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"Sledge Hammer"? George

"Johnny Carson"? (I don't recognize the girl, if I'm supposed to.) George

I'd watch them, too! George

Not a fan of tattoos on men or women. My stepdaughters both have small ones on their lower backs. The Countess was livid, but what's done is done. They seem satisfied (i.e., no desire for more), so I don't worry about it. George Come to think of it, one of Green Lantern's arch-enemies was the Tattooed Man! ;)

Wasway is correct. Thanks to Raf for correctly identifying Nana. (I've always loved that pic of her.) George

Actually, no. Though this episode involves the results of "The Q and the Gray." George

Ahh, the classic "Dome Ridge" and "Yoga Glacier"!! George

Welcome to the Nostalgia Thread, where everyone gives clues to the title, so as not to be obligated to post another puzzle... George

Is this one of the smaller regiment bands or the main Marine Corps Band? The regiment bands are fine, but the Marine, Air Force, and Navy Bands are amazing! One of the perks to attending the National Band Association conventions was to hear the different bands, and one of the top service bands was always featured. The other bands made me want to go home and practice; the service bands made me want to go home and throw my horn out! :D George

Hopefully, this will give it away... "I'm not a parent." "Maybe not in the biological sense, but you're certainly a mommy to this crew. Just look how quickly you housebroke that Borg drone!" "I like you, Aunt Kathy! You've got gumption!" "Scan, scan, scan... that's all you people ever do! I've been through every deck on this ship and do you know what I've seen? Bipeds pushing buttons, bipeds running diagnostics, bipeds replacing relays. When are you going to do something interesting?!" George

I can't believe your director never had you play that song! You're probably the only band in the country that didn't! Most people don't realize that Sousa wrote words to it, as well. They have nothing to do with "web-footed friends." Let martial note in triumph float, and liberty extend her mighty hand. A flag appears 'mid thunderous cheers, the banner of the Western land. The emblem of the brave and true (Its folds protect no tyrant crew) The red, and white, and starry blue is Freedom's shield and hope. Let Eagle shriek from lofty peak the never-ending watchword of our land. Let summer breeze waft through the trees the echo of the chorus grand. Sing out for Liberty and Light, (Sing out for Freedom and the Right) Sing out for Union and its might O patriotic sons. Other nations may deem their flags the best and cheer them with fervid elation, But the Flag of the North and South and West is the Flag of Flags The flag of freedom's nation. (repeat) Hurrah for the Flag of the Free! May it wave as our standard forever. The gem of the land and the sea, The banner of the right. Let despots remember the day When our fathers with mighty endeavor Proclaimed as they marched to the fray That by their might and by their right it waves forever! Someday, when I transfer the tape I have of my marches to CD, I'll also send along a track of the Brazosport College and Community Band playing the song, with yours truly on piccolo. (Not my primary instrument, but I did a pretty good job.) Every two years, the National Band Association has a convention, and for the last dozen conventions, they have organized a National Community Band, made up of players from community bands across the country. We would rehearse about five times and have a concert, all in the space of three days! :o Several of the concerts have been mock-ups of Sousa shows, ending, of course, with the Stars and Stripes Forever. I still remember the very first one. At the final trio, with the piccolos, trumpets, and trombones all up front, a giant flag rolled down from above, behind the band. I started to cry. What can I say? I'm a sentimental slush! George

Indeed. My next clue would have been even more obvious: "We're needed." Go, hiway! George

four pics. It would help to pronounce it as Elmer Fudd would. George

If this doesn't give it away, the next one will: "Always keep your bowler on in time of stress, and watch out for diabolical masterminds." "Now, take me to your leader. Or, lead me to your taker." "There isn't a body." "There's no body?" "There's no body." "There's ALWAYS a body!" George

The Greasespot Gallery and Reading Room has, among other things, a number of game threads that really could use some fresh "blood." If you're fairly new to Greasespot Cafe (or even if you've been around for years but just haven't ventured down that way), we'd love to have you join us. There are three major categories: 1.) "Name That..." In these threads a line from a movie, TV show or Star Trek episode is given, and the other players guess which movie, etc., it is. The correct answerer gets to post the next clue. These are intended to be memory games, not tests of web-searching skill, so "googling" the clue for the answer is not allowed. (To make sure that the quotes are accurate, it's okay for the clue-poster to google.) 2.) "Pictionary" In these threads, the title of a movie or TV show is posted as a picture puzzle. For instance, "I Spy" might use a picture of an eye and a picture of a spy, although a cleverer poster might use a picture of ice and a picture of pie. (ICE PIE = I SPY.) Again, the correct guesser gets to post the next puzzle. If you're not sure how to post pictures from the internet, I've posted instructions on p. 22 of the Movie Pictionary thread. 3.) "The Nostalgia Thread" is in a class by itself. It's primarily an open forum for discussing old movies and TV shows, but often, Sudo, Bluzeman, or another poster with access to a server will post a snippet of a movie theme, commercial, or the like and have the others guess. In this thread, though, it's considered better form to give hints that show you know the answer than to give the answer away (at least immediately). For instance, if the clip is from "Laugh-In," posters will drop hints like "Say Goodnight Dick" or "You bet your bippy" until it's decided that everybody knows the answer. Other types of puzzles (e.g., pictorial clues) are also fine. Please come by and check out the game threads! George

"My Fair Lady?" George

"Say goodnight, Dick." "Goodnight, Dick." George

As I suspected, a British composer. I didn't know Alford wrote it, but I knew he did "Colonel Bogey." Looking at the Wikipedia article, I see he also wrote one called "The Standard of St. George." I've been able to hear bits and pieces of it on the internet, but not the whole song. George

Andre Braugher Thick as Thieves Rebecca DeMornay George

"Now, take me to your leader. Or, lead me to your taker." "There isn't a body." "There's no body?" "There's no body." "There's ALWAYS a body!" George

Right about Q, wrong episode. "I like you, Aunt Kathy! You've got gumption!" "Scan, scan, scan... that's all you people ever do! I've been through every deck on this ship and do you know what I've seen? Bipeds pushing buttons, bipeds running diagnostics, bipeds replacing relays. When are you going to do something interesting?!" George

You got it, Suda. (BAT + MAST + ARSON) George

Interesting overreaction, coolchef. I've met ILB and Paw once, at last year's Texas BBQ. Neither of them seemed to me to be anything but caring and honest. I'm sure Paw feels a lot of responsibility to keep his site free from predators (of any sort). That doesn't mean he wasn't wrong about the associate of ILB's. Unfortunately, I'm in the same position as WhiteDove. I have no idea what's going on. So, rather than take sides, I'll let Paw and ILB iron it out. And I hope they do. George

I hate to derail this thread with what (I expect) will be a Great wedding, but... My youngest stepson is getting married tomorrow. His dad and I are covering the usual groom's stuff: bachelor party, rehearsal dinner. We are also helping with the wedding reception food. The bride's parents can't afford a gala event, so the reception will be in the social hall of the church. My lovely wife (The Countess) has baked three cakes (and is finishing the decorations as I write this). We're also paying for a little of the wine and beer. The really good news: this is the last one to get married. Three of the four kids will have gotten married within twelve months! :o Now we can spend all our money on the grandkids. :D George

That's fine with me. ATTENTION LURKERS: Now's your chance to post a clue WITHOUT FIRST GUESSING ONE! George