Topic: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND (Read 18230 times)

Ben · « **Reply #240 on:** May 28, 2010, 07:41:16 PM »

Vibes and prayers to both MBarnum's family and JRand.

Ben · « **Reply #241 on:** May 28, 2010, 07:41:36 PM »

It's still today so Happy Birthday to Mr. Brockman!

George · « **Reply #242 on:** May 28, 2010, 07:46:55 PM »

Quote from: JRand59 on May 28, 2010, 07:05:20 PM

Well this is the day for bad news, I guess.

Jesse - the adopted daughter of my cousin Marcie - was driving to Florida with her husband and their five month old baby...and her in laws. They were involved in a car crash earlier today.

The in-laws are both in critical condition.....Jesse is fair....her husband has some broken bones.....my aunt just called to say that there is no hope for baby....and they are taking him off the life support machine.

Life is fragile.

That's terrible, JRand! I'm so sorry to hear about this.

bk · « **Reply #243 on:** May 28, 2010, 07:47:50 PM »

Sad news, Jrand.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #244 on:** May 28, 2010, 07:48:35 PM »

Thanks, everyone. The thoughts are much appreciated.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #245 on:** May 28, 2010, 07:49:39 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on May 28, 2010, 07:29:41 PM

I just watched a peculiar performance of Purcell's DIDO AND AENEAS from the Opera comique, conducted by William Christie. Some of it was wonderful, like the leads, and some of it was awful, like the schoolgirls in 20th Century uniforms who kept burstign onstage for some of the dances and exited screaming. sometiems they entered screaming. The Dido was a Scandinavian singer, Malena Ernman, who was wonderful, and the Aeneas was the handsome Christopher Maltman. Why Mr Christie, who's a major authority on baroque opera, let this screaming and cavorting go on is beyond me.

I found these funny photos of Mr Maltman, a baritone who would fit DR MBarnum's criteria for a performer, since he's often stripped in productions, and Miss Ernman, who seems to have a huge crossover

Her crossover doesn't look any larger than anyone else's.

John G. · « **Reply #246 on:** May 28, 2010, 08:09:46 PM »

Quote from: JRand59 on May 28, 2010, 07:49:39 PM

Quote from: elmore3003 on May 28, 2010, 07:29:41 PM
I just watched a peculiar performance of Purcell's DIDO AND AENEAS from the Opera comique, conducted by William Christie. Some of it was wonderful, like the leads, and some of it was awful, like the schoolgirls in 20th Century uniforms who kept burstign onstage for some of the dances and exited screaming. sometiems they entered screaming. The Dido was a Scandinavian singer, Malena Ernman, who was wonderful, and the Aeneas was the handsome Christopher Maltman. Why Mr Christie, who's a major authority on baroque opera, let this screaming and cavorting go on is beyond me.

I found these funny photos of Mr Maltman, a baritone who would fit DR MBarnum's criteria for a performer, since he's often stripped in productions, and Miss Ernman, who seems to have a huge crossover

Her crossover doesn't look any larger than anyone else's.

Is anyone else disturbed by the placement of the type?

John G. · « **Reply #247 on:** May 28, 2010, 08:12:05 PM »

Then again, it kind of reminds me of those hilarious Joan Miro paintings in which bodily noises are shown by squiggly lines shooting out the mouth or backside.

And on that note, good night, all.

George · « **Reply #248 on:** May 28, 2010, 08:21:00 PM »

I just came across this article on Broadwayworld.com: Canton Comic Opera Co Presents THE WIZARD OF OZ 7/10. Take a look at the last sentence of this particular paragraph:

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A special free concert of "Uncharted Oz: Music from THE WIZARD OF OZ 1902-1909" will be presented on Friday, July 9 at 8:00 pm at the Cable Recital Hall of the Cultural Center for the Arts, 1001 Market Avenue North, Canton, Ohio 44702. The concert will feature a lecture by Mr. Larry Moore, preeminent New York historian of American musical Theatre Of the 1900s.

"Preeminent"...nice!

JMK · « **Reply #249 on:** May 28, 2010, 08:27:28 PM »

Condolences, JR.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #250 on:** May 28, 2010, 08:35:31 PM »

JRand, so so sorry to hear this. You have my condolences

Cillaliz · « **Reply #251 on:** May 28, 2010, 08:38:11 PM »

What a day. I did start at the office, I had to correct something I filed yesterday which meant rewriting it, but it wasn't a big deal. Then we closed early and I came home and got more overheated mowing than I realized. I thought I was fine after I cooled down, but have had a headache and felt sick to my stomach for awhile.

td · « **Reply #252 on:** May 28, 2010, 08:42:43 PM »

You have my sympathies, DR JRand.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #253 on:** May 28, 2010, 08:43:23 PM »

I'm fine now. Since it's a 3 day weekend, I wanted to do a major house project. I couldn't decide which one - there are so many - until I went to sit out on the front porch and looked at the entry way. I have only recently started using the front entry a lot and it had this really country style wall paper. For a country style, it was ok looking, but I don't have a country style house. So, I decided to see if if would come of easily and it did. So I've been ripping wallpaper off the wall this evening. I'll still have to clean off the paste and paint. I haven't thought about a color yet, so I may not finish the project this weekend, but it's nice to get started on a project again

Cillaliz · « **Reply #254 on:** May 28, 2010, 08:43:44 PM »

Seems I'll do anything to avoid cleaning the house

elmore3003 · « **Reply #255 on:** May 28, 2010, 08:54:55 PM »

Quote from: George on May 28, 2010, 08:21:00 PM

I just came across this article on Broadwayworld.com: Canton Comic Opera Co Presents THE WIZARD OF OZ 7/10. Take a look at the last sentence of this particular paragraph:

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A special free concert of "Uncharted Oz: Music from THE WIZARD OF OZ 1902-1909" will be presented on Friday, July 9 at 8:00 pm at the Cable Recital Hall of the Cultural Center for the Arts, 1001 Market Avenue North, Canton, Ohio 44702. The concert will feature a lecture by Mr. Larry Moore, preeminent New York historian of American musical Theatre Of the 1900s.

"Preeminent"...nice!

Don't always believe the press!

I just watched Catherine Howard die, along with Lady Rochford, Thomas Culpeper and Francis Dereham, on THE TUDORS. Very good episode, although the torture, removal of fingernails, and drawing and quartering of Mr Dereham was a hard thing to watch. Culpepper was a creep and deserved it. I also liked the fact that Queen Catherine on the block told the crowd, "I die a queen. I would rather die the wife of Thomas Culpepper." No remorse for the adultery. Good for her.

vixmom · « **Reply #256 on:** May 28, 2010, 09:04:54 PM »

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DR BROCKMAN!!!!!

vixmom · « **Reply #257 on:** May 28, 2010, 09:06:47 PM »

after I drove teh Vixter to her destination Vixdad and I went out fordinner - no where special just the local IHOP ...when we got back I guess the week caught up to me because I fell right asleep of course now it is past midnight I am wide awake.... may as well ketchup

Laura · « **Reply #258 on:** May 28, 2010, 09:08:33 PM »

Cillaliz, you might try drinking some Gatorade when you are working outside. It helps keep you from getting dehydrated. If you could find some tonight it would help the headache.

vixmom · « **Reply #259 on:** May 28, 2010, 09:11:56 PM »

Jack - I am deeply sorry to hear your tragic news. Please know that your family is in my prayers.

vixmom · « **Reply #260 on:** May 28, 2010, 09:12:39 PM »

I tend to agree with Mae-Ling -

vixmom · « **Reply #261 on:** May 28, 2010, 09:14:27 PM »

I wish the pre-eminent DR Elmore was giving his lectue a bit nearer to NY so I could hear it....

vixmom · « **Reply #262 on:** May 28, 2010, 09:16:50 PM »

Quote from: Cillaliz on May 28, 2010, 08:43:44 PM

Seems I'll do anything to avoid cleaning the house

Laura · « **Reply #263 on:** May 28, 2010, 09:19:33 PM »

Quote from: vixmom on May 28, 2010, 09:12:39 PM

I tend to agree with Mae-Ling -

Hey!

bk · « **Reply #264 on:** May 28, 2010, 09:25:06 PM »

Finished movie 3. Listening to CD 4.

vixmom · « **Reply #265 on:** May 28, 2010, 09:28:41 PM »

I love tomato soup, tomato juice, tomato sauce, even broiled tomatoes with a nice full English breakfast ... but raw tomatoes?....EEEEEW!

bk · « **Reply #266 on:** May 28, 2010, 09:29:58 PM »

I have eaten way too much tuna pasta salad but it was so yummilicious I just kept having more.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #267 on:** May 28, 2010, 09:50:16 PM »

Quote from: Laura on May 28, 2010, 09:08:33 PM

Cillaliz, you might try drinking some Gatorade when you are working outside. It helps keep you from getting dehydrated. If you could find some tonight it would help the headache.

Thanks Laura. I used to drink that in Az. It was just plain stupid for me to mow the yard when it was over 90 degrees outside. I drank lots and lots of water and had an Aleve. My headache is much better now. I go through this at least once a year with mowing the yard.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #268 on:** May 28, 2010, 09:51:45 PM »

I definitely want to make some tuna pasta salad. It sounds yummy

Cillaliz · « **Reply #269 on:** May 28, 2010, 09:55:50 PM »

Oh my, paint is on sale at Home Depot this weekend. I think I'll go get some samples in the morning. Tomorrow is going to be too hot to work outside, I may as well paint the entry way

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