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Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on July 18, 2014, 12:41:10 AM

Title: I'LL DRINK TO THAT
Post by: bk on July 18, 2014, 12:41:10 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes drank to that, and now it is time for you to post until the drinking cows come home - they're currently having some MOO-tais.
Title: Re: I'LL DRINK TO THAT
Post by: bk on July 18, 2014, 12:42:11 AM
And the word of the day is: PROEM!
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Post by: bk on July 18, 2014, 12:43:07 AM
Vixmom asked me to tell you all that she's had a computer virus and will be back as soon as possible.
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Post by: Ben on July 18, 2014, 01:59:54 AM
Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: Michael on July 18, 2014, 04:33:06 AM
good morning to all
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Post by: Michael on July 18, 2014, 04:33:37 AM
movie of the day

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/79/TLMArielsBeginningDVD.jpg)
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Post by: Michael on July 18, 2014, 04:38:35 AM
centennial summer did have one virtue when it came to its song score.

All Through the Day which was sung by Larry Stevens and was nominated for an Academy Award.

If you don't recognize the name he later changed his name and sold his records on tv.

(http://www.christmaslpstocd.com/media/ecom/prodxl/cominhomexmas_stuati144.jpg)
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Post by: Kerry on July 18, 2014, 05:32:13 AM
And one for Mahler!
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 18, 2014, 06:00:15 AM
Good morning, all! I got some semblance of sleep last night, and I will shortly leave for my yearly physical exam. Following that, I will head to the market, purchase some things, and head home.

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Post by: John G. on July 18, 2014, 06:17:24 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: Druxy on July 18, 2014, 06:21:31 AM
TOD:

I'm still working on seasons 1 and 2 of JUSTIFIED.  It's a good show.

Also, assuming it arrives from Netflix tomorrow, A NIGHT IN OLD MEXICO with Robert Duvall.
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Post by: John G. on July 18, 2014, 06:53:05 AM
TOD:

Going out of town for the weekend. Doubt I'll get to watch anything until Sunday.

Car CD: Discs 17-22 of Barnaby Rudge.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on July 18, 2014, 07:10:18 AM
And the word of the day is: PROEM!

And The Song Of The Day Is:INVOCATION AND INSTRUCTIONS TO THE AUDIENCE
Title: Re: I'LL DRINK TO THAT
Post by: ChasSmith on July 18, 2014, 07:35:02 AM
Good morning, all.

Enjoyed a pretty good sleep, following a long rehearsal last night that was held in a temporary location way the HELL out in the country.  I was dead tired afterward, and I took a Benadryl to wipe out some annoying sneezing and to induce even more solid sleeping.  It all worked, and was aided by a nice improvement in the weather.  We're hovering around 80-82 for a high, which is hardly what mid-July should be about, but it's clear and DRY for a change.

More coffee!
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Post by: Ginny on July 18, 2014, 07:39:37 AM
Friday morning greetings!  Tomorrow is Rob and Mary Linda's move-in day.  The upstairs is not as finished as we'd hoped, but the rooms are empty and the bathroom is operational.  We've had an initial conversation with the plumbing contractor about the wet bar and expect a phone call soon with details.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 18, 2014, 07:40:25 AM
So, this morning I needed a nice leisurely waking up session, with coffee, in the recliner, and that's what I got.  Now it's time to face the world a little bit.

I need to use today to catch up on some cleaning and organizational matters around the house, work on some music, and hopefully watch something really good this evening.  Not going out or staying up too late, because tomorrow morning is one of the large library book sales I never like to miss (Westport), and while I shan't attempt to be at the head of the line with the dealers, I don't want to be too far back, either.
Title: Re: I'LL DRINK TO THAT
Post by: ChasSmith on July 18, 2014, 07:42:28 AM
Sorry to hear about Vixmom's computer woes!
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 18, 2014, 07:56:01 AM
TOD:

I don't know.  I just don't know.  But I imagine tonight's viewing will be one of the Twilight Times.

I've been watching bootlegs of AVENUE Q performances and need to take a day or two off from that.
Title: Re: I'LL DRINK TO THAT
Post by: ChasSmith on July 18, 2014, 07:56:49 AM
That wasn't much of a post.

And neither is this one.

But say what they want, they'll never be able to say these weren't posts at all.  No sir, they won't.
Title: Re: I'LL DRINK TO THAT
Post by: Ginny on July 18, 2014, 08:40:45 AM
Friday media report - I just finished listening to an audiobook, Ann Patchett reading her This is the Story of a Happy Marriage.  Now I want to go to Nashville to visit her bookstore, Parnassus Books (http://www.parnassusbooks.net).
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 18, 2014, 08:51:20 AM
Wonderful and joyful notes today.....so nice to read about Miss Elaine Stritch from MR BK.

She played Lucy in 1947 at the Westport Playhouse with Bela Lugosi as DRACULA.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10524616_10152616960143112_2834044981299228084_n.jpg?oh=96691c4e3b0699081b203e93db982d1a&oe=544B0EFA&__gda__=1414992005_48415201e080c9fbc425884288819258)

That same year, they also tried out a play there with Lugosi titled THREE INDELICATE LADIES which didn't get very good reviews.

http://books.google.com/books?id=VQwEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PT45&lpg=PT45&dq=elaine+stritch+bela+lugosi&source=bl&ots=wzUfVYJS67&sig=KS9EN2GMQgFjxCckkWGrB1HHJAo&hl=en&sa=X&ei=NkLJU7_1FcKnyATRvYDoAg&ved=0CFIQ6AEwCw#v=onepage&q=elaine%20stritch%20bela%20lugosi&f=false

Title: Re: I'LL DRINK TO THAT
Post by: Jrand73 on July 18, 2014, 08:56:27 AM
Great to see DR DAN M and Minnie back around these here parts!
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 18, 2014, 08:56:40 AM
Computer virus vibe for DR VIXMOM.
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Post by: Druxy on July 18, 2014, 09:05:14 AM
I've just enrolled 10 of my book titles in the Kindle Select program, which means:

If you have a Kindle or a Kindle app, AND you subscribe to Amazon Prime, you can now read these books for FREE. Here are the available titles:

CHARLA
THE AMUSEMENT
BARRY & THE BIMBO
RIDE ALONG
SHADOW WATCHER
MATRICIDE
UNCLE LOUIE
PUTZ
THE SUMMER FOLK
(screenplay)
BLACK WATCH/THE CAVERN

Enjoy!
Title: Re: I'LL DRINK TO THAT
Post by: Jane on July 18, 2014, 09:23:09 AM
From DR Laura:
Quote
Dan M., when the weather cools off, I just might have to come down to Tucson and take you for a walk.

That is a beautiful thought.
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Post by: Jane on July 18, 2014, 09:42:01 AM
DR TCB I do hope you were joking when you apologized.  I did encourage the library to purchase the book. ;D

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Post by: Jane on July 18, 2014, 09:43:50 AM
Computer vibes to DR Vixmom!

Moving in day vibes to DR Ginny!
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Post by: John G. on July 18, 2014, 09:54:05 AM
Friday morning greetings!  Tomorrow is Rob and Mary Linda's move-in day.  The upstairs is not as finished as we'd hoped, but the rooms are empty and the bathroom is operational.  We've had an initial conversation with the plumbing contractor about the wet bar and expect a phone call soon with details.

Good luck with the move-in.
Title: Re: I'LL DRINK TO THAT
Post by: John G. on July 18, 2014, 09:54:57 AM
Friday media report - I just finished listening to an audiobook, Ann Patchett reading her This is the Story of a Happy Marriage.  Now I want to go to Nashville to visit her bookstore, Parnassus Books (http://www.parnassusbooks.net).


Sounds like a fun trip to me.
Title: Re: I'LL DRINK TO THAT
Post by: John G. on July 18, 2014, 09:55:32 AM
Let's move on, shall we?
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Post by: John G. on July 18, 2014, 09:55:40 AM
Two!
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 18, 2014, 10:01:43 AM
Nice titles DR DRUXY.
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Post by: bk on July 18, 2014, 10:30:33 AM
Good morning, good day, how are you this beautiful day?  I am up - about eight and a half hours of sleep.
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Post by: singdaw on July 18, 2014, 10:39:08 AM
~ ~ ~ PC AND VIRUS-BEGONE VIBES ~ ~ ~ for DR vixmom!!!!
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Post by: singdaw on July 18, 2014, 10:40:06 AM
~ ~ ~ MOVE-IN DAY VIBES OF ALL SORTS ~ ~ ~ for DR Ginny and family tomorrow!!!!
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Post by: singdaw on July 18, 2014, 10:40:33 AM
I am reticent.  Oh yes, I am reticent.
Title: Re: I'LL DRINK TO THAT
Post by: singdaw on July 18, 2014, 11:03:49 AM
Fabulous Fern's is a bar and grille just a block and a half from our house. We originally thought it was a Nursery!
In any case...


Why is Fern clutching her pearls?  Is she a drag queen?  We don't really know.



(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/FabulousFern_zps38eb9d23.jpg)
Title: Re: I'LL DRINK TO THAT
Post by: elmore3003 on July 18, 2014, 11:04:52 AM
Well, the ROBERTA mess gets messier, and the Man From Philadelphia only makes it less easy to negotiate.
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Post by: John G. on July 18, 2014, 11:06:40 AM
~ ~ ~ PC AND VIRUS-BEGONE VIBES ~ ~ ~ for DR vixmom!!!!

And a second round.
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Post by: John G. on July 18, 2014, 11:07:15 AM
Well, the ROBERTA mess gets messier, and the Man From Philadelphia only makes it less easy to negotiate.

Sorry, Elmore. Here's hoping this gets worked out soon.
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Post by: George on July 18, 2014, 11:10:20 AM
Vixmom asked me to tell you all that she's had a computer virus and will be back as soon as possible.

~~~Computer-Virus-Be-Gone Vibes for DR Vixmom!!~~~
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Post by: George on July 18, 2014, 11:10:34 AM
Friday morning greetings!  Tomorrow is Rob and Mary Linda's move-in day.  The upstairs is not as finished as we'd hoped, but the rooms are empty and the bathroom is operational.  We've had an initial conversation with the plumbing contractor about the wet bar and expect a phone call soon with details.

Good luck! 

~~~Vibes for a Smooth Move In for Rob and Mary Linda!!~~~
Title: Re: I'LL DRINK TO THAT
Post by: George on July 18, 2014, 11:11:48 AM
Well, the ROBERTA mess gets messier, and the Man From Philadelphia only makes it less easy to negotiate.

~~~ROBERTA-Get-Less-Messy Vibes for Elmore!!~~~
Title: Re: I'LL DRINK TO THAT
Post by: bk on July 18, 2014, 11:31:55 AM
Page two?  Really?
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Post by: bk on July 18, 2014, 11:32:04 AM
NY November dates are now firm.
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Post by: singdaw on July 18, 2014, 11:43:43 AM
Good news, bk.       :)
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Post by: singdaw on July 18, 2014, 11:44:36 AM
~ ~ ~ SUPER-STRONG ROBERTA NEGOTIATION VIBES ~ ~ ~ for DR elmore3003!!!
Title: Re: I'LL DRINK TO THAT
Post by: George on July 18, 2014, 12:11:42 PM
NY November dates are now firm.

Good!  I hate having squishy NY November dates.

;)
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Post by: Dan M on July 18, 2014, 12:58:57 PM
Thank you DR Kerry for your kind email!  Every positive vibe sure helps when instead of being on the sunny side of the street I gravitate toward ol' Joe Btfsplk and worry that I forgot my umbrella.

Thank you DR Laura!  I would like to take that walk with you.  That would be great!

Thank you DR TCB!  I appreciate your kindness.  Yes, Safeway has really been a godsend with its delivery service.

I'm trying to fight this depression and especially without medication.  I dislike any pills.  I even hate having to take Claritin.

 ;) ;)
Title: Re: I'LL DRINK TO THAT
Post by: Dan M on July 18, 2014, 01:01:22 PM
TOD:
Car CD: Discs 17-22 of Barnaby Rudge.

No doubt you actually meant RARNABY BUDGE or DARNABY FUDGE, wink wink nudge nudge know what I mean know what I mean?
Title: Re: I'LL DRINK TO THAT
Post by: Dan M on July 18, 2014, 01:08:52 PM
Great to see DR DAN M and Minnie back around these here parts!

Glad to be here once again DR Jrand!  I must have been stuck in an unscheduled and unwanted stay in tarnation! ;)
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Post by: John G. on July 18, 2014, 01:09:05 PM
TOD:
Car CD: Discs 17-22 of Barnaby Rudge.

No doubt you actually meant RARNABY BUDGE or DARNABY FUDGE, wink wink nudge nudge know what I mean know what I mean?

No. I don't. (And I'm tired, so the brain isn't function well today.) I was referring to my personal favorite among Dickens' novels.
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Post by: Dan M on July 18, 2014, 01:14:24 PM
TOD:
Car CD: Discs 17-22 of Barnaby Rudge.

No doubt you actually meant RARNABY BUDGE or DARNABY FUDGE, wink wink nudge nudge know what I mean know what I mean?

No. I don't. (And I'm tired, so the brain isn't function well today.) I was referring to my personal favorite among Dickens' novels.

I was just referencing (mainly) the Monty Python "Bookshop" sketch which was recycled from "At Last The 1948 Show" which, as you may know, counted among its members many future Pythoners as well as the great Marty Feldman, who was a crucial part of the original version of that sketch.

Otherwise, no offense intended, or intense offended.
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Post by: John G. on July 18, 2014, 01:19:25 PM
TOD:
Car CD: Discs 17-22 of Barnaby Rudge.

No doubt you actually meant RARNABY BUDGE or DARNABY FUDGE, wink wink nudge nudge know what I mean know what I mean?

No. I don't. (And I'm tired, so the brain isn't function well today.) I was referring to my personal favorite among Dickens' novels.

I was just referencing (mainly) the Monty Python "Bookshop" sketch which was recycled from "At Last The 1948 Show" which, as you may know, counted among its members many future Pythoners as well as the great Marty Feldman, who was a crucial part of the original version of that sketch.

Otherwise, no offense intended, or intense offended.

No offense taken. That rings a distant bell. They really were well educated, which made the literary sketches (the summarize Proust contest and the semaphore version of "Wuthering Heights" are two of my favorites) so funny.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 18, 2014, 01:24:03 PM
Glad to hear the news about November dates.
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Post by: bk on July 18, 2014, 01:50:15 PM
Back from some chicken tenders and tap tap tapioca pudding.  I originally ordered a cup of chili and a sandwich, but the chili out of nowhere had beans - apparently a problem today in the kitchen - so sent it back, canceled the sandwich and did the chicken tenders.
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Post by: bk on July 18, 2014, 01:50:24 PM
Picked up one package.
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Post by: bk on July 18, 2014, 01:50:34 PM
Page two?  Still?
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Post by: Dan M on July 18, 2014, 01:59:12 PM
TOD:

SCTV: So many highlights-- "Indira" (a la Evita) (played by Andrea Martin) co-starring Slim Whitman; Rick Moranis imitating Merv Griffin doing his show as a "special edition" directed by Steven Spielberg and co-hosted by HAL9000; "The Godfather" parody in which John Marley plays a Leonard Bernstein-type conductor who has a talking horse and who is "punished" by Guy Caballero (Joe Flaherty) for refusing to give Johnny Pavarotti (John Candy) a part in his new movie, etc.

THE BOB NEWHART SHOW: Another set that really has helped lift my gloom clouds.  Another ensemble cast that seems to genuinely get along and has a feel for each other's talents.  Bill Daily is an underrated sidekick.  For me, he's a jazz musician (which I think he was) who knows how to add a riff here and there in his scripted part.  Just as he did in "I Dream of Jeannie", but in a more realistic setting, though no less surreal.

GREEN ACRES: I just love how more and more absurd this show became.  Not every episode fired on all cylinders, but there were real gems.  I often wonder if the secondary players got along well with Eddie Albert and Eva Gabor.  There were some interesting guest stars on that show.  It must have been strange to see William Sylvester (Dr. Heywood Floyd in Kubrick's 1968 film 2001) on Green Acres in 1969! 

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Post by: George on July 18, 2014, 01:59:21 PM
Well, I got all my time in (and then some ::) ) for the week, so I'm leaving work for the rest of the day!  I don't know what I'll do with myself until I have to be at the theater, other than lunch.

Have a good rest of the day, all!
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Post by: George on July 18, 2014, 02:02:23 PM
But before I go...

3HREE!!

:D
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Post by: John G. on July 18, 2014, 02:35:17 PM
Loved Bill Daily on Newhart and I Dream of Jeannie. The jazz analogy is really accurate. He had his own rhythms and they were funny.
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Post by: Jane on July 18, 2014, 02:48:45 PM
Well, the ROBERTA mess gets messier, and the Man From Philadelphia only makes it less easy to negotiate.

~~~ROBERTA-Get-Less-Messy Vibes for Elmore!!~~~

DITTO!!!
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Post by: Dan M on July 18, 2014, 02:53:34 PM
TOD:

I've been listening to Bert Kaempfert and his Orchestra.  Didn't know until recently that he had signed The Beatles first back in their Hamburg days.

As a corollary, I have also been listening to Al Hirt.  Ya gotta love Hirt's all-out horns-to-the-wall rendition of Milton DeLugg's immortal "Hooray for Santy Claus" which, for the uninitiated, is the title theme from that one-of-a-kind yuletide classic, Santa Claus Conquers The Martians.  He wails his horn so hard that he could have popped his eyes out or blown out a few stitches at least.  I can't imagine not having had a headache after that recording session.  The song is fun though, even though once you have heard it, you'll have a lot of difficulty not humming it uncontrollably, and that's not always fun.

[Kaempfert and Hirt both recorded the song "Java" which was written by Allen Toussaint for piano.]

I guess I've been in a trumpet mood, certainly not that I'm brassy LOL.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 18, 2014, 03:09:35 PM
Well, the ROBERTA mess gets messier, and the Man From Philadelphia only makes it less easy to negotiate.

Oy!   MORE VIBES!
Title: Re: I'LL DRINK TO THAT
Post by: bk on July 18, 2014, 03:18:20 PM
Definitely announcing two titles on Monday, although one of them is not what was originally planned - that one will follow two weeks later, but the one that is substituted, which we got approval on within ten minutes, is really going to appeal to denizens of this here site - the first ever official and complete release of a film musical and a rare one at that.  In fact, if you read today's notes you might just be able to figure out which it is.
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Post by: vixmom on July 18, 2014, 03:30:17 PM
I'm baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaack!!!!!!!!
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Post by: vixmom on July 18, 2014, 03:30:33 PM
So Where Is Sandy's Show anyway?
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Post by: vixmom on July 18, 2014, 03:46:30 PM
oh never mind I found it!   Thank you, Bruce - the Vixter, Ther VixBoyfriend and I are all looking forward to this!
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Post by: vixmom on July 18, 2014, 03:47:18 PM
Dan M is back!!!!!

 I am so happy and relieved to see you Dan!  I have been so worried
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Post by: vixmom on July 18, 2014, 03:48:10 PM
I am not all caught up I just  did  a quick browse  but I have to go run some errands so I will catch up later


Vibes to everyone
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Post by: vixmom on July 18, 2014, 03:50:35 PM
NY November dates are now firm.

hurrah!!
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Post by: Ben on July 18, 2014, 03:53:32 PM
To continue memories of Elaine Stritch, here is a piece written by John Lahr in 2002. It's about the writing of and working with Stritch on At Liberty

John Lahr Remembers Elaine Stritch (http://johnlahr.com/elaine-stritch-liberty/)
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Post by: singdaw on July 18, 2014, 04:09:08 PM
I'm baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaack!!!!!!!!


That is the best news I've heard all day!       :)
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Post by: singdaw on July 18, 2014, 04:09:31 PM
Nice!  Thanks, DR  Ben.
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Post by: singdaw on July 18, 2014, 04:10:17 PM
We are off to the liquor store, and then to a friend's house for dinner.  Not necessarily in that order.
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Post by: singdaw on July 18, 2014, 04:11:09 PM
Watched 1968's The Swimmer.  Interesting.  I think I'll have to read the Cheever short story.
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Post by: singdaw on July 18, 2014, 04:11:43 PM
Would be interesting to hear Marvin Hamlisch's score separately.
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Post by: Jane on July 18, 2014, 04:14:11 PM
In order to read all the posts on page 3 I had to click on "reply" and then read the most recent posts under the box.  Earlier it took me 20 minutes to open page 1 though I could read page 2.
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Post by: Jane on July 18, 2014, 04:24:23 PM
That last post took 9 minutes to work.
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Post by: Jane on July 18, 2014, 04:46:45 PM
I think we will be watching CABARET tonight.

To my surprise I saw 3 baby turkeys on the deck looking into the house.  They ran away when I attempted to photograph them. 
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Post by: Ginny on July 18, 2014, 05:38:16 PM
Thank you DRs Jane, John G, Singdaw, and George for the moving vibes for Rob and Mary Linda.  Ready or not, here they come!
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Post by: Jane on July 18, 2014, 05:39:39 PM
Foods that should never go down a garbage disposal:
http://www.idreamofclean.net/7-foods-that-should-never-go-in-the-garbage-disposal/


I didn't know about eggs, rice or pasta.  I always tell Keith not to do carrot peels or the hard ends.  As I've mentioned, with this drought barely anything goes into it so not to waste water.
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Post by: bk on July 18, 2014, 05:40:06 PM
I'm not having any problems with slowness on the site - must be your provider.
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Post by: bk on July 18, 2014, 05:40:25 PM
Page three?  Really?  SLACKERS!
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Post by: Ginny on July 18, 2014, 05:41:39 PM
NY November dates are now firm.

Great news, BK!  Can you refresh my memory on dates, times, place?
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Post by: Ginny on July 18, 2014, 05:42:50 PM
ROBERTA vibes for DR Elmore!
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Post by: Ginny on July 18, 2014, 05:43:28 PM
Welcome back, DR Vixmom!
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Post by: Jane on July 18, 2014, 05:54:20 PM
Everything is working just fine except for here. ???
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 18, 2014, 06:01:37 PM
No problems with speed or anything here recently, DR Jane.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 18, 2014, 06:02:15 PM
oh never mind I found it!   Thank you, Bruce - the Vixter, Ther VixBoyfriend and I are all looking forward to this!

It's a PAR-TAY!!!!!      :D
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 18, 2014, 06:03:07 PM
A page four PAR-TAY!!!    :)
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 18, 2014, 06:04:30 PM
Could hardly believe it when I picked up a voicemail from none other than DR vixmom in the parking lot at Stew Leonard's this evening.

What is this world coming to, anyway?   
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 18, 2014, 06:06:19 PM
oh never mind I found it!   Thank you, Bruce - the Vixter, Ther VixBoyfriend and I are all looking forward to this!

Now we'll have ourselves a real table, and DR Elmore and I won't have to try to look like a crowd!
Title: Re: I'LL DRINK TO THAT
Post by: ChasSmith on July 18, 2014, 06:10:07 PM
Definitely announcing two titles on Monday, although one of them is not what was originally planned - that one will follow two weeks later, but the one that is substituted, which we got approval on within ten minutes, is really going to appeal to denizens of this here site - the first ever official and complete release of a film musical and a rare one at that.  In fact, if you read today's notes you might just be able to figure out which it is.

Are we writing our guesses on a slip of paper and putting them into a hat?
Title: Re: I'LL DRINK TO THAT
Post by: KevinH on July 18, 2014, 06:11:06 PM
I've enjoyed reading Elaine Stritch anecdotes and watching clips of her.   
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Post by: Jeanne on July 18, 2014, 06:12:37 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: KevinH on July 18, 2014, 06:12:48 PM
NY November dates are now firm.


Great!  I'm planning on being there!
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Post by: KevinH on July 18, 2014, 06:13:44 PM
Loved Bill Daily on Newhart and I Dream of Jeannie. The jazz analogy is really accurate. He had his own rhythms and they were funny.



Yes, I also thought he was great on Newhart.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 18, 2014, 06:14:09 PM

THINGS-FALLING-INTO-PLACE VIBES to all who need them!


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Post by: KevinH on July 18, 2014, 06:14:09 PM
Hello, DR Jeanne!
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Post by: Jeanne on July 18, 2014, 06:14:59 PM
TOD:

THE BEST OFFER
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Post by: Jeanne on July 18, 2014, 06:16:02 PM
Yesterday's TOD:

The best Italian food I've had was in Quebec. It's impossible to get a bad meal in Quebec.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 18, 2014, 06:18:03 PM
When I was growing up a neighbor family, who were Italian, introduced me to Zito's, which was on Pico Blvd near Veteran. I LOVED their romaine salad with the vinegary dressing. I liked their pasta, too. Sadly, Zito's is no more.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 18, 2014, 06:18:51 PM
Hi, Kevin! How's DC weather? (Need I ask?)
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Post by: Jeanne on July 18, 2014, 06:20:54 PM
If anyone is interested in a somewhat DOWNTON ABBEY-like series, try GRAND HOTEL. It's a Spanish production and not bad, IMO. Available on Netflix streaming.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 18, 2014, 06:21:43 PM
Welcome back to DR Dan M and DC Minnie! Yes, we were worried about you.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 18, 2014, 06:25:12 PM
DR Dan, have you ever tried homeopathy? There are many excellent remedies and the pills are quite tiny. Natrum Muriaticum is a common remedy for depression. You can probably find a 30C potency at Whole Foods or other health food store for under $10.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 18, 2014, 06:27:21 PM
Dan, I hope you're able to surround yourself with laughter and music and all sorts of positive experiences.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 18, 2014, 06:29:12 PM
TTFN.
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Post by: KevinH on July 18, 2014, 06:40:10 PM
Hi, Kevin! How's DC weather? (Need I ask?)



Actually, it's been very nice the last few days.  Low humidity and in the low 80's. Very odd for July!
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Post by: Dan M on July 18, 2014, 06:54:24 PM
Dan M is back!!!!!

 I am so happy and relieved to see you Dan!  I have been so worried

Thanks DR vixmom.  I'm trying to get through this depression.  Your encouragement helps a lot! ;) ;)
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Post by: Dan M on July 18, 2014, 06:59:23 PM
Thank you DR Jeanne for the kind words and suggestion.  I may give that homeopathic item a try.
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Post by: bk on July 18, 2014, 07:02:09 PM
Page four?  Really?
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Post by: bk on July 18, 2014, 07:02:23 PM
Finished one good movie and watching one bad movie.
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Post by: Dan M on July 18, 2014, 07:04:10 PM
Loved Bill Daily on Newhart and I Dream of Jeannie. The jazz analogy is really accurate. He had his own rhythms and they were funny.

Yes, I also thought he was great on Newhart.

I would like to get in touch with Mr. Daily, just to thank him for his work through the years.  According to Wikipedia, he resides near Albuquerque, NM. 

I'd also like to thank Alan Young (Mr. Ed's Wilbur).  They both seem like genuinely good people.  I don't think that that's an act.
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Post by: Dan M on July 18, 2014, 07:21:30 PM
A friend brought by a copy of "Jodorowsky's DUNE" which is a very well done documentary as BK said in his previous notes.  I find Mr. Jodorowsky extremely interesting as I have never seen any of his movies, just clips and trailers.  It's great to see someone remain so vital and vigorous in the autumn of their years.  If I ever get to my 80s, I would like to be as active and intelligent as he is.  What a loss that he could not get his DUNE made.  The documentary shows that elements of his proposed film (Frank Herbert apparently was on board) live on in other SF/Fantasy films from 1975 onward.  As much as I have liked about half of David Lynch's oeuvre, his DUNE, even without the studio interference, is pretty awful, no matter the apologists' arguments.

I also started to watch Jodorowsky's "The Holy Mountain" which is quite strange yet visually striking.  So far, I think it's more performance art than plot.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 18, 2014, 07:58:38 PM
Foods that should never go down a garbage disposal:
http://www.idreamofclean.net/7-foods-that-should-never-go-in-the-garbage-disposal/


I didn't know about eggs, rice or pasta.  I always tell Keith not to do carrot peels or the hard ends.  As I've mentioned, with this drought barely anything goes into it so not to waste water.

I've always heard that chicken bones help to sharpen the blades. I don't put them down that often but do every once in a while
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 18, 2014, 08:11:02 PM
Tonight I went to a community discussion on Remembering Flight 232 the 25th anniversary of the plane crash here.  It was really quite fascinating.  There is clearly a close bond between the survivors and the flight crew and those who helped them.  Most of them have been back for a number of anniversaries and although there are occasional tears there are a lot of smiles and laughs and gratitude toward the crew and the community for the response.  I feel kind of like I don't belong or I'm watching someone else's reunion, but the group is very welcoming.   
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 18, 2014, 08:12:00 PM
I gave blood for the 232 drive yesterday, and plan to attend more of the event tomorrow.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 18, 2014, 08:14:05 PM
The message, if there is one, from all the survivors is to live for today, don't be afraid to do what you want to and dream about because you never know what will happen.  It's a strange mix of emotion, sad for the 112 who died but celebration of the miracle that 184 lived.   SO interesting.
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Post by: TCB on July 18, 2014, 08:18:40 PM
Vixmom asked me to tell you all that she's had a computer virus and will be back as soon as possible.


Virus Begone Vibes to Vixmom!
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Post by: TCB on July 18, 2014, 08:38:39 PM
Definitely announcing two titles on Monday, although one of them is not what was originally planned - that one will follow two weeks later, but the one that is substituted, which we got approval on within ten minutes, is really going to appeal to denizens of this here site - the first ever official and complete release of a film musical and a rare one at that.  In fact, if you read today's notes you might just be able to figure out which it is.


That's what I thought.
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Post by: vixmom on July 18, 2014, 08:41:12 PM
I'm baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaack!!!!!!!!


That is the best news I've heard all day!       :)

 :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: vixmom on July 18, 2014, 08:48:06 PM
HI guys 

Vixdad fixed my computer !
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Post by: vixmom on July 18, 2014, 08:48:33 PM
I have just caught up  and will see what I can remember
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Post by: vixmom on July 18, 2014, 08:48:59 PM
Condolences to elmore on the loss of your friend and mentor
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Post by: vixmom on July 18, 2014, 08:49:34 PM
Vibes for Keith for successful  surgery
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Post by: vixmom on July 18, 2014, 08:51:08 PM
Happy Birthday to Anthony's Aunt
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Post by: vixmom on July 18, 2014, 08:51:48 PM
I am all excited to see Sandy's performance  on Sunday , thank you Bruce for inviting us

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Post by: TCB on July 18, 2014, 08:52:56 PM
T.O.D.


CD (car):  THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE (OBC)
CD (home):  DUETS (Barbra Streisand)

and in one of my most self-obsessed posts

DVD:  NATIONAL PASTIME starring Me!
I have never watched the DVD
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Post by: vixmom on July 18, 2014, 08:53:01 PM
Tonight Vixdad, Vix  the Boyfriend and I went out to dinner at the Texas Roadhouse  it was as usual  delicious and a fun time was had by all
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Post by: vixmom on July 18, 2014, 08:53:55 PM
How are you feeling Tommy? Are your ribs better?
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Post by: vixmom on July 18, 2014, 08:54:27 PM
Nice to see Matthew back, however briefly  :)
 
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Post by: vixmom on July 18, 2014, 08:55:07 PM
Pleased as Punch to see Dan M back  where he belongs

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Post by: TCB on July 18, 2014, 08:58:12 PM
oh never mind I found it!   Thank you, Bruce - the Vixter, Ther VixBoyfriend and I are all looking forward to this!

Now we'll have ourselves a real table, and DR Elmore and I won't have to try to look like a crowd!



As long as you don't look like a couple.
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Post by: singdaw on July 18, 2014, 09:06:49 PM
Back from a lovely dinner with friends.
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Post by: singdaw on July 18, 2014, 09:07:04 PM
Hilarity ensued.     :)
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Post by: singdaw on July 18, 2014, 09:07:54 PM
DR Jane - I have had tech issues with HHW in the past, but not today.
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Post by: TCB on July 18, 2014, 09:09:57 PM
Tonight I went to a community discussion on Remembering Flight 232 the 25th anniversary of the plane crash here.  It was really quite fascinating.  There is clearly a close bond between the survivors and the flight crew and those who helped them.  Most of them have been back for a number of anniversaries and although there are occasional tears there are a lot of smiles and laughs and gratitude toward the crew and the community for the response.  I feel kind of like I don't belong or I'm watching someone else's reunion, but the group is very welcoming.   


Our local station had a nice interview with Captain Al Haynes (he lives in Seattle) and he mentioned that he would be there today.
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Post by: bk on July 18, 2014, 09:12:03 PM
Finished with my viewing.  I had a little fruit but think I need a little something else - just had the chicken tenders and pudding earlier so am kind of hungry now.  Perhaps a trip to Gelson's is in order.
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Post by: TCB on July 18, 2014, 09:13:28 PM
How are you feeling Tommy? Are your ribs better?


Yes, they are getting much better.  Thank you for asking.
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Post by: TCB on July 18, 2014, 09:22:41 PM
Finished with my viewing.  I had a little fruit but think I need a little something else - just had the chicken tenders and pudding earlier so am kind of hungry now.  Perhaps a trip to Gelson's is in order.



I wish I had a little fruit.  I didn't stop at the store today.
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Post by: vixmom on July 18, 2014, 09:25:14 PM
sorry to bug out  after have =ing been away so long but tomorrow is my day at the soup kitchen so Ineed to get some sleep
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Post by: vixmom on July 18, 2014, 09:25:58 PM
How are you feeling Tommy? Are your ribs better?


Yes, they are getting much better.  Thank you for asking.

I am glad tohear it!  Gentle (((HUGS)))) for you :)
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Post by: vixmom on July 18, 2014, 09:26:11 PM
good night
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 18, 2014, 09:33:04 PM
I watched VIOLENT SATURDAY, and after a short break, went back and listened to the entire Redman/Kirgo commentary. 

A perfect evening on the TV couch.

Perfect weather, too, with windows open and the faintest wisp of a soft breeze coming through now and then.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 18, 2014, 09:34:09 PM
And now to bed.  I needs my sleep before traipsing off to the book sale.
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Post by: bk on July 18, 2014, 09:44:40 PM
Bed?  We don't need no stinking bed.
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Post by: bk on July 18, 2014, 09:44:53 PM
The Stinking Bed - that's the title of my next novel.
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Post by: bk on July 18, 2014, 09:45:18 PM
Speaking of my next novel, August is when I decide what it will be - one of two things.
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Post by: George on July 18, 2014, 11:35:02 PM
Speaking of my next novel, August is when I decide what it will be - one of two things.

Nice!
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Post by: George on July 18, 2014, 11:35:11 PM
Definitely announcing two titles on Monday, although one of them is not what was originally planned - that one will follow two weeks later, but the one that is substituted, which we got approval on within ten minutes, is really going to appeal to denizens of this here site - the first ever official and complete release of a film musical and a rare one at that.  In fact, if you read today's notes you might just be able to figure out which it is.

Can't wait to find out!! ;D
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Post by: George on July 18, 2014, 11:35:20 PM
I'm baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaack!!!!!!!!

Hoo and Ray!!
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Post by: George on July 18, 2014, 11:38:35 PM
In order to read all the posts on page 3 I had to click on "reply" and then read the most recent posts under the box.  Earlier it took me 20 minutes to open page 1 though I could read page 2.

I'm not having any problems with slowness on the site - must be your provider.

I had a similar problem when I was still at work today.  I knew that I was leaving soon and figured that the problem would sort itself out eventually, so I didn't mention it.  Glad it's all better...for me, at least.  I hope Jane's computer is okay.