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Title: CHEST NUTS AND HAZEL NUTS
Post by: bk on December 17, 2012, 12:05:04 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were a little nuts, and now it is time for you to post until the nutty cows come home.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2012, 12:05:52 AM
And the word of the day is: COMMENSAL!
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Post by: George on December 17, 2012, 12:11:46 AM
I really like hazelnuts...especially in chocolate. :D However, I don't like it when they're called filberts.  Where did that name come from?
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Post by: Ben on December 17, 2012, 12:45:58 AM
Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: Ben on December 17, 2012, 12:46:49 AM
It's currently 41 degrees and there is a drizzling rain. Ugh. It's supposed to be like this for the next few days, although it's better than snow and 21 degrees.
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Post by: Ben on December 17, 2012, 12:50:16 AM
I have a busy day ahead. I must get a haircut. The last time I had a haircut was November 2nd so it's been over a month and I feel unkempt. I have to go to Penn Station and get our tickets to Long Island before the rush so all we have to do is show up at the train station. I have to go to the post office and the library. Then I'll relax before we go to our annual volunteer party. We finished the work and now we relax with friends and enjoy the rest of the holidays.
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Post by: Ben on December 17, 2012, 12:54:31 AM
So, on that note, have a happy day from

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/BenAnthonySnowmenwithNameTags.jpg)
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Post by: Ben on December 17, 2012, 02:17:30 AM
Here are more shots to brighten your morning.

Anita Gillette and other volunteers working to fill the bags for the Stephen J. Falat Holiday Basket Project.

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/IMG_2656.jpg)
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Post by: Ben on December 17, 2012, 02:18:16 AM
A room full of presents for children and adults living with or affected by HIV/AIDS in the 5 boroughs of New York

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/IMG_2647.jpg)
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Post by: Ben on December 17, 2012, 02:19:41 AM
The last bag completed in 2012. This year we filled 3,100 bags for the Stephen J. Falat Holiday Basket Project

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/IMG_2678.jpg)
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Post by: Ben on December 17, 2012, 02:20:33 AM
As promised, a picture of the tree in Chelsea (New York, not London)

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/IMG_2680.jpg)
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Post by: Ben on December 17, 2012, 02:21:17 AM
A close-up of the friends living under the tree this year

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/IMG_2682.jpg)
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Post by: Michael on December 17, 2012, 03:08:43 AM
GREAT PHOTOS BEN!!

Thanks for posting them
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Post by: Michael on December 17, 2012, 03:09:04 AM
And a good morning to all
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Post by: Michael on December 17, 2012, 03:09:55 AM
Everyone enjoy the rest of your week
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 17, 2012, 05:00:12 AM
Good morning, all!

It's time for my second cup of coffee, and I will head down to Toyland shortly after that. I have several scores to proof and several finished scores to accept or make further changes. I've also got to draft a terse letter about this next recording. It will only start a battle - why cab't the folk with the money stop interfering and trust? - I do not look forward to. I've also got a pile of bills to pay. And taxes.

I'm still working out my Christmas plans. They're vague. I've received one invitation but I have declined it. I wish I'd booked that ticket to Ohio. Or Dublin.

DR Ben, what great photos! Thanks for posting them.

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Post by: Kerry on December 17, 2012, 05:10:17 AM
Thanks, Ben-- that was a great way to start the day!
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2012, 05:12:47 AM
Good morning, all.

Thanks for the photos, Ben. They're wonderful.
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Post by: Sam on December 17, 2012, 05:21:48 AM
Morning.

 ;D
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Post by: Sam on December 17, 2012, 05:22:25 AM
Dear Ben,

Thank you for the photos. 

And the Xmas cheer.

 ;D
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Post by: Sam on December 17, 2012, 05:23:33 AM
Mega vibes for all the last minute stuff before the holidays.

 :) ;) ;D
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2012, 05:42:27 AM
Love the photos DR BEN.  Thanks so much for posting them for us!!!
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2012, 05:42:40 AM
I also loved DR JANE's photos from last night.  Very nice!
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2012, 05:43:14 AM
I am trying two new browsers......Maxthon 3 and Comodo Dragon....both seem to run faster than FireFox.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2012, 05:45:37 AM
I very much enjoyed ATLAS SHRUGGED Part One and am looking forward to Part Two on Blu Ray.

So many things were left out of the book - but I think the tone of the film is very close to the book.  And most of the actors did an okay job.

The only change that didn't make sense for me was that Dagny offered a NECKLACE in the movie for the bracelet made of Reardon Steel, and in the book she offers a beautiful diamond bracelet.....strange choice....of all things to change.

Philosophy is not my bag......but I think that Objectivism as written about by Ayn Rand is interesting.....
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2012, 05:50:09 AM
I always enjoy watching Ayn Rand on Phil Donahue.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bx-LpRSbbeA
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Post by: Ben on December 17, 2012, 06:41:10 AM
Glad you all enjoyed the pictures. It was a good year and it's nice to have the tree up and decorated so we can relax.

I'm home from some of my errands. I still have a couple to complete and then it's relaxing until the party.
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2012, 07:02:01 AM
This is from Saturday Night Light and it's just wicked. Imagine Al Pacino playing Charlie Brown, Edie Falco as Lucy and Larry David as Linus.

http://www.hulu.com/watch/435938
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Post by: Charles Pogue on December 17, 2012, 07:13:52 AM
This is from Saturday Night Light and it's just wicked. Imagine Al Pacino playing Charlie Brown, Edie Falco as Lucy and Larry David as Linus.

http://www.hulu.com/watch/435938

I enjoyed this.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 17, 2012, 07:19:51 AM
Greetings from Toiyland. The subway got held at 50th Street forever because of a problem at 42nd Street.
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Post by: Druxy on December 17, 2012, 07:47:05 AM
Has anybody seen LES MISERABLES yet?

Is it as bad as most of the reviews indicate?
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2012, 08:11:16 AM
When does it open?
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2012, 08:11:30 AM
Thanks to DR ELMORE for the lovely package that arrived today.
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2012, 08:17:10 AM
When does it open?
I was wondering the same thing.
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Post by: Ben on December 17, 2012, 08:20:02 AM
I heard that it opens in a week and a day but don't quote me on that. The rumors are rampant that it might open on 12/25 or the week before New Years Day or the day before Boxing Day but no one seems to know for sure.
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2012, 08:30:36 AM
My supervisor has just learned that his son's school is in a lockdown because of a threatening phone call. I hope this doesn't become pandemic.
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2012, 08:31:17 AM
All of the parents have been told not to head to the school, but, of course, that is what he and the rest of the parents are doing. Who could help it?
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 17, 2012, 08:38:19 AM
I heard that it opens in a week and a day but don't quote me on that. The rumors are rampant that it might open on 12/25 or the week before New Years Day or the day before Boxing Day but no one seems to know for sure.

I won't believe it until I see it for myself.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 17, 2012, 08:39:11 AM
DR Ben:

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Christmas tree photos!!!  Beautiful tree!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 17, 2012, 08:41:02 AM
Re:  Comments yesterday about Fred Phelps and Westboro.  It would be nearly impossible for anyone to kill Fred Phelps, I think, because he (purportedly) died earlier this year.  In fact, all the Westboro carryings-on are now being led by his daughter Anita.

Most of the members are in/of the same family.  Probably a lot more "in-breeding" than most of us could imagine.
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Post by: Matthew on December 17, 2012, 08:44:50 AM
Good morning, good morning
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Post by: Matthew on December 17, 2012, 08:45:45 AM
Sorry for being e&t this weekend, it was a long one.  The show is down, and what a run it was!  I might actually miss it and will look forward to next year's show.
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Post by: Matthew on December 17, 2012, 08:46:25 AM
This week is home stretch week, school Christmas Program AND Christmas Eve. My goal is to try and not re-create the wheel!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 17, 2012, 08:51:13 AM
Christmas in South Carolina, Part 3:

Well, it's Monday and I've been in South Carolina for five days.  Yesterday, we had the Christmas Cantata at the Johnston Baptist Church.  The preacher's wife is the unofficial choir leader (with a small stipend) since the church cannot afford a full-time person any longer.

Her program was fine, for the most part.  She included two juicy solos for herself, only one of which was welcome by me.  The first was too ambitious and the syntax was challenging.  It was too hard to follow the "thought" in the lyrics...another instance of a trained singer in love with her voice sacrificing the song for her pipes.

The program, however, was pleasing overall and no harm done.   Last night, we attended the Children's Christmas party.  There were far more of us older folks than children, but the children are the reason for the season, as they say, and we had a visit from Santa and all the children got to sit on his lap, have a picture made and each got a gift bag.

The rest of us sat around and ate finger foods...pimiento cheese sammiches, ham and cheese sammiches, chicken salad sammiches, etc.  There were various kinds of chips, a cheesy dip of some sort (Mexican-inspired, I believe), meatballs and various/sundry desserts including lime cake and red velvet cake.

The event started at 6 p.m.  My mom and I were back home by 6:55 p.m.

We then spent the evening watching the "Survivor" finale and futzing around with various things while waiting for it to start.

This morning, I washed two small loads of clothes.  My mom is baking our annual Rum Cake ("my" rum cake, actually).

Otherwise, it's overcast, sporadically rainy and a fine day to stay home.  We'll play more SkipBo  this afternoon after my mom's soaps.

Tomorrow a.m., we're off to Aiken for shopping and lunch at Red Lobster.  Some huge sales are taking place this week...many items at 70 percent off.

More later, as things develop.
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Post by: Ben on December 17, 2012, 08:52:48 AM
DR Ben:

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Christmas tree photos!!!  Beautiful tree!

Thanks, Ron!
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2012, 08:55:39 AM
DR RLP we haven't seen a photo of your tree yet.
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Post by: Ginny on December 17, 2012, 08:59:42 AM
Monday morning afternoon greetings!  I've been out and about, getting a blood test, mailing a package to my sister, and odds 'n' ends shopping at Starbuck's and Michael's.  It's kind of foggy here in SW Ohio today, but not very cold.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on December 17, 2012, 09:05:54 AM
And the word of the day is: COMMENSAL!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  COOKING BREAKFAST FOR THE ONE I LOVE
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2012, 09:12:28 AM
pimiento cheese sammiches.

Yum.
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Post by: Doug R on December 17, 2012, 09:44:22 AM
Wonderful photos Ben. Thanks!
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Post by: Doug R on December 17, 2012, 09:49:04 AM
I'm back from a Christmas lunch party. I wasn't sure whether I'd make it because I've had a terrible cold for the past week. I had champagne sorbet, Ham hock terrine, roast turkey and profiteroles. I'm now bloated and need to lie down. I'm having to pass on a party this evening which I can't cope with after the lunch.
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Post by: Doug R on December 17, 2012, 09:50:05 AM
TOD:

"Profiles of the Future" by Arthur C. Clarke which I've had since 1962.
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2012, 10:23:38 AM
Glad the rest of the shows went well, Matthew.

Ham hock terrine. Yum.

As you can tell, I'm hungry today. Well, every day.  :D
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2012, 10:34:30 AM
Well, one more detail to come out of this morning's lockdown at the local school: The caller was on the phone with the school for an entire half hour making his or her threats. That's just strange. In the movies, the call would have been traced in that time, right? I realize life isn't a movie, but that image does give us some expectations.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 10:41:03 AM
From DR Jennifer:
Quote
The last candle on the menorah was Saturday night.

LOL I figured someone would comment before I could.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 10:43:03 AM
COPING VIBES FOR DR VIXMOM!!
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 10:45:21 AM
Craig said the elementary school he works at has been having lockdown drills since the DC sniper, plus the doors are all locks at 9:45.

In Connecticut I keep reading the school locked up at 9:30, the same time the shooter arrived. :(
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 10:45:49 AM
I'm pleased last nights rain did not turn into snow.
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Post by: Ginny on December 17, 2012, 10:47:51 AM
I'm hearing thunder...
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Post by: Druxy on December 17, 2012, 10:52:55 AM
Has anybody seen LES MISERABLES yet?

Is it as bad as most of the reviews indicate?

I must have missed something.

 ???

This was a serious question.

 :)
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2012, 10:54:12 AM
Three!
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2012, 10:55:05 AM
Druxy, I haven't seen it yet, but the reviews make me not want to run out and see it. So, depending on time, I probably won't get to it any time soon.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 17, 2012, 10:57:28 AM
Good morning - woops, good afternoon, all.

Up at six in the a.m., a very rude start to the day if you ask me.  Just time now for a brief ketchup.

Great photos, DR Ben!
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2012, 10:59:10 AM
I have only read ONE LES MIZ review that certainly wasn't a pan, but it wasn't a valentine either.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2012, 10:59:28 AM
Cold BeGone Vibes for DR DOUG R.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2012, 10:59:51 AM
I wish I lived in NYC so that I could see the show at the Metropolitan tonight.
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2012, 11:07:40 AM
Just got a note from my supervisor, who is waiting with the rest of the parents outside his son's school. The lockdown continues because the threat is deemed to be on the outside, so the children are safer inside, the school officials say. SWAT, FBI, ATF, county and city officials are all on the scene.

In a way, that seems scarier because the person who made the threat could pass himself off a concerned parent/grandparent. Again, I've seen too many movies.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 17, 2012, 11:08:18 AM
DR JRand62:  Am moving more slowly this year.  A photo or two will follow anon (or later).
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 17, 2012, 11:09:38 AM
The last bag completed in 2012. This year we filled 3,100 bags for the Stephen J. Falat Holiday Basket Project

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/IMG_2678.jpg)

This is so amazing...and heartwarming.  Thanks for sharing the two photos.
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Post by: Druxy on December 17, 2012, 11:15:31 AM
I have only read ONE LES MIZ review that certainly wasn't a pan, but it wasn't a valentine either.

BK is the one getting the screeners.

Have they sent that one to you yet, BK?
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Post by: George on December 17, 2012, 11:45:50 AM
Those were great pictures, Ben!  Thanks!
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Post by: George on December 17, 2012, 11:47:43 AM
This is from Saturday Night Light and it's just wicked. Imagine Al Pacino playing Charlie Brown, Edie Falco as Lucy and Larry David as Linus.

http://www.hulu.com/watch/435938

That's hysterical!
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Post by: Ginny on December 17, 2012, 11:57:38 AM
Taking a break after popping the corn for a batch of caramel corn to give away in the next few days.  I've also roasted some almonds, which are unrelated to the caramel corn but a snacking staple for me.
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Post by: Ginny on December 17, 2012, 12:04:57 PM
DR Elmore, I wish you were coming to Ohio for Christmas, too!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 17, 2012, 12:18:48 PM
DR Elmore, I wish you were coming to Ohio for Christmas, too!

I really screwed up this year. I may work on proofing some Moross scores at Toyland and see the film of LES MIZ in the afternoon.
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Post by: Ginny on December 17, 2012, 12:18:54 PM
And today I received in the mail a reimbursement check for the up-front payment that was required at the endoscopy center before my procedure - Merry Christmas to me!
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Post by: Druxy on December 17, 2012, 12:57:47 PM
This is from Saturday Night Light and it's just wicked. Imagine Al Pacino playing Charlie Brown, Edie Falco as Lucy and Larry David as Linus.

http://www.hulu.com/watch/435938

That's hysterical!

The following one about the Royal Doctor is even funnier.
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Post by: Doug R on December 17, 2012, 01:18:51 PM
Cold BeGone Vibes for DR DOUG R.
Thank you DR Jrand62. I'm almost back to normal now.
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Post by: TCB on December 17, 2012, 01:20:17 PM


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Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2012, 01:43:43 PM
I doubt that LM screeners have been sent out......to anyone....
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2012, 01:54:34 PM
The lockdown at the school has ended and the kids were able to leave to go home with their parents.
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2012, 02:00:11 PM
The Badger Theremin. Just in time for Christmas. For the music lover on your list.

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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 02:04:36 PM
I really like hazelnuts...especially in chocolate. :D However, I don't like it when they're called filberts.  Where did that name come from?

I guess that explains why I have always been allergic to filberts.  The word has been around since I was a little girl.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 02:05:17 PM
So, on that note, have a happy day from


Cute.  Thank you Ben and Anthony.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 02:06:02 PM
Here are more shots to brighten your morning.

Anita Gillette and other volunteers working to fill the bags for the Stephen J. Falat Holiday Basket Project.


It has brightened by day.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 02:06:51 PM
A room full of presents for children and adults living with or affected by HIV/AIDS in the 5 boroughs of New York


Very, very nice.  Each year I enjoy reading about the bags you help to fill.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 02:07:32 PM
The last bag completed in 2012. This year we filled 3,100 bags for the Stephen J. Falat Holiday Basket Project

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/IMG_2678.jpg)

Nice pic and congratulations!
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Post by: Druxy on December 17, 2012, 02:08:50 PM
I doubt that LM screeners have been sent out......to anyone....

If they are after Oscar nominations, they would have been.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 02:19:02 PM
I also loved DR JANE's photos from last night.  Very nice!

Thank you.  Oh, I have 4 photos left to post.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 02:19:19 PM
DR Ben I very much enjoyed your Christmas photos.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 02:20:08 PM
Glad you all enjoyed the pictures. It was a good year and it's nice to have the tree up and decorated so we can relax.

I'm home from some of my errands. I still have a couple to complete and then it's relaxing until the party.

:)
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Post by: Ginny on December 17, 2012, 02:20:53 PM
DR Ben I very much enjoyed your Christmas photos.

I did, too - It's great to see those smiling faces and all those gift bags right after contributing to the cause at the theatre!
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 02:20:54 PM
My supervisor has just learned that his son's school is in a lockdown because of a threatening phone call. I hope this doesn't become pandemic.

:(
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 02:22:07 PM
Sorry for being e&t this weekend, it was a long one.  The show is down, and what a run it was!  I might actually miss it and will look forward to next year's show.

It sounds like you had a long but good weekend. :)
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 02:24:07 PM
I'm back from a Christmas lunch party. I wasn't sure whether I'd make it because I've had a terrible cold for the past week. I had champagne sorbet, Ham hock terrine, roast turkey and profiteroles. I'm now bloated and need to lie down. I'm having to pass on a party this evening which I can't cope with after the lunch.

FEEL BETTER VIBES!!!!  It seems about time you should!
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 02:28:05 PM
Just got a note from my supervisor, who is waiting with the rest of the parents outside his son's school. The lockdown continues because the threat is deemed to be on the outside, so the children are safer inside, the school officials say. SWAT, FBI, ATF, county and city officials are all on the scene.

In a way, that seems scarier because the person who made the threat could pass himself off a concerned parent/grandparent. Again, I've seen too many movies.

You make a good point though.  At least the children should be safe inside the school.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 02:29:27 PM


(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u271/actr2000/Mayan_zps21984408.jpg)

Cute.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 02:29:49 PM
The lockdown at the school has ended and the kids were able to leave to go home with their parents.

Good. 
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 02:37:31 PM
I began my working at the gym feeling perfectly fine.  I finally had to stop a few minutes early thinking I shouldn't have eaten breakfast.  When I do eat before working out I tend to feel it while on the treadmill which is the last thing I do.  I still didn't feel too bad when I got off the treadmill.  Within minutes after stopping I got really sick.  Keith had to pull the car up and help me out.  In 36 degree weather I walked out wearing shorts & a t-shirt and was comfortable.  My hands began shaking, & then tingling, so fast you couldn't see them shake.  I could only feel them.

I think I had an hour virus.  I hope that is all it was though I'm still rather shaky & haven't had much to eat.
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Post by: Laura on December 17, 2012, 02:40:21 PM
Loved the cheery Christmas pictures, Ben.
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Post by: Laura on December 17, 2012, 02:41:14 PM
Maybe that explains why they stayed until so long after sundown. It was actually all over. At least they got a bunch of new ornaments for their Christmas tree.
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Post by: Ben on December 17, 2012, 02:44:07 PM
DR Ben I very much enjoyed your Christmas photos.

Thanks, Jane. Glad I was able to post them.

Your pictures are also quite lovely.
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Post by: Ben on December 17, 2012, 02:45:00 PM
DR Ben I very much enjoyed your Christmas photos.

I did, too - It's great to see those smiling faces and all those gift bags right after contributing to the cause at the theatre!

Thanks, Ginny. I'm looking forward to your pictures of England!!!
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Post by: Ben on December 17, 2012, 02:45:24 PM
Loved the cheery Christmas pictures, Ben.

Thanks, Laura.

Your quote from Mae-Ling made me laugh.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 02:45:32 PM
Maybe that explains why they stayed until so long after sundown. It was actually all over. At least they got a bunch of new ornaments for their Christmas tree.

I think it is funny, and cute, they went to you for ornaments.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 02:45:53 PM
DR Ben I very much enjoyed your Christmas photos.

Your pictures are also quite lovely.

Thank you.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 02:46:12 PM
DR Ben I very much enjoyed your Christmas photos.

I did, too - It's great to see those smiling faces and all those gift bags right after contributing to the cause at the theatre!

Thanks, Ginny. I'm looking forward to your pictures of England!!!

So am I.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 02:46:54 PM
Since this is picture day.......
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 02:48:21 PM
Front walkway.

(https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/532418_4903141983811_1904895765_n.jpg)
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 02:48:51 PM
I think it is time to take the scarecrow down.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 02:49:39 PM
View looking out from our front door.

(https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/282428_4903147063938_1267955506_n.jpg)
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Post by: George on December 17, 2012, 02:50:10 PM
This is from Saturday Night Light and it's just wicked. Imagine Al Pacino playing Charlie Brown, Edie Falco as Lucy and Larry David as Linus.

http://www.hulu.com/watch/435938

That's hysterical!

The following one about the Royal Doctor is even funnier.

It was! ;D
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Post by: Doug R on December 17, 2012, 02:51:23 PM
I'm back from a Christmas lunch party. I wasn't sure whether I'd make it because I've had a terrible cold for the past week. I had champagne sorbet, Ham hock terrine, roast turkey and profiteroles. I'm now bloated and need to lie down. I'm having to pass on a party this evening which I can't cope with after the lunch.

FEEL BETTER VIBES!!!!  It seems about time you should!

Thanks Jane!
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 02:55:52 PM
The back of our house with a nice view of the Siskiyou Mountains in the background.

(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/576467_4903147903959_1616393247_n.jpg)
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 02:56:20 PM
I'm going to curl up on the heading pad and read.
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Post by: Matthew on December 17, 2012, 03:23:30 PM
Home for now.  Going to make some chicken enchiladas for dinner, and then head out again.
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Post by: Laura on December 17, 2012, 03:29:52 PM
Such a beautiful home and garden, Jane.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2012, 03:32:21 PM
Funny little day so far.  One screener arrived and I was rather taken aback that it was The Hobbit.  I guess maybe I'll watch that tonight.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2012, 03:33:18 PM
Also, Kritzerland is having its first ever holiday sale - to usher in 2013 we're offering 20 titles for $13 each - a great way to catch up on some stuff you may have missed.  Sale lasts until January 2nd. 

http://www.kritzerland.com/specialSale.htm
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2012, 03:34:41 PM
Had a nice lunch with a local singer, and it looks like I'll be helping her first to throw together something she can do at the end of January, and then after that a much more specific act for her.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2012, 03:35:15 PM
Picked up a couple of packages including one from the Pogues, but will not open that until Christmas morning.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2012, 03:38:32 PM
But a big package I was assured would be here today is not so I've written that e-mail.  But the best thing that arrived today is clearly from The Twit who attempted and failed to cause trouble the other day.  I received a Christmas card - the return address was the Kritzerland address to where it was sent.  Right there, one knew something was amiss.  The sentiment inside?  "Bruce, you are an ASS." 

Note to Twit:  As if your bad karma hadn't tripled before, now it's quintupled.  Why don't you try getting a life, doing something productive, and stop living to spread your obnoxious negativity?  I think now I will actively pursue finding out who the e-mail address belongs to, so if you're reading this, chum, you might want to nuke it.
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Post by: KevinH on December 17, 2012, 03:43:41 PM
You have a lovely home, DR Jane!
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Post by: KevinH on December 17, 2012, 03:44:58 PM
Nice photos, DR Ben!  It's such a great thing you all do!
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Post by: Laura on December 17, 2012, 03:51:34 PM
My birding buddy and I went to some new sewage ponds that we found out were open to birdwatchers. We were so lucky that also there was a very friendly birder with a scope, who allowed us to tag along. He helped us find some things we wouldn't have seen without his scope.

http://andthisiswhatisawtoday.blogspot.com/2012/12/glendale-recharge-ponds.html

Of course, all these things we were able to see pretty closeup.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2012, 03:52:37 PM
My Birding Buddy.  That's the title of my next novel.
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Post by: Laura on December 17, 2012, 03:53:09 PM
Loved the cheery Christmas pictures, Ben.

Thanks, Laura.

Your quote from Mae-Ling made me laugh.

Oh, as soon as she said that I knew I would have to post it.
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Post by: Ginny on December 17, 2012, 04:19:32 PM
DR Ben I very much enjoyed your Christmas photos.

I did, too - It's great to see those smiling faces and all those gift bags right after contributing to the cause at the theatre!

Thanks, Ginny. I'm looking forward to your pictures of England!!!

So am I.

I'm having to rethink how to post pictures as we travel because I'm not taking my laptop - just my new iPad Mini.  I will take my camera, but probably take some pics with my iPad or iPhone, post them to Facebook, and then link them to here.  I'll have to try that with the iPad before we leave...
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Post by: Jennifer on December 17, 2012, 04:20:48 PM
I began my working at the gym feeling perfectly fine.  I finally had to stop a few minutes early thinking I shouldn't have eaten breakfast.  When I do eat before working out I tend to feel it while on the treadmill which is the last thing I do.  I still didn't feel too bad when I got off the treadmill.  Within minutes after stopping I got really sick.  Keith had to pull the car up and help me out.  In 36 degree weather I walked out wearing shorts & a t-shirt and was comfortable.  My hands began shaking, & then tingling, so fast you couldn't see them shake.  I could only feel them.

I think I had an hour virus.  I hope that is all it was though I'm still rather shaky & haven't had much to eat.

Sorry DR Jane. Feel better.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

How long after breakfast do you work out? I would give it 2 hours. But I would go swimming or to the gym without eating. I think you need the energy from the food.
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Post by: Jennifer on December 17, 2012, 04:23:06 PM
Looks like winter has really started here. :(

Snow storms and bad weather scheduled for everyday.

This is what i dislike most about winter.

I wouldn't mind a few snowflakes. But I really dislike storms.

Thankfully Friday's really big storm that was supposed to be 25-35mm might be rain instead. Fingers crossed that the weather stays at 5C/40F+ like they are now predicting.
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Post by: Ginny on December 17, 2012, 04:24:13 PM
Feel better vibes for DR Jane!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 17, 2012, 04:26:49 PM
But a big package I was assured would be here today is not so I've written that e-mail.  But the best thing that arrived today is clearly from The Twit who attempted and failed to cause trouble the other day.  I received a Christmas card - the return address was the Kritzerland address to where it was sent.  Right there, one knew something was amiss.  The sentiment inside?  "Bruce, you are an ASS." 

Note to Twit:  As if your bad karma hadn't tripled before, now it's quintupled.  Why don't you try getting a life, doing something productive, and stop living to spread your obnoxious negativity?  I think now I will actively pursue finding out who the e-mail address belongs to, so if you're reading this, chum, you might want to nuke it.

Where was it postmarked?  Perhaps you've got FJL's stalker?
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2012, 04:57:14 PM
That's the interesting thing - while there were the "lines" of a postmark, there was no city or anything else - very weird.  Is that even possible?  BTW, got your lovely present today - fun!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 17, 2012, 05:02:59 PM
That's the interesting thing - while there were the "lines" of a postmark, there was no city or anything else - very weird.  Is that even possible?  BTW, got your lovely present today - fun!

It's an early one: no production shots yet.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 05:25:40 PM
Thank you DR Laura.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 05:26:49 PM
But a big package I was assured would be here today is not so I've written that e-mail.  But the best thing that arrived today is clearly from The Twit who attempted and failed to cause trouble the other day.  I received a Christmas card - the return address was the Kritzerland address to where it was sent.  Right there, one knew something was amiss.  The sentiment inside?  "Bruce, you are an ASS." 


This is so absurd one does have to laugh.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 05:27:16 PM
You have a lovely home, DR Jane!

Thank you.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 05:28:34 PM
My birding buddy and I went to some new sewage ponds that we found out were open to birdwatchers. We were so lucky that also there was a very friendly birder with a scope, who allowed us to tag along. He helped us find some things we wouldn't have seen without his scope.

http://andthisiswhatisawtoday.blogspot.com/2012/12/glendale-recharge-ponds.html

Of course, all these things we were able to see pretty closeup.

Beautiful photos, especially the one of the red and black bird.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 05:29:24 PM
DR Ben I very much enjoyed your Christmas photos.

I did, too - It's great to see those smiling faces and all those gift bags right after contributing to the cause at the theatre!

Thanks, Ginny. I'm looking forward to your pictures of England!!!

So am I.

I'm having to rethink how to post pictures as we travel because I'm not taking my laptop - just my new iPad Mini.  I will take my camera, but probably take some pics with my iPad or iPhone, post them to Facebook, and then link them to here.  I'll have to try that with the iPad before we leave...

We emailed our photos from Keith's iPad to DR George to post ;)
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 05:32:58 PM
I began my working at the gym feeling perfectly fine.  I finally had to stop a few minutes early thinking I shouldn't have eaten breakfast.  When I do eat before working out I tend to feel it while on the treadmill which is the last thing I do.  I still didn't feel too bad when I got off the treadmill.  Within minutes after stopping I got really sick.  Keith had to pull the car up and help me out.  In 36 degree weather I walked out wearing shorts & a t-shirt and was comfortable.  My hands began shaking, & then tingling, so fast you couldn't see them shake.  I could only feel them.

I think I had an hour virus.  I hope that is all it was though I'm still rather shaky & haven't had much to eat.

Sorry DR Jane. Feel better.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

How long after breakfast do you work out? I would give it 2 hours. But I would go swimming or to the gym without eating. I think you need the energy from the food.

Thanks.

Before swimming I try to eat a little something & then I take something to eat after I get out of the pool.  The biggest problem is I reflux if I eat before exercising, which is what I thought was happening today.  When I got clammy warm I just thought, maybe, I was warm because I was working out.  I'm sure jogging, even though I didn't jog as much as usual, accelerated whatever was going on.

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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 05:35:48 PM
Looks like winter has really started here. :(

Snow storms and bad weather scheduled for everyday.

This is what i dislike most about winter.

I wouldn't mind a few snowflakes. But I really dislike storms.

Thankfully Friday's really big storm that was supposed to be 25-35mm might be rain instead. Fingers crossed that the weather stays at 5C/40F+ like they are now predicting.

It is snowing here now.  The hate storms when I need to be someplace, otherwise they were fun to walk a dog.  This year I might cry after our first storm.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 05:36:24 PM
Feel better vibes for DR Jane!

Thanks, so far hanging in there after eating the delicious dinner Keith made.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 05:37:22 PM
That's the interesting thing - while there were the "lines" of a postmark, there was no city or anything else - very weird.  Is that even possible?  BTW, got your lovely present today - fun!

That happens a lot, or at least when I want to know what the postmark reads.
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Post by: George on December 17, 2012, 05:42:11 PM
DR Ben I very much enjoyed your Christmas photos.

I did, too - It's great to see those smiling faces and all those gift bags right after contributing to the cause at the theatre!

Thanks, Ginny. I'm looking forward to your pictures of England!!!

So am I.

I'm having to rethink how to post pictures as we travel because I'm not taking my laptop - just my new iPad Mini.  I will take my camera, but probably take some pics with my iPad or iPhone, post them to Facebook, and then link them to here.  I'll have to try that with the iPad before we leave...

We emailed our photos from Keith's iPad to DR George to post ;)

That's an option..but then if you can attach it to an e-mail, you could upload it to the HHW Photobucket account.  Do you have the instructions, Ginny?
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Post by: Ginny on December 17, 2012, 05:48:49 PM
DR George, I don't have the Photobucket instructions.  Could you send them to me in a PM?
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 05:50:09 PM
DR Ben I very much enjoyed your Christmas photos.

I did, too - It's great to see those smiling faces and all those gift bags right after contributing to the cause at the theatre!

Thanks, Ginny. I'm looking forward to your pictures of England!!!

So am I.

I'm having to rethink how to post pictures as we travel because I'm not taking my laptop - just my new iPad Mini.  I will take my camera, but probably take some pics with my iPad or iPhone, post them to Facebook, and then link them to here.  I'll have to try that with the iPad before we leave...

We emailed our photos from Keith's iPad to DR George to post ;)

That's an option..but then if you can attach it to an e-mail, you could upload it to the HHW Photobucket account.  Do you have the instructions, Ginny?

;D
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2012, 05:52:17 PM
Still trying to get through The Master - whatever its merits, and they are not many, at least for me, the leading man's performance is simply the most self-indulgent crap acting I think I've ever seen on the screen.  I'm sure there are hundreds of young actors thinking that it's brilliant but it's so far from brilliant it's not even funny.  It's bad enough that the character is one of the most disgusting pieces of crap ever, but the sauce he ladles on top of that is just sickening.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 06:10:51 PM
This is when screeners aren't fun to have ;)
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Post by: George on December 17, 2012, 06:11:59 PM
DR George, I don't have the Photobucket instructions.  Could you send them to me in a PM?

Sent!
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Post by: Ginny on December 17, 2012, 06:16:38 PM
DR George, I don't have the Photobucket instructions.  Could you send them to me in a PM?

Sent!

Got it - thanks!
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Post by: FJL on December 17, 2012, 06:17:23 PM
BK - I just got back from your show at the Metropolitan Room.  It was really wonderful, your song was a gem (as I knew from the album) and it seemed to go over great with quite a glittering crowd.  But the whole show was a delight, put me in a much better mood than I've been in, and I thank you for the escape it gave all of us.

I see they were taping it for you.  I think you'll be very pleased with how it went and was received.

 




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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 06:20:14 PM
This is wonderful DR FJL.  I'm very happy for you, the singer, and Bruce.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 06:23:45 PM
I read an excellent book, "Surviving the Angel of Death: The Story of a Mengele Twin in Auschwitz"
by Eva Mozes Kor & Lisa Rojany Buccieri

I know, it sounds like a hard read and of course in ways it is.  Eva Mozes Kor was a twin & Lisa Buccieri writes children's books which is why I enjoyed this so much.  It is shorter & has a softer touch to it while getting at the heart of what the twins went through.
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Post by: FJL on December 17, 2012, 06:24:22 PM
This is wonderful DR FJL.  I'm very happy for you, the singer, and Bruce.

Luckily, I have the album, so I've reliving the show as I type this.

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Post by: Laura on December 17, 2012, 06:29:34 PM
My birding buddy and I went to some new sewage ponds that we found out were open to birdwatchers. We were so lucky that also there was a very friendly birder with a scope, who allowed us to tag along. He helped us find some things we wouldn't have seen without his scope.

http://andthisiswhatisawtoday.blogspot.com/2012/12/glendale-recharge-ponds.html

Of course, all these things we were able to see pretty closeup.

Beautiful photos, especially the one of the red and black bird.

That is a male vermillion flycatcher.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2012, 06:30:49 PM
Glad to hear it went well. 
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2012, 06:31:04 PM
I think I'll go get something sweet to nibble on.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 06:31:56 PM
This is wonderful DR FJL.  I'm very happy for you, the singer, and Bruce.

Luckily, I have the album, so I've reliving the show as I type this.



:)
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 06:32:57 PM
My birding buddy and I went to some new sewage ponds that we found out were open to birdwatchers. We were so lucky that also there was a very friendly birder with a scope, who allowed us to tag along. He helped us find some things we wouldn't have seen without his scope.

http://andthisiswhatisawtoday.blogspot.com/2012/12/glendale-recharge-ponds.html

Of course, all these things we were able to see pretty closeup.

Beautiful photos, especially the one of the red and black bird.

That is a male vermillion flycatcher.

Thanks.  I'm pretty sure I've seen one before, will have to ask Keith if I have.  I never remember all the names.
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 17, 2012, 06:34:39 PM
Good evening.  can't write much. I have two cats on my lap and it's difficult to tyoe
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 17, 2012, 06:35:26 PM
My interview is tomorrow morning at 9:00.   I'm looking forward to it...and to having it be over!  I'll know tomorrow night if I make the final three.  That's my goal for tomorrow
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Post by: Laura on December 17, 2012, 06:38:49 PM
Break legs, as we say around here to the actors.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 06:41:46 PM
My interview is tomorrow morning at 9:00.   I'm looking forward to it...and to having it be over!  I'll know tomorrow night if I make the final three.  That's my goal for tomorrow

MAKING THE FINAL THREE VIBES TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 17, 2012, 06:42:40 PM
Thanks Jane and Laura. 
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 06:43:52 PM
My birding buddy and I went to some new sewage ponds that we found out were open to birdwatchers. We were so lucky that also there was a very friendly birder with a scope, who allowed us to tag along. He helped us find some things we wouldn't have seen without his scope.

http://andthisiswhatisawtoday.blogspot.com/2012/12/glendale-recharge-ponds.html

Of course, all these things we were able to see pretty closeup.

Beautiful photos, especially the one of the red and black bird.

That is a male vermillion flycatcher.

Keith said we have flycatcher's but not this one.  It has been awhile since we have seen one & he doesn't remember what kind it was.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 06:44:26 PM
Good evening.  can't write much. I have two cats on my lap and it's difficult to tyoe

Awww.  My tummy would feel better with a cat on it.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2012, 06:44:33 PM
'night
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Post by: TCB on December 17, 2012, 06:51:55 PM
As promised, a picture of the tree in Chelsea (New York, not London)

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/IMG_2680.jpg)


Great photos and a very lovely tree.
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Post by: George on December 17, 2012, 06:59:07 PM
My interview is tomorrow morning at 9:00.   I'm looking forward to it...and to having it be over!  I'll know tomorrow night if I make the final three.  That's my goal for tomorrow

MAKING THE FINAL THREE VIBES TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

~~~DITTO!!~~~
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 17, 2012, 06:59:31 PM
Good evening.  can't write much. I have two cats on my lap and it's difficult to tyoe

Awww.  My tummy would feel better with a cat on it.

One cat is comforting, two cats and I can't move
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 17, 2012, 07:00:11 PM
Great Photos, Ben!
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Post by: TCB on December 17, 2012, 07:17:12 PM
Loved the cheery Christmas pictures, Ben.

LOL!  Laura, I thought you said that you loved the cheesy Christmas pictures!
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Post by: Ginny on December 17, 2012, 07:33:27 PM
Interview vibes fot DR Cillaliz!
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2012, 07:35:22 PM
I gotta tell you.
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Post by: Sam on December 17, 2012, 07:37:05 PM
 ;D
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 17, 2012, 07:39:25 PM
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Vibes for Cillaliz tomorrow! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 17, 2012, 07:39:42 PM
I'm off to bed. Good night, everyone!
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Post by: Sam on December 17, 2012, 07:41:07 PM
It's cold outside.  

It's the week before xmas and I still have not cleaned inside, or put up any holiday decor.

I am wrapping gifts tonight, maybe that will get me in the mood to clean.  Ya right.

 ::)
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Post by: Sam on December 17, 2012, 07:41:34 PM
Goodnight everyone.

 ;D
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2012, 08:01:12 PM
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Vibes for Cillaliz tomorrow! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
A double dose.
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2012, 08:03:22 PM
BK - I just got back from your show at the Metropolitan Room.  It was really wonderful, your song was a gem (as I knew from the album) and it seemed to go over great with quite a glittering crowd.  But the whole show was a delight, put me in a much better mood than I've been in, and I thank you for the escape it gave all of us.

I see they were taping it for you.  I think you'll be very pleased with how it went and was received.

 






I'm glad you were able to represent the rest of us who wanted to be there. And I'm glad it went over beautifully.
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2012, 08:03:30 PM
Seven!
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2012, 08:03:46 PM
Great photos, Jane. Such a beautiful view.
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2012, 08:04:44 PM
Took a few dance classes tonight (tango, cha-cha and quickstep) and am wiped out. I need to do this more. I'd forgotten how fun it is.
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Post by: TCB on December 17, 2012, 08:04:47 PM
My interview is tomorrow morning at 9:00.   I'm looking forward to it...and to having it be over!  I'll know tomorrow night if I make the final three.  That's my goal for tomorrow


Best of luck tomorrow!
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Post by: FJL on December 17, 2012, 08:04:49 PM
Vibes for Cilla!!!!!!
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Post by: TCB on December 17, 2012, 08:14:35 PM
Entertainment Weekly gives Les Miz a "C," but the review reads more like an "F."  Liasa Schwarzbaum obviously dislikes the musical to begin with ("the listless music and lyrics...", the derivative characters fashioned from OLIVER! scraps") and she goes out of her way to dish everyone involved in the film.
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Post by: TCB on December 17, 2012, 08:18:04 PM
BK - I just got back from your show at the Metropolitan Room.  It was really wonderful, your song was a gem (as I knew from the album) and it seemed to go over great with quite a glittering crowd.  But the whole show was a delight, put me in a much better mood than I've been in, and I thank you for the escape it gave all of us.

I see they were taping it for you.  I think you'll be very pleased with how it went and was received.






FJL, I am glad that you could go to the show and I am glad that you enjoyed it.  It is nice that the show could put you in a better mood.  I really do love the CD.
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Post by: TCB on December 17, 2012, 08:23:19 PM
Entertainment Weekly gives Les Miz a "C," but the review reads more like an "F."  Liasa Schwarzbaum obviously dislikes the musical to begin with ("the listless music and lyrics...", the derivative characters fashioned from OLIVER! scraps") and she goes out of her way to dish everyone involved in the film.


The final line of the review:  "This prestige production is at heart a minor road-show carnival, leaving behind little but tinsel as it rumbles through the streets of Awardstown"
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Post by: vixmom on December 17, 2012, 08:27:57 PM
INTERVIEW VIBES for our Cilla!!!!!!
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Post by: vixmom on December 17, 2012, 08:28:34 PM
Had a late clsoing tonight so I didnlt get home until nearly 10
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Post by: vixmom on December 17, 2012, 08:29:01 PM
I have a terrible earache -- called my ENT and Ihave an appointment for Thursday
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Post by: vixmom on December 17, 2012, 08:30:17 PM
I don't think there will be anyChristmas Cards this year -- tomorrow evening I have a church council meeting and I still have not finished shopping
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2012, 08:31:20 PM
Feel-better vibes for Vixmom, Doug R and anyone else in need.
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Post by: Ginny on December 17, 2012, 08:33:27 PM
Feel-better vibes for Vixmom, Doug R and anyone else in need.

Absolutely!

I have full day planned for tomorrow - baking, wrapping, and studying for England.  All at home!

'night!
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2012, 08:33:47 PM
Just finished "Moonrise Kingdom." I might have liked it a smidgen better than BK, but not really by much. Still, everyone in the cast seemed to be having fun and that made it enjoyable at times. Tilda Swinton can take the most cliched dialogue and the weirdest hat and get belly laughs.
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2012, 08:34:01 PM
Feel-better vibes for Vixmom, Doug R and anyone else in need.

Absolutely!

I have full day planned for tomorrow - baking, wrapping, and studying for England.  All at home!

'night!

Are you studying the language?  :)
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Post by: TCB on December 17, 2012, 08:39:49 PM
Had a late clsoing tonight so I didnlt get home until nearly 10


Rather early for you.
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Post by: TCB on December 17, 2012, 08:42:41 PM
Feel-better vibes for Vixmom, Doug R and anyone else in need.

Absolutely!

I have full day planned for tomorrow - baking, wrapping, and studying for England.  All at home!

'night!

Are you studying the language?  :)


Damn, you beat me to that!
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Post by: TCB on December 17, 2012, 08:47:56 PM
I have a terrible earache -- called my ENT and Ihave an appointment for Thursday


Feel better vibes, vixmom!
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 17, 2012, 08:50:38 PM
Thanks Ginny, Elmore, John G and anyone I missed.
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 17, 2012, 08:51:34 PM
thanks TCB, FJL and Vixmom!
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 17, 2012, 08:52:47 PM
HEALTHY VIBES TO VIXMOM~~~~~~
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2012, 08:54:17 PM
Feel-better vibes for Vixmom, Doug R and anyone else in need.

Absolutely!

I have full day planned for tomorrow - baking, wrapping, and studying for England.  All at home!

'night!

Are you studying the language?  :)


Damn, you beat me to that!

Great minds ... and even our minds ...
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Post by: TCB on December 17, 2012, 08:54:35 PM
Well, my work here is done.






G'night!
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Post by: TCB on December 17, 2012, 08:55:16 PM
Feel-better vibes for Vixmom, Doug R and anyone else in need.

Absolutely!

I have full day planned for tomorrow - baking, wrapping, and studying for England.  All at home!

'night!

Are you studying the language?  :)


Damn, you beat me to that!

Great minds ... and even our minds ...


Good point!
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 17, 2012, 08:57:57 PM
(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/grillgriddle.jpg)

Today Edith surprised me with this for Christmas.  I had seen it in a Black Friday flyer and had mentioned that I really wanted one like this.  I had no idea she'd actually go out on Black Friday and get it for me.  I'm thrilled
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2012, 09:10:44 PM
Is that a panini press, Cillaliz? Should be lots of fun.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2012, 09:12:50 PM
The plan next year is to do the Christmas show here in LA, in San Francisco, maybe Portland, and wherever else we can book it, and then she'd do a four-performance run of it in NY again at the Metropolitan Room.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2012, 09:12:59 PM
Loved all the photographs today.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2012, 09:13:18 PM
Many excellent vibes and xylophones to Cilla and whoever else needs them.
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 17, 2012, 09:18:39 PM
Is that a panini press, Cillaliz? Should be lots of fun.

It's a flat grill on one side and a panini kind of grill on the other.  I think it will be great
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 17, 2012, 09:18:52 PM
Thanks BK
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 17, 2012, 09:19:55 PM
Time to get some sleep.  Big day tomorrow
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2012, 09:37:30 PM
Good night, all. Sweet dreams in advance of a wonderful Tuesday for all of us.
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Post by: George on December 17, 2012, 10:15:55 PM
The plan next year is to do the Christmas show here in LA, in San Francisco, maybe Portland, and wherever else we can book it, and then she'd do a four-performance run of it in NY again at the Metropolitan Room.

Cool!  I'd drive down to Portland to see her. :)
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2012, 10:46:56 PM
That's what the thinking is - we can organize a little partay to attend.
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Post by: Matthew on December 17, 2012, 11:20:31 PM
Good night!!!