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[JoseSPiano]

After I was done playing auditions today, I decided to walk up to Times Square.... WOW!

ABC was setting up their whole shebang for tonight's "Election Central", and CNN had taken over Father Duffy Square - home of TKTS - for their day-night-long political coverage.  CNN was even giving away/providing coffee, hot chocolate, pretzels, popcorn, etc.

I just hung out and walked around for an hour taking it all in.  It was a bit overwhelming at times - but in a good way.  Regardless of who voted for whom, the sense of Purpose and Democracy was palpable in the midtown air. -Along with the usual smells from the hot dog and "Hot Nuts" carts.

*I think my favorite scene from this afternoon was watching the Naked Cowboy doing his thing on the plaza south of where CNN was set up... And while he was posing with some onlookers/fan, an Elvis impersonator was taking their pictures... While a "Statue of Liberty" was standing next to them.  Now, THAT'S AMERICA!

[Jane]

When we first moved into this neighborhood, one of my neighbors asked if I had met "Bourbon Dick" yet. I wondered what we got into by moving here. I found out later that she said "Berb" (short for Bernice) and "Dick."

But it was funny.

[Ron Pulliam]

I just wrote a long paragraph about Facebook.  When I read it it just seemed "rude" so it has been deleted.

I just can't be bothered with most of the links etc there.  I have enough trouble keeping up with emails and HHW.  I do check facebook from time to time but am more likely to respond by email.

That said, I have taken the advantage of "chatting" with some people I don't find here these days.

I do appreciate the contacts but I don't know how people find the time.  I'm retired and I don't!

DR Tomovoz - I know what you're talking about.  Thankfully, Facebook has "Ignore" and "Block Application" buttons which make things a bit easier to deal with.

*And, again, be careful of the Apps you add.  You never really know just how much information those Apps pull from your profile - and from your friends' profiles.

*And it also helps to change your E-mail notifications too if you haven't done so already.

I've been concerned lately about the requests to "donate your status" and get out the vote.  Several "friends" have done this.  I wondered, "What is this 'donate your status' concept?"  I clicked on it to learn more and discovered that when you donate your status, you are opening up your entire Facebook account, including your list of friends, to whoever/whatever/whichever organization is using the information to "get out the vote."

I decided I'd best not make that sort of donation on behalf of the folks I've classified as friends.

[Ron Pulliam]

Just as I keep forgetting that Jose isn't always eating ice cream, I sometimes forget that Ron P is not some smart-alecky 18-year-old fraternity kid.  The power of avatars. 

On my behalf, I post what I post to be different from the dozens of posts inquiring about health, passing along medical advice, discussing foodstuffs, advising everyone of the movements of my person through the day, etc., etc., etc.

I expect my retirement will be full of that as I drive seniors around Johnston SC to their medical appointments, the pharmacy and the grocery stores.

Sometimes, it feels like I was dropped into a hen house here...and that's before the ladies start posting.

[Ron Pulliam]

When we first moved into this neighborhood, one of my neighbors asked if I had met "Bourbon Dick" yet. I wondered what we got into by moving here. I found out later that she said "Berb" (short for Bernice) and "Dick."

But it was funny.

It seems funny....but I keep wondering why on earth "Berb" would be short for "Bernice".   

[JoseSPiano]

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[Jane]

DR Ron, thank you for explaining "donate your status".   I would think your profile isn't more revealing on the "organization" you have unknowingly became a part of than if someone googled your name.

[Jane]

Sherlock must be improving, I didn't have to clean any blood of the carpets today.   I do have to keep washing & drying the socks he needs to wear on his feet.

[td]

Just as I keep forgetting that Jose isn't always eating ice cream, I sometimes forget that Ron P is not some smart-alecky 18-year-old fraternity kid.  The power of avatars. 

My avatar looks just like me.*


















Don't tell td that I've been at the computer again.
DD DB

[Jane]

 

[td]

DD DB RUVS DD SHERLOCK

[bk]

What a day.  I gave into my craving and ended up at Langer's for an early lunch.  I had their amazing pastrami, cole slaw, and Russian dressing sandwich, and one and a half lattkes, which are the best anywhere.  It was faboo.  I then went to the mail place and picked up two of the three packages that were supposed to be there.  The third, wasn't there - according to UPS it's on a truck for delivery, but since it came from the same place as the package that WAS delivered from Van Nuys, I think we know that's a load of hooey - they'll deliver it tomorrow and won't give a crap.  I've talked to UPS twice, and they just promised to have someone call me back with some real info.  They have till five to deliver it, but the UPS guy has already been there, and since the second package, which is the one I received, actually arrived after the first, I think we all know it's sitting in Van Nuys and not on a truck.  The incompetence of these people never ceases to amaze.  Last time they pulled this crap I made them deliver to my house - they got there at nine at night.  It was the same exact thing - they said it was on the truck, but then found it sitting on a shelf in Van Nuys.

[bk]

My helper and I got all the packages (and there were a LOT) addressed, and tomorrow we'll do the postage - from there it's all quite simple when the CDs arrive.

[vixmom]

BK would never sweep an election.

He'd use a Bissell.

 

Or a Hoover (but he's never been to England so that might go over his head) 

When I was in England for the first time I was rendered incapable of speaking for laughter at the telly advert  for Electrolux cleaners  ---

 Nothing Sucks like an Electrolux!!



My prospective inlaws thought I was a loony American

[vixmom]

of course they were right

[Ron Pulliam]

Tons of excitement in a nearby office.

One candidate is LEADING the other!!!  Two big states for one, and a small state for the other!!!

Maybe miracles WILL happen, I hear!!!

Bubble-burster that I love to be, I chose not to say, "Hey!  Ain't no big thang!  Those states were pretty much predicted to go the way they did."

[Jane]

BK would never sweep an election.

He'd use a Bissell.

 

Or a Hoover (but he's never been to England so that might go over his head) 

When I was in England for the first time I was rendered incapable of speaking for laughter at the telly advert  for Electrolux cleaners  ---

 Nothing Sucks like an Electrolux!!

My prospective inlaws thought I was a loony American

Does this mean "sucks" doesn't have the same "slang" definition is does here?

[Jane]

I don't think any election results should be announced until ALL the polls across the country have closed.

[vixmom]

I went out this morning to vote and as she has done every year since her birth , the Vixter accompanied me

then I went to Starbucks for my free coffee and bought the Vixter a bagel

and then I dropped the Vixter off at home and went to my new second job - the one I had to get when my boss cut all of us to 4 days a week

[vixmom]

BK would never sweep an election.

He'd use a Bissell.

 

Or a Hoover (but he's never been to England so that might go over his head) 

When I was in England for the first time I was rendered incapable of speaking for laughter at the telly advert  for Electrolux cleaners  ---

 Nothing Sucks like an Electrolux!!

My prospective inlaws thought I was a loony American

Does this mean "sucks" doesn't have the same "slang" definition is does here?

It didn't in 1986 - I don't know about now   

[Jane]

DR Vixmom, I think the "sucks" story is very funny.

What 2nd job did you find?  I wish my DS Craig could find a first job.

[Cillaliz]

And Happy Birthday to DR AJameson.

That's on the 7th

[Ginny]

My newest Facebook friend cooked us a yummy dinner of roast chicken, stuffing, and chunky applesauce.  Now, I'm watching some CNN election coverage, icing my foot, and posting on our laptop.

[Jennifer]

I got a call today from my 3 year old niece that made me laugh so hard she was asking me why i was laughing.

She called to say, "i think my lola (grandma) went out for halloween." Since she brought her a bag of treats she had gotten.

My sister said that lola had gone to a halloween party and had won the treats.

Now here comes the funny part. Lola won the prize by playing musical chairs.

The reason it is funny is because my niece loves playing musical chairs. And one time lola and her friend came over and they played with us. And they were both hustling to beat the 3 year old. I have never seen anything like it. They were so competitive they both kept taking the chairs and making my niece lose.

So i can imagine lola was just as competitive trying to beat out her friends for the prize!

[JoseSPiano]

Is any other DR experiencing "hiccups" on the board over the past hour or so?

[Jane]

Nope.

[Jane]

DR Jennifer, we used to play musical chairs at dog training class.  I too was on the competitive side.

[JoseSPiano]

Nope.

Hmm.. I've been trying to post some replies...

1) When hit Preview, nothing happens.

2) Then when I hit Post, I get the following:

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[Jane]

My newest Facebook friend cooked us a yummy dinner

Don't forget to get married on Facebook as DR JFK & his DW Betsy did.

[JoseSPiano]

DR FJL - Instead of Ice Cream, how about:

A glass of wine?


Or a gluten-free breadstick?


Or how about a cupcake?