Topic: THE LAST MAY DAY (Read 23189 times)

Michael · « **Reply #150 on:** May 31, 2005, 05:15:33 PM »

TOD:

I believe in Karma and those that crap on my house will eventually get what's coming to them. It may take awhile, but it happens. And I do get some satisfaction from that.

TCB · « **Reply #151 on:** May 31, 2005, 05:50:00 PM »

T.O.D.:

I don't believe in revenge or vendettas, and I certainly would never hold a grudge forever. I think the longest I have ever held a grudge is 33 years. So, you see, I did finally get over it.

Jed · « **Reply #152 on:** May 31, 2005, 05:52:20 PM »

Quote from: TCB on May 31, 2005, 05:50:00 PM

T.O.D.:

I don't believe in revenge or vendettas, and I certainly would never hold a grudge forever. I think the longest I have ever held a grudge is 33 years. So, you see, I did finally get over it.

After she gave you a B in choir? You sure are a forgiving son.

TCB · « **Reply #153 on:** May 31, 2005, 05:55:37 PM »

Quote from: Jed on May 31, 2005, 05:52:20 PM

After she gave you a B in choir? You sure are a forgiving son.

Don't speak ill of your grandmother!

Michael · « **Reply #154 on:** May 31, 2005, 06:28:13 PM »

Here is the side view of my beloved Seville Theater. I must have gone to this theater the most over the years and now look at it. The Sound of Music played there for over three years.

All that is left out it is a shell,

Michael · « **Reply #155 on:** May 31, 2005, 06:31:05 PM »

Here is the front view. It was also a live theater where Harry Belafonte, Liberace, and Elvis performed. It eventually become a repatory house and I was going to direct the play Women Behind Bars there, but the producer was a flake and his brain cells were burnt out from too many drugs. It had a beautiful Spanish interior that one does not see anymore in the sterile designed cinemas of today. if you would like to see what it sort of looked like it can be seen in the film Street Smart which stood in for one of the grind houses on 42nd street. (PS I am in that film if you don;t blink)

Michael · « **Reply #156 on:** May 31, 2005, 06:35:03 PM »

This was the original home of the Montreal Canadians hockey team. Teh Montreal Forum. Went to many games there when the Canadians were the top team of the league. I also went to the Shriner's circus, The Ice Capades, The Ice Follies, and such concerts as The Who, Alice Cooper and Sonny and Cher. The last thing the forum was used for before it was gutted and rebuilt to its current state was the Nicholes Cage film, "Snake Eyes"

Michael · « **Reply #157 on:** May 31, 2005, 06:38:45 PM »

Another angle of the old fourm

Michael · « **Reply #158 on:** May 31, 2005, 06:43:00 PM »

This is the inside of the Alexis Nihon Plaza which was designed by a friend of the family. It was built in 1967 and at that time was the last stop on the east/west subway line. It was an unique project. A three story shopping mall that had an apartment building and two office towers built on top of them.

Michael · « **Reply #159 on:** May 31, 2005, 06:45:17 PM »

Her is another complexed built around the same time. It consisted of two apartment buildings and three offices buildings and was designed by noted architect Mies Van Der Rohe

Michael · « **Reply #160 on:** May 31, 2005, 06:48:00 PM »

My favorite drive in. The Orange Juliep. It has the best grilled hot dogs and toasted buns around and its been around for over 50 years!

Jane · « **Reply #161 on:** May 31, 2005, 06:48:41 PM »

Vixmom your troop story really fits the TOD. And thank you. We are a little less sad this week.

Jay have a great trip.

Danise · « **Reply #162 on:** May 31, 2005, 06:52:27 PM »

Evening folks.

I hope your breathing better by now, DR Ron Pulliam. I can’t imagine what that must be like for you. I panic if the covers somehow get over my head or someone puts their hand over my mouth.

TOD.

It depends on the situation.

If it’s me that’s been attacked/ hurt /slighted bad enough, more then likely, I won’t say a word to you. In fact, you won’t hear anything from me again. No fanfare, no announcement, I’ll just fade away and it’s very hard to get me to come back.

As far as me telling someone else off, I would say I am much bolder in print then I am in person. I sure told old Hartline off about the bus situation (via E-mail) and it did help get results.

In person, I might burn to say something to certain people but I usually won’t do it. But beware if you make me mad enough to do so. There’s the part of me that you make angry enough that will say anything (and I do mean anything) to hurt you/get back at you.

At that moment, it’s like a part of me sits back and is saying, “Don’t say THAT. Now I know you didn’t say THAT”. “OK, that’s enough” but at the moment, I’m so angry that I can’t stop myself. I’m like a berserker.

On the flip side of that, walk away, leave me alone for about an hour and it’s totally forgotten. I don’t even remember what I’ve said or why I was so angry. I (usually) don’t hold a grudge. This normally happens after I’ve sat on many smaller slights and it’s built to a point that I can’t hold it anymore. I’ve been polite, I’ve been nice and now I’m mad. It’s kinda like storms and sunshine, when it’s happening, it’s a hurricane. When it’s over. It’s over.

Hurt/attack someone I love /hold dear or pick on someone I feel is weak and needs my help and I’ll if I can get a hold on you, I’ll take you apart. I have a very strong “protect” mode. The old Broadway Board saw that side of me.

Wow, I feel like I’ve been to confession and I’ve never BEEN to confession!

I hope that everything turns out right for the Vixter! New Troop vibes your way! BTW, I could swap some Convention stories with you, VixMom. I’ve attended/worked quite a few Sci Fi cons.

What a cute picture, DearReaderLaura. Scotty sure seems to know how to make himself “part of the furniture”.

Jrand, I’m so sorry about Holly. Vibes to you both. I’m hoping for the best possible news.

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I have "National Treasure" sitting here unopened. I received it as free gift for buying my Mom that small DVD player (which she never uses) for Mothers Day. I’ve explained over and over and over again how to work it but she just doesn’t get it. Sigh.

DR Jose, any of those “connections” happen to feature a flying car? Say October 1st evening?

DR Jane, tomorrow night (hopefully) I am going to work on my Muse photos the post them in the tech section so I don’t take up room here on the main board. BK, I promise to delete them when everyone who is interested, has a chance to give them a look see to help decide about hotels for October.

DR Ginny, do you have any pictures of your room at the Comfort Inn to post?

Bed time. Gotta run.

Danise · « **Reply #163 on:** May 31, 2005, 06:53:22 PM »

Nice pictures, Michael!

Jane · « **Reply #164 on:** May 31, 2005, 07:07:29 PM »

Jose I’m taking my niece to see Spamalot, so that one is out for me.

Rodzinski, yes we want cat pictures.

Michael Shayne, thank you and I’m glad you had a nice time traveling. Sorry about your beloved theater.

Jane · « **Reply #165 on:** May 31, 2005, 07:10:26 PM »

JRand my thoughts are with you and Holly today. I’m so sorry you can’t be with her.

Ben · « **Reply #166 on:** May 31, 2005, 07:34:13 PM »

I just got back from Doubt. What a piece of work. It's moving and infuriating and overall an excellent night in the theatre. It is, I think, the winner of Best Play, Best Actor and Best Actress. There is also a good chance that one of the two featured players will take a Tony as well. I am seeing The Pillowman on Thursday so I will be able to compare the two before the awards on Sunday. I'm looking forward to the play, even though I know the subject matter is rather gruesome. I had heard that Doubt is also a difficult piece, in terms of subject matter but there are no details (which is good, perhaps) so you are left with he said, she said and the title plays into everything. I think, even without the Pulitzer Prize, Doubt would have a long life in regional theatre. It's Manhattan Theatre Club's second hugely successful transfer from Off-Broadway and it's another one word title and it's playing in the same beautiful little house. Proof was first and now Doubt and the theatre is the Walter Kerr, one of the nicer small houses, in my opinion, although the balcony could use more space. It was The Ritz for many years and then in the 80s it was refurbished and re-named for the NY Times critic. Both Angels in America pieces played there. August Wilson plays have also used the Kerr It's a great theatre for intimate, thoughtful pieces. Here I am reviewing the Theatre. I won't say too much about the plot since it will, as I said, have a long and healthy life in regional theatre and I don't want to give too much information. I will just reiterate that it was a strong, thoughtful and excellent piece and will deserve the awards it will most likely win. Cherry Jones is chilling as Sister Aloysius and Brian (pronounced Brean) F. O'Byrne as Father Flynn does a complete transformation from the character for which he won a Tony last season, a heartless child killer in Frozen. It's a dynamic and intelligent performance. The two supporting women are marvelous. The company comes together to make a stunning piece. There should be an award for best ensemble.

It's getting late (at least for me) so I will leave you all until tomorrow around 7:30 am.

Later, gaters.

Jane · « **Reply #167 on:** May 31, 2005, 07:35:52 PM »

Danise, great idea on the pictures of the Muse. I did see some on-line if I miss them. I think I will be around tomorrow night, not sure. If you don’t see me email they are posted and I will go look for them. It is our anniversary but I think we are going to wait until the 2nd to celebrate.

Since it is much easier to get a house sitter than a pet sitter (much better price too as it is free), we are finally going to visit Keith’s mother. I’m also looking forward to visiting with my brother. We will take a little extra time for ourselves traveling there and back.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #168 on:** May 31, 2005, 07:38:22 PM »

Thanks for the review DR Ben. I look forward to reading those by yourself and DR WEL - Wonderfully balanced reviews of the shows and the performers.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #169 on:** May 31, 2005, 07:40:39 PM »

Happy anniversary Jane and Keith. My brother and his wife (now there's a coincidence) both celebrated their 50th anniversay last Saturday. I would love to have been able to attend the celebrations but at least we had telephone contact.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #170 on:** May 31, 2005, 08:01:29 PM »

I'm checking in before I check out and crash. I tried to watch THE GIRL IN THE GLASS BOTTOM BOAT, but it's a film that holds up better in my memory. It suffers from terminal cuteness and an abysmal "mickey Mouse" score by DeVol hitting every button, grimace and joke until it became insufferable. I liked the cast but after 40 minutes I was beaten to a pulp. I liked the cast, but they too could have made more of doing less.

I just got my first email from friends I haven't seen in 30 years; I wrote them before my surgery and gave them my email address, and Charlie, with whom I taught 33 years ago in Pennsylvania (don't ask!), sent a lovely note and an update on all his family. It's hard to believe his daughter Jennifer, for whom I once babysat, is now around 35. I've decided to stay at 58 forever.

Good night, all!

MBarnum · « **Reply #171 on:** May 31, 2005, 08:02:41 PM »

Oh, yes and a happy anniversary from me as well to DR Jane and DH Keith!

(I had a cute little card posted, but the picture was just too huge!)

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #172 on:** May 31, 2005, 08:09:07 PM »

Happy Anniversary Jane and Keith? Didn't you guys have one just last year?

Rodzinski · « **Reply #173 on:** May 31, 2005, 08:13:09 PM »

Here's Killbot, our poor sneezin' kitty...

Rodzinski · « **Reply #174 on:** May 31, 2005, 08:14:33 PM »

We got some film developed and there were some pix from BK's trip out here awhile back...

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #175 on:** May 31, 2005, 08:16:48 PM »

Quote from: Michael Shayne on May 31, 2005, 06:28:13 PM

Here is the side view of my beloved Seville Theater. I must have gone to this theater the most over the years and now look at it. The Sound of Music played there for over three years.

All that is left out it is a shell,

That must have been some production of SOM!

Here in Philly, we've had some good theatre news for a change. The Boyd Theatre, which closed down about five years ago after serving time as a sliced up multi-screen movie house, is being completely renovated as a ligit theatre for touring musicals. This place was on the virge of becoming another Center City parking lot, but thanks to a group of hard working people it was saved at the last minute. Philly has lost so many theatres over the years that it's wonderful to see one that was actually saved.

Jane · « **Reply #176 on:** May 31, 2005, 08:25:10 PM »

Killbot is soooo cute.

Thanks you for the anniversary wishes. And yes we had one last year too and I sure hope many more.

Dan you are so close to NY. Will we see you in October?

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #177 on:** May 31, 2005, 08:34:03 PM »

Quote from: Jane on May 31, 2005, 08:25:10 PM

Dan you are so close to NY. Will we see you in October?

I thought that October was a Gals' Night Out thing (not that that has stopped me before...)

Rodzinski · « **Reply #178 on:** May 31, 2005, 08:40:41 PM »

Oh yes. Happy Anniversary Jane!
And Killbot is now blushing.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #179 on:** May 31, 2005, 08:55:44 PM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on May 31, 2005, 03:57:25 PM

I feel like I somehow stumbled into Dr. Jose's diary.

I prefer "confessional".

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