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Of that I'm sure, Naut. Probably better than attempting to walk to those hotels . . .

posted by JimmyA on January 2, 2015 at 2:30 PM | link to this | reply

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I'm sure you're right, Kabu. I don't believe I've ever seen a movie based on the works of Shakespeare. However, as far as 'stage' productions of Shakespeare, I've read that THE greatest Shakespearean actor ever is none other than Maurice Evans, who played Samantha Steven's father on the '60's show Bewitched! Check 'im out sometime . . .

posted by JimmyA on January 2, 2015 at 2:29 PM | link to this | reply

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We split the tab, and we both had to take cabs to out respective hotels...

posted by Nautikos on January 2, 2015 at 1:24 PM | link to this | reply

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No I still say Shakespeare is better watched before reading it...Now if you ever get the change to buy the DVD of Henry V. with Kenneth Branagh in the lead as the KIng you will sit on the edge of your seat in fascination.

The best by far than any other interpretation...never watch Laurence Olivier  his Shakespeare interpretation was just an old Ham.

posted by Kabu on January 2, 2015 at 11:23 AM | link to this | reply

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Wow, Naut. That is an amazing coincidence! Believe it or not, I have heard of such tales before, people running into someone they hadn't seen in many, many years, but in the most obscure of places! That's a good one! So, who got stuck with the bar tab . . . ?

posted by JimmyA on January 2, 2015 at 10:18 AM | link to this | reply

Jimmy

My most amazing 'small world experience' occurred quite a few years ago. I was in London, and among other things went to the Royal Opera House at Covent Garden (I do love opera, LOL). And as I settled into my seat, someone behind me put his hand on my shoulder. I turned around... That someone was a guy who sat behind me in high school for quite a while (in those days we had assigned seats)! And yes, we did go to a bar later and reminisced...

posted by Nautikos on January 2, 2015 at 9:04 AM | link to this | reply

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I'm sure I agree, Kabu. I'm already very familiar with stories like A Christmas Carol, A Tale of Two Cities, Great Expectations, Oliver Twist and the like, but it would be interesting to read the original stories as opposed to seeing a production of one with the director's 'take' on things. Now Shakespeare? That's a whole other problem to tackle! I know many people who simply gave up trying to interpret some of his works! Better for someone else to do it, and then relay it back to me . . . 

posted by JimmyA on January 2, 2015 at 6:45 AM | link to this | reply

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Well, Annicita, my dad passed away about ten years ago, and my 80-year-old mom, who lives in Texas, is dealing with the beginning stages of Alzheimer's. I already told her about the strange coincidence of coming across that book with that address, and believe it or not, she didn't even remember my aunt still being alive ( that uncle passed away last year ). So seeing if she would have known those neighbors is highly out of the question I'm sure. Maybe I'll look them up myself . . . 

posted by JimmyA on January 2, 2015 at 6:41 AM | link to this | reply

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I love Dickens..started reading his stories when I was about 10...and then went back and read them again when I was older.

I always believe that Shakespeare, like any other playwrite needs to be watched, needs to be seen on a stage to understand properly. I may have written a play that won a competition prize but I still rather go see a play than read one.

posted by Kabu on January 1, 2015 at 4:49 PM | link to this | reply

if your parents are still living...have you asked them if they know the people...how cool would that be if they did!

posted by Annicita on January 1, 2015 at 1:46 PM | link to this | reply

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Thanks, C C T. The same for you and yours! And I know what you mean by that 'impressionable reading.' Some authors have a writing style that can be very difficult to follow or absorb. I don't like to read a book that has me either constantly scratching my head, or has me going to the dictionary every five minutes! I would like to pick up and read some Dickens, but like I told Kabu, I will avoid Shakespeare . . . for now! 

posted by JimmyA on January 1, 2015 at 12:22 PM | link to this | reply

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Thanks, adnohr. The same to you, of course. Believe it or not, I think this is the first 'second-hand' book I've ever purchased! And to come across that unusual address connection! Cool - but strange . . . 

posted by JimmyA on January 1, 2015 at 12:19 PM | link to this | reply

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So far, Sir Wiley, it seems to be. I'm not overly familair with the story itself, other than it is fictional, based on actual events. So far I'm enjoying it. A very Happy New Year to you as well . . . 

posted by JimmyA on January 1, 2015 at 12:17 PM | link to this | reply

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It is indeed, FSI, and I have seen those Pawn Stars episodes when people have brought in some of those rare classics. Like Rick says though, the value is all in the condition. If this first edition copy of The Caine Mutiny were in more prestine shape, I don't think that antique shop would have been selling it for $5! That's okay. I wasn't looking for a 'collectable,' just a good book to read . . . 

posted by JimmyA on January 1, 2015 at 12:15 PM | link to this | reply

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That's true, Kabu. The same probably goes for books like Lolita and The Godfather. The classics I would really like to go after are the ones ( or should I say many ) by Charles Dickens! Now those are classics! For now, I will stay away from Shakespeare. My brain isn't ready yet . . .  

posted by JimmyA on January 1, 2015 at 12:13 PM | link to this | reply

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I believe you're right, Pat, and I have occasionally come across it from time to time, but have never seen the entire thing from beginning to end. Something tells me they probably will follow the book as closely as possible. Hollywood didn't seem to take as many liberties for itself from books like they do today. And you know, my aunt and uncle have lived at that address for many, many years, and in those early days, most communities were relatively tight-knit. So, they may have actually known each other! I'll have to ask my aunt some day, since my uncle passed away last year . . . 

posted by JimmyA on January 1, 2015 at 12:10 PM | link to this | reply

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I try to be, Bill, I try to be! I guess you can tell something about a person by the books they read . . . 

posted by JimmyA on January 1, 2015 at 12:06 PM | link to this | reply

I would be tempted to ask your relations , I have a full set of Dickens, I occasionally read a little but it is hard going. We are used to , well I am to slick, some times a bit thin kind of non impressionable reading. Probably by choice.  Happy New Year To you and your loved one. 

posted by C_C_T on January 1, 2015 at 1:19 AM | link to this | reply

I buy many second hand books and have found papers and names in them too, but nothing that interesting and connected! So kool - thanks for sharing, and Happy New Year to you, your wife, and the kitties. 

posted by adnohr on December 31, 2014 at 4:49 PM | link to this | reply

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posted by WileyJohn on December 31, 2014 at 4:06 PM | link to this | reply

JimmyA

A special story by a special person.

posted by WileyJohn on December 31, 2014 at 4:02 PM | link to this | reply

That is a cool mystery there about the address and how you ended up with it. That is a fun part of live, trying to find and figure out those sort of connections.

On Pawn Stars, customers often bring in classic books. It is interesting to hear about the history of those classics.

posted by FormerStudentIntern on December 31, 2014 at 12:43 PM | link to this | reply

ps....Happy New Year...Image result for photos sydney new years eve fireworks

posted by Kabu on December 31, 2014 at 11:44 AM | link to this | reply

Good for you. The classics certainly give insight to previous times...just the way things are written and terms that are no longer acceptable today. Remember when Peyton Place was the hottest book on the planet...very tame by todays standards. LOL

posted by Kabu on December 31, 2014 at 11:44 AM | link to this | reply

The thing is, everything is connected, and there's no such thing

as a coincidence.  It's possible those folks at the other end of the street were pinochle buddies of your kinfolk.  Happy reading!

p.s. after you've read it, maybe see if you can find a copy of the old movie and see how closely it follows the book. I believe it was a Bogart film.

posted by Pat_B on December 31, 2014 at 9:17 AM | link to this | reply

These sound like collections of a classy guy Jimmy.

posted by BC-A on December 31, 2014 at 7:52 AM | link to this | reply