Topic: NEW YORK, NEW YORK (Read 24497 times)

vixmom · « **Reply #240 on:** March 17, 2005, 07:51:47 PM »

I am currently watching the First Nudie Musical courtesy of DR WFO

vixmom · « **Reply #241 on:** March 17, 2005, 07:52:19 PM »

Gosh bk, what a sweet baby face...

vixmom · « **Reply #242 on:** March 17, 2005, 07:52:51 PM »

Hey Jane!! How goes the renovations?

vixmom · « **Reply #243 on:** March 17, 2005, 07:53:30 PM »

I hope you had a lovely birthday JB, and I hope we see more of you online!

bk · « **Reply #244 on:** March 17, 2005, 08:09:52 PM »

Back from the Allen of Joe, and what a swell time we had. Grand to see elmore and my NY assistant and pal Jonathan, who, as it turns out, is a regular lurker around these here parts. Hi, Jonathan! We're trying to convince him to join our merry mad troupe.

After being so good for the past three weeks, eating-wise, I'm afraid I was quite bad tonight, but then, it was my only meal o' the day. I had a shrimp cocktail, a dinner Caesar salad, bread, a bacon cheeseburger and a baked potato, and peanut butter pie with whipped cream. But that's the only gorging I'm going to do. Plus I walked a LOT today and tonight. More later. I'll write the notes in an hour or two.

vixmom · « **Reply #245 on:** March 17, 2005, 08:10:03 PM »

So Jose how was the show tonight?

vixmom · « **Reply #246 on:** March 17, 2005, 08:11:46 PM »

bk, did you have a nice dinner? Who all was there? Did you find a singer for tomorrow or or you going to do the singing? I do so wish I was going to be there, but WFOl has promised to tell me everything!!

vixmom · « **Reply #247 on:** March 17, 2005, 08:12:55 PM »

Oh, you already answered me while I was asking the question!!

vixmom · « **Reply #248 on:** March 17, 2005, 08:17:08 PM »

I've fogotten the name of the restaurant where we are going Angus something.... I want to check where it is as we are drriving in and I would like to try and find a garage reasonably nearby the restaurant.

I am sure there must be away to search topisc on the board but I haven't figured it out yet

vixmom · « **Reply #249 on:** March 17, 2005, 08:24:11 PM »

Somebody come and play, somebody come and play today....

oh, a Sesame Street reference

vixmom · « **Reply #250 on:** March 17, 2005, 08:25:23 PM »

Found the name of the restaurant AND the location...yeah!!

vixmom · « **Reply #251 on:** March 17, 2005, 08:26:17 PM »

Alright, since everyone is sitting here like so much fish...beddybye for vixmom

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #252 on:** March 17, 2005, 08:27:19 PM »

Quote from: vixmom on March 17, 2005, 08:17:08 PM

I've fogotten the name of the restaurant where we are going Angus something.... I want to check where it is as we are drriving in and I would like to try and find a garage reasonably nearby the restaurant.

I am sure there must be away to search topisc on the board but I haven't figured it out yet

The restaurant is in the theatre district. Lots of parking choices. And lots of other people to park with you - if you get my drift.

I'll find the actual address in a bit...

However, if you don't mind a few blocks' walk, the parking over at the Skyline Hotel is dirt cheap by NYC standards. It's over at 50th and 10th. I believe parking is still $15 for the night past 5:00pm.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #253 on:** March 17, 2005, 08:28:01 PM »

Quote from: vixmom on March 17, 2005, 08:17:08 PM

I've fogotten the name of the restaurant where we are going Angus something.... I want to check where it is as we are drriving in and I would like to try and find a garage reasonably nearby the restaurant.

I am sure there must be away to search topisc on the board but I haven't figured it out yet

Angus McIndoe, on 44th Street, next to THE PRODUCERS, I believe! I'm back from a lovely time with Dear Friend BK, and I got to finally meet Jonathan in person after knowing him only from phone conversations. He's got a sharp mind, a ready wit, and a passion for DVD releases, so I'm not sure he'll fit in. Jonathan, come and join HHW!! Try it, you'll like it!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #254 on:** March 17, 2005, 08:30:19 PM »

Oh.... So, BK, are you not staying at your normal NYC digs this time round?

Ginny · « **Reply #255 on:** March 17, 2005, 08:36:53 PM »

Late night for me, 'cause we went to Cincinnati to pick up Rob for his spring break. I'm just about as packed as one can be the night before, cell phone is charging, iPod is charging, and I'm about to go to bed to recharge myself. Have to leave about 9am tomorrow to drive to the Land of Cleve (oh, I've always wanted to do that!) to catch my plane.

Glad to hear that bk arrived safely and there was a lovely gathering tonight. Safe journeys to my fellow travellers tomorrow. See you all soon!

vixmom · « **Reply #256 on:** March 17, 2005, 08:43:55 PM »

Safe travels Ginny, I have your cookies!!!

vixmom · « **Reply #257 on:** March 17, 2005, 08:45:47 PM »

Thank you dear Jose & dear Larry for the information. I think I found a place where I can park on 44th for $11. I am now definitely off to bed...

See you Saturday!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #258 on:** March 17, 2005, 08:48:33 PM »

Oops!

Apparently, the Company Manager sent me last year's housing options by mistake the other day, so... Since the WNBA tournament is in town the same week that MAMMA MIA! comes in, the downtown hotels are either booked or demanding higher rates. So, instead of the Residence Inn, I will be staying at the Towneplace Suites By Marriott on Union Chapel Road. We had another option, but since the decor had been described as, I kid you not, "Amish on crack", I decided against it.

Now, if there are any Indy DRs who happen to need some housekeeping and cooking done for a couple of days...

-Oh, and I also realized that I'll only be playing the shows while I'm in Indy (and Memphis). No rehearsals to play, so I'll have plenty of daytimes free. Any suggestions?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #259 on:** March 17, 2005, 08:50:52 PM »

Good show tonight. Small, but appreciative - and vocal audience. And apparently, there was nice little burst of ticket sales today too.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #260 on:** March 17, 2005, 08:54:45 PM »

OH!... I've lost track of how long the "out-of-towners" are coming if for. I'll be "off" from the close of Sunday's matinee to the 7:30 call for Wednesday night's show. If any DRs would like to walk the isle of Manhattan with me...

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #261 on:** March 17, 2005, 08:57:05 PM »

...And since it was sort of brought up earlier..

Just how are we going to be splitting the bill at Angus McIndoe? Will they be adding on the gratuity in advance? And should we all have wallets and purses with lots of small bills in them?

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #262 on:** March 17, 2005, 08:57:43 PM »

Good evening, fellow Dear Readers.

I saw the concerts mentioned by DR Sandra earlier, plus DR Kerry took me to see my favorite duo -Steve and Eydie.

When I was a young teen, I so wanted to see The Osmond Brothers, but my mother wouldn't allow me to go to a rock concert at the Phoenix Coliseum, because they do drugs at rock concerts at the Phoenix Coliseum, you know.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #263 on:** March 17, 2005, 09:11:00 PM »

Hmmm.. It's just DR François and myself right now...

"The Frenchman and the Francophile"

Intriguing, n'est-ce pas?

Michael · « **Reply #264 on:** March 17, 2005, 09:18:16 PM »

Well my cameras and phones are charged. My IPod is getting more music (more than I need) and will not get a little bit of sleep before I get to the airport.

I called the airline and the FSA website to find out if a camera tripod is legal as part of your carry on luggage. I couldn't find an answer. Anyone know?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #265 on:** March 17, 2005, 09:25:35 PM »

Quote from: Michael Shayne on March 17, 2005, 09:18:16 PM

Well my cameras and phones are charged. My IPod is getting more music (more than I need) and will not get a little bit of sleep before I get to the airport.

I called the airline and the FSA website to find out if a camera tripod is legal as part of your carry on luggage. I couldn't find an answer. Anyone know?

Camera tripods are legal for carry-on. BUT note that the airlines are being VERY strict lately with carry-on luggage - size, weight, number of pieces. If your tripod is in it's own case, they will most likely consider it one of your two allowed pieces.

MBarnum · « **Reply #266 on:** March 17, 2005, 09:31:21 PM »

Well doggone if I didn't get a shipment of Bollywood dvds in the mail today...so I decides to pop one in...JAGIR staring JRand54's fave Meena Kumari...well there are no subtitles!!! The DVD case says that it has English subtitles, but lo and behold, when I press the subtitle button on the remote control, the screen says "no subtitles recorded"...!!!!!

Rodzinski · « **Reply #267 on:** March 17, 2005, 09:40:02 PM »

Sweet Boatniks! You shall be mine!!

I had the chance to buy THE BOATNIKS once at a PeepWorld. You see, here in NYC, Giuliani had gotten rid of a lot of the porn dealers, but they could stay open if a certain percentage of their inventory was non-porn. This made for some good VHS deals back in the day if one was willing to go inside these places. But I went to buy THE BOATNIKS with my credit card, and they said I had to spend at least $20 to use the card. I figured I'd come back again some day. Then PeepWorld and every other building on that block (42nd between 6th and Broadway) was razed to the ground.

S. Woody White · « **Reply #268 on:** March 17, 2005, 09:42:46 PM »

Quote from: bk on March 17, 2005, 03:48:46 PM

May I just ask a question? Since when did they start making mannequins with defined body parts??? Have you seen these? I mean, really! I walked by a clothing shop and there were some female mannequins in skirts and blouses, with nipples protruding proudly. Then there are the male mannequins - have you seen those, the ones they use for underpants? I mean, really! Do I NEED to see that?

Yes, you do!!! You, and your little dog Toto, and your children too! You all need to see these things, because to not see these things is unrealistic and shameful! Show off those titties! Show off those...whatever they're called these days when they're on mannequins and stiff when plastered in the way that real men aren't! Show them off, on billboards and in store windows that little children see as they walk to school!

And if you don't like it, maybe your children shouldn't be walking to school! So there!

Ain't advertising wonderful?

S. Woody White · « **Reply #269 on:** March 17, 2005, 09:49:34 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on March 17, 2005, 07:37:24 PM

I thought CINDERELLA was scheduled for October 4th. Shows what I know. I watched the trailer for it on THE INCREDIBLES DVD, and I remembered that CINDERELLA is probably the least elaborate animation of all the Disney classics. It seems much less showy, much more sparse in its backgrounds and effect.

Great animation on the shadows, particularly those coming from the windows.

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Author Topic: NEW YORK, NEW YORK (Read 24497 times)

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