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Figgy1

Figgy1

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betty rose said:
We are back from the doctor. The stone has moved further down, just above the bladder. Hubby goes back in two weeks. If it isn't out, then they will go up with a lazer, and blast the stone.....it's the size of a small pea. Ouch! Check to make sure the ureter isn't damaged put in a stent and hope the rest passes. If not, they will go up and retrieve it, and put in another stent. We are feeling major stress at this point. If they can't get it out, hubby's kidney will shut down, and he will be in big trouble according to the urologist.
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I'm beyond sorry to hear the stone isn't gone. I do hope the combo of stent, walking and beer helps and it's gone before he goes back to the doctor. Sending more prayers, pixie dust and hugs.
 
Figgy1

Figgy1

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Goofyernmost said:
Little story... when I was 13 I used to mow a few acres of lawn for the trucking company that my father ran. Got paid a whopping $3.00 for the entire job. One day I saw this Ruby ring (my birthstone) and decided I had to have it. The cost was $55.00. I put $10.00 down and paid $2.00 per week to pay it off. Every Saturday morning the owner of the jewelry store would show up at our door to collect his $2.00. I, in what seemed like forever, got it paid off and wore it from that time until just recently. After I lost weight it kept falling off my finger (I had it made bigger a few years earlier) so I had to stop wearing it or risk losing it. I'm too cheap to have it made smaller. The problem is that both my daughters have requested that I leave them that ring. I talked to them about it and said, I was open to suggestions for what to do. After all, there are two of them and only one ring. That is one thing that I am going to have to leave for them to battle over. I am, of course, flattered that they want that as a memory of me, but, now I think I should have bought one for each hand. I guess, at 13, it would have been hard to see that I was going to have two daughters. :)
I had it appraised about 8 years ago and it was, at that time, worth $2800.00 conservatively. It was a big Ruby!
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You are so blessed. I have no solution, just stating a fact
 
Figgy1

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BuddyThomas said:
Ahhhhhhh!! Looks like my play is actually getting good reviews. I've been freaking out. Link below, and review pasted below for convenience, even though he gives away most of the plot:
http://www.talkinbroadway.com/page/regional/phoenix/phnx340.html

Talkin' Broadway - Regional reviews: Phoenix
Review by Gil Benbrook

"And they lived happily ever after" is a statement often made at the end of fairy tales and Disney animated films to proclaim just what happened to those fantasyland princesses who finally found their prince. But, according to playwright Buddy Thomas, it turns out that everyone doesn't live so happily ever after in Wonderland. His Wonderland Wives, receiving its world premiere in a sassy production from Nearly Naked Theatre, takes those well-known Disney princesses and turns them into desperate housewives in this very R-rated comedy. The end result is silly, campy fun with some delicious catty barbs, a talented cast, and a funny story.

Thomas includes the following Disney princesses in his play: Snow White, Cinderella, Belle (from Beauty and the Beast), and Briar Rose (aka Sleeping Beauty). As the story begins, here is the current fate of our beloved ladies: Snow's husband went out for a bucket of milk six years ago and never came back; turns out he's shacked up with the Three Little Pigs. Rose has been in rehab. Belle has had enough of the Beast and his lazy ways. And, while he returned to his human princely form, there is still some "beast" left in him (just one result of this is that, when Belle was pregnant, she ended up delivering not a baby but a litter of pups). Cindy's husband is just out of jail after being imprisoned on a slew of charges and while he was away Cindy put on a few pounds. As one of her friends states, after not seeing her in a long time, "You look like you ate Cinderella."

The plot of the comedy focuses on Cindy's attempt to get back at her friends once her philandering husband ends up in bed with them. She enlists the aid of the Evil Queen from the Snow White tale to help her get revenge. But alas, as in most fairy tales, nothing goes the way one plans and Thomas' play is filled will enchanting characters and witty one-liners that play off of and lampoon these well-known characters and stories. While some of the comical bits overtake the plot in the second act, it is still a charming and often hilarious show.

Previously, Nearly Naked presented Thomas' Devil Boys From Beyond and based on the success of that production Thomas granted them the world premiere of his newest show. The gifted cast for this production ensure every comic zinger lands. Director Damon Dering, with Thomas' permission, has cast three talented men who appear in drag as Cindy, Belle, and the Evil Queen. Those three, Matthew R. Harris, Bill Dyer and Terre Steed, are skilled comical actors who not only know how to get a laugh, but are gifted drag performers who understand the requirements needed to not just be campy or over the top, but deliver well-rounded portrayals of these women. With every arched eyebrow and expressive glance these "ladies" wring every joke, one liner, and catty comeback for all they're worth.

They are equally matched by Nathalie Cadieux and Laura Anne as Snow and Rose. Cadieux is simply hilarious as the crazed Snow who has now become "a garden variety tart." Her high pitched, musical laugh is comically delicious as it superbly echoes the one from the Disney film. Anne is enchanting as the sexy, uppity Rose and David Nelson is appropriately, and hilariously, two-dimensional as both the Beast and Prince Charming. His continued need to pose and flex his muscles is a nice touch. Steed also gets to play several other characters, including the back-talking, insult-hurling Magic Mirror, and he makes each part unique.

Dering's direction makes the many comical one-liners and visual gags pop while also getting humorous performances from his cast. Kenneth Anthony's set design is serviceable and includes some fantastic fantasy-inspired elements from scenic artist Paul Wilson. The colorful and creative costumes by Douglas Loynd and Steed's impressive hair and make-up designs play off the well-known film imagery for the princesses.

Thomas' play, while a bit long and unfocused in the second act, amounts to mindless fun that elicits plenty of laughter via the comical zingers and humorous adult situations that he puts these beloved figures in. Nearly Naked Theatre's production is a comical hoot filled with some saucy lines and sexy moments and a truly talented cast.

Wonderland Wives runs through April 23rd, 2016, with performances at Phoenix Theatre's Hardes Little Theatre at 100 E. McDowell in Phoenix. Tickets can be purchased by calling (602) 254-2151 or at nearlynakedtheatre.org.
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Congrats!!!!!!!!!!! Broadway here you come!
 
MinnieM123

MinnieM123

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BuddyThomas said:
Ahhhhhhh!! Looks like my play is actually getting good reviews. I've been freaking out. Link below, and review pasted below for convenience, even though he gives away most of the plot:
http://www.talkinbroadway.com/page/regional/phoenix/phnx340.html

Talkin' Broadway - Regional reviews: Phoenix
Review by Gil Benbrook

"And they lived happily ever after" is a statement often made at the end of fairy tales and Disney animated films to proclaim just what happened to those fantasyland princesses who finally found their prince. But, according to playwright Buddy Thomas, it turns out that everyone doesn't live so happily ever after in Wonderland. His Wonderland Wives, receiving its world premiere in a sassy production from Nearly Naked Theatre, takes those well-known Disney princesses and turns them into desperate housewives in this very R-rated comedy. The end result is silly, campy fun with some delicious catty barbs, a talented cast, and a funny story.

Thomas includes the following Disney princesses in his play: Snow White, Cinderella, Belle (from Beauty and the Beast), and Briar Rose (aka Sleeping Beauty). As the story begins, here is the current fate of our beloved ladies: Snow's husband went out for a bucket of milk six years ago and never came back; turns out he's shacked up with the Three Little Pigs. Rose has been in rehab. Belle has had enough of the Beast and his lazy ways. And, while he returned to his human princely form, there is still some "beast" left in him (just one result of this is that, when Belle was pregnant, she ended up delivering not a baby but a litter of pups). Cindy's husband is just out of jail after being imprisoned on a slew of charges and while he was away Cindy put on a few pounds. As one of her friends states, after not seeing her in a long time, "You look like you ate Cinderella."

The plot of the comedy focuses on Cindy's attempt to get back at her friends once her philandering husband ends up in bed with them. She enlists the aid of the Evil Queen from the Snow White tale to help her get revenge. But alas, as in most fairy tales, nothing goes the way one plans and Thomas' play is filled will enchanting characters and witty one-liners that play off of and lampoon these well-known characters and stories. While some of the comical bits overtake the plot in the second act, it is still a charming and often hilarious show.

Previously, Nearly Naked presented Thomas' Devil Boys From Beyond and based on the success of that production Thomas granted them the world premiere of his newest show. The gifted cast for this production ensure every comic zinger lands. Director Damon Dering, with Thomas' permission, has cast three talented men who appear in drag as Cindy, Belle, and the Evil Queen. Those three, Matthew R. Harris, Bill Dyer and Terre Steed, are skilled comical actors who not only know how to get a laugh, but are gifted drag performers who understand the requirements needed to not just be campy or over the top, but deliver well-rounded portrayals of these women. With every arched eyebrow and expressive glance these "ladies" wring every joke, one liner, and catty comeback for all they're worth.

They are equally matched by Nathalie Cadieux and Laura Anne as Snow and Rose. Cadieux is simply hilarious as the crazed Snow who has now become "a garden variety tart." Her high pitched, musical laugh is comically delicious as it superbly echoes the one from the Disney film. Anne is enchanting as the sexy, uppity Rose and David Nelson is appropriately, and hilariously, two-dimensional as both the Beast and Prince Charming. His continued need to pose and flex his muscles is a nice touch. Steed also gets to play several other characters, including the back-talking, insult-hurling Magic Mirror, and he makes each part unique.

Dering's direction makes the many comical one-liners and visual gags pop while also getting humorous performances from his cast. Kenneth Anthony's set design is serviceable and includes some fantastic fantasy-inspired elements from scenic artist Paul Wilson. The colorful and creative costumes by Douglas Loynd and Steed's impressive hair and make-up designs play off the well-known film imagery for the princesses.

Thomas' play, while a bit long and unfocused in the second act, amounts to mindless fun that elicits plenty of laughter via the comical zingers and humorous adult situations that he puts these beloved figures in. Nearly Naked Theatre's production is a comical hoot filled with some saucy lines and sexy moments and a truly talented cast.

Wonderland Wives runs through April 23rd, 2016, with performances at Phoenix Theatre's Hardes Little Theatre at 100 E. McDowell in Phoenix. Tickets can be purchased by calling (602) 254-2151 or at nearlynakedtheatre.org.
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What a great review! Kudos to you!! I got some chuckles reading the descriptions of how you portrayed the Disney princesses! :joyfull:
 
ajrwdwgirl

ajrwdwgirl

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BuddyThomas said:
Ahhhhhhh!! Looks like my play is actually getting good reviews. I've been freaking out. Link below, and review pasted below for convenience, even though he gives away most of the plot:
http://www.talkinbroadway.com/page/regional/phoenix/phnx340.html

Talkin' Broadway - Regional reviews: Phoenix
Review by Gil Benbrook

"And they lived happily ever after" is a statement often made at the end of fairy tales and Disney animated films to proclaim just what happened to those fantasyland princesses who finally found their prince. But, according to playwright Buddy Thomas, it turns out that everyone doesn't live so happily ever after in Wonderland. His Wonderland Wives, receiving its world premiere in a sassy production from Nearly Naked Theatre, takes those well-known Disney princesses and turns them into desperate housewives in this very R-rated comedy. The end result is silly, campy fun with some delicious catty barbs, a talented cast, and a funny story.

Thomas includes the following Disney princesses in his play: Snow White, Cinderella, Belle (from Beauty and the Beast), and Briar Rose (aka Sleeping Beauty). As the story begins, here is the current fate of our beloved ladies: Snow's husband went out for a bucket of milk six years ago and never came back; turns out he's shacked up with the Three Little Pigs. Rose has been in rehab. Belle has had enough of the Beast and his lazy ways. And, while he returned to his human princely form, there is still some "beast" left in him (just one result of this is that, when Belle was pregnant, she ended up delivering not a baby but a litter of pups). Cindy's husband is just out of jail after being imprisoned on a slew of charges and while he was away Cindy put on a few pounds. As one of her friends states, after not seeing her in a long time, "You look like you ate Cinderella."

The plot of the comedy focuses on Cindy's attempt to get back at her friends once her philandering husband ends up in bed with them. She enlists the aid of the Evil Queen from the Snow White tale to help her get revenge. But alas, as in most fairy tales, nothing goes the way one plans and Thomas' play is filled will enchanting characters and witty one-liners that play off of and lampoon these well-known characters and stories. While some of the comical bits overtake the plot in the second act, it is still a charming and often hilarious show.

Previously, Nearly Naked presented Thomas' Devil Boys From Beyond and based on the success of that production Thomas granted them the world premiere of his newest show. The gifted cast for this production ensure every comic zinger lands. Director Damon Dering, with Thomas' permission, has cast three talented men who appear in drag as Cindy, Belle, and the Evil Queen. Those three, Matthew R. Harris, Bill Dyer and Terre Steed, are skilled comical actors who not only know how to get a laugh, but are gifted drag performers who understand the requirements needed to not just be campy or over the top, but deliver well-rounded portrayals of these women. With every arched eyebrow and expressive glance these "ladies" wring every joke, one liner, and catty comeback for all they're worth.

They are equally matched by Nathalie Cadieux and Laura Anne as Snow and Rose. Cadieux is simply hilarious as the crazed Snow who has now become "a garden variety tart." Her high pitched, musical laugh is comically delicious as it superbly echoes the one from the Disney film. Anne is enchanting as the sexy, uppity Rose and David Nelson is appropriately, and hilariously, two-dimensional as both the Beast and Prince Charming. His continued need to pose and flex his muscles is a nice touch. Steed also gets to play several other characters, including the back-talking, insult-hurling Magic Mirror, and he makes each part unique.

Dering's direction makes the many comical one-liners and visual gags pop while also getting humorous performances from his cast. Kenneth Anthony's set design is serviceable and includes some fantastic fantasy-inspired elements from scenic artist Paul Wilson. The colorful and creative costumes by Douglas Loynd and Steed's impressive hair and make-up designs play off the well-known film imagery for the princesses.

Thomas' play, while a bit long and unfocused in the second act, amounts to mindless fun that elicits plenty of laughter via the comical zingers and humorous adult situations that he puts these beloved figures in. Nearly Naked Theatre's production is a comical hoot filled with some saucy lines and sexy moments and a truly talented cast.

Wonderland Wives runs through April 23rd, 2016, with performances at Phoenix Theatre's Hardes Little Theatre at 100 E. McDowell in Phoenix. Tickets can be purchased by calling (602) 254-2151 or at nearlynakedtheatre.org.
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Congrats! It sounds like a fun play!
 
littleroo

littleroo

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betty rose said:
We are back from the doctor. The stone has moved further down, just above the bladder. Hubby goes back in two weeks. If it isn't out, then they will go up with a lazer, and blast the stone.....it's the size of a small pea. Ouch! Check to make sure the ureter isn't damaged put in a stent and hope the rest passes. If not, they will go up and retrieve it, and put in another stent. We are feeling major stress at this point. If they can't get it out, hubby's kidney will shut down, and he will be in big trouble according to the urologist.
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Thinking of you both and praying for relief!!
 
93boomer

93boomer

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Ugh do my like getting back to the grind. We had a wonderful vacation. The weather was perfect. The crowds not so much. Had no idea that many kids were still taking spring breaks! The lines were up to 140 mts on some of the major rides but we had fpasses. We got on all the rides we like.
The best parts were our room- CBR top floor, corner room. Getting dinner res at the last minute twice and walking in once! We ate at Nine Dragons for DH's bday dinner. It was awesome! Walked into Tutto Gusto for pasta-very good! And last mt got into Coral Reef- even got a table next to aquarium!! Did meet some awfully nice people too.
The ugh parts were lines, people that don't listen to cm's and do whatever they want, rude parents to small kids, and finally trouble using magicbands a lot!
But, all in all it was one of the best trips we have had. And we have had 28 of them so far. Keep thinking we will get tired of going to the same place but hasn't happened yet. Now, to plan next trip!! :):cool:
 

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