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Title: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: bk on July 24, 2012, 12:02:16 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes went postal, and now it is time for you to post until the postal cows come home.
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Post by: bk on July 24, 2012, 12:03:01 AM: And the word of the day is: YAWP!
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Post by: George on July 24, 2012, 12:45:18 AM: Topic of the Day: I've never had a professional massage...other than chair massages that didn't last very long (15 minutes at the most). Last year, I actually won two free massages, but I just haven't used them yet. Maybe someday soon.
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Post by: George on July 24, 2012, 12:55:10 AM: Last night, we had a five-hour rehearsal. Good work was done and the show is going to be very good...long, but good.
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Post by: George on July 24, 2012, 12:55:23 AM: And now, to bed.
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Post by: Doug R on July 24, 2012, 02:13:52 AM: The annoying burglar alarm went on all night but has now become just an ocassional beep - it's obviously dying, fortunately.
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Post by: Doug R on July 24, 2012, 02:16:26 AM: Sunny cloudless sky this morning and the tempersture is expected to reach 86. I have to go travelling in the Underground (subway) as well which will be suffocatingly hot.
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Post by: Danise on July 24, 2012, 03:26:32 AM: Morning all! Running late!

Hope all have a wonder filled day with lots of vibes to all who need them!
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 24, 2012, 03:47:23 AM: Good morning, all! I am a bit groggy but hopefully all the the anesthesia is passing out of my system and I will be full of energy for today's Big Move.

BK, I got your message this morning. I had turned off the phone, as well as my cell phone, before I turned off the lights, went to bed, and slept soundly until 5 am when I awoke after dreaming I was singing "Economics" from Kurt Weill'snd Alan Jay Lerner's LOVE LIFE. Then, I drifted in and out of consciousness until 6 when the alarm went off.

DR Ben, thanks for the weather warning. I checked it yesteday , when I was thinking about getting these cartons moved to the lobby, and I know it's going to be another scorcher. I plan to d it in increments, beginning about noon. I'll move them out into the hallway first thing. It shouldtake me about four orfive elevator trips to get them to the lobby.
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Post by: Ben on July 24, 2012, 03:56:38 AM: Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: Ben on July 24, 2012, 03:57:06 AM: It's already muggy.

I'm in the office with a cuppa as the English might say.
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Post by: Michael on July 24, 2012, 04:00:45 AM: good morn to all.
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Post by: Michael on July 24, 2012, 04:03:31 AM: I recommend The Baja Marimba cd. It's an enjoyable listen. I have the original Bay Cities issue
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Post by: Ben on July 24, 2012, 04:06:26 AM: I just got Leslie Caron's autobiography, Thank Heaven. I also got Talk Show, the latest tome by Dick Cavett. I found an e-book copy of Watchman, What of the Night, a book by Jed Harris, the producer. It's about his work to bring The Heiress to the stage. I also reserved a copy of Thou Swell, Thou Witty by Dorothy Hart, Lorenz Hart's sister-in-law. Larry's reading the new bio so I thought I would read an old bio.
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Post by: Ben on July 24, 2012, 04:07:19 AM: Welcome back Jose!

Is My Fair Lady the gig in California or is that a different show?

Judging from your tweets, your time in DC was fun and successful.
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Post by: Ben on July 24, 2012, 04:12:36 AM: Deb, hope your time in Canada is relaxing. You need a good vacation.

Vixter wasn't involved in The Scottish Play at SCCC was she? We saw the notice on the billboard when we were in Centereach. Anthony's parents live very close to the Ammerman Campus.

You do know what I mean by The Scottish Play don't you? It's the Shakespeare play with the curse and many people only refer to it as TSP and don't quote any lines from it.
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Post by: Ben on July 24, 2012, 04:13:14 AM: OMG, it's almost the end of July!!!
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Post by: Ben on July 24, 2012, 04:13:35 AM: On that note, I'm off to the Jessie Ball DuPont Foundation.

Bye for now.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 24, 2012, 04:19:12 AM: All 18 cartons are in the hallway, ready for the elevator and the movers.

DR Ben, THOU SWELL THOU WITTY is the only source for the photo of the peg-leg dance in DEAREST ENEMY. I hope I can find an original copy to scan for the recording booklet.

I remember when I bought my copy of Dorothy Hart's book; it was spring, 1976, in a large bookstore in downtown Dayton, OH. While I remember all of that, I cannot remember if I'd gone to Dayton with Jim Martin to hear a Dayton Opera Chorus rehearsal or if I had gone with our DR Ginny. My memory tells me I was with Ginny and I remember nice spring or autumn-like weather.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 24, 2012, 04:19:17 AM: Good morning, all.

Up earlier than planned (what else is new?) and slurping up the cuppa. And it's going to take a lot more cuppa than what's already in front of me, I can tell you that.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 24, 2012, 04:19:38 AM: Quote from: Ben on July 24, 2012, 04:13:14 AM
OMG, it's almost the end of July!!!

Three weeks to Dublin!
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Ben on July 24, 2012, 04:44:34 AM: Filichia on Tuesday (http://www.masterworksbroadway.com/broadway-blog/mistakes-were-made-%E2%80%A6-on-cast-albums)

at Masterworks Broadway
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 24, 2012, 04:57:38 AM: Curiously, two weeks ago, all of my emails to BK would not go through my server. Today, I had (hopefully) no problem. Go figure. I guess the rebooting helped.
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: ChasSmith on July 24, 2012, 05:07:18 AM: Quote from: Ben on July 24, 2012, 04:44:34 AM
Filichia on Tuesday (http://www.masterworksbroadway.com/broadway-blog/mistakes-were-made-%E2%80%A6-on-cast-albums)

at Masterworks Broadway

Fascinating! Thank you, DR Ben.
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Ginny on July 24, 2012, 05:14:12 AM: Tuesday morning greetings! It's thunderstorming in SW Ohio right now - hope it blows over before I have to leave for water aerobics.
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Post by: Ginny on July 24, 2012, 05:14:43 AM: How nice to see that DR Jose returned last night!
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Post by: Kerry on July 24, 2012, 05:33:15 AM: Bruce-- you need to empty the upload folder.

"The upload folder is full. Please try a smaller file and/or contact an administrator."
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Post by: Ginny on July 24, 2012, 06:03:15 AM: Storm seems to have passed, so I'm off to the Y - bye for now!
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 24, 2012, 06:22:13 AM: I have returned from the lovely breakfast that I wanted yesterday before the "no fried foods" edict stopped me: eggs over easy, sausage, and hashbrowns. I am very happy as I ponder my morning activities.
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Post by: John G. on July 24, 2012, 06:29:49 AM: Good morning, all.

Vibes for those who need 'em.
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Post by: John G. on July 24, 2012, 06:30:12 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on July 24, 2012, 06:22:13 AM
I have returned from the lovely breakfast that I wanted yesterday before the "no fried foods" edict stopped me: eggs over easy, sausage, and hashbrowns. I am very happy as I ponder my morning activities.
That sounds wonderful. Wish I had a plate of it all, too.
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: John G. on July 24, 2012, 06:30:20 AM: Two!
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Post by: John G. on July 24, 2012, 06:32:46 AM: Great to see you, DR Jose. Come back often and soon. We're on a "My Fair Lady" high here lately, so we'll want stories of that. And what have you been eating lately?
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Post by: John G. on July 24, 2012, 06:37:47 AM: TOD: I love massages The medical benefits are amazing, especially when dealing with my carpal tunnel. About eight years ago, I had such a bad case that it seemed as if the doctor were going to have to operate. As it happened, I was set to have a massage and the regular person was absent, so i was entrusted to the care of the owner of the place, who also taught at the neighboring hospital. She correctly diagnosed the carpal tunnel without my saying anything. She called in an assistant and for the next hour, the two put me through the most intense agony of my life, with the focus being on the tight nerves in the back of my neck. Thankfully, it was a Friday because I went home, drank plenty of water, per instructions and then slept for the next two days. She told me this would happen. What she didn't say was that when I woke up on Monday, all symptoms of the carpal tunnel were gone. And they've largely stayed gone. When I feel a twinge in either wrist, I just get a massage and it takes care of it for months, if not longer.
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 24, 2012, 06:54:49 AM: DR JOSE!!!!
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 24, 2012, 06:55:09 AM: I have not had a massage in all of my more than 61 years.....
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 24, 2012, 06:55:52 AM: I am hoping for some rain today. I will also attend my first THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE rehearsal this evening. I have not heard from the director of SEE HOW THEY RUN - either way..... Time will tell.
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 24, 2012, 06:56:36 AM: Shocking story about the USPS......too many CD's for personal use.....someone must be selling them to a dealer or a store.
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 24, 2012, 06:57:12 AM: Yes indeed that is Annette's Studio City house - across the street from MR BK. So is that the house that Gina and her husband now occupy?
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Post by: Jennifer on July 24, 2012, 07:22:57 AM: Nice to see a post from DR Jose!
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Post by: MBarnum on July 24, 2012, 07:54:34 AM: Welcome back DR Jose! You were missed!! But your return has made my day!
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Post by: MBarnum on July 24, 2012, 07:55:22 AM: DR Jose, I am very excited to know that you will be in Portland! Hopefully, you will have time for me to show you the sights of the city!
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 24, 2012, 08:04:13 AM: And it's almost time to begin moving the cartons to the lobby. Oy! This will amuse the super.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 24, 2012, 08:22:57 AM: TOD:

I've had some wonderful (and not-so-wonderful) massages. The two best were:

1. Went to a spa in Calistoga back in 1992. Started with a mud bath (very interesting but thoughts of what "other than mud" might be in there kept me distracted). After scraping off the mud and showering, entered a mineral bath (but quickly discovered the warm water elevated my blood pressure) for a few minutes. Then came the full-bodied herbal wrap. OOOOOOOOH! That was a little bit of heaven. When it was time to be unwrapped and moved on to the massage, I remember thinking I didn't need the massage. I was SO relaxed already. But the massage was paid for and off I went. It was all upper torso...no legs...but it totally melted me. When it was over and I was told I could dress and leave, I wanted to protest "No! No! You must wheel me into a recovery room!". I forced myself to dress. Walking around Calistoga was surreal. My sleep that night was "of the dead". It was great!

2. This past December 29, I was at the Atlanta airport with about 90 minutes to kill before my flight back to San Francisco. I found they had massage centers (or "oases") in the various terminals. I went to one, checked the posted services and chose a 15-minute massage. It seemed to last much longer, but it was thorough, and totally debilitating. The masseuse had magic fingers, especially around the neck and head areas. I was transported (and needed to be). Three weeks of holiday stress melted away.
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Jrand73 on July 24, 2012, 08:30:34 AM: Hmmmmm.....one actress has received a call.....last night.....telling her of her role in SEE HOW THEY RUN. Still no call or email for me.

This tells me that he is keeping me in his pocket while he looks for someone else.....anyone else.....to do the part that I want.
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Post by: MBarnum on July 24, 2012, 08:35:35 AM: An actor's life, DR Jrand!
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 24, 2012, 08:39:08 AM: Indeed DR MBARNUM.....indeed.
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Post by: MBarnum on July 24, 2012, 08:43:01 AM: TOD:

I love a good massage. I love a bad massage. Well, I don't know that I have ever had a bad one.

Over the last 10 years I have treated myself to a massage every now and then, particularly when I was having back and/or shoulder problems. I had been going to a great guy here in Salem named Robert, who specializes in Shiatsu, but he is usually quite booked up, so a few weeks back I tried a a different guy, name of Mark. My buddy Jim recommended him. Mark works out of the place where Jim gets his hair cut.

Well, Mark is now my massage person of choice. He is truly the best and I already booked him for next month.
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: TCB on July 24, 2012, 08:43:49 AM: Boy, I guess I picked the wrong day to be E & T. Yesterday, I missed the return of Jose (the title of my next book); his announcement of a West Coast swing (the title of my next square dance); and, last but not least, BK's enigmatic posts (the title of something) which I still don't understand.

Anyway, yesterday my P. T. appointment was scheduled for an hour later than usual. That meant I didn't get out of there until 12:45. Then I took my sister out to lunch at the "hot and jumping" new restaurant in town. Since it is a waterfront restaurant, and since it was getting ready to rain when we got to the place, it was not quite the "hot and jumping" place it is at other times. Still, the food was great, the restaurant was nice (but loud), and a good time was had by my sister and by me.

By the time I got home, my left leg was really cramping, so I decided to go to bed and rest. Well, that was all she wrote.
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Post by: Ginny on July 24, 2012, 08:45:18 AM: Sitting in my car in Kroger's parking lot while a torrential thunderstorm rages outside. I thought I could make it home from the Y, but the rain and wind were too much. Fortunately, I'd opted not to take the hilly country route home!
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: elmore3003 on July 24, 2012, 08:45:23 AM: Quote from: Jrand61 on July 24, 2012, 08:30:34 AM
Hmmmmm.....one actress has received a call.....last night.....telling her of her role in SEE HOW THEY RUN. Still no call or email for me.

This tells me that he is keeping me in his pocket while he looks for someone else.....anyone else.....to do the part that I want.

Maybe they can't afford all of your agent's demands, DR JRand61!

I have 14 cartons in the lobby now, and the AC and fans in my apartment feel wonderful. Four to go.
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Post by: Ginny on July 24, 2012, 08:46:22 AM: TOD - no massages for me. I bruise too easily...
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Post by: Ginny on July 24, 2012, 08:49:23 AM: Mom left me a voicemail while I was in the pool. Her X-ray was negative for pneumonia - thanks for the vibes!
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 24, 2012, 08:59:36 AM: LOL DR ELMORE - yes, I imagine that's it.
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 24, 2012, 08:59:46 AM: Good news from DR GINNY!
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Post by: TCB on July 24, 2012, 09:11:18 AM: Quote from: Mike on July 24, 2012, 04:00:45 AM
good morn to all.

How are you feeling, Mike?
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Post by: John G. on July 24, 2012, 09:12:20 AM: Quote from: Ginny on July 24, 2012, 08:49:23 AM
Mom left me a voicemail while I was in the pool. Her X-ray was negative for pneumonia - thanks for the vibes!
That's wonderful news.
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Post by: Jane on July 24, 2012, 09:18:01 AM: I have a friend who has had too much heartache recently, except for the birth of her grand child. Will you please help her by voting for her granddaughter's bedroom. You don't have to sign up for anything, just vote for Ashlynn's Nursery

http://projectnursery.com/2012/07/vote-july-room-finalists-2/

Thanks.
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Post by: Ginny on July 24, 2012, 09:22:13 AM: Home!
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Post by: bk on July 24, 2012, 09:23:09 AM: I'm up, thanks to another tree-trimmer ringing my doorbell at nine, wanting to give me a quote. I gave him a quote: "Nevermore."
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Post by: bk on July 24, 2012, 09:23:30 AM: I was having really unsettling dreams anyway, so good. I'll go jog in thirty minutes.
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Post by: Jane on July 24, 2012, 09:24:17 AM: ;D
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Post by: TCB on July 24, 2012, 09:24:48 AM: Quote from: Kerry on July 24, 2012, 05:33:15 AM
Bruce-- you need to empty the upload folder.

"The upload folder is full. Please try a smaller file and/or contact an administrator."

Kerry, BK says that he doesn't have any way to empty the folder, so you have to post photos by way of photobucket or one of the other similar sites.
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Post by: Jane on July 24, 2012, 09:25:08 AM: Quote from: Doug R on July 24, 2012, 02:13:52 AM
The annoying burglar alarm went on all night but has now become just an ocassional beep - it's obviously dying, fortunately.

I hope you sleep well tonight.
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Post by: Jane on July 24, 2012, 09:26:16 AM: Quote from: Ben on July 24, 2012, 04:12:36 AM
Deb, hope your time in Canada is relaxing. You need a good vacation.

DITTO!!! & DITTO!!!
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Post by: Jane on July 24, 2012, 09:26:37 AM: MOVING VIBES FOR DR ELMORE!!!
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Post by: Jane on July 24, 2012, 09:27:26 AM: Quote from: Ben on July 24, 2012, 04:13:14 AM
OMG, it's almost the end of July!!!

OMD yes and Craig needs to be ready to move in 7 days :o I don't know how he is going to do so.
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Post by: Jane on July 24, 2012, 09:27:47 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on July 24, 2012, 04:19:38 AM
Quote from: Ben on July 24, 2012, 04:13:14 AM
OMG, it's almost the end of July!!!

Three weeks to Dublin!

:D
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Post by: Jane on July 24, 2012, 09:28:26 AM: Quote from: Kerry on July 24, 2012, 05:33:15 AM
Bruce-- you need to empty the upload folder.

"The upload folder is full. Please try a smaller file and/or contact an administrator."

We need a new administrator.
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: TCB on July 24, 2012, 09:29:13 AM: Quote from: Jrand61 on July 24, 2012, 08:30:34 AM
Hmmmmm.....one actress has received a call.....last night.....telling her of her role in SEE HOW THEY RUN. Still no call or email for me.

This tells me that he is keeping me in his pocket while he looks for someone else.....anyone else.....to do the part that I want.

Anyone else? Why?
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Post by: Jane on July 24, 2012, 09:29:28 AM: Quote from: MBarnum on July 24, 2012, 07:55:22 AM
DR Jose, I am very excited to know that you will be in Portland! Hopefully, you will have time for me to show you the sights of the city!

I need to go read last nights posts.
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Post by: Jane on July 24, 2012, 09:30:23 AM: Quote from: Jrand61 on July 24, 2012, 08:30:34 AM
Hmmmmm.....one actress has received a call.....last night.....telling her of her role in SEE HOW THEY RUN. Still no call or email for me.

This tells me that he is keeping me in his pocket while he looks for someone else.....anyone else.....to do the part that I want.

VIBES YOU GET THE PART YOU WANT!!
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Post by: TCB on July 24, 2012, 09:31:38 AM: Quote from: Ginny on July 24, 2012, 08:49:23 AM
Mom left me a voicemail while I was in the pool. Her X-ray was negative for pneumonia - thanks for the vibes!

Good news, Ginny, about mom.
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Post by: Jane on July 24, 2012, 09:31:40 AM: Quote from: TCB on July 24, 2012, 08:43:49 AM
Then I took my sister out to lunch at the "hot and jumping" new restaurant in town. Since it is a waterfront restaurant, and since it was getting ready to rain when we got to the place, it was not quite the "hot and jumping" place it is at other times. Still, the food was great, the restaurant was nice (but loud), and a good time was had by my sister and by me.

:)
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Post by: Jane on July 24, 2012, 09:32:28 AM: Quote from: Ginny on July 24, 2012, 08:49:23 AM
Mom left me a voicemail while I was in the pool. Her X-ray was negative for pneumonia - thanks for the vibes!

Great! What about the medications she began for it? Does she stop taking it now?
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Post by: Jane on July 24, 2012, 09:36:05 AM: DR Jose between Portland & San Francisco will you stop in Ashland?
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Post by: Jane on July 24, 2012, 09:36:56 AM: Bruce I hope you can visit Phoenix, but why not do it in the cooler months ;)
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 24, 2012, 09:36:58 AM: Quote from: Jrand61 on July 24, 2012, 08:30:34 AM
Hmmmmm.....one actress has received a call.....last night.....telling her of her role in SEE HOW THEY RUN. Still no call or email for me.

This tells me that he is keeping me in his pocket while he looks for someone else.....anyone else.....to do the part that I want.

Maybe it says he has designs on the actress he called, but no designs on you.
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Post by: TCB on July 24, 2012, 09:37:12 AM: Quote from: Jane on July 24, 2012, 09:18:01 AM
I have a friend who has had too much heartache recently, except for the birth of her grand child. Will you please help her by voting for her granddaughter's bedroom. You don't have to sign up for anything, just vote for Ashlynn's Nursery

http://projectnursery.com/2012/07/vote-july-room-finalists-2/

Thanks.

Someone needs to persuade Baby K to drop out of the race!
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 24, 2012, 09:40:43 AM: Waiting . . .

Waiting . . .

Waiting . . .

Stoopid movers!
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 24, 2012, 09:45:44 AM: Thanks everyone. Of course I shall keep you informed.

Patience vibes for DR ELMORE.
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 24, 2012, 09:46:56 AM: ASHLYNN is in second place.
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Post by: John G. on July 24, 2012, 10:09:27 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on July 24, 2012, 09:40:43 AM
Waiting . . .

Waiting . . .

Waiting . . .

Stoopid movers!

Well, I can image which finger you'll be waving when you progress from waiting to gesticulating.
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Post by: John G. on July 24, 2012, 10:10:17 AM: Quote from: Jrand61 on July 24, 2012, 09:45:44 AM
Thanks everyone. Of course I shall keep you informed.

Patience vibes for DR ELMORE.
Patience vibes for you, too, JRand.
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Post by: John G. on July 24, 2012, 10:11:10 AM: Ghost the Musical is closing. Now there's a surprise.
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Post by: Ben on July 24, 2012, 10:14:38 AM: Quote from: John G. on July 24, 2012, 10:11:10 AM
Ghost the Musical is closing. Now there's a surprise.

I'm surprised it lasted as long as it did.
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Post by: TCB on July 24, 2012, 10:23:41 AM: Quote from: Ben on July 24, 2012, 10:14:38 AM
Quote from: John G. on July 24, 2012, 10:11:10 AM
Ghost the Musical is closing. Now there's a surprise.

I'm surprised it lasted as long as it did.

I would think that summer vacation and tourists would be its best audience.
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Post by: TCB on July 24, 2012, 10:25:35 AM: I am thinking I may be pregnant. My mid-morning snack was a dill pickle.
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Post by: Ginny on July 24, 2012, 10:33:31 AM: Quote from: Jane on July 24, 2012, 09:32:28 AM
Quote from: Ginny on July 24, 2012, 08:49:23 AM
Mom left me a voicemail while I was in the pool. Her X-ray was negative for pneumonia - thanks for the vibes!

Great! What about the medications she began for it? Does she stop taking it now?

I think even her doctor would have trouble convincing her that she does not need that antibiotic. She has bonded quite nicely with her new nebulizer.
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 24, 2012, 10:34:53 AM: Thanks DR JOHNG - patience is NOT one of my virtues.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 24, 2012, 10:46:02 AM: The movers have come and gone!
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 24, 2012, 10:46:53 AM: !!!! 4 !!!!
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 24, 2012, 10:49:45 AM: My, it's hot out there!
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Post by: Ben on July 24, 2012, 11:00:25 AM: Quote from: ChasSmith on July 24, 2012, 10:49:45 AM
My, it's hot out there!

My on-screen weather bug says the temperature is 93 and it feels like 97.

I'm glad I'm inside.
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Post by: Laura on July 24, 2012, 11:00:55 AM: Quote from: bk on July 24, 2012, 09:23:09 AM
I'm up, thanks to another tree-trimmer ringing my doorbell at nine, wanting to give me a quote. I gave him a quote: "Nevermore."

I put a small sign on my door that reads: "Day Sleeper -- please do not knock or ring bell."

It works most of the time.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 24, 2012, 11:02:50 AM: The movers were great and very speedy. I am now off to the bank and then to 27th Street to wait for them. U will check in from Toyland.
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Post by: TCB on July 24, 2012, 11:09:50 AM: We are still trying to get the temperature to go above 60 today. But it is still early.
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 24, 2012, 11:13:52 AM: 93 degrees here.....and moving up
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Post by: George on July 24, 2012, 11:30:10 AM: Quote from: Jane on July 24, 2012, 09:18:01 AM
I have a friend who has had too much heartache recently, except for the birth of her grand child. Will you please help her by voting for her granddaughter's bedroom. You don't have to sign up for anything, just vote for Ashlynn's Nursery

http://projectnursery.com/2012/07/vote-july-room-finalists-2/

Thanks.

Voted!
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Post by: George on July 24, 2012, 11:30:45 AM: Quote from: TCB on July 24, 2012, 10:25:35 AM
I am thinking I may be pregnant. My mid-morning snack was a dill pickle.

(http://www.makems.com/graphic/congratulations-newborn-0.gif)

;)
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Post by: George on July 24, 2012, 11:30:59 AM: Quote from: Ben on July 24, 2012, 04:12:36 AM
Deb, hope your time in Canada is relaxing. You need a good vacation.

Vixter wasn't involved in The Scottish Play at SCCC was she? We saw the notice on the billboard when we were in Centereach. Anthony's parents live very close to the Ammerman Campus.

You do know what I mean by The Scottish Play don't you? It's the Shakespeare play with the curse and many people only refer to it as TSP and don't quote any lines from it.

Friends of mine also refer to it as "MacB" and/or "Mackers."
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 24, 2012, 11:35:46 AM: Quote from: George on July 24, 2012, 11:30:59 AM
Quote from: Ben on July 24, 2012, 04:12:36 AM
Deb, hope your time in Canada is relaxing. You need a good vacation.

Vixter wasn't involved in The Scottish Play at SCCC was she? We saw the notice on the billboard when we were in Centereach. Anthony's parents live very close to the Ammerman Campus.

You do know what I mean by The Scottish Play don't you? It's the Shakespeare play with the curse and many people only refer to it as TSP and don't quote any lines from it.

Friends of mine also refer to it as "MacB" and/or "Mackers."

It's the one that isn't "MacBird."
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Post by: Ben on July 24, 2012, 11:38:55 AM: I hope someone doesn't slip and type it out or Haines His Way may be cursed!!! ;)
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Post by: George on July 24, 2012, 11:49:47 AM: I had (finally) ordered Ted Chapin's book, "Everything Was Possible" and it just arrived! Also, it's inscribed to Barbara...which Barbara, I'll never know.

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/Untitled.jpg)

Can anyone tell what the word before "College Forever" is??
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 24, 2012, 11:51:59 AM: Conn -- as in Connecticut?

(I just googled to make sure there is one by that name.)
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Post by: Ben on July 24, 2012, 11:55:55 AM: Well, he did graduate from Connecticut College in 1972

Chapin Bio (http://www.rnh.com/bio/193/Chapin-Theodore-S.)
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 24, 2012, 12:01:54 PM: I agree....looks like Conn to me as well.

Obviously Ted values Barbara more than she values him OR his book.
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Post by: Ginny on July 24, 2012, 12:04:36 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on July 24, 2012, 04:19:12 AM
All 18 cartons are in the hallway, ready for the elevator and the movers.

DR Ben, THOU SWELL THOU WITTY is the only source for the photo of the peg-leg dance in DEAREST ENEMY. I hope I can find an original copy to scan for the recording booklet.

I remember when I bought my copy of Dorothy Hart's book; it was spring, 1976, in a large bookstore in downtown Dayton, OH. While I remember all of that, I cannot remember if I'd gone to Dayton with Jim Martin to hear a Dayton Opera Chorus rehearsal or if I had gone with our DR Ginny. My memory tells me I was with Ginny and I remember nice spring or autumn-like weather.

DR Elmore, the bookstore, called Wilkie's, is no more. You and I both went to the rehearsal with Jim because they needed costume measurements for the chorus members. You measured the men and I measured the women and then we went to the bookstore while the chorus rehearsed. Someone else from Middletown was in the chorus and rode along with us. I think we went to the Upper Krust, also now out of business, to eat afterwards.
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Post by: George on July 24, 2012, 12:17:01 PM: Conn College Forever...makes sense. Thanks! :-*
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Post by: John G. on July 24, 2012, 12:30:23 PM: Does that make him a Conn man? Sorry, I couldn't resist that one. Maybe it's the dregs of the knock knock jokes that inspired it.
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 24, 2012, 12:32:00 PM: HA!
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 24, 2012, 12:43:20 PM: Greetings from Toyland! I guess, even though the Toyland project is dead, it will always be Toyland.

I left the house dry and collected, rode the bus to the bank, went to the subway, then the deli, then the office and removed my shirt, which was soaked though.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 24, 2012, 01:36:47 PM: We had a heavy duty copier that hasn't been used since around 2004. It is big enough to house a family and weighs a ton. I called the building's sanitation service and they told me if it were in the basement, they would charge me $75 to dump it, but $275 if they had to come to the 10th floor and take iut down. The super and his assistant just took it to the basement for me, and I'm going to give them each $50 each for carting it out of here, saving myself $100 in the deal.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 01:59:19 PM: Good Morning! Good Afternoon!

I'm up, I'm up... And it's hot and muggy in DC (too).

Otherwise...
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 24, 2012, 02:00:09 PM: Easy $100!!! And people who did you a favor got $50 each!
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 24, 2012, 02:00:26 PM: And so I am off to my first MILLIE rehearsal.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 02:00:46 PM: Thanks for the Welcomes back!

-Or should that be "welcome's back"?

-Or "welcome backs"? (sound more like a DR MBarnum cinema favorite)

;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 02:01:28 PM: Quote from: Jrand61 on July 24, 2012, 02:00:26 PM
And so I am off to my first MILLIE rehearsal.

Better you than I, DR JRand. ::)

Not for the life of me...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 02:03:46 PM: And Welcome to the new (to me) DRs from this very E&T DR!
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Post by: Laura on July 24, 2012, 02:04:29 PM: I'm so glad you are back, Jose.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 24, 2012, 02:06:37 PM: Sherman Hemsley has died. (http://globalgrind.com/news/sherman-hemsley-george-jefferson-dead-74-details)

Farewell, George Jefferson!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 02:12:45 PM: Otherwise...

Thankfully, I left early this morning to head into DC for this morning's auditions with the intention of grabbing some breakfast before the auditions started. Alas, a trip that I thought would take about 45 minutes to an hour in the morning rush hour, ended up taking a full hour and a half. I pulled into the garage at 8:52am. The auditions started at 9:00am.

Who the frell holds singing auditions at 9:00am?!?!? you may be asking, well... Some of the gentlemen we called in are currently in rehearsal for another show, so we needed to make sure we could see them before their rehearsal today. The kicker: when they got their rehearsal call last night, they found out they weren't going to be needed until 3:30 today. When they shared that news with us this morning, the casting director and I let out a big AAARRRRGGGHHHH!!!, however, it was good to get the casting session done, and to have the rest of our day freed up. -And it was a good casting session.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 24, 2012, 02:12:47 PM: I'm listening to the BBC broadcast of MY FAIR LADY. Annalene as Liza at Ascot is really funny.
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Post by: DR Iris on July 24, 2012, 02:14:29 PM: Greetings, all.
Was lurking around and thought that I saw DR Jose for a minute....
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Post by: DR Iris on July 24, 2012, 02:14:38 PM: Oh! I did! Yay!
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Post by: DR Iris on July 24, 2012, 02:15:17 PM: Jose, are you the musical director for "The Trouble With Doug"?
The one about the guy who turns into a...well...
slug?
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Post by: DR Iris on July 24, 2012, 02:15:53 PM: Have been watching coverage of London before the start of the Olympics...DR Doug, finally your summer has arrived!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 02:18:06 PM: And since I had the rest of my day free, I decided to make a stop at The Market Lunch in Eastern Market (http://www.easternmarket-dc.org/) for a late breakfast - Scrapple! That was followed by a stop at Peregrine Espresso (http://peregrineespresso.com/) for a cup of coffee (a micro lot pour over from El Salvador) and to check in with one of my favorite baristas/actors. Then it was over to the DC Local office of the AFM, and a stop at the AIDS Quilt display on The Mall...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 02:22:24 PM: Sadly, due to the weather, they had pulled up the panels, so there was no large display. However, they did continue reading the Names... And I volunteered to read a few pages of the Names.

I had been hoping to see the panel of my friend, Mark Wayne Gregory, but at least I got to mention his Name after I had read the pages I was given. -And it turned out that I got to read Keith Haring's Name.

The Names Project Foundation - The AIDS Memorial Quilt (http://www.aidsquilt.org/)

AIDS Quilt Touch App (http://www.aidsquilttouch.org/content/main-menu)
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Post by: DR Iris on July 24, 2012, 02:25:07 PM: Lurkers catch up slowly....
DR Jane, is someone that you know engaged to Leslie Odom Jr.?
He is a sweetheart!
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: DR Iris on July 24, 2012, 02:28:38 PM: Distressing news about the thief at the post office.
Hope they catch the criminal soon...wonder how much other stuff has been stolen.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 02:30:07 PM: Quote from: Dear Lurker Iris on July 24, 2012, 02:15:17 PM
Jose, are you the musical director for "The Trouble With Doug"?
The one about the guy who turns into a...well...
slug?

Hello, DR Dear Lurker Iris!

I will not be the MD for The Trouble with Doug.

However, I will be the MD for Triangle (http://www.theatreworks.org/shows/2012nwf/triangle). -Which happens to be the show I worked on at The Williamstown Theatre Festival six (seven?) years ago, and it's written by one of DR elmore's former office mates.

*You can buy tickets if you click on the link above. ;)

**And the show got picked up for NAMT's Festival of New Musicals (http://www.namt.org/festival-2012.aspx) this Fall too!
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Post by: DR Iris on July 24, 2012, 02:30:28 PM: DR Laura...have seen so many photos of your recent dust storm...scary!
Vibes that they stay away.
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Post by: DR Iris on July 24, 2012, 02:32:18 PM: Hi Jose!
That's the one about time travel, right? Sounds cool...congrats!
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Post by: Laura on July 24, 2012, 02:33:02 PM: Those dust storms really are much more dramatic looking than they are dangerous. The only danger really is if you are driving and lose visibility.
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Post by: DR Iris on July 24, 2012, 02:33:41 PM: Have you seen "Sleeping Beauty Wakes"?
I really want to see that...my friend who is in "The Trouble With Doug" is also in "Sleeping Beauty Wakes".
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Post by: MBarnum on July 24, 2012, 02:34:13 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on July 24, 2012, 02:06:37 PM
Sherman Hemsley has died. (http://globalgrind.com/news/sherman-hemsley-george-jefferson-dead-74-details)

Farewell, George Jefferson!

Oh, that is sad. I can't actually say that he was ever a favorite of mine, but he certainly was a big part of my childhood and teen years.

I did not realize that he had never married.
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Post by: DR Iris on July 24, 2012, 02:35:41 PM: DR Laura, I got stuck in a dust storm when I lived in Phoenix...I couldn't see a thing, so I pulled off the road (Camelback)...would not want to be on a freeway when it hits.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 02:36:18 PM: As for "my" My Fair Lady, I will be the Assistant Musical Director for the upcoming production back here in DC at Arena Stage. First day of rehearsal will be October 2.

But before I start rehearsals back in DC...
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Post by: Michael on July 24, 2012, 02:37:04 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on July 24, 2012, 02:06:37 PM
Sherman Hemsley has died. (http://globalgrind.com/news/sherman-hemsley-george-jefferson-dead-74-details)

Farewell, George Jefferson!

And Berlinda Tolbert (Jenny) is now the only original cast member left.
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 02:37:32 PM: Quote from: Dear Lurker Iris on July 24, 2012, 02:32:18 PM
Hi Jose!
That's the one about time travel, right? Sounds cool...congrats!

Yes. And I'm soooo happy to be reunited with the show again! It's gone through a bunch of changes since Williamstown, but there's still something about it that really moves me.
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Post by: Michael on July 24, 2012, 02:40:22 PM: Quote from: TCB on July 24, 2012, 09:11:18 AM
Quote from: Mike on July 24, 2012, 04:00:45 AM
good morn to all.

How are you feeling, Mike?

Thank you for asking,

I have good days and bad days. Recently they have been bad. I wish it was 2 years ago when I didn't have any of this.
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Post by: DR Iris on July 24, 2012, 02:40:44 PM: Re: Sherman Hemsley/George Jefferson..
guess he really is 'movin' on up'
:(
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Post by: DR Iris on July 24, 2012, 02:42:12 PM: Get well vibes for Mike.
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Post by: DR Iris on July 24, 2012, 02:43:00 PM: Wishing everyone a nice afternoon/evening!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 02:46:24 PM: I planned a "loop" of a vacation for the last two weeks of September. I'm starting off with visits to Boston (where I was born) and Seattle (where I lived when I was nine). I haven't been back to Boston in about 20 years, and I haven't been back to Seattle since I was nine. While in Seattle, I will be spending some time with one of my aunts who, due to health issues, has not been able to travel lately. I haven't seen her in about 20 years either.

Then it will be on to Portland, San Francisco and Chicago for The Food! ;) *And it will be the opening weekend of Sunday in the Park with George at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. -A friend of mine is conducting, and I know a few people in the cast too. -And then I start rehearsals the day after I get back. Whew!

If you want to start planning... ;)

Boston - 9/14-17
Seattle - 9/17-21
Portland - 9/21-24
San Francisco - 9/24-27
Chicago - 9/27-30

*I also plan to bring along my new Brompton (https://brompton.co.uk/), and I hope to get one full day in each city to explore it by/on bike.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 02:47:58 PM: My new wheels... ::)

(http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/554269_10151115485279505_1429803859_n.jpg)

(http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/74766_10151115496474505_648695805_n.jpg)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 02:48:25 PM: Hope that didn't put us into W-I-D-E-S-C-R-E-E-N.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 02:49:04 PM: Hello, DR Mike.

Looks like we have some acquaintin' to do.

-And I hope you're feeling better too.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 02:49:51 PM: DRs Laura and Sandra - Are you haboob'd out yet?
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 24, 2012, 02:50:48 PM: I'vew just been informed that the movers will not be here beofre 7 or 7:30! Holy crap. I don't know if it's such an enormous move or if the building wouldn't let them begin moving until 6pm.

well, I can listen to Act Two of MY FAIR LADY. I have to say,though, that much as I love the broadcast, the film orchestrations to me are not nearly so wonderful as the original Broadway ones
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 02:51:05 PM: DR Jane - Alas, Ashland is not on my itinerary. :(
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 24, 2012, 02:51:45 PM: !!!!!! 6 !!!!!!
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 24, 2012, 02:54:47 PM: Agree, DR Elmore, about the MFL film orchestration. For my taste, this one always straddled the line between tolerable/decent (well, tolerable) and overboard. It got the job done, but the original magic went out the window.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 02:57:14 PM: Hello, new-to-me DR ChasSmith!
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 24, 2012, 02:58:31 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 02:57:14 PM
Hello, new-to-me DR ChasSmith!

Right back atcha, DR JoseSPiano!
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Jane on July 24, 2012, 03:00:42 PM: Quote from: TCB on July 24, 2012, 09:37:12 AM
Quote from: Jane on July 24, 2012, 09:18:01 AM
I have a friend who has had too much heartache recently, except for the birth of her grand child. Will you please help her by voting for her granddaughter's bedroom. You don't have to sign up for anything, just vote for Ashlynn's Nursery

http://projectnursery.com/2012/07/vote-july-room-finalists-2/

Thanks.

Someone needs to persuade Baby K to drop out of the race!

That would help ;) Initially they were tied.
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Post by: Jane on July 24, 2012, 03:01:55 PM: Quote from: Jrand61 on July 24, 2012, 09:46:56 AM
ASHLYNN is in second place.

Voting is once a day so you might get a reminder tomorrow.

Thanks to all those that are voting for her. Except for the baby my friend has had too much grief lately.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 03:02:12 PM: Well...

Since I have yet to pack my luggage for my trip back to NYC - which will also be the same luggage I will tote to Palo Alto - I guess I should finish that task. -I'm going to try to see if I can indeed live out of one suitcase-full of clothes over the next couple of weeks. Thankfully, it will be Summer everywhere I will be going.

Laters...
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Post by: Jane on July 24, 2012, 03:03:31 PM: Quote from: TCB on July 24, 2012, 10:25:35 AM
I am thinking I may be pregnant. My mid-morning snack was a dill pickle.

Before I was pregnant with Bryan no one ever question my ordering kosher pickles at the deli. After I began to show I had to have Keith buy them for me because of all the laughs & jokes when I would order one.
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Jane on July 24, 2012, 03:05:08 PM: Quote from: Ginny on July 24, 2012, 10:33:31 AM
Quote from: Jane on July 24, 2012, 09:32:28 AM
Quote from: Ginny on July 24, 2012, 08:49:23 AM
Mom left me a voicemail while I was in the pool. Her X-ray was negative for pneumonia - thanks for the vibes!

Great! What about the medications she began for it? Does she stop taking it now?

I think even her doctor would have trouble convincing her that she does not need that antibiotic. She has bonded quite nicely with her new nebulizer.

I'm glad the nebulizer is helping.
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Post by: Jane on July 24, 2012, 03:05:30 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on July 24, 2012, 10:46:02 AM
The movers have come and gone!

Wonderful news!!!!
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Post by: Jane on July 24, 2012, 03:06:17 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on July 24, 2012, 11:02:50 AM
The movers were great and very speedy.

:)
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Post by: bk on July 24, 2012, 03:06:41 PM: Back from a very interesting and productive lunch meeting.
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Post by: bk on July 24, 2012, 03:06:53 PM: I picked up one little package.
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Post by: Jane on July 24, 2012, 03:06:56 PM: Quote from: George on July 24, 2012, 11:30:10 AM
Quote from: Jane on July 24, 2012, 09:18:01 AM
I have a friend who has had too much heartache recently, except for the birth of her grand child. Will you please help her by voting for her granddaughter's bedroom. You don't have to sign up for anything, just vote for Ashlynn's Nursery

http://projectnursery.com/2012/07/vote-july-room-finalists-2/

Thanks.

Voted!

Thanks.
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Post by: bk on July 24, 2012, 03:07:29 PM: I had a teeny-tiny pulled pork sandwich (there couldn't have been more than two ounces of pulled anything in there) and a teeny-tiny side Caesar salad.
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Post by: bk on July 24, 2012, 03:07:49 PM: And now I am home. Funnily, no one from the post office seems to have called, as promised.
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Jane on July 24, 2012, 03:09:09 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on July 24, 2012, 02:06:37 PM
Sherman Hemsley has died. (http://globalgrind.com/news/sherman-hemsley-george-jefferson-dead-74-details)

Farewell, George Jefferson!

Sad. It appears he had been sick for awhile if he had a nurse.
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Jane on July 24, 2012, 03:10:50 PM: Quote from: Dear Lurker Iris on July 24, 2012, 02:14:29 PM
Greetings, all.
Was lurking around and thought that I saw DR Jose for a minute....

It is nice DR Jose prompted you to stop in instead of simply lurking. :)
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Jane on July 24, 2012, 03:11:39 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 02:12:45 PM

however, it was good to get the casting session done, and to have the rest of our day freed up. -And it was a good casting session.

:)

Gosh it is nice to have you back.
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 24, 2012, 03:12:19 PM: Quote from: Mike on July 24, 2012, 02:37:04 PM
Quote from: Ron Pulliam on July 24, 2012, 02:06:37 PM
Sherman Hemsley has died. (http://globalgrind.com/news/sherman-hemsley-george-jefferson-dead-74-details)

Farewell, George Jefferson!

And Berlinda Tolbert (Jenny) is now the only original cast member left.

Are you telling me that Lionel has died, too?
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Jane on July 24, 2012, 03:12:35 PM: Quote from: Dear Lurker Iris on July 24, 2012, 02:25:07 PM
Lurkers catch up slowly....
DR Jane, is someone that you know engaged to Leslie Odom Jr.?
He is a sweetheart!

Yes. Do you know him personally?
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: ChasSmith on July 24, 2012, 03:12:56 PM: Quote from: bk on July 24, 2012, 03:07:29 PM
I had a teeny-tiny pulled pork sandwich (there couldn't have been more than two ounces of pulled anything in there) and a teeny-tiny side Caesar salad.

I could wolf down several of each of those right about now.
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Post by: Ginny on July 24, 2012, 03:15:18 PM: Quote from: Jane on July 24, 2012, 03:11:39 PM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 02:12:45 PM

however, it was good to get the casting session done, and to have the rest of our day freed up. -And it was a good casting session.

:)

Gosh it is nice to have you back.

Ye, Gods, it certainly is!
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 24, 2012, 03:17:51 PM: Quote from: ChasSmith on July 24, 2012, 02:54:47 PM
Agree, DR Elmore, about the MFL film orchestration. For my taste, this one always straddled the line between tolerable/decent (well, tolerable) and overboard. It got the job done, but the original magic went out the window.

Funnily enough, I have a memory about the film's scoring that indicated Previn was required to follow the Broadway orchestrations fairly closely. Jack Warner wanted NO deviation from total reverence to the original source material, including the music. Of course, the Warner orchestra was far larger than the Broadway pit...and Previn, being Previn, conducted brilliantly. I'm sure there were some embellishments, orchestrationally, but I've always found they lacked what I thought was excitement...just as the movie, itself, did.
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Jane on July 24, 2012, 03:20:38 PM: Quote from: Mike on July 24, 2012, 02:37:04 PM
Quote from: Ron Pulliam on July 24, 2012, 02:06:37 PM
Sherman Hemsley has died. (http://globalgrind.com/news/sherman-hemsley-george-jefferson-dead-74-details)

Farewell, George Jefferson!

And Berlinda Tolbert (Jenny) is now the only original cast member left.

Isn't Marla Gibbs still around?
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Jane on July 24, 2012, 03:21:20 PM: Quote from: Mike on July 24, 2012, 02:40:22 PM
Quote from: TCB on July 24, 2012, 09:11:18 AM
Quote from: Mike on July 24, 2012, 04:00:45 AM
good morn to all.

How are you feeling, Mike?

Thank you for asking,

I have good days and bad days. Recently they have been bad. I wish it was 2 years ago when I didn't have any of this.

I'm sorry. I hope things improve soon.
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on July 24, 2012, 03:21:33 PM: Quote from: bk on July 24, 2012, 12:03:01 AM
And the word of the day is: YAWP!

And The Song Of The Day Is: PICK-A-LITTLE , TALK-A-LITTLE
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: ChasSmith on July 24, 2012, 03:22:13 PM: DR Ron, I think he did follow them fairly closely. But in addition to the size of the orchestra, there was something too large, in the sense of ultra-romantic, about it.
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: ChasSmith on July 24, 2012, 03:24:23 PM: Oh, and lacking in excitement. Agree.
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Jane on July 24, 2012, 03:24:39 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 02:47:58 PM
My new wheels... ::)

What do the airlines charge for each flight?
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: ChasSmith on July 24, 2012, 03:24:57 PM: PAGE SEVEN (7).

(A little late.)
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on July 24, 2012, 03:27:58 PM: JOSE-

WELCOME BACK

The Question Was "WHO KILLED THE PIANO PLAYER?"

Happily- HE IS ALIVE AND WELL
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Jane on July 24, 2012, 03:28:53 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 02:51:05 PM
DR Jane - Alas, Ashland is not on my itinerary. :(

I see by your schedule :(

When you are in Portland try to go to my favorite restaurant, Toro Brovo, & I shall try to meet you there.
http://www.torobravopdx.com/

I can suggest a few other favorites if this doesn't appeal to you.
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Jane on July 24, 2012, 03:32:12 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 02:57:14 PM
Hello, new-to-me DR ChasSmith!

DR Jose you are going to enjoy DR ChasSmith once you get to know him. :)
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: MBarnum on July 24, 2012, 03:39:03 PM: DR Jose, you can just pack up that little bike thing while in Portland. My car and I will be at your disposal and we can eat anywhere and anyplace...of course Mummy's would be highly recommended by the likes of me.

And for drinks/entertainment (be sure to bring lots of dollar bills, if you get my drift) I will take you to The Silverado ;)
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: MBarnum on July 24, 2012, 03:40:22 PM: And DR JoseP, regarding that bike...just keep in mind that the Pacific Northwest might be rather rainy that time of year and biking may not be too terribly comfortable or safe.
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: bk on July 24, 2012, 03:41:44 PM: I gotta tell you.
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: bk on July 24, 2012, 03:42:31 PM: Follies will be sold out in the next day or two, at least that's what it's looking like now. I predict that the minute we put up the sold out sign I get a ton of e-mails saying, "I just found out about it."
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Post by: bk on July 24, 2012, 03:46:50 PM: And I shall laugh and laugh and just when I think I can laugh no more, I shall laugh again.
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: George on July 24, 2012, 03:58:35 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on July 24, 2012, 02:34:13 PM
Quote from: Ron Pulliam on July 24, 2012, 02:06:37 PM
Sherman Hemsley has died. (http://globalgrind.com/news/sherman-hemsley-george-jefferson-dead-74-details)

Farewell, George Jefferson!

Oh, that is sad. I can't actually say that he was ever a favorite of mine, but he certainly was a big part of my childhood and teen years.

I did not realize that he had never married.

I didn't realize that either, but did you know that Isabel Sanford was 20 and a half years OLDER than he was?
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 04:03:38 PM: Umm...

If I procrastinate about packing, I'll be more efficient when I do start packing...

Right?

::)
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 04:03:56 PM: Quote from: bk on July 24, 2012, 03:42:31 PM
Follies will be sold out in the next day or two, at least that's what it's looking like now. I predict that the minute we put up the sold out sign I get a ton of e-mails saying, "I just found out about it."

HOO and RAY!
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 04:06:22 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on July 24, 2012, 03:39:03 PM
DR Jose, you can just pack up that little bike thing while in Portland. My car and I will be at your disposal and we can eat anywhere and anyplace...of course Mummy's would be highly recommended by the likes of me.

And for drinks/entertainment (be sure to bring lots of dollar bills, if you get my drift) I will take you to The Silverado ;)

DR MBarnum - If the weather does hold out, I do hope to get around on my bike for a couple of hours.

As for food, well... I already have a "List" - most of which I know I won't be able to get to. I also have some Chefs that I'm supposed to check-in with, so... I'm sure I'll end up well-fed regardless. ;)
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 04:08:26 PM: Quote from: Jane on July 24, 2012, 03:28:53 PM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 02:51:05 PM
DR Jane - Alas, Ashland is not on my itinerary. :(

I see by your schedule :(

When you are in Portland try to go to my favorite restaurant, Toro Brovo, & I shall try to meet you there.
http://www.torobravopdx.com/

I can suggest a few other favorites if this doesn't appeal to you.

DR Jane - Hmmm... Their sister restaurant, Tasty 'n' Sons, is already on my List. Hmmm...
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 04:10:41 PM: Quote from: Jane on July 24, 2012, 03:24:39 PM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 02:47:58 PM
My new wheels... ::)

What do the airlines charge for each flight?

DR Jane - Thankfully, I'm flying out west on Jet Blue - one free checked bag, and I'm flying back east on Southwest - two free checked bags. So I'll only have two flight segments where I'll have to shell out an additional $25.

My Brompton has it's own "luggage" and it's small enough to be considered standard checked baggage - no extra bicycle charge.

*And I'm taking Amtrak from Seattle to Portland.
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Danise on July 24, 2012, 04:14:21 PM: Quote from: TCB on July 24, 2012, 09:31:38 AM
Quote from: Ginny on July 24, 2012, 08:49:23 AM
Mom left me a voicemail while I was in the pool. Her X-ray was negative for pneumonia - thanks for the vibes!

Good news, Ginny, about mom.
Very, very, very good news!
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Danise on July 24, 2012, 04:14:48 PM: So happy to see DR Jose posting again!
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Danise on July 24, 2012, 04:18:07 PM: Quote from: Jane on July 24, 2012, 03:21:20 PM
Quote from: Mike on July 24, 2012, 02:40:22 PM
Quote from: TCB on July 24, 2012, 09:11:18 AM
Quote from: Mike on July 24, 2012, 04:00:45 AM
good morn to all.

How are you feeling, Mike?

Thank you for asking,

I have good days and bad days. Recently they have been bad. I wish it was 2 years ago when I didn't have any of this.

I'm sorry. I hope things improve soon.
Me too!
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Danise on July 24, 2012, 04:19:54 PM: I stopped off at the dollar store and what to my wandering eyes did appear--no not what you think. Mary Janes! I haven't seen them in ages. I know I shouldn't have bought the box but I couldn't help myself. And I've had 4 so far. Can't help it--they are so good! :)
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Danise on July 24, 2012, 04:25:24 PM: In other news I have found a use for Facebook (sorry BK). You know I've been struggling with the stupid insurance company to pay my claim for Short Term Disability. Well I found out they have a Facebook page. I posted: "It's been over 2 months since you denied my claim and I sent my rebuttal. I want to know what your answer is or do I have to sue you?".

Well that got a response. They sent me a message saying they wanted "reach out to me and to please give them a contact number". I did and received a call from the home office asking what was going on. I explained the whole thing to them and was promised I would have an answer within 72 hours. It didn't even take that long. I got a call this afternoon telling me they would pay my claim and have already been in touch with my employer to find out when I returned to work.

Ha!
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Laura on July 24, 2012, 04:31:22 PM: Wow, Danise! That's great.

The Monarch Scientist has a similar story about a department store.
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Danise on July 24, 2012, 04:32:10 PM: In yet other news, I received the dogs Thunder Shirts. It was so cute. I put Sheena's on first to make sure it fit and then took it off of her. She hopped around like a bunny with it on so I didn't think she liked it.

Then I put Toby's on to see if it fit and Sheena got all jealous, went over and nudged her shirt and sat down. I asked her if she wanted her shirt back on so I put it on her and she wiggled like she was all happy about it. Toby seems to really like his as well. He was all a wiggle as well. I left it on them for a few minutes and they both seemed to settle down. I think they really like it!

Of course we have had rain and lighting storms every day. Until today when they received their shirts. I know the time will come when I can try them but it never fails to amaze me at the timing. Or lack there of.
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Post by: Danise on July 24, 2012, 04:34:49 PM: Thanks, DR Laura!
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Post by: MBarnum on July 24, 2012, 04:41:25 PM: DR JoseP, does that mean that you would prefer to go around to the eating places on your own?

If that is the case I certainly will understand, but I do hope that we can still meet up while you are in town. I would really like to take you around to see the sights, or at least some of them.
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: George on July 24, 2012, 04:42:51 PM: Quote from: Danise on July 24, 2012, 04:25:24 PM
In other news I have found a use for Facebook (sorry BK). You know I've been struggling with the stupid insurance company to pay my claim for Short Term Disability. Well I found out they have a Facebook page. I posted: "It's been over 2 months since you denied my claim and I sent my rebuttal. I want to know what your answer is or do I have to sue you?".

Well that got a response. They sent me a message saying they wanted "reach out to me and to please give them a contact number". I did and received a call from the home office asking what was going on. I explained the whole thing to them and was promised I would have an answer within 72 hours. It didn't even take that long. I got a call this afternoon telling me they would pay my claim and have already been in touch with my employer to find out when I returned to work.

Ha!

Great news, Danise!! Congrats!
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: KevinH on July 24, 2012, 04:46:28 PM: Welcome back, DR Jose!
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Danise on July 24, 2012, 04:54:45 PM: Thank you, DR George!
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: George on July 24, 2012, 04:54:58 PM: Quote from: KevinH on July 24, 2012, 04:46:28 PM
Welcome back, DR Jose!

Ditto! Welcome back!
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Cillaliz on July 24, 2012, 05:09:15 PM: Quote from: Laura on July 24, 2012, 02:33:02 PM
Those dust storms really are much more dramatic looking than they are dangerous. The only danger really is if you are driving and lose visibility.

Or stand outside with your mouth open
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Jane on July 24, 2012, 05:14:19 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 04:08:26 PM
Quote from: Jane on July 24, 2012, 03:28:53 PM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 02:51:05 PM
DR Jane - Alas, Ashland is not on my itinerary. :(

I see by your schedule :(

When you are in Portland try to go to my favorite restaurant, Toro Brovo, & I shall try to meet you there.
http://www.torobravopdx.com/

I can suggest a few other favorites if this doesn't appeal to you.

DR Jane - Hmmm... Their sister restaurant, Tasty 'n' Sons, is already on my List. Hmmm...

I hadn't heard of Tasty 'n' Sons & it has been awhile since I've been able to go to Toro Bravo. Since we had to leave Sherlock in the car when we visited Bryan we usually ate at TB during our winter visits. Of course I would rather have Sherlock than eat at Toro Bravo.

They are such different restaurants. Looking at the menu I can see why T'n'S appeals to you, plus the excellent ratings.
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Jane on July 24, 2012, 05:15:10 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 04:10:41 PM
Quote from: Jane on July 24, 2012, 03:24:39 PM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 02:47:58 PM
My new wheels... ::)

What do the airlines charge for each flight?

DR Jane - Thankfully, I'm flying out west on Jet Blue - one free checked bag, and I'm flying back east on Southwest - two free checked bags. So I'll only have two flight segments where I'll have to shell out an additional $25.

My Brompton has it's own "luggage" and it's small enough to be considered standard checked baggage - no extra bicycle charge.

*And I'm taking Amtrak from Seattle to Portland.

Sounds great! We have never flown Jet Blue ;D
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Jane on July 24, 2012, 05:15:59 PM: Quote from: Danise on July 24, 2012, 04:19:54 PM
I stopped off at the dollar store and what to my wandering eyes did appear--no not what you think. Mary Janes! I haven't seen them in ages. I know I shouldn't have bought the box but I couldn't help myself. And I've had 4 so far. Can't help it--they are so good! :)

LOL. I was wondering how good the Mary Jane's (as in shoes) could be from the dollar store.
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Jane on July 24, 2012, 05:17:13 PM: Quote from: Danise on July 24, 2012, 04:25:24 PM
In other news I have found a use for Facebook (sorry BK). You know I've been struggling with the stupid insurance company to pay my claim for Short Term Disability. Well I found out they have a Facebook page. I posted: "It's been over 2 months since you denied my claim and I sent my rebuttal. I want to know what your answer is or do I have to sue you?".

Well that got a response. They sent me a message saying they wanted "reach out to me and to please give them a contact number". I did and received a call from the home office asking what was going on. I explained the whole thing to them and was promised I would have an answer within 72 hours. It didn't even take that long. I got a call this afternoon telling me they would pay my claim and have already been in touch with my employer to find out when I returned to work.

Ha!

THIS IS FANTASTIC!!!! :D
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Jane on July 24, 2012, 05:19:05 PM: Quote from: Danise on July 24, 2012, 04:32:10 PM
In yet other news, I received the dogs Thunder Shirts. It was so cute. I put Sheena's on first to make sure it fit and then took it off of her. She hopped around like a bunny with it on so I didn't think she liked it.

Then I put Toby's on to see if it fit and Sheena got all jealous, went over and nudged her shirt and sat down. I asked her if she wanted her shirt back on so I put it on her and she wiggled like she was all happy about it. Toby seems to really like his as well. He was all a wiggle as well. I left it on them for a few minutes and they both seemed to settle down. I think they really like it!

Of course we have had rain and lighting storms every day. Until today when they received their shirts. I know the time will come when I can try them but it never fails to amaze me at the timing. Or lack there of.

GOOD LUCK WITH THE THUNDER SHIRTS!!!

I'm sure you aren't in too much of a hurry to try them. I suggest also giving them extra special treats during the storm to add an extra happy association with the shirts.
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Jane on July 24, 2012, 05:19:36 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on July 24, 2012, 05:09:15 PM
Quote from: Laura on July 24, 2012, 02:33:02 PM
Those dust storms really are much more dramatic looking than they are dangerous. The only danger really is if you are driving and lose visibility.

Or stand outside with your mouth open

;D
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Cillaliz on July 24, 2012, 05:21:41 PM: Quote from: Danise on July 24, 2012, 04:25:24 PM
In other news I have found a use for Facebook (sorry BK). You know I've been struggling with the stupid insurance company to pay my claim for Short Term Disability. Well I found out they have a Facebook page. I posted: "It's been over 2 months since you denied my claim and I sent my rebuttal. I want to know what your answer is or do I have to sue you?".

Well that got a response. They sent me a message saying they wanted "reach out to me and to please give them a contact number". I did and received a call from the home office asking what was going on. I explained the whole thing to them and was promised I would have an answer within 72 hours. It didn't even take that long. I got a call this afternoon telling me they would pay my claim and have already been in touch with my employer to find out when I returned to work.

Ha!

Woo Hoo!!! Great Job Danise!!
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Cillaliz on July 24, 2012, 05:23:19 PM: Quote from: Jane on July 24, 2012, 05:15:59 PM
Quote from: Danise on July 24, 2012, 04:19:54 PM
I stopped off at the dollar store and what to my wandering eyes did appear--no not what you think. Mary Janes! I haven't seen them in ages. I know I shouldn't have bought the box but I couldn't help myself. And I've had 4 so far. Can't help it--they are so good! :)

LOL. I was wondering how good the Mary Jane's (as in shoes) could be from the dollar store.

I was wondering the same thing
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Cillaliz on July 24, 2012, 05:27:28 PM: I called my insurance company for the umteenth time since last Wednesday when I gave all the necessary signatures to the claims adjuster and still hadn't gotten a check. So I called the home office again today. They connected me to the person who cuts the checks. She told me that she couldn't figure out why she hadn't gotten it and said she'd just send me a check without the necessary power of attorney, which she prepared and sent while I was on the phone. She's including another one for me to sign - it's just so they can take care of the title on my totaled car- I'll sign it and send it back.
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Jane on July 24, 2012, 05:28:52 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on July 24, 2012, 05:23:19 PM
Quote from: Jane on July 24, 2012, 05:15:59 PM
Quote from: Danise on July 24, 2012, 04:19:54 PM
I stopped off at the dollar store and what to my wandering eyes did appear--no not what you think. Mary Janes! I haven't seen them in ages. I know I shouldn't have bought the box but I couldn't help myself. And I've had 4 so far. Can't help it--they are so good! :)

LOL. I was wondering how good the Mary Jane's (as in shoes) could be from the dollar store.

I was wondering the same thing

I feel better. :)
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Jane on July 24, 2012, 05:29:47 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on July 24, 2012, 05:27:28 PM
I called my insurance company for the umteenth time since last Wednesday when I gave all the necessary signatures to the claims adjuster and still hadn't gotten a check. So I called the home office again today. They connected me to the person who cuts the checks. She told me that she couldn't figure out why she hadn't gotten it and said she'd just send me a check without the necessary power of attorney, which she prepared and sent while I was on the phone. She's including another one for me to sign - it's just so they can take care of the title on my totaled car- I'll sign it and send it back.

VIBES YOU HAVE A NEW CAR BY THURSDAY!!!
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 24, 2012, 05:30:28 PM: AND!!! I thought about the things I don't like about the Prii I've owned in the past (that's plural for Prius). The number one is that they don't do well in the snow. So, I decided I don't want to deal with that anymore. I'm not getting a Prius, I'm getting a RAV4!!! The dealership had to look all over to find one exactly like I want, but found it in Minneapolis. It will arrive on Friday and I will once again have wheels!!
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 24, 2012, 05:31:17 PM: The timing is perfect as my insurance co is paying for my rental car until Friday
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Cillaliz on July 24, 2012, 05:32:34 PM: Welcome back DR Jose! You have been missed
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Post by: Jane on July 24, 2012, 05:36:05 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on July 24, 2012, 05:31:17 PM
The timing is perfect as my insurance co is paying for my rental car until Friday

Correction....

VIBES YOU HAVE YOUR NEW CAR ON FRIDAY AND ALL IS WELL WITH IT!!!
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Post by: Danise on July 24, 2012, 05:37:02 PM: Glad to hear you will be mobile again, DR Cillaliz!
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Danise on July 24, 2012, 05:38:01 PM: I was going to say that if you are having problems with your insurance company, just find them on Facebook and leave them an "interesting" post.
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Cillaliz on July 24, 2012, 05:43:51 PM: Quote from: Danise on July 24, 2012, 05:38:01 PM
I was going to say that if you are having problems with your insurance company, just find them on Facebook and leave them an "interesting" post.

My adjuster has been out of the office since the 18th. Someone told me she was ill and my local insurance agent has had the same problems I have had in getting an answer. I just know the squeaky wheel really does get the grease. I've been very friendly in my phone calls every day since last Wednesday. I think everyone in the auto claims department knows who I am and they finally just decided to help me.
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Post by: Jane on July 24, 2012, 05:46:50 PM: :)
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Jane on July 24, 2012, 05:47:31 PM: DR Cilla I just noticed your quote... ;D
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Post by: George on July 24, 2012, 05:48:04 PM: Quote from: Jane on July 24, 2012, 05:36:05 PM
Quote from: Cillaliz on July 24, 2012, 05:31:17 PM
The timing is perfect as my insurance co is paying for my rental car until Friday

Correction....

VIBES YOU HAVE YOUR NEW CAR ON FRIDAY AND ALL IS WELL WITH IT!!!

~~~DITTO!!~~~
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: George on July 24, 2012, 05:49:26 PM: And now, I'm off to the theater.

Until later!
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Cillaliz on July 24, 2012, 06:18:21 PM: Quote from: Jane on July 24, 2012, 05:47:31 PM
DR Cilla I just noticed your quote... ;D

I'm about to change it....

Ok, I just added to it.
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Jane on July 24, 2012, 06:23:48 PM: Just what a daughter wants to hear ;) ;D
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Jennifer on July 24, 2012, 06:57:41 PM: Quote from: Danise on July 24, 2012, 04:25:24 PM
In other news I have found a use for Facebook (sorry BK). You know I've been struggling with the stupid insurance company to pay my claim for Short Term Disability. Well I found out they have a Facebook page. I posted: "It's been over 2 months since you denied my claim and I sent my rebuttal. I want to know what your answer is or do I have to sue you?".

Well that got a response. They sent me a message saying they wanted "reach out to me and to please give them a contact number". I did and received a call from the home office asking what was going on. I explained the whole thing to them and was promised I would have an answer within 72 hours. It didn't even take that long. I got a call this afternoon telling me they would pay my claim and have already been in touch with my employer to find out when I returned to work.

Ha!

That is great news!!!!
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Jennifer on July 24, 2012, 06:58:28 PM: Quote from: Danise on July 24, 2012, 04:19:54 PM
I stopped off at the dollar store and what to my wandering eyes did appear--no not what you think. Mary Janes! I haven't seen them in ages. I know I shouldn't have bought the box but I couldn't help myself. And I've had 4 so far. Can't help it--they are so good! :)

What are Mary Janes?
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Danise on July 24, 2012, 07:01:54 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on July 24, 2012, 06:58:28 PM
Quote from: Danise on July 24, 2012, 04:19:54 PM
I stopped off at the dollar store and what to my wandering eyes did appear--no not what you think. Mary Janes! I haven't seen them in ages. I know I shouldn't have bought the box but I couldn't help myself. And I've had 4 so far. Can't help it--they are so good! :)

What are Mary Janes?
They are a candy that's like a peanut butter taffy. Very good and chewy!
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Danise on July 24, 2012, 07:05:03 PM: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Jane_(candy)

Mary Janes!
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: elmore3003 on July 24, 2012, 07:05:43 PM: The move went really smoothly, but long. I locked up the office at 9:30 and took a taxi home. Tomorrow I have to be there by 10am to pay the movers who are carting off the huge copier.

Our paralegal Geri arrived about 6:45 and the moving crew arrived around 7:15, and they were great. The two young who were in and out of the office with dollies of bookcases, filing cabinets and azillion cartons were two of the four who picked up my stuff earlier here. The other two stayed with the truck, unloading things, while the two who came in and out of the office with their supervisor were around 20-23 years old and members of the Lithuanian college wrestling or weight lifting team; they were really really strong. Mikey would have giggled through the move like a 12 year-old girl and pondered dating them in about 40 years.

So, the office is a mess but everything is moved in. Tomorrow I begin the clean up. I'm having some soup and going to bed.
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Danise on July 24, 2012, 07:07:36 PM: http://www.oldtimecandy.com/mary-janes.htm

Let's try this again. I don't think that link worked.
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Danise on July 24, 2012, 07:10:26 PM: I am glad the move is over. Maybe the worst is over as well?
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: Danise on July 24, 2012, 07:18:03 PM: Good night all! Pleasant dreams!
Title: Re: THE POSTAL THIEF
Post by: vixmom on July 24, 2012, 08:21:53 PM: Quote from: Ben on July 24, 2012, 04:12:36 AM
Deb, hope your time in Canada is relaxing. You need a good vacation.

Vixter wasn't involved in The Scottish Play at SCCC was she? We saw the notice on the billboard when we were in Centereach. Anthony's parents live very close to the Ammerman Campus.

You do know what I mean by The Scottish Play don't you? It's the Shakespeare play with the curse and many people only refer to it as TSP and don't quote any lines from it.

Yes we do indeed know what is meant by the Scottish play - unfortunately the Vixter has been attending the Grant campus and has never had an opportunity to be part of the theatre activities

if you ever go to a show at Ammerman there is a wall in the lobby that shows pictures of the casts an crews of the various decades - in the 1970s section there is a picture of the crew of one of the shows - and there in the center sits my 19 year old self
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Post by: vixmom on July 24, 2012, 08:24:18 PM: Quote from: Ben on July 24, 2012, 04:12:36 AM
Deb, hope your time in Canada is relaxing. You need a good vacation.

Vixter wasn't involved in The Scottish Play at SCCC was she? We saw the notice on the billboard when we were in Centereach. Anthony's parents live very close to the Ammerman Campus.

You do know what I mean by The Scottish Play don't you? It's the Shakespeare play with the curse and many people only refer to it as TSP and don't quote any lines from it.

thre is a wonderful episode of the Black Adder III that involves actors which makes much use of the curse of the Scottish play
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Post by: John G. on July 24, 2012, 08:38:25 PM: Many vibes for Mike.

Great news, Danise.

I hope that laughter fills your house, BK.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 08:41:00 PM: Good Evening!

Well... I'm basically packed. Now I'm (still) in the midst of organizing and cleaning... And deciding exactly what I feel and know I don't need to take with me. Frankly, I am sort of proud of myself for just how much I am "not taking" already. The big decision will be whether I will take my MacBook or just depend on my iPad for my computer needs. We shall see...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 08:41:20 PM: DR Danise - Great news!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 08:42:07 PM: DR elmore - Glad to hear that your move went smoothly, and I hope that you're currently getting a well-deserved good night of sleep.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 08:43:36 PM: DR Cillaliz - My brother's "spare" car is a RAV4. It's been a great car for me over the past few months. I hope you enjoy yours too.
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Post by: vixmom on July 24, 2012, 08:51:24 PM: I said hello, Jose,......well, hello, Jose
It's so nice to have you back where you belong
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 08:52:30 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on July 24, 2012, 04:41:25 PM
DR JoseP, does that mean that you would prefer to go around to the eating places on your own?

If that is the case I certainly will understand, but I do hope that we can still meet up while you are in town. I would really like to take you around to see the sights, or at least some of them.

DR MBarnum - I'll show you mine, and you can show me yours. ;D
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 08:52:45 PM: Quote from: vixmom on July 24, 2012, 08:51:24 PM
I said hello, Jose,......well, hello, Jose
It's so nice to have you back where you belong

;D
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Post by: vixmom on July 24, 2012, 08:54:12 PM: Vibes please for the Vixter's dear friend, Stef, currently in the ICU having been diagnosed with blood clots in both lungs
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Post by: vixmom on July 24, 2012, 08:55:07 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 08:52:30 PM
Quote from: MBarnum on July 24, 2012, 04:41:25 PM
DR JoseP, does that mean that you would prefer to go around to the eating places on your own?

If that is the case I certainly will understand, but I do hope that we can still meet up while you are in town. I would really like to take you around to see the sights, or at least some of them.

DR MBarnum - I'll show you mine, and you can show me yours. ;D

will this be before or after you go out to eat?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 08:55:09 PM: And...

Since I have to be up in a couple of hours to start my trek back to NYC via Amtrak...

Goodnight.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 08:55:29 PM: Quote from: vixmom on July 24, 2012, 08:55:07 PM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 08:52:30 PM
Quote from: MBarnum on July 24, 2012, 04:41:25 PM
DR JoseP, does that mean that you would prefer to go around to the eating places on your own?

If that is the case I certainly will understand, but I do hope that we can still meet up while you are in town. I would really like to take you around to see the sights, or at least some of them.

DR MBarnum - I'll show you mine, and you can show me yours. ;D

will this be before or after you go out to eat?

During, of course.
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Post by: vixmom on July 24, 2012, 08:55:56 PM: (well SOMEONE had to say it and Larry and Tom aren't around!)
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Post by: vixmom on July 24, 2012, 08:56:56 PM: and the alarm goes off in 6 hours here so nighty night all!
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Post by: vixmom on July 24, 2012, 08:57:42 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 08:55:29 PM
Quote from: vixmom on July 24, 2012, 08:55:07 PM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 08:52:30 PM
Quote from: MBarnum on July 24, 2012, 04:41:25 PM
DR JoseP, does that mean that you would prefer to go around to the eating places on your own?

If that is the case I certainly will understand, but I do hope that we can still meet up while you are in town. I would really like to take you around to see the sights, or at least some of them.

DR MBarnum - I'll show you mine, and you can show me yours. ;D

will this be before or after you go out to eat?

During, of course.

:o ;D
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Post by: John G. on July 24, 2012, 08:58:47 PM: Thank you, Vixmom, for carrying on in their absence.

And vibes and prayers for Stef. My friend Carol had been diagnosed with a blood clot in her lung recently and is recovering slowly but surely. Hoping the same happens for Stef.
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Post by: Laura on July 24, 2012, 08:59:08 PM: Oh, no, Vixmom! Poor Stef. Prayers and vibes for her.
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Post by: Laura on July 24, 2012, 08:59:35 PM: I'm glad to hear Carol is doing better, John G..
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Post by: vixmom on July 24, 2012, 09:00:52 PM: I think I need me a massage
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Post by: vixmom on July 24, 2012, 09:04:50 PM: thank you for the prayers an vibes they are most appreciated --- dear stef just graduated from high school and is supposed to leave for college in a couple of weeks - she is a sweet lovley girl who has been a very close and supportive friend to the Vixter since they met in Girl Scouts about 6 years ago
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Post by: vixmom on July 24, 2012, 09:05:29 PM: really must go to sleep goodnight all
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Post by: Laura on July 24, 2012, 09:08:58 PM: Night.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 24, 2012, 09:11:53 PM: Vibes to Stef ~~~~~~~
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 24, 2012, 09:13:25 PM: post deleted
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 24, 2012, 09:13:35 PM: time to get some sleep. Night
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Post by: bk on July 24, 2012, 09:26:52 PM: Vibes to the Vixter's friend.
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Post by: bk on July 24, 2012, 09:27:33 PM: Listening to an upcoming Kritzerland project - very good score. And since I make an appearance in the film, it's only fitting it will be a Kritzerland CD.
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Post by: MBarnum on July 24, 2012, 09:30:29 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on July 24, 2012, 08:52:30 PM
Quote from: MBarnum on July 24, 2012, 04:41:25 PM
DR JoseP, does that mean that you would prefer to go around to the eating places on your own?

If that is the case I certainly will understand, but I do hope that we can still meet up while you are in town. I would really like to take you around to see the sights, or at least some of them.

DR MBarnum - I'll show you mine, and you can show me yours. ;D

Oh, you Filipinos never change! :D
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 24, 2012, 09:31:31 PM: Jose, are you really back or is this just a Bretty Spaghetti-style visit?
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Post by: MBarnum on July 24, 2012, 09:33:02 PM: Quote from: bk on July 24, 2012, 09:27:33 PM
Listening to an upcoming Kritzerland project - very good score. And since I make an appearance in the film, it's only fitting it will be a Kritzerland CD.

Oh, so you are finally going to do the soundtrack for Racquet? Good job!
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Post by: MBarnum on July 24, 2012, 09:33:52 PM: Facebook is acting strange tonight. All the posts on my newsfeed are a few days old. Nothing from today. I am not happy with that.
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Post by: John G. on July 24, 2012, 09:41:28 PM: Quote from: Laura on July 24, 2012, 08:59:35 PM
I'm glad to hear Carol is doing better, John G..
Thank you much. She's planning on coming down over Labor Day. Will be nice.
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Post by: John G. on July 24, 2012, 09:41:50 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on July 24, 2012, 09:33:52 PM
Facebook is acting strange tonight. All the posts on my newsfeed are a few days old. Nothing from today. I am not happy with that.
I noticed that, too. Weird.
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Post by: John G. on July 24, 2012, 09:42:57 PM: Night, all.
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Post by: bk on July 24, 2012, 09:57:38 PM: I think I need a nice hot shower right about now.
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Post by: Matthew on July 24, 2012, 11:16:49 PM: Hello, Goodbye
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Post by: Matthew on July 24, 2012, 11:17:42 PM: It's been a day. The last week of camp has been trying. Kids are working hard, it's the other people on the production team that are bugging me. I'm tired. Off to bed.