Topic: INSURANCE AND PANTS (Read 17697 times)

bk · « **on:** April 05, 2013, 12:12:48 AM »

Well, you've read the notes, the notes spoke of both insurance and pants, and now it is time for you to post until the heavily-insured cows come home.

bk · « **Reply #1 on:** April 05, 2013, 12:13:42 AM »

And the word of the day is: MALAPERT!

Ben · « **Reply #2 on:** April 05, 2013, 02:36:02 AM »

Morning all.

That is all.

Ben · « **Reply #3 on:** April 05, 2013, 03:49:48 AM »

I made a technology purchase recently and guess what, it actually works. It does what it's supposed to do and it's simple to set up and I may actually subscribe to Netflix because of it.

I bought this little techno wonder

TV to PC Converter

Attach it to your laptop (I'm talking PC here, I don't know if it works with Apple) and then attach it to the television and bingo, your screen is now on your television screen.

We watched a couple of programs on Acorn TV last night without problem. We also watched an old YouTube video of an interview with

Joan Crawford

It's from 1966 done by the BBC (it's in 3 parts, about 14 minuest each). It's much more fun to watch it full screen on the television than on the computer screen.

I'm thinking I may sign up for a free trial of Netflix Streaming to see what kind of movies they have. If I like it we may take the plunge and not use the library as much for DVDs.

Speaking of Netflix Streaming, does anyone know if Stepping Out, the Liza Minnelli movie from 1991 is on Netflix Streaming. We've been trying to see that (since Anthony has been taking tap, it's become a bit of holy grail for him). I've found people who sell VHS to DVR transfers and VHS copies on Ebay and Amazon but no DVD copies. If' it's on a streaming network we could actually watch it.

We have watched programs on the laptop in the past but neither of us like it. It's uncomfortable and the screen is hard to see (it's a 15 inch laptop). If it's OK for one of us, the other has a slight problem. This device takes care of the problem It's on our television screen and all is well. It's an old television (from 2000) so it's not an HD picture but we don't care. It's a very good picture (depending on what's being streamed from the computer) and the sound is good. That's all I want. I'm not a cinephile so color saturation, etc. means nothing to me. I just want to see the movie. This looks like it can do the job.

We will finish Mildred Pierce tonight and then tomorrow we will watch an old VHS of Sunny (1930) with Marilyn Miller.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #4 on:** April 05, 2013, 04:46:27 AM »

Good morning, all.

Up early this morning, to take the car in for its 140,000 mile checkup, oil change, etc. Let's all give some vibes they don't find a way to turn it into an $1800 job this time, shall we? Very much appreciated.

Oy! Coffee!

ChasSmith · « **Reply #5 on:** April 05, 2013, 05:10:46 AM »

I posted this on the HTF yesterday, re the HELLO, DOLLY! Blu-ray released this week:

I guess it was too much to ask for Best Buy, Target, Walmart or Costco to have any interest in stocking such an obscure, family-unfriendly title as this one upon its first ~~heralded~~ unheralded Blu-ray release. So...

Helloooooo, Amazon!

Seriously, I just don't get it. Or didn't yesterday. But get it I shall, and sadly, none of these good people will make a sale from my getting it. The Amazon delivery is on its way and is supposed to happen today. It shipped from Indiana and they had two days to get it here, but UPS departure-scanned it at Poughkeepsie, where I hope they aren't just picking their feet, so it is but an hour away from being put on a truck right here, brought to my door, and handed to me on a little satin pillow. (To clarify, the Blu-ray should be the one on a little satin pillow -- not me.) In theory. We'll see how it goes.

But I do look forward to seeing this film straight through from beginning to end for my first time ever.

Yes, for my first time ever. Shocking, I know -- and apologies to DR KevinH, but I never had an interest in this version of DOLLY, what with all the various points of departure from the original concept. And I still might not exactly love it, but I can't wait to revel in the transfer and to let it do its thing with the sound cranked up. I do not expect to be disappointed.

So, God willing, this post should be considered Part I of the TOD.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #6 on:** April 05, 2013, 05:22:21 AM »

With sadness, I note that New Milford Volkswagen, the oldest VW dealership in the country (still an exceptionally good one, and still out by itself on a country road), has been brought more into the corporate fold and their website no longer carries their familiar slogan "across the road from the cows".

Yes, the cows.

Unless the cows didn't come home?? Oh my god. Well, I'm about to find out.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 05, 2013, 05:34:09 AM »

Good morning, all!

I was asleep by 9pm last night and I heard not a peep from the neighbor above me. I slept quite well until 7:30 this morning, when his (and hers?) stomping and wandering about woke me. Now that I'm on my second cup of coffee, I plan to putter around the apartment, perhaps do laundry, and visit the NYPL at noon. I want to learn when the show title GOWNS BY ROBERTA was changed to ROBERTA.

DR Chas Smith, I liked the film of JURASSiC PARK,especially the moment when the tyrannosaurus tears apart the men's room and devours the person hiding there. I read the novel just before it was published, since my Drama Book Shop employers brought it back for me from the ABA convention, and they knew my fascination with dinosaurs. The children in the novel were so whiny and obnoxious I prayed the dinosaurs would eat them; their behavior - and characterizations - were changed for the film.

TOD
DVD: Kinky Boots, several Netflix items
CD: Dearest Enemy, Roberta (several), Guy Haines, Bach cantatas
VCR: short art films on adult themes

Doug R · « **Reply #8 on:** April 05, 2013, 05:36:04 AM »

The good news today is that Hilco, who own HMV Canada, have bought and saved the HMV chain in the UK.

Michael · « **Reply #9 on:** April 05, 2013, 05:44:26 AM »

hello all

Michael · « **Reply #10 on:** April 05, 2013, 05:45:27 AM »

Quote from: Doug R on April 05, 2013, 05:36:04 AM

The good news today is that Hilco, who own HMV Canada, have bought and saved the HMV chain in the UK.

i was expecting to have seen an empty hmv when i go to montreal next week, but glad to see its still open

Michael · « **Reply #11 on:** April 05, 2013, 05:46:32 AM »

nothing planned this weekend on the tele except for an episode from dr. who from the "classic" years

Ginny · « **Reply #12 on:** April 05, 2013, 05:48:03 AM »

Friday morning greetings! After lunch today I will be off with Anita and Betty to Newark, OH, for the AAUW state convention. Next on my morning agenda is a basement walk to counteract the almost constant sitting I'll be doing for about 48 hours.

Kerry · « **Reply #13 on:** April 05, 2013, 05:59:20 AM »

Fwiday. At Wast.

Doug R · « **Reply #14 on:** April 05, 2013, 06:13:33 AM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on April 05, 2013, 05:10:46 AM

Yes, for my first time ever. Shocking, I know -- and apologies to DR KevinH, but I never had an interest in this version of DOLLY, what with all the various points of departure from the original concept. And I still might not exactly love it, but I can't wait to revel in the transfer and to let it do its thing with the sound cranked up. I do not expect to be disappointed.

I saw the film when it first opened in 70mm (I used to see every 70mm film I could get to) and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Jennifer · « **Reply #15 on:** April 05, 2013, 06:16:20 AM »

DR TCB wrote:

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We are having a rash of obituary burgleries in Western Washington. The thieves scan the obits and then break in to the house during the funeral. I am shocked that people would do this to people.

I've heard of this happening before. That is why you are supposed to have someone at the house while you are at the funeral. It is sad though. Imagine just coming back from a funeral and then finding your house ransacked. Some people are truly horrible.

John G. · « **Reply #16 on:** April 05, 2013, 06:28:40 AM »

Good morning, all.

Happy TGIF vibes.

John G. · « **Reply #17 on:** April 05, 2013, 06:30:16 AM »

TOD:

DVD: Argo, The Master

CD/MP3: Bells Are Ringing, The Music Man

Car CD: Disc 21 of "Parade's End."

ChasSmith · « **Reply #18 on:** April 05, 2013, 06:59:24 AM »

And here I am, across the road from the cows -- who are alive and well and home, thank you very much.

I asked about them and was told there are "about twenty-five head". It's an old established family farm that's still going strong.

I'll try to get a picture, even though the sun isn't in my favor.

Cows, man. Gotta love 'em.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #19 on:** April 05, 2013, 07:05:54 AM »

DOLLY! is out for delivery. Yay!!

Jrand74 · « **Reply #20 on:** April 05, 2013, 07:09:14 AM »

When we were in Ireland we drove past several pastures where all of the cows were lying down. I have never noticed that particular phenomenon in Indiana....although now and then the occasional cow will take a rest.....

ChasSmith · « **Reply #21 on:** April 05, 2013, 07:10:10 AM »

Now, if only my Young Girls would get here. You know -- the ones from Rochefort.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 05, 2013, 07:10:16 AM »

TOD:

DVD - Modesty Blaise. I discovered this as I was working on my project yesterday. It is not a good film....but it is interesting....with some interesting performances.

AND there is a supporting actor who looks JUST LIKE Ewan McGregor!

Druxy · « **Reply #23 on:** April 05, 2013, 07:16:16 AM »

TOD:

LINCOLN
WOMEN IN LOVE (mini-series)

John G. · « **Reply #24 on:** April 05, 2013, 07:21:24 AM »

I once saw a production of "Stepping Out" at the Berkshire Theater Festival in Stockbridge. Marge Champion directed. Just a wonderful piece of uplift in the theater. The movie lost a lot of the magic, but I'd still like to see it again, too, for the same reasons you mention, Ben.

Ben · « **Reply #25 on:** April 05, 2013, 07:52:04 AM »

I hear the show is quite good. Apparently they beefed up Liza's role in the movie because, well, she's Liza. In the play she's an equal to the other people in the class.

Kate · « **Reply #26 on:** April 05, 2013, 08:02:52 AM »

Good Morning DR

My brother Ray, a great musical artist, gave me his CD to listen to. He loves blues and Jazz and is quite talented. He writes most of his songs, but does have some old standards such as "That Old Black Magic", (MY Favorite that he performs)

No DVD's in my player right now but may watch Lincoln tonight with my hubby.

MBarnum · « **Reply #27 on:** April 05, 2013, 08:05:15 AM »

TOD:

DVR:
This week's SOUTHLAND, SURVIVOR, CHICAGO FIRE, THE OFFICE

Plus, a couple of oldies recorded from TCM. Don't recall the titles, but I do remember that Virginia Bruce is in one of them.

DVD:
Not sure what I might watch or if I will have time to watch anything on DVD this weekend (since my DVR seems to be full of stuff), but I did get a nice package of Punjabi films yesterday, so might find some time to view at least one...or at least watch a couple of song picturizations.

Here is the trailer to one of the flims, KABADDI, ONCE AGAIN..a film that will appeal to sports fans and/or fans of muscle bound heroes who spend most of a movie shirtless: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tjx1MrRbJbA

MBarnum · « **Reply #28 on:** April 05, 2013, 08:08:34 AM »

JOHNNY SOKKO AND HIS FLYING ROBOT....did anyone besides myself watch this show as a kid? Ah, what memories this brings back!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xh14ZLlsW3Q

The series just released on DVD in the US...might have to get it!

Jrand74 · « **Reply #29 on:** April 05, 2013, 08:17:56 AM »

I do not know Johnny Sokko.

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