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Title: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: bk on July 03, 2019, 12:41:41 AM
Well, you've read the notes, writing the notes was hard, and now it is time for you to post until the writing cows some home - they're currently writing a new MOOsical.
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Post by: bk on July 03, 2019, 12:42:24 AM
And the word of the day is: SEDULOUS!
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Post by: George on July 03, 2019, 12:51:08 AM
First post after BK.
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Post by: George on July 03, 2019, 12:53:45 AM
To continue from last night:

Fortunately, the problem of not having film in my camera wasn't a total loss.  I did buy a disposable panoramic camera, so I have about a dozen wide pictures from that week. :)
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Post by: George on July 03, 2019, 01:02:17 AM
Well, I'm struggling to stay awake, so I need to go to bed. 

Good night, jan, and have a good day, all!
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 03, 2019, 03:50:39 AM
Early morning vibes from Indiana.

I woke up at 6:10 a.m. and couldn't go back to sleep, so I got up.  Barnum was not amused.  He was still on his sleeping swing, but I got him up anyway.  So he is having an early breakfast and is busy throwing the fruit out of his food cup.
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 03, 2019, 03:53:36 AM
Tonight is our dress rehearsal and production photos.

Last night was a tech night which was okay.  The director said we had to wear costumes, which was kind of unnecessary, but that's okay. 

Then three times during the notes the director and his tech director congratulated themselves on have a REAL tech rehearsal which is NEVER done at this theatre...NEVER....

Which is not true...but let them think as they will.  I don't think either will be working here again....at least I hope not.  Why would you do nothing but bad mouth the people who give you an opportunity?

Oh....and of course the heat pump stopped working during the night  BUT someone is coming this afternoon OR tomorrow to fix the connection....

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Post by: Jrand74 on July 03, 2019, 03:54:06 AM
Just a few more days.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 03, 2019, 04:14:46 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 03, 2019, 04:19:35 AM
I've bathed and fed the cats.  I don't know if Annabelle ate or not.  Her nose was stopped up, so I washed out the gunk, and got in the tub.  For all I know, Stella and Thatch ate her breakfast.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 03, 2019, 04:20:23 AM
I'll leave here around 9:00 for my appointment with Dr Priest.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 03, 2019, 04:21:34 AM
On my return, I will tidy the apartment.  I don't like to vacuum before 9:00, and the apartment needs it.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 03, 2019, 05:20:25 AM
We've made our patrol.  Annabelle met a new neighbor and saw a few birds, so she's quite pleased.
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Post by: FJL on July 03, 2019, 05:30:17 AM
The informal rule for anything a friend (even a business friend) puts out there in public was passed along by Lehman Engel to BMI workshoppers, and I think it was Maury Yeston who jocularly codified it as "The seven-block rule."  Since you never know who at the event is another friend, and these decades producers send younger people from their office who tell them whether to request a full script and score, you can't know who the friends are and who can help the show.  Maury described it as no matter what you thought of it, anything you say within seven blocks of where it took place will not be negative.  And if you observe it, most likely the favor will be returned to you. 
Your friends are there to tell the truth if they are enthusiastic, stay quiet or lie if they don't like it, and send theirs note quietly.

There's a story somewhere where Sondheim tells Jason Robert Brown something similar, only positive the day of the performance; then, save the notes for the next day when asked. 
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Post by: Druxy on July 03, 2019, 05:33:59 AM
My dog is not a fan of July 4th...or New Year's Eve.

The fireworks scare him "to death".
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Post by: KevinH on July 03, 2019, 05:57:01 AM
Good morning!
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Post by: KevinH on July 03, 2019, 05:58:46 AM
I will be leaving for the airport in a few hours.  On my way to see Barbra in London.   The concert is part of "British Summer Time."   It takes place in Hyde Park.    It's an "all-standing" event.   Not looking forward to that part.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 03, 2019, 06:21:48 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: Ginny on July 03, 2019, 06:27:46 AM
Wednesday morning greetings!  This is my first slow morning in quite a while and I'm thoroughly enjoying it.  I might even have a third cup of coffee...
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 03, 2019, 06:48:21 AM
The most painful reading I’ve sat through was the play version of THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE. It was done on our I DO! I DO! set, in front of back wall of the turntable that was turned to obscure the main trappings of the set. The director gave her introduction, then walked behind the wall of the turntable from whence she proceeded to yell out (not being miked) the stage directions throughout the play. She thought the disembodied voice would provide a more effective ambience. It was hideous.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: Jane on July 03, 2019, 07:11:37 AM
I will be leaving for the airport in a few hours.  On my way to see Barbra in London.   The concert is part of "British Summer Time."   It takes place in Hyde Park.    It's an "all-standing" event.   Not looking forward to that part.

Have a good trip.
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Post by: Jane on July 03, 2019, 07:12:05 AM
Aww, sweet photo of Neve from ladt night.
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Post by: Jane on July 03, 2019, 07:12:50 AM
DR Jan I am excited about your trip to beautiful Utah and your friends.
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Post by: Jane on July 03, 2019, 07:13:11 AM
I am glad Nicky is eating.
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Post by: vixmom on July 03, 2019, 07:28:44 AM
I came here last night to ketchup andpist but fell asleep instead
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Post by: vixmom on July 03, 2019, 07:29:30 AM
I've bathed and fed the cats.

Do they like baths?
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Post by: vixmom on July 03, 2019, 07:29:50 AM
;)
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Post by: vixmom on July 03, 2019, 07:30:28 AM
Sorry to hear about Sami's grandma, my condolences
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Post by: vixmom on July 03, 2019, 07:30:46 AM
Travel vibes fir Kevin
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Post by: vixmom on July 03, 2019, 07:31:07 AM
Yesterday was a Universal Park day
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Post by: vixmom on July 03, 2019, 07:32:00 AM
Vixter and Vixhusband were there with three of their wedding party who had all traveled from NY for the festivities
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Post by: vixmom on July 03, 2019, 07:32:24 AM
My youngest brother was there with his wife's and three daughters
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Post by: vixmom on July 03, 2019, 07:32:39 AM
My other brother was their withhis wife
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Post by: vixmom on July 03, 2019, 07:32:49 AM
I was their with Vixdad
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Post by: vixmom on July 03, 2019, 07:33:35 AM
We all arrived seperately and had separate agendas
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Post by: vixmom on July 03, 2019, 07:34:18 AM
Vixdad and I ride the Popeye raft ride three times consecutively and were completely drenched from the skin out
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Post by: vixmom on July 03, 2019, 07:35:12 AM
However knowing thisride we had previously stowed a complete change of clothes for each of us in a locker
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Post by: vixmom on July 03, 2019, 07:36:52 AM
After we changed clothes and stowed the wet stuff in the locker we met up with my youngest brother and his family fir a nice lunchat Lombardis inthe "San Francisco " area of the park
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Post by: vixmom on July 03, 2019, 07:38:16 AM
Then we did some Harry Potter world stuff whilwwe waited for my other brother and his wife to arrive from the other park (there are two adjoining parks there)
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Post by: vixmom on July 03, 2019, 07:40:01 AM
Then we hung out withthem awhile and had dessert at Toothsome Chocolate Emporium and Savory Feast  Kitchen (where Vixter used to work)
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Post by: vixmom on July 03, 2019, 07:41:51 AM
We never did meetup with the Vixter and co we kept just missing each other
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Post by: vixmom on July 03, 2019, 07:42:22 AM
Then we came back to the unit where we collapsed
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Post by: vixmom on July 03, 2019, 07:42:57 AM
We have just finished breakfast
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Post by: vixmom on July 03, 2019, 07:43:07 AM
Today is a relax day
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Post by: vixmom on July 03, 2019, 07:43:40 AM
Tomorrow we are going to NASA with my brother and his wife
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Post by: John G. on July 03, 2019, 07:57:23 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on July 03, 2019, 07:59:57 AM
Watching a fun little noir called City of Fear. Great jazzy Jerry Goldsmith score. Vince Edwards plays a prison escapee who steals what he thinks is heroin but is actually a deadly powder capable of wiping out 3 million.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 03, 2019, 08:34:53 AM
I am home from my appointment.  I liked Dr Keenan very much.  My face is numb because she had to examine my sinuses and the procedure is painful.  I do not haver an allergy problem.  I have nasal polyps and pansinusitis, and I need to make an appointment for a CT scan of my sinuses.  I also have a steroid spray and prescription for for antibiotics.
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Post by: Druxy on July 03, 2019, 08:36:46 AM
What's going on with Facebook?

Cover photos...recent posts...seem to have disappeared.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 03, 2019, 09:10:48 AM
What's going on with Facebook?

Cover photos...recent posts...seem to have disappeared.

Okay, glad it's not just me!

I stopped seeing images that people had posted within threads, while in the process of uploading one myself.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 03, 2019, 09:12:46 AM
That's all I've noticed so far. One thread seems to disappear and come back, but I've seen that happen before, and I can still get to it by clicking through to it from "My Activity".
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: bk on July 03, 2019, 10:06:58 AM
I'm up, I'm up - seven and a half hours of sleep.
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Post by: bk on July 03, 2019, 10:07:14 AM
Garage people will be here in thirty minutes.
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Post by: Jane on July 03, 2019, 10:43:34 AM
I've bathed and fed the cats.

Do they like baths?

I never had a cat that liked a bath but I was very fast & got it over with quickly.  We had one cat though I had to stop bathing as he began hyperventilating & then having seizures. 

When the boys helped me give all four cats a bath it would go even faster.  The day of the seizure poor Bryan thought the cat's tail got caught in the garbage disposal while I was yelling call the vet.  It was the one & only time I could not get through to the vet first try.  Fortunately the emergency didn't last long.  I was concerned it was an allergic reaction to the shampoo.
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Post by: Jane on July 03, 2019, 10:43:52 AM
Yesterday was a Universal Park day

Fun.
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Post by: Jane on July 03, 2019, 10:44:10 AM
Vixter and Vixhusband were there with three of their wedding party who had all traveled from NY for the festivities

Even better.
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Post by: Jane on July 03, 2019, 10:44:43 AM
Vixdad and I ride the Popeye raft ride three times consecutively and were completely drenched from the skin out

;D
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Post by: Jane on July 03, 2019, 10:45:17 AM
However knowing thisride we had previously stowed a complete change of clothes for each of us in a locker

I didn't realize they had lockers.
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Post by: Jane on July 03, 2019, 10:46:11 AM
Tomorrow we are going to NASA with my brother and his wife

Another exciting day.  I enjoyed reading about your family day at Universal.
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Post by: Jane on July 03, 2019, 10:47:00 AM
I am home from my appointment.  I liked Dr Keenan very much.  My face is numb because she had to examine my sinuses and the procedure is painful.  I do not haver an allergy problem.  I have nasal polyps and pansinusitis, and I need to make an appointment for a CT scan of my sinuses.  I also have a steroid spray and prescription for for antibiotics.

A diagnosis & treatment.  Vibes it works!
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Post by: Jane on July 03, 2019, 10:47:39 AM
Yes FB is a bit wonky & I have seen complaints.  I didn't google it though.
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Post by: George on July 03, 2019, 10:54:02 AM
Tonight is our dress rehearsal and production photos.

Last night was a tech night which was okay.  The director said we had to wear costumes, which was kind of unnecessary, but that's okay. 

Then three times during the notes the director and his tech director congratulated themselves on have a REAL tech rehearsal which is NEVER done at this theatre...NEVER....

Which is not true...but let them think as they will.  I don't think either will be working here again....at least I hope not.  Why would you do nothing but bad mouth the people who give you an opportunity?

Oh....and of course the heat pump stopped working during the night  BUT someone is coming this afternoon OR tomorrow to fix the connection....

Yikes! :o I don't think that I'd ever work again at a place like that.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: George on July 03, 2019, 10:54:32 AM
The most painful reading I’ve sat through was the play version of THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE. It was done on our I DO! I DO! set, in front of back wall of the turntable that was turned to obscure the main trappings of the set. The director gave her introduction, then walked behind the wall of the turntable from whence she proceeded to yell out (not being miked) the stage directions throughout the play. She thought the disembodied voice would provide a more effective ambience. It was hideous.

Yikes, too!
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Post by: George on July 03, 2019, 11:00:31 AM
I will be leaving for the airport in a few hours.  On my way to see Barbra in London.   The concert is part of "British Summer Time."   It takes place in Hyde Park.    It's an "all-standing" event.   Not looking forward to that part.

Sound like fun...except for the standing part!  Can you have something like THIS (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004VF60L8/)?

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61JOPVr2gGL._SL1000_.jpg)

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51FQhlyr7HL._SL1000_.jpg)
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Post by: George on July 03, 2019, 11:00:54 AM
Otherwise, hope you have a great time, Kevin!
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Post by: George on July 03, 2019, 11:01:17 AM
Aww, sweet photo of Neve from ladt night.

Thanks, Jane!
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Post by: George on July 03, 2019, 11:01:58 AM
I've bathed and fed the cats.

Do they like baths?

That's the first thing that I thought, too! :))
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Post by: George on July 03, 2019, 11:07:01 AM
I am home from my appointment.  I liked Dr Keenan very much.  My face is numb because she had to examine my sinuses and the procedure is painful.  I do not haver an allergy problem.  I have nasal polyps and pansinusitis, and I need to make an appointment for a CT scan of my sinuses.  I also have a steroid spray and prescription for for antibiotics.

~~~Polyps-and-Pansinusitis-Be-Gone Vibes for Larry!!~~~
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 03, 2019, 11:10:33 AM
My CT scan is now scheduled for Monday.
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Post by: George on July 03, 2019, 11:10:41 AM
And on a sad note, Sid Ramin, Oscar-Winning Composer-Arranger, Dies at 100 (https://variety.com/2019/music/obituaries-people-news/sid-ramin-oscar-winning-composer-arranger-dies-at-100-1203258793/):
Quote
The Oscar and Grammy winner penned the "Patty Duke Show" theme and adapted the music of "West Side Story" for the screen.

But wow...100 years old!
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 03, 2019, 11:14:20 AM
No check again today and no City Center direct deposit.  I do not know why life has to be so damned difficult.  I was asked weeks ago about my interest to score a holiday musical.  I would think, if they want to perform it this 2019 holiday season, that it needs to be scored and copied ASAP, whether they hire me or someone else. And I wait for a yea or nay.
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Post by: Jane on July 03, 2019, 11:32:38 AM
Tonight is our dress rehearsal and production photos.

Last night was a tech night which was okay.  The director said we had to wear costumes, which was kind of unnecessary, but that's okay. 

Then three times during the notes the director and his tech director congratulated themselves on have a REAL tech rehearsal which is NEVER done at this theatre...NEVER....

Which is not true...but let them think as they will.  I don't think either will be working here again....at least I hope not.  Why would you do nothing but bad mouth the people who give you an opportunity?

Oh....and of course the heat pump stopped working during the night  BUT someone is coming this afternoon OR tomorrow to fix the connection....

Yikes! :o I don't think that I'd ever work again at a place like that.

It sounds terrible.
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Post by: Jane on July 03, 2019, 11:33:20 AM
The most painful reading I’ve sat through was the play version of THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE. It was done on our I DO! I DO! set, in front of back wall of the turntable that was turned to obscure the main trappings of the set. The director gave her introduction, then walked behind the wall of the turntable from whence she proceeded to yell out (not being miked) the stage directions throughout the play. She thought the disembodied voice would provide a more effective ambience. It was hideous.

Yikes, too!

The telling of it makes a great story ;D
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Post by: Jane on July 03, 2019, 11:33:58 AM
My CT scan is now scheduled for Monday.

Nice & fast.
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Post by: Jane on July 03, 2019, 11:34:42 AM
Work & check vibes for DR elmore!
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Post by: Jane on July 03, 2019, 11:44:24 AM
We have some good news here.  In February we are to become grandparent's.  I alternate between tears of joy, shock, and disbelief.  I am afraid to be happy & excited.
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Post by: John G. on July 03, 2019, 12:01:00 PM
Short work day. I think Friday will be, too.
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Post by: John G. on July 03, 2019, 12:01:22 PM
Congratulations, Jane! Great news.
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Post by: John G. on July 03, 2019, 12:01:33 PM
Travel vibes for KevinH!
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Post by: John G. on July 03, 2019, 12:02:14 PM
Medical vibes for Elmore.
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Post by: John G. on July 03, 2019, 12:03:55 PM
Has anyone seen a French crime drama called Captain Marleau? I got the first six episodes from the library. Gerard Depardieu is in the first episode.
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Post by: bk on July 03, 2019, 12:11:36 PM
Garage is basically done - now the rest is me organizing the stuff that hasn't found a shelf yet.  But I could conceivably pull my car in there tonight.
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Post by: George on July 03, 2019, 12:16:15 PM
We have some good news here.  In February we are to become grandparent's.  I alternate between tears of joy, shock, and disbelief.  I am afraid to be happy & excited.

Congrats, Jane!
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Post by: bk on July 03, 2019, 12:27:12 PM
The problems with Facebook are also happening on Instagram and Twitter - they're "trying to fix it" they say. 
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Post by: Laura on July 03, 2019, 12:31:18 PM
Woo hoo, Jane!

Welcome to the HHW Granny Club!

Next will be Vixmom.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 03, 2019, 01:17:44 PM
It's so nice when garages can actually hold ... you know, "cars". We have that same issue here.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 03, 2019, 01:19:35 PM
Well, it's almost time to leave for the bustling Danbury Airport for an extremely fun evening. Weather couldn't be better, both for this evening's and tomorrow's fireworks, not to mention the flying (if we do it) and any other stuff. I will try for a bit of photographic evidence.
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Post by: Jane on July 03, 2019, 03:16:07 PM
Congratulations, Jane! Great news.

Thank you.
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Post by: Jane on July 03, 2019, 03:17:31 PM
Has anyone seen a French crime drama called Captain Marleau? I got the first six episodes from the library. Gerard Depardieu is in the first episode.

No.
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Post by: Jane on July 03, 2019, 03:17:51 PM
Garage is basically done - now the rest is me organizing the stuff that hasn't found a shelf yet.  But I could conceivably pull my car in there tonight.

Congratulations!
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Post by: Jane on July 03, 2019, 03:18:06 PM
We have some good news here.  In February we are to become grandparent's.  I alternate between tears of joy, shock, and disbelief.  I am afraid to be happy & excited.

Congrats, Jane!

Thank you.
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Post by: Jane on July 03, 2019, 03:18:20 PM
The problems with Facebook are also happening on Instagram and Twitter - they're "trying to fix it" they say. 

Interesting, not that I use Instagram or Twitter.
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Post by: Jane on July 03, 2019, 03:19:02 PM
Woo hoo, Jane!

Welcome to the HHW Granny Club!

Next will be Vixmom.

LOL, thanks.  I plan to be a Grammy.  I have only had that name picked out since the boys were teens.
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Post by: Jane on July 03, 2019, 03:19:13 PM
It's so nice when garages can actually hold ... you know, "cars". We have that same issue here.

;D
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Post by: George on July 03, 2019, 03:23:30 PM
The problems with Facebook are also happening on Instagram and Twitter - they're "trying to fix it" they say. 

Interesting, not that I use Instagram or Twitter.

I have both (I don't post, I only "like" the posts of others) and haven't noticed anything.
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Post by: Jane on July 03, 2019, 03:23:55 PM
This is strange, however, when I comment on facebook I still can't see the photo.  However, once someone responds to my comment I then can see the photo when I go in to read the comments.

Did that make any sense ;D
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Post by: John G. on July 03, 2019, 03:25:12 PM
Good afternoon, all.
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Post by: Jane on July 03, 2019, 03:25:13 PM
Friends asked if we want to see TOY STORY 4.  We haven't seen 1, 2, or 3.  Should we skip 4 for now?
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Post by: John G. on July 03, 2019, 03:25:21 PM
Up from a nap.
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Post by: John G. on July 03, 2019, 03:26:29 PM
I went out and watered in the heat. So, we'll likely get thunderstorms tonight.
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Post by: John G. on July 03, 2019, 03:27:49 PM
Watching John Garfield in Body and Soul. I'd never seen this. The performances are good, but the cliches are thick. Needless to say, the music is very good. How can it not be with that theme song?
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Post by: John G. on July 03, 2019, 03:28:21 PM
Gratuitous post No. 101!
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Post by: John G. on July 03, 2019, 03:44:21 PM
Druxy, how are your family members to be?
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Post by: Jane on July 03, 2019, 04:13:22 PM
I have asked that question a couple of times.  I hope DR Druxy sees the question today.
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Post by: John G. on July 03, 2019, 04:43:02 PM
I'm off to the grocery store. I hope I remember everything this time.

:)
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Post by: Jane on July 03, 2019, 04:43:44 PM
The last yacht from our local builder has left.  Here you can see it getting prepped to go into the river.

Yes, this is a yacht, just an unfinished one.  It is on its way to Tellico Lake, Tennesee
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: jan on July 03, 2019, 04:51:34 PM
Fantastic, Grammy Jane!
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: Jeanne on July 03, 2019, 04:54:22 PM
Hello, everyone.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: Jeanne on July 03, 2019, 04:54:36 PM
Congrats to Jane and Keith!
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: Jeanne on July 03, 2019, 04:55:57 PM
Travel vibes to Kevin.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: Jeanne on July 03, 2019, 04:57:49 PM
I am home from my appointment.  I liked Dr Keenan very much.  My face is numb because she had to examine my sinuses and the procedure is painful.  I do not haver an allergy problem.  I have nasal polyps and pansinusitis, and I need to make an appointment for a CT scan of my sinuses.  I also have a steroid spray and prescription for for antibiotics.

I'm glad you like the new doctor. It's a big help when you like them and trust them.

Vibes the new medications help you.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: Jeanne on July 03, 2019, 04:58:39 PM
However knowing thisride we had previously stowed a complete change of clothes for each of us in a locker

I didn't realize they had lockers.

Nor did I, but it's a good idea.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: Jeanne on July 03, 2019, 05:01:02 PM
Check vibes to Larry.

Money vibes to us all.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: Jeanne on July 03, 2019, 05:02:48 PM
Glad to hear of the progress with BK's garage.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: Jeanne on July 03, 2019, 05:04:07 PM
Good to hear about the Vixfam's Florida adventures. Such fun was certainly earned.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: Jeanne on July 03, 2019, 05:05:36 PM
I came home from Whole Foods Market today to find that my surge protector has bitten the dust. Tomorrow I'll go to Staples, which may be crowded, or Best Buy, which is likely to be mobbed, to buy a new one.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: Jeanne on July 03, 2019, 05:06:16 PM
TTFN.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: Jane on July 03, 2019, 05:07:02 PM
Fantastic, Grammy Jane!

Awww, that sounds good :)
Thank you.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: Jane on July 03, 2019, 05:07:13 PM
Congrats to Jane and Keith!

Thank you.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: Jane on July 03, 2019, 05:08:07 PM
I came home from Whole Foods Market today to find that my surge protector has bitten the dust. Tomorrow I'll go to Staples, which may be crowded, or Best Buy, which is likely to be mobbed, to buy a new one.

I expect there will be sales at Best Buy.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: Jane on July 03, 2019, 05:09:25 PM
Sometimes Keith orders from the Best Buy website to pick up the item in the store, even picking it up a couple of hours later. 
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: Jane on July 03, 2019, 05:10:45 PM
There will not be news of our coming new status on facebook.  I haven't been given an ok, and might not until February, to put anything there. 
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: bk on July 03, 2019, 05:24:17 PM
Back from the wake or whatever one calls it.  Apparently there were over 100 people there - I got there at three and it was still crowded but not like that.  I mostly sat with Sami and her mom.  Everyone seemed to be in the right spirit of celebrating a life rather than mourning a death.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: John G. on July 03, 2019, 06:02:17 PM
Back from the wake or whatever one calls it.  Apparently there were over 100 people there - I got there at three and it was still crowded but not like that.  I mostly sat with Sami and her mom.  Everyone seemed to be in the right spirit of celebrating a life rather than mourning a death.

Good attitude to have.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: John G. on July 03, 2019, 06:03:58 PM
Watching a French indy called La Vie de Jesus. It has nothing to do with the life of Christ.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: John G. on July 03, 2019, 06:05:51 PM
Pretty Woman: The Musical is closing. Gee.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: Jane on July 03, 2019, 06:44:57 PM
Back from the wake or whatever one calls it.  Apparently there were over 100 people there - I got there at three and it was still crowded but not like that.  I mostly sat with Sami and her mom.  Everyone seemed to be in the right spirit of celebrating a life rather than mourning a death.

It sounds like a nice celebration of life.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: George on July 03, 2019, 06:56:15 PM
Oh, no.  Arte Johnson, Master of Hilarious Characters on 'Laugh-In,' Dies at 90 (https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/arte-johnson-master-of-hilarious-characters-on-laugh-in-dies-at-90/ar-AADOeIv?li=BBnbfcL). 
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: George on July 03, 2019, 07:23:28 PM
Well, it's time to leave work and go home.

Be back later.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: bk on July 03, 2019, 07:45:43 PM
Had some faux chicken stroganoff over rice for my meal o' the day.  It was good.  Not too terribly caloric either.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: bk on July 03, 2019, 07:46:04 PM
Now, if I can just avoid the urge to run out and get a sweet I'll be fine.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: John G. on July 03, 2019, 07:56:06 PM
Now, if I can just avoid the urge to run out and get a sweet I'll be fine.

I didn't. I hope you have better discipline than me.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: John G. on July 03, 2019, 07:59:08 PM
The dough for the galette crust is made. Since I couldn't get all the blueberries I wanted at Costco, it is going to be a cherry, raspberry and blueberry galette.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: John G. on July 03, 2019, 07:59:33 PM
The fireworks have started a night early.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: Jane on July 03, 2019, 08:35:28 PM
Annoying.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: John G. on July 03, 2019, 09:21:59 PM
Good night, all.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: Jeanne on July 03, 2019, 09:38:44 PM
Sometimes Keith orders from the Best Buy website to pick up the item in the store, even picking it up a couple of hours later. 

Jane, thanks for reminding me of that option. And yes, sales. Big sales.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: Jeanne on July 03, 2019, 09:39:00 PM
Good night.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: Jane on July 03, 2019, 10:19:54 PM
Sometimes Keith orders from the Best Buy website to pick up the item in the store, even picking it up a couple of hours later. 

Jane, thanks for reminding me of that option. And yes, sales. Big sales.

What did you end up doing?
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: Jane on July 03, 2019, 10:20:30 PM
Good night.

'night
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: Jane on July 03, 2019, 10:24:12 PM
Not surprisingly I am going to read.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: Jane on July 03, 2019, 10:55:50 PM
I read about 2 pages before falling asleep.   Obvioysly I didn't stay awake very long.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: bk on July 03, 2019, 10:56:18 PM
I was a good boy - no sweets.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: bk on July 03, 2019, 10:56:33 PM
Tomorrow, however, is a different ball of pajamas.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: George on July 03, 2019, 11:47:35 PM
Tomorrow, my sister and I are FINALLY going to see The Avengers: Endgame.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: George on July 03, 2019, 11:49:08 PM
We're going to the 11:10 am showing.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: George on July 03, 2019, 11:54:13 PM
However, my sister, who is going to drive, has to pick me up before 10:30 because the street where I live will be closed from 10:30 to 1:00 pm for the Tumwater Fourth of July parade.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: George on July 03, 2019, 11:56:34 PM
Fortunately(?), TA:E is three hours long, so it'll be over after the road has reopened.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: George on July 03, 2019, 11:58:38 PM
We didn't buy tickets yet.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: TCB on July 03, 2019, 11:59:05 PM
Shit!  I am late.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: TCB on July 03, 2019, 11:59:43 PM
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Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: TCB on July 03, 2019, 11:59:59 PM
Hi, George.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: George on July 04, 2019, 12:00:05 AM
I just checked Fandango.com and as of now, only one (1) ticket has been sold, but I'm sure more people will buy tickets at the door.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: TCB on July 04, 2019, 12:00:23 AM
Sorry for the rude entrance.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: George on July 04, 2019, 12:00:43 AM
Shit!  I am late.

...for a very important date? ;)
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: TCB on July 04, 2019, 12:00:52 AM
I didn’t realize it was so late.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: George on July 04, 2019, 12:00:56 AM
Hi, Tom.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: George on July 04, 2019, 12:01:18 AM
Sorry for the rude entrance.

Doesn't bother me. :)
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: TCB on July 04, 2019, 12:02:44 AM
Congatulations to Grammy and Mr. Grammy!
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: TCB on July 04, 2019, 12:03:54 AM
Sorry for the rude entrance.

Doesn't bother me. :)


Yes, George, but you aren’t the only person who will read that in the next 24 hours.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: TCB on July 04, 2019, 12:05:55 AM
Travel vibes to DR Kevin.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: TCB on July 04, 2019, 12:06:53 AM
Say hi to Barbra for me.  Ask her if she would be willing to sing at my funeral.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: TCB on July 04, 2019, 12:10:25 AM
I am not planning on checking out soon, but at Judy’s funeral the other day they played “The Way We Were” while they showed the photos of her life and I thought it would be even better if Barbra would actually sing it at my service.


Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: TCB on July 04, 2019, 12:11:18 AM
So, I thought I had better ask in advance.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: George on July 04, 2019, 12:14:40 AM
So, I thought I had better ask in advance.

It never hurts to ask.  You never know...she could surprise you!
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: TCB on July 04, 2019, 12:15:37 AM
So, I thought I had better ask in advance.

It never hurts to ask.  You never know...she could surprise you!


Yeah, and she would really surprise my sister.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: TCB on July 04, 2019, 12:17:18 AM
I mean, you would think that by now, Kevin and Babs should be on good terms.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: Jane on July 04, 2019, 12:18:01 AM
Congatulations to Grammy and Mr. Grammy!
Thank you 😊
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: TCB on July 04, 2019, 12:18:57 AM
Come to think of it, if my sister knew that Barbra was going to sing at my funeral, she would probably kill me.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: George on July 04, 2019, 12:19:28 AM
I mean, you would think that by now, Kevin and Babs should be on good terms.

You would think.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: George on July 04, 2019, 12:19:37 AM
Come to think of it, if my sister knew that Barbra was going to sing at my funeral, she would probably kill me.

:o
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: George on July 04, 2019, 12:19:48 AM
:))
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: TCB on July 04, 2019, 12:19:56 AM
Congatulations to Grammy and Mr. Grammy!
Thank you 😊


Has Keith decided what he wants to be called yet?
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: Jane on July 04, 2019, 12:20:27 AM
DR George I hope you enjoy the movie  tonight.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: Jane on July 04, 2019, 12:21:41 AM
Come to think of it, if my sister knew that Barbra was going to sing at my funeral, she would probably kill me.

LOL.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: Jane on July 04, 2019, 12:22:10 AM
Congatulations to Grammy and Mr. Grammy!
Thank you 😊


Has Keith decided what he wants to be called yet?

I am not sure.
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: TCB on July 04, 2019, 12:22:53 AM
Happy Fourth of July!!
Title: Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
Post by: George on July 04, 2019, 12:22:59 AM
DR George I hope you enjoy the movie  tonight.

Thanks, Jane, so do we!