Topic: NOTHING TO SAY (Read 24430 times)

S. Woody White · « **Reply #60 on:** February 08, 2005, 09:30:01 AM »

The last time a vacation question came up, I basically said I didn't need to take one.

I still don't need a vacation, but I'd like to be able to spend some time exploring the cities nearby.

I've yet to get to Baltimore.

Annapolis is interesting (and their state legislature is currently in session).

Philladelphia is a very nice town, worthy of more exploration.

And I love Washington DC.

The only problem is, we have to kennel the pooches. On the other hand, if expense is no object that counts as an expense. For that matter, we could take the dogs with us, stay at expensive hotels, and hire someone to dog-watch when we're visiting places that don't allow dogs.

THAT'S how we'll manage the tour! Yeah!

S. Woody White · « **Reply #61 on:** February 08, 2005, 09:32:13 AM »

Page Three!

A flatulent dance would be a real gas!

bk · « **Reply #62 on:** February 08, 2005, 09:37:45 AM »

I'm up, I'm up.

To me, diagetic goes hand in hand with FLATULENT.

Hisaka: I wish I would be watching Monseiur Hire tonight. It's not out on DVD except in France and Japan, but in both places without English subtitles. I saw it twice when it came out and loved it. In watching all the Leconte movies of late, it didn't dawn on me until the third movie that it was the same guy who'd made Hire and The Hairdresser's Husband.

bk · « **Reply #63 on:** February 08, 2005, 09:51:02 AM »

Is this a slow news day here at haineshisway.com?

Is everyone off being FLATULENT?

What If has been nominated for 0 LA Drama Critics Circle awards. Frankly, I felt our very own Jose Simbulan should have been up, but the most egregious slight is for Cheryl Baxter and Joseph McKee's wonderful choreography, which received raves in every single rave review. Since there are only three people nominated in that category it is especially stupid. But then you look at the list that comprises the seventeen members of that organization and you understand everything. It's why LA theater is rarely taken seriously.

Jennifer · « **Reply #64 on:** February 08, 2005, 10:13:21 AM »

DISCUSSION OF LAST NIGHT'S MEDIUM.

Not sure how I feel about last night's show. There were elements I thought really worked (the daughter's math abilties for example). But I'm not sure how I feel about her dream and the whole 7 year thing. She got sick just by touching the guy. It just seemed so weird to me that the whole thing was in the future.

Anyone else?

bk · « **Reply #65 on:** February 08, 2005, 10:14:44 AM »

Oh, it's going to be one of THOSE days, is it? And just where in tarnation are the boys from Oz? It seems they've been MIA for a day or two.

Now, let's get some postin' goin' on or I shall be forced to eat three chocolate donuts right this very minute.

bk · « **Reply #66 on:** February 08, 2005, 10:15:39 AM »

I don't know from Medium. I used to be a Medium but now I take a Large. Such is the way of life.

bk · « **Reply #67 on:** February 08, 2005, 10:22:29 AM »

Welcome six GUESTS. We've got six GUESTS, eight users and no posts except for Jennifer and myself in the last hour.

There is only one word to describe my feelings at this time: FLATULENT.

Charles Pogue · « **Reply #68 on:** February 08, 2005, 10:26:56 AM »

MattH, you should go see London...even if you can't do it with someone you love....because you will LOVE the city. And then when you go back with someone you love, you can show them all the places you discovered. I first spent three months there back in 1982, filming my Sherlock Holmes films...discovering the city on my own. The Lovely Wife and I went back there in 1994 and I got to show her MY London, which was a thrill. We have now gone back every year since then. Sometimes our days are spent exploring together, sometimes alone. I have MY London, she has HER London, we have OUR London.

But none of us are getting any younger. Don't wait to savour this city before you're too old to really enjoy it.

Also London...like everyplace else in the world...has its creeping invasion of crassness and homogenization. As the world gets smaller, each place slowly begins to lose its individuality and the things that make it one of a kind. You don't want to be visiting it ten years from now when Leicester Square is full of nothing but American fast food franchises and Starbucks' coffee shops (and it's got enough of them all ready).

While I personally don't think London could ever totally descend into bland mediocrity and ordinariness...there'll always be St. Paul's, Westminister, Big Ben, The British Library the Thames, the National Gallery, and the National Theatre... it seems like each time back some small thing I loved is gone or changed.

Don't wait!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #69 on:** February 08, 2005, 10:34:25 AM »

Good Afternoon!

Back up in Fairfax. A pretty easy drive back up I-95, and absolutely gorgeous weather for it too! It was nice to drive with the windows down a little. Alas, a pebble from some truck hauling dirt managed to bounce off the road and into my windshield. No crack, but another annoying little divet taken out. Comes with the territory I guess.

On my way out of the apartment, I decided to go ahead and pack up some of my baking supplies - equipment and pantry items. I have quite a bit of stuff left - I stocked up - and I figure I'll just bake one thing each day this week. Fatten up the cast and crew before the show closes.

Hmm... And I do have enough almonds for at least four batches of biscotti... Hmmm...

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #70 on:** February 08, 2005, 10:35:59 AM »

Quote from: bk on February 08, 2005, 09:51:02 AM

Is this a slow news day here at haineshisway.com?

Is everyone off being FLATULENT?

What If has been nominated for 0 LA Drama Critics Circle awards. Frankly, I felt our very own Jose Simbulan should have been up, but the most egregious slight is for Cheryl Baxter and Joseph McKee's wonderful choreography, which received raves in every single rave review. Since there are only three people nominated in that category it is especially stupid. But then you look at the list that comprises the seventeen members of that organization and you understand everything. It's why LA theater is rarely taken seriously.

Aw, shucks... Thank you, BK.

What were the award nominations that were announced back in October(?)? Or is the ceremony finally rolling around for those? Or are they one in the same?

Charles Pogue · « **Reply #71 on:** February 08, 2005, 10:39:04 AM »

I personally think WHAT IF? should have had a passle of awards...not the least of which for its writer/director/composer.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #72 on:** February 08, 2005, 10:44:08 AM »

DR Matt H - Even though I've never been to London myself, as DR Pogue suggested, I'd say go ahead and go on your own. Wherever you want to go. If you have the time, the money - or at least the credit limit - and the curiosity, just go ahead and do it. Now. Or at least soon.

I've been to many places on my own. And then when I've gone back to some of those places, I've brought Steve along, and a whole new set of adventures began.

Going back to someplace with someone then becomes a sort of show and tell. Undoubtedly, you've shared your stories of your first visit(s), and now that person gets to see what you were talking about, what you experienced. And there will still be plenty for you (plural) to discover togetheron. And, who knows? Maybe when you go to London, someone will end up catching your eye whilst you're watching the Changing of the Guard, or queueing up for some theatre tickets...

-And, actually, I'd love to show Steve "my" L.A.... And then go to some of the places I never go to while I was out there.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #73 on:** February 08, 2005, 10:47:01 AM »

OK... I need to research some stuff for a bit...

But before I go...

There's a medical practice that specializes in "male performance issues" here in the DC area. They run a couple of unintentionally (or maybe not) funny radio ads. I heard a new one - well, at least new to me - while driving in today. The "testimonial" was "fun" to listen to, but the tag line had me laughing out loud:

"Call today. Perform Tonight!"

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #74 on:** February 08, 2005, 10:47:38 AM »

Oh, and I am NOT researching "male performance issue". Thank you very much!

Charles Pogue · « **Reply #75 on:** February 08, 2005, 10:56:45 AM »

MattH, I ditto Jose...When you take someone back to a place you've already experienced, you get to become the tour guide and watch someone else experience you experienced that first time. And going solo, who knows what adventures my happen to you...maybe that "someone you love" is there...Exploring on one's own can be great fun...and you're also not tied down to anyone else's agenda, expactations, or limitations. You can go where you want when you want. That's one of the great things going with The Lovely Wife...there are things we want to do together, of course; but neither of us mind at all going off by ourselves and dealing with our own agenda. We've been there enough now...they we go there merely to live; not play tourist.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #76 on:** February 08, 2005, 11:00:06 AM »

Call today. Perform tonight! Well, it's catchy.

I am waiting for my INTIMATE STRANGERS dvd to arrive so that I can too watch a Patrice Leconte film. I had to choose one, and of all those that BK has written about, this one intrigued me most.

Hmmmmmmm.....I didn't like the DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS movie, but the musical may be something I am interested in. Time will tell.

Dream vacation huh? Well - I would love to visit California and do all the touristy things, and visit the studios (what's left of them) and see the sights. Then to New York for some shows and more sights - always love to go there. And include a trip to The Museum of the City of New York at 5th Av and 105th Street! Their theatre collection is wonderful. And you can stop at the Guggenheim on the way back!

Then to London, of course, and the last stop would be Rome! Then a trip home on a ship. Well, not a ship to Indiana....but back to the states, and maybe a trip through the Panama Canal which should be fascinating!

William F. Orr · « **Reply #77 on:** February 08, 2005, 11:01:25 AM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on February 08, 2005, 10:47:38 AM

Oh, and I am NOT researching "male performance issue". Thank you very much!

Well, as we later learned from the Viagra ads, in 1996 we had a Presidential race between a candidate who couldn't get it up and a candidate who couldn't keep it down.

Hope that isn't too too risqué for our family site.

William F. Orr · « **Reply #78 on:** February 08, 2005, 11:02:19 AM »

Gives a whole new meaning to the concept of "performance art", Jose.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #79 on:** February 08, 2005, 11:03:28 AM »

Here is your Allison Hayes Picture of the Week. Allison as Grace in THE UNEARTHLY as featured on Mystery Science Theater 3000!

William F. Orr · « **Reply #80 on:** February 08, 2005, 11:11:20 AM »

One of my two dream vacations occurred in the summer of 1972, when I went driving through France, Germany, Luxembourg, and Switzerland with an American friend and his French-born wife. However stand-offish you may think the French are, when you get invitated into their homes, it's a whole different story. If you are at the table, you are family.

Fond memories of sending the Alsatians into gales of laghter to hear a foreigner try to speak Alsatian. Gee, I still can say, "Noch a betzala Brot, venn's bliapt." (Another slice of bread, please.) That was a real ice-breaker, let me tell you.

Because the male of the couple was a medievalist, we stopped at two castles per day, minimum. Stayed in a quaint Swiss inn in a village where everyone, toddlers included, spoke both French and German fluently. Hit Baune for the wine festival. And I did all the driving, being the only one with a license.

Back then, every other car sported a "Europe Uni" bumper sticker--and now it is a reality. Who woulda thunk?

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #81 on:** February 08, 2005, 11:12:54 AM »

Quote from: JRand54 on February 08, 2005, 11:03:28 AM

Here is your Allison Hayes Picture of the Week. Allison as Grace in THE UNEARTHLY as featured on Mystery Science Theater 3000!

Tom Servo: Here I am trying on the bicycle tire I found in a thrift shop. It just spoke to me...

Sandra · « **Reply #82 on:** February 08, 2005, 11:13:43 AM »

Did the phone guy come back, Mom? Or did the dial tone just show up on its own? Or were you in the backyard again?

I came into the library to work on my History paper, and somehow found myself at this here website. How did that happen?

And I second my mom's "anywhere but Indiana."

Sandra · « **Reply #83 on:** February 08, 2005, 11:15:52 AM »

Oh, and BK, your two pages saying nothing are definitely not a first. I have written many many pages saying absolutely nothing. I'm working on some right now, in fact.

bk · « **Reply #84 on:** February 08, 2005, 11:34:07 AM »

Pogue: Thank you kindly.

Jose: These are different awards. To give you an idea of their importance, the "ceremony" is held at the Coronet Theater, a small theater on La Cienega. They listed several presenters - not one of whom I'd ever heard of. They are insignificant orts. And I have no doubt that they are FLATULENT.

William F. Orr · « **Reply #85 on:** February 08, 2005, 11:35:53 AM »

And speaking of movies being a copy of a copy of a copy... I was speaking of that yesterday:

Last Wednesday, we were watching Murder She Wrote on The Biography Channel. The episode was about Irish immigrants, starring George Hearn, "To the Last Will I Grapple with Thee", written by DR Pogues' close personal friend Harlan Ellison's close personal friend J. Michael Straczynski of Babylon 5 fame.

I was very pleased, because I figured out the Who, the How and the Why about five minutes before Jessica had her "Jessica moment", and I was right in every detail.

Fast forward to Saturday. The Biography Channel. One of the Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmeses, "The Problem of Thor Bridge". (Alas, not one of DR Pogues' scripts.) I was very pleased, because I had it figured out a few minutes before Holmes had his Jessica moment and the game was afoot, as they say.

Not only did I have it figured out. "It's Murder She Wrote!" I exclaimed. Although the characters in the stories were totally different in every way, it was exactly the same Who, How, and Why. Even the clues were identical. So JMS has been cribbing from Conan Doyle. Tsk, tsk, tsk.

ozderek · « **Reply #86 on:** February 08, 2005, 11:44:42 AM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on February 08, 2005, 07:01:18 AM

As for dream vacation: Back to Australia, but this time I would like to make it up to the Reef, across the Outback, down to Tasmania and over to the west side of the continent to Perth (at least). Of course, I'd have to stop in Melbourne and see DRs Tomovoz and Colin again, as well as meet DR ozderek.

DR JoseSPiano,

I'm sure a trip down here would not be complete without visiting Tasmania (my home state) - some would say I escaped; some would say i had my second head removed; some would even say i'm not Australian (hmpph!), but seriously, Tasmania is one of the most beautiful islands you could want to visit. I hope you make it there one day.

<attached picture of WINE GLASS BAY .. on tasmania's east coast>

Jennifer · « **Reply #87 on:** February 08, 2005, 12:14:00 PM »

I agree DR MattH. Why not go to london with a good friend. Or someone else who likes theatre. Most places are great when you are there with someone you love. But I went to london with my sister, and it was really fun (except for the fact that body had major trouble with the time difference).

bk · « **Reply #88 on:** February 08, 2005, 12:14:01 PM »

Is this a slow news day here at haineshisway.com?

At least one boy from Oz has shown up.

bk · « **Reply #89 on:** February 08, 2005, 12:15:00 PM »

Well, AOL or Adelphia is being completely retarded.

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