Topic: IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE (Read 22541 times)

John G. · « **Reply #90 on:** December 05, 2012, 06:14:46 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on December 05, 2012, 04:33:55 PM

Quote from: John G. on December 05, 2012, 03:27:50 PM
Up to episode 9 of "Pickwick" and each episode just seems to get funnier and funnier.

Has he gone to prison? That's the poignant epsode.

That was Episode 10. Very poignant.

John G. · « **Reply #91 on:** December 05, 2012, 06:14:58 PM »

Four!

John G. · « **Reply #92 on:** December 05, 2012, 06:15:19 PM »

A cute photo.

John G. · « **Reply #93 on:** December 05, 2012, 06:17:08 PM »

So, I went off to bell choir practice at church tonight and was greeted with a locked door. It was quickly opened by the choir director, who informed me that there had been a shooting in the neighborhood. Two people had been shot and the gunman was on the loose. Needless to say, it made for a short and tense rehearsal.

John G. · « **Reply #94 on:** December 05, 2012, 06:18:10 PM »

So, just before Advent service, a couple of armed police officers came in to the church to have a look around. They left just as the service was starting.

John G. · « **Reply #95 on:** December 05, 2012, 06:22:00 PM »

After the service, I walked a friend to her car because we had no idea what had happened in the intervening hour. As we reached her car, we heard a "Pop, pop, pop" series coming from the apartment complex, which was in the opposite direction of the church from the area in which the shooting had first occurred. Then a short silence followed by another round of pops.

One police car and one unmarked car pulled up immediately in front of the apartment complex and the drivers got out, but no lights were turned on.

I walked to my car and drove past, but haven't any idea if the gunman's been caught or not.

John G. · « **Reply #96 on:** December 05, 2012, 06:24:30 PM »

Here's the only news story I found:

San Antonio police and the San Antonio Fire Department responded to a shooting in the 15000 block of Spring Mist, on the city's northeast side.

The call came in at around 5:45 p.m. Wednesday.

SAPD says a 48-year-old Asian male shot two people. Police are searching for the suspect who was last seen leaving the location just west of Nacogdoches, between O'Connor and Judson.

Witnesses said the suspect appeared to be covered in blood.

bk · « **Reply #97 on:** December 05, 2012, 06:32:11 PM »

I shall now be on my way to sup with Jason Graae and I should think we'd better have a frenzy or three while I am doing so.

bk · « **Reply #98 on:** December 05, 2012, 06:33:08 PM »

I've written half of a third set of liner notes. It's so hard to do three in a row like this, but we're now hoping we can get three titles approved before everyone leaves for Christmas vacation. If we can, then I'd have my first release of 2013, too, which would be great.

Jane · « **Reply #99 on:** December 05, 2012, 06:34:38 PM »

Very cute DR John G. Thank you.

Jane · « **Reply #100 on:** December 05, 2012, 06:35:44 PM »

I guess you needed the cute photo after your scary evening.

Jane · « **Reply #101 on:** December 05, 2012, 06:36:10 PM »

Macy's has been having an incredible on-line sale. I'm glad I get updates from them.

Ginny · « **Reply #102 on:** December 05, 2012, 06:38:45 PM »

Yikes, DR John G! I'm glad you're home safe!

John G. · « **Reply #103 on:** December 05, 2012, 06:40:22 PM »

Quote from: Ginny on December 05, 2012, 06:38:45 PM

Yikes, DR John G! I'm glad you're home safe!

Me, too. I like my drama kept to the stage.

George · « **Reply #104 on:** December 05, 2012, 06:42:16 PM »

Last night, a group of friends and I went to see "Reservoir Dogs" on the big screen! I hadn't seen it before, but since Theater Artists Olympia will be doing a stage adaptation in April, I thought that I should join the gang and see what it's all about. Only a couple of other people (our of our group of about 12) hadn't seen it, either. Everyone else had, and most, not in a theater. Pretty much everyone loved it. It was violent, but I only see it as movie violence...what ususally goes through my mind is how well (or not) the special effects are.

George · « **Reply #105 on:** December 05, 2012, 06:42:32 PM »

After that, most of us went out to a local pizza place for a late dinner. I had a calzone with pepperoni, pineapple and cashews (which is also my favorite kind of pizza) and it was delish! I should've saved half of it for dinner tonight, but I just couldn't stop.

Jennifer · « **Reply #106 on:** December 05, 2012, 06:44:41 PM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on December 05, 2012, 12:58:23 PM

I'm done with "The Voice".

The final four were announced last night and one of the competition's two best singers was sent home, with two of the final four "inexplicably" popular with the public (my take on it).

Only Treven Hunte has a legitimate shot at being "The Voice"....if the competition is based on sheer vocal talent. The person he should have been matched up with in a finale shootout -- Amanda Brown -- was sent home last night while Nicholas David, Cassadee Pope and Terry McDermott joined Hunte. Either David or Pope should have been sent home instead of Brown (again, IMO).

Without Brown, it's a washout for me. If Hunte doesn't win, it will be a crying shame.

I don't watch this show, but my mom also mentioned to me that she could not believe that all the good people were getting voted out. Although she says there is one person she thinks is talented and loves. It's a girl who she says is really pretty. I'm not sure if only one person on your list is female.

George · « **Reply #107 on:** December 05, 2012, 06:44:50 PM »

Tonight (in a few minutes, actually), I'm leaving to see a local production of Nuncrackers at Capital Playhouse. They've finally hired a new managing director and it's none other than Lauren O'Neill, who played Yoni in TAO's production of BK's very own The Brain From Planet X! I'm sure that she'll be a great asset to the company.

Jennifer · « **Reply #108 on:** December 05, 2012, 06:47:41 PM »

My niece was very excited that someone else in her class celebrates Chanukah. So I asked which one of the girl's parents was Jewish. And she thinks neither. Is that common for a family to celebrate a holiday like this? She said she thinks they are from England.

George · « **Reply #109 on:** December 05, 2012, 06:48:21 PM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on December 05, 2012, 12:37:09 PM

RIP, Dave Brubeck.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/06/arts/music/dave-brubeck-jazz-musician-dies-at-91.html?hp

I read that this morning.

A couple of years ago, my sister and I took our dad to see Dave Brubeck perform at Seattle's Jazz Alley. My dad never thought that he'd ever get a chance to see him perform live and it was a fabulous concert.

George · « **Reply #110 on:** December 05, 2012, 06:51:06 PM »

Quote from: Matthew on December 05, 2012, 04:13:23 PM

Official Christmas Music listening has begun (Sandy Bainum was pre-official, but SO GOOD) with the listening of THIS Now I'm really happy!!

I remember getting that CD when it first came out. I love that. There are several new (at the time) songs that are just wonderful.

George · « **Reply #111 on:** December 05, 2012, 06:51:26 PM »

Quote from: bk on December 05, 2012, 04:06:01 PM

And Splendored Thing is now sold out.

Great news!

Jennifer · « **Reply #112 on:** December 05, 2012, 06:55:21 PM »

Quote from: vixmom on December 05, 2012, 05:40:53 PM

Today at work I received 2 very expensive gifts from one of my clients - a watch and a wallet

the young woman (the ones in their 20's & 30's) were besides themselves with envy and admiration ....

not only do I not have a CLEW about this apparently latest MUST HAVE designer - I think the watch is ugly and the wallet is ordinary and less practical and useful than my $3 nylon wallet

I feel like an ingrate....

What are the brands?

I agree. Show them to the Vixter. Maybe they are her style.

George · « **Reply #113 on:** December 05, 2012, 06:55:33 PM »

Quote from: Ginny on December 05, 2012, 06:38:45 PM

Yikes, DR John G! I'm glad you're home safe!

Ditto!!

George · « **Reply #114 on:** December 05, 2012, 06:55:57 PM »

Quote from: vixmom on December 05, 2012, 05:40:53 PM

Today at work I received 2 very expensive gifts from one of my clients - a watch and a wallet

the young woman (the ones in their 20's & 30's) were besides themselves with envy and admiration ....

not only do I not have a CLEW about this apparently latest MUST HAVE designer - I think the watch is ugly and the wallet is ordinary and less practical and useful than my $3 nylon wallet

I feel like an ingrate....

Vixmom, one word: regift.

George · « **Reply #115 on:** December 05, 2012, 06:56:24 PM »

Quote from: John G. on December 05, 2012, 06:15:19 PM

A cute photo.

Oh, no! Is this an attempte at catricide??

George · « **Reply #116 on:** December 05, 2012, 06:57:06 PM »

And now that I've finally caught up with all the posts, I'm off to the theater.

Be back later with a report...and hopefully, I'll get to see Lauren!

John G. · « **Reply #117 on:** December 05, 2012, 07:02:43 PM »

I was in the middle of trying to write a story for my website and the blasted sight crashed. Thankfully, I have a copy of the story.

John G. · « **Reply #118 on:** December 05, 2012, 07:03:35 PM »

I shall finish off "Pickwick" tonight. Next up: the new "Dark Shadows" and "Don't Look Now." Or maybe something Christmas-y.

John G. · « **Reply #119 on:** December 05, 2012, 07:03:50 PM »

Time to roll on.

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