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Title: THE HILLS ARE OCCASIONALLY ALIVE
Post by: bk on September 30, 2015, 12:51:31 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes, like the hills, were occasionally alive, and now it is time for you to post until the occasional cows come home.
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Post by: bk on September 30, 2015, 12:52:10 AM: And the word of the day is: BIRLING!
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Post by: TCB on September 30, 2015, 01:12:05 AM: First post after BK!
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Post by: George on September 30, 2015, 02:48:07 AM: I'm still up, but I've been home for a couple of hours. After last night's rehersal, the director, the stage manager, the assistant stage manager, the sound designer, and I all stayed for about an hour and a half readjusting things, making more specific notes in scripts, adding a few more sound cues, adjusting the lengths of some sound cues, etc.
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Post by: George on September 30, 2015, 02:48:27 AM: At first, it seemed like I probably could've left after the show was over, but I'm glad I stayed. We got a lot of good work done. At least as far as the sound cues go, we got to work on some of the details that you never get a chance to work on during a regular rehearsal.
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Post by: George on September 30, 2015, 02:49:02 AM: And now I'm up too late, again.

Good night, all!
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Post by: vixmom on September 30, 2015, 03:32:26 AM: Good morning
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Post by: vixmom on September 30, 2015, 03:33:25 AM: I dread going into the office today I dreamed about Florida and the timeshare and was so disappointed to wake up
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Post by: vixmom on September 30, 2015, 03:33:57 AM: It is rainy and dark
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Post by: singdaw on September 30, 2015, 03:34:20 AM: I feel for you, DR vixmom.
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Post by: vixmom on September 30, 2015, 03:34:32 AM: Thinking of Jack and his family. Vibes and prayers for comfort
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Post by: singdaw on September 30, 2015, 03:35:01 AM: Continued ~ ~ ~ VIBES ~ ~ ~ and thoughts for DR Jrand65 and family.
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Post by: singdaw on September 30, 2015, 03:35:23 AM: Interesting notes today.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 05:04:09 AM: Good morning, all! It is indeed a rainy, dreary day in Manhattan. I have the laundry in the washers, and I'm, not going too far from home today.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 05:08:17 AM: I enjoyed the notes since my friend Ben Davis is playing Captain von Trapp. He was signed to record ROBERTA and then forced out by City Opera, I think the young man we finally cast, Patrick Cummings, was quite wonderful, so it worked out.

I'm not a big Ashley Brown fan and I deplore this trend of casting a Broadway person as the Mother Abbess and other R&H singing older women like Nettie in CAROUSEL; she's a mother figure to Maria and needs a voice with the heft of Patricia Neway or Birgit Nillson. Why is it the people casting these days never seem to listen to cast albums to hear what the composer chose?
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 05:11:11 AM: One week from today is the Big Event, and to add to my stress, this morning I got an email from the Macbeths asking if they were welcome to attend it? They saw the newspaper blurb.

My initial response was to reply IN A PIG'S EYE, but I am debating how to respond. I think I will ignore this until I am back in Ohio. At this point there will be no peace negotiations between them and me.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 05:13:23 AM: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Continued Vibes to the family of DR JRand65! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: Michael on September 30, 2015, 05:15:50 AM: Good morning to all
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Post by: Druxy on September 30, 2015, 05:19:45 AM: Thank you, BK, for helping me come up with the subtitle on this one.

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Post by: Michael on September 30, 2015, 05:22:11 AM: Continued to prayers and vibes to Jrand65 and his family.
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Post by: ChasSmith on September 30, 2015, 05:27:07 AM: Good morning, all.

Pulled another late one last night. Well, a semi-late one.

Fortunately, thanks to Mr. Weatherman, I need have no guilt about staying in today. And tomorrow. And the day after that...
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Post by: Michael on September 30, 2015, 05:28:51 AM: I saw a regional production of The Sound of Music. No curtain so we walk into the theater and see the Von Trappe villa right away. I think there was drop and set pieces for the convent. It was hard to tell the age of Mother Superior. Maria and the Captain were married to each other in real life so their believable factor as they fall in love was real. The kids cast locally were all very good and Elsa and Max were very good. I was glad to see she wasn't the bitch in the way Eleanor Parker played her in the film. It may have been the actor or the way he was directed but I found him too fey. It may have been the film factor here, but he did well with comedic lines
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Post by: ChasSmith on September 30, 2015, 05:41:56 AM: Very much enjoyed the detailed notes on the production, and am heartened to hear that there were some things to like about it.

Sixteen going on seventeen musicians, eh? (And I wonder how many of those were on keyboards.) Not enough for this show.

Agree with BK and DR Elmore on the Mother Abbess casting and sound handling things. Why, Lord?
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Post by: ChasSmith on September 30, 2015, 05:51:30 AM: Woke up with The Ballad of Booth in my head. Still there.
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Post by: ChasSmith on September 30, 2015, 05:53:50 AM: I'm seeing a staged reading of ROSEBUD: THE LIVES OF ORSON WELLES tonight.
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Post by: ChasSmith on September 30, 2015, 05:54:31 AM: And that's the news.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 06:27:59 AM: Quote from: ChasSmith on September 30, 2015, 05:41:56 AM
Very much enjoyed the detailed notes on the production, and am heartened to hear that there were some things to like about it.

Sixteen going on seventeen musicians, eh? (And I wonder how many of those were on keyboards.) Not enough for this show.

Agree with BK and DR Elmore on the Mother Abbess casting and sound handling things. Why, Lord?

The original Broadway production had an orchestra of 33 players.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 06:28:58 AM: The Colligan History Project event is one week from tonight. I'll be on pills and needles till then.

And I will spend some time today on my notes.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 07:29:09 AM: The laundry is finished, and I've turned on the AC to cool down the humidity in the apartment. I've got most of my travel togs ready to pack.
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Post by: Jane on September 30, 2015, 07:56:45 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 05:11:11 AM
One week from today is the Big Event, and to add to my stress, this morning I got an email from the Macbeths asking if they were welcome to attend it? They saw the newspaper blurb.

My initial response was to reply IN A PIG'S EYE, but I am debating how to respond. I think I will ignore this until I am back in Ohio. At this point there will be no peace negotiations between them and me.

I suppose it is nice they asked :-\

I think it would be better for your brother to make an attempt to see you without mrs macbeth first.

Vibes dealing with, and or ignoring them.
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Post by: Jane on September 30, 2015, 07:59:51 AM: I slept last night! :)
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Post by: Jane on September 30, 2015, 08:01:03 AM: My computer is already repaired and heading back to Best Buy, much faster than the 2-6 weeks time frame they gave us.
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Post by: Ginny on September 30, 2015, 08:39:37 AM: Wednesday morning greetings! I will be E & T this afternoon because I'm going to a new eye doctor for an exam. My eyes will probably be dilated and I'll need a nap to sleep off the effects.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 09:00:18 AM: Quote from: Jane on September 30, 2015, 07:56:45 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 05:11:11 AM
One week from today is the Big Event, and to add to my stress, this morning I got an email from the Macbeths asking if they were welcome to attend it? They saw the newspaper blurb.

My initial response was to reply IN A PIG'S EYE, but I am debating how to respond. I think I will ignore this until I am back in Ohio. At this point there will be no peace negotiations between them and me.

I suppose it is nice they asked :-\

I think it would be better for your brother to make an attempt to see you without mrs macbeth first.

Vibes dealing with, and or ignoring them.

I've been fretting about this all morning. For the past three years he's sent Christmas cards to which I've not responded, and the last time I was in Ohio, I let him know through Randy that I did not want to see him.

I am bothered by this request since I'm sure part of it is Lady M's wish to see me fall on my face or, if it goes well, to pump her own vanity by letting everyone know she's my sister-in-law. On M's part, I'm sure he sees this as one more round of restoring a broken relationship, and I weep for that, but there's unexpected bad blood and resentment there that popped up in 2006, and I will no longer be his bowling pin to set up and knock over on his nasty whim.
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Post by: singdaw on September 30, 2015, 09:06:45 AM: Quote from: Jane on September 30, 2015, 07:56:45 AM
I think it would be better for your brother to make an attempt to see you without mrs macbeth first.

Vibes dealing with, and or ignoring them.

Wise counsel, DR Jane. I agree.

And DITTO on the vibes! :)
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Post by: singdaw on September 30, 2015, 09:10:15 AM: The Macbeths have NO business slinging their drama into what is YOUR moment to shine. Even if it is well-intentioned. Which I doubt.
But this is your conference, and before your presentation, you should just be focused on that.
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Post by: singdaw on September 30, 2015, 09:10:57 AM: Quote from: Jane on September 30, 2015, 07:59:51 AM
I slept last night! :)

Huzzah! :)
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Post by: singdaw on September 30, 2015, 09:13:33 AM: "If you never want to hear from somebody again, send them your play."
-Mary Louise Wilson
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Post by: ChasSmith on September 30, 2015, 09:34:54 AM: :D
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Post by: Jane on September 30, 2015, 10:00:26 AM: Quote from: singdaw on September 30, 2015, 09:10:57 AM
Quote from: Jane on September 30, 2015, 07:59:51 AM
I slept last night! :)

Huzzah! :)

Thanks. And my horrid arm looks a little better even though I stopped taking the prednisone yesterday.
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Post by: Jane on September 30, 2015, 10:00:56 AM: Quote from: singdaw on September 30, 2015, 09:10:15 AM
The Macbeths have NO business slinging their drama into what is YOUR moment to shine. Even if it is well-intentioned. Which I doubt.
But this is your conference, and before your presentation, you should just be focused on that.

Exactly.
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 30, 2015, 10:02:17 AM: A big thank you to all at HHW for the thoughts, vibes, and prayers for my family and myself.

THEY ARE APPRECIATED MORE THAN YOU CAN IMAGINE.

Viewing and service will be Friday afternoon and evening. The service we chose with all the "extras" is only about $2000 more than the insurance, so that will be helpful dollar wise.

I would encourage anyone who can to look into a policy that will help cover these final expenses because things cost a LOT.
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 30, 2015, 10:02:34 AM: DR ELMORE it's YOUR day.
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 30, 2015, 10:07:03 AM: I enjoyed reading about TSOM.....I think my friend Darren Matthias is on this particular tour.....

I love a front curtain, too.

I like the show AND the movie - and I really like to work on the show. Why change things? It works like gangbusters if you do what's on the page. You bring a lot of audience goodwill because of the movie, and that can be eroded quite quickly if you start playing around with it.

As Moss Hart said about George Cukor's direction of A STAR IS BORN (if I remember correctly): "The firm, firm hand on the wrong, wrong note."
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 30, 2015, 10:07:27 AM: Sending good thoughts to DR GINNY for her meeting today.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 10:22:56 AM: I appreciate all your advice. I need to decide if i take action now or wait until I am back in Ohio.
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Post by: Jennifer on September 30, 2015, 10:38:27 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 10:22:56 AM
I appreciate all your advice. I need to decide if i take action now or wait until I am back in Ohio.

It seems like it will upset you if they show up at your event. Maybe you could just email them and tell them that you would be too distracted if they were there. And maybe you can arrange a separate time to meet.
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Post by: Jane on September 30, 2015, 10:53:06 AM: Meet, maybe, but without the mrs.
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Post by: bk on September 30, 2015, 11:07:21 AM: I'm up, I'm up - I think I got about nine hours of sleep maybe.
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Post by: bk on September 30, 2015, 11:07:30 AM: Safari has updated.
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Post by: bk on September 30, 2015, 11:07:51 AM: And someone is coming by to buy three Welcome to My World CDs.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 11:13:11 AM: Quote from: Jennifer on September 30, 2015, 10:38:27 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 10:22:56 AM
I appreciate all your advice. I need to decide if i take action now or wait until I am back in Ohio.

It seems like it will upset you if they show up at your event. Maybe you could just email them and tell them that you would be too distracted if they were there. And maybe you can arrange a separate time to meet.

I never want to see either of them them again. Ever!
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Post by: Jane on September 30, 2015, 11:14:51 AM: DR Jrand I am glad you had insurance to help. It seems like you and your brother stayed organized. I think it makes copng much easier. You and your family are in my thoughts. Sending vibes of comfort.
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Post by: Jane on September 30, 2015, 11:17:29 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 11:13:11 AM
Quote from: Jennifer on September 30, 2015, 10:38:27 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 10:22:56 AM
I appreciate all your advice. I need to decide if i take action now or wait until I am back in Ohio.

It seems like it will upset you if they show up at your event. Maybe you could just email them and tell them that you would be too distracted if they were there. And maybe you can arrange a separate time to meet.

I never want to see either of them them again. Ever!

I know. Agreeing to see your brother later might get them off your back. I wish they had left you alone. Respinding sooner than later might make it eadier for you to put them aside, in your mind, and focus on the good parts of your trip. Good it will be :)
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 11:35:45 AM: Quote from: Jane on September 30, 2015, 11:17:29 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 11:13:11 AM
Quote from: Jennifer on September 30, 2015, 10:38:27 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 10:22:56 AM
I appreciate all your advice. I need to decide if i take action now or wait until I am back in Ohio.

It seems like it will upset you if they show up at your event. Maybe you could just email them and tell them that you would be too distracted if they were there. And maybe you can arrange a separate time to meet.

I never want to see either of them them again. Ever!

I know. Agreeing to see your brother later might get them off your back. I wish they had left you alone. Respinding sooner than later might make it eadier for you to put them aside, in your mind, and focus on the good parts of your trip. Good it will be :)

I was halfway expecting him to show up at Randy's house over the weekend and force some sort of confrontation, and if i had to deal with it, i would deal with it. i never expected the email of this morning and it bothers me because, even though he's once again attempting some sort of rapprochement, his frustration over my refusal to deal with his attempts to kiss and make up could lead to some real ugliness - perhaps violence - on his part. What I would prefer are no scenes, no conflict, and no confrontation.
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Post by: singdaw on September 30, 2015, 12:47:14 PM: A troubling situation that has no good or easy answer or solution. If you can avoid dealing with it at least until after your presentation, that would be ideal; but it doesn't sound like that may be possible here. :P

Can Randy and his wife help run interference?
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 01:17:53 PM: Quote from: singdaw on September 30, 2015, 12:47:14 PM

Can Randy and his wife help run interference?

I don't know. They both hate Lady M. We all hate Lady M!!!

I'm going to call him tonight.
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Post by: George on September 30, 2015, 01:19:41 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 01:17:53 PM
Quote from: singdaw on September 30, 2015, 12:47:14 PM

Can Randy and his wife help run interference?

I don't know. They both hate Lady M. We all hate Lady M!!!

I'm going to call him tonight.

~~~All Kinds of Vibes for Everything!!~~~
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 30, 2015, 01:29:33 PM: Hey!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 30, 2015, 01:30:14 PM: Front curtains:

"Wicked" had one when it premiered in San Francisco.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 30, 2015, 01:30:52 PM: For Jack and the entire Earles family:

My very best wishes to you in this time of grief. Big hugs to each of you.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 30, 2015, 01:31:02 PM: _{Page 3}
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 30, 2015, 01:32:00 PM: It is [g a s p !] RAINING in Oakland CA.

Unheard of!

Impossible!

But, it's twoo!
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Post by: singdaw on September 30, 2015, 01:33:33 PM: Weawwy and twowwy??
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Post by: George on September 30, 2015, 01:34:16 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on September 30, 2015, 01:30:14 PM
Front curtains:

"Wicked" had one when it premiered in San Francisco.

It still did when I saw it in Seattle at the 5th Avenue Theatre.
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Post by: George on September 30, 2015, 01:35:50 PM: The musical version of "Secondhand Lions" (also at the 5th Avenue) also had a curtain. If I remember correctly, there were animated flying airplanes projected onto the curtain before the show started. That was kind of cool.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 01:43:43 PM: Quote from: George on September 30, 2015, 01:19:41 PM
Quote from: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 01:17:53 PM
Quote from: singdaw on September 30, 2015, 12:47:14 PM

Can Randy and his wife help run interference?

I don't know. They both hate Lady M. We all hate Lady M!!!

I'm going to call him tonight.

~~~All Kinds of Vibes for Everything!!~~~

LOL! Thanks, DR George! That's pretty much the state of things.
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Post by: singdaw on September 30, 2015, 01:49:51 PM: The state of everything, and everything in its state.
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Post by: singdaw on September 30, 2015, 02:22:29 PM: This is what you call a lull.
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Post by: singdaw on September 30, 2015, 02:23:02 PM: Which backward is llul.
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Post by: singdaw on September 30, 2015, 02:23:44 PM: And a backward llul is mightily unpleasant.
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Post by: singdaw on September 30, 2015, 02:24:05 PM: I speaks of what I know.
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Post by: John G. on September 30, 2015, 02:26:47 PM: Vibes for JRand and his family.
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Post by: John G. on September 30, 2015, 02:28:10 PM: Vibes for Elmore. Oy and double oy.

( I wish spellcheck would stop changing oy to it. Most irritating.)
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Post by: John G. on September 30, 2015, 02:31:31 PM: Well, I had exchanged messages back and forth with friends, one in Austin and another visiting Austin, about getting together for lunch today. I even took an extra day off work to do it. I find out, as I sat down to lunch at the agreed upon place, that the one from Austin thought it was for dinner and the other thought it was tomorrow. I feel like I've wasted the day. Except for a few small purchases.
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Post by: John G. on September 30, 2015, 02:32:07 PM: I am meeting my friend Deb for dinner. So that at least should be nice.
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Post by: George on September 30, 2015, 02:53:04 PM: Quote from: John G. on September 30, 2015, 02:31:31 PM
Well, I had exchanged messages back and forth with friends, one in Austin and another visiting Austin, about getting together for lunch today. I even took an extra day off work to do it. I find out, as I sat down to lunch at the agreed upon place, that the one from Austin thought it was for dinner and the other thought it was tomorrow. I feel like I've wasted the day. Except for a few small purchases.

Don' you hate it when that happens?? :P
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 03:57:20 PM: Quote from: John G. on September 30, 2015, 02:31:31 PM
Well, I had exchanged messages back and forth with friends, one in Austin and another visiting Austin, about getting together for lunch today. I even took an extra day off work to do it. I find out, as I sat down to lunch at the agreed upon place, that the one from Austin thought it was for dinner and the other thought it was tomorrow. I feel like I've wasted the day. Except for a few small purchases.

This is the kind of embarrassing thing I pull!
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 03:59:05 PM: I spoke to Randy. He has no idea what is going on at the Macbeths and was completely surprised by the email.
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 30, 2015, 04:05:54 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 11:13:11 AM
Quote from: Jennifer on September 30, 2015, 10:38:27 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 10:22:56 AM
I appreciate all your advice. I need to decide if i take action now or wait until I am back in Ohio.

It seems like it will upset you if they show up at your event. Maybe you could just email them and tell them that you would be too distracted if they were there. And maybe you can arrange a separate time to meet.

I never want to see either of them them again. Ever!

Well, then that's your answer.
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Post by: bk on September 30, 2015, 04:10:33 PM: Are we sure those were real front curtains? Many shows have what they call "show curtains" which are not the main drape.
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 30, 2015, 04:10:38 PM: TCB, sorry to be missing you when I stop in
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Post by: bk on September 30, 2015, 04:11:02 PM: Had a Cobb salad and a bagel and have been dealing with a bit of irksome stuff ever since.
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 30, 2015, 04:11:11 PM: I need to get ready for band rehearsal.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 04:11:29 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on September 30, 2015, 04:05:54 PM
Quote from: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 11:13:11 AM
Quote from: Jennifer on September 30, 2015, 10:38:27 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 10:22:56 AM
I appreciate all your advice. I need to decide if i take action now or wait until I am back in Ohio.

It seems like it will upset you if they show up at your event. Maybe you could just email them and tell them that you would be too distracted if they were there. And maybe you can arrange a separate time to meet.

I never want to see either of them them again. Ever!

Well, then that's your answer.

You're right! Thanks.
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 30, 2015, 04:11:48 PM: TCB, I was referring to myself last night when I talked about posting just to post. I do it all the time
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 30, 2015, 04:16:07 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 04:11:29 PM
Quote from: Cillaliz on September 30, 2015, 04:05:54 PM
Quote from: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 11:13:11 AM
Quote from: Jennifer on September 30, 2015, 10:38:27 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 10:22:56 AM
I appreciate all your advice. I need to decide if i take action now or wait until I am back in Ohio.

It seems like it will upset you if they show up at your event. Maybe you could just email them and tell them that you would be too distracted if they were there. And maybe you can arrange a separate time to meet.

I never want to see either of them them again. Ever!

Well, then that's your answer.

You're right! Thanks.

Since they asked, you could just respond and tell them that you do not want them to go and leave it at that. You don't have to explain. You don't have to tell them you never want to see them or even deal with any of it right now. They asked the question so I'd just answer it. No need to make it more drama than that.
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Post by: FJL on September 30, 2015, 04:44:13 PM: The internet was not working here this morning.
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Post by: FJL on September 30, 2015, 04:44:29 PM: 87th after BK!!!!!!
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Post by: FJL on September 30, 2015, 04:46:32 PM: Maybe the Macbeths suddenly realized you were more important than they'd realized all the years, nd they want to be part of your glory. That would be a "Macbeth" thing to do.
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Post by: FJL on September 30, 2015, 04:46:49 PM: Page 4!
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Post by: Jane on September 30, 2015, 04:54:48 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 11:35:45 AM
Quote from: Jane on September 30, 2015, 11:17:29 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 11:13:11 AM
Quote from: Jennifer on September 30, 2015, 10:38:27 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 10:22:56 AM
I appreciate all your advice. I need to decide if i take action now or wait until I am back in Ohio.

It seems like it will upset you if they show up at your event. Maybe you could just email them and tell them that you would be too distracted if they were there. And maybe you can arrange a separate time to meet.

I never want to see either of them them again. Ever!

I know. Agreeing to see your brother later might get them off your back. I wish they had left you alone. Respinding sooner than later might make it eadier for you to put them aside, in your mind, and focus on the good parts of your trip. Good it will be :)

I was halfway expecting him to show up at Randy's house over the weekend and force some sort of confrontation, and if i had to deal with it, i would deal with it. i never expected the email of this morning and it bothers me because, even though he's once again attempting some sort of rapprochement, his frustration over my refusal to deal with his attempts to kiss and make up could lead to some real ugliness - perhaps violence - on his part. What I would prefer are no scenes, no conflict, and no confrontation.

Which is why it might be best to put him off until after your presentations, and then agree to see him.
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Post by: Jane on September 30, 2015, 04:55:17 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 01:17:53 PM
Quote from: singdaw on September 30, 2015, 12:47:14 PM

Can Randy and his wife help run interference?

I don't know. They both hate Lady M. We all hate Lady M!!!

I'm going to call him tonight.

MAJOR VIBES!
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Post by: Jane on September 30, 2015, 04:56:28 PM: Quote from: John G. on September 30, 2015, 02:31:31 PM
Well, I had exchanged messages back and forth with friends, one in Austin and another visiting Austin, about getting together for lunch today. I even took an extra day off work to do it. I find out, as I sat down to lunch at the agreed upon place, that the one from Austin thought it was for dinner and the other thought it was tomorrow. I feel like I've wasted the day. Except for a few small purchases.

Frustrating, and odd they both had the wrong time.
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Post by: Jane on September 30, 2015, 04:56:52 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 03:59:05 PM
I spoke to Randy. He has no idea what is going on at the Macbeths and was completely surprised by the email.

;D
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Post by: Jane on September 30, 2015, 04:58:07 PM: To my great surprise, and joy & relief, I have my computer back. It is working as it should. :)
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Post by: KevinH on September 30, 2015, 05:03:08 PM: Good evening!
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Post by: KevinH on September 30, 2015, 05:03:26 PM: Vibes for DR elmore!
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Post by: KevinH on September 30, 2015, 05:05:20 PM: Watching "Vicious." I think it's pretty funny.
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Post by: Ginny on September 30, 2015, 05:18:17 PM: As expected, my eyes were dilated and are still a little blurry. I had Avery thorough exam and liked the new doctor. I have a new glasses prescription, but will go bake when I can see well enough to pick out frames.
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Post by: Ginny on September 30, 2015, 05:19:45 PM: DR Elmore, we received a piece of mail today that's much nicer than my Medicare card. We'll be there!
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 05:28:09 PM: The end of the Macbeth email was "please advise," which makes me suspect that Lady M actually wrote it. i just now answered "No. thank you for asking."
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 05:29:58 PM: Quote from: Ginny on September 30, 2015, 05:19:45 PM
DR Elmore, we received a piece of mail today that's much nicer than my Medicare card. We'll be there!

If the Macbeths do not kill me by Wednesday, so will I. And Randy and Jo, although it's late for her; she's usually in bed by 8 and up around 5:30.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 05:35:28 PM: DR Ginny, do you need to RSVP or anything?
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Post by: Ginny on September 30, 2015, 05:46:27 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 05:35:28 PM
DR Ginny, do you need to RSVP or anything?

Yes, I'll call first thing in the morning.
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Post by: George on September 30, 2015, 06:18:29 PM: Quote from: Jane on September 30, 2015, 04:58:07 PM
To my great surprise, and joy & relief, I have my computer back. It is working as it should. :)

Great news, Jane!
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Post by: George on September 30, 2015, 06:20:48 PM: And now, I must be off to the theater. I don't know if I'll be able to post much. We have an invited audience of paid TAO members, so I don't know what's going to be going on...other than the show, itself.

Until later!
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Post by: John G. on September 30, 2015, 06:38:09 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 05:28:09 PM
The end of the Macbeth email was "please advise," which makes me suspect that Lady M actually wrote it. i just now answered "No. thank you for asking."

Perfect.
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Post by: singdaw on September 30, 2015, 07:21:20 PM: Avery thorough is the thoroughest of all.
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Post by: singdaw on September 30, 2015, 07:21:30 PM: ;D
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Post by: singdaw on September 30, 2015, 07:21:58 PM: But I'm sure that the people at the frame shop will really appreciate DR Ginny's baked goods.
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Post by: singdaw on September 30, 2015, 07:22:24 PM: Myself; I'm half-baked.
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Post by: singdaw on September 30, 2015, 07:22:38 PM: But then you already knew that.
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Post by: singdaw on September 30, 2015, 07:22:55 PM: And now I really want a baked potato.
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Post by: bk on September 30, 2015, 07:23:30 PM: Watched a motion picture and will soon begin writing.
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Post by: Jennifer on September 30, 2015, 07:28:04 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 05:35:28 PM
DR Ginny, do you need to RSVP or anything?

If people have to RSVP does that mean that MacBeths cannot just show up? That would be ideal.
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Post by: FJL on September 30, 2015, 07:34:54 PM: Quote from: singdaw on September 30, 2015, 07:21:20 PM
Avery thorough is the thoroughest of all.

Danny Burstein and Rebecca Luker had quite prominent roles on Law and Order:SVU, where they played the parents of a character named Avery.
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Post by: FJL on September 30, 2015, 07:42:50 PM: So what makes a sister-in-law a "Lady Macbeth" rather than just a mean, vicious person?
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Post by: Ginny on September 30, 2015, 07:42:52 PM: I blame the eye drops 8)
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Post by: singdaw on September 30, 2015, 07:54:06 PM: DR Ginny - you know I kid with love! :-*
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Post by: Ginny on September 30, 2015, 08:01:43 PM: I know, DR Singdaw, thanks!

Now I'm going to try to sleep off the rest of the drops - 'night!
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Post by: singdaw on September 30, 2015, 08:04:04 PM: Good night, DR Ginny.
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Post by: singdaw on September 30, 2015, 08:04:28 PM: Say this ten times fast:

I kid with love in kid gloves.
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Post by: singdaw on September 30, 2015, 08:24:51 PM: From the Irony R Us department...

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/self-esteem_zpsrriumk11.jpg)
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Post by: singdaw on September 30, 2015, 08:25:13 PM: That's a real book title!
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Post by: vixmom on September 30, 2015, 08:29:24 PM: Hello
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Post by: vixmom on September 30, 2015, 08:29:36 PM: I am worn out
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Post by: John G. on September 30, 2015, 09:18:24 PM: Quote from: vixmom on September 30, 2015, 08:29:36 PM
I am worn out

Add me to that list.
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Post by: John G. on September 30, 2015, 09:18:52 PM: I did get to see one of my friends in Austin, which made the day worthwhile.
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Post by: bk on September 30, 2015, 09:23:36 PM: Finished with my viewing.
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Post by: George on September 30, 2015, 09:30:16 PM: Quote from: George on September 30, 2015, 06:20:48 PM
And now, I must be off to the theater. I don't know if I'll be able to post much. We have an invited audience of paid TAO members, so I don't know what's going to be going on...other than the show, itself.

Until later!

Well, no one showed up. I don't know what that means, but the show is going really well without an audience. :)
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Post by: George on September 30, 2015, 09:30:41 PM: Tomorrow is our $5 preview.
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 30, 2015, 09:30:42 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 05:28:09 PM
The end of the Macbeth email was "please advise," which makes me suspect that Lady M actually wrote it. i just now answered "No. thank you for asking."

I think that's a very good way to handle it. Now, try to put that behind you and enjoy
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Post by: George on September 30, 2015, 09:31:14 PM: Those are usually well attended.
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Post by: Jane on September 30, 2015, 09:53:47 PM: Quote from: George on September 30, 2015, 06:18:29 PM
Quote from: Jane on September 30, 2015, 04:58:07 PM
To my great surprise, and joy & relief, I have my computer back. It is working as it should. :)

Great news, Jane!

Thanks. Best Buy really came through for us.
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Post by: Jane on September 30, 2015, 09:55:29 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on September 30, 2015, 07:28:04 PM
Quote from: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 05:35:28 PM
DR Ginny, do you need to RSVP or anything?

If people have to RSVP does that mean that MacBeths cannot just show up? That would be ideal.

I didn't think of that :)
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Post by: Jane on September 30, 2015, 09:57:05 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on September 30, 2015, 09:30:42 PM
Quote from: elmore3003 on September 30, 2015, 05:28:09 PM
The end of the Macbeth email was "please advise," which makes me suspect that Lady M actually wrote it. i just now answered "No. thank you for asking."

I think that's a very good way to handle it. Now, try to put that behind you and enjoy

Ditto!
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Post by: Jane on September 30, 2015, 09:57:54 PM: We watched a wonderful movie tonight, "Dear Frankie".
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Post by: TCB on September 30, 2015, 10:07:49 PM: Home after callbacks.
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Post by: TCB on September 30, 2015, 10:08:27 PM: A large turnout.
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Post by: TCB on September 30, 2015, 10:09:02 PM: I have no way of judging it.
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Post by: TCB on September 30, 2015, 10:09:24 PM: I read very well.
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Post by: TCB on September 30, 2015, 10:10:22 PM: But the director got to see one inherent problem.
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Post by: TCB on September 30, 2015, 10:11:13 PM: I can't just jump up on stage at a moments notice.
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Post by: TCB on September 30, 2015, 10:12:04 PM: He will cast the show by Friday.
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Post by: TCB on September 30, 2015, 10:13:24 PM: If I do get the part, rehearsals start December 2.
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Post by: TCB on September 30, 2015, 10:14:20 PM: Elmore, I think you handled that correctly.
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Post by: TCB on September 30, 2015, 10:20:49 PM: Continued thoughts and prayers to Jrand and his family.
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Post by: TCB on September 30, 2015, 10:21:56 PM: Well, I am alone again... naturally.
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Post by: TCB on September 30, 2015, 10:22:20 PM: One more post.
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Post by: TCB on September 30, 2015, 10:23:23 PM: Six!
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Post by: bk on September 30, 2015, 10:54:07 PM: Wrote the first third of the commentary - because this is a somewhat personal show, the commentary seems to be running longish, but I'll just keep writing it as I want to, then see if I need to make cuts, which I usually do anyway.
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Post by: TCB on September 30, 2015, 10:55:06 PM: What is the theme of this show?
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Post by: TCB on September 30, 2015, 11:12:53 PM: Okay....

G'night!