Topic: WELCOME OCTOBER - THE TENTH MONTH (Read 25035 times)

Jrand74 · « **Reply #60 on:** October 01, 2009, 08:01:51 AM »

Here it is bigger for DR KERRY.

Page Three Molly & Jack Dance. Click to make it larger.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #61 on:** October 01, 2009, 08:02:50 AM »

There are two of me.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #62 on:** October 01, 2009, 08:03:22 AM »

Now just one! Whew!

Ginny · « **Reply #63 on:** October 01, 2009, 08:08:01 AM »

Nice pictures of you and Molly, DR JRand!

Michael · « **Reply #64 on:** October 01, 2009, 08:08:33 AM »

As for the favorite songs that is a little harder.

I do like
The Music That Makes Me Dance
He Touched Me
The Way We Were
Summer Me Winter Me

and one that is not very well known
Cornet Man from the stage version of Funny Girl

ArnoldMBrockman · « **Reply #65 on:** October 01, 2009, 08:08:48 AM »

YES! We are Back!

And What A Great Trip It Was
.

Except for a little mishap which I will explain later.

We flew from Miami To Paris to Budapest...spent two whole days in that Beautiful City. The Highlight was The Budapest Opera House-Spectacular and The Synagogue-Beautiful.

Next on to our River Ship= THE AMALYRA.

Everything about being wary about going on a River Cruise(opposed to a large Cruise Ship)was extinguished by experiencing the Warmth -The Accomodations, The Food,The Service. The ship holds about 124 People and we made many friends(from Australia-From Hawaii-From Japan including The US of course)

On To The Journey- Our first Stop was Bratislavia..On to Vienna(wonderful pastries among beautiful sites) and A Johann Strauss and Mozart Concert at Night- on to Duernstein and Melk(wonderful Abbey and Yes! They have Milk in Melk) More about Melk later.

On To Linz-Passau and Regensburg(a Charming Medieval Town)..on To Nuremberg...How appropriate that BK just revisited the movie Judgement At Nuremberg and hoe great to see a City that is the background to one of my favorite Operas DIE MEISTERSINGER VON NURNBERG.

On To Prague(stopping by the exquisite Spa Town of Karlovy Vary(The Grandhotel Pupp was used as the Casino for the new version of CASINO ROYALE) Karlovy Vary hosts a yearly Popular Film Festival)

PRAGUE--- What can one say.....The extreme highlight to (as you get the idea) a Magnificent Trip. The City equals the Beauty of Paris. It's very interesting that Budapest was almost destroyed during World War II and Prague was never touched by the War.The Highlights-The St. Charles Bridge-Old Town Square-Yhe Astronomical Clock-Old New Synagogue-The Prague Castle-St Vitus's Cathedral(truly Spectacular) -The Chapel of St, Wencelas(Old King Wencelas went out...)The Royal Palace-The Food and of course The Beer.

Music surrounds you wherever you go in Prague. On the Streets-In the Cafes-There is at least three or four concerts in different venues every day and every night.

Three Days in Prague---Not enough..We need to go back.

And back to The USA.

And now --back to Melk... When we first landed in Paris we were one hour late arriving.To catch our plane to Budapest we had to rush thru The Paris Airport with heavy Carry On Luggage in hand..Someone told us it would take 10 Minutes to get to the terminal for our flight to Budapest. It took us 45 Minutes. We almost missed the flight. I ,however,as it turns out developed a Hernia in my right side. This was revealed fully to me in pain on the last day in Budapest. Our Tour Guide Pili suggested we wait till Melk to go to a Hospital and check it out. In the small town like Melk Austria there was a spanking new Hospital where my Adjuvant(how coincidental to Todays Word of The Day and Song of The Day-Help Is On It's Way)
Doctor Ursula (a beautiful Viennese Doctor) diagnosed my condition-put the Hernia back in place and taught me how to do the same myself,

I survived..with a little discomfort..but survived the rest of the way.

I will be Operated on here in Boca Raton on October 14th (Out-patient)

It's good to go Travelling as Sinatra sang-but it's Great To Be Home

Happy Birthday's to All I missed whilst I was Away

And A Very Happy And Healthy New Year to All Of The Jewish Persuasion.

MBarnum · « **Reply #66 on:** October 01, 2009, 08:14:44 AM »

TOD:

I don't know from Streisand albums.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #67 on:** October 01, 2009, 08:16:50 AM »

Quote from: JRand59 on October 01, 2009, 08:00:50 AM

...but it is hard for me to listen to anyone sing "Maybe This Time" and not hear Miss Liza Minnelli.

The nice thing about the GLEE duet is that neither Chenoweth or Lea channelled Minnelli!

der Brucer

Ginny · « **Reply #68 on:** October 01, 2009, 08:17:01 AM »

Welcome back, DR ArnoldMBrockman! Your trip sounds wonderful, but I'm sorry to hear about the souvenir you picked up along the way.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #69 on:** October 01, 2009, 08:17:46 AM »

Quote from: DAW on October 01, 2009, 06:30:53 AM

TOD:

It's a toughie, but for just one track? I'll go with "He Touched Me" from Drat, the Cat! for its visceral vocal excitement. Followed closely by "That Face" from the end of the medley in her television special Color Me Barbra.

Her "He Touched Me" is absolutely (beyond the shadow of a doubt) THE BEST version of that song I've heard.

I love a lot of Streisand, but I would be remiss if I didn't throw in "One Less Bell To Answer/A House is Not a Home" duet she does with herself on "Barbra Joan Streisand" (and "Since I Fell For You" on the same album is also my favorite version of THAT song).

And her "My Man" as finale to "Funny Girl" (the movie) is POWERFUL and moving.

MBarnum · « **Reply #70 on:** October 01, 2009, 08:19:36 AM »

Welcome back Arnold, and what a wonderful trip you had! I do hope there will be photos forthcoming!!

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #71 on:** October 01, 2009, 08:23:36 AM »

I'm so very glad I read this morning's notes by BK right after I arrived at work. How else would I have known that September was gone, gone, gone??

Maxwell Anderson was one smart cookie when he wrote:

"Oh, it's a long long while, from May to September
But the days grow short when you reach September...."

...and Kurt Weill's music is haunting (and depressing) in "September Song."

But...though the number of days seem a long, long while, they certainly whizzed by very quickly. The older one gets, the more quickly things whiz....except the actual act of "whizzing" which, pardon my bluntness, seems to be a more leisurely-paced activity than it used to be.

Ah, me.....

Jrand74 · « **Reply #72 on:** October 01, 2009, 08:24:44 AM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on October 01, 2009, 08:16:50 AM

Quote from: JRand59 on October 01, 2009, 08:00:50 AM
...but it is hard for me to listen to anyone sing "Maybe This Time" and not hear Miss Liza Minnelli.

The nice thing about the GLEE duet is that neither Chenoweth or Lea channelled Minnelli!

der Brucer

You got that right - at least the second part.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #73 on:** October 01, 2009, 08:26:01 AM »

Welcome back to DR ARNOLDMBROCKMAN and Mrs. DR ARNOLDMBROCKMAN. Wonderful to hear about the trip...except for the medical report.... And like DR MBARNUM I am looking forward to the photos.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #74 on:** October 01, 2009, 08:31:54 AM »

Quote from: ArnoldMBrockman on October 01, 2009, 08:08:48 AM

... and Regensburg(a Charming Medieval Town)..on To Nuremberg...

I remember that visiting Regensburg was like a walk back in time.

And Nuremberg! An afternoon lunch highlighted by a gigormous bowl of caviar with all the trimmings - for less than a pizza in the US.

der brucer

Druxy · « **Reply #75 on:** October 01, 2009, 08:34:18 AM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on October 01, 2009, 07:55:23 AM

George,

Do this show and Barnum will journey north!!

der Brucer

(Even MattH might take a second glance)

A person I know is doing this show in Austin this month. I already have made reservations.

Is it any good?

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #76 on:** October 01, 2009, 08:38:59 AM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on October 01, 2009, 08:23:36 AM

The older one gets, the more quickly things whiz....except the actual act of "whizzing" which, pardon my bluntness, seems to be a more leisurely-paced activity than it used to be.

Ah, me.....

And as time goes on, things do NOT get better - trust me!

der Brucer

Jennifer · « **Reply #77 on:** October 01, 2009, 08:48:30 AM »

DR Jane you mentioned that you thought the movie 17 AGAIN was cute.

I thought it was just okay. I like Zac Efron and Matthew Perry okay. And near the middle it got better. The idea of it was interesting. But I thought the execution was extremely stupid. I guess there are not that many realistic ways to turn into your 17 year old self. But how they did it was so dumb.

Ginny · « **Reply #78 on:** October 01, 2009, 08:49:30 AM »

TOD - Barbra's were some of the first albums I bought, as her early ones were being released about the time I bought my first stereo record player. I like those way more that the recent ones, especially My Name is Barbra, Two, which contains one of my favorite tracks, "Where's That Rainbow?" I also like her version of "Hurry, It's Lovely Up Here" from On a Clear Day...

Jennifer · « **Reply #79 on:** October 01, 2009, 08:49:56 AM »

I liked STATE OF PLAY more. Although I did not care for the ending. Sometimes it feels like they try to be too clever. And if i dislike the ending sometimes it ruins the whole movie for me.

But I thought russell crowe was really good (although he looked really odd). It was a good movie except for the end.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #80 on:** October 01, 2009, 08:56:13 AM »

I think I will take a shower. One of the nice things about being retired is being able to shower in the middle of the day.

TARAS BULBA did not arrive at my house today, I expect him tomorrow.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #81 on:** October 01, 2009, 09:05:45 AM »

DR MBarnum will be dee-lighted to learn that I have ordered "Attack of the Giant Leeches" for my home video collection and viewing pleasure.

DAW · « **Reply #82 on:** October 01, 2009, 09:08:39 AM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on October 01, 2009, 08:23:36 AM

pardon my bluntness

We almost always do!

DAW · « **Reply #83 on:** October 01, 2009, 09:09:31 AM »

Quote from: JRand59 on October 01, 2009, 08:01:51 AM

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Nice shots, DR JRand59!

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #84 on:** October 01, 2009, 09:09:35 AM »

I am hoping "Taras Bulba" will be awaiting me upon my return home this evening.

Yesterday would have been too much to hope for since the packages were shipped Tuesday afternoon.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #85 on:** October 01, 2009, 09:10:22 AM »

Quote from: DAW on October 01, 2009, 09:08:39 AM

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on October 01, 2009, 08:23:36 AM
pardon my bluntness

We almost always do!

With the possible exception of DR JMK....

DAW · « **Reply #86 on:** October 01, 2009, 09:10:43 AM »

Wow, DR ArnoldMBrockman. What an amazing trip! So glad you had a good time and saw so much. And glad that your health didn't impede too much. And that you are OK and in good medical hands.

JMK · « **Reply #87 on:** October 01, 2009, 09:12:45 AM »

Call me a contrarian (and most of you do, LOL), but I particularly like Barbra's SPACE CAPTAIN, accompanied by FANNY.

Jane · « **Reply #88 on:** October 01, 2009, 09:13:34 AM »

Quote from: DAW on October 01, 2009, 03:14:11 AM

From the Barnum family photo album: a shot of Mikey's brother when he was younger:

Are you saying he began with UPS & switched to Fed-Ex?

BTW, I saw DR MBarnum's brother yesterday at the gas station. He was just buying coffee. We don't see him very often, except when we pass his truck on the road, as he now does express instead of regular deliveries.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #89 on:** October 01, 2009, 09:13:56 AM »

Last night's TV:

"The Middle" starring Patricia Heaton. It certainly doesn't glamourize Indiana, setting the state up as one of those places planes fly over when going from one place to another. I have a fond place in my heart for Indiana and I found myself rather insulted by the intimations.

It may get much better than last night's show. Patricia Heaton was a dynamo...but I honestly can't think where this show might go for humor.

And even though I lived in Indiana for five years, I had no idea that "Show Choirs" were THE THING after high school basketball.

News:

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