Topic: THE DAY OF THE BIG SHOW (Read 4981 times)

vixmom · « **Reply #150 on:** May 03, 2020, 06:39:50 PM »

Quote from: Laura on May 03, 2020, 04:20:59 PM

I got up at 5 a.m. for my 1.5 hour walk. Then my daughter and I drove up north to check on some unusual native plants I had found in the National Forest. I had seen some construction going on in the fall. We discovered that everything had been leveled and a picnic ramada now stands where the plants were.

That makes me sad and angry

vixmom · « **Reply #151 on:** May 03, 2020, 06:42:17 PM »

Mom fell back asleep this afternoon after we ate and so did i

vixmom · « **Reply #152 on:** May 03, 2020, 06:42:38 PM »

We woke when the Vixter called at 8 to check in on us

vixmom · « **Reply #153 on:** May 03, 2020, 06:43:12 PM »

So I didn’t see the beginning of the show but what I saw was cherce

ChasSmith · « **Reply #154 on:** May 03, 2020, 07:03:30 PM »

The show was wonderful, and my putting it on the big screen worked great.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #155 on:** May 03, 2020, 07:06:38 PM »

At the end of the countdown to starting time, YouTube was reporting 60 people waiting for it.

I took the luxury of expanding the YouTube window to full screen, so I didn't see or take part in any chat, in case others were doing that. I simply wanted to watch and enjoy, and by gum, watch and enjoy I did. It was so damned enjoyable, I'll be ready for another one at any time.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #156 on:** May 03, 2020, 07:10:40 PM »

Very much enjoyed the commentary, and I think the funny stuff worked fine without audience response. BK referenced people sending hearts and things during it, and I guess that's only from the Facebook side. Did anyone make comments as it went along, or was that turned off?

Jeanne · « **Reply #157 on:** May 03, 2020, 07:11:08 PM »

Belated birthday wishes to DR Freddie!

I hope you had a great day!

Jeanne · « **Reply #158 on:** May 03, 2020, 07:11:29 PM »

Mega vibes to Vixmom and her mom!

ChasSmith · « **Reply #159 on:** May 03, 2020, 07:13:24 PM »

To follow on DR Jeanne's question, I'll just say I'm amazed at how anyone -- pianist, singers, anyone -- deals with clicks and tracks and re-recordings and all that modern day stuff. I'd certainly be open to learning it myself. In fact, I should be learning it. But there were only a couple of places where I said, "Aha! He/She missed a beat on the track" or something like that. But everyone was such a pro that there seemed not the slightest chance of anything really derailing.

Jeanne · « **Reply #160 on:** May 03, 2020, 07:13:24 PM »

I wonder if one could do an at-home Red Carpet? Bruce could show off his jeans and t-shirt.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #161 on:** May 03, 2020, 07:19:16 PM »

Something I always appreciate is a generous amount of history about a song or a show or a person as part of the running commentary, and BK is one of those people who knows how to deliver. That kind of thing is much appreciated in this house.

Jeanne · « **Reply #162 on:** May 03, 2020, 07:21:37 PM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on May 03, 2020, 07:13:24 PM

To follow on DR Jeanne's question, I'll just say I'm amazed at how anyone -- pianist, singers, anyone -- deals with clicks and tracks and re-recordings and all that modern day stuff. I'd certainly be open to learning it myself. In fact, I should be learning it. But there were only a couple of places where I said, "Aha! He/She missed a beat on the track" or something like that. But everyone was such a pro that there seemed not the slightest chance of anything really derailing.

Yes, it came off very well indeed. All pros.

Something as simple as performers assembling with an accompanist and performing is suddenly altogether different when we can't assemble. Kind of mindboggling technically--at least to me.

Jeanne · « **Reply #163 on:** May 03, 2020, 07:23:07 PM »

Time for some dinner.

TTFN.

George · « **Reply #164 on:** May 03, 2020, 07:45:26 PM »

Quote from: vixmom on May 03, 2020, 06:38:29 PM

Quote from: Laura on May 03, 2020, 04:18:44 PM
In her later years, my mother only drove to the doctor and grocery store (within two miles) and the church, which at that time was about six miles away. She had been driving there for so many years she couldn't get lost.

The last couple of months she didn't drive at all. So I was pretty lucky that way.

Well she’s not going to be able to drive for several months. After that I’ll make my brothers, especially the youngest, ( who is the favorite child - whatever he says is gospel and he walks 6 inches above the ground) deal with the car issue.

I was saddled with the job when we had to take Dad’s car keys. I’ve paid my dues

Yes, you have!

bk · « **Reply #165 on:** May 03, 2020, 07:52:45 PM »

Well, that's done!

bk · « **Reply #166 on:** May 03, 2020, 07:52:56 PM »

Thanks to all that were there!

bk · « **Reply #167 on:** May 03, 2020, 07:53:17 PM »

I guess I'll be nice and won't mention the names of those who weren't - they know who they are

bk · « **Reply #168 on:** May 03, 2020, 07:53:38 PM »

The entire explanation of how we pulled this off will be in the notes.

bk · « **Reply #169 on:** May 03, 2020, 07:53:55 PM »

It was three weeks of work.

bk · « **Reply #170 on:** May 03, 2020, 07:54:05 PM »

Took a drive after.

bk · « **Reply #171 on:** May 03, 2020, 07:56:30 PM »

The tally was - at its peak, 78 on Facebook, and 139 on YouTube. I couldn't watch on Facebook. No one else had any issues there but for me it was hiccuping, so I watched on YouTube, where, yes, there were comments aplenty, and I monitored the hearts and comments on Facebook - there were 603 comments during the show. The show, for those who missed it (you know who you are) is still up at Facebook and on YouTube.

George · « **Reply #172 on:** May 03, 2020, 09:45:29 PM »

Well, this is some good news. I'd heard something about this, but this short article give a little more information: FDA approves coronavirus antibody test that boasts near-perfect accuracy.

Jane · « **Reply #173 on:** May 03, 2020, 10:05:20 PM »

Quote from: bk on May 03, 2020, 07:53:17 PM

I guess I'll be nice and won't mention the names of those who weren't - they know who they are

Do I need to remind you that I can't listen to it?

Jane · « **Reply #174 on:** May 03, 2020, 10:06:12 PM »

I listen to very little music anymore as it isn't comfortable.

vixmom · « **Reply #175 on:** May 03, 2020, 10:07:01 PM »

I went back and watched the parts that I had missed

Jane · « **Reply #176 on:** May 03, 2020, 10:07:49 PM »

Quote from: George on May 03, 2020, 09:45:29 PM

Well, this is some good news. I'd heard something about this, but this short article give a little more information: FDA approves coronavirus antibody test that boasts near-perfect accuracy.

Too bad though that it needs a blood draw.

bk · « **Reply #177 on:** May 03, 2020, 10:59:05 PM »

I'm up, I'm up ... oh, wait...

bk · « **Reply #178 on:** May 03, 2020, 10:59:27 PM »

Watched two-thirds of a motion picture and will write notes now as they'll probably be long.

TCB · « **Reply #179 on:** May 03, 2020, 11:09:16 PM »

Quote from: Jane on May 03, 2020, 04:17:19 PM

Quote from: bk on May 03, 2020, 01:50:19 PM
Quote from: Jane on May 03, 2020, 01:34:08 PM
Quote from: ChasSmith on May 03, 2020, 06:26:10 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on May 03, 2020, 06:17:38 AM
Quote from: ChasSmith on May 03, 2020, 06:03:51 AM
DR George is holding a pair of low cards!
DR Elmore, I’ll see your 37 and raise you 44.

This is what I bring home from Costco, two at a time.
$8.00 each.

I can barely tote the 37 lbs! I was just comparing prices on my litter: $25.95 at Amazon, $15.95 at Petco.

Believe me, when I get these home and UPSTAIRS to the room where the litter boxes are, I’m about done for the day. (This is also where having a car and a nearby Costco make all the difference!)

In 1966 I worked at the Bruin Theater when this was showing. One day Tony Bill came in to see the movie. Another girl & working behind the candy counter were all smiles over the super cute guy we helped. After he went in to the movie the door man couldn't stop laughing because we had no clue it was Tony Bill. He was much better looking in person

I couldn't remember if it was the Village or the Bruin. It opened there on December 9, 1966 and I must have seen it either on my birthday or a day or two after. Did I say hi to you?

If it opened on the 9th you probably saw it after your birthday If you saw me you said hello. I expect it was initially very busy. Tony Bill went in on a semi quiet showing.

Why I can’t I figure out what movie you are all talking about?

News:

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