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Title: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: bk on October 21, 2012, 11:57:07 PM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes had mutant crickets accompaniment, and now it is time for you to post until the mutant cows come home.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: bk on October 21, 2012, 11:57:45 PM
And the word of the day is: RECUSANT!
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Post by: Ben on October 22, 2012, 02:01:21 AM
Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: Ben on October 22, 2012, 02:01:43 AM
Oatmeal, raisins, walnuts and cinnamon and coffee.
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Post by: Ben on October 22, 2012, 02:02:16 AM
It's supposed to be another nice day in Manhattan getting up into the high 60s
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Post by: Ben on October 22, 2012, 02:02:36 AM
Off to finish breakfast and get ready for work.
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Post by: Doug R on October 22, 2012, 03:25:59 AM
It's been a wet weekend and it's still dull and wet. I may have to go into hibernation.
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Post by: Doug R on October 22, 2012, 03:26:57 AM
Bacon and beans for breakfast and as it's Monday I'm off to the job.
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Post by: Michael on October 22, 2012, 04:32:36 AM
Good morning to all from Montreal
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Post by: Michael on October 22, 2012, 04:34:09 AM
TOD

A dog (rescued)

and the second one is a dog who I also rescued.
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Post by: FJL on October 22, 2012, 04:44:11 AM
It's a nice day today.  Catching up a bit, slowly but surely.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 22, 2012, 05:08:45 AM
Good morning, all! The neighbor above me is becoming as irritating as the last one. I liked him better when he was on his late night bartending schedule. My sleeping schedule is screwed up because he has a knack of arriving home between 10 and 10:30pm that interrupts my falling asleep. When he used to arrive home between 2:30 and 4:30am, I'd already been asleep for some time. I'm tempted to leave him a note telling him to go back to his old schedule.

I will shortly head down to Toyland and proof another number. As soon as I hear from the Library of Congress, I can book my train ticket or change my hotel reservation.

More coffee!
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Jrand74 on October 22, 2012, 05:22:46 AM
And the word of the day is: RECUSANT!

This is what I do to dumb people who didn't hear me the first time.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Jrand74 on October 22, 2012, 05:23:56 AM
I don't think we have EVER been without a dog.....I shall have to check the pictures later today....we probably have a photo.  For someone reason when I was about two years old, I like to throw kittens into the washing machine, so I had to be watched closely.....

I think I was The Bad Seed.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Jrand74 on October 22, 2012, 05:24:37 AM
I am back on my banking and shopping schedule.  I shall return.....

DR TCB it wasn't too boring yesterday.....but there was a lot of rehash served....
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Druxy on October 22, 2012, 05:35:54 AM
Happy Birthday, Cason!
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Post by: Sam on October 22, 2012, 05:37:21 AM
 ;D
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Post by: Druxy on October 22, 2012, 05:37:58 AM
TOD:

The story of my first pet is too sad to begin a Monday morning with.  If you've read my memoir, you'll know the tale.

 :'(
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Sam on October 22, 2012, 05:38:36 AM
Rain was short, summer is back.

Weekend was short, work week is back.

Glad all my bills for the month are paid,  ;D
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Sam on October 22, 2012, 05:38:57 AM
Good happy Monday everyone.   :)
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Post by: Sam on October 22, 2012, 05:41:11 AM
Not much happened this weekend.   Football on tv, breakfast with the gang, salmon/baked potatoes/salad/fresh bread with the boyfriend.         4 episodes of Jesse Stone. (oops it was 5 ?)

Off to work.

Have a good Monday everybody.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Sam on October 22, 2012, 05:44:24 AM
What a life.   ;D

Last debate tonight, then water plants, then sleep.   ;D

Maybe some music in there sometime, and of course 3 hours of NPR radio during the drive to and from work.  ;D
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Post by: Sam on October 22, 2012, 05:45:30 AM
 ;)
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Post by: Ginny on October 22, 2012, 06:23:14 AM
Monday morning greetings!  Today I have to grocery shop and line up some home cooked dinners for the week.  Also must get to the Y...
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Jennifer on October 22, 2012, 06:23:27 AM
Bacon and beans for breakfast and as it's Monday I'm off to the job.

I have never heard of bacon and beans for breakfast!
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Post by: John G. on October 22, 2012, 06:31:25 AM
Good morning, all.

Now I want bacon and beans. Thanks, DR Doug R. Fond memories of big breakfasts over there.

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Post by: John G. on October 22, 2012, 06:33:27 AM
TOD: My first pet was a dog named Rocky, because he was colored like Rocky Road ice cream. He was a shetland shepherd mutt, and we got him when I was about five. We had him for more than 12 years, until after I had gone off to college. He was a beautiful dog.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: elmore3003 on October 22, 2012, 07:01:21 AM
Greetings from Toyland! The population is more than usually irritating, from the huge fat slob who stood in the subway doorway so no one can get past him to the clumsy woman who bumped into me in the deli and caused me to drop my bag.

So, life at Toyland is quiet and Ihope it remains that way while I am here. I heard from the LoC and Thursday-Friday is good, so whewn I get home I will book my Amtrak ticket.

I have no more news for now.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Kerry on October 22, 2012, 07:01:52 AM
It's Monday again!
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 22, 2012, 07:16:56 AM
Good morning, all.

Off to Dolby to see/hear some stuff, then a short visit with some people at Univeral.

Back tonight to ketchup!  Monday morning vibes to all!
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: John G. on October 22, 2012, 07:31:48 AM
Two!
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: MBarnum on October 22, 2012, 07:58:04 AM
TOD:

First pet was a shaggy, black Spaniel type dog name of Pepper. I don't know how long he was with us or when he first arrived, but he may have been there before I was.

He passed away one day while crossing paths with the garbage truck. When it happened, my brother Jeff took me for an ice cream while the mess was cleaned up. I wasn't told of the event until we returned. I think I was around 5 or 6 years old.

Around that time, I also got a little white kitten which I named Salty. His life was short, ending under the tires of my sister's Volkswagon Bug. I think I had him for only a few weeks, at most.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: MBarnum on October 22, 2012, 07:59:10 AM
I was a bad boy today and had McDonald's for breakfast. Man they have the best coffee!!!
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Matthew on October 22, 2012, 08:08:12 AM
I'm awake and it's raining in the bay area.  Hope it lets up for the baseball game tonight.  It's nice having my house back.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Matthew on October 22, 2012, 08:08:55 AM
Now to figure out what to do with the dogs all day as two usually stay outside.  It looks like it will be a long day in the garage for them.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Matthew on October 22, 2012, 08:10:23 AM
Or I can put muzzles on the two that don't get along and see what happens.  At least no one would get hurt.  I'm not sure I, the human, am up for that, though.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 22, 2012, 08:15:54 AM
TOD:  My first dog was an eskimo spitz.  His name was Dinky.  I was only 2 or 3 at the time, I made a game of playing with Dinky, during which I'd call out "Dinky....BOO!

His name became "Dinky-Boo".   We lived on Young Street in Johnston SC at the time.  In a previous post in this forum, many years back, we were sharing our "stripper" (or "drag", I forget which) names...combining the name of our first pet with the first street we lived on (or knew we lived on).

Hence, "Dinky-Boo Young".
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Laura on October 22, 2012, 09:04:15 AM
My first pet was a hamster named Trixie. I saved up my allowance to buy her a cage, water bottle, shavings, and sunflower seeds, in addition to buying Trixie herself. On the way home from Woolco, we ran out of gas (the only time that has ever happened to me). I carried Trixie in her little cardboard box. Mom must have carried everything else home. I think I was in third grade.

My second pet was a gerbil named Alvan. Mom built him a cage out of an old end table and chicken wire. She had felt so sorry for Trixie in that little round cage with barely enough room to move around.

Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Laura on October 22, 2012, 09:05:19 AM
So, Ron Pulliam, my stripper name is Trixie.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 22, 2012, 09:06:59 AM
So, Ron Pulliam, my stripper name is Trixie.

And that last name?  :)
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 22, 2012, 09:07:28 AM
TOD:

First pet was a shaggy, black Spaniel type dog name of Pepper. I don't know how long he was with us or when he first arrived, but he may have been there before I was.

He passed away one day while crossing paths with the garbage truck. When it happened, my brother Jeff took me for an ice cream while the mess was cleaned up. I wasn't told of the event until we returned. I think I was around 5 or 6 years old.

Around that time, I also got a little white kitten which I named Salty. His life was short, ending under the tires of my sister's Volkswagon Bug. I think I had him for only a few weeks, at most.

Gosh, Mike!  Gosh!

Larry Moore better hope you never have to take him in (adopt him, that is)!
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Dan (the Man) on October 22, 2012, 09:25:42 AM
TOD:

We always had a dog and a parakeet.  The earliest dog I can recall was a collie/sheapard mix named Casey.

Since we lived on Jackson Street, my stripper/porn name would be Casey Jackson.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: John G. on October 22, 2012, 09:30:21 AM
Good to see you, Dan (the Man).

I like Salty for a stripper name.

Mine would have been Rocky Fairmeade. Not sure what to make of that. Both too butch and too British.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Dan (the Man) on October 22, 2012, 09:35:40 AM
Likewise, DR John G.
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Post by: Ginny on October 22, 2012, 10:10:35 AM
Off to Kroger - bye for now!
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 22, 2012, 10:16:19 AM
Ricky St. Clair checking in here - see you on RuPaul's Drag Race this season.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: elmore3003 on October 22, 2012, 10:30:02 AM
TOD:

First pet was a shaggy, black Spaniel type dog name of Pepper. I don't know how long he was with us or when he first arrived, but he may have been there before I was.

He passed away one day while crossing paths with the garbage truck. When it happened, my brother Jeff took me for an ice cream while the mess was cleaned up. I wasn't told of the event until we returned. I think I was around 5 or 6 years old.

Around that time, I also got a little white kitten which I named Salty. His life was short, ending under the tires of my sister's Volkswagon Bug. I think I had him for only a few weeks, at most.

Gosh, Mike!  Gosh!

Larry Moore better hope you never have to take him in (adopt him, that is)!

Barnum is the Typhoid Mary of pet owners.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Laura on October 22, 2012, 10:52:23 AM
Trixie Oak

Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Laura on October 22, 2012, 10:52:40 AM
My drag friend, though, didn't use this approach to making up a name.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: John G. on October 22, 2012, 10:53:56 AM
Matthew, glad you survived the home invasion.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: John G. on October 22, 2012, 10:54:12 AM
My drag friend, though, didn't use this approach to making up a name.
Do tell more.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: bk on October 22, 2012, 11:03:02 AM
I'm up, I'm up.  Was up at nine and have not been off the phone until now.  And now I must get ready for Dr. Chew.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: elmore3003 on October 22, 2012, 11:09:46 AM
Amtrak is booked. I'm ready for DC.






Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: George on October 22, 2012, 11:11:05 AM
A Very Happy Birthday to (former) DR Cason!!
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: George on October 22, 2012, 11:35:03 AM
I was a bad boy today and had McDonald's for breakfast. Man they have the best coffee!!!

What a coinkydink!  I had McDonald's for breakfast today, also!  I didn't have coffee...I prefer my caffeine cold and carbonated. :D
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Doug R on October 22, 2012, 11:41:16 AM
TOD:

The first dog which we had when I was aged about seven was a medium sized scruffy black mongrel named Peter. I remember us visiting his mother and selecting him. We all loved him even though he was uncontrollable and ruled the house. He was useful for disposing of left-over food because he ate every scrap going and he seemed to go around with a permanent grin on his face. In winter he selected the warmest spot closest to the open coal fire and would growl at any of us if we tried to move him. He would snap at strangers (and us sometimes) and the postman and milkman soon learned to keep clear of him. We had a black cat at the time as well, who preceded and outlived him to the age of 21 - they had a mutual but respectful dislike of each other. We took Peter for plenty of walks but sometimes he would wander off by himself for hours and several times we had to visit the local police station to collect him. He was a great character and enjoyed life and passed on at the age of 12.   
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Charles Pogue on October 22, 2012, 12:03:52 PM
TOD:  I have a vague memory of fish and turtles and I was told about a duck, named Pecky, who died valiantly defending his family against a marauding racoon.  But the first pet I remember the family having was Pat-pat, a black cocker spaniel.   

The first pet I had on my own, as an adult, was Hotspur, my Yorkshire terrier, who used to tour with me in dinner theatre and was beloved by all.  Hotspur lived to be close to sixteen and is the dog all subsequent dogs we've had have had to live up to.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: John G. on October 22, 2012, 12:13:21 PM
The library got the new Gentlemen Prefer Blondes recording, and the Hugh Martin vocal arrangements are the real star, which I think Elmore may have pointed out some time back.

It's funny, but the arrangements draw up a very unfavorable comparison with some of the vocal arrangements that torpedoed some of Ben Bagley's albums. Nothing like comparing the best with third or fourth rate material to make you appreciate genius.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Jrand74 on October 22, 2012, 12:20:52 PM
Will soon be off to Salem to work on Act One of THE CRUCIBLE!!
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 22, 2012, 12:21:18 PM
Happy 70th Birthday to Annette Funicello, who was mentioned recently around these here parts.
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Post by: George on October 22, 2012, 12:34:59 PM
Happy 70th Birthday to Annette Funicello, who was mentioned recently around these here parts.

According to IBDB (http://www.ibdb.com/birthday.php), today is also the birthday of these people whose names I recognize:

Jesse Tyler Ferguson, 1975
Judy Blazer, 1956
Jeff Goldblum, 1952
Tony Roberts, 1939
Derek Jacobi, 1938
Christopher Lloyd, 1938
Joan Fontaine, 1917
Constance Bennett, 1904
Curly Howard, 1903
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Ginny on October 22, 2012, 12:41:38 PM
When Richard was carrying in my reusable grocery bags he asked if the shelves of our local Kroger are now empty.  Not quite, but this was the biggest shopping I've done in about a month.
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Post by: MBarnum on October 22, 2012, 12:59:05 PM
Will soon be off to Salem to work on Act One of THE CRUCIBLE!!


You keep coming to Salem, but you never visit.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: George on October 22, 2012, 01:53:30 PM
These people from IMDB (not already mentioned) are having birthdays today, too:

Sofia Vassilieva, 1992
Jonathan Lipnicki, 1990
Bob Odenkirk, 1962
Bill Condon, 1955
Catherine Deneuve, 1943
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: John G. on October 22, 2012, 02:25:39 PM
Slow afternoon.
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Post by: bk on October 22, 2012, 02:51:39 PM
Oh, man.  Had the teeth cleaned.  Then went and had two scoops of chicken salad and less than two tablespoons of ranch dressing, then picked up a package then came home to an emergency call from the pressing plant.  It seems that although they've had the label film for Rains of Ranchipur for close to three weeks, and though I could have had it pressed last Monday were it not for the helper leaving town for an entire week, they just looked at the files for the label film today to find that my brilliant designer neglected to put in the link for CD 1's label film.  Naturally, he's teaching today and not at his computer.  If he gets them the film within the hour it can still get done today - if not, it will get done in the morning but not delivered to us until afternoon - what that does to our shipping is anyone's guess, although the helper will not be happy if she's actually tried to do both my work and her other job, because I made it clear that tomorrow and Wednesday are strictly for our stuff given she's been gone for a week.
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Post by: Jane on October 22, 2012, 03:21:44 PM
Thank you DR John G.  I will soon have more photos.  Keith has been trying to reduce the pixulating problem before I post them. 
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Post by: Jane on October 22, 2012, 03:22:54 PM
DR Matthew now that your guest from hell is gone I hope you & your DP can work things out.
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Post by: Matthew on October 22, 2012, 03:22:56 PM
I just finished Season 4 of "Weeds", it just keeps getting more and more messed up.
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Post by: Jane on October 22, 2012, 03:24:05 PM
DR MBarnum,

DVR VIBES!!!
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Post by: Jane on October 22, 2012, 03:25:47 PM
From Bruce:
Quote
The problem with occasionally looking up people you used to know is that sometimes you find out they have passed away. 

Sad but true.  I'm sorry the news wasn't good.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Jane on October 22, 2012, 03:27:37 PM
Good morning, all! The neighbor above me is becoming as irritating as the last one. I liked him better when he was on his late night bartending schedule. My sleeping schedule is screwed up because he has a knack of arriving home between 10 and 10:30pm that interrupts my falling asleep. When he used to arrive home between 2:30 and 4:30am, I'd already been asleep for some time. I'm tempted to leave him a note telling him to go back to his old schedule.

I will shortly head down to Toyland and proof another number. As soon as I hear from the Library of Congress, I can book my train ticket or change my hotel reservation.

More coffee!

One of the first things Craig did when he moved into his apartment was get area rugs to mute the sounds of his pets.  I thought how much you would appreciate this if he were your upstairs neighbor.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Jane on October 22, 2012, 03:32:12 PM
I don't think we have EVER been without a dog.....I shall have to check the pictures later today....we probably have a photo.  For someone reason when I was about two years old, I like to throw kittens into the washing machine, so I had to be watched closely.....

I think I was The Bad Seed.

This made me laugh, probably since it included being watched closely. :)
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: bk on October 22, 2012, 03:34:45 PM
Emergency kind of averted.  File was just sent and they'll be able to press in the early morning and have it to us by twelve-thirty.  Since the helper hadn't actually printed out any postage labels for Ranchipur or Geisha, that will take her all that time to do so and then when the product arrives she'll be able to get everything shipped out.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Jane on October 22, 2012, 03:35:18 PM
My drag friend, though, didn't use this approach to making up a name.
Do tell more.

;D
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Jane on October 22, 2012, 03:35:45 PM
Amtrak is booked. I'm ready for DC.

:D
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Jane on October 22, 2012, 03:37:01 PM
TOD:

The first dog which we had when I was aged about seven was a medium sized scruffy black mongrel named Peter. I remember us visiting his mother and selecting him. We all loved him even though he was uncontrollable and ruled the house. He was useful for disposing of left-over food because he ate every scrap going and he seemed to go around with a permanent grin on his face. In winter he selected the warmest spot closest to the open coal fire and would growl at any of us if we tried to move him. He would snap at strangers (and us sometimes) and the postman and milkman soon learned to keep clear of him. We had a black cat at the time as well, who preceded and outlived him to the age of 21 - they had a mutual but respectful dislike of each other. We took Peter for plenty of walks but sometimes he would wander off by himself for hours and several times we had to visit the local police station to collect him. He was a great character and enjoyed life and passed on at the age of 12.   

Peter, such a great English name for a dog. :)
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Post by: Jane on October 22, 2012, 03:38:20 PM
(https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcScmmTK33PheoEteDXqibsIKaY_KAkbeev2lPmK_lp18220Qf82)
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Jennifer on October 22, 2012, 03:46:37 PM
That is good news BK about the cds!
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Post by: Jennifer on October 22, 2012, 03:47:03 PM
I am looking forward to DANCING WITH THE STARS tonight.

Really enjoying this season of excellent competition.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Jane on October 22, 2012, 03:47:44 PM
That is good news BK about the cds!

Ditto!
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Post by: Jane on October 22, 2012, 03:52:03 PM
Our landscape project should have been completed by now so you can imagine we are somewhat frustrated.  He now says he will be done by Nov 9th which is the date I said he absolutely must be done by.  I'm having my book group here on the 13th and, aside from wanting everything to look nice, I can't have the women tripping over the walkway.  One woman is recovery from a stroke. 
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Post by: Jane on October 22, 2012, 03:53:18 PM
Keith took a few photos of the areas that are basically completed.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Jane on October 22, 2012, 03:54:55 PM
The pathway from the side of house to our pond.

(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/530647_4623834841307_1775332627_n.jpg)
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Jane on October 22, 2012, 03:55:57 PM
Before I post more photos please let me know I didn't put us into widescreen.  I'm fine.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 22, 2012, 03:57:35 PM
Good day one and all...

Battling the pseudo cold and general malaise. I have not felt very good the last week. I did have a flu show and wonder if that had anything to do with ti.

I did to go to a broadcast of Whad Ya know that was in Fargo. It is on public radio and I rather enjoy it. I am hoping I feel a bit better tomorrow for a part-time interview.

Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on October 22, 2012, 03:59:59 PM
And the word of the day is: RECUSANT!

And The Song Of The Day Is-   JUST YOU WAIT
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 22, 2012, 04:01:20 PM
From Bruce:
Quote
The problem with occasionally looking up people you used to know is that sometimes you find out they have passed away. 

Sad but true.  I'm sorry the news wasn't good.

Very true and very sobering...
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 22, 2012, 04:02:04 PM
Beautiful job Jane and KEith
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Jane on October 22, 2012, 04:02:57 PM
Thank you.  Do you normally have a reaction to the flu shot?
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 22, 2012, 04:08:55 PM
TOD:

First pet... I had a Daschund-mix  named Susie. She was quite the character and had brown, black and grey in her fur. I also had a brown tabby  cat named Mitzy. My grandparents had two German Shepherds and a rat terrier I liked to play with named Spud, Duke and Skipper. Skipper was the Rat Terrier and he was a character but a lover. Sweet dog.

Over the years I have had a Poodle-Schnauzer cross named Buff, Yellow Lab named Sam (he was also my dad's hunting dog) and numerous cats over the years including three Siamese named Chang, Snoopy and Smokey and a rescue Norwegian Forest cat named Ace. Ace's only bad habit was attacking people wearing white socks. You were fine if you were wearing slippers or shoes but if you were not wear shoes, he would attack people.

Snoopy and my sister's cat Bailey liked to take off with socks and hide them...
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 22, 2012, 04:09:18 PM
Page 4 Pounce with cat-like stealth!
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 22, 2012, 04:10:46 PM
NO, I do not have a reaction to flu shots normally
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Jane on October 22, 2012, 04:11:40 PM
The pond & plantings.  We are still waiting for the Weeping Birch Tree to be trimmed so we can see more of the white bark. 

(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/281404_4623835321319_1548604871_n.jpg)
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 22, 2012, 04:12:48 PM
The pond & plantings.  We are still waiting for the Weeping Birch Tree to be trimmed so we can see more of the white bark. 

(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/281404_4623835321319_1548604871_n.jpg)

What a perfect place to sit and ponder over a cup of tea...
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Jane on October 22, 2012, 04:13:03 PM
NO, I do not have a reaction to flu shots normally

Makes it harder to know if it isn't just a coincidence. 

VIBES YOU FEEL BETTER SOON!!!
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Jane on October 22, 2012, 04:13:50 PM
The pond & plantings.  We are still waiting for the Weeping Birch Tree to be trimmed so we can see more of the white bark. 


What a perfect place to sit and ponder over a cup of tea...

Sounds like a good idea.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 22, 2012, 04:14:47 PM
Skipper, my grandparent's rat terrier, used to pound his paw on your foot until you gave him a treat.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 22, 2012, 04:19:07 PM
WE also always had parakeets and cockatiels

Mikey the cockatiel liked to tease the dogs. Oddly the dogs never retaliated against Mikey... They just would glare at him and move on to tormenting the Siamese cats.

AT one point we had two dogs, two cats, three parakeets, a cockatiel and my sisters had hamsters also... It was a regular menagerie
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Post by: DakotaCelt on October 22, 2012, 04:27:35 PM
Mikey liked to mimic the dogs drinking water and the microwave...
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: John G. on October 22, 2012, 05:08:49 PM
Great photo, Jane. (The first one. For some reason, the second didn't load for me.)
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: John G. on October 22, 2012, 05:09:07 PM
Reuben Casserole is in the oven. Smells great.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Jane on October 22, 2012, 05:10:06 PM
I think my first pet was our first silver Toy Miniature Poodle named Pepi.  I had a nice time at my cousin's birthday party only to return home to my mother & sister hysterical.  It was awhile before anyone told me when the front door was opened to leave to pick me up Pepi escaped and was hit by the neighbor's car while running across the street.

The neighbor was teaching his girlfriend how to drive.  My parent's felt terrible for her and were very nice about it.  It wasn't her fault.  I have no idea if my mother kept her control until after the neighbor's left.  Know her I expect though.  My sister on the other hand .

When we got our second silver Toy Miniature Poodle, Scampi, we took the cute little black pup over to meet the neighbor along when his girlfriend was there.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Jane on October 22, 2012, 05:11:10 PM
Great photo, Jane. (The first one. For some reason, the second didn't load for me.)


Even when DR Dakota repeated it?
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: George on October 22, 2012, 05:21:25 PM
That is good news BK about the cds!

Ditto!

Ditto, too!!
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: John G. on October 22, 2012, 05:22:39 PM
Great photo, Jane. (The first one. For some reason, the second didn't load for me.)


Even when DR Dakota repeated it?
It's there now. Both times.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Jane on October 22, 2012, 05:23:43 PM
Great photo, Jane. (The first one. For some reason, the second didn't load for me.)


Even when DR Dakota repeated it?
It's there now. Both times.

Good :)
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: George on October 22, 2012, 05:23:54 PM
Great photo, Jane. (The first one. For some reason, the second didn't load for me.)


Even when DR Dakota repeated it?

At first, it didn't show for me, either.  The first one, yes, but not the second one.  To be able to see it, I quoted your message and took out your resizing code and then it worked for me.  But now, it does show.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Jane on October 22, 2012, 05:30:08 PM
I thought I copied them both the same way.  LOL I wouldn't know that was the resizing code without being told.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Ginny on October 22, 2012, 05:34:31 PM
Just came from a board meeting at which I felt like several of the others were p****d at me for various reasons.  I'm about to tell them to do their own website and Facebook page...
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: George on October 22, 2012, 05:35:13 PM
I thought I copied them both the same way.  LOL I wouldn't know that was the resizing code without being told.

Interesting.  I remember Cillaliz posted some pictures where she used the code to resize, but I don't remember anyone posting exactly how to do it.  I just copied what she did and it worked.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: George on October 22, 2012, 05:37:45 PM
So you can quote these to see what I did:

Original:
(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/281404_4623835321319_1548604871_n.jpg)
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: George on October 22, 2012, 05:38:11 PM
Modified:
(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/281404_4623835321319_1548604871_n.jpg)

...or ...

(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/281404_4623835321319_1548604871_n.jpg)

It's amazing what you can do. :D
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: bk on October 22, 2012, 05:41:11 PM
Lovely pet stories and nice photographs. 
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: bk on October 22, 2012, 05:41:31 PM
Just had a long telephonic conversation with Robert A Harris - we spoke of many things.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: John G. on October 22, 2012, 05:43:57 PM
Ginny, I wish I could offer you some Reuben casserole to make you forget those women.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: John G. on October 22, 2012, 05:44:16 PM
(http://www.savorsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/reuben-casserole.jpg)

Here it is in all its messy glory.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: John G. on October 22, 2012, 05:51:24 PM
Tonight, I've got the VAI TV version of "Kiss Me, Kate" with Alfred Drake and Patricia Morison. It's only 75 minutes or so, but it's really fun. Julie Wilson, Jack Klugman and Bill Hayes in the supporting cast.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 22, 2012, 05:52:01 PM
The thing about animals... they know how to steal your heartstrings..

I hope to have a dog someday again. I live in an apartment building that does not allow pets.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: George on October 22, 2012, 05:53:37 PM
Growing up, we always had cats.  We only had dogs twice.  The first time was before I was born, so that doesn't count.  The second time, I was in high school and for some reason, my parents got me a puppy...some kind of black lab mix (I think).  I named him Muppet.  He was a cute puppy, but we had no idea what to do with dogs or how to train them.  He would chew on anything...my parents' grandfather clock and their marble coffee table (both from Germany) got the worst of it.  We only had him a few months before they made the wise decision to give him away to someone they knew who could take care of him.  They had some friends who were able to take him.  I've never had a dog since.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 22, 2012, 05:53:41 PM
Found a neat clip of Linda Purl on The Waltons

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNXpMylnhcA
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 22, 2012, 05:53:58 PM
WE just flew to PAGE 5!!
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: elmore3003 on October 22, 2012, 05:54:56 PM
Well, it's nearly time for the debate. I'm sure I will end up watching the CNN commentary after and end up going to bed late.

I just tracked down Marc Fields, who is a descendant of Lew Fields of the Weber-Fields comedy troupe and co-author with his father Armond of a book about the Fields family, FROM THE BOWERY TO BROADWAY. If anyone's going to know about a collection of papers for Herb Fields, he should. I'm on a search for CHEE-CHEE and DEAREST ENEMY drafts.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: elmore3003 on October 22, 2012, 05:55:59 PM
Tonight, I've got the VAI TV version of "Kiss Me, Kate" with Alfred Drake and Patricia Morison. It's only 75 minutes or so, but it's really fun. Julie Wilson, Jack Klugman and Bill Hayes in the supporting cast.

I saw the original Hllmark Hall of Fame broadcast. I loved it. The orchestrations are the original Broadway ones.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: George on October 22, 2012, 05:56:31 PM
At one point when we lived in Germany (when my dad was in the army), we had a turtle named Herman.  I don't remember when/where we got him, but when we moved back to the states when I was seven, we had to leave him there.  I don't know if someone took him...hopefully we actually gave him to someone.  The only real strong memories that I have are of me feeding him dandelion leaves. :-\
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: George on October 22, 2012, 06:04:31 PM
Well, I need to be leaving.  I'm not going home, I'm going to Vancouver, Washington!  I will be taking "Supervisor Boot Camp" training since I'm a fairly new supervisor and haven't had much training or experience.  It'll be two days, starting tomorrow at 8:00...and we all know how much of a morning person I am. :P

Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: George on October 22, 2012, 06:04:45 PM
And speaking of pets, my friend Margo will be feeding/watching my cat, Ebonie.  I've fed/watched her cats so often that she offered without any hesitation.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: George on October 22, 2012, 06:05:11 PM
Anyway, I'm bringing my net-pad thing (the hotel is supposed to have free high-speed Internet access!) and shouldn't have any trouble logging on to HHW tonight...hopefully.  I'll find out soon.

So, be back later! ;D
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 22, 2012, 06:05:37 PM
An organization in Fargo is striving for better screening for Breast Cancer in the area. I do have to say nothing better than draping Bras on a building...

(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/554088_10151103980506139_318661793_n.jpg)
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Ginny on October 22, 2012, 06:06:04 PM
(http://www.savorsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/reuben-casserole.jpg)

Here it is in all its messy glory.

That looks delicious!
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Ginny on October 22, 2012, 06:06:32 PM
DR Jane, your landscaping is beautiful!
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 22, 2012, 06:09:13 PM
The bra draping for beast cancer research is done on the Hotel Donaldson in FArgo. It is locally known as the HoDo...
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Jane on October 22, 2012, 06:10:06 PM
Just came from a board meeting at which I felt like several of the others were p****d at me for various reasons.  I'm about to tell them to do their own website and Facebook page...

Do so then, you have more than enough to do.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Ginny on October 22, 2012, 06:10:19 PM
Ginny, I wish I could offer you some Reuben casserole to make you forget those women.

How ever did you guess that they're women, DR John G?
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Jane on October 22, 2012, 06:11:54 PM
Modified:
...or ...

It's amazing what you can do. :D

 8)

Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Ginny on October 22, 2012, 06:12:29 PM
Just came from a board meeting at which I felt like several of the others were p****d at me for various reasons.  I'm about to tell them to do their own website and Facebook page...

Do so then, you have more than enough to do.

Trouble is, I like doing those things.  Tonight's discussion got a little heated when I told them, NO, I would not participate in the pursuit of nonprofit status for our group.  It's way more complicated than any of them realize and I want no part of it.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: bk on October 22, 2012, 06:13:06 PM
I gotta tell you.  Listening to one new master and then I have to listen to the master for the Xmas album.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Jane on October 22, 2012, 06:13:13 PM
And speaking of pets, my friend Margo will be feeding/watching my cat, Ebonie.  I've fed/watched her cats so often that she offered without any hesitation.

:)

Enjoy "boot camp".  It seems they might have sent you awhile back. ;)
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Jane on October 22, 2012, 06:14:05 PM
DR Jane, your landscaping is beautiful!

Thank you.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 22, 2012, 06:14:33 PM
Just came from a board meeting at which I felt like several of the others were p****d at me for various reasons.  I'm about to tell them to do their own website and Facebook page...

Do so then, you have more than enough to do.

I agree with Jane!
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 22, 2012, 06:15:04 PM
And speaking of pets, my friend Margo will be feeding/watching my cat, Ebonie.  I've fed/watched her cats so often that she offered without any hesitation.

:)

Enjoy "boot camp".  It seems they might have sent you awhile back. ;)

Enjoy "boot camp" George!
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Jane on October 22, 2012, 06:15:24 PM
Just came from a board meeting at which I felt like several of the others were p****d at me for various reasons.  I'm about to tell them to do their own website and Facebook page...

Do so then, you have more than enough to do.

Trouble is, I like doing those things.  Tonight's discussion got a little heated when I told them, NO, I would not participate in the pursuit of nonprofit status for our group.  It's way more complicated than any of them realize and I want no part of it.

If you enjoy the work I hope they calm down.  Good for you for saying no!
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 22, 2012, 06:16:04 PM
Just came from a board meeting at which I felt like several of the others were p****d at me for various reasons.  I'm about to tell them to do their own website and Facebook page...

Do so then, you have more than enough to do.

Trouble is, I like doing those things.  Tonight's discussion got a little heated when I told them, NO, I would not participate in the pursuit of nonprofit status for our group.  It's way more complicated than any of them realize and I want no part of it.

It is very challenging to get and then maintain a 501c3 status. I completely understand where you are coming from.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 22, 2012, 06:16:41 PM
(http://www.savorsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/reuben-casserole.jpg)

Here it is in all its messy glory.

That looks delicious!

I agree, that does look good!
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: John G. on October 22, 2012, 06:20:29 PM
Tonight, I've got the VAI TV version of "Kiss Me, Kate" with Alfred Drake and Patricia Morison. It's only 75 minutes or so, but it's really fun. Julie Wilson, Jack Klugman and Bill Hayes in the supporting cast.

I saw the original Hllmark Hall of Fame broadcast. I loved it. The orchestrations are the original Broadway ones.

Alfred Drake is so much better than Howard Keel, more sex, more ham, more vocal range. The whole thing is wonderful.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Ben on October 22, 2012, 06:22:40 PM
Just came from a board meeting at which I felt like several of the others were p****d at me for various reasons.  I'm about to tell them to do their own website and Facebook page...

Do so then, you have more than enough to do.

Trouble is, I like doing those things.  Tonight's discussion got a little heated when I told them, NO, I would not participate in the pursuit of nonprofit status for our group.  It's way more complicated than any of them realize and I want no part of it.

Oy, if they only knew. The one time I worked to get nonprofit status for a group I volunteered with (in the early 90s) was one of the most stressful and complicated times of my life. It was hell!
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: John G. on October 22, 2012, 06:24:42 PM
Ginny, I wish I could offer you some Reuben casserole to make you forget those women.

How ever did you guess that they're women, DR John G?

Perhaps because women do that to other women. If it were men, I think you'd probably just ignore their stupidity or simply quit.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: vixmom on October 22, 2012, 06:29:57 PM
Good day one and all...

Battling the pseudo cold and general malaise. I have not felt very good the last week. I did have a flu show and wonder if that had anything to do with ti.

I did to go to a broadcast of Whad Ya know that was in Fargo. It is on public radio and I rather enjoy it. I am hoping I feel a bit better tomorrow for a part-time interview.



 I was Listening to that episode of  Whadda ya Know on Saturday and was wondering if you were there!
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: vixmom on October 22, 2012, 06:30:36 PM
The pathway from the side of house to our pond.

(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/530647_4623834841307_1775332627_n.jpg)

WOW! Beautiful!
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: vixmom on October 22, 2012, 06:36:15 PM
Bootsie Albany, my stripper name
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: vixmom on October 22, 2012, 06:39:18 PM
Bootsie  the cat is the first pet in my memory

He  was a beautiful longhaired grey hat with markings like a tuxedo cat

Every  Saturday my Mom would give him a shampoo in the kitchen sink then he would sit on a towel on the kitchen table while Mom blew his fur out  with the hair dryer 
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: vixmom on October 22, 2012, 06:40:36 PM
He also let me dress him in my dolls clothes and put him in the doll carriage or crib where he would snooze whiel I rocked him or wheeled him around
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: vixmom on October 22, 2012, 06:41:23 PM
I had him for about 4 years but when I was about 8 years old,  he went out one evening a met his end under the wheels of a car
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: vixmom on October 22, 2012, 06:43:03 PM
Watching the debate
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: vixmom on October 22, 2012, 06:43:22 PM
Thinking about Canada
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: vixmom on October 22, 2012, 06:43:45 PM
My inlaws  have already had snow twice this month
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: vixmom on October 22, 2012, 06:44:06 PM
We had 75 degree weather this weekend
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: vixmom on October 22, 2012, 06:47:40 PM
maybe we could deport all the polititians
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: vixmom on October 22, 2012, 06:48:22 PM
I like the Candaians though --- maybe we could send them all to North Korea
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 22, 2012, 06:51:31 PM
I like the idea of sending them to North Korea
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Jane on October 22, 2012, 06:52:32 PM
Bootsie  the cat is the first pet in my memory

He  was a beautiful longhaired grey hat with markings like a tuxedo cat

Every  Saturday my Mom would give him a shampoo in the kitchen sink then he would sit on a towel on the kitchen table while Mom blew his fur out  with the hair dryer 

Bootsie was a good cat to tolerate the hair dryer, but then he might have preferred that to the bath.  I was an expert, as an adult, at quickly bathing the cats.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Jane on October 22, 2012, 06:52:52 PM
He also let me dress him in my dolls clothes and put him in the doll carriage or crib where he would snooze whiel I rocked him or wheeled him around

A very special cat indeed. :)

My Gaia would have tolerated a child doing that to her. 
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Jane on October 22, 2012, 06:53:42 PM
I had him for about 4 years but when I was about 8 years old,  he went out one evening a met his end under the wheels of a car


:(
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Jane on October 22, 2012, 06:54:06 PM
My inlaws  have already had snow twice this month

We already have it on the mountains above us.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Jane on October 22, 2012, 06:54:43 PM
The pathway from the side of house to our pond.


WOW! Beautiful!


Thank you.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Jane on October 22, 2012, 06:55:53 PM
'night
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: TCB on October 22, 2012, 06:57:33 PM
I don't think we have EVER been without a dog.....I shall have to check the pictures later today....we probably have a photo.  For someone reason when I was about two years old, I like to throw kittens into the washing machine, so I had to be watched closely.....

I think I was The Bad Seed.

What do you mean, was?
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 22, 2012, 07:08:37 PM
Buff, a dog I had many years ago had a fetish for blowdryers. He was annoyed if you were drying you hair and he did not get blasted by it. He loved it...
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Jennifer on October 22, 2012, 07:25:20 PM
 definitely do not want to see snow before December.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: John G. on October 22, 2012, 07:30:27 PM
definitely do not want to see snow before December.
I definitely do not want to see snow.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: TCB on October 22, 2012, 07:38:47 PM
Amtrak is booked. I'm ready for DC.




But is DC ready for you?
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: Ginny on October 22, 2012, 08:03:32 PM
Watched the debate and now I'm going to bed - 'night!
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: John G. on October 22, 2012, 08:17:07 PM
Second feature of the evening is "The Adventures of Don Juan" with Errol Flynn. Not a very good movie, but the oddities in it have kept my interest. The sight of Raymond Burr in Spanish garb and mustache was truly silly.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: TCB on October 22, 2012, 08:30:43 PM
And speaking of pets, my friend Margo will be feeding/watching my cat, Ebonie.  I've fed/watched her cats so often that she offered without any hesitation.

:)

Enjoy "boot camp".  It seems they might have sent you awhile back. ;)

If it is like state training sessions, it is only offered certain times and with limited spaces available.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: TCB on October 22, 2012, 08:35:40 PM
Tonight, I've got the VAI TV version of "Kiss Me, Kate" with Alfred Drake and Patricia Morison. It's only 75 minutes or so, but it's really fun. Julie Wilson, Jack Klugman and Bill Hayes in the supporting cast.

I saw the original Hllmark Hall of Fame broadcast. I loved it. The orchestrations are the original Broadway ones.

Alfred Drake is so much better than Howard Keel, more sex, more ham, more vocal range. The whole thing is wonderful.

But he is no Brent Barrett
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: TCB on October 22, 2012, 08:38:21 PM
Blackie Proctor!
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 22, 2012, 08:40:03 PM
I can see Raymond Burr with a beard and a German accent but a Spanish costume just does not seem right..
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 22, 2012, 08:41:04 PM
Hmmm.... wonder how close we are to page 7?
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: TCB on October 22, 2012, 08:41:31 PM
Thinking about Canada

Are you thinking of Canada because of the snow, or because of the debate?
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 22, 2012, 08:45:31 PM
Thinking about Canada

Are you thinking of Canada because of the snow, or because of the debate?

Sanity...

I have relatives in Saskatchewan and Manitoba
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: TCB on October 22, 2012, 08:47:03 PM
Page 7!
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: bk on October 22, 2012, 08:49:14 PM
In the better late than never department - just did the two-mile jog.  No time this morning.  Listening to the Xmas album - it's really quite good.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: John G. on October 22, 2012, 08:49:26 PM
Tonight, I've got the VAI TV version of "Kiss Me, Kate" with Alfred Drake and Patricia Morison. It's only 75 minutes or so, but it's really fun. Julie Wilson, Jack Klugman and Bill Hayes in the supporting cast.

I saw the original Hllmark Hall of Fame broadcast. I loved it. The orchestrations are the original Broadway ones.

Alfred Drake is so much better than Howard Keel, more sex, more ham, more vocal range. The whole thing is wonderful.

But he is no Brent Barrett
I would have to see that version again.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: George on October 22, 2012, 08:51:01 PM
Anyway, I'm bringing my net-pad thing (the hotel is supposed to have free high-speed Internet access!) and shouldn't have any trouble logging on to HHW tonight...hopefully.  I'll find out soon.

So, be back later! ;D

Well, I'm in Vancouver but the "high-speed Internet access" is not that high-speed, at all...but it works!
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: TCB on October 22, 2012, 08:51:53 PM
Tonight, I've got the VAI TV version of "Kiss Me, Kate" with Alfred Drake and Patricia Morison. It's only 75 minutes or so, but it's really fun. Julie Wilson, Jack Klugman and Bill Hayes in the supporting cast.

I saw the original Hllmark Hall of Fame broadcast. I loved it. The orchestrations are the original Broadway ones.

Alfred Drake is so much better than Howard Keel, more sex, more ham, more vocal range. The whole thing is wonderful.

But he is no Brent Barrett
I would have to see that version again.

Don't bother, it is purely a personal gay opinion.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: John G. on October 22, 2012, 08:56:40 PM
night, all.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: George on October 22, 2012, 09:00:13 PM
And speaking of pets, my friend Margo will be feeding/watching my cat, Ebonie.  I've fed/watched her cats so often that she offered without any hesitation.

:)

Enjoy "boot camp".  It seems they might have sent you awhile back. ;)

Enjoy "boot camp" George!

Thanks Jane and DakotaCelt!
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: TCB on October 22, 2012, 09:01:45 PM
Tonight, I've got the VAI TV version of "Kiss Me, Kate" with Alfred Drake and Patricia Morison. It's only 75 minutes or so, but it's really fun. Julie Wilson, Jack Klugman and Bill Hayes in the supporting cast.

I saw the original Hllmark Hall of Fame broadcast. I loved it. The orchestrations are the original Broadway ones.

Alfred Drake is so much better than Howard Keel, more sex, more ham, more vocal range. The whole thing is wonderful.

But he is no Brent Barrett
I would have to see that version again.

Don't bother, it is purely a personal gay opinion.

I only have to watch this clip...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDc9ul70kyY

...and I swoon!
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: TCB on October 22, 2012, 09:04:43 PM
And speaking of pets, my friend Margo will be feeding/watching my cat, Ebonie.  I've fed/watched her cats so often that she offered without any hesitation.

:)

Enjoy "boot camp".  It seems they might have sent you awhile back. ;)

Enjoy "boot camp" George!

Thanks Jane and DakotaCelt!

Yes, George, have fun.  You may learn to like coffee tomorrow morning at 8 a.m.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: TCB on October 22, 2012, 09:26:15 PM
Well, my work here is done.




G'night!
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: George on October 22, 2012, 09:39:56 PM
And speaking of pets, my friend Margo will be feeding/watching my cat, Ebonie.  I've fed/watched her cats so often that she offered without any hesitation.

:)

Enjoy "boot camp".  It seems they might have sent you awhile back. ;)

If it is like state training sessions, it is only offered certain times and with limited spaces available.

What Tom said...this particular training is offered several times a year but this was the least inconvenient time for me. :)
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: George on October 22, 2012, 09:47:51 PM
Oh.  My.  Goodness.  The wi-fi here is INCREDIBLY slow!! :(
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: George on October 22, 2012, 09:55:20 PM
Well, I need to go.  Since the boot camp starts early, I'll need to get up early.  I'm going to read for a bit then go to sleep.

Good night, all!
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: ChasSmith on October 22, 2012, 10:46:50 PM
Good evening.

Everyone's been here and gone.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: ChasSmith on October 22, 2012, 10:49:01 PM
And now I must call it a night already.  Oy!

Will try to do better tomorrow.
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: bk on October 22, 2012, 11:06:19 PM
Well, I think we'd all like to know how the HTF stuff is!
Title: Re: MUTANT CRICKETS
Post by: bk on October 22, 2012, 11:08:47 PM
I, on the other hand, have been listening to upcoming Kritzerland projects, doing editing road maps and I have not stopped.  Some relaxing evening I've had.  I've approved the Xmas master with three tiny volume adjustments and I went through another project of two scores on one CD - it's too damn long right now at eighty-three plus minutes so I had to go in and do some fancy-shmancy editing and I think I got six minutes out and I have another two I can lose if need be - I won't release anything longer than seventy-eight minutes.  But there's a lot of repetition in the second score so it was fairly easy to remove stuff without damaging anything.