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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were peaceful, and now it is time for you to post until the quiet cows come home.
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For Dakota:
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der Brucer
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And the word of the day is: PANGRAM!
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Good one DerBrucer!
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AS they say in the library
SHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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It will be a challenge for parents to find toys that have not been made in China and do not have lead paint
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If I was a parent, I would be very, very wary of the Children's toy aisle
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China may think it is great to have a booming economy but at what price to the rest of the world due to poor health standards and quality standards.
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An potential project for bk would be penning "Murder at Hollywood Community College". Of course, there is no HCC - how rude! There is however a North Hollywood CC - maybe Adriana has to move.
der Brucer
Note to non-SoCal HHW denezins:
Hollywood is a city in Florida, but merely a neighborhood in the City of Los Angeles in CA. They do have a city of North Hollywood, and one of West Hollywood, however.
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Cool....
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It will be a challenge for parents to find toys that have not been made and China and not have lead paint
A chore made particularly difficult when toys need not be labeled based on the country of origin of individual components (I could manufacture a toy in Nevada containing some parts painted in China and still label the toy as "Made in the U.S.A.")
der Brucer
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Very true...
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Interestingly, ND has a number of towns named after GErman cities
Berlin, Bismarck, New Leipzig (After Leipzig), Bremen, Munich, Osnabruck, Strasburg,
We also have innumerable townships named after German cities and provinces
Minnesota has New Ulm and New Munich
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BTW, those are ones that come to mind at the moment.
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It will be a challenge for parents to find toys that have not been made in China and do not have lead paint
The challenge goes far beyond "toys" - think of all the stuff around the home that kids could stick in their mouths (or chew on) - wooden coasters, jewelery boxes, christmas decorations, holiday napkin rings...(and lets not forget all the wonderful "retro" christmas decorations and kids toys from the 50's - Grandpas sled is probably toxic - not to mention his cute little red wagon!
der Brucer
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Interestingly, ND has a number of towns named after GErman cities
Berlin, Bismarck, New Leipzig (After Leipzig), Bremen, Munich, Osnabruck, Strasburg,
We also have innumerable townships named after German cities and provinces
Minnesota has New Ulm and New Munich
Maybe UND could change their mascot to "The Angry Huns".
der Brucer
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UND's original nickname was the Flickertails back in the 1920s.
It was NDSU in 1932 that suggested UND should change their name to the Sioux to make it work with the Nickel trophy that the football teams would play for. Bison vs. Sioux. The trophy was an indian head nickel.
UND now blames NDSU..
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You know, it would have to be Russians. The Germans from Russia are the largest group of Germans in ND and the most conservative.
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amazing the problems with retro, they may have been just as deadly
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Even funnier, UND's official colors are green, white and pink.
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You know, it would have to be Russians. The Germans from Russia are the largest group of Germans in ND and the most conservative.
Aren't Germans from Russia called Poles?
der Brucer
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amazing the problems with retro, they may have been just as deadly
Do you think there are any buildings on Indian reservations that were built before 1978? They would all surely have lead based paint.
der Brucer
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Aren't Germans from Russia called Poles?
der Brucer
No! I would not even dare call them that in ND... I do value my life!
These were GErmans invited by Tzarina Katerina the Great to settle in the Volga River valley and around the Black sea area.
Other German groups include Sudeten Germans, and Germans from Bukovina, BEssarabia, WEst Prussia, and Moldavia.
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and my German ancestors are Reichduetsch... Germans from the homeland. They are namely from Rheinland-Pfalz
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DerBrucer, I would not be surprised at all. Cheap as possible with the poorest supplies as possible.
The government and especially the BIA practiced eugenics on native American women until the 1970s on some reservations. It is one reason that very few native american women had children in hospitals due to forced sterilization.
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(http://www.foxnews.com/images/323535/1_61_spill320.jpg)
ASSOCIATED PRESS (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,310422,00.html)
HUMAN ERROR TO BLAME FOR SAN FRANCISCO BAY OIL SPILL
OAKLAND, Calif. — A preliminary investigation found human error caused a cargo ship to crash into the Bay Bridge, leading to San Francisco Bay's worst oil spill in nearly two decades, the U.S. Coast Guard said Saturday as rescue teams raced to save hundreds of seabirds.
What nit-wit bureaucrat put that bridge in the ship's way?
der Brucer
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Congress.... CA governor.....
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derBrucer, as much as I am enjoying chatting, I really need to catch some zzzzzz's....
I am starting to fall asleep at the keyboard. Take care and pleasant dreams.
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'night Derbrucer and pleasant dreams!
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The government and especially the BIA practiced eugenics on native American women until the 1970s on some reservations. It is one reason that very few native american women had children in hospitals due to forced sterilization.
Don't get me going on Indians from the reservation - I hold a very politically incorrect point of view: youth from Indian reservations come from a damaged gene-pool; most native Americans with getup and go got up and went! Generations of selective out-migration (heavily weighted toward the more capable) has further degraded the reservation stock.
In retrospect, the whole Reservation concept was a badly conceived and wretchedly executed new-world effort at peace making. The traditional kill and conquer model works better in the long run. When aboriginal peoples are confronted with overpowering invaders, they are ultimately best served by forced integration.
der Brucer (Great White Hunter)
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Last night, DR td posted:
btw, DR ColeSlaw, DR Danise gave me something from YOU!
I must admit, I am mystified! :P But I suppose all will be revealed in due time. :)
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I hope before Singsong goes off to use his instrument in praise of the Lord that he stops by to render unto Caesar.
der Brucer
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Thanks again for the lovely photographs, DR Laura! Always enjoy them.
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Interesting new avatar, DR George! :)
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I hope before Singsong goes off to use his instrument in praise of the Lord that he stops by to render unto Caesar.
Funny that you should mention that, DR dB! Today is "pledge" Sunday, which means time to commit how much money you're going to contribute to the church budget for the next year. We'll pulling out all the stops, musically - everything we can do to tug at the ole' heart strings. And that includes cute, mugging children. :P
ps: I have nothing to do with the planning of it. I just show up and sing what I'm told to sing! 8)
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When I have a moment, perhaps I'll detail the particulars of next week's dreaded "Puritan" Thanksgiving worship service. In which I play an integral role. Reluctantly. And in costume.
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We'll pulling out all the stops, musically - everything we can do to tug at the ole' heart strings. And that includes cute, mugging children. :P
I seem to remember a choral piece ("The Holy City"?) which had a rousing chorus of "Jerusalem" that was a real crowd pleaser
der Brucer
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When I have a moment, perhaps I'll detail the particulars of next week's dreaded "Puritan" Thanksgiving worship service. In which I play an integral role. Reluctantly. And in costume.
Does Westchester still burn witches?
der Brucer
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Good morning, all! Tomorrow morning at this time I shall be in LaGuardia awaiting the flight to Ohio, friends, family, and foe. I have not looked forward so little to the flight since the one in February when my dad died.
Today is a bit of finishing up here and at Toyland various pieces of work, tidying up the apartment, packing up what I need to take with me, and trying to remain relatively calm since I dislike flying more and more the older I get and since I have no idea how unpleasant the week may get. Yesterday I got to the phariacy to refill two prescriptions and purchase allergy medicine for life with the wonderful Max and Maddie, Randy's dogs. I wish there were a commercial anti-venom for Lady M. Or a silver bullet.
DR Ginny, didn't you have a date picked next week for us to do something?
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I love of "Dead of Night." It is what so many movies try to be. Clever twists indeed.
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Good vibes to Larry!
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Continuing recovery vibes to Kerry
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Vibes of all sorts to Larry as you prep for your trip
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Good morning!
Cold out, but warming up to the 60s today. Low 60s, that is.
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I came upstairs early to get some computer work out of the way so I'd have the rest of the morning to work on the installation of my new receiver. Keep the good thought that things go as smoothly as they can. I actually have butterflies in anticipation of doing this this morning.
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I am hungry.
I think, last week, I forgot to congratulate DRs ADRIANA and CASON on their success RE: The Fund Raiser.
So, congratulations, kids!
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Work today.
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After I get the receiver set up, I'll be watching EYES WIDE SHUT on Blu-ray disc. Haven't seen it in years, so I look forward to the revisit. It's always been a controversial film and most folks either love it or hate it.
I really do admire much of it, and as this is the unrated edition, I'm looking forward to seeing the REAL film for the first time. Both the theatrical version I saw and the DVD I have featured the graphics overlays to prevent the film from receiving an NC-17 rating. I doubt that the sex on display will make the film any more or less what it is, but it will still be interesting to see what's actually going on there.
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I also still have CSI/WITHOUT A TRACE which I will probably watch as I cook and prepare lunch.
I noticed that there is an NFL football game starting at 4 on my local CBS station, so that will push back the CBS line-up here and means I won't be watching tonight's COLD CASE again.
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Heading down now to stare the devil in the eye.
WBBL.
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Yes, I enjoyed the TORCHWOOD episode very much last night.
EVEN though somebody said something WRONG!
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Hi folks!
Debi and I both want to thank DR td for the wonderful time we had yesterday.
It was so nice to meet another one of the HHW gang.
Pittsbugh is very nice. Not as cold as I thought it would be but I'm told that is yet to come and I need to come back up in mid January to really see (and feel :o ) it. We'll have to see about that.
We also went to my parents grave. Thank goodness all was right with it. That's on worry off of my mind.
I took your advise and I did go and look at that house that I posted the link to awhile back. I really liked it. Debi and I spoke to the lady next store (who was very nice) and she told us that they called it "heart attack hill" because it was so steep.
It also had a power tower next to it. I wouldn't mind. I lived in front of a radio tower when I was growing up with no ill effects. Well, maybe that explaines my healthy "glow". ;D
We had a blast last night. We went to STation square and rode the Incline. ;D I'm seeing my first Steelers game today. Debi gave this thing called a "terrible towel". I have no idea what it is. I guess we'll see this afternoon.
Gotta scoot.
Hugs and vibes to all.
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Have fun this afternoon, DR DANISE....glad your trip is going so well.
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I seem to remember a choral piece ("The Holy City"?) which had a rousing chorus of "Jerusalem" that was a real crowd pleaser
der Brucer
That's a beautiful song!
When I was a 7 year old church pianist, (I played for the children's choir and Sunday school), our minister, Reverend Tom Liotta always made me play it as a piano solo every Palm and Easter Sunday.
It wasn't until much, much later when I led two choirs that I had my choirs sing it to great accolades.
Joe Feeney used to sing it on The Lawrence Welk show. . .
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After I get the receiver set up, I'll be watching EYES WIDE SHUT on Blu-ray disc. Haven't seen it in years, so I look forward to the revisit. It's always been a controversial film and most folks either love it or hate it.
Hate it. I have no intention of revisiting it. :D
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up... And though I didn't go to the gym today, I still got up at 7:30. But then went right back to sleep for a few more hours. :)
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I ordered the Kip Wilborn CD - I said that already, didn't I?
Off to work....I am repeating myself.
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DR Danise - Have a wonderful time at the Steelers vs. Browns game today! Bring a sign to hold up for the TV cameras! ;)
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up... And though I didn't go to the gym today, I still got up at 7:30. But then went right back to sleep for a few more hours. :)
Good Morning, Jose!
It's sunny and bright here in the 'burgh this morning.
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As it is here too, DR td.
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If I was a parent, I would be very, very wary of the Children's toy aisle
Time to give the brats books!
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Just for clarity, esteemed BK, shrimp and crab are crustaceans, not fish.
(Picky, picky, picky. Which can be the only way to get to that crab meat.)
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And the word of the day is: PANGRAM!
Spelled backwards, this is MARGNAP.
Twenty letters to go.
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The challenge goes far beyond "toys" - think of all the stuff around the home that kids could stick in their mouths (or chew on) - wooden coasters, jewelery boxes, christmas decorations, holiday napkin rings...(and lets not forget all the wonderful "retro" christmas decorations and kids toys from the 50's - Grandpas sled is probably toxic - not to mention his cute little red wagon!
der Brucer
And der Grampa does have a cute little red wagon! ;D
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Today is my friend Roseanna Irwin's birthday. She was named after the Frank Loesser song and is a vocal coach at Carnegie Mellon University as well as a guiding force of the CLO Mini Stars.
I am cooking an eye of round, with cole slaw, baked potatoes and asparagus, so I must be off to the showers and the grocery stores.
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...In retrospect, the whole Reservation concept was a badly conceived and wretchedly executed new-world effort at peace making. The traditional kill and conquer model works better in the long run. When aboriginal peoples are confronted with overpowering invaders, they are ultimately best served by forced integration.
der Brucer (Great White Hunter)
Rough translation: When the invaders from Planet X finally arrive, our best hope is to say "Hey there, tall, green and handsome, why don't'cha come up and show me what'cha got!"
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...Today is "pledge" Sunday, which means time to commit how much money you're going to contribute to the church budget for the next year. We'll pulling out all the stops, musically - everything we can do to tug at the ole' heart strings. And that includes cute, mugging children. :P
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And not mugging cute children? Surely they've got plenty of money to contribute!
:o
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When I have a moment, perhaps I'll detail the particulars of next week's dreaded "Puritan" Thanksgiving worship service. In which I play an integral role. Reluctantly. And in costume.
A Puritan?
An Indian?
The Turkey?
A Cranberry?
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Good morning, all! Tomorrow morning at this time I shall be in LaGuardia awaiting the flight to Ohio, friends, family, and foe. I have not looked forward so little to the flight since the one in February when my dad died.
...I wish there were a commercial anti-venom for Lady M. Or a silver bullet...
Wear garlic.
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End of frenzy.
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Sunday morning greetings! It's a gloomy, drizzly day here in SW Ohio and DH Richard is under the weather. Fortunately he has a doctor's appointment already scheduled for tomorrow. I may try to get one, too, for a flu shot and the headache I've had since the middle of last week.
DR Ginny, didn't you have a date picked next week for us to do something?
Well, DR Elmore, assuming everybody feels OK, we're planning a birthday dinner for DH Richard at Montgomery Inn on Tuesday, if you'd care to join us. Otherwise, this is a crazy week for me - how 'bout Friday or Saturday evenings or anytime on Sunday?
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Noel, how's your hand doing? I've been a little worried.
Nope, he's left again. Hope things are healing well.
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Well, time for me to head into midtown... See you in a bit DR FJL - I'll call when I'm closer.
Otherwise, I hope everyone has a wonderful Sunday - and if you happen to be watching the Steelers vs. Browns game today on TV, keep an eye out for DR Danise!
Laters...
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Jose - Don't forget, it's a 1:00 show.
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Jose - Don't forget, it's a 1:00 show.
I haven't. See you soon-ish.
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And it's off to work I head. Short day, though.
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Hi gang!
I'm sorry DR Jose, I'll be at my sister in laws house watching the game on the TV but I will have my terrible towel (?) with me.
What could be so terrible about a towel, I don't know. ??? I'm promised I will be let in on the mystery when we watch the game.
Pray for Rosemarys baby--I don't know a thing about football except that the TampaBay Bucs always lose!
DR Elmore, I know how you feel. I was dreading going the the graves because I was afraid of what I would find. I thought I was going to have get really nasty and I don't like doing that. I hope your trip turns out to be a nice suprise for you as mine was. Make that IS not was. It's not over yet! :)
Now I'm a bit sorry I couldn't spend a day or two more but like my friend Jerry said sometimes the short vists are the sweetest. That was when I went on the train to see him and his wife, Liz, from NYC for only a few hours before I had to go back.
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And the word of the day is: PANGRAM!
And The Song Of The Day Is: A, YOU'RE ADORABLE
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DR Ginny, I hope DH Richard gets on top of the weather very soon. And you take care of yourself as well!
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Last night, DR td posted:I must admit, I am mystified! :P But I suppose all will be revealed in due time. :)
DR Singdaw, Remember what you asked me to do? ;D
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Noel, how's your hand doing? I've been a little worried.
Nope, he's left again. Hope things are healing well.
Me too!
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Most Famous PANGRAM and Shortest
THE QUICK BROWN FOX JUMPS OVER THE LAZY DOG
The Longest Title of any Song(Hoagy Carmichael,I believe)
I'M A CRAZY OLD YANK IN A CRAZY OLD TANK ON THE STREETS OF YOKOHAMA WITH MY HONOLULU MAMA DOIN' THOSE BEAT-O,BEAT-O FLAT-ON-MY-SEAT-O, HIROHITO BLUES.
Very Appropriate for Veteran's Day,eh what?
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Re: TORCHWOOD I'm not exactly how i worded what i wrote about John Barrowman not being featured in your last week's episode.
What i meant though was that he (john Barrowman) has been in almost every second of all the episodes i've seen (i think we are up to number 5 or 6).
So I found it different that in later episodes he's not featured almost at all. It will certainly be a huge change from the shows i've seen.
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I also loved loved loved this week's GHOST WHISPERER. I was extremely interested in every second. Very good episode!
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Sunday morning greetings! It's a gloomy, drizzly day here in SW Ohio and DH Richard is under the weather. Fortunately he has a doctor's appointment already scheduled for tomorrow. I may try to get one, too, for a flu shot and the headache I've had since the middle of last week.Well, DR Elmore, assuming everybody feels OK, we're planning a birthday dinner for DH Richard at Montgomery Inn on Tuesday, if you'd care to join us. Otherwise, this is a crazy week for me - how 'bout Friday or Saturday evenings or anytime on Sunday?
Sunday is definitely out, but I'll see how things are looking before I commit to anything. I understand that Macbeth is already throwing nails and broken glass onto the road; I don't know if it's because he's being contrary for a reason or trying to assure I screw up so he can pull an "I told you I should have been the executor and done it right" attitude. I suspect the second is much more Lady M's modus operandi.
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DR Dakotacelt, the Salma and Sabine song was fun!
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DR Elmore - We realize this isn't a pleasure trip for you, so will understand if socializing doesn't materialize. Unfortunately, this is a week when I have to work Wednesday evening (to throw an "event" at the library) and all day Saturday. Another possibility might be early coffee on Wednesday...
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DR Elmore - We realize this isn't a pleasure trip for you, so will understand if socializing doesn't materialize. Unfortunately, this is a week when I have to work Wednesday evening (to throw an "event" at the library) and all day Saturday. Another possibility might be early coffee on Wednesday...
We've done that before. I haven't even heard from the attorney on when he even wants to take care of this transaction.
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DR Laura, as usual-lovely photos.
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Jane, you really do need to read some Norman Mailer to help you grasp the conspiracies around us.
der Brucer.
;D Maybe that is why I haven't read his books.
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Holy cow, you know it is time to wash some dishes when the only glass you have left to drink out of is your Sweet Polly Purebred glass.
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DR elmore,
SAFE, EASY AND STRESS FREE TRAVEL VIBES!
I too know that feeling of dread you are experiencing. Best wishes your trip goes more smoothly than you are expecting.
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Golly, page 4...how about a Keith Stephan and his log dance!
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...and no, sadly, I have not interviewed Mr. Stephan because unfortunately he committed suicide by jumping out of a 5th floor window sometime in the early 70s. His son is still around, however.
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Danise it is god to see you posting and knowing your trip is going great. :)
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That is so gross, to me. I would rather a picture of your Sweet Polly Purebred glass.
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For Jane,
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I believe I am up.
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I believe I slept a rather looong time.
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I believe for every drop of rain that falls, a flower grows.
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Why do I associate that song with Laverne and Shirley?
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LOL-i had no idea who Sweet Polly was.
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I believe for every drop of rain that falls, a flower grows.
;D
bk, cloying is so becoming on you! :)
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***"HOOK UP" VIBES*** to DR Matt H.!!! :)
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DR Danise - very glad to hear that your visit is going so well!!! :)
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Next week is the traditional [at least, at our church] "Puritan" Thanksgiving worship service. They worship in the style that congregants would have worshiped back in the late 1700's. Men and women have to sit on different sides of the church, even enter through separate doors. Instructions are distributed in advance for making Puritan "costumes," and people are encouraged to construct and wear same. No instruments are used, and all hymns [from the Psalms] are sung a cappella. I lead the music as "cantor", and for my pains am given a professional rented costume. There is even a bit of "congregational cacophony," where no tune is announced; each worshipper chooses their own hymn tune, and somewhere along the way they are supposed to be guided by Divine Providence into unison. [I cheat a bit, and it usually works]. I may post a picture, if I dare. Oh, and they read excerpts from actual sermons preached in the church back in the 1700's. They are mostly pretty deathly dull. The orignals ran to two hours; fortunately, we are treated to only 15-20 minute's worth.
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Has Keith Stephan ever met David Lynch's Log Lady?
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Golly, page 4...how about a Keith Stephan and his log dance!
That is one helluva log!
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DotM, are you of the male gender then? I'm very confused.
I didn't mean to begin anything negative, I thought a friendly conversation might be nice. Getting to know each better might make things more friendly.
I am curious about you, and if you are reading our posts you know plenty about us.
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Good luck next week the service DR Minddaw
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I'll be back in a little while.
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HOw is your wrist Jane? Dear Sherlock?
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Dakota, thanks for mentioning the Sweet Home Alabama clip. I found it on YouTube! It's awesome!
The Red Army Chorus was featured in our film, "The Internationale", and this may have been taped close to the same time. They were in NY, appearing, among other things, on MTV!
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td, thanks so much for the Danise report (Danise, too!) I loved the pictures and was very happy to hear that Danise is having such a nice time up north!
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I also LOVED DRLaura's butterfly photos from yesterday. So beautiful!
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I did go to Sears to buy a stove yesterday, but it turned out that if I went back and bought today, it would be even cheaper.
I had a regular gas stove in mind, but DerB got me thinking about a convection oven, and the guy at the store also recommended it. I've never used one, but I liked the idea that I would be less likely to burn something!
Any thoughts on convection ovens from the masses? Pros? Cons? I'm going back to Sears tonight...
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Nobody here but Arnold!
Arnold, do you have an opinion about convection ovens?
Dot M? What about you?
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I'm going to go out and make mulch and will check back later.
It's get-together weather as well as great weather to mulch!
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Holy cow, you know it is time to wash some dishes when the only glass you have left to drink out of is your Sweet Polly Purebred glass.
That remark is soooo HHW!
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That is so gross, to me. I would rather a picture of your Sweet Polly Purebred glass.
Me, too.
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No commments on convection ovens Edi...
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I'm not a fan of convection ovens. I like them for baking potatoes, other than that I use the regular oven setting. People rave about them. I'm on my third one at this house, and while it is the best one yet I'm not thrilled. I think it bakes somewhat dry.
What brand are you looking at? The first Dacor we replaced, cuz it was old and didn't work well, with the same brand-only new and improved. It was better but I was still disappointed. When we remodeled we went with a Wolf & I'm much happier.
We got a convection/microwave which we like. That gives us the option of a second oven if we need it.
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Thanks for posting the Sweet Polly Purebred glass, Mike.
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Dakota, thanks for mentioning the Sweet Home Alabama clip. I found it on YouTube! It's awesome!
The Red Army Chorus was featured in our film, "The Internationale", and this may have been taped close to the same time. They were in NY, appearing, among other things, on MTV!
MTV would be a very interesting venue for them....
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Edi, I've never had a convection oven. Many people do have good things to say about them, but I have no personal experience.
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Dakota, thank you. My wrist is slowly improving, unless I get stupid and do too much with it. I'm likely looking at two-three more months with the splint.
Sherlock is fine & happy.
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DotM, are you of the male gender then? I'm very confused.
I didn't mean to begin anything negative, I thought a friendly conversation might be nice. Getting to know each better might make things more friendly.
I am curious about you, and if you are reading our posts you know plenty about us.
still think it means Dark of the Moon! I also believe that DotM has no intentions of being friendly but is hanging around to irk BK.
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Well, here I am back, battered and bruised but alive (an APPLAUSE reference) and here to tell the tale.
Unhooking the various cables was relatively painless. because all of my equipment (except the laserdisc player) can be connected through HDMI, the number of video and audio cables is drastically reduced. So, when I finished, I had this MOUND of video and audio hook-ups. (I could give Radio Shack a run for its money.)
When I unhooked the speaker wires, I was very careful to label everything. The new receiver came with preprinted tabs for the wires which actually came in very handy (see below).
The new receiver weighs almost 40 pounds, so I placed a cushion under the front plate as I tipped it toward me and started reattaching the speaker wires one by one. It went much faster than I expected. I guess having done this for the fourth or fifth time makes this part of the process less a pain than it used to be. I should have known, of course, that it COULDN'T or WOULDN'T be that simple.
When I finished with the speaker wires, I hooked in the two HDMI cables (one in from the HDMI switcher that controls four machines and one out to the TV). I also hooked up the s-video and optical cables from the laserdisc machine. And I was done (I thought).
This receiver has automatic speaker recognition. You plug a supplied mic into a front port, the receiver sends signals through all your speakers so it can adjust sound levels automatically. I had to do this several times as it kept getting hooked up on one speaker and wouldn't for farther. Finally got that done.
I had to tell the receiver which buttons controlled which machines, but that was easy. Then, I started first with the cable TV connection since I use that probably the most. I punched up the DVR to the CSI episode I had watched yet, and the sound came out - Dolby Digital 5.1 just like it was supposed to. I was very pleased.
UP THE DOWN STAIRCASE was still in the upconvering player, so I tried that next. Sounds came through fine, but it's a mono movie, so I thought I'd better check with a DD 5.1 movie. I put in a HARRY POTTER movie, switched it on, and immediately the receiver had a heart attack and turned itself off. (I also had a heart attack at such a startling problem. I thought I had fried the receiver.)
Tried it again, turned itself off again. Went to the manual, and it said to call the user hotline if this happened. I did. The tech guy (very nice) explained that more than likely one of the speaker wires was breaking the circuit, and he recommended that I take out all the speaker wires and rattch them one at a time. Turn it on after each one when in to determine which one might be causing the damage. I did this, but as I was taking them out, I saw a stray piece of wire from the left rear speaker wire touching metal, and I knew this was the culprit. I still redid all of the speaker wires and put them in again one at a time just as he suggested, and I now have a perfectly functioning receiver.
(I did have to go in and manually readjust some of the speaker volume levels. The front speaker wasn't quite loud enough to compete with the surrounds.)
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Sorry that was so long, and I know it's of little or no interest to most, but I thought it might be helpful for any audiophiles here who try a similar upgrade one day.
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I started the process around 9:45. I finished at 12:30. I am SO happy to have this behind me. I'm sure I'll be tinkering with it over the next few days to learn all the ends and outs, but so far, it's functioned beautifully, and I'm very happy with it.
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I did go back and watch the CSI episode. It's a crossover episode with Jack Malone (Anthony LaPaglia) from WITHOUT A TRACE, and I'm glad I recorded WITHOUT A TRACE, too, because the story did not get wrapped up at all during the CSI episode. The killer and the motivation was revealed, and then he goes on the run when he vanishes WITHOUT A TRACE (clever, eh?)
Not a great episode to be honest.
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Next, I watched the first 90 minutes of EYES WIDE SHUT on Blu-ray. Yes, I picked the unrated version, so nothing was blocked. (The previously blocked stuff was basically just having sex in different positions and pairings, but it isn't as if there were close-ups or anything.)
Two or three scenes showed the benefits of the increased resolution of high def, but since so much of it is shot with diffused lighting and there is moderate grain constantly, high def isn't really much of an advantage with this. I listened to the uncompressed PCM 5.1 track, but since the sound mix is so front heavy, it didn't sound much different from Dolby Digital 5.1.
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I will finish it when I go back down. Then, I'll start on the special features. There are two or three new documentaries on the disc that weren't on the SD-DVD from several years ago. I'll look forward to seeing them.
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There are days that having electronic gadgets is a joy and other days they can be exasperating :)
I am glad you get everything resolved.
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Yes, I enjoyed the TORCHWOOD episode very much last night.
EVEN though somebody said something WRONG!
OK - I'll bite! What was said that was wrong?
der Brucer
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I started the process around 9:45. I finished at 12:30. I am SO happy to have this behind me. I'm sure I'll be tinkering with it over the next few days to learn all the ends and outs, but so far, it's functioned beautifully, and I'm very happy with it.
What benefits does the new system provide over the replaced one?
der Brucer
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However my work adventures for the day (and I have only been here 30 min
A. Sent a student worker home that had pinkeye
B. Other student had to leave due to emergency
C. We are having problems with one of the lights and Facilities management refuses to do anything on the weekend.
..... I am cringing at what the rest of the evening may possibly bring
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So at the moment I am manning the circulation desk alone!
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What benefits does the new system provide over the replaced one?
der Brucer
I thought I had said over the last few days. Anyway, three basic diferences.
1. Being able to plug ONE cable into the receiver to give me the sound and picture for my system clears away a TON of audio and video cables.
2. The receiver upconverts ALL incoming signals (even from the laserdisc) into 1080p which is the native resolution of my HDTV.
3. The new receiver can decode the latest high definition audio signals: Dolby DIgital Plus, Dolby Digital True HD, and DTS-HD, none of which my previous receiver could deliver. I was only listening to the core of the signals without the ability to decode any lossless (uncompressed) audio tracks. It gives the sound a much more open, realitsic sound without all that compression.
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Going to write a bit now, and then I must clean my bathroom and get back to (then) Mr. and Mrs. Cruise in EYES WIDE SHUT.
WBBL.
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I am wondering if it would be cheaper for me to by a new tv or try and see if i can get an adapter for my old telly. It was made in 1989..
The picture is a bit wacky when you first turn it on and then it settles down. I get a huge blurry line in the middle and then it seems to become normal.
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still think it means Dark of the Moon! I also believe that DotM has no intentions of being friendly but is hanging around to irk BK.
Perhaps DotM is a Pink Floyd fan. . .
I'm just sayin'. . .
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Good Afternoon!
I'm back from Radio City Music Hall, where I was treated to and enchanted by the 75th Anniversary Edition of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. And, even though this is the 75th year of the RCCS, this was actually my first time seeing it. -Even though my parents have been coming up to NYC every December for the past couple of years with their friends to see it.
I kind of knew what to expect after reading various stories about it, seeing footage on the TV, talking with friends who have been a part of the show over the years, but this afternoon literally had me smiling from ear to ear right from the moment I walked in RCMH and saw the amazing Christmas Tree Chandelier in the lobby, to when I walked out the strains of the theatre organ playing Christmas carols. -Although, I'm not sure who the organist was today.
Thank You, DR FJL, for your continued generosity. I hadn't really planned to kick-off my Christmas Spirit this early in the season, but I'm not complaining either. :)
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DR elmore - FYI - The orchestrators listed in the program are: Danny Troob and Dave Pierce; with additional contributions by Jonathan Tunick, Doug Besterman, and Arthur Harris.
I talked briefly with Ken Lundie who's been playing rehearsals for this year's edition - and many of the ones in recent years - and he doesn't recall your charts being reused. And after seeing today's show, something tells me you did not orchestrate that funk/R&B version of "The Twelve Days of Christmas". ;)
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ATTENTION FELLOW MYSPACE MEMBERS-
There's a new round of spamming/commenting/account hacking going on. In fact, mine might have been "fished", so... If you happen to have received a comment from me - a video comment - over the past day or two, just delete it. I did not send it.
I actually received the same "comment" from two of my friends as well as from "myself". Ah, the "joys" of the internet. :-\
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DR Danise - Well, we could still pretend you at the stadium and continue to try to find you in the crowd with your "terrible towel". ;)
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still think it means Dark of the Moon! I also believe that DotM has no intentions of being friendly but is hanging around to irk BK.
You think? It's happened before (in much the same way, for those who may remember a couple of years ago), and I'm sure it will happen again. The reasons for karma don't interest - just the supposedly "abhorrent" behavior that supposedly came out of nowhere and was based on nothing. Sorry, reality doesn't work like that. In fact, it's surprisingly like the agent involved in this little fracas - when facts were explained, he ignored every single one of them and went on in his single-minded, obnoxious and VERY incorrect way (even after I proved him incorrect to his FACE, he went on as if the proof I sent him didn't matter).
I see no difference between that and this, frankly.
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That, and the fact that DotM still comes back, day after day, hour after hour - for what? So we can talk about him? It really does remind me of two years ago.
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Holy cow, you know it is time to wash some dishes when the only glass you have left to drink out of is your Sweet Polly Purebred glass.
So, what you're saying is that you normally save your Sweet Polly Purebred glass for special occasions?
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Jose - Glad you had such a good time at Radio City.
And thanks for the goodies. We're eating them little by little, but what we had for dessert with lunch was great!
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Jose - Glad you had such a good time at Radio City.
And thanks for the goodies. We're eating them little by little, but what we had for dessert with lunch was great!
I really, really, did. In fact, when my parents come up the first week in December to see the show, I think I'm going to go with them. :)
-And You're Welcome. If I had known you didn't like artichokes, well... But I'm glad the other goodies were to your liking.
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In any case, I recommend we stop talking about DotM and let him lurk to his heart's content. And, of course, if DotM would like to send me a PM to actually have a discussion, well, I'd be more than happy to reply. Somehow, however, I don't think that will be happening.
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OH! And my friend, Otis, from college also loved the show today too! When we made our way to our seats, he commented, "WOW! You must have some great friends!" Indeed I do.
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I took a nice drive - it's chilly here in the City of Studio.
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Does anyone know the German rock group Moebius?
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Jose - Skip really likes artichokes, though, so I'll get more of the other stuff. Works out perfectly. :)
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OK - I'll bite! What was said that was wrong?
der Brucer
When I first read this, I thought you had posted:
"What was it that I said that was wrong?"
And I was going to respond... Well, no need to respond now.
;D
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Jose - Skip really likes artichokes, though, so I'll get more of the other stuff. Works out perfectly. :)
One for me, and one for you.
Two for me, and one for you...
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My next Radio City visit is planned for Thanksgiving weekend. Having heard mixed things about Cirque du Soleil's WINTUK, I figure a repeat visit to Radio City will be the better kick-off to the real holiday season.
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Does anyone know the German rock group Moebius?
Hmm... No, but I do know of a rock group called Mobius from Massachusetts.
Have you been asked to direct another show? A European version of the Party Animals perhaps? ;)
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I'm going Chinese for dinner tonight.
Hot and Sour Soup (from a mix, my bad)
Battered and Fried Pork and Pineapple, with either a Sweet and Sour Sauce, or a Ginger Sauce (der B's choice for what he wants - I'll be doing Ginger myself)
Stir fried veggies with a lemon sauce (because I've got the lemons)
Stir-fried rice, with bacon batons and scallions
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It was beautiful here today, in the 70s and bright sunshine. I went to the house party for Barbara Richardson. I liked her very much. She is as down to earth as her husband, very personable and had a great sense of humor. I now have a Bill Richardson sign in my yard. I shall caucus for him.
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Time to take the roast beef with carrots and potaoes out of the over. I haven't made this in a long time (I usually do rice instead of carrots and potatoes) I'm looking forward to it.
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ATTENTION FELLOW MYSPACE MEMBERS-
There's a new round of spamming/commenting/account hacking going on. In fact, mine might have been "fished", so... If you happen to have received a comment from me - a video comment - over the past day or two, just delete it. I did not send it.
I actually received the same "comment" from two of my friends as well as from "myself". Ah, the "joys" of the internet. :-\
I wondered what you were trying to tell me. I didn't recognize a single person in it.
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I wondered what you were trying to tell me. I didn't recognize a single person in it.
Yeah, I think there are a couple different videos attached to the comment. Just to be safe, I'd change your MySpace password which is what I did too.
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Yeah, I think there are a couple different videos attached to the comment. Just to be safe, I'd change your MySpace password which is what I did too.
Password changed.
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Oh... It's cold here in New York City today. At least a little colder than I thought it would be before I set foot out of the apartment earlier.
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Interesting new avatar, DR George! :)
Thanks! It is different. ;)
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I am going to the Radio City show on Dec. 1st...looking forward to it.
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Golly, page 4...how about a Keith Stephan and his log dance!
(http://www.timinvermont.com/vintage/sp000050.jpg)
Be still my...heart. ;)
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That is so gross, to me. I would rather a picture of your Sweet Polly Purebred glass.
Horseracing. ::)
;D
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Horseracing. ::)
;D
Emphasis on "horse". ;D :o
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That is one helluva log!
And that stick behind his back is pretty big, too.
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Back from the other end of the house, where I watched Skate Canada on ESPN and read a delightful novella, The Uncommon Reader, by Alan Bennett of History Boys fame. Sure never saw the ending coming :-X !
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ATTENTION FELLOW MYSPACE MEMBERS-
There's a new round of spamming/commenting/account hacking going on. In fact, mine might have been "fished", so... If you happen to have received a comment from me - a video comment - over the past day or two, just delete it. I did not send it.
I actually received the same "comment" from two of my friends as well as from "myself". Ah, the "joys" of the internet. :-\
Jason was "phished" (the correct spelling for this usage ;)), also. I deleted both of your messages. They just didn't seem right. :)
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Does anyone know the German rock group Moebius?
Never heard of them.
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They just didn't seem right.
I often think that very thought about DRs Jason and JoseSPiano.
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Well, it's quite overcast and chilly, right now. I was hoping to take a little walk in the new shoes that I bought yesterday at Costco ($15.49 before tax), but I think it's actually raining. Anyway, the shoes that I got are Court Classics and I would assume are supposed to be shoes for playing tennis, but hey, for $15.49, who cares? I wore them last night to usher for the jazz band concert, and they were so comfortable. It's a nice (financial) change from $95 shoes. ::) I don't think that these will last as long as the $95 shoes that I've gotten before, but again, for $15.49, who cares?? :D
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Jose - Skip made lamb for dinner and suggested I at least try the artichoke-heart bread with the lamb. Well, the bread is fabulous! (And i normally hate vegetables.)
And I'm even getting to keep my extra share of the other goodies, so it really is turning out to be two-for-me-one-for-him. :)
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So, DR George...
What tennis match is your avatar watching? ;)
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(http://www.reportajes.org/wp-content/uploads/2006/12/pete-sampras.jpg)
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And one for Mobius
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Jose - Skip made lamb for dinner and suggested I at least try the artichoke-heart bread with the lamb. Well, the bread is fabulous! (And i normally hate vegetables.)
And I'm even getting to keep my extra share of the other goodies, so it really is turning out to be two-for-me-one-for-him. :)
Actually, that is one of Levain's thin-crust pizzas, so I'm guessing the Gruyere Cheese also "helped" to make it palatable. ;)
*The other two varieties they have are: Caramelized Onions with Parmigiano-Reggiano and Black Olives with Goat Cheese. I find all three varieties quite good. -And sometimes I bring one home, and then reheat them with some sliced chicken on top.
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Page 7 mobius dance!
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%](http://www.susqu.edu/brakke/knots/knot32mH.gif)[/move]
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Next week is the traditional [at least, at our church] "Puritan" Thanksgiving worship service.
I think that's so cute--where did you find the stockade to put all the non-virgins?
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I was so much phished with Jose's video - I just deleted it. I tried going to "privacy" to change password, but it won't load that page (via Safari) - weird.
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I think that's so cute--where did you find the stockade to put all the non-virgins?
There was a run on stockades at the local hardware store. 8)
Actually, there would never be enough... :)
Or enough bolts of red cloth to fashion letter "A"s, either.
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Well, I'm wussburgering EARLY tonight.
Pleasant dreams, all!
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I was so much phished with Jose's video - I just deleted it. I tried going to "privacy" to change password, but it won't load that page (via Safari) - weird.
Passwords are changed via the Account Settings->Password page.
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So, DR George...
What tennis match is your avatar watching? ;)
Roger Federer against Andy Roddick:
(http://fespn.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/rogerf.jpg) (http://msnbcmedia4.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/060909/060909_roddick_vmed3p.widec.jpg)
:D
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Almost time for TAR!!!
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Well, I must be going. I have to work on my lines for rehearsal tonight. It's going to be a long rehearsal. :)
Have a good evening, all. ;D
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And the Next Iron Chef finale is in an hour.
I've got dinner to get on the table.
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Passwords are changed via the Account Settings->Password page.
Actually... Edit Profile -> Account Settings -> Password.
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The tax payment amount has landed. Oy! The Macbeths will be chewing nails all week. It seems my plan on how to pay the taxes last Thursday was thwarted by him, partially, I suspect, because he wants to see me fall on my face as executor this week.
However, my will has been changed and in the hands of my attorney. I was going to remove the Macbeths from getting half of my estate but I changed my mind. I'm leaving him and his wife $10.00 so they'll know I hadn't simply overlooked them.
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For your Sunday evening entertainment, here is the debut performance of
DMLition (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbZhHZkbe-o)
Dayton Metro Library's Book Cart Drill Team.
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Hmm... Our radiators did not go on tonight at their usual time... Hmm...
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Possible TAR Spoiler....
I'm watching TAR... And I just want to scream... "Shut up!"
;D
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Fun fun fun...DR CURLY TOP....er...I mean DR GINNY!
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DR EDISAURUS, I think it depends if it is the Democratic Convection or the Republican Convection.
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The tax payment amount has landed. Oy! The Macbeths will be chewing nails all week. It seems my plan on how to pay the taxes last Thursday was thwarted by him, partially, I suspect, because he wants to see me fall on my face as executor this week.
However, my will has been changed and in the hands of my attorney. I was going to remove the Macbeths from getting half of my estate but I changed my mind. I'm leaving him and his wife $10.00 so they'll know I hadn't simply overlooked them.
;D why not just state "to my brother who was so mean to me, i leave nothing."
i guess you will have to apply for a continuance. good luck
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AMAZING RACE DON'T READ THIS IF YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOW SOMETHING.
Actually this isn't about the show tonight, BUT you know last season there were a couple of heats that lasted for two episodes, so even if there are NO elimination rounds, some heats could last past a pit stop.
That is all....
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tomorrow morning our direct tv box will be upgraded so we can get the newest shows now on high def. I remembered i will need to re-program our shows. I forgot everything previously recorded and saved will be deleted. I have 5 episodes of NUMBE3S because Keith won't watch the show anymore. i should have watched a few last week, now there isn't time. i wrote the episode names down to try and catch the re-runs.
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off to see what I can watch before keith turns off his computer game, and makes popcorn :)
'night
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Just checked MySpace. I also got a something from Jose. Thanks for the heads up,
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oh, i see Danise. i'll leave this open to check for a post, if she has a change to leave one.
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tomorrow morning our direct tv box will be upgraded so we can get the newest shows now on high def. I remembered i will need to re-program our shows. I forgot everything previously recorded and saved will be deleted. I have 5 episodes of NUMBE3S because Keith won't watch the show anymore. i should have watched a few last week, now there isn't time. i wrote the episode names down to try and catch the re-runs.
Or you could watch them online at CBS.com - just click the "Full Episodes" tab at the top of the screen.
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no thank you. my idea of fun is not spending more time on the computer.
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The tax payment amount has landed. Oy! The Macbeths will be chewing nails all week. It seems my plan on how to pay the taxes last Thursday was thwarted by him, partially, I suspect, because he wants to see me fall on my face as executor this week.
However, my will has been changed and in the hands of my attorney. I was going to remove the Macbeths from getting half of my estate but I changed my mind. I'm leaving him and his wife $10.00 so they'll know I hadn't simply overlooked them.
You could always just leave them 2 cents... ;)
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I know that we are a week and a half or so from Thanksgiving Day, but I am wondering what people are planning to serve. I am goign to cook my first Thanksgiving meal and I would like to see what other people plan to do.
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2cents is good, then there would be no confusion if there was a typo & and not enough zeros were added. ;)
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haven't a clue. i do know i won't be doing much cooking with this splint on. :D
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Thanksgiving is in the PRE planning stages right now....
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Alton Brown is the Guest Programmer on TCM tonight. He is looking good and showing lots of films from the 1960's.....including later: Blow-Up.....
http://www.altonbrown.com/ (http://www.altonbrown.com/)
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If I had hair like Alton Brown.
I'd get dressed up and go to town
And revel in my great renown.
IF I had hair like Alton Brown.
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;D why not just state "to my brother who was so mean to me, i leave nothing."
i guess you will have to apply for a continuance. good luck
Because I think $10.00 is so much meaner than nothing.
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I"m watching Alton Brown on The Next Iron Chef
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I'm going to my parents' house for Thanksgiving, but I don't think I'm going to go and spend the night. I may just go up for the day and then go back over the weekend to see some friends at the lake.
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Because I think $10.00 is so much meaner than nothing.
Okay, I'm packed andready to go. I will chill out, set the alarm for 5:30 am, and watch a bit of tv. I need lots of good vibes, DRs, for both the flight and the week in Ohio. Prayers are good, too.
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DR Jane, have you seen the Bissel commercial with the people who have plastic on everything to prevent pet hair? They have a Sherlock and a cat!
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Okay, I'm packed andready to go. I will chill out, set the alarm for 5:30 am, and watch a bit of tv. I need lots of good vibes, DRs, for both the flight and the week in Ohio. Prayers are good, too.
VIBES OF EVERY SORT AND KIND FOR DR ELMORE~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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I'd like to be the chairman on Iron Chef. You announce the secret ingredient, introduce the chefs, sit and smile and announce the winner. I could do that.
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I'd like to be the chairman on Iron Chef. You announce the secret ingredient, introduce the chefs, sit and smile and announce the winner. I could do that.
Can you do the backward handspring too?
;D
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Vibes and prayers - and burning a candle this evening - for DR ELMORE and his upcoming week.
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Can you do the backward handspring too?
;D
Can't everybody? ;D
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I also deleted the message that was sent. It just did not seem something that Jose would send freinds.
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Next Iron Chef
;D
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Because I think $10.00 is so much meaner than nothing.
That will teach them not to be greedy.... or you can hope it willl
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Can you do the backward handspring too?
;D
If no one is watching....yes I very good at them.
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Safe journey vibes for Elmore.....
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Safe and comfortable travel vibes to Larry
May your week go smoothly
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Elmore: Betsy and I cut a nephew out of our will (my side of the family) for his continued bad behavior, and we made that exclusion quite clear in the will itself so that there could be no mistaking it. We had the attorney put in a codicil saying that if anyone contested the will, the entire estate (beyond what our kids get, which is most) goes to charity. I know how certain members of my family think. ;)
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Travel vibes for dear DR Elmore!
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DR Jane, have you seen the Bissel commercial with the people who have plastic on everything to prevent pet hair? They have a Sherlock and a cat!
No. I have to watch for it. thank u for mentioning it.
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prayers for dr elmore.
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How can I be so exhausted after pretty much goofing off for the past 2 days? Anyway, I am, so I'm going to bed.
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IN MY QUIETUDE........
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Will we ever get to page 9 ???
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Elmore: Betsy and I cut a nephew out of our will (my side of the family) for his continued bad behavior, and we made that exclusion quite clear in the will itself so that there could be no mistaking it. We had the attorney put in a codicil saying that if anyone contested the will, the entire estate (beyond what our kids get, which is most) goes to charity. I know how certain members of my family think. ;)
What do I get? 8)
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WITH A PUSH AND A SHOVE
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And Another Push
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And Another Shove?
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What do I get? 8)
The thrill of having outlived me?
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As If By Wizardry- PAGE 9
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In My QUIETUDE
You Haunt Me
With Dreadful Ease
Of Days Gone By.
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I watched the remaining 90 minutes of EYES WIDE SHUT. I have to say I was totally surprised by the ending. I thought it ending with Tom's character coming into the bedroom and finding his mask on the pillow. I thought his breakdown was the end of the movie. Imagine my surprise when it kept on going for two more scenes! They've always been there. I had just forgotten all about them.
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Next, I watched all of the bonus features on the disc. The three interviews from the old SD-DVD were still there, but there were three new documentaries. All OK stuff but nothing special, and in one of the documentaries, the Cruise and Kidman interview excerpts were the exact complete interviews that are elsewhere on the disc.
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Next, I tinkered just a bit more with the receiver to check out controls and then to program my universal remote so it could operate the new receiver.
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To reward myself for the tedious work today of setting up the new equipment, I watched a Season 2 episode of THE CLOSER. This is the one with Brenda's traffic accident and the relentless traffic officer who demands her handling it properly.
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DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES was OK tonight, but not quite as good as in previous weeks. I knew Bree would behave the way she did. Ditto Carlos and Gaby and Mike. Didn't find anything they did tonight particularly surprising.
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I liked BROTHERS & SISTERS a lot. A very moving episode with some truths finally coming out, and the family pulling together in a crisis as they always do. Can't wait to see repercussions from some of tonight's revelations.
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Oops... Just checked my schedule, and "realized" I'm playing auditions in the morning. -At least my day work is not affected by the strike. So...
Goodnight.
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I guess I'll do a little more writing and then head off to bed.
Good night!
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Page 10?
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That, and the fact that DotM still comes back, day after day, hour after hour - for what? So we can talk about him? It really does remind me of two years ago.
SUGGESTION:
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der Brucer
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Well, DS Betsy and I already have our least favorite person on TAR: Ronald. Oy. If I ever treat my children like that, may they cut me out of their will. ;)
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Finished watching DVD two, which has made me hungry for Ratatouille.
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Has My Package Shipped?
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Well, DS Betsy and I already have our least favorite person on TAR: Ronald. Oy. If I ever treat my children like that, may they cut me out of their will. ;)
At the end of the show it sounded like he sort of got what he's doing, I'll give him one more episode to shape up or he'll be my least favorite too.
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DR Jose - did you and Samantha ever work out the t-shirt situation?
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I've got to get some sleep. Vibes to all who need them, especially DR Elmore....
Callie is doing quite well this weekend. She even showed off playing toys for her grandparents. Now she wants food...I must obey...;)
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Sounds like DR ArnoldBrockman is looking for the UPS guy (A veiled Legally Blonde reference...I've got a package)
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Sounds like DR ArnoldBrockman is looking for the UPS guy (A veiled Legally Blonde reference...I've got a package)
You Got it !
Good Vibes and Marimbas to Callie and Boo !
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Finished watching DVD two, which has made me hungry for Ratatouille.
http://www.idahostatesman.com/393/v-print/story/200336.html (http://www.idahostatesman.com/393/v-print/story/200336.html)
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Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep
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Arnold M. Brockman, yes.
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Okay, I'm packed andready to go. I will chill out, set the alarm for 5:30 am, and watch a bit of tv. I need lots of good vibes, DRs, for both the flight and the week in Ohio. Prayers are good, too.
~~~Super Vibes for Elmore!!~~~
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Elmore: Betsy and I cut a nephew out of our will (my side of the family) for his continued bad behavior, and we made that exclusion quite clear in the will itself so that there could be no mistaking it. We had the attorney put in a codicil saying that if anyone contested the will, the entire estate (beyond what our kids get, which is most) goes to charity. I know how certain members of my family think. ;)
That's a good idea. :)
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The Manhattan Transfer recorded a song called "The Quietude." I remember one time in concert, they said that someone thought the song was called "The Quiet Dude." ;) It's from their CD called The Offbeat of Avenues (http://www.tmtfanclub.com/offbeat.html). Here are the lyrics:
THE QUIETUDE (Encuentro de Animales)
Music by Chuck Jonkey
Lyrics by Alan Paul
[English translation of Aymara narration]:
In ancient times great fear arose among the inhabitants of Tiahuanacu, the Spaniards were coming into their lands. The Indians retreated to their houses in great fear and closed themselves in total isolation without food or water. They sat down in great sorrow with knees bent and heads bowed (they are called Chullpas) and died. They were buried in this position. Others froze to death in a standing position like stone monoliths (monolitos). The Indians who live there today are very poor – no clothes or food. They seek a better life and move to the cities where they learn to read, write and do any kind of work. They earn money and don't want to return to their homelands.
[Sung]:
Night calls through the air
reaching for its solitude
Dusk lures like a lyre beckoning
the quietude
In state of constant commotion
full of rage and heartless devotion
There's a need that burns within to
fly away, just fly away
Soft winds kiss the land
silent and in gratitude
Children hand in hand
comprehend the quietude
Through a maze of fear
and compulsion
There's a race for the power
and fortune
Still a need within cries out to
fly away, just fly away
People rush, people flee, they
move so fast that they cannot see
Work all day, up all night, they
push and hide all the joy inside
Like a wave that breathes in
the ocean and the mountains
peak with emotion
There's a need that calls within
to find a way, just find a way
Time to leave and fly away,
to take a leave and castaway
To leave the worries and the dismay,
it's time to go,
it's time to play it's...
Time now to fly away,
take leave and castaway
To fly...
The moon it guides my way,
winds blow to show the way
To fly...
Dawn breaks, day descends
With a calming attitude
Shadows fall and bend
Welcome in The Quietude
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DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES was OK tonight, but not quite as good as in previous weeks. I knew Bree would behave the way she did. Ditto Carlos and Gaby and Mike. Didn't find anything they did tonight particularly surprising.
AARRGGHH!!! My DVR DID NOT record this show again!! It didn't record it last week, either! AND I checked it to make sure that it was set to record. >:( It did record "Brother & Sisters" afterwards (but not last week's episode), and when I got home after rehearsal tonight, there was a message on my TV screen from the DVR saying that it was full and something needed to be deleted! BUT THE DVR IS ONLY 57% FILLED!! WHAT'S GOING ON??