Topic: 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS (Read 40467 times)

DAW · « **Reply #150 on:** December 23, 2009, 01:52:54 PM »

~~~DON'T-BUST-A-GUT VIBES~~~

TO DR RON PULLIAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #151 on:** December 23, 2009, 01:57:23 PM »

My mom, my Aunt Doris, cousin Debra and I drove to Greenville SC yesterday morning...left around 7:30 a.m.

Had a good day, overall. Did some shopping, had lunch with my cousin Ashley (who lives in nearby Simpsonville with hubby David and 20-month-old son William Anderson) and continued shopping.

Lots of things are hinky this year...hinkier than usual. Let us say that the events of Thanksgiving one year ago led to an ugly scene that saw one of my cousins jailed. He recently got out.

He will not be welcome at my aunt's house Christmas night for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is another cousin who wants to do him bodily harm.

It's all too, too, terribly twisted-and-turned to try to think through...but there it is.

Sigh.

We're going to church tonight for a candlelight service, after which we will drive through this and another town to view the Christmas lights.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #152 on:** December 23, 2009, 01:59:36 PM »

I have, courtesy of my mom and aunt, discovered the sheer rapture of the GPS system.

They have a Garmin Nuvi...basic model...and it absolutely made yesterday's (and the day's before) trip simple and fun and easy-peasy. Not that we didn't know where we were going, but we found shorter, faster routes to places we had hitherto only known one way to get to.

I am getting a Magellan for Christmas as a result!

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #153 on:** December 23, 2009, 02:00:37 PM »

Quote from: DAW on December 23, 2009, 01:48:13 PM

Quote from: Matt H. on December 23, 2009, 01:44:04 PM
Seeing the TV spots also gave me that impression.

Me, too. I'll pass.

I will not, on the principle of not wishing to be bored to tears, see any movie in which Robert Downey Jr. appears.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #154 on:** December 23, 2009, 02:01:42 PM »

Quote from: DAW on December 23, 2009, 01:52:54 PM

~~~DON'T-BUST-A-GUT VIBES~~~
TO DR RON PULLIAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have no intention of busting a gut, as you so colorfully put it.

Why....I'd sooner die than "bust a gut."

Come to think of it, I "would" die if I busted a gut.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #155 on:** December 23, 2009, 02:01:56 PM »

The narcissistic idiots behind the balloon hoax are going to jail? Can this good news be true?

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #156 on:** December 23, 2009, 02:04:05 PM »

I caught part of a Sonja Henie film on Fox Movie Channel yesterday...or was it the day before?

It starred, in addition to Ms. Henie, a young, dashing Don Ameche and a young, dashing Cesar Romero. It was handsomely produced, quick and witty, and featured one Miss Ethel Merman.

Damn! I wish Fox would issue more of its older movies in some way or other, even if it's along the lines of the Warner Archives issues. I would love to have those Henie films, plus the other movies that Ameche and Romero made.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #157 on:** December 23, 2009, 02:05:06 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on December 23, 2009, 02:01:56 PM

The narcissistic idiots behind the balloon hoax are going to jail? Can this good news be true?

90 days for him, 20 days for her. It's way too good for them, but there are the kids to consider. They are, however, legally prevented from capitalizing/cashing-in on their misadventure.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #158 on:** December 23, 2009, 02:06:37 PM »

Quote from: Cillaliz on December 23, 2009, 01:43:29 PM

I took some before pictures a little while ago. There is about 10 inches of snow on the ground before the storm. I"ll post photos as the snow and ice pile up

The Weather Channel says it's going to be gruesome. Don't go outside without boots and lots of layers. Stay warm. Keep safe.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #159 on:** December 23, 2009, 02:13:09 PM »

Quote from: Kerry on December 23, 2009, 05:00:40 AM

I don't think of the Virgin Mary as being particularly jolly. Is anyone in the Bible jolly?

Not unless Old King Cole received a mention. Or...that "jolly old elf" known as Saint Nick. Doubtful, though.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #160 on:** December 23, 2009, 02:16:59 PM »

Quote from: bk on December 23, 2009, 12:29:16 AM

And the word of the day is: CLINQUANT!

Matt: "This clinquant is too ripe."

Luisa: "Sorry!"

Julie · « **Reply #161 on:** December 23, 2009, 02:19:28 PM »

Hello everyone!

Julie · « **Reply #162 on:** December 23, 2009, 02:20:32 PM »

Happy Birthday to DR William F. Orr.

Julie · « **Reply #163 on:** December 23, 2009, 02:21:34 PM »

Happy Birthday to BK's DB Joel.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #164 on:** December 23, 2009, 02:23:32 PM »

DR JRand: Some days ago, you posted a query as to whether Leroy Prinz's "Boar's Tooth Ceremonial" dance was shown in the road show version of "South Pacific."

It absolutely was...the entire Bali Hai sequence with Walston and Kerry visting the island during a festival is restored on the road show version (both DVD and Blu-ray)/

Julie · « **Reply #165 on:** December 23, 2009, 02:23:36 PM »

The original lyrics for Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas are certainly very moross.

I join other DRs with this being my favorite Christmas song.

Julie · « **Reply #166 on:** December 23, 2009, 02:27:26 PM »

Happy Birthday to DS Craig.

Laura · « **Reply #167 on:** December 23, 2009, 02:28:01 PM »

I want to know what DR Ron Pulliam has had to eat recently.

Julie · « **Reply #168 on:** December 23, 2009, 02:29:48 PM »

Quote from: Ginny on December 23, 2009, 08:35:42 AM

I suppose since she announced it on Facebook, it's not a secret that DS Rob's girlfriend has been appointed as adjunct professor of dance at a community college

Congratulations! That's very happy news.

Jane · « **Reply #169 on:** December 23, 2009, 02:30:44 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on December 23, 2009, 12:57:35 PM

I also stopped at the concession stand on my way out of the theatre and picked up a FINIAN'S RAINBOW mug. It's quite festive.

a newish member of my book group called last night to check up on me. she was very excited about the birthday present she is giving herself, which includes time in ny. she has tickets to see only one show, guess which one she picked to see

she promised to bring me back the playbill

bk · « **Reply #170 on:** December 23, 2009, 02:32:20 PM »

Back from a few errands and whatnot and I've cleaned the den and most of the dining room, so I'm in good shape. I've given my second set of notes on the revised pages, and also done some more notes on the new book. I do believe that means I'm done for the day. I'm staying put - the streets are too nutty.

Julie · « **Reply #171 on:** December 23, 2009, 02:32:26 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on December 23, 2009, 09:22:34 AM

In other news...

Instead of dealing with a six to seven hours bus ride down to Richmond later this afternoon, I've just decided to head down to DC tomorrow morning. Whew! Then I'll head down to Richmond on Christmas day with my brothers and the grandkids/nephew/nieces.

Safe travel vibes for DR Jose. It is so nice that you get to spend so much time with your family. Happy Holidays to all of you.

Julie · « **Reply #172 on:** December 23, 2009, 02:33:51 PM »

Happy Celebration number 1 to DR MBarnum and family!

Jane · « **Reply #173 on:** December 23, 2009, 02:34:12 PM »

Quote from: JRand59 on December 23, 2009, 01:21:17 PM

Thanks DR JANE - those boys look so much alike.......

if you say so.

Julie · « **Reply #174 on:** December 23, 2009, 02:35:55 PM »

Health vibes for beautiful DD Bosco.

Julie · « **Reply #175 on:** December 23, 2009, 02:39:57 PM »

Happy Birthday to DS Bryan!

Happy Birthday to DN Emily!

Jane · « **Reply #176 on:** December 23, 2009, 02:40:14 PM »

thanks cilla. please let us know when samantha has safely arrived. will she be spending the night? i'm glad susan & her children are home.

Jane · « **Reply #177 on:** December 23, 2009, 02:40:26 PM »

thank you daw.

Ginny · « **Reply #178 on:** December 23, 2009, 02:41:01 PM »

Thank you to DRs Jane, DAW, and Julie for the congrats for Mary Linda.

Jane · « **Reply #179 on:** December 23, 2009, 02:43:18 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on December 23, 2009, 02:01:56 PM

The narcissistic idiots behind the balloon hoax are going to jail? Can this good news be true?

i feel bad for the children their parents did this to them. the judge was kind in that the parents can serve their sentences at different times.

News:

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DAW