Topic: STUPID IS AS STUPID DOES (Read 4015 times)

Ginny · « **Reply #30 on:** May 13, 2021, 06:41:38 AM »

On Tuesday we ventured inside Target to shop for a new toaster oven, replacing the one in which I had a small fire on Sunday morning

Ginny · « **Reply #31 on:** May 13, 2021, 06:43:41 AM »

DR Elmore, please take it easy now that you're finished "herding cats" for the day.

John G. · « **Reply #32 on:** May 13, 2021, 07:35:17 AM »

I finished listening to the last thirty minutes of Tristan und Isolde this morning. I find the music more dramatic than the drama onstage. It may be what I dislike about Wagner. When I saw Parsifal back in college, the lead sang for 45 minutes and by the time he finished, all he had done visually was raise an arm. I’m too much of a theater geek snd too impatient for that.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #33 on:** May 13, 2021, 07:59:41 AM »

Quote from: John G. on May 13, 2021, 07:35:17 AM

I finished listening to the last thirty minutes of Tristan und Isolde this morning. I find the music more dramatic than the drama onstage. It may be what I dislike about Wagner. When I saw Parsifal back in college, the lead sang for 45 minutes and by the time he finished, all he had done visually was raise an arm. I’m too much of a theater geek snd too impatient for that.

When I sat through the first two acts of Tristan und Isolde with Birgit Nillson at the Met around 1983 or so, I kept dozing. I would wake, the singers were till in the same position, but the lights had changed. In Act Two, when King Mark found T & I together, he sang forever, then Tristan slugged him. At the end of the actr it was 10:45 and I went home. I knew they all died at the end and did not care. I'd rather see Tannhauser or The Flying Dutchman.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #34 on:** May 13, 2021, 09:16:03 AM »

Thursday. I am attending a rehearsal tonight. I think this is my last LIGHT week. Starting next week, I think I will be on four nights a week.....and then five.....and by the last week of May - six nights a week.

But I cannot complain.

John G. · « **Reply #35 on:** May 13, 2021, 09:34:20 AM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on May 13, 2021, 07:59:41 AM

Quote from: John G. on May 13, 2021, 07:35:17 AM
I finished listening to the last thirty minutes of Tristan und Isolde this morning. I find the music more dramatic than the drama onstage. It may be what I dislike about Wagner. When I saw Parsifal back in college, the lead sang for 45 minutes and by the time he finished, all he had done visually was raise an arm. I’m too much of a theater geek snd too impatient for that.

When I sat through the first two acts of Tristan und Isolde with Birgit Nillson at the Met around 1983 or so, I kept dozing. I would wake, the singers were till in the same position, but the lights had changed. In Act Two, when King Mark found T & I together, he sang forever, then Tristan slugged him. At the end of the actr it was 10:45 and I went home. I knew they all died at the end and did not care. I'd rather see Tannhauser or The Flying Dutchman.

Exactly. That’s why I’m glad I just listened.

Jane · « **Reply #36 on:** May 13, 2021, 10:23:30 AM »

I agree with DR TCB that we are having beautiful weather. Yesterday after dinner Keith joined me for a relaxing walk on the beach.

Jane · « **Reply #37 on:** May 13, 2021, 10:29:06 AM »

Bruce, my condolences on the loss of your friend.

Jane · « **Reply #38 on:** May 13, 2021, 10:29:37 AM »

Quote from: singdaw on May 13, 2021, 03:12:50 AM

Today begins a mini-vacation for me. The DH and I are driving to southern Minnesota to see his mom, who lives in an assisted care facility. We haven't been able to see her in person for the last year and a half, so that will be nice.

Safe travels and have a good trip.

Jane · « **Reply #39 on:** May 13, 2021, 10:31:16 AM »

Quote from: singdaw on May 13, 2021, 05:04:41 AM

Jane · « **Reply #40 on:** May 13, 2021, 10:32:45 AM »

Quote from: Ginny on May 13, 2021, 06:41:38 AM

On Tuesday we ventured inside Target to shop for a new toaster oven, replacing the one in which I had a small fire on Sunday morning

ChasSmith · « **Reply #41 on:** May 13, 2021, 12:45:04 PM »

Good afternoon, from beautiful downtown Anderson Township, Southwest Ohio, USA.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #42 on:** May 13, 2021, 12:46:38 PM »

I have just a moment in which to say hello and report that the trip has been a good one so far.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #43 on:** May 13, 2021, 12:48:04 PM »

Back later, probably tonight.

John G. · « **Reply #44 on:** May 13, 2021, 12:50:22 PM »

Continued travel vibes, ChasSmith.

bk · « **Reply #45 on:** May 13, 2021, 01:18:29 PM »

I'm up, I'm up - eight hours of sleep and just had a forty-five minute telephonic conversation with Cindy Williams about our friend Vern.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #46 on:** May 13, 2021, 01:26:46 PM »

Good news from DR CHAS SMITH.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #47 on:** May 13, 2021, 01:27:54 PM »

President Biden just announced new CDC Guidelines.

Fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks indoors OR outdoors!

Happy days are here again!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #48 on:** May 13, 2021, 01:32:06 PM »

Quote from: John G. on May 13, 2021, 12:50:22 PM

Continued travel vibes, ChasSmith.

Ditto!

George · « **Reply #49 on:** May 13, 2021, 01:57:55 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on May 13, 2021, 03:32:36 AM

George · « **Reply #50 on:** May 13, 2021, 01:58:08 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on May 13, 2021, 05:27:58 AM

I debated murdering her in the hall, then walked back to her, and she came to me. My legs were killing me so I did not get back in the floor. I grabbed her tail, picked her up by it, tossed her in the bag, and hustled to the elevator. She's now home and the leg I fell on is killing me

Yikes! What an adventure!

And certainly NOT the kind you want to have again!

George · « **Reply #51 on:** May 13, 2021, 01:58:45 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on May 13, 2021, 07:59:41 AM

Quote from: John G. on May 13, 2021, 07:35:17 AM
I finished listening to the last thirty minutes of Tristan und Isolde this morning. I find the music more dramatic than the drama onstage. It may be what I dislike about Wagner. When I saw Parsifal back in college, the lead sang for 45 minutes and by the time he finished, all he had done visually was raise an arm. I’m too much of a theater geek snd too impatient for that.

When I sat through the first two acts of Tristan und Isolde with Birgit Nillson at the Met around 1983 or so, I kept dozing. I would wake, the singers were till in the same position, but the lights had changed. In Act Two, when King Mark found T & I together, he sang forever, then Tristan slugged him. At the end of the actr it was 10:45 and I went home. I knew they all died at the end and did not care. I'd rather see Tannhauser or The Flying Dutchman.

In the 2019 production of Akhnaten, Anthony Roth Costanzo took FOREVER just to walk down a flight of stairs!

George · « **Reply #52 on:** May 13, 2021, 01:59:14 PM »

Quote from: Jane on May 13, 2021, 10:29:37 AM

Quote from: singdaw on May 13, 2021, 03:12:50 AM
Today begins a mini-vacation for me. The DH and I are driving to southern Minnesota to see his mom, who lives in an assisted care facility. We haven't been able to see her in person for the last year and a half, so that will be nice.

Safe travels and have a good trip.

~~~Ditto and Ditto!!~~~

George · « **Reply #53 on:** May 13, 2021, 01:59:33 PM »

Quote from: John G. on May 13, 2021, 12:50:22 PM

Continued travel vibes, ChasSmith.

~~~Ditto, Too!!~~~

George · « **Reply #54 on:** May 13, 2021, 01:59:50 PM »

Quote from: Jrand70 on May 13, 2021, 01:27:54 PM

President Biden just announced new CDC Guidelines.

Fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks indoors OR outdoors!

Happy days are here again!

Hoo and Ray!!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #55 on:** May 13, 2021, 02:00:04 PM »

It hasn't been a bad day, just one that would go easier if I could move better. We made our animal rescue calls and left messages in Albany and Manhattan. I got a carton of cat food and treats from Chewy and unpacked that. Stella shredded another roll of toilet paper to end my day.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #56 on:** May 13, 2021, 02:13:33 PM »

Survive the cats vibes for DR ELMORE.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #57 on:** May 13, 2021, 02:13:58 PM »

I shall be on my way to rehearsal in a few minutes. I will be watching Act One.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #58 on:** May 13, 2021, 02:14:55 PM »

Condolences to Vern's family & friends.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #59 on:** May 13, 2021, 02:15:14 PM »

Keto Chicken actually sounds like a ballroom dance.

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