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ShortNCuddlyAm · 10-17-2009, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by vivaldirules

I'm alive (and surpisingly able to stand - just) in Kiwiland about to head on to Melbourne. On my flight over, I've been reading The Elegance of the Hedgehog - and loving it! I left my liseuseuseususe home (don't ask me why) and saw the title in the airport bookstore. How could I pass it up?! I'm glad I didn't. I hope to figure out soon what day/time/dimension this is. Cheers! (or whatever)

You silly dog!!!

But thank you for reminding me about that book - I keep meaning to get it!

Are you having a good time?

FlorenceArt · 10-17-2009, 05:25 PM

Finally relaxing after one of the craziest days I've ever had (probably nothing to those of us with children though, lol). Set up the show in about an hour with the help of my parents who were visiting, then spent all afternoon freezing in the hallway and saying hello to people who came in to see the paintings and the building's inhabitants leaving for, then returning from their Saturday shopping. Packed up the show at around 7:30 with the help of a friend who miraculously happened to come (I was too stupid to ask anyone to help), then ran with her to a gallery where one of my videos was selected for a festival. The "opening night" turned out to be a screening of all the selected videos (around 18 I think), including mine. It was very weird to see my work projected in front a room of -gasp- about 30 people (although about half of them left before it was my turn I think). And I think some of them even liked it!!!

Tomorrow should be pretty much the same except for the gallery, which is closed on Sunday, and hopefully I will see more friends tomorrow (including Zelda) and people will be more relaxed and have time to actually look at my stuff

ravenne · 10-17-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by vivaldirules

I'm alive (and surpisingly able to stand - just) in Kiwiland about to head on to Melbourne. On my flight over, I've been reading The Elegance of the Hedgehog - and loving it! I left my liseuseuseususe home (don't ask me why) and saw the title in the airport bookstore. How could I pass it up?! I'm glad I didn't. I hope to figure out soon what day/time/dimension this is. Cheers! (or whatever)

You forgot your ebook reader??!!! Well, I hope you packed your clothes!

zelda_pinwheel · 10-17-2009, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by vivaldirules

I'm alive (and surpisingly able to stand - just) in Kiwiland about to head on to Melbourne. On my flight over, I've been reading The Elegance of the Hedgehog - and loving it! I left my liseuseuseususe home (don't ask me why) and saw the title in the airport bookstore. How could I pass it up?! I'm glad I didn't. I hope to figure out soon what day/time/dimension this is. Cheers! (or whatever)

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Originally Posted by ravenne

You forgot your ebook reader??!!! Well, I hope you packed your clothes!

seriously !! forget your liseuse, pfff !!! what were you thinking ?

but, how do you like that book ? i read the first 10 pages from the library but didn't have time to read the whole thing before i had to return it (it was reserved by someone else so i couldn't keep it longer) and then waited A YEAR for the price of the ebook to be lowered (and the day the pocket edition was available, i sent a little email to the publisher, saying "i am sure, that now the paper edition is available for 7€, you won't leave the ebook at the original price of 19€, right ? right ????"

) and as soon as the price went down i bought it. but then i got distracted and never finished it (ironic, since i was so frustrated while i was waiting...

) maybe i should go back to it, then we can read it together, like a mini-bookclub !

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Originally Posted by FlorenceArt

Finally relaxing after one of the craziest days I've ever had (probably nothing to those of us with children though, lol). Set up the show in about an hour with the help of my parents who were visiting, then spent all afternoon freezing in the hallway and saying hello to people who came in to see the paintings and the building's inhabitants leaving for, then returning from their Saturday shopping. Packed up the show at around 7:30 with the help of a friend who miraculously happened to come (I was too stupid to ask anyone to help), then ran with her to a gallery where one of my videos was selected for a festival. The "opening night" turned out to be a screening of all the selected videos (around 18 I think), including mine. It was very weird to see my work projected in front a room of -gasp- about 30 people (although about half of them left before it was my turn I think). And I think some of them even liked it!!!

Tomorrow should be pretty much the same except for the gallery, which is closed on Sunday, and hopefully I will see more friends tomorrow (including Zelda) and people will be more relaxed and have time to actually look at my stuff

well, now you're famous, don't forget about all of your old (not famous) friends ! we can say "we knew her before" ! or will you become a snob, wearing dark glasses even at night and filtering your telephone calls ?

i hope you had some fun, while you were having this crazy day !

i really hope i will be able to stop by tomorrow ! what time will you close up ? same as today ?

vivaldirules · 10-18-2009, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Why??? I can't think of a legitimate reason........

I know!

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Originally Posted by ShortNCuddlyAm

You silly dog!!!

I know!!

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Originally Posted by ravenne

You forgot your ebook reader??!!! Well, I hope you packed your clothes!

I know!!! (actually, I did pack my clothes but they are in the luggage which is presently lost - not fun!)

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Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

seriously !! forget your liseuse, pfff !!! what were you thinking ?

I know!!!!

I had some crazy idea that I was bringing too much work, would have zero time to read, and just didn't want to bother with it. What was I thinking??? So here I am with no ebook reader, no clothes, and I smell like I've spent the past 48 hours in the clothes I'm wearing (cuz that's what I've had to do). But I do have a nice book to read, thanks to Zee.

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Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

but, how do you like that book ? i read the first 10 pages from the library but didn't have time to read the whole thing before i had to return it (it was reserved by someone else so i couldn't keep it longer) and then waited A YEAR for the price of the ebook to be lowered (and the day the pocket edition was available, i sent a little email to the publisher, saying "i am sure, that now the paper edition is available for 7€, you won't leave the ebook at the original price of 19€, right ? right ????"

) and as soon as the price went down i bought it. but then i got distracted and never finished it (ironic, since i was so frustrated while i was waiting...

) maybe i should go back to it, then we can read it together, like a mini-bookclub !

You only read the first 10 pages? But I thought I remember you raving about it somewhere here! Anyway, I'm only a quarter of the way through it (too much work to do) and I'm still loving it. And I'm sensing that this might be one of those books where I finish the book and then turn back to the first page to reread it straight away. Yes, I can see how this book might appeal particularly to you so please do go back to it.

FlorenceArt · 10-18-2009, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

well, now you're famous, don't forget about all of your old (not famous) friends ! we can say "we knew her before" ! or will you become a snob, wearing dark glasses even at night and filtering your telephone calls ?

i hope you had some fun, while you were having this crazy day !

Well, Ms, err, Zelda was it? What a strange name. Ahem, anyway, no, I will remain very simple and approachable of course. And the dark glasses are only to protect my delicate artist's eyes against the ugliness of everyday life

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Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

i really hope i will be able to stop by tomorrow ! what time will you close up ? same as today ?

I finished a bit early yesterday because of that opening at the gallery, but today I will stay until 8 pm.

The day was rather enjoyable actually, I met a lot of my neighbors and many were curious and interested. They all sympathized when they saw me huddled against the radiator, and one of them even brought me hot tea in the evening. That was really sweet

And the open studio visitors were nice as well. A few of them were disappointed not to see my videos. I had mentioned them in the program but balked at the last minute at the idea of leaving my brand new MacBook Pro in the hallway, in reach of children and thieves. But today I will bring it and show the videos. I'll just keep an eye on it and try to bring it back home in good shape

Peverel · 10-18-2009, 08:01 AM

Well I am attempting to do a roast dinner. Already realised I have too many parsnips so I haven't roasted any potatoes (I love roast parsnips anyway), and this is only for me and the cat as a practice run to cook my highly supportive S.O. a roastie to say thank you

Peverel · 10-18-2009, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by FlorenceArt

Finally relaxing after one of the craziest days I've ever had (probably nothing to those of us with children though, lol). Set up the show in about an hour with the help of my parents who were visiting, then spent all afternoon freezing in the hallway and saying hello to people who came in to see the paintings and the building's inhabitants leaving for, then returning from their Saturday shopping. Packed up the show at around 7:30 with the help of a friend who miraculously happened to come (I was too stupid to ask anyone to help), then ran with her to a gallery where one of my videos was selected for a festival. The "opening night" turned out to be a screening of all the selected videos (around 18 I think), including mine. It was very weird to see my work projected in front a room of -gasp- about 30 people (although about half of them left before it was my turn I think). And I think some of them even liked it!!!

Tomorrow should be pretty much the same except for the gallery, which is closed on Sunday, and hopefully I will see more friends tomorrow (including Zelda) and people will be more relaxed and have time to actually look at my stuff

Glad day one went well. Are any of your films available to view on-line?

mikaelalind · 10-18-2009, 08:14 AM

Empty wallet and empty fridge, is not a good combination. sigh.

FlorenceArt · 10-18-2009, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Peverel

Glad day one went well.

Thanks! Day two was OK too, but I'm glad it's over. Zelda visited and helped me pack everything

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Originally Posted by Peverel

Are any of your films available to view on-line?

Yes, all of them actually, on my website (Quicktime format) or on Vimeo. The one that was selected for the festival is The Color of Time.

Florence

FlorenceArt · 10-18-2009, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mikaelalind

Empty wallet and empty fridge, is not a good combination. sigh.

No, I guess not

zelda_pinwheel · 10-18-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by vivaldirules

I know!

I know!!

I know!!! (actually, I did pack my clothes but they are in the luggage which is presently lost - not fun!)

so, do you know, then ?

so sorry to hear your luggage is missing !

i hope it turns up soon. and in the meantime, i think the airline should buy you some new clothes !

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I had some crazy idea that I was bringing too much work, would have zero time to read, and just didn't want to bother with it. What was I thinking??? So here I am with no ebook reader, no clothes, and I smell like I've spent the past 48 hours in the clothes I'm wearing (cuz that's what I've had to do). But I do have a nice book to read, thanks to Zee.

pfff. what *were* you thinking ??? but i'm very glad you're enjoying the book.

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You only read the first 10 pages? But I thought I remember you raving about it somewhere here! Anyway, I'm only a quarter of the way through it (too much work to do) and I'm still loving it. And I'm sensing that this might be one of those books where I finish the book and then turn back to the first page to reread it straight away. Yes, I can see how this book might appeal particularly to you so please do go back to it.

i only read the first 10 pages in the library book. when i finally bought it, i read more, but meanwhile a very rude member had tried to spoil my pleasure by posting several lengthy (terrible) reviews of the book (and also told me the ending. grrr.

). i didn't read the reviews (except for the beginning of the first one) because i prefer to make up my own mind if i like a book or not, but i found that i couldn't get some of the details out of my head as i was trying to read (notably the ending...) and i had also several other new books at the time, so i decided to put it aside for a little while in hopes of forgetting those details in the meantime, and then, i got distracted by other books and never went back to it. but i think enough time has passed now, i can take it up again.

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Originally Posted by FlorenceArt

Well, Ms, err, Zelda was it? What a strange name. Ahem, anyway, no, I will remain very simple and approachable of course. And the dark glasses are only to protect my delicate artist's eyes against the ugliness of everyday life

ah yes, well in that case of course, it's perfectly normal.

thank you florence for the invitation, it was great to see your paintings in person ! and to discover your sculptures as well. you will notice that i have many witnesses (your neighbors and visitors) who can attest that we have been seen speaking together, so there is no point trying to pretend you have no idea who i am the next time you are having drinks at the meurice !

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Originally Posted by Peverel

Well I am attempting to do a roast dinner. Already realised I have too many parsnips so I haven't roasted any potatoes (I love roast parsnips anyway), and this is only for me and the cat as a practice run to cook my highly supportive S.O. a roastie to say thank you

that is a lucky cat !

and a lucky S.O. as well. is that to repay her for not sinking the boat ?

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Originally Posted by mikaelalind

Empty wallet and empty fridge, is not a good combination. sigh.

definitely not.

i hope both are full soon.

ravenne · 10-18-2009, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

so, do you know, then ?

so sorry to hear your luggage is missing !

i hope it turns up soon. and in the meantime, i think the airline should buy you some new clothes !

Yes, they should! And BACON (as a compensation). Btw, VR, don't stay too long over there, you might turn into a dog-roo!

Greg Anos · 10-18-2009, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Verencat

They have Doc Savage movies?

There are two reputed to exist. One was released in 1975, and is available on DVD at the Warner Archive. Some complain that it's too campy, but I like it. I think is captures the spirit of Doc Savage well. A second was was reputedly made shortly thereafter, but never officially released. <shrug> Who knows?

If you never have seen the 1975 movie and you are a Doc fan, you're in for a treat. Just don't take it too seriously. Think Freckled Shark.

Greg Anos · 10-18-2009, 07:16 PM

Here's another cheap and easy dinner receipe.

(It can be done with mushrooms very nicely for the veggie people.)

Some boneless chicken (2 breasts or equal quantity of dark meat)
One can Campbell's Cream of Chicken soup
Half of a can of water
Cup of so of 5 minute rice (I use the brown rice kind, but you can use white)
Seasoning to taste (I use garlic and onion powder, but I expect any sort of seasoning would do just fine.)

How to do it.

Whisk soup and water together until well mixed. Pour into baking pan. Add rice until combination is kind of a thick paste. Put chicken on top. Put on a cover and bake in over at 375 F for 1hour forty-five minutes. Take out of oven, remove lid and fill plate.

Serves two. Can be scaled up as large as you like....

10-17-2009, 05:25 PM	#8747
FlorenceArt High Priestess Posts: 5,761 Karma: 5042529 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Montreuil sous bois, France Device: iPad Pro 9.7, iPhone 6 Plus	Finally relaxing after one of the craziest days I've ever had (probably nothing to those of us with children though, lol). Set up the show in about an hour with the help of my parents who were visiting, then spent all afternoon freezing in the hallway and saying hello to people who came in to see the paintings and the building's inhabitants leaving for, then returning from their Saturday shopping. Packed up the show at around 7:30 with the help of a friend who miraculously happened to come (I was too stupid to ask anyone to help), then ran with her to a gallery where one of my videos was selected for a festival. The "opening night" turned out to be a screening of all the selected videos (around 18 I think), including mine. It was very weird to see my work projected in front a room of -gasp- about 30 people (although about half of them left before it was my turn I think). And I think some of them even liked it!!! Tomorrow should be pretty much the same except for the gallery, which is closed on Sunday, and hopefully I will see more friends tomorrow (including Zelda) and people will be more relaxed and have time to actually look at my stuff

10-18-2009, 08:01 AM	#8752
Peverel Still Easily Confused Posts: 889 Karma: 505319 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampshire/Berkshire/Surrey - yes I am that big Device: Kindle	Well I am attempting to do a roast dinner. Already realised I have too many parsnips so I haven't roasted any potatoes (I love roast parsnips anyway), and this is only for me and the cat as a practice run to cook my highly supportive S.O. a roastie to say thank you

10-18-2009, 08:14 AM	#8754
mikaelalind Fanatic Posts: 590 Karma: 788068 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sweden Device: Sony PRS 505, Cybook Odessey	Empty wallet and empty fridge, is not a good combination. sigh.

10-18-2009, 07:16 PM	#8760
Greg Anos Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,531 Karma: 37057604 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Pocketbook	Here's another cheap and easy dinner receipe. (It can be done with mushrooms very nicely for the veggie people.) Some boneless chicken (2 breasts or equal quantity of dark meat) One can Campbell's Cream of Chicken soup Half of a can of water Cup of so of 5 minute rice (I use the brown rice kind, but you can use white) Seasoning to taste (I use garlic and onion powder, but I expect any sort of seasoning would do just fine.) How to do it. Whisk soup and water together until well mixed. Pour into baking pan. Add rice until combination is kind of a thick paste. Put chicken on top. Put on a cover and bake in over at 375 F for 1hour forty-five minutes. Take out of oven, remove lid and fill plate. Serves two. Can be scaled up as large as you like....