Topic: THE HAIRCUT AND GETTING THE NEW BOOK ON ITS MERRY WAY (Read 7711 times)

Kate · « **Reply #60 on:** February 13, 2016, 10:34:06 AM »

BK, I am looking forward to reading your new book!!!

bk · « **Reply #61 on:** February 13, 2016, 10:37:42 AM »

So, I've been very surprised that after a good start on the Indiegogo campaign we just stalled out at 1380 with no movement for almost three days - that's really bad and you need momentum if a campaign is to be successful. On the first day I'd seen a post from someone on a page where I'd shared the campaign saying he wanted to contribute and had tried but he couldn't get it to work. I know the person and have for years - he was a teacher at LACC and I staged the musical numbers on a couple of shows for him. He mentioned the amount he wanted to contribute, too, so I e-mailed him, called him, and PMd him and heard nothing at all. This morning he called me. He's in his mid eighties now and a computer luddite, but I talked him through things - it took an entire hour to do it, and there were several points where I just said, "Should I come over and you can give us a check" it finally worked, the contribution finally went through and we are now - you won't believe it - 51% funded - yes, he took the big boy perk perk for $5,000. Amazing. Now, please share the campaign because we've got the other 50% to raise and we need every dollar of it for the band and sound packages.

bk · « **Reply #62 on:** February 13, 2016, 10:39:48 AM »

Now that the 5K perk is gone, I may add a 2500 perk if I can think of something fun.

bk · « **Reply #63 on:** February 13, 2016, 10:39:56 AM »

Oh, and I'm up.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #64 on:** February 13, 2016, 11:14:21 AM »

My student just left. And I can return to my TAXES!

Kerry · « **Reply #65 on:** February 13, 2016, 11:36:11 AM »

What a nice, productive Saturday this is turning out to be.

Jennifer · « **Reply #66 on:** February 13, 2016, 11:36:30 AM »

It is way too cold.

Jeanne · « **Reply #67 on:** February 13, 2016, 12:02:29 PM »

Hello, everyone.

Jeanne · « **Reply #68 on:** February 13, 2016, 12:04:20 PM »

Quote from: bk on February 13, 2016, 10:37:42 AM

So, I've been very surprised that after a good start on the Indiegogo campaign we just stalled out at 1380 with no movement for almost three days - that's really bad and you need momentum if a campaign is to be successful. On the first day I'd seen a post from someone on a page where I'd shared the campaign saying he wanted to contribute and had tried but he couldn't get it to work. I know the person and have for years - he was a teacher at LACC and I staged the musical numbers on a couple of shows for him. He mentioned the amount he wanted to contribute, too, so I e-mailed him, called him, and PMd him and heard nothing at all. This morning he called me. He's in his mid eighties now and a computer luddite, but I talked him through things - it took an entire hour to do it, and there were several points where I just said, "Should I come over and you can give us a check" it finally worked, the contribution finally went through and we are now - you won't believe it - 51% funded - yes, he took the big boy perk perk for $5,000. Amazing. Now, please share the campaign because we've got the other 50% to raise and we need every dollar of it for the band and sound packages.

GREAT NEWS! A big pat on the back to your contributor and kudos to you, Bruce, for your patience in getting it through.

Jeanne · « **Reply #69 on:** February 13, 2016, 12:07:01 PM »

Continued recovery vibes to JRand's mama. This was an outpatient surgery?

Jeanne · « **Reply #70 on:** February 13, 2016, 12:08:31 PM »

DR George, how does it feel to be appreciated?

(I say that because I feel that frequently people are not given enough credit for their time and efforts.)

George · « **Reply #71 on:** February 13, 2016, 12:13:09 PM »

Quote from: Jeanne on February 13, 2016, 12:08:31 PM

DR George, how does it feel to be appreciated?

(I say that because I feel that frequently people are not given enough credit for their time and efforts.)

It's great except that he said I run lights, which I don't. I've only done it once. But it was VERY nice of him to mention us techies.

George · « **Reply #72 on:** February 13, 2016, 12:13:28 PM »

Quote from: vixmom on February 13, 2016, 05:02:11 AM

Nice mention in the write up George

Thanks, Vixmom!

George · « **Reply #73 on:** February 13, 2016, 12:15:37 PM »

Quote from: Jrand65 on February 13, 2016, 07:13:20 AM

DR GEORGE RE: the second act walkouts.

Sometimes when I go to a show or a movie something happens or something is said, and then I feel like Popeye the Sailor and say: "That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more." And then I leave.

I can understand that. I can remember only leaving a show (during intermission) once. I wasn't feeling well and really needed to get home...but otherwise, I've stuck it out seeing some pretty bad theater. Fortunately, bad theater is a fairly rare occurrence in Olympia anymore.

George · « **Reply #74 on:** February 13, 2016, 12:15:44 PM »

Quote from: John G. on February 13, 2016, 08:29:38 AM

I have only walked out on one play in my life. It was a really tired production of "The Cemetery Club" and we left at intermission.

Ya gotta do whatcha gotta do, but better during intermission than the middle of the second act.

George · « **Reply #75 on:** February 13, 2016, 12:15:56 PM »

Quote from: Jane on February 13, 2016, 09:24:36 AM

DR George it was nice to see you mentioned in the review.

Thanks, Jane!

Jeanne · « **Reply #76 on:** February 13, 2016, 12:17:25 PM »

Quote from: John G. on February 13, 2016, 08:24:22 AM

That said, I should never eat pasta in this country. It causes my blood sugar to skyrocket. It didn't do that in Italy. I think it's a difference in the wheat used.

I was reading something about that recently, but I can't recall where. I do know that there have been a lot of problems attributed to the newer, high-yield wheat. Another reason to choose gluten-free products.

One of the problems with the genetically-modified products is that they add a "foreign" molecule and don't say what it is. If it's something you're allergic to it could mean big trouble. I find this reprehensible. Surely consumers should be informed and able to make their own decision.

George · « **Reply #77 on:** February 13, 2016, 12:18:13 PM »

Quote from: Kate on February 13, 2016, 10:26:49 AM

MY BROADWAY MUSICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:

"You have the cool clear eyes of a seeker of wisdom and truth".

Any guesses DRS???

It was SO familiar and just couldn't think of what it's from. I broke down and looked it up.

I won't post what it is so that someone who actually remembered it can.

Jeanne · « **Reply #78 on:** February 13, 2016, 12:20:49 PM »

I read recently about a bakery in I think the Berkeley area that is using heirloom grains. DR John G, have you heard about this? If you could buy them either locally or mail-order it might solve the problem.

Jeanne · « **Reply #79 on:** February 13, 2016, 12:22:40 PM »

Quote from: George on February 13, 2016, 12:13:09 PM

Quote from: Jeanne on February 13, 2016, 12:08:31 PM
DR George, how does it feel to be appreciated?

(I say that because I feel that frequently people are not given enough credit for their time and efforts.)

It's great except that he said I run lights, which I don't. I've only done it once. But it was VERY nice of him to mention us techies.

It can make up for the times when you have worked, but weren't given credit. Which were probably many.

Jeanne · « **Reply #80 on:** February 13, 2016, 12:25:14 PM »

Dental vibes to Vixmom!

Jeanne · « **Reply #81 on:** February 13, 2016, 12:27:10 PM »

I see that DR Elmore has joined the Torture Club. I'm sorry you have to go through this and I truly hope you see good--and sustainable--results quickly.

KevinH · « **Reply #82 on:** February 13, 2016, 12:31:45 PM »

Good afternoon. It's in the low 20's. Cold but not quite the horror the weather people predicted.

KevinH · « **Reply #83 on:** February 13, 2016, 12:32:12 PM »

TOD:

Lasagne (but I have to confess I don't make my own sauce)

KevinH · « **Reply #84 on:** February 13, 2016, 12:32:57 PM »

Congrats on the Indiegogo progress, BK!

Kate · « **Reply #85 on:** February 13, 2016, 12:33:22 PM »

Thanks DR George for playing my quote game!!!

Kate · « **Reply #86 on:** February 13, 2016, 12:42:32 PM »

CALUMNIATE:

Make false and defamatory statements about.

George · « **Reply #87 on:** February 13, 2016, 12:48:14 PM »

Quote from: KevinH on February 13, 2016, 12:32:12 PM

TOD:

Lasagne (but I have to confess I don't make my own sauce)

I make lasagna and don't make my own sauce, either. "My" recipe is whatever recipe is on the box of noodles, but I double everything except the noodles.

George · « **Reply #88 on:** February 13, 2016, 02:08:31 PM »

Well...

George · « **Reply #89 on:** February 13, 2016, 02:08:39 PM »

...since we're so close...

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