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Title: CARPENTER ANTS
Post by: bk on February 06, 2013, 12:09:57 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes spoke of carpenter ants, and now it is time for you to post until the carpenter cows come home - they're currently singing Rainy Days and MOOndays.
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Post by: bk on February 06, 2013, 12:10:45 AM: And the word of the day is: EPEXEGESIS!
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Post by: John G. on February 06, 2013, 04:31:46 AM: Good morning, all.

Happy Hump Day Vibes.
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Post by: Sam on February 06, 2013, 05:00:45 AM: ;D
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Post by: Sam on February 06, 2013, 05:01:24 AM: Yes, happy hump day vibes.

8)
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Post by: Sam on February 06, 2013, 05:01:38 AM: cd's ordered.

;D
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Post by: Doug R on February 06, 2013, 05:01:46 AM: Woke up early as usual at 5.00 after 6 hours sleep. Had a cup of tea and fell asleep again until 9.00 which is something I never do and which has ruined my day's routine.
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Post by: Ginny on February 06, 2013, 05:02:07 AM: Wednesday morning greetings! Today I have my annual check-up with my cardiologist.
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Post by: Sam on February 06, 2013, 05:03:00 AM: I feel pretty good this morning, went to sleep at 8:30 last night. Tonight also, maybe for the rest of the week.

;D ;D
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Post by: Sam on February 06, 2013, 05:03:24 AM: Mega check up vibes.

:)
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Post by: Sam on February 06, 2013, 05:05:16 AM: So the day's routine continues.

Off to work.

Coffee, water, and saltine crackers for the drive. Yum.

Must go to the market.

;)
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Post by: Sam on February 06, 2013, 05:06:19 AM: Have a good day everyone.

Warmth and happiness.

;D
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Post by: Ben on February 06, 2013, 05:12:42 AM: Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: Ben on February 06, 2013, 05:14:31 AM: I've just spent part of the morning configuring my new (used) computer at the office. My old PC was starting to die and someone, a few months ago, was unceremoniously dumped. She will not be replaced and she was in our Department so I asked and received her computer. I got it yesterday afternoon and this morning it looks like my old PC thanks to tweaking and tinkering.

That's why I hadn't posted earlier.
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Post by: Kerry on February 06, 2013, 05:18:29 AM: Today I get to go the dentist. Oh boy! :-\
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Post by: ChasSmith on February 06, 2013, 05:37:51 AM: Quote from: Kerry on February 06, 2013, 05:18:29 AM
Today I get to go the dentist. Oh boy! :-\

That'll be me, next Tuesday. I'd put it off a bit but I've already done that twice.
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Post by: ChasSmith on February 06, 2013, 05:38:37 AM: In other news...

Good morning, all.

More coffee!
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Post by: ChasSmith on February 06, 2013, 05:44:36 AM: Ask BK

Does the DC trip include anything that people might join for, or is it just work stuff?

The conflict with my own rehearsals and running up against tech week -- not to mention travel time -- would probably knock me out of anything, but I couldn't not ask.
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 06, 2013, 05:50:43 AM: Good morning, all! I slept late, and it is the sleeping pill, so I must stop taking them.

I plan to spend the day here dinishing the Moross BIG COUNTRY Suite, I will step out to Staples and look at new calculators; if I order the same model I had from Amazon, it won't be here before Mnday, and on Monday I'll be in New Jersey. If I purchase it at Staples, I can bring it home, set it up, finish Moross and go back to the tallies.

DR ChasSmith, I'm so glad you asked about DC. I was afraid I'd missed something in a post or notes and I, too, was curious.

I also need to call my barber about an appointment for tomorrow. And that's my day.

More coffee!
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 06, 2013, 05:52:29 AM: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Good Middle of the Week Vibes for Everyone! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: CARPENTER ANTS
Post by: Jrand74 on February 06, 2013, 06:08:23 AM: Wednesday.

MR BK's carpenter ants are in my bathroom now.....but I will use my Special Spray to get rid of them. I found them behind the door last night.....where they thought they were hidden from view!!!
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 06, 2013, 06:10:14 AM: I have always used PC's.....I do have a Mac G4 that I purchased on EBAY.....it is the old flower pot base design from the 1990's which I bought because it looks so neat.... It runs fine....but there is a slight learning curve. I haven't been tempted to go MAC even though my MOST creative friends all use them......

Maybe someday. I have been so happy with my last two SONY PC's that I have no reason to change....but time will tell.
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 06, 2013, 06:12:09 AM: I will go in the next couple of days to see my friends Diane and Bill in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? in Bloomington.....I like the play and I like them and I like the person I am going with, so it should be a nice evening.
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Post by: ChasSmith on February 06, 2013, 06:19:58 AM: Love it. I've been wanting to take out and enjoy the original cast LP of that and some other plays for a while now.

Soon.
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Post by: ChasSmith on February 06, 2013, 06:21:13 AM: I don't think I've listened to these things in three decades. And that is just wrong.
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Post by: Druxy on February 06, 2013, 06:50:22 AM: We watched the 2 hour 2nd season premiere of SMASH last night.

Very disappointing.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on February 06, 2013, 07:09:34 AM: Quote from: bk on February 06, 2013, 12:10:45 AM
And the word of the day is: EPEXEGESIS!

And The Song Of The Day Is: IT'S A MAD MAD MAD MAD WORLD
Title: Re: CARPENTER ANTS
Post by: elmore3003 on February 06, 2013, 07:21:13 AM: I have my new calculator; it was $15 higher than the Amazon price but, after shipping and handling, I think I came out ahead at Staples.

And to work.
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Post by: Ginny on February 06, 2013, 07:54:00 AM: Must be time to clean off my desk. There was a major paper avalanche last night!
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Post by: Druxy on February 06, 2013, 08:38:32 AM: Here's a trailer I just completed for a fellow writer. The music is by my son, David.

Recognize it, BK?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfCNHreYcWY
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 06, 2013, 08:42:32 AM: 50 bars are proofed, and I'm taking a break. 72 measures to go!
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 06, 2013, 08:47:42 AM: 50 Bars is the title of my new autobiography.
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 06, 2013, 08:56:13 AM: Quote from: Jrand62 on February 06, 2013, 08:47:42 AM
50 Bars is the title of my new autobiography.

LOL!
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 06, 2013, 08:57:42 AM: I just had a phone call from my Missouri stalker. Oy!

This is my week for irritating ones. I mostly get unsolicited ones.
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 06, 2013, 09:03:15 AM: Blame The Soprano.
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 06, 2013, 09:16:52 AM: Quote from: Jrand62 on February 06, 2013, 09:03:15 AM
Blame The Soprano.

well, she did start - and continues - the chain of irritation. but I blame Jose!
Title: Re: CARPENTER ANTS
Post by: elmore3003 on February 06, 2013, 09:17:56 AM: I think I'll get back to the BIG COUNTRY. I'll aim for another 30 bars and then look for some lunch.
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 06, 2013, 09:54:52 AM: I watched CABARET on TCM last night......I always enjoy it - except for one annoying participant.....
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 06, 2013, 10:20:47 AM: I guess Fox has said the 1953 Titanic BLU RAY will be released on April 2......

Available now as an Import for the A/1 Region at Amazon....but this doesn't seem to be an official release.
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Post by: John G. on February 06, 2013, 10:36:58 AM: Quote from: Ginny on February 06, 2013, 05:02:07 AM
Wednesday morning greetings! Today I have my annual check-up with my cardiologist.
Check-up vibes, indeed.
Title: Re: CARPENTER ANTS
Post by: John G. on February 06, 2013, 10:37:46 AM: Quote from: Jrand62 on February 06, 2013, 08:47:42 AM
50 Bars is the title of my new autobiography.
Sounds like my life during the cocktail conference.
Title: Re: CARPENTER ANTS
Post by: TCB on February 06, 2013, 10:53:36 AM: Great review, BK!

http://losangeles.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Reviews-Kritzerland-Offers-Jubilant-Salute-to-Steven-Schwartz-at-Sterlings-20130206
Title: Re: CARPENTER ANTS
Post by: TCB on February 06, 2013, 11:07:14 AM: Jrand, regarding your question to me yesterday: My DVD player is currrently in Intensive Care and isn't even accepting visitors. Hopefully, I will have some good news soon.
Title: Re: CARPENTER ANTS
Post by: bk on February 06, 2013, 11:09:22 AM: Quote from: ChasSmith on February 06, 2013, 05:44:36 AM
Ask BK

Does the DC trip include anything that people might join for, or is it just work stuff?

The conflict with my own rehearsals and running up against tech week -- not to mention travel time -- would probably knock me out of anything, but I couldn't not ask.

I'm working with the East Coast Singer. I'll be there for three days and could probably do some kind of get-together.
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Post by: bk on February 06, 2013, 11:16:43 AM: I'm up and have been up dealing with the packaging for an upcoming release. There are times I just want to brain people. We had four cover options on this CD and I spoke loud and clear my choice - the designer agreed. The singer did not, so we went with the singer's choice and used our choice for the inlay card (back of packaging). The photos (which I insisted on - the original photos the singer wanted to use were horrible, so I made the singer do a whole new session) in the booklet are stunning. But performers have their own weirdnesses about what they like - so this morning I got a bunch of options that the singer preferred. Forget the cost of having to replace the photos that are there, but each and every option save for one, was HORRIBLE and didn't represent at all what the album or the singer is about. It was actually shocking. AND - best of all, the singer has now decided that - wait for it - I was right all along about the cover. Insert me rolling my eyes.

So, we're using the cover I originally wanted - the cover that the singer wanted becomes the inlay card, and we are replacing one photo in the booklet, which is the one photo I wasn't thrilled with - with the only photo the singer sent this morning that was decent. I have sent the singer several very strong e-mails, but I'm putting this puppy to bed tomorrow. And I have to tell you, that if we were to indulge the singer and do everything asked for, in the end we'd end up right back where we were - just like with the cover.
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Post by: bk on February 06, 2013, 11:18:15 AM: Also, I was checking e-mails this morning, and suddenly my computer got dark and I got a "you must power down the computer and start it up again" - I called Apple and they told me it's a security thing and I may have gone to a website that was trying to download something onto the computer. The only website I'd gone to (via e-mail) was LinkedIn to approve a contact.
Title: Re: CARPENTER ANTS
Post by: elmore3003 on February 06, 2013, 11:19:14 AM: One job down. Back to the tax tallies.
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 06, 2013, 11:23:08 AM: Quote from: TCB on February 06, 2013, 11:07:14 AM
Jrand, regarding your question to me yesterday: My DVD player is currrently in Intensive Care and isn't even accepting visitors. Hopefully, I will have some good news soon.

Ahhh.....vibes for the player.
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 06, 2013, 11:24:34 AM: Quote from: bk on February 06, 2013, 11:18:15 AM
Also, I was checking e-mails this morning, and suddenly my computer got dark and I got a "you must power down the computer and start it up again" - I called Apple and they told me it's a security thing and I may have gone to a website that was trying to download something onto the computer. The only website I'd gone to (via e-mail) was LinkedIn to approve a contact.

MAC
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Post by: George on February 06, 2013, 11:45:30 AM: Quote from: TCB on February 06, 2013, 10:53:36 AM
Great review, BK!

http://losangeles.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Reviews-Kritzerland-Offers-Jubilant-Salute-to-Steven-Schwartz-at-Sterlings-20130206

Very nice, BK!
Title: Re: CARPENTER ANTS
Post by: George on February 06, 2013, 11:46:45 AM: Quote from: bk on February 06, 2013, 11:16:43 AM
I'm up and have been up dealing with the packaging for an upcoming release. There are times I just want to brain people. We had four cover options on this CD and I spoke loud and clear my choice - the designer agreed. The singer did not, so we went with the singer's choice and used our choice for the inlay card (back of packaging). The photos (which I insisted on - the original photos the singer wanted to use were horrible, so I made the singer do a whole new session) in the booklet are stunning. But performers have their own weirdnesses about what they like - so this morning I got a bunch of options that the singer preferred. Forget the cost of having to replace the photos that are there, but each and every option save for one, was HORRIBLE and didn't represent at all what the album or the singer is about. It was actually shocking. AND - best of all, the singer has now decided that - wait for it - I was right all along about the cover. Insert me rolling my eyes.

So, we're using the cover I originally wanted - the cover that the singer wanted becomes the inlay card, and we are replacing one photo in the booklet, which is the one photo I wasn't thrilled with - with the only photo the singer sent this morning that was decent. I have sent the singer several very strong e-mails, but I'm putting this puppy to bed tomorrow. And I have to tell you, that if we were to indulge the singer and do everything asked for, in the end we'd end up right back where we were - just like with the cover.

There's a reason why you're the producer of the recording!

:D
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Post by: ChasSmith on February 06, 2013, 12:24:33 PM: Seriously. What the HELL!?
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Post by: ChasSmith on February 06, 2013, 12:26:48 PM: Congrats on that lovely review!
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Post by: MBarnum on February 06, 2013, 12:53:02 PM: DR JRand and DR ChasSmith, a couple of new dvd double feature releases you might be interested in:

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/613RbPe5XzL.jpg)

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/611Qca-7wUL.jpg)

Both sets will have some nifty extras, and if you listen to the commentary on Monster from the Ocean Floor, you may hear my name mentioned :)
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Post by: MBarnum on February 06, 2013, 12:54:11 PM: "Jolting Space Shocker!"

"Up from the Bowels of the Earth..."

"..a Tidal Wave of Terror"

They just don't write copy like that anymore!
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Post by: Doug R on February 06, 2013, 01:19:51 PM: Back home after meeting up with friends for drinks. I picked up some delicious takeaway fish and chips on the way back.
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Post by: ChasSmith on February 06, 2013, 01:20:57 PM: Those look great, DR MBarnum. Who's releasing them, and when?
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Post by: bk on February 06, 2013, 01:27:09 PM: Back from a cobb salad and picking up a couple of packages.
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Post by: John G. on February 06, 2013, 01:46:39 PM: Great review, BK.
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Post by: John G. on February 06, 2013, 01:46:57 PM: Love the words "Creepy Creature Double Feature."
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Post by: John G. on February 06, 2013, 01:47:04 PM: Three!
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 06, 2013, 01:59:17 PM: Nice review!!!
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Post by: bk on February 06, 2013, 01:59:25 PM: Page three? Three pages?
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Post by: bk on February 06, 2013, 01:59:44 PM: Let's get some postin' goin' on because I'm a loose cannon right now.
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 06, 2013, 02:00:27 PM: I can't find those releases on Amazon DR MBARNUM.
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 06, 2013, 02:04:10 PM: Quote from: Jrand62 on February 06, 2013, 02:00:27 PM
I can't find those releases on Amazon DR MBARNUM.

Perhaps he made it up?
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Post by: Ginny on February 06, 2013, 02:10:04 PM: Quote from: John G. on February 06, 2013, 10:36:58 AM
Quote from: Ginny on February 06, 2013, 05:02:07 AM
Wednesday morning greetings! Today I have my annual check-up with my cardiologist.
Check-up vibes, indeed.

Thank you, DR John G! It was a very good check-up and he made an annual visit optional. I opted for another check-up next year.

We are now on our way to pick up Mom to meet my sister and her husband who are passing through on their way home from Florida. Dinner at Bob Evans!
Title: Re: CARPENTER ANTS
Post by: ChasSmith on February 06, 2013, 02:45:03 PM: Quote from: Ginny on February 06, 2013, 02:10:04 PM
Quote from: John G. on February 06, 2013, 10:36:58 AM
Quote from: Ginny on February 06, 2013, 05:02:07 AM
Wednesday morning greetings! Today I have my annual check-up with my cardiologist.
Check-up vibes, indeed.

Thank you, DR John G! It was a very good check-up and he made an annual visit optional. I opted for another check-up next year.

We are now on our way to pick up Mom to meet my sister and her husband who are passing through on their way home from Florida. Dinner at Bob Evans!

Bob Evans! Well, I'm on my way out to a birthday dinner at

(wait for it)

Red Lobster!
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Post by: ChasSmith on February 06, 2013, 02:46:08 PM: Congratulations on the great checkup, DR Ginny!
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Post by: MBarnum on February 06, 2013, 02:51:36 PM: Quote from: ChasSmith on February 06, 2013, 01:20:57 PM
Those look great, DR MBarnum. Who's releasing them, and when?

JRand and ChasSmith,

I should have supplied a link, huh?

Here you go:

http://www.amazon.com/Creepy-Creature-1-Anne-Kimbell/dp/B00B2M79XQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1360191590&sr=8-2&keywords=monster+from+the+ocean+floor

http://www.amazon.com/Creepy-Creature-2-Peter-Breck/dp/B00B2M7ENG/ref=pd_bxgy_mov_img_y
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Post by: John G. on February 06, 2013, 02:52:55 PM: Quote from: Ginny on February 06, 2013, 02:10:04 PM
Quote from: John G. on February 06, 2013, 10:36:58 AM
Quote from: Ginny on February 06, 2013, 05:02:07 AM
Wednesday morning greetings! Today I have my annual check-up with my cardiologist.
Check-up vibes, indeed.

Thank you, DR John G! It was a very good check-up and he made an annual visit optional. I opted for another check-up next year.

We are now on our way to pick up Mom to meet my sister and her husband who are passing through on their way home from Florida. Dinner at Bob Evans!

Biscuits. Now that's a celebration.
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Post by: MBarnum on February 06, 2013, 02:59:19 PM: As some here may, or probably may not, know, MONSTER FROM THE OCEAN FLOOR stars Anne Kimbell, a lovely actress who I interviewed a few years back for Filmfax magazine.

She now owns and manages a theatre in Colorado, which I hope to visit one of these days...

(http://tribune-files.imagefortress.com/attachment1s/1498596/medium_wm/BEG-852-BS_F.JPG?1299731584)

....she is also best friends with Ms. Sally Fraser of WAR OF THE COLOSSAL BEAST and EARTH VS THE SPIDER fame.
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Post by: MBarnum on February 06, 2013, 03:01:51 PM: JRand, have I mentioned that Anne and Sally, for the last couple of years, have had a little film festival showing one of each of their films at Anne's theatre? They do this each summer.

Of course, that is when I would most like to visit!
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 06, 2013, 03:16:41 PM: DR MBarnum, was your actor Rod Lauren a client of Henry Willson?
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Post by: KevinH on February 06, 2013, 04:20:00 PM: Good evening! One more day or work and then I leave for the cruise/wedding!
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Post by: bk on February 06, 2013, 04:22:10 PM: Choosing Billy Barnes songs. One thing is apparent - it's only necessary to have one guy in this show.
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 06, 2013, 04:45:13 PM: I ate too much spaghetti! I'll wait on the apple.
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 06, 2013, 04:45:51 PM: I like my new calculator. It's all set up and the old one put in the trash.
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 06, 2013, 04:46:10 PM: I doubt
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 06, 2013, 04:46:46 PM: that I will get us to page 4,
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 06, 2013, 04:46:56 PM: but I'll make
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Post by: Jane on February 06, 2013, 04:47:04 PM: Quote from: Druxy on February 06, 2013, 08:38:32 AM
Here's a trailer I just completed for a fellow writer. The music is by my son, David.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfCNHreYcWY

I enjoyed that, thank you.
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 06, 2013, 04:47:05 PM: an effort.
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 06, 2013, 04:48:58 PM: Today's mail brought me the last Dorothy Fields book, "Pick Yourself Up."
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Post by: Jane on February 06, 2013, 04:49:14 PM: Quote from: John G. on February 06, 2013, 10:36:58 AM
Quote from: Ginny on February 06, 2013, 05:02:07 AM
Wednesday morning greetings! Today I have my annual check-up with my cardiologist.
Check-up vibes, indeed.
Quote from: TCB on February 06, 2013, 10:53:36 AM
Great review, BK!

http://losangeles.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Reviews-Kritzerland-Offers-Jubilant-Salute-to-Steven-Schwartz-at-Sterlings-20130206

:)
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 06, 2013, 04:49:16 PM: I had to reorder it since I cannot find my original copy.
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Post by: Ginny on February 06, 2013, 04:49:25 PM: Quote from: ChasSmith on February 06, 2013, 02:46:08 PM
Congratulations on the great checkup, DR Ginny!

Thanks, DR ChasSmith!
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Post by: KevinH on February 06, 2013, 04:49:36 PM: Quote from: bk on February 06, 2013, 11:09:22 AM
Quote from: ChasSmith on February 06, 2013, 05:44:36 AM
Ask BK

Does the DC trip include anything that people might join for, or is it just work stuff?

The conflict with my own rehearsals and running up against tech week -- not to mention travel time -- would probably knock me out of anything, but I couldn't not ask.

I'm working with the East Coast Singer. I'll be there for three days and could probably do some kind of get-together.

Maybe you'll be here on the holiday weekend (Feb-15-18)?
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Post by: Ginny on February 06, 2013, 04:50:21 PM: Quote from: John G. on February 06, 2013, 02:52:55 PM
Quote from: Ginny on February 06, 2013, 02:10:04 PM
Quote from: John G. on February 06, 2013, 10:36:58 AM
Quote from: Ginny on February 06, 2013, 05:02:07 AM
Wednesday morning greetings! Today I have my annual check-up with my cardiologist.
Check-up vibes, indeed.

Thank you, DR John G! It was a very good check-up and he made an annual visit optional. I opted for another check-up next year.

We are now on our way to pick up Mom to meet my sister and her husband who are passing through on their way home from Florida. Dinner at Bob Evans!

Biscuits. Now that's a celebration.

Cherry bread.
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Post by: KevinH on February 06, 2013, 04:51:10 PM: Congrats, DR Ginny!
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Post by: Jane on February 06, 2013, 04:51:35 PM: A new member to my group book mentioned she wanted to look at eBooks so I offered to go with her. We went to Best Buy, out to lunch, Barnes & Noble & then to See's Candy. It was a nice afternoon.
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Post by: KevinH on February 06, 2013, 04:52:16 PM: Page 4!
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Post by: Jane on February 06, 2013, 04:52:31 PM: Before going shopping we did our Wednesday morning hike which she is also a member as are two other people in my book group.
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Post by: Jane on February 06, 2013, 04:53:09 PM: I like this woman and do these activities with her yet I have spent very little time with her. It was nice to get to know her better.
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Post by: TCB on February 06, 2013, 04:54:39 PM: Quote from: Ben on February 06, 2013, 05:14:31 AM
I've just spent part of the morning configuring my new (used) computer at the office. My old PC was starting to die and someone, a few months ago, was unceremoniously dumped. She will not be replaced and she was in our Department so I asked and received her computer. I got it yesterday afternoon and this morning it looks like my old PC thanks to tweaking and tinkering.

That's why I hadn't posted earlier.

I thought maybe you had oatmeal with prunes, which is why you didn't have time to post.
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Post by: Jane on February 06, 2013, 04:54:47 PM: Quote from: Ginny on February 06, 2013, 02:10:04 PM
Quote from: John G. on February 06, 2013, 10:36:58 AM
Quote from: Ginny on February 06, 2013, 05:02:07 AM
Wednesday morning greetings! Today I have my annual check-up with my cardiologist.
Check-up vibes, indeed.

It was a very good check-up and he made an annual visit optional. I opted for another check-up next year.

Great news!!! I am glad you opted for an appointment next year.
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Post by: bk on February 06, 2013, 04:55:11 PM: Finally, Jane.
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Post by: bk on February 06, 2013, 04:55:18 PM: Finally page four.
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Post by: Jane on February 06, 2013, 04:56:47 PM: Quote from: KevinH on February 06, 2013, 04:20:00 PM
Good evening! One more day or work and then I leave for the cruise/wedding!

SAFE AND EASY TRAVEL VIBES!!

HAVE FUN!

I look forward to hearing about the cruise/wedding activities.
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Post by: bk on February 06, 2013, 04:56:55 PM: I gave the singer her options for the booklet - and yet, the singer can't be bothered to respond. I'll be told the singer is rehearsing, but that will fly in the face of the fact that the singer is currently posting many photos to Facebooks as I type. I let the singer know I was aware of the photo posting and that I am three minutes away from making the decision for her.
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Post by: KevinH on February 06, 2013, 04:58:08 PM: Great review, BK!
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Post by: Jane on February 06, 2013, 04:58:08 PM: Quote from: bk on February 06, 2013, 04:55:11 PM
Finally, Jane.

I actually went out this afternoon and played. :)
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Post by: bk on February 06, 2013, 04:58:33 PM: That is not acceptable. :)
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Post by: KevinH on February 06, 2013, 04:58:51 PM: Quote from: Jane on February 06, 2013, 04:56:47 PM
Quote from: KevinH on February 06, 2013, 04:20:00 PM
Good evening! One more day or work and then I leave for the cruise/wedding!

SAFE AND EASY TRAVEL VIBES!!

HAVE FUN!

I look forward to hearing about the cruise/wedding activities.

Thanks, DR Jane!
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Post by: TCB on February 06, 2013, 05:01:09 PM: Quote from: Jrand62 on February 06, 2013, 06:12:09 AM
I will go in the next couple of days to see my friends Diane and Bill in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? in Bloomington.....I like the play and I like them and I like the person I am going with, so it should be a nice evening.

Do you often go places with people you don't like?
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Post by: Jane on February 06, 2013, 05:07:08 PM: Quote from: bk on February 06, 2013, 04:56:55 PM
I'll be told the singer is rehearsing, but that will fly in the face of the fact that the singer is currently posting many photos to Facebooks as I type.

I know how much this annoys you but it did make me chuckle.
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Post by: Jane on February 06, 2013, 05:07:34 PM: Quote from: TCB on February 06, 2013, 05:01:09 PM
Quote from: Jrand62 on February 06, 2013, 06:12:09 AM
I will go in the next couple of days to see my friends Diane and Bill in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? in Bloomington.....I like the play and I like them and I like the person I am going with, so it should be a nice evening.

Do you often go places with people you don't like?

;D
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Post by: TCB on February 06, 2013, 05:08:05 PM: Quote from: Jrand62 on February 06, 2013, 06:12:09 AM
I will go in the next couple of days to see my friends Diane and Bill in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? in Bloomington.....I like the play and I like them and I like the person I am going with, so it should be a nice evening.

Is that the Uta Hagen / Arthur Hill LP or the Burton / Taylor LP? I used to have the Burton / Taylor version and I loved it.
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Post by: George on February 06, 2013, 05:12:31 PM: Quote from: Ginny on February 06, 2013, 02:10:04 PM
Quote from: John G. on February 06, 2013, 10:36:58 AM
Quote from: Ginny on February 06, 2013, 05:02:07 AM
Wednesday morning greetings! Today I have my annual check-up with my cardiologist.
Check-up vibes, indeed.

Thank you, DR John G! It was a very good check-up and he made an annual visit optional. I opted for another check-up next year.

Congrats, Ginny!
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Post by: Ginny on February 06, 2013, 05:14:48 PM: Thanks, DRs KevinH, Jane, and George!
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Post by: Jane on February 06, 2013, 05:26:48 PM: Time to pause for a cute moment ;)

(https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/319837_137629513064376_108992356_n.jpg)
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Post by: Jane on February 06, 2013, 05:28:59 PM: When I came home Keith was cooking a delicious, extremely healthy, meal. He is trying to put weight on me to strengthen my bones. My weight is already up and I intentionally didn't drop it before going to Cozumel.
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Post by: Jane on February 06, 2013, 06:10:00 PM: I seem to recall more than one DR needing vitamin D3. I have recently, unfortunately not sooner than recent, have learned the importance of taking K2. I knew about K, not K2.

"If you take oral vitamin D, you also need to take vitamin K2. Vitamin K2 deficiency is actually what produces the symptoms of vitamin D toxicity, which includes inappropriate calcification that can lead to hardening of your arteries"
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Post by: Jeanne on February 06, 2013, 06:18:46 PM: Hello, everyone.

Good news on your check-up, Ginny. I'm pleased to hear you are doing so well. Are you feeling better otherwise?
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Post by: Jeanne on February 06, 2013, 06:19:10 PM: Cruise vibes to DR Kevin. Did you say that this is your first cruise?
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Post by: Jeanne on February 06, 2013, 06:19:39 PM: Nice review, Bruce. Do you think the reviewer enjoyed the show?
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Post by: Jeanne on February 06, 2013, 06:25:07 PM: I was supposed to have a tooth bonded today, but I had to reschedule. I've had more dental work done in the last four years than I've had in any ten-year period. And it's not over. Ah, the joys of growing old.
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Post by: Ginny on February 06, 2013, 06:25:22 PM: Quote from: Jeanne on February 06, 2013, 06:18:46 PM
Hello, everyone.

Good news on your check-up, Ginny. I'm pleased to hear you are doing so well. Are you feeling better otherwise?

Thanks, DR Jeanne. I'm still coughing, but I sound worse than I feel. It was great to be out and about today!
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Post by: Jeanne on February 06, 2013, 06:30:12 PM: Vixmom, I'm glad you have Netflix. You and I may be the only ones watching HOUSE OF CARDS, but you'll have lots of good shows to watch.
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Post by: TCB on February 06, 2013, 06:41:24 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on February 06, 2013, 08:42:32 AM
50 bars are proofed, and I'm taking a break. 72 measures to go!

50? Wow, how many bars are there in your neighborhood?
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Post by: KevinH on February 06, 2013, 06:48:01 PM: Quote from: Jeanne on February 06, 2013, 06:19:10 PM
Cruise vibes to DR Kevin. Did you say that this is your first cruise?

Thanks, DR Jeanne! Yes, it's my first time.
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Post by: Jane on February 06, 2013, 06:48:09 PM: Hi DR Jeanne-sorry you had to cancel your appointment.
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Post by: Jane on February 06, 2013, 06:48:23 PM: Quote from: Ginny on February 06, 2013, 06:25:22 PM
Quote from: Jeanne on February 06, 2013, 06:18:46 PM
Hello, everyone.

Good news on your check-up, Ginny. I'm pleased to hear you are doing so well. Are you feeling better otherwise?

Thanks, DR Jeanne. I'm still coughing, but I sound worse than I feel. It was great to be out and about today!

:)
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Post by: KevinH on February 06, 2013, 06:48:37 PM: Page 5!
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Post by: KevinH on February 06, 2013, 06:48:56 PM: And on that note, I'll say goodnight!
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Post by: Jane on February 06, 2013, 06:49:51 PM: 'night
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Post by: TCB on February 06, 2013, 06:52:25 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on February 06, 2013, 12:53:02 PM
DR JRand and DR ChasSmith, a couple of new dvd double feature releases you might be interested in:

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/613RbPe5XzL.jpg)

Both sets will have some nifty extras, and if you listen to the commentary on Monster from the Ocean Floor, you may hear my name mentioned :)

They allow profanity on the commentary?
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Post by: TCB on February 06, 2013, 07:10:58 PM: Quote from: Jane on February 06, 2013, 04:47:04 PM
Quote from: Druxy on February 06, 2013, 08:38:32 AM
Here's a trailer I just completed for a fellow writer. The music is by my son, David.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfCNHreYcWY

I enjoyed that, thank you.

Make that, Ditto!
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Post by: TCB on February 06, 2013, 07:15:01 PM: Quote from: Jane on February 06, 2013, 04:51:35 PM
A new member to my group book mentioned she wanted to look at eBooks so I offered to go with her. We went to Best Buy, out to lunch, Barnes & Noble & then to See's Candy. It was a nice afternoon.

Let me know how she likes her See's ebook.
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Post by: TCB on February 06, 2013, 07:21:18 PM: Great news, Ginny! Keep up the good work.
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Post by: Ginny on February 06, 2013, 07:22:39 PM: Thanks, DR TCB!
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Post by: Jennifer on February 06, 2013, 07:34:13 PM: I need to go to the library tomorrow to pick up a book. I am contemplating whether or not to ask the reference librarian what is up with none of the January books I requested being at the library. It seems odd for Jan 1st books.
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Post by: TCB on February 06, 2013, 07:34:46 PM: Safe (and fun) travel vibes for DR Kevin!
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Post by: Jennifer on February 06, 2013, 07:36:18 PM: I could just ask if she knew if the five books had been ordered. Or I could email my question. I am just worried that the slips were lost. I wish we could see online when books were ordered.
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Post by: Ginny on February 06, 2013, 07:41:47 PM: 'Night!
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Post by: TCB on February 06, 2013, 07:50:28 PM: Quote from: Ginny on February 06, 2013, 07:41:47 PM
'Night!

Night, Ginny!
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Post by: TCB on February 06, 2013, 07:56:46 PM: Slow night!
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Post by: John G. on February 06, 2013, 07:58:37 PM: JRand, just for you. Tap class tonight:

(http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/223412_485495681507618_297057823_n.jpg)
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Post by: John G. on February 06, 2013, 08:00:03 PM: Have a great trip, Kevin.
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Post by: John G. on February 06, 2013, 08:00:24 PM: Jane, great giraffe photo.
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Post by: TCB on February 06, 2013, 08:00:38 PM: Only four people in the whole class?
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Post by: John G. on February 06, 2013, 08:06:13 PM: 14 people in the class. But the photographer took the back row, I guess.
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Post by: John G. on February 06, 2013, 08:10:41 PM: Watching an old TV version of Calamity Jane with Carol Burnett. She's much funnier in the role than Doris Day was, and she sounds great in the songs.
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Post by: vixmom on February 06, 2013, 08:26:28 PM: still ahving connection issues must be our wifi - no me-atter what site I try to go to i getthe connecting symbol but nbo actual connection and now I'm tired

vibes for all good night
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Post by: bk on February 06, 2013, 08:34:10 PM: I am truly ready to brain someone.
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Post by: John G. on February 06, 2013, 08:37:54 PM: Quote from: bk on February 06, 2013, 08:34:10 PM
I am truly ready to brain someone.
Sorry to read the saga today.
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Post by: Druxy on February 06, 2013, 08:40:50 PM: John Kerr has died.
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Post by: John G. on February 06, 2013, 09:08:20 PM: Night, all.
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Post by: Jeanne on February 06, 2013, 09:24:48 PM: I forgot to mention to Kevin that it helps to do a little research into the shore excursions available before the cruise. I'm sure you'll have a computer with you and you may have already done this. It didn't occur to me on my first cruise.
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Post by: Jeanne on February 06, 2013, 09:25:37 PM: Quote from: John G. on February 06, 2013, 07:58:37 PM
JRand, just for you. Tap class tonight:

(http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/223412_485495681507618_297057823_n.jpg)

Tap can be sooo much fun!
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Post by: bk on February 06, 2013, 09:35:15 PM: I gotta tell you.
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Post by: bk on February 06, 2013, 09:35:31 PM: Packaging is finally finished and done.