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[Ron Pulliam]

Is this page 5?

[George]

First the creator of the Big Mac died earlier this week at 98.

Now the creator of General Tso's chicken also dies at 98..

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/general-tso-s-chicken-creator-dies-98-n691326

That's too bad.  Although, I've never had General Tso's anything.

[FJL]

We just ordered in General Tso's chicken in his honor. 

[FJL]

Just thought I'd share - the information, not the chicken, unless someone wants to come over for some of it.

[Jane]

First the creator of the Big Mac died earlier this week at 98.

Now the creator of General Tso's chicken also dies at 98..

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/general-tso-s-chicken-creator-dies-98-n691326

I find it amazing that the man who invented the Big Mac lived a long life.

[Jane]

A name just popped into my head!

"Rodzinski" aka Tom something.

He used to post here.  He also used to have a column at Playbill.com

Anyone still in touch with him?

He is happily married and has a cute little boy.

[George]

And now, I'm leaving work.  I'm going to my parents' for a bit to visit with my cousin and his wife (and maybe have some dinner), then I'm off to the theater for our official opening night!

Be back later!

[bk]

I ran into Rodzinski last I was in NY a couple of years ago - too bad he doesn't come back.

[bk]

I opted out of tonight, wisely I think.  I had an omelet and hash browns earlier - I may get some chicken soup later tonight.

[John G.]

I am not one of them, but for any of you fans of the musical Titanic, here's the Signature theatre's new promo for the production that Joshie is currently orchestrating.  His work is good, as you can hear on the video.

I just detest the show.
http://www.playbill.com/article/signature-cast-soars-in-new-titanic-music-video

And I just love that score!

I'm a big fan of it, too.

[John G.]

Back from a great dinner with Carol and Betty, who head back to upstate New York tomorrow.

We went to one of my favorite restaurants, which specializes in Cajun and Creole food.

[John G.]

We started with oysters on the half-shell, followed by crawfish pimento cheese toast and fried redfish with a salad.

Entrees included blackened drum, duck with sweet potato gnocchi and collards, and more redfish with cauliflower. Sides included baked cheese grits and green beans amandine.

[John G.]

But the desserts really rocked. I ordered the pecan pie with cream cheese ice cream on top and the brownie special, which came with egg nog on the side. Pieter, the chef, sent out the butterscotch pudding and beignets (not on the menu).

So, the three of us ended up with five desserts. Yum.

And Carol ended up with breakfast from the leftovers.

[John G.]

i haven't eaten like that in a while. Extra exercise tomorrow for me.

[John G.]

Just got a call from my doctor (at 9:40 p.m.) to tell me my blood test work had come back and everything looked good. Thyroid may be a little under functioning. She even said she doubted the ultrasound would be needed. I then told her I had it done this morning, and she said she'd get back with me further next week.

I've never had a doctor do that before.

[vixmom]

I am home from work

[vixmom]

That is all

[ChasSmith]

I am home from the play.  And that is all, too.  (It was good.)

[ChasSmith]

Sounds like some damned decent news, DR John G.

[John G.]

Sounds like some damned decent news, DR John G.

I think so, too, ChasSmith.

[John G.]

I'm now going to pop a Benedryl and nod off.

[George]

And now, I'm leaving work.  I'm going to my parents' for a bit to visit with my cousin and his wife (and maybe have some dinner), then I'm off to the theater for our official opening night!

Be back later!

We had a great opening night...smallish but responsive audience, and a good show from the actors.

[George]

Hopefully, Jane and Keith won't be the only ones in tomorrow's audience.

[George]

Just got a call from my doctor (at 9:40 p.m.) to tell me my blood test work had come back and everything looked good. Thyroid may be a little under functioning. She even said she doubted the ultrasound would be needed. I then told her I had it done this morning, and she said she'd get back with me further next week.

I've never had a doctor do that before.

Great news, John!

[Jane]

But the desserts really rocked. I ordered the pecan pie with cream cheese ice cream on top and the brownie special, which came with egg nog on the side. Pieter, the chef, sent out the butterscotch pudding and beignets (not on the menu).

So, the three of us ended up with five desserts. Yum.

And Carol ended up with breakfast from the leftovers.

Beignets...yum!

[Jane]

Just got a call from my doctor (at 9:40 p.m.) to tell me my blood test work had come back and everything looked good. Thyroid may be a little under functioning. She even said she doubted the ultrasound would be needed. I then told her I had it done this morning, and she said she'd get back with me further next week.

I've never had a doctor do that before.

Once in awhile you get a doctor like that.  It is extra nice when the news is good.

[Jane]

I am home from work

Way too late!

[Jane]

Hopefully, Jane and Keith won't be the only ones in tomorrow's audience.

If we are, please remember I might not hear all the lines and respond appropriately.

[Jane]

And now, I'm leaving work.  I'm going to my parents' for a bit to visit with my cousin and his wife (and maybe have some dinner), then I'm off to the theater for our official opening night!

Be back later!

We had a great opening night...smallish but responsive audience, and a good show from the actors.

[bk]

Page five?  Really?  For the last four HOURS?