Topic: DOIN' IT FOR ELMER (Read 3207 times)

Jane · « **Reply #30 on:** January 24, 2020, 07:06:03 AM »

This morning I found I had typed "I am falling sleepy " and never posted it.

Jane · « **Reply #31 on:** January 24, 2020, 07:06:26 AM »

I guess I fell asleep first

John G. · « **Reply #32 on:** January 24, 2020, 09:47:53 AM »

Sleep. Not in my vocabulary this week.

John G. · « **Reply #33 on:** January 24, 2020, 09:49:30 AM »

I found a book at the library called 99 Bottles, written by Andre Houston Mack. He’s from San Antonio and got his start as a sommelier here, which is when I met him.

John G. · « **Reply #34 on:** January 24, 2020, 09:50:40 AM »

We’ve stayed in touch via Facebook as he went to work in California at the famed French Laundry.

George · « **Reply #35 on:** January 24, 2020, 10:17:48 AM »

~~~Break Legs Vibes for BK and the Bernstein Cast!!~~~

George · « **Reply #36 on:** January 24, 2020, 10:18:02 AM »

Quote from: John G. on January 24, 2020, 05:06:42 AM

Could there be a crossover sequel, Mean Girls with Cats?

You mean, Mean Cats??

George · « **Reply #37 on:** January 24, 2020, 10:18:23 AM »

Quote from: John G. on January 24, 2020, 09:49:30 AM

I found a book at the library called 99 Bottles, written by Andre Houston Mack. He’s from San Antonio and got his start as a sommelier here, which is when I met him.

Quote from: John G. on January 24, 2020, 09:50:40 AM

We’ve stayed in touch via Facebook as he went to work in California at the famed French Laundry.

That's pretty cool, John.

John G. · « **Reply #38 on:** January 24, 2020, 11:00:06 AM »

Reading Andre’s book has been fun because he mentions all of the places he worked here and people he worked with, sometimes by name. The stories or lessons tie in with a wine or spirit, leading to the title 99 Bottles.

George · « **Reply #39 on:** January 24, 2020, 11:05:11 AM »

Topic of the Day: just received from The Metropolitan Opera (bought through Amazon.com), the new Met Opera cast recording of Porgy and Bess.

John G. · « **Reply #40 on:** January 24, 2020, 11:05:12 AM »

One of the stories left me teary-eyed. He wrote about mutual friends, Richard and Gigi Toupal, who were amazingly generous with a number of us. When I got laid off and too many people dropped me from their social circle, Richard kept calling, asking me to lunch, even inviting me to their extravagant Christmas Eve party. Then Richard died, which left a big hole.

Andre doesn’t mention Richard’s death, but he does create a lasting tribute to two wonderful people.

George · « **Reply #41 on:** January 24, 2020, 11:08:25 AM »

Quote from: John G. on January 24, 2020, 11:05:12 AM

One of the stories left me teary-eyed. He wrote about mutual friends, Richard and Gigi Toupal, who were amazingly generous with a number of us. When I got laid off and too many people dropped me from their social circle, Richard kept calling, asking me to lunch, even inviting me to their extravagant Christmas Eve party. Then Richard died, which left a big hole.

Andre doesn’t mention Richard’s death, but he does create a lasting tribute to two wonderful people.

Nice.

George · « **Reply #42 on:** January 24, 2020, 11:08:49 AM »

I didn't realize that this new recording of Porgy and Bess is a live recording. I do now.

bk · « **Reply #43 on:** January 24, 2020, 12:15:19 PM »

I'm up, I'm up - nine hours of sleep.

bk · « **Reply #44 on:** January 24, 2020, 12:15:48 PM »

Must now relax and rest my voice and then I'll start warming up for this evening.

Jane · « **Reply #45 on:** January 24, 2020, 12:53:08 PM »

Quote from: John G. on January 24, 2020, 11:05:12 AM

One of the stories left me teary-eyed. He wrote about mutual friends, Richard and Gigi Toupal, who were amazingly generous with a number of us. When I got laid off and too many people dropped me from their social circle, Richard kept calling, asking me to lunch, even inviting me to their extravagant Christmas Eve party. Then Richard died, which left a big hole.

Andre doesn’t mention Richard’s death, but he does create a lasting tribute to two wonderful people.

This brought tears to my eyes.

Jane · « **Reply #46 on:** January 24, 2020, 12:53:40 PM »

I am sorry people dropped you from their social circle

Jane · « **Reply #47 on:** January 24, 2020, 12:53:59 PM »

Quote from: bk on January 24, 2020, 12:15:48 PM

Must now relax and rest my voice and then I'll start warming up for this evening.

Have a great evening!

John G. · « **Reply #48 on:** January 24, 2020, 02:13:57 PM »

Quote from: Jane on January 24, 2020, 12:53:40 PM

I am sorry people dropped you from their social circle

Right now I’m not.

Jane · « **Reply #49 on:** January 24, 2020, 03:13:48 PM »

Good !

bk · « **Reply #50 on:** January 24, 2020, 03:26:07 PM »

I shall now be on my way to the Autry.

Jane · « **Reply #51 on:** January 24, 2020, 03:39:49 PM »

DR George, I guess we are also voting. Our ballots arrived today.

John G. · « **Reply #52 on:** January 24, 2020, 04:00:24 PM »

Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky tonight. Should be a very romantic program.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #53 on:** January 24, 2020, 04:05:05 PM »

I am home from a long day out and about. My hair is finally cut. I kept cancelling during December because of mobility issues.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #54 on:** January 24, 2020, 04:07:18 PM »

The reading of Mack & Mabel went very well. Because i am a perfectionist, there were more clams than I would have liked, but Rob and Joshie were very happy with things overall. The orchestrations are quite beautiful, and the band played very well./

elmore3003 · « **Reply #55 on:** January 24, 2020, 04:08:07 PM »

DR Chassmith, if I'd known you had a free day, I would have invited you to the reading!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #56 on:** January 24, 2020, 04:08:59 PM »

The cats have eaten their Fancy Feast Chicken Feast with gravy, and I'll give them a treat in another hour.

George · « **Reply #57 on:** January 24, 2020, 04:31:58 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on January 24, 2020, 04:08:07 PM

DR Chassmith, if I'd known you had a free day, I would have invited you to the reading!

At times like that, I wish I lived in or near New York!

George · « **Reply #58 on:** January 24, 2020, 04:32:17 PM »

But I'll stay right where I am, thank you very much.

George · « **Reply #59 on:** January 24, 2020, 04:32:32 PM »

And now, since we're so close...

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