||||||||| Catherwood re-enters the Waiting Room and explains "This is the main discussion room which is logged each night." ||||||||| Catherwood announces, "The time is 4:32 AM - I now declare Thursday's chat log for November 02, 2023 officially open!"... and then, he retires back to the vestibule... ||||||||| Catherwood tiptoes into the room, and intones "Announcing 'Rufus_T_Firetween', also known as 'Nancy' -- the time is 8:00 PM" -- then he slowly retires back into the anteroom... ||||||||| Catherwood enters the room, strikes a gong, and bellows "THE TIME IN NEW YORK IS 2 O'CLOCK", then silently exits. ||||||||| Catherwood enters the room, strikes a gong, and bellows "THE TIME IN NEW YORK IS 3 O'CLOCK", then silently exits. ||||||||| New notice: '** NEW FIRESIGN CHAT TIME ** ** THE FIRESIGN CHAT HAS MOVED TO 7PM -9PM EASTERN ** The Firesign Theatre/US Plus Stimulcast starts at 7pm Eastern this evening. Warm-up music now begins around 6:40pm Eastern. visit Firesign's *NEW* web site at www.firesigntheatre.com' ||||||||| Catherwood enters the room, strikes a gong, and bellows "THE TIME IN NEW YORK IS 4 O'CLOCK", then silently exits. ||||||||| It's 4:15 PM, and that means it's time to play BEAT THE REAPER! And here's how our contestants did: ||||||||| Rufus_T_Firetween - dead from the common cold ||||||||| Better luck next time! And now, back to our chatroom, which is already in progress... ||||||||| Catherwood strides in with a trumpet, plays a fanfare, and proclaims "Nine PM on Thursday, November 02, 2023 - I now declare alt.comedy.firesgn-thtre's chat officially open!" -- then he looks around at the empty room, looks at his watch, and mumbles "...am I early?" ||||||||| "8:00 PM? 8:00 PM!!" says Catherwood, "Rufus_T_Firetween should be here by now...oh, THERE you are!" as Rufus_T_Firetween enters and sits at the bar. ||||||||| 8:00 PM: DJTweeny jumps out of the hall closet saying "I've been listening to all of you talking about me for the past five minutes!" ||||||||| New notice: '** WE'RE GLAD YOU MADE IT!! ** Currently playing: warm up music – CHICK COREA ELEKTRIC BAND-LIGHT YEARS Listen to the stream at 320k at: http://listen.ehhh.us:8000/tweeny.m3u 128k at: http://listen.ehhh.us:8000/tweeny128k.m3u (streaming server graciously provided by Radio Free Dishnuts - www.dishnuts.net)' ||||||||| Gusts of wind blow in from outside and the thumpa-thumpa-thumpa of helicopter blades is heard as Happy Panditt's chopper lands on the lawn and Bob's Dad gets out at 8:00 PM. Bob's Dad: I like Chick Corea Bob's Dad: Mr Fusion. Rufus_T_Firetween: allo Cat Bob's Dad: This could well be Steely Dan Bob's Dad: hi Tween Rufus_T_Firetween: Return To Forever is one of my very favorite bands Bob's Dad: I'm wokring on a collage for next week based on an interview with Rachel Maddow about her new book. ||||||||| Catherwood interjects: "No, no my boy, you're confused. The horizon's moving up!" Bob's Dad: Saw them in Vancouver once. Fantastic Rufus_T_Firetween: What's the book called? Bob's Dad: Prequel Bob's Dad: Based on her podcast from a while ago, about Nazis in the US Congress Rufus_T_Firetween: wow Bob's Dad:https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-presents-ultra Bob's Dad: good segue with my last collage about naomi klein's new book. Rufus_T_Firetween: Should be interesting Bob's Dad: to the extent possible, i try and have my collages go with each other Rufus_T_Firetween: but I don't t hink it was Nazis that assassinated JFK Bob's Dad: i tried to email Naomi about my collage about her but no luck. so i printed out my email and sent it to her via snail mail. Bob's Dad: it was mafia, according to thom hartman et al ||||||||| Beet enters at 8:00 PM as Catherwood takes their hat and goat and dashes off to the Hat Pack Annex. Beet: Good Evening, Friends. ||||||||| Catherwood tiptoes into the room, and announces "Announcing 'Merlyn', also known as 'Nancy' -- the time is 8:00 PM" -- then he slowly retires back into the anteroom... Bob's Dad: Hi Beet, Merl Beet: Hi, Dad, Merl, Dr Tween. ||||||||| New notice: '** WE'RE GLAD YOU MADE IT!! ** WELCOME TO THE FIRESIGN CHAT Listen to the stream at 320k at: http://listen.ehhh.us:8000/tweeny.m3u 128k at: http://listen.ehhh.us:8000/tweeny128k.m3u 16k at: http://gamebird.ehhh.us:8000/rfd1.m3u (streaming server graciously provided by Radio Free Dishnuts - www.dishnuts.net)' Merlyn: Hey Beeyn Bobs dad DJTweeny: Hey Merlyn, Beet Merlyn: Hey DJ ||||||||| Catherwood enters the room, strikes a gong, and bellows "THE TIME IN NEW YORK IS 11 O'CLOCK", then silently exits. ||||||||| New notice: '** WE'RE GLAD YOU MADE IT!! ** Now playing: from the DOMM Xtras collection “Let's Eat pre-season show” Listen to the stream at 320k at: http://listen.ehhh.us:8000/tweeny.m3u 128k at: http://listen.ehhh.us:8000/tweeny128k.m3u 16k at: http://gamebird.ehhh.us:8000/rfd1.m3u check out DUKE OF MADNESS MOTORS at >> http://firesigntheatrelegacy.com/firesale/firesale.php?' Bob's Dad: Duke is the greatest gift from Firesign since they first started Beet: Agreed. Bob's Dad: this sounds so mluch like DF Beet: You'd figure that with it getting cooler out that we would have more folks in here 'cause everyone would be indoors? Bob's Dad: this is wonderful Beet: One never knows what affects attendance, eh? Bob's Dad: we seem to be attracting fewer newcomers recently Rufus_T_Firetween: Bob's Dad: this sounds so mluch like DF << Well, it is the same broadcast era ||||||||| Catherwood interjects: "Ersatz Brothers Coffee, the REAL one!" Bob's Dad: what's up, merl? Bob's Dad: we listened to your mark time on FIS Merlyn: I dont know Bob's Dad: this is amazing, tween. ||||||||| Catherwood interjects: "Join the expectant crowd gathering now as we stop here on..." ||||||||| New notice: '*** NEW REVAMPED FIRESIGN WEB SITE!! – WWW.FIRESIGNTHEATRE.COM ** Currently Playing — from Firesign Theatre's new FOOLS IN SPACE “Leg Irons For CEOs” 128k stream at: http://listen.ehhh.us:8000/tweeny.m3u or 16k at: http://listen.ehhh.us:8000/tweeny16k.m3u Check out FOOLS IN SPACE at >> https://firesigntheatre.com/store/brucesnyderdesignandtime-mk6dl?rq=fools%20in%20space' Merlyn: I was a store Merlyn: right side Bob's Dad: ok Rufus_T_Firetween: I believe Merlyn means 'stroke' on his right side Bob's Dad: are you ok, merl? Bob's Dad: i see. Merlyn: res Merlyn: tes Rufus_T_Firetween: yes, even :) Bob's Dad: brian wesdtley Rufus_T_Firetween: Has to be really difficult Merlyn, and best hopes for your recovery Rufus_T_Firetween: It sure is great to have you back in chat :) Bob's Dad: yes, we miss the vastness of your Firsign magnification. Bob's Dad: tis indeed Merlyn: brian westley me Bob's Dad: you sure are Beet: Merlyn is truly a luminary. Merlyn: ok ||||||||| Catherwood enters with choker close behind, mumbles something about disrupting his 8:00 PM tree-stunting plans, and hurries off to the anteroom. Bob's Dad: We are enlightened by him Beet: Greetings, choker. Bob's Dad: Hi chocker DJTweeny: Hi choker Merlyn: hey chokey Bob's Dad: sounds like a Taosit concept. The Cho and the Key Rufus_T_Firetween: ** NEW FIRESIGN RELEASE!! ** - FOOLS IN SPACE – Digital Download >> https://firesigntheatre.com/store/brucesnyderdesignandtime-mk6dl?rq=fools%20in%20space Bob's Dad: What brings you here, chocker? ||||||||| Deputy Dang enters at 8:00 PM as Catherwood takes their hat and goat and runs off to the Haberdashery Barn. Deputy Dang: Cat, thank you for editing out the knotty bits! Merlyn: Hi DD DJTweeny: Howdy Deputy Deputy Dang: Sorry I'm later. Beet: Hey, Deputy. Bob's Dad: hi dang Bob's Dad: it's a job, but it takes me back to the 60s when i first got on radio Bob's Dad: you couldnt' swear so yo learned how to express the same things Bob's Dad: i was a teacher for a long time and never swore around my students Bob's Dad: "let's ficv some kiz" or somesuch. had to cut that. Bob's Dad: what's up, Dang? Deputy Dang: I've been in school all days all week, getting my CDL. Every day but Sunday, through next Friday. ||||||||| It's 11:45 PM, and that means it's time to play BEAT THE REAPER! And here's how our contestants did: ||||||||| choker - dead from Globner's disease ||||||||| Better luck next time! And now, back to our chatroom, which is already in progress... Rufus_T_Firetween: That's great, Deputy :) Rufus_T_Firetween: May I ask how much it cost? Beet: Wow, Globner's took out choker real quick! Deputy Dang: $8k Rufus_T_Firetween: A lucrative certification though, I'll bet Bob's Dad: on facebook today, ossman talks of writing his memoirs Bob's Dad: what a wonderful thing! ||||||||| Catherwood interjects: "Won't spurt like the hosers!" Deputy Dang: Maybe for young folks. It's a little late to learn, but the lucrative part is for folks willing and able to drive 11hrs per day for 2-3 weeks at a time. Rufus_T_Firetween: Sounds pretty grueling Rufus_T_Firetween: But you could also do things like limo service Deputy Dang: yes and no. Getting a license to carry passengers requires additional schooling, not just another test. Rufus_T_Firetween: Ah, OK Beet: Evan a school bus? Beet: Even Deputy Dang: I don't know about school busses in particular, but for charter/tour/city/municipal busses, an additional license is required. Deputy Dang: I said additional, but actually you can skip the Class A CDL (which is what I'm learning) and get a Class B. I think it's cheaper. Deputy Dang: If I knew now what I knew when I signed up, I would have stayed with my original plan to get a bus driving license. Bob's Dad: wouldn't it be wonderful to know the future? Deputy Dang: it will be Rufus_T_Firetween: Well, I hope that your new certification opens up some lucrative job opportunities :) Rufus_T_Firetween: haha Deputy Bob's Dad: the few of us there are wish you well. Beet: One of my favorite bits. Deputy Dang: wishing wells are among my favorites Bob's Dad: are you into art, beet? ||||||||| Catherwood walks in wearing his pyjamas, yawns, and mumbles "It's midnight here in New York city"...then he falls over and starts snoring loudly.. Bob's Dad: meaning collecting, viewing in museums, travellinglnog distancew to ee painrtings, etc Beet: Love it. Bit of an artist myself. Bob's Dad: my house has so much art, friends complain that coming to my house is like going to an art museum Beet: Have traveled many miles to see Van Goghs originals. Bob's Dad: seeing the originals is important. so much is online but a different expereicvned Rufus_T_Firetween: ** Be sure to join me (Kurt in Austin) for my live RADIO FREE ROADKILL show from 7-9pm Eastern every Tuesday at www.dishnuts.net where I play Firesign Theatre and take your music requests - RFR Archives at www.kurtericson.net/txroadkill/roadkillshow ||||||||| Catherwood interjects: "It's like sitting in a big hand." Rufus_T_Firetween: ** Thanks to RADIO FREE DISHNUTS for providing the streaming server for this show. If you'd like to make a small contribution to help with the server fees, there's a PayPal link to donate here >> http://dishnuts.net Bob's Dad: havew pix by my daughter and grand daughters on my walls Beet: No other artists in my family. Bob's Dad: here's brian westly Bob's Dad: our creator type person in this chat Merlyn: yes Beet: Really enjoyed this tonight. Gotta go. See you next week. G'Nite. Bob's Dad: by beet Rufus_T_Firetween: later gator Bob's Dad: dang? Bob's Dad: are we alone here, tween? Rufus_T_Firetween: 'You're never alone with a schizophrenic' Bob's Dad: not necessarily Rufus_T_Firetween: You never know the circumstances which might make people attend or not. We'll just keep doing this for whoever is interested :) Bob's Dad: hello? Bob's Dad: i was here on day one. will always attend when i can Bob's Dad: elayne's idea Rufus_T_Firetween: and I found it when Jim & Bambi were running the show Deputy Dang: I'm here and there and nowhere. Bob's Dad: they were a big reason this chat still exists Bob's Dad: hi dang Bob's Dad: firesign has been an Immense influence on my life, since 1967 ||||||||| New notice: '** WE'RE GLAD YOU MADE IT!! ** Now playing: From Firesign Theatre's RADIO NOW LIVE! “The Wall Of Science” Listen to the stream at 320k at: http://listen.ehhh.us:8000/tweeny.m3u 128k at: http://listen.ehhh.us:8000/tweeny128k.m3u 16k at: http://gamebird.ehhh.us:8000/rfd1.m3u Check out RADIO NOW LIVE at >> https://www.firesigntheatrelegacy.com/media/media.php?item=rnl-rv' Deputy Dang: mine too, but since about 1978 Deputy Dang: wouldn't it be great to know the technical vastness of the future? Bob's Dad: my daughter was borfn in 1978 Deputy Dang: I have a continuing interest in this show. Bob's Dad: thank you, dang. we do our best ||||||||| New notice: '** THANKS FOR LISTENING, ALL! ** Thanks to Radio Free Dishnuts, www.dishnuts.net, for providing the streaming server for the simulcast :) Be sure to join me (Kurt in Austin) for my live RADIO FREE ROADKILL show from 7-9pm EST every Tuesday at www.dishnuts.net Listen to the ARCHIVES FOR FIRESIGN CHAT SHOWS at: www.kurtericson.net/firesign' Bob's Dad: off we flit Deputy Dang: so soon? Deputy Dang: i haven't heard this performance. this was fun. Rufus_T_Firetween: ** Thanks for listening, everybody… See you next week, same Firetime, same Firestation… ||||||||| Catherwood interjects: "Why does the porridge bird lay his egg in the air?" Deputy Dang: Thank you Cat; thank you Kurt; thank you Merlyn! Merlyn: nout sakk Deputy Dang: i couldn't have said it better! ||||||||| Catherwood interjects: "Everyone knew her as Nancy." Deputy Dang: cheers ||||||||| Merlyn departs at 8:00 PM, singing "Toad away, toad away; toad away, toad away! Where do you go when you're toad away?" ||||||||| Deputy Dang is defenestrated just as the clock strikes 8:00 PM. ||||||||| Catherwood enters the room, strikes a gong, and bellows "THE TIME IN NEW YORK IS 1 O'CLOCK", then silently exits. DJTweeny: Until last time, again... ||||||||| DJTweeny departs at 8:00 PM, singing "Toad away, toad away; toad away, toad away! Where do you go when you're toad away?" ||||||||| It's 1:15 AM, and that means it's time to play BEAT THE REAPER! And here's how our contestants did: ||||||||| Rufus_T_Firetween - dead from the fiddlers ||||||||| Bob's Dad - dead from The Plague ||||||||| Beet - dead from Globner's disease ||||||||| Better luck next time! And now, back to our chatroom, which is already in progress... ||||||||| Catherwood enters, and announces to all and sundry "It's 4:31 AM, time to change the log file and clean out unused rooms; please exit the chat room for a minute or two. Thank you for your patience."
The Evening's Participants:
Beet
Bob's Dad
Deputy Dang
DJTweeny
Merlyn
Rufus_T_Firetween
