Topic: FABULOUS FRIDAY (Read 54289 times)

Matthew · « **Reply #210 on:** May 21, 2011, 08:26:32 PM »

I'm home. Got some things to go through and trying to get the crap off the floor and the counter. First, a little Hawaiian BBQ which is always yummy like once a month or so. And I guess I should turn the TV on since I'm paying for it. Oh the joys of living alone!

Matthew · « **Reply #211 on:** May 21, 2011, 08:26:47 PM »

Page 8 home alone dance!!!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #212 on:** May 21, 2011, 08:27:24 PM »

Quote from: bk on May 21, 2011, 08:07:44 PM

Okay, I have avoided reading anything about this stupid end of the world thing. So, who believed it, did people stock up on food and stuff like the last time one of these silly things passed and do people ever admit they were wrong?

I read some reports of people giving away their "worldly possessions"...

The preacher who started this campaign(?) was actually in Times Square earlier - and I happened to be there at 6:00. When the clock struck 6:00, a couple of cheers sounded, and then... Nothing. The preacher spoke to people and the press which was gathered in Times Square. He basically said, "I was wrong."

DUH!!!!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #213 on:** May 21, 2011, 08:27:52 PM »

And now I think I'm going to get ready for a good night's sleep. I need it.

Goodnight.

Matthew · « **Reply #214 on:** May 21, 2011, 09:10:25 PM »

Hooked up the stereo finally. First thing played. the soundtrack for "Romantic Comedy" - which I always find mostly soothing.

Laura · « **Reply #215 on:** May 21, 2011, 09:13:16 PM »

Today DR Sandra and I saw the tour of Mama Mia. But first we had pizza for lunch. Here is our pizza:

Laura · « **Reply #216 on:** May 21, 2011, 09:15:19 PM »

I was sad today to say goodbye to the two very nice ladies who have sat beside us for the last several years. They are a woman about my age and her mother. The mother's health has deteriorated so that they did not renew their season tickets.

Laura · « **Reply #217 on:** May 21, 2011, 09:15:55 PM »

But I believe I was quoted today as saying that I thought the show was not as bad this time as last time.

Laura · « **Reply #218 on:** May 21, 2011, 09:19:01 PM »

I also think I should learn sign language so that I can understand the lyrics. The sound system is awful. Plus, I had my fingers in my ears, as the sound was deafening.

Matthew · « **Reply #219 on:** May 21, 2011, 09:19:08 PM »

Quote from: Laura on May 21, 2011, 09:15:55 PM

But I believe I was quoted today as saying that I thought the show was not as bad this time as last time.

Oh dear, I'm such a fan of that show, good or bad. Don't judge me!

Laura · « **Reply #220 on:** May 21, 2011, 09:33:23 PM »

Well, Matthew, I didn't like ABBA songs back in the day, so I am sure it is no surprise. Plus, the thought of bringing all the old boyfriends together -- well, that's my idea of a nightmare.

Matthew · « **Reply #221 on:** May 21, 2011, 09:41:33 PM »

Quote from: Laura on May 21, 2011, 09:33:23 PM

Well, Matthew, I didn't like ABBA songs back in the day, so I am sure it is no surprise. Plus, the thought of bringing all the old boyfriends together -- well, that's my idea of a nightmare.

LOL

George · « **Reply #222 on:** May 21, 2011, 09:43:50 PM »

Quote from: George on May 21, 2011, 09:05:15 AM

Today, I need to go to work for a couple of hours, then I'm ushering for matinee performance of a ballet version of Peter Pan!

Studio West Dance Theatre is proud to announce the Olympia Premier of the Ballet Peter Pan! Celebrate the 100 Year Anniversary of this magical novel and the fantastical adventure it reveals. All sets and costumes are provided by the Eugene Ballet and are spectacular! The company, Flying with Foy, will be working with us and the dancers will become airborne! The title role of Peter Pan will be performed by professional dancer Avram Gold from the Minnesota Ballet.

I've never heard of Studio West Dance Theatre, so I don't know if they're local. It should be interesting, though!

Today, I ushered for a ballet version of "Peter Pan," and it was quite good. It guess it was a local ballet school that brought in the production and their local students danced most of the chorus parts. I think that Peter (very attractive and quite athletic

), Mr. Darling, Captain Hook, Nana and three of the pirates were the only men. All the rest were played by girls and a couple of women. I didn't notice any students who were boys. The set (all drops and a few rolled on pieces) were really nice. There were about 350 people in the audience and they loved it.

George · « **Reply #223 on:** May 21, 2011, 09:50:22 PM »

Quote from: Cillaliz on May 21, 2011, 10:55:35 AM

Well, time to think about taking the car to the dealership to be serviced.

I hope that the price was reasonable.

bk · « **Reply #224 on:** May 21, 2011, 09:53:53 PM »

What on earth is that green pizza???

Laura · « **Reply #225 on:** May 21, 2011, 09:55:58 PM »

Pesto.

George · « **Reply #226 on:** May 21, 2011, 09:57:02 PM »

The best part of ushering today was afterward, when I FINALLY was able to pick up my Kathy Najimy autographs! On Sunday, February 20th, Kathy Najimy performed at the Washington Center with the Seattle Women's Chorus. This is what I wrote when I got back:

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Last night, I worked concessions for Kathy Najimy and the Seattle Women's Chorus. It was a great show. The chorus was pretty good and a lot of fun. Kathy Najimy was very funny...not a great singer but she certainly performed with great exuberance.

Laura · « **Reply #227 on:** May 21, 2011, 09:57:18 PM »

This evening Wae-Ling came over and we cooked a zucchini and yellow squash that she picked. I was surprised when she ate some.

George · « **Reply #228 on:** May 21, 2011, 09:57:39 PM »

and then I wrote:

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I brought a program from [a local production of] "Parallel Lives" (co-written by Kathy Najimy) that I saw the night before and the booklet for the London cast recording of Sister Act to see if I could have them sent backstage for her autograph. I didn't get to meet her (nor did I expect to) and I also didn't get her autograph. She didn't sign any and she didn't come out to the lobby after the show. Our house manager did ask Kathy's manager and he said that if they take my stuff with them, she'll sign them later and send them back to me. I thought...why not? So, unless something goes horribly wrong, I'll eventually get my stuff back with Kathy's autograph.

It took three, count 'em THREE months, but my "Parallel Lives" program and CD booklet were sent back and were waiting for me at the theater!

George · « **Reply #229 on:** May 21, 2011, 09:58:17 PM »

Here's the CD booklet:

Laura · « **Reply #230 on:** May 21, 2011, 09:58:21 PM »

I'm glad you got your stuff, George. How exciting.

Laura · « **Reply #231 on:** May 21, 2011, 09:59:27 PM »

Well, I'm beat. My phone rang at 5:30 a.m. today.

George · « **Reply #232 on:** May 21, 2011, 09:59:45 PM »

And here's the program:

Lauren, who played Yoni in The Brain From Planet X, here in Olympia last year was in "PL"...she and Elizabeth were fantastic in this show.

George · « **Reply #233 on:** May 21, 2011, 10:01:10 PM »

Quote from: Laura on May 21, 2011, 09:58:21 PM

I'm glad you got your stuff, George. How exciting.

Thanks, Laura! It was exciting...especially after thinking that I wasn't going to get them back at all!

vixmom · « **Reply #234 on:** May 21, 2011, 10:07:10 PM »

we are home!

George · « **Reply #235 on:** May 21, 2011, 10:07:38 PM »

Here's a close-up of her autograph on the program:

vixmom · « **Reply #236 on:** May 21, 2011, 10:07:43 PM »

We had an absolutely lovely day for Hershey Park - warm and sunny and dry!

vixmom · « **Reply #237 on:** May 21, 2011, 10:09:01 PM »

We had a picnic lunch in one of the catering centers inteh park - hotdogs hamburgers mac & cheese, fruit salad and ice cream and soda - all you could eat

vixmom · « **Reply #238 on:** May 21, 2011, 10:10:26 PM »

then we went to the awards ceremony at Hershey stadium we went with 4 groups - chambee band, chamber orchestra, women's choir and mixed chorus

vixmom · « **Reply #239 on:** May 21, 2011, 10:10:50 PM »

chamber band won 4th place, chamber orchestra won 2nd place

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