Topic: BLOWN GASKETS (Read 87345 times)

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #360 on:** October 05, 2007, 07:10:49 PM »

After TLS I headed on over to Pietrasanta with my friend, Mark, who had also seen the show tonight. It was my first time back at Pietrasanta since the new owners had taken over. The menu was the same - although newly typeset and printed. The room had a fresh coat of paint - along with a few piece of blue painter's tape in some of the corners.

And there was new fabric on the banquettes. The food was good, but I could definitely tell things were different - and not necessarily for the better. It just seemed a bit too busy, and louder(!) than it used to be. -And I miss the tablecloths too. And they also have the hostess outside on the sidewalk handing out menus and asking/begging people to come in.

*However, it also turned that a bunch of the NAMT (National Alliance for Musical Theatre) participants were dining there tonight too - they had come from their opening weekend reception. The gang from Seaside Music Theatre was there, along with Mr. Stephen Schwartz.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #361 on:** October 05, 2007, 07:11:26 PM »

Quote from: Jane on October 05, 2007, 07:07:14 PM

A great show AND Toby and Dylan!

Indeed!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #362 on:** October 05, 2007, 07:12:56 PM »

DR Jane - I've been the trailer for "The Kite Runner" over the past couple of weeks when I've gone to the movies. However, the last time I saw the trailer, I did notice that the release date was no longer being announced at the end of the trailer. Alas, now I know why.

George · « **Reply #363 on:** October 05, 2007, 07:16:41 PM »

Quote from: Jane on October 05, 2007, 07:05:58 PM

Quote from Bruce in October 3rds notes:

"Meanwhile, I’m going to prepare the next Kritzerland release, which I’ll start taking preorders for in about two weeks."

Thanks! I knew I read it somewhere.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #364 on:** October 05, 2007, 07:16:51 PM »

DR MBarnum - Maybe you should Priceline.com a flight to NYC this weekend to catch this:

South Asian International Film Festival

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #365 on:** October 05, 2007, 07:20:58 PM »

Hmm.... And the Flavor of the Month at Grom Gelato is: Marrons Glaces - Chestnut Gelato with Bits of Candied Chestnuts. Delicioso!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #366 on:** October 05, 2007, 07:22:19 PM »

Quote from: MBarnum on October 05, 2007, 03:56:31 PM

I'll begin the discussion....If this man were on the opposing team, how would be the best way to go about tackling him?

Umm... I think the question is how would I get him to tackle me!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #367 on:** October 05, 2007, 07:23:59 PM »

Hmmm...

And still no word on the possible Broadway Lockout. However, I just got another e-mail from Local-802/AFM regarding not leaving any instruments or personal items after Sunday's shows (since the lockout would take effect on Monday morning). $:-\$

Jane · « **Reply #368 on:** October 05, 2007, 07:24:52 PM »

'night

George · « **Reply #369 on:** October 05, 2007, 07:27:15 PM »

It's time for me to leave. Tonight is ArtsWalk in downtown Olympia, a semi-annual arts festival. I'm going to usher at The Washington Center for the Performing Arts. I'm sure it'll mainly be just crowd-control. I don't know what events are happening at the Center, but as far as I know, it's all free. Free is good! Have a good evening, all!

bk · « **Reply #370 on:** October 05, 2007, 07:43:56 PM »

I may start advance preorders for our new title on Monday, since I think I can have it in hand in a month. I just don't know if I can get it on the Kritzerland site that fast, so I may do the advance advance right here as a special thing.

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #371 on:** October 05, 2007, 07:46:12 PM »

I'm guessing that the new CD is "DearReaderLaura's Father-in-Law Sings to Friends."

DRs MusicGuy and Kerry will be laughing hysterically when they read that.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #372 on:** October 05, 2007, 07:58:43 PM »

And for any others who like "pretty" CD covers, I highly recommend David Burnham's debut disc:

Matt H. · « **Reply #373 on:** October 05, 2007, 08:07:24 PM »

I did manage to finish the three remaining CSI: NY episodes on disc 6, and I had forgotten how thrilling and superb the season finale was. Very exciting stuff.

Matt H. · « **Reply #374 on:** October 05, 2007, 08:09:08 PM »

I also watched the last of the featurettes on the disc: over twenty minutes of Hill Harper being shown around a Body Farm at the University of Tennessee. Interesting.

Matt H. · « **Reply #375 on:** October 05, 2007, 08:10:43 PM »

Since I finished before 8 p.m., I was able to watch WHOST WHISPERER "live." Enjoyable enough, but I guessed pretty quickly what was really going on.

Kevin Kilner? Was he the girl's father? If it was, I thought he was wonderful (and a hunk).

Matt H. · « **Reply #376 on:** October 05, 2007, 08:15:05 PM »

I couldn't resist, so even with a DVR just stuffed full of TV programs, I HAD to watch BABES ON BROADWAY from the Mickey-Judy set. Knowing what I'm going to have coming in over the next few days to be viewed and written about, I thought this might be my last opportunity to watch one of the films in the set.

It looks just fine. Not perfect, mind you, but good. There were some speckles, and I didn't think sharpness was consistent throughout or that black levels were very strong until we got to the minstrel finale sequence.

And they've dialed the sound down quite a bit. I had to up the volume on the receiver to compensate. Be careful if you listen to Burton Lane singing "Chin Up, Cheerio, Carry On!" on the bonus features because it's loud and having the receiver turned up almost burst my eardrums. (He sings quite well, BTW.)

Matt H. · « **Reply #377 on:** October 05, 2007, 08:16:00 PM »

Tomorrow I'll watch some of the TV shows I've accumulated over the last few days, and then tomorrow night, I'll probably start on MEDIUM - Season 3.

Noel · « **Reply #378 on:** October 05, 2007, 08:27:03 PM »

Quote from: Edisaurus on October 05, 2007, 10:05:41 AM

Noel, what is the name of your brother-in-law who did the documentary on Pearl?

Brent Pierson

Jrand74 · « **Reply #379 on:** October 05, 2007, 08:28:58 PM »

It is very hot here tonight.....whew!

Hopefully it will cool down, weatherwise, tomorrow.

FJL · « **Reply #380 on:** October 05, 2007, 08:34:31 PM »

Doesn't David Burnham look a bit like Donny Osmond?

FJL · « **Reply #381 on:** October 05, 2007, 08:35:42 PM »

I'm going to a cousin's engagment party tomorrow in the Baltimore area, so I'll be E&T almost all day.

Matt H. · « **Reply #382 on:** October 05, 2007, 08:36:29 PM »

I have some writing to finish up and then I'll be heading downstairs to bed.

Good night!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #383 on:** October 05, 2007, 08:43:30 PM »

Quote from: FJL on October 05, 2007, 08:35:42 PM

I'm going to a cousin's engagment party tomorrow in the Baltimore area, so I'll be E&T almost all day.

Taking the train down? Do you need any restaurant recommendations?

bk · « **Reply #384 on:** October 05, 2007, 08:46:05 PM »

Watching a movie I TIVOd. Meeting took two hours - way too long, but necessary.

MBarnum · « **Reply #385 on:** October 05, 2007, 09:10:12 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 05, 2007, 07:16:51 PM

DR MBarnum - Maybe you should Priceline.com a flight to NYC this weekend to catch this:

South Asian International Film Festival

I wish I was there DR Jose, they are showing some very good movies it sounds like!

MBarnum · « **Reply #386 on:** October 05, 2007, 09:11:03 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 05, 2007, 07:22:19 PM

Umm... I think the question is how would I get him to tackle me!

Oh, that's right you are more of a tacklee then a tackler.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #387 on:** October 05, 2007, 09:27:07 PM »

Quote from: MBarnum on October 05, 2007, 09:11:03 PM

Oh, that's right you are more of a tacklee then a tackler.

Well....

(And I think I'll stop right there.. )

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #388 on:** October 05, 2007, 09:28:35 PM »

Quote from: MBarnum on October 05, 2007, 09:10:12 PM

I wish I was there DR Jose, they are showing some very good movies it sounds like!

I happened to walk by the movie theatre where one of the showings was taking place tonight. Lots of men in kurtas, women in saris, etc. I immediately thought of you.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #389 on:** October 05, 2007, 09:48:51 PM »

Quote from: Jane on October 05, 2007, 06:13:12 PM

Cilla, how nice the girls fighting makes you happy.

Well it wasn't vicious fighting, just cats playing. Callie is chasing a ball around tonight too. She hasn't played in a long time, so watching her run, wrestle with Boo and chase a ball tells me she's feeling better. She slept in my suitcase for 2 nights, lol, I finally put it away

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