enthusiasm for every aspect of the picture in his talk.

Matt H. · « **Reply #127 on:** November 23, 2008, 01:12:29 PM »

I have three more bonus features to go (I think). If there's time left, I may start watching some Our Gang comedies from the box set.

bk · « **Reply #128 on:** November 23, 2008, 01:22:20 PM »

I made it - am posting from
the taxi. Holland tunnel was open. And I'll be at the hotel soon.

Ann · « **Reply #129 on:** November 23, 2008, 01:27:29 PM »

Quote from: TCB on November 23, 2008, 10:06:55 AM

Quote from: Jane on November 23, 2008, 10:04:32 AM
Quote from: TCB on November 23, 2008, 10:02:47 AM
Quote from: Jane on November 23, 2008, 09:16:03 AM
Sweet photo.

Every time I looked at that post, I thought you had written Sweet potato.

Which actually made me think you had lost your gourd!

Maybe you know I have a sweet potato I need to eat before it goes bad.

I like sweet potatoes also, but as a HHW post on its own, it would still be strange.

I made candied sweet potatoes for a Thanksgiving dinner we had with about 25 friends last night.

....

I just wanted to get in on the conversation

Matt H. · « **Reply #130 on:** November 23, 2008, 01:38:27 PM »

I'm hopping off-line now to get some writing done and then will head back down to clean the guest bathroom, put away the sorted laundry, and then back to the home theater for more FRED CLAUS and then the evening's TV programs.

WBBL.

Jane · « **Reply #131 on:** November 23, 2008, 01:41:33 PM »

Early Thanksgiving with friends, sounds nice. How did DS Toby do with so many people around?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #132 on:** November 23, 2008, 01:46:44 PM »

Well, the Holiday Windows displays here in NYC are already being unveiled.

Here's a link to the traditional ones at Lord & Taylor.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #133 on:** November 23, 2008, 01:47:53 PM »

And here are the "less" traditional, Hippie-styled windows at Barney's.

Ann · « **Reply #134 on:** November 23, 2008, 01:51:28 PM »

Quote from: Jane on November 23, 2008, 01:41:33 PM

Early Thanksgiving with friends, sounds nice. How did DS Toby do with so many people around?

He enjoyed for the most part. He spent a good chunk of the time sleeping in the wrap on my chest, so that was easy. About 11 pm, though, he told us he'd had enough and we went home and went straight to bed.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #135 on:** November 23, 2008, 01:53:18 PM »

UPDATE: I still haven't found my keys.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #136 on:** November 23, 2008, 01:54:28 PM »

UPDATE - PART 2: Of course, since I'm currently not looking for them, well...

But I have gotten two loads of laundry done, and cleaned the kitchen.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #137 on:** November 23, 2008, 01:55:52 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on November 23, 2008, 01:53:18 PM

UPDATE: I still haven't found my keys.

Blame Jose!

der Brucer

singdaw · « **Reply #138 on:** November 23, 2008, 02:17:44 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on November 23, 2008, 01:53:18 PM

UPDATE: I still haven't found my keys.

They're usually in the last place you look.

FJL · « **Reply #139 on:** November 23, 2008, 02:24:11 PM »

singdaw is getting very very close to 19000 posts

singdaw · « **Reply #140 on:** November 23, 2008, 02:26:05 PM »

singdaw · « **Reply #141 on:** November 23, 2008, 02:27:16 PM »

Quote from: FJL on November 23, 2008, 02:24:11 PM

singdaw is getting very very close to 19000 posts

And boy, are my arms tired!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #142 on:** November 23, 2008, 02:28:42 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on November 23, 2008, 02:17:44 PM

Quote from: JoseSPiano on November 23, 2008, 01:53:18 PM
UPDATE: I still haven't found my keys.

They're usually in the last place you look.

Trust me, I've checked numerous "last places" over the past 24 hours.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #143 on:** November 23, 2008, 02:30:04 PM »

I assume the key is not in the door!

singdaw · « **Reply #144 on:** November 23, 2008, 02:31:13 PM »

I have been conducting the choir in rehearsals and on Sundays for the past month while the church's Music Director has been recovering from serious eye surgery.

I am ready for her to return! [I'm sure the choir is, too.]

singdaw · « **Reply #145 on:** November 23, 2008, 02:31:56 PM »

Quote from: Tomovoz on November 23, 2008, 02:30:04 PM

I assume the key is not in the door!

You've got the right key, but the wrong key hole.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #146 on:** November 23, 2008, 02:31:58 PM »

OK... I guess I should get ready for my evening out on the town. Not only will I be meeting up with our esteemed bk at Joe Allen, but then I'm heading to a self-belated birthday for a certain E&T ODR. And then it's off to a late movie too. Whew! -Thankfully, I don't work until 11:00 tomorrow.

Laters...

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #147 on:** November 23, 2008, 02:36:05 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on November 23, 2008, 02:31:13 PM

I have been conducting the choir in rehearsals and on Sundays for the past month while the church's Music Director has been recovering from serious eye surgery.

And, boy, are your arms tired!

singdaw · « **Reply #148 on:** November 23, 2008, 02:36:54 PM »

bk · « **Reply #149 on:** November 23, 2008, 02:37:00 PM »

I'm in the hotel and finally connected to the wireless Internet. They charge here, but I paid for all ten days up front so I won't have to keep re-upping every day. Hotel seems nice, fitness room is open twenty-four hours (which is GREAT), and the room itself is fine, but NOT what is shown on their website. On their site, you see lovely widescreen TVs rather than the TV I have, which looks like it's from 1978.

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