Topic: THIS IS THE CITY (Read 3309 times)

bk · « **on:** July 05, 2020, 12:03:59 AM »

Well, you've read the notes, the notes were about the city that was, and now it is time for you to post until the city cows come home.

bk · « **Reply #1 on:** July 05, 2020, 12:04:47 AM »

And the word of the day is: HITHERTO!

TCB · « **Reply #2 on:** July 05, 2020, 12:13:30 AM »

I was writing the Colleen Dewhurst story, but you closed the page!

TCB · « **Reply #3 on:** July 05, 2020, 12:19:04 AM »

Colleen came up to Tacoma for Parents weekend, when her son was attending the university in town. I was Colleen’s dinner date / escort. George C. Was not with us, but we did chat about him. Oh yes, we did chat about him. I am sure his ear’s were burning. We ate at Stanley & Seafort’s which overlooks the city. Ugly view during the day, but quite lovely at night.

TCB · « **Reply #4 on:** July 05, 2020, 12:23:20 AM »

The next day I took Colleen to the airport. We rode in one of those golf carts to the gate. A lot of people started to gather. When I helped her down from the cart, she kissed me good bye. LOL! All of these people milling around trying to figure out who I was.

TCB · « **Reply #5 on:** July 05, 2020, 12:32:21 AM »

I didn’t think the notes were that long.

George · « **Reply #6 on:** July 05, 2020, 12:35:04 AM »

That's a great story, Tom.

George · « **Reply #7 on:** July 05, 2020, 12:35:20 AM »

Quote from: TCB on July 05, 2020, 12:32:21 AM

I didn’t think the notes were that long.

I agree. There have been others that were longer.

TCB · « **Reply #8 on:** July 05, 2020, 12:39:47 AM »

Quote from: George on July 05, 2020, 12:35:20 AM

Quote from: TCB on July 05, 2020, 12:32:21 AM
I didn’t think the notes were that long.

I agree. There have been others that were longer.

Right. They were very nice, but not that long.

TCB · « **Reply #9 on:** July 05, 2020, 12:41:11 AM »

Quote from: George on July 05, 2020, 12:35:04 AM

That's a great story, Tom.

Thank you, sir. That was one of the great moments in my life. I loved Colleen.

George · « **Reply #10 on:** July 05, 2020, 12:58:10 AM »

The only famous person that I've ever interacted with more than just a brief meeting (other than our very own BK) was when I was going to Western Washington University and was in the jazz choir directed by Chuck Israels. He invited Diane Schuur, born in Tacoma but living in Renton at the time, to come up to Bellingham and sing with the jazz band. Another jazz choir member Tod and I got to drive down to Renton, pick up Diane and her boyfriend Paul, and drive them up to Bellingham, and then back again the next day. Diane was a bit temperamental but she put on a great show.

George · « **Reply #11 on:** July 05, 2020, 01:07:50 AM »

Time for bed. The noise has pretty much stopped, so that's good.

Have a good day, all!

bk · « **Reply #12 on:** July 05, 2020, 01:28:20 AM »

One-thirty in the morning and some moron just set off fireworks that were so loud they rattled the house. But I cannot tell where they're coming from, if I could I'd call the cops.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 05, 2020, 04:26:12 AM »

Good morning, all!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 05, 2020, 04:27:05 AM »

If I get my energy up, I will do some laundry, but at the moment I only want to return to bed.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 05, 2020, 04:28:35 AM »

There havce been reports of fireworks all over the boroughs for the past week or more. I never heard any of it. Last night around 8:00 I heard fireworks and it didn't last long. The cats didn't seem to notice them at all.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 05, 2020, 04:30:19 AM »

DR TCB, I loved your Colleen Dewhurst story. I met her once when she hosted one of the Men's Chorus Holiday concert in the 1980s. Since she doesn't sing, we only met in passing.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #17 on:** July 05, 2020, 04:31:30 AM »

I may spend today - as yesterday - lying down with the cats and watching Miss Marple mysteries.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 05, 2020, 04:32:20 AM »

I also need to pay two bills and I want to do a bit of orchestrating, just to keep nyt mind busy.

John G. · « **Reply #19 on:** July 05, 2020, 05:34:56 AM »

Good morning, all.

John G. · « **Reply #20 on:** July 05, 2020, 05:35:53 AM »

Great story, TCB. I’m surprised Colleen couldn’t sing (/sarcasm). Her voice was so musical.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #21 on:** July 05, 2020, 05:42:42 AM »

Quote from: John G. on July 05, 2020, 05:35:53 AM

Great story, TCB. I’m surprised Colleen couldn’t sing (/sarcasm). Her voice was so musical.

My comment was ambiguous. I don't know if she could sing or not. She did not sing with the Men's Chorus. She was a charming hostess.

Druxy · « **Reply #22 on:** July 05, 2020, 05:49:37 AM »

I had the pleasure of interviewing Gale Sondergaard back when I was writing my column for CORONET.

We lunched at The Brown Derby in Hollywood.

She was a very nice, charming lady.

If you want to read that interview (and others):

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1629331465/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1492172989&sr=1-1&keywords=hollywood+snapshots+druxman

Druxy · « **Reply #23 on:** July 05, 2020, 05:51:00 AM »

Last night was full of firecrackers and fireworks.

My poor dog was "shaking in his boots".

John G. · « **Reply #24 on:** July 05, 2020, 05:54:15 AM »

I think we’ll have another night of noise.

Druxy · « **Reply #25 on:** July 05, 2020, 05:56:55 AM »

Quote from: John G. on July 05, 2020, 05:54:15 AM

I think we’ll have another night of noise.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #26 on:** July 05, 2020, 06:36:56 AM »

This is sad. My barber of the past 30 years just called to tell me the barber shop at Radio City will not be reopening, and that he is retiring at 67. I must find a new barber, so I will hopefully find one on the Upper West Side.

Jane · « **Reply #27 on:** July 05, 2020, 07:33:56 AM »

Quote from: bk on July 05, 2020, 01:28:20 AM

One-thirty in the morning and some moron just set off fireworks that were so loud they rattled the house. But I cannot tell where they're coming from, if I could I'd call the cops.

At one point last night it sounded and felt like an explosion. We were in our closet at the time so I have no idea if our entire home rattled. I don't think it did.

Jane · « **Reply #28 on:** July 05, 2020, 07:34:54 AM »

Quote from: Druxy on July 05, 2020, 05:51:00 AM

Last night was full of firecrackers and fireworks.

My poor dog was "shaking in his boots".

Jane · « **Reply #29 on:** July 05, 2020, 07:35:59 AM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on July 05, 2020, 06:36:56 AM

This is sad. My barber of the past 30 years just called to tell me the barber shop at Radio City will not be reopening, and that he is retiring at 67. I must find a new barber, so I will hopefully find one on the Upper West Side.

Sorry. Goodluck finding someone you like.

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