Topic: ONE SINGULAR SENSATION (Read 33756 times)

Ben · « **Reply #30 on:** November 09, 2005, 07:23:01 AM »

Let's get to Page 2!

Ben · « **Reply #31 on:** November 09, 2005, 07:23:10 AM »

That's better.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #32 on:** November 09, 2005, 07:26:34 AM »

Good Morning!

I actually keep meaning to track down - if possible - the first time I posted here on HHW - well, at least on the "old style" board. -Does anyone know if that's still possible? In any case...

I had more or less followed BK from the other site a few months after HHW got started. -At least I think it was a few months afterwards. Heck, I can't even remember what brought me here in the first place right now. But I'm here, and I've been having a great time ever since then - whenever "then" was.

I've made a lot of friends here on this site, and I've been fortunate to meet many of them in person over the past few years. And I've even lined up some gigs courtesy of this site: vocal arranging "Aurora" for the "Jeepers Creepers" CD; music directing What If?; playing for Jewish Thighs on Broadway off-Broadway.

But it has been the people on this site that have made it worth it taking a few moments each day - well, sometimes a few hours each day - to check in, read and post. And post some more.

The underlying current of generosity, compassion and understanding continue to make the time I spend here on HHW a truly worthwhile "investment". And, again, I feel very fortunate to have met many Dear Readers in person, in many different cities, even in different countries. And I'm very happy to call many of them very good friends.

JMK · « **Reply #33 on:** November 09, 2005, 07:30:36 AM »

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%][size=10]HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO ONE AND ALL AND ALSO ALL AND ONE!![/size][/move]

BK, I've been having a lot of fun listening to Stages/Together Again.

More later. Time to walk the kids and dog to school (well, BeeGee doesn't actually go to school, but--well, actually, yes, he did get into the school once, but--). Oh, never mind.

Ginny · « **Reply #34 on:** November 09, 2005, 07:31:46 AM »

From bk's notes today:

"...wonderful things can spring forth from even the worst of times."

That's what the quote at the bottom of my posts says to me.

MBarnum · « **Reply #35 on:** November 09, 2005, 07:32:51 AM »

I arrived at HHW in the spring of 2002, I think it was, at the urging of JRand55, who I had met on-line a couple of years earlier via Ebay and our shared love of actress Allison Hayes. JRand55 kept telling me about this hear wonderful sight so I finally checked it out. 2 days later I was a full fledged posting member! I can still recall the wonderful welcome from DR Jane who made me feel right at home immediatly.

When I began posting on HHW I was a Broadway flunky...didn't know RENT from MAN OF LAMANCHA...and, well, I still don't! LOL! But I was accepted and welcomed all the same.

I am fortunate to have been able to meet many of the DRs face to face and to attend get togethers in both Portland and NY, as well as brief encounters in Los Angeles. Those meetings will remain highlights of my adult life!

And of course if it weren't for HHW I would never have developed such an ~~obsession~~ appreciation of Bollywood movies (thanks BK and JRand55, for that!).

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #36 on:** November 09, 2005, 07:36:26 AM »

Quote from: MBarnum on November 09, 2005, 07:32:51 AM

And of course if it weren't for HHW I would never have developed such an ~~obsession~~ appreciation of Bollywood movies (thanks BK and JRand55, for that!).

OH! So that's their[/b] fault!

JMK · « **Reply #37 on:** November 09, 2005, 07:37:29 AM »

But before I go, an anniversary joke department: (I hope no one has already posted this, haven't been very good at catching up for the past few days).

A man dies, gets to the Pearly Gates, sees St. Peter surrounded by a bunch of clocks. "What are those?" he asks. "They're lying clocks--everytime you lie, your lie clocks hands move. See, there's Mother Theresa's clock--the hands haven't moved at all because she never told a lie. And there's Abraham Lincoln's clock. The hands have only moved twice, because Lincoln only told two lies in his lifetime." "Where is George Bush's clock?" the man asks. St. Peter replies, "Oh, that one's in Jesus' office being used as a ceiling fan."

Matt H. · « **Reply #38 on:** November 09, 2005, 07:50:08 AM »

Happy Aniversary to HHW!!

My, how fast time passes! I can't believe it!

Matt H. · « **Reply #39 on:** November 09, 2005, 07:52:28 AM »

And good morning, everyone!

Another in the long, long line of stunningly beautiful days here in North Carolina. We have had almost a month of this weather, unbelievable in that it hasn't been interrupted a single day for rain or bad weather.

The forecast is suggesting that we may get a bit of rain tomorrow, but I'll believe it when I see it!

Matt H. · « **Reply #40 on:** November 09, 2005, 07:57:49 AM »

I was referred to this site after making inquires about bk after his leaving the label that dare not speak its name. I had enjoyed so much all of the CDs he had produced at Bay Cities and Varese and that other place and had visited their website often to read the news and listen to Donald's radio show (when I could still do that over a dial-up connection.)

But when bk left "that place," I wanted to know what he was doing next. I wrote Ken Mandelbaum and Peter Filichia and any other critic who had reviewed his CDs to see what they knew. I was referred here and have been here ever since.

Matt H. · « **Reply #41 on:** November 09, 2005, 07:59:57 AM »

I am looking forward to seeing CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY today. I may get around to some of last night's TV shows that are on the DVR, but CHARLIE will take priority today.

Jennifer · « **Reply #42 on:** November 09, 2005, 08:01:43 AM »

Thanks for the info about the COLOR PURPLE on Oprah. I will try to set the VCR to record it!

Matt H. · « **Reply #43 on:** November 09, 2005, 08:01:51 AM »

As for tonight's casualty on LOST, as long as it's not Jack, Sawyer, or Locke, I could live with just about anyone else. I'd hate to lose Charlie or Hurley or Jen or Sun or Kate, but I could if I HAD to. But not those three lead men. They add too much to the show.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #44 on:** November 09, 2005, 08:02:06 AM »

Well, I need to leave the partay for a few to take care of some phone calls (grrrr), e-mails (related to the phone calls - grrrr), and then get ready to head in for rehearsal. I don't begin until 4:30 today, but there's a production meeting at 1:00, and I also need to spend some time in the copy room.

Ham And Cheese Chunks For All!

Laters...

Ann · « **Reply #45 on:** November 09, 2005, 08:09:35 AM »

Thanks to one and all and also all and one for all the wonderful vibes yesterday. Today I'm feeling slightly more like myself, thank goodness. I'm definitely not at 100%, but I think I can manage to make it through work...god bless Ibuprofen.

I can't rightly remember what year I started posting on this site..I think 2000 maybe. I'll let Jed give a more exact date when he gets home. It was he who led me here, knowing my fondess for Broadway and my liking for all things quirky. I still can't quite believe a mere internet website has produced such a wonderful, caring group of people. I can honestly say you all have become a special part of my life, whether I've met you in person (yet) or not.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #46 on:** November 09, 2005, 08:09:50 AM »

DR DtM - that Connie Stevens Forever Young Time Machine and lotion has taken years off your face...YEARS!!! Did you get it on QVC?

Matt H. · « **Reply #47 on:** November 09, 2005, 08:10:00 AM »

Speaking of phone calls, for the last year or so, I have been a member of netmarket.com, an AOL warehouse-type sales site. Membership originally was free, and in the years I've been a member, I've bought one thing.

Anyway, I get this card saying in a few weeks, membership will have a rate of $89.99 per year, and that my credit card will be charged unless I contact them. I HATE THIS WAY OF DOING BUSINESS!

So, first I try to cancel membership through e-mail. I get a response that they can't do that and I'll have to call a toll free number. You know what that means: one of those infamous AOL high pressure sales pitches to keep you on board.

Well, I was kept on hold for 20 minutes waiting "for the next available prepresentative." Finally I get someone barely fluent in English and it takes 10-15 minutes to finally say NO for the umpteenth time to get the membership canceled. I was offered gift certificates and free shipping and all kinds of things to stick around. They tried the trick of saying they'd send me a gift certificate in the mail which I could use BEFORE MY MEMBERSHIP lapsed. Of course, the certificate and any subsequent shopping would carry me past December 1 and then that $89.99 would kick in automatically.
Anyway, I denied all their tactics and get the thing canceled.

Jennifer · « **Reply #48 on:** November 09, 2005, 08:10:58 AM »

Hey what did you guys think of TAR last night?

DR MBarnum did you watch or tape?

In case some of you taped I'll leave some space.

I'm not a big fan of non-eliminations. But it definitely helps when it is a 2 hour show (then i don't mind). I think I don't really like the non-elims because it seems a bit unfair. The sisters should have been out, and yet some how they have now finished first ... twice!

Was I the only one who got mad that their boat beat the Linz family (and they sole their trailer). I really hated that.

I did like how the Paolos told the Bransens to put their clothes on (on top of their other clothes). That probably helped them a lot!

Interesting how not stopping to check which highway to take was the Paolos' downfall. Not too sorry to see them go.

Weird that they didn't even stop at the Grand Canyon. Sad that the Linz family got screwed on their flight! (i hate it when the team in the lead gets screwed over with the worst flight).

Good show though. Hopefully they will get on a plane again next episode. Not too thrilled that they came back to the US.

My fav team is definitely the Linz Family. Although all the brothers seem like one to me (same with all the Bransen sisters). Funny how the daughters were able to easily secure the money at the casino. Great line, "well you'll probably end up losing it anyways!"

Jrand74 · « **Reply #49 on:** November 09, 2005, 08:11:42 AM »

Happy Anniversary to HHW!

I was referred here by DR JMK sometime in 2001, I guess, maybe 2000! I have had a wonderful time ever since.

Of course I owned SEVERAL of Mr BK's CD's without ever imagining that I would ever actually be in contact with The Man Himself. And here I am!

What a wonderful bunch of people - dare I say - friends!

Jrand74 · « **Reply #50 on:** November 09, 2005, 08:13:53 AM »

TAR - great fun last night. Down to four teams. I have a favorite, but it's a secret.

I love when Phil Keoghan cocks his eyebrow and says: "...........you are the FIRST team to arrive!"

Jennifer · « **Reply #51 on:** November 09, 2005, 08:13:53 AM »

DR MattH that is terrible. I cannot believe that they could charge your credit card.

Jennifer · « **Reply #52 on:** November 09, 2005, 08:15:13 AM »

Quote from: JRand55 on November 09, 2005, 08:13:53 AM

TAR - great fun last night. Down to four teams. I have a favorite, but it's a secret.

Let me guess, the Gaghans?

Jrand74 · « **Reply #53 on:** November 09, 2005, 08:15:31 AM »

Bad bad business, DR MATTH - I feel your pain.

Matt H. · « **Reply #54 on:** November 09, 2005, 08:17:44 AM »

Honestly, it's HOT outside! I just went to get the mail and dressed in sweatpants and a long sleeve t-shirt, it was HOT outside! (Much cooler in the house).

Jennifer · « **Reply #55 on:** November 09, 2005, 08:18:41 AM »

Quote from: Matt H. on November 09, 2005, 08:01:51 AM

As for tonight's casualty on LOST, as long as it's not Jack, Sawyer, or Locke, I could live with just about anyone else. I'd hate to lose Charlie or Hurley or Jen or Sun or Kate, but I could if I HAD to. But not those three lead men. They add too much to the show.

I would be upset if it was Jack or Kate or Sun. I could handle Locke (never cared for him). I would hate to lose Hurley (think he's funny). And there are a few others I like.

The paper here has had features on tonight's show all week. Going from a ridiculous page outlining everyone's odds (with Jack at even to go). But today they always do a recap saying what will happen on each show (sometimes they give too much info). But one interesting thing that was mentioned was that if you want to find out who is going, you can easily search for spoilers on the net.

Hmmm, I think I will wait. Although not sure if I will be home to watch the show live (plus I usualy watch Martha Stewart Apprentice and tape Lost). But I know everyone will be talking about it. So I had best watch it tonight some time.

Matt H. · « **Reply #56 on:** November 09, 2005, 08:19:29 AM »

Quote from: JRand55 on November 09, 2005, 08:15:31 AM

Bad bad business, DR MATTH - I feel your pain.

Thanks DRs JRand and Jennifer. I'm just glad to be done with that.

Matt H. · « **Reply #57 on:** November 09, 2005, 08:21:05 AM »

Oh, no, I would never want to know ahead of time. Sawyer has a wound that is getting worse (according to the episode desctiption in TV GUIDE), but I tend to think that's misleading and that the victim will be someone else.

FJL · « **Reply #58 on:** November 09, 2005, 08:21:09 AM »

Shameful plug of the day - The LAST STARFIGHTER CD actually made the front page of Playbill.com this morning for several hours, albeit below the "fold" - but with a nice little reduction of the CD cover.

www.playbill.com/news/article/96155.html

Jrand74 · « **Reply #59 on:** November 09, 2005, 08:23:39 AM »

Message from HHW to all those "other" websites.

http://www.rpi.edu/~markhn/sounds/curvy.wav

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