Topic: RESTING THE EYEBALLS (Read 27139 times)

FJL · « **Reply #150 on:** June 20, 2011, 02:59:24 PM »

Quote from: bk on June 20, 2011, 01:54:10 PM

I just gave myself a mid-show standing ovation for no reason whatsoever. It was very exciting.

It was actually more like two standing ovations in the middle of an act. Has that ever happened to you while an act was going on?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #151 on:** June 20, 2011, 03:06:01 PM »

Good Afternoon!

I had hoped to make it down to 23rd Street well enough in advance of today's auditions so that I could walk the new section of The High Line. Alas, since I didn't leave the apartment until a little before Noon, I really didn't have the time to do so. But I was able to make a pass through the Union Square Greenmarket, and I stopped by City Bakery to pick up some cookies as well as to check in with the owner, Maury. And then it was off to the auditions.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #152 on:** June 20, 2011, 03:09:02 PM »

And once I got to Chelsea Studios, I checked to see which studio we were in, went to the studio... And noticed that nobody was there yet.

I was there at 12:50. It turned out that the auditions didn't start until 1:30 - not 1:00. -And, yes, my email said 1:30, so...

So I went to Whole Foods to shop for some toiletries.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #153 on:** June 20, 2011, 03:11:55 PM »

And then once I got back to Chelsea Studios at 1:20, I met the staff, and then sat in the auditions for about two hours. I didn't have to play, so I just sat back and observed. I think we found who we needed. At least I hope we did.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #154 on:** June 20, 2011, 03:13:20 PM »

Now, I'm back at the apartment just chilling out for a bit before heading to The Delacorte for tonight's Opening Gala of All's Well That Ends Well. -And, hopefully, it will.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #155 on:** June 20, 2011, 03:14:24 PM »

Wishing you ~~~~~Safe Travels~~~~~ and Glorious Weather, DR ArnoldMBrockman!

George · « **Reply #156 on:** June 20, 2011, 03:17:08 PM »

Quote from: Jane on June 20, 2011, 02:57:12 PM

SAFE & EASY TRAVEL VIBES AND HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME DR ARNOLD M BROCKMAN!!!!

~~~DITTO AND DITTO!!~~~

George · « **Reply #157 on:** June 20, 2011, 03:18:15 PM »

Quote from: Laura on June 20, 2011, 01:56:46 PM

Quote from: George on June 20, 2011, 01:35:35 PM
Quote from: Jrand60 on June 20, 2011, 01:22:43 PM
I can apply in May, 2012, to start receiving my benefit in August, 2012.

Too bad the world's ending in December 2012...you won't have much time to enjoy it.

I thought it was October.

The Rapture has been rescheduled to October. December 21, 2012 is the date predicted by the Mayan calendar. These are two different end-of-the-world scenarios.

bk · « **Reply #158 on:** June 20, 2011, 03:40:47 PM »

Yes, I once had a mid-show standing ovation in the middle of an act - I cannot go into it on this here site, though, as this is a family site.

bk · « **Reply #159 on:** June 20, 2011, 03:41:21 PM »

Back from a jog - whilst doing the jog I received a mid-jog standing ovation. It was lovely and heartfelt.

FJL · « **Reply #160 on:** June 20, 2011, 03:46:15 PM »

Quote from: bk on June 20, 2011, 03:41:21 PM

Back from a jog - whilst doing the jog I received a mid-jog standing ovation. It was lovely and heartfelt.

FJL · « **Reply #161 on:** June 20, 2011, 03:46:30 PM »

That's a smiling ovation

JMK · « **Reply #162 on:** June 20, 2011, 03:54:44 PM »

Because, yes, I am an idiot I just now realized that the reason Ferrante and Teicher's rendition of Georges Auric's theme to "Goodbye Again" sounded so familiar is that it is not Georges Auric, it is Johannes Brahms.

JMK · « **Reply #163 on:** June 20, 2011, 03:55:16 PM »

I think someone needs to put together "flash mob" standing ovations at unexpected times and places. Funerals, perhaps?

bk · « **Reply #164 on:** June 20, 2011, 05:02:45 PM »

I shall now be on my way to the lab to listen to the D-88 of reel one's sound - I've only heard it "raw" and it was horrifying. They've already done one pass with some sort of filtering, so I'll be hearing that. Then we'll discuss. I'm also bringing two different reel ones from two prints I had here at the house - one print, made for me specifically when the film came out - has only been run two or three times, tops, maybe not even that many. The other print was, last it was run at the Egyptian American Cinematheque, in excellent condition and I think it sounded pretty decent there.

bk · « **Reply #165 on:** June 20, 2011, 05:03:50 PM »

If the actual 35mm sound is better, we'll then transfer those reels. If not, then we'll be having the long discussion about restoring what we have as best as possible. If I like what I hear on the 35mm or even the filtered version off the optical negative, I shall give a mid-listening standing ovation.

TCB · « **Reply #166 on:** June 20, 2011, 05:13:41 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on June 20, 2011, 06:12:32 AM

Good morning, all! Around 2 am, I awoke with horrid stomach pains and was a restless sleeper and floorpacer for a couple of hours. Around 5:30 all seemed to be good and I slept until 8:15 or so. I wanted to sleep longer, but I have to be at my local social security office at 11 this morning to register as an Old Coot and to see some of the money I've been paying into Social Security for the past 46 years.

On the EILEEN front, a score to be proofed has come in, so I can go back to work on that project. On my way to SS I will stop at Staples and enlarge the printout to 11x17 paper.

That's pretty much my day. As to the TOD, I've got the following on my reading table:
The new Annotated Pride & Prejudice
Christopher Plummer's autobiography
The new biography of my friend Vito Russo
The Terror: The Shadow of the Guillotine, France 1792-1794

None of those sound like porn!

Matthew · « **Reply #167 on:** June 20, 2011, 05:15:51 PM »

DD Ben's First Day of Camp -- first of all, DD Ben is getting really good at being on the leash. We walked a lot today, even ran a little. I couldn't be more pleased with him today. At camp, he was introduced as Toto, and everyone loved him. He sat by the piano, took a break and did a little "business" which is he was praised for, and then he got to go to the dog park afterward. He's had his dinner and is ready to hang out in his crate while I go to Curtains rehearsal. He'll go out again upon my return. He's been great today, we've made some strides. (no pun intended)

Tomorrow, DD Ben goes to camp and then to the vet.

Jane · « **Reply #168 on:** June 20, 2011, 05:17:50 PM »

I think DD Ben is going to have a very good summer.

TCB · « **Reply #169 on:** June 20, 2011, 05:28:00 PM »

Quote from: bk on June 20, 2011, 06:54:15 AM

Quote from: JoseSPiano on June 20, 2011, 06:27:27 AM
bk - Just saw your tweets about the Kickstarter campaign for "TFNM" and your new releases on Kritzerland... -You need an avatar - that "egg" usually signifies a spam account. -I shall retweet accordingly.

I think I tried to do an avatar once and it didn't work. Is it just uploading the photo?

Do you have any photos of a dancing dildo?

George · « **Reply #170 on:** June 20, 2011, 05:28:12 PM »

TCB...have you heard/read about this?: Qwest Field renamed CenturyLink Field

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What was originally known as Seahawks Stadium when it opened in 2002, then renamed Qwest Field in 2004, has a new name — CenturyLink Field.

That's as many names as the Seahawks have had head coaches since the stadium — built on the site of the former Kingdome — opened its doors.

The announcement of the name change came Monday. A news conference to unveil the new logo will be held Thursday.

Qwest was purchased by CenturyLink in April.

Qwest purchased naming rights to the stadium in 2004 in a sponsorship deal that runs through 2014 with a five-year renewal option, reportedly paying an estimated $75 million. The fact the deal might run out in three years, though, means there's no guarantee the new name will last for long. It's a far cry from places like Fenway Park, which was named in 1912 after the Boston neighborhood in which the stadium resides and hasn't changed.

and also:

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The events center will be known as CenturyLink Field Event Center.

TCB · « **Reply #171 on:** June 20, 2011, 05:35:12 PM »

Jiust out of curiousity, aren't standing ovations at the conclusion of an aria, common in the opera world?

TCB · « **Reply #172 on:** June 20, 2011, 06:00:49 PM »

Quote from: Ginny on June 20, 2011, 10:35:12 AM

Even though we were gathered in Ohio for a solemn occasion, we did manage to laugh and enjoy each other's company. Left to right: my cousin Perry, his wife Jessica, my sister Nancy, her husband Jerry, their daughter Laura, Richard, my cousin Dan, his wife Yukko, my Mother, Mary Linda, her sister Julianne.

I see beer bottles on the table, but I don't see a scotch glass for your mother!

Jane · « **Reply #173 on:** June 20, 2011, 06:03:25 PM »

I often have scotch when dining out. I'm not kidding.

TCB · « **Reply #174 on:** June 20, 2011, 06:04:48 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on June 20, 2011, 10:44:56 AM

Quote from: Ginny on June 20, 2011, 10:35:12 AM
Even though we were gathered in Ohio for a solemn occasion, we did manage to laugh and enjoy each other's company. Left to right: my cousin Perry, his wife Jessica, my sister Nancy, her husband Jerry, their daughter Laura, Richard, my cousin Dan, his wife Yukko, my Mother, Mary Linda, her sister Julianne.

Where is Rob in the photo?

I am not eligible for social security until September 2012, but i am now registered for Medicare. I liked the lady who took my case very much.

Did she ask you out?

Jane · « **Reply #175 on:** June 20, 2011, 06:06:31 PM »

I'm currently reading THE SNOWMAN by Jo Nesbø. In fact I'm going to go read for awhile, after I do the dishes I'm capable of washing.

TCB · « **Reply #176 on:** June 20, 2011, 06:11:49 PM »

elmore, why do you have to wait until september 2012 to get S.S.?

TCB · « **Reply #177 on:** June 20, 2011, 06:16:09 PM »

Quote from: bk on June 20, 2011, 11:00:50 AM

Shocked that none of our experts could figure out the Snoopy song line "I know now you can't rain a violet." I couldn't either, but the thirteen-year-old's mother did (I even googled "rain" and "violet" and got zilch) - the song April Showers - "It's raining violets." Mystery solved.

And I always thought it was "raining violence."

Laura · « **Reply #178 on:** June 20, 2011, 06:24:20 PM »

Would that be hail, TCB? Or tornadoes?

MBarnum · « **Reply #179 on:** June 20, 2011, 06:24:51 PM »

DR Matthew, I am very happy to hear of DD Ben's doggie progress!

I will be even happier if we get more photos of him!!

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