Topic: THE GAZEBO (Read 22842 times)

Druxy · « **Reply #60 on:** November 30, 2009, 08:10:04 AM »

I finally broke down and ordered some titles from the Warner Archive.

$15-$20 was more than I'm willing to pay for a burned DVD, but for $10.00 each (if you buy 10), that's a good deal.

The sale only goes through today, if anybody else wants to take advantage of it.

Ginny · « **Reply #61 on:** November 30, 2009, 08:17:48 AM »

Plumbing vibes for DR JMK!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #62 on:** November 30, 2009, 08:37:26 AM »

Quote from: JMK on November 30, 2009, 07:58:25 AM

I would ask "What's next?", but with my luck, G-d would gladly answer.

DR JMK - So... Does the "J" in "JMK" actually stand for "Job"?

JMK · « **Reply #63 on:** November 30, 2009, 09:31:40 AM »

Worst case scenario is much, much less than I feared it would be, though still in the low thousands, so I'm breathing a little easier. They can actually sawcut the pad away to expose the leaking pipe and their bid includes patching the concrete.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #64 on:** November 30, 2009, 09:37:24 AM »

And...

Good Afternoon!

It's raining in NYC. Ah, well....

Charles Pogue · « **Reply #65 on:** November 30, 2009, 09:45:53 AM »

My definition of an Historical Epic is that it has to be big in scale and have a specific actual historical event at its core, even if the story widely diverges from actual fact or has passed into myth.

Some of my favourite historical epics would be:

SPARTACUS
ZULU
ZULU DAWN
EL CID
TOMBSTONE
LAWRENCE OF ARABIA
BECKET
KHARTOUM
GONE WITH THE WIND (ficitonal story but with the Civil War and the Burning of Atlanta as a big backdrop, it comes close enough)

Jrand74 · « **Reply #66 on:** November 30, 2009, 09:46:39 AM »

Just watched the full TAR on CBS.com. Fine episode with a perfect result

Jrand74 · « **Reply #67 on:** November 30, 2009, 09:48:09 AM »

I also enjoy

FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE
GLADIATOR
QUO VADIS

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #68 on:** November 30, 2009, 09:55:30 AM »

Quote from: JMK on November 30, 2009, 07:58:25 AM

I would ask "What's next?", but with my luck, G-d would gladly answer.

Are you sure the J in JMK doesn't stand for Job?

D'oh! Why don't I ever learn to read ahead first before I post!

* * * * * Heavy Duty Vibes coming your way! * * * * *

Jrand74 · « **Reply #69 on:** November 30, 2009, 09:56:12 AM »

I am under a Pressure Point today.....

Jrand74 · « **Reply #70 on:** November 30, 2009, 09:57:37 AM »

I also received the Michael Feinstein/Cheyenne Jackson CD - The Power of Two.....most enjoyable.

BOTH cd's are keepers!

Jrand74 · « **Reply #71 on:** November 30, 2009, 09:59:21 AM »

Whew! Michael looks young(ish) until he is standing next to Cheyenne.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #72 on:** November 30, 2009, 10:07:07 AM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on November 30, 2009, 07:44:45 AM

"TAR" TALK ahead.....

I would like to know just how long it took for each of the teams to complete the phone task and the "Legend" and "Lager" tasks. -Especially the phone task. I also liked how it was set up to purposely confuse and misdirect the contestants. I mean, with those five letters, my first guess would have been Mr. Kafka.

And, yes, taking the four-hour penalty was just stupid. He could have just taken a half-hour break, and then started again. -Or was he not able to do that once he left the building? Did he essentially give up once he stepped outside? -And did that team have to do the Legend or Lager task?

DR Jennifer - As for the time-spam - and the sun coming up... The first team didn't depart for the first task until 9:46pm, so I'm guessing that they didn't start the major tasks until at least sometime around midnight.

I would imagine that most anytime there is a Roadblock , the participating team member cannot make any contact with the other member to prevent any conferring (though this probably isn't a strict rule for such things as counting the bells in the tower (Ericka came down to cry on Brian's shoulder before she went back to complete it.) And unless there was some editing, it looked like the Globetrotters' clue at the Kryocentrum told them to go straight to the Pitstop.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #73 on:** November 30, 2009, 10:12:28 AM »

Loved Golems! And the Kryocentrum outfits!

bk · « **Reply #74 on:** November 30, 2009, 10:12:35 AM »

Quote from: JRand59 on November 30, 2009, 06:47:55 AM

MR BK - is this the movie in the notes?

http://www.yesasia.com/us/red-cliff-dvd-2-disc-edition-hong-kong-version/1011451461-0-0-0-en/info.html

That's the one!

bk · « **Reply #75 on:** November 30, 2009, 10:13:47 AM »

Got another three hours of sleep, but am really groggy.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #76 on:** November 30, 2009, 10:24:18 AM »

Quote from: JRand59 on November 30, 2009, 09:57:37 AM

I also received the Michael Feinstein/Cheyenne Jackson CD - The Power of Two.....most enjoyable.

BOTH cd's are keepers!

I was sort of disappointed in THE POWER OF TWO. For one thing, their voices are too similar to my ears to really enjoy the duet aspect. The arrangements on the uptempo songs strike me as generic. And Cheyenne pretty much sticks to his upper register and is almost whispery at times, not using that fuller, richer (sexier) sound he has in FINIAN'S RAINBOW. However, I do like Feinstein's "The Time Has Come" and the two of them on the cd's title song.

Ginny · « **Reply #77 on:** November 30, 2009, 10:26:44 AM »

Putting away Thanksgiving decorations and getting ready to decorate the house for Christmas.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #78 on:** November 30, 2009, 10:27:26 AM »

Last night I ordered from Amazon a slew of Straight No Chaser cds. Thanks to DR Laura's posted clip last week, I've become a fan. They have a concert special this week on our local PBS channel (which will, no doubt, be interrupted by many. many pledge breaks.)

Jrand74 · « **Reply #79 on:** November 30, 2009, 10:42:56 AM »

A Slew of CD's

That is the title of my new retail outlet.

MBarnum · « **Reply #80 on:** November 30, 2009, 10:43:03 AM »

TAR spoilers......

I was also very confused as to why the Globetrotters would take that 4 hour penalty. They were not my favorite team and at times were not very good at the challenges, but I have to say that they work very well together.

The brother's do bicker a lot, but then that comes with the territory of being brothers, I think. At times they cracked me up. At other times, like last night, it was annoying and frustrating.

Brian is very patient with his wife...she just gives up too easily.

I was pleased with the top 3 and look very forward to the finale next Sunday!!

Oh, and Brian certainly looks swell shirtless...who knew?

Jrand74 · « **Reply #81 on:** November 30, 2009, 10:43:56 AM »

I ordered it, MR BK. I shall look forward to its arrival!

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #82 on:** November 30, 2009, 10:46:14 AM »

Quote from: Matt H. on November 30, 2009, 06:41:19 AM

Luckily for me, there's nothing on TV tonight I want to see. CASTLE is a rerun. Most shows are in rerun mode tonight.

However, those who watch HEROES and TRAUMA, they are new episodes tonight. And ABC's new reality show at 9 is a fresh episode.

I believe that HOUSE (Fox at 8) is new.

der Brucer

And of course a new Good Eats for Woody

JMK · « **Reply #83 on:** November 30, 2009, 10:49:40 AM »

The jackhammering has begun. It's not as bad as I thought it would be.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #84 on:** November 30, 2009, 10:56:14 AM »

Quote from: MBarnum on November 30, 2009, 10:43:03 AM

TAR spoilers......

Oh, and Brian certainly looks swell shirtless...who knew?

Umm... Well, I knew. Well, at least I had a good inkling.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #85 on:** November 30, 2009, 11:02:38 AM »

Quote from: Ginny on November 30, 2009, 10:26:44 AM

Putting away Thanksgiving decorations and getting ready to decorate the house for Christmas.

Ginny! Had you no Advent Wreath set up yesterday?

der Brucer

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #86 on:** November 30, 2009, 11:08:18 AM »

Quote from: JMK on November 30, 2009, 10:49:40 AM

The jackhammering has begun. It's not as bad as I thought it would be.

You're raising two boys - selective hearing is a requirement.

der Brucer

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #87 on:** November 30, 2009, 11:10:40 AM »

Has this every been posted here in HHW?

The 12 Gays of Christmas

And, don't worry, it's "SFW".

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #88 on:** November 30, 2009, 11:29:07 AM »

Quote from: bk on November 30, 2009, 06:40:12 AM

Is Angels and Demons worth a view?

If our Blue-Ray player worked I could tell you!

I called the manufacturer (Memorex) and relayed the following:

Bought Player Dec 5, 2008

Player worked fine until the newer Java BD's hit

Went to the Web site, downloaded the lastest Firmware, installed same and all discs played.

Player has stopped playing all BDs (regular DVDs play fine).

Reinstalled the latest Firmware; unplugged the unit for 2 hours.

Unit still does not play any Blue_ray.

...small gap of silence on the line...
Sir, do you have your receipt?

Yes, I do, it's in may hands.

Sir, FAX or Email us a copy of your receipt and we will send you a prepaid shipping label so you can return the unit for a replacement.

So - I scanned the receipt, send it by Email and received an acknowledgement.

Now we wait - one advantage of being a procrastinating pack-rat: the Player's packing box and and packing materials are still in my bedroom!

On a more positive note - I ordered regular DVD versions of the new movies we wanted from WalMart at their $9.99 free shipping price. Now, it is necessary for us to open the packages to make sure the DVDs work.

We have now watched the new Star Gate; Angels and Demons arrived today; Night At the Museum and Terminator-Salvation shipped today, and the new Harry Potter will ship next week.

der Brucer

Jrand74 · « **Reply #89 on:** November 30, 2009, 11:38:10 AM »

Continued vibes for DR JANE.

And of course drain vibes for DR JMK.

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