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Title: BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: bk on May 29, 2008, 01:12:16 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were averagely average and now it is time for you to post until the averagely average cows come home.
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Post by: bk on May 29, 2008, 01:13:13 AM
And the word of the day is: SWEVEN!
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Post by: bk on May 29, 2008, 01:14:01 AM
Welcome twelve GUESTS - apologies for the late notes.
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Post by: bk on May 29, 2008, 01:14:17 AM
I gotta tell you.
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Post by: bk on May 29, 2008, 01:14:28 AM
Will we never get to page two?
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Post by: bk on May 29, 2008, 01:14:55 AM
I haven't unwound yet, and even though I should go directly to bed, I'm not really all that tired for some reason.
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Post by: bk on May 29, 2008, 01:15:25 AM
Welcome sixteen GUESTS - I'm available for conversation.
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Post by: bk on May 29, 2008, 01:21:34 AM
GUESTS come, GUESTS go, like Grand Hotel.
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Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 01:44:49 AM
And the word of the day is: SWEVEN!

How Barbara Walters pronounces [size=30]7[/size]
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Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 01:46:02 AM
CONGRATULATIONS, DR VIXMOM!!![/size][/color]

We are so proud of you!  :)   :)   :)   :)
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Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 01:49:31 AM
The new NY governor has directed NY State agencies to recognize same-sex marriages from other jurisdictions.  Perhaps a quick trip to Canada or California is in order!  

Although marriage to same-sex partners has previously been available in Massachusettes - but only to state residents.
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Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 01:51:42 AM
I love em dashes!!!     :)
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 29, 2008, 03:17:21 AM
Sweven - I'm in sweven.  And the cares that hung around me through the week.
Seem to vanish like a gambler's lucky streak
When we're out together dancing cheek to cheek.

I love Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, mostly when they dance, but no matter their off screen feelings, they did have a great onscreen rapport...and those great songs didn't hurt!
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 29, 2008, 03:19:53 AM
Thanks DR TCB.....the photo of course doesn't do me justice....it's more incriminating than anything else....looks just like me!

DR JOSE - Football Dancer may not have come back this year.   So I guess I don't have to worry about watching the show.  And thanks to DR JENNIFER for her reports as well.  I will certainly enjoy reading about it - so I hope a few DR's stick with it.

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Post by: Jrand74 on May 29, 2008, 03:22:01 AM
Mrs. Dash

Molly has arrived from Seattle and decided she needed some sleep.  We are working together tomorrow at World of Wisdom, but she has no SET plans today....

I am rehearsing ALL MY SONS tonight....it's going okay.  That play is certainly heavy.

DR ELMORE thanks for the Dustin Hoffman story - I still don't like him on screen, but now I feel better about him off screen.  I think DR JMK has a Hoffman connection through his late uncle.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 29, 2008, 03:22:43 AM
Watched THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL last night.  Interesting film.....
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 29, 2008, 03:23:14 AM
Wow, DR DAKOTACELT, can you believe I had never heard of TimTams?

Now I am off to catch up on my sleep.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 29, 2008, 03:24:47 AM
TOD:

Many many many.....but here is something that struck me the minute I saw it....and I am still intrigued by Mondrian.....

(http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/8/83/300px-Mondrian_CompRYB.jpg)
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 29, 2008, 03:26:11 AM
Helen Frankenthaler and Roy Lichtenstein are also a couple of favorites.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 29, 2008, 03:38:26 AM
Sleep.
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Post by: Ben on May 29, 2008, 04:33:15 AM
Good Morning all.
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Post by: Ben on May 29, 2008, 04:33:34 AM
Another long day at the office.

I'll be back later and pop in and out when I can.
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Post by: Ben on May 29, 2008, 04:34:17 AM
Before I go, Congrats to our svelte and loverly VixDeb.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 29, 2008, 04:46:40 AM
Good morning, all!  I have been up since 6 am, had the laundry into the washers by 7, and now I'm exhausted. This moprning around 10:30 Mr Alex Rybeck is stopping by to borrow a score for PETER PAN, and this afternoon I have a meting about doing a chart for Mr Daniel Rodriguez. I will shortly call the post office and pick up a week's worth of mail. Oy!

The rest of the day will be spent on Brain surgery.

DR JRand57, Dustin is a wnderful pianist; he supported himself through acting classes by playing for dance rehearsals. I told him he would be wonderful in THE MIKADO as Ko-Ko, the Lord High Executioner.  I like his work, but I also like him and can't stand Frances Farmer, so what do I know? But I love Allison Hayes!

TOD: I like a lot of paintings but I think the one I just like to stand and look at is Prendergast's "Umbrellas in the Rain."
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Post by: TCB on May 29, 2008, 04:48:33 AM
Another long day at the office.

I'll be back later and pop in and out when I can.


Don't forget to wash your bowl!
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Post by: TCB on May 29, 2008, 04:50:30 AM
Good morning, Ben.  Good morning, elmore.

elmore, I am glad you had a safe trip back to New York.
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Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 04:52:37 AM
I've always loved this painting, by Gustave Caillebotte:

(http://pictopia.com/perl/get_image?provider_id=207&size=550x550_mb&ptp_photo_id=140198)
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Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 04:53:05 AM
Good morning, DR TCB!  :)
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Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 04:54:52 AM
"Why do I have the feeling that DR MBarnum is watching us?"
(http://bp1.blogger.com/_HtSvr0DEcpc/SDup1ntitiI/AAAAAAAAAyk/TEvL80YDCfQ/s320/rafta.jpg)


photo:   Rafta Rafta
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: TCB on May 29, 2008, 04:55:40 AM
Good morning, DR TCB!  :)


Good morning, chopstick!
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Post by: TCB on May 29, 2008, 04:56:54 AM
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Post by: TCB on May 29, 2008, 04:57:55 AM
I think my favorite artist would have to be Coolidge.  His work always speaks to me.




(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u271/actr2000/a_friend_in_need.jpg)
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 04:59:44 AM
Good morning, chopstick!

You learn fast, grasshopper!   ;)
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Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 05:02:37 AM
His work always speaks to me.

Ruff!
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Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 05:04:18 AM
Well, since DR TCB has already opened the door and started down that road...

How 'bout this - another of my favorites?  ;)

(http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/9476/elvis1220xb1.jpg)
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on May 29, 2008, 05:43:35 AM
I have always been fond of this painting:

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w247/SaltonSeaTrip/ruby.jpg)

It was painted by Ruby the Elephant at the Phoenix Zoo.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on May 29, 2008, 05:57:29 AM
And the word of the day is: SWEVEN!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  DREAM
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Post by: Ginny on May 29, 2008, 06:29:01 AM
Thursday morning greetings!  By leaving 10 minutes early I managed to fill up my car (at the bargain price of $3.79/gallon), drop some mail at the PO, make a bank deposit, and still get to work 5 minutes early.

TOD - Mark Tobey has been one of my favorite painters ever since I first saw his "Broadway Melody" at the University of Michigan Museum of Art - almost 40 years ago.  This isn't it, but similar:

(http://www.adherents.com/images/arts/Mark_Tobey_ptg.jpg)
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Post by: Druxy on May 29, 2008, 07:07:34 AM
I'm a big fan of the late Al Hirschfeld.

In fact, I have 10 of his signed/numbered lithos hanging in my living room.
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Post by: Jennifer on May 29, 2008, 07:09:22 AM
The Sex & The City movie starts here tonight at 10pm (is that happening other places too?). But i'm not sure when i'll get to it (since 4 other people want to go with me).

It only got 2 stars in the paper here.
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Post by: Jennifer on May 29, 2008, 07:10:37 AM
I am so excited for tonight's 2 hour finale of LOST.

Also it says in the paper here that the 8pm re-broadcast (of the previous episode) as an expanded scene (i think it's when the 6 were being interviewed).

And more SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE!
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Post by: Matt H. on May 29, 2008, 07:23:28 AM
Good morning!

Another very cool morning and likely one of the last ones until fall. Overcast still since they're still predicting some rain. He had close to an inch off and on yesterday.
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Post by: Matt H. on May 29, 2008, 07:25:39 AM
Yes, the two hour season finale of LOST promises to be something else. Last year's season finale was a mind-blowing experience, and I suspect if tonight's isn't, folks are going to be screaming bloody murder. The season has been so superb, however, that I'll be satisfied if the finale is only good rather than great.

We'll see.
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Post by: Jennifer on May 29, 2008, 07:26:56 AM
I always see you guys mention gas prices in gallons (which means nothing to me). The prices here are supposed to be the highest in canada ($1.44/litre). Does anyone know how they compare?
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Post by: Matt H. on May 29, 2008, 07:27:02 AM
After I get in from lunch with friends, I'll be continuing with 7TH HEAVEN, not something I'm looking forward to. Why couldn't THESE have been half hour episodes and THE ODD COUPLE hour ones?
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Post by: Matt H. on May 29, 2008, 07:27:58 AM
I've mentioned here before that my favorite painting is "Guernica" by Picasso.
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Post by: FJL on May 29, 2008, 07:37:09 AM
Wasn't "Guernica" a song in I LOVE MY WIFE?
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Post by: FJL on May 29, 2008, 07:39:42 AM
Or was that "Monica"
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Post by: MBarnum on May 29, 2008, 08:02:04 AM
TOD:

I have no favorite paintings or painters.
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Post by: Matt H. on May 29, 2008, 08:07:49 AM
Heading down now to get cleaned up for lunch out with friends.

WBBL.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 29, 2008, 08:23:54 AM
TOD:

I have no favorite paintings or painters.

Do you draw?

When you were young, did you like to color?
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Post by: Jeanne on May 29, 2008, 08:41:42 AM
"Why do I have the feeling that DR MBarnum is watching us?"
(http://bp1.blogger.com/_HtSvr0DEcpc/SDup1ntitiI/AAAAAAAAAyk/TEvL80YDCfQ/s320/rafta.jpg)


photo:   Rafta Rafta

 ;D  ;D  ;D
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Post by: JoseSPiano on May 29, 2008, 08:43:03 AM
Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And Mario Cantone is currently on "The View"... And The Women of "The View" just started making out.. LOL!!!!!!!!

-I'm sure there were some people in the control room wondering if they should cut away to an audience shot.  ;)
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Post by: Jeanne on May 29, 2008, 08:43:58 AM
I think my favorite artist would have to be Coolidge.  His work always speaks to me.

(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u271/actr2000/a_friend_in_need.jpg)

This painting speaks to me, too--it reminds me of BK in HAPPY DAYS.   ;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on May 29, 2008, 08:44:06 AM
HA!  And now he's doing a David Archuleta impression!!!

Good Morning! :)
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Post by: Jeanne on May 29, 2008, 08:47:47 AM
Thursday morning greetings!  By leaving 10 minutes early I managed to fill up my car (at the bargain price of $3.79/gallon), drop some mail at the PO, make a bank deposit, and still get to work 5 minutes early.

My word! DR GINNY filled her car with gas, went to the PO, went to the bank -- all in 5 minutes!! I think she must be on whatever CILLALIZ is on. Virtual whirlwinds both!
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Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 08:48:35 AM
Good Morning!

Baltimore?
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Post by: Jeanne on May 29, 2008, 08:48:47 AM
I'm a big fan of the late Al Hirschfeld.

In fact, I have 10 of his signed/numbered lithos hanging in my living room.

Al Hirschfeld did lovely work. Quite a talent.
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Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 08:50:26 AM
I have lunch errands to run:  have to get out and buy candy and socks.

Not necessarily in that order.
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Post by: Jeanne on May 29, 2008, 08:50:31 AM
Oh, yes. Good morning.
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Post by: Jeanne on May 29, 2008, 08:52:05 AM
I have a day with ZERO appointments. Yay! That means I have the day to catch up on all sorts of little things I've neglected. Much needed, believe me.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on May 29, 2008, 08:53:00 AM
Today's uninvited brunch visitor:

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/GEORDIEMC/Home/Deer0001-1.jpg)

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/GEORDIEMC/Home/Deer0003.jpg)

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/GEORDIEMC/Home/Deer0004.jpg)

der Brucer
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Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 08:53:34 AM
That's the title of my next novella:  Little Things I've Neglected.   :)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on May 29, 2008, 08:54:48 AM
As for the Topic of the Day...

Basically anything in the Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of Modern Art, the National Gallery of Art (both wings), the Metropolitan Museum of Art, etc., etc...

:)
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Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 08:55:10 AM
Today's uninvited brunch visitor:

How rude!  I hope they at least brought a dish to share.
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: Jeanne on May 29, 2008, 08:55:41 AM
TOD:

I, too, like the work of Helen Frankenthaler. I also like the work of many others, including that of my friend Jean Weinbaum, who is kind enough to send me baby watercolors from time to time. His work is abstract, but I also love good portraiture and other realistic works.
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Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 08:55:50 AM
As for the Topic of the Day...

Basically anything in the Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of Modern Art, the National Gallery of Art (both wings), the Metropolitan Museum of Art, etc., etc...

Whew!  Well at least that narrows it down a little bit!   ;)
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Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 08:57:20 AM
my friend Jean

And when Jeanne and Jean get together, watch out!      :D
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Post by: Jeanne on May 29, 2008, 08:57:37 AM
As for the Topic of the Day...

Basically anything in the Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of Modern Art, the National Gallery of Art (both wings), the Metropolitan Museum of Art, etc., etc...

:)

I take it Jose has MANY favorites.
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Post by: Jeanne on May 29, 2008, 08:58:17 AM
Whew!  Well at least that narrows it down a little bit!   ;)

 ;D
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Post by: Jeanne on May 29, 2008, 08:59:02 AM
And when Jeanne and Jean get together, watch out!      :D

Sing, I thought you said you wouldn't tell!   ;)
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 29, 2008, 09:00:20 AM
Al Hirschfeld did lovely work. Quite a talent.

He was a wonderful man! Very charming, very kind. So was his was Dolly.

I left out "wife Dolly"!
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Post by: Jeanne on May 29, 2008, 09:00:47 AM
It's another lovely day in my 'hood, and I hope to take a leisurely walk in a bit.
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Post by: Ginny on May 29, 2008, 09:01:01 AM
Well, DR Jeanne, my before-work errands may have taken a little longer than 5 minutes, because I usually arrive at work 10 or 15 minutes early.  Actually, though, I did realize that I felt quite energized this morning.
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Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 09:04:00 AM
I felt quite energized this morning.

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Post by: DERBRUCER on May 29, 2008, 09:06:32 AM
I have lunch errands to run:  have to get out and buy candy and socks.

Something to suck on?

der Brucer
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Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 09:09:17 AM
Something to suck on?

Yes!  But I put the candy IN the socks first.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on May 29, 2008, 09:09:28 AM
I have a day with ZERO appointments. Yay!

Mr. Mostel is coming to tea?

der Brucer
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Post by: JoseSPiano on May 29, 2008, 09:10:19 AM
Whew!  Well at least that narrows it down a little bit!   ;)

Georges Seurat - "La Grande Jatte", of course, but I'm also fascinated by some of his smaller canvases, and the recent exhibition of his drawings at MoMA was revelatory.

Frederic Remington - There was an exhibition featuring his "night paintings" at the National Gallery of Art a few years ago.  Some truly luminous and haunting images.

(http://www.fredericremington.org/resizer.php?max=480&src=store/images/newend.JPG)

The aforementioned Caillebotte - I still remember seeing that painting during my first trip to the Art Institute of Chicago.  I was speeding through the galleries trying to find the Seurat when I was stopped by that image of a Parisian street scene.  Beautiful.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 29, 2008, 09:15:25 AM
Oh, yes. Good morning.

Good MORNING, Jeanne!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 29, 2008, 09:17:02 AM
That's the title of my next novella:  Little Things I've Neglected.   :)

So long as it's subtitled ...or Abused!



 ;D
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Post by: Jeanne on May 29, 2008, 09:20:22 AM
Mr. Mostel is coming to tea?

der Brucer

No, my loss.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 29, 2008, 09:20:37 AM
I love art.  

An early favorite -- a Rousseau that captivated me as a child:
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Post by: Jeanne on May 29, 2008, 09:21:43 AM
Good MORNING, Jeanne!

Hi, Ron!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 29, 2008, 09:22:02 AM
I tend to avoid religious art, although some is extraordinary.  I love some non-religious Renaissance, though, including this wonderful Rapahel:
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Post by: Jeanne on May 29, 2008, 09:22:50 AM
Off for the afore-mentioned walk.

TTFN.
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Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 09:22:57 AM
So long as it's subtitled ...or Abused!

Why dear DR Ron Pulliam...

Were you peeking?    :P
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 29, 2008, 09:25:23 AM
How rude!  I hope they at least brought a dish to share.

Or "dish"...to share.    ;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on May 29, 2008, 09:28:04 AM
Why dear DR Ron Pulliam...

Were you peeking?    :P

Is watching hidden surveillance camera footage considered "peeking"?
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Post by: DERBRUCER on May 29, 2008, 09:28:57 AM
I've always loved this painting, by Gustave Caillebotte:

(http://pictopia.com/perl/get_image?provider_id=207&size=550x550_mb&ptp_photo_id=140198)

Should you come to tea, your cup is on the right!

der Brucer
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 29, 2008, 09:30:21 AM
Should you come to tea, your cup is on the right!

der Brucer

Well, at least it's the clean one.

;)
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 09:32:00 AM
Should you come to tea

Why thank you, DR dB - I'd love to!    :D
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 29, 2008, 09:33:03 AM
I got a boat-load of stuff from UPS yesterday.  A bonanza, really.  Having taken advantage of some sales/markdowns at Amazon, I got the first three seasons of "Silk Stalkings", the first two seasons of "The Dead Zone" and the first season of "The Invaders."

Also in the load were the new Broadway CDs for "A Catered Affair" and "South Pacific".

I got the movie "The Dead Zone", as well, and it was my evening's viewing PLEASURE.

Last night, for the first time, I discovered that I really like Christopher Walken when he's perfectly cast.  I'd been not-so-much a fan for many years, and I'd seen this movie before.  Last night, though, it "sang" to me.  It is a wonderful film, with a wonderful story and wonderfully human, beautifully portrayed characters, and it's wonderfully directed by David Cronenberg, and it was beautifully scored by the late Michael Kamen.

I further received some CDs of classical music.  I've been buying the RCA "Living Stereo" classical recordings, as well as the Mercury Living Presence classical recordings.  I'm going for the titles I've either loved or have long wanted to hear.  I buy "used" as often as I can because it could be quite costly to buy as many of these as I want at full price, even though full price is normally $11.99.

Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 29, 2008, 09:33:17 AM
PAGE FOUR IN THE HEIGHTS DANCE!!!

(http://www.intheheightsthemusical.com/images/gallery_05.jpg)

*They were on "The View" too this morning.  :)
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 09:33:19 AM
Is watching hidden surveillance camera footage considered "peeking"?

Ooh, I love moral dilemmas!
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 09:35:04 AM
That's quite a haul, DR Ron Pulliam!  Did the package require a forklift to deliver and transport home?
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 29, 2008, 09:35:13 AM
Ooh, I love moral dilemmas!


You love causing moral dilemmas!
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 29, 2008, 09:36:08 AM
That's quite a haul, DR Ron Pulliam!  Did the package require a forklift to deliver and transport home?

I managed nicely using my muscles, singdaw!
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 29, 2008, 09:36:52 AM
It's only a moral dilemma if you have morals.
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 29, 2008, 09:37:00 AM
Is watching hidden surveillance camera footage considered "peeking"?

Last I heard, as long as there is no audio, it's perfectly legal.
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 29, 2008, 09:37:42 AM
Besides, it was singdaw who set up the computer camera and sent me the url so I could look in.
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 09:38:20 AM
I helped the DH change some light bulbs at his workplace last evening.  [No light bulb jokes, please!  :) ]

In any case, the church owns one of those "Giant Ladder" systems - I forget the exact name, but the ones you see on those infomercials.  I was quite impressed - it worked very well.  And to reach the top of the sanctuary, we had it extended as far as it would go!
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: DERBRUCER on May 29, 2008, 09:39:59 AM
From the NOTES:


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On the weekend, there’s a book fair in Pasadena – it’s usually not very interesting, but I have some dealer friends who’ll be there, so I’ll go down and be supportive.

I wonder if BK had a bumper sticker that reads:

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL DEALER!

der Brucer

Or maybe  "I <heart> MY DEALER"
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: bk on May 29, 2008, 09:40:08 AM
I'm up and must get over to Staples before they get too crowded.
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 29, 2008, 09:40:28 AM
I helped the DH change some light bulbs at his workplace last evening.  [No light bulb jokes, please!  :) ]

In any case, the church owns one of those "Giant Ladder" systems - I forget the exact name, but the ones you see on those infomercials.  I was quite impressed - it worked very well.  And to reach the top of the sanctuary, we had it extended as far as it would go!

Moonlighting?
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 09:40:50 AM
Besides, it was singdaw who set up the computer camera and sent me the url so I could look in.

:o
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: bk on May 29, 2008, 09:41:00 AM
Much to do today, but I really may have to take a day-long break from proofing the book - I don't think my eyes are ready for it yet.
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 09:41:22 AM
Moonlighting?

No, I was wearing pants.
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: bk on May 29, 2008, 09:41:29 AM
Welcome fourteen GUESTS.
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 09:43:42 AM
I really may have to take a day-long break from proofing the book

That sounds like a good plan.  I'm sure your eyes will appreciate it!
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: DERBRUCER on May 29, 2008, 09:43:51 AM
Well, at least it's the clean one.

;)

Well, it's currently in use - the tea stains set in quite fast - that cup was through the washer yesterday!

der Brucer
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 29, 2008, 09:45:21 AM
Hmm... From the fumes I'm smelling right now, I guess they must be doing some work down in the basement/boiler room... :-\

And since I do have to run some errands, I guess there's no time like the present.

Laters...
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: DERBRUCER on May 29, 2008, 09:48:44 AM
I got a boat-load of stuff from UPS

I guess when Ron says "ship" - they ship!

der Brucer
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: DERBRUCER on May 29, 2008, 09:49:59 AM
Woody's favorite cup:

(http://www.artinstituteshop.org/content/images/39464.jpg)

der Brucer
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: DERBRUCER on May 29, 2008, 09:59:41 AM
Here's one for Edisaurus:

der Brucer
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: Jennifer on May 29, 2008, 10:05:50 AM
I did something sort of stupid yesterday.  Although I didn't realize at the time that it was stupid.

Last year i had that really bad lower back problem. But it has been 100% for months. So i didn't even think anything of it when i was lifting back bags of earth yesterday.

It didn't hurt while i was doing it.

But then a few hours later when i was in the car, my back did not feel right (the car was always the worst).

I should have realized that the earth was too heavy. And today my back is still not right. It's not terrible (maybe a 4/10).  The worst part is that i need to finish planting my garden.

I still have a lot of the homeopathic pills i took last time. So i may try that again.

:(
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: Jennifer on May 29, 2008, 10:06:51 AM
I am looking forward to seeing IN THE HEIGHTS when i watch my recording of THE VIEW.

Also, (not that anybody cares) but the JANICE DICKINSON MODELLING show was not on (i had a feeling when it was not in that day's newspaper listings). For some reason i really wanted to see it! :)
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: DERBRUCER on May 29, 2008, 10:11:58 AM
I tend to avoid religious art...

That must have been some job living in Italy!

der Brucer

It's not that they have so much religious art, it's that they have so much religious art that's just bad!

der Brucer

I always enjoyed the reliquaries in the local parishes with notes that said "Herein lies the bejeweled remains of Saint Neversleptaround's wrist - other bodily remnants may be found in the following churches:...."
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: Jennifer on May 29, 2008, 10:13:59 AM
My dad said something so funny yesterday re: the last few episodes of LOST

(don't read if you did not watch the last 4 episodes).


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My dad had been away for a few weeks and had not caught up on the last 4 shows.

Anyhow yesterday he said the funniest thing to me re: the shows.
I guess he watches like a lot of viewers. He forgets a lot. And doesn't go to message boards or read about the show.

So he watched the last 4 shows and says to me, "you know we didn't really learn that much in the last few shows (??? is he nuts), except that claire and jack are brother and sister".

I told my sister that last night and she was cracking up (since so much has happened during the past shows but that was one of the only things we did know before).

I wonder if the writers mostly write for very observant people. Because my did did not even realize that it was jack's father who had taken claire away.

Also, my dad is convinced that many others make it off the island too (like locke). I totally don't think so, but think they are still alive on the island). His proof is that ben got off (but the Others have always come and gone!).

So he says many make it off, "except jin cause he is dead!".

So then i had to explain that just because jin did not get off the island we don't know he's dead (because the date on the coffin is the date of the plane crash, not the day he really died).

:)
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: Jennifer on May 29, 2008, 10:18:00 AM
Oh gosh i am so hungry!
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 29, 2008, 10:20:21 AM
I guess when Ron says "ship" - they ship!

der Brucer

They love me.  They do.
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: Jennifer on May 29, 2008, 10:21:32 AM
I don't know if anyone really wants any LOST spoilers.  I did read a couple articles in my local paper. But it was mostly speculation. ANd a few indications of scenes and things that we will be filled in on (not the actual info just where the scenes woudl take place...)

But my sis said (she did not read this) that tvguide.com spoiler addict michael aussiello (sp?) wrote a big column with presumably all kinds of insider info. I think i will read this tomorrow just to see how much he knew (btw he's leaving tvguide).
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 29, 2008, 10:26:36 AM
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Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: DearReaderLaura on May 29, 2008, 10:26:55 AM
I love this painting. DR Kerry painted it and gave it to me for Christmas.

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w247/SaltonSeaTrip/tree.jpg)
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: DearReaderLaura on May 29, 2008, 10:35:15 AM
This morning I went for a walk, and this is what I saw:

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w247/SaltonSeaTrip/bowl.jpg)

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w247/SaltonSeaTrip/bnstilt.jpg)
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: DERBRUCER on May 29, 2008, 10:41:09 AM
DaerReaderLaura:

"At least I'm not in Fresno."

A worthy addition to any evening Litany

der Brucer

"And from stay-overs in Fresno, Good Lord deliver us"

Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: DearReaderLaura on May 29, 2008, 10:49:54 AM
I put in that quote the night we had a teleconference meeting and I didn't have to go to Fresno.
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 10:50:48 AM
More stunning photography from DearReaderLaura DR!   :)
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: DearReaderLaura on May 29, 2008, 10:51:10 AM
Although I have two more exciting trips to Fresno on the calendar.
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 10:51:38 AM
They love me.  They do.

I'm just glad that someone does!   ;)
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 10:52:37 AM
I had no idea that DR Kerry was so talented!   :)
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: George on May 29, 2008, 10:53:10 AM
I am so excited for tonight's 2 hour finale of LOST.

Also it says in the paper here that the 8pm re-broadcast (of the previous episode) as an expanded scene (i think it's when the 6 were being interviewed).

AARRGGHH!!  I'm ushering tonight, so I won't get to see it as it's being broadcast.  AND I still haven't watched last week's finale of "Grey's Anatomy." :-\
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: George on May 29, 2008, 10:55:01 AM
Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And Mario Cantone is currently on "The View"... And The Women of "The View" just started making out.. LOL!!!!!!!!

-I'm sure there were some people in the control room wondering if they should cut away to an audience shot.  ;)

I set my DVR just this morning to record this.  I'm glad I decided to even before I knew about all this. ;)
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: DERBRUCER on May 29, 2008, 10:56:41 AM
AARRGGHH!!  I'm ushering tonight, so I won't get to see it as it's being broadcast.  AND I still haven't watched last week's finale of "Grey's Anatomy." :-\

Get your priorities straight correct:

leave work sick, go home, and watch Grey's Anantomy!

der Brucer
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: George on May 29, 2008, 11:02:25 AM
I'm a big fan of the late Al Hirschfeld.

In fact, I have 10 of his signed/numbered lithos hanging in my living room.

Like DR Druxy, I also am a fan of the late Al Hirschfeld. :D

Unlike DR Druxy, I have NONE of his signed/numbered lithos hanging anywhere.
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: George on May 29, 2008, 11:02:57 AM
~~~Back Vibes for DR Jennifer!!~~~
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: Jrand74 on May 29, 2008, 11:10:28 AM
Like DR Druxy, I also am a fan of the late Al Hirschfeld. :D

Unlike DR Druxy, I have NONE of his signed/numbered lithos hanging anywhere.

Well DR DRUXY can afford it, I think he has steady work in show business.  ;D

Edward Hopper - another fine choice.  The painting selections including one from DR KERRY are all lovely today.

DR JEANNE - At first I thought your wrote that your friend sent you baby WATERMELONS!  8)
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: Jrand74 on May 29, 2008, 11:12:40 AM
DR JENNIFER one gallon has about 3.7 litres.....so multiplying your price times THAT gives you the approximate equal amount.

If you are paying about $!.77 per litre, you are paying about $6.55 per gallon, which is higher than we are....today.
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: Jrand74 on May 29, 2008, 11:13:51 AM
Here is some of the work we have done on our Pet Sematery, with some of the unfinished backyard still in view.  8)

We put the markers in today.
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: George on May 29, 2008, 11:14:21 AM
Get your priorities straight correct:

leave work sick, go home, and watch Grey's Anantomy!

der Brucer

I wish I could. :-\ I'm already here and we have a staff meeting today. :P
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: elmore3003 on May 29, 2008, 11:14:24 AM
Like DR Druxy, I also am a fan of the late Al Hirschfeld. :D

Unlike DR Druxy, I have NONE of his signed/numbered lithos hanging anywhere.

I believe he signed one of his books for me.
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 11:15:01 AM
That's lovely, DR JRand57!   :)
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: George on May 29, 2008, 11:15:18 AM
I believe he signed one of his books for me.

I'm jealous! :)
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 11:16:56 AM
BROADWAY CLIP SHOW ON TELEVISION

Gypsy, In the Heights, South Pacific Featured on Tony Preview Concert; Broadcast Schedule Announced

by Andrew Gans / Playbill.com

As previously announced, Mario Lopez, who is making his Broadway debut in A Chorus Line, will host "The Visa Signature Tony Awards Preview Concert," which will air in the metropolitan area on WCBS-TV, Channel 2 June 7 at 7 PM.

The Tony special, which was taped May 11 at Jazz at Lincoln Center, will feature performances from A Catered Affair, Cry-Baby, Grease, Gypsy, In the Heights, Passing Strange, South Pacific, Sunday in the Park With George, The Little Mermaid and Xanadu as well as interviews with 2008 Tony nominees Patrick Stewart, Kate Fleetwood, Laurence Fishburne, Laurie Metcalf, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tom Wopat, Andrea Martin, Deanna Dunagan, Paulo Szot, Rob Ashford, Jenna Russell, Stew, Mark Rylance and Chris Fitzgerald.

The "Preview Concert" will also pay homage to Tony-winning shows of seasons past.

A list of broadcast dates and times in local markets follows:
KOVR-TV (Sacramento), Saturday, June 7 at 3 PM
WCBS-TV (New York), Saturday, June 7 at 7 PM
WLMS-TV (Lansing, MI), Saturday, June 7 at 7 PM
WFOR-TV (Miami), Saturday, June 7 at 1 PM
KCNC (Denver), Sunday, June 8 at 11 AM
WBBM-TV (Chicago), Sunday, June 8 at 12 PM
WNEG-TV (Toccoa, GA), Sunday, June 8 at 1 PM
WWJ-TV (Detroit), Sunday, June 8 at 2 PM
KUTV-TV (Salt Lake City), Sunday, June 8 at 2 PM
WOIO-TV (Cleveland), Sunday, June 14 at 8 PM
KYW-TV (Philadelphia), Sunday, June 15 at 11 AM
WCCO-TV (Minneapolis), Sunday, June 15 at 11 AM
KCBS-TV (Los Angeles), Sunday, June 15 at 1 PM
KDKA-TV (Pittsburgh), Sunday, June 15 at 1 PM
KPIX-TV (San Francisco), Sunday, June 15 at 1 PM
KTVT-TV (Dallas), Sunday, June 15 at 2 PM
WUSA-TV (Washington, DC), Sunday, June 15 at 2 PM
WBZ-TV (Boston), Sunday, June 15 at 4 PM
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: DERBRUCER on May 29, 2008, 11:21:47 AM
I hope we hear from Cillaliz, Sioux City is within the "high-threat" area of the weather map.

der Brucer
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: George on May 29, 2008, 11:26:00 AM
BROADWAY CLIP SHOW ON TELEVISION

Gypsy, In the Heights, South Pacific Featured on Tony Preview Concert; Broadcast Schedule Announced

by Andrew Gans / Playbill.com

As previously announced, Mario Lopez, who is making his Broadway debut in A Chorus Line, will host "The Visa Signature Tony Awards Preview Concert," which will air in the metropolitan area on WCBS-TV, Channel 2 June 7 at 7 PM.

The Tony special, which was taped May 11 at Jazz at Lincoln Center, will feature performances from A Catered Affair, Cry-Baby, Grease, Gypsy, In the Heights, Passing Strange, South Pacific, Sunday in the Park With George, The Little Mermaid and Xanadu as well as interviews with 2008 Tony nominees Patrick Stewart, Kate Fleetwood, Laurence Fishburne, Laurie Metcalf, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tom Wopat, Andrea Martin, Deanna Dunagan, Paulo Szot, Rob Ashford, Jenna Russell, Stew, Mark Rylance and Chris Fitzgerald.

The "Preview Concert" will also pay homage to Tony-winning shows of seasons past.

A list of broadcast dates and times in local markets follows:
KOVR-TV (Sacramento), Saturday, June 7 at 3 PM
WCBS-TV (New York), Saturday, June 7 at 7 PM
WLMS-TV (Lansing, MI), Saturday, June 7 at 7 PM
WFOR-TV (Miami), Saturday, June 7 at 1 PM
KCNC (Denver), Sunday, June 8 at 11 AM
WBBM-TV (Chicago), Sunday, June 8 at 12 PM
WNEG-TV (Toccoa, GA), Sunday, June 8 at 1 PM
WWJ-TV (Detroit), Sunday, June 8 at 2 PM
KUTV-TV (Salt Lake City), Sunday, June 8 at 2 PM
WOIO-TV (Cleveland), Sunday, June 14 at 8 PM
KYW-TV (Philadelphia), Sunday, June 15 at 11 AM
WCCO-TV (Minneapolis), Sunday, June 15 at 11 AM
KCBS-TV (Los Angeles), Sunday, June 15 at 1 PM
KDKA-TV (Pittsburgh), Sunday, June 15 at 1 PM
KPIX-TV (San Francisco), Sunday, June 15 at 1 PM
KTVT-TV (Dallas), Sunday, June 15 at 2 PM
WUSA-TV (Washington, DC), Sunday, June 15 at 2 PM
WBZ-TV (Boston), Sunday, June 15 at 4 PM

And you will be recording this for me, won't you??

:D
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 11:29:22 AM
And you will be recording this for me, won't you??

You betcha!  So far, I plan this special, the South Pacific half hour special,  and the LOGO network half hour special to add to DR Tomovoz's copy of the Tonys themselves.  :)
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: George on May 29, 2008, 11:37:38 AM
You betcha!  So far, I plan this special, the South Pacific half hour special,  and the LOGO network half hour special to add to DR Tomovoz's copy of the Tonys themselves.  :)

What's the LOGO half-hour special??  I haven't heard of this.  Could I have those other shows, also.  I won't need you to record the Tonys, of course. ;)
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Post by: DERBRUCER on May 29, 2008, 11:38:32 AM
Woody's Limited Edition (1256/2400)
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 29, 2008, 11:43:25 AM
That's a great sketch, DR derBRUCER.
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: Jeanne on May 29, 2008, 11:45:21 AM
That's quite a haul, DR Ron Pulliam!  Did the package require a forklift to deliver and transport home?

 ;D
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: Jeanne on May 29, 2008, 11:46:37 AM
You love causing moral dilemmas!

 ;D
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 11:47:53 AM
What's the LOGO half-hour special??  I haven't heard of this.  

CBS News on LOGO did a half hour "Tony Preview" show that ran last weekend.  I haven't watched it yet, but my impression is that it has a few show clips and a lot of interviews with the nominees.

You're on my list, DR George!  :)
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: Jeanne on May 29, 2008, 11:48:07 AM
It's only a moral dilemma if you have morals.

LOL.

Thus speaketh The Enabler.
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 11:48:54 AM
I'm on meds; I have an excuse!

[well, not really, but...  :) ]
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: George on May 29, 2008, 11:49:29 AM
CBS News on LOGO did a half hour "Tony Preview" show that ran last weekend.  I haven't watched it yet, but my impression is that it has a few show clips and a lot of interviews with the nominees.

You're on my list, DR George!  :)

 :-*
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: Jeanne on May 29, 2008, 11:56:42 AM
That must have been some job living in Italy!

der Brucer
Good point! Yes, indeed!

Quote
It's not that they have so much religious art, it's that they have so much religious art that's just bad!

der Brucer
Well, Italy does indeed have a lot of religious art.

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I always enjoyed the reliquaries in the local parishes with notes that said "Herein lies the bejeweled remains of Saint Neversleptaround's wrist - other bodily remnants may be found in the following churches:...."

Methinks der B and I had somewhat different experiences in Italy. I was staying in a very cheap pensione near the train station in Florence. I had a school chum who was spending her junior year abroad in Italy. Some of her classmates had frescoes on the walls of their dorm. I was indeed impressed. It was a very rich experience for me.
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: Jeanne on May 29, 2008, 11:59:00 AM
I love this painting. DR Kerry painted it and gave it to me for Christmas.

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w247/SaltonSeaTrip/tree.jpg)

What a lovely gift!
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Post by: Jeanne on May 29, 2008, 12:02:07 PM

DR JEANNE - At first I thought your wrote that your friend sent you baby WATERMELONS!  8)

 ;D
No, no one's sent me watermelons of any size to my recollection.  ;)

The baby watercolors hang better on the wall.
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: Jeanne on May 29, 2008, 12:11:12 PM
I took a nice walk, stopped at the bank, tried to find an item at the drug store that they apparently do not stock, had a Caesar salad for lunch at La Madeleine, and returned a DVD to my local video store. It took me a little over an hour--far longer than DR GINNY'S speed-errands, but I got some exercise, fresh air, a bit of sun, and chatted with some friends.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 29, 2008, 12:16:12 PM
List?
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Post by: Ginny on May 29, 2008, 12:21:41 PM
DR Jeanne - your errands sound much more pleasant than mine.  The best part of mine was being able to listen to my audiobook in the car.
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: FJL on May 29, 2008, 12:28:39 PM
If you're having trouble with the topic of the day, is that a mural dilemma?
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Post by: FJL on May 29, 2008, 12:29:03 PM
Or something like that?
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Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 12:29:51 PM
List?

(http://www.musicgiftsofengland.com/images/products/cl01.gif)
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: Jrand74 on May 29, 2008, 12:36:26 PM
Or a lack of murals, DR FJL.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 29, 2008, 12:39:10 PM
Time to get ready for rehearsal.
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: MBarnum on May 29, 2008, 12:40:52 PM
Do you draw?

When you were young, did you like to color?

Yes, actually I drew quite a lot when I was a kid. Never painted, however.
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 12:45:13 PM
actually I drew quite a lot when I was a kid.

One might even say that you were quick on the draw!    :o
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Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 12:47:01 PM
(http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/d6/89/193e9833e7a0cb4244691110._AA280_.L.jpg)
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Post by: MBarnum on May 29, 2008, 12:50:18 PM
I am very, very, very happy   ;D   to report that after a 4 year delay season 2 of ADAM-12 will be out in September!!

Evidently, Universal did not feel the need to release anything past the first season  >:(  of Adam 12 and Dragnet (although they did seem to think everyone would love to have several seasons of EMERGENCY)... another company has licensed Adam-12 from Universal as well as some other TV series (don't know if Dragnet is among them, but I do hope so).
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: MBarnum on May 29, 2008, 12:52:21 PM
Oh, Singdaw....it is fortunate that groaning is not allowed on HHW.
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: MBarnum on May 29, 2008, 12:59:31 PM
I actually need to retract my TOD comment...I do have a favorite painter...my late buddy and interviewee and star of numerous sword and sandal epics and Spaghetti westerns, Gordon Mitchell....I loved his work and was quite touched when he gifted me one of his paintings, which hangs on a wall in his house.

Here are a couple of shots of Gordon with a few of his friends from the gym as well as Mr. Mickey Hargitay, taken at Gordon's 2001 showing of his work at an exhibit in Santa Monica.


(http://www.artman.net/sbook/images/gord_hw.jpg)




(http://www.artman.net/sbook/images/gord_dude.jpg)



Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: elmore3003 on May 29, 2008, 01:07:38 PM
I'm jealous! :)

Much as I could complain about the way the employees were treated at The Drama Book Shop, it had perks: I met everybody at one time or another, coming up or going down in their careers.
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: elmore3003 on May 29, 2008, 01:09:07 PM
Yes, actually I drew quite a lot when I was a kid. Never painted, however.

Then where did all that lead poisoning come from?
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: Matt H. on May 29, 2008, 01:14:48 PM
It was so cool this morning that I was afraid I'd be uncomfortable wearing shorts today instead of jeans, but it was perfectly fine with the shorts. Lunch ran long because we had some errands to run.
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: elmore3003 on May 29, 2008, 01:15:14 PM
DR MBarnum, several sites are all heated up today about Upen Patel. Aren't you a big fan of his ouevre?
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: Matt H. on May 29, 2008, 01:18:06 PM
I got home in time to watch three more episodes of 7TH HEAVEN. My lord, that is one TALKY program.
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Post by: Matt H. on May 29, 2008, 01:19:28 PM
The only guest star of any note on the series in the three episodes I watched today was Miguel Sandoval (the DA on MEDIUM) playing the father of a new character, Joy, who's become the latest love interest for Robbie.

[don't ask]
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: MBarnum on May 29, 2008, 01:21:02 PM
DR MBarnum, several sites are all heated up today about Upen Patel. Aren't you a big fan of his ouevre?

Oh yes I love Upen Patel! He has a new movie coming out...or maybe it is out now...I think I may have just gotten it in the mail yesterday!

He was so good in 36 CHINATOWN...!!
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: Matt H. on May 29, 2008, 01:21:04 PM
I had time to skim through today's AS THE WORLD TURNS. Yep, the boys were on the streets of NYC holding hands, etc. Col. Crazy is as batty as ever. Ameera is as bothersome as ever.

They were not in the previews for tomorrow's show.
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Post by: Matt H. on May 29, 2008, 01:24:29 PM
PageSeven Scarecrow and Dorothy Dance!!!

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Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 01:25:20 PM
Aren't you a big fan of his ouevre?

Oh my, yes.  Oh, and his movies, too!    8)
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: Matt H. on May 29, 2008, 01:25:34 PM
I guess I'll continue with 7TH HEAVEN when I go back down as much as I'd like to watch another NCIS episode. The more I watch 7H. the quicker I'll be done with it.
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: MBarnum on May 29, 2008, 01:31:22 PM
DR Elmore3003, just what are all of these websites saying about my to-be husband Mr. Upen Patel?
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: elmore3003 on May 29, 2008, 01:32:50 PM
DR Elmore3003, just what are all of these websites saying about my to-be husband Mr. Upen Patel?

They've been discussing his stalker, a shiney faced blond they call the Sun Demon.
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: MBarnum on May 29, 2008, 01:36:49 PM
They've been discussing his stalker, a shiney faced blond they call the Sun Demon.


I'm not a blonde!
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: Ginny on May 29, 2008, 01:44:56 PM
Time to sign off here, do some banking for the volunteer administrators, and go home to whatever Richard has up his sleeve for dinner.

Bye for now!
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Post by: George on May 29, 2008, 01:58:31 PM
I'm not a blonde!

Only her hairdresser knows for sure. ;)
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: Matt H. on May 29, 2008, 02:01:24 PM
Only her hairdresser knows for sure. ;)

I'm sure Mr. Teddy could take care of that!

 :o
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Post by: Matt H. on May 29, 2008, 02:02:12 PM
Well, I'll write for a bit and then head back downstairs to continue with the trials and tribulations of the Camden family. Oy!

WBBL.
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: Edisaurus on May 29, 2008, 02:05:44 PM
I should have realized that the earth was too heavy.
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Post by: Edisaurus on May 29, 2008, 02:06:49 PM
Here's one for Edisaurus:

Thanks for saving me the trouble, Der B!  :)
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Post by: Edisaurus on May 29, 2008, 02:07:54 PM
Congratulations to Vixmom on her inspiring weight loss.

P.S. I found the 45 pounds you lost!
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Post by: bk on May 29, 2008, 02:08:40 PM
Like elmore, I, too, have a signed to me Hirschfield book - probably from the same source.
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Post by: Edisaurus on May 29, 2008, 02:09:10 PM
In case anyone was wondering what DR BrettySpaghetti is up to, he apparently has been busy grossing out and frightening his friends:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhrUUObGJNE
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Post by: Edisaurus on May 29, 2008, 02:11:27 PM
I have a signed Hirschfield print, but it's signed by Bill Irwin. Because it is OF Bill Irwin, in LARGELY NEW YORK.
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Post by: Edisaurus on May 29, 2008, 02:14:11 PM
DR JRand57, that is a very impressive project.

We're working on restructuring a garen at our house. We have to take up several hundred bricks that a previous owner installed...badly.

I see a visit to the chiropractor in my future...
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Post by: bk on May 29, 2008, 02:16:08 PM
I printed out the new galley, entered the little fixes I found last night and may or may not start going through it.  I've also been recording Nudie songs into Garage Band, and I also cast the role of Juanita for the reading - the great Yvette Lawrence.  All that's left is Eunice.  The role of Susie is being read by Jenna Romano (of the Brain cast), George Brenner by Dimas Diaz (of the Brain cast), and the role of John Smithee is being read by Michael Irish (the Narrator of The Brain).  We have four ensemble members who'll be reading everything else - no need to have six for the reading.  So, all that's left is the role of Eunice, for which I have an idea and will now be e-mailing that person.
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Post by: Edisaurus on May 29, 2008, 02:27:50 PM
Today's uninvited brunch visitor:
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/GEORDIEMC/Home/Deer0004.jpg)

Oh, dear!
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on May 29, 2008, 02:33:32 PM
Very nice brunch guest, DerBrucer.
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 02:39:24 PM
Oh, dear!

....it is fortunate that groaning is not allowed on HHW.

;D
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 02:40:04 PM
bk, CONGRATULATIONS on making so much headway with the Nudie casting!   :)
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 02:40:31 PM
Who is playing the stunt you-know-what?
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Post by: Edisaurus on May 29, 2008, 02:43:42 PM
I've been able to listen to my favorite radio station here at work for the last two days. My co-producers have become instant converts!

You, too, can listen live: http://www.1690wmlb.com/
http://www.1690wmlb.com/
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 02:48:35 PM
I've been able to listen to my favorite radio station here at work for the last two days. My co-producers have become instant converts!

You, too, can listen live: http://www.1690wmlb.com/

The Voice of the Arts!   :D
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: Edisaurus on May 29, 2008, 02:52:03 PM
It's the only station where you can hear opera, country, jazz, blues, rock, comedy routines, book reviews, dramatic readings, and current indie pop music like Flight of the Conchords, My Morning Jacket, etc.

In this hour, they had a ukelele set, which included a musician I'll be seeing in concert in a few weeks, Jake Shimabukuro.
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: bk on May 29, 2008, 03:03:31 PM
Who is playing the stunt you-know-what?

One of the ensemble boys - probably a Brain cast member, ironically named Dan Flapper.
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Post by: bk on May 29, 2008, 03:04:06 PM
I'm a little logey right now.
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: Cillaliz on May 29, 2008, 03:05:58 PM
I've always loved this painting, by Gustave Caillebotte:

(http://pictopia.com/perl/get_image?provider_id=207&size=550x550_mb&ptp_photo_id=140198)

That's one of my favorites too. I stared at it for what seemed like hours when I was last in Chicago
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 29, 2008, 03:06:55 PM
I have always been fond of this painting:

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w247/SaltonSeaTrip/ruby.jpg)

It was painted by Ruby the Elephant at the Phoenix Zoo.

That looks like the one I have...is it Fire truck?
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Post by: George on May 29, 2008, 03:16:40 PM
It's the only station where you can hear opera, country, jazz, blues, rock, comedy routines, book reviews, dramatic readings, and current indie pop music like Flight of the Conchords, My Morning Jacket, etc.

In this hour, they had a ukelele set, which included a musician I'll be seeing in concert in a few weeks, Jake Shimabukuro.

I don't remember if someone here originally posted this, but I came across THIS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9mEKMz2Pvo) little ditty performed by Jake.  It's incredible! ;D


Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: bk on May 29, 2008, 03:19:44 PM
I forgot to mention the painting singdaw posted.  I'd never seen it, nor heard of the artist, but I haven't been able to stop looking at it.  As with the Sondheim/Lapine Sunday, I'm wondering what the stories on all these people are.
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: Cillaliz on May 29, 2008, 03:21:16 PM
I hope we hear from Cillaliz, Sioux City is within the "high-threat" area of the weather map.

der Brucer

Yes, the storms are popping up in Nebraska and heading this way.  They just announced on the news that because of the forecast they will likely be interrupting the finale of LOST and will rerun it in its entirety at 12:02 AM so that people can see it uninterrupted
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 29, 2008, 03:27:05 PM
Der Brucer - The National Weather Service has issued tornado watch 387 and we are in it until 11:00 PM.   Suppose I should unplug the computers before I leave the office. That will really get Edith confused when she comes in tomorrow :)
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 29, 2008, 03:28:55 PM
Time to pack up some work and head home....oh great we also have a flash flood watch.  
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: DERBRUCER on May 29, 2008, 03:30:59 PM
DR JENNIFER one gallon has about 3.7 litres.....so multiplying your price times THAT gives you the approximate equal amount.

If you are paying about $!.77 per litre, you are paying about $6.55 per gallon, which is higher than we are....today.

And I suspect she means Canadian $ - so it's really more - $6.64 US

der Brucer

Any body remember the nightmare when US stations tried to go metric in the seventies?
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on May 29, 2008, 03:31:41 PM
Cillaliz, I believe that is a fire truck.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ to you storm-wise.
I am very afraid of midwest spring/summer weather. It's worse than heat!
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: George on May 29, 2008, 03:35:13 PM
Hey, Larry:

Fox News worker sues over bedbugs in NY office (http://www.comcast.net/articles/entertainment/20080529/ENTERTAINMENT-NEWSCORP-SUIT-DC/).

:o
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Post by: DERBRUCER on May 29, 2008, 03:37:54 PM
Yes, the storms are popping up in Nebraska and heading this way.  They just announced on the news that because of the forecast they will likely be interrupting the finale of LOST and will rerun it in its entirety at 12:02 AM so that people can see it uninterrupted

If you have a battery powered DVD player, you could watch TWISTER :D

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51wZWEC050L._SL500_AA240_.jpg)

der Brucer
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Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 03:46:57 PM
I came across THIS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9mEKMz2Pvo) little ditty performed by Jake.  It's incredible!

Wow!   :)
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 03:47:46 PM
***WEATHER SAFETY VIBES FOR DR CILLALIZ!***[/size][/color]
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: elmore3003 on May 29, 2008, 04:05:19 PM
Hey, Larry:

Fox News worker sues over bedbugs in NY office (http://www.comcast.net/articles/entertainment/20080529/ENTERTAINMENT-NEWSCORP-SUIT-DC/).

:o

Well, I know how neurotic my neighbors were about getting them, but I think she's overreacting just a bit. She could have brought them in on her purse or clothing from riding a bus or subway.


Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: DERBRUCER on May 29, 2008, 04:05:52 PM
I forgot to mention the painting singdaw posted.  I'd never seen it, nor heard of the artist, but I haven't been able to stop looking at it.  As with the Sondheim/Lapine Sunday, I'm wondering what the stories on all these people are.

GUSTAVE CAILLEBOTTE (http://www.artchive.com/artchive/C/caillebotte.html)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/53/Gustave_Caillebotte_photo_c1878.jpg/150px-Gustave_Caillebotte_photo_c1878.jpg)

Gustave Caillebotte (goos-TAWV kye-BAWT) (1848-1894) was a wealthy Parisian engineer who was one of the big shakers and movers of French Impressionism - his stuff is often called "Urban Impressionism".



der Brucer
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: TCB on May 29, 2008, 04:12:49 PM
Well, since DR TCB has already opened the door and started down that road...

How 'bout this - another of my favorites?  ;)

(http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/9476/elvis1220xb1.jpg)


Is it done on velvet?
[/i]
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Post by: TCB on May 29, 2008, 04:18:04 PM
I take it Jose has MANY favorites.


And we aren't talking art.
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: FJL on May 29, 2008, 04:20:50 PM
The AP is reporting that Harvey Korman passed away today at 81  :(

http://www.mercurynews.com/breakingnews/ci_9418470
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Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 04:23:51 PM
Is it done on velvet?
[/i]

You betcha!   :)
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: TCB on May 29, 2008, 04:24:54 PM
I helped the DH change some light bulbs at his workplace last evening.  [No light bulb jokes, please!  :) ]

In any case, the church owns one of those "Giant Ladder" systems - I forget the exact name, but the ones you see on those infomercials.  I was quite impressed - it worked very well.  And to reach the top of the sanctuary, we had it extended as far as it would go!


What about the ladder?
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Post by: DERBRUCER on May 29, 2008, 04:25:22 PM
More Gus:
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: DERBRUCER on May 29, 2008, 04:33:25 PM

In any case, the church owns one of those "Giant Ladder" systems - I forget the exact name, but the ones you see on those infomercials.  I was quite impressed - it worked very well.  And to reach the top of the sanctuary, we had it extended as far as it would go!

The newly crowned Westchester County Ladder King:

Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 29, 2008, 04:34:05 PM
Yes, actually I drew quite a lot when I was a kid. Never painted, however.


How about those coloring books that you could use a brush and water on to make the colors come out?
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: FJL on May 29, 2008, 04:36:03 PM
Plus a little thissa
And a little thatta
With an emphasis -
On the ladder
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: FJL on May 29, 2008, 04:36:32 PM
A ladder-day saint, he is
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 29, 2008, 04:37:04 PM
If you have a battery powered DVD player, you could watch TWISTER :D

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51wZWEC050L._SL500_AA240_.jpg)

der Brucer


Ooh!  Ooh!  My HD-DVD copy of "Twister" ALSO arrived in yesterday's UPS haul!
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 04:39:04 PM
Ooh!  Ooh!  My HD-DVD copy of "Twister" ALSO arrived in yesterday's UPS haul!

What other treasures are you holding out on us?   :)
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 04:39:31 PM
A ladder-day saint, he is

;D

Hardly, but thank you!
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 04:40:38 PM
Harvey Korman passed away today

:'(
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 29, 2008, 04:40:44 PM
What other treasures are you holding out on us?   :)


Today, I got two CDs featuring Elmar Oliveira, plus "The Red Balloon" DVD from Criterion.
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Post by: FJL on May 29, 2008, 04:40:53 PM
They were talking about Treasure Trails on All that Chat yesterday.  Specifically the waxing of same on Matthew Morrison in South Pacific.  I assumed they were referring to his paycheck, right?
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Post by: TCB on May 29, 2008, 04:41:31 PM

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Post by: TCB on May 29, 2008, 04:42:47 PM
I'm not a blonde!



Can you prove it?  And if you have to ask how - you're a blond!
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Post by: TCB on May 29, 2008, 04:43:54 PM
They've been discussing his stalker, a shiney faced blond they call the Sun Demon.


  ;D  ROTFLMAO   ;D  
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Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 04:44:18 PM
They were talking about Treasure Trails on All that Chat yesterday.  Specifically the waxing of same on Matthew Morrison in South Pacific.  

One of the most popular [and hilarious] threads in recent memory!   :)
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Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 04:46:14 PM
DR dB apparently keeps a photo file handy of our most embarrassing photographic moments, ready to spring at a moment's notice!     :P
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Post by: DERBRUCER on May 29, 2008, 04:48:17 PM
DR dB apparently keeps a photo file handy of our most embarrassing photographic moments, ready to spring at a moment's notice!     :P

Yup - just ask Laura!

der Brucer
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Post by: TCB on May 29, 2008, 04:52:04 PM
If you have a battery powered DVD player, you could watch TWISTER :D

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51wZWEC050L._SL500_AA240_.jpg)

der Brucer


Or, if you have some glow-in-the-dark paint you could play twister!
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Post by: TCB on May 29, 2008, 04:53:43 PM
And I suspect she means Canadian $ - so it's really more - $6.64 US

der Brucer

Any body remember the nightmare when US stations tried to go metric in the seventies?


Nope sorry, derBrucer, we are all far younger than you!
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Post by: TCB on May 29, 2008, 04:55:12 PM
GUSTAVE CAILLEBOTTE (http://www.artchive.com/artchive/C/caillebotte.html)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/53/Gustave_Caillebotte_photo_c1878.jpg/150px-Gustave_Caillebotte_photo_c1878.jpg)

Gustave Caillebotte (goos-TAWV kye-BAWT) (1848-1894) was a wealthy Parisian engineer who was one of the big shakers and movers of French Impressionism - his stuff is often called "Urban Impressionism".



der Brucer



Hmm, and probably about the right age for MBarnum!
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Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 04:55:14 PM
Gearing up for three delicious hours of LOST!
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Post by: George on May 29, 2008, 04:57:45 PM
I just came across this...it's pretty cool:

Melissa Gilbert cast in 'Little House' musical (http://www.comcast.net/articles/tv/20080529/People.Melissa.Gilbert/).

:)
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Post by: George on May 29, 2008, 05:00:44 PM
Well, I'm off to usher for...something...at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts.  I don't remember what the performance is. ::) So, I set my DVR to record "Lost."  I'll watch it as soon as I get home.

Until later!
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Post by: TCB on May 29, 2008, 05:00:50 PM
Today, I got two CDs featuring Elmar Oliveira, plus "The Red Balloon" DVD from Criterion.

I am not trying to be a smart ass, but who is Elmar Oliveira?
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Post by: George on May 29, 2008, 05:01:21 PM
Ooo...I just noticed that I'm very, very near a plateau.

But it must wait.

;)
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Post by: TCB on May 29, 2008, 05:08:17 PM
Ooo...I just noticed that I'm very, very near a plateau.

But it must wait.

;)


Well, you should have noticed that before you bought your condo!
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 29, 2008, 05:15:17 PM
Cillaliz, I believe that is a fire truck.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ to you storm-wise.
I am very afraid of midwest spring/summer weather. It's worse than heat!

Scary but exciting too. I was in a tornado when I was little. Well, it was across the lake from us, but I saw it.  It was amazing. Right now there is a tornado northwest of us. It's going to the Northeast so we'll miss that one. So far nothing in Sioux City.

I do have one cat carrier already in the basement and the other at the top of the stairs next to the flashlight and my purse ready to go downstairs if I need to. It feels like tornado weather today. Someone is going to get it, just hope it's not here
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Post by: TCB on May 29, 2008, 05:18:58 PM
Today's uninvited brunch visitor:

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/GEORDIEMC/Home/Deer0001-1.jpg)



der Brucer



If I read anyting about Woody serving venison chops in the few weeks, you guys are toast!
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Post by: FJL on May 29, 2008, 05:20:15 PM
mmmm, venison with toast
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Post by: TCB on May 29, 2008, 05:20:29 PM
Scary but exciting too. I was in a tornado when I was little. Well, it was across the lake from us, but I saw it.  It was amazing. Right now there is a tornado northwest of us. It's going to the Northeast so we'll miss that one. So far nothing in Sioux City.

I do have one cat carrier already in the basement and the other at the top of the stairs next to the flashlight and my purse ready to go downstairs if I need to. It feels like tornado weather today. Someone is going to get it, just hope it's not here


I'll say a prayer for you and for your neighbors.
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Post by: TCB on May 29, 2008, 05:20:57 PM
mmmm, venison with toast


FRED!
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Post by: FJL on May 29, 2008, 05:21:42 PM
oh, deer, did I say that?
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 29, 2008, 05:23:23 PM
You know, it's a whole lot different than it used to be.  The radar is so much better. You used to just have to turn on the radio and they relied on spotters. When a tornado is in a rain curtain, you can't always see it and at night, you have to look in the light of the lightning to see the tornado.  It was a lot harder to know when to take shelter.

Now, with NOAA weather radios, dopler radar on tv etc,  most of the time you know when to take shelter.
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Post by: FJL on May 29, 2008, 05:27:06 PM
Girls Just Want to have Fawn - the new musical about - oh, wait, we've done this one already, right?
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 29, 2008, 05:27:20 PM
I'll say a prayer for you and for your neighbors.

Wow, a multiple vortices tornado in southeast South Dakota. That's wild!
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Post by: bk on May 29, 2008, 05:29:19 PM
Is there a book on Gustave's paintings?  
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Post by: FJL on May 29, 2008, 05:29:23 PM
Vibes to Cilla
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Post by: Ginny on May 29, 2008, 05:29:59 PM
DR Cillaliz - does your city have warning sirens, too?

Please take care.
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Post by: Ginny on May 29, 2008, 05:32:49 PM
Is there a book on Gustave's paintings?  

BK, if you just type "Caillebotte" in at amazon.com, you'll see several.
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Post by: TCB on May 29, 2008, 05:35:38 PM
Wow, a multiple vortices tornado in southeast South Dakota. That's wild!


What does that mean?
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Post by: Ginny on May 29, 2008, 05:35:59 PM
Also, art-wise, I collect images of women reading.  Here are some of my favorites:
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: Cillaliz on May 29, 2008, 05:37:33 PM
DR Cillaliz - does your city have warning sirens, too?

Please take care.

Oh yeah, we have sirens, and I have 2 NOAA Weather Radios and I'm watching it on TV. It isn't here yet.  The line of storms will come through here.  It's what happens this time of year.  The wind is really picking up right now.   Oh, maybe I should stop this, I don't mean to scare anyone. I'm paying attention and will head for shelter if I need to .  There's also a good chance we won't get anything. All the TV shows are preempted by weather when there are tornados.  So it' isn't hard to be advised.
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: Cillaliz on May 29, 2008, 05:38:39 PM
I'm going to sign off for awhile. The wind is really howling. I'll check in when it's over.
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Post by: Ginny on May 29, 2008, 05:40:11 PM
And:
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Post by: Ginny on May 29, 2008, 05:42:08 PM
And:
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on May 29, 2008, 05:51:51 PM
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
to Cillaliz, Callie, and Bootsie!
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Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 05:52:09 PM
These are wonderful...that is so cool, DR Ginny!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on May 29, 2008, 06:02:27 PM
Good Evening!

After I had signed off earlier, I got a call back from someone who had been looking for a pianist to fill in for a brief recording session this afternoon.  -He had called me last night, but I didn't get the voicemail until I was getting ready for bed.  Well, it turned out he still needed a pianist to lay down a track, so...

He sent me a copy of the music.  I scanned it briefly - since that's basically all I had the time to do before heading down to the recording studio on the Lower East Side - then hopped on the D train downtown.

To make the whole thing go faster - and to make my life easier(!) - I went ahead and asked if it would be OK to track my playing hands separately.  -Which, as it turned out, was a very smart thing to do since the left hand part of the piano basically doubled the bass part (which had already been tracked).

All in all, it was very hit-and-run, but through the wonder of ProTools, they should be able to mix it down to something more-than-usable.  And they're hoping to have it ready by this weekend.

Whew!
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 29, 2008, 06:02:28 PM
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
to Cillaliz, Callie, and Bootsie!

Thanks!  I actually call her Boo Boo Ann  or BooAnn.  I don't know why, but I do.  It's very windy here, but the really severe stuff has mellowed for the moment.  It's still not here and the wind is howling, but that's not unusual. We'll probably just get a really big thunderstorm.
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 29, 2008, 06:04:00 PM
It's' going to be here in about 30-45 minutes.
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 29, 2008, 06:05:10 PM
Ok, later gaters.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on May 29, 2008, 06:05:43 PM
OH!

So, if everything goes according to schedule, you should be able to hear my (edited) piano playing during the next episode of The Battery's Down (http://thebatterysdown.com/index.html), which will be launched this weekend.

:)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on May 29, 2008, 06:06:37 PM
~~~~~SAFE FROM THE STORM VIBES FOR DR CILLALIZ AND HER MENAGERIE~~~~~
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Post by: TCB on May 29, 2008, 06:07:08 PM
I love that second one, Ginny.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on May 29, 2008, 06:08:13 PM
I got home in time to watch three more episodes of 7TH HEAVEN. My lord, that is one TALKY program.

<nod>

However, I think "lord" should be spelled with a capital "L" when talking about this program.

;)


*Which season of "7th Heaven" are you reviewing/watching?
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Post by: TCB on May 29, 2008, 06:10:36 PM
OH!

So, if everything goes according to schedule, you should be able to hear my (edited) piano playing during the next episode of The Battery's Down (http://thebatterysdown.com/index.html), which will be launched this weekend.

:)


Jose, I am a bit slow, is that an internet program?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on May 29, 2008, 06:12:27 PM
It's the only station where you can hear opera, country, jazz, blues, rock, comedy routines, book reviews, dramatic readings, and current indie pop music like Flight of the Conchords, My Morning Jacket, etc.

In this hour, they had a ukelele set, which included a musician I'll be seeing in concert in a few weeks, Jake Shimabukuro.

Their programming reminds me of WCVE (http://ideastations.org/radio/index.html) in Richmond.  During the week, the days were programmed: NPR, Classical Music, NPR, Jazz, Classical.  But then on the weekends, it was a veritable free-for-all of musical styles.  The classic jazz and big band programming on Saturdays - combined with "Car Talk" and other programming - would be reason enough to stay in bed a few extra hours on the weekends.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on May 29, 2008, 06:15:28 PM
Jose, I am a bit slow, is that an internet program?

You're not slow.  I just didn't explain it well.

Yes, "The Battery's Down" is an internet program via YouTube.  Each episode features a different group of Broadway stars and near-stars, as well as music by a different songwriting team.  The next episode features music by Larry O'Keefe (Bat Boy, Legally Blonde).
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Post by: Ginny on May 29, 2008, 06:16:19 PM
I love that second one, Ginny.

It was the wallpaper on my old computer.  Here's one that reminds me of my book group:
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 29, 2008, 06:18:21 PM
It was the wallpaper on my old computer.  Here's one that reminds me of my book group:

You all wear long skirts to book club?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on May 29, 2008, 06:19:35 PM
I forgot to mention the painting singdaw posted.  I'd never seen it, nor heard of the artist, but I haven't been able to stop looking at it.  As with the Sondheim/Lapine Sunday, I'm wondering what the stories on all these people are.

If you ever get to Chicago, you should really head to AIC and see that painting - and the Seurat - in person.  What's fascinating about the Caillebotte is that the perspective in the painting reveals different details depending on your own viewing perspective. A truly fascinating, engrossing work of Art.

*And the oversized Goya paintings at the AIC are also quite awesome.
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 29, 2008, 06:19:40 PM
Oh man, there was a really good guy on So You Think You Could Dance and it was interrupted by a weather update. That's what I hate about the interruptions when they aren't in our area
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 29, 2008, 06:20:27 PM
If you ever get to Chicago, you should really head to AIC and see that painting - and the Seurat - in person.  What's fascinating about the Caillebotte is that the perspective in the painting reveals different details depending on your own viewing perspective. A truly fascinating, engrossing work of Art.

*And the oversized Goya paintings at the AIC are also quite awesome.

Yup. That's why I stared at it for so long.  I liked it before I saw it live and in person, but I loved it after that.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on May 29, 2008, 06:22:24 PM
They were talking about Treasure Trails on All that Chat yesterday.  Specifically the waxing of same on Matthew Morrison in South Pacific.  I assumed they were referring to his paycheck, right?

Hmmm... "Treasure Trails"?  On "All That Chat"?  -Isn't that a topic more suited to BroadwayWorld.com?  ;)

If it helps, I can always ask Matthew if he did or didn't just to set the record straight.  ;D
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Post by: TCB on May 29, 2008, 06:24:40 PM
Hmmm... "Treasure Trails"?  On "All That Chat"?  -Isn't that a topic more suited to BroadwayWorld.com?  ;)

If it helps, I can always ask Matthew if he did or didn't just to set the record straight.  ;D


You know Matthew?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on May 29, 2008, 06:27:00 PM
I am not trying to be a smart ass, but who is Elmar Oliveira?

Mr. Oliveira is quite an accomplished - and, imho, a bit under-rated - Classical Violinist.  His recording of Barber's "Violin Concerto" (originally coupled with Howard Hanson's "Romantic Symphony") is a true recording landmark.  (Landmark - ??? - in any case, it's quite a wonderful recording and performance.)

You can find more information about him HERE (http://www.elmaroliveira.com/).
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Post by: TCB on May 29, 2008, 06:27:35 PM
Mr. Oliveira is quite an accomplished - and, imho, a bit under-rated - Classical Violinist.  His recording of Barber's "Violin Concerto" (originally coupled with Howard Hanson's "Romantic Symphony") is a true recording landmark.  (Landmark - ??? - in any case, it's quite a wonderful recording and performance.)

You can find more information about him HERE (http://www.elmaroliveira.com/).


Thanks.
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Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 06:28:22 PM
You know Matthew?

Dear DR TCB - you need to read ALL the posts.    ;)
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Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 06:29:06 PM
And...I love the new avatar!   :)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on May 29, 2008, 06:30:53 PM
You know Matthew?

Yes, I do.  I was fortunate to play for some of his coaching sessions during his rehearsals for South Pacific - as well do some coaching myself.

(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e49/JoseSPiano/ForMegan2a.jpg)
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Post by: TCB on May 29, 2008, 06:32:45 PM
Dear DR TCB - you need to read ALL the posts.    ;)


I do.  I just don't understand all of them.
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Post by: TCB on May 29, 2008, 06:33:35 PM


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Post by: JoseSPiano on May 29, 2008, 06:34:15 PM
I do.  I just don't understand all of them.

Well, I provided a picture this time to make it easier to understand.  :)
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Post by: TCB on May 29, 2008, 06:35:19 PM
And...I love the new avatar!   :)

Thank you.  That is basically the photo that is on all of the buses.
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Post by: TCB on May 29, 2008, 06:36:31 PM
Well, I provided a picture this time to make it easier to understand.  :)

Terrific.  You don't happen to have one of you and Matthew, where he is dressed as Cable and you are dressed as Liat?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on May 29, 2008, 06:37:30 PM
HA!

-I'm currently watching "So You Think You Can Dance?" - on a slight DVR-assisted delay - and they're currently in Washington, DC at the Warner Theatre.  Alas, I see some familiar faces in the crowd.

::)
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Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 06:39:14 PM
as well do some coaching myself.

The finer points of waxing and manscaping?
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 29, 2008, 06:39:32 PM
Well the guy I just saw dance has this ability to just sort of be suspended in mid air.  He was fabulous.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on May 29, 2008, 06:39:46 PM
Terrific.  You don't happen to have one of you and Matthew, where he is dressed as Cable and you are dressed as Liat?

Before or after Lt. Cable gets introduced to Liat?






-In either case, Mr. Morrison has yet to sign the photo release.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on May 29, 2008, 06:40:47 PM
The finer points of waxing and manscaping?

There's no "safe" way to answer that question, so...



 :-X
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: TCB on May 29, 2008, 06:43:30 PM
There's no "safe" way to answer that question, so...



 :-X


DAMN!
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: TCB on May 29, 2008, 06:44:04 PM
Well the guy I just saw dance has this ability to just sort of be suspended in mid air.  He was fabulous.


Cilla, aren't you supposed to be in the cellar?
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 29, 2008, 06:47:52 PM
Cilla, aren't you supposed to be in the cellar?

No, we didn't have a tornado warning here in Sioux City, just a watch.  The storms have mellowed out here, at least for now. South of here is where it's bad now.  I hear thunder and we could still have a strong storm, but don't need to go to the basement
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Post by: Ginny on May 29, 2008, 06:48:42 PM
You all wear long skirts to book club?

Of course, with our high-button shoes!
Title: Re:BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT OR INANELY INANE?
Post by: TCB on May 29, 2008, 06:49:04 PM
Before or after Lt. Cable gets introduced to Liat?






-In either case, Mr. Morrison has yet to sign the photo release.



I was thinking of this pose.

(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u271/actr2000/MatthewandJose.jpg)
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on May 29, 2008, 06:49:49 PM
Cillaliz, have you ever seen a tornado?
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Post by: TCB on May 29, 2008, 06:50:02 PM
No, we didn't have a tornado warning here in Sioux City, just a watch.  The storms have mellowed out here, at least for now. South of here is where it's bad now.  I hear thunder and we could still have a strong storm, but don't need to go to the basement


Yeah, yeah, that is what Dorothy told Professor Marvel.
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Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 06:50:32 PM
LOST is just amazing.  Segment after segment.

But I weary of the constraints of 4 minute story-telling imposed by advertising.
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Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2008, 06:51:15 PM
I was thinking of this pose.

What were you thinking about it?   ;)
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Post by: TCB on May 29, 2008, 06:53:25 PM
What were you thinking about it?   ;)


I was thinking that if I was 30 years younger and 100 lbs lighter, I would ask Jose to introduce me to the man.
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Post by: TCB on May 29, 2008, 06:54:18 PM
Clay Aiken is going to be a father?
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 29, 2008, 07:04:37 PM
Cillaliz, have you ever seen a tornado?


Yes, when I was about 8 years old I was in one...well it was across the lake.  My dad was outside with my uncle watching it and I took my Mrs. Beasley and ran up the stairs from the basement to save him.  (My mother, Aunt and neighbors were furious) when I got out there I saw it. It was far enough away that I wasn't in direct danger. It was Awesome.  I've seen little ones several times.  

The scariest storm I was ever in was when my house was pelted with baseball sized hail.  I was in the basement under the stairs with my cat Petey. I could hear the windows breaking upstairs.  It's really frightening, but doesn't last long.
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on May 29, 2008, 07:10:21 PM
We had a microburst here a couple summers ago. It was the fiercest storm I've ever been in. If I hadn't been so fascinated, I would have been hiding under the bed.

We sustained no damage at our house, but a couple neighboring houses lost their roofs. And all the electric poles were down, like dominoes, all down the road. And the huge metal powerpole was bent at the base.
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on May 29, 2008, 07:11:56 PM
TCB, I don't watch tv much, but years ago there was a Friends episode where Joey was photographed and knew he was going to be in an ad. What he didn't know was that it was about STDs.

I am so glad your photo wasn't used for that purpose!
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 29, 2008, 07:12:44 PM
Storms are fascinating.  I think we may have missed all of it tonight.  There is a theory that thanks to our meat processing plant south of town we have a dome of stench that protects us. I wouldn't bank on it, but a lot of storms to split and go on both sides of us
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on May 29, 2008, 07:13:20 PM
LOL!
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 29, 2008, 07:13:29 PM
TCB, I don't watch tv much, but years ago there was a Friends episode where Joey was photographed and knew he was going to be in an ad. What he didn't know was that it was about STDs.

I am so glad your photo wasn't used for that purpose!

So THAT'S why he's alone in the boat.
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 29, 2008, 07:14:42 PM
Think I'll go read police reports from my murder case...great light reading to help me sleep, lol
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Post by: TCB on May 29, 2008, 07:16:04 PM
TCB, I don't watch tv much, but years ago there was a Friends episode where Joey was photographed and knew he was going to be in an ad. What he didn't know was that it was about STDs.

I am so glad your photo wasn't used for that purpose!

Yeah, I only have a heart condition in my ad.
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Post by: TCB on May 29, 2008, 07:25:48 PM
Good Night!
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Post by: bk on May 29, 2008, 07:31:03 PM
I have one simple question: How the HELL did it get to be seven-thirty.  I believe I'm through working.
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Post by: vixmom on May 29, 2008, 08:03:20 PM
Watched THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL last night.  Interesting film.....

loved loved loved the book (that's 3 loves, for each time I read it)


HATED the movie
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Post by: vixmom on May 29, 2008, 08:06:07 PM
I have one simple question: How the HELL did it get to be seven-thirty.  I believe I'm through working.

Thasnk goodness, it's only 7:30 ...here I thought it was past 11
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Post by: Jennifer on May 29, 2008, 08:17:59 PM
Thanks DR Jrand re: the gas prices.

I think i said we are paying $1.44/litre. So that is a lot more than what you guys are paying!
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Post by: vixmom on May 29, 2008, 08:18:08 PM
http://www.chinaoilpainting.com/china%20oil%20painting/painting-William%20Frederick%20Yeames,RA--And%20When%20Did%20You%20Last%20See%20Your%20Father.html (http://www.chinaoilpainting.com/china%20oil%20painting/painting-William%20Frederick%20Yeames,RA--And%20When%20Did%20You%20Last%20See%20Your%20Father.html)
I have always liked paintings that told a story , this is one of my favorites
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Post by: vixmom on May 29, 2008, 08:21:17 PM
Thursday morning greetings!  By leaving 10 minutes early I managed to fill up my car (at the bargain price of $3.79/gallon),
(http://www.adherents.com/images/arts/Mark_Tobey_ptg.jpg)

That is a bargain, I wnet to BJ's to get cheap gas... onlt $4.07 a gallon as opposed to $4.19 everywhere else
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Post by: Matt H. on May 29, 2008, 08:22:25 PM
<nod>

However, I think "lord" should be spelled with a capital "L" when talking about this program.

;)


*Which season of "7th Heaven" are you reviewing/watching?

Season 6 - Barry Watson's final season on the show (I surmise).
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Post by: Matt H. on May 29, 2008, 08:24:38 PM
Well, I watched three more episodes of 7TH HEAVEN. Beverly Garland was the guest star in one of them, so that was at least a small pleasure.
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Post by: Matt H. on May 29, 2008, 08:26:11 PM
Oh, they have that little girl in the family speak as though she's Aristotle. Everyone goes to her for advice, and she knows EVERYTHING.

I think just about everything about this show irritates me.
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Post by: Matt H. on May 29, 2008, 08:27:14 PM
I'm just about halfway through the set. With some luck (and nothing on TV for me tomorrow night), I should be able to make a major dent in the remaining number of episodes I have left to watch.
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Post by: Jennifer on May 29, 2008, 08:28:20 PM
Well i stayed up to watch all of LOST.  I need to think more about what i saw before i write.

But I think i think about these things too much. Because the final reveal was not a shock at all to me.
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Post by: Matt H. on May 29, 2008, 08:29:59 PM
I watched the LOST rerun at 8 with the "squeegees." They're very helpful keeping people's names and their relationships to the overall story clear in one's mind. I also like when previous episodes are referenced with their titles from particular seasons so one can sort in his head the times and years when we found out this information or met these particular people.

When I read about the DVD/Blu-ray set of Season 4 that's coming later in the year, I was dismayed that the "squeegees" weren't listed as a bonus feature. What a shame if they aren't carried over to the sets for the valuable information they provide.
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Post by: Matt H. on May 29, 2008, 08:31:17 PM
The two hour season finale of LOST was as superb as was earlier intimated.




























Filled with action, numerous events happening all over the island (and elsewhere) and jumping forward in time with multiple people. Wow! Wow! Wow!
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Post by: Jennifer on May 29, 2008, 08:35:08 PM
Season 6 - Barry Watson's final season on the show (I surmise).

I'm not sure which season he left. But even after his character moved, there were seasons that he was on just a bit. But other seasons where he wasz on a lot.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 29, 2008, 08:38:34 PM
Finally back from rehearsal, and from seeing the second act of FOOTLOOSE.

Hmmmmmmmmmmm.......
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Post by: bk on May 29, 2008, 08:38:58 PM
I'm vegetating on my couch - I can barely see straight.  I'm eating a couple of homemade sandwiches.  I had Taco Bell earlier, but that's never really satisfying.
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Post by: vixmom on May 29, 2008, 08:41:39 PM
So Glad the tornado missed Cilla,,,
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Post by: vixmom on May 29, 2008, 08:41:56 PM
beddybye time for me... good nigt all
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 29, 2008, 08:46:24 PM
My cousin - who is directing FOOTLOOSE brought some pictures to share.....from way back when we were growing up.....and here is yours truly from some Christmas....I guessing 1956 or 57...wish I still had that much hair.  8)
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 29, 2008, 08:46:55 PM
Me for bed, too!!

Work tomorrow.
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Post by: FJL on May 29, 2008, 08:54:38 PM
BOLEYN FOR DOLLARS - my new sports reality show
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Post by: FJL on May 29, 2008, 08:59:56 PM
Jose - Here's the link to the All That Chat thread

http://www.talkinbroadway.com/allthatchat/d.php?id=1576483
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Post by: Matt H. on May 29, 2008, 09:29:33 PM
I'm not sure which season he left. But even after his character moved, there were seasons that he was on just a bit. But other seasons where he wasz on a lot.

I think he moves to New York with his wife at the end of the season that I'm currently watching, so I'm thinking he only makes occasional appearances after this season.
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Post by: Matt H. on May 29, 2008, 09:30:08 PM
I'm heading off to bed now.

Good night!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on May 29, 2008, 09:36:19 PM
Jose - Here's the link to the All That Chat thread

http://www.talkinbroadway.com/allthatchat/d.php?id=1576483

It just goes on... and on... and on... and on... and on... and on...

*And not in a good way like Lizzie's story in Baby.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on May 29, 2008, 09:40:21 PM
As for "Lost"...


So... Just how long do we have to wait until we get some more episodes? answers? questions?!?!?!?!?

*And the final moments actually didn't shock me either, however, getting there was certainly quite the journey... And there's obviously a bit more of that journey that we've not seen... And still a bit more to go.  All in all, a very satisfying season finale.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on May 29, 2008, 09:42:33 PM
And another "Lost" question... About the rebroadcast of the penultimate episode...

Was there really any extra footage?

We fast-forwarded through some of it, so maybe we missed it.  ??? ??? ???
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Post by: bk on May 29, 2008, 09:44:31 PM
Tired.
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Post by: bk on May 29, 2008, 09:45:05 PM
Finished watching one TIVOd motion picture, and am thirty minutes into another, but I just don't have the energy to finish it right now.
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Post by: FJL on May 29, 2008, 09:50:30 PM
Jose, your smiling avatar gives the illusion that you're laughing at all those All that Chat people.  :)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on May 29, 2008, 10:00:02 PM
Jose, your smiling avatar gives the illusion that you're laughing at all those All that Chat people.  :)

Well, I certainly never laughed would never laugh at Matthew Morrison's treasure trail.
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Post by: bk on May 29, 2008, 10:07:21 PM
I will say here and now and also now and here that I have laughed at certain posters at ATC over and over again.

I will also say that many of the teen posters at the other site often evoke laughter and for all the wrong reasons.
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Post by: FJL on May 29, 2008, 10:16:01 PM
Such provocative postings here on HHW tonight.  If our guests are reading, tongues may wag.
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Post by: FJL on May 29, 2008, 10:25:02 PM
Hi Cilla. Is everything OK?
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 29, 2008, 10:31:41 PM
Hi FJL, yes everything is fine. The news said there were 5 confirmed tornados near here but they were all in the country and didn't really do any damage.

I'm studying an autopsy report. Why can't they just write in English?
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Post by: FJL on May 29, 2008, 10:36:30 PM
wondering if the Dome of Stench is anything like the Cone of Silence
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 29, 2008, 10:36:32 PM
We have had between 2 1/2 and 3 inches of rain in the last 24 hours and it's supposed to keep raining through tomorrow morning. So it's a bit soggy around here
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Post by: FJL on May 29, 2008, 10:36:56 PM
or have we pondered that already?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on May 29, 2008, 10:36:57 PM
OK... I'm all caught up on the DVR...  And since I'll be meeting DR elmore in eight hours to see "Sex & The City", well...

Goodnight.
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 29, 2008, 10:37:04 PM
wondering if the Dome of Stench is anything like the Cone of Silence

I've often wondered that myself  ;D
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 29, 2008, 10:38:20 PM
Night Jose, I'm hoping to see Sex and the City tomorrow, too.

Our airport code is SUX. They sell shirts that say "SUX in the City"
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Post by: FJL on May 29, 2008, 10:43:57 PM
Dome Dudi Stench, starring in IT CAME FROM URA - oh, never mind
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 29, 2008, 10:44:17 PM
Time to sign off and read a little more before bed....night
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 29, 2008, 10:44:47 PM
Dome Dudi Stench, starring in IT CAME FROM URA - oh, never mind

 ;D
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Post by: bk on May 29, 2008, 11:23:32 PM
Nobody here but us chickens.