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Re:THIS VERY DAY
« Reply #150 on: November 13, 2004, 09:25:27 PM »
DR Esteemed BK - The rate quoted to you by the Doubletree sounds about right for this time of year.  And since you'll be coming in for a weekend too...

As other readers have posted, your best bet may be some of those discount travel sites.  Alas, you may also have to pay for your room up front, but if that's what you have to do, that's what you have to do.  I've checked into some of those sites, but I've usually gotten a better rate just by calling the hotel directly - not the hotel chain's reservation line, but the hotel itself.  -And since you are your own business, I'm sure you could also qualify for some sort of corporate rate.

-Of course, it's sort of "funny" - December is actually the highest nightly rate period for most of the hotels in NYC.  -And unlike some "working" cities, the rates actually go up on the weekends.  -But, come January 3rd, the rates for most hotels drop to next to nothing!  I still remember booking a room at the Omni Berkshire Place for only $110/night which had been booking at $525/night during the holiday season.

I'll be in the middle of techs and rehearsal for Hallelujah, Baby during that time, but I may be able to make it up there that Monday.  We'll see...

-There's also a nice mystery bookstore or two in DC...
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« Reply #151 on: November 13, 2004, 09:30:16 PM »
...And I think I'm now caught up...  WHEW!

-I'm also snacking on the new Pumpernickel & Onion Pretzel Sticks that are a part of Snyder's of Hanover Organics line.  Very good... almost addictive...

-Must not eat the whole bag...

<crunch, crunch, crunch>

-Must not eat the whole bag...

<crunch, crunch, crunch>
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Re:THIS VERY DAY
« Reply #152 on: November 13, 2004, 10:09:09 PM »
Quote from: JoseSPiano on November 13, 2004, 08:56:34 PM
DR Tomovoz - Time... I think I still have the double-LP set somewhere in my collection.  -Was it a double set?  -Oh, and the holographic image too!
That's the one Jose.
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Re:THIS VERY DAY
« Reply #153 on: November 13, 2004, 10:15:00 PM »
A few photos from Italia, then to bed...

St. Peter's Basilica at night...
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Re:THIS VERY DAY
« Reply #154 on: November 13, 2004, 10:16:14 PM »
St. Peter in person...
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« Reply #155 on: November 13, 2004, 10:17:59 PM »
Standing in front of the gate to the Pope's summer residence. Notice the spikes.
This was right next-door to the place I stayed in Castelgandolfo.
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Re:THIS VERY DAY
« Reply #156 on: November 13, 2004, 10:19:31 PM »
The gardens of the Focolare Center (where I stayed) in Castelgandolfo...
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Re:THIS VERY DAY
« Reply #157 on: November 13, 2004, 10:20:47 PM »
The Town Square (not me!) in Castelgandolfo...
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Re:THIS VERY DAY
« Reply #158 on: November 13, 2004, 10:23:45 PM »
Of course, a coin (two in my case) must be tossed into the Fountain of Trevi. Right hand over left shoulder is the proper method, I was told.
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« Reply #159 on: November 13, 2004, 10:26:38 PM »
By the way, in Castelgandolfo I had the best gelati I've ever had. Tiramisu. Delish!
I also had some excellent gelati in Budapest. Chestnut.
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« Reply #160 on: November 13, 2004, 10:36:07 PM »
Very nice pics, Panni!
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« Reply #161 on: November 13, 2004, 10:36:26 PM »
Great stories, Jose.  Just one question for you.  If Steve kept having these photo ops during your visit to New York, how come there was no camera available while you were at Barrymore's???  Hmmm?  
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« Reply #162 on: November 13, 2004, 10:37:52 PM »
Great photos, Panni!  But, you know, I could have sworn that St. Pete had darker hair.
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« Reply #163 on: November 13, 2004, 10:41:08 PM »
Quote from: TCB on November 13, 2004, 10:37:52 PM
Great photos, Panni!  But, you know, I could have sworn that St. Pete had darker hair.

Only his hairdresser knows for sure.
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Re:THIS VERY DAY
« Reply #164 on: November 13, 2004, 10:46:48 PM »
At long last late-night denizens.
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Re:THIS VERY DAY
« Reply #165 on: November 13, 2004, 10:46:59 PM »
Quote from: TCB on November 13, 2004, 10:37:52 PM
Great photos, Panni!  But, you know, I could have sworn that St. Pete had darker hair.
Obviously, DR TCB, they had Grecian Formula even back when you knew him!

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« Reply #166 on: November 13, 2004, 10:53:40 PM »
I don't know how late-nite denizenish I'm going to be.  I had my afternoon nap interrupted, in a less than kindly way.

I was woken up from some very enjoyable dreaming by the pack, who had decided to engage in some roughhousing in the hall.  Zeus, in particular, was barking away, egging Buster, Bonnie and Fletcher on.

Suddenly, Buster came running into my room and jumps onto my bed.  He cocked his head, seeing whether or not I was semi-awake, then jumped back down again into the hall.  A few seconds later, he came charging back in, onto the bed, and after another look in my direction leaped onto my stomach with all four paws!

I mean, it was absolutely deliberate!  He was like a little kid, checking to see if he could get away with something, and then pulling his stunt.

Der Brucer and I had shopping to do, so I had to get up in any case, but talk about rude dogs!

 :-\ ;D
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Re:THIS VERY DAY
« Reply #167 on: November 13, 2004, 10:54:14 PM »
Quote from: S. Woody White on November 13, 2004, 10:46:59 PM
Obviously, DR TCB, they had Grecian Formula even back when you knew him!

 ;)

I am sure he would have preferred the Roman Formula.
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« Reply #168 on: November 13, 2004, 10:55:02 PM »
Speaking of Daniel Davis, he was the best Hamlet I ever saw.  Saw him do it at the Cincinnati Playhouse-in-the-Park, directed by Word Baker who, of course, everyone knows directed the original Fantastiks.  I met Mr. Davis in our local bistro here a few years back and got to tell him he was the best Hamlet I ever saw.  I also got to know Mr. Baker some during his sojourn in Cincinnati and he was a lovely man.
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« Reply #169 on: November 13, 2004, 10:56:12 PM »
Along with the necessary shopping, we also picked up some DVDs, particularly some horror flicks.  The new Mummy collection.  The new Creature from the Black Lagoon collection.  The movie of A Chorus Line...

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Re:THIS VERY DAY
« Reply #170 on: November 13, 2004, 11:01:32 PM »
Quote from: TCB on November 13, 2004, 10:36:26 PM
Great stories, Jose.  Just one question for you.  If Steve kept having these photo ops during your visit to New York, how come there was no camera available while you were at Barrymore's???  Hmmm?  

Well... I had my camera in my bag while we were at Barrymore's... Alas.... Sorry for the oversight...   Next time... I promise.
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« Reply #171 on: November 13, 2004, 11:23:19 PM »
Quote from: S. Woody White on November 13, 2004, 10:56:12 PM
Along with the necessary shopping, we also picked up some DVDs, particularly some horror flicks.  The new Mummy collection.  The new Creature from the Black Lagoon collection.  The movie of A Chorus Line...

 ;)

Ooohhh... A Chorus Line: The Movie truly is the scariest of the lot!!!

 :o

 :P

The night the cast of ACL was invited over to Meteor in Houston for their Musical Theatre Monday, they were playing clips from the movie on their various screens... ugh... The whole opening sequence is just plain awful and unforgivable... and the choreography for the jazz combination is just ridiculous - finger snaps?!?!?  However, all was forgiven when that Julie Andrews clip started running... Now that was truly scary!
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« Reply #172 on: November 13, 2004, 11:25:43 PM »
DR Panni - Welcome Back!  Great Photos!  Have a good, non-stressful move!
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