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Title: WHERE DID THIS YEAR GO?
Post by: bk on December 16, 2011, 12:47:01 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes flew by like the year and the gazelle, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they were planning to come home this year, but the year, like the gazelle, flew by and now it won't be until 2012.
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Post by: bk on December 16, 2011, 12:47:43 AM
And the word of the day is: ABRADE!
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Post by: George on December 16, 2011, 01:18:41 AM
Topic of the Day:  in iTunes:  the new soundtrack to "The Muppets (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0065KT0LE/ref=docs-os-doi_0)."  The MP3s are available from Amazon for only $4.99 (plus tax for Washington state).  It's $9.99 from iTunes and the physical CD probably doesn't have an extensive booklet (a digital booklet isn't available from either iTunes or Amazon), so I bought the MP3s. :)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 16, 2011, 03:52:00 AM
Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And Amtrak has WiFi now!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 16, 2011, 03:56:44 AM
I did manage to get a good hour's nap, and then I showered, dressed, packed up my MacBook, got the rest of my bags together, headed downstairs, and hailed a cab to Penn Station. It looks like they are expecting the train to fill up along the way, so I already have a seatmate. He's heading a little further South than me, so it will be nice to have the same person for the duration.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 16, 2011, 03:58:14 AM
And now I think I'm going to try to grab a few more winks before the sun finishes rising.

Laters...
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Post by: John G. on December 16, 2011, 04:20:39 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on December 16, 2011, 04:21:19 AM
Soon to be back at work on the paper. The carpenter comes this morning to fix the door frame. (Hopefully it won't be too expensive.)
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Post by: John G. on December 16, 2011, 04:23:47 AM
Great Filichia on Friday. I love the way he bothers to analyze why certain shows don't work and that he's not afraid to call people on what he sees to be a show's shortcomings. The comment on the "Chicago's Al Capone" lyric is spot on. The interesting thing is that this is not just another Frank Wildhorn failure. Others are to share the blame.
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Post by: John G. on December 16, 2011, 04:24:37 AM
TOD: MP3: "A Broadway Christmas."

Maybe, if I get to the library, "A Bishop's Wife."
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 16, 2011, 04:47:26 AM
Travel vibes to DR JOSE.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 16, 2011, 04:48:04 AM
DR JANE - this may be the link you are talking about, although there seems to be more Susan at the link previously posted.

http://www.youtube.com/user/SusanGordonFanClub
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 16, 2011, 04:49:10 AM
DR JOSE is hanging out with some VIPS these days.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 16, 2011, 05:20:23 AM
TOD:

DVD - Rise of the Planet of the Apes

CD - Scent of Mystery
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 16, 2011, 05:21:15 AM
Tonight on Ovation - Matthew Bourne's NUTCRACKER which I have never seen.  The commercial interruptions are endless and come at strange places.....but I will stick with it as long as I can.

Now I am off to work.  Oh well.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 16, 2011, 05:26:54 AM
Good morning, all! I slept later than usual, and all I can remember of my dreams is being stuck with my mother somewhere in the American west in an area I did not recognize and the futility of shipping back a defective package. I also had a very long dream about writing a recording script for ROBERTA.

This mornng, at 11, I see my barber for an overdue haircut. Since he's at Radio City, I will see the Christmas tree as well. Following that, I will go to the Lincoln Center NYPL and pick up my photocopies of "The Pipes of Pansy" before I head back home. Then, I have laundry - a lot of it since I'm doing all my bedding today - and maybe some work on italics and umlauts for the Herbert lieder.

TOD:
  DVD: Christmas Carols by many, Nutcrackers by many, A TUNA CHRISTMAS, and other holiday features
  CD: Scott Joplin, Victor Herbert, many many Christmas CDs, Guy Haines, Judy Henske
  VCR: Festive smut
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 16, 2011, 05:27:45 AM
Tonight on Ovation - Matthew Bourne's NUTCRACKER which I have never seen.  The commercial interruptions are endless and come at strange places.....but I will stick with it as long as I can.

Now I am off to work.  Oh well.

I like Matthew Bourne's work quite a lot. I thought his SWAN LAKE was amazing.
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Post by: Ginny on December 16, 2011, 05:39:02 AM
Friday morning greetings!  We have 2 days of festivities ahead of us to celebrate dear niece/goddaughter Lauren's graduation from Miami University.  Today's the ceremony and tomorrow's the party.  This is the young woman whose father (Richard's older brother) died 2 years ago.  She had every reason to spin out of control, but she dug in and today follows in his footsteps (and her uncles' and her grandmother's) across the stage at Millett Hall.  I am so proud of her!
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Post by: Ginny on December 16, 2011, 05:55:19 AM
Here is Lauren wearing her 2011 MAC championship ring, which she earned as student athletic trainer for the football team.  The ring is as big as her head!
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on December 16, 2011, 06:03:46 AM
Topic of the Day:  in iTunes:  the new soundtrack to "The Muppets (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0065KT0LE/ref=docs-os-doi_0)."  The MP3s are available from Amazon for only $4.99 (plus tax for Washington state).  It's $9.99 from iTunes and the physical CD probably doesn't have an extensive booklet (a digital booklet isn't available from either iTunes or Amazon), so I bought the MP3s. :)

I've long been resisting going the iTunes route and purchasing non-hardcopy music but I see myself buckling and giving in.  Bebe Neuwirth has a new recording that I've been wanting to hear, but it's available only as digital on iTunes or Amazon.  I've been buying digital books for over three years--I might as well start buying music the same way...
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on December 16, 2011, 06:05:50 AM
That ring is kind of scary, DR Ginny!  It looks like an eye that is looking back at me!

But that is a very fetching picture of Lauren.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on December 16, 2011, 06:10:37 AM
MEdia Check:

DVD:  THE STINGIEST MAN IN TOWN, along with this year's viewing of THE HOUSE WITHOUT A CHRISTMAS TREE, THE HARD NUT, THE HOMECOMING and AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS.

CD:  Christmas music (until I buy the Bebe Neuwirth digital recording, that is.)


...Digital Recording...is that what we call these things now?
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Post by: Laura on December 16, 2011, 06:11:45 AM
Good morning. I have nothing in particular planned for today. Maybe I should start to begin thinking about getting ready to prepare for Christmas?
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 16, 2011, 06:30:39 AM
I posted this on my facebook and will post it here too.  I'm glad my attending the debate didn't spark any big political discussion.  I can tell you fun things - like Michelle Bachmann definitely doesn't use botox, but otherwise, this is all I'm going to say
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OK, just so ALL of my friends don't think I've fallen off the deep end. I think I'm like many people in this country. I don't agree with the Republicans on social issues and don't agree with the Democrats on the economy. In my opinion the next election is about the economy.

I do take Iowa's first in the nation status for the election process seriously. After Iowa some candidates drop out, after New Hampshire and South Carolina even more drop out. I honestly don't know who I'm going to caucus for, but I will be caucusing. For me it's a difficult decision- who I think can win or someone I like but don't think will make it through the whole process. The debate was a wonderful experience, seeing the candidates in person (they are very chummy when the camera is off) helps and listening to them without commentary by anyone helps too. But for now, I'm still undecided.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 16, 2011, 06:30:46 AM
I'm in that time period where I can do nothing: can't do laundry, can't leave for the barber, the place is in complete disarray, and I am seriously frustrated. Grrrrrrrrrr . . .
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Post by: Ginny on December 16, 2011, 06:36:32 AM
Breathe, DR Elmore, breathe...
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Post by: Druxy on December 16, 2011, 07:11:05 AM
TOD:

LAW & ORDER, Season 9
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 16, 2011, 07:16:15 AM
Day 3 is here, but it's a very slow morning.  My mom is out having blood drawn (a monthly event).

After getting 8 hours of sleep, I'm oddly exhausted.
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Post by: Ben on December 16, 2011, 07:16:39 AM
Some pictures from Chelsea.

Our front door

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Post by: Ben on December 16, 2011, 07:17:19 AM
Our tree.

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Post by: Ben on December 16, 2011, 07:17:46 AM
The Tree Topper.

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Post by: Ben on December 16, 2011, 07:18:21 AM
A Close Up of one ornament.

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Post by: Ben on December 16, 2011, 07:18:51 AM
Our Picture Stand.


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Post by: Ben on December 16, 2011, 07:19:30 AM
Finally, a Visitor from Florence (Italy, Europe).

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Post by: Ben on December 16, 2011, 07:20:08 AM
Hope you enjoyed them. I'll post some Basket Project pictures later. We are heading out to the Credit Union and then to a museum and to visit a friend.

Laters!
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Post by: Ginny on December 16, 2011, 07:21:17 AM
Great holiday photos, DR Ben!
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Post by: Doug R on December 16, 2011, 07:23:39 AM
Nice photos DR Ben!
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Post by: Doug R on December 16, 2011, 07:33:49 AM
TOD:

CD: Conan the Destroyer - Dynamic new Tadlow recording

DVD: This Sceptred Isle - Two disc collection of film travelogues produced by Harold Baim and shown in British cinemas between 1944 and 1974. I used to groan when the words "A Harold Baim Film" appeared on the credits and indicated another overlong short before the main feature but these films have now taken on the warm glow of nostalgia and I can now enjoy them. The colour photography is splendid.

Blu: Mysterious Island - I was late getting this but I'm glad I did. Picture and sound are spectacular. 
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 16, 2011, 07:41:28 AM
DR Ben - CHRISTMAS!!!
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Post by: Ginny on December 16, 2011, 07:42:41 AM
And here's our front yard this morning - the gas pipeline replacement project has made its way to our block:
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Post by: Ginny on December 16, 2011, 07:44:09 AM
The guy in the hole has a counterpart drilling in our basement and I guess they'll meet somewhere underneath our front lawn...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 16, 2011, 07:44:15 AM
Good Morning, once again.

I managed to nod off for a couple of minutes here and there between NYP and WAS. However, I'm sure that once I get to RVR, I'll be taking a nap before I go in for my (one and only) rehearsal.
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Post by: Ginny on December 16, 2011, 07:45:42 AM
I'm glad this weekend's parties aren't at our house...
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on December 16, 2011, 07:51:53 AM
Fun pictures, DR Ben!
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Post by: John G. on December 16, 2011, 07:53:49 AM
Day 3 is here, but it's a very slow morning.  My mom is out having blood drawn (a monthly event).

After getting 8 hours of sleep, I'm oddly exhausted.
What is eight hours of sleep?
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Post by: Laura on December 16, 2011, 07:57:22 AM
Wow! Your house is very festive, Ben!
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Post by: John G. on December 16, 2011, 08:01:18 AM
Love the photos, Ben. Making me feel bad I have no decorations up. But maybe that's why there was nothing taken yesterday in the burglary.
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Post by: Ginny on December 16, 2011, 08:35:01 AM
And now they've brought out the big toys...
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Post by: JMK on December 16, 2011, 08:37:36 AM
Ginny, do you have to pay for this or is it a City funded upgrade?
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Post by: Laura on December 16, 2011, 08:40:00 AM
Ginny, I was quite distraught when the gas company knocked on my door and told me I was chosen for some kind of testing wherein they would dig up a portion of the gas line. I had only two years earlier planted my butterfly garden.
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Post by: Laura on December 16, 2011, 08:40:33 AM
I would guess it is the gas company paying for this.
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Post by: Ginny on December 16, 2011, 08:45:42 AM
I would guess it is the gas company paying for this.

Yep, and we're hoping to get a new sidewalk out of it!
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Post by: Ginny on December 16, 2011, 08:46:38 AM
Ginny, do you have to pay for this or is it a City funded upgrade?

Utility company, DR JMK.  They've been working all over our neighborhood since summer.

I'm just glad Lauren's graduation parties are at her Mom's house this weekend...
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Post by: JMK on December 16, 2011, 08:50:07 AM
In Portland when this kind of stuff is "mandated," sometimes there are LIDs imposed where the homeowners need to at least help with the cost.  Glad you don't have to.
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Post by: Ginny on December 16, 2011, 08:51:58 AM
DR JMK, if this were a city project I think we would have to pay all or part, but it's the utility company's idea.
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Post by: John G. on December 16, 2011, 09:02:51 AM
Thanks again, all, for the notes last night. It's still kinda freaky and thankfully, a friend was able to be at the house for the carpenter while I went to work.

But I can't get too distracted from finishing this paper tonight. 
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Post by: Jane on December 16, 2011, 09:26:42 AM
Susan's obit in Variety:
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118047500
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Post by: Jane on December 16, 2011, 09:29:23 AM
DR JANE - this may be the link you are talking about, although there seems to be more Susan at the link previously posted.

http://www.youtube.com/user/SusanGordonFanClub

Thanks.
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Post by: Jane on December 16, 2011, 09:29:51 AM
Here is Lauren wearing her 2011 MAC championship ring, which she earned as student athletic trainer for the football team.  The ring is as big as her head!

:) Cute.
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Post by: Jane on December 16, 2011, 09:30:47 AM
DR Ben I always enjoy your Christmas photos.
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Post by: Jane on December 16, 2011, 09:32:45 AM
Ginny, I was quite distraught when the gas company knocked on my door and told me I was chosen for some kind of testing wherein they would dig up a portion of the gas line. I had only two years earlier planted my butterfly garden.

Didn't they have to repair any damage they did?

NO DAMAGE VIBES FOR DR GINNY!!!
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Post by: Laura on December 16, 2011, 09:35:22 AM
All they were required to do was fill in the trench with dirt. I was very lucky. They found a spot in the alley where the fence was moved up a few feet to make room for the gate where they were able to dig. But if that line ever has to be replaced ...
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Post by: John G. on December 16, 2011, 09:45:22 AM
Jose, great stories and photo from your encounter with Michael Riedel.
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Post by: bk on December 16, 2011, 10:05:45 AM
I'm up, CDs are shipping and the sun is shining.
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Post by: John G. on December 16, 2011, 10:08:20 AM
So, the burglary story is getting more bizarre. There's another John Griffin here at the office whose house was burglarized last Thursday with the same mode of entry: door kicked in. In his case, they rifled through things looking for something in particular but didn't take anything.

I have to go to the police to tell them about this.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 16, 2011, 10:18:29 AM
Good Afternoon!

Greetings from Richmond, Virginia!

:)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 16, 2011, 10:22:04 AM
*When I arrived at the Amtrak station here, I called my mom...

-You're Dad is out right now taking someone to the airport, he should be on his way home now. Call him.

So... I called him.

-There flight is delayed. I'm still with them. It will be about an hour. Ask your mom to come pick you up.

So... I called my mom again, and told her it would be an hour before my dad could come and get me.

-It's just an hour. Wait.
I can just take a cab.
-Why can't you wait?
Because it will be an hour. Don't worry about it, I can pay for a cab.
-Why would you do that when your dad will be there soon.
Not "soon". In an hour. Don't worry, I'll see you soon.

*The train station is only 10 minutes away from my parents house. It was a relatively cheap cab ride. ;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 16, 2011, 10:22:37 AM
So, the burglary story is getting more bizarre. There's another John Griffin here at the office whose house was burglarized last Thursday with the same mode of entry: door kicked in. In his case, they rifled through things looking for something in particular but didn't take anything.

I have to go to the police to tell them about this.

Hmm...

And this will turn into an episode of "Law & Order" in 5... 4... 3... 2...
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 16, 2011, 10:31:42 AM
So, the burglary story is getting more bizarre. There's another John Griffin here at the office whose house was burglarized last Thursday with the same mode of entry: door kicked in. In his case, they rifled through things looking for something in particular but didn't take anything.

I have to go to the police to tell them about this.

Are there other John Griffins in town who should be put under observatiom?

I am back from trips to the barber, the Little Pie Company, and the NYPL. The laundry is now in the washers and it's time to vacuum and mop the floors.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 16, 2011, 10:37:04 AM
Jose, great stories and photo from your encounter with Michael Riedel.

Thanks, DR John G - It really was kind of a strangely surreal evening. I noticed him come in to the restaurant - and I've seen him there before. Then I heard him singing - well, trying to sing "Two for the Road", and then... Well... ::)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 16, 2011, 10:43:35 AM
OK...

Time for a cat nap, and then rehearsal.

Laters...
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Post by: FJL on December 16, 2011, 11:00:12 AM
I have nothing to say, but I'm catching up little by little.
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Post by: Jane on December 16, 2011, 11:11:48 AM
So, the burglary story is getting more bizarre. There's another John Griffin here at the office whose house was burglarized last Thursday with the same mode of entry: door kicked in. In his case, they rifled through things looking for something in particular but didn't take anything.

I have to go to the police to tell them about this.

Scary. ???

VIBES TO YOU BOTH!!!! 
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Post by: John G. on December 16, 2011, 11:12:02 AM
Jose, great stories and photo from your encounter with Michael Riedel.

Thanks, DR John G - It really was kind of a strangely surreal evening. I noticed him come in to the restaurant - and I've seen him there before. Then I heard him singing - well, trying to sing "Two for the Road", and then... Well... ::)
And then, well?
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Post by: Jane on December 16, 2011, 11:12:32 AM
*When I arrived at the Amtrak station here, I called my mom...

-You're Dad is out right now taking someone to the airport, he should be on his way home now. Call him.

So... I called him.

-There flight is delayed. I'm still with them. It will be about an hour. Ask your mom to come pick you up.

So... I called my mom again, and told her it would be an hour before my dad could come and get me.

-It's just an hour. Wait.
I can just take a cab.
-Why can't you wait?
Because it will be an hour. Don't worry about it, I can pay for a cab.
-Why would you do that when your dad will be there soon.
Not "soon". In an hour. Don't worry, I'll see you soon.

*The train station is only 10 minutes away from my parents house. It was a relatively cheap cab ride. ;)

;D
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Post by: John G. on December 16, 2011, 11:14:20 AM
So, the burglary story is getting more bizarre. There's another John Griffin here at the office whose house was burglarized last Thursday with the same mode of entry: door kicked in. In his case, they rifled through things looking for something in particular but didn't take anything.

I have to go to the police to tell them about this.

Are there other John Griffins in town who should be put under observatiom?

I am back from trips to the barber, the Little Pie Company, and the NYPL. The laundry is now in the washers and it's time to vacuum and mop the floors.
That's why I want to go to the police. Hopefully they can just run a computer search to see if this has happened to the handful of others in town.


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Post by: John G. on December 16, 2011, 11:14:44 AM
*When I arrived at the Amtrak station here, I called my mom...

-You're Dad is out right now taking someone to the airport, he should be on his way home now. Call him.

So... I called him.

-There flight is delayed. I'm still with them. It will be about an hour. Ask your mom to come pick you up.

So... I called my mom again, and told her it would be an hour before my dad could come and get me.

-It's just an hour. Wait.
I can just take a cab.
-Why can't you wait?
Because it will be an hour. Don't worry about it, I can pay for a cab.
-Why would you do that when your dad will be there soon.
Not "soon". In an hour. Don't worry, I'll see you soon.

*The train station is only 10 minutes away from my parents house. It was a relatively cheap cab ride. ;)

;D
that is such a Mom story.
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Post by: George on December 16, 2011, 11:44:22 AM
So, the burglary story is getting more bizarre. There's another John Griffin here at the office whose house was burglarized last Thursday with the same mode of entry: door kicked in. In his case, they rifled through things looking for something in particular but didn't take anything.

I have to go to the police to tell them about this.

Scary. ???

VIBES TO YOU BOTH!!!! 

~~~DITTO!!~~~
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Post by: George on December 16, 2011, 11:44:40 AM
Friday morning greetings!  We have 2 days of festivities ahead of us to celebrate dear niece/goddaughter Lauren's graduation from Miami University.  Today's the ceremony and tomorrow's the party.  This is the young woman whose father (Richard's older brother) died 2 years ago.  She had every reason to spin out of control, but she dug in and today follows in his footsteps (and her uncles' and her grandmother's) across the stage at Millett Hall.  I am so proud of her!

That's wonderful, Ginny!  Congrats to DN/GD Lauren!!
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Post by: George on December 16, 2011, 11:44:57 AM
Hope you enjoyed them. I'll post some Basket Project pictures later. We are heading out to the Credit Union and then to a museum and to visit a friend.

Laters!

Those were great pictures, Ben!  Thanks for sharing. :D
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on December 16, 2011, 12:22:48 PM
And the word of the day is: ABRADE!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  ERBIE FITCH'S TWITCH
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 16, 2011, 12:37:03 PM
I did REDHEAD at Godspeed. Isn't it 'Erbie Fitch?
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 16, 2011, 12:42:45 PM
http://www.observer.com/2011/12/on-a-clear-day-is-nothing-but-boo-skies/

Rex Reed reviews the revisal of ON A CLEAR DAY!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 16, 2011, 12:49:30 PM
The laundry is finished, the floors are mopped, and I'm ready for a nap. I do wish we had a good Chinese restaurant in the hood,
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Post by: John G. on December 16, 2011, 01:33:39 PM
http://www.observer.com/2011/12/on-a-clear-day-is-nothing-but-boo-skies/

Rex Reed reviews the revisal of ON A CLEAR DAY!
Brutal, but it sounds apt.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on December 16, 2011, 02:03:10 PM
I did REDHEAD at Godspeed. Isn't it 'Erbie Fitch?

Larry-

You Are So Right---Corrected Now...The N Is Too Close To The B
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Post by: Jeanne on December 16, 2011, 02:26:18 PM
Hello, everyone.

I was sick all week, but think I'm on the mend now.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 16, 2011, 02:27:09 PM
My condolences to BK, Jane, and all those here who knew Susan Gordon. I was sorry to hear of her passing.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 16, 2011, 02:29:15 PM
John G, oy!  I hope that you're correct that nothing was taken. Even so, how awful!
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Post by: Jeanne on December 16, 2011, 02:29:57 PM
Must tend to the laundry, then will try to catch up.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 16, 2011, 02:56:39 PM
I, too, enjoyed your photos, Ben. Your front door is my favorite.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 16, 2011, 02:58:00 PM
Add me to the chorus of those who enjoy Ron's Christmas stories. (And the photos.) How nice that you still have family--and that you're still speaking!
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Post by: Laura on December 16, 2011, 03:05:58 PM
I think buying plane tickets is one of the most stressful things. What if I forgot my middle name on the ticket? Or I got my friend's date of birth wrong? Would they deny us boarding?  What if I got the dates wrong? All that money lost, and maybe stranded somewhere. Oy.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 16, 2011, 03:47:23 PM
When Michelle Bachmann states in the news recaps for last night's debate that she is a "serious candidate for president," I start giggling. I wonder if she and her "homo no mo" husband will fight over title for first lady.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 16, 2011, 03:49:01 PM
I think buying plane tickets is one of the most stressful things. What if I forgot my middle name on the ticket? Or I got my friend's date of birth wrong? Would they deny us boarding?  What if I got the dates wrong? All that money lost, and maybe stranded somewhere. Oy.

All you need is whatever name is on the photo ID you present at the counter.
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Post by: Laura on December 16, 2011, 03:50:00 PM
But what if I type it into the computer wrong?
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Post by: George on December 16, 2011, 03:50:51 PM
But what if I type it into the computer wrong?

Don't.
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Post by: George on December 16, 2011, 03:51:04 PM
;)
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Post by: Laura on December 16, 2011, 04:00:50 PM
There are so many opportunities for me to make an expensive error!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 16, 2011, 04:11:00 PM
But what if I type it into the computer wrong?

Don't.

LOL!
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Post by: Jane on December 16, 2011, 04:15:43 PM
Hello, everyone.

I was sick all week, but think I'm on the mend now.

Good news you are on the mend, VIBES FOR A COMPLETE RECOVERY!
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Post by: Jane on December 16, 2011, 04:16:34 PM
My condolences to BK, Jane, and all those here who knew Susan Gordon. I was sorry to hear of her passing.

Thank you.  I have continued to chat, via email, with friends going back to jr. high & elementary school.
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Post by: Jane on December 16, 2011, 04:17:49 PM
I think buying plane tickets is one of the most stressful things. What if I forgot my middle name on the ticket? Or I got my friend's date of birth wrong? Would they deny us boarding?  What if I got the dates wrong? All that money lost, and maybe stranded somewhere. Oy.

I know if you go out of the country the ticket must match your passport.  Within the country I leave off my middle initial that is on my driver's license.
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Post by: Jane on December 16, 2011, 04:18:15 PM
But what if I type it into the computer wrong?

Don't.

;D
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Post by: Jane on December 16, 2011, 04:21:03 PM
There are so many opportunities for me to make an expensive error!

When I flew to Portland last year to see Bruce I accidentally read the time for the flight as AM instead of PM.  Fortunately Keith noticed when the email conformation was received.  I called immediately & they cancelled the flight free of charge.  You might double check but at the time the airline said I had a window to cancel without charge.  That might be a standard all airlines follow by law & keep a secret.
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Post by: vixmom on December 16, 2011, 04:58:33 PM
DR JOSE is hanging out with some VIPS these days.

well, birds of a feather...
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Post by: Edisaurus on December 16, 2011, 04:59:21 PM
Hi, gang!
Jose, I somehow was completely unfamiliar apart from "But I'm Here" ( if that's the title...). I wasn't a fan of Bernadette Peters but she was  great and Danny Burstein was terrific...well, everyone was.

I'm looking forward to a ny trip which has more time to visit all the wonderful hhwers
. This was the first time I was able to do anything fun, even last minute. I'm so glad Ben posted xmas pix since I didn't get to see it.
A d we're off!
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Post by: George on December 16, 2011, 05:05:35 PM
Hi, gang!
Jose, I somehow was completely unfamiliar apart from "But I'm Here" ( if that's the title...). I wasn't a fan of Bernadette Peters but she was  great and Danny Burstein was terrific...well, everyone was.

I'm looking forward to a ny trip which has more time to visit all the wonderful hhwers
. This was the first time I was able to do anything fun, even last minute. I'm so glad Ben posted xmas pix since I didn't get to see it.
A d we're off!

"I'm Still Here."

I got to see Bernadette Peters live in concert here in Olympia about 15 years ago...she was fantastic! :D
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Post by: vixmom on December 16, 2011, 05:05:55 PM
So, the burglary story is getting more bizarre. There's another John Griffin here at the office whose house was burglarized last Thursday with the same mode of entry: door kicked in. In his case, they rifled through things looking for something in particular but didn't take anything.

I have to go to the police to tell them about this.

OHH!!  Sounds like a spy  story!!
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Post by: vixmom on December 16, 2011, 05:07:08 PM
So, the burglary story is getting more bizarre. There's another John Griffin here at the office whose house was burglarized last Thursday with the same mode of entry: door kicked in. In his case, they rifled through things looking for something in particular but didn't take anything.

I have to go to the police to tell them about this.

Are there other John Griffins in town who should be put under observatiom?

I am back from trips to the barber, the Little Pie Company, and the NYPL. The laundry is now in the washers and it's time to vacuum and mop the floors.


Little pie Compnay....mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
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Post by: JMK on December 16, 2011, 05:23:01 PM
So, the burglary story is getting more bizarre. There's another John Griffin here at the office whose house was burglarized last Thursday with the same mode of entry: door kicked in. In his case, they rifled through things looking for something in particular but didn't take anything.

I have to go to the police to tell them about this.

OHH!!  Sounds like a spy  story!!

I was going to comment that it must be part of that story about the package left for the neighbors who wouldn't answer the door, but that might have invited a response from the bitter and humorless.  ;)
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Post by: Jane on December 16, 2011, 05:26:45 PM
DR John G what did the police say about the two incidents?
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Post by: JMK on December 16, 2011, 05:27:31 PM
Jane, did you and Keith make a contribution to Chai Life?
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Post by: JMK on December 16, 2011, 05:27:48 PM
I emailed Avi and the family that we would.
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Post by: JMK on December 16, 2011, 05:29:35 PM
I had never heard of the group before, frankly.
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Post by: JMK on December 16, 2011, 05:31:44 PM
In completely unrelated news, is there a more incredible orchestrator than Dave Grusin?  I'm listening to some of his stuff for Brasil '66 right now and it is all just so goshdarn beautiful.
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Post by: JMK on December 16, 2011, 05:32:36 PM
BK, BTW, I picked up the Russ Conway North by Northwest.  45 is in pretty bad shape, but it was fun to hear.
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Post by: Jane on December 16, 2011, 05:44:45 PM
Jane, did you and Keith make a contribution to Chai Life?

We made a different donation. 
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Post by: Jane on December 16, 2011, 05:45:09 PM
I emailed Avi and the family that we would.

This is nice of you.
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Post by: Jane on December 16, 2011, 05:46:36 PM
I had never heard of the group before, frankly.

Neither have I.
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Post by: JMK on December 16, 2011, 05:59:55 PM
Jane, did you and Keith make a contribution to Chai Life?

We made a different donation. 

If there's another group you know of, PM or email me.  I was just going to default to that one because of the obit.
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Post by: KevinH on December 16, 2011, 06:13:08 PM
Nice photos, DR Ben!  I remember how hospitable you and Anthony were when I saw your tree two years ago!
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Post by: Ginny on December 16, 2011, 06:56:32 PM
We are back from a very festive commencement day for DN/DG Lauren.  Here she is with fellow Miami alum, Uncle Richard:

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Post by: Laura on December 16, 2011, 07:00:16 PM
We are back from a very festive commencement day for DN/DG Lauren.  Here she is with fellow Miami alum, Uncle Richard:

Laura likes this.
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Post by: vixmom on December 16, 2011, 07:01:38 PM
We are back from a very festive commencement day for DN/DG Lauren.  Here she is with fellow Miami alum, Uncle Richard:



Lovely!  I think it is wonderful that you are so close to your niece
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Post by: vixmom on December 16, 2011, 07:02:29 PM
So, the burglary story is getting more bizarre. There's another John Griffin here at the office whose house was burglarized last Thursday with the same mode of entry: door kicked in. In his case, they rifled through things looking for something in particular but didn't take anything.

I have to go to the police to tell them about this.

OHH!!  Sounds like a spy  story!!

I was going to comment that it must be part of that story about the package left for the neighbors who wouldn't answer the door, but that might have invited a response from the bitter and humorless.  ;)

wrong DR wrong Country
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Post by: vixmom on December 16, 2011, 07:03:15 PM
So, the burglary story is getting more bizarre. There's another John Griffin here at the office whose house was burglarized last Thursday with the same mode of entry: door kicked in. In his case, they rifled through things looking for something in particular but didn't take anything.

I have to go to the police to tell them about this.

OHH!!  Sounds like a spy  story!!

I was going to comment that it must be part of that story about the package left for the neighbors who wouldn't answer the door, but that might have invited a response from the bitter and humorless.  ;)

wrong DR wrong Country


was that bitter and humorless enough?  I can try harder!! ;)
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Post by: George on December 16, 2011, 07:04:55 PM
We are back from a very festive commencement day for DN/DG Lauren.  Here she is with fellow Miami alum, Uncle Richard:

Very nice, Ginny!
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Post by: George on December 16, 2011, 07:05:51 PM
And now, I'm leaving work.

Have a good rest of the evening, all! ;D
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Post by: George on December 16, 2011, 07:06:16 PM
Hey!  I just hit 33,000 posts! :D

We've had quite a few posting plateaus in the last couple of days.
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 16, 2011, 07:19:24 PM
Great decorations Ben!! Thanks for sharing
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Post by: Ginny on December 16, 2011, 07:22:45 PM
Thank you, DRs Laura, Vixmom, and George!
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Post by: Jane on December 16, 2011, 07:24:41 PM
We are back from a very festive commencement day for DN/DG Lauren.  Here she is with fellow Miami alum, Uncle Richard:

Laura likes this.

So does Jane.
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Post by: Jane on December 16, 2011, 07:25:02 PM
'night
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Post by: Ginny on December 16, 2011, 07:30:21 PM
Thanks, DR Jane!
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Post by: vixmom on December 16, 2011, 07:35:00 PM
wow congratulations to george  ON 33,000!
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Post by: John G. on December 16, 2011, 08:17:49 PM
There are so many opportunities for me to make an expensive error!
Not if you get lessons from the Vixmom school of good typin', ya no?
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Post by: John G. on December 16, 2011, 08:21:37 PM
I will go to the police tomorrow or Sunday. i had to come home and finish the first draft of that monster paper I have to write for class. I did call and the officer who visited the house last night was off today and tomorrow.
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Post by: John G. on December 16, 2011, 08:22:25 PM
I did have some good news today, though. Dad got the results of his CAT scan and there was no sign of cancer. The doctor must have gotten it all when she removed that polyp.
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Post by: John G. on December 16, 2011, 09:10:58 PM
wow congratulations to george  ON 33,000!

Congratulations to George and all who hit milestones this week.
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Post by: John G. on December 16, 2011, 09:11:53 PM
Hi, guest. Whoever you are.
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Post by: John G. on December 16, 2011, 09:14:20 PM
Good night, all.
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Post by: bk on December 16, 2011, 09:32:49 PM
I would no sooner e-mail Miss Gordon's husband than e-mail the owner of a certain record label.  I have heard so much about this man from Miss Gordon that if I ever came face to face with him I'm just not sure how nice I'd be.  Let's just say that the things I heard were not pleasant.
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Post by: FJL on December 16, 2011, 09:42:50 PM
Great pictures, Ben!

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Post by: FJL on December 16, 2011, 09:44:09 PM
I'm catching up, but I've got to write down the belated wishes I forgot to give from the other day.
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Post by: FJL on December 16, 2011, 09:44:54 PM
Hope that makes sense.  I just forget who i was going to send wishes or vibes to soemtimes.
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Post by: FJL on December 16, 2011, 09:45:40 PM
Love the photo of Richard and lauren
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Post by: George on December 16, 2011, 11:05:03 PM
I did have some good news today, though. Dad got the results of his CAT scan and there was no sign of cancer. The doctor must have gotten it all when she removed that polyp.

Congrats to your dad, John!  That's very good news!
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Post by: George on December 16, 2011, 11:05:23 PM
wow congratulations to george  ON 33,000!

Thanks, Vixmom! :D
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Post by: George on December 16, 2011, 11:05:36 PM
And since we're so close...
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Post by: George on December 16, 2011, 11:05:50 PM
PAGE SIX DANCE!!
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Post by: Sam on December 16, 2011, 11:32:19 PM
 ;D
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Post by: Sam on December 16, 2011, 11:35:03 PM
Wonderful spirit for the holidays in your home, DR Ben.

 ;)
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Post by: Sam on December 16, 2011, 11:39:39 PM
Wow, i'm home on a Friday night.  WHAT A TREAT.

Spent some time in Hollywood this evening.
Spent some time in Studio City this evening.

I MISS THE CITY.  I'm more of a city girl than a country girl.
Ventura feels like the country.
 :)
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Post by: Sam on December 16, 2011, 11:40:04 PM
Must sleep.

MEGA VIBES FOR EVERYONE.

 ;D