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[JMK]

I feel like being an agent provocateur--I want monkey to marry chooster and the two to document their romantic adventures.

And you new Mayor can preside over the nuptials.

der Brucer

I'm an ordained minister--I don't need no stinkin' Sam Adams. 

[JoseSPiano]

I think many of the Jule Styne songs for Mr Magoo and better than those for the Albert Finney version, especially the evocative "Winter Was Warm."

The Mr. Magoo version holds a special place in my heart since that was the version they would always show each year at the Coast Guard Academy's Family Christmas Celebration.  The party would start off with a showing of the movie, and then we would all head out into the lobby for punch and cookies with Santa.  Santa would also give us a Christmas gift, and not just some random Christmas gift, but something we really wanted.  -I always knew that Santa got our letters/wish-lists somehow! 

[singdaw]

when I checked me emailbox this morning

You're a little early.  "Talk Like A Pirate Day" isn't until September 19th.     


Seriously though, that's great news!!!!   

[singdaw]

The vibes must already be working!

[JoseSPiano]

Sadly, I don't think Patrick Stewart's solo-show version of "A Christmas Carol" is available (legally) on DVD or otherwise.

[TCB]

DR Nursie, it's the Albert Finney SCROOGE I detest, much as I like the cast. I remember seeing it and thinking that, while it wasn't a LOST HORIZON disaster, it was just a very ugly film. I probably should watch it again sometme to see if my opinion's changed. I much prefer Alastair Sim, George C Scott and Patrick Stewart adaptations.

I just ordered SCROOGE from Amazon.com; I'll rewatch it.

I meant to be generic, that of all SCROOGE & CHRISTMAS CAROL movies, the Albert Finny one is my favorite.  It is because I never liked any of the versions up until then & I enjoyed Albert Finny so much.  I think I was over exposed to the Mr. Magoo one as a child which I hated with a passion.  I wish I had read A CHRISTMAS CAROL before I ever saw it. 

You hated MR. MAGOO'S CHRISTMAS CAROL???  I am shocked and appalled!  That is my all-time favorite verson of CHRISTMAS CAROL, possibly even better than Albert Finney's SCROOGE, but not quite as good as mine.

[DERBRUCER]

Good Grief - we have white rain!

der Brucer

[DERBRUCER]

I feel like being an agent provocateur--I want monkey to marry chooster and the two to document their romantic adventures.

And you new Mayor can preside over the nuptials.

der Brucer

I'm an ordained minister--I don't need no stinkin' Sam Adams. 

Will you perform same-sex mixed species weddings?

der Brucer

[TCB]

"Motorists may not text at a stoplight," she said.

But they MAY do the Lambada - The Forbidden Dance - or the Cheeky Monkey.

Some daring record producer needs to release a CD of Forbidden Dance Music.

der Brucer

But no one would be able to buy it.

[singdaw]

Good Grief - we have white rain!

You mean, The-Artist-Formerly-Known-As-Prince got it wrong?

[Jane]

DR Nursie, it's the Albert Finney SCROOGE I detest, much as I like the cast. I remember seeing it and thinking that, while it wasn't a LOST HORIZON disaster, it was just a very ugly film. I probably should watch it again sometme to see if my opinion's changed. I much prefer Alastair Sim, George C Scott and Patrick Stewart adaptations.

I just ordered SCROOGE from Amazon.com; I'll rewatch it.

I meant to be generic, that of all SCROOGE & CHRISTMAS CAROL movies, the Albert Finny one is my favorite.  It is because I never liked any of the versions up until then & I enjoyed Albert Finny so much.  I think I was over exposed to the Mr. Magoo one as a child which I hated with a passion.  I wish I had read A CHRISTMAS CAROL before I ever saw it. 

You hated MR. MAGOO'S CHRISTMAS CAROL???  I am shocked and appalled!  That is my all-time favorite verson of CHRISTMAS CAROL, possibly even better than Albert Finney's SCROOGE, but not quite as good as mine.

I HATED anything with Mr. Magoo.  I am sorry I didn't get to see the best ever Scrooge.

[JMK]

I feel like being an agent provocateur--I want monkey to marry chooster and the two to document their romantic adventures.

And you new Mayor can preside over the nuptials.

der Brucer

I'm an ordained minister--I don't need no stinkin' Sam Adams. 

Will you perform same-sex mixed species weddings?

der Brucer

Show me the money, baby.   

[DERBRUCER]

I feel like being an agent provocateur--I want monkey to marry chooster and the two to document their romantic adventures.

And you new Mayor can preside over the nuptials.

der Brucer

I'm an ordained minister--I don't need no stinkin' Sam Adams. 

Will you perform same-sex mixed species weddings?

der Brucer

Show me the money, baby.  

Is a Samba-playing accordionist extra?

[JMK]

I feel like being an agent provocateur--I want monkey to marry chooster and the two to document their romantic adventures.

And you new Mayor can preside over the nuptials.

der Brucer

I'm an ordained minister--I don't need no stinkin' Sam Adams. 

Will you perform same-sex mixed species weddings?

der Brucer

Show me the money, baby.  

Is a Samba-playing accordionist extra?

You don't have that much money.

[TCB]

Is BK still sleeping?

[JMK]

Oy--I have just gotten off of a one hour phone call with Qwest (yes, the above messages were typed with one finger, I'll have you know--guess which one   ).  Qwest is no longer offering cellphones and is switching over to Verizon, so I called to do that and was on hold FOREVER.  Verizon was claiming we had a past due amount, which is absurd, and it took them forever to figure out their computer system had a glitch.  Of course it was with our account.

Did I mention we woke up to more snow and ice this morning?

[bk]

A New Years present for BK:

LATIMES

Text-messaging, 911 use among the many areas affected by new California laws
...
The California Highway Patrol plans no grace period before enforcing the law that takes effect today prohibiting the use of text-messaging devices -- including cellphones, BlackBerrys and laptop computers -- while driving, according to CHP spokeswoman Fran Clader. And a motorist does not have to be caught in a vehicle that is moving to get a ticket.

"Motorists may not text at a stoplight," she said. "They are still operating a vehicle and need to focus their attention on the safe operation of that vehicle."

Fines are $20 for first offenses and $50 for subsequent violations, Clader said.
...

der Brucer

And I'm sure they'll enforce this just as they've done the no cell phone use without an ear device or speakerphone law - i.e. not at all.  As I've said, I have never seen a CHP or cop pull anyone over for blatant cell phone use while driving and so people just continue to blatantly do it.  I've seen them blatantly do it with a cop car NEXT to them and the cops still don't pull them over.  The fact is, I think a cop should be penalized for not enforcing these laws.

[bk]

I got a good night's sleep.  I did get up before it was light out, but was very careful and all was well.  It's very gray out and looks as though it may rain.  Today I may not do the long jog.

[DERBRUCER]

PORTLAND RAIN IN DELAWARE







der Brucer

[TCB]

In snowed last night in Tacoma.  Fortunately I got out of bed early enough to see the dusting before it vanished forever.

[JoseSPiano]

HA!

Now I know that this has "happened" before, but I guess since the upcoming inauguration festivities already promises to be quite popular and populated, well...

Before Obama, DC Welcomes Leather Fetishists
Annual Gay Leather Weekend Coincides With Obama Inaugural Festivities

[PennyO]

Oh, boy, I have quite a buzz on from several cups of coffee... it looks kinda cloudy out. I may just head over to the gym for my walk. AND!! I'm going to buy some art supplies for myself as a little prezzie later today.

[PennyO]

Brucer! what lovely pix.

[PennyO]

Okay - off I go into my day. Laters, skaters.

[TCB]

HA!

Now I know that this has "happened" before, but I guess since the upcoming inauguration festivities already promises to be quite popular and populated, well...

Before Obama, DC Welcomes Leather Fetishists
Annual Gay Leather Weekend Coincides With Obama Inaugural Festivities

Which event will Jose be attending?

[JoseSPiano]

HA!

Now I know that this has "happened" before, but I guess since the upcoming inauguration festivities already promises to be quite popular and populated, well...

Before Obama, DC Welcomes Leather Fetishists
Annual Gay Leather Weekend Coincides With Obama Inaugural Festivities

Which event will Jose be attending?

Well, I'd probably be going to both.  *And I do have tickets to the Inauguration (ssshhh), but that also looks like the week I'll be sailing around the Caribbean, so...  I'm supposed to get confirmation of the dates later today, so... We shall see.

[DERBRUCER]

HA!

Now I know that this has "happened" before, but I guess since the upcoming inauguration festivities already promises to be quite popular and populated, well...

Before Obama, DC Welcomes Leather Fetishists
Annual Gay Leather Weekend Coincides With Obama Inaugural Festivities

Which event will Jose be attending?

Wherever Monkey would like.

der Brucer

[singdaw]

Which event will Jose be attending?

I don't know for sure, but since it appears the story had to be assigned to ABC News's "Investigative Team," you can be sure that there's a powerful conspiracy behind this "coincidence."   

[JMK]

Well at least it's not a Nigerian Widow again department:

My latest missive from one of my many ardent review readers:

I have I a big doubt, Why the studios put subtitles in Germany if the Blu Ray disc is Region A??? or better All Americas, Japan, Korea? Dumb&Dumber and now The Mask...Maybe the studios not understand the own Market!!!!

[JoseSPiano]

Which event will Jose be attending?

I don't know for sure, but since it appears the story had to be assigned to ABC News's "Investigative Team," you can be sure that there's a powerful conspiracy behind this "coincidence."  

Well, I guess MAL was a bit more hush-hush during the previous two inaugural weekends.