Topic: DOWN TO THE WIRE (Read 29198 times)

Jane · « **Reply #210 on:** January 12, 2006, 05:19:58 PM »

Quote from: TPunk on January 12, 2006, 03:13:08 PM

I had a very nice experience this afternoon. My academic advisor (the person controlling my fate at Fordham) paid a visit to my field supervisor (the person controlling my fate at my internship). Some very complimentary things were said and my field supervisor said that not only was I doing well for an advanced year student, but that she thought I was doing better than some beginning social workers. Which means, barring any unforceable disaster, that I will graduate without a hitch and get an excellent recommendation.

I'm not in the least surprised. Congratulations.

Stephanie · « **Reply #211 on:** January 12, 2006, 05:21:15 PM »

Thanks for all the warm welcomes! Bruce, I just wanted to say, the show's going to be a great success, I'm sure of it, you've got 3 talented actors there, and a great story!

Stephanie

Jane · « **Reply #212 on:** January 12, 2006, 05:23:19 PM »

Quote from: MBarnum on January 12, 2006, 02:44:04 PM

DR Jose,
Thankfully the water heater is not connected with the oil heater. I am going to borrow some electric heaters from a co-worker after work and who knows, maybe I will use those for the remainder of the winter.

Please put new batteries in your smoke alarms and be sure to unplug the heaters when you aren't using them.

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #213 on:** January 12, 2006, 05:23:58 PM »

Welcome to our newest DRs (Dear Readers).

bk · « **Reply #214 on:** January 12, 2006, 05:36:14 PM »

I shall now be on my way to the theater. Pray for Rosemary's Baby.

Jane · « **Reply #215 on:** January 12, 2006, 05:43:05 PM »

JRand I also added Bonjour Tristesse to my NetFlix queue.

JMK the volumn, base, etc was fine and the tweeters and woofers didn’t blow.

Jane · « **Reply #216 on:** January 12, 2006, 05:45:16 PM »

Have a great show!!

Danise · « **Reply #217 on:** January 12, 2006, 06:11:31 PM »

Hi folks! Sorry to have been E & T. It's been a busy week.

Just wanted to pop by and let you know that I'm still kicking.

Good vibes to Bruce and the show! I'm so glad that it's doing so well.

Welcome to our newbies!

Jane · « **Reply #218 on:** January 12, 2006, 06:13:30 PM »

Hi Danise I was about to email and check up on you. Glad you are still kicking.

Jane · « **Reply #219 on:** January 12, 2006, 06:18:36 PM »

Often the title, cover or a combination of the two is the sole reason I read a book. One such book waiting to be read is “Einstein in Berlin” Interesting is how rarely I’m disappointed.

Jane · « **Reply #220 on:** January 12, 2006, 06:20:45 PM »

Jose, did you read THE ESCAPIST, the adventures of the comic book character in KAVALIER AND CLAY? Amongst the contributors to the book is the author of CARTER BEATS THE DEVIL, a book with a wonderful cover.

Jane · « **Reply #221 on:** January 12, 2006, 06:23:32 PM »

I'm so proud of myself-I didn't think I could post these book covers without Keith's assistance.

Jane · « **Reply #222 on:** January 12, 2006, 06:35:22 PM »

Though interesting I’m not sure the cover of THE ESCAPIST would get me to read the book. I was just practicing transferring photos to post.

If asked I would say beautiful covers attract my attention, so why can’t I think of any.

Charles Pogue · « **Reply #223 on:** January 12, 2006, 06:44:07 PM »

Haven't seen CLOSER the film, but I saw the play at the National in London with one of my favourite actresses over there in it...Sally Dexter.

Jane · « **Reply #224 on:** January 12, 2006, 07:01:03 PM »

Hi Pogue. Our friend Janet might stop by tomorrow. I keep forgetting to tell her about your exciting move. I can’t wait until she moves down the street from us.

Jane · « **Reply #225 on:** January 12, 2006, 07:02:40 PM »

I’m here alone for the longest time and then as soon as I leave for a few minutes there is a post and a departure.

Ginny · « **Reply #226 on:** January 12, 2006, 07:25:16 PM »

Hi, Jane...I've been in the other end of the house watching the US National Figure Skating Championships on ESPN2.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #227 on:** January 12, 2006, 08:11:51 PM »

DR JMK, I wouldn't say that the volume levels of the musical samples are ungodly, but they are robust. There was also a crackly pop at the beginning of each file. Otherwise, I liked what I heard.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #228 on:** January 12, 2006, 08:16:02 PM »

Here is a book which I bought solely because I liked the cover. It's a rather depressing story of a twentysomething drug addict who collects toys.

Rodzinski · « **Reply #229 on:** January 12, 2006, 08:33:52 PM »

Book covers, nothing pops to mind.
But here is the LP Cover of the night.
Presenting the Van Impes! Purchased at a Goodwill Store in Findlay, Ohio.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #230 on:** January 12, 2006, 08:35:18 PM »

Good Evening!

-Just move away from the box of See's... Just move away... Slowly...

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #231 on:** January 12, 2006, 08:42:16 PM »

In other news...

The show tonight stunk! Literally!

About halfway through the first act, I started to smell "something". Hmm... I began to think that someone in the front row had an "accident"... Or someone in the pit had a bad lunch and/or dinner... Or... Well...

When I left the pit at intermission and reach the back hallway, the smell was even worse. Apparently, there was a sewer back-up outside, and the smell was the back-up. -And, sure enough, when we stepped outside... P! U!

The cellist happened to bring in a grapefruit, and she was peeling it at the coffee stand when I started walking back to the pit. It smelled so good. So... I grabbed a piece of the rind, and rubbed it right below my nose... Ah... much better. And then others started to do the same.

-Thankfully, by the time show ended, the smell inside and outside had dissipated. Whew!

But, otherwise, it was a very good show, and our newest cast member had a wonderful debut.

Matt H. · « **Reply #232 on:** January 12, 2006, 08:42:36 PM »

I thought Clive Owen walked away with the film; he blew me away (talking about CLOSER). And what's amazing is that when he did it on stage, he played Jude Law's part.

Portman was very good, but I think my expectations were lowered because of her dreadful work in STAR WARS II, so in this directed by Mike Nichols, she seemed not to be the same actress at all.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #233 on:** January 12, 2006, 08:44:57 PM »

Hey, hey,
We're the Van Impes!
And people say we're impin' around!
But we're too busy singin'
To put anybody down.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #234 on:** January 12, 2006, 08:47:01 PM »

Welcome, DR Stephanie!

Matt H. · « **Reply #235 on:** January 12, 2006, 08:47:13 PM »

I spent the evening watching the National Figure Skating Championships. Tonight were the short programs for the men and women.

So, all of the NBC comedies plus CRUMBS were caught by the DVR to be watched tomorrow.

I did flip to WILL & GRACE a couple of times during commercials (which happened after almost each skater), and the audience seemed to be dead. However, I haven't seen the entire show, so it's perhaps not fair to judge.

Matt H. · « **Reply #236 on:** January 12, 2006, 08:51:33 PM »

skating spoilers---

On the men's side, Johnny Weir was the class of the men's group. He skated an effortless, graceful program with no mistakes and put himself in prime position to win once again (finals are Saturday afternoon for the men).

All of the other men had mistakes of one kind or another. A couple of years ago, I was very impressed by a skater named Ryan Janhke. Sad to say, he finished 7th tonight meaning we won't see his free program on Saturday. We didn't see his short program tonight either.

Matt H. · « **Reply #237 on:** January 12, 2006, 08:53:33 PM »

More skating spoilers ------

On the women's side, Sasha Cohen and Beatrisa Liang had the most flawless, smoothest skates. Emily Hughes had a nice skate with great energy, but had a couple of awkward landings.

Can it be a mere four years ago that her sister Sarah, who had finished 3rd in our national championships, came out of nowhere to win the Olympic gold medal? Yep.

Matt H. · « **Reply #238 on:** January 12, 2006, 08:55:15 PM »

I have a long, long list of things recorded over the last few days on the DVR. Tomorrow's Friday Media Check will take a page just for everything I've recorded and not yet watched.

Rodzinski · « **Reply #239 on:** January 12, 2006, 08:56:04 PM »

According to the back cover, "Jack Van Impe began studying the accordion at the age of five under the tutelage of his father. He worked dilligently for fifteen years on his instrument and rose to radio and television fame."

I know some of his hardcore evangelical albums are sought after.

"Joining her husband in this hi-fidelity album is Jack's devoted wife Rexella."

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