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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were stuffed and had CRANBERRIES, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're getting ready to eat their fellow creatures and are happy to have a day off from being eaten.
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And the word of the day is: HEURISTIC!
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CRANBERRIES!
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;D
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Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
Hey, DR Jose, I'll be in Fairfax for dinner too!
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And the word of the day is: HEURISTIC!
And The Song Of The Day Is: TROUBLE
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HAPPY TURKEY AND CRANBERRY THANKSGIVING DAY TO ALL
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My turkey just went into the oven. The pies were baked yesterday. Sweet potato casserole pre-mixed last night. Dressing ready to put in the oven at the appropriate time.
We're only having sixteen for dinner today.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING ONE AND ALL!
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For my Thanksgiving memory, I will give you an excerpt from my book:
I love Thanksgiving. I have very warm childhood memories of that
holiday. Every year, we would have a family gathering at our home. My
aunt, uncle and two cousins, as well as my half-brother Hersh and his
family were always there.
We’d sit around the table and, after everybody had stuffed themselves,
people would tell jokes. My uncle, Kenneth, was the #1 storyteller,
but on this particular year, I also decided to contribute to the
merriment…with disastrous results.
I think it was 1954. I would have been thirteen-years-old.
Without contemplating the consequences, I told this very funny
joke that I’d heard at school, and I told it very well.
Correction! I didn’t just tell it very well. I told it brilliantly. I had a
captive audience.
Then, I came to the punch line…which ended with the word “f**k”.
My mother, who’d had a few too many drinks in her, started laughing
hysterically. No matter what else you say about her, she was a wonderful
audience.
Unfortunately, everybody else at the table sat in a stunned silence. If
my mother hadn’t been laughing, you could have heard a pin drop.
You see, in 1954, a thirteen-year-old boy did not say
“f**k”...particularly in front of adults.
The first one to speak was my father. Pointing at me, he started
shouting at my mother, “You’re the one who encourages him! This is all
your doing!”
Within two minutes, all of our very embarrassed guests had excused
themselves and left our house.
I don’t recall if I was sent to my room or not, but I know I never
told another joke at Thanksgiving dinner.
;D
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I watched the Criterion version of THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER yesterday.
It is truly one of the great movies.
I was very surprised to learn that Gary Cooper had originally been offered the Mitchum role.
That would have been an interesting piece of casting.
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LOL Druxy! There's one way of getting the company to leave!
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I said "damn" once when I was a kid. My dad thought it was hilarious.
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Cranberries!
Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!
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Good morning, all! I stayed in yesterday and spent the afternoon reading the new Kay Thompson biography and watching tv with my beloved sister-in-law JoAnn, After SURVIVOR (yawn!), I called Steven LaBrie, who has asked to be released from the January recording sessions for personal reasons. So, I need to find a new baritone by Dec 1. I think I'll call Patrick Carfizzi first and see what his schedule looks like; if he's out, I'll call Kelly Markgraf. After that, I'll ask our pianist William Hicks for recommendations, but i'm hoping Patrick can do it.
It's a small dinner here today: Jo, me, and my nephew Matt. Mynephew Tim, who's suffering terribly from what the doctors think is Crohn's Disease, may join us. Since Jo is an amazing cook, I kinow it will be one fabulous dinner.
So, I'll check in later to see what everyone's up to.
DR Ginny, buy Rob a car.
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Happy Thanksgiving to us all!
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Happy Thanksgiving Day, y'all!
Or as Tiny Tim might have said, "God stuff us, everyone!"
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Relaxing this morning, watching the Macys Parade ( which also means having to watch a song from MEMPHIS--ugh!)
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Ya know, for the kind of show it is and being about the things it's about, it seems to me that AMERICAN IDIOT does an awful lot of selling out and pandering to audiences.
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Happy Thanksgiving Day to all at HHW.
No standout memory for me about Thanksgiving, so I will enjoy those of others here.....such as DR DRUXY's! LOL
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Well just to clear things up a bit:
Sal Mineo signed Bobby Sherman to a personal contract and started a record label for him.....also tried to interest Cameo-Parkway in Mr Sherman. Mr Sherman lived in Sal's house for quite awhile during this, although by all accounts he encouraged Sal's interest, but only now and then slept with him.
Mr Jay North had auditioned for a part in Sal's production of FORTUNE IN MEN'S EYES and was invited to Sal's house the next day to continue the audition in the bedroom. He got there - "auditioned" - but was never cast.
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There may be card playing at my house later in the day.
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Well just to clear things up a bit:
Sal Mineo signed Bobby Sherman to a personal contract and started a record label for him.....also tried to interest Cameo-Parkway in Mr Sherman. Mr Sherman lived in Sal's house for quite awhile during this, although by all accounts he encouraged Sal's interest, but only now and then slept with him.
Mr Jay North had auditioned for a part in Sal's production of FORTUNE IN MEN'S EYES and was invited to Sal's house the next day to continue the audition in the bedroom. He got there - "auditioned" - but was never cast.
This is my problem with this kind of bio.
How does this writer know this is true?
Did Sal tell him? Did Sherman or North talk about it?
Was the writer or his source in the bedroom when these events supposedly occurred?
Or, did So-and-so tell him before he died?
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Of course, if his source was Harry Pennypacker, you can take it to the bank.
;D
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That number from ELF on the Macys Parade looked pretty generic. But the Rockettes rocked it!
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My most memorable Thanksgiving was in 2008, when I was with my sister following her cancer surgery. All of her rechecks have been good. For that I am very thankful.
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Well just to clear things up a bit:
Sal Mineo signed Bobby Sherman to a personal contract and started a record label for him.....also tried to interest Cameo-Parkway in Mr Sherman. Mr Sherman lived in Sal's house for quite awhile during this, although by all accounts he encouraged Sal's interest, but only now and then slept with him.
Mr Jay North had auditioned for a part in Sal's production of FORTUNE IN MEN'S EYES and was invited to Sal's house the next day to continue the audition in the bedroom. He got there - "auditioned" - but was never cast.
This is my problem with this kind of bio.
How does this writer know this is true?
Did Sal tell him? Did Sherman or North talk about it?
Was the writer or his source in the bedroom when these events supposedly occurred?
Or, did So-and-so tell him before he died?
Jill Haworth is the source for the Sherman story (corroborated by others)....and Sal's boyfriend Courtney Burr III is the source for the North story.
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Today's newspaper was bigger than last SUNDAY's newspaper and cost $1.75!
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As my dad used to say about the Thanksgiving Day newspaper, DR JRand, "It's all filler!"
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Ain't it the truth!
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Hmmm...that Sesame Street float song was actually pretty good.
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It's snowing here in the South of Jersey!
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Happy Thanksgiving, all.
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It's warm here, though it won't stay that way all day. Tonight is supposed to be cold and wet and miserable. But I'm just feeling to happy to let that bother me.
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Got a pie and some veggies to make this morning.
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No particular Thanksgiving jumps to mind right now. When I was a kid, it was always a time for parental squabbles that usually ended with Mom storming off to the movies by herself while Dad grilled steaks (which I always preferred to turkey, and later found out that Dad did, too). They're married 56 years now, so I guess they outgrew that phase.
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I am grateful for all of you. Thank you!
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Druxy, I for one would like to know the actual joke that goes with the infamous punchline.
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I am agog--AGOG--seeing the ads in today's paper announcing stores opening tomorrow at 3 a.m.
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;D
the Vixter loved this
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she is busy making blueberry muffins for us
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when no one was looking Vixdad changed the TV station from NBC to CBS and we missed all the Broadway performances in the parade - did any one see them?
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Thanksgiving morning greetings! Richard and I are watching the Macy's parade. After while, we'll go out to the retirement community to visit my aunt and take her some pumpkin pie before we pick up my mom for our Grand Finale dinner.
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I am agog--AGOG--seeing the ads in today's paper announcing stores opening tomorrow at 3 a.m.
Pshaw - amateurs! The stores here are starting their Black Friday Sales at midnight
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Druxy, I for one would like to know the actual joke that goes with the infamous punchline.
I, for Two would as well
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For MBarnum and other lovers of kitsch (I mean that in only the nicest way), I received an e-blast from VCI Entertainment that I think is keyed toward industry pro's, but you can take 60% off your entire order with the code HOLIDAY2010. VCI has a lot of 1940s films that I think would interest MBarnum.
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Druxy, I for one would like to know the actual joke that goes with the infamous punchline.
Actually, I don't think it's a proper joke for mixed company.
::)
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I am agog--AGOG--seeing the ads in today's paper announcing stores opening tomorrow at 3 a.m.
Pshaw - amateurs! The stores here are starting their Black Friday Sales at midnight
Well that almost--almost--makes more sense, as you could simply stay up late and go. But 3 a.m.? Insanity.
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Druxy, I for one would like to know the actual joke that goes with the infamous punchline.
Actually, I don't think it's a proper joke for mixed company.
::)
That's what your PM button is for. :)
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TOD - In 1977, when we were both young single Miami University librarians, my friend Becky and I went to New York for the Thanksgiving weekend. We saw 5 shows:
A Chorus Line
I Love My Wife
The Wiz
For Colored Girls...
Side by Side by Sondheim
and, of course, stood along Broadway (at about 53rd) to watch the parade. A family from New Jersey wanted to adopt us for Thanksgiving.
And, 30 years ago today Richard and I were in Michigan for Thanksgiving at my parents' followed by a weekend of pre-wedding parties for us.
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when no one was looking Vixdad changed the TV station from NBC to CBS and we missed all the Broadway performances in the parade - did any one see them?
I saw them, DR Vixmom. I liked what AMERICAN IDIOT did (The Time Of Your Life). Did not care for MEMPHIS, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET or ELF.
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Speaking of thankful, Jo and I made a run to a market for some dinner thingies and as soon as we got back into her driveway, the car's battery died and the car is now sitting in the garage waiting for my nephew Matt to take care of it tomorrow. I'm so glad it happened here than in Trenton, OH! We would have had a long walk in the rain.
The weather here is very wet and quite warm today.
DR Druxy, i don't understand all your alarms about Sal Mineo and his casting couch. I can name too many "straight" actors who would have sex with their mothers in the mddle of Broadway at noon for a major role! I kniow one who's had a major tv sitcom. If the biographer were the salacious Darwin Porter, whose biographies are pure homosexual fantasy, I wouldn't believe a word, but that ass is a real exception.
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For my Thanksgiving memory, I will give you an excerpt from my book:
I love Thanksgiving. I have very warm childhood memories of that
holiday. Every year, we would have a family gathering at our home. My
aunt, uncle and two cousins, as well as my half-brother Hersh and his
family were always there.
We’d sit around the table and, after everybody had stuffed themselves,
people would tell jokes. My uncle, Kenneth, was the #1 storyteller,
but on this particular year, I also decided to contribute to the
merriment…with disastrous results.
I think it was 1954. I would have been thirteen-years-old.
Without contemplating the consequences, I told this very funny
joke that I’d heard at school, and I told it very well.
Correction! I didn’t just tell it very well. I told it brilliantly. I had a
captive audience.
Then, I came to the punch line…which ended with the word “f**k”.
My mother, who’d had a few too many drinks in her, started laughing
hysterically. No matter what else you say about her, she was a wonderful
audience.
Unfortunately, everybody else at the table sat in a stunned silence. If
my mother hadn’t been laughing, you could have heard a pin drop.
You see, in 1954, a thirteen-year-old boy did not say
“f**k”...particularly in front of adults.
The first one to speak was my father. Pointing at me, he started
shouting at my mother, “You’re the one who encourages him! This is all
your doing!”
Within two minutes, all of our very embarrassed guests had excused
themselves and left our house.
I don’t recall if I was sent to my room or not, but I know I never
told another joke at Thanksgiving dinner.
;D
That is AWSOME. I wish our thanksgivings had that much hilarity. All that really happens is I sit there while the adults talk over each other. Tis the season to bring books, fa la la la la, and pass the mashed potatoes already dang it.
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when no one was looking Vixdad changed the TV station from NBC to CBS and we missed all the Broadway performances in the parade - did any one see them?
I saw them, DR Vixmom. I liked what AMERICAN IDIOT did (The Time Of Your Life). Did not care for MEMPHIS, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET or ELF.
TIME OF YOUR LIFE WAS ON?!?!?!?!? ....I'm gonna cry. I really am. The only good part of this morning so far was apprently, I am the muffin master.
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Druxy, I for one would like to know the actual joke that goes with the infamous punchline.
Actually, I don't think it's a proper joke for mixed company.
::)
That's what your PM button is for. :)
Hey!!! Don't leave us out!!! DX
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Good morning, all! I stayed in yesterday and spent the afternoon reading the new Kay Thompson biography and watching tv with my beloved sister-in-law JoAnn, After SURVIVOR (yawn!), I called Steven LaBrie, who has asked to be released from the January recording sessions for personal reasons. So, I need to find a new baritone by Dec 1. I think I'll call Patrick Carfizzi first and see what his schedule looks like; if he's out, I'll call Kelly Markgraf. After that, I'll ask our pianist William Hicks for recommendations, but i'm hoping Patrick can do it.
It's a small dinner here today: Jo, me, and my nephew Matt. Mynephew Tim, who's suffering terribly from what the doctors think is Crohn's Disease, may join us. Since Jo is an amazing cook, I kinow it will be one fabulous dinner.
So, I'll check in later to see what everyone's up to.
DR Ginny, buy Rob a car.
DR Ginny let Rob buy his own car
;)
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when no one was looking Vixdad changed the TV station from NBC to CBS and we missed all the Broadway performances in the parade - did any one see them?
I saw them, DR Vixmom. I liked what AMERICAN IDIOT did (The Time Of Your Life). Did not care for MEMPHIS, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET or ELF.
I wonder if it will be on You Tube later
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Good morning, all! I stayed in yesterday and spent the afternoon reading the new Kay Thompson biography and watching tv with my beloved sister-in-law JoAnn, After SURVIVOR (yawn!), I called Steven LaBrie, who has asked to be released from the January recording sessions for personal reasons. So, I need to find a new baritone by Dec 1. I think I'll call Patrick Carfizzi first and see what his schedule looks like; if he's out, I'll call Kelly Markgraf. After that, I'll ask our pianist William Hicks for recommendations, but i'm hoping Patrick can do it.
It's a small dinner here today: Jo, me, and my nephew Matt. Mynephew Tim, who's suffering terribly from what the doctors think is Crohn's Disease, may join us. Since Jo is an amazing cook, I kinow it will be one fabulous dinner.
So, I'll check in later to see what everyone's up to.
DR Ginny, buy Rob a car.
DR Ginny let Rob buy his own car
;)
We just need to give the collision place the go-ahead to repair the one he already has!
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DR Elmore - could you bring the Kay Thompson book you're reading when you come for pizza tomorrow? I'd like to take a look at before I decide whether to order it for my Kindle or get a dead-tree copy. Eloise was my childhood hero, for Lord's sake!
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For my Thanksgiving memory, I will give you an excerpt from my book:
I love Thanksgiving. I have very warm childhood memories of that
holiday. Every year, we would have a family gathering at our home. My
aunt, uncle and two cousins, as well as my half-brother Hersh and his
family were always there.
We’d sit around the table and, after everybody had stuffed themselves,
people would tell jokes. My uncle, Kenneth, was the #1 storyteller,
but on this particular year, I also decided to contribute to the
merriment…with disastrous results.
I think it was 1954. I would have been thirteen-years-old.
Without contemplating the consequences, I told this very funny
joke that I’d heard at school, and I told it very well.
Correction! I didn’t just tell it very well. I told it brilliantly. I had a
captive audience.
Then, I came to the punch line…which ended with the word “f**k”.
My mother, who’d had a few too many drinks in her, started laughing
hysterically. No matter what else you say about her, she was a wonderful
audience.
Unfortunately, everybody else at the table sat in a stunned silence. If
my mother hadn’t been laughing, you could have heard a pin drop.
You see, in 1954, a thirteen-year-old boy did not say
“f**k”...particularly in front of adults.
The first one to speak was my father. Pointing at me, he started
shouting at my mother, “You’re the one who encourages him! This is all
your doing!”
Within two minutes, all of our very embarrassed guests had excused
themselves and left our house.
I don’t recall if I was sent to my room or not, but I know I never
told another joke at Thanksgiving dinner.
;D
That is AWSOME. I wish our thanksgivings had that much hilarity. All that really happens is I sit there while the adults talk over each other. Tis the season to bring books, fa la la la la, and pass the mashed potatoes already dang it.
We'll try to be more interesting this year
maybe an impromtu puppetshow
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when no one was looking Vixdad changed the TV station from NBC to CBS and we missed all the Broadway performances in the parade - did any one see them?
I saw them, DR Vixmom. I liked what AMERICAN IDIOT did (The Time Of Your Life). Did not care for MEMPHIS, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET or ELF.
TIME OF YOUR LIFE WAS ON?!?!?!?!? ....I'm gonna cry. I really am. The only good part of this morning so far was apprently, I am the muffin master.
The Vixter IS the MuffinMaster
the blueberry muffins were FANTASTIC
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Druxy, I for one would like to know the actual joke that goes with the infamous punchline.
Actually, I don't think it's a proper joke for mixed company.
::)
That's what your PM button is for. :)
Hey!!! Don't leave us out!!! DX
YOU can wait 20 years to hear the joke
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DR Elmore - could you bring the Kay Thompson book you're reading when you come for pizza tomorrow? I'd like to take a look at before I decide whether to order it for my Kindle or get a dead-tree copy. Eloise was my childhood hero, for Lord's sake!
If I don't forget! It's the only bio of Thompson, so I say go for it!
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That is AWSOME. I wish our thanksgivings had that much hilarity. All that really happens is I sit there while the adults talk over each other. Tis the season to bring books, fa la la la la, and pass the mashed potatoes already dang it.
We'll try to be more interesting this year
I've heard DR Druxy has a great joke The Vixter could tell.
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Warner Archive is having one of their sales this weekend: 5 DVDs (single disc) for $50.00. Free Shipping.
I just ordered FIVE STAR FINAL, THE UNHOLY THREE (1930), THE CANTERVILLE GHOST, GUN GLORY and THE UNDERWORLD STORY.
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Did Mike see the Indian dance troupe?
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there are singing tap dancing penguins on my TV
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Druxy, I for one would like to know the actual joke that goes with the infamous punchline.
Actually, I don't think it's a proper joke for mixed company.
::)
That's what your PM button is for. :)
Hey!!! Don't leave us out!!! DX
YOU can wait 20 years to hear the joke
Some of my correspondence at the Miami U library is so scandalous it can't be unsealed for 75 years after my death!
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Druxy, I for one would like to know the actual joke that goes with the infamous punchline.
Actually, I don't think it's a proper joke for mixed company.
::)
That's what your PM button is for. :)
Hey!!! Don't leave us out!!! DX
YOU can wait 20 years to hear the joke
I've waited 17 to- Why are there penguin people on my t.v.? ? O_O I'm not sure if this is cool or creepy...
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That is AWSOME. I wish our thanksgivings had that much hilarity. All that really happens is I sit there while the adults talk over each other. Tis the season to bring books, fa la la la la, and pass the mashed potatoes already dang it.
We'll try to be more interesting this year
I've heard DR Druxy has a great joke The Vixter could tell.
Truthfully, the Thanksgiving story is funnier than the joke.
;)
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nothing says Thanksgiving like a choir dressed as penguins singing Christmas carols while tap dancing
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Why does all the pop music sound alike to me?
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Why does all the pop music sound alike to me?
Because it is all alike.
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Druxy, I for one would like to know the actual joke that goes with the infamous punchline.
Actually, I don't think it's a proper joke for mixed company.
::)
That's what your PM button is for. :)
Hey!!! Don't leave us out!!! DX
YOU can wait 20 years to hear the joke
Some of my correspondence at the Miami U library is so scandalous it can't be unsealed for 75 years after my death!
:o
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That is AWSOME. I wish our thanksgivings had that much hilarity. All that really happens is I sit there while the adults talk over each other. Tis the season to bring books, fa la la la la, and pass the mashed potatoes already dang it.
We'll try to be more interesting this year
I've heard DR Druxy has a great joke The Vixter could tell.
Truthfully, the Thanksgiving story is funnier than the joke.
;)
Both sound better then the conversation at our last Thanksgiving get together. I swear, I'm planning where I'm hiding in my uncle's house with my D.s, sketch pad, and books already. ...Probably should stash in the Pod too, just in case the cousins turn into a no-show.
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Why does all the pop music sound alike to me?
Because it is all alike.
Pretty much, ya. It's all club stuff now, so every song is just "another night out in a bar" on the radio. -_-" *Wants to bring back the days of The Police and Beatles*
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Did any one else see the GM commercial?
" We all fall down - thank you for helping us get back up"?
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That is AWSOME. I wish our thanksgivings had that much hilarity. All that really happens is I sit there while the adults talk over each other. Tis the season to bring books, fa la la la la, and pass the mashed potatoes already dang it.
We'll try to be more interesting this year
I've heard DR Druxy has a great joke The Vixter could tell.
Truthfully, the Thanksgiving story is funnier than the joke.
;)
Both sound better then the conversation at our last Thanksgiving get together. I swear, I'm planning where I'm hiding in my uncle's house with my D.s, sketch pad, and books already. ...Probably should stash in the Pod too, just in case the cousins turn into a no-show.
I have an idea! You can bring you research materials and draft out your Pyschcology paper!!
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Thanks for the explanation, DR The Vixter - interesting to hear an assessment from the intended demographic!
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I like the Coke commercial with Santa and his snow globe.
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That is AWSOME. I wish our thanksgivings had that much hilarity. All that really happens is I sit there while the adults talk over each other. Tis the season to bring books, fa la la la la, and pass the mashed potatoes already dang it.
We'll try to be more interesting this year
I've heard DR Druxy has a great joke The Vixter could tell.
Truthfully, the Thanksgiving story is funnier than the joke.
;)
Both sound better then the conversation at our last Thanksgiving get together. I swear, I'm planning where I'm hiding in my uncle's house with my D.s, sketch pad, and books already. ...Probably should stash in the Pod too, just in case the cousins turn into a no-show.
I have an idea! You can bring you research materials and draft out your Pyschcology paper!!
*Hides* What paper? I see no assignment. :D
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Thanks for the explanation, DR The Vixter - interesting to hear an assessment from the intended demographic!
I doubt I'm anywhere NEAR their intended audience. I have danced to the music though, I'll admitt it. But come on, it's what you do at junior prom.
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Uh-oh--now we are getting heavy sleet.
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Uh-oh--now we are getting heavy sleet.
You ok over there? O_O
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I'm ok and nice and warm in my livingroom right now, DR Vixter. But in about two hours I will be traveling over the river and through the woods to my sister's house for Thanksgiving dinner...
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This Virginia loved Ann Hampton Calloway's "Yes, Virginia" song!
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I'm ok and nice and warm in my livingroom right now, DR Vixter. But in about two hours I will be traveling over the river and through the woods to my sister's house for Thanksgiving dinner...
Be careful, ok?
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I'm logging off for a bit. Need to get some "fresh air" and get ready for the party. Bye all!
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I'm ok and nice and warm in my livingroom right now, DR Vixter. But in about two hours I will be traveling over the river and through the woods to my sister's house for Thanksgiving dinner...
Safe Travel Vibes!!
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Good Morning! Good Afternoon!
I'm up, I'm up... And...
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!
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Both sound better then the conversation at our last Thanksgiving get together. I swear, I'm planning where I'm hiding in my uncle's house with my D.s, sketch pad, and books already. ...Probably should stash in the Pod too, just in case the cousins turn into a no-show.
Man, you ought to have DR Kerry over for a holiday meal.
Not only is he tolerant of my bad cooking -- we have lots of fun!
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As for the Topic of the Day...
Hmmm...
I may have to search the HHW Archives for this one. ;)
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(http://www.ttthunts.com/game/turkey1.jpg)
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I am agog--AGOG--seeing the ads in today's paper announcing stores opening tomorrow at 3 a.m.
Pshaw - amateurs! The stores here are starting their Black Friday Sales at midnight
Well that almost--almost--makes more sense, as you could simply stay up late and go. But 3 a.m.? Insanity.
My thoughts exactly DR JMK. I'm sure the "door busters" go quickly, but when we were in Joplin a couple years ago for Thanksgiving we went shopping about 11:00 AM on Black Friday. The crowds were gone and the deals were still in effect until noon. That just seemed a lot saner
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Today's newspaper was bigger than last SUNDAY's newspaper and cost $1.75!
Hmmm... I'm trying to remember when the weekday New York Times cost under $2.00... ???
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Thanks, DRs Vixmom and Vixter. Conditions will improve. It's already turned to rain.
Okay, gonna get things in gear here. Need to do a little preparation for Stanley Steemer's visit tomorrow and then do some self grooming before I go pick up Mom and head to my sister's.
Everyone enjoy your friends, family and feasts!
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when no one was looking Vixdad changed the TV station from NBC to CBS and we missed all the Broadway performances in the parade - did any one see them?
I saw them, DR Vixmom. I liked what AMERICAN IDIOT did (The Time Of Your Life). Did not care for MEMPHIS, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET or ELF.
I wonder if it will be on You Tube later
Or maybe on the NBC website
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nothing says Thanksgiving like a choir dressed as penguins singing Christmas carols while tap dancing
LOL!!!
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As for the Black Friday sales...
Well, some stores are actually open TODAY(!?!?!) from 7:00am-Noon/1:00pm. -And then they close down to let the staff re-stock and get ready to reopen at midnight for the crush of shoppers. -Happy Holidays?
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when no one was looking Vixdad changed the TV station from NBC to CBS and we missed all the Broadway performances in the parade - did any one see them?
I saw them, DR Vixmom. I liked what AMERICAN IDIOT did (The Time Of Your Life). Did not care for MEMPHIS, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET or ELF.
I wonder if it will be on You Tube later
Or maybe on the NBC website
Some of the performances should end up on both NBC's and CBS's websites, and, most likely on the shows' own websites as well as YouTube.
*Of course, since they lip-sync during the parade, well...
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There are stores open here today too, the discount stores are all open - Wal-mart, K-Mart, Target....
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I am grateful for all of you. Thank you!
Couldn't say it better than that.
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WHOA!
They just ran a story during the NFL pre-game program that had the hosts choking up and crying... Very touching. -The story and the hosts reactions.
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That is AWSOME. I wish our thanksgivings had that much hilarity. All that really happens is I sit there while the adults talk over each other. Tis the season to bring books, fa la la la la, and pass the mashed potatoes already dang it.
We'll try to be more interesting this year
I've heard DR Druxy has a great joke The Vixter could tell.
Truthfully, the Thanksgiving story is funnier than the joke.
;)
Still and all, we want the full story, which means the joke. You could tell it and leave the last word off since we already know what that is.
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I'm having real mixed feelings today. I'm fine that Mom and Dad couldn't get here and as I figured they are going to go to my brother's house for dinner - which they should. I'm happy to be home, but wish I would have at least been invited to my brother's house. Choosing to be alone is a little different from not having a choice. I'm still going to focus on the positive and not let that ruin my day...but I do have my moments. I am thankful for all of you here
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TOD - In 1977, when we were both young single Miami University librarians, my friend Becky and I went to New York for the Thanksgiving weekend. We saw 5 shows:
A Chorus Line
I Love My Wife
The Wiz
For Colored Girls...
Side by Side by Sondheim
and, of course, stood along Broadway (at about 53rd) to watch the parade. A family from New Jersey wanted to adopt us for Thanksgiving.
And, 30 years ago today Richard and I were in Michigan for Thanksgiving at my parents' followed by a weekend of pre-wedding parties for us.
that's a great set of shows. What a fun weekend it must have been.
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I'm having real mixed feelings today. I'm fine that Mom and Dad couldn't get here and as I figured they are going to go to my brother's house for dinner - which they should. I'm happy to be home, but wish I would have at least been invited to my brother's house. Choosing to be alone is a little different from not having a choice. I'm still going to focus on the positive and not let that ruin my day...but I do have my moments. I am thankful for all of you here
Very understandable. Wish I could send you some pie.
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here's the pie. It's blueberry-blackberry. Virtual pie for everyone.
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I'm having real mixed feelings today. I'm fine that Mom and Dad couldn't get here and as I figured they are going to go to my brother's house for dinner - which they should. I'm happy to be home, but wish I would have at least been invited to my brother's house. Choosing to be alone is a little different from not having a choice. I'm still going to focus on the positive and not let that ruin my day...but I do have my moments. I am thankful for all of you here
Very understandable. Wish I could send you some pie.
Thanks JohnG - I made a pumpkin pie last night....and ate a slice!!
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As for last night's PBS broadcast of "Sondheim! The Birthday Concert"...
The DVD and Blu-ray run 116 minutes. Here in Richmond, the PBS affiliate showed it straight through in a two-hour time slot. In NYC, it was programmed into a two and a half hour time slot, with the extra half hour filled with interviews/pledge requests. So, at least here in Richmond and up in NYC, the whole concert was shown.*
*Although, the DVD also includes "Something's Coming" sung by Alex Gemignani since that was performed on Tuesday night when the "America" girls were back at The Palace performing their show back in March.
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Our NBC Station has the parade on delayed....just saw the penguin people... LOL!!! That brightened my mood
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Vixmom, just saw that GM commercial. Wow!
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They come from all over dogdom in search of a dream.....can't wait for the dog show to start!
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DR the vixter - You could always work on your transcription skills whilst sitting at the dinner table. You never know when some of the "information" could come in handy. ;D
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Did I mention last night that Paul's surgery went well and he was home and resting by noon yesterday? I didn't talk to him until last night, but he said they fixed a hernia and did something to his stomach he still doesn't understand. He did say he can eat already, that surprised me.
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DR Jose, love the pi
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Laura, why aren't those butterflies tagged? ;D
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Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
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Laura, why aren't those butterflies tagged? ;D
My thoughts exactly.
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Page Five Untagged Butterfly Dance!
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Now this is an incredible Thanksgiving story...
My Thanksgiving Plea: Tracking Down the Trans (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=395SRMefGAI)
If you have some downtime later today, the series of videos makes for some good watching (that has nothing to do with football). ;)
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OK.. We're about to head up I-95 to Fairfax...
Laters...
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When I was little we used to all go to my Aunt and Uncle's house in Des Moines. Both sets of my grandparents would be there, my great aunt Grace, my aunt and uncle and two cousins our family and my uncle's parents. I always had to sit at the kids table, but all my best Thanksgiving memories are there.
My Aunt usually bought a turkey precooked. One year the guy who was supposed to start the turkeys at the store overslept. The turkeys were started late and we waited hours and hours for the bird. Since most of my family is very impatient that was not an easy thing to do.
They had an old pocket pool table with the mesh leather pockets. We used to play for hours
I really miss my grandparents, Aunt Grace and especially my Aunt Priscilla and Uncle Jim. They have all passed away. I am Thankful I had the chance to know them, love them and spend time with them growing up.
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I'm having real mixed feelings today. I'm fine that Mom and Dad couldn't get here and as I figured they are going to go to my brother's house for dinner - which they should. I'm happy to be home, but wish I would have at least been invited to my brother's house. Choosing to be alone is a little different from not having a choice. I'm still going to focus on the positive and not let that ruin my day...but I do have my moments. I am thankful for all of you here
(((CILLA))))
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I'm up, I'm up. The sky is blue, the home environment is currently 62 degrees and heating up, and I got eight hours of sleep.
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I've never done this Black Friday thing. Maybe after our rehearsal I'll go over to Nordstom's and see if they have any clothes I like.
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I said "damn" once when I was a kid. My dad thought it was hilarious.
:)
My sister taught me how to swear and then told on me for doing so.
Druxy I personally think your father over reacted, at least with company there. ;)
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My most memorable Thanksgiving was in 2008, when I was with my sister following her cancer surgery. All of her rechecks have been good. For that I am very thankful.
That is a perfect Thanksgiving!
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I am agog--AGOG--seeing the ads in today's paper announcing stores opening tomorrow at 3 a.m.
Pshaw - amateurs! The stores here are starting their Black Friday Sales at midnight
Well that almost--almost--makes more sense, as you could simply stay up late and go. But 3 a.m.? Insanity.
My first reaction.
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I'm having real mixed feelings today. I'm fine that Mom and Dad couldn't get here and as I figured they are going to go to my brother's house for dinner - which they should. I'm happy to be home, but wish I would have at least been invited to my brother's house. Choosing to be alone is a little different from not having a choice. I'm still going to focus on the positive and not let that ruin my day...but I do have my moments. I am thankful for all of you here
DR Cillaliz - I'm dealing with similar feelings towards some extended family. Richard and I are fine by ourselves and going out to dinner with my mother. I totally accept Rob being with his fiance's family. However, I can't help but wonder, if my outcome in August had not been so good, would Richard's brother or nieces have taken in a new widower? Sometimes, family is not all it's cracked up to be and the families we create (like HHW) can mean as much as those into which we were born.
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Elmore,
HEALTH VIBES FOR YOUR DN TIM!!!
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That is AWSOME. I wish our thanksgivings had that much hilarity. All that really happens is I sit there while the adults talk over each other. Tis the season to bring books, fa la la la la, and pass the mashed potatoes already dang it.
We'll try to be more interesting this year
I've heard DR Druxy has a great joke The Vixter could tell.
;D
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That is AWSOME. I wish our thanksgivings had that much hilarity. All that really happens is I sit there while the adults talk over each other. Tis the season to bring books, fa la la la la, and pass the mashed potatoes already dang it.
We'll try to be more interesting this year
I've heard DR Druxy has a great joke The Vixter could tell.
Truthfully, the Thanksgiving story is funnier than the joke.
;)
Both sound better then the conversation at our last Thanksgiving get together. I swear, I'm planning where I'm hiding in my uncle's house with my D.s, sketch pad, and books already. ...Probably should stash in the Pod too, just in case the cousins turn into a no-show.
Dear sweet Vixter I assure you that your parent's arguing enough to empty a room, especially if you were the cause of said argument, would not be entertaining at the time. :)
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DR ELMORE - this book is about as far away from Darwin Porter's "books" as possible.
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Good news about Paul.....thanks DR CILLA LIZ.
We have 58 degrees and RAIN today.....and an expectation of 19 degrees tonight!
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Darwin Porter is sleaze. Total.
When is everyone having dinner today? We're aiming for 4pm.
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Good news about Paul.....thanks DR CILLA LIZ.
We have 58 degrees and RAIN today.....and an expectation of 19 degrees tonight!
Paul was one of the people I forgot to send vibes to so I did a universal one! Spoo!
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When is everyone having dinner today? We're aiming for 4pm.
Our reservations are for 5:30, so I expect we'll eat about 6.
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2 p.m.
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I'm having real mixed feelings today. I'm fine that Mom and Dad couldn't get here and as I figured they are going to go to my brother's house for dinner - which they should. I'm happy to be home, but wish I would have at least been invited to my brother's house. Choosing to be alone is a little different from not having a choice. I'm still going to focus on the positive and not let that ruin my day...but I do have my moments. I am thankful for all of you here
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here's the pie. It's blueberry-blackberry. Virtual pie for everyone.
It looks delicious!!!!!
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Did I mention last night that Paul's surgery went well and he was home and resting by noon yesterday? I didn't talk to him until last night, but he said they fixed a hernia and did something to his stomach he still doesn't understand. He did say he can eat already, that surprised me.
Good news. Thanks for the update. I wasn't sure if I should ask.
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I'm having real mixed feelings today. I'm fine that Mom and Dad couldn't get here and as I figured they are going to go to my brother's house for dinner - which they should. I'm happy to be home, but wish I would have at least been invited to my brother's house. Choosing to be alone is a little different from not having a choice. I'm still going to focus on the positive and not let that ruin my day...but I do have my moments. I am thankful for all of you here
DR Cillaliz - I'm dealing with similar feelings towards some extended family. Richard and I are fine by ourselves and going out to dinner with my mother. I totally accept Rob being with his fiance's family. However, I can't help but wonder, if my outcome in August had not been so good, would Richard's brother or nieces have taken in a new widower? Sometimes, family is not all it's cracked up to be and the families we create (like HHW) can mean as much as those into which we were born.
Thank goodness your outcome were not different. I'm sure Richard would have gone to Michigan with Rob.
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
TO ONE AND ALL AT HHW (even lurkers)!
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I'm having real mixed feelings today. I'm fine that Mom and Dad couldn't get here and as I figured they are going to go to my brother's house for dinner - which they should. I'm happy to be home, but wish I would have at least been invited to my brother's house. Choosing to be alone is a little different from not having a choice. I'm still going to focus on the positive and not let that ruin my day...but I do have my moments. I am thankful for all of you here
DR Cillaliz - I'm dealing with similar feelings towards some extended family. Richard and I are fine by ourselves and going out to dinner with my mother. I totally accept Rob being with his fiance's family. However, I can't help but wonder, if my outcome in August had not been so good, would Richard's brother or nieces have taken in a new widower? Sometimes, family is not all it's cracked up to be and the families we create (like HHW) can mean as much as those into which we were born.
Those who've read my first three books know about my family - and yes, the families we create are sometimes the families that mean most, and I'm grateful we're all here. Thus ends my side dish of treacle.
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My most memorable Thanksgiving was in 2008, when I was with my sister following her cancer surgery. All of her rechecks have been good. For that I am very thankful.
That is a perfect Thanksgiving!
I am so glad to hear that, Laura!
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Darwin Porter is sleaze. Total.
When is everyone having dinner today? We're aiming for 4pm.
I'm headed to friends' at 2 p.m. to help finish up stuff before the last guest arrives and I think dinner is 4 to 4:30 depending on when it's ready.
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My most memorable Thanksgiving was in 2008, when I was with my sister following her cancer surgery. All of her rechecks have been good. For that I am very thankful.
That is a perfect Thanksgiving!
I am so glad to hear that, Laura!
Amen.
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I'm having real mixed feelings today. I'm fine that Mom and Dad couldn't get here and as I figured they are going to go to my brother's house for dinner - which they should. I'm happy to be home, but wish I would have at least been invited to my brother's house. Choosing to be alone is a little different from not having a choice. I'm still going to focus on the positive and not let that ruin my day...but I do have my moments. I am thankful for all of you here
DR Cillaliz - I'm dealing with similar feelings towards some extended family. Richard and I are fine by ourselves and going out to dinner with my mother. I totally accept Rob being with his fiance's family. However, I can't help but wonder, if my outcome in August had not been so good, would Richard's brother or nieces have taken in a new widower? Sometimes, family is not all it's cracked up to be and the families we create (like HHW) can mean as much as those into which we were born.
I know what you mean -- we just discovered that my sis in law and my neices are here - at her sisters house - not a phone call to my mom (their grandma !) let alone a visit - after all her medical issues
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"Home is the place where, when you have to go there, they have to take you in." So said Robert Frost. I don't think that's true any more. And that is why our extended families become so important to us. Yet, it's also not an excuse to treat your blood family badly.
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And now I'm going to take a short nap before the food frenzy begins. Got the pies made, the roasted root vegetables, the onions sliced for the fried apples'n'onions. Only have the salad to make and I'm set to take off.
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Oh Vixmom, I feel for your mother.
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For MBarnum and other lovers of kitsch (I mean that in only the nicest way), I received an e-blast from VCI Entertainment that I think is keyed toward industry pro's, but you can take 60% off your entire order with the code HOLIDAY2010. VCI has a lot of 1940s films that I think would interest MBarnum.
Woohoo! I let Cat Freddy know and he did some pretty decent birthday shopping for me, and at bargain prices! I believe that I am getting"
GORGO
GREYDON CLARK DRIVE-IN Double Feature
HERMAN COHEN CLASSIC HORROR Double Feature
ISLAND OF LOST SOULS (1970s Mexican version)
SUPERSONIC MAN / War of the Robots
THUNDER IN CAROLINA
Thanks JMK!
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Oh Vixmom, I feel for your mother.
I do, too. Holidays can bring out the best AND the worst in people.
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well we sare heading out of here now to pick up my parents and head over to my brotjers - dinner is planned for 5, I beleive
Vixdad is staying home and in bed the creeping crud is fullblown now
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ONE AND ALL
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And now I'm going to take a short nap before the food frenzy begins. Got the pies made, the roasted root vegetables, the onions sliced for the fried apples'n'onions. Only have the salad to make and I'm set to take off.
friedn apples and onions?
Please post this recipe I have bnever heard of it but it sounds wonderful
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All my Thanksgivings have been good ones...those with family...and those with friends...
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That last several years our Thanksgivings have been down in Corvallis, at my nephew John's in-laws home out in the country. I adore John's wife's family, just great, super nice people.
But this year mom hasn't been feeling very well so she was not going to go. I decided to take her out for Thanksgiving dinner and my sister and brother in law (John's parents) will join us. We will all meet at Marie Callendar's at 1pm. Love their pies!!
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Turkey is almost done and I am at CVS printing photos of our NY trip for Mom. Once again I am thankful to bk and all the friends from HHW for making NY such a fun trip!
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Afternoon all.
We are eating around 4pm. Anthony, his mother Rose, his father Phil and me.
We are having a turkey breast, baked potatoes, dinner rolls and the world famous green bean casserole. It's world famous because I had it at our tumultuous Thanksgiving dinners with 7 children and two unhappy parents and I introduced it to the Morelli family. They like it enough that I now make it every year (it's been close to 10 years now). We will also have sour cream raisin pie for dessert.
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I work on Friday, so now Black Friday sales for me. Of course there wasn't anything I needed, anyway, and the fun of getting up THAT early and shopping with the crowds lost it's appeal a few years back.
Now I just buy $3.00 DVDs from Big Lots for everyone and then my Christmas shopping is done.
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DR Ben, Green Bean Casserole is always my favorite!!!
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My fondest memory of Thanksgiving was 6 years ago when our dear, dear friend, Catherine, who lived in Nottingham, came to Long Island with her daughter, Liz and two friends, Sadie and Pat, and spent Thanksgiving with us. It was a day long joyous event. Cath and the English Ladies (as Rose called them) had a stupendous time and we just basked in good feelings and happiness and joy. Cath died last year on November 4th from bone cancer, which began as lung cancer and while we miss her greatly, when we think of her we smile and laugh and remember all the joy she brought into our lives, especially that Thanksgiving day in 2004.
And that, dear friends, is my favorite Thanksgiving.
Happy Turkey Day to my dear on-line family.
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I will, however, hit Michael's Crafts (they are open tonight from 5pm to 9pm (strange hours). There frames are all on sale from 40% to 60% off, plus there is a coupon for another 30% off anything in the store (including sale items)...and it just so happens I am in need of a 20 x 30 frame, and, if I recall correctly, they also carry a nice frame that will fit 1 sheet movie posters, and those are tough to find!
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Bruce, if you wait until after rehearsal there probably will not be much for you to pick over. Black Friday specials are most often gone within the first few hours of shopping.
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RE: The Macy's Parade
I am not really sure that the New York Tourist Bureau (or maybe the American Theater Wing) will be very satisfied by the Broadway selections in this year's parade, Only one of the four could actually be calle a good old-fashioned Broadway musical. Growing up, the parade gave me a chance to see scenes and songs from great shows that I would never, otherwise, get to see.
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What a sweet Thanksgiving memory DR Ben!
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Anthony is a big fan of Michael's craft store as well. The sale flyers were delivered this morning with the papers and he saw the insert for Michael's and commented on the hours as well. I don't think we will be going but when I mentioned that they were open from 5pm-9pm there was a gleam in his eye!
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I'm having real mixed feelings today. I'm fine that Mom and Dad couldn't get here and as I figured they are going to go to my brother's house for dinner - which they should. I'm happy to be home, but wish I would have at least been invited to my brother's house. Choosing to be alone is a little different from not having a choice. I'm still going to focus on the positive and not let that ruin my day...but I do have my moments. I am thankful for all of you here
DR Cillaliz - I'm dealing with similar feelings towards some extended family. Richard and I are fine by ourselves and going out to dinner with my mother. I totally accept Rob being with his fiance's family. However, I can't help but wonder, if my outcome in August had not been so good, would Richard's brother or nieces have taken in a new widower? Sometimes, family is not all it's cracked up to be and the families we create (like HHW) can mean as much as those into which we were born.
Hugs to you, Ginny, and I couldn't agree more. But we aren't really alone, we've taken over BK's living room!
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Feel better vibes to Vixdad! I remember one year when Rob and I left Richard home while we went to a gathering at his aunt's. She sent him a plate.
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And now I'm going to take a short nap before the food frenzy begins. Got the pies made, the roasted root vegetables, the onions sliced for the fried apples'n'onions. Only have the salad to make and I'm set to take off.
friedn apples and onions?
Please post this recipe I have bnever heard of it but it sounds wonderful
Rachael Ray doesn't something like that...shoot, I forgot about it. She does a good apples and onion stuffing mix...maybe I'll make that tomorrow!
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Feel better vibes to Vixdad and my dad....I feel for your mom, vixmom
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Actually, DR Jane, if not for my Mom, Richard and I might have gone to Michigan for this holiday. In addition to Mary Linda's family, my sister lives there and is recovering from foot surgery. My niece is there from Illinois and my nephew and his girlfriend will join them all for dinner later. Mom has no interest in traveling any more, so we're looking after her. Also my aunt, who's pretty much a recluse. We'll visit her before we pick up Mom.
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Thanks, DR Cillaliz! Hugs back to you!
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I am all dressed up with someplace to go! That's another thing I like about not hosting a houseful - for that I dress comfy in khakis. The dressy dress I have on is one my mom gave me that didn't fit when I first got it!
Bye for now and Happy Thanksgiving everybody!
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Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Mom and her BF and my brother Ken are coming over later for dinner that the DP is creating. I stay out of the way and keep my mouth shut. My lower back is irritated at the moment so I think I'm going to go lay down and read some more of Patti's biography.
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For MBarnum and other lovers of kitsch (I mean that in only the nicest way), I received an e-blast from VCI Entertainment that I think is keyed toward industry pro's, but you can take 60% off your entire order with the code HOLIDAY2010. VCI has a lot of 1940s films that I think would interest MBarnum.
Woohoo! I let Cat Freddy know and he did some pretty decent birthday shopping for me, and at bargain prices!
Freddy is a good cat ;)
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Actually, DR Jane, if not for my Mom, Richard and I might have gone to Michigan for this holiday. In addition to Mary Linda's family, my sister lives there and is recovering from foot surgery. My niece is there from Illinois and my nephew and his girlfriend will join them all for dinner later. Mom has no interest in traveling any more, so we're looking after her. Also my aunt, who's pretty much a recluse. We'll visit her before we pick up Mom.
You are a good daughter & niece. I know you are grateful to have your mother to spend the day with.
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Feel better vibes for Vixdad!
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The Internet was down when I came back to the computer - had to call Time Warner, got the Philippines and they had me power cycle the Apple Time Machine router and she recycled the modem and we're back now.
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Hello, everyone.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO EVERYONE AT HHW!
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My houseguest has now come and gone. I enjoyed his visit, but I am also glad to have some time to just relax. Said friend is the sort who wants constant attention and it wears me out.
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Feel-better vibes to VIXDAD and ALL who are ailing, including Cilla's friend Paul.
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TOD:
When I was a little girl we would spend holidays at my aunt and uncle's (Eddie Fitzgerald's) house. I always enjoyed that. My aunt was a good cook, they had a lovely home, and my relatives more or less behaved themselves.
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Bruce, Nordstrom usually has their menswear sale right after Christmas. I don't know if that has changed at all, but my guess is that would be your best bet--better prices and less insane. Somehow, I don't think you'd enjoy the madness of Black Friday.
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I, for one, do not wish to even drive anywhere near a shopping mall tomorrow. But that's just me.
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I need a nap!
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I just had a connection problem, too.
Well, TTFN. Enjoy the feast.
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BK- Black Friday has a very limited number of certain items - TVs etc that are sold at very low prices. They call them door busters. This is what people line up for. If you aren't interested in any of those items, it is still often a good sale, but usually the biggest sales prices end at noon or around then. With the economy, my guess is there will be sale after sale up until Christmas and then again after Christmas. Just guessing, but it started very early this year.
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I don't think Black Friday is that great a deal and is certainly insane, but that's just me
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Craig & Yogi are in our shower after a bit of "high" drama. Craig was shoveling the front path where his car had cast a shadow preventing the ice from melting. Sherlock, Yogi & I were watching him. Craig noticed Yogi was out of sight and became concerned when Yogi didn't respond to his calls. I walked around back to find Yogi had jumped into the pond, shallow side, & fallen half way through. He was sitting with a thin layer of ice around his chest too scared to move. With prompting from Craig he pushed his way through a bit more of the thin ice and wouldn't go farther. Craig had to go into the cold mucky water, easily breaking the ice ahead of him, and pull Yogi out.
This just turned into our most memorable Thanksgiving. ;D What a dog!!!!
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I need a nap!
Hi maintenance company will do that to you ;)
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I have only shopped on Black Friday a couple of times when it was the only day for Keith to have off to go to Toys R Us. I always had the majority of shopping done long before then so our trips weren't too bad. We went on our time schedule, not early in the morning. I don't think the store were even open at crazy hours back then.
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Laura, why aren't those butterflies tagged? ;D
I only tag monarchs.
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We just finished our turkey dinner here in Austin...and I am stuffed.
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Yeah, it sounds like I'm better off just going whenever I feel like it. The sweaters I bought in Portland were half price.
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I'm VERY hungry. I'll be on my way to the Pearl home in about thirty minutes or so.
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Welcome seven GUESTS. Hope you're having a lot of turkey.
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We had a wonderful dinner and then went through our Day to Day Trivia calendar and asked questions.
Before that we ate sour cream raisin pie and had coffee.
I think we're going to Michael's Craft Store now. We won't see Barnum there but then it's not even 5pm in Oregon.
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Craig & Yogi are in our shower after a bit of "high" drama. Craig was shoveling the front path where his car had cast a shadow preventing the ice from melting. Sherlock, Yogi & I were watching him. Craig noticed Yogi was out of sight and became concerned when Yogi didn't respond to his calls. I walked around back to find Yogi had jumped into the pond, shallow side, & fallen half way through. He was sitting with a thin layer of ice around his chest too scared to move. With prompting from Craig he pushed his way through a bit more of the thin ice and wouldn't go farther. Craig had to go into the cold mucky water, easily breaking the ice ahead of him, and pull Yogi out.
This just turned into our most memorable Thanksgiving. ;D What a dog!!!!
Glad you found him in time to save him! Whew!
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I went to Wal-Mart to get a light bulb to replace the burned out bulb over my sink. I didn't realize that it puts out about 20 times more light than my overhead light. I was going crazy trying to cook and wash dishes without it. While I was there I got an inexpensive but attractivce area rug to put in the new room, at least temporarily. It's only a 5x8 and I was going to get a bigger one, but this may be good enough. While I was there I ran into a client. She felt bad that I wasn't with family today and invited me to her house, I thanked her but declined. It was very nice of her to invite me.
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Poor Yogi! I'm so glad you found him.
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I have been grazing all day on my Thanksgiving food and it's been fun. I didn't ever really sit down and have a meal, just ate turkey when I wanted turkey, potatoes when I wanted potatoes, pie when I wanted pie etc. Not sure if I eat more or less that way, but it's been easy to clean up.
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DR Laura - I LOVE your quote
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I went upstairs and all three cats were in the new room. I need to clean the hardwood floor in there and rearrange the furniture a little between the rooms upstairs, then I may just camp out in there too! At least now the cats have a rug to lay on
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Ginny, which Kindle do you have? I'm thinking about one, just not sure which one I'd like the best
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It's brown gazpacho, Cillaliz. I've never seen brown gazpacho before.
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The sweaters I bought in Portland were half price.
Ummmm.....that was the OTHER table. ;D
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Good Evening!
Food coma + cold/sinus medication = a good nap. A really good nap.
::)
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It's brown gazpacho, Cillaliz. I've never seen brown gazpacho before.
LOL>>> That could almost replace We've had spaghetti three times this week
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Craig & Yogi are in our shower after a bit of "high" drama. Craig was shoveling the front path where his car had cast a shadow preventing the ice from melting. Sherlock, Yogi & I were watching him. Craig noticed Yogi was out of sight and became concerned when Yogi didn't respond to his calls. I walked around back to find Yogi had jumped into the pond, shallow side, & fallen half way through. He was sitting with a thin layer of ice around his chest too scared to move. With prompting from Craig he pushed his way through a bit more of the thin ice and wouldn't go farther. Craig had to go into the cold mucky water, easily breaking the ice ahead of him, and pull Yogi out.
This just turned into our most memorable Thanksgiving. ;D What a dog!!!!
Glad you found him in time to save him! Whew!
Instead of walking out of the pond he might have sat there until he froze to death. ::)
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DR Laura - I LOVE your quote
LOL, it is very funny.
Thanks Laura.
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Cilla, nice client. :)
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We are back from a lovely Thanksgiving dinner with my mother at The Grand Finale in Cincinnati (Glendale, actually). The food was fabulous and we all brought some home. Mother really enjoys these outings and, yes DR Jane, I am very grateful to have her nearby.
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Yikes - I'm glad Yogi and Craig are OK!
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Thanks Ginny. They were never really in danger as the water was shallow. It just wasn't a pleasant experience & what kind of dogs doesn't enjoy bouncing through ice. ;D I admit I was scared when I first saw Yogi thinking he was stuck until I realized it was fear keeping him there.
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Happy Thanksgiving.
Watched the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. Glad I saved it. Because my sister had promised my niece that she could watch it. But for some reason her station showed a Detroit parade instead. My niece was not pleased. But I said she could watch it here.
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We got our flu shots today. Very well organized. Mostly only old people getting it. But if you have a baby under 2 years old then your whole family can get it for free. And they let me get it with my nieces.
What a fiasco though. The little one was good but running around. And Megan who is 5 had a breakdown and the lady had to hold her down screaming. She can go from either being perfectly calm to be hysterical. :(
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DR Cillaliz - Richard and I both have the new Kindle that has both wireless and 3G capability.
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I like American Idiot. I liked the Rockettes.
I thought those dancing and singing penguins were funny. And so were the dancers who made pizzas while they danced.
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Reading about these family stories. Wow.
DR Vixmom I would call my sister-in-law and tell her to call your mom!
I wish I could partake in Black Friday. But I guess we have our own version, Boxing DAy!
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DR Cillaliz - Richard and I both have the new Kindle that has both wireless and 3G capability.
Thanks Ginny, have you had any problems with it? I don't think i need 3G, actully not sure I get it here, the wifi would be good enough for me
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Mom just called. I told her it was hard to be alone on Thanksgiving, she said "so did you sit around and feel sorry for yourself all day?"
I love the sensitivity, lol. She does make me laugh. They still have lots of ice up there on the roads. I would have liked to have been invited to my brother's or at least to have heard from either my brother or sister by phone or email, but it didn't happen. Anyway, knowing the roads there are icy, I wouldn't have gone anyway. That makes me feel better.
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No problems with our Kindles, DR Cillaliz. Richard has really taken to it and learned a lot of cool tricks. I've just done basic reading and have liked it for that.
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My answer to her question was "Not ALL day, just part of it"
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Thanks Ginny. Still not sure I would use it that much, so I'm pondering
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For MBarnum and other lovers of kitsch (I mean that in only the nicest way), I received an e-blast from VCI Entertainment that I think is keyed toward industry pro's, but you can take 60% off your entire order with the code HOLIDAY2010. VCI has a lot of 1940s films that I think would interest MBarnum.
Woohoo! I let Cat Freddy know and he did some pretty decent birthday shopping for me, and at bargain prices! I believe that I am getting"
GORGO
GREYDON CLARK DRIVE-IN Double Feature
HERMAN COHEN CLASSIC HORROR Double Feature
ISLAND OF LOST SOULS (1970s Mexican version)
SUPERSONIC MAN / War of the Robots
THUNDER IN CAROLINA
What a thoughtful kitty, Michael.
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LOL DR CILLA LIZ
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Wow! Yogi had SOME Thanksgiving! Glad everything is okay!
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Watching Night of the Iguana.
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I am grateful as well for the HHW Family!
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Mom said my sister-in-law's father was there. He's living in assisted living in my home town right now. My nephew lives in Viroqua...he kept talking about Adam living in Viagra. I guess it was very funny
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I'm having real mixed feelings today. I'm fine that Mom and Dad couldn't get here and as I figured they are going to go to my brother's house for dinner - which they should. I'm happy to be home, but wish I would have at least been invited to my brother's house. Choosing to be alone is a little different from not having a choice. I'm still going to focus on the positive and not let that ruin my day...but I do have my moments. I am thankful for all of you here
DR Cillaliz - I'm dealing with similar feelings towards some extended family. Richard and I are fine by ourselves and going out to dinner with my mother. I totally accept Rob being with his fiance's family. However, I can't help but wonder, if my outcome in August had not been so good, would Richard's brother or nieces have taken in a new widower? Sometimes, family is not all it's cracked up to be and the families we create (like HHW) can mean as much as those into which we were born.
Those who've read my first three books know about my family - and yes, the families we create are sometimes the families that mean most, and I'm grateful we're all here. Thus ends my side dish of treacle.
Our beloved curmudgeon has spoken!
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Earlier today mom kept feeding the cat, because it is Thanksgiving and all so she kept feeding her and she kept eating and eating. Then the cat went into the den, jumped up on my dad, looked right at his face and barfed all over his shirt. I guess he let out a shriek mom could hear from the other side of the house...LOL, that one really cracked me up
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I was checking out the VCI titles.....some of them are bit pricey for me.
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Ginny, which Kindle do you have? I'm thinking about one, just not sure which one I'd like the best
Cilla, they just said on the news that tomorrow morning at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time, Amazon.com will have the original Kindle on sale for $89.00 (while supplies last)
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It's brown gazpacho, Cillaliz. I've never seen brown gazpacho before.
I used my Magic Bullet.
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I am sure that most major cities have a "tent city" where the homeless live, usually in church's parking lots. In Seattle, they are required to move the tent city every ninety days. Anyway, they just did a story on the news about this one man who lives in tent city by choice, not because of need. The man said that his wife and his daughters were killed by a drunk driver ten years ago and he been basically living with the homeless ever since, as a kind of couseler or advisor. The reporter asked if he could afford an apartment. He looked at the reporter and replied, "I used to be a lobbyist in Washington. I made more money than God."
It was a very touching story.
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I hope that Cilla saw my Kindle post!
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Regarding the Sal Mineo bio, I am not sure that all people consider the hours spent in a relationship with a member of their own sex to be earth-shattering or even live-changing event. I would certainly not place it in the same category as saying that Errol Flynn was a Nazi! Over the years, I have had brief but wonderful moments of sharing with many long-time friends, who under other circumstances would not descibe themselves as gay, or even bi.
Just my opinion.
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I hope that I managed to keep that post in the realm of PG-13.
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Ginny, which Kindle do you have? I'm thinking about one, just not sure which one I'd like the best
Cilla, they just said on the news that tomorrow morning at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time, Amazon.com will have the original Kindle on sale for $89.00 (while supplies last)
So 11:00 my time....hmmm... I bet it will be very hard to get in on that one. Might be worth a try, though. Thanks TCB.
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Ginny, which Kindle do you have? I'm thinking about one, just not sure which one I'd like the best
Cilla, they just said on the news that tomorrow morning at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time, Amazon.com will have the original Kindle on sale for $89.00 (while supplies last)
So 11:00 my time....hmmm... I bet it will be very hard to get in on that one. Might be worth a try, though. Thanks TCB.
Your welcome. Good luck, I think the Kindle is worth it.
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Yikes - I'm glad Yogi and Craig are OK!
Thanks. Once we realized Yogi was safe & the water was shallow it was ok. This dog is so strange. We have a very nice dog run with bark in it, however Yogi who has always had to be walked won't use the dog facilities & Craig has to brave the snow & ice & cold to walk Yogi at night.
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Jennifer years ago I worked for an allergist & know how upsetting it is when a child screams like that. I'm sorry Megan had such a meltdown.
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Interesting TCB & stated well enough.
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We enjoyed our vegan Thanksgiving meal very much.
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I am so full of food I thinkI willburst
my brother came to LI todayand joined his wife and the girls and they all came over for dessert and played nice with my Mom
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And... I'm back!
-In Richmond, that is.
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Thanksgiving dinner in Fairfax was fun. I basically napped in one of the recliners whenever I wasn't eating. Otherwise...
All the nieces and nephew were there, along with my brother Mike's ever growing menagerie: three dogs, two guinea pigs, one hamster and one parakeet. -Although, they're currently just "baby-sitting" one of the dogs and the guinea pigs. Or something like that.
Food was eaten: turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, rice, fresh cranberry sauce, rolls and pecan pie.
Football was watched: that game between the Cowboys and Saints was really something!
And pictures were taken. Lots and lots of pictures - at least by my Mom. -Although, even my niece, Emily, seems to have caught the shutter-bug bug. :)
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My afternoon entertainment
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Sounds like Yogi had a Boo-Boo.
Thus ends my Hanna Barbera set. I'll be here all week. :)
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Sounds like Yogi had a Boo-Boo.
Thus ends my Hanna Barbera set. I'll be here all week. :)
Thankfully, the week is almost over.
;D
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DR Jane - I'm glad to hear that Yogi was never really in that much danger. He was probably sitting in the water thinking, "Uh oh!" ;)
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Thanksgiving dinner in Fairfax was fun. I basically napped in one of the recliners whenever I wasn't eating. Otherwise...
All the nieces and nephew were there, along with my brother Mike's ever growing menagerie: three dogs, two guinea pigs, one hamster and one parakeet. -Although, they're currently just "baby-sitting" one of the dogs and the guinea pigs. Or something like that.
Food was eaten: turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, rice, fresh cranberry sauce, rolls and pecan pie.
Football was watched: that game between the Cowboys and Saints was really something!
And pictures were taken. Lots and lots of pictures - at least by my Mom. -Although, even my niece, Emily, seems to have caught the shutter-bug bug. :)
She's a doll
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Sounds like Yogi had a Boo-Boo.
Thus ends my Hanna Barbera set. I'll be here all week. :)
::)
But soon Yogi and Boo Boo will be in a theater near you in 3-D.
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Wow, it's only Thursday....I have NO plans tomorrow. I want to putter around and move furniture but we'll see. If I decide not to...I won't.
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In other news...
My sinuses feel better, but I can tell that there's still something in my system. And I think I just need some more rest and sleep.
It's been great reading about everyone's Thanksgiving activities, and I really am Thankful for my HHW family.
Goodnight.
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TCB, I heard that the deal on the Kindle is the original Kindle not the new one. Guess I'll have to wait to see the deal tomorrow, but if it's the original, not really sure I want it
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Back from a truly lovelier than lovely Thanksgiving dinner - Cindy prepared a wonderful feast and we all ate like pigs - although I had less than I usually do, but no matter how little or much I eat at Thanksgiving I always feel like I've eaten a house - so I may as well eat a house. One of the guests, who I've seen and spoken to many times at the Pearl home turned out to have a rather surprising connection to something I've done recently - I had no idea and it was a topic of discussion for most of the evening. I'll write about it in the notes, but I'll just say she was part of a Broadway show that I've recently released on CD. Who knew? And what she did in the show is the most amazing part.
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I also had two amusing e-mails today from folks telling me some fellow was wondering whether he had the longest running daily blog in the history of the Internet - that fellow was just beginning his eighth year. I told the folks who e-mailed close but no cigar - and both of these gentleman, having done a LOT of research about it, truly believe that I own that throne.
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And now I'm going to take a short nap before the food frenzy begins. Got the pies made, the roasted root vegetables, the onions sliced for the fried apples'n'onions. Only have the salad to make and I'm set to take off.
friedn apples and onions?
Please post this recipe I have bnever heard of it but it sounds wonderful
Here's a link to a recipe. They were a big hit today.
http://www.savorsa.com/2010/06/fried-applesnonions/
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No standout memory for me about Thanksgiving, so I will enjoy those of others here.....such as DR DRUXY's! LOL
Ditto (I've never been a fan of turkey) and Ditto!!
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It's brown gazpacho, Cillaliz. I've never seen brown gazpacho before.
My, that's not appetizing.
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No standout memory for me about Thanksgiving, so I will enjoy those of others here.....such as DR DRUXY's! LOL
Ditto (I've never been a fan of turkey) and Ditto!!
I've never been a turkey fan, either. I had a tiny bit, but my friend, who knows I don't care for it, also had quail there. And that was good.
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I'm home now after eating dinner and socializing with the family at the parents' house. Tomorrow, we're all meeting at my sister's house, but I won't be able to stay too long. They're hanging lights at the theater where "Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol" will be playing and I am going to help. After that will be a rehearsal. I don't think that I'll really need to be there for the rehearsal since the lighting designer won't design her lights until they're hung, but I'll enjoy seeing another run-through.
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;D
the Vixter loved this
Cool!
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Now, I need to ketchup on all the posts...back to Page 2.
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Earlier today mom kept feeding the cat, because it is Thanksgiving and all so she kept feeding her and she kept eating and eating. Then the cat went into the den, jumped up on my dad, looked right at his face and barfed all over his shirt. I guess he let out a shriek mom could hear from the other side of the house...LOL, that one really cracked me up
That's funny.
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Great dinner, except my roasted root vegetables wouldn't cook. They were in the oven forever and they remain al dente. Not what you want with beets, parsnips and turnips, among other veges. But the style was good, and I may try it again soon. It also had pecans, celery and dried apricots in the mix
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I called Steven LaBrie, who has asked to be released from the January recording sessions for personal reasons. So, I need to find a new baritone by Dec 1. I think I'll call Patrick Carfizzi first and see what his schedule looks like; if he's out, I'll call Kelly Markgraf. After that, I'll ask our pianist William Hicks for recommendations, but i'm hoping Patrick can do it.
~~~Baritone Replacement Vibes for DR Elmore!!~~~
;D
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I have the digital "Stage & Screen" music channel on and they're playing the title track from the soundtrack to "Taras Bulba." :)
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HAPPY EVENING. HAPPY THANKSGIVING. HAPPY I'M TOO FULL FEELING.
;D ;D ;D
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Made it to work on time (4:52am). Took a nap when I got home at 2. Then made a BIG pot of soup.
Fresh rosemary, tarragon, carrots, zucchini, olive oil, yellow lentils, extra extra lean ground turkey, and water. yum.
My neighbors invited me over but I was just too pooped to party. So now I'm here and going to sleep early. Boy, I would never have said that if I was in my 20 or 30's.
I do think I'm getting into the joy of being older. ;D
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Night all, sweet dreams, stay warm and cozy. :-*
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Quiet - well, the sound of the dishwasher anyway. I love quiet. Mom and her bf and my brother Ken have left. DP is reading with his NOOK. The DD's are asleep on the couch with us, and I'm just enjoying the quiet. Tomorrow, the plan is to decorate the outside of the house. I think I'm going to get some new lawn decorations at Home Depot to add to our outside decor.
In the meantime.... quiet.
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For my Thanksgiving memory, I will give you an excerpt from my book:
I love Thanksgiving. I have very warm childhood memories of that
holiday. Every year, we would have a family gathering at our home. My
aunt, uncle and two cousins, as well as my half-brother Hersh and his
family were always there.
We’d sit around the table and, after everybody had stuffed themselves,
people would tell jokes. My uncle, Kenneth, was the #1 storyteller,
but on this particular year, I also decided to contribute to the
merriment…with disastrous results.
I think it was 1954. I would have been thirteen-years-old.
Without contemplating the consequences, I told this very funny
joke that I’d heard at school, and I told it very well.
Correction! I didn’t just tell it very well. I told it brilliantly. I had a
captive audience.
Then, I came to the punch line…which ended with the word “f**k”.
My mother, who’d had a few too many drinks in her, started laughing
hysterically. No matter what else you say about her, she was a wonderful
audience.
Unfortunately, everybody else at the table sat in a stunned silence. If
my mother hadn’t been laughing, you could have heard a pin drop.
You see, in 1954, a thirteen-year-old boy did not say
“f**k”...particularly in front of adults.
The first one to speak was my father. Pointing at me, he started
shouting at my mother, “You’re the one who encourages him! This is all
your doing!”
Within two minutes, all of our very embarrassed guests had excused
themselves and left our house.
I don’t recall if I was sent to my room or not, but I know I never
told another joke at Thanksgiving dinner.
;D
I said "damn" once when I was a kid. My dad thought it was hilarious.
My friend Margo's middle daughter just out of the blue once said, "Mom, don't f*ck with my mind!" Margo had to hold back her laughter so that she wouldn't encourage her daughter's use of the word. :D
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Relaxing this morning, watching the Macys Parade ( which also means having to watch a song from MEMPHIS--ugh!)
Three words: Dee. Vee. Arr. ;)
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I feel like I'm going to explode.