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[TCB]

Page five!

[KevinH]

Sorry to see this:


http://broadwayworld.com/article/Harry-Connick-Jr-Led-ON-A-CLEAR-DAY-to-Close-on-Broadway-January-29-20120112

[KevinH]

I was hoping they would record a cast album.

[Jane]

DR Jose:  I can top that mom story, I think.

This year's visit included trips down memory lane.  As always, mention of spending time in Asheville NC with my Aunt Belle and Uncle George Pulliam was among the fondest memories.  My Aunt Belle was a hell of a cook and you always felt at home at 26 First Street, Biltmore NC (adjacent to Asheville, but a community unto itself).

While both my aunt and uncle are deceased, I have strong memories of my last visit with my Uncle George who was gravely ill.  He would sit in his recliner, blankets wrapped around him, oxygen tube in his nose, and he would converse.  He also took in my aunt's high-pitched, near-hysteria jags over how traumatic it all was for her.   My uncle died without a will as did my aunt.  Most of their property went over to the state, sorry to say, even though my father had once offered to buy the house and land from my aunt, completely maintain it and alllow her to live there the rest of her days.  She declined.

Over the 20-plus years since my uncle's death, I've lamented I had no remembrance of him.   This past Christmas, while my mom and I were recalling the good times, I voiced my wonder over what had become of my uncle's tiger-eye ring.  He always wore it, and I figured he'd have left it to someone, possibly my dad.

My mom looked at me rather strangely and said, "I have it.  George gave it to me to give to you."   I was flabbergasted.  And only that incredulous expression was on my face.  "I told you I had it for you, but you expressed no interest in having it!" my mother exclaimed.

More flabbergasted astonishment on my face.

"I would never have turned down that ring.  I've wished I had it since Uncle George died.  When is it you 'think' you told me about it."

My mother was stunned.  "It was when I wanted to give you your dad's pocket watch", she declared.   I thought about that...there was a gold watch my dad received from GE when he retired and my mom tried to give it to me after his death.   

"I asked you to keep the watch 'for' me...safe here", I said.  "I won't use it at work, and I'd rather know it was safe here." 

But, I said, "you never said one word to me about that ring."

She was flabbergasted, got up, went to her safe and retrieved it.

I now have my Uncle George's tiger-eye ring.  It needs resizing, but I'm over the moon about it.

I would love to see a photo of the ring.  Did you wear your father's watch while you were at your mothers?

This is a great story, however I don't think it tops DR Jose's story.  Your mother simply combined two stories into one and she did keep the ring for you.

[Jane]

 My uncle died without a will as did my aunt.  Most of their property went over to the state, sorry to say, even though my father had once offered to buy the house and land from my aunt, completely maintain it and alllow her to live there the rest of her days.  She declined.

What a shame!!!  I thought without a will everything goes to the next of kin.

[Jane]

Had a sweet eBay experience.  I won a Farmer item from a seller in SLC and told him about my background and my Dad's museum there, and it turned out he was from a military family too.  Well the package came today and he had wrapped it in a huge collage of Farmer images he had printed out.

I had actually thought for a minute when I sent the PM that I shouldn't have mentioned by SLC background to him, but he seemed genuinely touched.

This is nice.

[Jane]

Good Afternoon!

And before I take a nap...

I need a nap. Allergy meds aren't doing anything but making me drowsy.

I can only take them at bedtime.  I hope you feel better tomorrow.

[Jane]

DR Jane: I've been reading your interesting posts about your cruise. I've often thought about doing a cruise but I very easily get seasick so I don't think I can risk it.

Two words, DR Doug R:  River Cruise

Was it completely calm?

Yes, DR Jane, it was.  The only bumps I really remember were the times we hit the side of a lock - probably just a "tap" that sounded worse to me as a newbie.

They should have warned you ahead of time of the possibility of loud noises when hitting locks.

[Jane]

Blanche is once again in the "Cone of Shame" because she has this spot on her paw she won't stop licking.  This syndrome has an actual name that's something like "licking granularium" or something like that.  If we can't get her to stop, are you ready for the cure?  Prozac.  (For her, not us).

Have you tested her for allergies and/or changed her food?

This has been going on for months.  She got a nick on her forepaw that she started chewing at once it scabbed over and she just won't leave it alone.

Then you know the trigger.  I suppose you have sprayed it with every disgusting product out there.

Poor Blanche.  VIBES THIS STOPS SOON!!!

[Jane]

So...

My mom's friend, Susan, dropped off a Thank You package for me yesterday at the house. I was able to arrange some comps for her and my parents to see MY FAIR LADY. My mom sent an email to me last night at 2:17am:

"I will open the card for you rather than mailing it or do you want me to mail it to you.
Will keep the wine & candy."

Well...

While I was in a lesson a little while ago, my mom left me a voicemail stating that she had opened the card. She then read to me what Susan had written. And that there was a $50 bill in their too.

"I'll just keep it all here."

WHAT?!?!?!?

I just left a voicemail for her telling her that she could have easily sent me the card, even after she had already opened it and read it to me. I would like to SEE the card for myself. I also told her I would donate the $50 to a charity of my choosing. We'll see what happens.

   I'm sorry.

When Craig was in Romania I hated having to open his mail. 

Keeping his money, on the other hand, was fun!!!

LOL-What money?

[JoseSPiano]

Good Evening!

Back from dinner. We just walked up the street a few blocks for some ramen. It was the perfect food for this cold, damp evening in NYC.

[JoseSPiano]

Sorry to see this:


http://broadwayworld.com/article/Harry-Connick-Jr-Led-ON-A-CLEAR-DAY-to-Close-on-Broadway-January-29-20120112

I actually thought I sensed one or two of the cast members last night trying to hold back some tears last night during the bows. Alas, I guess they were. -I also didn't realize that a friend of mine from DC is the male swing. Hopefully, he'll get right into another show.

[JoseSPiano]

Sorry to see this:


http://broadwayworld.com/article/Harry-Connick-Jr-Led-ON-A-CLEAR-DAY-to-Close-on-Broadway-January-29-20120112

And then a few hours later, this was announced:

Leap of Faith to start performances April 3 at The St. James

Pounce!

[JoseSPiano]

Oh...

I still have yet to get a response from my mother via phone or email.

[JoseSPiano]

And...

Frankly... I'm feeling quite a bit sleepy already. So, I think I'm going to take that a cue to go ahead and get ready for bed. I do have an 11-hour day tomorrow, so I guess this a good thing.

Goodnight.

[Ginny]

DR Jane: I've been reading your interesting posts about your cruise. I've often thought about doing a cruise but I very easily get seasick so I don't think I can risk it.

Two words, DR Doug R:  River Cruise

Was it completely calm?

Yes, DR Jane, it was.  The only bumps I really remember were the times we hit the side of a lock - probably just a "tap" that sounded worse to me as a newbie.

They should have warned you ahead of time of the possibility of loud noises when hitting locks.

They did warn us of that and they told us not to stick our heads or limbs out the patio doors while passing through the locks, because some locks are only 12 meters wide and the boat is 11-4!

[Jane]

DR Jose I can understand her not wanting to mail you the wine or candy unless they were something special.  The wine can easily be saved for your next visit possibly making it easier to mail with the card.  Opening the card.

[Jane]

DR Jane: I've been reading your interesting posts about your cruise. I've often thought about doing a cruise but I very easily get seasick so I don't think I can risk it.

Two words, DR Doug R:  River Cruise

Was it completely calm?

Yes, DR Jane, it was.  The only bumps I really remember were the times we hit the side of a lock - probably just a "tap" that sounded worse to me as a newbie.

They should have warned you ahead of time of the possibility of loud noises when hitting locks.

They did warn us of that and they told us not to stick our heads or limbs out the patio doors while passing through the locks, because some locks are only 12 meters wide and the boat is 11-4!

I'm glad they warned you so after the initial shock you could remember the cause & that it happens.  The narrow locks, the reason the ship can't have balconies which would be very nice to have on a river cruise.

[JMK]

 My uncle died without a will as did my aunt.  Most of their property went over to the state, sorry to say, even though my father had once offered to buy the house and land from my aunt, completely maintain it and alllow her to live there the rest of her days.  She declined.

What a shame!!!  I thought without a will everything goes to the next of kin.

Not when there's a well connected NYC political family of attorneys involved.  Thank Heavens my sisters and I had the courage to bet the farm on a pretty upscale Manhattan law firm when our Uncle died intestate, as I'm sure the shyster who made off with my *other* Uncle's estate (and Foundation) would have scooped this up, too.  He actually ended up folding out of court because he knew it would be a disaster.

[Ginny]

We really didn't miss having a balcony.  We had 2 nice chairs right in front of our sliding glass door and it was almost like sitting outside.  And in October, being outside would have been pretty cold most of the time anyway.  This is what our room looked like:

[Cillaliz]

Ok, it's starting to feel like everyone has snow but us....I am not amused.,

[TCB]

Perhaps I should invest in a tiger eye ring.  I saw Surgeon #3 today.  The problem is in the thoracic part of my spine (10 & 11 discs).  He said that this is the most "fragile" area of my spine.  The two disc have pressed together and caused a bulge that has to be removed.  However, the doctor said that there is only a 50/50 chance that I will ever walk again.  He said, "I wish you had come to see me six months ago, and I could have more easily predicted success."  Now he is afraid that the nerves may be completely dead, rather than just damaged.

Wow!

[Ginny]

DR TCB - sorry the doctor couldn't be more optimistic.  You remain in my prayers...

[vixmom]

So...

My mom's friend, Susan, dropped off a Thank You package for me yesterday at the house. I was able to arrange some comps for her and my parents to see MY FAIR LADY. My mom sent an email to me last night at 2:17am:

"I will open the card for you rather than mailing it or do you want me to mail it to you.
Will keep the wine & candy."

Well...

While I was in a lesson a little while ago, my mom left me a voicemail stating that she had opened the card. She then read to me what Susan had written. And that there was a $50 bill in their too.

"I'll just keep it all here."

WHAT?!?!?!?

I just left a voicemail for her telling her that she could have easily sent me the card, even after she had already opened it and read it to me. I would like to SEE the card for myself. I also told her I would donate the $50 to a charity of my choosing. We'll see what happens.

Does your Mother know mine?

[vixmom]

In 1993, there was a one-night reunion of the original cast of "Company" with Dean Jones that was supposed to have been filmed. Does anybody know if there is a film or any recording of that?

ooh! ooh! if you find out please let me know!

[Cillaliz]

Tomorrow Night on Extreme Makeover Home Edition they are doing their Joplin show.  Seven houses in seven days.  Jon (former DR jhvw)  worked on house number 1.  He did some other things too, so he very well may be in the show.  I do know at one point he was carrying a banner.  They had 13,000 volunteers for the show that week.  They did a lot of other cool things for Joplin.   It's the series finale and from what I've read, they started planning this immediately after the tornado.   My mom would love a recording of it.  I can't do it with my cable DVR,so I'm wondering if anyone can record it for me.  It would really mean a lot.  Thanks

[Jane]

 My uncle died without a will as did my aunt.  Most of their property went over to the state, sorry to say, even though my father had once offered to buy the house and land from my aunt, completely maintain it and alllow her to live there the rest of her days.  She declined.

What a shame!!!  I thought without a will everything goes to the next of kin.

Not when there's a well connected NYC political family of attorneys involved.  Thank Heavens my sisters and I had the courage to bet the farm on a pretty upscale Manhattan law firm when our Uncle died intestate, as I'm sure the shyster who made off with my *other* Uncle's estate (and Foundation) would have scooped this up, too.  He actually ended up folding out of court because he knew it would be a disaster.

Wills are sooooo important!!!

[Ginny]

Here is a photo tour of our cruise vessel, from a blog that I've just discovered:

Amalyra

Makes me nostalgic!

[Jane]

We really didn't miss having a balcony.  We had 2 nice chairs right in front of our sliding glass door and it was almost like sitting outside.  And in October, being outside would have been pretty cold most of the time anyway.  This is what our room looked like:

Pretty but small.  We were lucky on our Baltic & Alaskan cruise most the time it was warm enough to sit outside.  Funny when we go on a warm weather cruise it was too wet to sit outside.  The balcony was useful for our swim clothes & shoes.  We did walk outside at least once a day.  Usually the port side of a ship is the one with the view, not this time.

[John G.]

DR TCB - sorry the doctor couldn't be more optimistic.  You remain in my prayers...

Most definitely. Prayers and more.