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Title: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: bk on October 13, 2020, 01:04:05 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes had close encounters, and now it is time for you to post until the close encountered cows come home.
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Post by: bk on October 13, 2020, 01:05:15 AM
And the word of the day is: ENDONYM!
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Post by: singdaw on October 13, 2020, 03:41:41 AM
I am voting to put an ENDONYM.
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Post by: singdaw on October 13, 2020, 03:42:26 AM
I have never seen either Close Encounters or ET. I should remedy that.
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Post by: singdaw on October 13, 2020, 03:48:31 AM
Not a lot else to report at the moment.
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Post by: singdaw on October 13, 2020, 03:48:52 AM
Hope your nose recovers, DR TCB!
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 13, 2020, 04:02:25 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 13, 2020, 04:03:44 AM
DR Laura, I suspect both you and I suffer from nasal polyps.  I need to reschedule that surgery from a year ago.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: elmore3003 on October 13, 2020, 04:10:40 AM
DR John G, yes, I worked on the Encores! Paint Your Wagon.  I restored the long missing 2nd bass/tuba part from the full scores.  That was a delightful production, and luckily some of the worst added lines to the edited libretto were cut (something anachronistic about the wordplay on miners and minors was completely wrong). Keith Carradine is such a kind man, and the cast was so good.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 13, 2020, 04:12:36 AM
I had hoped to see Joshie today, but the news says we are in for another rainy day.  I just sent him an email asking to postpone a day.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: elmore3003 on October 13, 2020, 04:13:27 AM
DR TCB, Stella is a biter.  I think it's a sign of affection, but it's also a sign that she plays rough.  I read that this is often a case when cats are separated too early from mother and siblngs.
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 13, 2020, 05:23:26 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: ChasSmith on October 13, 2020, 05:29:06 AM
So many surgeries and “procedures” - past, present, and future.

VIBES for DR singdaw and everyone else recovering or contemplating new such adventures.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: ChasSmith on October 13, 2020, 05:32:26 AM
Our little Kali was sometimes a biter cat. It was 100% affection, but some cats never lose that as a means of expressing their undying LUV.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: ChasSmith on October 13, 2020, 05:38:11 AM
I have never seen either Close Encounters or ET. I should remedy that.

>> E R R O R

>> S T A T E M E N T  D O E S  N O T  C O M P U T E 
>> P L E A S E  T R Y  A G A I N

>>
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 13, 2020, 05:43:10 AM
Last night I caught a reporter interviewing Trump supporters at the Florida rally.  I would swear that science has discovered algae with higher intelligence than these idiots.  I could not believe the sheer utter stupidity and misinformation they spouted.
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Post by: John G. on October 13, 2020, 05:44:04 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on October 13, 2020, 05:44:23 AM
Not a great night of sleep.
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 13, 2020, 05:46:21 AM
TOD

I‘d guess I felt that way when seeing those Spielberg films, even if it wasn’t so much a conscious thought. I mainly remember being blown away those first few times, in a way that probably hadn’t happened before. This goes for seeing Jaws at the Pix, Close Encounters and Poltergeist (however much he did or didn’t actually direct it) at the Paramount, and E.T. at the Dome, followed by the Picwood.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: John G. on October 13, 2020, 05:46:37 AM
DR John G, yes, I worked on the Encores! Paint Your Wagon.  I restored the long missing 2nd bass/tuba part from the full scores.  That was a delightful production, and luckily some of the worst added lines to the edited libretto were cut (something anachronistic about the wordplay on miners and minors was completely wrong). Keith Carradine is such a kind man, and the cast was so good.

I made it through Act One. Will watch the rest later. The male chorus has some great voices. Someone named Nathaniel Hackman did a great version of They Call the Wind Maria.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: elmore3003 on October 13, 2020, 05:47:24 AM
I just got an email from Joshie, and all is good.  I will look over my orchestra score, cross T's and dot I's, and then declare it finished.  I want to finish going through a reader's thoughts on my A&T book.  I'm still trying to get this search and correct spacing after a period to work.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: John G. on October 13, 2020, 05:48:15 AM
TOD

The first two that come to mind are Merchant Ivory’s A Room With a View and John Waters’ original Hairspray.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: ChasSmith on October 13, 2020, 05:49:34 AM
The first sounds of that orchestra bringing the score of Paint Your Wagon to life is something I can never forget.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: elmore3003 on October 13, 2020, 05:54:24 AM
DR John G, yes, I worked on the Encores! Paint Your Wagon.  I restored the long missing 2nd bass/tuba part from the full scores.  That was a delightful production, and luckily some of the worst added lines to the edited libretto were cut (something anachronistic about the wordplay on miners and minors was completely wrong). Keith Carradine is such a kind man, and the cast was so good.

I made it through Act One. Will watch the rest later. The male chorus has some great voices. Someone named Nathaniel Hackman did a great version of They Call the Wind Maria.

British conductor John Wilson asked me about Hackman when he was casting Curly for his Proms concert of Oklahoma! and I was happy to recommend him.  He's a good guy.  Here's the Proms broadcast.  Hus Laurie is my beloved Scarlet Strallen, who played the lead in The New Yorkers and whom DR Ginny, Richard, and I saw in A Gentleman's Guide to Murder.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NpknzTa3ck
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: ChasSmith on October 13, 2020, 06:11:52 AM
BK is so right about the Harlem and Cuba sequences in Topaz. I remembered those two almost exclusively after first seeing it, and so looked forward to them on my return.

Same with Torn Curtain and its tense set pieces — the chalkboard conversation, farmhouse murder, and the bus ride. And yet so much else in the film is such watered down Hitch.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jrand74 on October 13, 2020, 07:40:16 AM
Surgery vibes for DR ELMORE & DR singdaw.

Great news from DR JANE......
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jrand74 on October 13, 2020, 07:40:28 AM
TOD:

Attack of the 50 Foot Woman.
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 13, 2020, 07:40:37 AM
HA!
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Ginny on October 13, 2020, 08:50:17 AM
Tuesday morning greetings!  It's a bee-yoo-tee-ful fall day here in SW Ohio.  We had a doozy of a thunderstorm last night and it cleared all that nasty humidity outta here.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: KevinH on October 13, 2020, 10:09:00 AM
Good afternoon!
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Post by: KevinH on October 13, 2020, 10:09:19 AM
Page 2!
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Post by: vixmom on October 13, 2020, 11:10:13 AM
I had my annual oncology visit this morning.  Got the all clear and an appointment for next October.
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Post by: vixmom on October 13, 2020, 11:10:35 AM
Vibes vibes and more vibes for our Singdaw
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 13, 2020, 11:16:26 AM
I had my annual oncology visit this morning.  Got the all clear and an appointment for next October.

What wonderful news!
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 13, 2020, 11:20:09 AM
Well, I'm excited.  Today the trailer was released for the film of James Bowen's book A Gift From Bob, in which Bob the Streetcat who was run down by a car in June, plays himself.  I really look forward to this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEPqXCIoFHg
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: ChasSmith on October 13, 2020, 11:25:35 AM
I had my annual oncology visit this morning.  Got the all clear and an appointment for next October.

What wonderful news!

Excellent! Great news!
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: bk on October 13, 2020, 12:00:41 PM
I'm up, I'm up - eight hours of sleep.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jane on October 13, 2020, 12:38:51 PM
From DR George:
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Jane, the "illustrated" edition is a Project Guttenberg edition, and it turns out that there are no actual illustrations in the downloaded epub book that I got

Thanks. 

My Vancouver library doesn't have it at all.

My Ashland library has 3 eBooks with 3 different covers.  Doing a search showed an option for the illustrated version.  When I clicked on it they didn't have it. 

Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jane on October 13, 2020, 12:39:03 PM
Last night I typed available and today I see instead I wrote avait.  ::)
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jane on October 13, 2020, 12:43:49 PM
From George:
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I clicked the "Recommend to library" link and saw that between e-book and audio, OverDrive has 37, count 'em, THIRTY-SEVEN different editions of this one title that libraries can purchase!

I expect this is your professional link.  I can recommend books with the Ashland library but not the Vancouver one.  I have learned not to bother if the books isn't from an author the library usually purchases.  I have books that have been sitting in the recommended section for years.  Popular authors they carry can get me a good spot in the queue once the book is published.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jane on October 13, 2020, 12:44:17 PM
Hope your nose recovers, DR TCB!

;D
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jane on October 13, 2020, 12:45:15 PM
So many surgeries and “procedures” - past, present, and future.

VIBES for DR singdaw and everyone else recovering or contemplating new such adventures.

So true and DITTO!
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jane on October 13, 2020, 12:46:09 PM
Surgery vibes for DR ELMORE & DR singdaw.

Great news from DR JANE......

Thank you.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jane on October 13, 2020, 12:46:45 PM
Tuesday morning greetings!  It's a bee-yoo-tee-ful fall day here in SW Ohio.  We had a doozy of a thunderstorm last night and it cleared all that nasty humidity outta here.

That is always a nice feeling.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jane on October 13, 2020, 12:47:19 PM
I had my annual oncology visit this morning.  Got the all clear and an appointment for next October.

YAY!
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Post by: bk on October 13, 2020, 01:48:30 PM
Picked up packages, ordered food, Grant came by with his new book, and food is here and I'll now eat it - CPK Roasted Garlic Chicken pizza.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jrand74 on October 13, 2020, 02:17:28 PM
Good news from DR VIXMOM!
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 13, 2020, 02:17:43 PM
Yes a beautiful day here in middle Indiana as well......
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jrand74 on October 13, 2020, 02:18:04 PM
I think I have my green screen problem solved.  We shall see.
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Post by: Freddie on October 13, 2020, 02:33:12 PM
In honor of Marie Osmond's birthday, I posted in Forgotten Musicals on FB one of my favorite subtle sketches from BK on the Donny and Marie Show from 1977.

From DONNY AND MARIE - For those who think Bruce Kimmel wasn't born until the internet in the.1990s, there's a "forgotten musical" here on the Donny and Marie show from the late 1970s

here at 6:18 -
https://youtu.be/BBbVq9pee_4

In the sketch, Bruce's uncle owns a theater so they plan to convert the theater into a barn so they can put on a show.
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Post by: Freddie on October 13, 2020, 02:34:24 PM
With all the wholesomeness, there were really smart people manipulating us in the home audience back then.  :)
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Post by: John G. on October 13, 2020, 02:41:38 PM
DR John G, yes, I worked on the Encores! Paint Your Wagon.  I restored the long missing 2nd bass/tuba part from the full scores.  That was a delightful production, and luckily some of the worst added lines to the edited libretto were cut (something anachronistic about the wordplay on miners and minors was completely wrong). Keith Carradine is such a kind man, and the cast was so good.

I made it through Act One. Will watch the rest later. The male chorus has some great voices. Someone named Nathaniel Hackman did a great version of They Call the Wind Maria.

British conductor John Wilson asked me about Hackman when he was casting Curly for his Proms concert of Oklahoma! and I was happy to recommend him.  He's a good guy.  Here's the Proms broadcast.  Hus Laurie is my beloved Scarlet Strallen, who played the lead in The New Yorkers and whom DR Ginny, Richard, and I saw in A Gentleman's Guide to Murder.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NpknzTa3ck

I didn’t make the connection. I loved that Proms production.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: John G. on October 13, 2020, 02:42:54 PM
I had my annual oncology visit this morning.  Got the all clear and an appointment for next October.

Yay!
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Post by: John G. on October 13, 2020, 02:44:25 PM
HA!

Nobody’s topped it yet. Could probably say the same with Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!, byt it was already a classic by the time I saw it.
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Post by: bk on October 13, 2020, 02:47:45 PM
Only five songs left to choose and I'm hoping I figure out at least three by the end of the day.
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 13, 2020, 02:52:18 PM
That was a fun clip.....thanks DR FREDDIE.

How was Mr Paul Lynde to work with MR BK?
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Post by: George on October 13, 2020, 03:05:01 PM
I have never seen either Close Encounters or ET. I should remedy that.

What?? ??? WHAT?? :o

Yes, you SHOULD remedy that!!
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Post by: George on October 13, 2020, 03:05:10 PM
Last night I caught a reporter interviewing Trump supporters at the Florida rally.  I would swear that science has discovered algae with higher intelligence than these idiots.  I could not believe the sheer utter stupidity and misinformation they spouted.

Sadly, in this day and age, I can. ::)

:P
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Post by: George on October 13, 2020, 03:05:20 PM
TOD

The first two that come to mind are Merchant Ivory’s A Room With a View and John Waters’ original Hairspray.

Ditto to both!
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: George on October 13, 2020, 03:05:30 PM
I had my annual oncology visit this morning.  Got the all clear and an appointment for next October.

Great news, Vixmom!
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Post by: George on October 13, 2020, 03:05:38 PM
PAGE THREE DANCE!!
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Post by: George on October 13, 2020, 03:06:05 PM
From George:
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I clicked the "Recommend to library" link and saw that between e-book and audio, OverDrive has 37, count 'em, THIRTY-SEVEN different editions of this one title that libraries can purchase!

I expect this is your professional link.  I can recommend books with the Ashland library but not the Vancouver one.  I have learned not to bother if the books isn't from an author the library usually purchases.  I have books that have been sitting in the recommended section for years.  Popular authors they carry can get me a good spot in the queue once the book is published.

Jane, you should also sign up to get an online card from Pierce County Library (https://www.piercecountylibrary.org/).  I did it last year and they have higher limits for holds and check-outs than Timberland does, and it's another source for different OverDrive titles. :)
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: George on October 13, 2020, 03:06:28 PM
In honor of Marie Osmond's birthday, I posted in Forgotten Musicals on FB one of my favorite subtle sketches from BK on the Donny and Marie Show from 1977.

From DONNY AND MARIE - For those who think Bruce Kimmel wasn't born until the internet in the.1990s, there's a "forgotten musical" here on the Donny and Marie show from the late 1970s

here at 6:18 -
https://youtu.be/BBbVq9pee_4

In the sketch, Bruce's uncle owns a theater so they plan to convert the theater into a barn so they can put on a show.

That's great!
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Post by: singdaw on October 13, 2020, 03:07:22 PM
Thrilling medical news from DR vixmom!!!!!!   Huzzah!
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jane on October 13, 2020, 03:12:52 PM
I think I have my green screen problem solved.  We shall see.

Fingers crossed for you.
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Post by: singdaw on October 13, 2020, 03:13:05 PM
Looking at that bk clip from Donny & Marie (thanks, DR Freddie!), I am thinking: I wish I were as thin as bk was then!
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jane on October 13, 2020, 03:13:59 PM
I have never seen either Close Encounters or ET. I should remedy that.

What?? ??? WHAT?? :o

Yes, you SHOULD remedy that!!

I agree.
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Post by: singdaw on October 13, 2020, 03:14:35 PM
I got my sinus CT scan results this afternoon.  The doctor wants to do a biopsy first before determining next surgical steps.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jane on October 13, 2020, 03:15:04 PM
From George:
Quote
I clicked the "Recommend to library" link and saw that between e-book and audio, OverDrive has 37, count 'em, THIRTY-SEVEN different editions of this one title that libraries can purchase!

I expect this is your professional link.  I can recommend books with the Ashland library but not the Vancouver one.  I have learned not to bother if the books isn't from an author the library usually purchases.  I have books that have been sitting in the recommended section for years.  Popular authors they carry can get me a good spot in the queue once the book is published.

Jane, you should also sign up to get an online card from Pierce County Library (https://www.piercecountylibrary.org/).  I did it last year and they have higher limits for holds and check-outs than Timberland does, and it's another sou

Maybe I should.  I always have more than enough options of books to read so I passed on doing it last year.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: singdaw on October 13, 2020, 03:15:34 PM
It's a good think I have a lot of banked sick and vacation time.  It's almost a full-time job keeping track of all the appointments.
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Post by: Jane on October 13, 2020, 03:17:07 PM
I got my sinus CT scan results this afternoon.  The doctor wants to do a biopsy first before determining next surgical steps.

Oh.  Super vibes!
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Post by: Jane on October 13, 2020, 03:18:37 PM
It's a good think I have a lot of banked sick and vacation time.  It's almost a full-time job keeping track of all the appointments.

I hope you don't need to use up all of your banked time.
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Post by: singdaw on October 13, 2020, 03:19:14 PM
Thanks, DR Jane!   I hesitate to post all this stuff.  Medical crap is so boring!
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Post by: singdaw on October 13, 2020, 03:20:04 PM
The TV weatherman is saying potential snowflakes here Thursday and/or Friday.
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Post by: vixmom on October 13, 2020, 03:21:44 PM
Thank you for that clip Freddie, that was fun.  It seemed slightly familiar I probably saw it when it was first shown on TV
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Post by: vixmom on October 13, 2020, 03:22:52 PM
Thank you all for the congratulations on the good appointment.  I know I’m very lucky
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Post by: vixmom on October 13, 2020, 03:23:46 PM
Thanks, DR Jane!   I hesitate to post all this stuff.  Medical crap is so boring!

No, please share as much as you are comfortable with sharing, we are all concerned
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Post by: Jane on October 13, 2020, 03:27:52 PM
DR George I attempted to sign up and can't.  "Online applicants must reside within the Pierce County Library District, Pierce County Washington."  Oh well :)
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jane on October 13, 2020, 03:28:33 PM
Thanks, DR Jane!   I hesitate to post all this stuff.  Medical crap is so boring!

Not boring at all.  I think it is generous of you to share your news, good or bad, with us.
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Post by: Jane on October 13, 2020, 03:29:08 PM
Thank you all for the congratulations on the good appointment.  I know I’m very lucky

Thankfully so :)
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Post by: Jane on October 13, 2020, 03:30:51 PM
John & Druxy I see that your federal appeals court rules is upholding Gov. Greg Abbott’s order for only one drop off box per county :(
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Post by: John G. on October 13, 2020, 03:32:36 PM
John & Druxy I see that your federal appeals court rules is upholding Gov. Greg Abbott’s order for only one drop off box per county :(

Sadly.
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Post by: John G. on October 13, 2020, 03:34:41 PM
Back to Act 2 of Paint Your Wagon. Excellent choreography on the can-can number. Gorgeous song about autumn with a tender pas de deux.
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Post by: bk on October 13, 2020, 03:34:45 PM
I loved Paul Lynde - we got along famously.
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Post by: bk on October 13, 2020, 03:35:26 PM
Good news from Vixmom.
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Post by: bk on October 13, 2020, 03:35:34 PM
Three songs left to choose.
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Post by: John G. on October 13, 2020, 03:37:46 PM
Back to Act 2 of Paint Your Wagon. Excellent choreography on the can-can number. Gorgeous song about autumn with a tender pas de deux.

Charles Strouse must have heard that melody. Sounds like Anyone Who Loves in Dance a Little Closer.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Matthew on October 13, 2020, 03:50:24 PM
DR John G, yes, I worked on the Encores! Paint Your Wagon.  I restored the long missing 2nd bass/tuba part from the full scores.  That was a delightful production, and luckily some of the worst added lines to the edited libretto were cut (something anachronistic about the wordplay on miners and minors was completely wrong). Keith Carradine is such a kind man, and the cast was so good.

I made it through Act One. Will watch the rest later. The male chorus has some great voices. Someone named Nathaniel Hackman did a great version of They Call the Wind Maria.

Just put this on, not sure I've ever listened to it before.  I love the score!   And so far, it sounds delightful
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Matthew on October 13, 2020, 03:51:15 PM
I had my annual oncology visit this morning.  Got the all clear and an appointment for next October.

Congrats!!!!
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Post by: bk on October 13, 2020, 03:53:26 PM
Power just went off - for exactly three seconds but enough to shut the damn computer down, the microwave, too, so had to reset the time, boot up the computer - thankfully the stove stayed okay.
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Post by: Matthew on October 13, 2020, 03:54:46 PM
Good Afternoon.  I'm glad to be home.  We started our new schedule at work today.  Hopefully it will be the last schedule change unless we go back to 100% Distance Learning. 

I remember seeing "Close Encounters" as a kid, It had to have been in a theatre, but I don't remember.  I remember seeing "Star Wars" in a drive-in the summer it came out, then again in a theatre a few more times.  Who knew at the time what a franchise that would become years later.
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Post by: Matthew on October 13, 2020, 03:54:57 PM
Page 4 dance!
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Post by: Jeanne on October 13, 2020, 04:03:22 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on October 13, 2020, 04:04:10 PM
GREAT NEWS from Vixmom!!

Are you feeling better otherwise?
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jeanne on October 13, 2020, 04:05:38 PM
Sing, I'm so sorry you need to have another surgery! You've been through so much this year.

MEGA VIBES for smooth sailing!
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jeanne on October 13, 2020, 04:06:37 PM
Larry, and you, too!

Smooth sailing for you as well!
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jeanne on October 13, 2020, 04:09:59 PM
I have never seen either Close Encounters or ET. I should remedy that.

I've never seen CEOTTK, either, but it's now in my Netflix queue. ET is a very nice film.

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Post by: Jeanne on October 13, 2020, 04:10:54 PM
DR TCB, Stella is a biter.  I think it's a sign of affection, but it's also a sign that she plays rough.  I read that this is often a case when cats are separated too early from mother and siblngs.

I've had cats who were biters, but they were very gentle about it.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jeanne on October 13, 2020, 04:11:34 PM
So many surgeries and “procedures” - past, present, and future.

VIBES for DR singdaw and everyone else recovering or contemplating new such adventures.

Thanks, and ditto!
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jeanne on October 13, 2020, 04:13:08 PM
Our little Kali was sometimes a biter cat. It was 100% affection, but some cats never lose that as a means of expressing their undying LUV.

Cillaliz and I both had cats named Callie and DRChas had a Kali? Who knew it was such a popular name?
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jeanne on October 13, 2020, 04:14:36 PM
TOD:

I felt that way about THE ENGLISH PATIENT. I found the opening scenes mesmerizing.
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Post by: Jeanne on October 13, 2020, 04:15:05 PM
Well, I'm excited.  Today the trailer was released for the film of James Bowen's book A Gift From Bob, in which Bob the Streetcat who was run down by a car in June, plays himself.  I really look forward to this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEPqXCIoFHg


It looks great!
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jeanne on October 13, 2020, 04:19:23 PM
It's a good think I have a lot of banked sick and vacation time.  It's almost a full-time job keeping track of all the appointments.

I know that feeling. And Covid has meant endless cancellations, rescheduling, then yet more cancellations. Vibes you don't have to deal with repeated reschedulings on top of everything else.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jeanne on October 13, 2020, 04:24:13 PM
Thanks, DR Jane!   I hesitate to post all this stuff.  Medical crap is so boring!

I find it helpful to hear about others' ailments, their treatment plans, and eventual outcomes. It makes it easier, less frightening, should I have to go through it myself or similar issues. A sort of "Well, so-and-so went through it and they're fine."

Not that we have any so-and-sos here at HHW.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jeanne on October 13, 2020, 04:30:20 PM
I had a productive day, which was much needed. I then treated myself to a meal (actually, two meals) from the excellent vegan eatery.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jeanne on October 13, 2020, 04:32:24 PM
Vibes to all, including the felines and canines. And birds.

(Did I leave anyone out?)
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jeanne on October 13, 2020, 04:32:33 PM
TTFN.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: John G. on October 13, 2020, 05:08:34 PM
TOD:

I felt that way about THE ENGLISH PATIENT. I found the opening scenes mesmerizing.

I did, too. Loved that movie. The scene in the chapel was so beautiful.

I don't understand all the hate it gets.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: John G. on October 13, 2020, 05:10:14 PM
Started watching The Double Life of Veronique. The beginning is hypnotic.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: John G. on October 13, 2020, 05:14:45 PM
Voting started here today. I drove by the library and the line stretched around half of the building. In the sun. Will have to take water and sunscreen tomorrow.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: George on October 13, 2020, 05:25:42 PM
DR George I attempted to sign up and can't.  "Online applicants must reside within the Pierce County Library District, Pierce County Washington."  Oh well :)

Oh...I just remembered.  Jane, are you in the Ft. Vancouver Regional Library System?  You have to get a reciprocal card, then you can check out online items.  Here is the online application site:
https://www.piercecountylibrary.org/ecard.aspx?id=1502 (https://www.piercecountylibrary.org/ecard.aspx?id=1502)

Then scroll down to:
Reciprocal Library (for residents of Tacoma or Puyallup, or outside of Pierce County)

Select "Ft. Vancouver Regional Library System" from the drop-down box, then continue with the application.  You should get an e-mail with information very quickly.  When I did it, it didn't take too long. :)
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: George on October 13, 2020, 05:25:50 PM
Voting started here today. I drove by the library and the line stretched around half of the building. In the sun. Will have to take water and sunscreen tomorrow.

I dropped off my ballot yesterday!
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jane on October 13, 2020, 05:45:47 PM
In honor of Marie Osmond's birthday, I posted in Forgotten Musicals on FB one of my favorite subtle sketches from BK on the Donny and Marie Show from 1977.

From DONNY AND MARIE - For those who think Bruce Kimmel wasn't born until the internet in the.1990s, there's a "forgotten musical" here on the Donny and Marie show from the late 1970s

here at 6:18 -
https://youtu.be/BBbVq9pee_4

In the sketch, Bruce's uncle owns a theater so they plan to convert the theater into a barn so they can put on a show.

That's great!

That was fun :)
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Matthew on October 13, 2020, 05:45:56 PM
Voting started here today. I drove by the library and the line stretched around half of the building. In the sun. Will have to take water and sunscreen tomorrow.

I dropped off my ballot yesterday!

Does it cost anything to drop off a ballot?  Like postage or anything...
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jane on October 13, 2020, 05:48:07 PM
Thanks, DR Jane!   I hesitate to post all this stuff.  Medical crap is so boring!

I find it helpful to hear about others' ailments, their treatment plans, and eventual outcomes. It makes it easier, less frightening, should I have to go through it myself or similar issues. A sort of "Well, so-and-so went through it and they're fine."

Not that we have any so-and-sos here at HHW.

I also find it educational to read personal medical stories. 
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jane on October 13, 2020, 05:48:51 PM
TOD:

I felt that way about THE ENGLISH PATIENT. I found the opening scenes mesmerizing.

I did, too. Loved that movie. The scene in the chapel was so beautiful.

I don't understand all the hate it gets.

Funny, I remember being bored in the opening scene. 
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jane on October 13, 2020, 05:49:33 PM
Voting started here today. I drove by the library and the line stretched around half of the building. In the sun. Will have to take water and sunscreen tomorrow.

Groan.  I hope your line isn't as long tomorrow.  Can you take a chair with you?
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jane on October 13, 2020, 05:50:15 PM
Voting started here today. I drove by the library and the line stretched around half of the building. In the sun. Will have to take water and sunscreen tomorrow.

I dropped off my ballot yesterday!

Does it cost anything to drop off a ballot?  Like postage or anything...

It never did when we dropped off our ballot in Oregon.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jane on October 13, 2020, 05:52:15 PM
The suitcase in the vacation skit reminds me of the time my sister visited us in Ashland.  IMHO she shopped too much for clothes to begin with.  Well, finding herself in a state without sales tax she had a grand time.  I walked into the guest room while she was packing to go home.  To my horror her suitcase looked a lot like the one in the show ;D

I called Keith to rescue her.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: bk on October 13, 2020, 05:56:40 PM
We have now lost power three times in under two hours, always for five or ten seconds.  I am so tired of this ineptitude.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: bk on October 13, 2020, 05:56:55 PM
Not good for the computer, surely.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jane on October 13, 2020, 06:00:42 PM
Keith gets his packing skills from his father.  The first time I flew to LA for a visit after moving away Craig was eight months old so there was a lot to pack.  I stayed with his parents who had a crib.  Keith's father walked in while I was packing for my return trip and noticed I was having a bit of difficulty and took over.  He looked at me and asked if Keith had packed my suitcase for me  :-[

The was the last time I had Keith pack for me unless he was traveling with me ;D

Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: George on October 13, 2020, 06:01:15 PM
We have now lost power three times in under two hours, always for five or ten seconds.  I am so tired of this ineptitude.

The lights here at my work have been blinking off and on, but they power hasn't gone out...yet.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: George on October 13, 2020, 06:02:38 PM
Voting started here today. I drove by the library and the line stretched around half of the building. In the sun. Will have to take water and sunscreen tomorrow.

I dropped off my ballot yesterday!

Does it cost anything to drop off a ballot?  Like postage or anything...

They're all postage paid, so no one has to buy a stamp if they choose to put them in the mail instead of putting them in a drop box.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jane on October 13, 2020, 06:04:31 PM
DR George I attempted to sign up and can't.  "Online applicants must reside within the Pierce County Library District, Pierce County Washington."  Oh well :)

Oh...I just remembered.  Jane, are you in the Ft. Vancouver Regional Library System?  You have to get a reciprocal card, then you can check out online items.  Here is the online application site:
https://www.piercecountylibrary.org/ecard.aspx?id=1502 (https://www.piercecountylibrary.org/ecard.aspx?id=1502)

Then scroll down to:
Reciprocal Library (for residents of Tacoma or Puyallup, or outside of Pierce County)

Select "Ft. Vancouver Regional Library System" from the drop-down box, then continue with the application.  You should get an e-mail with information very quickly.  When I did it, it didn't take too long. :)

Thanks.  I am now waiting for my email confirmation.
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Post by: George on October 13, 2020, 06:20:41 PM
Cool!
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Post by: Jane on October 13, 2020, 06:23:26 PM
I have it.  Now I need to download the app and attempt to use the system.  I hope I can just add the library to my Overdrive.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: George on October 13, 2020, 06:24:27 PM
I have it.  Now I need to download the app and attempt to use the system.  I hope I can just add the library to my Overdrive.

I downloaded the Libby app to my new tablet and was able to add both Timberland and Pierce County to it.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: George on October 13, 2020, 06:25:08 PM
Oh, no!  Conchata Ferrell Dies: Former ‘Two and a Half Men’ Co-Star Was 77 (https://deadline.com/2020/10/conchata-ferrell-dead-two-and-a-half-men-co-star-77-1234596750/). :(
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Conchata Ferrell, a three-time Emmy nominee who appeared in more than 200 episodes of Two and a Half Men and was a regular on L.A. Law‘s sixth season, died Monday at Sherman Oaks Hospital of complications following a cardiac arrest. She was 77 as a result  She died peacefully surrounded by family.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: George on October 13, 2020, 06:29:24 PM
I actually remember watching the very short-lived TV show Hot l Baltimore (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072512/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_130), based on the play.  And I specifically remember her.  Then, I remember seeing her on L.A. Law and Three and a Half Men, and a few other projects along the way.
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Post by: George on October 13, 2020, 06:30:16 PM
And here she is:

(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMjZiZTczZGEtYzNlMC00NmRkLWJiZDctYzNmYWIwMTU4YmQzXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTEyMjM2NDc2._V1_SY1000_CR0,0,663,1000_AL_.jpg)
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Post by: Jane on October 13, 2020, 06:36:04 PM
Nice photo.  I always liked her :(
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jane on October 13, 2020, 06:39:18 PM
I have it.  Now I need to download the app and attempt to use the system.  I hope I can just add the library to my Overdrive.

I downloaded the Libby app to my new tablet and was able to add both Timberland and Pierce County to it.

I just added it to my Overdrive app on my tablet. 
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jane on October 13, 2020, 06:43:01 PM
Darn, just today I purchased a book I could have borrowed. 
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: George on October 13, 2020, 06:43:26 PM
Darn, just today I purchased a book I could have borrowed. 

Don't you hate it when that happens??
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jane on October 13, 2020, 06:45:33 PM
The book I wanted to purchase and didn't because Nook is down is not available.  Too bad it wasn't the opposite ;D
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: singdaw on October 13, 2020, 06:45:52 PM
Tonight, we watched (and enjoyed) Close Encounters of the Third Kind.  The original version.


I wonder where I got the idea to watch it?       8)
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jane on October 13, 2020, 06:46:06 PM
Darn, just today I purchased a book I could have borrowed. 

Don't you hate it when that happens??

Yup.  At least it was only $5.99 plus tax. 
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jane on October 13, 2020, 06:46:32 PM
I need to find something to put on hold there.  I will check my Nook wish list.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: singdaw on October 13, 2020, 06:46:43 PM
Whenever I see the word "nook," I now think of the local hamburger jernt.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: John G. on October 13, 2020, 06:50:30 PM
Voting started here today. I drove by the library and the line stretched around half of the building. In the sun. Will have to take water and sunscreen tomorrow.

Groan.  I hope your line isn't as long tomorrow.  Can you take a chair with you?

I saw others with chairs. I always have one in the trunk.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: John G. on October 13, 2020, 06:52:16 PM
I actually remember watching the very short-lived TV show Hot l Baltimore (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072512/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_130), based on the play.  And I specifically remember her.  Then, I remember seeing her on L.A. Law and Three and a Half Men, and a few other projects along the way.

She was the starr of a movie called Heartland in which she played a farm wife. She helped a cow with a breach birth. I had never seen anythin g like that back then. Apparently, it was Julia Roberts' first movie, though I don't remember her.
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Post by: John G. on October 13, 2020, 06:54:01 PM
Back to my movie. I had to take a break to do dishes, clean up and play with the bird.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: John G. on October 13, 2020, 06:56:11 PM
Carol had her surgery yesterday. She woke up to discover that they did not give her a new hip, but they put in another spacer with antibiotics. That infection just refuses to go away. In six weeks or so, maybe she'll get the hip.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: John G. on October 13, 2020, 06:57:12 PM
A year ago, we were touring around the island of Kos. What a trip that was.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jane on October 13, 2020, 07:05:47 PM
Carol had her surgery yesterday. She woke up to discover that they did not give her a new hip, but they put in another spacer with antibiotics. That infection just refuses to go away. In six weeks or so, maybe she'll get the hip.

Poor Carol.  It must have been very disappointing.  Vibes to her.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jane on October 13, 2020, 07:06:23 PM
Thanks George.  I have placed items on my holds and wish list but didn't check anything out.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: George on October 13, 2020, 07:21:34 PM
Tonight, we watched (and enjoyed) Close Encounters of the Third Kind.  The original version.


I wonder where I got the idea to watch it?       8)

I have the Blu-ray set that has all three versions of Close Encounters of the Third Kind, so you can choose which version you want to see.  I actually wasn't able to find it on Amazon, so I'll have to make sure that that's what I really have. :-\

But I know I have some multi-version release of the movie. :)
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: George on October 13, 2020, 07:22:52 PM
Carol had her surgery yesterday. She woke up to discover that they did not give her a new hip, but they put in another spacer with antibiotics. That infection just refuses to go away. In six weeks or so, maybe she'll get the hip.

Yikes! :o

~~~Continued Hip Vibes for Carol!!~~~
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: George on October 13, 2020, 07:23:56 PM
And now, I'm off.  I got a couple of items that my mom asked me to buy for her, so I'll call to make sure that she's home and wants them tonight, otherwise I can bring them tomorrow or wait until Friday.

But before I go...
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Post by: George on October 13, 2020, 07:24:23 PM
 
six!!!!!!
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Post by: George on October 13, 2020, 07:24:35 PM
And NOW, I'm off!
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: bk on October 13, 2020, 07:39:20 PM
And ten minutes later, power went out for the fourth time in less than two hours.  At that point, I gave up.  It came back in within twenty seconds and I refused to restart the computer or reset the clocks and instead watched a movie.  After two hours, THEN I started up the computer and had to retrieve all my Word docs for the fourth damn time, and I reset the clocks.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: John G. on October 13, 2020, 08:08:19 PM
Just finished The Double Life of Veronique and one of the many extras. What an amazing movie. it brought back a feeling of the foreign films that I loved so much in the 1970s. That refusal to answer questions, that uninhibited use of nudity, that emphasis on character through performances so layered and unaffected.

It's no wonder that the producer, everyone's favorite, Harvey Weinstein, made the director shoot another ending for American audiences, oen all touchy-feely and unnecessary.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: John G. on October 13, 2020, 08:09:25 PM
I think I'm going to watch the same director Krzysztof Kieslowski's trilogy, Blue, White and Red, on Saturday as my epic this week.
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Post by: John G. on October 13, 2020, 08:09:36 PM
And now to bed.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: John G. on October 13, 2020, 08:09:42 PM
good night, all.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: bk on October 13, 2020, 08:52:14 PM
Finished with my viewing.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: bk on October 13, 2020, 10:10:59 PM
I currently reek of garlic - horrifying.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: bk on October 13, 2020, 10:11:51 PM
But the roasted garlic chicken pizza was taboo and just under 1000 calories.  I wish I had some ice cream here for a little 200-calorie treat, but alas...
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jane on October 13, 2020, 10:22:42 PM
And ten minutes later, power went out for the fourth time in less than two hours.  At that point, I gave up.  It came back in within twenty seconds and I refused to restart the computer or reset the clocks and instead watched a movie.  After two hours, THEN I started up the computer and had to retrieve all my Word docs for the fourth damn time, and I reset the clocks.

I hate when that happens and have also waited to change clocks.  I thought you hsd z surge protector for your computer.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: bk on October 13, 2020, 10:29:44 PM
I do have a surge protector but it still shuts off.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: Jane on October 13, 2020, 10:45:25 PM
Then what you need is a bsckup battery?
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: George on October 13, 2020, 11:27:41 PM
Tonight, we watched (and enjoyed) Close Encounters of the Third Kind.  The original version.


I wonder where I got the idea to watch it?       8)

I have the Blu-ray set that has all three versions of Close Encounters of the Third Kind, so you can choose which version you want to see.  I actually wasn't able to find it on Amazon, so I'll have to make sure that that's what I really have. :-\

But I know I have some multi-version release of the movie. :)

Well, I found my Blu-ray and was able to find it on Amazon.  What I have is the Two-Disc 30th Anniversary Ultimate Edition (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VECACG/).  They used seamless branching (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seamless_branching) to be able to put all three movies on one Blu-ray disc.  The second disc is all the bonus material.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: George on October 13, 2020, 11:31:26 PM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51syEMVSt0L.jpg)
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Post by: TCB on October 13, 2020, 11:34:16 PM
Looking at that bk clip from Donny & Marie (thanks, DR Freddie!), I am thinking: I wish I were as thin as bk was then!


I wish I were as thin as Bruce and Cindy together.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: TCB on October 13, 2020, 11:36:06 PM
Voting started here today. I drove by the library and the line stretched around half of the building. In the sun. Will have to take water and sunscreen tomorrow.

I dropped off my ballot yesterday!


Did you fill it out first?
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: TCB on October 13, 2020, 11:36:48 PM
Great medical news from DR vixmom.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: TCB on October 13, 2020, 11:37:26 PM
Continued medical vibes to singdaw.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: TCB on October 13, 2020, 11:39:56 PM
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS was certainly one of those masterpieces.  After I saw it for the first time, I dragged and badgered everyone I know to go see the movie.


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Post by: George on October 13, 2020, 11:43:24 PM
Hi, Tom.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: TCB on October 13, 2020, 11:43:28 PM
Then I saw the extended version and I was so disappointed. I am so glad that the original version is still available on the DVD and on streaming.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: George on October 13, 2020, 11:43:47 PM
Voting started here today. I drove by the library and the line stretched around half of the building. In the sun. Will have to take water and sunscreen tomorrow.

I dropped off my ballot yesterday!


Did you fill it out first?

Fortunately, I remembered to fill out the whole ballot. ;D
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: TCB on October 13, 2020, 11:48:10 PM
We have now lost power three times in under two hours, always for five or ten seconds.  I am so tired of this ineptitude.

The lights here at my work have been blinking off and on, but they power hasn't gone out...yet.


But we are having 50 mph wind gusts.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: TCB on October 13, 2020, 11:50:47 PM
Oh, no!  Conchata Ferrell Dies: Former ‘Two and a Half Men’ Co-Star Was 77 (https://deadline.com/2020/10/conchata-ferrell-dead-two-and-a-half-men-co-star-77-1234596750/). :(
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Conchata Ferrell, a three-time Emmy nominee who appeared in more than 200 episodes of Two and a Half Men and was a regular on L.A. Law‘s sixth season, died Monday at Sherman Oaks Hospital of complications following a cardiac arrest. She was 77 as a result  She died peacefully surrounded by family.


I am sorry to hear that, but not because of TWO AND A HALF MEN.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: George on October 13, 2020, 11:51:41 PM
Oh, no!  Conchata Ferrell Dies: Former ‘Two and a Half Men’ Co-Star Was 77 (https://deadline.com/2020/10/conchata-ferrell-dead-two-and-a-half-men-co-star-77-1234596750/). :(
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Conchata Ferrell, a three-time Emmy nominee who appeared in more than 200 episodes of Two and a Half Men and was a regular on L.A. Law‘s sixth season, died Monday at Sherman Oaks Hospital of complications following a cardiac arrest. She was 77 as a result  She died peacefully surrounded by family.


I am sorry to hear that, but not because of TWO AND A HALF MEN.

I only watched the first couple of seasons, then dropped it.  I liked it when I did watch it, though.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: TCB on October 13, 2020, 11:52:53 PM
Tonight, we watched (and enjoyed) Close Encounters of the Third Kind.  The original version.


I wonder where I got the idea to watch it?       8)


Seeing it on the big screen was breathtaking!
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: TCB on October 14, 2020, 12:03:22 AM
Hi, George.
Title: Re: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE NOTES KIND
Post by: George on October 14, 2020, 12:03:34 AM
I don't remember seeing it in the theater, but I'm sure that I must have.  I do remember buying the soundtrack album and not realizing that it included a 7" single of the disco version of the theme song until I opened it and saw it.  I'm pretty sure that I still have that 7" record.