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[Ben]

DR Elmore, there's a Two Boots Pizza just a few blocks from our NYC abode.  What kind should we order?

There are 2 Boots all over the city so you could be staying anywhere in New York City.

No, unfortunately, it will only be me. Anthony can't make it for dinner that night.

[Jane]

I was on our high school Facebook page and noticed a new neighbor with a familiar name.  It is a childhood friend of Keith's that he has talked about.  Thing is, Keith's memories are from elementary school, before Keith's family moved.  All those years in high school Keith had no idea is friend was also there, just half a year ahead of us.  What a shame.

I'm not on FB with the friend and Keith is composing an email to send him.  First Keith found several photos from the old days to send.

[Ben]

Yes, a year ago Monday our power went out and we were without from Monday evening through Friday afternoon. We were very, very lucky. Others not so much, including Vixmom if I recall correctly.

[bk]

I also talked to our producer because I was promised the floor would be taped out today with the set and it wasn't - that should have happened Thursday night and didn't, and I told her the set guy had to get down there tonight to tape it out so we actually know what we're dealing with when we're doing the staging.  And I also said that we had to have our stage manager chosen and in attendance no later than Monday so whomever that is can write down all the blocking.

[singdaw]

We were very, very lucky.

We were, too.


We never lost power at all, but I don't ever say that too loudly.


Some in our town didn't get their power restored for 3 or 4 weeks.

[bk]

I mean, it's nutty enough to try and do a show like this from whole cloth in three weeks, but everyone has to be firing on all cylinders for it to happen.  I'm sure getting all this organized quickly would be an ordeal for anyone, but we've got to get it done.

[George]

We were very, very lucky.

We were, too.


We never lost power at all, but I don't ever say that too loudly.


Some in our town didn't get their power restored for 3 or 4 weeks.

Oh my goodness!  I can't imagine having no power for that long.  Fortunately, I lived in not-so-remote areas.  My first apartment by myself after I graduated from college was on the same power grid (or so I was told) that a retirement community and a hospital.  In the five and a half years that I lived there, I only lost power once, and it was for just a couple of hours.

[singdaw]

[singdaw]

It was just above freezing this morning for the dog walk - the coldest so far this fall. I discovered that the zipper on my warmest coat was busted, so one of my errands this afternoon was to replace it, and I found what I thought was an excellent deal.

[Jane]

Bruce,

GETTING ORGANIZED QUICKLY VIBES!!!!

[George]

I also talked to our producer because I was promised the floor would be taped out today with the set and it wasn't - that should have happened Thursday night and didn't, and I told her the set guy had to get down there tonight to tape it out so we actually know what we're dealing with when we're doing the staging.  And I also said that we had to have our stage manager chosen and in attendance no later than Monday so whomever that is can write down all the blocking.

Good luck, BK!  I've never been in a situation where we didn't have a stage manager, but I know what it's like to have a not-so-good stage manager.

[TCB]

Sometimes I think thatI don't know when computer speak tops, and just bad spelling starts.  Here is one fan lamenting the death of Marcia Wallace:

"Nice Woman,, very funny : > ) She will be mist,,,"

 


It has a kind of metaphysical feel to it.

[TCB]

I also talked to our producer because I was promised the floor would be taped out today with the set and it wasn't - that should have happened Thursday night and didn't, and I told her the set guy had to get down there tonight to tape it out so we actually know what we're dealing with when we're doing the staging.  And I also said that we had to have our stage manager chosen and in attendance no later than Monday so whomever that is can write down all the blocking.

Good luck, BK!  I've never been in a situation where we didn't have a stage manager, but I know what it's like to have a not-so-good stage manager.

Why don't you ever stage manage George?

[ChasSmith]

Two Boots seems to be the go-to pizza for most of the people I know in the city.  I've had it a couple of times, though don't remember which kinds.  They're on the lower level (but not the third level) of Grand Central, too, right?  Or they used to be.

Me, however, I'm so happy with the uniquely wonderful Connecticut or New Haven style pizzas around me, I am jealous of no man.

[George]

I also talked to our producer because I was promised the floor would be taped out today with the set and it wasn't - that should have happened Thursday night and didn't, and I told her the set guy had to get down there tonight to tape it out so we actually know what we're dealing with when we're doing the staging.  And I also said that we had to have our stage manager chosen and in attendance no later than Monday so whomever that is can write down all the blocking.

Good luck, BK!  I've never been in a situation where we didn't have a stage manager, but I know what it's like to have a not-so-good stage manager.

Why don't you ever stage manage George?

No way in hell!  Not again.  I did once and just did not feel comfortable.  It takes more responsibility than what I want from a theatrical experience.

But thanks for asking.

[KevinH]

Sorry to hear about Marcia Wallace.  Loved her on Bob Newhart and of course as the voice of Bart's teacher on the Simpsons.

[singdaw]

I stage-managed a production of A Little Night Music once. I thought I did a pretty good job, and always grinned when Desiree's line came:
"Where in the hell is the stage manager?"     

[George]

I stage-managed a production of A Little Night Music once. I thought I did a pretty good job, and always grinned when Desiree's line came:
"Where in the hell is the stage manager?"     

I love that line.

[George]

Well, the show is over and it's cast party time!

Be back later!

[singdaw]

Enjoy, and have fun, DR George!

[Jane]

Two Boots seems to be the go-to pizza for most of the people I know in the city.  I've had it a couple of times, though don't remember which kinds.  They're on the lower level (but not the third level) of Grand Central, too, right?  Or they used to be.

Me, however, I'm so happy with the uniquely wonderful Connecticut or New Haven style pizzas around me, I am jealous of no man.

I loved the New Haven pizza when we lived in Woodbridge.

[Jane]

I forgot to wish former DR Jed a happy birthday.  It has even been a long while since his DW Ann has visited us.

[Jane]

Keith is popping corn.

'night

[TCB]

And I am home after two hellish bus rides, hellish for several reasons:
  1. the second bus did accept my Metrcard as a transfer so I was screwed out of a second fare.
  2. the town's a mess today because the President's here and traffic is screwed up beyond belief.
  3. crippled old coots get run down by too many oafs who don't give  damn and there were too many out today on crowded buses.

Exactly why I can never go back and visit my favorite city.

[TCB]

but now I have to get ready for a costume party

I turn down any invitation  to a party that includes a costume!

[TCB]

Now I want some good pizza.

For our in-between-the-shows lunch, someone brought in a couple of pizzas that were very good!  There was also some homemade apple crisp that was delish!  Most of everything else was pretty good looking, but I mainly just had the pizza.

Where was the pizza from, George?

[TCB]

Ginny, your Michigan State boys are being mean!

Yeah, but they're only mine when Michigan has a bye week!  Next week, big Mitten rivalry - Michigan/Michigan State.  The governor sits on one side of the field for the first half and on the other for the second.  Go, Blue!

I remembered.  That is why I mentioned it today.

[bk]

Page five?  Really?  Watched one motion picture and may go for another short one.

[TCB]

The new airline seats that are now coming out are exactly 17 inches wide!  How many people are they planning to put in every row?

What is the current width to compare this to?  Did you verify the source of this story?  I can barely fit into a seat that size.

The new airline seats that are now coming out are exactly 17 inches wide!  How many people are they planning to put in every row?

What is the current width to compare this to?  Did you verify the source of this story?  I can barely fit into a seat that size.

It was on our ABC affiliate newscast.  They named the three airlines that have already ordered the seats, and they talked to airline experts, so I imagine the story must be true.

[TCB]

Sorry to hear about Marcia Wallace.  Loved her on Bob Newhart and of course as the voice of Bart's teacher on the Simpsons.

I guess Ned Flanders will be a widower again.