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Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on July 26, 2025, 12:07:52 AM

Title: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: bk on July 26, 2025, 12:07:52 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes had two big reveals, and now it is time for you to post until the revealing cows come home.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: bk on July 26, 2025, 12:09:18 AM
And the word of the day is: PROLIFIC!
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Post by: Rodzinski on July 26, 2025, 12:13:35 AM
Notes ameliorated. Reinstated.
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Post by: Rodzinski on July 26, 2025, 12:16:27 AM
Thanks for the big reveals. Book sounds like a winner, and healthwise, you got a way forward now that some of the answers are coming into focus. Rooting for our hero BK, big time.
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Post by: George on July 26, 2025, 01:30:05 AM
Thanks for the big reveals. Book sounds like a winner, and healthwise, you got a way forward now that some of the answers are coming into focus. Rooting for our hero BK, big time.

~~~DITTO, DITTO, DITTO, AND DITTO!!~~~
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: George on July 26, 2025, 01:30:37 AM
Wordle 1,498 3/6

🟨🟨⬜⬜⬜
⬜🟩🟩⬜⬜
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

;D
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Post by: George on July 26, 2025, 01:35:07 AM
Tonight, I'm ushering for Rent.  It's a good production, and I want to chat with a friend who's in the show.  I got to see her last week, but we didn't get a chance to chat afterward.  Her husband played The Baker in the Into the Woods that I stage managed.
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Post by: Freddie on July 26, 2025, 03:59:00 AM
Thanks for the big reveals. Book sounds like a winner, and healthwise, you got a way forward now that some of the answers are coming into focus. Rooting for our hero BK, big time.

~~~DITTO, DITTO, DITTO, AND DITTO!!~~~


Same here. 

So good that you have a diagnosis, and that there's a sensible treatment.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: elmore3003 on July 26, 2025, 04:50:20 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 26, 2025, 04:55:12 AM
It was a dark and stormy niight. We had rain, and the cats and I hunkered down to watch the TV and rejoice that we were not all wet. Just after 9:00, I got an important phone call from the person I want to assist me if this McGlinn recording situation works out. That took about 10 minutes, and I went to bed. Three houres later I was still awake, so I took a tizanidine and slept solidly until the 5:30 alarm rang. I went back to bed with Annabelle and Thatch and slept until 6:30.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 26, 2025, 04:56:00 AM
The book looks womderful. I'll order it as soon as some spare money rolls in.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 26, 2025, 04:57:39 AM
I think this is the day that Ann and Jen return from vacation. I've missed them.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 26, 2025, 05:04:51 AM
I saw Cleo Laine and John Dankworth live at Miami University around 1977. The place was packed, and the concert remains the second best concert I've ever seen.  Bette Midler's 1973 tour still holds the crown, but both she and Laine - in their individual ways - grabbed the audience and never let go.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 26, 2025, 05:11:23 AM
The worst? Sadly, Judy Collins, whom I love and still adore.  The band was great, she was in good voice, but it had low energy. When she finished the set, she walked off and never came back for an encore. When I read her biography, I learned about her personal issues at the time - divorce, custody battles, personal issues, one date where she had a panic attack before the concert and went immediately back to the airport - and it must have been a bad night for her.
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Post by: John G. on July 26, 2025, 05:59:17 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: John G. on July 26, 2025, 05:59:47 AM
Health vibes of all sorts for BK.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 26, 2025, 06:04:58 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 26, 2025, 06:05:36 AM
Did anyone get the number of the truck that ran over me?
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 26, 2025, 06:08:10 AM
Health vibes of all sorts for BK.

DITTO.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Ginny on July 26, 2025, 06:40:15 AM
Saturday morning greetings!  We’re still under the “heat dome” here in SW Ohio.
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Post by: Ginny on July 26, 2025, 06:43:34 AM
BK, you’ve had quite a roller coaster few days since I last checked in here. 

Condolences to you and your family and all who love Joel.

Vibes of strength for your health journey.

Congratulations on the new book!
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: ChasSmith on July 26, 2025, 06:46:06 AM
The Camelot Repor

A few good things. But the rest got to me and it became a chore to get through.

This was the Small Cast Version, which happens to be the only version (??) listed at MTI:
Lerner and Loewe's Camelot – Small Cast Version has been adjusted to suit a smaller ensemble, making the delightful classic more accessible to theaters and schools without a large pool of actors. The definitive score and memorable characters are all there but with a libretto and orchestration adapted for a more intimate production.

The director told me the script encourages you to do pretty much whatever works in your space. They had one "set" (actually, a "design"), one set of costumes*, scene settings were announced by one or more members of the ensemble, and seven musicians (the ones scored for in this adaptation). But, though the director and actors were mostly good people, enough of it was sufficiently below par (for my taste) that it even permeated my dreams, adding to an already rocky night.

*I take that back. Guenevere changed for Act 2.

I'm not up on the various changes over the years, but no "magic" characters or scenes (no "Follow Me", etc.). "You May Take Me to the Fair" and "Fie on Goodness" are in. Dances were cut down to practically nothing - which I took to be a local decision, but who knows. Best, or most interesting, thing for me was "The Jousts" which was surprisingly well executed and well sung.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Ginny on July 26, 2025, 06:48:56 AM
TOD - the results of my echocardiogram showed up in myChart on Thursday and didn’t prompt a phone call summoning me into the doctor’s office.  I like to think that’s a good thing, but I also think it may mean further testing.  I’m no MD, but my reading of the report suggest to me that there may be a valve issue.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: ChasSmith on July 26, 2025, 06:49:51 AM
Saturday morning greetings!  We’re still under the “heat dome” here in SW Ohio.

I am sick of it here, DR Ginny.

My decision to see Camelot instead of going to the opening of my friends' The Little Mermaid last night was based entirely on the latter being outdoors where I just sweated through three weeks of Evita.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: ChasSmith on July 26, 2025, 06:51:33 AM
Best health vibes to you, too, DR Ginny!
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: John G. on July 26, 2025, 06:54:36 AM
Best health vibes to you, too, DR Ginny!

Ditto!
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Post by: John G. on July 26, 2025, 06:55:36 AM
I didn’t know Gwen Verdon was filmed doing Erbie Fitch’s Twitch from Redhead. A real showstopper.

https://youtu.be/MxdmCL9XJ64?si=GqUt7Yo3EiU1sHZy
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Ginny on July 26, 2025, 07:02:28 AM
Thank you, DRs ChasSmith and John G. 
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Freddie on July 26, 2025, 07:04:53 AM
TOD - the results of my echocardiogram showed up in myChart on Thursday and didn’t prompt a phone call summoning me into the doctor’s office.  I like to think that’s a good thing, but I also think it may mean further testing.  I’m no MD, but my reading of the report suggest to me that there may be a valve issue.

Sending health vibes, Ginny.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: John G. on July 26, 2025, 07:19:47 AM
Page turn!
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: John G. on July 26, 2025, 07:19:54 AM
Two!
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Post by: John G. on July 26, 2025, 07:20:21 AM
The day’s work begins.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Ginny on July 26, 2025, 07:21:46 AM
Thank you, DR Freddie!
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 26, 2025, 07:28:34 AM
Vibes for DR GINNY.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jrand74 on July 26, 2025, 07:28:42 AM
Book ordered.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jrand74 on July 26, 2025, 07:28:55 AM
Health vibes for MR BK.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: elmore3003 on July 26, 2025, 08:13:00 AM
It's been a busy morning: I had kitty cleanup,  trip to the basement and mailboxes, made Italian sausage with peppers and onion, spoke to Doug about the orchestra suites for the ballet Star on the Rise, and dg through the computer's hard drive in search of a missing track from the 2001 McGlinn recording of Leave it to Jane, which I luckily found.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 26, 2025, 08:13:44 AM
Now I can work on the last Phantom cue, the Love Theme.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 26, 2025, 08:20:33 AM
That all sounds great - not least of which, the Italian sausage with peppers and onions!

Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Ginny on July 26, 2025, 08:50:33 AM
Vibes for DR GINNY.

Thank you, DR JRand!
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: John G. on July 26, 2025, 09:14:06 AM
Did two hours of cleaning and barely made a dent.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: John G. on July 26, 2025, 09:18:03 AM
Cleo Laine and the Swedish Chef sing Irving Berlin:

https://youtu.be/jNcmSYKRQu0?si=aGC9NdGZ1DE6jUmu
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2025, 09:21:34 AM
BRUCE, MEGA VIBES THE MEDICATION HELPS YOUR EYES!
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2025, 09:23:18 AM
DR Kevin, I'm sorry you didn't get Wordle yesterday.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2025, 09:28:15 AM
Bruce, your new book looks wonderful.  I expect writing it had many bittersweet moment.  I will get it on my tablet once you have the eBook, however, it is doubtful I will be able to read it until September.  With luck sooner.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2025, 09:31:10 AM
From Bruce:

Quote
Had to pick up my prescription - unless everything has changed, I'm with United Health Care Medicare Advantage, which means medicine is supposed to cost NOTHING - no co-pay. The guy waiting on me said it's only for over the counter medicine, which makes no sense at all. I'll contact them tomorrow and find out what's what.

What!  That does not make sense at all.  Was it expensive?  If so, they might have searched and found a better price for you.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2025, 09:32:04 AM
Pretty photo George.  I do like the color.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2025, 09:33:19 AM
George, why did you uncle get a new phone line?
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2025, 09:33:50 AM
Wordle 1,498 3/6

🟨🟨⬜⬜⬜
⬜🟩🟩⬜⬜
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

;D

Congratulations! :)
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2025, 09:35:40 AM
TOD - the results of my echocardiogram showed up in myChart on Thursday and didn’t prompt a phone call summoning me into the doctor’s office.  I like to think that’s a good thing, but I also think it may mean further testing.  I’m no MD, but my reading of the report suggest to me that there may be a valve issue.

If so, vibes it can be fixed.  Sending more hugs.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2025, 09:42:30 AM
Bruce, if you need to check around for the best price on your prescription, don't forget to check Costco.
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Post by: Ginny on July 26, 2025, 09:56:51 AM
TOD - the results of my echocardiogram showed up in myChart on Thursday and didn’t prompt a phone call summoning me into the doctor’s office.  I like to think that’s a good thing, but I also think it may mean further testing.  I’m no MD, but my reading of the report suggest to me that there may be a valve issue.

If so, vibes it can be fixed.  Sending more hugs.

Thank you, DR Jane.  At my last appointment my cardiologist (who’s quite a character), said, “This is what I do - we’ll fix it!”
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Ginny on July 26, 2025, 09:59:22 AM
BK, I take 5 prescription meds.  Some of them cost $0.00 for a 90-day supply and some cost several hundred dollars.  To quote my favorite line from “Shakespeare in Love,”

“It’s a mystery.”
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2025, 10:17:28 AM
I am not caught up
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2025, 10:17:57 AM
My condolences, Bruce on the loss of your brother
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2025, 10:18:12 AM
Book has been ordered
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2025, 10:20:32 AM
We are currently on the I95 somewhere in South Carolina
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2025, 10:21:12 AM
On our way to visit the Vixfamily 3 in florida
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2025, 10:21:40 AM
The kids have bought a house which they just moved into ladt weekend
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2025, 10:22:27 AM
We left yesterday morning
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2025, 10:22:59 AM
We were going to leave on Thursday but the water heater had other ideas
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Post by: Freddie on July 26, 2025, 10:23:09 AM
I am not caught up


Hello, vixmom!
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2025, 10:24:07 AM
Wednesday morning, Vixdad, annoyed he was getting cold water instead of hot stomped down to see what was what abd stmped intob3 inches of water across the basement
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2025, 10:25:36 AM
I was already at work so I missed the drama
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2025, 10:25:49 AM
And most of the mess
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2025, 10:27:42 AM
Between 930 am and 3 pm Vixdad managed to get a plumber there who removed and haukled away the broken heater
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2025, 10:28:06 AM
Installed a new water heater
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2025, 10:28:28 AM
Pumped all the water out of the basement
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Freddie on July 26, 2025, 10:29:19 AM
Wednesday morning, Vixdad, annoyed he was getting cold water instead of hot stomped down to see what was what abd stmped intob3 inches of water across the basement


:(

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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2025, 10:29:39 AM
We ran dehumidifier and floor fans and by yesterday morning decided it was dry enough to set off
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2025, 10:30:16 AM
Book has been ordered
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2025, 10:30:42 AM
Work has been very busy
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2025, 10:30:57 AM
But I am still very happy working there
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2025, 10:32:36 AM
Other than that I've not been doing a lot other than freaking out about the state of this country
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2025, 10:32:59 AM
Looking very much forward to grandbaby cuddles
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2025, 10:34:25 AM
Well I guess I'd better start paying attention to the road
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Post by: George on July 26, 2025, 10:51:32 AM
TOD - the results of my echocardiogram showed up in myChart on Thursday and didn’t prompt a phone call summoning me into the doctor’s office.  I like to think that’s a good thing, but I also think it may mean further testing.  I’m no MD, but my reading of the report suggest to me that there may be a valve issue.

~~~Continued Health Vibes!!~~~
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2025, 10:57:00 AM
Apparently we slipped into Georgia some time ago and I didn't notice
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 26, 2025, 10:58:19 AM
TOD - the results of my echocardiogram showed up in myChart on Thursday and didn’t prompt a phone call summoning me into the doctor’s office.  I like to think that’s a good thing, but I also think it may mean further testing.  I’m no MD, but my reading of the report suggest to me that there may be a valve issue.

~~~Continued Health Vibes!!~~~

Ditto!
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Rodzinski on July 26, 2025, 11:10:27 AM
Sorry about your water troubles, Vixmom. No fun!
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 26, 2025, 11:17:36 AM
The vixmobile has passed Ridgeland SC, a spot I have a couple of nice memories of:  (a) one time, enjoying a good cheeseburger and shake at a Dairy Queen that's long gone, and (b) another time, staying at a Days Inn or something similar because we had a second wind and there were three of us so we got all the way past Lumberton NC down to there and called it a night. But the next morning was lovely and we got into the Orlando area way earlier than we would have normally.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: ChasSmith on July 26, 2025, 11:19:36 AM
BK should be delighted to hear from vixmom that the book has been ordered ... twice.  :D
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Post by: Ginny on July 26, 2025, 11:33:03 AM
TOD - the results of my echocardiogram showed up in myChart on Thursday and didn’t prompt a phone call summoning me into the doctor’s office.  I like to think that’s a good thing, but I also think it may mean further testing.  I’m no MD, but my reading of the report suggest to me that there may be a valve issue.

~~~Continued Health Vibes!!~~~

Ditto!

Thank you, DRs George and Elmore!
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Ginny on July 26, 2025, 11:35:03 AM
Looking very much forward to grandbaby cuddles

They’re the best!

Congratulations to the new homeowners!
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2025, 11:52:12 AM
BK, I take 5 prescription meds.  Some of them cost $0.00 for a 90-day supply and some cost several hundred dollars.  To quote my favorite line from “Shakespeare in Love,”

“It’s a mystery.”

It is a mystery.  Sometimes our pharmacy will find us a better price than what we can get with our insurance.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2025, 11:52:27 AM
We are currently on the I95 somewhere in South Carolina

:)
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Post by: Jane on July 26, 2025, 11:53:00 AM
SAFE & EASY TRAVEL VIBES FOR DR VIXMOM!
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Post by: Jane on July 26, 2025, 11:53:40 AM
The kids have bought a house which they just moved into ladt weekend

Are they completely set up or will they be putting you to work?
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Post by: Jane on July 26, 2025, 11:53:55 AM
We were going to leave on Thursday but the water heater had other ideas

Darn!
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Post by: Jane on July 26, 2025, 11:54:27 AM
Wednesday morning, Vixdad, annoyed he was getting cold water instead of hot stomped down to see what was what abd stmped intob3 inches of water across the basement

Oh no!  At least you found it before leaving home.
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Post by: Jane on July 26, 2025, 11:55:03 AM
Between 930 am and 3 pm Vixdad managed to get a plumber there who removed and haukled away the broken heater

That was fast.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2025, 11:56:09 AM
FOUR!

(https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/02/10/15/95057979-0-image-a-2_1739200450448.jpg)
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Post by: Jane on July 26, 2025, 11:56:53 AM
Pumped all the water out of the basement

Thank goodness this was included in the work.
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Post by: Jane on July 26, 2025, 11:57:09 AM
But I am still very happy working there

:)
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Post by: Jane on July 26, 2025, 11:57:32 AM
Other than that I've not been doing a lot other than freaking out about the state of this country

Haven't we all.
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Post by: Jane on July 26, 2025, 11:57:50 AM
Apparently we slipped into Georgia some time ago and I didn't notice

;D
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Post by: Jane on July 26, 2025, 11:58:48 AM
I hope all is well with the new home and nothing major needs to be done.
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Post by: bk on July 26, 2025, 12:49:32 PM
I'm up, I'm up - eight hours of sleep.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: bk on July 26, 2025, 12:49:50 PM
Vibes of health to all who need them.
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Post by: bk on July 26, 2025, 12:50:39 PM
Co-pay was forty bucks. Took me by surprise.
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 26, 2025, 12:57:01 PM
Maybe when the time comes you can check out other options.

I think I am going to look at a new Humana plan. When I started I got $500 twice a year for dental and vision, $45 a month for groceries, and $75 every three months for OTC stuff.

The only thing left is the $75.

I'll probably stick with Humana - no prescription cost AT ALL....but I want some of my freebies back....please.
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 26, 2025, 12:57:39 PM
Travel and visit vibes for DR VIXMOM.

I had to get a new water heater last spring....$3000.....I blame Jose.
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 26, 2025, 12:58:32 PM
It is 87 degrees here.....too darn hot.....as Hoosier Cole Porter would say.....
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Post by: John G. on July 26, 2025, 12:59:43 PM
Co-pay was forty bucks. Took me by surprise.

That's better than $1,400 a month for one prescription and $600 for another.
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Post by: Jane on July 26, 2025, 12:59:58 PM
Co-pay was forty bucks. Took me by surprise.

Not too bad, but certainly not great.
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Post by: John G. on July 26, 2025, 01:00:28 PM
It is 87 degrees here.....too darn hot.....as Hoosier Cole Porter would say.....

A better Hoosier than Pence or Quayle.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2025, 01:00:33 PM
Co-pay was forty bucks. Took me by surprise.

That's better than $1,400 a month for one prescription and $600 for another.

Ouch!
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: John G. on July 26, 2025, 01:01:02 PM
Sorry about the water heater, Vixmom.
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Post by: Freddie on July 26, 2025, 01:05:25 PM
FOUR!

(https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/02/10/15/95057979-0-image-a-2_1739200450448.jpg)


Stunning!
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Freddie on July 26, 2025, 01:07:52 PM
Co-pay was forty bucks. Took me by surprise.

That's better than $1,400 a month for one prescription and $600 for another.


:(

Hopefully, it will be better when you reach Medicare age.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: George on July 26, 2025, 01:54:02 PM
It's been a busy morning: I had kitty cleanup,  trip to the basement and mailboxes, made Italian sausage with peppers and onion, spoke to Doug about the orchestra suites for the ballet Star on the Rise, and dg through the computer's hard drive in search of a missing track from the 2001 McGlinn recording of Leave it to Jane, which I luckily found.

Whew!  Nothing like a missing track from a show recording!
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Post by: George on July 26, 2025, 01:56:16 PM
Pretty photo George.  I do like the color.

Thanks, Jane!
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Post by: George on July 26, 2025, 02:16:37 PM
George, why did you uncle get a new phone line?

Well, it's for his wife, so I don't know if he just got it here and will set it up when he gets home, or if it actually is another line. :-\
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: George on July 26, 2025, 02:16:52 PM
Wordle 1,498 3/6

🟨🟨⬜⬜⬜
⬜🟩🟩⬜⬜
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

;D

Congratulations! :)

Thanks, again!
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: George on July 26, 2025, 02:17:50 PM
The kids have bought a house which they just moved into ladt weekend

Congrats on the new house!!
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: George on July 26, 2025, 02:18:18 PM
Wednesday morning, Vixdad, annoyed he was getting cold water instead of hot stomped down to see what was what abd stmped intob3 inches of water across the basement

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! :o
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: George on July 26, 2025, 02:19:54 PM
FOUR!

(https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/02/10/15/95057979-0-image-a-2_1739200450448.jpg)

Very cool picture!
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: George on July 26, 2025, 02:20:23 PM
Other than that I've not been doing a lot other than freaking out about the state of this country

Haven't we all.

Well, those if us who care.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2025, 02:20:52 PM
George, why did you uncle get a new phone line?

Well, it's for his wife, so I don't know if he just got it here and will set it up when he gets home, or if it actually is another line. :-\

That makes sense.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: George on July 26, 2025, 02:21:22 PM
Co-pay was forty bucks. Took me by surprise.

That's better than $1,400 a month for one prescription and $600 for another.

Yikes! :o
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2025, 02:21:29 PM
Other than that I've not been doing a lot other than freaking out about the state of this country

Haven't we all.

Well, those if us who care.

I meant those of us here cuz I think we all care.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2025, 02:22:09 PM
FIVE!

(https://images.fineartamerica.com/images/artworkimages/mediumlarge/3/five-cats-jimmy-ouardi.jpg)
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: George on July 26, 2025, 02:30:50 PM
Other than that I've not been doing a lot other than freaking out about the state of this country

Haven't we all.

Well, those if us who care.

I meant those of us here cuz I think we all care.

Agreed.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2025, 02:33:10 PM
:)
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jeanne on July 26, 2025, 02:59:05 PM
Hello, everyone.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jeanne on July 26, 2025, 03:04:21 PM
I was sorry to hear about Joel’s passing. We never met, but I certainly heard a lot about him when we were all teens. Bruce and Joel shared a bedroom and it was very contentious. I’m pleased that they became friends later in life. And Joel writing songs! That was a surprise!

RIP Joel.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: ChasSmith on July 26, 2025, 03:04:59 PM
Greetings, DR Jeanne!
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jeanne on July 26, 2025, 03:05:22 PM
FIVE!

(https://images.fineartamerica.com/images/artworkimages/mediumlarge/3/five-cats-jimmy-ouardi.jpg)

At first I thought the kittens were standing on a brownie! Oy!
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jeanne on July 26, 2025, 03:05:48 PM
Hello, Chas!
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: ChasSmith on July 26, 2025, 03:11:17 PM
So now that the big reveal with the book has happened, I will post a small reveal of what I did this afternoon that the book totally inspired:

I took out The Parent Trap and watched it straight through, probably for my first time since ... I dunno, when I was a teen? I kid you not. Of course I saw it a lot as a kid, and of course I've seen clips all through the years, but I swear it's probably been that long since I really watched the movie. Isn't that ridiculous? What's also ridiculous is how much of the story (other than the key twins scenes and of course the songs) I'd more or less forgotten.

It was a wonderful return to what I will unabashedly declare is an absolutely wonderful movie. Must get back to more of those.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jeanne on July 26, 2025, 03:12:10 PM
I, too, feel like I’ve been hit by a truck. My wounds are healing as they should, but I’m wiped out. I attribute it to lack of sleep, allergies, surgery, and being burnt out to start with. I have a light week ahead — and hope it stays that way!
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jeanne on July 26, 2025, 03:13:26 PM
I’ve never watched The Parent Trap. I should rectify that.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jeanne on July 26, 2025, 03:16:47 PM
Guess who now wants to negotiate? Yes, the difficult seller of the condo I wanted. His wonderful tenants have given notice. That changes things a bit. I’m still interested, but at the price he said he’d accept and the terms in our offer. We shall see.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jeanne on July 26, 2025, 03:19:05 PM
Congrats to the Vixfam on buying a house.

May they have many happy years there.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jeanne on July 26, 2025, 03:21:09 PM
Cardiac vibes to DR Ginny. You have a colorful cardiologist.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jeanne on July 26, 2025, 03:23:19 PM
Bruce, if you need to check around for the best price on your prescription, don't forget to check Costco.

Also Amazon.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Freddie on July 26, 2025, 03:26:02 PM
Hello, everyone.

Hello, Jeanne.  Hope you're doing OK.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Freddie on July 26, 2025, 03:27:14 PM
Guess who now wants to negotiate? Yes, the difficult seller of the condo I wanted. His wonderful tenants have given notice. That changes things a bit. I’m still interested, but at the price he said he’d accept and the terms in our offer. We shall see.


Fingers crossed.

Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jeanne on July 26, 2025, 03:29:35 PM
We ran dehumidifier and floor fans and by yesterday morning decided it was dry enough to set off

Water heaters can be such a pain! Glad Vixdad was able to get a plumber out so quickly do you could go on your trip. Travel vibes to you.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jeanne on July 26, 2025, 03:31:50 PM
Jrand, your Humana plan used to cover ALL your prescriptions? You have a tiered plan now? My plan with UnitedHealthCare is tiered, but I don’t need it often.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jeanne on July 26, 2025, 03:32:56 PM
Hello, everyone.

Hello, Jeanne.  Hope you're doing OK.

Hi, Freddie. The same to you.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jeanne on July 26, 2025, 03:33:42 PM
Vibes to all.

TTFN.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2025, 03:40:35 PM
So now that the big reveal with the book has happened, I will post a small reveal of what I did this afternoon that the book totally inspired:

I took out The Parent Trap and watched it straight through, probably for my first time since ... I dunno, when I was a teen? I kid you not. Of course I saw it a lot as a kid, and of course I've seen clips all through the years, but I swear it's probably been that long since I really watched the movie. Isn't that ridiculous? What's also ridiculous is how much of the story (other than the key twins scenes and of course the songs) I'd more or less forgotten.

It was a wonderful return to what I will unabashedly declare is an absolutely wonderful movie. Must get back to more of those.

:)
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2025, 03:41:06 PM
I, too, feel like I’ve been hit by a truck. My wounds are healing as they should, but I’m wiped out. I attribute it to lack of sleep, allergies, surgery, and being burnt out to start with. I have a light week ahead — and hope it stays that way!

Sorry.  I hope you begin to feel better very soon.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2025, 03:41:43 PM
Guess who now wants to negotiate? Yes, the difficult seller of the condo I wanted. His wonderful tenants have given notice. That changes things a bit. I’m still interested, but at the price he said he’d accept and the terms in our offer. We shall see.

I'm not surprised.  Fingers crossed it works out for you.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2025, 03:44:56 PM
Keith got Wordle in four.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Ginny on July 26, 2025, 04:06:05 PM
Cardiac vibes to DR Ginny. You have a colorful cardiologist.

Thank you, DR Jeanne.  I do, indeed, have a colorful cardiologist.

Sorry I missed you when you were here.  Vibes to you and good luck with the condo owner!
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: bk on July 26, 2025, 04:32:36 PM
Waiting on the habitually late Barry Pearl. Supposed to be here in one minute, but I think he just left his house - which, depending on traffic, is a good twenty minutes from here. Getting into a restaurant then becomes dicey.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: bk on July 26, 2025, 04:34:06 PM
Had the ubiquitous computer freeze - this time it wasn't a week between them, it was a week and a half. But I have to get a new computer and that's that. And I'm thinking that will happen in the next week or two before this thing gives up the ghost completely and I lose stuff.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: bk on July 26, 2025, 04:37:11 PM
I will go to the Apple Store and ask a lot of questions - mostly between dealing with an all in one like mine but a smaller screen, which I don't think I'd like - or a Mac Mini and a monitor - I've been researching those and for basically the same price as the all in one, I can get a really nice monitor and the two terabyte Mac Mini - that isn't cheap but the monitor isn't that much so if you add the two TB to the all in one it comes out to about 2300 with tax and that's what this would be - maybe a tiny bit more. Everyone loves the Mac Mini and I don't want to give up my 27-inch monitor.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2025, 04:45:23 PM
Had the ubiquitous computer freeze - this time it wasn't a week between them, it was a week and a half. But I have to get a new computer and that's that. And I'm thinking that will happen in the next week or two before this thing gives up the ghost completely and I lose stuff.

Good idea.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2025, 04:46:12 PM
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSXxiCSrJ-17gEQvircCV_EGE9tEkHP-YBCHA&s)
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2025, 04:47:05 PM
Apparently Six Dogs is the name of a Blue Gin.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2025, 04:47:37 PM
I do not like gin and am not familiar with most brands.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Rodzinski on July 26, 2025, 05:42:18 PM
A lovely HHW visit from Jeanne!
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2025, 06:24:32 PM
Yes :)
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2025, 06:24:53 PM
Keith has us sorting and clearing out most stuff this evening.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2025, 06:25:23 PM
Now we have a mess sitting out that has to be put away tomorrow ;D
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Rodzinski on July 26, 2025, 06:46:34 PM
The problem with cleaning up is it makes a mess!
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Freddie on July 26, 2025, 06:56:11 PM
The problem with cleaning up is it makes a mess!


LOL, that's great!
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: John G. on July 26, 2025, 07:27:58 PM
I do not like gin and am not familiar with most brands.

I like gin. Maybe a little too much for my budget.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: John G. on July 26, 2025, 07:30:42 PM
Watching The Courtship of Eddie’s Father, which I have never seen before. I love that it’s more melancholy than the TV series. Glenn Ford and Ron Howard are really good together.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: John G. on July 26, 2025, 07:31:41 PM
It’s predictable, but Minnelli’s direction is solid. And his color sense is sure.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Rodzinski on July 26, 2025, 08:28:58 PM
Watching The Courtship of Eddie’s Father, which I have never seen before. I love that it’s more melancholy than the TV series. Glenn Ford and Ron Howard are really good together.

If memory serves, you know who’s in that? The lovely Roberta Sherwood, who didn’t have a ton of screen appearances but was a great singer on many a Decca LP.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: John G. on July 26, 2025, 09:07:00 PM
Watching The Courtship of Eddie’s Father, which I have never seen before. I love that it’s more melancholy than the TV series. Glenn Ford and Ron Howard are really good together.

If memory serves, you know who’s in that? The lovely Roberta Sherwood, who didn’t have a ton of screen appearances but was a great singer on many a Decca LP.

Yes. She was Mrs. Livingston, the housekeeper.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: John G. on July 26, 2025, 09:07:27 PM
The ending was drippy, but I enjoyed most of it.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: John G. on July 26, 2025, 09:07:45 PM
Time for bed.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: John G. on July 26, 2025, 09:07:55 PM
Good night, all.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: George on July 26, 2025, 11:01:06 PM
I, too, feel like I’ve been hit by a truck. My wounds are healing as they should, but I’m wiped out. I attribute it to lack of sleep, allergies, surgery, and being burnt out to start with. I have a light week ahead — and hope it stays that way!

~~~RECOVERY VIBES FOR JEANNE!!~~~
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: George on July 26, 2025, 11:03:30 PM
So now that the big reveal with the book has happened, I will post a small reveal of what I did this afternoon that the book totally inspired:

I took out The Parent Trap and watched it straight through, probably for my first time since ... I dunno, when I was a teen? I kid you not. Of course I saw it a lot as a kid, and of course I've seen clips all through the years, but I swear it's probably been that long since I really watched the movie. Isn't that ridiculous? What's also ridiculous is how much of the story (other than the key twins scenes and of course the songs) I'd more or less forgotten.

It was a wonderful return to what I will unabashedly declare is an absolutely wonderful movie. Must get back to more of those.

I haven't watched it since I was a kid, either.  I guess I should watch it again and soonly!
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: bk on July 26, 2025, 11:03:38 PM
Back from the play - there was a talkback after the show and there was no way to leave. Interesting play with some funny bits here and there, but too many endings.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: bk on July 26, 2025, 11:04:00 PM
I might be craving some PIE.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: bk on July 26, 2025, 11:04:15 PM
Oh, yes, I might be craving some damn pie.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: bk on July 26, 2025, 11:04:32 PM
And it just so happens that the House of Damn Pies is open all night.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: George on July 26, 2025, 11:04:35 PM
Guess who now wants to negotiate? Yes, the difficult seller of the condo I wanted. His wonderful tenants have given notice. That changes things a bit. I’m still interested, but at the price he said he’d accept and the terms in our offer. We shall see.

~~~SUCCESSFUL NEGOTIATING VIBES FOR JEANNE!!~~~
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: bk on July 26, 2025, 11:04:48 PM
So, perhaps I'll just order some damn pie.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Rodzinski on July 26, 2025, 11:13:42 PM
I sense incoming pie.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Rodzinski on July 26, 2025, 11:17:04 PM
BK, when Danny Peary wrote his Cult Movies book, did he get in touch with you? I feel like the Nudie entry had some insider knowledge of the Paramount shenanigans that you later revealed in full.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Rodzinski on July 26, 2025, 11:20:10 PM
And question 2 is, when did you get a sense that it had become a “cult” movie? Was it through Showtime airings and such, or did it play as a midnight movie in some places?
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: George on July 26, 2025, 11:41:33 PM
Keith got Wordle in four.

Very nice!
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: George on July 26, 2025, 11:43:41 PM
I will go to the Apple Store and ask a lot of questions - mostly between dealing with an all in one like mine but a smaller screen, which I don't think I'd like - or a Mac Mini and a monitor - I've been researching those and for basically the same price as the all in one, I can get a really nice monitor and the two terabyte Mac Mini - that isn't cheap but the monitor isn't that much so if you add the two TB to the all in one it comes out to about 2300 with tax and that's what this would be - maybe a tiny bit more. Everyone loves the Mac Mini and I don't want to give up my 27-inch monitor.

$2300?  Oh, my! :o
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: George on July 26, 2025, 11:44:04 PM
Oh, look!  It's Rupert's Page Seven!
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: George on July 26, 2025, 11:45:52 PM
I think I paid $800 for my Windows 10 computer with a 1.5 TB hard drive. 
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: George on July 26, 2025, 11:46:17 PM
I also have several external hard drives to store various kinds of files.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: George on July 26, 2025, 11:47:39 PM
But even if it cost less, I don't know much of anything about Macs, so I wouldn't want to have to learn a whole new computer system...but that's just me. ;)
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: George on July 26, 2025, 11:48:12 PM
I hope you get something that you really like, BK!
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: George on July 26, 2025, 11:48:28 PM
I need to get a new computer, too.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: George on July 26, 2025, 11:50:10 PM
Not because it's crapping out on me, but because Windows 10 won't be supported after October...but you can pay $30 for another year of critical updates, so it's not really going to be unsupported. ::)
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: George on July 26, 2025, 11:51:13 PM
I'm still deciding if I want to pay $30 to delay the inevitable, or just take the plunge and deal with the latest Windows operating system.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: George on July 26, 2025, 11:51:27 PM
Only time will tell.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: George on July 26, 2025, 11:52:29 PM
I do not like gin and am not familiar with most brands.

I rarely drink at all, so I don't know nothin' 'bout no gin.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: bk on July 26, 2025, 11:54:30 PM
Danny Peary got a lot of his info from a magazine interview we did back in the day - I think the mag was called Filmmaker's Newsletter. The first I knew about Cult Movies 2 was when I saw it in the store. It was a complete surprise to me and a nice one.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: bk on July 26, 2025, 11:55:35 PM
By the beginning of the 80s it was clear it had become a major cult thing due to cable and repertory theaters and midnight shows. I suppose the defining moment for me was when I got a fan letter from Chicago saying there was a John Smithee fan club.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Rodzinski on July 26, 2025, 11:58:34 PM
Thanks, wow. Yeah Peary did a great job with those books.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: bk on July 26, 2025, 11:59:05 PM
Soup, salad, and pie have arrived - ordered clam chowder, which they have every day - got minestrone.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: bk on July 26, 2025, 11:59:35 PM
Don't know how you mistake one for the other. Oh and chocolate cream pie.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: bk on July 27, 2025, 12:00:08 AM
I'd loved the first Cult Movies book, so it was quite an honor and treat to be in the second volume.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: George on July 27, 2025, 12:01:09 AM
I might be craving some PIE.

Mmm...pie. :)
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: George on July 27, 2025, 12:02:38 AM
That reminds me that I have some Entemann's mini snack pies!
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Rodzinski on July 27, 2025, 12:03:03 AM
It’s interesting to see what films in those books had “legs” and what ones have completely faded from most consciousness. You don’t hear much about King of Hearts from 1967 or Deep End from 1971 these days. The ones in volume 2 are all pretty well still in the culture.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: George on July 27, 2025, 12:03:10 AM
Ans so I'll have one:
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: George on July 27, 2025, 12:03:53 AM
It's a little past its "Best if used by" date, but not enough to worry about!
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: bk on July 27, 2025, 12:04:03 AM
Just got a refund for the soup part.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: George on July 27, 2025, 12:04:09 AM
Gratuitous Post #203!!

Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: bk on July 27, 2025, 12:04:52 AM
New notes are up.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Rodzinski on July 27, 2025, 12:04:56 AM
Of course the whole idea of cult movies is not what it once was with so few revival houses and midnight shows.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: bk on July 27, 2025, 12:04:59 AM
Up are new notes.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: bk on July 27, 2025, 12:05:06 AM
I've seen them.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: bk on July 27, 2025, 12:05:13 AM
I've read them.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: bk on July 27, 2025, 12:05:18 AM
I wrote them.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Rodzinski on July 27, 2025, 12:05:20 AM
Minestrone madness!
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Rodzinski on July 27, 2025, 12:05:34 AM
8!
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: bk on July 27, 2025, 12:05:50 AM
Today, everything is automatically a cult movie - the words have no meaning anymore.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: Rodzinski on July 27, 2025, 12:06:30 AM
Right. “Classic” has no meaning either.
Title: Re: THE BIG REVEAL
Post by: George on July 27, 2025, 12:07:33 AM
By the beginning of the 80s it was clear it had become a major cult thing due to cable and repertory theaters and midnight shows. I suppose the defining moment for me was when I got a fan letter from Chicago saying there was a John Smithee fan club.

That's really cool!