Topic: LOOKING BACK ON 2012, PART II (Read 44698 times)

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #30 on:** December 27, 2012, 07:20:41 AM »

TOD:

DON'T TRUST THE B*ITCH IN APT 23 (which has to be the funniest comedy I've seen on TV in years)
DOWNTON ABBEY

elmore3003 · « **Reply #31 on:** December 27, 2012, 07:21:28 AM »

Good morning, all! I slept poorly again and so I slept late this morning. I had a long dream that had my parents and me involved in some way with a summer theatre but all I remember is my giving my mother the keys to my Gremlin and telling her that I needed to take their car and they could follow in mine when they were ready. And I was wearing a light blue shirt.

I think I will go to the New York Public Library today. I have some questions for the Theatre Division and I cando a bit of DEAREST ENEMY sleuthing.

DR cillaliz, I would go with the Norman Denny translaton that Penguin publishes. It's a recent one and I'm sure it will be much more entertaining than some of the morestilted 19th century English ones that Oxford University Press and other presses reprint. I've ordered a copy of the Signet/New American Library translation; it's a good, recent translation and it's the one I read about 15 years ago. I'm thinking about reading it again as well as THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (only good translation by Robin Buss). I've also got another copy - I have no idea where the first one went! - of the recent ANNA KARENINA translation.

More coffee!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #32 on:** December 27, 2012, 07:22:58 AM »

Quote from: Jennifer on December 27, 2012, 06:49:44 AM

For DR Cillaliz:

Great news about cat sitter Sharon!

Sad news about Paul's mom.

Ditto!
I got all caught up in novels!

ChasSmith · « **Reply #33 on:** December 27, 2012, 07:26:42 AM »

Well, if I'm going to make this happen, I'd better get my arse moving: I'm going down to the Walter Reade to see Tati's PLAYTIME in 70mm. I've only seen it on the Blu-ray, and I hope the print is a great one. (I've heard a couple of very good reports so far on the 70mm prints of 2001 and WEST SIDE STORY.)

MBarnum · « **Reply #34 on:** December 27, 2012, 07:35:25 AM »

TOD:

Chicago Fire

Happily Divorced

Big Brother

The Amazing Race

Survivor

Modern Family

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #35 on:** December 27, 2012, 07:46:03 AM »

Another Don't-Have-To-Do-Nothin' Day for me! The weather is cold but clear, so I might venture out to the malls to pick up calendars and do a little clothing shopping.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #36 on:** December 27, 2012, 07:48:09 AM »

I just heard from goddaughter Charlotte, and we will see the movie GUILT TRIP tomorrow night.

Laura · « **Reply #37 on:** December 27, 2012, 07:51:11 AM »

Good morning. Looks like LA's leftover rain might make it to us this afternoon.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #38 on:** December 27, 2012, 08:20:25 AM »

We had lots of rain last night but no snow.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #39 on:** December 27, 2012, 08:27:20 AM »

Ah - The Amazing Race....yes.

John G. · « **Reply #40 on:** December 27, 2012, 08:35:22 AM »

It's been a morning of finance, with IRA rollovers from two previous employers and all sorts of fun. I guess I have to deal with it some time.

MBarnum · « **Reply #41 on:** December 27, 2012, 09:36:56 AM »

Why was I the last to know that Jaymes, part of the Chippendale's dancer duo competing on this last season's The Amazing Race, was gay? No mention was made during the show, but still everyone I know already knew.

He was one of the nicest people I have ever watched compete on this show, I must say.

MBarnum · « **Reply #42 on:** December 27, 2012, 09:40:38 AM »

And, RIP to film and television producer Gerry Anderson who was the creator of so many wonderful TV puppet shows like STINGRAY, CAPTAIN SCARLET, and THUNDERBIRDS. He died yesterday at age 83.

Ginny · « **Reply #43 on:** December 27, 2012, 09:41:03 AM »

So, when I first installed Mac OS 10.6.8, my computer and printer were not communicating. This morning I asked Richard to look at it before I called Apple Care. Thought I'd just run a test so he could see what happened when I tried to print and - VOILA! - they've kissed and made up. No attention from Richard and no call to Apple Care required!

MBarnum · « **Reply #44 on:** December 27, 2012, 09:44:53 AM »

DR JRand, if you are interested in upgrading, THE SHE DEVIL is actually being released on Blu-ray!!

Here is the link on Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/She-Devil-Mari-Blanchard/dp/B00AOO5NW2/ref=pd_sim_sbs_mov_5?tag=vglnk-c25-20

MBarnum · « **Reply #45 on:** December 27, 2012, 09:45:20 AM »

It is so nice when things just work out like that, DR Ginny!

bk · « **Reply #46 on:** December 27, 2012, 09:50:15 AM »

I'm up. I was up at seven, actually. Last night, I put my car away at ten in the evening. I realized the gardener hadn't come and hence the trash cans hadn't been put out for Tuesday pick-up, which was obviously Christmas. And they hadn't come yesterday. I looked up and down the street - ten at night - no trash cans anywhere, so I figure they're not coming until next week or something. At seven, I hear the fershluganah trash truck, blocks away, mind you. So, I get up and take the two trash cans out to the curb. And EVERY DAMN HOUSE'S TRASH CANS ARE OUT THERE. When exactly did these cretins put them out - at midnight? At six in the morning?

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #47 on:** December 27, 2012, 09:54:10 AM »

Sitting in Atlanta airport for my connecting flight to San Francisco. I have a little under two hours before the estimated departure.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #48 on:** December 27, 2012, 09:57:42 AM »

TOD: Revenge (only started watching this year)

Arrow

Downton Abbey

Fringe

Jrand74 · « **Reply #49 on:** December 27, 2012, 10:09:12 AM »

Oh thanks for that link DR MBARNUM....I think I will buy it.

John G. · « **Reply #50 on:** December 27, 2012, 10:20:47 AM »

Quote from: MBarnum on December 27, 2012, 09:36:56 AM

Why was I the last to know that Jaymes, part of the Chippendale's dancer duo competing on this last season's The Amazing Race, was gay? No mention was made during the show, but still everyone I know already knew.

He was one of the nicest people I have ever watched compete on this show, I must say.

Are there straight Chippendale dancers?

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #51 on:** December 27, 2012, 10:23:48 AM »

Quote from: John G. on December 27, 2012, 10:20:47 AM

Quote from: MBarnum on December 27, 2012, 09:36:56 AM
Why was I the last to know that Jaymes, part of the Chippendale's dancer duo competing on this last season's The Amazing Race, was gay? No mention was made during the show, but still everyone I know already knew.

He was one of the nicest people I have ever watched compete on this show, I must say.

Are there straight Chippendale dancers?

They will all say "Yes!"

Cillaliz · « **Reply #52 on:** December 27, 2012, 11:11:41 AM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on December 27, 2012, 07:21:28 AM

Good morning, all! I slept poorly again and so I slept late this morning. I had a long dream that had my parents and me involved in some way with a summer theatre but all I remember is my giving my mother the keys to my Gremlin and telling her that I needed to take their car and they could follow in mine when they were ready. And I was wearing a light blue shirt.

I think I will go to the New York Public Library today. I have some questions for the Theatre Division and I cando a bit of DEAREST ENEMY sleuthing.

DR cillaliz, I would go with the Norman Denny translaton that Penguin publishes. It's a recent one and I'm sure it will be much more entertaining than some of the morestilted 19th century English ones that Oxford University Press and other presses reprint. I've ordered a copy of the Signet/New American Library translation; it's a good, recent translation and it's the one I read about 15 years ago. I'm thinking about reading it again as well as THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (only good translation by Robin Buss). I've also got another copy - I have no idea where the first one went! - of the recent ANNA KARENINA translation.

More coffee!

Thanks Elmore, this helps a lot. I've never actually read Les Miz, The County of Monte Cristo or Anna Karenina. I almost hate to admit that, but I think I'm going to remedy that soon. Right now I'm reading the End of Life Book Club.

Ginny · « **Reply #53 on:** December 27, 2012, 11:13:02 AM »

Well, I have some puttering to do before we leave to do Mom's errands and head for Cincinnati for dinner at Richard's younger brother's house - bye for now!

Cillaliz · « **Reply #54 on:** December 27, 2012, 11:15:38 AM »

DR Vixmom - Sharon told me they have good insurance. Her husband works at Walmart and has a good policy from work. They also have a second policy that covers a lot of what the first one doesn't. She said there will probably be a cap on the amount for a new arm as the good ones are extremely expensive. Several friends are working on fundraiser plans, and others have quietly sent checks to help with expenses.

Laura · « **Reply #55 on:** December 27, 2012, 11:16:46 AM »

Quote from: MBarnum on December 27, 2012, 09:36:56 AM

Why was I the last to know that Jaymes, part of the Chippendale's dancer duo competing on this last season's The Amazing Race, was gay? No mention was made during the show, but still everyone I know already knew.

Ben · « **Reply #56 on:** December 27, 2012, 11:21:16 AM »

Quote from: John G. on December 27, 2012, 10:20:47 AM

Quote from: MBarnum on December 27, 2012, 09:36:56 AM
Why was I the last to know that Jaymes, part of the Chippendale's dancer duo competing on this last season's The Amazing Race, was gay? No mention was made during the show, but still everyone I know already knew.

He was one of the nicest people I have ever watched compete on this show, I must say.

Are there straight Chippendale dancers?

In all seriousness, yes. I know one former Chippendale (he is straight) and he vouches for others who danced at the New York club in the 80s. The group was a mix of G&S (not Gilbert and Sullivan).

TCB · « **Reply #57 on:** December 27, 2012, 11:21:26 AM »

T.O.D.

CASTLE
NCIS
BIG BANG THEORY
NCIS - LOS ANGELES

John G. · « **Reply #58 on:** December 27, 2012, 11:25:28 AM »

Quote from: Ben on December 27, 2012, 11:21:16 AM

Quote from: John G. on December 27, 2012, 10:20:47 AM
Quote from: MBarnum on December 27, 2012, 09:36:56 AM
Why was I the last to know that Jaymes, part of the Chippendale's dancer duo competing on this last season's The Amazing Race, was gay? No mention was made during the show, but still everyone I know already knew.

He was one of the nicest people I have ever watched compete on this show, I must say.

Are there straight Chippendale dancers?

In all seriousness, yes. I know one former Chippendale (he is straight) and he vouches for others who danced at the New York club in the 80s. The group was a mix of G&S (not Gilbert and Sullivan).

I was being silly with that one. But there is a perception ...

John G. · « **Reply #59 on:** December 27, 2012, 11:25:36 AM »

One more.

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