Dirty Dancing was fantastic, it ended with a standing ovation from a full house. It's a modern stage play with a new creative category called 'video and production design' (cinematography stuff) that delivered interesting special effects. It helped bring the movie to 'life'. The play was written by the author of the movie itself and included a few songs that she was not able to obtain for the actual movie. Lots of singing and dancing as you would expect and good acting, I thought. They did a great job with the casting. Baby and Penny are reminiscent of the movie characters right down to the body type and body language. Melissa O'Neil (2005 Canadian Idol) sang a few numbers with the ensemble.
K thought it was 'ok', luckily there were a few car scenes. The topic is mature for his age. M thought the guy that played Patrick Swayze (the reason he loves the movie) couldn't compare. Patrick Swayze has a macho, athletic quality. I thought this 'Johnny' was tall, handsome and did a fine job with the acting and dancing. I liked the play more than the movie, but then I'm not a Swayze fan. L enjoyed it too.
I'm getting ready to host a barbecue tomorrow. We're having jerk chicken, and lots of vegetable dishes as there is at least one vegetarian coming. It decided not to rain today, so I think I can hop out for my walk now.
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Friday, July 11, 2008
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Dirty Dancing
It's a bit cooler day today, almost needed a sweater in the morning. I took my 70 year old mom for a routine ECG test this morning, then we stopped at a nearby mall for bacon and egg mcmuffins and iced coffees, then off to the doctor's for a follow up appointment. It's a nice way to bond, I think! We spend time together while doing something constructive.
L and I are going to dump of 4 giant bags of styrofoam and whatever else we can take to the recycle depot.
We're all going to see Dirty Dancing, the stage play tonight. I'm looking forward to all the dancing and singing.
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L and I are going to dump of 4 giant bags of styrofoam and whatever else we can take to the recycle depot.
We're all going to see Dirty Dancing, the stage play tonight. I'm looking forward to all the dancing and singing.
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Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Purge mode
So someone DID take M's old weight training bench that we put in the garbage yesterday. He goes 'I told you it was still good'.
L loved burning 400 calories on the elliptical machine at the gym yesterday, so we're going again today.
As I sort through the basement stuff in purge mode, I realize I'm a natural collector and a bit sentimental. I keep all the cards we get over time! Not to mention all the kids' schoolwork from past years. I've got to think my way through this one.
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L loved burning 400 calories on the elliptical machine at the gym yesterday, so we're going again today.
As I sort through the basement stuff in purge mode, I realize I'm a natural collector and a bit sentimental. I keep all the cards we get over time! Not to mention all the kids' schoolwork from past years. I've got to think my way through this one.
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Tuesday, July 8, 2008
One man's trash
A couple of hours ago, I put some extra garbage out for pickup, including a wooden chair. It's gone! One man's trash... Too bad they didn't take M's old weight training bench. I have to say I enjoy clearing and tossing stuff out, it just takes time.
Good old Home Depot
M and I went to Home Depot and priced out some kitchen cabinets for our basement kitchenette, the whole thing seems quite reasonable, good old Home Depot. I thought I would have to go with laminate cabinets since it's just the basement, but wood ones are only about 10% percent more and there are always specials. I learned that the countertop gets ordered once the cabinets are installed and you can measure its exact fit. We'll just go with a laminate as that's all we have upstairs.
L got a pass to try out the gym for a few weeks, so we may go in a little while. She's interested in the treadmill and weights. If she likes it, she can join at the end of the month.
K went to tennis camp and a friend he met there is playing a match with him after. Then he has basketball camp and piano practice in there (somewhere).
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L got a pass to try out the gym for a few weeks, so we may go in a little while. She's interested in the treadmill and weights. If she likes it, she can join at the end of the month.
K went to tennis camp and a friend he met there is playing a match with him after. Then he has basketball camp and piano practice in there (somewhere).
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Monday, July 7, 2008
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Spell-binding classic
If you missed the Wimbledon men's final yesterday you missed 'a spell-binding classic' according to the Toronto Star article below. L missed her lunch, she was so glued to the set. She will be re-living the moments for the rest of the week, I'm sure.
M is shopping for a big-screen TV. Now we're thinking of adding a gas fireplace to the basement renovation. I can see us spending way more than what we thought we would in the long run. And we are conservative people usually.
I just emailed this Ontario online driving test to the kids as they are both interested in learning to drive. K is only 13, but...
The pluot plums seem to be in season, I picked some up at the grocery store. They are nice and sweet, something different.
L helps K every day with the piano ear training and scales, I really appreciate that. Her bank balance is climbing as I deposit her paycheques from her job!
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M is shopping for a big-screen TV. Now we're thinking of adding a gas fireplace to the basement renovation. I can see us spending way more than what we thought we would in the long run. And we are conservative people usually.
I just emailed this Ontario online driving test to the kids as they are both interested in learning to drive. K is only 13, but...
The pluot plums seem to be in season, I picked some up at the grocery store. They are nice and sweet, something different.
L helps K every day with the piano ear training and scales, I really appreciate that. Her bank balance is climbing as I deposit her paycheques from her job!
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