Topic: LITTLE FROZEN TACOS OR SPRING AWAKENING (Read 15371 times)

Edisaurus · « **Reply #60 on:** March 10, 2013, 12:51:54 PM »

Regarding signed books:

I went to the estate sale of a neighbor whose garden I had always admired. I knew her garden designer and he had given me a tour of the gardens but I was always intrigued by the house.

Unfortuately, she passed away 2 years ago and her son finally decided to sell the house.

I have never been in a house so full of the personality of the owner. She had made it completely her own; did things I've never seen anyone else do in a house, including covering the ceiling of one room in moss. There were also moss lamps and all sorts of interesting things there. The house was jam-packed with unique things, hand-painted murals, shells covering fireplaces and ceiling corners, tons of antiques...just incredible, but a big jumble, too. Oh, and Chanel handbags and very expensive, tiny shoes, wild clothing...it made me sad that I had never gotten to meet this woman, although I had tried to in years past because I loved her garden so much.

There was a wonderful gardening book-$40 so beyond my budget right now--and I opened it to see an inscription from her son date 2002, a birthday gift from her son in which he wished for many more years of them being able to garden together. That made me a verklempt so I had to leave the sale. Another reminder that life is short. So I'm going to go out and garden right now!

Edisaurus · « **Reply #61 on:** March 10, 2013, 12:52:14 PM »

And there's page 3!

Edisaurus · « **Reply #62 on:** March 10, 2013, 12:53:28 PM »

Elmore, thanks so much for the men in gold lamé photo. The guy on the left had very impressive...musculature!

Edisaurus · « **Reply #63 on:** March 10, 2013, 12:54:15 PM »

Of course, Cason may have, too...it just wasn't as apparent...

elmore3003 · « **Reply #64 on:** March 10, 2013, 12:58:43 PM »

And I am home.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #65 on:** March 10, 2013, 12:58:57 PM »

Time for a nap.

Ginny · « **Reply #66 on:** March 10, 2013, 01:06:54 PM »

I had a hard time working at the AAUW book sale in 2008 because we had donated most of my late mother-in- law's books when we cleaned out her apartment in 2007.

bk · « **Reply #67 on:** March 10, 2013, 01:07:48 PM »

Juliana has come and gone, we're finally fully cast save for our guest star - hoping to know about THAT today. Shortly I shall be on my way to the Wood of West to lunch.

bk · « **Reply #68 on:** March 10, 2013, 01:24:24 PM »

Fascinating to me that all our GUESTS have disappeared. Makes you wonder.

FJL · « **Reply #69 on:** March 10, 2013, 01:43:03 PM »

Ooh, there's a guest.

FJL · « **Reply #70 on:** March 10, 2013, 01:44:06 PM »

So great to see a little mini-frenzy from edisaurus

FJL · « **Reply #71 on:** March 10, 2013, 01:48:41 PM »

I just put this comment up in the times comments, but it is intersting what a big deal james franco being bad at the oscars once was, and now that Seth MacFarlane was so controversial, it clears the way for James Franco to be a box office golden boy again. Was Seth MacFarlane getting bad reaction a plot by the studio?

James Franco’s Oscars hosting mishap is completely forgiven. (Seth MacFarlane can also hope for a full recovery!)

Tune of Off To See The Wizard

We’re off to see James Franco
He’s playing the wizard of Oz
His stock’s gone up ‘cause we forgot
What an odd Oscar host he was

Despite what an odd Oscar host he was
James Franco is off the hook because
Because, because, because, because, because
Because this year’s host got more wicked buzz

We’re off to see James Franco
He’s playing the wizard of Oz

in the comments under the article at
http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/10/oz-the-great-and-powerful-has-big-opening/

ChasSmith · « **Reply #72 on:** March 10, 2013, 01:52:17 PM »

DR TCB: Good Lord.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #73 on:** March 10, 2013, 01:52:42 PM »

DR Edisaurus: Good Lord.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #74 on:** March 10, 2013, 01:55:02 PM »

DR Druxy: The seller hadn't said anything about the book I mentioned last night being signed, either. But he wasn't an experienced book seller, though he did also have a few truly rare items. He was the original owner and just getting rid of some things after so many years.

FJL · « **Reply #75 on:** March 10, 2013, 02:02:18 PM »

So the expression should now be:

I've now come to depend on the nastiness of strangers, and be delighted when a little kindness shows up every now and then.

- from the new musical "Songs that make me blanche"

Jane · « **Reply #76 on:** March 10, 2013, 02:04:32 PM »

Quote from: George on March 10, 2013, 12:37:10 PM

Why is it that Daylight Saving Time ends in November? That means that "real" time is actually only four, count 'em FOUR months of the year!

That's just weird.

So true and why put us through the adjustment for so few months. I wish we could stay on one time or the other.

Jane · « **Reply #77 on:** March 10, 2013, 02:08:39 PM »

Quote from: Edisaurus on March 10, 2013, 12:40:08 PM

bk, sorry to hear about the book situation. I know that must have hurt, and hope you can let it go because you don't gain anything by holding on to bad feelings.

It's not quite as personal, but I can sort of relate: people have sold copies of DVDs of my films that I've given to them. It would be one thing if I had chosen on my own to give them copies, but these are people who say they want to see one or more of the films and ask me to send them copies, because they don't have Netflix, etc. (All our films are on there.)

I have to pay for these copies myself (at least 5 bucks, then packaging and mailing), but people always seems to think that since they know me, of course I would have plenty to give just away. Recently, an executive at a network here in town asked for copies of two films. Hoping to pick up some work from it, I sent them to this person; they never responded. I followed up a month later to make sure they had arrived. No response. This year I ran into them at a screening and said, "oh, by the way, did you ever get..."

"Oh yes! It was very good; I sent it on to my (insert relative here)". No "thanks for sending", etc.

Then you see used copies of films in town here and have to wonder if they just use them to trade in for other stuff.

The first time I came to NY to meet the "director" of the Mercer doc (after brunching with some of the HHWers) he asked for 3 or 4 copies of our films to give to Mr. Eastwood and co. as samples of my work. It didn't take 5 minutes before, after I helped him down to the street, he used one to tip the guy who had carried up his groceries the day before. Right in front of me!

So, bk, I feel your pain...

TIPPING!!!!!

Jane · « **Reply #78 on:** March 10, 2013, 02:11:36 PM »

Keith spends many hours doing genealogy research and has been very gracious sharing his information & helping others with their research. It it shocking how few people express their appreciation for what he has done and even worst, how many will not share their research in return.

Now he limits access to his information to those who won't share back & stops doing research for those who can't say thank you.

Jane · « **Reply #79 on:** March 10, 2013, 02:14:15 PM »

Quote from: Edisaurus on March 10, 2013, 12:51:54 PM

Regarding signed books:

I went to the estate sale of a neighbor whose garden I had always admired. I knew her garden designer and he had given me a tour of the gardens but I was always intrigued by the house.

Unfortuately, she passed away 2 years ago and her son finally decided to sell the house.

I have never been in a house so full of the personality of the owner. She had made it completely her own; did things I've never seen anyone else do in a house, including covering the ceiling of one room in moss. There were also moss lamps and all sorts of interesting things there. The house was jam-packed with unique things, hand-painted murals, shells covering fireplaces and ceiling corners, tons of antiques...just incredible, but a big jumble, too. Oh, and Chanel handbags and very expensive, tiny shoes, wild clothing...it made me sad that I had never gotten to meet this woman, although I had tried to in years past because I loved her garden so much.

There was a wonderful gardening book-$40 so beyond my budget right now--and I opened it to see an inscription from her son date 2002, a birthday gift from her son in which he wished for many more years of them being able to garden together. That made me a verklempt so I had to leave the sale. Another reminder that life is short. So I'm going to go out and garden right now!

This is very touching. I'm sorry you couldn't get the book so it could be in loving hands.

Jane · « **Reply #80 on:** March 10, 2013, 02:15:49 PM »

Quote from: Ginny on March 10, 2013, 01:06:54 PM

I had a hard time working at the AAUW book sale in 2008 because we had donated most of my late mother-in- law's books when we cleaned out her apartment in 2007.

I hope I will be able to clear out much of my belongs before someone else has to.

Ginny · « **Reply #81 on:** March 10, 2013, 02:39:26 PM »

Quote from: Jane on March 10, 2013, 02:15:49 PM

Quote from: Ginny on March 10, 2013, 01:06:54 PM
I had a hard time working at the AAUW book sale in 2008 because we had donated most of my late mother-in- law's books when we cleaned out her apartment in 2007.

I hope I will be able to clear out much of my belongs before someone else has to.

My mother is doing that...

Jane · « **Reply #82 on:** March 10, 2013, 02:50:17 PM »

I have notes on where or who some of my things came from so the importance of them won't be missed.

I know I'm missing some autographed books I've collected over the years. Since moving here I have all of my autographed books together separate from my other books.

vixmom · « **Reply #83 on:** March 10, 2013, 02:58:23 PM »

Quote from: FJL on March 10, 2013, 05:27:33 AM

LOL, "That incredible FANNY" - should be the title of soemthing,

I am pretty sure Elmore has a VCR tape with this title

Jane · « **Reply #84 on:** March 10, 2013, 03:09:28 PM »

I am pleasantly surprised the beautiful Bernese Mountain Dog won best Working dog at Cruft's.

vixmom · « **Reply #85 on:** March 10, 2013, 03:09:40 PM »

Quote from: Jane on March 10, 2013, 10:59:47 AM

Quote from: FJL on March 10, 2013, 08:57:32 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on March 10, 2013, 06:01:12 AM
I wouldn't demand they cease and desist whatever you did for the kid's act. I'd demand the billing size be doubled and my name spelled correctly.

By the way, I love this advice!!!!

It is good.

iAGREE!

vixmom · « **Reply #86 on:** March 10, 2013, 03:12:42 PM »

Quote from: George on March 10, 2013, 12:37:10 PM

Why is it that Daylight Saving Time ends in November? That means that "real" time is actually only four, count 'em FOUR months of the year!

That's just weird.

They chanegs it a few years ago it used to spring forward in April and Back in October

vixmom · « **Reply #87 on:** March 10, 2013, 03:21:42 PM »

Quote from: FJL on March 10, 2013, 01:48:41 PM

I just put this comment up in the times comments, but it is intersting what a big deal james franco being bad at the oscars once was, and now that Seth MacFarlane was so controversial, it clears the way for James Franco to be a box office golden boy again. Was Seth MacFarlane getting bad reaction a plot by the studio?

James Franco’s Oscars hosting mishap is completely forgiven. (Seth MacFarlane can also hope for a full recovery!)

Tune of Off To See The Wizard

We’re off to see James Franco
He’s playing the wizard of Oz
His stock’s gone up ‘cause we forgot
What an odd Oscar host he was

Despite what an odd Oscar host he was
James Franco is off the hook because
Because, because, because, because, because
Because this year’s host got more wicked buzz

We’re off to see James Franco
He’s playing the wizard of Oz

in the comments under the article at
http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/10/oz-the-great-and-powerful-has-big-opening/

GREAT!

vixmom · « **Reply #88 on:** March 10, 2013, 03:25:24 PM »

Edi - I cannot believe that idiot used your DVD as a tip!
and especially to do so in front of you when he specifically said they were going to Mr Eastwood

KevinH · « **Reply #89 on:** March 10, 2013, 03:40:30 PM »

Watching Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation. It's one of my sister's favorites. Jimmy Stewart is amusing.

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