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Title: THE NOTES THAT HAD NO PITHY OR ERUDITE THINGS
Post by: bk on February 15, 2012, 12:32:46 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes lacked pith and eruditeness, and now it is time for you to post until the pithy and erudite cows come home.
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Post by: bk on February 15, 2012, 12:33:24 AM: And the word of the day is: VILIPEND!
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Post by: FJL on February 15, 2012, 12:56:27 AM: Gosh, I'm up early.
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Post by: FJL on February 15, 2012, 12:56:45 AM: Early for me, anyway.
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Post by: Ben on February 15, 2012, 02:35:34 AM: Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: Ben on February 15, 2012, 02:37:31 AM: Had a 2 hour and 15 minute meeting yesterday. It was scheduled for 1 hour but it went well past. At least it wasn't contentious and full of shouting. I think some things actually got accomplished. Wonder of Wonder, Miracle of Miracles.

Oatmeal and a banana and cinnamon and coffee.

Anthony is taking tap dance lessons and he has class tonight.
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Post by: Kerry on February 15, 2012, 05:47:32 AM: It's a Wednesday. So many things to do, and here I sit.
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 15, 2012, 05:53:08 AM: Good morning, all! I slept well, with not a single dream I can remember. The alarm went off at 6:40 and I slept in until 8; it's going to be a lazy day.

I am listening to the late great Dory Previn this morning. I find her songs, with their vulnerability and desperation, absolutely devastating and heartbreaking. I was really sorry to hear about her death yesterday.

So, the matinee of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS should be a nice change of mood. I'm going with Naked Hercules Zak Stains whom I've not seen in over six months, and it will be fun to catch up on gossip. I've got some notes on "I Beg Your Pardon" from DEAREST ENEMY to write up, and then I may begin the tax tallies.

Meds! More coffee!
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Post by: Ben on February 15, 2012, 05:57:01 AM: I just checked my bank account on line and was surprised and pleased to find my Federal tax return deposited. There it will sit (in savings) until I decide if I want to use any of it.

I have to pay New York State this year and I have mailed in the return with instructions to withdraw the payment on the last possible day of April 17th.
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 15, 2012, 06:12:06 AM: I am mailing my State Taxes today, DR BEN. I know it's early, but then I don't have to think about it anymore. My Federal return, such as it was, paid my Car Insurance and my State Taxes.

So much for the windfall.
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 15, 2012, 06:13:40 AM: Wednesday is a good day....so far. But I am skipping Zumba this morning again....just not up to the jumping around.

DR ELMORE we expect a full report after the Matinee. What costumes are being worn, how is the hair......and we want to hear about the show, too. Tell Mr Zak hello.

Where has DR JOSE been? He isn't in River City yet, is he?
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on February 15, 2012, 06:18:34 AM: I loved the Woody Allen documentary when it was shown on American Masters. I agree with BK about the proliferation of talking heads (Leonard Maltin--ugh!) And I was also disappointed in how dismissive the doc is of Allen's work post Crimes And Misdemeanors. I realize there wasn't enough time to cover all of his films in this career phase, but it would have been nice if the doc makers took a second look at one or two. Instead it's all a rush. But otherwise, the documentary is wonderful. I believe it comes out next week.
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Post by: John G. on February 15, 2012, 06:23:37 AM: Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on February 15, 2012, 06:24:18 AM: I slept and what a blessing that was.
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Post by: Ginny on February 15, 2012, 06:26:45 AM: Wednesday morning greetings! Richard and I, along with my Mother, are invited to Rob and Mary Linda's for dinner tonight and I'm very excited. I had a quick tour of their apartment when I picked ML up one day, but this is our first official visit.
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 15, 2012, 06:28:07 AM: Dinner!!!

We had meat loaf and red potatoes and macaroni and cheese yesterday. And there is plenty of everything left for today. So we shall be enjoying some more of everything!!!
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on February 15, 2012, 06:32:15 AM: Mmmm... Meatloaf and mac'n'cheese... I wonder if I can get my sister to come over and make it for me tonight?
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on February 15, 2012, 06:32:59 AM: Quote from: bk on February 15, 2012, 12:33:24 AM
And the word of the day is: VILIPEND!

And The Song Of The Day Is: I WANNA BE AROUND
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on February 15, 2012, 06:41:00 AM: Quote from: ArnoldMBrockman on February 15, 2012, 06:32:59 AM
Quote from: bk on February 15, 2012, 12:33:24 AM
And the word of the day is: VILIPEND!

And The Song Of The Day Is: I WANNA BE AROUND

My introduction to this song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fg6Q5MlN12w&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Post by: Doug R on February 15, 2012, 06:47:22 AM: Quote from: Jrand61 on February 15, 2012, 06:28:07 AM
Dinner!!!

We had meat loaf and red potatoes and macaroni and cheese yesterday. And there is plenty of everything left for today. So we shall be enjoying some more of everything!!!

Yummy! I haven't had macaroni cheese in years. It's the sort of thing my mother was always making but I never think of doing it myself. Must look at some recipes.
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Post by: Doug R on February 15, 2012, 06:52:01 AM: I've had a subconjunctival haemorrhage! A broken blood vessel in the eye. I had one about 30 years ago and that time I flew into a panic and rushed to the hospital where they told me it's one of those things which happen for no obvious reason and is not serious - it takes about a week for the eye to clear. It doesn't look pleasant though. Now, where are my dark glasses?
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Post by: FJL on February 15, 2012, 06:54:34 AM: Vibes to Doug R!!!!
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Post by: Doug R on February 15, 2012, 06:55:55 AM: Quote from: FJL on February 15, 2012, 06:54:34 AM
Vibes to Doug R!!!!

Thanks FJL!
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Post by: Doug R on February 15, 2012, 07:00:27 AM: Apart from the general household waste bin, I have a bin in which all the recyclable material goes, which is collected once a week. Annoyingly, someone or some people keep putting their own rubbish in my bin. There's no need to do this because every house has its own bin. I've now moved the bin nearer my house so that, hopefully, I can spot who is doing this. One thing I hate is having other people's rubbish in my bin!
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Post by: Laura on February 15, 2012, 07:11:11 AM: I know how you feel, Doug. I discovered yesterday that my next door neighbor tossed an old mattress behind my fence before he moved out.
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Post by: Laura on February 15, 2012, 07:12:10 AM: That was quite a storm we had here yesterday. It left us 0.0 inches of rain. And they tell us tomorrow we will have another storm.
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Post by: Doug R on February 15, 2012, 07:15:49 AM: Quote from: Laura on February 15, 2012, 07:12:10 AM
That was quite a storm we had here yesterday. It left us 0.0 inches of rain.

0.0 inches of rain? You mean you had a storm with no rain Laura?
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Post by: Laura on February 15, 2012, 07:18:09 AM: It just got cloudy and gray. That has been happening a lot lately.

I live in the Arizona desert, so rain is a treasured thing. We have not had measurable rain since mid-December.
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Post by: Laura on February 15, 2012, 07:18:31 AM: But the forecasters talked about the coming storm for days.
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Post by: Jennifer on February 15, 2012, 07:30:56 AM: Vibes for DR DougR!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 15, 2012, 07:31:23 AM: Eye vibes for DR DOUG R
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 15, 2012, 07:31:35 AM: And now

PAGE TWO!!
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Post by: John G. on February 15, 2012, 08:14:56 AM: Eye vibes for Doug R.
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Post by: John G. on February 15, 2012, 08:15:59 AM: Watching a Herbie Hancock documentary that's been in the stack for a few years. Don't know many of the people he's working with, but Wayne Shorter is spectacular and there's just some great music.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on February 15, 2012, 08:18:43 AM: * * * * *. Eye Vibes for DR Doug R. * * * * *

If Hammer was still cranking out vampire films, you could have picked up a few days work as an extra.
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Post by: Ginny on February 15, 2012, 08:20:55 AM: Vibes for DR Doug R! I've had that same eye problem - not pretty.
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 15, 2012, 08:25:06 AM: If things continue this way, the Indiana Primary may matter for the first time in years.
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Post by: JMK on February 15, 2012, 08:29:00 AM: Quote from: Ben on February 15, 2012, 05:57:01 AM
I just checked my bank account on line and was surprised and pleased to find my Federal tax return deposited. There it will sit (in savings) until I decide if I want to use any of it.

I have to pay New York State this year and I have mailed in the return with instructions to withdraw the payment on the last possible day of April 17th.

Ugh, I haven't started my taxes yet, maybe I should do that today. :) Actually, our CPA does the taxes, I just get all the data together for her.
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Post by: JMK on February 15, 2012, 08:30:16 AM: Quote from: John G. on February 15, 2012, 08:15:59 AM
Watching a Herbie Hancock documentary that's been in the stack for a few years. Don't know many of the people he's working with, but Wayne Shorter is spectacular and there's just some great music.

JohnG, if you can find them, you must, must, must get the two albums Wayne and Herbie did with incredible Brasilian singer-songwriter Milton Nascimento. One is under Wayne's name and is called Native Dancer (Columbia) and the other is an A&M album simply called Milton. Both are available on CD, though Native Dancer's mastering is wonky.
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Post by: JMK on February 15, 2012, 08:31:27 AM: Quote from: Doug R on February 15, 2012, 06:52:01 AM
I've had a subconjunctival haemorrhage! A broken blood vessel in the eye. I had one about 30 years ago and that time I flew into a panic and rushed to the hospital where they told me it's one of those things which happen for no obvious reason and is not serious - it takes about a week for the eye to clear. It doesn't look pleasant though. Now, where are my dark glasses?

Is there anyone you can blame? Jose, for example? ;D

Hope you feel/look better soon!
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Post by: JMK on February 15, 2012, 08:32:12 AM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on February 15, 2012, 08:18:43 AM
* * * * *. Eye Vibes for DR Doug R. * * * * *

If Hammer was still cranking out vampire films, you could have picked up a few days work as an extra.

Hammer is actually back in business, with that new Daniel Radcliffe WOMAN IN BLACK film.
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Post by: FJL on February 15, 2012, 08:41:06 AM: Quote from: JMK on February 15, 2012, 08:32:12 AM
Quote from: Dan (the Man) on February 15, 2012, 08:18:43 AM

If Hammer was still cranking out vampire films, you could have picked up a few days work as an extra.

Hammer is actually back in business, with that new Daniel Radcliffe WOMAN IN BLACK film.

The Debbie Reynolds HAMMER Scopitone comes to mind for some reason

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ng2Ls4OA2k4
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Post by: FJL on February 15, 2012, 08:42:50 AM: As one of the comments on that page says, Occupy Rodeo Drive
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Post by: JMK on February 15, 2012, 08:48:47 AM: Quote from: FJL on February 15, 2012, 08:41:06 AM
Quote from: JMK on February 15, 2012, 08:32:12 AM
Quote from: Dan (the Man) on February 15, 2012, 08:18:43 AM

If Hammer was still cranking out vampire films, you could have picked up a few days work as an extra.

Hammer is actually back in business, with that new Daniel Radcliffe WOMAN IN BLACK film.

The Debbie Reynolds HAMMER Scopitone comes to mind for some reason

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ng2Ls4OA2k4

That opening few seconds of "choreography" brings to mind the word "dysentery". ;)
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Post by: JMK on February 15, 2012, 08:49:58 AM: At about 1:45, Debbie, to quote Ros Russell in SISTER KENNY, is in spasm. ;)
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Post by: JMK on February 15, 2012, 08:52:36 AM: In other news, I am trying to stay positive about our current tsuris, though I may be front page national news soon. :)
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Post by: John G. on February 15, 2012, 08:58:15 AM: Quote from: JMK on February 15, 2012, 08:30:16 AM
Quote from: John G. on February 15, 2012, 08:15:59 AM
Watching a Herbie Hancock documentary that's been in the stack for a few years. Don't know many of the people he's working with, but Wayne Shorter is spectacular and there's just some great music.

JohnG, if you can find them, you must, must, must get the two albums Wayne and Herbie did with incredible Brasilian singer-songwriter Milton Nascimento. One is under Wayne's name and is called Native Dancer (Columbia) and the other is an A&M album simply called Milton. Both are available on CD, though Native Dancer's mastering is wonky.
Love Milton Nascimento. Will look.
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 15, 2012, 08:59:49 AM: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Vibes for our DR DougR! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

I have an errand to run before the matinee. so as soon as I have a bit of lunch, i am heading out.
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 15, 2012, 09:00:54 AM: It took me most of the morning to type up all of my notes on "I Beg Your Pardon." I guess I will get to the taxes tomorrow.
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 15, 2012, 09:06:37 AM: Quote from: JMK on February 15, 2012, 08:52:36 AM
In other news, I am trying to stay positive about our current tsuris, though I may be front page national news soon. :)

And we knew you back when.....
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 15, 2012, 09:06:49 AM: Vibes for DR JMK
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Post by: Jane on February 15, 2012, 09:14:49 AM: SINUS INFECTION BE GONE VIBES FOR DR VIXMOM!
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Post by: Jane on February 15, 2012, 09:15:55 AM: Quote from: Ginny on February 15, 2012, 06:26:45 AM
Wednesday morning greetings! Richard and I, along with my Mother, are invited to Rob and Mary Linda's for dinner tonight and I'm very excited. I had a quick tour of their apartment when I picked ML up one day, but this is our first official visit.

:)
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Post by: Jane on February 15, 2012, 09:26:25 AM: Subconjunctival haemorrhage begone vibes for DR Doug R!
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Post by: bk on February 15, 2012, 10:02:47 AM: I, on the other hand, am up. I shall begin fixes momentarily.
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Post by: Doug R on February 15, 2012, 10:04:14 AM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on February 15, 2012, 08:18:43 AM
* * * * *. Eye Vibes for DR Doug R. * * * * *

If Hammer was still cranking out vampire films, you could have picked up a few days work as an extra.

Exactly what I have been thinking. I look quite frightening (well, more frightening than usual).
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Post by: Doug R on February 15, 2012, 10:04:49 AM: Thanks everyone for all the eye vibes!
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 15, 2012, 10:06:03 AM: MR BK did you get the email?
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 15, 2012, 11:05:52 AM: I guess not.
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Post by: FJL on February 15, 2012, 11:18:33 AM: Almost page 3
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Post by: FJL on February 15, 2012, 11:18:51 AM: Page 3
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Post by: FJL on February 15, 2012, 11:22:29 AM: I just got a lovely email:

"Your E-mail Address just won £1,000,000.00 GBP Contact Sir Harold Matthew"
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Post by: JMK on February 15, 2012, 11:34:39 AM: Quote from: Jrand61 on February 15, 2012, 11:05:52 AM
I guess not.

Don't feel bad, I'm still waiting for an answer to my DC questions. ;)
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Post by: JMK on February 15, 2012, 11:35:09 AM: Druxy, I just got an email from one of Roger Corman's PR people. Do you know about this?:

http://www.facebook.com/groups/Cormansworld/
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Post by: Matthew on February 15, 2012, 11:38:24 AM: What a lovely day at school. <yawn>. Have my mini recorder class at the end of the school day so that's something to look forward to. First thing we learned was "rest position", it comes in handy.
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Post by: John G. on February 15, 2012, 12:41:53 PM: Quote from: JMK on February 15, 2012, 08:48:47 AM
Quote from: FJL on February 15, 2012, 08:41:06 AM
Quote from: JMK on February 15, 2012, 08:32:12 AM
Quote from: Dan (the Man) on February 15, 2012, 08:18:43 AM

If Hammer was still cranking out vampire films, you could have picked up a few days work as an extra.

Hammer is actually back in business, with that new Daniel Radcliffe WOMAN IN BLACK film.

The Debbie Reynolds HAMMER Scopitone comes to mind for some reason

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ng2Ls4OA2k4

That opening few seconds of "choreography" brings to mind the word "dysentery". ;)

Oh, my. Oh, my, my. It's the first time I ever thought of "love between your brothers and your sisters" in such a familiaritas kinda way. Ick.
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Post by: John G. on February 15, 2012, 12:43:40 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on February 15, 2012, 09:00:54 AM
It took me most of the morning to type up all of my notes on "I Beg Your Pardon." I guess I will get to the taxes tomorrow.
I just put on a couple of short ribs to braise. I think that's all I'm good for for the rest of the day. Thankfully, they cook for close to two hours.
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Post by: John G. on February 15, 2012, 01:00:59 PM: This afternoon's feature: TV version of "Hansel and Gretel" with songs by Alec Wilder and dances from Onna White. The video quality isn't great, but the sound is. And Stubby Kaye is the narrator. And the Rexall commercials are there, too.
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Post by: JMK on February 15, 2012, 01:05:32 PM: Got a fun compilation of some of Walter Wanderley's original Brasilian sides from the late fifties. Liner notes were hilarious--Walter evidently signed a huge deal with Holiday Inn in the late sixties to be their featured "lounge act," where he was going to tour from Holiday Inn to Holiday Inn. Unfortunately at his opening show he got so drunk he passed out on his organ by the third set and Holiday Inn pulled the plug on the tour.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 15, 2012, 02:13:10 PM: Quote from: JMK on February 15, 2012, 01:05:32 PM
Unfortunately at his opening show he got so drunk he passed out on his organ by the third set and Holiday Inn pulled the plug on the tour.

Is that a euphemism?
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Post by: John G. on February 15, 2012, 02:33:19 PM: And there's no euphemism in the following cooking demonstration, Eat the Meat:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLcl2qOgGUU
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 15, 2012, 02:44:33 PM: I am back from the revival of HOW TO SUCCEED, which I really enjoyed. I don't know Nick Jonas from Menudo, but he is really quite wonderful as Finch. I adored Beau Bridges who made mw smile every tme he appeared, and I loved his "chipmunk" bit. Michael Urie is really funny as Frump, and I was thinking what a good Cornelius he would be in HELLO DOLLY! if he follows the career of Charles Nelsob Reilly. My friend Ellen Harvey was a hoot as Miss Jones, and in the pit I saw my friends Scott Kuney and Grace Paradise. Larruy Goldberg, who was the MNYMF MD for "The Brain From Planet X" led the tiny but mighty band.

Whil I'm not a great fan of the director's over-choreographed numbers. and he really blew the use of the kazoos in "I Believe In You," I thought this revival head and shoulders over the one with Matthew Broderick.

Now I want to see it again.
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Post by: Jane on February 15, 2012, 03:45:43 PM: DR elmore I'm glad the show made you so happy. :)
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 15, 2012, 03:46:22 PM: Uh oh....slow day at HHW.

Thanks for the report DR ELMORE.
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Post by: JMK on February 15, 2012, 03:52:02 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on February 15, 2012, 02:13:10 PM
Quote from: JMK on February 15, 2012, 01:05:32 PM
Unfortunately at his opening show he got so drunk he passed out on his organ by the third set and Holiday Inn pulled the plug on the tour.

Is that a euphemism?

If it is, it's delightfully ineffective. ;D
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Post by: JMK on February 15, 2012, 03:56:59 PM: The liner notes were hilarious, saying that Walter's second set was written mostly by Johnnie Walker and that his head literally flopped down on the keyboard during the third, and that he was out cold for the rest of the night. Somewhat horrifyingly, two of the "Cy" sisters from Quarteto em Cy (AKA The Girls from Bahia) had been flown up to sing with him, and they evidently were left standing there, mouths agape.
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Post by: John G. on February 15, 2012, 04:25:11 PM: Quote from: JMK on February 15, 2012, 03:56:59 PM
The liner notes were hilarious, saying that Walter's second set was written mostly by Johnnie Walker and that his head literally flopped down on the keyboard during the third, and that he was out cold for the rest of the night. Somewhat horrifyingly, two of the "Cy" sisters from Quarteto em Cy (AKA The Girls from Bahia) had been flown up to sing with him, and they evidently were left standing there, mouths agape.
Get you can't just improvise a graceful exit after something like that.
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Post by: KevinH on February 15, 2012, 04:31:29 PM: DR elmore--I'm glad you enjoyed How to Succeed. I'd like to see it again, especially for Michael Urie. I figured he'd be perfect in that role.
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Post by: John G. on February 15, 2012, 04:37:01 PM: Elmore, glad you enjoyed the show. I love the piece, but I've hate the choreography on the three numbers I've seen so far from this production.

I really enjoyed Ralph Macchio in the national tour of the Des McAnuf production, despite the fact that the projections did not work during the first act.
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Post by: bk on February 15, 2012, 04:37:06 PM: Page THREE?
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Post by: bk on February 15, 2012, 04:37:15 PM: That will NOT do.
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Post by: bk on February 15, 2012, 04:39:05 PM: Some termite people are coming to see if they need to do something. Because we have some rotted wood, that's a very good idea. I guess when they re-fi the house has to be in good shape to get those good rates. So, the window stuff will get fixed, trees will be trimmed, and if they find termites, I suppose they'll tent the house. If they need to do the latter, I'll suggest March 10 through 13, since I'll be in NY on those days.
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 15, 2012, 05:01:43 PM: Quote from: John G. on February 15, 2012, 04:37:01 PM
Elmore, glad you enjoyed the show. I love the piece, but I've hate the choreography on the three numbers I've seen so far from this production.

I really enjoyed Ralph Macchio in the national tour of the Des McAnuf production, despite the fact that the projections did not work during the first act.

I don't know the director at all, but i think he's overrated and limited in talent; I would swear that after two numbers all the staging looked similar and what bothers me is the fact that he doesn't trust actors and singers to do their work without dragging in the important folk, the ones who move. In the great Act One Finale ("suddenly there is music in the sound of your name"), he can't let Finch and Rosemary do the number without dragging in all of the dancers to prance around. He needs a star with clout to turn on him and ask in rehearsal, do you want me to sing this number or do you want me to leave so all these unnecessary dancers can prance around on my moment?
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Post by: John G. on February 15, 2012, 05:18:10 PM: The coffee break number, or a snippet from it, is the new clip on BlueGobo.com and the sexuality in the dance is awfully misplaced. The jitteriness is funny, but the body contortions seem to have nothing to do with the song or that moment in the show.
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Post by: George on February 15, 2012, 05:18:38 PM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on February 15, 2012, 06:41:00 AM
Quote from: ArnoldMBrockman on February 15, 2012, 06:32:59 AM
Quote from: bk on February 15, 2012, 12:33:24 AM
And the word of the day is: VILIPEND!

And The Song Of The Day Is: I WANNA BE AROUND

My introduction to this song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fg6Q5MlN12w&feature=youtube_gdata_player

That's great, Dan!
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Post by: George on February 15, 2012, 05:19:15 PM: Quote from: Doug R on February 15, 2012, 06:52:01 AM
I've had a subconjunctival haemorrhage! A broken blood vessel in the eye. I had one about 30 years ago and that time I flew into a panic and rushed to the hospital where they told me it's one of those things which happen for no obvious reason and is not serious - it takes about a week for the eye to clear. It doesn't look pleasant though. Now, where are my dark glasses?

~~~Eye Vibes for DR Doug R!!~~~
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Post by: John G. on February 15, 2012, 05:19:45 PM: I think I hit an Elmore trifecta tonight. Watched the Lonny Price-directed "Sweeney Todd" with Patti LuPone and Victoria Clark.

I can't remember what you think of Patti, but I know your opinions of Lonny and Ms. Clark.
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Post by: John G. on February 15, 2012, 05:38:09 PM: Well, a few more.
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Post by: TCB on February 15, 2012, 05:43:13 PM: Quote from: Doug R on February 15, 2012, 06:52:01 AM
I've had a subconjunctival haemorrhage! A broken blood vessel in the eye. I had one about 30 years ago and that time I flew into a panic and rushed to the hospital where they told me it's one of those things which happen for no obvious reason and is not serious - it takes about a week for the eye to clear. It doesn't look pleasant though. Now, where are my dark glasses?

If you would eat more macaroni 'n cheese, you wouldn't get those subconjunctival hemorrhages.

Healing vibes for DR Doug!
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Post by: TCB on February 15, 2012, 05:54:43 PM: Quote from: FJL on February 15, 2012, 08:41:06 AM
Quote from: JMK on February 15, 2012, 08:32:12 AM
Quote from: Dan (the Man) on February 15, 2012, 08:18:43 AM

If Hammer was still cranking out vampire films, you could have picked up a few days work as an extra.

Hammer is actually back in business, with that new Daniel Radcliffe WOMAN IN BLACK film.

The Debbie Reynolds HAMMER Scopitone comes to mind for some reason

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ng2Ls4OA2k4

You are a very cruel man, FJL!
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 15, 2012, 05:56:07 PM: Quote from: John G. on February 15, 2012, 05:19:45 PM
I think I hit an Elmore trifecta tonight. Watched the Lonny Price-directed "Sweeney Todd" with Patti LuPone and Victoria Clark.

I can't remember what you think of Patti, but I know your opinions of Lonny and Ms. Clark.

I love LuPone; I have ever since EVITA and my first hearing of THE BAKER'S WIFE. She's fearless and demented, and that's a great combo for a diva. There are too few these days.

I think Lonny Price is a good actor and limited director with no class or sense of style. His direction is lowbrow, aimed at a low IQ level and completely inelegant
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Post by: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:08:54 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on February 15, 2012, 02:44:33 PM
I am back from the revival of HOW TO SUCCEED, which I really enjoyed. I don't know Nick Jonas from Menudo, but he is really quite wonderful as Finch. I adored Beau Bridges who made mw smile every tme he appeared, and I loved his "chipmunk" bit. Michael Urie is really funny as Frump, and I was thinking what a good Cornelius he would be in HELLO DOLLY! if he follows the career of Charles Nelsob Reilly. My friend Ellen Harvey was a hoot as Miss Jones, and in the pit I saw my friends Scott Kuney and Grace Paradise. Larruy Goldberg, who was the MNYMF MD for "The Brain From Planet X" led the tiny but mighty band.

Whil I'm not a great fan of the director's over-choreographed numbers. and he really blew the use of the kazoos in "I Believe In You," I thought this revival head and shoulders over the one with Matthew Broderick.

Of course it was better; Matthew was not in this revival.
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 15, 2012, 06:21:58 PM: Quote from: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:08:54 PM
Quote from: elmore3003 on February 15, 2012, 02:44:33 PM
I am back from the revival of HOW TO SUCCEED, which I really enjoyed. I don't know Nick Jonas from Menudo, but he is really quite wonderful as Finch. I adored Beau Bridges who made mw smile every tme he appeared, and I loved his "chipmunk" bit. Michael Urie is really funny as Frump, and I was thinking what a good Cornelius he would be in HELLO DOLLY! if he follows the career of Charles Nelsob Reilly. My friend Ellen Harvey was a hoot as Miss Jones, and in the pit I saw my friends Scott Kuney and Grace Paradise. Larruy Goldberg, who was the MNYMF MD for "The Brain From Planet X" led the tiny but mighty band.

Whil I'm not a great fan of the director's over-choreographed numbers. and he really blew the use of the kazoos in "I Believe In You," I thought this revival head and shoulders over the one with Matthew Broderick.

Of course it was better; Matthew was not in this revival.

Matthew was good as Finch. The production wasn't very good.
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Post by: vixmom on February 15, 2012, 06:22:19 PM: I tired to post this morning while eating my oatmeal biut I was told there were too many conections and that was that for me
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Post by: vixmom on February 15, 2012, 06:23:16 PM: eye vibes for Doug R
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Post by: vixmom on February 15, 2012, 06:23:50 PM: Healing Vibes for John G

Iampleased to hear you were able to get some sleep
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Post by: vixmom on February 15, 2012, 06:24:21 PM: Tsuris be gone vibes for JMK and family
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Post by: vixmom on February 15, 2012, 06:25:04 PM: wither Jose? Has he gone to find Mikey for us?
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Post by: vixmom on February 15, 2012, 06:25:42 PM: Elmore I am glad you enjoyed the show - the Vixter quite enjoyed it when she saw it last year
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Post by: George on February 15, 2012, 06:25:56 PM: I've just been much too busy at work. :P

;)
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Post by: George on February 15, 2012, 06:26:22 PM: I had a meeting this afternoon and have been busily paying invoices. Now, it's time to leave and go to the theater for our last rehearsal without an audience! Tomorrow, we have our final dress rehearsal/preview with guests. :D

Until later!
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Post by: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:27:01 PM: Last evening, one of the local news programs was showing this PSA that had been produced to promote a school levy in support of the city of Issaquah's Special School Election. It showed a group of students singing "A Hard-Knock Life" with different lyrics promoting the School Levy. Just as I was telling myself that the school district was pressing their luck using the song without permission; they interviewed the man who wrote the new lyrics. The guilty party was Martin Charnin who had moved to Issaquah several years ago. Gee, I gues he can do whatever he wants to with his lyrics.
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Post by: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:30:15 PM: Quote from: John G. on February 15, 2012, 05:19:45 PM
I think I hit an Elmore trifecta tonight. Watched the Lonny Price-directed "Sweeney Todd" with Patti LuPone and Victoria Clark.

I can't remember what you think of Patti, but I know your opinions of Lonny and Ms. Clark.

Does Victoria play Sweeney?
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Post by: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:35:57 PM: We have got to get rolling here.
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Post by: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:36:38 PM: I need to go to bed, but I am afraid that no one else is going to post.
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Post by: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:37:01 PM: George is getting ready for rehearsal.
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Post by: vixmom on February 15, 2012, 06:37:07 PM: thank you for the Vibes Jane --my sinus (sini?) are driving me MAD!!!!! (not a long drive admittedly)
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Post by: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:37:22 PM: Vixmom will be getting ready to turn in for the night.
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Post by: vixmom on February 15, 2012, 06:38:17 PM: Quote from: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:27:01 PM
Last evening, one of the local news programs was showing this PSA that had been produced to promote a school levy in support of the city of Issaquah's Special School Election. It showed a group of students singing "A Hard-Knock Life" with different lyrics promoting the School Levy. Just as I was telling myself that the school district was pressing their luck using the song without permission; they interviewed the man who wrote the new lyrics. The guilty party was Martin Charnin who had moved to Issaquah several years ago. Gee, I gues he can do whatever he wants to with his lyrics.

Is it his tune as well?
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Post by: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:38:43 PM: And the one Guest will not post unless he / she / it registers first.
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Post by: vixmom on February 15, 2012, 06:38:43 PM: Quote from: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:36:38 PM
I need to go to bed, but I am afraid that no one else is going to post.

I am posting
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Post by: vixmom on February 15, 2012, 06:38:55 PM: nothing interesting but I am posting
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Post by: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:39:12 PM: Oh dear! What to do, what to do.
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Post by: vixmom on February 15, 2012, 06:39:24 PM: Vixdad just made me a lovely cup of tea
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Post by: vixmom on February 15, 2012, 06:39:57 PM: The Vixter made me some chicken soup and rye toast with swiss cheese for my dinner
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Post by: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:41:23 PM: Quote from: vixmom on February 15, 2012, 06:38:17 PM
Quote from: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:27:01 PM
Last evening, one of the local news programs was showing this PSA that had been produced to promote a school levy in support of the city of Issaquah's Special School Election. It showed a group of students singing "A Hard-Knock Life" with different lyrics promoting the School Levy. Just as I was telling myself that the school district was pressing their luck using the song without permission; they interviewed the man who wrote the new lyrics. The guilty party was Martin Charnin who had moved to Issaquah several years ago. Gee, I gues he can do whatever he wants to with his lyrics.

Is it his tune as well?

No, the music is by Charles Strouse, but I am sure he asked permission.
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Post by: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:42:35 PM: Does your hubby brew the tea or does he use a tea bag?
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Post by: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:43:45 PM: Page Five!
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 15, 2012, 06:44:01 PM: DR TCB - Happy Endings is pretty funny tonight, too.
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Post by: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:44:06 PM: We did it! We did it!
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Post by: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:44:26 PM: We made it to page five.
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Post by: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:45:11 PM: Quote from: Jrand61 on February 15, 2012, 06:44:01 PM
DR TCB - Happy Endings is pretty funny tonight, too.

Oh good, I am glad you reminded me. Otherwise I would probably have been asleep by then.
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Post by: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:45:54 PM: I have an appointment with the surgeon tomorrow.
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Post by: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:46:15 PM: It is basically just a Q and A session.
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Post by: vixmom on February 15, 2012, 06:46:31 PM: Quote from: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:42:35 PM
Does your hubby brew the tea or does he use a tea bag?

we have a proper "Brown Betty" tea pot that we heat with boiling water before starting the tea a,d which sits under a tea cozy for the required 5 minute brewing time, but we do use tea bags for everyday use - we do have tinned teas and tea balls for special ocassions but its a lot of mess and bother to use everyday
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Post by: John G. on February 15, 2012, 06:47:01 PM: Quote from: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:30:15 PM
Quote from: John G. on February 15, 2012, 05:19:45 PM
I think I hit an Elmore trifecta tonight. Watched the Lonny Price-directed "Sweeney Todd" with Patti LuPone and Victoria Clark.

I can't remember what you think of Patti, but I know your opinions of Lonny and Ms. Clark.

Does Victoria play Sweeney?
Pirelli.
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Post by: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:47:17 PM: No surgery can be scheduled until I have my follow-up appointment with the MRSA doctor next Thursday.
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Post by: vixmom on February 15, 2012, 06:47:31 PM: Quote from: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:46:15 PM
It is basically just a Q and A session.

well let us hope that he has the A's we want!!!
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Post by: John G. on February 15, 2012, 06:48:09 PM: Quote from: vixmom on February 15, 2012, 06:46:31 PM
Quote from: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:42:35 PM
Does your hubby brew the tea or does he use a tea bag?

we have a proper "Brown Betty" tea pot that we heat with boiling water before starting the tea a,d which sits under a tea cozy for the required 5 minute brewing time, but we do use tea bags for everyday use - we do have tinned teas and tea balls for special ocassions but its a lot of mess and bother to use everyday
I discovered today that if you want a really good cup of tea, you have to remember to include the tea bag.
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Post by: vixmom on February 15, 2012, 06:48:12 PM: Quote from: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:47:17 PM
No surgery can be scheduled until I have my follow-up appointment with the MRSA doctor next Thursday.

VIBES for ALL Clear from the MRSA DR
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Post by: John G. on February 15, 2012, 06:48:55 PM: Quote from: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:47:17 PM
No surgery can be scheduled until I have my follow-up appointment with the MRSA doctor next Thursday.
Vibes for that visit and the outcome.
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Post by: vixmom on February 15, 2012, 06:49:08 PM: Quote from: John G. on February 15, 2012, 06:48:09 PM
Quote from: vixmom on February 15, 2012, 06:46:31 PM
Quote from: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:42:35 PM
Does your hubby brew the tea or does he use a tea bag?

we have a proper "Brown Betty" tea pot that we heat with boiling water before starting the tea a,d which sits under a tea cozy for the required 5 minute brewing time, but we do use tea bags for everyday use - we do have tinned teas and tea balls for special ocassions but its a lot of mess and bother to use everyday
I discovered today that if you want a really good cup of tea, you have to remember to include the tea bag.

LOL! Unless it is a REALLY well used tea pot!!!
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Post by: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:49:16 PM: Quote from: vixmom on February 15, 2012, 06:48:12 PM
Quote from: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:47:17 PM
No surgery can be scheduled until I have my follow-up appointment with the MRSA doctor next Thursday.

VIBES for ALL Clear from the MRSA DR

Hopefully I will only have to see the nurse to have my nose swabbed.
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Post by: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:49:46 PM: Quote from: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:49:16 PM
Quote from: vixmom on February 15, 2012, 06:48:12 PM
Quote from: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:47:17 PM
No surgery can be scheduled until I have my follow-up appointment with the MRSA doctor next Thursday.

VIBES for ALL Clear from the MRSA DR

Hopefully I will only have to see the nurse to have my nose swabbed.

I would prefer not to have to see the doctor.
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Post by: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:50:45 PM: Well, my friends, i must be off.
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Post by: John G. on February 15, 2012, 06:51:03 PM: Ms. LuPone has a minor role in tonight's other feature, "Witness," which I haven't seen since it came out.
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Post by: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:51:07 PM: G'night!
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Post by: vixmom on February 15, 2012, 06:51:34 PM: I'm a Little Teapot
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Post by: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:51:49 PM: Quote from: John G. on February 15, 2012, 06:51:03 PM
Ms. LuPone has a minor role in tonight's other feature, "Witness," which I haven't seen since it came out.

I don't remember her in that moive. Thank goodness.
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Post by: vixmom on February 15, 2012, 06:51:49 PM: Short and stout
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Post by: vixmom on February 15, 2012, 06:52:00 PM: Here is my handle
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Post by: vixmom on February 15, 2012, 06:52:09 PM: Here is my spout
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Post by: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:52:17 PM: One more time......................
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Post by: vixmom on February 15, 2012, 06:52:20 PM: When I get all steamed up
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Post by: John G. on February 15, 2012, 06:52:29 PM: I'm more stooped and hunched over these days than short and stout, but that rhyme isn't there.
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Post by: vixmom on February 15, 2012, 06:52:30 PM: Here me Shout
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Post by: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:52:32 PM: G'night!
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Post by: vixmom on February 15, 2012, 06:52:37 PM: tip me over
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Post by: vixmom on February 15, 2012, 06:52:48 PM: and pour me out
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Post by: vixmom on February 15, 2012, 06:54:17 PM: I just realized after more than 50 years of singing that darn song that the song actually describes a tea kettle not a tea pot
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Post by: vixmom on February 15, 2012, 06:55:11 PM: Quote from: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:49:16 PM
Quote from: vixmom on February 15, 2012, 06:48:12 PM
Quote from: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:47:17 PM
No surgery can be scheduled until I have my follow-up appointment with the MRSA doctor next Thursday.

VIBES for ALL Clear from the MRSA DR

Hopefully I will only have to see the nurse to have my nose swabbed.

she would have field day with me - she'd need a mop
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Post by: John G. on February 15, 2012, 07:00:23 PM: Quote from: vixmom on February 15, 2012, 06:54:17 PM
I just realized after more than 50 years of singing that darn song that the song actually describes a tea kettle not a tea pot
Technicalities.
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Post by: John G. on February 15, 2012, 07:01:14 PM: The new Daedalus catalog came in the mail today and it features both seasons of 'Downton Abbey."
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Post by: vixmom on February 15, 2012, 07:02:45 PM: Quote from: John G. on February 15, 2012, 07:01:14 PM
The new Daedalus catalog came in the mail today and it features both seasons of 'Downton Abbey."

what is the Daedalus catalog?
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Post by: Jane on February 15, 2012, 07:09:28 PM: Quote from: vixmom on February 15, 2012, 06:37:07 PM
thank you for the Vibes Jane --my sinus (sini?) are driving me MAD!!!!! (not a long drive admittedly)

Wishes they are much, much better by tomorrow!!!
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Post by: Jane on February 15, 2012, 07:10:30 PM: Quote from: vixmom on February 15, 2012, 06:46:31 PM
Quote from: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:42:35 PM
Does your hubby brew the tea or does he use a tea bag?

we have a proper "Brown Betty" tea pot that we heat with boiling water before starting the tea a,d which sits under a tea cozy for the required 5 minute brewing time, but we do use tea bags for everyday use - we do have tinned teas and tea balls for special ocassions but its a lot of mess and bother to use everyday

I love making proper tea.
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Post by: Jane on February 15, 2012, 07:11:31 PM: Quote from: vixmom on February 15, 2012, 06:48:12 PM
Quote from: TCB on February 15, 2012, 06:47:17 PM
No surgery can be scheduled until I have my follow-up appointment with the MRSA doctor next Thursday.

VIBES for ALL Clear from the MRSA DR

DITTO!!!! AND THAT YOU MAKE IT TO THIS APPOINTMENT!!!!
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Post by: Jane on February 15, 2012, 07:12:12 PM: 'night
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Post by: John G. on February 15, 2012, 07:26:22 PM: Quote from: vixmom on February 15, 2012, 07:02:45 PM
Quote from: John G. on February 15, 2012, 07:01:14 PM
The new Daedalus catalog came in the mail today and it features both seasons of 'Downton Abbey."

what is the Daedalus catalog?
Marked down books, dvds, etc.
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Post by: John G. on February 15, 2012, 07:34:27 PM: Surprised to see Viggo Mortensen in a small role in "Witness."
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Post by: bk on February 15, 2012, 08:32:53 PM: I have finished entering fixes, I had had my conversation with muse Margaret, and I have sent the book to Grant. I'm SO happy I don't have to enter fixes anymore - I will have to proof once the galley is done, but that's pretty easy.
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Post by: FJL on February 15, 2012, 08:45:52 PM: I caught up on today, but I'm tired
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Post by: bk on February 15, 2012, 09:11:02 PM: Just purchased the Blu and Ray of the complete Downton Abbey series - but from the UK. Apparently the PBS versions are severely edited.
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Post by: Matthew on February 15, 2012, 09:15:38 PM: Quote from: bk on February 15, 2012, 09:11:02 PM
Just purchased the Blu and Ray of the complete Downton Abbey series - but from the UK. Apparently the PBS versions are severely edited.

I thought all of the DVD and Blu and Ray were going to be the UK version because to my knowledge ( and lord knows, I have the LEAST amount about DVD's around these parts) the version streaming on Netflix is the UK version
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Post by: Matthew on February 15, 2012, 09:17:03 PM: Oh, I'm finally in for the eve. DP and I went to the Cheesecake Factory for dinner. I had the club and he had the burrito. We shared the Avocado Egg rolls. No cheesecake was consumed or brought home. And that, dear friends, is that.
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Post by: bk on February 15, 2012, 09:17:17 PM: No, the US release is of the cut versions, at least that's my understanding - plus only season one is available here.
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Post by: Matthew on February 15, 2012, 09:20:48 PM: Quote from: bk on February 15, 2012, 09:17:17 PM
No, the US release is of the cut versions, at least that's my understanding - plus only season one is available here.

And that is why I don't claim to know much :)

Only that you will love what you see.