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Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE
« Reply #30 on: May 13, 2009, 06:23:25 AM »
Quote from: JoseSPiano on May 13, 2009, 05:12:02 AM
And, yes, I did go zip-lining!

And so did my Auntie Odie!

Oh, and so did Monkey! ;D

Zip lining always looks like its fun--I've been wanting to do it since I saw it on the first ever episode of THE AMAZIN RACE.

I hope you took pics--or maybe video?
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« Reply #31 on: May 13, 2009, 06:24:34 AM »
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY JULIEANNE
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« Reply #32 on: May 13, 2009, 06:24:40 AM »
Goodmorning everyone, have a wonderful day.

I'm off to work.
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« Reply #33 on: May 13, 2009, 06:26:35 AM »
Page Two Preferred Method of Zip Lining Dance:

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« Reply #34 on: May 13, 2009, 06:32:06 AM »
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY JULIEANNE
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« Reply #35 on: May 13, 2009, 06:47:04 AM »
BK-

And What Blu-Ray Discs do you own? And Which one will Christen your Sparkling New Blu-Ray Player??
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Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE
« Reply #36 on: May 13, 2009, 07:23:40 AM »
Good morning!

Another cool morning, but I can already feel it warming up. It will be a nice spring day here.
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Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE
« Reply #37 on: May 13, 2009, 07:24:35 AM »
Am off....to see the dentist.


Tra.............................................. .........la.


That is all.
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« Reply #38 on: May 13, 2009, 07:27:41 AM »
Blu-ray releases:

Yep, the sad fact is that classic films just haven't been big sellers in high definition, either on HD-DVD (when it was one for the competing formats) or Blu-ray. I saw some sales stats on classics like ROBIN HOOD and CASABLANCA, and they were VERY disheartening. So when something like AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, THE SAND PEBBLES, BONNIE AND CLYDE comes out on Blu-ray, it's indeed a time for rejoicing.
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Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE
« Reply #39 on: May 13, 2009, 07:28:22 AM »
Quote from: Ron Pulliam on May 13, 2009, 07:24:35 AM
Am off....to see the dentist.


Tra.............................................. .........la.


That is all.

My semi-annual appointment is on Monday.
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« Reply #40 on: May 13, 2009, 07:30:07 AM »
I found out late last night that I'm going to be reviewing that STAR TREK movie trilogy box. I have already watched two of the three films in the set, but there are hours and hours of bonus features, so I got the jump on that and spent some time this morning watching the first four items in the bonus section of STAR TERK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN.

At least now I know what I'll be spending all of today, tonight, and tomorrow on.
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« Reply #41 on: May 13, 2009, 07:33:26 AM »
On TV Tonight! ™

CBS - comedies, CRIMINAL MINDS, CSI: NY
NBC - LAW & ORDER
ABC - LOST recap show, LOST (two hour season finale)
FOX - LIE TO ME (season finale), AMERICAN IDOL results
CW  - AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL (season finale)
COM - RENO 911!
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Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE
« Reply #42 on: May 13, 2009, 07:41:37 AM »
Quote from: JoseSPiano on May 13, 2009, 05:12:02 AM
And, yes, I did go zip-lining!

And so did my Auntie Odie!

Oh, and so did Monkey! ;D


 I envy all 3 of you!
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« Reply #43 on: May 13, 2009, 07:42:12 AM »
Looks like the final two IDOL candidates is going to go down to the wire. I have to say I'm not surprised. No one went down in flames last night, so each guy's fan base was basically going to determine the final placement.
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Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE
« Reply #44 on: May 13, 2009, 07:51:39 AM »
Well, I just found out that we'll be heading to Villa Escudero at 6:00am - just a little over seven hours from now... And since today was such a long day... And since I am a bit tuckered out from today's activities...

However...
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« Reply #45 on: May 13, 2009, 08:02:38 AM »
Here's the view from the balcony of the condo we're staying in:



To see it full-sized, CLICK HERE.
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« Reply #46 on: May 13, 2009, 08:02:55 AM »
Well, I've napped, been to Staples, and I guess I'm ready for my walk, the post office and the market.

The postman delivered my next novel, THE PRINCESS AND THE GOBLIN, a lesbian roman a clef based on the careers of Mary Martin and Jean Arthur.
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Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE
« Reply #47 on: May 13, 2009, 08:03:34 AM »
Wednesday morning greetings from rainy SE Wisconsin!  Richard is at the seminary attending alumni activities and will pick me up in a couple of hours to attend the luncheon.  If it's not raining too hard, I may walk next door to do some shopping at Marshall's.
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« Reply #48 on: May 13, 2009, 08:04:32 AM »
Happiest of birthdays to Julieanne, DW of DR Charles Pogue!
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Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE
« Reply #49 on: May 13, 2009, 08:05:35 AM »
And here's the view from Tagaytay overlooking the Taal Volcano and Lake:


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Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE
« Reply #50 on: May 13, 2009, 08:15:12 AM »
And here I am with my "Ate" (ah-tay) Odie:


I knew she had planned a special day for me and my parents, but I truly had no idea just how wonderful it would be.  She even pulled some strings and managed to get us into "The People's Park", which was supposed to be known as "The People's Palace" - it was built during the Marcos Regime - after the grounds had closed for the day.  And she promised me that the next time I make it the Philippines that she and I would go ahead and take the boat to the Taal Volcano, and hike up to the Crater Lake there.  Deal!
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« Reply #51 on: May 13, 2009, 08:16:07 AM »
*And, yes, my Ate Odie turned 70-years old yesterday.  She's living proof that "Beige don't age".  ;)
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« Reply #52 on: May 13, 2009, 08:16:37 AM »
DR Jose - thanks for sharing this special trip with us!
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« Reply #53 on: May 13, 2009, 08:19:15 AM »
DR Jose  - what a wonderful trip you're having!!
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Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE
« Reply #54 on: May 13, 2009, 08:19:47 AM »
Quote from: Dan (the Man) on May 13, 2009, 06:23:25 AM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on May 13, 2009, 05:12:02 AM
And, yes, I did go zip-lining!

And so did my Auntie Odie!

Oh, and so did Monkey! ;D

Zip lining always looks like its fun--I've been wanting to do it since I saw it on the first ever episode of THE AMAZIN RACE.

I hope you took pics--or maybe video?

Funny you should ask, DR Dan (The Man)...

You can't see me in the harness, but you see what I saw... As well as hear that I've apparently started picking up the Filipino accent over the past few days... ;)

WHOA!!!!!!!  WHEEEEE!!!!!
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« Reply #55 on: May 13, 2009, 08:19:55 AM »
DR Sam, no worry about forgetting to thank me.  I fear I unintentionally do the same thing from time to time
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Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE
« Reply #56 on: May 13, 2009, 08:21:09 AM »
Quote from: JoseSPiano on May 13, 2009, 08:19:47 AM
Quote from: Dan (the Man) on May 13, 2009, 06:23:25 AM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on May 13, 2009, 05:12:02 AM
And, yes, I did go zip-lining!

And so did my Auntie Odie!

Oh, and so did Monkey! ;D

Zip lining always looks like its fun--I've been wanting to do it since I saw it on the first ever episode of THE AMAZIN RACE.

I hope you took pics--or maybe video?

Funny you should ask, DR Dan (The Man)...

You can't see me in the harness, but you see what I saw... As well as hear that I've apparently started picking up the Filipino accent over the past few days... ;)

WHOA!!!!!!!  WHEEEEE!!!!!

:D
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« Reply #57 on: May 13, 2009, 08:32:54 AM »
DR Jane - If you ever make it to the Philippines, I'm pretty sure you'd love the lunch at Sonya's Garden.  They serve a set lunch/dinner. The first course is a salad.  They set down a bowl of romaine lettuce, and a bowls filled with different toppings: apples, mangoes, soy nuts, jicama, chopped boiled eggs, etc.  You compose your own salad.  A basket of bread is also set down along with various dipping sauces and flavored oils.  The entree is served the same way: a bowl of linguini, served with caponata, ratatouille, a cheese-sauce with chicken and mango, olives, capers.  And the dessert consists of a slice of chocolate cake, turon (banana and jackfruit fritters), and caramelized sweet potatoes.  To drink, the meal starts off with dalandan (green mandarin orange) juice, and finishes with a surprisingly refreshing cup of tarragon tea.

All the vegetables, herbs and spices are grown on the property; and all the breads and baked goods are also baked on the premises.  *And the whole meal only cost P610 - or $13US!
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« Reply #58 on: May 13, 2009, 08:34:14 AM »
And speaking of TAR...

When I was at the Cagsawa Ruins in Bicol, I noticed some banner for "The Amazing Race".  -Did they head there in a past season? -Or is there another "Amazing Race" that could have been there?
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« Reply #59 on: May 13, 2009, 08:35:22 AM »
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR LA JOLIE FEMME!!!!
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