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Title: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: bk on September 07, 2011, 12:21:53 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes didn't get away, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they got away - and the problem has been how to get them back where they belong - like Dolly.
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Post by: bk on September 07, 2011, 12:23:52 AM
And the word of the day is: PAREIDOLIA!
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Post by: George on September 07, 2011, 12:49:39 AM
From yesterday (and touched upon in today's Notes II):

Man, this day got away from me.  I got up and was immediately inundated with messages about what another soundtrack label was doing, having to do with re-pressing a limited edition that sold out quickly in about twelve hours.  They basically said they were out of the limited edition game, were going to do whatever the market would bear, and threatened that any title that didn't sell well would be pulled and effectively go out of print.  That story changed many times throughout the day because I'm sure they began to realize that they have CONTRACTS, those little things that have obligations in them - so they waffled and back-pedaled and now basically are saying it will be business as usual and occasionally they may re-press if something sells out quickly.  Meaning, their limited to 3000 units line is bogus and untrue.  Leave it off, but they won't because then they suddenly lose the BENEFITS of the limited edition.  They've basically shot themselves in the foot, I believe, and, for me at least, the credibility issue has gone to hell. 

This reminds me of when sh-k-boom released the "numbered, limited edition" vinyl album to The Drowsy Chaperone (limited to 1000)...but now they have a "second printing" that's still in print and selling.

:P is what I say.
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Post by: Ben on September 07, 2011, 03:26:35 AM
Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 07, 2011, 03:51:07 AM
Good morning, all! No check yet from the  Man in Philadelphia with the bank account, so I'm hoping it shows up today because it will be a larger amount than usual and i think I might purchase a non-regional Blu-Ray player as soon as someone directs me to a reputable site.

This morning I have a trip to see our paralegal Geri at the McGlinnventory; she wants to hear all about the Irish trek and I need to use the binder to reassemble my EILEEN work score and a couple of libretti and scores. I will stop at Toyland on my way down to 23rd to check on the office.

After that, my day is open, although I need to begn the first attempt at some sensible liner notes. New World Records has set the release date for the Herbert cello and piano music for December.

Time for my meds. More coffee.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 07, 2011, 04:02:25 AM
Today is the 25th wedding anniversary of Ron and Dona Raines. I have next to no memory of the wedding but I do remember the reception! On the East Side, as I recall.

Allison Janney in THE HELP reminded me a lot of Dona.
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Post by: FJL on September 07, 2011, 04:21:10 AM
Hooray, John G !  What great news last night! 
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Post by: John G. on September 07, 2011, 04:59:11 AM
Hooray, John G !  What great news last night! 
Thank you.
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Post by: John G. on September 07, 2011, 04:59:21 AM
And good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on September 07, 2011, 05:00:07 AM
Already a frustrating morning dealing with AT&T, perhaps my least favorite company on the planet. And my FFFFFF key has been sticking. Also not good.
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Post by: John G. on September 07, 2011, 05:00:20 AM
But it will get better.
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Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 05:07:49 AM
good morning all -  the past five days have gotten away from me


I must get me tot eh gas station  before work so I must away  But I hope to return this evening to share tales and 'ketchup" with youze guyz


VIBES to all


(((((TCB)))))) and ((((Elmore))))))
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on September 07, 2011, 05:30:23 AM
And the word of the day is: PAREIDOLIA!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  I REMEMBER SKY
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Post by: Ginny on September 07, 2011, 05:36:37 AM
Wednesday morning greetings!  Today is DS Rob's 26th birthday, so Richard and I are going out to lunch or dinner to celebrate.  We'll take Rob and Mary Linda to Montgomery Inn sometime later.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 07, 2011, 05:45:48 AM
Greetings from Toyland. It's still here.
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Post by: td on September 07, 2011, 05:58:12 AM
Today is my final day as a Borders employee.  :(
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on September 07, 2011, 06:06:44 AM
BK

How About A Yip Harburg Gardenia Show?
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 07, 2011, 06:27:33 AM
8-(  DR td.
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Post by: Laura on September 07, 2011, 06:27:53 AM
Shh! Don't tell Joshie, but he is going to the vet this morning for a recheck on his mouth.
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 07, 2011, 06:27:55 AM
Loved all the wedding pictures DR GINNY!

Have a nice birthday lunch!!!
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 07, 2011, 06:28:12 AM
Shh! Don't tell Joshie, but he is going to the vet this morning for a recheck on his mouth.

MMMMMMMMM  is the word.
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 07, 2011, 06:28:27 AM
Front page of the Banner Graphic:

http://www.bannergraphic.com/story/1759911.html
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: Ginny on September 07, 2011, 06:28:50 AM
Today is my final day as a Borders employee.  :(


In Facebook lingo:  DISLIKE!
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Post by: Ginny on September 07, 2011, 06:29:20 AM
Thank you, DR JRand!
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 07, 2011, 06:29:31 AM
For those not wishing to click.
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 07, 2011, 06:30:08 AM
This particular action does NOT appear in the play.....
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 07, 2011, 06:33:22 AM
Sultan of Bashir.....my new moniker.
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Post by: Kerry on September 07, 2011, 07:04:36 AM
It was not hot this morning.  Yet.
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Post by: Laura on September 07, 2011, 07:11:09 AM
Just wait a while, DR Kerry.
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Post by: Jennifer on September 07, 2011, 07:14:13 AM
Re: DR Jane's discuss of "formal dining" on cruises. I think most cruise lines have at least one formal night during the cruise. And it is stated beforehand what is acceptable attire.DR Jane, couldn't you just have gone back to your room to get a skirt?

I think it's sort of crazy they turned you away if you liked nice but were just wearing pants.  I do think most people dress up quite fancy (i've seen pics of my parents in very fancy attire).I think it's sort of nice to have people get all dressed up.
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 07, 2011, 07:25:38 AM
Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And I need someone to walk on my back.*
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 07, 2011, 07:26:54 AM
*One thing I discovered in San Diego is that my nieces, Alyssa and Emily, actually like to walk on their uncle's back - not at the same time, of course. -And they're both quite good at it. Hmmm....
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 07, 2011, 07:27:12 AM
PAGE TWO!!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 07, 2011, 07:28:33 AM
There have been a couple of storms moving through the area this morning. Heavy downpours, and lots(!) of thunder. My brother's dog, Shoogy, has been howling all morning. :-\
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 07, 2011, 07:28:53 AM
{{{{{DR td}}}}}
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 07, 2011, 07:29:50 AM
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, DR LAURA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: Laura on September 07, 2011, 07:31:28 AM
Thank you, Jose.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 07, 2011, 07:42:38 AM
Thank you, Jose.

Will DR Sandra be making you a special Cherpumple today?
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on September 07, 2011, 07:42:58 AM
*  *  *  *  *  LAST DAY VIBES FOR DR td  *  *  *  *  *
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on September 07, 2011, 07:44:00 AM
!  !  !  !  !  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO DR LAURA  !  !  !  !  !
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on September 07, 2011, 07:45:21 AM
I need a nice quiet day...
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Post by: Laura on September 07, 2011, 07:46:06 AM
Thank you, Jose.

Will DR Sandra be making you a special Cherpumple today?

No. The traditional food for today is cheese and apples.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 07, 2011, 07:59:48 AM
And now I need to head out and get my hairs cut.

Laters...
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 07, 2011, 08:02:53 AM
Happy anniversary DR LAURA.
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 07, 2011, 08:03:14 AM
Whew....working on my reading for Sunday....it will be most difficult....
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Post by: Laura on September 07, 2011, 08:03:59 AM
Thank you, Jose.

Will DR Sandra be making you a special Cherpumple today?

You foodies may laugh at that cherpumple, but I'm telling you it was AWESOME.
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Post by: Laura on September 07, 2011, 08:04:40 AM
Thanks, JRand.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 07, 2011, 08:18:56 AM
Oooohhhh!!!!!

Barbara Cook, Meryl Streep, Neil Diamond, Yo-Yo Ma and Sonny Rollins are Kennedy Center Honorees! (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/154292-Barbara-Cook-Meryl-Streep-Neil-Diamond-and-More-Are-Kennedy-Center-Honorees)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 07, 2011, 08:19:52 AM
Thank you, Jose.

Will DR Sandra be making you a special Cherpumple today?

You foodies may laugh at that cherpumple, but I'm telling you it was AWESOME.

DR Laura - I may be a "foodie", but I'm also pretty sure that I'd love a Cherpumple should one ever be placed in front of me. :)
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 07, 2011, 08:23:28 AM
Left off the list again.....dammit!
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 07, 2011, 08:23:41 AM
YW DR LAURA.
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Post by: Ginny on September 07, 2011, 08:29:31 AM
Better (well, brighter) picture of my dance with Rob, with our fabulous photographer Cari in the background.  You can also see that I'd changed into my flat shoes by this time - the high heels were killing me!

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Post by: Laura on September 07, 2011, 08:40:07 AM
Aww, Ginny. That's nice.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 07, 2011, 08:54:14 AM
Sultan of Bashir.....my new moniker.


...or...SOB for short?



 ;)
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 07, 2011, 08:56:14 AM
;D  Happy, Happy Anniversary, DR Laura!   ;D
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Post by: Druxy on September 07, 2011, 09:23:26 AM
Happy Anniversary, Laura!
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Post by: Druxy on September 07, 2011, 09:25:28 AM
I have a meeting a 2 o'clock today.

A group of local filmmakers want to turn one of my short stories into a short movie to enter in festivals, etc.

Now, if they can only come up with the money....

 :)
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Post by: Ben on September 07, 2011, 09:30:18 AM
Happy Anniversary to Laura!!!
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 07, 2011, 09:36:42 AM
LOL DR RLP....you got that right
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 07, 2011, 09:36:53 AM
Love the picture DR GINNY!!!
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Post by: Laura on September 07, 2011, 10:07:04 AM
Thank you, Ron, Druxy, and Ben.
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Post by: Laura on September 07, 2011, 10:08:26 AM
Joshie had a good recheck at the vet. His mouth is healing nicely, although he did lose a half pound (which is quite a bit when you start at nine pounds).
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Post by: Laura on September 07, 2011, 10:08:39 AM
He does not trust me any more, however.
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Post by: Laura on September 07, 2011, 10:09:31 AM


Thank you, Dan (the Man).
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Post by: Ginny on September 07, 2011, 10:14:24 AM
Love the picture DR GINNY!!!


Thanks, DR JRand!  Our choreography wouldn't have impressed you, but at least we didn't humiliate ourselves in front of the dancing Dunns!
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 07, 2011, 10:25:13 AM
;D  Happy, Happy Anniversary, DR Laura!   ;D

                                                                             
Ditto!
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 07, 2011, 10:26:39 AM
Back from all my errands, not starry-eyed, but vaguely discontented.
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Post by: Laura on September 07, 2011, 10:29:07 AM
Thank you, Elmore.
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Post by: bk on September 07, 2011, 10:34:50 AM
BK

How About A Yip Harburg Gardenia Show?

Maybe way down the line, but for now each of our shows is based on an album I did.
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Post by: bk on September 07, 2011, 10:36:06 AM
I'm up after a very good night's sleep.  Got up just before ten.  Just what I needed.  Editor will be here in about five minutes, then I'll jog.
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Post by: Ginny on September 07, 2011, 10:39:13 AM
Happy Anniversary to DR Laura and her DH!
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Post by: Laura on September 07, 2011, 11:15:52 AM
Thanks, Ginny.
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Post by: George on September 07, 2011, 11:17:02 AM
A Very Happy Anniversary to DR Laura!!
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Post by: George on September 07, 2011, 11:17:20 AM
Today is the 25th wedding anniversary of Ron and Dona Raines. I have next to no memory of the wedding but I do remember the reception! On the East Side, as I recall.

Allison Janney in THE HELP reminded me a lot of Dona.

A Very Happy Anniversary to Ron and Dona Raines!!
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Post by: George on September 07, 2011, 11:17:45 AM
Wednesday morning greetings!  Today is DS Rob's 26th birthday, so Richard and I are going out to lunch or dinner to celebrate.  We'll take Rob and Mary Linda to Montgomery Inn sometime later.

A Very Happy Birthday to DS Rob!!

And Ginny, that's a wonderful picture of you two!
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Post by: George on September 07, 2011, 11:18:18 AM
Front page of the Banner Graphic:

http://www.bannergraphic.com/story/1759911.html

Very nice, Jack!
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Post by: George on September 07, 2011, 11:18:56 AM
Today is my final day as a Borders employee.  :(

~~~Vibes of Comfort and Quick Job Finding!!~~~
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Post by: Ginny on September 07, 2011, 11:20:05 AM
Wednesday morning greetings!  Today is DS Rob's 26th birthday, so Richard and I are going out to lunch or dinner to celebrate.  We'll take Rob and Mary Linda to Montgomery Inn sometime later.

A Very Happy Birthday to DS Rob!!

And Ginny, that's a wonderful picture of you two!

Thank you, on both counts, DR George!
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Post by: Laura on September 07, 2011, 11:21:14 AM
Thank you, George.
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Post by: Laura on September 07, 2011, 11:22:23 AM
And Happy Anniversary to Ginny on becoming a mother!
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Post by: Jane on September 07, 2011, 11:25:04 AM
DR Laura & your DH,

(http://www.greetingcarduniverse.com/images//csphoto/1107/00/00/13/57/13/373591_enlrg.jpg)
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Post by: Jane on September 07, 2011, 11:29:00 AM
Rob, DS of DR Ginny,
(http://images67.imikimi.com/image/images2_full/77p-109.gif)
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Post by: Laura on September 07, 2011, 11:30:53 AM
Thank you, Jane.
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Post by: Jane on September 07, 2011, 11:51:58 AM
From DR John G:
Quote
Looks like the book deal is happening. So, I have to write a book this all, take two grad classes, work full time, maintain the website to keep the advertisers happy and sleep. Going to be a busy fall.

It sure looks like it. 

BOOK DEAL FINALIZING VIBES!!!
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Post by: Jane on September 07, 2011, 11:56:49 AM
Today is my final day as a Borders employee.  :(


(http://www.sadmuffin.net/cherrybam/graphics/comments-hugs-and-kisses/hugs-and-kisses025.gif)
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Post by: Jane on September 07, 2011, 11:57:44 AM
For those not wishing to click.

;D Thanks.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 07, 2011, 12:00:53 PM
Good Afternoon!

It certainly has been quite a crazy weather day here so far in Northern Virginia. Torrential downpour, nothing, torrential downpour, nothing. Lather, Rinse, Repeat.
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Post by: Jane on September 07, 2011, 12:01:10 PM
Today is the 25th wedding anniversary of Ron and Dona Raines.

To your Dear Friends,
(http://rlv.zcache.com/happy_25th_wedding_anniversary_card-p137098941675290151q0yk_400.jpg)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 07, 2011, 12:02:47 PM
Alas, all of the rain so far today has been causing flooding and flash-flooding throughout the area. There are reports that some of the tunnels in and out of DC have up to two feet of standing water in them. Right now, nothing is falling from the sky, but there are some more storms moving our way on the ole weather radar. So...

I'm going to get an even earlier head start into DC tonight just to be safe.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 07, 2011, 12:04:48 PM
Otherwise...

I got a good hair cut. :)
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Post by: Jane on September 07, 2011, 12:05:17 PM
Re: DR Jane's discuss of "formal dining" on cruises. I think most cruise lines have at least one formal night during the cruise. And it is stated beforehand what is acceptable attire.DR Jane, couldn't you just have gone back to your room to get a skirt?

I think it's sort of crazy they turned you away if you liked nice but were just wearing pants.  I do think most people dress up quite fancy (i've seen pics of my parents in very fancy attire).I think it's sort of nice to have people get all dressed up.

Since we weren't planning to eat in the main dining room I didn't realize the rules applied to the open seating dining rooms. 

As for quickly changing into a skirt.....The ship was very large & would not have permitted a quick change unless I ran both ways.  A line was forming & chances were if I had changed there would have been a wait to eat.  Instead we went to the buffet which I really didn't want that night.  Keith was happy since he had wanted to eat there in the 1st place.
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Post by: Jane on September 07, 2011, 12:06:10 PM
*One thing I discovered in San Diego is that my nieces, Alyssa and Emily, actually like to walk on their uncle's back - not at the same time, of course. -And they're both quite good at it. Hmmm....

When the boys were little I would have them sit on it, never walk.  Cats walking on my back was always a treat.
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Post by: Jane on September 07, 2011, 12:07:31 PM
Aww, Ginny. That's nice.

Ditto!
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Post by: Jane on September 07, 2011, 12:08:18 PM
There have been a couple of storms moving through the area this morning. Heavy downpours, and lots(!) of thunder. My brother's dog, Shoogy, has been howling all morning. :-\

Poor Shoogy.
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Post by: Jane on September 07, 2011, 12:09:22 PM
He does not trust me any more, however.

:(
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Post by: Jane on September 07, 2011, 12:10:54 PM
Vibes DR Druxy's meeting went well!!!!
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Post by: George on September 07, 2011, 12:20:50 PM
Re: DR Jane's discuss of "formal dining" on cruises. I think most cruise lines have at least one formal night during the cruise. And it is stated beforehand what is acceptable attire.DR Jane, couldn't you just have gone back to your room to get a skirt?

I think it's sort of crazy they turned you away if you liked nice but were just wearing pants.  I do think most people dress up quite fancy (i've seen pics of my parents in very fancy attire).I think it's sort of nice to have people get all dressed up.

Since we weren't planning to eat in the main dining room I didn't realize the rules applied to the open seating dining rooms. 

As for quickly changing into a skirt.....The ship was very large & would not have permitted a quick change unless I ran both ways.  A line was forming & chances were if I had changed there would have been a wait to eat.  Instead we went to the buffet which I really didn't want that night.  Keith was happy since he had wanted to eat there in the 1st place.

It was probably Keith's plan all along!

;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 07, 2011, 12:25:08 PM
And speaking of the rain and flooding, I just received word from my stage manage that access from the 14th Street bridge to Maine Avenue is currently non-existent - well, not accessible, so...

I'm gonna finish up a few things here, and head in. If I get in early - hopefully - then I can resume reading and posting from there before the show begins.

Laters...
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Post by: Jane on September 07, 2011, 12:31:46 PM
 ;D George
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Post by: Jane on September 07, 2011, 12:32:19 PM
DR Jose I hope you have an audience tonight.
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Post by: Jane on September 07, 2011, 12:37:40 PM
I wish I had seen this yesterday.

(http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1302579268l/10532477.jpg)
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Post by: Laura on September 07, 2011, 12:42:09 PM
I am forgiven.
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Post by: Jane on September 07, 2011, 12:44:25 PM
:D
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Post by: Ginny on September 07, 2011, 01:42:55 PM
We are back from a rainy trip to West Chester, OH, where we ate lunch at Panera and shopped at Barnes & Noble and Starbucks.
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Post by: Ginny on September 07, 2011, 01:43:19 PM
Thank you to DRs Laura and Jane for the birthday wishes for DS Rob!
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Post by: bk on September 07, 2011, 03:08:38 PM
Been doing all manner of things - the four-mile jog, banking, putting gas in the motor car (gas has gone up twenty cents since "Hurricane" Irene - they threatened that and they made good on it despite Irene causing no damages to any oil refineries - someone will put a stop to this someday), picking up one of the errant and truant packages but not my new debit card (how can it take a bloody WEEK to get here from Indiana or wherever it's coming from).  If it's not here by Friday I'm going to have them overnight me a card because I cannot do this anymore.
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Post by: TCB on September 07, 2011, 03:14:42 PM
Quote
Then I had to give the absolute final approval to the Nudie Musical blu-ray disc and packaging, which I did. That was actually a little scary because now it’s all on its way to get pressed and it’s all final now and I just have to hope that everyone will be pleased with what we’ve done.

Now it belongs to the ages!
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Post by: TCB on September 07, 2011, 03:16:09 PM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes didn't get away, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they got away - and the problem has been how to get them back where they belong - like Dolly.


Dolly isn't a cow.  Dolly is a llama.
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Post by: TCB on September 07, 2011, 03:19:58 PM
good morning all -  the past five days have gotten away from me


I must get me tot eh gas station  before work so I must away  But I hope to return this evening to share tales and 'ketchup" with youze guyz


VIBES to all


(((((TCB)))))) and ((((Elmore))))))


I do hope that vixmom was able to toot eh the gas station.
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Post by: TCB on September 07, 2011, 03:21:02 PM
Today is my final day as a Borders employee.  :(



I am very sorry, td.
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Post by: TCB on September 07, 2011, 03:23:18 PM
Front page of the Banner Graphic:

http://www.bannergraphic.com/story/1759911.html


You are legend, Jack!
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Post by: TCB on September 07, 2011, 03:23:50 PM
I forgot what I was going to say..............
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Post by: Laura on September 07, 2011, 03:32:03 PM
How are you, TCB?
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Post by: Jane on September 07, 2011, 03:33:01 PM
Yes, how are you DR TCB?  Are you still going to work?
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: TCB on September 07, 2011, 03:33:02 PM
Re: DR Jane's discuss of "formal dining" on cruises. I think most cruise lines have at least one formal night during the cruise. And it is stated beforehand what is acceptable attire.DR Jane, couldn't you just have gone back to your room to get a skirt?

I think it's sort of crazy they turned you away if you liked nice but were just wearing pants.  I do think most people dress up quite fancy (i've seen pics of my parents in very fancy attire).I think it's sort of nice to have people get all dressed up.


I know that they have "formal' nights on cruises, but I have never been on a cruise that strictly enforced the dress code.  After all, you paid for the damn food, how can they actually keep you from eating it.  I have eaten in the less formal dining rooms on evenings that I just didn't fell like dressing up; but I have also watched people come in to the main dining room on "formal" nights wearing very casual clothes.
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Post by: Jane on September 07, 2011, 03:34:56 PM
Hmmm, maybe I had a grump sitting people at the tables. ;)
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Post by: Michael on September 07, 2011, 03:38:35 PM
From yesterday (and touched upon in today's Notes II):

Man, this day got away from me.  I got up and was immediately inundated with messages about what another soundtrack label was doing, having to do with re-pressing a limited edition that sold out quickly in about twelve hours.  They basically said they were out of the limited edition game, were going to do whatever the market would bear, and threatened that any title that didn't sell well would be pulled and effectively go out of print.  That story changed many times throughout the day because I'm sure they began to realize that they have CONTRACTS, those little things that have obligations in them - so they waffled and back-pedaled and now basically are saying it will be business as usual and occasionally they may re-press if something sells out quickly.  Meaning, their limited to 3000 units line is bogus and untrue.  Leave it off, but they won't because then they suddenly lose the BENEFITS of the limited edition.  They've basically shot themselves in the foot, I believe, and, for me at least, the credibility issue has gone to hell. 

This reminds me of when sh-k-boom released the "numbered, limited edition" vinyl album to The Drowsy Chaperone (limited to 1000)...but now they have a "second printing" that's still in print and selling.

:P is what I say.

My father once said that "limited editions" are limited to how many they can sell. :-)
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: TCB on September 07, 2011, 03:39:31 PM
Better (well, brighter) picture of my dance with Rob, with our fabulous photographer Cari in the background.  You can also see that I'd changed into my flat shoes by this time - the high heels were killing me!



Another great photo, Ginny.
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: Michael on September 07, 2011, 03:41:40 PM
Today is my final day as a Borders employee.  :(


As Julie Andrews said in "The Sound of Music" When one door closes another one opens"
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: TCB on September 07, 2011, 03:43:22 PM
Happy Anniversary, DR Laura!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knp9-GY6fHE

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Post by: TCB on September 07, 2011, 03:43:54 PM
Page Five!
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Post by: Laura on September 07, 2011, 03:44:05 PM
Thanks, TCB.
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Post by: Jane on September 07, 2011, 03:44:16 PM
About 32 miles south of us in Yreka California is a wildfire of about 120 acres.  I'm surprised the smoke here isn't worse. 

Wait, I now know why the smoke was worse a couple of days ago, my news regarding the fire is 4 days old.  ::)
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: TCB on September 07, 2011, 03:46:52 PM
A Very Happy Rob's Birthday Dinner for Ginny and Richard.
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Post by: TCB on September 07, 2011, 03:48:11 PM
DR Laura & your DH,

(http://www.greetingcarduniverse.com/images//csphoto/1107/00/00/13/57/13/373591_enlrg.jpg)

Wow!  That is beautiful.
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Post by: TCB on September 07, 2011, 03:50:06 PM
From DR John G:
Quote
Looks like the book deal is happening. So, I have to write a book this all, take two grad classes, work full time, maintain the website to keep the advertisers happy and sleep. Going to be a busy fall.

It sure looks like it. 

BOOK DEAL FINALIZING VIBES!!!


Excuse me, JohnG, but you forgot posting here!


And congratulations.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 07, 2011, 03:50:36 PM
Good Evening!

By the time I finally made my way into DC proper, all the exits and tunnels that were closed due to flooding were reopened. Of course, since I forgot that Independence Avenue becomes a one-way street during the afternoon rush hour, I ended up taking a nice "detour" through NW DC to get to SW DC.
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 07, 2011, 03:51:39 PM
About 32 miles south of us in Yreka California is a wildfire of about 120 acres.  I'm surprised the smoke here isn't worse. 

Wait, I now know why the smoke was worse a couple of days ago, my news regarding the fire is 4 days old.  ::)

And then there are those horrible fires in Texas. Are they anywhere near you, DR Druxy?
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 07, 2011, 03:51:42 PM
DR TCB, did you have your CAT scan? How do you feel?

No check today from the Man from Philadelphia but I did get a nice JUBILEE royalty check from Tams-Witmark.
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: Michael on September 07, 2011, 03:51:55 PM
Happy anniversary to Laura & DH
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Post by: Laura on September 07, 2011, 03:52:38 PM
Thank you, Michael.
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Post by: TCB on September 07, 2011, 03:52:45 PM
My CAT has been scanned!
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Post by: Michael on September 07, 2011, 03:53:08 PM
Happy anniversary to Ron Raines andhis DW Donna
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Post by: TCB on September 07, 2011, 03:57:42 PM
DR TCB, did you have your CAT scan? How do you feel?

No check today from the Man from Philadelphia but I did get a nice JUBILEE royalty check from Tams-Witmark.


Is that from the Ohio production?
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: TCB on September 07, 2011, 03:59:37 PM
I haven't been to work this week.  I will be going in tomorrow if my body will let me.
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Post by: Michael on September 07, 2011, 04:02:14 PM
ASK BK

I was listening to The Stephen Schwartz album and was wondering is there a "formula" to what order the songs are placed on the cd? (I guess this also goes for all the other concepts albums and the vocal albums)
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: elmore3003 on September 07, 2011, 04:03:11 PM
DR TCB, did you have your CAT scan? How do you feel?

No check today from the Man from Philadelphia but I did get a nice JUBILEE royalty check from Tams-Witmark.


Is that from the Ohio production?

Yep! It almost makes up for the pathetic job they did to my work.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 07, 2011, 04:08:00 PM
Well...

I should start to get my mindset into the mindset of the show, so...

Laters...
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Post by: Jane on September 07, 2011, 04:11:01 PM

No check today from the Man from Philadelphia but I did get a nice JUBILEE royalty check from Tams-Witmark.

:)
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Post by: Jane on September 07, 2011, 04:11:55 PM
I haven't been to work this week.  I will be going in tomorrow if my body will let me.

VIBES IT WILL!!!!
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Post by: Jane on September 07, 2011, 04:14:26 PM
About 32 miles south of us in Yreka California is a wildfire of about 120 acres.  I'm surprised the smoke here isn't worse. 

Wait, I now know why the smoke was worse a couple of days ago, my news regarding the fire is 4 days old.  ::)

And then there are those horrible fires in Texas. Are they anywhere near you, DR Druxy?

While hiking this morning on Mt. Ashland a friend mentioned her son in Austin Skyped to let her know the fires were about 20 miles away.
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: elmore3003 on September 07, 2011, 04:15:26 PM
http://www.theatermania.com/broadway/news/09-2011/ron-raines-is-back-on-broadway_40430.html

Ron's getting lots of press and it makes me happy. He was too idle after THE GUIDING LIGHT folded.
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: Jane on September 07, 2011, 04:15:26 PM
We have a couple of fires, in different directions, about that distance from us.  It could be more, I'm not exactly sure where they are.
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Post by: Jane on September 07, 2011, 04:16:05 PM
http://www.theatermania.com/broadway/news/09-2011/ron-raines-is-back-on-broadway_40430.html

Ron's getting lots of press and it makes me happy. He was too idle after THE GUIDING LIGHT folded.

That's nice.
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: Ginny on September 07, 2011, 04:19:41 PM
Better (well, brighter) picture of my dance with Rob, with our fabulous photographer Cari in the background.  You can also see that I'd changed into my flat shoes by this time - the high heels were killing me!



Another great photo, Ginny.

Thank you, DR TCB!
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Post by: Ginny on September 07, 2011, 04:20:47 PM
A Very Happy Rob's Birthday Dinner for Ginny and Richard.

We celebrated Rob's birthday with a late lunch at Panera - we're both too tired to dress up and go out for anything elaborate.
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: Jane on September 07, 2011, 04:38:34 PM
I think it is sweet you celebrate even when Rob isn't with you.
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Post by: TCB on September 07, 2011, 04:39:47 PM
http://www.theatermania.com/broadway/news/09-2011/ron-raines-is-back-on-broadway_40430.html

Ron's getting lots of press and it makes me happy. He was too idle after THE GUIDING LIGHT folded.


Very nice.
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: TCB on September 07, 2011, 04:41:07 PM
I think it is sweet you celebrate even when Rob isn't with you.

Well, she did do all the work 26 years ago.
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Post by: TCB on September 07, 2011, 04:42:10 PM
Let's get off this page.
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Post by: TCB on September 07, 2011, 04:42:18 PM
Page Six!
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Post by: TCB on September 07, 2011, 04:49:38 PM
91+ degrees on Saturday and Sunday!
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Post by: TCB on September 07, 2011, 04:50:44 PM
And where is Cilla this evening?  Playing her piano?
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Post by: Laura on September 07, 2011, 04:54:00 PM
91+ degrees on Saturday and Sunday!

That would be wonderful!
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Post by: TCB on September 07, 2011, 04:56:26 PM
91+ degrees on Saturday and Sunday!

That would be wonderful!


For you maybe, Laura, but not for me.
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: KevinH on September 07, 2011, 05:02:13 PM
Happy Anniversary, DR Laura!
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Post by: KevinH on September 07, 2011, 05:04:27 PM
Hi, TCB!
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Post by: George on September 07, 2011, 05:05:02 PM
No check today from the Man from Philadelphia but I did get a nice JUBILEE royalty check from Tams-Witmark.

Very good news, Elmore!
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: George on September 07, 2011, 05:05:32 PM
I haven't been to work this week.  I will be going in tomorrow if my body will let me.

~~~Body Willing Vibes for DR TCB!!~~~

;D
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: KevinH on September 07, 2011, 05:07:26 PM
As DR Jose reported, there was a lot of rain in the DC area today.  I managed to go out for lunch and not get too wet.  And I thought I saw the sun for a moment or two later in the afternoon.  But the rain is back, with tornado warnings for some counties in Maryland.
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Post by: Jane on September 07, 2011, 05:08:38 PM
We are having fire warnings.  It is very dry here & there might be lightening storms.
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Post by: TCB on September 07, 2011, 05:10:42 PM
Hi, TCB!


Hey, Kevin!
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Post by: TCB on September 07, 2011, 05:14:34 PM
We are having fire warnings.  It is very dry here & there might be lightening storms.

Western Washington has a rare Red Flag Fire Warning. (I didn't know it was rare, but the TV news said that it was)
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Post by: Laura on September 07, 2011, 05:19:13 PM
Thank you, Kevin.
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Post by: Laura on September 07, 2011, 05:19:36 PM
They keep teasing us with the possibility of rain, but it doesn't happen.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 07, 2011, 05:20:15 PM
I'm suspecting there's a high terrorist threat, possibly 9/11 alarms, in NYC at the moment: lots of subway alerts about untended bags and an interview on tv this morning about Al Quaeda and twrrorsit activities.

So, no word on nonregional Blu-ray players?
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: Laura on September 07, 2011, 05:25:14 PM
The last rain we had was August 3. That's over a month. During monsoon. Crazy.
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: Ginny on September 07, 2011, 05:29:44 PM
I think it is sweet you celebrate even when Rob isn't with you.

Well, she did do all the work 26 years ago.

I've known people who send flowers to their mothers on their (the kids') birthdays.
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: Ben on September 07, 2011, 05:33:32 PM
Since I don't even have a nonregion regular DVD player (we do have a DVD player, it's just not region free), I don't know if this is any good. It's posted on Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Network-Component-Composite-Upscaling-certified/dp/B004VIN1DU

Here is a link to Bombay Electronics. Perhaps Mikey can help you with this one.

http://www.bombayelectronics.com/All_Multi_Region_Free_Blu_Ray_Players_s/72.htm

Here's a place called World Import

http://www.world-import.com/region_free_blu_ray_DVD_players.htm

DVD Overseas.com

http://www.dvdoverseas.com/dvd.htm

Popular Electronics

http://www.popularelect.com/DVD-Player-Multi-Region-Free-s/30.htm#.TmgMf2p6j5w

Ghandi Appliances, again ask Mikey

http://gandhiappliances.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1

Here is a Buyers Guide

http://buyersguide.bargainoffers.com/region_free_dvd_guide.shtml

Here is a forum with questions and answers about region free Blu Ray DVD players

http://forum.blu-ray.com/blu-ray-players-recorders/105171-region-free-br-players-advice-needed.html

Don't know if this will help but it's a start.
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: Jane on September 07, 2011, 05:38:56 PM
I think it is sweet you celebrate even when Rob isn't with you.

Well, she did do all the work 26 years ago.

I've known people who send flowers to their mothers on their (the kids') birthdays.

I never did.  That is very thoughtful.  As much as I enjoy the thought my children can't afford flowers for me.  I hope that will change in the near future.
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 05:53:55 PM
Happy Anniversary to Laura
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Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 05:54:12 PM
and Happy Anniversary to Laura's husband
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Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 05:54:33 PM
Happy Birthday to Ginny's Rob
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Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 05:55:16 PM
Congratulations to John G on his many irons in the  fire
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Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 05:56:34 PM
(((TD))))    Employment vibes
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Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 05:56:50 PM
(((TCB))))

just 'cos
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Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 05:57:04 PM
((joshie)))
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Post by: td on September 07, 2011, 05:57:28 PM
I am exhausted.
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Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 05:59:04 PM
Saturday was clean up the yard day the although we lost no trees we had many parts of our neighbors former trees in our yard not to mention all sorts of other debris that had blown in from who knows where
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 07, 2011, 06:01:03 PM
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY DR LAURA !!!!!!!
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Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 06:01:06 PM
Saturday night the Vixter went to the traveling fair that was on her school grounds and Vixdad and I went out to eat at a local chinese restaurant     and that is when our bad news good news  story began
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 07, 2011, 06:03:07 PM
Happy Birthday to DS Rob
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Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 06:03:55 PM
the bad news was there was an almighty BANG!! under the bonnet of Vixdad's car  - the car had a sudden hard shift . all the indicator lights came on and then all the  dashboard lights went out.  The headlamps began to dim and we were on a 6 lane highway
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Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 06:04:17 PM
the good news was that we were right near a shopping center and were able to turn into it
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Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 06:05:00 PM
the bad news is the car stopped dead and would not restart
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Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 06:05:17 PM
the good news is we have AAA
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Post by: TCB on September 07, 2011, 06:05:50 PM
I'm suspecting there's a high terrorist threat, possibly 9/11 alarms, in NYC at the moment: lots of subway alerts about untended bags and an interview on tv this morning about Al Quaeda and twrrorsit activities.

So, no word on nonregional Blu-ray players?

I still can't remember if I can watch Blu-ray and non Blu-ray DVDs on a Blu-ray player, but I can or can't play Blu-ray on a regular DVD player.  Is this correct?
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Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 06:06:07 PM
the bad news is the cell phone  connection was horrendous and we were having trouble getting through
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Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 06:07:30 PM
the good news is the big truck directly behind us when we broke down was the AAA flatbed town truck for that area
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Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 06:08:12 PM
the bad news is that the alternator is dead
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Post by: TCB on September 07, 2011, 06:08:20 PM
Oh no!
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Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 06:09:10 PM
the good news is that we have a mechanical breakdown policy on that car  so we would "only" have to pay the $250  deductible
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Post by: TCB on September 07, 2011, 06:10:06 PM
the good news is that we have a mechanical breakdown policy on that car  so we would "only" have to pay the $250  deductible

That is good.  Did you ever get the Chinese food?
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Post by: Jane on September 07, 2011, 06:10:10 PM
DR TD it is good you have Miss Molly to get you moving tomorrow morning.
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Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 06:10:22 PM
the really crappy news is the mechanic found an additional $1000 worth of repairs that needed doing that are not included under the warranty
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 07, 2011, 06:10:38 PM
Intermission!

We have a new person on the sound board tonight...

And my ears are a little stuffed up too...

:-\
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Post by: Jane on September 07, 2011, 06:10:47 PM
the good news is that we have a mechanical breakdown policy on that car  so we would "only" have to pay the $250  deductible

That is good.  Did you ever get the Chinese food?

lol TCB by the end of the story I had forgotten about dinner.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 07, 2011, 06:11:12 PM
Oooooooohhhhhh, DR vixmom.
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Post by: Jane on September 07, 2011, 06:11:28 PM
the really crappy news is the mechanic found an additional $1000 worth of repairs that needed doing that are not included under the warranty

Darn, I thought the $250 was the end of the story-ouch!
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Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 06:11:30 PM
Fortunately we had already eaten before the incident
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Post by: George on September 07, 2011, 06:11:49 PM
I'm suspecting there's a high terrorist threat, possibly 9/11 alarms, in NYC at the moment: lots of subway alerts about untended bags and an interview on tv this morning about Al Quaeda and twrrorsit activities.

So, no word on nonregional Blu-ray players?

I still can't remember if I can watch Blu-ray and non Blu-ray DVDs on a Blu-ray player, but I can or can't play Blu-ray on a regular DVD player.  Is this correct?

TCB, you CAN play DVDs and Blu-ray discs on a Blu-ray player.  You CANNOT play Blu-ray discs on a DVD player.
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 07, 2011, 06:12:48 PM
At the beginning of the story I thought the bad news was going to have something to do with the Chinese food
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Post by: Ginny on September 07, 2011, 06:12:53 PM
Thank you, DRs Vixmom and Cillaliz, for the birthday wishes for DS Rob!
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Post by: George on September 07, 2011, 06:12:59 PM
the really crappy news is the mechanic found an additional $1000 worth of repairs that needed doing that are not included under the warranty

:o

D'OH!!
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Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 06:13:28 PM
it was delicious  I had lo mien and teriaki chicken
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Post by: TCB on September 07, 2011, 06:13:48 PM
the really crappy news is the mechanic found an additional $1000 worth of repairs that needed doing that are not included under the warranty


Ouch!
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Post by: Jane on September 07, 2011, 06:14:15 PM
Vixmom I'm glad you enjoyed your dinner FIRST. :)
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 07, 2011, 06:14:20 PM
I am hoping someone outbids me for an alto saxophone on eBay.   I've been trying to buy one for a week or two and kept getting sniped or whatever they call it, so I bid on two of them and got the first one and am still winning the second....I hope someone wants it, lol...if not I'll be selling one of them
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: TCB on September 07, 2011, 06:14:43 PM
the good news is that we have a mechanical breakdown policy on that car  so we would "only" have to pay the $250  deductible

That is good.  Did you ever get the Chinese food?

lol TCB by the end of the story I had forgotten about dinner.


I never forget about dinner.
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 06:14:52 PM
Vixdad had the King Pao chicken
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Post by: Jane on September 07, 2011, 06:14:55 PM
I'm recording the debate to watch in a little while.
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Post by: TCB on September 07, 2011, 06:16:57 PM
Page Eight!
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 07, 2011, 06:18:21 PM
oy! I'm listening to the answers about immigration.  Very few of them don't understand what the current law is....
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: TCB on September 07, 2011, 06:18:29 PM
I'm recording the debate to watch in a little while.


I didn't know there was a debate.
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 06:20:00 PM
Sunday was crazy busy =

first church

then we took our elderly  passenger out to Panera for a meal

then I had to go buy a dress for wedding because I am either too fat or too thin for all the nice dresses I own

(lucked out there-  I had a $10  off coupon for Dress Barn and found a great dress I can wear  again and after the coupon it cost me only $40 )

then I had to go get beautified at the hair salon and the nail salon

 then home, showered dressed,  collected Vixdad  and drove an hour to the wedding



which was very nice


and that was Sunday gone
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Post by: Laura on September 07, 2011, 06:20:01 PM
Thanks, Vixmom and Cillaliz.
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Post by: TCB on September 07, 2011, 06:21:11 PM
I can't believe that we are in the first week of September in the year 2011; and we are already having debates between possible Presidential candidates.
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Post by: FJL on September 07, 2011, 06:21:50 PM
Happy anniversary to DR Laura!!!!!!
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Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 06:22:06 PM
oh  and the good news end of the Saturday story   we got towed home in time for me to get in my car and get the Vixter and her friend  from the fair so they weren't stranded  miles from home  at midnight
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 07, 2011, 06:22:23 PM
They've been bugging people in Iowa all summer
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 07, 2011, 06:22:38 PM
The candidates that is
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Post by: Laura on September 07, 2011, 06:22:42 PM
Thanks, FJL.
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Post by: Laura on September 07, 2011, 06:23:04 PM
I was afraid when you began your story that someone was going to get hurt. I am so glad no one got hurt.
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Post by: TCB on September 07, 2011, 06:26:08 PM
Brent Barrett's former PHANTOM co-star, Sierra Boggess, has been chosen to fly to London and play Christine in the big 25th Anniversary performance of POTO that will be filmed, ala Le MIz.
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Post by: FJL on September 07, 2011, 06:26:15 PM
Birthday wishes to Rob
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Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 06:26:54 PM
Monday Vixdad surprised me with my birthday present-  he got me a color Nook with the credit card points he had been saving up

I was pleased to see that there were  a lot of free books available and I have started my library with these freebies
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 06:27:28 PM
I was afraid when you began your story that someone was going to get hurt. I am so glad no one got hurt.

just our bank account
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Post by: Ginny on September 07, 2011, 06:28:48 PM
Birthday wishes to Rob

Thanks, DR FJL!
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 07, 2011, 06:29:55 PM
Monday Vixdad surprised me with my birthday present-  he got me a color Nook with the credit card points he had been saving up

I was pleased to see that there were  a lot of free books available and I have started my library with these freebies

Vixmom, every Friday they offer a free book.  They call it Free Fridays...(isn't that original).  I usually get them all. I'm sure some are good and some are not, but you can't beat the price
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 06:30:09 PM
Last night we went to the ONE NIGHT ONLY!!!! 3D film presentation of the Peter Gabriel New Blood Concert at the  multiplex - (same shopping center where the Vixdadmobile went bellyup)
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 07, 2011, 06:30:53 PM
Since I don't even have a nonregion regular DVD player (we do have a DVD player, it's just not region free), I don't know if this is any good. It's posted on Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Network-Component-Composite-Upscaling-certified/dp/B004VIN1DU

Here is a link to Bombay Electronics. Perhaps Mikey can help you with this one.

http://www.bombayelectronics.com/All_Multi_Region_Free_Blu_Ray_Players_s/72.htm

Here's a place called World Import

http://www.world-import.com/region_free_blu_ray_DVD_players.htm

DVD Overseas.com

http://www.dvdoverseas.com/dvd.htm

Popular Electronics

http://www.popularelect.com/DVD-Player-Multi-Region-Free-s/30.htm#.TmgMf2p6j5w

Ghandi Appliances, again ask Mikey

http://gandhiappliances.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1

Here is a Buyers Guide

http://buyersguide.bargainoffers.com/region_free_dvd_guide.shtml

Here is a forum with questions and answers about region free Blu Ray DVD players

http://forum.blu-ray.com/blu-ray-players-recorders/105171-region-free-br-players-advice-needed.html

Don't know if this will help but it's a start.

Thanks, DR Ben! BK told me when he was in NYC that he'd provide me with information and I'm still waiting. And where is our DR MBarnum these days? Did the nursing home put a restraining order against him?
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Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 06:31:13 PM
It was excellent and  we all three really enjoyed it  particularly Vixdad and the Vixter who are both big Peter Gabriel fans
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 06:32:24 PM
Monday Vixdad surprised me with my birthday present-  he got me a color Nook with the credit card points he had been saving up

I was pleased to see that there were  a lot of free books available and I have started my library with these freebies

Vixmom, every Friday they offer a free book.  They call it Free Fridays...(isn't that original).  I usually get them all. I'm sure some are good and some are not, but you can't beat the price

OOOH!!  Do I look at the "shop" icon to find those?
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: Cillaliz on September 07, 2011, 06:33:19 PM
I thought Michelle Bachman was about to say "And such as...."  tonight she reminds me of the beauty pagent contestant who was talking about people not having maps and South Africa and such as..
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 07, 2011, 06:34:16 PM
Monday Vixdad surprised me with my birthday present-  he got me a color Nook with the credit card points he had been saving up

I was pleased to see that there were  a lot of free books available and I have started my library with these freebies

Vixmom, every Friday they offer a free book.  They call it Free Fridays...(isn't that original).  I usually get them all. I'm sure some are good and some are not, but you can't beat the price

OOOH!!  Do I look at the "shop" icon to find those?

ummm, I don't have my Nook right here, you can find them there or you can find them on the icon where they have the blog and tips for your nook
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 07, 2011, 06:34:54 PM
It's just one book a week, but that's 52 books a year
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 07, 2011, 06:35:16 PM
DRvixmom, I am happy to hear that you were okay. Chicken teriyaki doesn't sound very Chinese, though!
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: elmore3003 on September 07, 2011, 06:36:07 PM
I thought Michelle Bachman was about to say "And such as...."  tonight she reminds me of the beauty pagent contestant who was talking about people not having maps and South Africa and such as..

Can she put three words together?
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Post by: TCB on September 07, 2011, 06:37:21 PM





G'night!


{{{{{vixmom}}}}}
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Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 06:38:40 PM
The Vixter and I went to the theater first to ensure good seats and we were the first ones there - we got our favorite "center" "center" seats  Vixdad arrived just in time for the show to begin (he is currently driving the old station wagon,which in  another piece of good luck I had reinspected and put back on the road the LAST Saturday - its been off road  for a year and I decided to get it ready in case the Vixter  gets her license
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: Laura on September 07, 2011, 06:40:55 PM
I thought Michelle Bachman was about to say "And such as...."  tonight she reminds me of the beauty pagent contestant who was talking about people not having maps and South Africa and such as..

LOL.
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 07, 2011, 06:44:08 PM
http://youtu.be/lj3iNxZ8Dww
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 07, 2011, 06:45:30 PM
OMG Miss South Carolina's answer almost makes sense..... people in the US can't locate the United States on a map because they don't have maps.  She should have stopped there
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: Laura on September 07, 2011, 06:46:33 PM
You know, if they asked me that question -- why can't one-fifth of Americans find the US on a world map -- I would have said it was because they were stupid.
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: Cillaliz on September 07, 2011, 06:47:15 PM
LOL, me too
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Post by: Laura on September 07, 2011, 06:47:19 PM
If you asked Wae-Ling to find the US on a world map, she could not only find it, but she would point out Arizona, too.
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Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 06:47:37 PM
We decided to go out to the diner across the road since none of us had eaten -  While Vixter and I were turning into the diner her phone started vibrating   (fortunately she had turned it onto  silent at the theatre instead of off)  it was Vixdad  - the wagon wouldn't start  his jumper cables were in his car at  the mechanic's  and I suddenly had no cables in my van  so off we went home were we fortunately had  a spare set of cables and back to the shopping center and got the wagon going again.


Vixdad's car has self extinguishing headlamps - he has not needed to turn his headlamps off in 5 years -- unfortunately the station wagon does not posses that helpful feature.  A night on the battery charger and the wagon was good to go again 
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 07, 2011, 06:47:57 PM
I blame GPS, you don't have to read a map anymore.
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Post by: Laura on September 07, 2011, 06:49:03 PM
Who did they find for that poll, anyway? Four-year-olds?
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Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 06:49:38 PM
and THAT is why I was E &T since the power came back
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: Laura on September 07, 2011, 06:50:05 PM
I have those, Vixmom. Luckily I have remembered to turn off the lights when I use my DH's car.
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: Cillaliz on September 07, 2011, 06:55:29 PM
I can't imagine a classroom without a map!  In second or third grade we learned the states the capitol and where it was.  As I recall I already knew most of them.  Of course there are a lot of people from both coasts who still can't identify all the states in between the coasts.   
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: Cillaliz on September 07, 2011, 06:56:00 PM
It is capitol or capital....I get those mixed up
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Post by: John G. on September 07, 2011, 07:00:02 PM
Happy Birthday to DS Rob
Ditto.
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Post by: John G. on September 07, 2011, 07:00:21 PM
Happy Anniversary, DR Laura!
Ditto!
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: George on September 07, 2011, 07:02:58 PM
Monday Vixdad surprised me with my birthday present-  he got me a color Nook with the credit card points he had been saving up

I was pleased to see that there were  a lot of free books available and I have started my library with these freebies

Congrats!  I've actually just ordered a Kindle with the points from my debit card...they're going to start to expire in November, so I had to order something. 

My order is "Awaiting Shipment. Order is currently awaiting shipment. Please check back within 3 business days for more detailed shipping and tracking information."

It's been "Awaiting Shipment" for several days, now.  I've been checking back within 3 business days for several days now.

:P
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: Cillaliz on September 07, 2011, 07:05:06 PM
Patience, Dear Reader George....patience
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 07, 2011, 07:05:13 PM
:D
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Post by: Jane on September 07, 2011, 07:05:36 PM
Sunday was crazy busy =

first church

then we took our elderly  passenger out to Panera for a meal

then I had to go buy a dress for wedding because I am either too fat or too thin for all the nice dresses I own

(lucked out there-  I had a $10  off coupon for Dress Barn and found a great dress I can wear  again and after the coupon it cost me only $40 )

then I had to go get beautified at the hair salon and the nail salon

 then home, showered dressed,  collected Vixdad  and drove an hour to the wedding



which was very nice


and that was Sunday gone

All on the same day as the wedding, incredible!!
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Post by: Jane on September 07, 2011, 07:06:17 PM
oh  and the good news end of the Saturday story   we got towed home in time for me to get in my car and get the Vixter and her friend  from the fair so they weren't stranded  miles from home  at midnight

Of course that was the best news of all.
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 07:06:19 PM
I can't imagine a classroom without a map!  In second or third grade we learned the states the capitol and where it was.  As I recall I already knew most of them.  Of course there are a lot of people from both coasts who still can't identify all the states in between the coasts.  

there are states  between the coasts?!!!
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Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 07:07:42 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: Cillaliz on September 07, 2011, 07:07:45 PM
I can't imagine a classroom without a map!  In second or third grade we learned the states the capitol and where it was.  As I recall I already knew most of them.  Of course there are a lot of people from both coasts who still can't identify all the states in between the coasts.  

there are states  between the coasts?!!!

We know all about you....and you know nothing about us....we like it that way  ;)
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: Laura on September 07, 2011, 07:07:48 PM
Thank you, John.
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: Cillaliz on September 07, 2011, 07:08:11 PM
We are here to choose your president
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 07:08:19 PM
It is capitol or capital....I get those mixed up

capitol
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 07:08:38 PM
I think
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 07, 2011, 07:08:38 PM
or something like that

:D
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Post by: Ginny on September 07, 2011, 07:08:49 PM
Happy Birthday to DS Rob
Ditto.

Thank you, DR John G!
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 07:09:13 PM
We are here to choose your president

yeah.... about that ...
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Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 07:10:06 PM
How did Iowa and New Hampshire get to be the deciders?
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: Jane on September 07, 2011, 07:10:15 PM
Monday Vixdad surprised me with my birthday present-  he got me a color Nook with the credit card points he had been saving up

I was pleased to see that there were  a lot of free books available and I have started my library with these freebies

Vixmom, every Friday they offer a free book.  They call it Free Fridays...(isn't that original).  I usually get them all. I'm sure some are good and some are not, but you can't beat the price

Where do you see the free books?

Last night while reading I had the strangest thing happen.  I couldn't get it to go to the next page.  When I turned the page slowly I could see it turn, only the next page was the same one I was attempting to leave.  I finally went into content, found the next chapter & opened it.  I then backed the pages up until I was where I needed to be. 

Fortunately the book was fairly short & the chapters even shorter.  Unfortunately I read the entire book last night.  The night before I couldn't sleep either & read most of the night.  At the moment I feel as if I shall crash as soon as we begin watching the debate.
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: Laura on September 07, 2011, 07:10:50 PM
We are here to choose your president

I hope they choose one who can find the US on a world map.
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Post by: Laura on September 07, 2011, 07:11:19 PM
Or such as.
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: Jane on September 07, 2011, 07:11:22 PM
Monday Vixdad surprised me with my birthday present-  he got me a color Nook with the credit card points he had been saving up

I was pleased to see that there were  a lot of free books available and I have started my library with these freebies

Vixmom, every Friday they offer a free book.  They call it Free Fridays...(isn't that original).  I usually get them all. I'm sure some are good and some are not, but you can't beat the price

OOOH!!  Do I look at the "shop" icon to find those?

ummm, I don't have my Nook right here, you can find them there or you can find them on the icon where they have the blog and tips for your nook

LOL, there is a blog & tips for my nook?
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: Cillaliz on September 07, 2011, 07:11:46 PM
Today was kind of a wasted day at the office.  I got my desk organized, had a few nonproductive consults and right when I was about to get something done, the guys came to bring our new copier and big color printer.  Not sure I like it, but I'm sure it will be fine.  We'll adjust, lol.   There is now enough room in Edith's area that I can get her a bigger work table/desk whatever I can find for a reasonable amount of money. 
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 07, 2011, 07:12:12 PM
On my nook the icon is on the far left, don't know about on a color nook
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Post by: George on September 07, 2011, 07:12:19 PM
I can't imagine a classroom without a map!  In second or third grade we learned the states the capitol and where it was.  As I recall I already knew most of them.  Of course there are a lot of people from both coasts who still can't identify all the states in between the coasts.   

AND kids aren't even being taught how to write cursive anymore.

What's the world coming to??

;)

[Did my changing the font on the word "cursive" work...or does it only show on my computer??]
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: Jane on September 07, 2011, 07:12:24 PM
You know, if they asked me that question -- why can't one-fifth of Americans find the US on a world map -- I would have said it was because they were stupid.

;D
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: George on September 07, 2011, 07:13:01 PM
Patience, Dear Reader George....patience

But I want it NOW!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: Cillaliz on September 07, 2011, 07:14:01 PM
I can see the cursive in cursive
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Post by: Jane on September 07, 2011, 07:14:03 PM
I can't imagine a classroom without a map!  In second or third grade we learned the states the capitol and where it was.  As I recall I already knew most of them.  Of course there are a lot of people from both coasts who still can't identify all the states in between the coasts.  

there are states  between the coasts?!!!

We know all about you....and you know nothing about us....we like it that way  ;)

;D
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Post by: Jennifer on September 07, 2011, 07:14:30 PM
Happy Anniversary DR Laura.
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Post by: George on September 07, 2011, 07:15:08 PM
I can see the cursive in cursive

Cool!  I was wondering how it worked...I've never done that before, but others here have. :)
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Post by: Laura on September 07, 2011, 07:15:33 PM
Thanks, Jennifer.
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Post by: John G. on September 07, 2011, 07:15:40 PM
the good news is that we have a mechanical breakdown policy on that car  so we would "only" have to pay the $250  deductible

That is good.  Did you ever get the Chinese food?

lol TCB by the end of the story I had forgotten about dinner.


I never forget about dinner.
I'm with you there, TCB. And sorry to hear about the cost, Vixmom.
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Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 07:15:47 PM
Monday Vixdad surprised me with my birthday present-  he got me a color Nook with the credit card points he had been saving up

I was pleased to see that there were  a lot of free books available and I have started my library with these freebies

Vixmom, every Friday they offer a free book.  They call it Free Fridays...(isn't that original).  I usually get them all. I'm sure some are good and some are not, but you can't beat the price

Where do you see the free books?



 To download free books I have  so far I went into "shop" then "browse" then "free books"  and a bunch popped up -- warning -  there are quite a few that would provide fodder for Elmore's VCR
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Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 07:16:19 PM
Or such as.

LOL!!!
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 07:17:05 PM
Monday Vixdad surprised me with my birthday present-  he got me a color Nook with the credit card points he had been saving up

I was pleased to see that there were  a lot of free books available and I have started my library with these freebies

Vixmom, every Friday they offer a free book.  They call it Free Fridays...(isn't that original).  I usually get them all. I'm sure some are good and some are not, but you can't beat the price

OOOH!!  Do I look at the "shop" icon to find those?

ummm, I don't have my Nook right here, you can find them there or you can find them on the icon where they have the blog and tips for your nook

LOL, there is a blog & tips for my nook?

Oh I missed that!  I became fixated on the word free
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Post by: John G. on September 07, 2011, 07:17:40 PM
Congratulations to John G on his many irons in the  fire
Thank you much.
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Post by: John G. on September 07, 2011, 07:18:43 PM
Left off the list again.....dammit!
I was rooting for you, JRand.
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Post by: Jane on September 07, 2011, 07:19:01 PM
I will try to find the free download tomorrow when I'm awake.  Thanks for the tip DR Cilla.

'night
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 07, 2011, 07:19:26 PM
Monday Vixdad surprised me with my birthday present-  he got me a color Nook with the credit card points he had been saving up

I was pleased to see that there were  a lot of free books available and I have started my library with these freebies

Vixmom, every Friday they offer a free book.  They call it Free Fridays...(isn't that original).  I usually get them all. I'm sure some are good and some are not, but you can't beat the price

Where do you see the free books?

Last night while reading I had the strangest thing happen.  I couldn't get it to go to the next page.  When I turned the page slowly I could see it turn, only the next page was the same one I was attempting to leave.  I finally went into content, found the next chapter & opened it.  I then backed the pages up until I was where I needed to be. 

Fortunately the book was fairly short & the chapters even shorter.  Unfortunately I read the entire book last night.  The night before I couldn't sleep either & read most of the night.  At the moment I feel as if I shall crash as soon as we begin watching the debate.

Was it running low on batteries
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 07, 2011, 07:19:46 PM
Or such as.

:D
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Post by: John G. on September 07, 2011, 07:19:58 PM
From DR John G:
Quote
Looks like the book deal is happening. So, I have to write a book this all, take two grad classes, work full time, maintain the website to keep the advertisers happy and sleep. Going to be a busy fall.

It sure looks like it. 

BOOK DEAL FINALIZING VIBES!!!
Thank you, Jane.
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 07, 2011, 07:21:36 PM
This is definitely the most popular place on the internet tonight!
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Post by: John G. on September 07, 2011, 07:21:54 PM
(((TD))))    Employment vibes

Many, many vibes.
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Post by: Jennifer on September 07, 2011, 07:22:26 PM
I am hoping someone outbids me for an alto saxophone on eBay.   I've been trying to buy one for a week or two and kept getting sniped or whatever they call it, so I bid on two of them and got the first one and am still winning the second....I hope someone wants it, lol...if not I'll be selling one of them

It would make sense if you could cancel your last bid if the auction is not over. Can you not do that on ebay?
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: John G. on September 07, 2011, 07:23:09 PM
Caught up with today's postings. Now, I have to get to work.
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Post by: George on September 07, 2011, 07:23:55 PM
Brent Barrett's former PHANTOM co-star, Sierra Boggess, has been chosen to fly to London and play Christine in the big 25th Anniversary performance of POTO that will be filmed, ala Le MIz.

Cool!  It's about freakin' time that they filmed a stage version of ALW's Phantom!
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Post by: George on September 07, 2011, 07:24:06 PM
PAGE 11 DANCE!!
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Post by: George on September 07, 2011, 07:27:28 PM
Well, gotta go to Costco. 

Until later!
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Post by: Jennifer on September 07, 2011, 07:28:28 PM
DR Vixmom, wow what adventures you've been having. Hopefully you will get your car fixed soon.

Btw, i cannot believe you went in and found a dress to wear to a wedding the same day. That is impressive.
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Post by: Ginny on September 07, 2011, 07:29:42 PM
Rehearsal dinner drama:

When I was growing up my parents belonged to a potluck group of 5 couples, one of whom lived in East Lansing.  The wife in that couple died a few years ago and my mom has been talking ever since Rob and Mary Linda became engaged about inviting the widower to be her "date" for the wedding.  She finally called him on Saturday afternoon and thought he said he'd come over for the rehearsal dinner.  She waited by the elevator like a teenager and he never arrived.  All the young people felt so bad for her and she was concerned he'd had an accident or something.  Well, she told me he called yesterday and explained that he'd gone to the wrong hotel.  She was greatly relieved.
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 07:34:11 PM
I can't imagine a classroom without a map!  In second or third grade we learned the states the capitol and where it was.  As I recall I already knew most of them.  Of course there are a lot of people from both coasts who still can't identify all the states in between the coasts.   

AND kids aren't even being taught how to write cursive anymore.

What's the world coming to??

;)

[Did my changing the font on the word "cursive" work...or does it only show on my computer??]

that is so cool
the cursive   I mean  not that kids are not taught it
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 07:34:47 PM
DR Vixmom, wow what adventures you've been having. Hopefully you will get your car fixed soon.

Btw, i cannot believe you went in and found a dress to wear to a wedding the same day. That is impressive.

It was that or go in a bag
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 07:36:22 PM
Rehearsal dinner drama:

When I was growing up my parents belonged to a potluck group of 5 couples, one of whom lived in East Lansing.  The wife in that couple died a few years ago and my mom has been talking ever since Rob and Mary Linda became engaged about inviting the widower to be her "date" for the wedding.  She finally called him on Saturday afternoon and thought he said he'd come over for the rehearsal dinner.  She waited by the elevator like a teenager and he never arrived.  All the young people felt so bad for her and she was concerned he'd had an accident or something.  Well, she told me he called yesterday and explained that he'd gone to the wrong hotel.  She was greatly relieved.

what a disappointment for your Mom , but at least it was unintentional
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 07, 2011, 07:36:37 PM
DR Jennifer, there are circumstances when you can retract a bid and I could fib and do it, but the truth is I just took a chance bidding on two of the same thing.  I'm going to let it go.  I can always sell one of them and who knows which one i'll like better
Title: Re: THE DAY THAT GOT AWAY
Post by: Cillaliz on September 07, 2011, 07:37:59 PM
Rehearsal dinner drama:

When I was growing up my parents belonged to a potluck group of 5 couples, one of whom lived in East Lansing.  The wife in that couple died a few years ago and my mom has been talking ever since Rob and Mary Linda became engaged about inviting the widower to be her "date" for the wedding.  She finally called him on Saturday afternoon and thought he said he'd come over for the rehearsal dinner.  She waited by the elevator like a teenager and he never arrived.  All the young people felt so bad for her and she was concerned he'd had an accident or something.  Well, she told me he called yesterday and explained that he'd gone to the wrong hotel.  She was greatly relieved.

 So sad that she spent the rehearsal dinner worried about her date or feeling stood up.   Glad it was an honest mistake, but still it's sad
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Post by: Ginny on September 07, 2011, 07:39:17 PM
Rehearsal dinner drama:

When I was growing up my parents belonged to a potluck group of 5 couples, one of whom lived in East Lansing.  The wife in that couple died a few years ago and my mom has been talking ever since Rob and Mary Linda became engaged about inviting the widower to be her "date" for the wedding.  She finally called him on Saturday afternoon and thought he said he'd come over for the rehearsal dinner.  She waited by the elevator like a teenager and he never arrived.  All the young people felt so bad for her and she was concerned he'd had an accident or something.  Well, she told me he called yesterday and explained that he'd gone to the wrong hotel.  She was greatly relieved.

what a disappointment for your Mom , but at least it was unintentional

DR Vixmom, I wish 1) she'd called him sooner, and 2) she'd let me talk to him after I dialed the number for her.  She's pretty sharp for a 92-year-old, but doesn't always get the details straight.
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Post by: Ginny on September 07, 2011, 07:44:21 PM
DR Cillaliz - I don't think she let it ruin her evening, but it would have been nice for her to see him.  Of the 5 couples, there's only 1 couple left.  There are 3 widows and the East Lansing widower.  These people were like extended family because we and they were all from somewhere else without a lot of blood relatives around.  Come to think of it, there were 6 couples (add another widower...)
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Post by: Ginny on September 07, 2011, 07:46:41 PM
In other news - Mary Linda has changed her last name on Facebook!
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 07, 2011, 07:56:22 PM
I had my physical yesterday.  All I know at this point is my blood pressure is very good and since I've hit the 50 I have to find out if my insurance covers colonoscopy screening.  Oh Joy.   My doctor now gives results by email.
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Post by: Laura on September 07, 2011, 08:08:29 PM
Welcome 46 guests. I see a bunch of them are busy printing topics. What's that about?
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 07, 2011, 08:10:47 PM
I spy DR Laura looking at the list of topic the guests are looking at
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 07, 2011, 08:11:18 PM
Oh my, I passed a milestone 50 posts ago and didn't even notice.  At least I dont' remember noticing
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 07, 2011, 08:13:49 PM
Too bad you can't click and see which post the guests are reading
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Post by: Laura on September 07, 2011, 08:16:52 PM
Why print them? I guess our conversations here must be exciting to someone.
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 07, 2011, 08:17:45 PM
Well we are the most popular place on the internet
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 07, 2011, 08:20:33 PM
YEAH!!!! I've been out bid,   That worked out well. Now I get a saxaphone that looks like one a kid used in school and took pretty good care of.  I can't wait.   I had a saxphone I got for $60 when I was in high school and learning all the woodwinds.  When I decided to give up being a music major I sold it for $60 to a kid starting out.   I've always wished I had kept it.  Now I get one again!!!
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Post by: Laura on September 07, 2011, 08:20:38 PM
True. Very true.
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Post by: Laura on September 07, 2011, 08:21:01 PM
Good news, Cillaliz.
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Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 08:21:12 PM
I was just catching up  beautiful wedding pictures Ginny  you looked stunning!!

 I really like your DIL's dress I am so tired of all these strapless gowns  they are so unbecoming on 99 % of the brides out there
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 07, 2011, 08:21:20 PM
Gonna run.  I have some things to do
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Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 08:21:47 PM
Why print them? I guess our conversations here must be exciting to someone.
howcan you tell tehy are printing them?
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Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 08:22:14 PM
YEAH!!!! I've been out bid,   That worked out well. Now I get a saxaphone that looks like one a kid used in school and took pretty care of.  I can't wait.   I had a saxphone I got for $60 when I was in high school and learning all the woodwinds.  When I decided to give up being a music major I sold it for $60 to a kid starting out.   I've always wished I had kept it.  Now I get one again!!!

good news!
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Post by: vixmom on September 07, 2011, 08:22:45 PM
and my new wake up time is 5:30  better get to sleep


night all!!
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 07, 2011, 08:23:38 PM
Night
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Post by: Ginny on September 07, 2011, 08:45:32 PM
I was just catching up  beautiful wedding pictures Ginny  you looked stunning!!

Thank you!

 
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I really like your DIL's dress I am so tired of all these strapless gowns  they are so unbecoming on 99 % of the brides out there

I agree, DR Vixmom.  Mary Linda wore her mother's wedding gown from 1982.  Ironically, she's one of the few who could get away with wearing the current strapless gowns, but she chose the heirloom look.
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Post by: Ginny on September 07, 2011, 08:47:38 PM
'night!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 07, 2011, 08:51:40 PM
Good Evening!

Well... That was one preventable and avoidable unnecessarily frustrating evening in the theatre...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 07, 2011, 08:51:47 PM
Moving on...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 07, 2011, 08:53:34 PM
!!!!!!PAGE 12!!!!!!

!!!!!!KRITZERLAND AT THE GARDENIA DANCE!!!!!!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 07, 2011, 08:54:13 PM
DR vixmom - ...At least it's good to know that none of you were hurt, and that you still managed to have a good meal. ;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 07, 2011, 08:54:34 PM
I can't see the cursive... :(
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 07, 2011, 09:00:34 PM
In other news...

I really just need to veg out for a bit and then get some sleep. I have understudy rehearsal tomorrow, so that means that I'll be at the theatre from Noon-11:00pm which means I need to rest up...

Goodnight.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 07, 2011, 10:22:02 PM
I can't see the cursive... :(

I was raised to believe it was impolite (and socially unacceptable) to use the cursive in mixed company (or polite society).













(Change your font, DR JoseSPiano, and input "script").
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Post by: George on September 07, 2011, 11:27:47 PM
YEAH!!!! I've been out bid,   That worked out well. Now I get a saxaphone that looks like one a kid used in school and took pretty good care of.  I can't wait.   I had a saxphone I got for $60 when I was in high school and learning all the woodwinds.  When I decided to give up being a music major I sold it for $60 to a kid starting out.   I've always wished I had kept it.  Now I get one again!!!

Whew!  Very good news!
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Post by: bk on September 08, 2011, 01:34:03 AM
ASK BK

I was listening to The Stephen Schwartz album and was wondering is there a "formula" to what order the songs are placed on the cd? (I guess this also goes for all the other concepts albums and the vocal albums)

I do have a formula for the way I sequence CD programs - but it's not one I'm willing to share here for obvious reasons.  It's amazing how many CDs fail because they don't understand about sequencing.  The Schwartz CD took a while to get right, but it's really right.  I hit on my formula with the very first CD I did and it's always worked - not always easy, but the principals always work.  If I do volume two of the memoir then I'll probably reveal all this there.
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Post by: bk on September 08, 2011, 01:37:14 AM
Back from a wonderful evening and shall now write about it in the notes.
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Post by: Ben on September 08, 2011, 01:46:40 AM
Wow, it's 4:45am and there are no new notes.

I guess they are about to go up as Mr. K is on line at this moment.

Later.