Topic: THE FRUITFUL DAY SANS FRUIT (Read 25741 times)

bk · « **on:** August 27, 2005, 12:12:47 AM »

Well, you've read the notes, the notes have been fruitful and multiplied, and now it is time for you to post until the fruitful cows come home - they're currently nibbling on some kiwis.

bk · « **Reply #1 on:** August 27, 2005, 12:14:17 AM »

And the word of the day is: MISNOMER!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #2 on:** August 27, 2005, 12:22:39 AM »

Good Morning!

I just checked my lottery numbers for yesterday... And I won $40 in the Pick Three. I played my birthday, 826, and 268 came out, and since I had played the "Box" option... Hmm... Maybe I will splurge on the Amtrak on Sunday up to Bard. *I definitely don't think I'll be up in time tomorrow/today to grab the bus that is leaving the State Theatre at 8:30am. No way, Jose!

Of course, there's always the option of a few more 2-for-1 frozen margaritas.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #3 on:** August 27, 2005, 12:24:01 AM »

As for today's topic... I'm still metabolizing a bit of tequila, so... Maybe later...

Jrand73 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 27, 2005, 12:52:56 AM »

Saturday....working on lines.

Polly Bergen was just guessed as the Mystery Guest on What' My Line.

I like Polly.....good singer.....good game player....pretty.... A gal....not a girl.

And she can act, too!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 27, 2005, 12:53:25 AM »

I must work on my lines today so that I can be off book on Monday!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 27, 2005, 12:55:10 AM »

We must have a report from the Hollywood Show....and photos. Tell Beverly....oh never mind!

Controversial shows. Hmmm.

HAIR - I loved the music from the first time I heard it, and certainly was in line with its antiwar sentiments.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 27, 2005, 12:55:45 AM »

A couple of intriguing clues in the Trivia Contest this week.

Michael · « **Reply #8 on:** August 27, 2005, 01:26:09 AM »

I was working on a play in Montreal many years ago. Can't remember what I was doing exactly. But it was an English adaptation of a French play about the Virigin Mary. And I think at one point in the story she had her period or something very controversial among those lines. Since this was a very Catholic province there were protests. Well I was the last one out of theater and made sure all the doors were locked and I went for lunch and then onto my classes. Well sometime within the time I left and tech director came back a fire started and burned down the set. It was classified as one of suspicious origins. They couldn't prove it wasn't arson.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #9 on:** August 27, 2005, 01:33:03 AM »

"The Boys in the Band" was controversial when it opened here - not for the subject matter but for the language. Some words had to be changed. "Screw"is so less offensive lol.

"Oh Calcutta" was unable to open here. I saw it in London and thought it was just schoolboy humour and certainly not clever nor offensive!

"Elephant Man" was also a touch controversial on stage here - full frontal nudity.

I don't remember any controversy with "Bent". I just thought it dull. But then I didn't think much of "Angels In America" either. (Didn't see it staged though).

Ben · « **Reply #10 on:** August 27, 2005, 04:05:28 AM »

Here I am at the office on Saturday morning. A wonderful time was had by all at the official upper west side gather spot, La Cocina. We had lots of room in the basement area. Ears were burning, I'm sure. I had a Burrito Bendito (not related to me) and strawberry margaritas (they were two for one, what can I say). A picture of Rod, Elmore, Jose and me, resides deep in the bowels of Jose's camera, taken just before the departure of R, E, and me.

And now I must begin working.

Later!

Ben · « **Reply #11 on:** August 27, 2005, 04:05:47 AM »

Hello and Goodbye my morning friends

Tomovoz · « **Reply #12 on:** August 27, 2005, 04:06:02 AM »

Hello DRs Ben and Elmore. Welcome to your Saturday.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 27, 2005, 04:15:03 AM »

Good morning, all! I've just taken two Tylenol: a necessary conclusion to the two margaritas I had last night with DRs Jose, Ben, TPunk, and Rodzinski. Ever the cheap drunk. I need a few more hours in bed, but I have errands to run, people to see, and places to go this morning.

I did listen to WUTHERING HEIGHTS yesterday, and I was disappointed; the duet on the Lesley Garrett album "You Were My First Love" is the only number I really enjoyed. I also find Dave Willetts' a bit underwhelming: the voice is neither dark nor hefty enough for the brooding Heathcliff. I can't imagine this whiner either plotting revenge or standing in the rain on the moor. The orchestrations were nice.

TOD: Maybe later.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 27, 2005, 04:16:10 AM »

Good morning to two of my favorite gentlemen! I hope the day is kind to you.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #15 on:** August 27, 2005, 04:17:19 AM »

Trivia. Check out the price of "Heathcliff" DVD on Amazon UK.!

I am thus not alone in finding no real heights in wuthering.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #16 on:** August 27, 2005, 04:18:54 AM »

A quick check for the names at the top of the board. Love you Larry. Should I bring my own Tylenol next year?

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #17 on:** August 27, 2005, 04:41:09 AM »

Good morning, fellow Dear Readers. I am taking the day off today and going on a bird walk.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 27, 2005, 04:46:53 AM »

Quote from: Tomovoz on August 27, 2005, 04:18:54 AM

A quick check for the names at the top of the board. Love you Larry. Should I bring my own Tylenol next year?

It all depends on whether or not you're trying to get me drunk.

I received a lovely package of Anthony Warlow recordings yesterday from Australia! It's much appreciated, DRTomovoz!

Tomovoz · « **Reply #19 on:** August 27, 2005, 04:46:57 AM »

Now I shall be singing The Tennessee Bird Walk.
Not the Arizona Bird Walk which is already in use it seems.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #20 on:** August 27, 2005, 04:47:58 AM »

Good morning Michael S. Good to know Katrina has left your area (I hope).

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #21 on:** August 27, 2005, 05:21:29 AM »

Sure wish I could go on a bird walk in YOUR part of the world Tomovoz!

I need to get a strong cup of coffee on the way. I have a headache.

Ginny · « **Reply #22 on:** August 27, 2005, 05:52:20 AM »

I'm working today, too, and just popped in before going upstairs to teach Grantseeking Basics to tell you all about the concert taking place at a Middletown, OH, church tomorrow night. None other than:

DINO (Kartsonakis) AT THE PIANO!

'bout fell over when I saw that advertised in yesterday's paper.

Glad to hear that fun was had last night (Jose's fault, but in a good way) and that Katrina left our Florida friends alone.

Media report, amended: On my way home yesterday, I started listening to the audio version of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Love that Jim Dale!

Matt H. · « **Reply #23 on:** August 27, 2005, 06:31:27 AM »

Good morning!

What a long morning it has been here so far. First, I woke up much earlier than I expected to. Second, I read the entire newspaper, another chapter in the Schlesinger biography, and then an entire issue of WIDESCREEN REVIEW. And I've been on the internet for thirty minutes answering e-mails and going to a couple of sites I go to first on Saturday.

And it's still just 9:30! Wow!

Matt H. · « **Reply #24 on:** August 27, 2005, 06:33:47 AM »

I think I was talking about a controversial movie last night - MULHOLLAND DR. I think Naomi Watts got robbed of an Oscar nomination for this film. She was superb and handled every change that the script threw at her with surprising dexterity.

I will be revisitng the film again in a month or so to see how else about it I can fathom. It's a densely packed film.

Matt H. · « **Reply #25 on:** August 27, 2005, 06:38:41 AM »

The staging of both parts of ANGELS IN AMERICA here by Charlotte Rep brought down the wrath of the County Commissioners who pulled all funds from the Arts and Science Council for staging this affront to moral decency.

Naturally, all the controversy this generated caused the plays' entire month long run to be sold out, and I loved both plays and the fighting spirit of arts organizations around town showed in light of the blatant bigotry the Commission was espousing. Fund raising for the next season hit an all-time high to make up for the funds pulled by the County Commissioners. And I got to meet Tony Kuschner who attended an opening night party and the premiere of MILLENIUM APPROACHES.

Matt H. · « **Reply #26 on:** August 27, 2005, 06:40:34 AM »

I have three Norma Shearer classics on the DVR along with TWO WOMEN and ROBERTA and last night's MONK.

So many movies, not enough hours in the day!

Matt H. · « **Reply #27 on:** August 27, 2005, 06:42:08 AM »

And we have another cool morning here though the daytime temperatures are going to rise into the mid-to-high 80s today. And no rain in sight until Monday.

The forecast has been revised and now Hurricane Katrina is supposedly going to go to the west of NC so we should miss the heaviest concentration of her fury.

Matt H. · « **Reply #28 on:** August 27, 2005, 06:42:45 AM »

All alone, I'm so all alone. . . .

Matt H. · « **Reply #29 on:** August 27, 2005, 06:44:44 AM »

Yes, I had two margaritas last night here myself. They can be addicting.

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