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[raebates]

Oh, no. I'm hearing that Peanuts teacher again. Wah, wah, wha, wha, wha, wah. Is it just me?

 

[chefann]

Oh, no. I'm hearing that Peanuts teacher again. Wah, wah, wha, wha, wha, wah. Is it just me?

One of the musicals I was in during high school was "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown." Our band director did that "wah wah" sound with his trumpet. I was Peppermint Patty. My sister was typecast as the cute little red-headed girl.

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

Best I did in the HSM was to play in the pit - I was the Bari sax. The best part I had was during Grand Old Ivy in How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying. The bari sax has a quasi solo during the Groundhog! bit with Finch and Biggley groveling on stage.Not much of a moment, is it?

 

[raebates]

I was the eldest and favorite daughter in a civic theater production of The King and I. By the time I was in high school, I preferred minor roles or the chorus--all of the fun with a lot less work.

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

Not to mention, you didn't have to wear a hoop skirt.

 

[chefann]

I had to wear a hoop skirt in The King and I. I was in the chorus, aka one of the wives. Just one scene in the hoop, but we looked like cakes walking from the dressing room to the wings.

One of the oddest things I did in a musical was in college. We were presenting Drood, the Mystery of Edwin Drood, which is based on the novel Dickens was writing when he died. One number, "Don't Quit While You're Ahead," had a catchy tune and beat that was perfect for a kick line. Rather than have us look like total fools, the director/choreographer put in a low-kick bit. But the 6 women in the chorus (myself included) had to actually lay on the floor and do kicks. So I got to sew fun bloomers for us, and we had a shopping trip to find bright tights.

We had a great set piece for that show, too. One scene, that culminated in a really great musical number, was a dinner party for 6. Rather than seat everyone around one side of a table (like what's usually done on TV), we built a vertical table. It angled slightly, but was basically a flat board, shaped like a trapezoid, giving one the same effect as standing at the foot of a really long table. We glued on plates, etc. and the cast members in that scene sat on different height stools to give the impression that they were at different points along the table.

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

Now, that's clever! When our HS did Guys & Dolls, as always, the director of the art department was in charge of designing/painting all the drops. I was so impressed with the drop for The Crap Shooters' Ballet (just after Sky sings Luck Be A Lady) until I saw that awful movie version (with Frank Sinatra as Nathan Detroit) and I realized he stole the entire sewer design from the movie.

 

[chefann]

Not stole. It was an homage.

The Drood show had some really interesting things that we did. We were lucky to have someone in the Theater department who was not only clever and creative, but wasn't afraid to work with the music department (it was officially a Music Dept. production). We built extensions of the stage out into the audience, then connected them with another runway, creating a sort of donut effect. The orchestra sat in the hole, so they were front and center the whole time. One scene called for the title character (a "pants" part, by the way) and the female lead to stroll through a garden. So the orchestra wore hats with silk flowers on them and the actors picked the flowers. We built a "stone" mausoleum out of painted styrofoam coolers. The aforementioned banquet scene required food, so my roommate sewed a soft-sculpture roast turkey (not entirely accurate for Dickensian England, but it was the thought that counted). We made a fairly cool looking hookah out of a silver coffeepot and some surgical tubing. (I was not only in the chorus, I was on the props crew and costume crew.)

But the most fun part was that it's an "audience participation" play because there is no ending to the novel - Dickens died before he completed it. So at one point in the second act, a bunch of characters lined up on stage and we had to poll the audience to determine who they wanted to be the murderer. Each suspect had a confession song, which they would sing if they were chosen, but it was woven into the action, so audience members had to wait to find out who "won" the vote. The stage manager had to walkie-talkie the result to the orchestra conductor so they knew which music to play. And then, because you can't have a musical without a happy ending, the remaining named characters were eligible to be paired up into the romantic couple at the end, also selected by the audience. One night, the crowd paired up the characters who were brother and sister!

 

[raebates]

Sounds like you made some great memories, Ann.

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

Not stole. It was an homage.

No, out and out theft.

One night, the crowd paired up the characters who were brother and sister!

Well, that's certainly a Dickens of an ending!

 

[katie0128]

So what, KG gets to kill this... I don't think so.

 

[chefann]

I got some cute Capri's today for Conference. They're orange! And I got a cute orange gingham top to go with them.

 

[katie0128]

I've decided to lose 10 lbs before conference so I can actually fit into my clothes by then.
And I found a friend that has a hat with strawberries on it. I'm gonna see if I can borrow it and wear it for our meet 'n greet so you won't be the only one with a fruity hat!

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

Jason? I think your phone's ringing.

 

[katie0128]

Leave him alone... he is supposed to be working on a paper (or something else as equally borning!)

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

How much does he need? A hundred? A thousand? I don't think I can loan him any more than that.

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

So what, KG gets to kill this... I don't think so.

What, I can't kill my own thread?

 

[chefann]

Bang.Now it's dead. So everyone leave it alone.Please, please, please leave it alone now.

 

[chefann]

Um.... this is how braindead I am this morning. I tried to kill this thread instead of the "Thread Killers" one.

 

[BethCooks4U]

Must be all that partying you did last night with TKG! I can't wait to meet you guys in Chicago!

 

[chefann]

Oh, yeah, such partying.... we had dinner, showed KG the garage, chatted a little, and that was it.

But we did get KG a Faygo Redpop. (That was mentioned in a thread several months back.)

 

[raebates]

Faygo Red Pop and a chance to see a classic car? I'm sure KG was in a state of bliss.

 

[chefann]

He and DH talked car parts and cross-reference. KG gave us an idea for selling the house when we do eventually move - list it in Old Car Weekly instead of traditional outlets: "6-car garage for sale, house attached."

 

[raebates]

Actually, that sounds like a really great idea.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

He and DH talked car parts and cross-reference. KG gave us an idea for selling the house when we do eventually move - list it in Old Car Weekly instead of traditional outlets: "6-car garage for sale, house attached."

It's funny you mention that - because that would be what my DH would look for first! "Uh, yeah the house is great....but how big is the garage?"

We actually have 2 garages - the one attached to the house, and the Deluxe Garage that houses my DH's true loves........

 

[chefann]

Ours is technically 2 garages, also. A 2-car that's attached to the house, and a 4-car that you drive through the 2-car to get into. When we bought this house, we were looking for places with 3 or more bedrooms and 4 or more car garage. Or land enough to build more garage.

Becky, I'm sure you are DH's FIRST true love. (Or at least you should tell yourself that.)

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Becky, I'm sure you are DH's FIRST true love. (Or at least you should tell yourself that.)

Technically - it's the cars....they have been around longer than me. BUT - after DS was born, and money was extremely tight, he did sell a '72 Challenger that he has had since High School (And was only the 2nd owner).....so I know that when push comes to shove.....We (myself and DS) are higher on the list!

Cute story - DH had a t-shirt made for DS last summer w/ a picture of his prized, and rare '70 Challenger, and over the top of the car it says "MY COLLEGE FUND".

 

[chefann]

This is post 4500 for me.

I'm such a post slut.

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

A few years ago, I sold my first Model A, a 1930 Town Sedan, that I drove all over the country, to raise enough cash for a down payment on a house to keep my wife happy.Now the car is gone and the wife is gone, and on the whole, I wish I had the car back.

 

[raebates]

Been there. Bought the T-Shirt.

Got the fabric for my jammie pants yesterday. It's snuggle flannel, so it's soft and lightweight. It's a very light lavender with stars of white, muted purple, and two shades of pink, in various sizes. I even got pink ribbon for the drawstring. I'm so glad you suggested making them. Now I'll have exactly what I want.

 

[raebates]

This is post 4500 for me.

I'm such a post slut.

Been there. Bought the T-Shirt.

Got the fabric for my jammie pants yesterday. It's snuggle flannel, so it's soft and lightweight. It's a very light lavender with stars of white, muted purple, and two shades of pink, in various sizes. I even got pink ribbon for the drawstring. I'm so glad you suggested making them. Now I'll have exactly what I want.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

A few years ago, I sold my first Model A, a 1930 Town Sedan, that I drove all over the country, to raise enough cash for a down payment on a house to keep my wife happy.

Now the car is gone and the wife is gone, and on the whole, I wish I had the car back.

In the back of my mind, I always tell myself that if we ever strike it rich or inherit the big bucks - I will track his 72 Challenger down and buy it back for him.

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

I know - but those dumb guys at Megabucks never pick my numbers.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I know - but those dumb guys at Megabucks never pick my numbers.

But you did win the Internet Lottery from Great Britain, right? What's holding up the cash from that one?

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

I must have transposed a numbre in my credit card account.

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

Bang.

Now it's dead. So everyone leave it alone.

Please, please, please leave it alone now.

You missed.

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

I love how the Brownie S'mores thread and the Get Healthy Squad thread are running together. That's like Rosie going out with Rush.

 

[raebates]

Bad image in head. Must remove. Must think of something else.


Aaack! Image replaced with Jason in a backward thong.

 

[chefann]

And I had something that I wanted to post in the Favorite Ice Cream thread.... Caramel Pretzel Klondike bars! Delish!!

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

Well, I don't know about that (Caramel Pretzel Klondike bars?) but I do know we've gone over 10,000 views with this goofy thread.Of course, the thread killer thread passed us up a couple of weeks ago but we're hangin' in there!

 

[chefann]

Trust me, the Klondike Bars are really good. They remind me of Take 5 candy bars. There's a layer of caramel and pretzel pieces on top of the ice cream, under the chocolate coating. And I think the ice cream is also caramel flavored.

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

I'll try one after I learn how to drive my new mouth.

 

[chefann]

OK. I'll hold you to that.Where you headed tonight? What are you doing this weekend?

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

Sterling Heights, Rochester Heights, Rochester...and going to (drum roll, please) Toledo.

 

[chefann]

ooohh---- Toledo! Wow![/sarcasm]
I was gonna invite you to my show Saturday if you were free. And if it doesn't get postponed again.

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

I don't need to be in Toledo until 9:00 PM.And no, it isn't a date. I'm free Sunday evening, too!

 

[chefann]

Well, as of right now, my show is 2:00 on Saturday. Toledo's only an hour-ish away. (yeah- that's the technical term. What's it to you?) I'm thinking of going to a no-cook demo for Saturday. Want to come and watch me make a fool of myself?

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

I'll sit in the audience and heckle.

 

[raebates]

So, remember that $900 catalog host? She called today. Seems she's had a few more people tell her they want to order. She asked if it would be okay for her to do a July show. Ha! Is it okay? I couldn't call her back fast enough. She wants the Salad Spinner, but wants the products soon, so she wants to close on July 1. I told her she needs to sign up. The woman attracts PC sales like a searchlight attracts moths.She's not interested, at least for now. That's okay. I really don't mind her being a "just a host." Hee, hee, hee.

 

[chefann]

Yeah- that commission check every month really sucks. At least you planted a seed of interest, and she's thinking about it, even if it's just in the back of her mind.

 

[chefann]

KG- I'll email you or post details when I get off the phone with Saturday's host tonight.