I like the A & T publisher very much, but we had a telephonic discussion yesterday morning that led to a day of angst and anguish. I had been keeping notes on discrepancies between text and audio, which was fine. In some cases, he changed a word and I liked his choice better. In other cases, I had found spots where the narrator had begun a phrase, stopped and then began again, and these need fixing. Anyway, it turns out that the publisher would like a marked up printout of the text wutg everything noted. I wish I'd been told this a week ago, because I am now back to square one. That's neither here nor there; I just needed to print out a copy of the book.
Reading about DR Elmore's day has completely worn me out. I think I shall have to take it easy today.
I haven’t heard of audio readers changing words before.
Hope DR MichaelG had a grand opening night.
How my work colleagues see me when I tell them a story from my remote youth:
I think my first exposure to Paddy C. was a Hallmark TV production of Gideon, which I loved and would love to see again. Then The Hospital, but in both cases I didn’t really pay attention to the writer. Network was my first full consciousness of his name and skills.
In non-Chayefsky work:
When the movie first came out in 2011, were film-savvy people here generally aware that the 2011 movie called "Just Go With It," starring Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston, was a remake of "Cactus Flower," which starred Walter Matthau and Ingrid Bergman, and Goldie Hawn in her Oscar-winning supporting role.
I guess "Just Go With It" was a real hit, even though not well-respected: It grossed over $200-million, with an $80-million budget, according to wikipedia.
When I watched it on TV, I thought, boy, this premise sounds familiar - and then saw it was an actual remake of "Cactus Flower."
In non-Chayefsky work:
When the movie first came out in 2011, were film-savvy people here generally aware that the 2011 movie called "Just Go With It," starring Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston, was a remake of "Cactus Flower," which starred Walter Matthau and Ingrid Bergman, and Goldie Hawn in her Oscar-winning supporting role.
I guess "Just Go With It" was a real hit, even though not well-respected: It grossed over $200-million, with an $80-million budget, according to wikipedia.
When I watched it on TV, I thought, boy, this premise sounds familiar - and then saw it was an actual remake of "Cactus Flower."
Do not recall hearing that ever. A stealth remake.
Aside: in Canada-speak, the phrase “gong show” is commonly used for a fiasco or comic catastrophe, or what we might call a shitshow.
“I went to final dress and it was a gong show.”
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Hope DR MichaelG had a grand opening night.
Aside: in Canada-speak, the phrase “gong show” is commonly used for a fiasco or comic catastrophe, or what we might call a shitshow.
“I went to final dress and it was a gong show.”
I got my mother a new digital frame for her birthday (which is today), but had it shipped directly to her, which was a mistake. She is trying, but not the most tech savvy. We are having problems getting it set up remotely. I should have had it shipped to me and gotten it set up and then sent it to her. Oh, well! We'll sort it out eventually.
Opening night was great fun, but the storm scene that opens Act I was pretty sloppy. People kept jumping entrances, usually chorus but sometimes a principal too. I hope this isn't the performance that gets reviewed - hopefully we have gotten those jitters out of our system.
Opening night was great fun, but the storm scene that opens Act I was pretty sloppy. People kept jumping entrances, usually chorus but sometimes a principal too. I hope this isn't the performance that gets reviewed - hopefully we have gotten those jitters out of our system.
I expect DR ChasSmith will relate to our keyboard adventure in Act II. We have an electronic keyboard for the mandolin part, which only shows up to accompany the chorus in one scene. For much of our number it's the only accompaniment. It sounded fine in the introduction, but as the verse started it went silent. Our keyboard player thinks it just died because it stopped showing any signal coming out, he checked to make sure he didn't hit or unplug anything by accident. So our Act II number became an a cappella chorus! We kept in rhythm and on pitch even though we never rehearsed it that way.
I expect DR ChasSmith will relate to our keyboard adventure in Act II. We have an electronic keyboard for the mandolin part, which only shows up to accompany the chorus in one scene. For much of our number it's the only accompaniment. It sounded fine in the introduction, but as the verse started it went silent. Our keyboard player thinks it just died because it stopped showing any signal coming out, he checked to make sure he didn't hit or unplug anything by accident. So our Act II number became an a cappella chorus! We kept in rhythm and on pitch even though we never rehearsed it that way.
And going to a cookout tomorrow afternoon/evening.
Got the digital photo frame sorted out, at last.
Meant to say that yesterday.
Got the digital photo frame sorted out, at last.
Good afternoon. I've done a lot of nothing today.
“He ended up getting a divorce, found a new wife. Could you say a trophy wife? I guess we can say a trophy wife. It didn’t work out too well, but that doesn’t work out too well, I must tell you. A lot of trophy wives, it doesn’t work out. But it made him happy for a little while at least. But he found a new wife.”
I like the A & T publisher very much, but we had a telephonic discussion yesterday morning that led to a day of angst and anguish. I had been keeping notes on discrepancies between text and audio, which was fine. In some cases, he changed a word and I liked his choice better. In other cases, I had found spots where the narrator had begun a phrase, stopped and then began again, and these need fixing. Anyway, it turns out that the publisher would like a marked up printout of the text wutg everything noted. I wish I'd been told this a week ago, because I am now back to square one. That's neither here nor there; I just needed to print out a copy of the book.
So, I began the printing, and around page 80, due to my carelessness about finishing the printing and getting the cats and myself dinner, I ended up with a paper jam. The printer stopped and the next three hours of hell began.
INTERLUDEWhile I was looking through my address book for possible computer / printer-savvy friends, I ran across the name of our DR vixmom! I had meant toearlier to check on her, so I did. She says she's been knocked flat by the pneumonia but she will return.INTERLUDE OVER!
I went tro Amazon and looked at HP toner cartridges: $61.00. I ordered one, hoping I was buying the correct one. I pulled the dying toner cartridge, shook it, beat it againt the table, and got enough toner to finish my printing. And that was my shitty day.
While checking out at Fred Meyer today the guy behind us had a great cake he purchased for his son's 11th birthday. It kind of looked like this.
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How my work colleagues see me when I tell them a story from my remote youth:
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In non-Chayefsky work:
When the movie first came out in 2011, were film-savvy people here generally aware that the 2011 movie called "Just Go With It," starring Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston, was a remake of "Cactus Flower," which starred Walter Matthau and Ingrid Bergman, and Goldie Hawn in her Oscar-winning supporting role.
I guess "Just Go With It" was a real hit, even though not well-respected: It grossed over $200-million, with an $80-million budget, according to wikipedia.
When I watched it on TV, I thought, boy, this premise sounds familiar - and then saw it was an actual remake of "Cactus Flower."
Do not recall hearing that ever. A stealth remake.
That could be a genre: stealth remakes.
:)
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While checking out at Fred Meyer today the guy behind us had a great cake he purchased for his son's 11th birthday. It kind of looked like this.
That's really cool, Jane!
George, sorry about how well the package was wrapped ;D
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Congrats!
In non-Chayefsky work:
When the movie first came out in 2011, were film-savvy people here generally aware that the 2011 movie called "Just Go With It," starring Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston, was a remake of "Cactus Flower," which starred Walter Matthau and Ingrid Bergman, and Goldie Hawn in her Oscar-winning supporting role.
I guess "Just Go With It" was a real hit, even though not well-respected: It grossed over $200-million, with an $80-million budget, according to wikipedia.
When I watched it on TV, I thought, boy, this premise sounds familiar - and then saw it was an actual remake of "Cactus Flower."
Do not recall hearing that ever. A stealth remake.
That could be a genre: stealth remakes.
Why can't those in the business remake bad movies and make them better? Why are good movies remade that turn out to be crap?? :P
George, sorry about how well the package was wrapped ;D
No problem! Better too well wrapped than not well enough!
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Thanks, Jane!
Happy birthday, dear Jeanne!
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Thanks, Jane!
I just found out that Keith also got it in three :)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happiest of Birthday Wishes for our DR Jeanne !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Again, to Iris - if you're reading and just not posting, just check in even briefly to tell us how you're doing. There are people who really care about you here!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR JEANNE!!!!!
Happy birthday, Jeanne! Hope it’s a great one.
Happy Birthday, Jeanne!
Happy Birthday to Jeanne Jeanne the posting machine!
Happy Birthday to DR JEANNE.
HAPPIEST OF HHW BIRTHDAY WISHES for our very own dear DR Jeanne!!!!
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DR Jeanne, I hope you do something special today.
A Very Happy Birthday to DR Jeanne!! :D
An Alarming Amount of Garlic should be the title of something-or-other.
While checking out at Fred Meyer today the guy behind us had a great cake he purchased for his son's 11th birthday. It kind of looked like this.
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In non-Chayefsky work:
When the movie first came out in 2011, were film-savvy people here generally aware that the 2011 movie called "Just Go With It," starring Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston, was a remake of "Cactus Flower," which starred Walter Matthau and Ingrid Bergman, and Goldie Hawn in her Oscar-winning supporting role.
I guess "Just Go With It" was a real hit, even though not well-respected: It grossed over $200-million, with an $80-million budget, according to wikipedia.
When I watched it on TV, I thought, boy, this premise sounds familiar - and then saw it was an actual remake of "Cactus Flower."
Do not recall hearing that ever. A stealth remake.
That could be a genre: stealth remakes.
Why can't those in the business remake bad movies and make them better? Why are good movies remade that turn out to be crap?? :P
Happy Birthday to DR Jeanne!
Yesterday I had lunch with my friend Jan. Her birthday is tomorrow and we often celebrate our birthdays together. Her husband has an inoperable tumor and has chosen a Death with Dignity approach. When he decides it’s time a social worker will arrive and provide a powder that can be made into a drink. He will then go to sleep permanently. I’m glad he has such a humane option, but it still isn’t easy. Jan understands and respects his decision. Definitely puts a damper on a birthday lunch, but I’m glad she could take a much- needed break.
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Thanks, Jane!
I just found out that Keith also got it in three :)
Me too!
DR Jeanne, I hope you do something special today.
Well, I started the negotiations on a condo. I suspect that qualifies. 😉
And vibes of coping all around for all of us.
DR Jeanne, best of wishes to your friend Jan & her husband while they cope with this.
DR Jeanne, I hope you do something special today.
Well, I started the negotiations on a condo. I suspect that qualifies. 😉
DR Jeanne, I hope you do something special today.
Well, I started the negotiations on a condo. I suspect that qualifies. 😉
Vibes that goes great!
Condo vibes for the birthday girl.
DR JANE that's a great cake!
The condo I’m trying to buy is the best of what I’ve seen for my needs. The price the owner wanted is much too high. He’s come down, but not enough. I’ve asked for comps, then will see if we can meet in the middle. I’m tired of looking and would like this done.
Yesterday I had lunch with my friend Jan. Her birthday is tomorrow and we often celebrate our birthdays together. Her husband has an inoperable tumor and has chosen a Death with Dignity approach. When he decides it’s time a social worker will arrive and provide a powder that can be made into a drink. He will then go to sleep permanently. I’m glad he has such a humane option, but it still isn’t easy. Jan understands and respects his decision. Definitely puts a damper on a birthday lunch, but I’m glad she could take a much- needed break.
Sister Paula and her husband Larry came over and mowed my front/back/side yards today.
It looks very nice.
No time to go to Jinky's for wings because they close at three, so I made a DoorDash order, which you have to get in by 2:40. I got mine in by 2:25. Still, they buttcheeks cancelled the order.
So, I went with Uncle Andre's fried catfish - two nice filets and very good.
Sister Paula and her husband Larry came over and mowed my front/back/side yards today.
It looks very nice.
The neighbor to the south has not cut his front or back yard yet this year.
It is very high and I doubt it can be done with a regular lawn mower.
He'll need a threshing machine.
Whilst waiting, I used my airmoto and put air in two tires - one to go - it ran out of juice so I had to recharge. The two I put air into - someone had stolen the little things that screw on over the thing you put air in. Why? They cost under a buck - that someone has to steal? Luckily, I have a supply of them.
DR Jeanne, best of wishes to your friend Jan & her husband while they cope with this.