Topic: CLEAR AS A BELL, CLEAN AS A WHISTLE (Read 22357 times)

td · « **Reply #60 on:** November 16, 2004, 12:07:38 PM »

From a journal:
For once, I am allowed to stay up way past my bedtime to go to a movie at the Manos Theater (an indoor one!) following a good report card to see MY FAIR LADY. It’s a very long movie, but, I’ve practically worn out my record of the soundtrack, and know all the songs, but not the story. I was still questioning one of the song’s lyrics, I wanted to know whose crown it was when Eliza sang, “not for all the jewels in the crown.“ Sitting in these comfortable seats, in this Art Deco drenched theater is an experience I savor. The movie has lovely pictures of various flowers while the credits (or the writing on the screen, as I knew it) roll. There seems to be music and sound coming from all around the theater. Then, there on the screen is Audrey Hepburn. Even at that age, I knew when I was looking at her, how hard it was to look at anything else on the screen. Now, I had seen many movies at the drive-in, including all the great Walt Disney animated movies, none of those drive in experiences could have prepared me for the treasures which could be seen on HUGE screens, from comfortable chairs, with sound so life-like it was like being there in Covent Garden with the Professor and Eliza. Even when the movie has ended, I know that I want MORE!

td · « **Reply #61 on:** November 16, 2004, 12:16:56 PM »

PAGE THREE DANCE!

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #62 on:** November 16, 2004, 12:31:16 PM »

Quote from: Jennifer on November 16, 2004, 11:56:42 AM

But I've stayed at the Best Western President, the Edison, The howard johnson, the Days Inn, and those were all well under $150 a night.

The operative word is "were".

Edison - full
HoJos -full
BestWestern - cheapest avail $990/nite
Days Inn - a bargain at $693/nite

Much under $300/nite just ain't a-happin' on the Island that week! You can save money and stay in Queens- or Jersey City.

New Yorkers don't obey all the laws, but the law of supply and demand seems to be in full force.

der Brucer

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #63 on:** November 16, 2004, 12:34:13 PM »

Quote from: td on November 16, 2004, 12:07:38 PM

Even when the movie has ended, I know that I want MORE!

You and Oliver Twist

der Brucer

William F. Orr · « **Reply #64 on:** November 16, 2004, 12:42:55 PM »

So, DR td, did you ever find out whose crown it was?

William F. Orr · « **Reply #65 on:** November 16, 2004, 12:46:05 PM »

I will now do my immitation of der Brucer, our resident jokester.

Quote

Miss Beatrice, the church organist, was in her eighties and had never
been married. She was admired for her sweetness and kindness to all.

One afternoon the pastor came to call on her and she showed him into
her quaint sitting room. She invited him to have a seat while she prepared
tea.

As he sat facing her old pump organ, the young minister noticed a
cut-glass bowl sitting on top of it. The bowl was filled with water.
In the water floated, of all things, a condom!

When she returned with tea and scones, they began to chat. The pastor
tried to stifle his curiosity about the bowl of water and its strange
floater, but soon it got the better of him and he could no longer resist.

"Miss Beatrice", he said. "I wonder if you would tell me about this?"
pointing to the bowl.

"Oh, yes," she replied, "Isn't it wonderful? I was walking through the
park a few months ago and I found this little package on the ground.
The directions said to place it on the organ, keep it wet and that it would
prevent the spread of disease. Do you know I haven't had a cold all winter."

Matt H. · « **Reply #66 on:** November 16, 2004, 12:49:59 PM »

Quote from: Charles Pogue on November 16, 2004, 10:43:32 AM

Matt H. prompted me to remember that I also saw FINIAN'S RAINBOW on my own steam as a young adult. I must have seen it as a roadshow because I have the souvenir program to it.

Yes, a lot of those roadshow movies did sell souvenir programs during intermission (and before and after, too, but they had intermissions). I bought quite a few souvenir programs, too. Some were even hard back souvenir programs like MY FAIR LADY!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #67 on:** November 16, 2004, 12:51:54 PM »

Quote from: Jennifer on November 16, 2004, 11:56:42 AM

I disagree about the hotel. $450 a night is a ridiculous price. There must be something better. I'm not sure how fancy the place has to be. But I've stayed at the Best Western President, the Edison, The howard johnson, the Days Inn, and those were all well under $150 a night.

As DR DERBRUCER pointed out already - and as BK mentioned - that week and weekend in NYC is quite busy. And I think I've mentioned before that the month of December tends to be the highest rate period for hotels in NYC. Even the "cheap" hotels aren't so cheap. It's good ole supply and demand.

And just for fun, I checked on some rates for January. The Doubletree has rooms available starting at $149/night! Deluxe suites starting at $300/night!

On the sunny side of the issue, at least the "no room at the Inn" and higher nightly rates are a sign that people definitely are coming back to NYC post-9/11.

OH! And when I was checking out hotel rooms for my stay last week in New York, I came across quite the deal at the Trump International Hotel and Towers! Only $1,240/night!?!?!?! And that was for the "small" suite!?!?!?!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #68 on:** November 16, 2004, 12:55:26 PM »

OK - Time for my walk... I guess it's turning into more of a constitutional...

The question is: To "bakery" or not to "bakery".

Laters...

William F. Orr · « **Reply #69 on:** November 16, 2004, 01:02:18 PM »

Well, DR Jose, my doctor told me I needed to lose weight, so I got a second opinion... from my baker.

Dan-in-Toronto · « **Reply #70 on:** November 16, 2004, 01:03:16 PM »

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/ArticleNews/TPStory/LAC/20041113/IMMIGRAT13/TPNational/Canada

Interesting article about Sharon Gless's difficulties in her attempt to move to Canada.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #71 on:** November 16, 2004, 01:05:15 PM »

DiT: You are a fun guy. Zoo opens in an hour.
That should give someone food for thought. (The bakeries are already open).

Tomovoz · « **Reply #72 on:** November 16, 2004, 01:05:58 PM »

With your new Secretary Of State in Power I would be moving to Canada too. Atilla the Hen.

Matt H. · « **Reply #73 on:** November 16, 2004, 01:07:33 PM »

I had to move to another computer to get my order to go through on Deep Discount, but it finally did. Also, I did have one backordered item (DIAL M FOR MURDER), and I did get the discount on it and the order was finally accepted.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #74 on:** November 16, 2004, 01:08:07 PM »

LOL WFO - who would have thought. That story went in a completely different direction than I expected it would.

See ya at the Trump, DRJOSE! I am sure DRPENNYO will offer you a large enough per diem that you can stay there!

No one remembers THE BIG CIRCUS (as opposed to THE BIG SHOW)?

Matt H. · « **Reply #75 on:** November 16, 2004, 01:09:03 PM »

Since placing my order, of course, I've thought of two or three other DVDs I wish I had ordered. Typical.

Matt H. · « **Reply #76 on:** November 16, 2004, 01:10:25 PM »

Quote from: JRand54 on November 16, 2004, 01:08:07 PM

No one remembers THE BIG CIRCUS (as opposed to THE BIG SHOW)?

No, I don't. Sorry. I've never seen either one of them though I had heard of both of them.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #77 on:** November 16, 2004, 01:10:25 PM »

Maybe they saw Sharon Gless in SWITCH.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #78 on:** November 16, 2004, 01:11:12 PM »

DRMATTH maybe you can try DRGEORGE's code Supersaver, I think it was.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #79 on:** November 16, 2004, 01:30:30 PM »

Comparing the prices to Amazon, I saved an impressive $83 in my DeepDiscountDVD order today. Thanks Mucho, DR Matt!

George · « **Reply #80 on:** November 16, 2004, 01:39:44 PM »

Quote from: JRand54 on November 16, 2004, 01:11:12 PM

DRMATTH maybe you can try DRGEORGE's code Supersaver, I think it was.

Actually, it was "SUPERSALE." Good luck!

Jennifer · « **Reply #81 on:** November 16, 2004, 01:44:21 PM »

Re: finding a hotel.

I always try calling the 1-800 #s for the chains. Usually if you ask for any type of discount (AAA or whatever) they can find something.

BK, what happened to that friend who was gonna get you into a different hotel?

Jrand74 · « **Reply #82 on:** November 16, 2004, 01:57:55 PM »

If I ever went on vacation or left my home, I might have some hotel suggestions......

Jrand74 · « **Reply #83 on:** November 16, 2004, 01:58:32 PM »

great journal Entry td - and lovely page three dance....

"Take the picture....take the picture.........."

Ginny · « **Reply #84 on:** November 16, 2004, 02:01:42 PM »

Quote from: Ben on November 16, 2004, 11:46:00 AM

The former Leavitt Building at 130 W. 46th St. which now houses the Muse Hotel is also just down the block from the Equity office (on the corner of 46th and Broadway) and also just a building or two away from the former High School of Performing Arts, now the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis High School for International Careers.

Also, right across the street from Comfort Inn-Midtown, recommended by several DRs last week. Alas, not available for dates surrounding BK's signing event.

td · « **Reply #85 on:** November 16, 2004, 02:52:04 PM »

Quote from: William F. Orr on November 16, 2004, 12:42:55 PM

So, DR td, did you ever find out whose crown it was?

It was the crown that adorns my head when I'm in "ShowQueen" mode.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #86 on:** November 16, 2004, 03:14:42 PM »

Well - yesterday I used the Dvdtalk code and got 20% off and just now I used the Supersale code and got 20% off a second order.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #87 on:** November 16, 2004, 03:15:25 PM »

MBARNUM I just bought your Birthday/Christmas present. Hopefully you don't have it already!

Jane · « **Reply #88 on:** November 16, 2004, 03:23:16 PM »

DTM I am looking forward to this years Christmas photos.

In downtown Ashland they still have a drinking fountain with lithium water. Keith always does his best to encourage our company to taste it. So far no one has liked it.

I don’t believe there is enough lithium in there to make a difference-but then one has to wonder why so many people fill bottles of water with that disgusting tasting stuff and cart them away.

DiT is there more to Patty’s story?
Funny and interesting article on Sharon Gless, and I think a bit embarrassing for you government.

JRand I liked Sharon Gless in SWITCH.

DERBRUCER thank you for answering the question I would have asked Jennifer.

Jennifer I really suggest next time you also check the hotels directly before booking. We often get better deals than through the 800 number. In fact when I call a hotel I make sure I haven’t been transferred to their central reservations.

Jane · « **Reply #89 on:** November 16, 2004, 03:34:25 PM »

Yesterday when MBarnum posted information on Ashland I should have mentioned another historical site here, a Carnegie Library. Ginny should find that interesting. Sorry I couldn’t find a good picture to post.

MBarnum we had a FedEx delivery today. Did you see Jeff or is he too busy with his girlfriend?

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