Topic: NEW GUY IN TOWN (Read 25034 times)

S. Woody White · « **Reply #150 on:** May 02, 2005, 02:31:54 PM »

Quote from: vixmom on May 02, 2005, 02:00:30 PM

When I was in 7th or 8th grade I had a test on evolution. My brain went into "shut down " mode and I could not for the life of me remember anything about which period was what etc.. so I wrote down the beginning of Genesis (which had just been required memorization in confirmation class) and got full credit from a teacher who probably was afraid of a group of holy rollers descending upon him if he marked my answers as incorrect.

(In thinking back on my school career, I realize I was a terrible student! The Vixter must never read these pages! In my "when I was your age" stories I was a perfect student and model of decorum at all times )

But you WERE a perfect student. You knew exactly how to terrorize the teachers, and got perfect grades as a result! Right?

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My church has no problems with the theory of evolution, my Pastor says Science tells us how, the Bible tells us why

Smart Pastor. Unfortunately, now that many churches have discovered the power of banding together and bringing "the fear of God" into their battles, that kind of intelligence is in short supply.

Ginny · « **Reply #151 on:** May 02, 2005, 02:32:32 PM »

More TOD: The Deer Hunter, Born on the 4th of July, and Good Morning, Vietnam.

S. Woody White · « **Reply #152 on:** May 02, 2005, 02:33:37 PM »

The Dalmatian is in our side-yard. Our dogs are in the house. Our dogs want to go out and meet the Dalmatian. The Dalmatian wants to come into our house, to meet our dogs.

That's enough of a dance for anyone.

S. Woody White · « **Reply #153 on:** May 02, 2005, 02:36:00 PM »

War!
Huh!
Good Gawd, Yawl,
What is it good for?
Absolutely...
BOX OFFICE

Say it again!

George · « **Reply #154 on:** May 02, 2005, 02:46:15 PM »

Quote from: Charles Pogue on May 02, 2005, 12:59:00 PM

I'm sticking to just WWI & II movies.

Has the world gone utterly mad? It's the Scopes Trial all over again in Kansas. They are actually having hearings against teaching evolution in the public schools there...I have never been to Kansas before. I now have even more reason never to go there. What a frightening place that must be!

I got the first season of Penn & Teller's "Bullsh*t" from Netflix and they had a segment on this very topic, but it wasn't in Kansas. It may have been Florida, but I don't remember. Anyway, the townsfolk voted on and approved a measure to put stickers in all science books that deal with evolution saying something to the effect that evolution has never been proved and it's only a theory. The people also talked about "intelligent design" being a "science" and that it needs to be taught as a valid science, also. Yea, right!

Jrand74 · « **Reply #155 on:** May 02, 2005, 03:01:02 PM »

DRJOSE - I enjoyed reading your account of your "farewell" to Richmond via Billy Joel....very apropos indeed.

What a wonderful adventure you are setting out upon! The must be an ABBA song that covers it.....

Jrand74 · « **Reply #156 on:** May 02, 2005, 03:01:44 PM »

SWW - great Dal story.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #157 on:** May 02, 2005, 03:02:16 PM »

DR CP - what steed do you favor in the Derby this year?

My heart and money were on Consolidator until a few hours ago. $:-\$

vixmom · « **Reply #158 on:** May 02, 2005, 03:17:39 PM »

Quote from: S. Woody White on May 02, 2005, 02:24:16 PM

No, more obvious. Dog related.

Our dogs started making a ruckus, barking at something they saw through the front windows. Der Brucer, looking out, saw another Dalmatian running loose along the street. No collar, no tags.

So off we ran, after another dog. Of course.

Der B followed in his car to where he thought the Dal had gone, I followed on foot. In the process, I spotted the Dal laying next to a truck, which was parked next to a house on our street that is being renovated. He let me come up, and gave me a sniff, and let me slip a leash around his neck. Der B came back, amazed that I had caught the Dal so easily.

The Dal got right in the car, no fears. After driving around the neighborhood, to see if anyone was around and had "lost a Dalmatian," we decided to check with Molly, the local Dalmatian League leader. Nope, she hadn't seen this new dog, or heard of any other Dals in our neck of the woods. So, der B and I decided the best idea would be to head back home (with a side-trip to WalMart for a collar for the boy) and, if need be, keep him in the basement while posting signs.

But, driving by the house where I'd caught the Dal, we thought it might be a better idea for me to take another look, to see if there was any signs that someone had left him in the back yard. Indeed there was, two bowls and a rope, a rope that had clearly been escaped from.

At this moment, the new owner of the house drove up in his truck, very curious as to why I'd been snooping around on his property. I explained about the Dalmatian, which he recognized as belonging to one of the men working on the property. So, after a pleasant exchange of information, we agreed to take the Dal with us to our house, much safer than anywhere else. The Dal's owner should be back within an hour or so, and he has the address where we live.

End of emergency...I think.

I've said it before and I'll say it again. You two are wonderful men and I'm proud to know you.

vixmom · « **Reply #159 on:** May 02, 2005, 03:20:44 PM »

Well it is 6:23 in the PM and I must be off....

VIBES to all what needs 'em

Jrand74 · « **Reply #160 on:** May 02, 2005, 03:31:18 PM »

MAN ON FIRE with Bing Crosby is on TCM. Leslie Parrish is supposed to be in a scene as a "party guest"....we shall see.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #161 on:** May 02, 2005, 04:03:05 PM »

Where am I going
and what will I find
What's in this grab bag
that I call my mind
What I am I doing
alone on the shelf
Ain't it a shame
There's no one to blame
but myself.

Ann · « **Reply #162 on:** May 02, 2005, 04:05:03 PM »

Well, it has been a fruitful day around here, job-wise. I've gotten two calls for interviews, so I'll be asking for Wednesday morning vibes...and some other to-be-determined vibes, depending on the scheduling.

In addition, Jed and I have been called back for a quick 4 day project at the test scoring site, so we have a bit more income coming our way...yippie

Tomovoz · « **Reply #163 on:** May 02, 2005, 04:18:52 PM »

Good news DR Ann. More Ice-Cream next Sunday?

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #164 on:** May 02, 2005, 04:19:08 PM »

Thou swell
Thou witty
Thou sweet
Thou grand

Wouldst kiss me pretty?
Wouldst hold my hand?

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #165 on:** May 02, 2005, 04:22:00 PM »

Mahatma Gandhi, as you know, walked barefoot most of the time, which produced an impressive set of calluses on his feet. He also ate very little, which made him rather frail and, with his odd diet, he suffered from bad breath. This made him a super-calloused fragile mystic hexed by halitosis.

(Just for you, Tom!)

Tomovoz · « **Reply #166 on:** May 02, 2005, 04:30:17 PM »

My day is so much better for that DR RLP.

Charles Pogue · « **Reply #167 on:** May 02, 2005, 04:32:30 PM »

Jramd54, I always pick my horse's by their name...I need to look at the field again, but the name that stuck out was Buzzard's Bay.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #168 on:** May 02, 2005, 04:47:08 PM »

For RLP
one of the advantages of nuclear warfare
is that all men are cremated equal

bk · « **Reply #169 on:** May 02, 2005, 04:51:06 PM »

I'm back from our recording session and must get some food into me. Briefly, Mr. Haines did himself proud, his voice held up remarkably well, as did mine. We actually got most of the album today - only four more songs tomorrow, plus just a couple of fixes on things we did today. Favorite track today - I'm Past My Prime with Miss Jessica Rush. She'd never been in a recording studio, and after one rehearsal and two takes she was done - perfection.

Jed · « **Reply #170 on:** May 02, 2005, 04:51:57 PM »

Quote from: Jane on May 02, 2005, 12:26:13 PM

Jed did you hear from the newspaper yet? Craig was called to interview for a position as a copy editor on the Bucharest paper. Unfortunately he can’t begin until July & they need the position filled before then.

Not yet, but didn't expect I would by this time. Hopefully tomorrow or Wednesday would be my guess. (And thanks ever so much for remembering!)

Tomovoz · « **Reply #171 on:** May 02, 2005, 05:11:34 PM »

DR RLP. There's also that delightful story of the poetic reddish coloured fish.

"Atlantic verses by Salmon Rusty".

bk · « **Reply #172 on:** May 02, 2005, 05:20:04 PM »

Have eaten and feel great.

Now, if both voice boxes can just hold up until tomorrow afternoon, we'll be in splendidly splendid shape. All your excellent vibes and xylophones worked wonders, and if we get our dose tomorrow I'm sure all will be well. The best thing is that we nailed the two hardest songs today - the two really rangy ones. I was especially happy with the Craig Carnelia song - all we have to do tomorrow is check one section to make sure Mr. Haines sang the proper notes. The other one, Born Too Late, we basically have the song except for the last four lines, which are very high. And actually, I could live with three of the four, we really only need the final line. That said, I think we'll do a safety take tomorrow just to have it.

Other tracks I was especially pleased with - Millions of Men and Getting Away With You. I have to listen one more time to Second Avenue, but I think we have two good takes plus some line fixes, so I'm fairly certain we have it.

bk · « **Reply #173 on:** May 02, 2005, 05:21:19 PM »

Excellent war movie choices - I'm going to try several that I haven't seen. I'll be finishing Battle of the Bulge this evening. This thing was critically drubbed when it came out, but I must say I'm finding it thoroughly engrossing.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #174 on:** May 02, 2005, 05:41:02 PM »

Quote from: Tomovoz on May 02, 2005, 05:11:34 PM

DR RLP. There's also that delightful story of the poetic reddish coloured fish.

"Atlantic verses by Salmon Rusty".

[g-r-o-a-n-n-n-n-n!]

Danise · « **Reply #175 on:** May 02, 2005, 06:01:27 PM »

Evening all you wonderful people in the dark!

War Movies, eh? Well two of my favorites that I can think of are Hanover Street with Harrison Ford and Uncertain Glory with Mr. Errol Flynn.

I wish I was in NY so I could go see Anthony’s show! Lots of posts and pictures, please!

VixMom the software is called Singing Coach Unlimited. I only got to work with it about a half hour of Saturday morning. As you could see from the vocal range screen, I need a LOT of work. Send me a PM or E-mail and ask me what you will about the software. I will answer what I can.

I didn’t get to tell you all about the puppies I saw on Saturday. There was a new PetCo Store that opened so they had some of the rescue groups come in.

There was one puppy. Oh, how I wish I could have gotten her. She came right over to me and licked my fingers. She was black and white in color and had one blue eye and one brown eye. But two big dogs are more then enough for me to handle. The shots and meds and vet visits are all I can afford.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #176 on:** May 02, 2005, 06:11:42 PM »

Hi, I'm back.

I've been spending a ton of time working on getting my lake house ready to sell, it's literally taken months. But, now it is on the market and hopefully will sell quickly.

I've also been traveling. I was in Phoenix for a few days and spent a week in New York, but my computer died as soon as I got there, so I was incommunicado while I was there.

I was there for a meeting, but I did manage to see Spamalot and Streetcar Named Desire. I was planning to see Spelling Bee. I wanted to go to the first Sunday Matinee but it was the only time my friend, Rupert Holmes, could have lunch with me, so I did that instead! It was great to see him again.

Anyway, it's been a very busy Spring.

BK, glad that you and Guy Haines got so much done today...good vocal chord vibes to you......

Jane · « **Reply #177 on:** May 02, 2005, 06:17:58 PM »

Quote from: JRand54 on May 02, 2005, 01:06:38 PM

LOL WFO.....another good choice.

Thanks. Now I'm in the mood to watch it.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #178 on:** May 02, 2005, 06:18:34 PM »

Welcome back, DRCillaliz! Nice new photo, I see.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #179 on:** May 02, 2005, 06:20:57 PM »

Thanks DR Elmore.

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