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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were filled with the Christmas spirit, and now it is time for you to post until the Christmas Cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: ELEEMOSYNARY!
Smoke on your pipe and put that in.
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A Very Merry Christmas to Everyone!! ;D
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Something else that I got for Christmas but forgot to mention last night was $30 in gift cards for iTunes! :D
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Merry Christmas from freezing Buffalo (New York, that is)!
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The Merriest of Christmases to All!
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Sounds like the do was the event of the year in Studio City. Congrats to MR BK!
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Congrats to DR derBRUCER on his millstone.
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;D
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Today is my mother's 79th birthday.
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My wife and I watched HOLIDAY INN on DVD last night.
I hadn't seen it in many years.
I love watching Astaire dance.
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Happy Holidays to everybody!
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I think Mr Astaire and Miss Virginia Dale dancing to YOU'D BE SO EASY TO DANCE WITH is terrific!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Dbf1R8pZQI
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Mr Allan Sherman's version also included the word Greensleeves.
In one of his combo platters:
Alas, my love, you've done me dirt.
You've sewn greensleeves on my yellow shirt.
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Merry Christmas!
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My niece called at 7:20am (she had already opened all her gifts.
She was so excited. Santa left her a note, "Thanks Megan, ho ho ho" and ate her cookie.
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My wife and I watched HOLIDAY INN on DVD last night.
I hadn't seen it in many years.
I love watching Astaire dance.
I took that to my dad's and watched it last night. Our original Mercer doc writer, Ken Barnes, was involved with this release and does commentary, so he sent us all copies of it. Dad liked the fact that you could watch either the color or black and white version, and he especially loved the firecracker dance!
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We got back from Dad's @ 2AM. He's having a pretty tough time because Christmas was always such a big deal in their household. My step-sibs brought me photos of my stepmom so I'll be scanning for the next few days and then hope to put something together for Tuesday.
I was very lucky that Greg was able to go to Blue Ridge with me yesterday; I was so tired that I don't know if I would have made it home but I wanted to leave so I didn't get trapped up there....my mom would not forgive me if I didn't show up for Christmas.
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Merry Christmas to all! Greg and I haven't been able to give presents to each other---right now the present is when we both get to be in the same place at the same time.
They downgraded Greg's mom, which is a good thing, and moved her to yet another room where she doesn't need such intensive care. He's down there and I'll be at my mom's but I hope that snow won't keep him form spending Christms evening with us.
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Our only presents to open this year have been from our dear Elmore. I am always astounded and touched by his generosity, epseically this time of year.
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Sorry to miss the Do, but I was in bed with my father. (Not as bad as it sounds, even though we were in North Georgia...)
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Merry Christmas to All!
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Good morning, all! Oy! Did I have weird dreams last night! I now remember little about them except one had to do with Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day, which we had talked about at last night's Christmas Eve dinner, and the other dream involved Tom Jones, his wife Janet Watson, and their sons Sam and Michael. I see the Joneses rarely these days and I do miss them all very much. Then, around 2:30 this morning I believe I was visited by ghosts. This was the second night this week that I've heard footsteps moving around the empty apartment above me, not the heavy tread of the Oaf but quiet steps after the sound of a light switch being turned on, like a circuit breaker.
Several days ago, this was rather unnerving, but last night I was more curious about the whole megillah, sort of like those nights every other month or so for the past 30 years where a spirit clearly moves through the apartment on its way to where and I'm suddenly aware there is more than one presence in the room. I wondered at first if my dad perhaps was checking in, since in the past spirits on Christmas Eve have visited my family. I remember a Christmas Eve around 35 years ago where my mother saw the ghost of her mother and freaked out over it. She wasn't so much frightened as surprised, and then she spent the rest of the evening weeping over it.
So, enough of the nocturnal ambulations at 202 West 82! Today I plan to open all the cards I've received, looking at photos, waxing nostalgic over distant friends, and checking every envelope thoroughly for any potential checks. My gifts are wrapped for my visit to the home of Ron, Dona and Charlotte Raines around 11:30; all I have to do is tag them. After the do, I may see a movie, although I have plenty to watch here.
Who knows?
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Merry Christmas, Everyone !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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And the word of the day is: ELEEMOSYNARY!
Smoke on your pipe and put that in.
And The Song Of The Day Is : SWEET CHARITY
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Indeed DR ELMORE I am sure friendly spirits are checking up on your well being. They always do.
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Good news about Greg's Mom from DR EDISAURUS.....continued vibes for her and the family!
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You know, DR Elmore, being visited on Christmas Eve by ghosts would make a great novel.
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You know, DR Elmore, being visited on Christmas Eve by ghosts would make a great novel.
That's so true, DR Laura! The problem is, when they visit someone so even-tempered, good-natured, loveable, and charming as I am, there's no place for the story to go.
On a more serious note, this is the latest progress update I can find on the condition of Christopher Tierney after his back surgery:
http://www.t2conline.com/news-room/headliners/1047-spider-mans-christopher-tierney-still-in-icu-for-christmas
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You know, DR Elmore, being visited on Christmas Eve by ghosts would make a great novel.
That's so true, DR Laura! The problem is, when they visit someone so even-tempered, good-natured, loveable, and charming as I am, there's no place for the story to go.
Well, you could always "embellish".
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Today is my mother's 79th birthday.
Best wishes to your mom on her birthday, DR JRand!
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Thank you DR RLP.
Keep the pictures coming.
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Today is my mother's 79th birthday.
Best wishes to your mom on her birthday, DR JRand!
Spoo! I forgot!
Ditto!
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Page Two Mom and Dad Dance. ;D
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We had 12 for Christmas Eve supper at my Cousin Debra's. Suprisingly, her hubby's cousin did NOT make his annual appearance. Given the number of cars in front of the house, it's little wonder. Even I was hesitant to go in.
It was a jolly group, however, and supper was pleasant enough. The bbq chicken was delish, but the ominpresent/ubiquitous/predictable sides of corn, mashed potatoes and bbq gravy/sauce (served with virtually EVERY meal despite the meat course) was a bit of a letdown. I had hoped for something green...a lettuce leaf...something out of the ordinary...but, alas....
Still, I ate well.
My cousin Butch was there and it was the first time in a VERY long time that he and I connected on a personal level. There was a time, when we were growing up, that I considered him more a brother than a cousin. But, we all know how some filial relationships go...
Tonight is the "do" at my aunt's house. I hope everyone's "do" is happy and fulfilling (or at least filling) today.
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happy holidays all. I hope your weekend will be great!
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Christmas morning greetings! No wireliss here so I'm learning to use m
y Kindle for internet access. Clinky but better than nothing.
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Happy Mom Day for Jack!
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Late morning all.
That is all.
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I heard a line that I thought was quite funny. But then again maybe not.
"I was a bad boy this year so Santa took me over his knee and spanked me. It was the best Christmas gift I ever got." :-)
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I meant clUnky but you get the idea...
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This was the barbecued chicken from last night:
(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh119/RonPulliam/Christmas2010030.jpg)
And here are the "sides" on the stove:
(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh119/RonPulliam/Christmas2010031.jpg)
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We had a beautiful Christmas last night. Lots of fun and laughter. I had ham and a baked potato. It's hard not to eat the entire thing but I just ate the inside (the starch) and not the outside (fiber). Since dairy is an issue we had jello for dessert. That was very nice of them to forgo heavier dessert but we are going to Anthony's uncle and aunt for dinner today where they will have real dessert.
I got much more than I asked for present-wise. I got the high end Sony e-reader Daily Edition with a touch screen, wi-fi and 3G access. I was very surprised when I opened the package. I expected an e-reader but not this one. They are extraordinarily generous.
Anthony got a 16 gigabyte Sony Walkman (we're keeping Sony in business I guess). He is also very happy about that. He can take his eclectic music with him wherever he goes!
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My cousin Butch was there and it was the first time in a VERY long time that he and I connected on a personal level. There was a time, when we were growing up, that I considered him more a brother than a cousin. But, we all know how some filial relationships go...
Tonight is the "do" at my aunt's house. I hope everyone's "do" is happy and fulfilling (or at least filling) today.
Oy! Do we ever!
I just called Randy and Jo; they've got my nephews Matt and Tim and Tim's kids Riley and Jayden over and Randy's playing with them. They have a great day planned and sound very happy. As for the Macbeths . . .
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I heard a line that I thought was quite funny. But then again maybe not.
"I was a bad boy this year so Santa took me over his knee and spanked me. It was the best Christmas gift I ever got." :-)
Where did DR MBarnum post this? Did he say more?
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This is my cousin Butch in 1951 at 10 months old (holding the baby doll I got that Christmas!!):
(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh119/RonPulliam/CousinButchBledsoe10monthsoldwithbabydollNotemess.jpg)
And this is cousin Butch today (age 60) (or, last night) with my cousin Debra:
(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh119/RonPulliam/Christmas2010024.jpg)
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I meant clUnky but you get the idea...
I'm a master at deciphering these things, given my typing and DR vixmom's!
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I heard a line that I thought was quite funny. But then again maybe not.
"I was a bad boy this year so Santa took me over his knee and spanked me. It was the best Christmas gift I ever got." :-)
Where did DR MBarnum post this? Did he say more?
;D
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I meant clUnky but you get the idea...
I'm a master at deciphering these things, given my typing and DR vixmom's!
DR vixmom should be working for one of the national security agencies developing undecipherable cypher!
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Happy Birthday to the mom of Jrand!
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TOD - Richard and I each brought one present to open this morning. Mine to him is a "scholarship» for an art class and supplies, along with some fancy colored pencils and a drawing book to play with while we're here. His gift to me is an exquisite ruby and diamond ring that we picked out together before Thanksgiving. We will have more presents tomorrow evening with Rob and Mary Linda and we'll do stockings with my Mom on Monday.
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Mr. Bruce Kimmel has just appeared on BBC Tees via the Broadway Christmas Album. The host, my friend Alex Hall, just played Be A Santa! Bruce, you're international.
Alex is a dear woman and this week's show (which is called Songs from the Shows) is full of musical theatre songs which are Christmas-focused. I helped her fill out the track list with a few of my own choices ranging from the obscure to the well-known.
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Wishing everyone the merriest and the brightest today!
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And the word of the day is: ELEEMOSYNARY!
Smoke on your pipe and put that in.
One of the Tacoma theaters did ELEEMOSYNARY this year.
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up... And I can hear my parents cooking away in the kitchen... Which means I should stay out of the kitchen. ;)
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
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Is anyone else currently listening to "The Plot to Overthrow Christmas" right now?
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Losing my patience with this. We may go out later in search of a wireless hotspot. We'thinking the hospital lobby. Vibes to all and bye for now!
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And the word of the day is: ELEEMOSYNARY!
Smoke on your pipe and put that in.
One of the Tacoma theaters did ELEEMOSYNARY this year.
My current field of employment.
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DR edisaurus - I hope the weather "cooperates" with you and Greg and the rest of your family today and the rest of this weekend.
*Of course, I was hoping for a truly White Christmas here in Richmond, but at least we're supposed to get a "pretty dusting" later today and tomorrow.
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MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!
(http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb417/yeahthatsme5/Christmas%20by%20Flynn%20Daniel/christmas-lights-amazing-christmas-lights-walking-in-the-park.jpg)
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Merry Christmas, all!
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Page 3 Christmas Dance!
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Happy, happy, JRand's mom!
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Strange. I just came across "eleemosynary" this week in "House of the Seven Gables."
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And a very special Merry Christmas to BK for bringing us together, not only this day, but every day of the year!
(http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg147/Momiji_Hunny_Bunny/lights.jpg)
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There must have been something in the air last night. I watched "Holiday Inn," too, after "Magoo."
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(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x25/Triipinkid/Christmas/christmas11.jpg)
I probably should have used a star for Mr. K.
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Good Morning and MerryChristmas to all!
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past few days have been ....interesting
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Page Two Mom and Dad Dance. ;D
Happy Birthday to Jrand60's mom!
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CRANBERRIES!
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Vixdad's Mum has been rushed to the hospital - she has been in the emergency room for the past 72 hours due to hospital overcrowding - apparently there is virus going around that is hittingthe elderly population quite hard -
we have been relying on Vixdad's sister for info
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A very happy haineshisway.com birthday to Jrand's mum.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DR JRAND'S DEAR MOTHER!!!!!
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Apparently, one of the little boys who was here last night, who was sort of sullen when he first arrived, wants to come live here because he thought I was so funny.
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Vixdad is quite ill - running a fever - nauseous and coughing like crazy
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So much for sleeping in - I think the kick in the sauce was a little kickier than usual.
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I actually had almost no presents to open - I never have many - gone are the days when vendors would send gifts to their best clients - in the Varese years I got great stuff - now, nothing. In fact, I got a nice bouquet from the Pogue's and the Haverty's always bring something that you have to open. But I don't care about that stuff - I care about the wonderful people who were here and the wonderful, generous, gentle souls that bless my life, that's what I care about.
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And I awoke to a nice e-mail from Pino Donaggio asking me if I had a Carrie for him.
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I was off yesterday and spent the entire mrong wraping gifts, buying gifts and buying groceries fro Christmas dinner
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Last night the Vixter & I went to my folks and met with my brother and his wife
Vixdad was too ill to attend
it was a very sedate Christmas
My other brother and his wife and their three girls are all in Ohio packing up their house for the house closing on the 27th - they will be moving to Massachusetts
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the plan for today WAS
I was to a cart all the groceries I bought to my Mom's and cook dinner there for 5 - the Vixter, Vixdad, my folks and myself
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~~~~~GOOD HEALTH VIBES FOR THE VIXDAD~~~~~
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Vixdad's Mum has been rushed to the hospital - she has been in the emergency room for the past 72 hours due to hospital overcrowding - apparently there is virus going around that is hittingthe elderly population quite hard -
we have been relying on Vixdad's sister for info
Health vibes to all of vixmom's family!
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Now I am starting to feeling achy and miserable - so the plan has changed t My folks are going to my brother's inlaws house, the Vixter is going to her best friend's house and Vixdad and I are staying home
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the plan fot today WAS
I was to a cart all the groceries I bought to my Mom's and cool dinner there for 5 - the Vixter, Vixdad, my folks and myself
How long does it take to cool the dinner?
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Who knew? It turns out Santa is actually two gay men in Chelsea (http://video.nytimes.com/video/2010/12/24/nyregion/1248069482199/miracle-on-22nd-street.html)?
-This is actually quite a touching story. Here's a link to the Print Version (http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/24/did-he-leave-a-forwarding-address-yes-the-north-pole/)
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Now I am starting to feeling achy amd miserable - so the plan has changed t My folks are going to my brother's inlaws house, the Vixter is going to her best friend's house and Vixdad and I are staying home
I'm so sorry, vixmom!
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So can any of our chefs tell me if it is Ok for the very expensive cut of beef that has been marinating in a red wine/beef broth marinade to continue marinating another 24 hours before I cook it?
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the plan fot today WAS
I was to a cart all the groceries I bought to my Mom's and cool dinner there for 5 - the Vixter, Vixdad, my folks and myself
How long does it take to cool the dinner?
well it really depenss on how hot it was and the current room temperature - it is a very complex mathematical problem......
walks away whistling innocently
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PAGE FOUR!!!
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So can any of our chefs tell me if it is Ok for the very expensive cut of beef that has been marinating in a red wine/beef broth marinade to continue marinating another 24 hours before I cook it?
I suggest that you just drink that marinade and go to bed!
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So can any of our chefs tell me if it is Ok for the very expensive cut of beef that has been marinating in a red wine/beef broth marinade to continue marinating another 24 hours before I cook it?
DR vixmom - You have two options here.
1) You can take it out of the marinade, and place it in a pan/ziploc bag/etc. until you're ready to cook it.
Or if you want to get more of the "busy work" out of the way, you could...
2) Cook it now, then let it cool, refrigerate it. Then slice and serve later. Some cuts of beef work well when served cold or at room temperature.
What cut of beef is it? -Is there any other sort of acid in the marinade besides the red wine? lemon juice? vinegar?
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And I awoke to a nice e-mail from Pino Donaggio asking me if I had a Carrie for him.
Too bad its all sold out :-)
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Here are the original lyrics to my favorite Christmas song.
Boy are they a downer.
Have yourself a merry little Christmas, it may be your last,
Next year we may all be living in the past
Have yourself a merry little Christmas, pop that champagne cork,
Next year we will all be living in New York.
No good times like the olden days, happy golden days of yore,
Faithful friends who were dear to us, will be near to us no more.
But at least we all will be together, if the Fates allow,
From now on we'll have to muddle through somehow.
So have yourself a merry little Christmas now.
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~~~~~STAY WELL VIBES TO DR VIXMOM AND THE REST OF THE VIX FAMILY~~~~~
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Hmm...
So the forecast looks like it has shifted again. It looks like snow for a good chunk of the Eastern seaboard this weekend. Not a blizzard, but not a total bust either.
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Who knew? It turns out Santa is actually two gay men in Chelsea (http://video.nytimes.com/video/2010/12/24/nyregion/1248069482199/miracle-on-22nd-street.html)?
-This is actually quite a touching story. Here's a link to the Print Version (http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/24/did-he-leave-a-forwarding-address-yes-the-north-pole/)
What a strange story. I wonder how the address got to the children?
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And some truly good news...
Spider-Man actor walking again after back surgery (http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2010/12/25/entertainment-us-spider-man-fall_8223803.html)
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So can any of our chefs tell me if it is Ok for the very expensive cut of beef that has been marinating in a red wine/beef broth marinade to continue marinating another 24 hours before I cook it?
DR vixmom - You have two options here.
1) You can take it out of the marinade, and place it in a pan/ziploc bag/etc. until you're ready to cook it.
Or if you want to get more of the "busy work" out of the way, you could...
2) Cook it now, then let it cool, refrigerate it. Then slice and serve later. Some cuts of beef work well when served cold or at room temperature.
What cut of beef is it? -Is there any other sort of acid in the marinade besides the red wine? lemon juice? vinegar?
It is a boneless prime rib
I mixed red wine, beef stock, and some garlic, kosher salt, black pepper -
it is in a ziplock bagwith all the extra air squeezed out standing upright in a small bowl so that the entire piece is immersed in the marinade
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thank you all for the good wishes'
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It is a marvelous thing that all you wonderful people are there for comfort, advice and friendship
thank you - thank you to dear Bruce for making this community possible
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Happy Happy Birthday to JRand's Mom
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So can any of our chefs tell me if it is Ok for the very expensive cut of beef that has been marinating in a red wine/beef broth marinade to continue marinating another 24 hours before I cook it?
DR vixmom - You have two options here.
1) You can take it out of the marinade, and place it in a pan/ziploc bag/etc. until you're ready to cook it.
Or if you want to get more of the "busy work" out of the way, you could...
2) Cook it now, then let it cool, refrigerate it. Then slice and serve later. Some cuts of beef work well when served cold or at room temperature.
What cut of beef is it? -Is there any other sort of acid in the marinade besides the red wine? lemon juice? vinegar?
It is a boneless prime rib
I mixed red wine, beef stock, and some garlic, kosher salt, black pepper -
it is in a ziplock bagwith all the extra air squeezed out standing upright in a small bowl so that the entire piece is immersed in the marinade
24 hours is usually the limit, so... You don't want to run the risk of over-marinating and over-tenderizing the meat.
My instinct would be to drain the excess marinade, then reseal the bag and place it back in the fridge until you're ready to cook it.
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Today is my "little" brother's 50Th birthday .... I am not sure of the scientific ramifications vis a vis the time space continuum but somehow he has become older than me
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Well...
The kids will be here in two hours, so...
Time to batten down the hatches! ;)
Laters...
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My wife and I watched HOLIDAY INN on DVD last night.
I hadn't seen it in many years.
I love watching Astaire dance.
I took that to my dad's and watched it last night. Our original Mercer doc writer, Ken Barnes, was involved with this release and does commentary, so he sent us all copies of it. Dad liked the fact that you could watch either the color or black and white version, and he especially loved the firecracker dance!
We watched the interview that Barnes did with Astaire's daughter.
Since she was never mentioned, I got the distinct impression that the daughter and Astaire's widow are not the best of friends.
::)
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So can any of our chefs tell me if it is Ok for the very expensive cut of beef that has been marinating in a red wine/beef broth marinade to continue marinating another 24 hours before I cook it?
DR vixmom - You have two options here.
1) You can take it out of the marinade, and place it in a pan/ziploc bag/etc. until you're ready to cook it.
Or if you want to get more of the "busy work" out of the way, you could...
2) Cook it now, then let it cool, refrigerate it. Then slice and serve later. Some cuts of beef work well when served cold or at room temperature.
What cut of beef is it? -Is there any other sort of acid in the marinade besides the red wine? lemon juice? vinegar?
It is a boneless prime rib
I mixed red wine, beef stock, and some garlic, kosher salt, black pepper -
it is in a ziplock bagwith all the extra air squeezed out standing upright in a small bowl so that the entire piece is immersed in the marinade
24 hours is usually the limit, so... You don't want to run the risk of over-marinating and over-tenderizing the meat.
My instinct would be to drain the excess marinade, then reseal the bag and place it back in the fridge until you're ready to cook it.
Ok I will be back shortly after a short intermission to drain the marinade ---- should I pat the roast dry as well or is just draining off the bulk of it satisfactory?
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Happy Birthday to JRand's mom!
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Apparently, one of the little boys who was here last night, who was sort of sullen when he first arrived, wants to come live here because he thought I was so funny.
You are funny!
;D
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And some truly good news...
Spider-Man actor walking again after back surgery (http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2010/12/25/entertainment-us-spider-man-fall_8223803.html)
Ah yes, they had me up and walking the next day after my double back surgery.
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So can any of our chefs tell me if it is Ok for the very expensive cut of beef that has been marinating in a red wine/beef broth marinade to continue marinating another 24 hours before I cook it?
DR vixmom - You have two options here.
1) You can take it out of the marinade, and place it in a pan/ziploc bag/etc. until you're ready to cook it.
Or if you want to get more of the "busy work" out of the way, you could...
2) Cook it now, then let it cool, refrigerate it. Then slice and serve later. Some cuts of beef work well when served cold or at room temperature.
What cut of beef is it? -Is there any other sort of acid in the marinade besides the red wine? lemon juice? vinegar?
It is a boneless prime rib
I mixed red wine, beef stock, and some garlic, kosher salt, black pepper -
it is in a ziplock bagwith all the extra air squeezed out standing upright in a small bowl so that the entire piece is immersed in the marinade
24 hours is usually the limit, so... You don't want to run the risk of over-marinating and over-tenderizing the meat.
My instinct would be to drain the excess marinade, then reseal the bag and place it back in the fridge until you're ready to cook it.
Ok I will be back shortly after a short intermission to drain the marinade ---- should I pat the roast dry as well or is just draining off the bulk of it satisfactory?
I don't think there's a need to pat it dry. Just make sure it's not "swimming" or "soaking", that's all.
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Apparently, one of the little boys who was here last night, who was sort of sullen when he first arrived, wants to come live here because he thought I was so funny.
That is terrific. If the assistant ever decides to quit, invite him to move in and take over the packages. But don't ask elmore for his advice in the matter, he will have the kid sleeping on the patio next to the pool.
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So can any of our chefs tell me if it is Ok for the very expensive cut of beef that has been marinating in a red wine/beef broth marinade to continue marinating another 24 hours before I cook it?
DR vixmom - You have two options here.
1) You can take it out of the marinade, and place it in a pan/ziploc bag/etc. until you're ready to cook it.
Or if you want to get more of the "busy work" out of the way, you could...
2) Cook it now, then let it cool, refrigerate it. Then slice and serve later. Some cuts of beef work well when served cold or at room temperature.
What cut of beef is it? -Is there any other sort of acid in the marinade besides the red wine? lemon juice? vinegar?
It is a boneless prime rib
I mixed red wine, beef stock, and some garlic, kosher salt, black pepper -
it is in a ziplock bagwith all the extra air squeezed out standing upright in a small bowl so that the entire piece is immersed in the marinade
24 hours is usually the limit, so... You don't want to run the risk of over-marinating and over-tenderizing the meat.
My instinct would be to drain the excess marinade, then reseal the bag and place it back in the fridge until you're ready to cook it.
Ok I will be back shortly after a short intermission to drain the marinade ---- should I pat the roast dry as well or is just draining off the bulk of it satisfactory?
I don't think there's a need to pat it dry. Just make sure it's not "swimming" or "soaking", that's all.
thank you!! Off to drain the marinade - be back shortly
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Merry Christmas everyone. I got to stay home this morning from church, first time in a LOT of years. The DP and I had our lovely Christmas gift exchange (someone got someone an iPad and that someone wasn't me) and in an hour or so, we'll be off to my Mom's for brunch. Later on, we'll come home and prepare dinner for 2 of my best friends, I think it will be a swell gathering and we're very excited as one of the friends has yet to see the house.
And God Bless Us, Everyone!
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A clip for the holidays:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOex0GVlSmw&feature=player_embedded
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Happy birthday to Jrand's mom and to vixmom's brother
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I slept in. I never sleep in. Except for this morning.
Merry Christmas.
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Happy Brithday to JR's mom. Stick her in a straitjacket and give her an icebath in honor of Frances. :)
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walks away whistling innocently
;)
This reminds me of a couple of Christmases ago when we were shopping at Fred Meyer and I managed to "crash" our shopping cart into a huge table display that held a stacked pyramid of watches, all of which fell over onto the floor. Zach leaned into me and whispered, "Walk away from the crime scene, walk away from the crime scene. . ." ;D
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Zach also said something very funny this morning. Betsy and Zach made me a little pillow with a "J" on it to use when I'm on the recliner watching TV. Zach said, "Next year, we're making you one with an 'E'!" :)
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meat has been drained
thank you Jose for the advice!
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I was too zonked when I got home circa 1 a.m. after the late service to take pics of the extravagantly lit house in the neighborhood, but I'll try to do that tonight.
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meat has been drained
thank you Jose for the advice!
Methinks Jose is an expert at meat draining. ;D :o ;D
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Merry Christmas everyone. I slept in until 9:30. Good grief I can't remember the last time I slept that late. Mom and Dad and I exchanged gifts. We'll be having prime rib roast for dinner around 4:00. My brother, his wife and her dad will be here with us. Sam and her BF are going to his grandmother's house.
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Last night we went to my brother's house and had our usual Christmas eve goodies with friends. The guy who cleans the snow out of their driveway got stuck. So he left his truck running and stuck, lights on and everything and came in to have a beer with Sam and Chris. We thought we may be stuck there all night, but he got out in time for us to go to church.
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There were many funny quotes last night that I intended to remember, but of course I didn't
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We keep telling my mom that she doesn't feed Phoebe enough (the cat). I fed her a bunch this morning and she promptly threw it all up. Mom said that's why she doesn't feed her that much.
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WE all received new phones for Christmas - much to the Vixter's joy they have full Qwerty keyboards and we now have unlimited texting as a feature on our cell plan
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Vibes for DR Vixmom, Vixdad and Vixdad's mom. Feel better!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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I think the conflicting stories about Christopher Tierney's condition are a bit strange. Of course they do get you up and moving in the hospital as soon as possible and just because they get you on your feet and moving, it doesn't mean you aren't still seriously injured. Still, they are quite different.
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VIBES FOR ALL WHO NEED THEM~~~~~~~~
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Happy Birthday to JRand's Mom
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I hear mom in the kitchen, better go see if I can help
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And get a piece of the cranberry bread I baked yesterday
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Happy birthday to DR Jrand's mother and to to DR Vixmom's brother!
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(((((EDI)))))
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walks away whistling innocently
;)
This reminds me of a couple of Christmases ago when we were shopping at Fred Meyer and I managed to "crash" our shopping cart into a huge table display that held a stacked pyramid of watches, all of which fell over onto the floor. Zach leaned into me and whispered, "Walk away from the crime scene, walk away from the crime scene. . ." ;D
I am going to want to buy a copy of Zach's first book of essays. He is funny!
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Elmore!
Thank you!
Vixdad collected the package you sent from the mailman and hid it at the back of the tree
thank you for the wonderful surprise you generous soul you!
:-* :-* :-*
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Zach also said something very funny this morning. Betsy and Zach made me a little pillow with a "J" on it to use when I'm on the recliner watching TV. Zach said, "Next year, we're making you one with an 'E'!" :)
:D
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also Vixdad bought the Vixter and I tickets to see this :
http://www.roundabouttheatre.org/aat/land/?gclid=CJTJnfiHiKYCFQY65QodwXkxsA
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also Vixdad bought the Vixter and I tickets to see this :
http://www.roundabouttheatre.org/aat/land/?gclid=CJTJnfiHiKYCFQY65QodwXkxsA
Probably safer than SPIDERMAN.
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Today is my mother's 79th birthday.
Happy Natal Day to DR Jrand60's Mother!
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Happy Birthday to vixmom's MUCH older brother.
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also Vixdad bought the Vixter and I tickets to see this :
http://www.roundabouttheatre.org/aat/land/?gclid=CJTJnfiHiKYCFQY65QodwXkxsA
Probably safer than SPIDERMAN.
yes, Hopefully no one will fall out of the sky at this one
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I managed to pound out a review of the von Karajan-Menuhin-Clouzot Blu-ray yesterday in between services. I very highly recommend this release to everyone. Hopefully the other Clouzot documentaries will make it to Blu-ray. Image quality is spectacular.
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meat has been drained
thank you Jose for the advice!
Methinks Jose is an expert at meat draining. ;D :o ;D
yes, I understand he is an excellent chef
;)
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Happy Birthday to vixmom's MUCH older brother.
You dear, dear man
:-* :-* :-*
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alright time to get out of my lounging outfit and put on some real clothes as I must drive the Vixter to her friend's house
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Just one more.
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PAGE SIX!
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I must finish getting ready to go to my sister's house. I imagine I will be home, no later, than 6:00 p.m. West Coast Time.
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Mark and I had a splendid time last night! Thanks again, Bruce, for inviting us. Everything was very yummilicous. Everyone commented on how the spaghetti sauce had a sweetness to it, but Bruce wouldn't tell us what the secret ingredient was. The tuna pasta salad definitely lived up to its reputation. I had three helpings and I ate and ate, and just when I thought I could eat no more (because I might throw up on the ground), I ate some peanut brittle. Mark had a couple helpings too, which was truly eventful because he's allergic to mayonaise. But this is special magic tuna pasta salad because Mark didn't have an allergic reaction to it. I'm embarrased to say that as an old Jew I didn't recognize the noodle kugel, but it was delicious even though I didn't know what to call it.
The conversation was fascinating - loved hearing old stories about Gloria Swanson and Elaine Stritch. We also learned that Bruce could make a small child laugh hysterically just by repeating "Mummy" in a British accent over and over again. But I was horrified to learn that Bruce has never seen the classic 1947 film, "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir." And I thought Bruce had seen every movie known to man. Now I am not a big fan of old black and white movies at all, but I absolutely love this film. It's delightful and charming, and Bruce, you must see it!
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After BK watches the film, he can watch the TV series, and then I can send him the truly bizarre letters from Lois Kibbee to Frances Farmer where she talks on and on about Charles Nelson Reilly. ;)
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Good Afternoon!
...And the snow has started to fall here in Richmond...
...And my brothers are currently heading south on I-95 with the nieces and nephew...
...And I suspect there will be quite a sleep-over here tonight.
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Get well vibes to everyone!
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After BK watches the film, he can watch the TV series, and then I can send him the truly bizarre letters from Lois Kibbee to Frances Farmer where she talks on and on about Charles Nelson Reilly. ;)
Charles Nelson Reilly used to be my publicity client.
He was quite a handful.
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Actually, Amy, you must have heard wrong because Bruce has seen The Ghost and Mrs. Muir about fifty times and owned it in 16mm and now on DVD, and helped facilitate the score's CD release on Varese. I love the film and I love Gene Tierney.
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My neighbor and friend Ellen (who was here last night with beautiful daughter Casey and her husband Colin) called me this morning and asked if I'd come over and join them for breakfast. I didn't want to eat, but I went over and sat and we chatted and it was grand fun. I'm home again, and will see if there's something I want to watch on Blu and Ray or some other format. And I'm still undecided about the Cissy Wechter Christmas party - really on the fence about it.
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I am back ! I also received Finishing The Hat from Vixdad the Vixter bought me an A & E 5 film DVD set called Classic Literary Films" the titles are Ivanhoe, Tom Jones, Victoria & Albert, Jane Eyre and Emma
She bought her dad the complete Jeeves & Wooster collection
It is a wise child that knows her parents!
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Happy 79th birthday to Jrand's mom.
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Great pictures. ;D
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I'm still trying to decide about the party, but I'm leaning towards going.
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Have an absolutely wonderful day everyone. :)
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Cookies delivered to my neighbors that were home, my place smells great, almond and vanilla, still warm and cozy from this morning's baking.
To all the wonderful memories in our lives ;).
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GO TO THE PARTY!!
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Vibes for the family of DR VIXMOM and VIXDAD.
And thanks so much for the lovely card!
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Thanks to all and sundry for the birthday greetings for my Mother - she appreciates them very much, but doesn't want to be reminded.
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BK, I think you should go to the party. This is a party season and I want you to be with friends and have a good time.
I had a great day at the Raines apartment. They had their usual assortment of wonderful and fascinating friends:
Simon Jones, one of my favorite British actors and his lovely wife Nancy who was the PR person for years for "Monty Python"
The head of the Opera Dept at Manhattan School of Music whose name I forget!
Alan Oke, who's currently singing in the Met's production of "The Magic Flute"
Director John Margulis and his wife Judy Montgomery, of the Metropolitan Opera
Actor Lewis Stadlen
Sandy Sindel, my attorney
Amy Danis and her husband Mark Johannes, producers of the current revival of "The Fantasticks"
Critic Howard Kissel
There were a few others who did not stay long. I stayed till the bitter end, and Sandy Sindel asnd I were the last to leave after gifts were opened. It was a fantastic day.
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Sounds like the party was SO much fun.
I can certainly understand that MR BK can reduce a child to helpless laughter - he can do the same thing to those of any age.
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Vibes for Everyone in DR vixmom's family! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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I listened to an interview with Ms Suzanne Pleshette on you Tube today.......one thing she said was that she had a 2-picture a year deal at Warners and Troy and Connie and Bobby Conrad were under contract - so she herself was making much more money than a contract player.
She said she was the breadwinner in the family when she married Troy. Then she said that after they had been married for awhile, Troy told her that he was several hundred thousand dollars in debt, and that he wanted to split because under California laws, if they signed a joint income tax form or something of the like....community property would make her LIBEL for all of his debts - and he didn't want to do that to her. She said, that was very nice of him.
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Little Known Facts:
If you are watching a Universal Film or television show from 1948-2000 and see the name of the script supervisor, it will probably be Betty Abbott/Griffin.
Betty Abbott is the daughter of Bud Abbott. Betty was born in Greencastle Indiana (Home of the Putnam County Playhouse) - but I have never heard any stories about why or how that happened....back in 1924.
Ahhhhhhhhh.......Betty was adopted. Greencastle must have been her home town.
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I'm having for dnner the pork chop that Skip gave me last night when I left his dinner party. After that, I will decide what I want to watch on tv and pass out. I've had too many mimosas today!
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DR elmore - Gordon Ostrowski?
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And...
My brother Don and his daughter have come and gone. They wanted to beat the snow which has really started to come down. They were driving into it on their way to Richmond, hopefully, they'll stay ahead of it on the way back up to Fairfax. Thankfully, my brother has a car with 4-wheel drive. Otherwise...
Food was eaten. Pictures were taken. Candles were blown out - we also celebrated the birthday of my niece, Alexandra - she was/is a Christmas Eve baby.
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And now there are two nieces and one nephew left. John Michael is getting acquainted with his new iPod Touch. Alyssa is knitting scarves with her Hello, Kitty knitting machine. And Emily is playing cards with my father. Poker. :)
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Merry Christmas to all! I ate too much and now I am tired.
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And for those DRs who have/had live Christmas trees this year, here are a few "recycling" ideas:
The Giving Tree (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/25/opinion/25redzepi.html)
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I used to enjoy Christmas afternoon -- looking out the window and seeing the neighborhood children riding their new bikes or trying out their new skates. I guess children don't play outside any more. We didn't see even one child playing. I suppose they all get video games these days.
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I don't know why, but I've been doing this "Mummy" Brit thing for the last two weeks - and it always makes everyone laugh - I do my faux Brit accent and begin every sentence with "Mummy".
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Thanks for the good advice and I've just done myself up and will go to the partay.
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DR elmore - Gordon Ostrowski?
At the Raines' party? Maybe.
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DR elmore - Gordon Ostrowski?
At the Raines' party? Maybe.
Or William Tracy? -Who is the head coach there.
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bk - Have a great time at the partay!
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DR elmore - Gordon Ostrowski?
At the Raines' party? Maybe.
Or William Tracy? -Who is the head coach there.
I never got his last name. Gordon sounds right.
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Elmore, thank you for the loverly gift!
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the Vixter has been (I assume) enjoying her Choirstmas visit with her friends while Vixdad and I sapent the afternon snoozing in our recliners occassionally waking to watch the Peroit marthon on PBS as we keep dozing off and waking up - often in different episodes, it makes for a rather bizarre viewing experience
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BK I am glad you are going tot he Partay - I am sure your hostess would be very sad if you did not attend
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Things have finally quieted down for the night here.
We've had company coming and going here since noon.
I baked a ham.
Made my special honey-maple baked beans.
Mum chopped up a fresh fruit salad.
Molly wandered around the house enjoying all the aromas.
Now, it's time to relax on the couch and channel surf - OR watch the blu-rays in my personal Christmas present to myself, Bruce Springsteen's DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN (remastered), which has the most amazing packaging I've ever seen.
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Today we cooked and cooked, we ate and ate, we talked and talked and cleaned up and cleaned up. I'm done now.
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Elmore, thank you for the loverly gift!
I'm sorry I missed your phone call!
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OK, as promised, here is the extravagantly lit house. Unfortunately ;), they have company with several cars in the driveway and around the house, and you can't see everything. Unbelievably, they did not take kindly to us asking them to have their company move their cars so that we could take better pictures. Really, some people just don't have the Christmas Spirit! ;)
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And:
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And:
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It's hard to tell in these small pics, but what's so amazing is the color palette. Gorgeous deep cobalt blues and fiery oranges. It's really spectacular.
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Things have finally quieted down for the night here.
We've had company coming and going here since noon.
I baked a ham.
Made my special honey-maple baked beans.
Mum chopped up a fresh fruit salad.
Molly wandered around the house enjoying all the aromas.
Now, it's time to relax on the couch and channel surf - OR watch the blu-rays in my personal Christmas present to myself, Bruce Springsteen's DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN (remastered), which has the most amazing packaging I've ever seen.
I reviewed that great Springsteen set here:
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Promise-The-Darkness-on-the-Edge-of-Town-Story-Blu-ray/15436/#Review
Get the London Concert Blu-ray, too, TD, you'll love it.
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http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/NaKY6VskYv2UxXvxl23g
Merry Christmas from the Vixfamily
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Elmore, thank you for the loverly gift!
I'm sorry I missed your phone call!
I am glad you were recovered and able to go celrbrate!!
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So showing up in top music moments of the year is Cee-Lo Green substituting FOX NEWS for his title (F*** YOU) . Have we posted this clip already?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJlOVNPikKA
BEWARE! SOME EXPLICIT LANGUAGE AT THE LINK, BUT NO MORE EXPLICIT THAN "SPRING AWAKENING"
The New York Times discusses the "F**K YOU / FORGET YOU" issue in their list of 2010's ten best singles:
"if you’re talking about the best singles of 2010, you’re inevitably going to talk about a retro-soul ditty by Cee Lo Green known to “Glee” fans and Grammy voters as “Forget You,” but whose uncensored title is a tried-and-true profanity. “That’s its shock value, its amusement value, but also its syllabic-percussive value,” Jon Pareles, the chief pop critic, says of the unbowdlerized title.
Nate Chinen has no time at all for the cleaned-up version. “The sentiment is as plain as can be, and ‘Forget You’ is just not the same sentiment,” he says. “‘Forget You’ doesn’t work at all — not when Gwyneth Paltrow sings it, not when Cee Lo sings it. It’s fundamentally a different song.” "
http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/1....d-jazz-part-ii/
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thank you for posting those pictures Jeff
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Get the London Concert Blu-ray, too, TD, you'll love it.
I do love it! I've had it since the day it was released. Incredible concert and setting!
Off to read your review now, JMK!
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You know, DR Elmore, being visited on Christmas Eve by ghosts would make a great novel.
It would indeed!!
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I hope everyone had a wonderful christmas...
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I was at this concert
Bruce Springsteen Born in the USA Tour
16 August, 1984, Brendan Byrne Arena, East Rutherford, NJ
Born In The U.S.A.
Prove It All Night
Out in the Street
Atlantic City
Open All Night
Nebraska
Cover Me
Darlington County
Glory Days
The Promised Land
Johnny Bye Bye
The River
Badlands
Thunder Road
Hungry Heart
Dancing in the Dark
Cadillac Ranch
Sherry Darling
No Surrender
My Hometown
Pink Cadillac
Fire
Bobby Jean
Backstreets
Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)
Jungleland
I'm a Rocker
Born to Run
Detroit Medley
Twist and Shout
Do You Love Me
I still have my T shirt
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Good morning, all! Oy! Did I have weird dreams last night! I now remember little about them except one had to do with Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day, which we had talked about at last night's Christmas Eve dinner, and the other dream involved Tom Jones, his wife Janet Watson, and their sons Sam and Michael. I see the Joneses rarely these days and I do miss them all very much. Then, around 2:30 this morning I believe I was visited by ghosts. This was the second night this week that I've heard footsteps moving around the empty apartment above me, not the heavy tread of the Oaf but quiet steps after the sound of a light switch being turned on, like a circuit breaker.
Several days ago, this was rather unnerving, but last night I was more curious about the whole megillah, sort of like those nights every other month or so for the past 30 years where a spirit clearly moves through the apartment on its way to where and I'm suddenly aware there is more than one presence in the room. I wondered at first if my dad perhaps was checking in, since in the past spirits on Christmas Eve have visited my family. I remember a Christmas Eve around 35 years ago where my mother saw the ghost of her mother and freaked out over it. She wasn't so much frightened as surprised, and then she spent the rest of the evening weeping over it.
So, enough of the nocturnal ambulations at 202 West 82! Today I plan to open all the cards I've received, looking at photos, waxing nostalgic over distant friends, and checking every envelope thoroughly for any potential checks. My gifts are wrapped for my visit to the home of Ron, Dona and Charlotte Raines around 11:30; all I have to do is tag them. After the do, I may see a movie, although I have plenty to watch here.
Who knows?
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Merry Christmas, Everyone !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Larry, the ghosts are always around us...
I am happy to hear that you had a lovely visit with the Raines'
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I am sitting with mom watching the British shows on tv and searching the internet for clove gum. Best deal, 7.00 for a 20 pack and 11.00 shipping
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DR elmore - Gordon Ostrowski?
Good Lord, Jose, do you know everyone?
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I used to enjoy Christmas afternoon -- looking out the window and seeing the neighborhood children riding their new bikes or trying out their new skates. I guess children don't play outside any more. We didn't see even one child playing. I suppose they all get video games these days.
If they played outside in Phoenis, they would get sun stroke.
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Happy Birthday to JRand's Mum!
Vibes to Vixdad's mum and a speedy recovery!
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And a very special Merry Christmas to BK for bringing us together, not only this day, but every day of the year!
(http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg147/Momiji_Hunny_Bunny/lights.jpg)
AMEN!!!!
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It's been a pleasant visit, but I'm glad to be leaving in the morning. This week is really light at the office, so I'm hoping to take some more time off. January is shaping up to be busy so a little more relaxation will be a good thing
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OK, as promised, here is the extravagantly lit house. Unfortunately ;), they have company with several cars in the driveway and around the house, and you can't see everything. Unbelievably, they did not take kindly to us asking them to have their company move their cars so that we could take better pictures. Really, some people just don't have the Christmas Spirit! ;)
Stunning!!
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Speaking of Springsteen, I just put a lyric (not a video) to the tune of PINK CADILLAC on the Times comment box the other day in honor of the cadillac driven for Miss Daisy in DRIVING MISS DAISY. I won;t reprint it here (it's long), but it's at
http://community.nytimes.com/comments/artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/23/driving-miss-daisy-all-the-way-to-the-bank/?permid=2#comment2
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OK, as promised, here is the extravagantly lit house. Unfortunately ;), they have company with several cars in the driveway and around the house, and you can't see everything. Unbelievably, they did not take kindly to us asking them to have their company move their cars so that we could take better pictures. Really, some people just don't have the Christmas Spirit! ;)
If you told them you were from The Oregonian, they would moved all of the cars by hand.
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http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/NaKY6VskYv2UxXvxl23g
Merry Christmas from the Vixfamily
That is soooooo cute.
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I got my dad a slide to computer gadget so he can digitalized all his old slides. To test it out we grabbed a batch and I found this one
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I got my dad a slide to computer gadget so he can digitalized all his old slides. To test it out we grabbed a batch and I found this one
Sweet! You are adorable!
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I was at this concert
Bruce Springsteen Born in the USA Tour
16 August, 1984, Brendan Byrne Arena, East Rutherford, NJ
Born In The U.S.A.
Prove It All Night
Out in the Street
Atlantic City
Open All Night
Nebraska
Cover Me
Darlington County
Glory Days
....
Ah! I remember that tour!
The father of one my classmates at Bishop Denis J. O'Connell High School was part of the security/stage management staff at the now-demolished Capital Centre in Landover, MD, and he would occasionally treat his son and some of his classmates to concerts there.
"The Boss" played there on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday during his "Born in the U.S.A." tour. We - myself and about 15 of my classmates - went to all four nights. Needless to say, that was quite a "tired" and unproductive week at DJO.
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DR Cillaliz - Adorable! :)
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Sorry I misunderstood, Bruce. Someone mentioned the film, The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, and I thought you sort of shrugged and stared blankly as if you hadn't seen it. But I was sitting on the floor behind you, so I couldn't see that well. I do remember the television show too, although as a 5-year old I would get it confused with "My Mother the Car."
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I got my dad a slide to computer gadget so he can digitalized all his old slides. To test it out we grabbed a batch and I found this one
Sweet! You are adorable!
Thanks I think I was 7 in this photo. Amazingly I don't remember the pants
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DR elmore - Gordon Ostrowski?
Good Lord, Jose, do you know everyone?
Well... Only if they've been around the Reservoir.
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I got my dad a slide to computer gadget so he can digitalized all his old slides. To test it out we grabbed a batch and I found this one
That really doesn't look like your dad.
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DR elmore - Gordon Ostrowski?
Good Lord, Jose, do you know everyone?
DR TCB - Seriously, I know of Mr. Ostrowski from when I was applying for grad schools years ago. I also have a few friends who work as staff accompanists at MSM, and they work directly under him.
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DR elmore - Gordon Ostrowski?
Good Lord, Jose, do you know everyone?
Well... Only if they've been around the Reservoir.
::)
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It is probably a bit late in the evening to ask (at least for the East Coast crowd), has anyone ever heard of the opera singer Frances Yeend?
Frances was one of my mother's lifetime friends. They met in college at Washingiton State University (then College). I was just researching her online, and I was sorry to see that she passed away in 2008. I kick myself that I never contacted her after my mother was killed. Sometimes we forget that we have the ultimate missing persons bureau in our own computer. I wish I had written to her.
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08135/881525-122.stm
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It was beautiful today: a t-shirt day.
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Apparently, Christmas Dinner, Part 2, has just started here...
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Earlier today, I sent out my Christmas e-mail to a great many friends both near and far. Later, I was wondering why I didn't post it here on HHW. It certainly applies to all of you at this site.
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS
AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EACH
AND EVERY ONE OF YOU.
YOU HAVE MADE MY LIFE RICHER
AND HAPPIER BY BEING IN IT!
IF I HAVE NEVER TOLD YOU I LOVE
YOU, THEN PERHAPS IT IS TIME.
I love you!
G'night!
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Earlier today, I sent out my Christmas e-mail to a great many friends both near and far. Later, I was wondering why I didn't post it here on HHW. It certainly applies to all of you at this site.
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS
AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EACH
AND EVERY ONE OF YOU.
YOU HAVE MADE MY LIFE RICHER
AND HAPPIER BY BEING IN IT!
IF I HAVE NEVER TOLD YOU I LOVE
YOU, THEN PERHAPS IT IS TIME.
I love you!
G'night!
that is beautiful
Merry Christmas Tom!
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Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy holiday. I hope everyone had a wonderful day with family and friends, and lots of great food and talk.
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Three nieces and one nephew make for one tired Uncle Jojo...
Goodnight.
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Back from a marvelously marvelous partay - really glad I went. The food was amazing and I sort of didn't overeat, which was grand. Nice folks, and I met the really nice man Cissy is dating now, and his equally nice and lovely daughter. Always great to see my pal David and wife Barbara and two kids Zach and Daniel. Daniel's just been cast in Bye Bye Birdie in his high school, playing Harvey Johnson, and his director is an old pal o' mine, Alan Hunt.
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Welcome five GUESTS.
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Today is my mother's 79th birthday.
A Very Happy Birthday to DR JRand's Mother!!
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The Wechters bought me a wonderful gift - the new Blu and Ray of Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol, and a book about the making of same.
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Merry Christmas to all! Greg and I haven't been able to give presents to each other---right now the present is when we both get to be in the same place at the same time.
They downgraded Greg's mom, which is a good thing, and moved her to yet another room where she doesn't need such intensive care. He's down there and I'll be at my mom's but I hope that snow won't keep him form spending Christmas evening with us.
~~~Continued Recovery Vibes for Greg's Mom!!~~~
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Vixdad's Mum has been rushed to the hospital - she has been in the emergency room for the past 72 hours due to hospital overcrowding - apparently there is virus going around that is hitting the elderly population quite hard -
we have been relying on Vixdad's sister for info
~~~Vibes for Vixdad's Mum!!~~~
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And since we're so close...
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PAGE NINE CHRISTMAS DAY DANCE!!
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http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/NaKY6VskYv2UxXvxl23g
Merry Christmas from the Vixfamily
That's hysterical! Thanks, Vixfamily!! ;D
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Today, the family just got together at my sister's house and we ate and played a game of Phase 10 and two games of Scrabble. I didn't win any game. ::)
I'm still not hungry after the not-a-lot of eating today.