Topic: HO, HO, HO (Read 43497 times)

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #150 on:** December 12, 2007, 11:53:00 AM »

I've scheduled a shuttle pickup for this evening. It was kind of scary. Never gave 'em my name. I said I'd like a seat on any shuttle they have going out this evening, just as along as I didn't leave any later than 8:30 p.m.

I was asked for my address, after which I was asked if I was "me", and my phone number was "what it is" and my cell phone number was "what it is". And it all "was".

Shudder.

I asked the lady how she was able to draw all that info just from a street address...and she said I was in their system as a repeat customer...for this time every year!~

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #151 on:** December 12, 2007, 11:54:56 AM »

Now comes the waiting...and futzing with what I've already packed...and probably some last-minute adjustments...and some unpacking/repacking. And beating myself senseless over what I might have forgotten (or forgotten to do...stopped the paper, stopped the mail, cleaned out the refrigerator for spoilables, etc.).

Obsessive-compulsive much? I think maybe...at least when I'm travelling.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #152 on:** December 12, 2007, 11:56:16 AM »

Am going to have a nice bowl of white bean Tuscan soup for lunch. No idea about din-din. Perhaps I'll wait until I get through security at the airport. Or maybe I'll get an early dinner...some KFC or something.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #153 on:** December 12, 2007, 11:56:59 AM »

Now that I've just about go this covered, I suppose I'll start eyeing the condo to see what I can do to make it more tidy for my return.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #154 on:** December 12, 2007, 11:57:35 AM »

Last year, under these circumstances, I completely cleaned my refrigerator.

Hmmm.....I could certainly appreciate shampooing this carpet.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #155 on:** December 12, 2007, 11:57:56 AM »

AND...it sure would have time to dry if I finished just before my shuttle arrives.

Ginny · « **Reply #156 on:** December 12, 2007, 11:58:00 AM »

Back from a midday meeting, which included lunch at Mr. Lee's Fine Asian Dining. Mr. Lee and his wait-staff were definitely not on the same page as to how this luncheon would be carried out, but it turned out OK. The food was nothing out of the ordinary, but the company was good.

Thanks to DR JMK for a birthday wish from the city of my birth!

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #157 on:** December 12, 2007, 11:58:09 AM »

Aughghghghghghghghghgh!

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #158 on:** December 12, 2007, 11:59:01 AM »

Oops....

...Page 6.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #159 on:** December 12, 2007, 12:00:33 PM »

I've got to start thinking about my New Year's Resolutions.

I resolve, right now, to attend SOME Hainsie/Kimlet gathering in the next year.

I don't know when or where...but there's just got to be SOMEthing.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #160 on:** December 12, 2007, 12:01:33 PM »

I resolve to be a kinder, gentler person in the new year. To be more even-tempered and patient.

(Yes, I can work on that!)

And....I resolve to be less snarky, even when Miss Karen is baiting me!

(Not!)

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #161 on:** December 12, 2007, 12:03:04 PM »

I know I can come up with a few more.

Jane · « **Reply #162 on:** December 12, 2007, 12:05:19 PM »

LOL Ron, have fun waiting for your ride. Smooth traveling & hope to see you at an HHW gathering next year.

I'm off to take Sherlock for a hike.

Jane · « **Reply #163 on:** December 12, 2007, 12:08:27 PM »

I'm back. I forgot, Ron will you be posting while you are away? I seem to recall you don't.

If not, have a great trip and a very merry Christmas! Even if you do, have a great trip and a very merry Christmas!

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #164 on:** December 12, 2007, 12:09:55 PM »

Quote from: Jane on December 12, 2007, 12:08:27 PM

I'm back. I forgot, Ron will you be posting while you are away? I seem to recall you don't.

If not, have a great trip and a very merry Christmas! Even if you do, have a great trip and a very merry Christmas!

Actually, last year I did, and it was fun. I'll continue to post, at least once, possibly a few times each day.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #165 on:** December 12, 2007, 12:12:29 PM »

Now that I've gotten through my root canal, pre-travel preparations, lots of shipping and now the packing, I can sit back ans start worrying whether or not all the boxes I shipped will actually arrive intact.

Sigh.

Have I got stress? Well, yes, I guess.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #166 on:** December 12, 2007, 12:13:59 PM »

Good Afternoon!

We just had our post-lunch rush of auditions. All eight of them. $:-\$

However... I have to say, when someone brings in Stevie Wonder's "Ribbon In the Sky" or "Lately", and they can really sing(!) it... HAPPY, HAPPY, JOY, JOY!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #167 on:** December 12, 2007, 12:25:17 PM »

And for lunch, I did indeed enjoy some Balkan food at Djerdan. *Their website right now is basically a homepage. In any case...

To start, I had a slice of their amazing Spinach Burek - spinach and cheese wrapped in homemade fillo dough. Really quite good - and it was a BIG slice too. -They also come in Cheese, Beef or Potato. -And if you want to order some for yourself, you can call 1-888-GO-BUREK.

Of course, I was already quite sated and satiated after the burek, but since I had already ordered the entree, well... Cevapi - Traditional Balkan veal kebabs, grilled, and served on pita with some chopped onion and roasted red pepper sauce. Soooooo good. And, again, another very generous portion.

And since I still had a good chunk of time left in my leisurely lunch hour, I went ahead and ordered a small pastry, hurmašica, and some Turkish coffee for dessert.

YUM! -Or however you say that in Balkan Roumanian.

MBarnum · « **Reply #168 on:** December 12, 2007, 12:30:22 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on December 12, 2007, 09:53:52 AM

Oh... And I haven't had Indian food in a while... And there's also Djerdan for Balkan food - amazing bureks!... I'm also not that far from 'wichcraft in Bryant Park... Restaurant Forte Baden Baden for Korean style fried chicken - and the deep-fry the garlic cloves too!... The Korean kimbab (sushi rolls) place... Etc., etc., etc.

grumble, grumble, grumble

Wow, you never showed me any of these places! Djerdan, next time I am in NY...OK!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #169 on:** December 12, 2007, 12:35:37 PM »

As for packing... I've gotten better over the years. I still remember when I had to pack basically three weeks of clothes for two different seasons when I went to Australia. And even then, there were actually some clothes that never made it out of the suitcase!

One of my colleagues at Disney is like DR Jane's Keith. He almost always travels with one carry-on bag and his laptop/briefcase. He even travelled that light when he went to Australia for those three weeks. Yes, his clothing rotation is a bit "fast", but he also doesn't mind doing his laundry when he's on the road. And if it ever turns out that he does need something new to wear, he doesn't mind buying a new shirt here and there. Those end up being his "souvenirs".

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #170 on:** December 12, 2007, 12:36:58 PM »

Quote from: MBarnum on December 12, 2007, 12:30:22 PM

Wow, you never showed me any of these places! Djerdan, next time I am in NY...OK!

Actually, most of those places are right by that photo and autograph place you like. I think we may have even walked by a few of them too when you met me at the rehearsal studio. ...But next time fer sure!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #171 on:** December 12, 2007, 12:37:50 PM »

DR MBarnum - ...But first, I still need to take you on a full lap around The Reservoir.

Ginny · « **Reply #172 on:** December 12, 2007, 12:38:02 PM »

I'd much rather have gone to lunch with DR Jose.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #173 on:** December 12, 2007, 12:38:32 PM »

Hmm... But you did let me take you through the Rambles, so I guess it all evens out somehow.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #174 on:** December 12, 2007, 12:39:31 PM »

Hmm... I may have to break out my Stevie Wonder CD box set when I get home tonight. Good stuff!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #175 on:** December 12, 2007, 12:40:22 PM »

Quote from: Ginny on December 12, 2007, 12:38:02 PM

I'd much rather have gone to lunch with DR Jose.

Well... Remember, you can call 1-888-GO-BUREK....

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #176 on:** December 12, 2007, 12:40:57 PM »

It is now 3:31pm EST. Our next person is not signed up until 4:10...

MBarnum · « **Reply #177 on:** December 12, 2007, 12:41:48 PM »

Yes DR Jose, I saw sights I'd never seen before.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #178 on:** December 12, 2007, 12:41:52 PM »

Although, I have to say, that even though the day could be categorized as "painfully slow", it has been far from painful. -Although, I think the Turkish coffee may have something to with that.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #179 on:** December 12, 2007, 12:42:37 PM »

Quote from: MBarnum on December 12, 2007, 12:41:48 PM

Yes DR Jose, I saw sights I'd never seen before.

Alas, I did not.

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