Topic: THE COOL SOUNDS OF PAUL DESMOND (Read 3100 times)

Freddie · « **Reply #60 on:** May 13, 2024, 10:24:08 AM »

Quote from: John G. on May 13, 2024, 12:29:21 AM

As for the Dinsney-fied atmosphere, well ...

On one trip, my friends and I went out walking after midnight with their 8-year-old. The kid wanted to go to M&M World. On the way, the kid was handed a flier for some strip show. It was fairly graphically illustrated. His mom was horrified. He was thrilled.

M&Ms World was very pleasant even for adults, and was a perfect place to visit (this was in 2004) right after waiting for half-price tickets at the Vegas equivalent of TKTS.

Freddie · « **Reply #61 on:** May 13, 2024, 10:25:04 AM »

We found page 3!

Freddie · « **Reply #62 on:** May 13, 2024, 10:27:57 AM »

The half price booth had been especially valuable for shows where seating was at the whim of the maitre d' of the room where the show was playing.

Freddie · « **Reply #63 on:** May 13, 2024, 10:28:08 AM »

The maitre d' could usually be guided as to where to seat you with a small tip (at least back in 2004) - and that seemed to have nothing to do with whether you paid half-price or full-price for your ticket.

Freddie · « **Reply #64 on:** May 13, 2024, 10:28:51 AM »

I think more shows are reserved seating in more recent years.

Freddie · « **Reply #65 on:** May 13, 2024, 10:37:04 AM »

The NY Times is reporting that George Clooney will make his Broadway debut as actor and writer.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/13/theater/george-clooney-broadway.html

elmore3003 · « **Reply #66 on:** May 13, 2024, 11:07:03 AM »

The mess from the fall is cleaned up, the Chewy order of cat food and treats has been put away, and I had a discussion with Doug about handling the ballet score ourselves vs giving it to a publisher. I think we've veering to handling ballet performances ourselves and giving the ballet suite - orsuites - to a publisher.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #67 on:** May 13, 2024, 11:12:51 AM »

I have renewed my driving license.

It didn't expire until August, but I had a few minutes this morning to go online.

In Indiana one can renew the license online every OTHER time....but once you turn 75, you have to go into the BMV. So the next time I will be 79.....so I'll have to make the trip.

That's being optimistic.....if the Duning-Kruger fool is elected, we not even HAVE driver's licenses OR any other kind of civility in our lives.

John G. · « **Reply #68 on:** May 13, 2024, 11:57:24 AM »

A selfie

John G. · « **Reply #69 on:** May 13, 2024, 11:58:19 AM »

A silk oak tree, which is neither silk nor oak. But it is beautiful

John G. · « **Reply #70 on:** May 13, 2024, 11:59:50 AM »

The silk oak is in the same family as the proteas from Hawaii. It produces a nevtar that is said to contain cyanide. So, don’t eat the flowers.

John G. · « **Reply #71 on:** May 13, 2024, 12:01:24 PM »

Listening to a couple of symphonies of Kurt Weill’s. Good stuff.

John G. · « **Reply #72 on:** May 13, 2024, 12:01:44 PM »

But I am drifting off.

John G. · « **Reply #73 on:** May 13, 2024, 12:02:09 PM »

Good night, all.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #74 on:** May 13, 2024, 12:14:41 PM »

Quote from: John G. on May 13, 2024, 11:57:24 AM

A selfie

You look very happy.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #75 on:** May 13, 2024, 12:17:33 PM »

Poor little Stella is sick. She's been crying - almost shrieking - several times today, she vomited on the kitchen floor, and she either pooped or vomited on the bathroom rug. I cleaned it up but did not investifgate its makeup. I need that IRS refund, dammit!

Freddie · « **Reply #76 on:** May 13, 2024, 12:26:17 PM »

Quote from: John G. on May 13, 2024, 11:57:24 AM

A selfie

Terrific photos, John G!

Freddie · « **Reply #77 on:** May 13, 2024, 12:27:07 PM »

Quote from: Jrand73 on May 13, 2024, 11:12:51 AM

I have renewed my driving license.

It didn't expire until August, but I had a few minutes this morning to go online.

In Indiana once can renew the license online every OTHER time....but once you turn 75, you have to go into the BMV. So the next time I will be 79.....so I'll have to make the trip.

That's being optimistic.....if the Duning-Kruger fool is elected, we not even HAVE driver's licenses OR any other kind of civility in our lives.

Vibes that driver's licenses are here to stay, then!

Freddie · « **Reply #78 on:** May 13, 2024, 12:28:04 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on May 13, 2024, 12:17:33 PM

Poor little Stella is sick. She's been crying - almost shrieking - several times today, she vomited on the kitchen floor, and she either pooped or vomited on the bathroom rug. I cleaned it up but did not investifgate its makeup. I need that IRS refund, dammit!

Health vibes for Stella!

IRS refund vibes for Elmore!

ChasSmith · « **Reply #79 on:** May 13, 2024, 01:46:04 PM »

Poor Stella! Feel better soon!

Jane · « **Reply #80 on:** May 13, 2024, 04:53:44 PM »

The things once misses when traveling and not following the news. I just read, and shared DR Singdaws post regarding Silence of the Lambs

Jane · « **Reply #81 on:** May 13, 2024, 04:56:46 PM »

Are plane sat on the runway in Dublin an hour and a half before taking off.

Jane · « **Reply #82 on:** May 13, 2024, 04:57:31 PM »

Once we landed rushed to the gate for our connecting flight.

Jane · « **Reply #83 on:** May 13, 2024, 04:58:24 PM »

Unfortunately that gate was miles away and the doors closed before we could get there.

Jane · « **Reply #84 on:** May 13, 2024, 04:59:32 PM »

We just lost precious time with Freyja and don't know if we will even be functioning once we see her.

Jane · « **Reply #85 on:** May 13, 2024, 05:01:44 PM »

Quote from: John G. on May 13, 2024, 12:29:21 AM

As for the Dinsney-fied atmosphere, well ...

On one trip, my friends and I went out walking after midnight with their 8-year-old. The kid wanted to go to M&M World. On the way, the kid was handed a flier for some strip show. It was fairly graphically illustrated. His mom was horrified. He was thrilled.

They aren't permitted to accost you anymore, at least that was the case last time we were there.

Jane · « **Reply #86 on:** May 13, 2024, 05:04:04 PM »

Quote from: John G. on May 13, 2024, 11:57:24 AM

A selfie

Nice.

Jane · « **Reply #87 on:** May 13, 2024, 05:04:17 PM »

Quote from: John G. on May 13, 2024, 11:58:19 AM

A silk oak tree, which is neither silk nor oak. But it is beautiful

Pretty

Jane · « **Reply #88 on:** May 13, 2024, 05:06:14 PM »

Our new flight isn't until 11:00. We are beyond tired with the time difference. I have no idea when I will return.

Jane · « **Reply #89 on:** May 13, 2024, 05:09:09 PM »

Correct, our flight has been delayed. Unfortunately we are not able to sleep on planes.

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