And Now for Some Ben Folds
Video | Sun, Dec 21, 2008 at 6:39:44 pm PST
A wacky yet weirdly beautiful video for “Cologne,” from Ben Folds’ latest, Way to Normal.
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Video | Sun, Dec 21, 2008 at 6:39:44 pm PST
A wacky yet weirdly beautiful video for “Cologne,” from Ben Folds’ latest, Way to Normal.
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Shug Sun, Dec 21, 2008 6:43:07pm |
Is this newsworthy?
/ ( Don't ding me newbies)
I love Ben Folds
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LGoPs Sun, Dec 21, 2008 6:43:43pm |
I'd rather hear Ben Dover......and his sister Eeileen....
:)
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freedombilly Sun, Dec 21, 2008 6:45:00pm |
I need to listen to more Ben Folds. My exposure is limited but he is a great song writer for sure.
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ted Sun, Dec 21, 2008 6:47:55pm |
Ben Folds is a very quirky, talented guy. A breath of fresh air.
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Killian Bundy Sun, Dec 21, 2008 6:50:25pm |
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freedombilly Sun, Dec 21, 2008 6:50:50pm |
I have watched that Crowded House video about seven times from the other day. Never realized how much I liked that song. Thank you Charles for taking me out of my normal music comfort zone.
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Shug Sun, Dec 21, 2008 6:51:32pm |
re: #10 freedombilly
I have watched that Crowded House video about seven times from the other day. Never realized how much I liked that song. Thank you Charles for taking me out of my normal music comfort zone.
LGF excites more of the senses than any other website
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LGoPs Sun, Dec 21, 2008 6:52:21pm |
I've always been partial to the piano. Studied it for about 12 years when I was a kid. One of the only instruments that sounds great stand alone.......
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gregg Sun, Dec 21, 2008 6:52:54pm |
re: #1 Ozark Mountain Daredevil
Thanks VIKINGS!
Someone from the Chicago machine got to the Vikings with "pay not to play".
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freedombilly Sun, Dec 21, 2008 6:53:14pm |
re: #11 Shug
LGF excites more of the senses than any other website
Agreed. Charles is the only blogger I know that has toured with Steve Gadd and listens to Weezer and Bruckner in the same day.
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Archimedes Sun, Dec 21, 2008 6:53:24pm |
I'm surprised you like Ben Folds. He's different.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Sun, Dec 21, 2008 6:54:18pm |
re: #10 freedombilly
Me too. Love that song!
Ben Folds is wonderfully talented, but hard for me to listen to. I do not know why. I have some very musically talented friends who love him... just can't get into him.
And, I know that makes me the one that is wrong.
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MandyManners Sun, Dec 21, 2008 6:56:35pm |
re: #11 Shug
LGF excites more of the senses than any other website
Don't tell that to CBCOOK076251. You'll burst his widdle bubble.
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MadJadBad Sun, Dec 21, 2008 6:56:53pm |
I was never really sure whether his song "Brick" was pro or anti abortion.
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gop_patriot Sun, Dec 21, 2008 6:57:22pm |
Nice song. :) Still not sure what was up with catwoman, was she a part of Ben's group or was she with the program?
...And bonus points for working the "diaper-wearing Astronaut drives 18 hrs. to kill her boyfriend" (wasn't it really her rival? Whatever.) story into the song. LOL!
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freedombilly Sun, Dec 21, 2008 6:59:28pm |
re: #16 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Me too. Love that song!
Ben Folds is wonderfully talented, but hard for me to listen to. I do not know why. I have some very musically talented friends who love him... just can't get into him.
And, I know that makes me the one that is wrong.
In danger of sounding like a lib (or a damn hippie), there is no wrong in music. What the listener likes is good and that is that. The free market system at it's rawest.
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Sharmuta Sun, Dec 21, 2008 6:59:42pm |
The song was beautiful, and I liked the fake european tv show. All that was missing was Deiter and his monkey.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Sun, Dec 21, 2008 6:59:46pm |
re: #19 MadJadBad
I was never really sure whether his song "Brick" was pro or anti abortion.
Neither. It was "this situation makes me sad". That was all.
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Archimedes Sun, Dec 21, 2008 6:59:51pm |
He did a rap song in his own style. This was my intro to Ben Folds.
Warning, graphic language .... but it's all from a rap song:
Ben Folds is different.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:00:18pm |
re: #22 Sharmuta
Would you like to touch my monkey? With your [finger]?
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Last Mohican Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:00:58pm |
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gop_patriot Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:01:54pm |
re: #22 Sharmuta
The song was beautiful, and I liked the fake european tv show. All that was missing was Deiter and his monkey.
Ha, that was fake? LOL I didn't know if it was a "real" video or a performance! Too funny.
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Sharmuta Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:02:18pm |
re: #25 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Would you like to touch my monkey? With your [finger]?
No! Now it is time on Sprockets ven ve daaance!
[finger]
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lifeofthemind Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:02:22pm |
Did not get the idiot interviewer or the cat girl but the rest was great
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jwb7605 Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:02:26pm |
re: #24 Archimedes
He did a rap song in his own style. This was my intro to Ben Folds.
Warning, graphic language .... but it's all from a rap song:
[Link: www.youtube.com...]Ben Folds is different.
I got about 25 seconds into that, and that was about all I could deal with.
Rap is even worse when you can clearly understand the words.
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Sharmuta Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:03:18pm |
re: #27 gop_patriot
Ha, that was fake? LOL I didn't know if it was a "real" video or a performance! Too funny.
I assumed it was parody.
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Palandine Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:04:08pm |
OT--
The Wizard of Oz, always awesome, is just a little bit more awesome when you have a touch of fever. The colors! Must have blown people's minds in 1939 (I know there were color films before then, but still...).
/I'm going to be fine. The fever just reminds me of my dim dead youth, and how I felt after indulging in just a bit of the evil weed....
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Archimedes Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:04:12pm |
re: #30 jwb7605
I got about 25 seconds into that, and that was about all I could deal with.
Rap is even worse when you can clearly understand the words.
I think it's fascinating. The song is funny to me, because when the language is clear it comes across as ridiculous. Not sure if that was the intent, but I suspect it was.
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jaunte Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:04:38pm |
re: #31 Sharmuta
If that was parody it was absolutely dead-on microphone work by the 'host.'
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Sharmuta Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:05:28pm |
re: #34 jaunte
If that was parody it was absolutely dead-on microphone work by the 'host.'
YOU.... can touch my monkey.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:05:50pm |
Youtubes are loading very slowly for me tonight. Wonder if it is because of global warming.
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LGoPs Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:06:24pm |
re: #21 freedombilly
In danger of sounding like a lib (or a damn hippie), there is no wrong in music. What the listener likes is good and that is that. The free market system at it's rawest.
There is serious wrong in rap......
I argue that it's not music. Not sure what category it falls into but fails my test for music....not that I'm a connoyser or anything......
:)
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gop_patriot Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:06:54pm |
re: #31 Sharmuta
I assumed it was parody.
Well, you're probably right- and it's much funnier if it is. Heh.
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lifeofthemind Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:06:57pm |
re: #37 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Youtubes are loading very slowly for me tonight. Wonder if it is because of global warming.
Maybe bots from the publishers crawling through looking for copyright violations?
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MandyManners Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:07:09pm |
re: #22 Sharmuta
The song was beautiful, and I liked the fake european tv show. All that was missing was Deiter and his monkey.
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Geepers Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:07:28pm |
How about a rocking Balalaika* virtuoso?
*Russian 3 string guitar like instrument.
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BreeLee Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:08:12pm |
re: #30 jwb7605accidently hit the negative button, sorry, meant to hit the positiive button,.
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jwb7605 Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:08:37pm |
re: #33 Archimedes
I think it's fascinating. The song is funny to me, because when the language is clear it comes across as ridiculous. Not sure if that was the intent, but I suspect it was.
Probably a flaw in my personality, but when I hear stuff like that put to "music", it makes me want to fight.
Actually, "fight" is an understatement.
Some of it might be old age and grumpiness.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:09:07pm |
re: #45 BreeLee
accidently hit the negative button, sorry, meant to hit the positiive button,.
You can correct it.
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jwb7605 Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:09:29pm |
re: #45 BreeLee
accidently hit the negative button, sorry, meant to hit the positiive button,.
Oddly enough, that might have been appropriate.
Especially if you read my last post.
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:10:32pm |
re: #17 Killgore Trout
The cat chick scares me.
Personally, I don't understand it. Yea, he sings fine and is a alright keyboardist, but why all the performance art hooey? His tune seems to stand up fine by itself, why all the theatrics with the other pianos and fog, cat lady and bad European variety show presenter?
The presenter sounded like he had a germanic accent. I have watch German chat and variety shows, and out of all the "unusual" Euro TV, they win first prize.
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David Simon Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:10:53pm |
Hmm. It's a shame so much time, money and effort was put into an Austin Powers-like parody. This is actually a nice song.
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Archimedes Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:11:53pm |
re: #46 jwb7605
Probably a flaw in my personality, but when I hear stuff like that put to "music", it makes me want to fight.
Actually, "fight" is an understatement.
Some of it might be old age and grumpiness.
I understand. The thoughts being put forth aren't exactly good, but I think this is the point of Ben's song. Remember, he's taking the lyrics straight.
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:12:21pm |
re: #50 David Simon
That's just what I was pointing out in my #49. I agree with you, why all the stagecraft. It cheapens it overall.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:12:59pm |
re: #49 Walter L. Newton
The ten piano's thing is cool. The sound of the hammers being used directly on the strings is cool. Choir stuff is cool too.
Cat Woman is the only thing bothering me here.
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jwb7605 Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:13:15pm |
re: #45 BreeLee
accidently hit the negative button, sorry, meant to hit the positiive button,.
Shortly after "they" ripped into Sarah/Trig Palin, I was cruising 'female' websites trying to get a grip on what prevalent opinion might be.
Yours looks familiar (and I like it).
I also like your avatar.
*blush*
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David Simon Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:13:25pm |
re: #52 Walter L. Newton
That's just what I was pointing out in my #49. I agree with you, why all the stagecraft. It cheapens it overall.
Because I think he doesn't believe in his own craft - which is a shame.
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Pvt Bin Jammin Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:13:48pm |
Wow, this is a beautiful song. Thanks much, Charles!
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:17:46pm |
Debating art is mental masturbation.
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:18:19pm |
re: #53 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
The ten piano's thing is cool. The sound of the hammers being used directly on the strings is cool. Choir stuff is cool too.
Cat Woman is the only thing bothering me here.
Ok, then he could have arranged it for piano and a harpist, those two instruments sound wonderful together (IE: The Fantastiks) and a smaller choir, one percussionist.
Just seems over done.re: #55 David Simon
Because I think he doesn't believe in his own craft - which is a shame.
100 percent agree.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:19:20pm |
re: #59 Walter L. Newton
One man's trash, etc.
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Archimedes Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:19:28pm |
re: #49 Walter L. Newton
Personally, I don't understand it. Yea, he sings fine and is a alright keyboardist, but why all the performance art hooey? His tune seems to stand up fine by itself, why all the theatrics with the other pianos and fog, cat lady and bad European variety show presenter?
The presenter sounded like he had a germanic accent. I have watch German chat and variety shows, and out of all the "unusual" Euro TV, they win first prize.
Ben Folds is a showman, so he includes more than music. I mean the lyrics are off the wall.
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:19:34pm |
re: #57 Sharmuta
I liked the euro-parody aspect of the video.
Explain? I think this was a European variety show, or was the whole thing from the opening credits to the end part of his video?
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reine.de.tout Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:20:17pm |
Looks to me like registration is open.
Can anyone contact Rustler?
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MandyManners Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:20:19pm |
Anyone speak/read Polish?
Hava nagila, hava nagila, hava nagila, hava hej!
Matka mej matki kłamała, kłamała
Jej matka tak żyła, ty w ciszy żyj
Ojciec mej matki nie mówił nic
Oszczędzał jej bólu, oszczędzał jej krwi
Umarli, zdechli z nazwiskiem na –ski
Zmienieli na -ski, nazwiska na -ski
W ryj mi dawali za tę tajemnicę
W ryj mi dawali za oczy nie te
Na dół ulicą, pomiędzy światłami
Spotykam twe oczy genami cuchnące
Nie mów nic, a w ciszy przejdziemy bez znaku
Jesteśmy holo-, holo-, holo-wnukami
Hava nagila, hava nagila, hava nagila, hava hej!
Miriam, matko mojej matki, Miriam
Popiół twego ciała w ziemi od lat
Poli kibuci bronuje nieświadom
Że brona co wiosnę popiołów tnie płat
W dupie mam to, czy zarżnął cię Polak
Czy zarżnął cię Niemiec, Rosjanin czy Żyd
Matkę mą, córkę swą rzuciłaś przez mur
Ja twojej śmierci do dziś noszę ślad
Nie obrzezali mnie i tajemnica matki trwa
Córka ochrzczona, o ciszę wszystkich dbam
Polska – nienawiść, ejwa ve ejma
Nienawiść i strach
Ata nizhar, ata yodea, ve chutz mimcha, ish lo shomea
Nigdy nie będę u siebie
Nigdzie nie będę u siebie
Nie przyznam się
Ma córko, zaśpiewaj, córeczko, zaśpiewaj…
Lirkod ve lehaki, ben sheli zimra
Lirkod ve lehaki, kulam lishmoa
Hava nagila, hava nagila, hava nagila, hava hej!
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David Simon Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:20:31pm |
Those of us who are old enough will remember that Barbara Streisand did a fair amount of clowning early in her career. Like her alter ego Fanny Brice, was she afraid that her looks would get in the way of her glorious voice?
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:21:06pm |
re: #61 Archimedes
Ben Folds is a showman, so he includes more than music. I mean the lyrics are off the wall.
Well, then I missed something. But then, I'm going to be 56 next week.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:21:13pm |
I had not heard that particular song by Ben Folds. Contradicting my earlier post, I loved that song. Had I not seen the way the music was made, I probably would not be as fond of it.
Funny how this stuff works.
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:22:08pm |
re: #64 MandyManners
Anyone speak/read Polish?
Hava nagila, hava nagila, hava nagila, hava hej!
Only a little. I think this is Hava Nagila in Polish.
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Bobblehead Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:22:16pm |
re: #44 Geepers
How about a rocking Balalaika* virtuoso?
*Russian 3 string guitar like instrument.
Wow! That was wonderful. Thanks!
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Killian Bundy Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:23:03pm |
re: #65 David Simon
Like her alter ego Fanny Brice, was she afraid that her looks would get in the way of her glorious voice?
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:23:08pm |
re: #63 reine.de.tout
Looks to me like registration is open.
Can anyone contact Rustler?
Someone could, I guess. But kind of funny to see his expression in the early mornings when he finds out he missed another one!
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Archimedes Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:23:21pm |
re: #66 Walter L. Newton
Well, then I missed something. But then, I'm going to be 56 next week.
I'm entertained by it, but if I want comedy I'd much prefer this:
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:23:35pm |
re: #64 MandyManners
I've been to Poland. Learned to read and say enought to get me into and out of the country. Everytime I look at Polish, it makes me realize that if you are playing Wheel of Fortune in Poland, buying a vowel will cost you a ransom in zloty's.
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jwb7605 Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:23:58pm |
re: #68 Walter L. Newton
Only a little. I think this is Hava Nagila in Polish.
In my misspent youth, I thought it was Yiddish for "hava tequila".
Later, lizards!
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Sharmuta Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:24:00pm |
re: #57 Sharmuta
I liked the euro-parody aspect of the video.
I mean- too many videos are pretentious in that the artists (and all involved) take themselves so seriously. Kind of nice to see a video with a sense of humor now and again. Probably why I like the Sabotage video so much- that was good parody too.
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HoosierHoops Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:24:47pm |
re: #71 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Someone could, I guess. But kind of funny to see his expression in the early mornings when he finds out he missed another one!
Come on Rustler! Register!
/ He is turning into the Lions of LGF.. :)
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:25:14pm |
re: #70 Killian Bundy
Rita: I'd like to make her look a little more attractive, how far can you pull back?
Cameraman: How do you feel about Cleveland?
-Tootsie, 1982
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Sharmuta Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:25:34pm |
re: #62 Walter L. Newton
Explain? I think this was a European variety show, or was the whole thing from the opening credits to the end part of his video?
I think it was a parody of a euro-variety show done so well people are thinking it's real.
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:25:35pm |
re: #72 Archimedes
I'm entertained by it, but if I want comedy I'd much prefer this:
[Link: www.youtube.com...]
Well, if you want "off beat" really interesting piano player and tunesmith, try Biff Rose.
From a video I produced.
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Dianna Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:26:17pm |
re: #80 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
I thought she said, "softer", but I loved that line.
I loved the movie, even if it was awfully confused at the end.
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Bobblehead Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:26:55pm |
Well, global warming has hit central Ohio where it is a balmy 3 degrees.
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David Simon Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:27:20pm |
re: #80 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Perfect time to insert that quote, lol.
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:27:21pm |
re: #82 Sharmuta
I think it was a parody of a euro-variety show done so well people are thinking it's real.
Got it. Well, I've watch a LOT of Euro variety show, and they did hit the mark. SOmetimes when I go to Europe, I can have as much fun watching an evening of European cable shows as I could taking in the sites around town (any town).
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albusteve Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:27:23pm |
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MandyManners Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:27:34pm |
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:27:36pm |
re: #84 Dianna
I thought she said, "softer", but I loved that line.
I loved the movie, even if it was awfully confused at the end.
I thought so too, but I copied that directly from IMDB...but I think they are wrong.
Walter? Anybody else?
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MandyManners Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:28:05pm |
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HoosierHoops Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:28:28pm |
re: #86 Bobblehead
Well, global warming has hit central Ohio where it is a balmy 3 degrees.
The wind chill is deadly tonight...
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:28:38pm |
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:28:54pm |
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OldLineTexan Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:29:18pm |
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Dianna Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:29:19pm |
re: #91 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
I'm not going to dispute IMDB, but that's a "huh." moment.
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Killian Bundy Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:29:19pm |
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:30:04pm |
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albusteve Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:30:10pm |
re: #95 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
cold too.
it's very pleasant in ABQ tonight....you freezers need some attention?...turn up the heat
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HoosierHoops Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:30:17pm |
re: #94 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
EVERYBODY CLAP YOUR HANDS!
Ok..all the lights went out..Can we clap again?
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MandyManners Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:30:23pm |
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:30:40pm |
re: #84 Dianna
I thought she said, "softer", but I loved that line.
I loved the movie, even if it was awfully confused at the end.
I'll be damned. It is "attractive". Could have sworn you were right.
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:30:42pm |
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Bobblehead Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:31:08pm |
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David Simon Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:31:31pm |
re: #84 Dianna
I thought she said, "softer", but I loved that line.
I loved the movie, even if it was awfully confused at the end.
I loved the time I was watching Jeopardy! and the answers went from Halloween to Carrie to...Yentl! Nice to know that nerds have a sense of humor too.
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Dianna Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:31:41pm |
re: #103 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
I'll be damned. It is "attractive". Could have sworn you were right.
Oh, well. As I said, I won't dispute IMDB.
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MandyManners Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:31:47pm |
re: #99 Walter L. Newton
Yes, did that help?
No. 102.
The imagery is strange.
I'm asking for a knowledge of Polish.
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Dianna Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:32:18pm |
re: #106 David Simon
I loved the time I was watching Jeopardy! and the answers went from Halloween to Carrie to...Yentl! Nice to know that nerds have a sense of humor too.
I'd have been sunk - I've never seen any of those movies!
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:32:19pm |
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lifeofthemind Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:33:05pm |
re: #44 Geepers
How about a rocking Balalaika* virtuoso?
*Russian 3 string guitar like instrument.
That was good, better than Lara's Theme
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Archimedes Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:33:10pm |
re: #83 Walter L. Newton
Well, if you want "off beat" really interesting piano player and tunesmith, try Biff Rose.
[Link: www.youtube.com...]
From a video I produced.
Is that a sad song?
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David Simon Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:33:30pm |
re: #109 Dianna
I'd have been sunk - I've never seen any of those movies!
The category was "Horror Movies."
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Killgore Trout Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:33:52pm |
re: #102 MandyManners
Although I really like the music the band is sympathetic to Kahane Chai. They show the logo a few times during the video. I don't link to it anymore.
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Hobbes Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:33:56pm |
OT...briefly went over to Drudge...Schwarzenegger on 60 Minutes said he would like to be President. No surprise, but Good Grief! Who else, maybe, Brad Pitt?
I would link it, but I can't seem to get it right.
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Dianna Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:34:40pm |
re: #110 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
I was present at Shroeder's, in San Francisco, during Oktoberfest, and I have actually witnessed normal human beings performing the Chicken Dance.
And I have polka'd, in my time.
Polka is easy, fortunately.
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David Simon Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:35:06pm |
re: #115 Hobbes
OT...briefly went over to Drudge...Schwarzenegger on 60 Minutes said he would like to be President. No surprise, but Good Grief! Who else, maybe, Brad Pitt?
I would link it, but I can't seem to get it right.
He better check the Constitution before he decides to run.
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:35:07pm |
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MandyManners Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:35:33pm |
re: #114 Killgore Trout
Although I really like the music the band is sympathetic to Kahane Chai. They show the logo a few times during the video. I don't link to it anymore.
It moves very fast, KT. I don't see it.
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MandyManners Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:36:02pm |
re: #114 Killgore Trout
Although I really like the music the band is sympathetic to Kahane Chai. They show the logo a few times during the video. I don't link to it anymore.
Where can I find a translation? Do you know?
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Palandine Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:36:02pm |
re: #109 Dianna
I've only seen the first two. You're in for a treat when you do.
/Palandine has never seen Gone With the Wind
//but is overdosing on The Wizard of Oz this weekend
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PSGInfinity Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:36:05pm |
Tomorrow, I have to tell my family that I won't make it home for Christmas. Work scheduling, health, head-cobwebs, and other reasons. I've been ducking them for the weekend. I know I'm hurting them, but it hurts too much to call.
Sniffle. Sigh.
Thanks for letting me into the conversation every now and again...
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Killgore Trout Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:36:57pm |
re: #119 MandyManners
I linked to it for about six months before somebody pointed it out to me. It's a shame because it's really a fantastic version of the song.
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Archimedes Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:37:22pm |
re: #118 Walter L. Newton
I'm not sure I understand your question?
I'm trying to figure out the mood of the song. The lyrics came across as sad to me, but I'm not sure if it was.
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Palandine Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:37:35pm |
re: #115 Hobbes
Because he's done such a great job in California?
/and yeah, I know he can't because he's not a native-born American. Thank God.
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MandyManners Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:37:38pm |
re: #123 Killgore Trout
I linked to it for about six months before somebody pointed it out to me. It's a shame because it's really a fantastic version of the song.
But, what is the translation?!
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:37:47pm |
re: #122 PSGInfinity
Good luck with that. So, you will be missing the "Airing of Grievances"?
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Hobbes Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:37:48pm |
re: #117 David Simon
He better check the Constitution before he decides to run.
I know, but, I guess he got invigorated when a few years ago there was a movement to try and change the Constitution. Some in Congress, I guess, were in favor. Thank God it hasn't gone anywhere!
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Dianna Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:37:52pm |
re: #122 PSGInfinity
My mom isn't coming for Christmas, and I'm seriously bummed.
I'd drive down, but the weather's got me spooked. I'm a good driver, but I haven't ever driven in snow, and Mom would never forgive me if I racked myself up coming to see her.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:38:45pm |
re: #129 Dianna
We wouldn't either. So, don't. Not a good time to learn. Relax.
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itellu3times Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:38:48pm |
Hava nagila,
Have two nagila,
Have three nagila,
They're pretty small.
/jo-anne worley, Laugh-In, c. 1968
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Killgore Trout Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:39:22pm |
re: #120 MandyManners
I can't remember if I ever found a translation of the song. It's been a while.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:39:56pm |
I am going to bed. See y'all in the morning.
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:40:14pm |
re: #124 Archimedes
I'm trying to figure out the mood of the song. The lyrics came across as sad to me, but I'm not sure if it was.
Yes, it was sad, about a guy running away to show business, and promising to return to his girl, but never making it.
Here he is 40 years ago,
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:40:36pm |
re: #133 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
I am going to bed. See y'all in the morning.
No, no, please stay, I like you!
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lifeofthemind Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:40:45pm |
Schwarzenegger was born in Hawaii to a unicorn, anyone who say different is racist.
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Pvt Bin Jammin Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:41:09pm |
re: #131 itellu3times
My hubby and one of our favorite young bartenders always sing it like this:
Have a tequila
Have a tequila
Have a tequila
Have a little more...HA
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Neo Con since 9-11 Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:41:21pm |
re: #126 MandyManners
But, what is the translation?!
According to Alouette [Link: littlegreenfootballs.com...]
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MandyManners Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:41:21pm |
Maybe scenes of Jews fighting back in the Warsaw ghetto would be acceptable material.
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PSGInfinity Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:41:42pm |
re: #127 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Good luck with that. So, you will be missing the "Airing of Grievances"?
Since the rest of 'em live very close together, that happens all the time. ;) Living 911 miles away has its advantages. But Christmas without the nieces is going to be really tough...
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jaunte Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:41:49pm |
re: #126 MandyManners
Here's a Polish-to-English auto translator, but the song doesn't get much clearer:
[Link: www.translation-guide.com...]
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MandyManners Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:42:19pm |
re: #138 Neo Con since 9-11
According to Alouette [Link: littlegreenfootballs.com...]
I cringe at the hate.
THANKS!
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:42:37pm |
re: #136 lifeofthemind
Schwarzenegger was born in Hawaii to a unicorn, anyone who say different is racist.
My birth certifeekat seys I vas born een Havaii."
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Dianna Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:43:17pm |
There is nothing scarier than when I hang out in an open thread, and start thinking about writing.
Well, reading some of tfk's posts as he's working up to a poetic outburst, but that's different.
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MandyManners Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:43:23pm |
re: #141 jaunte
Here's a Polish-to-English auto translator, but the song doesn't get much clearer:
[Link: www.translation-guide.com...]
Thank you but, I tried that. I am looking for folks who speak Polish.
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PSGInfinity Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:44:03pm |
re: #129 Dianna
My mom isn't coming for Christmas, and I'm seriously bummed.
I'd drive down, but the weather's got me spooked. I'm a good driver, but I haven't ever driven in snow, and Mom would never forgive me if I racked myself up coming to see her.
Imagine raw eggs on each pedal. And bare feet.
No sudden moves with the tiller, either...
...But if you're that spooked, do stay home.
Merry Christmas!
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MandyManners Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:45:01pm |
re: #144 Dianna
There is nothing scarier than when I hang out in an open thread, and start thinking about writing.
Well, reading some of tfk's posts as he's working up to a poetic outburst, but that's different.
Got any crossword at hand? Scrabble? Sex?
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lifeofthemind Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:46:03pm |
re: #143 Walter L. Newton
My birth certifeekat seys I vas born een Havaii."
Maybe he was born in Havarti, he's not Austrian he's Dutch and a cheesehead, ship him to Wisconsin. Once heard from a guy who had worked security at the Hard Rock that Schwarzenegger was an A-1 a**hole to the staff.
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:47:05pm |
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Palandine Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:47:29pm |
re: #149 MandyManners
How long do you stay fresh in that can?
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Hobbes Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:47:30pm |
re: #140 PSGInfinity
Since the rest of 'em live very close together, that happens all the time. ;) Living 911 miles away has its advantages. But Christmas without the nieces is going to be really tough...
LGFer's aren't nieces but can be very entertaining. Hope we can help fill the void. I miss my nephews...live too far away too!
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albusteve Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:47:40pm |
re: #148 lifeofthemind
Maybe he was born in Havarti, he's not Austrian he's Dutch and a cheesehead, ship him to Wisconsin. Once heard from a guy who had worked security at the Hard Rock that Schwarzenegger was an A-1 a**hole to the staff.
I prefer a president with a mid western accent...but that's just me
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MandyManners Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:47:49pm |
re: #148 lifeofthemind
Maybe he was born in Havarti, he's not Austrian he's Dutch and a cheesehead, ship him to Wisconsin. Once heard from a guy who had worked security at the Hard Rock that Schwarzenegger was an A-1 a**hole to the staff.
Maybe it was the steroids. That stuff can do a number on the most serene person.
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MandyManners Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:48:25pm |
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mikeymom Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:48:46pm |
re: #122 PSGInfinity
i hope you wont be alone? if so, log in here--it will keep you company, and i'll buy you a drink or too!
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sattv4u2 Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:48:46pm |
re: #150 Walter L. Newton
Well, sex is always at hand.
Walter plays Pocket Pool, that we know. However. the question is, does he play any away games !?!?!?!?!
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MandyManners Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:49:02pm |
re: #151 Palandine
How long do you stay fresh in that can?
Oh, shit. I cannot recall the script!
YOU WIN.
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jwb7605 Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:49:11pm |
I left and checked out Drudge, got sidetracked on a link ... you know the story.
Turns out Leonard Cohen apparently has both the first and second songs on the charts in England for the same song: Hallelujah
In my misspent youth, Leonard Cohen was at or near the top of my list.
My son-in-law (who probably has a Ben Folds album) asked me if I'd ever heard of him not long after my daughter introduced him.
I said "Oh hell yes. Music to take reds by. Good stuff."
Neither of us (AFAIK) take drugs, but he totally understood.
OK. I'm really leaving now. I'm serious.
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Dianna Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:49:12pm |
re: #147 MandyManners
Got any crossword at hand? Scrabble? Sex?
No, to the first two.
We had a "nap" earlier - tee-hee! - and now he's reading the new David Weber.
So...it's writing.
I'm doomed!
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Palandine Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:49:14pm |
re: #153 albusteve
It's a shame Fred! didn't bother to actually run. His southern accent always made me happy.
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David Simon Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:49:17pm |
re: #144 Dianna
There is nothing scarier than when I hang out in an open thread, and start thinking about writing.
Well, reading some of tfk's posts as he's working up to a poetic outburst, but that's different.
Try being shitfaced drunk and imagining that Dustin Hoffman in drag is more desirable than Barbara Streisand.
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:49:33pm |
re: #157 sattv4u2
Walter plays Pocket Pool, that we know. However. the question is, does he play any away games !?!?!?!?!
?
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PSGInfinity Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:50:07pm |
re: #152 Hobbes
LGFer's aren't nieces but can be very entertaining. Hope we can help fill the void. I miss my nephews...live too far away too!
LGF'ers are fun, although sometimes Bella sounds more intelligent.
:D Yes, you DO help. And I'm sure a bunch of us empathize with your nephew shortfall. :(
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Dianna Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:50:08pm |
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Shug Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:50:36pm |
Question for the forum
At what point will Al Gore blame the coming Ice Age on the United States?
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albusteve Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:51:07pm |
re: #161 Palandine
It's a shame Fred! didn't bother to actually run. His southern accent always made me happy.
close enough when you consider the euroalternatives...
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sattv4u2 Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:51:08pm |
re: #167 Shug
Question for the forum
At what point will Al Gore blame the coming Ice Age on the United States?
I know ,,, I know ,,,,, 1980!
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MandyManners Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:51:44pm |
re: #157 sattv4u2
Walter plays Pocket Pool, that we know. However. the question is, does he play any away games !?!?!?!?!
Oh, gosh. That reminds me that I got The Kid a regulation-size table-hockey game. AM I NUTZ? Guitar Hero for PS with some bells and whistles. Toshiba Satellite. A pogo-stick.
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Dianna Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:51:47pm |
re: #167 Shug
Question for the forum
At what point will Al Gore blame the coming Ice Age on the United States?
It's a count-down.
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jaunte Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:51:47pm |
"You can get more with a cross word and a gun than you can with a cross word alone.”
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bryantay Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:51:55pm |
I love ben folds....
this is a more appropriate song though...
Not suitable for the office..
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PSGInfinity Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:52:02pm |
re: #156 mikeymom
i hope you wont be alone? if so, log in here--it will keep you company, and i'll buy you a drink or too!
Thanks MM! I think I will be here, and likewise!
(Scotch, anyone?)
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sattv4u2 Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:52:05pm |
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David Simon Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:52:22pm |
re: #167 Shug
Question for the forum
At what point will Al Gore blame the coming Ice Age on the United States?
Oh, I've got it. Republicans are so cold and unfeeling that they've frosted over the entire world.
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Palandine Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:52:24pm |
re: #167 Shug
Silly, the fact that it's so cold out is proof that the Earth is getting warmer. :)
Climate change, my foot. When has climate ever been in stasis?
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sattv4u2 Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:52:30pm |
re: #171 buzzsawmonkey
I am so f*cking tired of the Wizard of Oz movie.
Yes, it's marvelous. It was marvelous for the first 200 times. At this point, I am sick to death of it.
ummmmm,,, need new batteries in the REMOTE !?!?!?!
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:52:36pm |
re: #168 sattv4u2
Think about it !
No, I don't want to. I just came off a 7 week run of Christmas "spirit" and I'm too tired to think.
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mikeymom Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:53:01pm |
whats happening? im so sleepy--i cant run anymore
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Dianna Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:53:15pm |
re: #172 MandyManners
Oh, gosh. That reminds me that I got The Kid a regulation-size table-hockey game. AM I NUTZ? Guitar Hero for PS with some bells and whistles. Toshiba Satellite. A pogo-stick.
You got him a pogo-stick?! Lucky kid!
Make him wear a helmet, if he is anything like I was. Or if he resembles Calvin!
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HoosierHoops Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:53:48pm |
re: #167 Shug
Question for the forum
At what point will Al Gore blame the coming Ice Age on the United States?
You mean he hasn't?
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lifeofthemind Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:54:20pm |
I'll Be Hone for Christmas, Ol' Blue Eyes.
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mikeymom Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:54:25pm |
re: #180 sattv4u2
ONLY 200! since my kids were little, ive prolly seen it 500 times--and then 3 times this weekend--i ned to get a life-sigh
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sattv4u2 Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:54:26pm |
re: #179 Palandine
Silly, the fact that it's so cold out is proof that the Earth is getting warmer. :)
Climate change, my foot. When has climate ever been in stasis?
At 1st, they called it Global Warming ,, Now, they call it Climate Change,, I sent them a letter suggesting in the future they call it
SPRING,,, SUMMMER,,, FALL ,,, WINTER ,,,, REPEAT!
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Shug Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:54:32pm |
Will Al Gore sell carbon credits, so he can burn extra carbon on your behalf, to stave off the big chill?
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:54:40pm |
re: #172 MandyManners
Oh, gosh. That reminds me that I got The Kid a regulation-size table-hockey game. AM I NUTZ? Guitar Hero for PS with some bells and whistles. Toshiba Satellite. A pogo-stick.
Well, I'm glad I my sexual exploits conjures up such wonderful family memories. :)
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Palandine Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:54:42pm |
re: #171 buzzsawmonkey
I went through a phase where I was sick of it. I have a fever this weekend, which is a little like being high, so I'm enjoying the groovy colors.
/and how POLITE the movie is. Do people even say "How do you do?" anymore, and why did we stop?
My mother HATES it. I didn't actually see it until I was a teenager.
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MandyManners Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:54:46pm |
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:55:45pm |
re: #171 buzzsawmonkey
I am so f*cking tired of the Wizard of Oz movie.
Yes, it's marvelous. It was marvelous for the first 200 times. At this point, I am sick to death of it.
WHAT? You're Un-American. /
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PSGInfinity Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:56:24pm |
re: #157 sattv4u2
Walter plays Pocket Pool, that we know. However. the question is, does he play any away games !?!?!?!?!
Using which field (right or, um, left)? What game? Which rulebook? How large is the equipment budget? How creative is the Purchasing Manager? How's the head coach?
(/I should stop now)
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:56:25pm |
re: #193 Shug
did the midget hang himself yet?
That's VERY un-PC. They like to be called "Little People."
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:56:52pm |
re: #196 PSGInfinity
Using which field (right or, um, left)? What game? Which rulebook? How large is the equipment budget? How creative is the Purchasing Manager? How's the head coach?
(/I should stop now)
Yea fuckhead:)
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Shug Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:56:54pm |
re: #197 Walter L. Newton
That's VERY un-PC. They like to be called "Little People."
I find your CAPS offensive
/
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mikeymom Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:57:08pm |
re: #176 PSGInfinity
we do our family thing on christmas eve--having my 90 yr old mom in law in the afternoon this year--shes freaks when the sun goes down--then we will get our drink on at night and do gifts--christmas day is --nothing! you bring the scotch- ill do the gery goose martinis!
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Dianna Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:57:39pm |
re: #189 Shug
If you're feeling seriously irate, try this book: Niven et al having fun in the 1980's. It's got some great bits about "throw another log on the fire", and a perfectly marvellous filk of George Thoroughgood's "Wanted Man."
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MandyManners Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:58:01pm |
re: #183 Dianna
You got him a pogo-stick?! Lucky kid!
Make him wear a helmet, if he is anything like I was. Or if he resembles Calvin!
I just might wind up using the pogo stick to beat the shit out of the guitar-hero thingy. Who knows?
With four storeys to this house, he has lots of room to BOUNCEBOUNCEBOUNCE.
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sattv4u2 Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:58:10pm |
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lifeofthemind Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:58:19pm |
re: #201 buzzsawmonkey
...out there in the dark?
/channeling "Sunset Boulevard"
Joining the Waxworks?
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albusteve Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:58:36pm |
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Dianna Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:58:41pm |
re: #195 buzzsawmonkey
I admit that it beats by miles most of the movies made in the last 30-40 years.
But that realization is rather depressing, is it not?
Oh, but you raise a definite point!
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:59:05pm |
re: #199 Shug
I find your CAPS offensive
/
And for the dyslexic...
"˙ǝldoǝd ǝlʇʇıl" pǝllɐɔ ǝq oʇ ǝʞıl ʎǝɥʇ ˙ɔd-un ʎɹǝʌ s,ʇɐɥʇ
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PSGInfinity Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:59:10pm |
re: #172 MandyManners
Oh, gosh. That reminds me that I got The Kid a regulation-size table-hockey game. AM I NUTZ? Guitar Hero for PS with some bells and whistles. Toshiba Satellite. A pogo-stick.
Air hockey? I bet that felt great on the tush when your boyfriend turned it on while you were necking...
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MandyManners Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:59:45pm |
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Hobbes Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:59:50pm |
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mikeymom Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:59:53pm |
re: #203 MandyManners
guitar hero is fun! give it a try-bet the kid will beat the crap outta you--but it is fun to try (have a few basils first!)
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David Simon Sun, Dec 21, 2008 7:59:54pm |
Because the tomato season was so short this year, I'm forced to make tomato sauce out of canned plum tomtoes. Perhaps Algore has some recipes he'd like to share?
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lifeofthemind Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:00:17pm |
re: #204 sattv4u2
George Stephanopolous is suicidal ?
What ever happened to his sister the anti-Semitic nun who flogged the Jenin hoax?
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PSGInfinity Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:00:20pm |
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sattv4u2 Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:00:26pm |
re: #209 PSGInfinity
Air hockey? I bet that felt great on the tush when your boyfriend turned it on while you were necking...
we prefer the washing machine (that spin cycle ,,,, WHHOOO HOOOO))
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gop_patriot Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:00:35pm |
re: #171 buzzsawmonkey
My daughter is 11 and hasn't seen it 200 times yet. So we watch it still. ;)
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Dianna Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:00:38pm |
re: #203 MandyManners
I just might wind up using the pogo stick to beat the shit out of the guitar-hero thingy. Who knows?
With four storeys to this house, he has lots of room to BOUNCEBOUNCEBOUNCE.
I will refrain from telling you stories. I imagine you come up with enough mental pictures all on your own.
How on earth did we arrive at adulthood?
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Shug Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:00:55pm |
re: #214 David Simon
Because the tomato season was so short this year, I'm forced to make tomato sauce out of canned plum tomtoes. Perhaps Algore has some recipes he'd like to share?
I was watching Molto Mario and he said to always use canned tomatos to make tomato sauce
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Dianna Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:01:42pm |
re: #209 PSGInfinity
Air hockey? I bet that felt great on the tush when your boyfriend turned it on while you were necking...
Um...
Y'know, I think that, for once in my life, I'm just going to let that one go by.
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sattv4u2 Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:02:23pm |
re: #221 Shug
I was watching Molto Mario and he said to always use canned tomatos to make tomato sauce
1st of all he's an idiot
2nd of all, on this point, he's correct (but only if they're Progresso ,,, all other "name brands" are too sweet,, you have to add too much salt to negate it)
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Palandine Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:02:40pm |
re: #222 mikeymom
Ooh, the hourse of a different color is coming up.
Which was probably a pretty difficult effect in 1939.
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israellycool Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:02:59pm |
Greetings Lizards.
This site appeared in my referrers list. Should I assume he paid Charles for the image?
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Alouette Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:03:27pm |
Crap. It's 48 degrees in the house downstairs. They are replacing the furnace tomorrow, meantime I have a little space heater that I drag around to whatever room I'm in.
It is 64 degrees in my office, which is where the heater & my computer are at the moment. I have 2 down quilts and a heating pad on the bed.
I am wearing flannel jammies and sweats.
We have a fireplace in this house, but the chimney hasn't been cleaned since we moved in (20 years ago) and we don't have any wood. Well, there is the sukkah.
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Dianna Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:03:32pm |
re: #225 Palandine
Ooh, the hourse of a different color is coming up.
Which was probably a pretty difficult effect in 1939.
Every single frame was hand-colored.
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Shug Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:03:32pm |
re: #224 sattv4u2
1st of all he's an idiot
2nd of all, on this point, he's correct (but only if they're Progresso ,,, all other "name brands" are too sweet,, you have to add too much salt to negate it)
Spartan Brand actually makes a great canned tomato. No sugar added.
I make a mean tomato sauce. everybody who eats it gets angry
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gop_patriot Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:04:17pm |
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Dianna Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:04:20pm |
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HoosierHoops Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:04:32pm |
re: #223 Dianna
Um...
Y'know, I think that, for once in my life, I'm just going to let that one go by.
Smart move..and I won't tell the story of getting caught with a girl naked on the beach.
/I don't think it's very professional of police to laugh at you endlessly.
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:04:42pm |
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David Simon Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:04:55pm |
re: #221 Shug
I was watching Molto Mario and he said to always use canned tomatos to make tomato sauce
Mario Batali gave me the idea to use carrots in my homemade tomato sauce. I know the best chefs use imported canned Italian plum tomatoes, but sorry, they can't touch my heirloom tomato sauce made from scratch (although they probably don't spend all damn day peeling all the fucking tomatoes that I do).
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mikeymom Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:04:57pm |
best canned plum tomatoes--alta cucina--hubby buys them by the case someplace online--worth the $$$
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doriangrey Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:04:57pm |
re: #213 mikeymom
guitar hero is fun! give it a try-bet the kid will beat the crap outta you--but it is fun to try (have a few basils first!)
Sigh..... Guitar Zero is the cap stone of the dumbing down of America.
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MandyManners Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:05:00pm |
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:05:09pm |
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israellycool Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:05:10pm |
re: #230 gop_patriot
Either way, I got a shock.
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PSGInfinity Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:05:11pm |
re: #200 mikeymom
We do our family thing on Christmas eve--having my 90 year-old mom in law in the afternoon this year - she freaks when the sun goes down - then we will get our drink on at night and do gifts. Christmas day is - nothing! You bring the scotch, I'll do the Grey Goose martinis!
Done MM!
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Alouette Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:05:24pm |
re: #231 Dianna
Oh, I'm sorry.
Cuddle up close, and invite the cat in.
I don't have a cat. I would like one, but the old man I live with doesn't like pets.
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DistantThunder Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:06:32pm |
Wow, I missed a few great threads. I've been home gorging on Christmas cookies, and keeping the fire stoked.
I attended our LDS (Mormon) services today which focused on Jesus - yes we are Christians - and different people from the congregation gave 5 minute prepared talks on their favorite memory of Christmas. Mr. DT spoke about the time we did a sub for santa for a single mother who had 7 children under the age of 10 - by 5 different fathers - and how impressed our young daughter was with how little they had, and how blessed we all felt.
I heard another story in our classroom time - about unity. In our LDS (Mormon) faith, we have what are called "home teachers." They bring a spiritual message to every family every month. So one father and his son are assigned to 3-4 families to visit each month and to also see how they can be of service to those families. People from very different backgrounds and socioeconomic classes are often assigned to visit each other.
So a friend of mine shared a story of when her 5 daughters were very little, and one of them was having a hard time learning to jump rope. They had a dedicated home teacher who visited regularly and made it a point to help the daughter learn to jump rope. The touching part of the story is that the home teacher was a 3 star general - we live near Fort Dix - and yet he took his calling as a home teacher very seriously, serving the needs and interests of this young family which struggling along on a school teacher's salary.
As far as what do Mormon's think about who is going to heaven - we happily feel that God decides, and judges, and our "work" is to bring the gospel to people so that they can have the opportunity for joy in this life - and in the life to come. It's not something we worry about or discuss.
(But know this: One of the big reasons that the other pastors, like Huckabee really come after the Mormon's is that our teachings and the Book of Mormon - companion to the Bible which we also use - state that preachers should not be paid - as it becomes a conflict of interest when they have to tell people to repent. Therefore our bishops and other church leaders are not paid - but do their church work in addition to a regular career. My bishop is a full-time landscaper. Joseph Smith and Brigham Young both ran farms and took in borders to their homes to pay expenses. So see the hostility against the Mormons and then follow the money.
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lifeofthemind Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:06:34pm |
re: #229 Shug
Spartan Brand actually makes a great canned tomato. No sugar added.
I make a mean tomato sauce. everybody who eats it gets angry
So do I, the secret to well most cooking I think is to season the oil first.
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PSGInfinity Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:06:35pm |
re: #223 Dianna
Um...
Y'know, I think that, for once in my life, I'm just going to let that one go by.
(Picks self off the floor)
Thanks for the laugh!
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MandyManners Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:07:37pm |
re: #213 mikeymom
guitar hero is fun! give it a try-bet the kid will beat the crap outta you--but it is fun to try (have a few basils first!)
I'm still trying to catch up to his progress with Ratatouille on PSP!
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mikeymom Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:07:41pm |
re: #237 doriangrey
i know you are a player--as is mikedad--but--dont you think that maybe if a kids tries it, he/she may want to learn the real thing?
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gop_patriot Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:07:43pm |
re: #240 israellycool
Either way, I got a shock.
I'll say. Perhaps you should hit the "report" button on your post asking the question, to recommend it and make sure Charles sees it..? I'll do the same. That's Charles' Lizard!
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Desert Dog Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:07:44pm |
re: #243 Alouette
In 2 more days, I'm going to CALIFORNIA!
(that storm has moved on, it's probably nice again!)
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doriangrey Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:07:51pm |
re: #232 HoosierHoops
Smart move..and I won't tell the story of getting caught with a girl naked on the beach.
/I don't think it's very professional of police to laugh at you endlessly.
Telling tall tales now are we..... ;p
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Dianna Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:07:55pm |
re: #232 HoosierHoops
Smart move..and I won't tell the story of getting caught with a girl naked on the beach.
/I don't think it's very professional of police to laugh at you endlessly.
My classic beach story has to do with body surfing.
I had been caught in the actual curl of a wave, and got treated like a rag in a washing machine. I'm standing up as the wave recedes, gasping and frozen, and I watch as a bikini bottom floats by.
I think, "Wow, it's blue with little cloudy white things on it! That's like my suit...EEEEEEP!"
Fortunately, I have 1) fast hands; and 2) swim really well.
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:08:03pm |
re: #200 mikeymom
we do our family thing on christmas eve--having my 90 yr old mom in law in the afternoon this year--shes freaks when the sun goes down--then we will get our drink on at night and do gifts--christmas day is --nothing! you bring the scotch- ill do the gery goose martinis!
My new girlfriend are not doing anything Chistmas-y on Christmas. We are going to watch a video of my "I Never Promised You a Rose Garden" and then try to watch ALL of season one of LOST, which she just got interested in. She's 4 season behind, since season 5 starts Jan. 21st.
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DistantThunder Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:08:32pm |
re: #227 Alouette
Crap. It's 48 degrees in the house downstairs. They are replacing the furnace tomorrow, meantime I have a little space heater that I drag around to whatever room I'm in.
It is 64 degrees in my office, which is where the heater & my computer are at the moment. I have 2 down quilts and a heating pad on the bed.
I am wearing flannel jammies and sweats.
We have a fireplace in this house, but the chimney hasn't been cleaned since we moved in (20 years ago) and we don't have any wood. Well, there is the sukkah.
Time to get a heat mattress pad. My SIL gave it to me last year for Christmas, and if I can help it I will never live without one again. If any of you know a woman who is perpetually cold - this gift will endear her to you forever.
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David Simon Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:08:37pm |
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MandyManners Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:09:27pm |
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sattv4u2 Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:09:30pm |
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Dianna Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:09:56pm |
re: #243 Alouette
In 2 more days, I'm going to CALIFORNIA!
Where? If you're in the SF Bay Area, around San Jose, we keep open house on Saturday, and we'd be happy to host you. Just give us a few hours warning!
My nic is blue.
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Geepers Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:10:11pm |
sattv4u2 (#234),
2 words ,,,,,
HOLIDAY INN
I don't see how watching a really crappy Bing Crosby movie is going to help.
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HoosierHoops Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:10:45pm |
re: #252 Dianna
My classic beach story has to do with body surfing.
I had been caught in the actual curl of a wave, and got treated like a rag in a washing machine. I'm standing up as the wave recedes, gasping and frozen, and I watch as a bikini bottom floats by.
I think, "Wow, it's blue with little cloudy white things on it! That's like my suit...EEEEEEP!"
Fortunately, I have 1) fast hands; and 2) swim really well.
That's funny..we got caught at goats rock at night..And I know you know where that is at.
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:10:48pm |
re: #256 MandyManners
MERRY CHRISTMAS, WALTER!
Thank you. As I said above my new girlfriend are not doing anything Chistmas-y on Christmas. We are going to watch a video of my "I Never Promised You a Rose Garden" production and then try to watch ALL of season one of LOST, which she just got interested in. She's 4 season behind, since season 5 starts Jan. 21st.
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PSGInfinity Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:11:19pm |
re: #217 sattv4u2
we prefer the washing machine (that spin cycle ,,,, WHHOOO HOOOO))
There's something to that, the thumping of a dryer, and of course, the Aunt Jemima treatment...
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doriangrey Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:11:25pm |
re: #248 mikeymom
i know you are a player--as is mikedad--but--dont you think that maybe if a kids tries it, he/she may want to learn the real thing?
No, I honestly think that after playing guitar zero kid's are far less likely to learn to play any real instrument. Learning to play a real instrument is hard work and takes a long time. Video games are instant gratification, once you get used to getting your gratification instantly you dont go back to doing things the old fashioned way.
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mikeymom Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:11:30pm |
re: #239 Walter L. Newton
in high school, many many yrs ago, a good friend of mine ( kinda overweight with a deep bass voice) could imitate the cowardly lion to a tee! she had both routines memorized and had me peeing my pants every time! sadly, she just passed away last month--anna--RIP! we also used to analyze every soupy sales show--POOKIE and WHITE FANG!
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sattv4u2 Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:11:33pm |
re: #261 Geepers
sattv4u2 (#234),
I don't see how watching a really crappy Bing Crosby movie is going to help.
They have better TV's there to watch it,, makes the crappy movie more envoyable
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Dianna Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:12:21pm |
re: #250 Desert Dog
(that storm has moved on, it's probably nice again!)
It's raining, tonight, in San Jose.
And the wind's blowing like mad.
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mikeymom Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:12:48pm |
re: #253 Walter L. Newton
if the weathers good, you are welcome to come up to longmont!
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gop_patriot Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:12:52pm |
re: #261 Geepers
I don't see how watching a really crappy Bing Crosby movie is going to help.
Not crappy! I love that movie. Just watched it the other night. One of my favorites at Christmas. ;)
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Alouette Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:12:55pm |
re: #260 Dianna
Where? If you're in the SF Bay Area, around San Jose, we keep open house on Saturday, and we'd be happy to host you. Just give us a few hours warning!
My nic is blue.
I'll be in L.A. for my dad's birthday. I'll be staying at Marriot of Sherman Oaks. My dad lives on Beverly Glen between Sunset and Mulhollandl
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sattv4u2 Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:13:18pm |
re: #270 Dianna
It's raining, tonight, in San Jose.
And the wind's blowing like mad.
I once met a girl from San Jose that did the same thing!
BAD SATT ,,,, BAD BAD BAD !
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albusteve Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:13:28pm |
re: #266 doriangrey
No, I honestly think that after playing guitar zero kid's are far less likely to learn to play any real instrument. Learning to play a real instrument is hard work and takes a long time. Video games are instant gratification, once you get used to getting your gratification instantly you dont go back to doing things the old fashioned way.
you make sense...we are losing are children to guitar hero the sopranos and lost...stupified by a elctric box all aglow that they stare into
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mean Gene Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:13:30pm |
I know this is an odd placement for this post but I know Charles loves all jazzy stuff.
I just finished listening to Hugh Masekela's 2007 Live at the Market Theatre album.
That man has never lost a step.
I saw him live way back when Big Black was on the African drums with him.
His sense of humor is intact through all the horrors of his life.
His music (especially ''Lady'') will remind you a bit of Frank Zappa at his best (or maybe what he might have become had he lived).
Here's a link to it on Amazon:
[Link: www.amazon.com...]
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Shug Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:13:33pm |
With apologies to George Strait.
Dedicated to the ex wives everywhere
All my ex's live in excess
And excess is a place I'd dearly love to be.
But all my ex's live in excess
And that's why Friend of the Court keeps buggin' meRosanna's down in Texarcana; rode there on her broom
And sweet Ilene's in Abilene; Hope she marries again real soon
And Allison in Galveston workin on her vanity,
And Dimples who now lives in Temple's got the law lookin' for me.All my ex's live in excess
And excess is a place I'd dearly love to be.
But all my ex's live in excess
And that's why Friend of the Court keeps buggin' meSome folks think I'm hidin',
It's been rumored that I died,
but Friend of the Court keeps findin' me
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:13:35pm |
re: #267 mikeymom
in high school, many many yrs ago, a good friend of mine ( kinda overweight with a deep bass voice) could imitate the cowardly lion to a tee! she had both routines memorized and had me peeing my pants every time! sadly, she just passed away last month--anna--RIP! we also used to analyze every soupy sales show--POOKIE and WHITE FANG!
I grew up with Soupy, since I lived in the NY area until 1974. He was a really freaky guy. Sort of a combination of vaudeville and the Twilight Zone.
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lifeofthemind Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:13:46pm |
re: #261 Geepers
sattv4u2 (#234),
I don't see how watching a really crappy Bing Crosby movie is going to help.
Two words correct you, Irving Berlin
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Desert Dog Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:14:17pm |
re: #270 Dianna
It's raining, tonight, in San Jose.
And the wind's blowing like mad.
It's great here in PHX...almost 70 today...but, there's rain a coming the next two days
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Geepers Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:14:23pm |
sattv4u2 (#268),
They have better TV's there to watch it,, makes the crappy movie more envoyable
LOL.
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Dianna Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:14:24pm |
re: #253 Walter L. Newton
Walter? I'm sorry, I generally root for people to get together, but anyone - anyone! - who watches that movie on Christmas Day?
I have a piece of advice: RUN! Run like hell!
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albusteve Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:15:31pm |
re: #283 Dianna
Walter? I'm sorry, I generally root for people to get together, but anyone - anyone! - who watches that movie on Christmas Day?
I have a piece of advice: RUN! Run like hell!
no shit...drool
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HoosierHoops Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:15:52pm |
Sunday Night game just hit overtime..
Realwest is probably going nuts right now..
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Dianna Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:15:54pm |
re: #273 buzzsawmonkey
Now, with all due respect to L. Frank Baum, creator of intentionally American fairy tales, what the hell does the Wizard of Oz have to do with Christmas?
What happened to:
White Christmas
The Bells of St. Mary's
the old Miracle on 34th Street
It's a Wonderful Life (yeah, I'm tired of that too, but it's still great)
Meet John Doe
We're No Angels (sadly neglected Christmas movie)and a host of others?
I'll tell you what happened to 'em; the TV programmers decided the moronic antics of "Elf" or the boob violence of "Home Alone" were better suited to modern-day programming.
Feh.
We're No Angels has the best dishwashing scene ever!
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PSGInfinity Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:15:55pm |
re: #277 mean Gene
I know this is an odd placement for this post but [SNIP]
After what I've done to the thread? Heck, that's normal, even praiseworthy...
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J.S. Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:16:06pm |
re: #284 Alouette
Good night, stay warm! (it's minus 31 in Edmonton -- that's not including the wind chill factor...)
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David Simon Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:16:13pm |
re: #281 Desert Dog
It's great here in PHX...almost 70 today...but, there's rain a coming the next two days
My heart bleeds for you.
/-4 in Chicago
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Shug Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:16:31pm |
Another bullshit Global warming story.
Can't these people open a window. It's freezing out there!
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Dianna Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:17:00pm |
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Cognito Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:17:28pm |
Wait... I'm confused. Did you write that, Walter? Or did you say you're adapting it in some way?
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:17:37pm |
re: #271 mikeymom
if the weathers good, you are welcome to come up to longmont!
Thank you for the offer, but this is sort of a planned "outage" on Christmas. Her husband died three years ago, like me, she has had a career go south, and will probably be loosing her house with in 6 years (lives up near Todd Helton, Colorado and 133rd). She's use to sell a line of jewelry, with accounts from here to Phoenix. Now she works retail in a store she use to sell to.
So, we don't have the expendable cash to do anything special, and she is a little bummed out, so, we made a decision to make it just an "us" day, without too much emphasis on the holiday.
But really, thanks a whole lot. It's nice to know there are people that care, and I find a lot of that in Colorado.
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sattv4u2 Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:17:49pm |
re: #294 David Simon
My heart bleeds for you.
/-4 in Chicago
- 4 What? 4 less people that Blago didn't try to sell the Senate seat too ?
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Palandine Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:17:50pm |
re: #244 DistantThunder
My 77-year-old father is a voracious reader, and took it on himself to read "No Man Knows My History" (which I understand that the LDS Church rejects). We live in Missouri, so he was interested in the history. Interesting book.
Every Saint I've ever known has been an awesome person, and Glenn Beck is my favorite conservative commentater. I don't deny that y'all are Christian, because it's not my place to say. Obviously, I disagree with Mormon theology or I'd be one, but y'all have an admirable family life, and as a Catholic I know many people believe that my beliefs are untenable.
And, as a preparedness-minded person, I love that you're encouraged to have one year's worth of supplies.
Have a merry Chirstmas.
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Desert Dog Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:17:57pm |
re: #294 David Simon
My heart bleeds for you.
/-4 in Chicago
check in with me in August when it's 212 degrees in the shade....see if I am "flaunting" the weather then
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Hobbes Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:18:25pm |
re: #273 buzzsawmonkey
Now, with all due respect to L. Frank Baum, creator of intentionally American fairy tales, what the hell does the Wizard of Oz have to do with Christmas?
What happened to:
White Christmas
The Bells of St. Mary's
the old Miracle on 34th Street
It's a Wonderful Life (yeah, I'm tired of that too, but it's still great)
Meet John Doe
We're No Angels (sadly neglected Christmas movieand a host of others?
I'll tell you what happened to 'em; the TV programmers decided the moronic antics of "Elf" or the boob violence of "Home Alone" were better suited to modern-day programming.
Feh.
My favorite is the original Bishop's Wife. Cary Grant is a wonderful angel.
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sattv4u2 Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:18:32pm |
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gop_patriot Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:18:38pm |
re: #266 doriangrey
No, I honestly think that after playing guitar zero kid's are far less likely to learn to play any real instrument. Learning to play a real instrument is hard work and takes a long time. Video games are instant gratification, once you get used to getting your gratification instantly you dont go back to doing things the old fashioned way.
Don't despair! It's introduced younger kids to a whole lot of classic rock. And many of them do play instruments; two of my son's friends just went out to LA to attend a music school of some kind. They're incredible musicians for being 18. But they have a blast playing the games.
I know that it's piqued my daughter's interest in taking guitar lessons. :)
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Occasional Reader Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:18:52pm |
Hey.
Just saw Slumdog Millionaire.
HIGHLY recommended. Very good movie.
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:18:59pm |
re: #285 Cognito
Er... I think Walter wrote that, actually.
It is a video of a production of my adaption from the original 1964 book.
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:19:30pm |
re: #298 Walter L. Newton
Thank you for the offer, but this is sort of a planned "outage" on Christmas. Her husband died three years ago, like me, she has had a career go south, and will probably be loosing her house with in 6 years (lives up near Todd Helton, Colorado and 133rd). She's use to sell a line of jewelry, with accounts from here to Phoenix. Now she works retail in a store she use to sell to.
So, we don't have the expendable cash to do anything special, and she is a little bummed out, so, we made a decision to make it just an "us" day, without too much emphasis on the holiday.
But really, thanks a whole lot. It's nice to know there are people that care, and I find a lot of that in Colorado.
Correction = in six MONTHS.
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Dianna Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:19:33pm |
re: #285 Cognito
Good for him, but I read the book.
Not a Christmas read or watch. Even for a pagan!
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:20:44pm |
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jaunte Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:20:54pm |
re: #306 Occasional Reader
Sounds interesting. [Link: www.imdb.com...]
Thanks for the recommendation.
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OldLineTexan Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:20:55pm |
re: #309 Walter L. Newton
OK. I was going to say something about planning way too far in advance, but thought better of it...
Merry Christmas to you both. "Us" time sounds like a pretty good celebration to me.
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Occasional Reader Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:21:23pm |
re: #273 buzzsawmonkey
I'll tell you what happened to 'em; the TV programmers decided the moronic antics of "Elf" or the boob violence of "Home Alone" were better suited to modern-day programming.
Boobs? In Home Alone? Is that the director's cut or something?
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Desert Dog Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:21:54pm |
re: #314 Occasional Reader
Boobs? In Home Alone? Is that the director's cut or something?
No, it's a gay Christmas porno....HOMO Alone....
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Dianna Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:22:10pm |
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Occasional Reader Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:22:46pm |
re: #261 Geepers
sattv4u2 (#234),
I don't see how watching a really crappy Bing Crosby movie is going to help.
Maybe it's just too long for you. Have you tried watching Holiday Inn Express?
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:23:08pm |
re: #310 Dianna
Good for him, but I read the book.
Not a Christmas read or watch. Even for a pagan!
Well, it's good theatre, that's why she wants to watch it. And it does have a very uplifting ending. My version goes 8 years beyond the book. The book was released as fiction, but it was based on a true story, about the author herself, Joanne Greenberg. Joanne is a good friend of mine, and I expanded the story, adding much more info about the real doctor (Frieda-Fromm Riechmamn) and right up to Frieda's death, which is not in the book.
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albusteve Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:23:10pm |
re: #317 Occasional Reader
Maybe it's just too long for you. Have you tried watching Holiday Inn Express?
HOOT!
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Dianna Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:23:14pm |
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PSGInfinity Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:23:22pm |
re: #314 Occasional Reader
Boobs? In Home Alone? Is that the director's cut or something?
Could be the porno knock-off...
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lifeofthemind Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:23:23pm |
re: #291 Dianna
We're No Angels has the best dishwashing scene ever!
Not Bogies best but Aldo Ray was very good.
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Desert Dog Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:23:36pm |
re: #316 Dianna
So, you remember that book?
So do I!
Depressing doesn't cover it!
Perhaps they could pop in a copy of "The Snake Pit" to cheer things up afterwards?
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David Simon Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:24:18pm |
re: #302 Desert Dog
check in with me in August when it's 212 degrees in the shade....see if I am "flaunting" the weather then
I love the desert Southwest. I took a whitewater raft trip on the Colorado River in August, and, while I can't say it was comfortable sleeping weather, the humidity was way lower than what I'm used to at that time of year.
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:24:47pm |
re: #313 OldLineTexan
OK. I was going to say something about planning way too far in advance, but thought better of it...
Merry Christmas to you both. "Us" time sounds like a pretty good celebration to me.
Thank you so much, you understand.
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albusteve Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:25:02pm |
re: #320 Dianna
And this excuses excruciating depression, how? Walter, please!
I'm wondering that myself...sitting, pondering, watching tv...
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:25:30pm |
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Dianna Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:25:33pm |
re: #318 Walter L. Newton
I read the book when I was about, what, 8? I will not deny that it's an excellent book, because I remember it quite well, but I didn't find it uplifting.
Of course, I was fighting my way through some issues, so that probably influences my reading.
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MandyManners Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:25:41pm |
I got through Checkpoint A, but not through Checkpoint B--
That's when I got shot by the U.S. military.
Jingle Bombs! Jingle Bombs!
Mine blew up, you see.
Where are all the virgins that bin Laden promised me?
Jingle Bombs! Jingle Bombs!
U.S. soldiers shot me dead.
The only thing that I have left is the towel upon my head.
I used to be a man, but everytime I cough,
Thanks to Uncle Sam, my nuts keep falling off.
My bombing days are done, I need to find some work.
Perhaps it would be safer to be a convenience store night clerk!
Jingle Bombs! Jingle Bombs!
I believe that I got scewed.
Don't laugh at me because I'm dead or I KEEL YOU!
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mikeymom Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:25:58pm |
re: #298 Walter L. Newton
i understand walter--cuddle up and spend time together--thats important! (btw--after 41yrs of marriage- abit of advice--butt rubs are better than foot rubs--just sayin') maybe this spring, we can arrange a co meet up--wouldn't that be a hoot!
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PSGInfinity Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:26:02pm |
re: #325 Walter L. Newton
Thank you so much, you understand.
Sounds like a really good way to deal with a tough situation.
Merry Christmas, Walter.
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shanec99 Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:26:25pm |
re: #266 doriangrey
No, I honestly think that after playing guitar zero kid's are far less likely to learn to play any real instrument. Learning to play a real instrument is hard work and takes a long time. Video games are instant gratification, once you get used to getting your gratification instantly you dont go back to doing things the old fashioned way.
So you mean my daughter wont want a car after she plays a video game with cars?
Man I hope that theory works... I am going to buy every game cartridge with cars for her that I can find.
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Dianna Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:26:38pm |
re: #322 lifeofthemind
Not Bogies best but Aldo Ray was very good.
Oh, yes!
I love that movie. One of these days, I'm going to get it on DVD.
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Desert Dog Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:27:00pm |
re: #332 shanec99
So you mean my daughter wont want a car after she plays a video game with cars?
Man I hope that theory works... I am going to buy every game cartridge with cars for her that I can find.
Just don't buy her anything with babies in it then!
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:27:38pm |
re: #320 Dianna
And this excuses excruciating depression, how? Walter, please!
Oh come on. "It's A Wonderful Life" goes all the way down to suicide and all sorts of other depressing things, and then it has an uplifting ending, what's the hell's the difference. George practically has a mental breakdown over things that happens in his life. And that's a movie that runs in marathons on some channels.
Geeeesssshhhhh.
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Occasional Reader Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:27:45pm |
re: #323 Desert Dog
Perhaps they could pop in a copy of "The Snake Pit" to cheer things up afterwards?
Dancer in the Dark could really round things out.
And then, strychnine cocktails all around! Happy holidays!
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MandyManners Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:27:54pm |
re: #332 shanec99
So you mean my daughter wont want a car after she plays a video game with cars?
Man I hope that theory works... I am going to buy every game cartridge with cars for her that I can find.
Get one with boys.
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doriangrey Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:27:55pm |
re: #305 gop_patriot
Don't despair! It's introduced younger kids to a whole lot of classic rock. And many of them do play instruments; two of my son's friends just went out to LA to attend a music school of some kind. They're incredible musicians for being 18. But they have a blast playing the games.
I know that it's piqued my daughter's interest in taking guitar lessons. :)
All I can say is I hope you are right.
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gop_patriot Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:28:04pm |
re: #273 buzzsawmonkey
I agree with you there. I love the movie but it has nothing to do with Christmas. Wonder why they changed it... they used to play it at Eastertime. lol
We like to watch A Christmas Story, Holiday Inn, Bells of St. Mary's, Christmas in Connecticut, Miracle on 34th Street, The Bishop's Wife, and It's a Wonderful Life this time of year.
:)
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Geepers Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:28:21pm |
Occasional Reader (#317),
Maybe it's just too long for you. Have you tried watching Holiday Inn Express?
No, but I did watch A Christmas Story in 30 seconds.
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Clemente Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:28:27pm |
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Dianna Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:28:36pm |
re: #335 Walter L. Newton
This is probably not the moment to confess that I can't stand that movie, right?
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:28:39pm |
re: #330 mikeymom
i understand walter--cuddle up and spend time together--thats important! (btw--after 41yrs of marriage- abit of advice--butt rubs are better than foot rubs--just sayin') maybe this spring, we can arrange a co meet up--wouldn't that be a hoot!
Let's keep that in mind, that sounds like a good bet.
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shanec99 Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:29:15pm |
re: #334 Desert Dog
Just don't buy her anything with babies in it then!
Damn... I bought her a whole bunch of those including a doll house when she was little.
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Occasional Reader Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:30:40pm |
Teacher says that every time a bell rings, MandyManners gives someone a WHACK!
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:30:44pm |
re: #343 Dianna
This is probably not the moment to confess that I can't stand that movie, right?
And the movie was terrible, and didn't get near the actual story in the book. If you are interested, read this short review of my production in Variety...
[Link: home.comcast.net...]
This will explain it all.
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shanec99 Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:31:02pm |
re: #337 MandyManners
Get one with boys.
I wonder if she will pass on sex if she gets a video game with sex? Have they developed any of those as yet?
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Dianna Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:31:24pm |
re: #345 shanec99
Damn... I bought her a whole bunch of those including a doll house when she was little.
My parents were somewhat nonplussed by me. I didn't like dolls. I liked weapons.
My dad, fortunately, was a Marine. It was a little harder on my mom, until she decided to hook me on swashbuckling books.
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:31:25pm |
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sattv4u2 Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:31:47pm |
re: #338 doriangrey
RE: Guitar Hero
Last year my son was in the Middle School Ochestra playing Cello. He was doing okay, but when we got him Guitar Hero last year for his Wii, he asked if he could take private Cello lessons. I signed him up and spoke with not only his private teacher but the school instructor also. Both said the video game would be helpful (timing,, dexterity,,, etc) He now goes to a private High School that does NOT have an ochestra, but he still takes the private lessons (and still plays guitar hero)
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Palandine Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:32:01pm |
re: #335 Walter L. Newton
It's A Wonderful Life is VERY depressing up until the last 5 minutes, which is one of the best payoffs I've ever seen. I have it on DVD, it's one of my faves.
Yet another film my mom hated so I didn't see it for the first time until I was 20.
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David Simon Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:33:06pm |
re: #336 Occasional Reader
Dancer in the Dark could really round things out.
Oy gevalt; no one warned me about that movie. What a heart-rending story.
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rawmuse Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:33:14pm |
What is this Guitar Hero of which you speak?
It can take 2 years of daily practice on a brass instrument
just to get an acceptable tone...
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MandyManners Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:33:15pm |
re: #346 Occasional Reader
Teacher says that every time a bell rings, MandyManners gives someone a WHACK!
Oh, goodness.
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Occasional Reader Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:33:26pm |
My favorite Christmas movie is Beneath the Planet of the Apes.
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doriangrey Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:33:59pm |
re: #332 shanec99
So you mean my daughter wont want a car after she plays a video game with cars?
Man I hope that theory works... I am going to buy every game cartridge with cars for her that I can find.
No, cars don't take years to learn to drive and don't hurt your fingers for years while you are learning. It's tough to get kid's to learn to play a musical instrument because of the amount of hard work and time required to learn. Very few kid's make the decision entirely on their own for just that reason.
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sattv4u2 Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:34:27pm |
re: #357 Occasional Reader
My favorite Christmas movie is Beneath the Planet of the Apes.
Debbie Does Dallas always put me in a good holiday mood!
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mikeymom Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:34:31pm |
giants win--realwest here celebrating 5--4--3--2--
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MandyManners Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:35:09pm |
re: #348 shanec99
I wonder if she will pass on sex if she gets a video game with sex? Have they developed any of those as yet?
It will all boil down to your daughter's choice as an independent human being.
No matter how we raise our kids, THEY WILL MAKE THEIR OWN CHOICES.
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stevieray Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:36:00pm |
re: #355 rawmuse
It can take 2 years of daily practice on a brass instrument
just to get an acceptable tone...
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:36:00pm |
re: #353 Palandine
It's A Wonderful Life is VERY depressing up until the last 5 minutes, which is one of the best payoffs I've ever seen. I have it on DVD, it's one of my faves.
Yet another film my mom hated so I didn't see it for the first time until I was 20.
You made my point well. And that's the trademark of a well written movie, play or story. Where you can engross the audience with very serious themes, yet leave them with hope.
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lifeofthemind Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:36:27pm |
How Green Was My Valley
But really anything by John Ford at any time, keeps it simple and it works.
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Desert Dog Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:36:28pm |
re: #357 Occasional Reader
My favorite Christmas movie is Beneath the Planet of the Apes.
It is touching when the skinless zombie people gather around the Doomsday Device and sing "Everybody's Got Something to Hide Except for Me and my Monkey". THAT is the true meaning of Christmas...
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MandyManners Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:36:44pm |
re: #350 Walter L. Newton
And a fucking Merry Christmas to you and all.
Keep your appendages covered! (I remember those cold Decembers there. Brrrrrr.)
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shanec99 Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:36:49pm |
re: #349 Dianna
My parents were somewhat nonplussed by me. I didn't like dolls. I liked weapons.
My dad, fortunately, was a Marine. It was a little harder on my mom, until she decided to hook me on swashbuckling books.
See now I am confused... you hated dolls, you like weapons, and your parents made you an addict books involving pirates and thieves hacking others to death.
Are you sure that you are not one of the 72 virgins that gets endlessly recycled for Allahs murderers?
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rawmuse Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:37:23pm |
re: #362 stevieray
LOL! Where on God's green acre did you find that?
Good hevvins....
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Pvt Bin Jammin Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:37:26pm |
re: #351 sattv4u2
RE: Guitar Hero
Last year my son was in the Middle School Ochestra playing Cello. He was doing okay, but when we got him Guitar Hero last year for his Wii, he asked if he could take private Cello lessons. I signed him up and spoke with not only his private teacher but the school instructor also. Both said the video game would be helpful (timing,, dexterity,,, etc) He now goes to a private High School that does NOT have an ochestra, but he still takes the private lessons (and still plays guitar hero)
Good for your son! Sorry to hear about the high school not having an orchestra. When our daughter was young she played violin. Not only did all her schools have orchestra's but there were also community youth orchestras. Maybe you could help get one going. I helped run one for about six years.
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stevieray Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:37:34pm |
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Killian Bundy Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:37:48pm |
re: #357 Occasional Reader
My favorite Christmas movie is Beneath the Planet of the Apes.
/may the Blessings of the Bomb Almighty, and the Fellowship of the Holy Fallout, descend upon us all, this day and forever more
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mikeymom Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:37:58pm |
re: #364 lifeofthemind
love it! also picnic -william holden, kim novak play by william inge
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:37:59pm |
re: #366 MandyManners
Keep your appendages covered! (I remember those cold Decembers there. Brrrrrr.)
We will be alone, in a toasty house, her roommates will be gone and we probably with be with very little coverage. Cosy.
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doriangrey Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:38:06pm |
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Lively Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:38:31pm |
re: #351 sattv4u2
RE: Guitar Hero
Last year my son was in the Middle School Ochestra playing Cello. He was doing okay, but when we got him Guitar Hero last year for his Wii, he asked if he could take private Cello lessons. I signed him up and spoke with not only his private teacher but the school instructor also. Both said the video game would be helpful (timing,, dexterity,,, etc) He now goes to a private High School that does NOT have an ochestra, but he still takes the private lessons (and still plays guitar hero)
All my kids play the strings (ages 7-23). My 4 youngest are playing in a wedding next Sunday.
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Dark_Falcon Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:38:37pm |
re: #368 realwest
YEA GIANTS! GO BIG BLUE - GIANTS WIN IN OT!
And good news with the Vikings losing. Now, if only the Bears can get it done tomorrow...
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Occasional Reader Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:38:38pm |
re: #365 Desert Dog
It is touching when the skinless zombie people gather around the Doomsday Device and sing "Everybody's Got Something to Hide Except for Me and my Monkey". THAT is the true meaning of Christmas...
"Bomb bless us, everyone!"
It still chokes me up.
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shanec99 Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:38:40pm |
re: #358 doriangrey
No, cars don't take years to learn to drive and don't hurt your fingers for years while you are learning. It's tough to get kid's to learn to play a musical instrument because of the amount of hard work and time required to learn. Very few kid's make the decision entirely on their own for just that reason.
Huh... that was not the case with me and the drums... my dad was tempted to put a hole in the base and took a ball pin hammer into the gararge to deal with the symbals.
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lifeofthemind Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:38:41pm |
re: #349 Dianna
My parents were somewhat nonplussed by me. I didn't like dolls. I liked weapons.
My dad, fortunately, was a Marine. It was a little harder on my mom, until she decided to hook me on swashbuckling books.
San Francisco is full of guys who Swash and Buckle
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Yankee Division Son Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:38:46pm |
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David Simon Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:39:00pm |
re: #363 Walter L. Newton
And that's the trademark of a well written movie, play or story. Where you can engross the audience with very serious themes, yet leave them with hope.
So, I take it you won't be endorsing 'night Mother anytime soon?
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sattv4u2 Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:39:00pm |
re: #370 Pvt Bin Jammin
Good for your son! Sorry to hear about the high school not having an orchestra. When our daughter was young she played violin. Not only did all her schools have orchestra's but there were also community youth orchestras. Maybe you could help get one going. I helped run one for about six years.
great idea, but between homework, private lessons, select soccer he really doesn't have much time for anything else. Thats why the ochestra was so good for him because it was during school hours
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wolfie Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:39:39pm |
re: #355 rawmuse
I had a roommate in college who decided she wanted to learn the trombone. She spent a good part of that year just "playing" the mouth piece alone. Most bizarre.
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doriangrey Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:40:20pm |
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mikeymom Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:40:52pm |
re: #381 Yankee Division Son
ive been here toooo long--(and real and i are secertly married--shhhhh!)
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Desert Dog Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:40:57pm |
re: #361 MandyManners
It will all boil down to your daughter's choice as an independent human being.
No matter how we raise our kids, THEY WILL MAKE THEIR OWN CHOICES.
All kidding aside with kids (not a pun), give them the tools to be an upright person. Teach them responsibility, frugality, and integrity...tell them they can be whatever they want to be and achieve whatever they want to achieve....it's up to them, ultimately. But, if they are equipped to deal with adulthood, they usually do well....one of ours is out of the house already (ASU), with #2 coming up next fall....only the 9 year old will be left.
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stevieray Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:41:02pm |
re: #369 rawmuse
LOL! Where on God's green acre did you find that?
Good hevvins....
This site. It is a photo compilation site... much of which is not safe for work... but they have a few interesting images.
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realwest Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:41:04pm |
re: #375 doriangrey
Oh Yeah I be celebrating ok dorian! Brute force Brandon Jacobs with an injured knee only gets 84 yards rushing but three TD's and speedy Derrick Ward rushes for 215 yards!
Home field advantage through the playoffs by beating a helluva great team!
(realwest does happy dance, sits down, out of breath! LOL!).
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rawmuse Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:41:44pm |
re: #385 wolfie
You simply lack experience with trombonists who are building their embouchures. It is like lifting weights, muscle training. Ever see drummers with a practice pad? Same thing.
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Pvt Bin Jammin Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:41:47pm |
re: #383 sattv4u2
great idea, but between homework, private lessons, select soccer he really doesn't have much time for anything else. Thats why the ochestra was so good for him because it was during school hours
I've gotcha. Our daughter didn't get into sports until she was in her twenties. LOL It was music all the time for her from 4th grade through college, though music was only her minor.
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lifeofthemind Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:42:00pm |
re: #373 mikeymom
love it! also picnic -william holden, kim novak play by william inge
Damn sight more intellectual activity in the arts before 1965 than I have seen since. Problem as Congress (as usual) pushing the anti-Trust that idiots in Justice used to bust up the studio system at exactly the wrong moment.
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realwest Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:42:37pm |
re: #384 mikeymom
Thankew, but ya know I didn't play in the game, just watched and cheered 'em on! GO BIG BLUE!
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shanec99 Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:43:09pm |
re: #385 wolfie
I had a roommate in college who decided she wanted to learn the trombone. She spent a good part of that year just "playing" the mouth piece alone. Most bizarre.
Well you must have preferred that to the alternative of her practicing all night with the real thing... gosh I remember a friend learning the sax... he sounded like a wounded duck after an aggressive sexual encounter, and it went on for hours and hours. He is lucky my dad never had to deal with him.
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:43:12pm |
re: #382 David Simon
So, I take it you won't be endorsing 'night Mother anytime soon?
An excellent play, but not an uplifting ending. An ending that gives you something to think about.
I was talking about a certain genre of stories that do manage to uplift at the very ending.
Myself, I like serious subject matters and I usually find something to take away from most well-written stories, happy, sad, depressing or otherwise.
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mikeymom Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:43:56pm |
re: #394 realwest
i know hon-- i was on the couch next to you-in my dreams!
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Dianna Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:44:14pm |
re: #367 shanec99
See now I am confused... you hated dolls, you like weapons, and your parents made you an addict books involving pirates and thieves hacking others to death.
Are you sure that you are not one of the 72 virgins that gets endlessly recycled for Allahs murderers?
Absolutely sure!
If it's any comfort, I'm easily mistaken for a hippie.
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:44:37pm |
re: #391 rawmuse
You simply lack experience with trombonists who are building their embouchures. It is like lifting weights, muscle training. Ever see drummers with a practice pad? Same thing.
My girlfriend Sylvia is working on her embouchures, and I'm helping.
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doriangrey Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:45:08pm |
re: #398 Dianna
Absolutely sure!
If it's any comfort, I'm easily mistaken for a hippie.
ROTFLMAO.... Yea a hippie packing a .50 DEagle....... lol...lol...lol...
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shanec99 Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:45:15pm |
re: #391 rawmuse
You simply lack experience with trombonists who are building their embouchures. It is like lifting weights, muscle training. Ever see drummers with a practice pad? Same thing.
I never used the practice pad... I used the real thing ... enthusiastically. I would do drum rolls and symball solos all night if given the opportunity.
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realwest Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:45:25pm |
re: #397 {mikeymom}
Ah, sorry I bounced you off the couch with that last jump up and fall down on the couch by me! LOL!
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lifeofthemind Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:45:37pm |
re: #393 lifeofthemind
Note the actual case was in 1947 if I recall, the disaster unfolded over the next 20 years leaving a shadow of the former industry at the mercy of agents, tv, lawyers and foreign money
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doriangrey Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:46:05pm |
re: #399 Walter L. Newton
My girlfriend Sylvia is working on her embouchures, and I'm helping.
/
Is that what they call that in Colorado these days? Here in SoCal we call it doing the hippity dippity.... ;p
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:46:10pm |
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:46:54pm |
re: #405 doriangrey
Is that what they call that in Colorado these days? Here in SoCal we call it doing the hippity dippity.... ;p
Well, among the educated.
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Pvt Bin Jammin Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:46:56pm |
re: #395 shanec99
Well you must have preferred that to the alternative of her practicing all night with the real thing... gosh I remember a friend learning the sax... he sounded like a wounded duck after an aggressive sexual encounter, and it went on for hours and hours. He is lucky my dad never had to deal with him.
LOL On my fortieth b-day I asked hubby for a tenor sax. Had only ever played piano. It was pretty awful at first but I finally got up to a hard reed and was sounding pretty good. I'd love to drag that thing out from under the bed and try it again but I pity the poor neighbors.
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mikeymom Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:46:56pm |
re: #403 realwest
no prob--barely felt it here in colorado--walter and mazie were being fresh!
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David Simon Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:47:28pm |
re: #396 Walter L. Newton
An excellent play, but not an uplifting ending. An ending that gives you something to think about.
I was talking about a certain genre of stories that do manage to uplift at the very ending.
Myself, I like serious subject matters and I usually find something to take away from most well-written stories, happy, sad, depressing or otherwise.
Agreed. I have no idea who Marsha Norman is - or what her political persuasion is - but that play ripped my guts out.
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realwest Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:47:30pm |
re: #405 doriangrey
The the hippity dippity?!? Well, ok, you are, after all, in Southern California! LOL!
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Dark_Falcon Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:47:32pm |
re: #406 Walter L. Newton
Thanks! (gosh, all the women on here are giving me holiday cheer).
Then have some cheer from one of the men:
Smack!
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shanec99 Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:47:43pm |
re: #406 Walter L. Newton
Thanks! (gosh, all the women on here are giving me holiday cheer).
I prefer holiday beer... especially under a hedge of mistletoe.
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:47:52pm |
re: #409 mikeymom
no prob--barely felt it here in colorado--walter and mazie were being fresh!
I never touched Maisey.
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Dark_Falcon Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:48:11pm |
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realwest Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:48:30pm |
re: #407 Walter L. Newton
LOL! How are you doing this evening Walter? Any audience problems or participation tonight?!
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Dianna Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:48:41pm |
re: #396 Walter L. Newton
An excellent play, but not an uplifting ending. An ending that gives you something to think about.
I was talking about a certain genre of stories that do manage to uplift at the very ending.
Myself, I like serious subject matters and I usually find something to take away from most well-written stories, happy, sad, depressing or otherwise.
Yeah, well. You'll love my novel. *Shudder*.
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:48:44pm |
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Dianna Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:49:19pm |
re: #400 doriangrey
ROTFLMAO.... Yea a hippie packing a .50 DEagle....... lol...lol...lol...
That's Mandy. I'm into .45's.
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mikeymom Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:49:19pm |
re: #414 Walter L. Newton
just read a great book (from library)--"the parrot who thought she was a dog-"-thought of you--funny!
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:49:39pm |
re: #417 Dianna
Yeah, well. You'll love my novel. *Shudder*.
Probably will. Click on my name if you ever want any scripts to read. Maybe you'll let me read your drafts?
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mikeymom Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:50:21pm |
re: #422 Walter L. Newton
is that like seeing your etchings?
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realwest Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:50:39pm |
re: #408 Pvt Bin Jammin
Hey PBJ! That's how I feel about dragging my old guitar out from under the bed, but it's MY ears I'm afraid of hurting!
How are you tonight? I had a nice chat with Sage earlier (obviously before the game started!).
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doriangrey Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:50:55pm |
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wolfie Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:50:58pm |
re: #391 rawmuse
Building the ol' embouchure, eh? Sounds like a line I'd warn my daughter about!
re: #395 shanec99
Yikes! I guess I was lucky I wasn't rooming w/ her when she went through that stage!
BTW, said roommate ended up (about seven years later) playing with a Dixieland band in Richmond, Va. and later Washington, DC. She now plays mostly classical stuff w/ a brass ensemble. You never know!
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realwest Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:51:59pm |
re: #415 Dark_Falcon
Hey! Stop smacking Walter would ya please?!
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shanec99 Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:52:02pm |
re: #419 Dianna
That's Mandy. I'm into .45's.
.45... too much kick... hard to put a nice tight group... give me a Beretta 9mm any day... I will put 10 rounds in a space the size of my palm from 15 metres.
Either in the chest or in the head... the miscreant can take his pick... either way he will take a quick trip to heaven.
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doriangrey Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:52:06pm |
re: #424 realwest
Hey PBJ! That's how I feel about dragging my old guitar out from under the bed, but it's MY ears I'm afraid of hurting!
How are you tonight? I had a nice chat with Sage earlier (obviously before the game started!).
Out from under the bed? You trying to learn to play by osmosis? ;p
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swamprat Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:52:13pm |
A ship is safe in harbor, but that’s not what ships are for.
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mikeymom Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:52:30pm |
re: #425 doriangrey
no guns here--but i do have a nice holster?just tryin' to fit in a gun thread
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sattv4u2 Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:53:12pm |
re: #430 swamprat
A ship is safe in harbor, but that’s not what ships are for.
the grey fox bathes at night!
(oh ,, sorry ,, I thought we were talking secret code! ))
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Dianna Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:53:32pm |
re: #422 Walter L. Newton
Probably will. Click on my name if you ever want any scripts to read. Maybe you'll let me read your drafts?
I'm looking for first readers. One of my friends suggested that I put all the memory sections in first person, and I'm going to set my alternates for that. And it scares me, because I had some ideas of how I'd write those that made me shake.
The idea is really good, but I'm a little worried for what I'm doing to first readers. If you're interested, and you can deal with a Windows 2007 version of the doc, I'd be thrilled to let you read it.
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doriangrey Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:53:56pm |
re: #431 mikeymom
no guns here--but i do have a nice holster?just tryin' to fit in a gun thread
Silly mikeymom, this is not a gun thread... It's a axe thread..... ;)
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sattv4u2 Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:54:00pm |
re: #431 mikeymom
no guns here--but i do have a nice holster?just tryin' to fit in a gun thread
is that a new type of bra!?!?!
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Pvt Bin Jammin Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:54:16pm |
re: #424 realwest
Hey PBJ! That's how I feel about dragging my old guitar out from under the bed, but it's MY ears I'm afraid of hurting!
How are you tonight? I had a nice chat with Sage earlier (obviously before the game started!).
I'm with ya. My ears would suffer too. To think I kind of had it down and got lazy about it makes me mad at myself. My piano is a drag too. It won't hold a tune. I need pegs and strings. Feeling musically deprived. LOL
Glad to hear you had the chat with Sage. I haven't seen him since Wednesday and that was for about five minutes. Hopefully we'll see him Tuesday.
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MandyManners Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:54:18pm |
re: #357 Occasional Reader
My favorite Christmas movie is Beneath the Planet of the Apes.
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CIA Reject Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:55:26pm |
re: #406 Walter L. Newton
Thanks! (gosh, all the women on here are giving me holiday cheer).
Well here's some holiday cheer from one of the guys:
An Alcoholic Night Before Christmas
Author Unknown
'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house
There were empties and butts left around by some louse,And the best quart I'd hid by the chimney with care
Had been swiped by some bum, who'd discovered it there.My guests all had long since been poured in their beds
To wake in the morning with god-awful heads.My mouth, full of cotton, hung down to my lap
Because I was dying for one more nightcap.When through the north window there came such a smell
I sprang to my feet to see what the hell...And what to my wondering eyes should show up
But eight bloated reindeer hitched to a beer truck,With a little old driver who looked like a hick,
But I saw it was Santa, as tight as a tick.Staggering onward, those eight reindeer came,
While he hiccuped and belched as he called them by name:
"On Schenley! On Seagram! We ain't got all night!
You too, Haig and Haig, and you too, Black and White.
Scram up on this roof; get the hell off this wall;
Get going, you dummies, we've got a long haul."So up on the roof went the reindeer and truck,
But a tree branch hit Santa before he could duck.And then, in a twinkling, I heard from above
A hell of a noise that was no cooing dove.So I pulled in my head and I cocked a sharp ear;
Down the chimney he plunged, landing smack
