The text of our Charlie Chan Family Chat for June 17, 2025
Feature: Phantom of Chinatown (Keye Luke’s birthday)
Chat Number: 1,313
Extra:
(none)
Participants:
Angel & Foxx
Godwinshelley
hounder
Matt
Mike n Rachel in DC
Paul Minturn
Rush
tenman
06-16 16:28
Rush:
06-16 16:30
Rush:
Thank you so much, Matt. Have a good evening! I will try to drop in for a short time on my phone… HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Keye Luke!
06-16 18:57
Matt:
Hello M & R!
06-16 18:57
Mike n Rachel in DC:
Hi Matt!
06-16 18:57
Matt:
How are you two this evening?
06-16 18:57
Mike n Rachel in DC:
Actually its Mike solo at the moment…Rach is at a meeting but hopefully will be done in time to join later.
06-16 18:58
Matt:
Ah!
06-16 18:58
Mike n Rachel in DC:
I’m doing great…relaxing. Rachel will be better after her meeting. 
I hope you’re well.
06-16 18:59
Matt:
Yes, thnx. Enjoying some time back here in FL
06-16 18:59
Mike n Rachel in DC:
Still basking in the glow of the cruise, I hope!
06-16 19:00
Matt:
Oh, yes…..but once we appear to get settled here, we need to make a trip here & there. Been a tough year with family
06-16 19:01
Mike n Rachel in DC:
Sorry to hear that…hopefully your visits will help
06-16 19:01
Matt:
Thnx
06-16 19:02
Matt:
Rush said he may pop in……curious how everything is going on his end
06-16 19:03
Mike n Rachel in DC:
Is he still in CA with his daughters?
06-16 19:03
Matt:
I think he went to Hawaii with one daughter
06-16 19:04
Mike n Rachel in DC:
Oh wow. Nice!
06-16 19:04
Matt:
May try to catch up with Steve too
06-16 19:05
Mike n Rachel in DC:
Rush: Always staying in touch with the Chan clan
06-16 19:05
Matt:
lol, Yes!
06-16 19:05
Godwinshelley:
Howdy all
06-16 19:05
Matt:
Hello GS!
06-16 19:05
Mike n Rachel in DC:
Hello GS!
06-16 19:05
Godwinshelley:
Working on my cookbook
06-16 19:05
Matt:
What’s for dessert?
06-16 19:06
Mike n Rachel in DC:
Sweet. Any new Chan-inspired treats?
06-16 19:06
Godwinshelley:
Last week’s Broadway Butterfly would be an alcoholic drink with butteryfly pea powder that changes color
06-16 19:06
Matt:
hmmmmm
06-16 19:07
Godwinshelley:
And what do you think about a “mock apple pie” for the
They made that in the depression with crackers instead of apples
06-16 19:07
Matt:
It’s got apple pie in the name, so I’m in!
hmmmm
06-16 19:07
Mike n Rachel in DC:
I remember hearing about those, GS
06-16 19:08
Godwinshelley:
And some type of food under a wrap – maybe breakfast with something wrapped in bacon
There was a bluebeard – maybe blueberry muffin/pancake/ etc
06-16 19:08
Matt:
No “waffle”?
06-16 19:08
tenman:
Hola todos!
06-16 19:08
Godwinshelley:
waffles are monte carlo
06-16 19:08
Matt:
Hello Tenman!
06-16 19:08
Mike n Rachel in DC:
mmm…just made a batch of blueberry scones yesterday
Hi 10man
06-16 19:09
Godwinshelley:
Nice MR
06-16 19:10
Matt:
We’re about 5 minutes until showtime…..cued the movie to opening title, plz
Here is the movie tonight:
06-16 19:10
Mike n Rachel in DC:
Whoops. Gotta find Keye.
06-16 19:10
Godwinshelley:
I’m still working through the films and getting food ideas – there was a request to do the recipes film-by-film – instead of the traditional entree, dessert, drinks grouping
06-16 19:11
Matt:
Happy Birthday (Wednesday) to Keye Luke! 
Alohaaaaa, Rush!
06-16 19:11
Mike n Rachel in DC:
Are we starting at the…gong?
06-16 19:11
Rush:
Good evening! I am just dropping in for a moment to say hello from Honolulu.
06-16 19:11
Mike n Rachel in DC:
The MAN himself. Everybody behave.
06-16 19:11
Matt:
How’s the surf?
06-16 19:11
Mike n Rachel in DC:
Aloha, Rush.
06-16 19:12
Godwinshelley:
Was there a Keye Luke stage play – wonder if it is available on dvd somewhere
06-16 19:12
Matt:
THREE minutes to go!
06-16 19:12
Godwinshelley:
Howdy Rush
06-16 19:12
Rush:
Waikiki is nice and I stopped at the Royal Hawaiian last night to pay my homage to Warner Oland and “The Black Camel.”
Hi!
06-16 19:12
Matt:
Nice!
06-16 19:12
Godwinshelley:
did you see “the mail box”
06-16 19:12
Matt:
How is your daughter and her graduation?
06-16 19:12
Rush:
Take care, everyone…enjoy the movie, and I shall see you next week!
06-16 19:12
Mike n Rachel in DC:
and her leg!
06-16 19:12
Godwinshelley:
OK Rush – travey safe
06-16 19:12
Mike n Rachel in DC:
See you next week, Rush!
06-16 19:13
Rush:
TYSM, everyone…and Matt for taking over tonight.
06-16 19:13
Matt:
Enoy and safe travels Rush!
06-16 19:13
Rush:
Aloha, and see you later…!
06-16 19:13
Matt:
TWO minutes to go!
06-16 19:13
tenman:
No rush, Rush! Enjoy your vacay!
06-16 19:13
Rush:
Take care…
Will do!
06-16 19:14
Matt:
ONE minute to go!
45 seconds…..
06-16 19:14
Mike n Rachel in DC:
Are we counting the gong as part of the titles?
06-16 19:14
Matt:
30 seconds….
Opening title
06-16 19:14
Godwinshelley:
Hi Paul – saw you were gearing up for MonsterBash – sorry I won’t be there this year
06-16 19:14
Matt:
15 seconds….
06-16 19:15
Matt:
10….
5….
GO!
Hello Paul!
06-16 19:15
Mike n Rachel in DC:
Lee Tung Foo never disappoints
06-16 19:15
Matt:
Just started
06-16 19:15
Paul Minturn:
sorry you wont be there GS. at least one of my other friends had to beg off due to work
06-16 19:15
hounder:
hi everyone.
06-16 19:15
Mike n Rachel in DC:
Hello hounder and Paul!
06-16 19:15
Matt:
Hello Hounder!
06-16 19:16
hounder:
i made it to nc. trying to get unpacked and settled in
06-16 19:17
Matt:
Glad you made it Ok Hounder
06-16 19:17
Mike n Rachel in DC:
Schmoozing the boss
06-16 19:20
Godwinshelley:
How did the cameraman take a picture of himself taking a picture?
06-16 19:20
Matt:
Exactly!
06-16 19:21
Godwinshelley:
Is she the only one wearing those riding pants with the balloon legs?
06-16 19:22
Mike n Rachel in DC:
Don’t read any scrolls…
06-16 19:22
Godwinshelley:
At least Not Out Loud
06-16 19:23
Godwinshelley:
We need Louise to tell us how this excavation should be handled.
06-16 19:26
Matt:
06-16 19:30
Matt:
Foo!
06-16 19:31
Mike n Rachel in DC:
LTF
06-16 19:32
Mike n Rachel in DC:
Before and after?
06-16 19:33
Matt:
I was waiting for “It’s a sinch, Pop!”
06-16 19:42
Matt:
$2.00 to fill it up, nice
06-16 19:42
Mike n Rachel in DC:
Sparing no expense
06-16 19:58
Angel & Foxx:
Is the BIRTHDAY GUY HERE?
06-16 19:58
Matt:
Momma Chan!
Hello A & F!
06-16 19:58
Mike n Rachel in DC:
Hey Angel!
06-16 19:59
Angel & Foxx:
Hey all! Was at a local 121st PARTY!
06-16 20:00
Matt:
Keye Luke’s Birthday (Wednesday)
06-16 20:00
Angel & Foxx:
(44:00)?
06-16 20:00
Mike n Rachel in DC:
45:40
06-16 20:00
Matt:
Doesn’t look a day over 120
06-16 20:02
Angel & Foxx:
CHOP CHOP!
WAAAAAIT A MINUTE!
06-16 20:03
Angel & Foxx:
A BLAST!
06-16 20:03
hounder:
nice a n f
06-16 20:03
Angel & Foxx:
“CHARLIE WON!”
06-16 20:03
Mike n Rachel in DC:
what is a 121st party, AF?
06-16 20:04
Angel & Foxx:
121st BIRTHDAY!
06-16 20:04
Matt:
Keye Luke
06-16 20:04
Mike n Rachel in DC:
w.o.w.
That’s really worth celebrating!
06-16 20:05
Angel & Foxx:
Our math may be off. We haven’t had a real date.
Marconi came in with great frequency.
06-16 20:09
Angel & Foxx:
I”ll take a subscription WITH TRUMPETS
06-16 20:09
Angel & Foxx:
Nobody can parry Mason.
06-16 20:10
Angel & Foxx:
If you leave the steak out,
the dog WILL get it.
06-16 20:11
Mike n Rachel in DC:
Foul play is afoot
06-16 20:12
Angel & Foxx:
A fóot that’s at hand!
06-16 20:14
Matt:
Next week’s film: “Murder Over New York”
06-16 20:15
Matt:
THE END
<yee-haw>
06-16 20:15
Mike n Rachel in DC:
Captain Cupid.
<kids-yeah>
06-16 20:16
Mike n Rachel in DC:
Happy Birthday, Keye!
06-16 20:16
Matt:
Happy Birthday, Keye Luke!
06-16 20:16
Godwinshelley:
It was nice Rush dropped by for a bit
06-16 20:16
Matt:
Yes
06-16 20:16
Paul Minturn:
night
06-16 20:16
Godwinshelley:
Night all
06-16 20:16
Matt:
Thanks everyone.
06-16 20:17
hounder:
thanks all. good night
06-16 20:17
Mike n Rachel in DC:
Have a wonderful week, everyone!
06-16 20:17
Matt:
Good night and I hope you all have a great week
06-16 20:17
Mike n Rachel in DC:
See y’all in New York!
Thanks for hosting, Matt.
06-16 20:17
Godwinshelley:
Stay safe everyone
06-16 20:17
Matt:
06-16 20:17
Godwinshelley:
night
06-16 20:17
Mike n Rachel in DC:
Good night all
06-16 20:18
Matt:
Take care!
06-16 20:18
tenman:
Nytol!
06-16 20:20
Angel & Foxx:
Gnite all!!
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