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| I met Big Al tonight; my first TNCR real life encounter | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: May 17 2008, 07:18 PM (227 Views) | |
| RosemaryTwo | May 17 2008, 07:18 PM Post #1 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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We went to the same play in the city tonight. He said he would be the guy in the balcony with a beard, and sure enough, I found him. We met at intermission. He and his wife are lovely. Depressing play, I have to say, although well done. Good to have met you, Al. |
| "Perhaps the thing to do is just to let stupid run its course." Aqua | |
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| Red Rice | May 17 2008, 07:19 PM Post #2 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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Wonderful! And I'm sure he was thrilled to meet you too, R2... I know I would be!
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Civilisation, I vaguely realized then - and subsequent observation has confirmed the view - could not progress that way. It must have a greater guiding principle to survive. To treat it as a carcase off which each man tears as much as he can for himself, is to stand convicted a brute, fit for nothing better than a jungle existence, which is a death-struggle, leading nowhither. I did not believe that was the human destiny, for Man individually was sane and reasonable, only collectively a fool. I hope the gunner of that Hun two-seater shot him clean, bullet to heart, and that his plane, on fire, fell like a meteor through the sky he loved. Since he had to end, I hope he ended so. But, oh, the waste! The loss! - Cecil Lewis | |
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| Mark | May 17 2008, 07:21 PM Post #3 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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Al is a great person. Gratz R2! You too Al! |
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___.___ (_]===* o 0 When I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the future of the human race. H.G. Wells | |
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| RosemaryTwo | May 17 2008, 07:23 PM Post #4 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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Al is probably in bed now, feeling hopeless. That play was rough on the emotions. I may not get out of bed for a week, so if I'm not posting, you'll know why. |
| "Perhaps the thing to do is just to let stupid run its course." Aqua | |
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| George K | May 17 2008, 07:24 PM Post #5 |
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Finally
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ANOTHER TNCR meeting that I've missed. I would like to set something up so that I meet all the ladies of TNCR. Whaddya say?
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A guide to GKSR: Click "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08 Nothing is as effective as homeopathy. I'd rather listen to an hour of Abba than an hour of The Beatles. - Klaus, 4/29/18 | |
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| Red Rice | May 17 2008, 07:29 PM Post #6 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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Crikey. What did you see? |
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Civilisation, I vaguely realized then - and subsequent observation has confirmed the view - could not progress that way. It must have a greater guiding principle to survive. To treat it as a carcase off which each man tears as much as he can for himself, is to stand convicted a brute, fit for nothing better than a jungle existence, which is a death-struggle, leading nowhither. I did not believe that was the human destiny, for Man individually was sane and reasonable, only collectively a fool. I hope the gunner of that Hun two-seater shot him clean, bullet to heart, and that his plane, on fire, fell like a meteor through the sky he loved. Since he had to end, I hope he ended so. But, oh, the waste! The loss! - Cecil Lewis | |
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| big al | May 17 2008, 07:31 PM Post #7 |
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Bull-Carp
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I and my wife were delighted to meet R2 and her husband tonight. The play ("Rabbit Hole") dealt with the aftermath of a child's accidental death, so it certainly was not something to raise spirits, although I thought it ended on a hopeful note. I'm only sorry that our meeting was so short. I hope we have another opportunity to get together. Big Al |
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Location: Western PA "jesu, der simcha fun der man's farlangen." -bachophile | |
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| Red Rice | May 17 2008, 07:40 PM Post #8 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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I've heard of this one. I would be hesitant to watch it; the subject matter is so drenched with pathos, apart from the play itself. Reminds me of Hemingway's shortest story: "For sale: baby shoes, never worn." |
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Civilisation, I vaguely realized then - and subsequent observation has confirmed the view - could not progress that way. It must have a greater guiding principle to survive. To treat it as a carcase off which each man tears as much as he can for himself, is to stand convicted a brute, fit for nothing better than a jungle existence, which is a death-struggle, leading nowhither. I did not believe that was the human destiny, for Man individually was sane and reasonable, only collectively a fool. I hope the gunner of that Hun two-seater shot him clean, bullet to heart, and that his plane, on fire, fell like a meteor through the sky he loved. Since he had to end, I hope he ended so. But, oh, the waste! The loss! - Cecil Lewis | |
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| Daniel | May 18 2008, 03:31 AM Post #9 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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No wai! |
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| plays88keys | May 18 2008, 05:45 AM Post #10 |
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Pisa-Carp
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Meeting people from the forums is always so much fun! I'm hoping to meet quite a few when Improv and I take our trip west in late summer. Which reminds me...we will be going thru Pittsburgh on our way to Cleveland. Maybe we could meet for a coffee? |
| You can never get enough of what you don't need to make you happy. | |
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| RosemaryTwo | May 18 2008, 07:30 AM Post #11 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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Love to meet, Plays. Let me know a date when it approaches. |
| "Perhaps the thing to do is just to let stupid run its course." Aqua | |
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| Frank_W | May 18 2008, 09:09 AM Post #12 |
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Resident Misanthrope
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Awesome... If anyone here is passing through middle Tennessee, I'd be happy to meet you!
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Anatomy Prof: "The human body has about 20 sq. meters of skin." Me: "Man, that's a lot of lampshades!" | |
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| RosemaryTwo | May 18 2008, 11:03 AM Post #13 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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I agree, RR. |
| "Perhaps the thing to do is just to let stupid run its course." Aqua | |
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| OperaTenor | May 18 2008, 11:53 AM Post #14 |
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Pisa-Carp
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Along with just about everyone else here, I really look forward to the opportunity to meet Al in person. Glad you got to hook up, R2.
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| big al | May 18 2008, 02:42 PM Post #15 |
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Bull-Carp
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Me too, Plays. I'd love to meet you and Improv. Maybe he can give me some tips on retiring. Big Al |
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Location: Western PA "jesu, der simcha fun der man's farlangen." -bachophile | |
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