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Title: RAGING FIRES
Post by: bk on December 06, 2017, 12:29:41 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were raging, and now it is time for you to post until the raging cows come home.
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Post by: bk on December 06, 2017, 12:30:49 AM
And the word of the day is: CHATOYANT!
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Post by: TCB on December 06, 2017, 12:35:58 AM
First post after BK!
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Post by: TCB on December 06, 2017, 12:36:37 AM
Good night.
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Post by: George on December 06, 2017, 12:46:46 AM
First post after TCB!
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Post by: George on December 06, 2017, 01:00:27 AM
Good night, and have a good day, all!
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Post by: Jane on December 06, 2017, 03:43:31 AM
We have arrived in Mauritius,  settled, had a relaxing late lunch, and are about to go for a walk.  Keith ordered the fish and chips.  I like the chips and the starter sauce but am not a fan of the battered fish.  It looked so good not only did I have one taste but I had two. 
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Post by: Jane on December 06, 2017, 03:46:12 AM
Keith has but the first photo up on Facebook if anyone wants to share it.
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Post by: FJL on December 06, 2017, 04:51:57 AM
More travel fun vibes to Jane and Keith!!!
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Post by: FJL on December 06, 2017, 04:52:41 AM
Best of luck to Michael on the fundraising!
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Post by: Jane on December 06, 2017, 05:08:24 AM
Thank you DR FJL
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Post by: Jane on December 06, 2017, 05:10:58 AM
Sometimes choices have to be made when deciding the essentials to pack.  I opted not to bring sandals for walking on the beach figuri g I could do so barefoot.  Big mistake.  The sand is grainy and rough on my delicate feet.
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Post by: Jane on December 06, 2017, 05:11:15 AM
Best of luck to Michael on the fundraising!

DITTO
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 06, 2017, 05:17:50 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 06, 2017, 05:18:41 AM
The babies are fed, I'm on my first cuppa coffee, and around 9:45 I will head down to City Center yo see Joshie.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 06, 2017, 05:19:26 AM
On my way down, I will stop at City Vet and pick up Annabelle's new meds.
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Post by: Michael on December 06, 2017, 05:26:01 AM
Good morning to all
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2017, 05:26:42 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: Michael on December 06, 2017, 05:27:51 AM
Thank you for all the good wishes on the fundraising. We have already over $300 in less than a day.
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2017, 05:28:15 AM
It’s 43 out there, and that’s supposed to be the high today. Rain is coming down.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 06, 2017, 06:17:50 AM
In spite of her respiratory problems, Annabelle seems to feel pretty good:  she's jumped all over my work table, she tried to help me make the bed by lying in the middle of it and wanting a tummy rub.  Thatch avoids me since whenever I reach for him and can catch him, I hold him down and put salve in his eyes.
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Post by: Druxy on December 06, 2017, 06:51:00 AM
I heard on the new this morning that the S. California fire has hit Brentwood.

Is anybody, at this point, talking "arson"?
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 06, 2017, 07:03:43 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: Jane on December 06, 2017, 07:09:42 AM
I can barely stay awake.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 06, 2017, 07:11:11 AM
I think "arson" a lot, in recent years more than ever.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 06, 2017, 07:31:51 AM
Got some ugly bills to pay today.  Oh my, yes, they are most unattractive.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 06, 2017, 07:34:21 AM
First, some more coffee.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 06, 2017, 07:37:44 AM
Continued travel vibes for DR JANE & Keith!

(https://scontent.ford1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/24799428_10213819337545055_5551190295651004552_o.jpg?oh=1244fbdf219006dff224dcbf7bb950ff&oe=5ACAA8E6)
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 06, 2017, 07:38:11 AM
That's a nice photo from DR JANE's BookFace Page.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 06, 2017, 07:59:33 AM
The fires are scary enough to see on TV....I can't imagine them a few miles from my house!
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Post by: Jane on December 06, 2017, 08:02:02 AM
That's a nice photo from DR JANE's BookFace Page.

Thanks for the vibes and the photo.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 06, 2017, 08:43:11 AM
Y W DR JANE
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Post by: Ginny on December 06, 2017, 08:48:55 AM
Wednesday morning greetings!  I've been up since about 7:30, busy at my art desk making cards for niece Rev. Amy's kids.  They all have birthdays between the 6th and 13th of December, so we're going to the triple celebration Sunday.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 06, 2017, 09:43:32 AM
Triple Birthday Party sounds like FUN!
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 06, 2017, 09:44:23 AM
Is there an Amazon page for the EXPRESSO BONGO Cd?  I was going to review it, but I can't seem to find it......
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 06, 2017, 10:41:31 AM
The 104 bus today is a complete mess.  I missed one this morning and had a 30 minute wait before two shgowed up at the same time, then I had another 30 minute wait at 57th Street to come back uptown,  This is MTA bullshit.
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Post by: George on December 06, 2017, 10:50:10 AM
Continued travel vibes for DR JANE & Keith!

(https://scontent.ford1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/24799428_10213819337545055_5551190295651004552_o.jpg?oh=1244fbdf219006dff224dcbf7bb950ff&oe=5ACAA8E6)

Very nice, Jane!
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Post by: George on December 06, 2017, 10:50:42 AM
I heard on the new this morning that the S. California fire has hit Brentwood.

Is anybody, at this point, talking "arson"?

:o
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Post by: bk on December 06, 2017, 11:06:00 AM
I'm not sure I've done the Bongo page, but will shortly.
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Post by: bk on December 06, 2017, 11:06:14 AM
I'm up - eight and a half hours of blessed sleep.
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Post by: bk on December 06, 2017, 11:06:36 AM
The Red Shoes page is up, however, and would love some reviews of that.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 06, 2017, 11:30:26 AM
Thanks!!!

I still need to listen to The Red Chews.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 06, 2017, 11:58:51 AM
So, where the fat hell is the City Center check?  I hate being in limbo.
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2017, 12:01:40 PM
My dance instructor’s daughter, who lives in Paris, often goes snorkeling in Mauritius. Just lovely.
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Post by: bk on December 06, 2017, 12:02:20 PM
Signing has been postponed. 
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Post by: bk on December 06, 2017, 12:02:50 PM
New fire near Skirball and the Getty - these things do not start by themselves.
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Post by: Jane on December 06, 2017, 12:23:01 PM
Thanks Jrand.  Keith took it with his cell phone and not our new camera with the zoom lens.
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Post by: George on December 06, 2017, 12:25:12 PM
Thanks!!!

I still need to listen to The Red Chews.

I also have that, and Expresso Bongo (of course), and Barnum: The Backers' Audition, and Pentatonix's Christmas Deluxe, and The Crucible, and the OBC of In Transit, and the concert recording of Six Wives, and the Premiere Cast Recording of Kurt Vonnegut's God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater.
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Post by: Jane on December 06, 2017, 12:25:45 PM
I am not watching the news but the photos and videos on fb are shocking, especially of the traffic moving along the freeway near the fire.
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Post by: Jane on December 06, 2017, 12:27:17 PM
I crashed for several hours and now I am wide awake at 12:27 am.
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Post by: Ginny on December 06, 2017, 01:23:03 PM
Triple Birthday Party sounds like FUN!

Yes, it does!  And it’s the day after we’re going with Amy’s sister’s family on a train ride with Santa.

Extended family was something my Mom was not good at and I firmly believe that contributed to her isolation and loneliness.  I’m working hard on these relationships...
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2017, 02:18:34 PM
Long day at work. Productive but looooong.
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2017, 02:19:38 PM
Engine light came on. Hope that doesn’t mean anything
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Post by: Jane on December 06, 2017, 02:40:59 PM
Good luck.
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Post by: Jane on December 06, 2017, 02:46:26 PM
My dance instructor’s daughter, who lives in Paris, often goes snorkeling in Mauritius. Just lovely.

I will only swim here, at the hotel.  I didn't see anyone snorklng yesterday and fear I won't see many fish.    I have issues with the snorkeling gear but do fine with wearing my swim goggles and holding my breath.  Keith dislikes snorkeling.
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Post by: Laura on December 06, 2017, 04:15:56 PM
Good evening.
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Post by: bk on December 06, 2017, 04:32:10 PM
Had Wacky Noodles for the meal o' the day - not a huge amount, either.  Then picked up one screener, which was the missing screener from a few days ago - something called Baby Driver.
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Post by: bk on December 06, 2017, 04:33:41 PM
Then the helper came by and we sorted through ALL the Indiegogo stuff and everything but the musical quotes and the signed Levi scores will go out on Saturday.  Most surprising, as I thought they'd all sold, is the unsold Harvey Schmidt portfolio of twelve red D's, which, while it was a bit more money, was actually the most interesting and most valuable of them all.  I'm thinking about putting it up on eBay, actually.
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Post by: bk on December 06, 2017, 04:36:01 PM
That would be the NEW helper, who is going to be terrific.  So organized and together.
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Post by: Jane on December 06, 2017, 05:05:57 PM
Congrats on the well organized new helper.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 06, 2017, 05:45:48 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: George on December 06, 2017, 05:46:08 PM
 
three
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Post by: George on December 06, 2017, 05:46:21 PM
Congrats on the well organized new helper.

Ditto!  I can't wait to get my stuff! :D
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Post by: Jeanne on December 06, 2017, 05:50:32 PM
Like BK, I went to bed last night thankful that none of the fires are near me. This morning I woke at 6:45 to the voices of several neighbors talking about the 405, AKA the San Diego Freeway, which is one of the major arteries here. It had been shut down due to the Getty Center/Skirball fire. That's only a few miles away and air quality has NOT been good here. One of the advantages of living in one of the lesser neighborhoods is that all our concrete deters fires.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 06, 2017, 05:51:18 PM
Oops, I guess I messed up George's page turn.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 06, 2017, 05:53:42 PM
More tossing and cleaning today. Papers pile up so quickly! It was a bit discouraging to see how old some of the papers on my kitchen table were. I didn't think it had been THAT long since I'd gone through it all.
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Post by: bk on December 06, 2017, 05:54:32 PM
Someone had to start all these fires - I'm hoping we find out that bit of news.
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Post by: bk on December 06, 2017, 05:54:40 PM
Page three?  Really?
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Post by: Jeanne on December 06, 2017, 05:56:01 PM
BK said that there's no birthday surprise party for him this year. But his birthday isn't until Friday. It could truly be a surprise.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 06, 2017, 05:56:25 PM
My question for ASK BK DAY:

What is the difference between BMI and ASCAP and which is better?
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Post by: Jeanne on December 06, 2017, 05:58:03 PM
Ah! And here he is. Hi, Bruce. And hi, George.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 06, 2017, 05:58:10 PM
And hi, Jack.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 06, 2017, 05:59:44 PM
Jane's vacation spot looks heavenly.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 06, 2017, 06:00:15 PM
No rest for the weary.

TTFN.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 06, 2017, 06:32:44 PM
My question for ASK BK DAY:

What is the difference between BMI and ASCAP and which is better?

ASCAP is the older of the two, founded in 1914, and I am a member.  Victor Herbert and Irving Berlin were two of its founders.  Here is a photo of the group.  BMI was founded in 1940.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 06, 2017, 06:44:25 PM
Interesting photo DR ELMORE!
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2017, 07:01:43 PM
Congrats on the well organized new helper.

Ditto!  I can't wait to get my stuff! :D

Tritto.
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Post by: George on December 06, 2017, 07:03:19 PM
Oops, I guess I messed up George's page turn.

No prob.  It happens all the time. ;)
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2017, 07:03:42 PM
I have started watching Demon Seed, which I have never seen before. Good and creepy fun.
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2017, 07:04:02 PM
Page three? Really?
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2017, 07:04:33 PM
It's still really cold and it's still raining.
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2017, 07:05:28 PM
The car engine light went out after I got the oil changed. 
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 06, 2017, 07:06:55 PM
I like Demon Seed.  Saw it on its first release and always remembered it fondly.
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Post by: FJL on December 06, 2017, 07:07:03 PM
The NY Times is reporting that WNYC has suspended famed and greatly esteemed radio host Jonathan Schwartz, but the article doesn;t seem to be clear on what kind of misconduct is involved.  Also their host, interviewer Leonard Lopate.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/06/business/media/wnyc-leonard-lopate-jonathan-schwartz.html

From the article:
"Leonard Lopate and Jonathan Schwartz, two of New York’s most popular and longest tenured radio hosts, were placed on leave by New York Public Radio on Wednesday as the company investigates allegations of inappropriate conduct."



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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2017, 07:08:26 PM
For my fifth anniversary with the company, I got a telescope with a tripod.
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2017, 07:08:48 PM
It arrived today, waiting on the doorstop when I got home.
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2017, 07:09:07 PM
But with all the rain, it's not a good night to take it out.
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2017, 07:10:01 PM
I may wait until Christmas since I have so many activities between now and then.
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2017, 07:10:43 PM
The NY Times is reporting that WNYC has suspended famed and greatly esteemed radio host Jonathan Schwartz, but the article doesn;t seem to be clear on what kind of misconduct is involved.  Also their host, interviewer Leonard Lopate.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/06/business/media/wnyc-leonard-lopate-jonathan-schwartz.html

From the article:
"Leonard Lopate and Jonathan Schwartz, two of New York’s most popular and longest tenured radio hosts, were placed on leave by New York Public Radio on Wednesday as the company investigates allegations of inappropriate conduct."





Wow. And no one from the hip hop/rap community?
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2017, 07:12:40 PM
Let's move on.
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2017, 07:12:47 PM
Four!
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Post by: bk on December 06, 2017, 07:22:35 PM
The NY Times is reporting that WNYC has suspended famed and greatly esteemed radio host Jonathan Schwartz, but the article doesn;t seem to be clear on what kind of misconduct is involved.  Also their host, interviewer Leonard Lopate.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/06/business/media/wnyc-leonard-lopate-jonathan-schwartz.html

From the article:
"Leonard Lopate and Jonathan Schwartz, two of New York’s most popular and longest tenured radio hosts, were placed on leave by New York Public Radio on Wednesday as the company investigates allegations of inappropriate conduct."





Wow. And no one from the hip hop/rap community?

This really is, I'm afraid to say, and perhaps just for me, getting very boring.  Anonymous claims, automatic removal, no innocent until proven guilty.    I know nothing about either person other than what was really inappropriate for Mr. Schwartz was asking for and receiving promos of my albums, never playing them, and selling them still sealed to Academy and Footlight back in the day.  We caught him red-handed and removed him from our promo list.
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Post by: bk on December 06, 2017, 07:29:34 PM
And let me just be the voice of sanity - there isn't a one of us anywhere of any gender who hasn't said something, made a joke, made a randy comment, touched someone's shoulder or back, put their arm around someone for a photo, or anything like that, who could be accused today and found guilty without so much as the blink of an eye.  This has turned into The Crucible, folks, a witch hunt, plain and simple.  Yes, there are very bad people out there who have truly done terrible things - call them out, punish them, ruin their careers - but this other stuff trivializes the true victims of heinous behavior.  Of course we don't know what the allegations are, nor do the two people involved, because that information is being denied them - which, in my book, is or should be illegal.  They should be apprised of any allegations immediately so that they can respond immediately.  Shame on everyone who is handling these things in this manner.  If the allegations are finally told these two folks and IF they are proven to be true, then we can at least react from a position of knowledge. 
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Post by: Druxy on December 06, 2017, 07:59:16 PM
And let me just be the voice of sanity - there isn't a one of us anywhere of any gender who hasn't said something, made a joke, made a randy comment, touched someone's shoulder or back, put their arm around someone for a photo, or anything like that, who could be accused today and found guilty without so much as the blink of an eye.  This has turned into The Crucible, folks, a witch hunt, plain and simple.  Yes, there are very bad people out there who have truly done terrible things - call them out, punish them, ruin their careers - but this other stuff trivializes the true victims of heinous behavior.  Of course we don't know what the allegations are, nor do the two people involved, because that information is being denied them - which, in my book, is or should be illegal.  They should be apprised of any allegations immediately so that they can respond immediately.  Shame on everyone who is handling these things in this manner.  If the allegations are finally told these two folks and IF they are proven to be true, then we can at least react from a position of knowledge. 

Totally agree.
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2017, 08:09:39 PM
Started a new series called Dickensian. Apparently all of the characters in his novels are part of the same social circles.

Not sure what I think of it yet. Of course, it starts near Christmas with Marley, Scrooge and the Cratchets all part of the story. The folks from Oliver Twist just showed up. I wonder if I'll recognize anyone from Martin Chuzzlewit, of which I remember next to nothing.
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Post by: Jane on December 06, 2017, 08:18:01 PM
Jane's vacation spot looks heavenly.

It is rather nice.  A good place to relax and rest and get over our jet lag.
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Post by: Jane on December 06, 2017, 08:19:59 PM
For my fifth anniversary with the company, I got a telescope with a tripod.

Nice 😊
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2017, 08:20:04 PM
Jane's vacation spot looks heavenly.

It is rather nice.  A good place to relax and rest and get over our jet lag.

And celebrate a birthday! Happy birthday, Jane.
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Post by: George on December 06, 2017, 08:22:26 PM
For my fifth anniversary with the company, I got a telescope with a tripod.

Wow!  That's pretty cool!  Every five years, we get a handmade wooden box.  They get bigger at each five-year increment.  At 20 (or maybe 25) years, you get a glass vase or bowl.  I'll find out next year what I get at 30 years. ;)
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Post by: FJL on December 06, 2017, 08:23:19 PM
Jane's vacation spot looks heavenly.

It is rather nice.  A good place to relax and rest and get over our jet lag.

And celebrate a birthday! Happy birthday, Jane.

Is it Dec. 7th there already?  If so, happy birthday, Jane!!!
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Post by: George on December 06, 2017, 08:24:01 PM
Gratuitous Post #100!
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2017, 08:24:08 PM
For my fifth anniversary with the company, I got a telescope with a tripod.

Wow!  That's pretty cool!  Every five years, we get a handmade wooden box.  They get bigger at each five-year increment.  At 20 (or maybe 25) years, you get a glass vase or bowl.  I'll find out next year what I get at 30 years. ;)

I heard from someone who made 25 years at USAA that she got a wide-screen TV. I won't make it that long. I would be 75.
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Post by: George on December 06, 2017, 08:24:26 PM
And let me just be the voice of sanity - there isn't a one of us anywhere of any gender who hasn't said something, made a joke, made a randy comment, touched someone's shoulder or back, put their arm around someone for a photo, or anything like that, who could be accused today and found guilty without so much as the blink of an eye.  This has turned into The Crucible, folks, a witch hunt, plain and simple.  Yes, there are very bad people out there who have truly done terrible things - call them out, punish them, ruin their careers - but this other stuff trivializes the true victims of heinous behavior.  Of course we don't know what the allegations are, nor do the two people involved, because that information is being denied them - which, in my book, is or should be illegal.  They should be apprised of any allegations immediately so that they can respond immediately.  Shame on everyone who is handling these things in this manner.  If the allegations are finally told these two folks and IF they are proven to be true, then we can at least react from a position of knowledge. 

Exactly!
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2017, 08:24:31 PM
Jane's vacation spot looks heavenly.

It is rather nice.  A good place to relax and rest and get over our jet lag.

And celebrate a birthday! Happy birthday, Jane.

Is it Dec. 7th there already?  If so, happy birthday, Jane!!!

It is where she is.
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Post by: George on December 06, 2017, 08:25:21 PM
For my fifth anniversary with the company, I got a telescope with a tripod.

Wow!  That's pretty cool!  Every five years, we get a handmade wooden box.  They get bigger at each five-year increment.  At 20 (or maybe 25) years, you get a glass vase or bowl.  I'll find out next year what I get at 30 years. ;)

I heard from someone who made 25 years at USAA that she got a wide-screen TV. I won't make it that long. I would be 75.

That's amazing!  We're a publicly funded library, so no TVs of any kind for us. ::)
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Post by: John G. on December 06, 2017, 08:25:39 PM
Elmore's personal friend, Stephen Rea, is a part of the Dickensian cast. He plays Inspector Bucket.
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Post by: George on December 06, 2017, 08:27:07 PM
And now, I'm off.  I've been havin' a hankerin' for some Happy Teriyaki (http://happyteriyaki5.com/), so that's where I'm headed.

Be back later.
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Post by: Jane on December 06, 2017, 08:32:21 PM
And let me just be the voice of sanity - there isn't a one of us anywhere of any gender who hasn't said something, made a joke, made a randy comment, touched someone's shoulder or back, put their arm around someone for a photo, or anything like that, who could be accused today and found guilty without so much as the blink of an eye.  This has turned into The Crucible, folks, a witch hunt, plain and simple.  Yes, there are very bad people out there who have truly done terrible things - call them out, punish them, ruin their careers - but this other stuff trivializes the true victims of heinous behavior.  Of course we don't know what the allegations are, nor do the two people involved, because that information is being denied them - which, in my book, is or should be illegal.  They should be apprised of any allegations immediately so that they can respond immediately.  Shame on everyone who is handling these things in this manner.  If the allegations are finally told these two folks and IF they are proven to be true, then we can at least react from a position of knowledge. 

Totally agree.

I also agree.
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Post by: Jane on December 06, 2017, 08:32:50 PM
Jane's vacation spot looks heavenly.

It is rather nice.  A good place to relax and rest and get over our jet lag.

And celebrate a birthday! Happy birthday, Jane.

Yes, and thank you.
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Post by: Jane on December 06, 2017, 08:33:18 PM
Jane's vacation spot looks heavenly.

It is rather nice.  A good place to relax and rest and get over our jet lag.

And celebrate a birthday! Happy birthday, Jane.

Is it Dec. 7th there already?  If so, happy birthday, Jane!!!

It is and thank you.
Title: Re: RAGING FIRES
Post by: Jane on December 06, 2017, 08:34:20 PM
We have been to the gym, washed up, and now are going for breakfast.
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Post by: Jane on December 06, 2017, 08:34:51 PM
I am hungry.
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Post by: vixmom on December 06, 2017, 08:47:52 PM
Sorry to have been E&T. I left work at. 11 am on Monday with a stomach bug and was out yesterday as well....back today and things are back to normal
Title: Re: RAGING FIRES
Post by: vixmom on December 06, 2017, 09:04:06 PM
I am wondering about the motivation of these women coming forward  after all these years .. The allegations all appear to be years, even decades old, so I can't believe it is in some sudden concern that these persons are out there still preying on women...

When I was in my early 20s. I was a supervisor at UPS...we had a manger that would take each of the supervisors out for a one on one dinner to discuss their performance and future with the company. The other supervisors were all male.


After my dinner with the manager, which was business like but cordial, nothing inappropriate, as we walked through the dark parking lot he grabbed my shoulders,pulled me to him, forcibly kissed me and shoved his hand up my blouse and under my bra...  I pushed him away, got in my car and never mentioned it to anyone.

I was 25, he was about 50

That was about 35 years ago... what possible purpose would it serve were I to now make his name public? 

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Post by: Jeanne on December 06, 2017, 09:20:39 PM
I am wondering about the motivation of these women coming forward  after all these years .. The allegations all appear to be years, even decades old, so I can't believe it is in some sudden concern that these persons are out there still preying on women...

When I was in my early 20s. I was a supervisor at UPS...we had a manger that would take each of the supervisors out for a one on one dinner to discuss their performance and future with the company. The other supervisors were all male.


After my dinner with the manager, which was business like but cordial, nothing inappropriate, as we walked through the dark parking lot he grabbed my shoulders,pulled me to him, forcibly kissed me and shoved his hand up my blouse and under my bra...  I pushed him away, got in my car and never mentioned it to anyone.

I was 25, he was about 50

That was about 35 years ago... what possible purpose would it serve were I to now make his name public? 

Because in some cases the women haven't gotten over it, they still resent it. In some cases it was very traumatic. They felt they had to keep quiet then. In the cases I witnessed men NEVER received more than a slap on the wrist, if that, whereas the women were humiliated and their jobs were often threatened. Talk about blaming the victim!

No one seems to be talking about those who let the men get away with it. They're complicit, too. And some women felt that women should have to put up with it, that "men will be men." It really is terribly pervasive.

No one wants to see it stop more than I do, but it's not just a bad apple situation. Where does it end?
Title: Re: RAGING FIRES
Post by: Jeanne on December 06, 2017, 09:22:52 PM
Back to life in a Welsh village, where life was simpler. Not necessarily better, but it seemed simpler, anyway.

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Post by: Jeanne on December 06, 2017, 09:23:37 PM
And, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JANE!

You couldn't be spending it in a nicer place.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 06, 2017, 09:23:50 PM
Good night.
Title: Re: RAGING FIRES
Post by: vixmom on December 06, 2017, 10:27:44 PM
I am wondering about the motivation of these women coming forward  after all these years .. The allegations all appear to be years, even decades old, so I can't believe it is in some sudden concern that these persons are out there still preying on women...

When I was in my early 20s. I was a supervisor at UPS...we had a manger that would take each of the supervisors out for a one on one dinner to discuss their performance and future with the company. The other supervisors were all male.


After my dinner with the manager, which was business like but cordial, nothing inappropriate, as we walked through the dark parking lot he grabbed my shoulders,pulled me to him, forcibly kissed me and shoved his hand up my blouse and under my bra...  I pushed him away, got in my car and never mentioned it to anyone.

I was 25, he was about 50

That was about 35 years ago... what possible purpose would it serve were I to now make his name public? 

Because in some cases the women haven't gotten over it, they still resent it. In some cases it was very traumatic. They felt they had to keep quiet then. In the cases I witnessed men NEVER received more than a slap on the wrist, if that, whereas the women were humiliated and their jobs were often threatened. Talk about blaming the victim!

No one seems to be talking about those who let the men get away with it. They're complicit, too. And some women felt that women should have to put up with it, that "men will be men." It really is terribly pervasive.

No one wants to see it stop more than I do, but it's not just a bad apple situation. Where does it end?

I left my very good paying job after that, and yes, I know that it would have been he said he said and he was a 30 year employee and I a 5 year employee, his word would have been taken I've mine.    Was I angry, humiliated , demeaned, intimidated?  Yes.  Di

But 35 years later publically  exposing his name would not change any of that and I see no purpose they it would serve

Title: Re: RAGING FIRES
Post by: vixmom on December 06, 2017, 10:28:53 PM
Happy birthday Jane....and travel vibes for you and Keith
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Post by: George on December 06, 2017, 11:33:59 PM
 
5ive!!
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Post by: TCB on December 06, 2017, 11:51:39 PM
Good evening.
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Post by: TCB on December 06, 2017, 11:52:26 PM
I just stopped in for a minute to check in.
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Post by: TCB on December 06, 2017, 11:53:02 PM
I have felt like crap all day.
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Post by: TCB on December 06, 2017, 11:54:33 PM
I went to the old actors lunch today.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
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Post by: TCB on December 06, 2017, 11:55:43 PM
After lunch, I ran a couple of errands and then came home.
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Post by: TCB on December 06, 2017, 11:56:31 PM
As soon as I got home I went to bed.
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Post by: TCB on December 06, 2017, 11:56:59 PM
I have been there ever since.
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Post by: TCB on December 06, 2017, 11:57:36 PM
I am now going back to sleep.
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Post by: TCB on December 06, 2017, 11:58:29 PM
Good night, all.  I will be back tomorrow.
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Post by: Jane on December 07, 2017, 12:00:39 AM
And, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JANE!

You couldn't be spending it in a nicer place.

Thank you Jeanne.
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Post by: Jane on December 07, 2017, 12:01:15 AM
Breakfast was very good.  I had Indian food.
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Post by: Jane on December 07, 2017, 12:02:29 AM
Keith went for a swim in the pool with me.  Now we are lounging with a view of the ocean while I read my birthday greetings.
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Post by: Jane on December 07, 2017, 12:03:14 AM
Happy birthday Jane....and travel vibes for you and Keith

Thank you and thank you.
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Post by: George on December 07, 2017, 12:03:38 AM
It's after midnight, so a Very Happy Birthday to Jane!! :D
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Post by: Jane on December 07, 2017, 12:04:29 AM
And still daytime here.  Thank you.
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Post by: Jane on December 07, 2017, 12:05:05 AM
DR TCB, I wish you feel better already.
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Post by: George on December 07, 2017, 12:09:18 AM
DR TCB, I wish you feel better already.

DITTO!!