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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were reel, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're currently in Virginia doing the reel.
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And the word of the day is: CHAD!
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Nobody here but us chickens.
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Will we never get to page two?
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And now - Dino at the piano.
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Tomorrow is actually a clear day
Will you be able to see forever?
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As for the Virginia Reel: just do like Rhett and Scarlett do! :D
(http://www.jimmyakin.org/images/virginia_reel.jpg)
But you need to have a good hoop skirt.
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The Virgin Reel:
(http://www.cosmosfactory.org/images/stills/rhps209.jpg)
der Brucer
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As for the Virginia Reel: just do like Rhett and Scarlett do! :D
(http://www.jimmyakin.org/images/virginia_reel.jpg)
But you need to have a good hoop skirt.
And a 23 inch waist!
der Brucer
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And here's how you do the Virginia Reel:
The dancers line up in two lines of 5-7 couples, partners facing each other. Traditionally men would line up on one side, and women on the other, but that is not necessary. The lines have a head and a foot, with the head couple being the nearest the band or music source and the foot couple at the other end of the line. This formation is the same for any version of the Virginia reel.
Head lady and foot gentleman forward and back.
The head lady and the foot man advance diagonally toward each other four steps, the lady curtsey and the gentleman bow, and retire four steps backward into place. The head man and foot lady do likewise immediately.
Forward and turn with the right hand round.
The head lady and the foot man advance, join left hands (shoulder high), make one complete turn and return to places. The head man and foot lady do the same.
Forward again with the left hand round.
The head lady and foot man advance, join both hands straight across and make one complete turn, then return to places. The head man and foot lady do the same.
Do-si-do (pronounced dough-see-dough)
The head lady and foot man advance, pass each other right shoulder to right shoulder, and without turning, go around each other back to back and retire backwards to places. The head man and foot lady do the same. Repeat the Do-si-do by left shoulder.
Head couple down the centre and back.
The head couple join both hands and chasse (side slip and close) down inside of the lines four steps and return to the head position.
Right arm to partner and reel. (Right to centre, left to the side.)
The head couple link arms and turns around once and a half. (This leaves the lady facing the men's line and the man facing the ladies line). The head lady turns the second man (the second man from the head of the line) once around in his place with left arms linked, while the head man does likewise with the second lady.
Head couple then returns to the middle and turns each other again (once around) with right arms linked, and move on to the third couple.
This is continued until they reach the foot of the lines, where they turn half way around only, instead of a full turn, so that the lady ends up on her side and the man on the men's side. The head couple then join hands across and chasse (side slip and close) with side steps back to the head of the set. They drop hands and turn out ready for the march.
The march
The head couple separate. The man turns outwards and walks toward the foot directly behind the men's line, followed by all the men in single file. At the same time the head lady does the same thing on her side of the set.
Then the head couple meet at the foot of the set and walk together to the head of the set, followed by the other couples. When all have reached their original places, all the partners, except the head couple, join hands and hold them high to form a long archway under which the head couple, with hands joined, walk quickly to the foot, where they remain. The original second couple now become head couple and the whole pattern is repeated until all have been head couple.
OK now, everybody try! ;D
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The Tennessee Twist is another matter altogether!
(http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k48/adhagner/LosStraitjacketsTwistParty.jpg)
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Head lady
Just exactly what does she do?
der Brucer
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Just exactly what does she do?
I don't know, exactly, but the key word is Lady. ;)
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For Amy:
RESTORATION (http://blogs.wsj.com/developments/2008/06/21/use-a-machete-and-shower-less-five-manly-ways-to-go-green/)
Use a Machete and Shower Less: Five ‘Manly’ Ways to Go Green
Gwendolyn Bounds reports:
Author David Giffels spent the last 12 years salvaging a 1913 Tudor mansion in Akron, Ohio. (Billiards room, solarium, the whole bit.) By salvage, we’re not talking saving a few hardwood floors or old banisters. The house was on the brink of being condemned, with animals living inside, a badly leaking roof, rotting floors, strained electrical and plumbing systems and a collapsing garage.
Giffels paid a mere $65,000 for the privilege of fixing it up — mostly with his own two, often-bleeding hands — and now lives there with his wife and two children. His journey is chronicled in the new book “All the Way Home: Building a Family in a Falling-Down House” published by William Morrow.
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Q: What are five going green tips for life you’d give guys who think eco-stuff is for wimps?
A: First, make friends with a guy who tears down buildings. My Dad is friends with a guy who does that in Akron; he’ll be tearing down a school with gargoyles and stuff and thinks it’s all garbage. My Dad takes a gargoyle home and makes an incredibly gorgeous sculpture out of it.
Second, learn how to landscape with a machete. Instead of firing up the chainsaw and using gas to trim the branches, use the machete to hack a path. Plus, you’ll look so cool sharpening it with a stone. Sit on the front stoop with a toothpick and sharpen your machete and you’ll never be f—– with.
Three, shower less frequently. You can tell your wife that you’re saving the earth.
Four, ride a motorcycle. It saves gas. My wife has always been anti-motorcycle, but she brought it up recently. If you ever wanted a motorcycle, now you can do it with a moral imperative.
Five, conserve water by drinking your whiskey straight.
der Brucer
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And the word of the day is: CHAD!
As a name:
From the Old English name Ceadda which is of unknown meaning, possibly based on Welsh cad "battle". This was the name of a 7th-century English saint. Also, a country in Africa bears this name, though it originates from a different source.
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And the word of the day is: CHAD!
Meet Chad:
(http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:nFC3_jzv_b7r_M:http://www.exposay.com/celebrity-photos/chad-michael-murray-2004-teen-choice-awards-arrivals-1IIy1U.jpg)
(http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:P2BAKy2dTXAepM:http://www.uneca.org/AISI/NICI/country_profiles/image/chad1.jpg)
(http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:HQUX0GAEWvsxKM:http://www.cs.uiowa.edu/~jones/cards/collection/chadhang1.jpg)
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up... And I'm eating my oatmeal. -Yes, Virginia, they have oatmeal in Florida too. ;)
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In other news, well...
OH!
DR George - I can't remember the exact word or the exact placement of said word, but it was something along the line of "special interest", IIRC.
;)
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...And I guess that's about it for me for now. Time to get ready for work.
Laters...
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Hello to Myself.
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I must get back to work. Too much to do and too little time in which to do it.
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Good morning, all! I have to cart some things down to Toyland before I go the the 42nd Street NYPL. After that, I shall head back home to see if a certain check has turned up in the post. I'm currently in the midst of my work for Ms Kim Criswell, a dear friend and talented performer whose abilities as a singer and comedienne still amaze me. I'm grateful for the work because it diverts my angst from the current financial mess caused by this too-late check.
Back to the chart!
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They have H A M in Virginia, too. Some of it can be found in theatrical circles, and some of it can be found with cheese chunks and party hats.
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DR Ron Pulliam has chocolate pies.
I have ham.
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DR Ron Pulliam has chocolate pies.
I have ham.
DR Ron Pulliam has chocolate pie (no longer plural, though).
DR singdaw has ham.
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Hello to Myself.
Hi, Ben.
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Leaving for work a bit early this a.m.
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Won three half-sheet posters in an auction last night:
Words and Music (full-color original)
Rose-Marie (ditto)
King of Kings (a glorious poster that is identical to the LP cover that fascinated me as a kid)
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Good morning, all! I have to cart some things down to Toyland before I go the the 42nd Street NYPL.
I'm envisioning you walking down the steet pulling a little red wagon with said things inside it.
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Ciao-ders for now-ders.
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On tv tonight:
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE.
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Oh btw, re: that show CAMP ROCK that i mentioned the other day.
I liked it! It is basically a teen musical comedy (very similar to HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL) and featuring the Jonas brothers (one a lot more than the others).
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Ask bk:
I've heard Kevin's last name pronouced Spi-ri-tas, but the spelling is two syllables: Spir-tas. Which is correct?
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Rain today....I planted grass seed where the tree used to be. Hopefully we will soon have grass everywhere! Where it is supposed to be.
I don't have SHOWTIME! Maybe MR BK will end up on YouTube.
TOD: What song did you sing on The Merv Griffin Show and who were the other guests, and where was the show taped?
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DR EDISAURUS - I have heard it pronounce Speer-tiss.
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Good morning!
I was able once again to sleep with the windows open, the attic fan running, and the central A/C off, but this promises to be the hottest day in about two weeks, so I've already had to shut the fan off, close up the house, and flip the A/C back on. Hasn't kicked on yet since the house is still relatively cool from last night, but it'll be on within an hour, I suspect.
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With David Hyde Pierce and now Paulo Szot (http://www.afterelton.com/blog/brianjuergens/tony-winner-paulo-szot-indeed-out-gay-man), that's two years in a row that the Tony for Best Actor in a Musical has gone to an "out" man!
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Same here, DR MATTH.....a bit of rain....and then expected WARM temperatures.
I am going to work on my music/sound/light cues.
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As I was coming to the site just a minute ago, the UPS man pulled up with another review copy. This one is STOP-LOSS, a movie that didn't do much at the box-office but starring Ryan Philippe. Even if the movie is no good, he'll be pleasant to look at.
However, it went into the stack of other things coming out on July 8th: THE RUINS, SUPERHERO MOVIE, CANNON, and JAKE AND THE FATMAN.
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With David Hyde Pierce and now Paulo Szot (http://www.afterelton.com/blog/brianjuergens/tony-winner-paulo-szot-indeed-out-gay-man), that's two years in a row that the Tony for Best Actor in a Musical has gone to an "out" man!
Isn't that great! I didn't know about Paulo Szot until a few days ago, but it was pleasing to find that out.
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Wednesday morning greetings! Just as I logged on here we received a flurry of phone calls from my physician. Seems I was given misinformation last night and took an incorrect dose of one of my medications. So, the Friday blood test has been moved up to Thursday, which actually is more convenient, but the circumstances are a little unnerving.
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There is nothing of interest on TV for me tonight, so I'll be plowing through WALKER TEXAS RANGER for most of the day. I'll finish that MURDER SHE WROTE episode while I'm cooking and eating lunch (and maybe watch another since I'm halfway through with it already).
If the Criterions come today, I'll watch PATRIOTISM today to get that set out of the way.
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I just got a lovely email:
Dear Sir,
I am the coordinator of special duties, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and a member of Oil and Gas Sectors Reform Committee set up by the Federal Government of Nigeria to review contracts awarded by the past administration between 2003 to 2008. I propose to you a $50.7 Million oil deal and You will earn $15,210,000.00 from the transaction.
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Yikes, Ginny! Did you take too much or too little?
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Wow, Singdaw! YOU'RE RICH!!!
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Wednesday morning greetings! Just as I logged on here we received a flurry of phone calls from my physician. Seems I was given misinformation last night and took an incorrect dose of one of my medications. So, the Friday blood test has been moved up to Thursday, which actually is more convenient, but the circumstances are a little unnerving.
Ginny, I was going to make a joke about "can you spell M-A-L-P-R-A-C-T-I-C-E," but it's really not funny! Gads.
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Yikes, Ginny! Did you take too much or too little?
Twice as much :o
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By the way, I have no chocolate pie, no ham, no grass, and no rain.
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Oh dear!
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Was that the blood thinner?
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Was that the blood thinner?
Yes, one of 2. I think it's a matter of differing opinions between 2 of the physicians in our family practice group. The ironic thing about this whole experience is that, of the 4 guys in the group, the one I've always liked the least is the one who's been most thorough and forthcoming.
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By the way, I have no chocolate pie, no ham, no grass, and no rain.
But you have your trusty foot pillow, and my virtual {{{{{hugs}}}}}! :)
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By the way, I have no chocolate pie, no ham, no grass, and no rain.
Have you got any rhythm?
:)
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This is a "Generic" question for "Ask BK" day:
Does anyone know where DR Jeanne has been the past three days?
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I am having my brekkies right now:
Cheese Omelet and a side of extra crispy bacon.
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I wish I had some grits!
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Ask bk:
I've heard Kevin's last name pronouced Spi-ri-tas, but the spelling is two syllables: Spir-tas. Which is correct?
Spirtas, not Spiritas.
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Thank you, Singdaw. No, Ron Pulliam. No rhythm.
Breakfast: grape nuts, strawberries, skim milk, coffee.
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Wasn't "Virginia Hamm" one of the burlesque characters in "Torch Song Trilogy"?
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No, Ron Pulliam. No rhythm.
And no chocolate pie or cake, I'll bet!
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This morning I went for a walk, but I saw nothing of interest.
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My DH is always ordering an "extra thick" chocolate milkshake. They probably roll their eyes and make it the same way every time, but it makes him feel better to order it that way. ;)
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Ginny, I hope everything is ok. I'm surprised they don't do a blood test today to see what's going on.
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And the word of the day is: CHAD!
The Hanging Chad Reel....
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I once toured the Smithfield factory outside of Williamsburg. It's enough to turn you vegetarian!
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My brekkies are finished. I am now sipping on a hot cup of French Roast!
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Local area's fascination wiht badboys....
Yes, Oj simpson was in the area and no I did not rush down to see him...
http://www.in-forum.com/articles/index.cfm?id=206175§ion=news (http://www.in-forum.com/articles/index.cfm?id=206175§ion=news)
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Life is what you make it, and sometimes it is very good!
Life is also what others make it, and that's why beds have covers.
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I am crossing my fingers, toes and eyes that one of my Deep Discount orders arrives today.
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And no chocolate pie or cake, I'll bet!
Nor a working television, so I cannot TIVO anything.
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I am crossing my fingers, toes and eyes that one of my Deep Discount orders arrives today.
Hope you're not working on a deadline today! :)
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The Tennessee Twist is another matter altogether!
(http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k48/adhagner/LosStraitjacketsTwistParty.jpg)
If I tried to dance, it would be the Arizona Twist Your Ankle.
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Ask bk:
I've heard Kevin's last name pronouced Spi-ri-tas, but the spelling is two syllables: Spir-tas. Which is correct?
Two syllables... At least that is how I heard it was pronounced on Soap talk.
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I had toast, yougurt, strawberries and milk for breakfast
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I dont have cable so I can't tivo....
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I don't have TIVO, so I can't TIVO.
But I do have a DVR! ;)
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Hope you're not working on a deadline today! :)
We are in an end-of-fiscal-year lull/panic.
The lull means I cannot pay any bills between now and July 5. The lull means I cannot requisition any purchase orders to get work done between now and July 5. The lull means I must maintain "to do" folders for July 5.
The panic means that while I am "maintaining" my folders, others are scrambling, oh! yes! Scrambling!, trying to get things that cannot be done "done". It makes me "Lahf"! :D
Some of the "sweat grenades" get tossed my way, but I just lob them back, not caring one whit where they land.
It's always the same story at the end of the Fiscal Year (new FY starts July 1).
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Oh! Yes! I am LAHF-ING!!
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Oakland CA registered its 66th homicide of the year last night.
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Wasn't "Virginia Hamm" one of the burlesque characters in "Torch Song Trilogy"?
That was Harvey's drag name.
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I am crossing my fingers, toes and eyes that one of my Deep Discount orders arrives today.
My first order arrived about 10 days after it shipped. My second order has yet to arrive, and I keep looking for it each day.
Not that I have any time to watch anything contained within, but it's still anticipated!
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Did I mention (I forget! Yes, I do forget!) that I received a nice letter from the IRS Saturday telling me that my "economic stimulus check" will be mailed June 27th?
It's a nice amount. It's not the max. It's not the minimum. But it's nice.
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Just a note in case those who are interested haven't preordered:
THE CLOSER - Season 3 comes out on DVD next week.
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That was Harvey's drag name.
Of course. And the character named Murray went by "Bertha Fenation"!
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Did I mention (I forget! Yes, I do forget!) that I received a nice letter from the IRS Saturday telling me that my "economic stimulus check" will be mailed July 27th?
It's a nice amount. It's not the max. It's not the minimum. But it's nice.
My check came yesterday - four days after they said it would arrive.
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Ron, did you catch up on yesterday's posts? There's a present for you.
We have received no IRS letter and our check is supposedly due next week. I'm starting to get a little freaked about it.
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My check came yesterday - four days after they said it would arrive.
Did you get a letter first?
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My check came yesterday - four days after they said it would arrive.
I mis-typed -- mine will be mailed June 27th. That, or I should get it by that date. I don't remember. That's because "I forget". Oh! Yes! I forget!
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Ron, did you catch up on yesterday's posts? There's a present for you.
We have received no IRS letter and our check is supposedly due next week. I'm starting to get a little freaked about it.
I have not caught up. I forgot. Oh! Yes! I forgot (I do hope Jose can forgive me forgetting!).
But Oh! Joy! THANKS, Jeff!
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Did I mention (I forget! Yes, I do forget!) that I received a nice letter from the IRS Saturday telling me that my "economic stimulus check" will be mailed June 27th?
It's a nice amount. It's not the max. It's not the minimum. But it's nice.
A Magnavox Blu-ray player ($298) would be well within those limits.
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I'm starting to get a little freaked
Your sons said you've been a little bit calmer lately! 8)
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Well, I guess I'll head down to check the mail and then start thinking about what's for lunch.
I cleaned the den this morning, so at least that chore is done.
WBBL.
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up... And I'm eating my oatmeal. -Yes, Virginia, they have oatmeal in Florida too. ;)
I'm so groggy I read this as "I'm eating my ointment."
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I'm so groggy I read this as "I'm eating my ointment."
DR JoseSPiano is a special case. He has to take his topical medications internally.
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As everyone has said - Spirtas - two syllables.
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I got up, then fell back asleep for twenty minutes, hence my being so groggy that I think people are eating their ointment.
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Everyone left? I'm the only one in the jernt? At NINE in the MORNING?
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Our very own JMK in his otherwise excellent review of Fanny, wrote: "Technicolor by the 1960s just wasn't what it used to be, and this particular film seems to be a bit on the yellow side."
This is the sort of statement that causes so much confusion and misinformation about transfers and color, and it should be amended immediately. IB Technicolor prints in the 1960s were amazingly beautiful. That was how Fanny was printed and it had no yellow/orange bias at all in the IB prints. What you are talking about here is a TRANSFER element problem, not a photography problem. They were given an incorrectly timed element and didn't do anything to help it in the telecine room - it's that simple. It has nothing to do with the great Cardiff original photography or how the original IB prints looked (which Cardiff approved). For years, this was a problem on Cardiff's masterpiece, Black Narcissus - the elements used for various transfers were on the yellow side or even the green side. Everyone incorrectly assumed that that was the way Tech was back then, just because they'd never seen a true IB Tech print of it and because those transfers were otherwise excellent (not the Criterion, which was and is terrible). When the French DVD came out two years ago we finally had a great transfer that actually looked like the film's original look and it was amazing. DVD is never going to replicate exactly, but this French DVD came close.
Point being, take some of that yellow/orange out of the Fanny transfer, and voila, you're much closer to the original look of the IB prints.
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Ginny, I hope everything is ok. I'm surprised they don't do a blood test today to see what's going on.
Well, they did move the next scheduled test up a day. And adjusted the dosage downward for today. Oy.
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Everyone left? I'm the only one in the jernt? At NINE in the MORNING?
Life is becoming more hectic, that's all I can say!
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Robert A. Harris has a column up at TheDigitalBits.com (http://www.thedigit albits.com/ articles/ robertharris/ harris062408. html)where he discusses some of the problems being forced upon Blu-ray DVDs with unwitting persons insisting on total grain removal -- the main topic of discussion is the Blu-ray DVD of "Patton" and Harris' being appalled at how it looks on a large screen with all the "work" that has been done on it.
He says that the studios are preparing pristine masters but that the folks at the tail end of the process don't really know what they should be doing or how to do it.
It's worth checking out!
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Buckle Down, Winsocki, Buckle Down!
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You Can Win, Winsocki, If You Knuckle Down!
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DR JoseSPiano is a special case. He has to take his topical medications internally.
I wonder if he washed his ointment bowl.
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And now here I am, the only one in the joint!
This is a very strange day.
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All right.
I can write. Yes, I can write!
I can!
Right?
Write!
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The smoke from the fires -- and to answer a question asked of me last evening, the fires seem to be all "around" the Bay area, but are primarily to the north and east -- is still making life here rather difficult, especially in the "respiratory" department.
People are being strongly advised to curtail outside exercise activities and to avoid outside dining until air quality drastically improves.
Aesthetically, everything outside has a golden glow. One might say, "Oh! How pretty!" until one got a whiff of what is making everything look golden.
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I watched "America's Got Talent" last night....and I hope things pick up next week. There was some good talent in there, but there was far too much crap. And all those cuts to Jerry Springer for his comments are absolutely ludicrous.
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Where in tarnation IS everyone?
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A Magnavox Blu-ray player ($298) would be well within those limits.
Is that a new model complete with all the necessary bells and whistles to enjoy all the perks of the Blu-ray discs?
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Where in tarnation IS everyone?
AMEN!
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I'm perplexed and BK is vexed.
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I don't want a ricochet romance,
I don't want a ricochet love...
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So little to do and so much time.
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Did anyone who watched "America's Got Talent" find the Traubl family a bit odd, if endearing?
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And did anyone find there to be an inordinate number of maudlin 'back stories" for a large number of contestants who got put through?
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I remember the brouhaha I caused about The Searchers transfer, which is one of the most shameful color transfers ever of a classic film, especially one photographed by Winton Hoch. Everyone came on to those boards and castigated me and said I didn't know what I was talking about, even though not ONE of these people had ever seen the film in a theater. I said the color on the laserdisc was much closer to the way the film should look, instead of the yellow/green mess that Warners gave us. Sharp? Absolutely. Gorgeously sharp. Green/yellow skies - sorry, should be BLUE just like they were on the laserdisc. Mr. Harris finally showed up and said that I knew what I was talking about. Warners also read the various threads, and someone high up there told Mr. Harris that they hadn't used the studio's IB Tech reference print as a reference - some idiot telecine person had gone his own way and made it look more like one of today's films. At that point, Mr. Harris said they were going to fix it for the Blu-Ray/HD discs. Then Ned Price probably realized how annoying that would be to all of us who'd bought the standard DVD and that he'd probably have to replace everyone's discs, and this guy backtracked and said as far as he was concerned the color was correct, even if they hadn't used the reference print and even though this transfer looked nothing like the reference print (the reference print was used to time the laserdisc transfer). And so everyone who loves The Searchers got a transfer that basically looks nothing like it should. But because it's SHARP everyone goes ooh and aah - the color doesn't seem to actually matter. My point is that those same exact people would go ballistic if The Searchers had bee re-mixed into 5.1 and the original mono track hadn't been included, or if it had been transferred in the wrong ratio. Well, correct color is just as important as the latter two items.
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I'm envisioning you walking down the steet pulling a little red wagon with said things inside it.
You have the picture correct. Elmore is so cute that way.
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I also Tivo-ed THE CRIMISON KIMONO and will be burning it to DVD, since no official DVD of it has been released.
I love the movie, or what I remember of it...I saw it many, many years ago. Of course anything with James Shigeta and Glenn Corbett in it is a must see, for me.
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I am just back from driving about and accomplishing some lunch errands.
And listening to a lyricist on my CD player who thinks that "horror" rhymes with "señora." ???
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Elmore is so cute that way.
;D
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This is a "Generic" question for "Ask BK" day:
Does anyone know where DR Jeanne has been the past three days?
And here is another one...is DR DanTheMan ever returning to us??
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From his posts this morning, one might think that DR Ron Pulliam has been inhaling some of that bad air in his neck of the woods. ;)
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And here is another one...is DR DanTheMan ever returning to us??
My last email to him [some time ago] remains unanswered.
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Does anyone know where DR Jeanne has been the past three days?
Probably off trying to sell her house.
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I am also hoping for some lovely items to arrive in the mail soon...one is an original 1965 poster from the Bollywood film GUMNAAM!
It should be winging it's way to me from, of all places, Germany. However, after I ordered I realized I forgot to list my zip code. So I imagine the package will be sitting in a mail place for quite some time before they can figure out where in tarnation it is supposed to go.
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My DH and I went out in search of a map and breakfast. He had the breakfast while I had iced tea. My ankle did fine, so I guess there will be no more lying on the couch with my foot on a pillow listening to CDs.
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My check came yesterday - four days after they said it would arrive.
I'm at the end of the line as far as ss#go, I have no idea when I'll get mine...maybe in July sometime
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Twice as much :o
Well, one can never be too rich or have blood too thin...something like that.
der Brucer
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Sad tales fill soaked libraries
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080625/NEWS02/806250374/1001/NLETTER01&source=nletter-news (http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080625/NEWS02/806250374/1001/NLETTER01&source=nletter-news)
How you can help Iowa libraries
Flooded libraries ask that the public not donate books at this time. They do not yet have systems in place to organize them or anywhere to store them. Monetary donations for cleanup and for the purchase of new materials can be sent to:
- Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation, 500 First St. S.E., Cedar Rapids, IA 52401. Mail will be forwarded to the west side branch.
- The National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library, 30 16th Ave. S.W., Cedar Rapids, IA 52404-5904. Please write "Flood Relief" in the memo line of your check. More information is available at www.ncsml.org.
- Friends of the New Hartford Public Library, P.O. Box 292, New Hartford, IA 50660.
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I normally wouldn't post a donation site, but they are saying that with all the devastation, the libraries aren't a priority for the funding that's available. So if anyone feels so inclined as to help out somewhere, this may be a good place to send a monetary donation.
The story really tells it all and has photos
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from the story at the link above
The Cedar Rapids library staffers may not know for some time exactly what is missing and what was checked out; their server was still inside the building early this week. Water rose 5 feet in the building, and most of its 294,000-item collection is feared lost.
Because the city suffered so much - the Cedar River flooding covered more than 400 city blocks and displaced thousands of people and businesses - the library that is usually a center of activity is now at the bottom of the priority list.
"The library is not that important right now, I must admit. The most important thing is to get people into houses and back at their jobs and get the essential services that government provides," said Kay Halloran, Cedar Rapids' mayor.
"As far as I'm concerned, personally, I want to have the water treatment plant back to its normal operation. All the other stuff can wait. They've got people working on whatever can be salvaged from the library, and that takes care of things for now."
The other public library ruined is New Hartford's Elizabeth Rasmussen Martin Memorial Library, a tiny place that reportedly lost 4,600 of its 5,600 books. The library also lost five computers, four of which were new last year.
The National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library in Cedar Rapids also sustained significant damage; two more sites at the University of Iowa in Iowa City have unknown but possibly serious damage. Others have minimal water damage.
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Hi :)
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DR Ginny, please stay away from knives and anything sharp.
DR Laura, please give the healing process a bit more time & continue to take it easy.
DR Ron, fresh air vibes!
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Hi Jane!
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Hi Cilla. How is your big case coming along?
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Well, they did move the next scheduled test up a day. And adjusted the dosage downward for today. Oy.
If when they come to draw blood, they bring a back-up bucket - get nervous :)
der Brucer
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Hiya, Jane!
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Hi Cilla. How is your big case coming along?
It's coming. I have some big deadlines on Monday for jury instructions, evidentiary issues to be decided before trial etc. The case is really quite fascinating.
I still have tons to do to get ready, but you sort of have to do it in layers - get a feel for what happened and then go back and look at the pieces, look at how the police put them together and see what pieces don't fit with their version, what pieces were ignored that could mean something and how they have twisted things to fit their story. Then you do the same thing for each eye witness and try to find motive etc. It's a lot of fun if you're into this sort of thing, which I am and now my assistant is too
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Speaking of which I better get back to work
VIBES TO GINNY AND DR LAURA ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Cilla, It sounds very interesting & I bet you are really glad you have your assistant full time.
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One last flood blurb....I don't think people realize how bad it is here. This is another story headline in the DM Register today.
2,000 C.R. homes could be demolished
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- As many as half of the 4,000 flood-damaged homes in Cedar Rapids may have to be razed.
City Manager Jim Prosser told the City Council on Tuesday that it's possible that 2,000 or more homes may have to be demolished because they would be difficult to rebuild.
Prosser says it a "daunting number."
Prosser says many of the homes are in the 100-year flood plain, generally the hardest hit part of the June 11-13 flooding. Floodwaters flowed well past the 100-year flood plain to properties in the 500-year flood plain and beyond.
Fire Chief Steve Havlik says search and rescue teams visited 4,700 homes in the hours and days after the flooding.
On Monday, the city's assessor's office estimated that 3,894 homes and 818 commercial properties were flooded.
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I am crossing my fingers, toes and eyes that one of my Deep Discount orders arrives today.
Me, too! >:(
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Cilla, It sounds very interesting & I bet you are really glad you have your assistant full time.
Yup!
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Hiya DR Laura. Trust me on taking it easy. These things injuries have a habit of pretending to be better when they aren't. Be very careful before you overuse the ankle.
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Hey, DR Jane!!! ;D Great to see ya! :)
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Holy Buckets! I step away for 50 minutes or so and the place is jumpin'!
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I'll be back later today.
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VIBES TO DR JANE SO THAT SHE COMES BACK TO STAY ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Hey & thanks Singdaw-Laters
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Well Ron's back....I better go ;)
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If when they come to draw blood, they bring a back-up bucket - get nervoius
DR dB - if you see someone approaching with a dictionary... 8)
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The end-of-FY FLAILEX continues unabated.
I just spent 45 minutes auditing a purchase order that had three change orders appended to it. The issue: The Purchase Order is for $XXXXXXXX but the quotes are for less $XXXXXXX. And someone demands to know, "Why isn't your purchase order correct?"
And I reply: "First of all, sweetie, I don't create Purchase Orders! I provide a request, including specific amounts of money --- taxable, nontaxable, taxable shipping, nontaxable handling, etc., etc, etc. I can only rely upon "Others" to correctly decipher, interpret, and calculate amounts of money when they issue Purchase Orders."
"Well, what should the correct total be?"
"Crap!"
So I did an audit...and I found error after error perpetrated by "the professionals"...taxed items being retaxed to the tune of $9.000 over and above what they should be.
I made someone VERY VERY HAPPY, and I still don't get a raise for working well above my job description.
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We've got DRs!!!!!
It's a PAR-TAY!!!!!!!!! ;D
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[size=8]P-TOOI![/size]
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You have the picture correct. Elmore is so cute that way.
Now I'm seeing him in a beanie with a spinner on top.
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[size=8]P-TOOI![/size]
Casting out watermelon seeds again? :o
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BK, I appreciate your concern, but I stand by my statement. Start a discussion on the Forum--you probably won't be ravaged. :)
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Casting out watermelon seeds again? :o
This one is deliberate, not unexpected....yet, expectorated!
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From his posts this morning, one might think that DR Ron Pulliam has been inhaling some of that bad air in his neck of the woods. ;)
Or maybe I'm just on a sugar rush from chocolate cakes and pies! :-*
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not unexpected....yet, expectorated!
And, if I may say so, expectacular! :)
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In other news, well...
OH!
DR George - I can't remember the exact word or the exact placement of said word, but it was something along the line of "special interest", IIRC.
;)
It was VERY obvious...especially when they desribed themselves as "think Brokeback meets Broadway (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToGKb5w0X5M)." ;D
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Wednesday morning greetings! Just as I logged on here we received a flurry of phone calls from my physician. Seems I was given misinformation last night and took an incorrect dose of one of my medications. So, the Friday blood test has been moved up to Thursday, which actually is more convenient, but the circumstances are a little unnerving.
~~~VIBES THAT EVERYTHING IS OKAY!!~~~
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I watched "America's Got Talent" last night....and I hope things pick up next week. There was some good talent in there, but there was far too much crap. And all those cuts to Jerry Springer for his comments are absolutely ludicrous.
I hated that! I don't want to watch Jerry's or the audience's reaction to the act...I want to watch the act!!
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...I want to watch the act!!
Oh...is Liza still doing that?
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Sad tales fill soaked libraries
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080625/NEWS02/806250374/1001/NLETTER01&source=nletter-news (http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080625/NEWS02/806250374/1001/NLETTER01&source=nletter-news)
How you can help Iowa libraries
Flooded libraries ask that the public not donate books at this time. They do not yet have systems in place to organize them or anywhere to store them. Monetary donations for cleanup and for the purchase of new materials can be sent to:
- Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation, 500 First St. S.E., Cedar Rapids, IA 52401. Mail will be forwarded to the west side branch.
- The National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library, 30 16th Ave. S.W., Cedar Rapids, IA 52404-5904. Please write "Flood Relief" in the memo line of your check. More information is available at www.ncsml.org.
- Friends of the New Hartford Public Library, P.O. Box 292, New Hartford, IA 50660.
I printed the article and put it in our staff room.
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I need me some food.
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I'm thinking about Szechuan food.
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I could also go for a Reuben on toasted rye with a side of potato salad.
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Strangely, I don't have any desire for chocolate pie. Not at the moment.
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And some food needs you!
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Holy Buckets!
I spy TPunk!
Hey, Antonia!
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What I wouldn't give for an authentic Italian pizza and a liter of house red!
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What would you give a pretty for?
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I'd like a plate of my mother's fried chicken, too.
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FOOD!
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That's six pages I've started today.
I MUST be inhaling SOMEthing!
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Another LULL, eh!
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All right.
I can tap dance.
I can sing a little song.
I can do a commercial for myself.
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I can't "Brain Tap" "tap dance", but I can do a passable time step.
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More like a time shuffle, these days.
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Lithium?
As in deficiency or overdose?
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I MUST be inhaling SOMEthing!
My guess: lithium.
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The check arrived: the check was dated Wednesday June 18 but the postmark on the envelope was June 23, Monday. That bitch!
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My guess: lithium.
And now posts are shuffling around. I replied to it, apparently, before it was posted.
8)
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The check arrived: the check was dated Wednesday June 18 but the postmark on the envelope was June 23, Monday. That bitch!
Spit tacks, Larry! ;D
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As in deficiency or overdose?
I'm not sure of the cause/effect here. I just know that you report LAUGHING a lot. Which isn't characteristic. ;)
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BK, I appreciate your concern, but I stand by my statement. Start a discussion on the Forum--you probably won't be ravaged. :)
It's not a concern, it's factual, and you, as a responsible reviewer, should add a caveat to your review - to stand by it is hard-headed, frankly. Can I start a discussion on DVD Talk? I didn't know that was possible. I cannot start a discussion on the HTF because I am banned from there by the little despot who runs it. You are blaming the original photography and the printing process of the 60s and that is absolutely incorrect and wrong to do - you, like others, perpetuate stuff you don't really have any expertise on. I'm not criticizing you for it, but I do have some expertise on matters IB Technicolor, having seen most of these films in their original run or owning IB Tech prints of them. You cannot in good conscience call this problem what you're calling it - it's a TRANSFER and element problem, not a problem that has anything to do with what this film originally looked like. I feel passionately about this, and I should think you'd want to at least pass on information in your reviews that has some basis in reality. Sadly, you're doing what most of these guys do, and it's why there's so much wrongheaded misinformation on the DVD sites. Sorry if I'm sounding harsh - I don't mean to, but this is an issue I feel strongly about. It's okay to say what you did about the color - that's not what I'm disputing. It DOES have a yellow/orange bias, which, as you know since you read it here, is exactly what I said when I wrote about the film over the weekend. What I'm taking exception to is the fact that you're saying that's the way Technicolor was, as if this yellow/orange bias was a product of IB Technicolor printing in the 1960s. One look at almost any decent color transfer from that decade (i.e. Gypsy, or Flower Drum Song or Petulia, to name three pretty accurate color transfers from the 60s) and you will find no yellow/orange bias. So, why would you want to make a generalization like that? It's baffling.
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And a HUGE Sigh of Relief for DR Elmore3003!
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End of rant.
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I've already done a few errands. The other half of the Spirtas show will be there early today so they can run the numbers with staging a few times before I get there.
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I'm glad the check came, DR Elmore. Perhaps you need to collect at the time of service for this singer next time.
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I replied to it, apparently, before it was posted.
You are nothing if not prescient! 8)
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Glad to hear that both bk and DR elmore3003 got the funds that were due to them.
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You are nothing if not prescient! 8)
I'm amazing!
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I'm not only prescient, but I am also accounted for!
And now, To Lunch!
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BK, my "generalization" had nothing to do with FANNY specifically, but with the difference between Technicolor (IB or otherwise) in the 1960s as opposed to its "golden" (no pun intended) age of 20-30 years previously. For example, I find the reds in FDS completely irreconcilable with the reds of, say, GWTW or Robin Hood or even Thief of Bagdad (in the MGM transfer, LOL). But if that isn't clear in my review, I should probably change that line.
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Now I'm seeing him in a beanie with a spinner on top.
Oh, you have met Elmore then.
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Glad to hear that both bk and DR elmore3003 got the funds that were due to them.
Very good news!!!
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I have hopefully made clear that my issue with 1960s-era Technicolor is separate from the yellow-transfer issue of FANNY.
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Glad to hear that both bk and DR elmore3003 got the funds that were due to them.
You keep on pointing out my "tinsey boo-boos" before I edit them and you'll get what's due you :D
der Brucer
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Naptime - bye for now!
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VIBES TO DR JANE SO THAT SHE COMES BACK TO STAY ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Thanks Cilla. I'm pretty much the same, I move forward then lift something I shouldn't & back I go again. The other day I was moving boxes in the garage looking for a missing item. I didn't find the item, I did however bother my hip. I'm better today but still can't sit more than a few minutes at a time.
Therefore, I won't be staying long. I just wanted to say hello and catch up.
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I have hopefully made clear that my issue with 1960s-era Technicolor is separate from the yellow-transfer issue of FANNY.
If you have a yellow fanny, that is definitely an issue.
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you'll get what's due you
You'll give me "what for"?? :D
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One and the same department: as I suspected when I got their shipping confirmations via email and they looked suspiciously familiar, DVDPlanet is indeed the same company as Deep Discount (and Critics' Choice, actually). My first two DVDPlanet shipments arrived today from the good ol' DD address (and with those same nice boxes, LOL). That means you can order really cheap (DVDPlanet), pretty cheap (Deep Discount) or not very cheap (Critics' Choice). Since both DVDPlanet and Deep Discount are still running their 20% off sales, I've done comparison shopping on everything I've ordered--only one thing was cheaper on DD, which really surprised me.
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TCB, your M.O. arrived today, too. I'll ship your stuff tomorrow.
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The rest of you, please try to get your M.O.'s to me by tomorrow. ;)
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I am catching up on seasons 1 + 2 of THE HILLS on mtv.ca (in my case).
I've never really watched tv online. But i must say it is disappointing that you cannot access most US channels shows from Canada.
:(
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I’m sorry I did not take my camera this morning, if only I had known I would be at the lake. We saw a multitude of beautiful birds, including an eagle, heron & an osprey. The lake was filled with morning fisherman & several rowing teams plus one lone kayaker. We walked through wildflowers & grasses up to 6 feet high & the wild roses on the Rose Hips bushes were in full bloom.
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I have hopefully made clear that my issue with 1960s-era Technicolor is separate from the yellow-transfer issue of FANNY.
I appreciate your (misguided) mimicking of my earlier "nervious" post:
(Rome's music at least survives in the sumptious underscore)
der Brucer
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Hi, Jane! Glad to see your wrists are feeling good enough to join us for a while.
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Thank you DR Ben. Has Anthony left town yet?
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You'll give me "what for"?? :D
Or five, or six...
der Brucer
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Thanks Cilla. I'm pretty much the same, I move forward then lift something I shouldn't & back I go again. The other day I was moving boxes in the garage looking for a missing item. I didn't find the item, I did however bother my hip. I'm better today but still can't sit more than a few minutes at a time.
Jane,
Face the mirror.
Repeat the sage advice you gave Ginny and Laura about "taking it easy".
If God wanted you in the garage moving boxes, he would not have made Keith.
der Brucer
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And a HUGE Sigh of Relief for DR Elmore3003!
And it's deposited into my account. The singer was told by his lying bitch business manager that she mailed it on Friday. If that were so, the envelope would be postmarked Friday or saturday, depending on the time of deposit on Friday. I could have had the damned thing on Saturday or Monday if the bitch had mailed it on the 18th or 19th.
This has caused needless hell and I am not happy.
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I appreciate your (misguided) mimicking of my earlier "nervious" post:
(Rome's music at least survives in the sumptious underscore)
der Brucer
Ooops--and I even spell-checked. Weird. All fixed now.
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I have hopefully made clear that my issue with 1960s-era Technicolor is separate from the yellow-transfer issue of FANNY.
I'm glad you did. Thanks for listening and I think your point is clearer now.
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We walked through wildflowers & grasses up to 6 feet high...
No ticks (or lots of OFF)?
der Brucer
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Oh, you have met Elmore then.
Oh, Mikey, you're so cute when you think you have the advantage.
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Jane,
Face the mirror.
Repeat the sage advice you gave Ginny and Laura about "taking it easy".
If God wanted you in the garage moving boxes, he would not have made Keith.
der Brucer
;D I really didn't think they were heavy, until later when I began hurting. The strength in my wrists & arms is pathetic, which is probably why I bent the wrong way & flared up my sciatica.
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Ooops--and I even spell-checked. Weird. All fixed now.
That is weird - because I copied your article into Word to check on something else and the "sumptious" got an automatic red misspelling indication.
(On first read-through I thought you forgot to introduce the Cesar character, but I was in error).
der Brucer
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No ticks (or lots of OFF)?
der Brucer
I was tick free, Sherlock didn't join me on this one. I did need to shower & wash the pollen, or whatever was on the overgrowth, off of me. Now I'm not itching anymore. though I'm still sniffling some.
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The strength in my wrists & arms is pathetic, which is probably why I bent the wrong way & flared up my sciatica.
Guess you better lay off of the pole dancing for a while ;)
der Brucer
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...flared up my sciatica...
Let's see Fred put that in a lyric!
der Brucer
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;D I really didn't think they were heavy, until later when I began hurting. The strength in my wrists & arms is pathetic, which is probably why I bent the wrong way & flared up my sciatica.
DR Jane: You're supposed to listen to the words and do what they say when doing the "Hokey Pokey." You won't bend the wrong way when you put your left foot out and shake it all about.
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Let's see Fred put that in a lyric!
der Brucer
I can't be more emphatic-a
When shunning heavy work;
If I flared up my sciatica
I'd be a flaming jerk!
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I'm not sure of the cause/effect here. I just know that you report LAUGHING a lot. Which isn't characteristic. ;)
Tut-tut! I was LAH-fing...not LAUGHING.
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Is that a new model complete with all the necessary bells and whistles to enjoy all the perks of the Blu-ray discs?
Yes, unless you're interested in an internet connection to do live interaction on the internet to go along with the other features on the Blu-ray. The Magnavox doesn't have an ethernet connection.
If I remember correctly, you don't use the internet connection with your XA2 so I doubt you'd need the connection with the Blu-ray.
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You keep on pointing out my "tinsey boo-boos" before I edit them and you'll get what's due you :D
der Brucer
"Tinsey"? Or "Teensy"?
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Saudi Marriage Official Says 1-Year-Old Brides OK (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,371581,00.html)
Guess that makes the Vixter an Old Maid!
der Brucer
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Why is DR JMK rounding up MO's on the forum?
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Yes, unless you're interested in an internet connection to do live interaction on the internet to go along with the other features on the Blu-ray. The Magnavox doesn't have an ethernet connection.
If I remember correctly, you don't use the internet connection with your XA2 so I doubt you'd need the connection with the Blu-ray.
No, no, not at the present time. I wouldn't rule it out in the longterm....but that will require a relocation to a larger facility where I can have a computer in the same room with the TV equipment.
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"Tinsey"? Or "Teensy"?
In South Philly it's "tinsey".
der Brucer
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Saudi Marriage Official Says 1-Year-Old Brides OK (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,371581,00.html)
Guess that makes the Vixter an Old Maid!
der Brucer
And what it is that you are avoiding saying about what that makes vixmom?
:D
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Did I read on these here pages earlier today that a new edition of "Project Runway" will be aired this summer?
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Yep, turned into the very hot day they forecast, and the A/C has been running off and on all afternoon. I miss the fresh air already. [sniff]
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I can't be more emphatic-a
When shunning heavy work;
If I flared up my sciatica
I'd be a flaming jerk!
Your years in Italy have taken their toll!
der Brucer
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Your years in Italy have taken their toll!
der Brucer
What? I don't-a get-a poetic-a license-a?
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I began my afternoon viewing by finishing up the MURDER SHE WROTE episode I had started. I had never seen this episode before, but I did guess the identity of the killer.
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Did I read on these here pages earlier today that a new edition of "Project Runway" will be aired this summer?
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Yes, it starts in July on Bravo, the last run of the show on that channel.
In the fall, PROJECT RUNWAY switches to Lifetime.
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Glad to hear that both bk and DR elmore3003 got the funds that were due to them.
That's very good news!! ;D
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Che'il inferno?
(That's "What the hell? in Italian!}
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I watched another MURDER SHE WROTE episode while I finished eating lunch, and this one I had seen before. It concerned a ballet company doing an infamous ballet that always has brought death to the prima ballerina. Marisa Berensen and Robert Torti were the guest stars along with Adrian Paul. I remembered instantly who the murderer was and the murder weapon, but enjoyed watching it again anyway.
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Che'il inferno?
(That's "What the hell? in Italian!}
;D
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I had a deli trip during lunch today and my meal was Reuben (with kosher corned beef) on toasted rye, potato salad, kosher dill pickle slice and a glass of sweet iced tea.
"We" are doing Szechuan tomorrow when one of my coworkers will be avaialbe to join us.
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Then I began WALKER TEXAS RANGER. Of course, I NEVER watched the show during its eight year run on network TV. It's pretty much what you would expect from a series starring (and produced) by Chuck Norris about the modern day Texas Rangers. Of course, he kicks ass using karate in every episode though they have tried to soften the character some by having comedy relief occasionally or, in the case of the two part episode I'm watching right now, human interest with Norris' Walker taking in a little eight year old who is living with AIDS.
The child is played by Haley Joel Osment (who acts circles around Norris, but they do make a sweet father/son type duo). MacKenzie Phillips played his drug addicted mother.
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The episode prior to that one was one of the more light-hearted episodes starring Terry Kiser (WEEKEND AT BERNIES) in a dual role as a bomber and a small time operator enlisted by the Rangers to pass himself off as the bomber to the bad guys.
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With nothing on TV for me tonight, I should be able to finish disc 1 and go through all of disc 2 tonight as well. (That will only leave FIVE more discs to go. Unfortunately, this isn't one of the shows whose seasons get split in half.)
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[size=8] Possible SPOILER re: "Design Star"[/size]
DKLJL;KJ VLKJGF;OIA;LFJALKFIYAEFYLAKFHASL;KFJA;LKJLK;J;LJJKJLKSAKASRTOUIAGLJHDF DINGSAW WINDSAg SWINDAG GAWDINS Is anyone else watching "Design Star" on HGTV?
One of my favorites -- D. Paul -- was sent home in Sunday's episode.
The judges keep avoiding eliminating the biggest morale problem on the show -- Tracee ,the queen bitch of wannabe-a-designer-dom. She has twice pronounced how ashamed she is to be associated with others on the show and yet twice has made extremely tacky design decisions.
I'm flabbergasted at her longevity. I know the judges have criteria and demoralizing behavior and bad taste are not as egregious, apparently, as other issues like not finishing a room. WADSING WADINGS ADSWING SADWING GINWADS
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Yep, turned into the very hot day they forecast, and the A/C has been running off and on all afternoon. I miss the fresh air already. [sniff]
I bet George has lots of Fresh Air(e) on CDs:
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/412D3ECVE7L._SL500_AA240_.jpg)
der Brucer
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Take it easy, Jane.
The "kidderpillars"were complaining there's nothing to eat, so it was off to Lowe's to buy another passion vine.
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I had a deli trip during lunch today...
Will you sue - or were your laces untied?
der Brucer
PS A good Reuben deserves a good beer
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Take it easy, Jane.
The "kidderpillars"were complaining there's nothing to eat, so it was off to Lowe's to buy another passion vine.
Do you have butterflies on your VISA card?
der Brucer
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Take it easy, Jane.
The "kidderpillars"were complaining there's nothing to eat, so it was off to Lowe's to buy another passion vine.
Cute :)
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Some people say I don't have enough to do. Imagine!
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For travelling DRs who want to take a load off:
(http://www.foxnews.com/images/384943/0_62_liveluggage_bags.jpg)
Power Assisted luggage!
Price: $1,365.25*
Shipping Costs - $148
Weight (empty) - 24 lbs
BUY HERE (http://us.liveluggage.com/product/index.php?pageaction=ProductInfo&p=1&ID=kevbg19i6cvas3l2u443sk82d1)
der Brucer
*Price includes built-in umbrella
Observation: $1300 would go far at the Rent-a-Nubian kiosk.
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Some people say I don't have enough to do. Imagine!
You've been spoiled ever since the "facilities" moved indoors :)
der Brucer
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Why is DR JMK rounding up MO's on the forum?
Trolling for the gullible. ;D
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Excursion for the day: Well, I went to the downtown Portland today for a job fair. Wasn't much there but a couple of interests for me but I did meet some interesting people...a little TOO interesting! I always seem to be the one who attracts the "odd" ones. It always amazes me. They don't want money, they just want my attention...and always on the days I want to be left alone. Kind of funny, huh? :)
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Right after I woke up from my nap, a huge thunderstorm rolled through, so I've had the computer disconnected for a while.
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For travelling DRs who want to take a load off:
(http://www.foxnews.com/images/384943/0_62_liveluggage_bags.jpg)
Power Assisted luggage!
Price: $1,365.25*
Shipping Costs - $148
Weight (empty) - 24 lbs
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der Brucer
*Price includes built-in umbrella
Observation: $1300 would go far at the Rent-a-Nubian kiosk.
I went WOW, THAT'S WHAT I NEED! Then I saw the price tag ;D
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I did skim through today's AS THE WORLD TURNS since Luke and Noah were on. Another break-up. Sheesh! Allegedly final, until next week. . . .
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Well, I gotta to lie down for a few minutes before I take off again. Adieu!
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Good luck with the job hunt DR JulieC40.
Our younger son just graduated from graduate school thinking he had a nice job lined up. After more difficulties than I wish to go into on a public board he has sent them a letter declining the position. Now after many lost opportunities he is once again job hunting. Actually he never was hunting, the companies were going to his school looking for applicants, now he has to go to them.
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About halfway through MAD MEN's first season. Why did they techno-ize the theme all of a sudden? Interesting how Draper's mysteries are so slowly alluded to.
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Oy, what a day I had today!
Not really, but busy enough that it took until now to catch up,
Had an X-ray on my ankle, and having to hold a hurting ankle still was uncomfortable to say the least. But the X-ray technician was really considerate and wonderful. Probably won't have results until Friday or Monday, but I'm hoping they find something on the X-ray, ANYTHING, and that it's not circulatory stuff.
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DR Jane - yes, I've been warned by several medical professionals about avoiding cuts and scrapes. One of the things I'm doing to keep myself occupied is counted cross-stitch and I'm being real careful with the needles and pins.
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Hello vibes to Jane
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Heading down now to meet up with WALKER TEXAS RANGER for another handful of episodes.
WBBL.
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Healthy vibes to Ginny
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The USPS person has been here, and the UPS person has been here.
And there is nothing/nada/zilch from DeepDiscount. Day 11!
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Thanks, DR FJL, and ankle vibes to you!
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Hell vibes to DR Elmo's singer's bitch accountant!
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I have done some more errands and am back, but must now go eat something, otherwise I won't be able to eat until after nine o'clock. I did go for a jog today - I lasted a whopping half-mile before I thought I would die. However, I power-walked the rest of the mile and a half, so at least I did something for two miles. I guess laying off jogging for almost a year has its price ($1.36).
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Hull vibes to any boat any DR might find himself or herself in.
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DR Elmore - I'm glad you got your check. I got one today, too - reimbursement of my travel expenses from my trip to Cleveland at the beginning of the month.
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Hall vibes to all and sundry, 'cause you always find yourself in a hallway somewhere.
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What do you call it when HHW's favorite librarian crosses the room after her third Martini?
THE VIRGINIA REEL!
der Brucer
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Hill vibes to the energy-afflicted. Pick up those knees and put some hustle in it!
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Hullabaloo (sp?) vibes to you, Ron
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And kerfuffle vibes to you, DR FJL! ;D
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They must be working DR Jo's butt off down there in Florida!
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That, or the 2,000th time through "Music of the Night" sent him off the deep end.
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I have done some more errands and am back, but must now go eat something, otherwise I won't be able to eat until after nine o'clock. I did go for a jog today - I lasted a whopping half-mile before I thought I would die. However, I power-walked the rest of the mile and a half, so at least I did something for two miles. I guess laying off jogging for almost a year has its price ($1.36).
Perhaps that English luggage company could devise for you a pair of Power assisted running shoes - KIMMEL KEDS!
der Brucer
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Hello and ankle vibes to DR FJL!
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DR Jane - yes, I've been warned by several medical professionals about avoiding cuts and scrapes. One of the things I'm doing to keep myself occupied is counted cross-stitch and I'm being real careful with the needles and pins.
;D I'm sure I would stab myself. GOOD LUCK!
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***ANKLE VIBES***[/size][/color]
to DR FJL!!![/size][/color]
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My, the VIBES are flying thick, fast, and furious this afternoon at HHW! :)
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;D I'm sure I would stab myself. GOOD LUCK!
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]~~~~Anti-self-inflicted STAB vibes for DR Jane~~~~[/move]
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Ginny, Jane, Laura, and Fred -
Maybe we can do a remake of the 1945 Sinatra/Kelly clasiic and call it:
ANKLES AWAY!
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My, the VIBES are flying thick, fast, and furious this afternoon at HHW! :)
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]~~~Vibes to DR singdaw just because~~~[/move]
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REGRETS AND CONSOLATIONS AND RECRIMINATIONS[/size]
for DR Ron Pulliam on his missing package[/size]
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Wait. I didn't quite mean it that way...
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;D I'm sure I would stab myself. GOOD LUCK!
Jane's soon to be released self-help book:
HOUSE-HOLD INJURIES MADE EASY!
der brucer
The Amazon box edition will include a J&J First Aid kit and a DVD of M*A*S*H out-takes.
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Wait. I didn't quite mean it that way...
We are unconvinced - we are very unconvinced!
der Brucer
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oh, singdaw! :P
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The USPS person has been here, and the UPS person has been here.
And there is nothing/nada/zilch from DeepDiscount. Day 11!
Are you counting actual days or just business days?
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Jane's soon to be released self-help book:
HOUSE-HOLD INJURIES MADE EASY!
der brucer
The Amazon box edition with incluse a J&J First Aid kit and a DVD of M*A*S*H out-takes.
That's me alright :-\ ;D
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What do you call it when HHW's favorite librarian crosses the room after her third Martini?
THE VIRGINIA REEL!
der Brucer
;D
Not wanting to whine too much, I haven't mentioned the warning card I received in the hospital about dietary restrictions attached to the blood thinner that I'll probably have to take for the next several months. Among other things - no alcohol. Oh, well, it could have been worse. It could have said no coffee or chocolate.
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I have heard no reports of DRs dancing the Virginia Reel.
Perhaps DR JoseSPiano can persuade his director to work that choreography into one of the ALW medleys! :D
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We are unconvinced
But are ya reticent? :D
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oh, singdaw!
My mother's been saying that for years! :P
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With David Hyde Pierce and now Paulo Szot (http://www.afterelton.com/blog/brianjuergens/tony-winner-paulo-szot-indeed-out-gay-man), that's two years in a row that the Tony for Best Actor in a Musical has gone to an "out" man!
Man, is that man gorgeous!
(http://roland.com.br/files/gallery_picture/image/192/medium/BARITONO-Paulo-Szot.jpg)
:D
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Just had to share. :)
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Just had to share.
Share and share alike, I always say. :)
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Oh no, FJL! It's contagious!
Put your foot up on a pillow and listen to a CD.
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to FJL!!!
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Thanks for the vibes!
We're actually going to dinner at (I think) Ruby Foot's, i mean, Ruby Foo's. I wonder if they'll have a pillow to put my foot on there.
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Not wanting to whine too much... Among other things - no alcohol.
So, patients on blood-thinners are not permitted to whine.
der Brucer
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not permitted to whine.
No whining, no groaning. What's a girl to do??
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Have some wet pancakes with your whine, Ginny.
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I bet George has lots of Fresh Air(e) on CDs:
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/412D3ECVE7L._SL500_AA240_.jpg)
der Brucer
Umm...no. Real fresh aire, yes. It's quite nice out, right now. Sunny with some clouds and fairly warm. :)
As for "Fresh Aire," I've never been a fan of Mannheim Steamroller. Just not my cuppa. :P
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Have some wet pancakes with your whine, Ginny.
I just had a stale gumdrop - does that count?
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I just had a stale gumdrop
How freeing that must feel!
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And now for something completey different...
Brent Barrett (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/118982.html) [the World's Sexiest Man Alive] Will Sing Leonard Bernstein at the Kennedy Center June 28 (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/118982.html)
:D
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Are you counting actual days or just business days?
Actuals.
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Brent Barrett (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/118982.html) [the World's Sexiest Man Alive] Will Sing Leonard Bernstein at the Kennedy Center June 28 (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/118982.html)
I already have my tickets to a concert performance of Bernstein's Mass at Carnegie Hall in October.
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I ordered Company on Monday, the 9th. It shows as shipped on the 11th. That's 14 days (not having checked the mail today, yet). Why are they doing this to us?? :P
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Why are they doing this to us??
Funny, DR George; you never had that nervous tick before!
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I wonder if they'll have a pillow to put my foot on there.
Or a Nubian!
der Brucer
Didn't Anna's King have servant footstools?
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No whining, no groaning. What's a girl to do??
Sing out, Louise!
der Brucer
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I've never been a fan of Mannheim Steamroller. Just not my cuppa. :P
Sure beats Manhattan Transfer 8)
der Brucer
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Sure beats Manhattan Transfer 8)
der Brucer
BITE YOUR TONGUE!! >:(
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;)
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I ordered Company on Monday, the 9th. It shows as shipped on the 11th. That's 14 days (not having checked the mail today, yet). Why are they doing this to us?? :P
It's a belated attempt by the musician's union to stop runaway "you sing - you play it" budget productions.
der Brucer
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Funny, DR George; you never had that nervous tick before!
That's what you think. ::)
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BITE YOUR TONGUE!! >:(
Shouldn't say that around Ginny.
der Brucer
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Just exactly what does she do?
der Brucer
I used to date a Head Nurse.
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I think Mr Szot's good MBarnum fantasy material; if Mikey saw him in the Bizet Bollywood opus Les Pecheurs de Perles, he'd probably think he'd reached nirvana with Howard Keel!
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Spoo! Wrong photo!
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I used to date a Head Nurse.
I once gave...nevermind...
der Brucer
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With David Hyde Pierce and now Paulo Szot (http://www.afterelton.com/blog/brianjuergens/tony-winner-paulo-szot-indeed-out-gay-man), that's two years in a row that the Tony for Best Actor in a Musical has gone to an "out" man!
Out of what?
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Out of what?
Out of patience with bigotry.
der Brucer
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Spoo! Wrong photo!
CASTAWAY - the Opera
Score by Phillip Glass
der Brucer
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Out of what?
Their minds.
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Score by Phillip Glass
I've always contended that the orchestral musicians for a Phillip Glass opera should get hazard pay! :P
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My DH is always ordering an "extra thick" chocolate milkshake. They probably roll their eyes and make it the same way every time, but it makes him feel better to order it that way. ;)
I tried ordering one by saying, "I like my milkshakes the way I like my men..." So they took it back and watered it down.
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Local area's fascination wiht badboys....
Yes, Oj simpson was in the area and no I did not rush down to see him...
http://www.in-forum.com/articles/index.cfm?id=206175§ion=news (http://www.in-forum.com/articles/index.cfm?id=206175§ion=news)
If I ever thought of moving to Fargo, I just changed my mind.
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I tried ordering one by saying, "I like my milkshakes the way I like my men..." So they took it back and watered it down.
Is that one of them double non-intendres?
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I ordered Company on Monday, the 9th. It shows as shipped on the 11th. That's 14 days (not having checked the mail today, yet). Why are they doing this to us?? :P
They're doing you a favor. ;)
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So they took it back and watered it down.
Oh...I thought you were going to say that they gave it to you on sale! ;)
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I used to date a Head Nurse.
Is that a Shrink's Assistant?
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Is that one of them double non-intendres?
It just might be! :D
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I was going to post about how I order my coffee, but I changed my mind.
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Out of what?
"Out" of snips and snails and puppy dog tails.
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I was going to post about how I order my coffee, but I changed my mind.
Awww, go ahead. We'll go easy on ya!
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I've always contended that the orchestral musicians for a Phillip Glass opera should get hazard pay! :P
But how do they stay awake?
der Brucer
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Is that a Shrink's Assistant?
I don't think there's any shrinkage involved. 8)
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Oh...I thought you were going to say that they gave it to you on sale! ;)
And I kept thinking they poured out the shake and gave him the empty cup.
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I don't think there's any shrinkage involved. 8)
You can never be too sure.
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DR Laura: ;D
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They're doing you a favor. ;)
Well that would be my interpretation of it, too! :D
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You can never be too sure.
One never knows, do one? ::)
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I was going to post about how I order my coffee, but I changed my mind.
The mortician's assistant likes her coffee like her men - ICED!
der Brucer
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DR Laura: ;D
That's DearReaderLaura, singdaw.
The "DR Laura" usage has unpleasant associations with...you know...that Schlesinger dame!
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One never knows, do one? ::)
No, one don't ever know!
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They're doing you a favor. ;)
I know...I know...but I'm a completist. :-\
It's a curse. ;)
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Awww, go ahead. We'll go easy on ya!
That's an intesting pick-up line!
der Brucer
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I know...I know...but I'm a completist. :-\
It's a curse. ;)
Yes, it is. It afflicts a few of us.
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...that Schlesinger dame!
Ooooh...ICK! Apologies to all!! :-\
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That's an intesting pick-up line!
der Brucer
It's functional for an amazing variety of situations, too!
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I also Tivo-ed THE CRIMISON KIMONO and will be burning it to DVD, since no official DVD of it has been released.
I love the movie, or what I remember of it...I saw it many, many years ago. Of course anything with James Shigeta and Glenn Corbett in it is a must see, for me.
Is this the first time that you and BK have ever seen the same movie?
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I know...I know...but I'm a completist. :-\
It's a curse. ;)
And as a completist, you must have a plethora of curses!
der Brucer
Bet you even have a copy of "The Randy Vicar and the Empty Parkbench"
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...but I'm a completist.
And do you like your men the way you like your...collection? 8)
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Bet you even have a copy of "The Randy Vicar and the Empty Parkbench"
DR elmore3003 dubbed him a copy off his VCR!
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I know...I know...but I'm a completist. :-\
It's a curse. ;)
I was willing to give it a shot with an open mind, which closed abruptly at Joanne and Harry's "fight" scene, which Doyle staged with them on opposite sides of the stage, with them miming the action. My jaw was literally agape (not in Christian love--little religious humor for those of you so inclined).
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I am crossing my fingers, toes and eyes that one of my Deep Discount orders arrives today.
Me, too! >:(
Why do you care if Ron gets his order, it won't make him any more agreeable?
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Best not let OZ man see that "off -of"!
der Brucer
Why? Will that put him OFF OF his feed?
:D
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Why do you care if Ron gets his order, it won't make him any more agreeable?
It won't make me disagreeable, either.
I'm neither here nor there about it.
I'm on the fence and not inclined to go this way or that.
I think George meant he hoped "his" order would come, but if he was wishing me well, I'm chillin' with it.
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Yes.
And you may want to correct "my" to "by":;D
Now, boys!
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My jaw was literally agape (not in Christian love--little religious humor for those of you so inclined).
Strange, isn't it, Christian men going in for Greek love.
der Brucer
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Tempus Fugits, and I want to get my butt home.
QUITTIN' TIME!
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Now, boys!
I know; I know. We're both pretty. ;D
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Strange, isn't it, Christian men going in for Greek love.
der Brucer
I'd rather he be in league with agape than magog!
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QUITTIN' TIME!
Don't you have 15 more minutes on the clock, young man??
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Yes.
In the spirit of "plays well with others" week, I deleted my post.
der Brucer
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And do you like your men the way you like your...collection? 8)
I wish!!
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I know; I know. We're both pretty. ;D
Well.....not the imagery I was contemplating, but if it makes you happy.
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Don't you have 15 more minutes on the clock, young man??
There are MANY minutes on the clock. I was here at 7:30 a.m.
I can't stay here all night. Harrumph!
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Now I'm really going.
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And do you like your men the way you like your...collection? 8)
Bought and paid for :-X
der Brucer
(And a particular affinity for "imports")
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I know; I know. We're both pretty. ;D
A curse, I tell you, a curse!
der Brucer
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I think Mr Szot's good MBarnum fantasy material; if Mikey saw him in the Bizet Bollywood opus Les Pecheurs de Perles, he'd probably think he'd reached nirvana with Howard Keel!
Why, oh, why, God, why can't he be straight?? It's just not fair...the really good looking, hot guys are either gay or married! Dang, dang, dang! >:(
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I was willing to give it a shot with an open mind, which closed abruptly at Joanne and Harry's "fight" scene, which Doyle staged with them on opposite sides of the stage, with them miming the action. My jaw was literally agape (not in Christian love--little religious humor for those of you so inclined).
And some of the Sweeney Todd stuff was staged like that.
That reminds me... someone from the theater where we see the tours called to ask for feedback. I gave feedback. He said they had a lot of complaints about Sweeney Todd in particular. However, the actors were superb in the show, but the staging was stupid.
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Bought and paid for :-X
der Brucer
(And a particular affinity for "imports")
And some, I've downloaded.
;)
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And some of the Sweeney Todd stuff was staged like that.
Did the customers carry their own razors and slit their own throats?
der Brucer
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Why, oh, why, God, why can't he be straight?? It's just not fair...the really good looking, hot guys are either gay or married! Dang, dang, dang! >:(
That, of course, doesn't prevent you from enjoying the view. :D
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In the spirit of "plays well with others" week, I deleted my post.
Me, too. :-*
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Hi, Jane. No Anthony is still in New York. He will leave around August 1st for Wisconsin. We will be on Long Island for the 4th of July holiday but that's our last trip before he goes West for 10 weeks.
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Hi Ben, spending the 4th together will be fun. Do you watch the fireworks there? It has been a long time since I've been able to get Keith to watch fireworks.
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I printed the article and put it in our staff room.
Thanks George. I know sometimes people want to do something but don't know what to do.
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Of course all of this silliness with actors playing their own instruments was started by Sondheim and his Strumpet With a Trumpet!
der Brucer
Imagine a Doyle "Les Miz" - a baricade littered with smashed strings!
Better yet - the Doyle POTO:
Imagine the phanton loading up his rowboat with his Lyn Larsen LL-324Q:
(http://www.allenorgan.com/www/products/ll324q/lg_ll324q.jpg)
3 manuals and 24 ranks, 6 tuned percussions
plus traps and Sound Effects (Persian Cymbal, Splash Cymbal, Wind Chimes, Crash Cymbal)
YES, DRs, our very own Lyn Larsen!
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It has been a long time since I've been able to get Keith to watch fireworks.
Does he hide under the bed with the dog?
der Brucer
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Thanks Cilla. I'm pretty much the same, I move forward then lift something I shouldn't & back I go again. The other day I was moving boxes in the garage looking for a missing item. I didn't find the item, I did however bother my hip. I'm better today but still can't sit more than a few minutes at a time.
Therefore, I won't be staying long. I just wanted to say hello and catch up.
You could type standing up ;D
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If you have a yellow fanny, that is definitely an issue.
OH MY!! :o
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Seen on my Edisaurus snoop cam:
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/GEORDIEMC/GIFS/KittyImpatient.gif)
der Brucer
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Back from more errands, and some lunch. I shall shortly be on my way to rehearsal, after which I shall return.
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Me, too. :-*
Well, I didn't, so singdaw's gets "preserved for posterity." :-*
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Mr. Rothman informed me we all forgot a key R.S. so he added Rocket J. Squirrel of Rocky and Bullwinkle.
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YES, DRs, our very own Lyn Larsen!
I know I should know this one, but "who"?
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Does he hide under the bed with the dog?
der Brucer
That would be funny if the dog hid under the bed, which he doesn't. The last time Keith went to see the fireworks we took Echo & she had a great time.
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I'm home.
The late afternoon sky is exquisitely golden. Too bad it's all smoke from the plethora of fires burning in surrounding hills, valleys and etc.
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Signing off for a while so I can use the computer as a DVD player to watch the last 2 episodes of John Adams.
Bye for now!
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That would be funny if the dog hid under the bed, which he doesn't. The last time Keith went to see the fireworks we took Echo & she had a great time.
Lets' see...a dog and an outing with his master and mistress and lots of other folks and noise! Yep! That would have been a great time for any dog.
Not so with a cat, sad to say.
Cats tend to be "all claws" during fireworks.
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We have lots of fireworks here. I'll see them on the 3rd at the lake. The Fourth they are along the river and maybe at the ball park, the 5th they are at Grandview Park after Saturday in the Park. I wouldn't be surprised if there were some Sunday as well.
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And of course they are legal in South Dakota, which is across the river from here, so the neighborhoods are filled with smoke because everyone is shooting off fireworks. Oh, on the 4th there are fireworks at the country club a couple blocks from my house too
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so singdaw's gets "preserved for posterity."
My what gets preserved?
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You could type standing up ;D
;D If I still had my laptop to place it on a counter, I would.
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If you can believe it -- with this entire County burning away -- various city councils are having meetings this week to determine "whether or not" to allow fireworks to be sold prior to and during the 4th of July.
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We have lots of fireworks here. I'll see them on the 3rd at the lake. The Fourth they are along the river and maybe at the ball park, the 5th they are at Grandview Park after Saturday in the Park. I wouldn't be surprised if there were some Sunday as well.
PLUS, you get a great close-up view when the neighbors shoot them straight at your roof! :-\
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My what gets preserved?
Post that you deleted. I quoted you when I posted my "Now, boys"!
What did you hope for?
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Ron Pulliam - hold your breath!
SF CHRONICLE (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/06/25/BA9611F182.DTL&tsp=1)
BAD AIR QUALITY IS ABOUT TO GET WORSE AS STATE FIRES KEEP BURNING
Steve Rubenstein, Chronicle Staff Writer
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
(06-25) 17:06 PDT SAN FRANCISCO -- The smoke is getting smokier in the Bay Area from the hundreds of blazes, big and small, that have swept through dangerously dry Northern and Central California.
The air in parts of the North Bay and East Bay will officially be "unhealthy" and "unhealthy for sensitive groups" on Thursday, according to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. Today, air pollution is only "moderate."
"We've gone up a step," said district spokeswoman Kristine Roselius. "It's terrible. There are just so many fires out there, and the smoke is coming down and impacting the Bay Area."
Seniors and children should stay inside with the windows closed if possible, a tough thing to do on a sunny summer day.
The primary source of the smoke remains the out-of-control Walker Fire in Lake County, which has burned 14,000 acres and is only 5 percent contained. Fire officials expect the amount of blackened acreage to grow substantially as firefighters conduct deliberate burns to curtail the fire's spread.
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der Brucer
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Wednesday morning greetings! Just as I logged on here we received a flurry of phone calls from my physician. Seems I was given misinformation last night and took an incorrect dose of one of my medications. So, the Friday blood test has been moved up to Thursday, which actually is more convenient, but the circumstances are a little unnerving.
~~~~~NOT TOO THIN BLOOD VIBES TO DR GINNY~~~~~
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If you can believe it -- with this entire County burning away -- various city councils are having meetings this week to determine "whether or not" to allow fireworks to be sold prior to and during the 4th of July.
That sounds like our Government in action, all right! :P
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Post that you deleted.
I knew what you meant. I was just joshin' ya! :)
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I've never taken a cat to the fireworks, on the other hand I have not found most of them to be bothered by the noise in the near distance.
Keith enjoys fireworks, just not the hassle of going to them. When we lived in Tiburon we watched them from our balcony. I wish we could have stayed for at least one more 4th there.
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I knew what you meant. I was just joshin' ya! :)
No, you were making one of them allusions to a non-entendre. ;)
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Cats tend to be "all claws" during fireworks.
Well they certainly can't be "all thumbs!" ;)
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I once toured the Smithfield factory outside of Williamsburg. It's enough to turn you vegetarian!
...And if you happen to drive a little further west or through the mountains between Richmond and Charlottesville, you can "experience" the "exhaust" from the Tyson Chicken processing plants... :-\
*Actually, a friend of mine in Richmond is one of Smithfield's quality control supervisors.
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PLUS, you get a great close-up view when the neighbors shoot them straight at your roof! :-\
That's happened before. I'm going up to the lake for July 3rd. They have fireworks on the lake my parents are on the 3rd and the more touristy lake on the 4th. My grandnephew and his parents and my grandniece and her parents will all be there. I haven't see DGN Sophie since last summer and haven't seen DGN Gabe since Christmas. So I'm looking forward to seeing them. I'll come home on the 4th, probably in the evening. I don't like to leave the girls too long when there is so much noise and smell outside from the fireworks
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Well they certainly can't be "all thumbs!" ;)
Paddy paws, paddy paws, DR singdaw! :-*
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The movie the Crimson Kimono plot also reminded me of the great French film
Hiroshima Mon Amour directed by Alain Resnais. They were both released in 1959.
Japanese man romancing a white woman, but there was so much more to the story than that.
From Wikapedia
Hiroshima Mon Amour tells the story of a French actress (Emmanuelle Riva) who performs the role of a nurse in a film being shot in post-war Hiroshima. There she meets a Japanese man (Eiji Okada) and they become lovers. Using flashbacks intercut into the present day love story - the couple's meetings in hotel rooms, restaurants, etc. - the woman tells of her experiences during the Second World War in France, where she was involved with a young German soldier during the German occupation, and the consequences when the war came to an end.
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Of course. And the character named Murray went by "Bertha Fenation"!
Actually, I believe in the script, the proper spelling is "Bertha Venation".
*A friend of mine in college used to do drag - well, maybe he still does ??? - and his drag name is still one of my all-time favorites: Fonda Dix.
:D
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I can't be absolutely certain, but I'm hanged if I can remember a single euphemism[/b] being posted all day.
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Well, as long as you haven't lost your package all is well
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I have not caught up. I forgot. Oh! Yes! I forgot (I do hope Jose can forgive me forgetting!).
I can forgive, but I can never - and will never - forget.
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That's happened before.
Yes, that's why I wrote that. I remember you posting about it last year! Yikes.
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Actually, I believe in the script, the proper spelling is "Bertha Venation".
*A friend of mine in college used to do drag - well, maybe he still does ??? - and his drag name is still one of my all-time favorites: Fonda Dix.
:D
LOL! Thanks for that!
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If you can believe it -- with this entire County burning away -- various city councils are having meetings this week to determine "whether or not" to allow fireworks to be sold prior to and during the 4th of July.
You could make "county" state.
der Brucer
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I can't be absolutely certain, but I'm hanged if I can remember a single euphemism[/b] being posted all day.
Thank you for not using the past tense.
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I can forgive, but I can never - and will never - forget.
Forget what?
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Yes, that's why I wrote that. I remember you posting about it last year! Yikes.
My parents complained to the next door neighbor who rented their lake home to those crazy idiots. They are permanently banned from renting. And to think the grandfather of the group was my former elementary school principal and the grandmother was my former home ec teacher. And they were there....
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What I wouldn't give for an authentic Italian pizza and a liter of house red!
-And would you drink the house red out of those wine tumblers or out of more formal glassware?
*There's a great Italian place in Richmond that has a sort of "self-service" wine system. They keep a small selection of bottles along one wall, and if you'd like a bottle for your table, you just go up to the wall and make your selection. -And the restaurant uses wine tumblers instead of glasses.
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You could make "county" state.
der Brucer
More than likely, but I'm only aware of local cities making such determinations, not cities in other parts of the state.
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-And would you drink the house red out of those wine tumblers or out of more formal glassware?
*There's a great Italian place in Richmond that has a sort of "self-service" wine system. They keep a small selection of bottles along one wall, and if you'd like a bottle for your table, you just go up to the wall and make your selection. -And the restaurant uses wine tumblers instead of glasses.
Hell, as long as it's made of "glass", I don't much care what "model" of glass it is. :D
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I know I should know this one, but "who"? Is that "MusicGuy's" real name?
I believe so - hope DearReaderLaura verifies.
der Brucer
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I'm glad the check came, DR Elmore. Perhaps you need to collect at the time of service for this singer next time.
Well... You could do what I do whenever I have to come up with charts for someone: I do not hand over the arrangement until the money is handed over to me. It's a true exchange.
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I believe so - hope DearReaderLaura verifies.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX (censored)
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If you have a yellow fanny, that is definitely an issue.
Would that then be a case of "jaund-ass"?
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I think I need to plan some din-din. I'll be foraging through my freezer.
I hope I'm remembering correctly that I have a quart of spaghetti sauce in there. If so, that's-a some-a spicy meat sauce!
If not, it's lasagna or a pizza, I fear.
And then....chocolate pie! Hah-CHAH!
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Thank you for not using the past tense.
Took me a minute, but I got the hang of it :)
der Brucer
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Would that then be a case of "jaund-ass"?
Either that or a case of "banana butt".
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I do not hand over the arrangement until the money is handed over to me. It's a true exchange.
And that's just the way they do things at the Reservoir.
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I do not hand over the arrangement until the money is handed over to me. It's a true exchange.
Did you ever work part-time for a florist? ;D
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They must be working DR Jo's butt off down there in Florida!
Well... More or less. I actually am having a good time working with this group, but it really does get a bit "painful" at times when we run the group numbers, and I hear the non-singers trying to sing. -But at least they're trying. Alas, when the music supervisor comes in next week, I have a feeling some people's jobs may be in jeopardy and/or we'll have to restructure and re-voice some of the arrangements. *And it looks like we may be losing one of the men who actually sings tomorrow due to "contractual issues". :-\
-I just keep having to tell myself: I did not cast them. I did not cast them. I did not cast them.
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All right. It's time. The night isn't getting any younger.
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And on that fortuitous note:
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And that's just the way they do things at the Reservoir.
No, it isn't.
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I can't be absolutely certain, but I'm hanged if I can remember a single euphemism[/b] being posted all day.
Well, we did have Singpuppies "Head Lady" discussion.
der Brucer
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Now, boys!
Singdaw, am I going to have to give you a time out?
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Well, we did have Singpuppies "Head Lady" discussion.
der Brucer
Eh!
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I have heard no reports of DRs dancing the Virginia Reel.
Perhaps DR JoseSPiano can persuade his director to work that choreography into one of the ALW medleys! :D
Well... There are three shows that this cast is learning. One is a 70s music revue, then there is "The Music of the Night: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber", and the last is something called "Cirque Asia" - a sort of "Cirque du Soleil spin/rip-off. In "Cirque Asia" there is one section that sort of resembles a Virginia Reel. Or at least a Yokohama Reel. ;)
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So, DR JoseSPiano, what do the "non-singers" bring to the table? Can they at least dance well??
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Today the ice cream truck was ahead of me as I drove into my neighborhood. I just couldn't resist rolling down the windows and cranking the reprise of Piragua.... he looked at me really funny when I passed him. LOL
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Good news! I found the spaghetti sauce. I think I made this batch back in March.
I also had a few more choices for din-din, including chicken pot pie and Belgian waffles.
I'm totally jiggy with finding the sauce!
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That's an IN THE HEIGHTS joke...
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Singdaw, am I going to have to give you a time out?
I wasn't doin' nothin'! ::)
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Belgian Waffles with Spaghetti Sauce and a pot pie on the side???
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Man, is that man gorgeous!
(http://roland.com.br/files/gallery_picture/image/192/medium/BARITONO-Paulo-Szot.jpg)
:D
...And if you happen to catch a glimpse of him backstage after the show.. Dressed in his street clothes... Looking a little tired... A little vulnerable...
*In any case, I do find it kind of surprising that he's younger than me. Just by a year, but still younger.
**And, yes, his partner is very handsome too.
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So, DR JoseSPiano, what do the "non-singers" bring to the table? Can they at least dance well??
Perhaps like a party guest - they "present" a very nicely wrapped package.
der Brucer
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That's an IN THE HEIGHTS joke...
Calor, Calor, Calor! :)
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*In any case, I do find it kind of surprising that he's younger than me. Just by a year, but still younger.
Get used to it, lol, it happens all the time as you get a little older
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I tried ordering one by saying, "I like my milkshakes the way I like my men..." So they took it back and watered it down.
...And present it to you in a small cup?
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Cats tend to be "all claws" during fireworks.
Well they certainly can't be "all thumbs!" ;)
(http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/04/thumbs.jpg)
;D
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Belgian Waffles with Spaghetti Sauce and a pot pie on the side???
:) That thought had crossed my mind as well!
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Belgian Waffles with Spaghetti Sauce and a pot pie on the side???
LOL! No, as alternative "meals" individually.
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I wasn't doin' nothin'! ::)
Uh-huh! Well tell it to Jose, who replied to your crack about the Reservoir! ::)
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Why is DR JMK rounding up MO's on the forum?
Well, you will remember that last week he was bragging about having a long one.
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Uh-huh! Well tell it to Jose, who replied to your crack about the Reservoir! ::)
Please Ron, no comments about Singdaw's crack.
der Brucer
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Please Ron, no comments about Singdaw's crack.
der Brucer
....butt...butt....
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They just called me from the B.O. campaign. I said I wasn't interested in volunteering. Maybe I should have said yes and then told people not to vote for him...
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I had a deli trip during lunch today and my meal was Reuben (with kosher corned beef) on toasted rye, potato salad, kosher dill pickle slice and a glass of sweet iced tea.
"We" are doing Szechuan tomorrow when one of my coworkers will be avaialbe to join us.
Did you ask for mayo and American cheese on your corned beef?
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They just called me from the B.O. campaign. I said I wasn't interested in volunteering. Maybe I should have said yes and then told people not to vote for him...
Is that your abbreviation, or is it being used among the Obama crowd?
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It had never struck me that his initials were B.O. ...
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Did you ask for mayo and American cheese on your corned beef?
Nah...I let 'em put the traditional Russian dressing on it, and the cheese was (IIRC) mozzarella.
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Did you ask for mayo and American cheese on your corned beef?
DR RLP's beef doesn't need any accessorizing.
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I would never give away someone's identity on a public message board.
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This evening I heard my saguaro chirping, and this is a bad photo of what I saw:
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It had never struck me that his initials were B.O. ...
I have a vivid memory of a commercial -- possibly on radio, but maybe on TV -- for a deodorant. One of the attention-getters (or "hooks) was a deep-voiced man (voiceover, probably) imitating a foghorn and saying "Beeee-Ohhhhh", and, of course, the brand of deodorant being advertised would prevent same.
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Is that your abbreviation, or is it being used among the Obama crowd?
I was just using his initials. Of course it can be taken more ways than one.
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I was willing to give it a shot with an open mind, which closed abruptly at Joanne and Harry's "fight" scene, which Doyle staged with them on opposite sides of the stage, with them miming the action. My jaw was literally agape (not in Christian love--little religious humor for those of you so inclined).
Well... That scene actually worked much better in the theatre when you could actually see both of them at once, rather than in isolation.
*And, I've said it before... But I actually liked John Doyle's Sweeney Todd and Company. Do I want to see all shows resort to "the actors are the orchestra too"? No. But the concept really worked for me with these two productions, and I was able to accept the "gimmick" of the actors playing instruments after the first couple of notes were played. -And I was also able to see when the playing of the instruments was used to heighten the drama in the scene. I guess having seen and played many productions of both shows, it was truly nice seeing them done in a totally new way. I also truly appreciated the actors/musicians being able to play their instruments very well and memorizing all that music! -And Raul Esparza's "Being Alive" - live, in the theatre - was one of the most moving experiences I've had as an audience member. -It would be a virtual tie with his "Finishing the Hat".
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I would never give away someone's identity on a public message board.
Then I shall consider myself chastised.
I had no idea it was meant to be secret.
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I have a vivid memory of a commercial -- possibly on radio, but maybe on TV -- for a deodorant. One of the attention-getters (or "hooks) was a deep-voiced man (voiceover, probably) imitating a foghorn and saying "Beeee-Ohhhhh", and, of course, the brand of deodarant being advertised would prevent same.
I remember that, too! Thanks for giving me a smile.
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A snowglobe for MBarnum:
(http://www.pushback.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/snowglobes-spider.jpg)
der Brucer
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Well... That scene actually worked much better in the theatre when you could actually see both of them at once, rather than in isolation.
*And, I've said it before... But I actually liked John Doyle's Sweeney Todd and Company. Do I want to see all shows resort to "the actors are the orchestra too"? No. But the concept really worked for me with these two productions, and I was able to accept the "gimmick" of the actors playing instruments after the first couple of notes were played. -And I was also able to see when the playing of the instruments was used to heighten the drama in the scene. I guess having seen and played many productions of both shows, it was truly nice seeing them done in a totally new way. I also truly appreciated the actors/musicians being able to play their instruments very well and memorizing all that music! -And Raul Esparza's "Being Alive" - live, in the theatre - was one of the most moving experiences I've had as an audience member. -It would be a virtual tie with his "Finishing the Hat".
I enjoyed the staging of SWEENEY TODD. I saw COMPANY on TV, but I don't think I could really judge it without being there in person
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I know I should know this one, but "who"?
As I believe, DR singdaw already confirmed, Yes, it is.
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secret
Strong enough for a man. But made for a woman.
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DR RLP's beef doesn't need any accessorizing.
You can bet your sweet bippy it doesn't! :)
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As I believe, DR singdaw already confirmed
Oh no I didn't! You can go back and check. ;)
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As I believe, DR singdaw already confirmed, Yes, it is.
Ooh... :-X ??? :-\
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Of course all of this silliness with actors playing their own instruments was started by Sondheim and his Strumpet With a Trumpet!
der Brucer
Imagine a Doyle "Les Miz" - a baricade littered with smashed strings!
Better yet - the Doyle POTO:
Imagine the phanton loading up his rowboat with his Lyn Larsen LL-324Q:
(http://www.allenorgan.com/www/products/ll324q/lg_ll324q.jpg)
3 manuals and 24 ranks, 6 tuned percussions
plus traps and Sound Effects (Persian Cymbal, Splash Cymbal, Wind Chimes, Crash Cymbal)
YES, DRs, our very own Lyn Larsen!
I have actually met Lyn Larsen. And I have seen his organ. It is quite large.
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You can bet your sweet bippy
Sorry; I can't spare any.
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DearReaderLaura DR: :o 8)
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I would never give away someone's identity on a public message board.
I believe it was much discussed last year we had talk about organ restorations. (How else would I have known?)
(That is NOT a euphemism!)
der Brucer
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All that censoring for naught...
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They just called me from the B.O. campaign. I said I wasn't interested in volunteering. Maybe I should have said yes and then told people not to vote for him...
There was a house near us with two signs on the front lawn, one for Hillary & one for Barack. After the election Hillary's was draped with a black cloth.
I find it interesting that neither sign is out now. I'm wondering if the Clinton fan will be voting for McCain & the Obama fan is embarrassed to have that sign out so they have agreed to not leaving any signs out.
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Perhaps it was discussed, but *I* would never give out someone's identity on a public message board.
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So, DR JoseSPiano, what do the "non-singers" bring to the table? Can they at least dance well??
Yes, they dance very well. For some cruise ship shows, they can have non-singers/dancers just mouthing the words while everyone else sings. And/or the sound guys are instructed not to turn on their mics. Unfortunately, since the ALW show does not have any "sweetening" in the background tracks, everyone has to sing live. And on pitch. And in tune. Ideally.
I am trying to remain as optimistic as I can, but at the same time I do have to instill a little bit of fear in order to get some of them to step up their game - and voices - a bit. And even though I know it would be a difficult situation to deal with, I'm hoping that if the worst ends up happening, that the person who cast these people gets in some sort of "trouble". -Alas, that person is a friend of mine too. :-\
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That new television reality show, set in Colonial Williamsburg:
The Virginia Real
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Today the ice cream truck was ahead of me as I drove into my neighborhood. I just couldn't resist rolling down the windows and cranking the reprise of Piragua.... he looked at me really funny when I passed him. LOL
:)
*And only in Puerto Rico is piragua the term used for a shaved ice treat. Otherwise, it means "canoe".
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I would never give away someone's identity on a public message board.
On his public profile he lists his Email handle as
lynlarson
That bag now holds no cat!
der Brucer
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All that censoring for naught...
What censoring? I can't find a thing.
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On his public profile he lists his Email as
lynlarson@cox.net
That bag now holds not cat!
der Brucer
Ah, but I think only members of this forum can view his profile. I don't believe lurkers can view those.
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I'm always getting canoes and snow cones mixed up!
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:)
*And only in Puerto Rico is piragua the term used for a shaved ice treat. Otherwise, it means "canoe".
A "shaved ice treat"? Is the ice applied after the shave?
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What censoring? I can't find a thing.
That's the point! ;)
I went back and deleted my post confirming the identity. But since the DR in question has now been named directly about 5 more times... :P
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I'm always getting canoes and snow cones mixed up!
Note to myself: Never go to Alaska with singdaw.
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:)
*And only in Puerto Rico is piragua the term used for a shaved ice treat. Otherwise, it means "canoe".
I knew that. My assistant gave me a really funny look when I was singing it at the office.
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That's the point! ;)
I went back and deleted my post confirming the identity. But since the DR in question has now been named directly about 5 more times... :P
You've been a busy little bee, today, haven't you! All that editing! ;D
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Perhaps like a party guest - they "present" a very nicely wrapped package.
der Brucer
Umm... Well, I haven't seen them in costume yet, so... -And there's one sequence where the men are basically in loincloths, so... We shall see... ;)
*Otherwise, they are all way too young for me, and, frankly, I'm not attracted to any of them.
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Actually, I didn't delete my post, DR RLP, because that would have messed up some of your first-of-the-page postings. I just replaced my post with XXXXs.
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Ah, but I think only members of this forum can view his profile. I don't believe lurkers can view those.
Juding from our "selective" membership list, no user in the western hemisphere is missing.
der Brucer
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THANK YOU, JOSE!
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;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Juding from our "selective" membership list, no user in the western hemisphere is missing.
der Brucer
Is that an aspersion your casting about such fine Hainsie/Kimlets as, for example, DR DacyPeavady? 8)
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I knew that. My assistant gave me a really funny look when I was singing it at the office.
And did you just reply to her, "No, me diga!" or "No pare, sigue sigue!"
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I just replaced my post with XXXXs.
Which either mean "kisses" or "poison" - life is so confusing!
der Brucer
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Actually, I didn't delete my post, DR RLP, because that would have messed up some of your first-of-the-page postings. I just replaced my post with XXXXs.
As I wrote, "...all that editing." ;D
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DR DerBrucer - Would you want your e-mail being posted on a public board?
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All right, I've had quite the busy day on HainesHisWay. I must find some inner calm, and I must prepare some spaghetti.
Ciao-ders!
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Every time a friend of mine succeeds, a little piece of me dies (an Amanda Green reference) department: I was out on my evening constitutional when who should drive by me but Adair (from the Bacharach Revue which BK directed). Ms. Chappell, through a friend of a friend, has actually become a close personal friend of Burt himself and is now part of his entourage, touring with him worldwide. She just got back from his Hawaii concert. Of course, greeted with such momentous news and in the spirit of fellowship that colors all theatrical relationships, I simply responded, "I hate you." ;D
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Good night, DR RLP!!!
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Yes, one must register in order to see the profiles.
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I've just been going through the excruciating task of trying to decide what to delete off my DVR - simply not enough time to "burn" everything I've recorded. :(
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DR DerBrucer - Would you want your e-mail being posted on a public board?
If it was already part of my profile, of course not.
der Brucer
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If it was already part of my profile, of course not.
der Brucer
But would you want someone else going into your profile, and then cutting and pasting it to the public part of the board?
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Why, oh, why, God, why can't he be straight?? It's just not fair...the really good looking, hot guys are either gay or married! Dang, dang, dang! >:(
Yes, we are.
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Well, I'm about to turn into a pumpkin. Good night, DRs! It's been swell! :)
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-Just finished watching tonight's "So You Think You Can Dance?"... Not a bad show tonight. Some very good routines and dancers.
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And did you just reply to her, "No, me diga!" or "No pare, sigue sigue!"
LOL. No I said "Como de dice Sno Cone"
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I was listening to IN THE HEIGHTS in the office when she was at lunch. She came back and stared in my office and said "What are you listening to, I hear Spanish?"
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Vibes for the cruise entertainers! It sounds like they really need them.
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'night
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I've just been going through the excruciating task of trying to decide what to delete off my DVR - simply not enough time to "burn" everything I've recorded. :(
Don't you HATE it when that happens?? :P
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I was listening to IN THE HEIGHTS in the office when she was at lunch. She came back and stared in my office and said "What are you listening to, I hear Spanish?"
I just got an e-mail saying that that recording and Passing Strange, which I had ordered together from Ghostlight, have been shipped. :D
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PAGE 19 DANCE!!
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For absolutely no reason at all:
(http://www.radiobastet.com/covgal/covgal19_files/lester2.jpg)
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For absolutely no reason at all:
(http://www.radiobastet.com/covgal/covgal19_files/lester2.jpg)
Well, once DR Jane's sciatica stops acting up...
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I did say conyo today. Edith said "Do you know what you just said? Who taught you that?" So, I told her all the Spanish swear words I know and she laiughed and laughed
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But would you want someone else going into your profile, and then cutting and pasting it to the public part of the board?
It would bother me not in the slightest, I have no illusions that internet sites like HHW are anything but Public Forums.
I might also add that MusicGuy posted links to his own recordings, so his ID is no secret.
der Brucer
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Whoever asked...was it DR Ron, I found this quote in the NYT
Aides to both senators say hard feelings between the two camps are dissipating by the week — many people from both sides, in fact, were friends before and remain close — but some habits remain. In the primary, aides to Mrs. Clinton referred to their rival as B.H.O. — initials of Barack Hussein Obama, including his middle name, which has been a politically sensitive issue — while Mr. Obama’s team simply referred to him as B.O. The B.H.O. shorthand is frowned upon inside Mr. Obama’s campaign headquarters, a warning for any Clinton staff members coming aboard.
So I guess they want him to be called B.O. LOL, whatever.
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Well, I'm heading home. Time for some DVR watching. :)
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And I'm going to take a pre-bedtime shower, and then head to bed. Tomorrow is going to be a big "detail" day, so I'm gonna need my rest.
Goodnight.
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My goodness, what a busy night at HHW. One of the busiest in many months (not counting Tony and Oscar nights).
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I have a vivid memory of a commercial -- possibly on radio, but maybe on TV -- for a deodorant. One of the attention-getters (or "hooks) was a deep-voiced man (voiceover, probably) imitating a foghorn and saying "Beeee-Ohhhhh", and, of course, the brand of deodorant being advertised would prevent same.
How well I remember, was made to bathe with it regularly!
(http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/images/us/local/products/detail/f08312_dt.jpg)
Lifebuoy
The radio commercial had a foghorn and “BEEEEEE-OHHHHH” sound effects
The tag line was :
"Your best friend won't tell you."
You can hear the full commercial HERE (http://www.old-time.com/commercials/1940's/Lifebuoy.html) (click on red soap bar in top center)
der Brucer
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I had time this evening to watch five more episodes of WALKER TEXAS RANGER. (Only 17 more to go).
The conclusion of the Haley Joel Osment episode was quite moving and well done except for his speedy death. Had a slight cough after dinner and was dead by the next morning.
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One episode had Gwen Verdon as the guest star. She was playing an old lady in a rest home where experiments were being carried out on some of the old residents.
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My goodness, what a busy night at HHW. One of the busiest in many months (not counting Tony and Oscar nights).
This is what happens when "mother bk" is away and the the board is hijacked by Ron, Singwhatever, and your humble servant.
der Brucer
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A two part episode turned back the hands of time to the Old West as Norris played a Texas Ranger trying to clean up a lawless town ruled by a gunslinger with a lightning fast draw. Naturally, after two episodes, it boiled down to that showdown in the street it took two episodes to get to.
One nice thing was Joseph Bottoms (one of my all-time crushes) guest starring in the first of the two parter.
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This is what happens when "mother bk" is away and the the board is hijacked by Ron, Singwhatever, and your humble servant.
der Brucer
Away or not, I'm sure he'll be thrilled with the numbers.
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The last episode I watched was sci-fi in nature: a young kid with telekenesis powers has been told his mother (Anne Lockhart) is dead, so he's in a scientific institute where he's being experimented on and where his only friend is a super-computer called "Art."
The kid actor was no Haley Joel Osment, however.
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I wonder if this will work:
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I concluded my evening with Bette Davis and Mary Astor in THE GREAT LIE. This is the first of the films I've watched from the latest Warners/Bette Davis set. They've done a fantastic job cleaning up the film. Sure, there are still a few scratches and film fluctuations, but compared to the ghastly print they used for the laserdisc, this looks almost brand new.
What a pleasure to see it again after quite a few years away from it.
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Guess I'll write for just a bit and then head down to bed.
Good night!
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Wow it has been a busy day here at HHW.....such wonderful posts. People's feets continue to be a problem.....pictures, dancers, opera singers, libraries under water.
It's the whole world in ONE PLACE!
MR BK did not answer my question.
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I, JR, took an errant and truant actor to task tonight for showing up after being gone and NOT answering emails or phone calls for more than a week.
I told him to let me know tomorrow if he was going to miss any more rehearsals, if he was.....he was replaced.....with the man who was sitting in rehearsal tonight with a script and ALL of his blocking written down.
I have my doubts that I will see him again.
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And now the reason for all of the unexpected happenings and surprises:
Uranus is in retrograde. Yes, you heard it hear first on HHW....and now you can expect the consequences and KNOW why they are happening.
SURPRISE!!!
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Many, many posts to read...and laugh and laugh at! ;D What fun!
And DearReaderLaura, that is quite a cute hopper you have there!
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My e-mail is all over the internet. And still no one writes me.
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Whew (a Jose reference) - finally caught up
Back from a great dinner at Ruby Foo's, Upper West side location.
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What did you have for dinner, FJL? I had a salad. Again.
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There is a fire outside of Phoenix, and it is very windy tonight.
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Wow it has been a busy day here at HHW.....such wonderful posts. People's feets continue to be a problem.....pictures, dancers, opera singers, libraries under water.
It's the whole world in ONE PLACE!
MR BK did not answer my question.
Just because it's ASK B.K. Day that doesn't mean it's B.K. will answer day ;)
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My e-mail is all over the internet. And still no one writes me.
But it's hidden in your profile, so I CAN'T email you :'(
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FJL left already. I was going to ask about his ankle....is it his left foot?
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Perhaps it's time to design HHW ankle, wrist, knee and back braces.
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Jrand, I must have missed your question- what was it?
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Back from rehearsal. We did as much as we could - it's difficult because neither of the boys know the material well enough to actually commit to it, and so they're constantly having to look at lyrics and patter. But, clearly the structure of the show is sound, it's lots of fun, and when they actually get the staging right, it's really fun to watch. I'll be working with Sean alone on Tuesday, then we work on Friday, then we have three long rehearsals the week after, culminating with a run in front of some friends.
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BK, hope you know I was teasing. I know you answer questions.
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So, if any of our LA contingent would like to come to our run-through, let me know. It will be on July 11th, I think, at seven in North Hollywood.
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I probably missed others - point them out and I'll answer immediately.
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Jrand, I must have missed your question- what was it?
TOD: What song did you sing on The Merv Griffin Show and who were the other guests, and where was the show taped?
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What a wonderful day of posting we've had. I feel that soon we will be the most popular site on all the Internet.
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It's late, I'm tired and all this work over the past few months has meant I really don't socialize with my friends here, other than Paul who is ususally calling to tell me why he can't do this or that. It's starting to catch up with me and leave me feeling a little blue. I'm so glad I can come here and find good friends to talk to. It makes all the difference in the world.
Things will get better once I'm past the Monday deadline. I'm going to see family and on the 5th and 6th will see friends I haven't seen since the beginning of May - at least. So, I must keep on keeping on....
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20 pages - wow
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So, if any of our LA contingent would like to come to our run-through, let me know. It will be on July 11th, I think, at seven in North Hollywood.
Ah, my Birthday Eve. Sorry I can't join you.
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cilla - it's the right foot
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So you can't say Oh MY LEFT FOOT
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So how is your right foot?
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Laura - We ordered many dishes and shared. Since it was kind of dark, I wasn't able to avoid vegetables completely, though, but much beef, chicken, shrimp, dumplings, spring rolls.
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The right foot
Yeah! The right foot
My ankle hurts on its inner side
I got a pain but I never cried
(attempt at a Follies reference)
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A friend of mine got a 5 month old doodle today. Millie has been in two homes and had training but for one reason or another has not been wanted. I'm sure she will be spoiled rotten by my friend
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Not sure if she's a labradoodle or a golden doodle
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Perhaps she's a yankee doodle...that would be dandy
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It's starting to catch up with me and leave me feeling a little blue.
Well, just grab a cat and dance a little:
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der Brucer
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LOL Der Brucer...I do dance for the cats, they just can't figure out what I'm doing or why :)
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The right foot
Yeah! The right foot
My ankle hurts on its inner side
I got a pain but I never cried
(attempt at a Follies reference)
I guess the injury explains the lame lyric ;D
der Brucer
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That is a very cute puppy!
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Thank you for the food report, FJL. Do you usually try to avoid vegetables?
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Time to go to bed. I've accomplished enough to put the rest off until tomorrow.
Night
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So you can't say Oh MY LEFT FOOT
I can.
I don't know what it means, though.
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... they just can't figure out what I'm doing or why :)
Better luck with the jury :)
der Brucer
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That is a very cute puppy!
I KNOW. That's a dog I wouldn't let go without a home. Pam loves animals and lives near a lake. Millie will have a great home
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Good night, Cillaliz. Rest well. I know you will enjoy your upcoming trip to the lake.
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Better luck with the jury :)
der Brucer
Actually, I just have to convince the jury that the prosecuter doesn't know what he's doing. Confusion is sometimes a defendant's best friend.
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Worked for OJ!
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Thanks Laura. I will enjoy it and seeing everyone. And, I am always happy to get home afterward.
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Worked for OJ!
Indeed it did. ;D
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II don't know what it means, though.
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The story of Christy Brown, who was born with cerebral palsy. He learned to paint and write with his only controllable limb - his left foot.
der Brucer
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Thanks, DerB.
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Laura - Not always, but I'm not a vegetable fan. I do take my fiber supplements regularly, though.
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VIbes for your left foot DR LAURA...and your right one FJL....~~~~~~~~~~
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And here's to fiber supplements....
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Ok, I'm really leaving now
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...I do take my fiber supplements regularly...
Boy, you buried that pun :)
der Brucer
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Thanks, Cillaliz. Good night.
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der B- just trying to smooth over the ruff-ages
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I do take my fiber supplements regularly, though.
Great - you'll have the most "regular" ankle on the West side.
der Brucer
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Not sure if she's a labradoodle or a golden doodle
My money says Jack-A-Poo (Jack Russell/Poodle mix)
Should be a great pet!
der Brucer
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bk was grumbling (well, that's no news flash) about the escalating prices at the local bistros. Well, enjoy the cheap food now, while it lasts; between the high cost of fuel, the rising price of grain, and now the crop damage in the midwest, expect restaurant prices to go up about 20-25% within a year. The price of beef and pork may take a temporary dip as farmers slaughter extra livestock because it costs too much to fatten them up, but then the prices will sky-rocket because of shortages. Animal husbandry does not have a "quick reaction" response to supply and demand - no matter the market, farmers can't just have more steers next month.
der Brucer
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Well, Hallelujah! My copy of Company FINALLY arrived.
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Just had to share. :)
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Well, Hallelujah! My copy of Company FINALLY arrived.
At Midnight??????
der Brucer