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Title: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: bk on February 22, 2017, 12:06:30 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were directed, and now it is time for you to post until the directed cows come home.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: bk on February 22, 2017, 12:07:46 AM
And the word of the day is: COPACETIC!
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Post by: TCB on February 22, 2017, 12:12:11 AM
First post after BK!
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Post by: George on February 22, 2017, 12:15:08 AM
First post after TCB!
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Post by: George on February 22, 2017, 12:20:58 AM
Tom, I'm going to bed now.  This is early for me. ;)

Good night, Tom and BK.
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Post by: TCB on February 22, 2017, 12:23:33 AM
Good night, George.
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Post by: TCB on February 22, 2017, 12:24:08 AM
Good night, Michael.
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Post by: Michael on February 22, 2017, 12:24:23 AM
Good very early morning to all
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Post by: Michael on February 22, 2017, 12:30:31 AM
ASK BK

I have seen a lot of independant artists have forsaken the traditional plastic jewel cases for their CD releases and gone with the slim cardboard casing.

Have you ever considered going this route? Is it any cheaper?
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: FJL on February 22, 2017, 02:26:14 AM
What was Michael doing up that early?  Or was it that late from last night?
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: FJL on February 22, 2017, 02:29:44 AM
ASK BK

I have seen a lot of independant artists have forsaken the traditional plastic jewel cases for their CD releases and gone with the slim cardboard casing.

Have you ever considered going this route? Is it any cheaper?


I'd been wondering if you'd tried that, too, BK.  I remember we were talking for a few weeks about going that kind of route for the LAST STARFIGHTER CD packaging in 2005, but then you decided against it.  (I'd even bought a few CD's that were in that packaging style to show Skip and some other folks what it was like.)
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: ChasSmith on February 22, 2017, 04:36:52 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: ChasSmith on February 22, 2017, 04:37:37 AM
I could have used another hour of sleep, but the feline contingent wasn't hearing of it.
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Post by: ChasSmith on February 22, 2017, 04:40:01 AM
Good vibes for BK at the ENT.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: ChasSmith on February 22, 2017, 04:52:17 AM
I don't need a back brace, but I sure as HELL need a new mattress.  One thing that all too often wakes me up in the morning is my back, then once I've been up and about for a while, I'm fine.  But I need to exercise more, too.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: ChasSmith on February 22, 2017, 04:59:06 AM
Starting today, four (count 'em) days of close-to-60 and well-above-60 degree weather.  That, my dear DRs, is enough to put a spring in my step and a song in my heart.
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Post by: ChasSmith on February 22, 2017, 05:00:22 AM
But not a song in in my mouth.  Let's not get carried away here.
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Post by: ChasSmith on February 22, 2017, 05:03:05 AM
Back to rehearsal tonight.  Let that put the song in other people's mouths where it belongs.
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 22, 2017, 05:05:36 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 22, 2017, 05:08:46 AM
I had another round ofd dreams I no longer remember, although IU do recall one in which I was walking up Broadway and when I reached Lincoln Center, the clouds of smoke coming from a huge fire in Harlem made it impossible to see.  My last dream was about the GOP plan to destroy the NEA, which really pisses me off.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: elmore3003 on February 22, 2017, 05:13:11 AM
I will spend all of today working on my 2016 taxes.  Today should be nothing but tallying receipts. Tomorrow I have a long band rehearsal for The New Yorkers, and on Friday I have to meet with Frazier producer Joe Keenan about Babes In Toyland.  Since he may want to see some of the Babes collection before he heads back to LA, I may lose a day before Monday's tax appointment dealing with that.  So, today I work.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: elmore3003 on February 22, 2017, 05:15:33 AM
Last weekend, my credit card company told me that my card might have been compromised, although there's been no activity on my account.  I hope the promised new card arrives soon.  I did notice on my new statement that my account number has changed.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: elmore3003 on February 22, 2017, 05:16:09 AM
BK, I hope the ENT visit goes well.
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 22, 2017, 05:49:04 AM
I used to have  ear infections far too often.  I think the worst was n a Memorial Day weekend in the late 1980s, and I culd not get to a doctor before Tuesday.  By Sunday, my tight ear was swollen shut and the pain was unbearable.  I was working on some project and I thought the infection and dadline stress would kill me. I was afraid that I was getting an ear infection last night, but everything seems okay this morning.
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 22, 2017, 05:49:47 AM
DR TCB, how are you feeling today?
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Post by: John G. on February 22, 2017, 06:21:44 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on February 22, 2017, 06:22:21 AM
I had chess pie for breakfast and it was good.
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Post by: Ginny on February 22, 2017, 06:58:34 AM
Wednesday morning greetings!  Fr. Richard's clergy study group is meeting here at lunchtime, so I'll be making myself scarce.  I'm having lunch downtown with my young friend Suzy.  She and her family are planning their first trip to NYC in early April and she wants some tips.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: Ginny on February 22, 2017, 06:58:55 AM
Dental recovery vibes for DR TCB!
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 22, 2017, 06:59:23 AM
TAX vibes for DR ELMORE.   ENT visit vibes for MR BK.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: Ginny on February 22, 2017, 06:59:32 AM
Great news about DR George's procedure!
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Post by: Ginny on February 22, 2017, 06:59:51 AM
ENT vibes for BK!
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 22, 2017, 07:00:43 AM
DR JEANNE - I just bought a back brace from WalMart.....I wanted to see if there was ANY change or relief....so far it's helped some.

I am looking at that COPPER FIT PRO back brace/wrap - we shall see.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: ChasSmith on February 22, 2017, 07:10:48 AM
I used to have  ear infections far too often.  I think the worst was n a Memorial Day weekend in the late 1980s, and I culd not get to a doctor before Tuesday.  By Sunday, my tight ear was swollen shut and the pain was unbearable.  I was working on some project and I thought the infection and dadline stress would kill me. I was afraid that I was getting an ear infection last night, but everything seems okay this morning.

As a kid, up to I'd guess ten years of age, I had a number of ear infections, then I went years without one.  The next one, which the doctor said was "a good one", developed from a bad cold or flu in 1996.  About two years ago I thought I was getting one, but the doctor said it looked more like drainage (or lack of drainage?) from a recent cold, but he gave me antibiotics to be sure, and it was soon okay.  But ear infections scare me, and since that bad one in '96, I run to the doctor immediately upon feeling any such thing.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: ChasSmith on February 22, 2017, 07:17:39 AM
Not to mention the pain, which is not unlike a serious toothache.  I can't even imagine what it must have been like getting through that Memorial Day weekend.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: Ginny on February 22, 2017, 07:18:24 AM
Our son Rob had a lot of ear infections until we had him tested for allergies and started shots.  The ear infections subsided and, eventually, he grew out of the need for allergy shots.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: Jrand74 on February 22, 2017, 07:32:04 AM
There is a case of two little girls age 13 who were both killed in Indiana about 9 days ago.  It is a horrible crime and the local, state, and federal authorities are working on the case.  They are releasing very little information and playing it very close to the vest.

This morning they say that one of the girls turned on the video/audio recorder on her cell phone and they have information from that that will help them in the investigation. They have not released a cause of death or any details about the crime.

So sad.....Libby & Abby went for a hike on a local trail....in daytime....and never came home.  They were found the next day.....
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: Ginny on February 22, 2017, 07:33:26 AM
Congratulations to BK on the directing gig!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 22, 2017, 08:02:59 AM
Bruce, I hope the ENT can help you, and I also hope you can fight the feared oncoming cold.  I, too, fear an oncoming cold.  Have had a number of bouts with congestion since my bronchitis episode last October.  Got a major head cold that moved into my chest the week before Christmas, and it has never completely gone away.

I take Mucinex, liquid and tablet, which sets me aright most of the time.

I used to take Nyquil as a sure-fire tonic to make me feel better.  However, it also gave me nightmares.  Rather, its effect on me led to nightmares.   I found them much more disturbing than my symptoms and have abandoned it for other medications.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 22, 2017, 08:07:27 AM
"Copacetic" -- mean everything is fine, excellent, in good order.

This word became a "catch" word in the 70s among flower children and pot heads.

If someone were to stop and ask a bunch of them how everything was going, they would answer "copacetic".

That and "maintain" were the words I used to hear a lot...in the 70s.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 22, 2017, 08:12:06 AM
(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh119/RonPulliam/dude-maintain-4aef4_6_1.png)
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Post by: Laura on February 22, 2017, 08:14:55 AM
Good morning.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 22, 2017, 09:16:31 AM
Good morning.

Mawnin'!
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 22, 2017, 09:19:47 AM
Congrats to George for lack of polyps.

I'm supposed to have that very procedure "again" in November.  Had my first in November 2015.

Sigh.

I won't be here in November, so I guess I'll work something out in South Carolina.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: Druxy on February 22, 2017, 09:25:36 AM
Unpleasant surprise this morning:

I went to dry my hair after my shower; plugged the dryer in and the little doo-hickey plastic box on the cord exploded into flame.  Luckily I was able to pull it out before there was too much damage, but there is now a burn mark under the wall plug in my bathroom.

We took the dryer back to Wal-Mart and they gave us a new one of a different brand.  No charge.

The dryer that "exploded" was a ConAir, so be warned.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: Jane on February 22, 2017, 09:40:06 AM
DR Druxy I am glad you weren't hurt and your house didn't burn down. 

Did you have a receipt to prove you purchased the dryer at Wal-Mart or were they simply nice about it?
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: Jane on February 22, 2017, 09:41:49 AM
Bruce & Jeanne, my walking partner returned from L.A. yesterday and is not up to walking this morning.  I am sure you won't be surprised she is is experiencing the first day of a cold.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: Jane on February 22, 2017, 09:43:45 AM
Bruce, good news vibes at the ENT today!
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Post by: Jane on February 22, 2017, 09:44:23 AM
GOOD HEALING AND FEEL BETTER VIBES FOR THE ALL TOO MANY WHO NEED THEM!

Pets are included in these vibes.
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Post by: Jane on February 22, 2017, 09:52:04 AM
DR Jrand your story of the girls is heartbreaking.  I hope the recording solves the crime.  Smart girl!
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Post by: Druxy on February 22, 2017, 09:54:45 AM
DR Druxy I am glad you weren't hurt and your house didn't burn down. 

Did you have a receipt to prove you purchased the dryer at Wal-Mart or were they simply nice about it?

No receipt, since we'd bought it several months ago.  They were very nice about it.
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Post by: Jane on February 22, 2017, 09:58:53 AM
Very nice!
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Post by: bk on February 22, 2017, 10:07:25 AM
I'm up, I'm up - stuffy from the Ny-Quil, so trying to un-stuff.  I'll be on my way to the ENT shortly.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: Jrand74 on February 22, 2017, 10:40:28 AM
I do not know from hair dryers and hair blowers or any other hair appliance - but I shall remember your admonition DR DRUXY.
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Post by: FJL on February 22, 2017, 10:48:34 AM
STUFFY FROM THE NYQUIL - that deserves to be a chapter title at least
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Post by: ChasSmith on February 22, 2017, 11:01:07 AM
I do not know from hair dryers and hair blowers or any other hair appliance - but I shall remember your admonition DR DRUXY.

Same.  (I used to know from hair dryers.....a long, long time ago.....)
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: George on February 22, 2017, 11:38:50 AM
Great news about DR George's procedure!

Thanks, Ginny!
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Post by: George on February 22, 2017, 11:41:24 AM
Congrats to George for lack of polyps.

I'm supposed to have that very procedure "again" in November.  Had my first in November 2015.

Sigh.

I won't be here in November, so I guess I'll work something out in South Carolina.

Thanks, Ron!  And a very early good luck with your November procedure! :D
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: George on February 22, 2017, 11:43:47 AM
There is a case of two little girls age 13 who were both killed in Indiana about 9 days ago.  It is a horrible crime and the local, state, and federal authorities are working on the case.  They are releasing very little information and playing it very close to the vest.

This morning they say that one of the girls turned on the video/audio recorder on her cell phone and they have information from that that will help them in the investigation. They have not released a cause of death or any details about the crime.

So sad.....Libby & Abby went for a hike on a local trail....in daytime....and never came home.  They were found the next day.....

Oh, my goodness!  That's horrible. :( Hopefully, the cell phone recording can result in a conviction!
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: bk on February 22, 2017, 12:05:07 PM
Back from the ENT.  Thankfully, nothing serious.  A ball of wax that I could not apparently get to with my usual every two days Q-tip things, had lodged itself on my left eardrum.  So, first he vacuumed both ears, then he had to use another instrument to actually get this glob of wax.  All should be fine now - he said it may take a few hours to be back to completely normal, but it already feels so much better.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: bk on February 22, 2017, 12:05:36 PM
Got word that an important Kritzerland CD project has finally been approved, so we'll now get that into production.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 22, 2017, 12:11:24 PM
Words of Advice:

Never, ever insert a Q-tip into your ear.   Practical experience and clogged eardrum trauma has led me to this conviction.

And, also:  If you ever swim in a heated pool, use ear plugs or don't submerge your head.  Heated water can heat up normal earwax and cause blockage.

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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 22, 2017, 12:14:10 PM
That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 22, 2017, 12:15:49 PM
Got word that an important Kritzerland CD project has finally been approved, so we'll now get that into production.

Wonderful.  Am looking forward to whatever it is!
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 22, 2017, 12:17:54 PM
Anybody here recognize the term "gig line"?  Anybody here know what it means?
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 22, 2017, 12:20:45 PM
This picture should give you a clew!

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh119/RonPulliam/gigline.png)
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 22, 2017, 12:21:30 PM
I'm talkin' to myself!

That's it.  Only myself is listening to me right now.  Or reading me right now.

Oh, well...
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Post by: George on February 22, 2017, 12:25:18 PM
Back from the ENT.  Thankfully, nothing serious.  A ball of wax that I could not apparently get to with my usual every two days Q-tip things, had lodged itself on my left eardrum.  So, first he vacuumed both ears, then he had to use another instrument to actually get this glob of wax.  All should be fine now - he said it may take a few hours to be back to completely normal, but it already feels so much better.

Whew!  Glad it was a simple solution.
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Post by: George on February 22, 2017, 12:26:49 PM
Got word that an important Kritzerland CD project has finally been approved, so we'll now get that into production.

Wonderful.  Am looking forward to whatever it is!

Ditto and ditto!
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: George on February 22, 2017, 12:27:25 PM
Unpleasant surprise this morning:

I went to dry my hair after my shower; plugged the dryer in and the little doo-hickey plastic box on the cord exploded into flame.  Luckily I was able to pull it out before there was too much damage, but there is now a burn mark under the wall plug in my bathroom.

We took the dryer back to Wal-Mart and they gave us a new one of a different brand.  No charge.

The dryer that "exploded" was a ConAir, so be warned.

:o Yikes!!
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Post by: FJL on February 22, 2017, 12:31:20 PM
Got word that an important Kritzerland CD project has finally been approved, so we'll now get that into production.

Wonderful.  Am looking forward to whatever it is!

Ditto and ditto!

Likewise here, too!
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Post by: John G. on February 22, 2017, 12:39:54 PM
Great news on the ears, BK. Had you ever had them vacuumed before?
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Post by: John G. on February 22, 2017, 12:41:00 PM
Got word that an important Kritzerland CD project has finally been approved, so we'll now get that into production.

Wonderful.  Am looking forward to whatever it is!

Ditto and ditto!

Likewise here, too!

Always eagerly anticipate a new release.
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Post by: John G. on February 22, 2017, 12:41:52 PM
Thanks for the tip, Druxy. Glad you were only unpleasantly surprised.
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Post by: bk on February 22, 2017, 12:49:38 PM
First time for ear vacuuming.  A weird sensation and not that pleasant.  In fact, this problem is the first problem I've EVER had with my ears, and hopefully it will be the last.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: bk on February 22, 2017, 12:50:17 PM
ASK BK

I have seen a lot of independant artists have forsaken the traditional plastic jewel cases for their CD releases and gone with the slim cardboard casing.

Have you ever considered going this route? Is it any cheaper?

It's not really cheaper, and our audience likes the booklets.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: bk on February 22, 2017, 12:51:03 PM
ASK BK

I have seen a lot of independant artists have forsaken the traditional plastic jewel cases for their CD releases and gone with the slim cardboard casing.

Have you ever considered going this route? Is it any cheaper?


I'd been wondering if you'd tried that, too, BK.  I remember we were talking for a few weeks about going that kind of route for the LAST STARFIGHTER CD packaging in 2005, but then you decided against it.  (I'd even bought a few CD's that were in that packaging style to show Skip and some other folks what it was like.)

This is different from what Shayne was talking about - this was to do a mini-LP style cover, which I'd still like to do.
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Post by: FJL on February 22, 2017, 12:57:35 PM
ASK BK

I have seen a lot of independant artists have forsaken the traditional plastic jewel cases for their CD releases and gone with the slim cardboard casing.

Have you ever considered going this route? Is it any cheaper?


I'd been wondering if you'd tried that, too, BK.  I remember we were talking for a few weeks about going that kind of route for the LAST STARFIGHTER CD packaging in 2005, but then you decided against it.  (I'd even bought a few CD's that were in that packaging style to show Skip and some other folks what it was like.)

This is different from what Shayne was talking about - this was to do a mini-LP style cover, which I'd still like to do.

Ah!
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: ChasSmith on February 22, 2017, 12:59:49 PM
I love the mini-LP cover design for CDs.
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Post by: ChasSmith on February 22, 2017, 01:00:12 PM
Great news about the ears, BK. 
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 22, 2017, 01:06:08 PM
Great news on the ears, BK. Had you ever had them vacuumed before?

Well, while we're on this tangent, has anyone here ever had his or her nasal passages vacuumed?

My college roommate had this done frequently circa 1967-70. 

That said, I wish a vacuum had been available when my ears were clogged.  The ENT used a special hooked tool to remove the wax clog.  I had been using, prior to this incident, one of those products to squirt a liquid into your ears with a blue rubber bulb thingy....but the ENT told me I should never do that.  The ears, he said, naturally clean themselves.  Truth is, after the heated pool event, the ears have changed "natural" functions, although I'm still able to clean them.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: Jrand74 on February 22, 2017, 01:07:31 PM
I still don't know what a gig line is.....
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 22, 2017, 01:07:57 PM
Good medical news from DR GEORGE and MR BK.
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Post by: George on February 22, 2017, 01:10:23 PM
I love the mini-LP cover design for CDs.

So do I!
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Post by: George on February 22, 2017, 01:10:32 PM
Good medical news from DR GEORGE and MR BK.

Thanks, Jrand!
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 22, 2017, 01:23:37 PM
Weird dat here, but my taxes are almost finished.  I have three envelopes off receipts left to be tallied.  I could not find my 1099 from the Musicians Pension Fund.  I spent too much time today trying to reach them.  Ater I finally got through and requested a new 1099, I found it.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: elmore3003 on February 22, 2017, 01:25:02 PM
Then I had to deal with an appointment to see a new doctor in Union Square, which will be a schlep to get to, but that's next Tuesday's fresh hell.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: elmore3003 on February 22, 2017, 01:27:29 PM
I spoke to Frazier producer Joe Keenan, whose song "Watching the Show" is one of my favorite things I orchestrated for BK.  I will meet him on Friday at noon.  So much for a quiet day at home.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: elmore3003 on February 22, 2017, 01:29:00 PM
Good news about the ear, BK!  It turned out to be what I expected it to be.  I was pretty sure it was no infection or you would have been feverish and in awful pain.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 22, 2017, 01:29:03 PM
I still don't know what a gig line is.....

Gig line is a military term that refers to the alignment of the seam of the uniform shirt, belt buckle, and uniform trouser fly-seam. In order to be properly dressed, these three should align to form a straight line down the front of a person's body.  (see photo in reply #65)
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 22, 2017, 01:30:22 PM
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Post by: ChasSmith on February 22, 2017, 01:39:01 PM
Time for me to shower and dress (watching my gig line) and head out to a rehearsal.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 22, 2017, 02:07:30 PM
Time for me to shower and dress (watching my gig line) and head out to a rehearsal.

You may be the only gig-proficient there!
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: ChasSmith on February 22, 2017, 02:11:48 PM
Time for me to shower and dress (watching my gig line) and head out to a rehearsal.

You may be the only gig-proficient there!

At the gig.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: bk on February 22, 2017, 02:23:27 PM
I think if I have to repress The Brain at some point, I may do it as a limited time only mini-LP thing.  I almost did LA Now and Then that way, too.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: Matthew on February 22, 2017, 02:27:20 PM
Hey everyone!
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: Matthew on February 22, 2017, 02:29:03 PM
Thanks for all the birthday wishes and DD vibes.  Sorry I couldn't keep up personally with all the wishes, but the day sorta got away from me and my mind was focused on getting DD Ben home.

Speaking of which, we are all home and healthy.  Got some meds for the next week or so and of course the "Bland" diet, but we are all happy to be hope and together.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: bk on February 22, 2017, 02:31:01 PM
Here's one for the books.  On my Facebook feed, someone shared some post about the new New Beverly schedule - that's the revival theater that Quentin Tarantino owns and books.  He was posting on the thread - so I noticed they're showing Frank Perry's very rare film Ladybug, Ladybug, which I love but can't see as it's showing on the Kritzerland show day.  But I posted about the movie and closed my post with - Hey, Quentin, YOU, why haven't you booked The First Nudie Musical - I have many 35mm prints :).  He responded twice, said he's a big fan of both it and The Creature Wasn't Nice and my Partridge Family and other TV work.  Who knew?  So I asked him to please PM me.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 22, 2017, 02:31:48 PM
Time for me to shower and dress (watching my gig line) and head out to a rehearsal.

You may be the only gig-proficient there!

At the gig.

At the non-BK gig.

BK's gig is the directing gig. 
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: George on February 22, 2017, 03:02:52 PM
I think if I have to repress The Brain at some point, I may do it as a limited time only mini-LP thing.  I almost did LA Now and Then that way, too.

I'd double-dip for that!
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: George on February 22, 2017, 03:04:02 PM
Here's one for the books.  On my Facebook feed, someone shared some post about the new New Beverly schedule - that's the revival theater that Quentin Tarantino owns and books.  He was posting on the thread - so I noticed they're showing Frank Perry's very rare film Ladybug, Ladybug, which I love but can't see as it's showing on the Kritzerland show day.  But I posted about the movie and closed my post with - Hey, Quentin, YOU, why haven't you booked The First Nudie Musical - I have many 35mm prints :).  He responded twice, said he's a big fan of both it and The Creature Wasn't Nice and my Partridge Family and other TV work.  Who knew?  So I asked him to please PM me.

That's pretty darned cool!
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: elmore3003 on February 22, 2017, 03:17:34 PM
Here's one for the books.  On my Facebook feed, someone shared some post about the new New Beverly schedule - that's the revival theater that Quentin Tarantino owns and books.  He was posting on the thread - so I noticed they're showing Frank Perry's very rare film Ladybug, Ladybug, which I love but can't see as it's showing on the Kritzerland show day.  But I posted about the movie and closed my post with - Hey, Quentin, YOU, why haven't you booked The First Nudie Musical - I have many 35mm prints :).  He responded twice, said he's a big fan of both it and The Creature Wasn't Nice and my Partridge Family and other TV work.  Who knew?  So I asked him to please PM me.

That's pretty darned cool!


Yep!  I agree.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: Jane on February 22, 2017, 04:20:02 PM
Thanks for all the birthday wishes and DD vibes.  Sorry I couldn't keep up personally with all the wishes, but the day sorta got away from me and my mind was focused on getting DD Ben home.

Speaking of which, we are all home and healthy.  Got some meds for the next week or so and of course the "Bland" diet, but we are all happy to be hope and together.

It is not the best of birthdays when you are worrying about your beloved pet.  I'm glad DD Ben is home and doing better.  Continued good vibes for him!
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: Jane on February 22, 2017, 04:23:20 PM
Back from the ENT.  Thankfully, nothing serious.  A ball of wax that I could not apparently get to with my usual every two days Q-tip things, had lodged itself on my left eardrum.  So, first he vacuumed both ears, then he had to use another instrument to actually get this glob of wax.  All should be fine now - he said it may take a few hours to be back to completely normal, but it already feels so much better.

As I suspected which is why I mentioned the drops.  Did the doctor also mention you should not use Q-tips?
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: Jane on February 22, 2017, 04:25:23 PM
Before I lost the hearing in my right ear and had only lost it in the left, the doctor thought she was going to remove wax and instead found a piece of white cotton from a Q-tip.  Immediately I could hear again and asked if she could do that with the left year.  Sadly she couldn't and there is nothing blocking my right ear anymore.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: bk on February 22, 2017, 04:26:56 PM
He didn't say anything about Q-tips - I think from now on I won't go deep with the Q-tips - just to get out any guck that's easy to get to.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: bk on February 22, 2017, 04:27:08 PM
Piano tuna is thirty minutes late.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: bk on February 22, 2017, 04:27:26 PM
Had some tuna pasta salad earlier.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: bk on February 22, 2017, 04:27:41 PM
No intention to really have anything else to eat this night.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: KevinH on February 22, 2017, 04:38:25 PM
Good evening!
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Post by: KevinH on February 22, 2017, 04:38:38 PM
Glad to hear your ear problem has been solved, BK!
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: FJL on February 22, 2017, 04:39:15 PM
Here's one for the books.  On my Facebook feed, someone shared some post about the new New Beverly schedule - that's the revival theater that Quentin Tarantino owns and books.  He was posting on the thread - so I noticed they're showing Frank Perry's very rare film Ladybug, Ladybug, which I love but can't see as it's showing on the Kritzerland show day.  But I posted about the movie and closed my post with - Hey, Quentin, YOU, why haven't you booked The First Nudie Musical - I have many 35mm prints :).  He responded twice, said he's a big fan of both it and The Creature Wasn't Nice and my Partridge Family and other TV work.  Who knew?  So I asked him to please PM me.


That's wonderful, BK!
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: KevinH on February 22, 2017, 04:40:02 PM
DR George---good news about your procedure!
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: KevinH on February 22, 2017, 04:40:54 PM
As FJL said, "that's wonderful, BK!"
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: John G. on February 22, 2017, 04:54:47 PM
Great news on the ears, BK. Had you ever had them vacuumed before?

Well, while we're on this tangent, has anyone here ever had his or her nasal passages vacuumed?

My college roommate had this done frequently circa 1967-70. 

That said, I wish a vacuum had been available when my ears were clogged.  The ENT used a special hooked tool to remove the wax clog.  I had been using, prior to this incident, one of those products to squirt a liquid into your ears with a blue rubber bulb thingy....but the ENT told me I should never do that.  The ears, he said, naturally clean themselves.  Truth is, after the heated pool event, the ears have changed "natural" functions, although I'm still able to clean them.

Nope. Just ears. Ears are weird enough with the vacuum.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: Jrand74 on February 22, 2017, 05:06:37 PM
I see a cameo appearance for MR BK in the next Tarentino movie.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: John G. on February 22, 2017, 05:08:08 PM
Here's one for the books.  On my Facebook feed, someone shared some post about the new New Beverly schedule - that's the revival theater that Quentin Tarantino owns and books.  He was posting on the thread - so I noticed they're showing Frank Perry's very rare film Ladybug, Ladybug, which I love but can't see as it's showing on the Kritzerland show day.  But I posted about the movie and closed my post with - Hey, Quentin, YOU, why haven't you booked The First Nudie Musical - I have many 35mm prints :).  He responded twice, said he's a big fan of both it and The Creature Wasn't Nice and my Partridge Family and other TV work.  Who knew?  So I asked him to please PM me.

That's pretty darned cool!

I think the correct response is: That's f--king cool, bk.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: Jane on February 22, 2017, 05:08:43 PM
DR Jeanne tonight I am going to try the Topricin and see if it helps the pain in my feet. 
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: John G. on February 22, 2017, 05:09:49 PM
More vibes for DD Ben. Glad he's home.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: Jane on February 22, 2017, 05:13:34 PM
We have been having interesting sightings on our walks.  Over the last 5 days we have seen a sea lion, two swimming beavers, and tons of Buffleheads.  I would take a photo except with my camera they will only look like little black & white dots in the water.  Yesterday as we were walking along the long stretch of water we were delighted to see them fly in and land.  Group after group coming in.  It almost felt as if they would never stop, but they did. 
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: John G. on February 22, 2017, 05:14:01 PM
Weird dat here, but my taxes are almost finished.  I have three envelopes off receipts left to be tallied.  I could not find my 1099 from the Musicians Pension Fund.  I spent too much time today trying to reach them.  Ater I finally got through and requested a new 1099, I found it.

Been there, done that. It's like wanting to find the War and Peace DVDs and not until much later v
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: John G. on February 22, 2017, 05:15:14 PM
We have been having interesting sightings on our walks.  Over the last 5 days we have seen a sea lion, two swimming beavers, and tons of Buffleheads.  I would take a photo except with my camera they will only look like little black & white dots in the water.  Yesterday as we were walking along the long stretch of water we were delighted to see them fly in and land.  Group after group coming in.  It almost felt as if they would never stop, but they did. 

Sounds beautiful. Maybe Laura should go photograph them.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: George on February 22, 2017, 05:16:50 PM
DR George---good news about your procedure!

Thanks, Kevin!
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: George on February 22, 2017, 05:17:19 PM
And now, I'm off to the monthly Theater Artists Olympia board meeting. 

Be back later.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: Jane on February 22, 2017, 05:23:52 PM
We have been having interesting sightings on our walks.  Over the last 5 days we have seen a sea lion, two swimming beavers, and tons of Buffleheads.  I would take a photo except with my camera they will only look like little black & white dots in the water.  Yesterday as we were walking along the long stretch of water we were delighted to see them fly in and land.  Group after group coming in.  It almost felt as if they would never stop, but they did. 

Sounds beautiful. Maybe Laura should go photograph them.

I would love that. 

I looked for good photos and videos online and didn't find anything that captured what we see.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: elmore3003 on February 22, 2017, 05:42:45 PM
Weird day here, but my taxes are almost finished.  I have three envelopes off receipts left to be tallied.  I could not find my 1099 from the Musicians Pension Fund.  I spent too much time today trying to reach them.  Ater I finally got through and requested a new 1099, I found it.

Been there, done that. It's like wanting to find the War and Peace DVDs and not until much later v

And I finally found it.  And I just finished watching the entire 15-hour series. It was really excellent.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: elmore3003 on February 22, 2017, 05:45:14 PM
Joshie's day was longer than necessary, and I cannot go into the reasons that his job was much harder than it should have been.  I hope that when he hears how good his work is tomorrow, he'll be happy.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: FJL on February 22, 2017, 06:01:25 PM
I see a cameo appearance for MR BK in the next Tarentino movie.

Why just a cameo?
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: bk on February 22, 2017, 06:47:47 PM
Piano tuna was a no-show with no call, no nothing.  I left him one message but am about to leave another - this one won't be as nice as the other one.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: vixmom on February 22, 2017, 07:08:56 PM
Well tonight I treated myself to a 2 hour visit with the root canal specialist
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Post by: vixmom on February 22, 2017, 07:09:11 PM
Do I know how to party or what?
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: vixmom on February 22, 2017, 07:09:35 PM
Glad to hear BK and Georges procedures went well
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Post by: vixmom on February 22, 2017, 07:09:46 PM
Vibes to all of yez.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: vixmom on February 22, 2017, 07:10:22 PM
I am done for the night. Some ibuprofen and bed for me I think
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: vixmom on February 22, 2017, 07:12:26 PM
One last note    Alert to the New Yorkers.  There will be a vixmom visit on Sunday,   Vixdad bought me a ticket to see the Sunday matinee performance of The Book of  Mormon
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Post by: vixmom on February 22, 2017, 07:13:55 PM
If anyone would care to join me for dinner after please send me a pm!!
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: John G. on February 22, 2017, 07:14:22 PM
Watched another installment in Tree of the Wooden Clogs tonight. J.B. did not like it. The butchering of the pig was real, and the noise of the pig in his death throes did not sit well with him.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: John G. on February 22, 2017, 07:17:36 PM
Turning on a little Sherman Brothers treat. Starting The One and Only Genuine, Original Family Band with lovely Leslie Ann Warren and a very young Kurt Russell.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: John G. on February 22, 2017, 07:56:33 PM
Turning on a little Sherman Brothers treat. Starting The One and Only Genuine, Original Family Band with lovely Leslie Ann Warren and a very young Kurt Russell.

I haven't seen this film before. I'm surprised at how stressful all the political yelling in the script is. May not be the escapist entertainment I was thinking it would be.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: John G. on February 22, 2017, 08:15:59 PM
Good night, all.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: Jane on February 22, 2017, 10:13:47 PM
Turning on a little Sherman Brothers treat. Starting The One and Only Genuine, Original Family Band with lovely Leslie Ann Warren and a very young Kurt Russell.

I haven't seen this film before. I'm surprised at how stressful all the political yelling in the script is. May not be the escapist entertainment I was thinking it would be.

;D
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: Jane on February 22, 2017, 10:14:58 PM
DR Vixmom I hope the root canal is successful,  yours too DR TCB.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: Jane on February 22, 2017, 10:16:15 PM
Tonight we watched the first 2 hours of MALCOLM X.
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Post by: TCB on February 22, 2017, 11:08:34 PM
Good evening!
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Post by: TCB on February 22, 2017, 11:09:59 PM
I slept most of the day.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: TCB on February 22, 2017, 11:10:36 PM
I am doing fine, I think.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: TCB on February 22, 2017, 11:11:19 PM
I did eat some rice tonight without much problem.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: TCB on February 22, 2017, 11:12:15 PM
Elmore, I am doing okay.  Thanks for your concern.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: TCB on February 22, 2017, 11:13:14 PM
I am glad that DD Ben is back home where he belongs.
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Post by: TCB on February 22, 2017, 11:13:31 PM
One more post.
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Post by: TCB on February 22, 2017, 11:14:12 PM
Page 6
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: Jane on February 22, 2017, 11:33:01 PM
I am doing fine, I think.

Good!
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: TCB on February 22, 2017, 11:39:28 PM
How long is MALCOLM X?
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: George on February 22, 2017, 11:47:05 PM
Glad to hear BK and Georges procedures went well

Thanks, Vixmom!
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Post by: George on February 22, 2017, 11:47:16 PM
Hi, Tom.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: TCB on February 22, 2017, 11:55:45 PM
Hello, George.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: Jane on February 23, 2017, 12:00:18 AM
How long is MALCOLM X?

According to IMDB 3 hours and 22 minutes.
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: TCB on February 23, 2017, 12:01:47 AM
How long is MALCOLM X?

According to IMDB 3 hours and 22 minutes.


Wow!
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: bk on February 23, 2017, 12:03:38 AM
TCB, get back to the book.  Even if you're stuck or busy or whatever - get back to it. 
Title: Re: THE DIRECTING GIG
Post by: TCB on February 23, 2017, 12:06:12 AM
TCB, get back to the book.  Even if you're stuck or busy or whatever - get back to it. 


Yes, sir, I will.  As soon as I figure out how to use posit in a sentence.