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Title: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: bk on May 23, 2025, 12:33:30 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were closer than ever, and now it is time for you to post until the closer than ever cows come home.
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Post by: bk on May 23, 2025, 12:34:58 AM
And the word of the day is: VOLUBLE!
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Post by: Rodzinski on May 23, 2025, 12:39:08 AM
Notes valued. Weighted.
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Post by: Rodzinski on May 23, 2025, 12:39:54 AM
I wonder if there’s ever been a vicar named Randy.
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Post by: George on May 23, 2025, 12:55:53 AM
Wordle 1,434 4/6

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Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: George on May 23, 2025, 12:58:57 AM
Rodzinski, you have four 2s in your posing total!  That's a millstone to preserve!
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Post by: Freddie on May 23, 2025, 03:51:05 AM
Rodzinski, you have four 2s in your posing total!  That's a millstone to preserve!

That's a fun posting amount!
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Post by: Freddie on May 23, 2025, 03:51:55 AM
In celebration of all those 2's -

"ROOM 222" theme song and opening credits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcaUluahdwM
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: elmore3003 on May 23, 2025, 04:42:30 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: Freddie on May 23, 2025, 04:45:55 AM
For Joan Collins' birthday, recalling a somewhat suggestive 2013 story about Joan Collins and what had been in Shirley Jones' memoir. 


"Joan Collins wants Shirley Jones’ memoir pulled over orgy claim"
https://www.sfexaminer.com/culture/joan-collins-wants-shirley-jones-memoir-pulled-over-orgy-claim/article_9d4a7b74-6410-5424-a62a-5ec03acabb47.html
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: elmore3003 on May 23, 2025, 04:46:23 AM
Chasing Stella around the building yesterday shot my legs to hell, so I am having a quiet day. I'll listen to more of the audiobook, since I'd like to finish it up by Sunday, and I need to put together an order of groceries for delivery.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 23, 2025, 04:47:04 AM
Where is our DR vixmom? I think I will call her today.
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Post by: Freddie on May 23, 2025, 04:59:46 AM
Is anyone here in touch with Iris? 

Iris, if you're reading and not posting, just let us know how you're doing.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: ChasSmith on May 23, 2025, 05:17:09 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 23, 2025, 05:18:44 AM
There's room for one more, honey, in Room 22, as well.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 23, 2025, 05:22:41 AM
Today is a blessed day off. My last concert of the season is next Thursday (with ungodly-ly early rehearsals on Wednesday and Thursday). If you look under the piano from last night, you'll find the clams I left there. Oy!
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 23, 2025, 05:26:40 AM
Today, some welcome housework. Yes, you heard that right. Doing some chores around here will be a damn pleasure. And I'll look at next week's music. And I'll check out the Evita Keyboard 2 book and its MainStage patches which were sent to me yesterday. That will be kind of fun.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: ChasSmith on May 23, 2025, 05:27:09 AM
I had thought about going out for my second Shingrix shot today, but I'm too wiped out to get something that could also wipe me out, so maybe tomorrow. Yes, actually, tomorrow sounds like just the ticket. If they give shots on Saturday. I get mine at Walgreens and will check on that.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: elmore3003 on May 23, 2025, 05:35:40 AM
DR John G, I have this friend who wonders if you needed an intern.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: John G. on May 23, 2025, 05:38:20 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: John G. on May 23, 2025, 05:38:51 AM
I would love an intern, Elmore, but JB would not.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Freddie on May 23, 2025, 05:47:22 AM
I would love an intern, Elmore, but JB would not.


:)


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Post by: singdaw on May 23, 2025, 05:57:37 AM
Good morning, friends.
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Post by: singdaw on May 23, 2025, 05:57:44 AM
And others.
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Post by: singdaw on May 23, 2025, 05:57:57 AM
A pretty good night of sleep. Thanks, DR Freddie!
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Post by: singdaw on May 23, 2025, 06:03:47 AM
Not much else to report.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: singdaw on May 23, 2025, 06:04:13 AM
A good chunk of our department is off today. Taking an extra long weekend.
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Post by: singdaw on May 23, 2025, 06:04:28 AM
Chaos may ensue.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: singdaw on May 23, 2025, 06:15:04 AM
Won't that be fun?
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: singdaw on May 23, 2025, 06:15:16 AM
One more?
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Post by: singdaw on May 23, 2025, 06:15:23 AM
PAGE TWO
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Post by: singdaw on May 23, 2025, 06:18:30 AM
PAGE TWO CATS DANCE!

Hello, Thatch!
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: ChasSmith on May 23, 2025, 06:51:28 AM
Georgia High School Cancels Crucible Mid-Run (https://www.onstageblog.com/onstage-blog-news/2025/5/22/georgia-high-school-cancels-the-crucible-mid-run?fbclid=IwY2xjawKdVrBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFlQWFFbjFKYVhxcW9jcVJlAR6ANn-8SPfzVYrKFSqGg4L6CMWHAZ39ZwqzYHvi4jptj0UMKPjW6WI6G2eEbQ_aem_PPRlwuboKl-9issnnWIcfw)

Be sure to watch the kid's video statement at the bottom of the article.
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Post by: John G. on May 23, 2025, 07:04:10 AM
Georgia High School Cancels Crucible Mid-Run (https://www.onstageblog.com/onstage-blog-news/2025/5/22/georgia-high-school-cancels-the-crucible-mid-run?fbclid=IwY2xjawKdVrBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFlQWFFbjFKYVhxcW9jcVJlAR6ANn-8SPfzVYrKFSqGg4L6CMWHAZ39ZwqzYHvi4jptj0UMKPjW6WI6G2eEbQ_aem_PPRlwuboKl-9issnnWIcfw)

Be sure to watch the kid's video statement at the bottom of the article.

This infuriates me.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: John G. on May 23, 2025, 07:05:22 AM
Listening to Paul Wee play piano concertos from Henselt and Bronsart. Great music to write to.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: John G. on May 23, 2025, 07:06:06 AM
Last night, I had on Bach cello concertos and they depressed me no end.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: John G. on May 23, 2025, 07:46:25 AM
Chaos may ensue.

The title of my autobiography.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: John G. on May 23, 2025, 07:47:09 AM
Ushering for the Philharmonic tonight. They’re doing Mahler’s second symphony. Should be fun.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: elmore3003 on May 23, 2025, 08:05:09 AM
Georgia High School Cancels Crucible Mid-Run (https://www.onstageblog.com/onstage-blog-news/2025/5/22/georgia-high-school-cancels-the-crucible-mid-run?fbclid=IwY2xjawKdVrBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFlQWFFbjFKYVhxcW9jcVJlAR6ANn-8SPfzVYrKFSqGg4L6CMWHAZ39ZwqzYHvi4jptj0UMKPjW6WI6G2eEbQ_aem_PPRlwuboKl-9issnnWIcfw)

Be sure to watch the kid's video statement at the bottom of the article.

Only a state who elects Marjorie Taylor Greene to represnt them sould have encough stupid Republicans to get their tiny minds bent out of shape by witchcraft and demonic terrors. Or, are they really aware of the smoke, mirrors, and horrors the play reflects in the current Trump administration?

Asking for a friend.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: elmore3003 on May 23, 2025, 08:05:58 AM
Ushering for the Philharmonic tonight. They’re doing Mahler’s second symphony. Should be fun.

Should be long.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: ChasSmith on May 23, 2025, 08:09:49 AM
Ushering for the Philharmonic tonight. They’re doing Mahler’s second symphony. Should be fun.

Fun, you say? Hell, the Second is one laugh after another!  :D
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Jrand74 on May 23, 2025, 08:34:57 AM
I liked DR RODZINSKI's list of crooners last night.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 23, 2025, 08:35:12 AM
Weather is supposed to be nice today - so far it is.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: MichaelG on May 23, 2025, 08:38:15 AM
Ushering for the Philharmonic tonight. They’re doing Mahler’s second symphony. Should be fun.

One of my favorite chorus parts ever. The initial "Auferstehn'n" entrance gives me chills either side of the stage.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: MichaelG on May 23, 2025, 08:42:55 AM
Last night was back to movie class after taking last week off for a concert. We saw Straight Time from 1978 starring Dustin Hoffman. The score is by David Shire though I can't recall much of it outside of the opening and closing credits.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: MichaelG on May 23, 2025, 08:44:41 AM
Before the movie he gave us an exercise in watching the same scene in two different performances, both great, and figuring out which you preferred and why. And why couldn't be "Because the other one was no good."
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Post by: MichaelG on May 23, 2025, 08:45:36 AM
It was "Cabaret" in the film performance by Liza Minelli and Amy Lennox performing it at the Olivier awards.
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Post by: MichaelG on May 23, 2025, 08:47:03 AM
I was completely on Team Liza. Amy Lennox's performance is the second excerpt I've seen from the current London production (that transferred to Broadway) that tells me to stay far, far away from it. I get what they're doing and why but it's not for me.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: MichaelG on May 23, 2025, 08:47:57 AM
And now tonight is opening night for Otello. This is such a fun chorus part to sing, and our principals are wonderful.
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Post by: MichaelG on May 23, 2025, 08:51:12 AM
We have two child supers in the garden scene with Desdemona - both children of current or former chorus members - who are doing a great job. They're both about 7. The girl is a seasoned super, both as Trouble in Butterfly with us and with San Francisco Opera in The Handmaid's Tale. This is the boy's first time on stage and he is completely smitten with Desdemona, which works great for the scene.
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Post by: MichaelG on May 23, 2025, 08:55:34 AM
Ooh, as a computer guy I had to catch my computer 1K milestone!
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Post by: Freddie on May 23, 2025, 09:14:01 AM
And now tonight is opening night for Otello. This is such a fun chorus part to sing, and our principals are wonderful.


Break a leg, MichaelG!
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: ChasSmith on May 23, 2025, 09:19:25 AM
And now tonight is opening night for Otello. This is such a fun chorus part to sing, and our principals are wonderful.

Another op'nin'!

And what an opera! I hope that even the orchestra is beautiful. Here's to a wonderful evening, DR MichaelG!
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Freddie on May 23, 2025, 09:21:19 AM
Ooh, as a computer guy I had to catch my computer 1K milestone!

I had to look up what 1K and 1024 meant in the computer world, but that's certainly worth celebrating!
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: John G. on May 23, 2025, 09:21:23 AM
Ushering for the Philharmonic tonight. They’re doing Mahler’s second symphony. Should be fun.

Fun, you say? Hell, the Second is one laugh after another!  :D

I enjoy it. When they were still the San Antonio Symphony, I heard them play it twice. They local Meistersingers group also do well with the piece.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: John G. on May 23, 2025, 09:21:58 AM
And now tonight is opening night for Otello. This is such a fun chorus part to sing, and our principals are wonderful.

All the best, MichaelG.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: John G. on May 23, 2025, 09:23:44 AM
Last night was back to movie class after taking last week off for a concert. We saw Straight Time from 1978 starring Dustin Hoffman. The score is by David Shire though I can't recall much of it outside of the opening and closing credits.

I hope that last comment refers to the score and not the movie.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Jane on May 23, 2025, 09:36:56 AM
DR John, congrats on the good gas deal. 
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Jane on May 23, 2025, 09:38:20 AM
DR Jrand, good news regarding your rehearsal.
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Post by: Jane on May 23, 2025, 09:41:24 AM
From DR Rodzinski:

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Kids had a play date today with a brother and sister whose ages match theirs nicely.

I alsways liked when that happened.

One year for Bryan's birthday we did it at a kids gym with a tampoline.  It was fun.  Bryan invited twin boys and we invited the younger sister for Craig and so she wouldn't be left out of the fun.
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Post by: Jane on May 23, 2025, 09:42:34 AM
Rodzinski, have any children been invited over that couldn't go because they didn't have a passport?
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Post by: Jane on May 23, 2025, 09:48:18 AM
Rodzinski:
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Mom crushed on him back in the day.

What your mother might not be telling you is that due to his romantic voice he was considered the best "make-out singer" ;D
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Post by: Jane on May 23, 2025, 09:49:02 AM
I agree :)
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Post by: Jane on May 23, 2025, 09:50:42 AM
Rodzinski, you have four 2s in your posing total!  That's a millstone to preserve!

Fun :)
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Jane on May 23, 2025, 09:52:07 AM
For Joan Collins' birthday, recalling a somewhat suggestive 2013 story about Joan Collins and what had been in Shirley Jones' memoir. 


"Joan Collins wants Shirley Jones’ memoir pulled over orgy claim"
https://www.sfexaminer.com/culture/joan-collins-wants-shirley-jones-memoir-pulled-over-orgy-claim/article_9d4a7b74-6410-5424-a62a-5ec03acabb47.html

;D
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Jane on May 23, 2025, 09:52:24 AM
Is anyone here in touch with Iris? 

Iris, if you're reading and not posting, just let us know how you're doing.

Unfortunately not.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Jane on May 23, 2025, 09:53:09 AM
Vixmom and Ron seem to be spending their free time on FB posting about the horrors that our government is creating.
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Post by: Jane on May 23, 2025, 09:53:50 AM
I had thought about going out for my second Shingrix shot today, but I'm too wiped out to get something that could also wipe me out, so maybe tomorrow. Yes, actually, tomorrow sounds like just the ticket. If they give shots on Saturday. I get mine at Walgreens and will check on that.

Good idea to wait until you are feeling better and more energetic.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Rodzinski on May 23, 2025, 10:24:45 AM
Rodzinski, you have four 2s in your posing total!  That's a millstone to preserve!

Thank you. A nice consolation after I missed 11111.
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Post by: Rodzinski on May 23, 2025, 10:29:16 AM
Rodzinski, have any children been invited over that couldn't go because they didn't have a passport?

Yes. Or sometimes they don’t have it handy. If I bring kids over, their parents need to provide me their passports or Nexus IDs in advance.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Rodzinski on May 23, 2025, 10:30:14 AM
Vixmom and Ron seem to be spending their free time on FB posting about the horrors that our government is creating.

But we’re open to that here!
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Post by: Laura on May 23, 2025, 10:31:30 AM
Good morning.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Rodzinski on May 23, 2025, 10:32:05 AM
One of my son’s friends lives with their backyard right on the border. We haven’t done this, but the kids could look at each other across the border but not cross over to play.
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Post by: Rodzinski on May 23, 2025, 10:32:24 AM
Good morning, Laura.
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Post by: Laura on May 23, 2025, 10:32:27 AM
I took an easy walk this morning with my binoculars. So I'd go slow.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Rodzinski on May 23, 2025, 10:34:51 AM
Rodzinski:
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Mom crushed on him back in the day.

What your mother might not be telling you is that due to his romantic voice he was considered the best "make-out singer" ;D

Oh she’s quite clear on that. And I have her old LPs where her nurses training buddies have scrawled innuendo in pen on Johnny’s photos.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Freddie on May 23, 2025, 10:36:06 AM
Rodzinski:
Quote
Mom crushed on him back in the day.

What your mother might not be telling you is that due to his romantic voice he was considered the best "make-out singer" ;D

Oh she’s quite clear on that. And I have her old LPs where her nurses training buddies have scrawled innuendo in pen on Johnny’s photos.


:)


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Post by: MichaelG on May 23, 2025, 10:39:35 AM
Last night was back to movie class after taking last week off for a concert. We saw Straight Time from 1978 starring Dustin Hoffman. The score is by David Shire though I can't recall much of it outside of the opening and closing credits.

I hope that last comment refers to the score and not the movie.

Ha ha - yes indeed. I have no problem recalling the movie!
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Post by: John G. on May 23, 2025, 11:01:37 AM
Having lunch at a Mexican seafood place. There’s an alarming amount of garlic in the sauce on the shrimp.
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Post by: John G. on May 23, 2025, 11:02:02 AM
I’m loving it. But will the doctor I see soon?
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Post by: George on May 23, 2025, 11:08:42 AM
In celebration of all those 2's -

"ROOM 222" theme song and opening credits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcaUluahdwM


Pretty cool.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: George on May 23, 2025, 11:12:23 AM
For Joan Collins' birthday, recalling a somewhat suggestive 2013 story about Joan Collins and what had been in Shirley Jones' memoir. 


"Joan Collins wants Shirley Jones’ memoir pulled over orgy claim"
https://www.sfexaminer.com/culture/joan-collins-wants-shirley-jones-memoir-pulled-over-orgy-claim/article_9d4a7b74-6410-5424-a62a-5ec03acabb47.html

Oh, my!
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: ChasSmith on May 23, 2025, 11:13:22 AM
Ushering for the Philharmonic tonight. They’re doing Mahler’s second symphony. Should be fun.

Fun, you say? Hell, the Second is one laugh after another!  :D

I enjoy it. When they were still the San Antonio Symphony, I heard them play it twice. They local Meistersingers group also do well with the piece.

I was to play the organ in that once, but the huge rented Allen (very pipe organ-like) refused to power up at the time of the performance. Some kind of total power supply failure in the instrument itself. But playing it was a magnificent feeling - and sound! - at the previous day's rehearsal.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: George on May 23, 2025, 11:13:57 AM
DR John G, I have this friend who wonders if you needed an intern.
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7971.0;attach=26240)

Cute!
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: George on May 23, 2025, 11:20:10 AM
Georgia High School Cancels Crucible Mid-Run (https://www.onstageblog.com/onstage-blog-news/2025/5/22/georgia-high-school-cancels-the-crucible-mid-run?fbclid=IwY2xjawKdVrBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFlQWFFbjFKYVhxcW9jcVJlAR6ANn-8SPfzVYrKFSqGg4L6CMWHAZ39ZwqzYHvi4jptj0UMKPjW6WI6G2eEbQ_aem_PPRlwuboKl-9issnnWIcfw)

Be sure to watch the kid's video statement at the bottom of the article.

Yikes! :o
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Post by: George on May 23, 2025, 11:24:37 AM
And now tonight is opening night for Otello. This is such a fun chorus part to sing, and our principals are wonderful.

~~~Break Legs Vibes!!~~~
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: George on May 23, 2025, 11:26:46 AM
Ooh, as a computer guy I had to catch my computer 1K milestone!
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7971.0;attach=26244)

Congrats, MichaelG!
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: George on May 23, 2025, 11:31:26 AM
Ushering for the Philharmonic tonight. They’re doing Mahler’s second symphony. Should be fun.

Fun, you say? Hell, the Second is one laugh after another!  :D

I enjoy it. When they were still the San Antonio Symphony, I heard them play it twice. They local Meistersingers group also do well with the piece.

I was to play the organ in that once, but the huge rented Allen (very pipe organ-like) refused to power up at the time of the performance. Some kind of total power supply failure in the instrument itself. But playing it was a magnificent feeling - and sound! - at the previous day's rehearsal.

That's too bad that you didn't get to play the performance,  ChasSmith.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: ChasSmith on May 23, 2025, 12:16:01 PM
A week from tonight I'll be seeing another Diana Canova-directed production of Moon Over Buffalo. She did that a year or so ago at a very very tiny theeder. This one has cabaret seating, which usually guarantees a happy audience. I've done a couple of things there. Her leading lady (do people still say leading lady?) is the same one as before, and that's a very good thing, and the rest of this cast looks to be most excellent.
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Post by: Jane on May 23, 2025, 12:16:51 PM
Georgia High School Cancels Crucible Mid-Run (https://www.onstageblog.com/onstage-blog-news/2025/5/22/georgia-high-school-cancels-the-crucible-mid-run?fbclid=IwY2xjawKdVrBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFlQWFFbjFKYVhxcW9jcVJlAR6ANn-8SPfzVYrKFSqGg4L6CMWHAZ39ZwqzYHvi4jptj0UMKPjW6WI6G2eEbQ_aem_PPRlwuboKl-9issnnWIcfw)

Be sure to watch the kid's video statement at the bottom of the article.

I would have missed the video if you hadn't mentioned it.  If the play on its own did not make a strong statement, cancelling the performance should do it.  I hope so.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Jane on May 23, 2025, 12:17:09 PM
Georgia High School Cancels Crucible Mid-Run (https://www.onstageblog.com/onstage-blog-news/2025/5/22/georgia-high-school-cancels-the-crucible-mid-run?fbclid=IwY2xjawKdVrBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFlQWFFbjFKYVhxcW9jcVJlAR6ANn-8SPfzVYrKFSqGg4L6CMWHAZ39ZwqzYHvi4jptj0UMKPjW6WI6G2eEbQ_aem_PPRlwuboKl-9issnnWIcfw)

Be sure to watch the kid's video statement at the bottom of the article.

This infuriates me.

It is very upsetting.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: ChasSmith on May 23, 2025, 12:18:17 PM
Ushering for the Philharmonic tonight. They’re doing Mahler’s second symphony. Should be fun.

Fun, you say? Hell, the Second is one laugh after another!  :D

I enjoy it. When they were still the San Antonio Symphony, I heard them play it twice. They local Meistersingers group also do well with the piece.

I was to play the organ in that once, but the huge rented Allen (very pipe organ-like) refused to power up at the time of the performance. Some kind of total power supply failure in the instrument itself. But playing it was a magnificent feeling - and sound! - at the previous day's rehearsal.

That's too bad that you didn't get to play the performance,  ChasSmith.

It was disappointing, but I got to watch and hear it, and it was magnificent. And with the great orchestral performance the organ was hardly missed.
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Post by: Jane on May 23, 2025, 12:18:26 PM
FOUR!

(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSGOrsfv0QDnIIDlS13ke4gsL2IJPvckEa5zQ&s)
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Jane on May 23, 2025, 12:20:33 PM
Ooh, as a computer guy I had to catch my computer 1K milestone!

Cool.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Jane on May 23, 2025, 12:23:46 PM
One of my son’s friends lives with their backyard right on the border. We haven’t done this, but the kids could look at each other across the border but not cross over to play.

They could set up a board game between them and play ;D
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Post by: Jane on May 23, 2025, 12:24:11 PM
Rodzinski:
Quote
Mom crushed on him back in the day.

What your mother might not be telling you is that due to his romantic voice he was considered the best "make-out singer" ;D

Oh she’s quite clear on that. And I have her old LPs where her nurses training buddies have scrawled innuendo in pen on Johnny’s photos.

;D
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Jane on May 23, 2025, 12:24:50 PM
Having lunch at a Mexican seafood place. There’s an alarming amount of garlic in the sauce on the shrimp.

That sounds horrible to me.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Jane on May 23, 2025, 12:25:04 PM
I’m loving it. But will the doctor I see soon?

;D
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Jane on May 23, 2025, 12:26:13 PM
Ushering for the Philharmonic tonight. They’re doing Mahler’s second symphony. Should be fun.

Fun, you say? Hell, the Second is one laugh after another!  :D

I enjoy it. When they were still the San Antonio Symphony, I heard them play it twice. They local Meistersingers group also do well with the piece.

I was to play the organ in that once, but the huge rented Allen (very pipe organ-like) refused to power up at the time of the performance. Some kind of total power supply failure in the instrument itself. But playing it was a magnificent feeling - and sound! - at the previous day's rehearsal.

That's too bad that you didn't get to play the performance,  ChasSmith.

Yes, it is a shame.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Jane on May 23, 2025, 12:26:40 PM
Ushering for the Philharmonic tonight. They’re doing Mahler’s second symphony. Should be fun.

Fun, you say? Hell, the Second is one laugh after another!  :D

I enjoy it. When they were still the San Antonio Symphony, I heard them play it twice. They local Meistersingers group also do well with the piece.

I was to play the organ in that once, but the huge rented Allen (very pipe organ-like) refused to power up at the time of the performance. Some kind of total power supply failure in the instrument itself. But playing it was a magnificent feeling - and sound! - at the previous day's rehearsal.

That's too bad that you didn't get to play the performance,  ChasSmith.

It was disappointing, but I got to watch and hear it, and it was magnificent. And with the great orchestral performance the organ was hardly missed.

Nice.
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Post by: Jane on May 23, 2025, 12:43:33 PM
We returned home from the gym today and our place smelled like a chemical was used.  The contractor kindly used the product while we were out.

Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Jane on May 23, 2025, 12:43:46 PM
While he was working he kept the door open with the screen shut.  Since he used it in the hall, outside my office, he had to close and lock the door once he went back to our bedroom/bathroom to continuing working on the bathroom.

Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Jane on May 23, 2025, 12:44:00 PM
Now the windows in my office are open as is the back door with the screen shut.  We have a great cross vent going on the windy day. 

Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Jane on May 23, 2025, 12:44:12 PM
The air is fresh and I am cold.  I think I need to get out of my gym clothes and put warmer ones on ;D
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: bk on May 23, 2025, 01:15:01 PM
I'm up, I'm up - a bit over eight hours of sleep.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Freddie on May 23, 2025, 01:16:28 PM
One of my son’s friends lives with their backyard right on the border. We haven’t done this, but the kids could look at each other across the border but not cross over to play.

They could set up a board game between them and play ;D


:)


Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: bk on May 23, 2025, 01:16:52 PM
Heard from my PCP's team - they recommend setting up some video appointment on the CS link app. So, in other words, deflecting to others what I feel they should be doing - filling a prescription and doing a referral and answering my questions. Weird. Appointment will have to wait until Tuesday and last time I did it it took an hour of waiting beyond the scheduled time.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Jane on May 23, 2025, 01:19:20 PM
I hope it works out to your satisfaction.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Jane on May 23, 2025, 01:34:28 PM
Bruce, your doctor might want to run some test to determine there isn't a medical reason that you aren't losing weight.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: bk on May 23, 2025, 01:35:52 PM
I'm going to clarify what it is that my doctor actually does because I don't understand doing this video consultation with some other doctor.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Laura on May 23, 2025, 03:15:57 PM
BK, did you try cooking your own food? Avoiding processed food and unnecessary carbs?

Not going low carb, because I know you didn't feel well doing that. But avoiding sugar, pasta, bread, etc. But still eating fruit, meat, and vegetables?
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Jane on May 23, 2025, 03:51:14 PM
BK, did you try cooking your own food? Avoiding processed food and unnecessary carbs?

Not going low carb, because I know you didn't feel well doing that. But avoiding sugar, pasta, bread, etc. But still eating fruit, meat, and vegetables?

And doing some kind of aerobics, even if it is just walking fast.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Jane on May 23, 2025, 03:53:18 PM
I prefer the one at the gym, however, at home I have this to use.

(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61LdCglG3DL._AC_SX679_.jpg)
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Jane on May 23, 2025, 04:14:14 PM
I am a huge Billy Joel fan.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Jane on May 23, 2025, 04:16:33 PM
I am now reading about Normal pressure hydrocephalus, the condition he was just diagnosed with.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: singdaw on May 23, 2025, 04:17:43 PM
 :)    (hope I didn't post this one already)
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: singdaw on May 23, 2025, 04:18:10 PM
What is it, fish?
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: singdaw on May 23, 2025, 04:18:48 PM
 :)   (another one I hope I'm not repeating)
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Jane on May 23, 2025, 04:19:33 PM
I hope this was caught early enough so that he can be treated and that the damage isn't permanent or too bad.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: singdaw on May 23, 2025, 04:23:11 PM
How much do you normally spend on a bottle of wine?
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: singdaw on May 23, 2025, 04:23:22 PM
About 30 minutes.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: singdaw on May 23, 2025, 04:23:30 PM
PAGE FIVE!
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: singdaw on May 23, 2025, 04:24:47 PM
What do you call someone who tells a dad joke but isn't a dad?
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: singdaw on May 23, 2025, 04:24:58 PM
A faux pa.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: singdaw on May 23, 2025, 04:26:28 PM
I would try this.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: singdaw on May 23, 2025, 04:27:20 PM
A bus station is where a bus stops.

A train station is where a train stops.

On my desk, I have a work station.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: singdaw on May 23, 2025, 04:29:18 PM
DR vixmom, avert your eyes.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: singdaw on May 23, 2025, 04:35:28 PM
 :)
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: singdaw on May 23, 2025, 04:38:46 PM
Me and my cat whenever there is drama outside...
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: singdaw on May 23, 2025, 04:41:31 PM
Well that's enough of me for now, I think.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: bk on May 23, 2025, 04:49:33 PM
Yes, going to take a break from bread, pasta, rice, etc. I can cook certain things for sure. I'll cut down on the sugar in sweets for sure.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: bk on May 23, 2025, 04:50:39 PM
Video conference with my PCP next Thursday and all will be discussed including Ozempic. There are apparently places near me that will do the shot once a week AND monitor weight loss. Will see if insurance covers it and if so might do that if the doc agrees.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: bk on May 23, 2025, 04:50:58 PM
Today, I had soup and salad. Nothing tastes good to me anymore.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: bk on May 23, 2025, 04:51:13 PM
And tummy is not processing food well.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: bk on May 23, 2025, 04:51:38 PM
Shaved and in an hour will shower.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: MichaelG on May 23, 2025, 05:06:06 PM
Glad to hear you're seeing your PCP next week, bk.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Jane on May 23, 2025, 05:11:29 PM
About 30 minutes.

Funny.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Jane on May 23, 2025, 05:13:36 PM
And tummy is not processing food well.

Something to mention before going on any drug.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Jane on May 23, 2025, 05:25:40 PM
Keith got Wordle in three.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: singdaw on May 23, 2025, 05:40:34 PM
~~~OPENING NIGHT BREAK-A-LEG VIBES~~~ for DR MichaelG and Company!!

Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: singdaw on May 23, 2025, 05:40:53 PM
Or should I say toi, toi, toi!
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: KevinH on May 23, 2025, 05:47:52 PM
Good evening!
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: KevinH on May 23, 2025, 05:48:14 PM
Keith got Wordle in three.


Good for Keith!
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: KevinH on May 23, 2025, 05:49:06 PM
As for me:  Wordle:  4/6
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Freddie on May 23, 2025, 05:53:28 PM
About 30 minutes.

:)
ROTFLMAO!
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: John G. on May 23, 2025, 06:30:24 PM
The Philharmonic
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Jane on May 23, 2025, 06:30:37 PM
~~~OPENING NIGHT BREAK-A-LEG VIBES~~~ for DR MichaelG and Company!!



DITTO!
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Jane on May 23, 2025, 06:49:40 PM
We have the second episode of Mare of Easttown to watch.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Jane on May 23, 2025, 06:50:02 PM
We also have an episode of Andor to watch.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Jane on May 23, 2025, 06:50:10 PM
Time for popcorn.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: George on May 23, 2025, 07:08:19 PM
:)    (hope I didn't post this one already)
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7971.0;attach=26246)

;D
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: George on May 23, 2025, 07:08:38 PM
PAGE SIX BURRITO DANCE!!
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: George on May 23, 2025, 07:09:18 PM
What is it, fish?
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7971.0;attach=26247)

:o
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: George on May 23, 2025, 07:09:58 PM
:)   (another one I hope I'm not repeating)
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7971.0;attach=26248)

:))
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Freddie on May 23, 2025, 07:10:25 PM
We finished season 2 of WHITE LOTUS this evening.    (We'd watched season 3 before finishing season 2.)
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: George on May 23, 2025, 07:10:32 PM
A faux pa.

::)
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: George on May 23, 2025, 07:10:48 PM
:D
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: George on May 23, 2025, 07:11:21 PM
A bus station is where a bus stops.

A train station is where a train stops.

On my desk, I have a work station.

;D
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: George on May 23, 2025, 07:12:06 PM
DR vixmom, avert your eyes.
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7971.0;attach=26251)

That's a good one! :D
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: George on May 23, 2025, 07:12:39 PM
:)
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7971.0;attach=26253)

But, of course!
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: George on May 23, 2025, 07:13:16 PM
Me and my cat whenever there is drama outside...
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7971.0;attach=26254)

:)
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: George on May 23, 2025, 07:13:52 PM
Keith got Wordle in three.

Congrats to Keith!
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: George on May 23, 2025, 07:17:48 PM
And speaking of Keith...and Jane, look what arrived in the mail today!  Thanks so much, Jane!
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: singdaw on May 23, 2025, 07:42:10 PM
We started the Paul Reubens documentary on MAX tonight. It's interesting. Will have to finish it tomorrow, however.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: singdaw on May 23, 2025, 07:42:23 PM
As bedtime is nigh.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: singdaw on May 23, 2025, 07:43:48 PM
The fact that my entire body cracks like a glowstick whenever I move, and yet refuses to actually glow, is very disappointing.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: singdaw on May 23, 2025, 07:45:29 PM
 :)
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: singdaw on May 23, 2025, 07:47:14 PM
Good night, friends.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: singdaw on May 23, 2025, 07:47:22 PM
And others.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: John G. on May 23, 2025, 09:32:46 PM
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=78KFls1cAGg

This was fun. From Just in Time.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: John G. on May 23, 2025, 09:33:22 PM
Vibes for BK and tummy.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: John G. on May 23, 2025, 09:35:04 PM
The concert was amazing. I saw the symphony perform Mahler's 2nd twice at the Tobin, the place I usually usher at.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: John G. on May 23, 2025, 09:38:22 PM
Tonight was in the Philharmonic's new space. Before the concert, the conductor said you'd be able to feel the building react to the music. He was right. I sat near the percussion section and when they started to build in intensity, I could feel this vibe that made me tear up.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: John G. on May 23, 2025, 09:40:37 PM
The soprano's solo made me tear up a second time, and the finale really got to me. It was intense. The acoustics were so good that it felt like I was sitting in the middle of the musicians.
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Post by: John G. on May 23, 2025, 09:40:47 PM
Good night, all.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Freddie on May 23, 2025, 10:21:29 PM
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=78KFls1cAGg

This was fun. From Just in Time.


Great fun! 

The yellow rubber duckies are the icing on the cake; they brought to mind singdaw's avatar.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Freddie on May 23, 2025, 10:32:52 PM
Not sure if this had been linked here yet:

Audra McDonald sings "Some People" on Colbert the other night
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnrYSE6PQsk
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: Rodzinski on May 23, 2025, 11:19:46 PM
I’m so beat.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: bk on May 23, 2025, 11:54:32 PM
Home from an opening night, about which more in the notes, which I must now write.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: bk on May 23, 2025, 11:54:46 PM
I must, I really must.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: bk on May 23, 2025, 11:54:53 PM
And I shall.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: bk on May 23, 2025, 11:55:08 PM
Right now. In the meantime...
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: bk on May 23, 2025, 11:55:18 PM
Get me off this damn page.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: George on May 24, 2025, 12:18:08 AM
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=78KFls1cAGg

This was fun. From Just in Time.

That was fun!  Thanks for the link, John.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: George on May 24, 2025, 12:18:55 AM
Tonight was in the Philharmonic's new space. Before the concert, the conductor said you'd be able to feel the building react to the music. He was right. I sat near the percussion section and when they started to build in intensity, I could feel this vibe that made me tear up.

That's really cool!
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: bk on May 24, 2025, 12:42:23 AM
New notes are up.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: bk on May 24, 2025, 12:42:29 AM
Up are new notes.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: bk on May 24, 2025, 12:42:36 AM
I've seen them.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: bk on May 24, 2025, 12:42:42 AM
I've read them.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: bk on May 24, 2025, 12:42:48 AM
I wrote them.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: bk on May 24, 2025, 12:42:55 AM
And food has arrived.
Title: Re: CLOSER THAN EVER
Post by: bk on May 24, 2025, 12:43:05 AM
And I don't care who knows it.