Topic: THE DROWSY BK (Read 34726 times)

Jason · « **Reply #90 on:** November 22, 2005, 10:36:28 AM »

Quote from: Ginny on November 22, 2005, 10:34:24 AM

DR Jason - speaking of singers, I'm seriously looking into tickets for Barbara Cook at the Met, Friday, January 20, 2006, and need some seating advice. These locations are all the same price, $95.:

Prime Orchestra
Balance Orchestra
Rear Orchestra
Side Parterre
Rear Grand Tier

For $25 less: Dress Circle

For another $25 less: Balcony

I'm willing to pay any of these prices, but would like your input as to whether, considering the type of performance, it's worth the $95. If so, which of those locations would you recommend? I'm inclining toward the Dress Circle, moderate that I am. Thoughts?

"Balcony" at the Met is the very upper tier - about 5 floors up. "Dress Circle" is the 4th floor. I'd go for the Dress Circle if you can, but if there are seats in the front of the Balcony, those would be good, too.

I wonder if I'll be working by January 20...? If so, be sure to stop by the coat check and say hi!

Ben · « **Reply #91 on:** November 22, 2005, 10:39:01 AM »

We need sound clips. I think it's a Sergeant Schultz reference from Hogan's Heros. He would say "I know nozzing, nozzing!" meaning nothing.

Here is a link to a Web site w/sound clips, one of which is Schultz.

Sergeant Schultz

Jason · « **Reply #92 on:** November 22, 2005, 10:40:27 AM »

Ohhhh...I get it now!!

Sorry...I'm a little slow on the up-take today.

Ben: How was your performance review?

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #93 on:** November 22, 2005, 10:44:47 AM »

Quote from: Jason on November 22, 2005, 10:34:01 AM

?? What is 'nozzing?'

As in, "I Got Plenty of Nozzing..."

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #94 on:** November 22, 2005, 10:45:59 AM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 22, 2005, 10:32:17 AM

What kind of voice does the Vixter have?

She got--
Sally Kellerman voice!

...or she did when she was sick...

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #95 on:** November 22, 2005, 10:47:05 AM »

As in "I'm Getting Nozzin' for Christmas"

Ben · « **Reply #96 on:** November 22, 2005, 10:48:24 AM »

It was very good. My overall rating is "Consistently Exceeds Expectations" I hope that means I will get a bonus but I won't know that until after I return from Dublin. T'would be a nice homecoming surprise. We don't automatically get bonuses and since we're a nonprofit, it's odd that we even do get bonuses but they want to be competitive with other for-profit companies. I got a bonus last year and I'm elegible this year again. If you get a bonus three years in a row, you can't get one the next year. It's supposed to avoid jealousy from those who did not get a bonus. Since they make the bonus list public every year it doesn't make much difference, IMHO.

vixmom · « **Reply #97 on:** November 22, 2005, 10:48:38 AM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 22, 2005, 10:32:17 AM

What kind of voice does the Vixter have?

Well she is a high soprano at the moment and she is being "classically trained" by a Viennese singing instructor. (the Vixter is royally annoyed at being "forced" to classics sing in German all of the time when she would much rather be singing showtunes)

To be very honest with you she has a very pretty voice and she can hit all the high notes but I do not kow if she has that "special something" that quality, that catches the ear....she is just hitting puberty so I am waiting to see what changes that will cause.....(voice wise I mean)

Ginny · « **Reply #98 on:** November 22, 2005, 10:49:10 AM »

One of my favorites from Roar of the Greasepaint...:

"Nozzing Can Stop Me Now"

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #99 on:** November 22, 2005, 10:49:11 AM »

And I said..."Nozzing,
I'm feeling nozzing,"
And he says "Nozzing
Could get a girl transferred."

vixmom · « **Reply #100 on:** November 22, 2005, 10:49:20 AM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 22, 2005, 09:41:25 AM

Who am I? Dear Abby? Ann Landers? Confidentially Yours?

Dear Uncle Ron.....

vixmom · « **Reply #101 on:** November 22, 2005, 10:50:23 AM »

Quote from: Jason on November 22, 2005, 09:44:15 AM

Believe me, Ron...I know. I'm doing the best I can to figure out a way to get out of my "temporary" job and get back to where I started. And I know they were well intended ruminations. No worries about that.

Well if you would just win the damn Lotto already.... I blame Jose HE keeps hitting it!!

vixmom · « **Reply #102 on:** November 22, 2005, 10:51:00 AM »

Quote from: Jason on November 22, 2005, 09:33:53 AM

Sad news today...

Sam, the Ugliest Dog in the World, has passed away. He was 14 years old.

A mercy killing I presume

vixmom · « **Reply #103 on:** November 22, 2005, 10:52:02 AM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 22, 2005, 10:31:59 AM

Then you're not helping, are you!!!

I never do! Just keep stirring the pot....

vixmom · « **Reply #104 on:** November 22, 2005, 10:59:27 AM »

Quote from: Jason on November 22, 2005, 10:34:01 AM

?? What is 'nozzing?'

I keep forgetting hew young you are

(and how OLD I am)

..
There used
to be a show called Hogan's Heroes that showed in repeats about 47 times a week... and the German Sgt (Schultz wasn't it fellas?) would always be saying " I see nozzing I know nozzing"

MBarnum · « **Reply #105 on:** November 22, 2005, 10:59:41 AM »

So is this Joan Weldon you all have mentioned, the B-movie actress from the 50s Joan Weldon...star of THEM!and GUNSIGHT RIDGE? Wow, I had no idea she had worked on Broadway!

Ben · « **Reply #106 on:** November 22, 2005, 11:02:24 AM »

There will be a radio show about Phil Silvers on BBC Radio 2 today at 3:30 (New York time). After airing it will be available to hear for one week (through Tuesday, November 29) at:

Phil Silvers

If you don't listen to it at 3:30 click on More Shows under the Listen Again heading to listen to it later.

MBarnum · « **Reply #107 on:** November 22, 2005, 11:02:45 AM »

I would imagine that the singing on Broadway would constantly evolve..I am sure it was much different in the 20s and 30s then it was in the 40s and 50s just as it is now different.

What we are all saying about the current style is probably what people said about the previous styles.

And although I don't care much for the current style of singing, I wouldn't call it bad...just not to my liking.

Thankfully there are at least 100 years worth of music for me to choose from, most of which I have not yet heard....so I can always find something I enjoy.

FJL · « **Reply #108 on:** November 22, 2005, 11:04:32 AM »

Ginny - Are you even finding tickets in the better sections of the orchestra at this point? I hate to promote higher spending, but Ms. Cook's facial expressions are part of the joy of seeing her, so if you can get frontish orchestra, I'd recommend the extra $25 splurge. I saw her ludicrously-priced-but-worth-it-to-me show at the Carlyle last April, and it's so much more than just the voice, IF you have the option of sitting close. (I'm just hoping the show at the Met is not exactly the same show as at the Carlyle, though, as she does have a tendency to stick with the same song list for a while.)

George · « **Reply #109 on:** November 22, 2005, 11:05:53 AM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 22, 2005, 09:45:37 AM

The threat alone is sufficient.

Those Lithgow soup commercials are among the greatest so-called "entertainment" atrocities ever captured on video.

I can see it now...blurbs for commercials:

"Greatest...Entertainment...Ever!"
Ron Pulliam, HHW

MBarnum · « **Reply #110 on:** November 22, 2005, 11:05:59 AM »

JRand55, you are so right about the drive tonight...I will stock up with Bollywood music and Egyptian pop music for the drive down, and Glenn Miller and Percy Faith once I pick up mom.

But I am still not relishing a 4 hour drive after working all day from 6:30 am to 4pm.

Jason · « **Reply #111 on:** November 22, 2005, 11:06:29 AM »

Poor Sam the Ugly Dog. He had to be put down because his heart was giving out.

Ben · « **Reply #112 on:** November 22, 2005, 11:08:08 AM »

Also Ginny, if you do end up in the higher sections, a pair of opera glasses (two, one for you and one for Richard) might be in order. Fred (FJL) is right. Part of the magic of seeing Miss Cook is seeing how she sells/acts a song. There is no one like her right now (IMHO). I'm a dyed in the wool, absolute gushing fan of Barbara Cook. I would listen to her read the phone book.

Jason · « **Reply #113 on:** November 22, 2005, 11:09:31 AM »

DR Vixmom: Believe it or not (I'm walking on air) - I have actually seen "Hogan's Heroes" with my very own eyes! In reruns, of course, but I've seen it! When I first read your "Nozzing" post, I must have been speed reading or something 'cause I thought you'd written,

"I sing nozzing."

Hence the misunderstanding.

vixmom · « **Reply #114 on:** November 22, 2005, 11:10:31 AM »

Quote from: George on November 22, 2005, 11:05:53 AM

I can see it now...blurbs for commercials:

"Greatest...Entertainment...Ever!"
Ron Pulliam, HHW

ROTFLMAO!!

vixmom · « **Reply #115 on:** November 22, 2005, 11:11:45 AM »

Quote from: Jason on November 22, 2005, 11:06:29 AM

Poor Sam the Ugly Dog. He had to be put down because his heart was giving out.

I'm sorry to have made light of it.... but he sure was UUUUUGLEEE

(I wonder if he could cook?)

If you want to be happy the rest of your life....

Jason · « **Reply #116 on:** November 22, 2005, 11:13:32 AM »

I'm sure Sam wouldn't mind jokes made at his expense. I think even he would acknowledge his homeliness.

(Get an ugly puppy to be your...uh...that doesn't work)...

vixmom · « **Reply #117 on:** November 22, 2005, 11:17:14 AM »

Quote from: Jason on November 22, 2005, 11:09:31 AM

DR Vixmom: Believe it or not (I'm walking on air) - I have actually seen "Hogan's Heroes" with my very own eyes! In reruns, of course, but I've seen it! When I first read your "Nozzing" post, I must have been speed reading or something 'cause I thought you'd written,

"I sing nozzing."

Hence the misunderstanding.

Walking in the Air... do you know where we can sheet music for this? I've been huntng for this ever since we saw the Celtic Women special on PBS . The Vixter fell in love with it and wants to give the music to her teacher so that she can sing it for their next concert

All my interenet searches have come up with arrangements for choruses and she wants the solo piece that was arranged and orchestrated by David Downes

vixmom · « **Reply #118 on:** November 22, 2005, 11:19:17 AM »

Has anybody heard from Danise?

I do hope she is feeling better and isn't pushing herself

Ben · « **Reply #119 on:** November 22, 2005, 11:20:17 AM »

So lets move on to Page 5.

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