Topic: ONE FOR THE BOOKS (Read 4553 times)

John G. · « **Reply #120 on:** September 20, 2019, 08:55:57 PM »

Five!

John G. · « **Reply #121 on:** September 20, 2019, 08:56:12 PM »

It does sound like a great trip, Jane.

John G. · « **Reply #122 on:** September 20, 2019, 08:57:36 PM »

I'm home from the symphony. Their performance of Mahler's Second was outstanding. And it was wonderful to look out on that stage and see 75 or so singers and more than 75 orchestra members. It was all overwhelming.

John G. · « **Reply #123 on:** September 20, 2019, 08:58:44 PM »

I came home to find a copy of the new musical Half Time, which had some of the last songs Marvin Hamlisch wrote. And it was the last show Georgia Engel was in. I'm looking forward to listening to it.

John G. · « **Reply #124 on:** September 20, 2019, 09:00:20 PM »

I'm now watching the last of The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice, Ozu's very pointed comedy about marriage.

John G. · « **Reply #125 on:** September 20, 2019, 09:41:48 PM »

Wow. A movie about marriage that ends with the couple asking each other for forgiveness and then sitting down to a nice meal of green tea over rice. And done without rancor or cynicism. Charming.

John G. · « **Reply #126 on:** September 20, 2019, 10:01:57 PM »

Off to bed. Good night, all.

FJL · « **Reply #127 on:** September 20, 2019, 10:10:19 PM »

Quote from: John G. on September 20, 2019, 08:58:44 PM

I came home to find a copy of the new musical Half Time, which had some of the last songs Marvin Hamlisch wrote. And it was the last show Georgia Engel was in. I'm looking forward to listening to it.

I saw that at Paper Mill in New Jersey a little over a year ago. I didn't realize Marvin Hamlisch had been involved, and that's interesting that Donna McKechnie had a huge show stopper that I thought must have been written around her talent. I admire Stefanie Powers a great deal, but I couldn't imagine how she could have done this number eight times a week. I found it amazing thatDonna McKechnie would have been able to do it eight times a week if it had moved to a full run.

Georgia Engel's character was definitely the star of the show. I wonder if they ever did a filming of the show.

Laura · « **Reply #128 on:** September 20, 2019, 10:10:52 PM »

Jane takes the best vacations.

Laura · « **Reply #129 on:** September 20, 2019, 10:11:15 PM »

I am going on vacation soon.

bk · « **Reply #130 on:** September 20, 2019, 10:41:44 PM »

Well, my Banjo just dropped out. Barry Pearl. After finding out that his usual end of year gig wasn't happening he came to me and asked me if he could do it and I, of course, said yes. And just as of course, he now got another gig that would preclude him from playing the final two weeks of the show. So, on the lookout and I must have someone who's FUNNY.

Jane · « **Reply #131 on:** September 20, 2019, 10:47:34 PM »

Quote from: FJL on September 20, 2019, 08:37:49 PM

That sounds like it will be a wonderful trip, Jane.

Thanks. I hope so. We have talked so long about going there that some of my relatives I wanted to meet are gone, others I lost contact with. I am looking forward to seeing the ones we will see.

Jane · « **Reply #132 on:** September 20, 2019, 10:47:50 PM »

Quote from: John G. on September 20, 2019, 08:56:12 PM

It does sound like a great trip, Jane.

Thank you.

Jane · « **Reply #133 on:** September 20, 2019, 10:49:37 PM »

The trip plans began when Keith found deals on flights too good to pass up. All of our hotel rooms are free thanks to hotel points we have earned.

Jane · « **Reply #134 on:** September 20, 2019, 10:50:19 PM »

Quote from: John G. on September 20, 2019, 09:41:48 PM

Wow. A movie about marriage that ends with the couple asking each other for forgiveness and then sitting down to a nice meal of green tea over rice. And done without rancor or cynicism. Charming.

Sweet.

TCB · « **Reply #135 on:** September 20, 2019, 11:29:05 PM »

Good evening

TCB · « **Reply #136 on:** September 20, 2019, 11:29:57 PM »

I did not go to CALENDAR GIRLS tonight.

TCB · « **Reply #137 on:** September 20, 2019, 11:31:01 PM »

I had a potentially critical medical problem with Nicky today.

TCB · « **Reply #138 on:** September 20, 2019, 11:32:09 PM »

So, Tracy and I will be going to the show next Friday night.

TCB · « **Reply #139 on:** September 20, 2019, 11:33:16 PM »

My apologies to Jane and George for my poor sentence structure earlier today.

TCB · « **Reply #140 on:** September 20, 2019, 11:33:41 PM »

Good night.

George · « **Reply #141 on:** September 21, 2019, 12:04:39 AM »

Quote from: Jane on September 20, 2019, 08:20:26 PM

I just read that season 3 of THE ORVILLE won't happen until 2020 and is switching to Hulu.

Yup...I'd heard about that, too.

George · « **Reply #142 on:** September 21, 2019, 12:05:14 AM »

I guess I won't see it until the DVDs come out.

George · « **Reply #143 on:** September 21, 2019, 12:06:21 AM »

Quote from: John G. on September 20, 2019, 08:57:36 PM

I'm home from the symphony. Their performance of Mahler's Second was outstanding. And it was wonderful to look out on that stage and see 75 or so singers and more than 75 orchestra members. It was all overwhelming.

That would be great.

George · « **Reply #144 on:** September 21, 2019, 12:07:19 AM »

Quote from: John G. on September 20, 2019, 08:58:44 PM

I came home to find a copy of the new musical Half Time, which had some of the last songs Marvin Hamlisch wrote. And it was the last show Georgia Engel was in. I'm looking forward to listening to it.

I haven't gotten that yet, but I have it in my "Saved for Later" section on Amazon.

George · « **Reply #145 on:** September 21, 2019, 12:07:35 AM »

I hope it's good.

George · « **Reply #146 on:** September 21, 2019, 12:09:04 AM »

Quote from: bk on September 20, 2019, 10:41:44 PM

Well, my Banjo just dropped out. Barry Pearl. After finding out that his usual end of year gig wasn't happening he came to me and asked me if he could do it and I, of course, said yes. And just as of course, he now got another gig that would preclude him from playing the final two weeks of the show. So, on the lookout and I must have someone who's FUNNY.

Yikes! That's too bad, BK.

George · « **Reply #147 on:** September 21, 2019, 12:09:26 AM »

Hopefully, you can find someone quickly!

George · « **Reply #148 on:** September 21, 2019, 12:10:57 AM »

Quote from: Jane on September 20, 2019, 10:49:37 PM

The trip plans began when Keith found deals on flights too good to pass up. All of our hotel rooms are free thanks to hotel points we have earned.

Nice!

George · « **Reply #149 on:** September 21, 2019, 12:12:12 AM »

With her points, my friend Margo flew herself and her three kids to Hawaii and back for a grand total of $84.00!

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