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Title: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: bk on March 08, 2013, 12:42:19 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes persevered and were hardheaded, and not it is time for you to post until the hard-headed cows come home.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: bk on March 08, 2013, 12:43:04 AM
And the word of the day is: TERTIARY!
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Post by: George on March 08, 2013, 12:57:09 AM
I love reading about your soundtrack discoveries, BK!
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Post by: George on March 08, 2013, 01:00:50 AM
In my multi-region Blu-ray player (since my region code-free DVD player went the way of the dodo), the complete "Remember WENN" from China (not an official release).  It just arrived yesterday!  What's interesting is that the menus have the exact same background as my Panasonic DVD burner...I wonder if they used the same thing or if just other Panasonic DVD burners all have the same backgrounds.  Anyway, I'm going to be watching these over the next few weeks. :D

If these ever are "officially" released, I would certainly double-dip!  I loved this show!
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Post by: George on March 08, 2013, 01:03:03 AM
Also in my Blu-ray player:  Argo (http://www.amazon.com/Argo-Blu-ray-Combo-UltraViolet-Digital/dp/B00AHTYGRW/ref=sr_1_2?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1362733398&sr=1-2&keywords=argo).  This also just arrived yesterday.  I saw it in the theater last week and think that my dad will love it.  I'm going to give him the DVD out of the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack.
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Post by: George on March 08, 2013, 01:06:32 AM
And finally, in my CD player:  the original Broadway cast recording to Nice Work If You Can Get It (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009904NCS/ref=ox_ya_os_product).  It was in the same shipment with Argo.  I'll listen to this at work today.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Ben on March 08, 2013, 03:22:19 AM
Morning all.

That is all.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Ben on March 08, 2013, 03:22:45 AM
We will be leaving in a while to take Joe back to JFK for his flight home.

He had a good time and we enjoyed having him!
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Michael on March 08, 2013, 04:13:03 AM
Good morning to all
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Michael on March 08, 2013, 04:13:49 AM
From yesterday's postings.

BK

Condolences To Your Darling Daughter on the loss of her grandmother.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Michael on March 08, 2013, 04:18:45 AM
BK

I'm going to ask this now because I won't remember it by next Wednesday.

The baking process. Is it put into an oven type that is found in a person's home?

And what exactly does baking the tapes do to them so they can be played again?
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Post by: Michael on March 08, 2013, 04:20:17 AM
i have made a couple of CDs to listen in the car. I let iTunes choose them.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 08, 2013, 05:07:15 AM
Good morning, all!

I had some real doozies of dreams last night, but I only remember something about being trapped on a small platform too many feet above the earth. I donot like these kind ofdreams, but I suspect my current round of emails with the record producer is the source of many of them.

BK, I think the Rescue of the Tapes isanice deed you did for the composer. I'm sure he's delighted to learn that they weren't useless and that all's well that ends well.

I am off to the post office and then then to Toyland,

TOD:
   DVD:  second half of HOW GREEN WAS MY VALLEY
   CD:   Dearest Enemy, Annalene Beechey, Guy Haines, Eileen
   VCR:  Smut old and new

Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Kerry on March 08, 2013, 05:15:51 AM
It's Friday morning, and it's raining  lightly.  It would be a lovely morning to stay in bed!
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: John G. on March 08, 2013, 05:18:50 AM
Good morning, all.

Great story on the soundtrack, BK.
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Post by: John G. on March 08, 2013, 05:20:07 AM
TOD:

DVD: Waitress

CD: Babes in Toyland

Car CD: David Hare's Via Dolorosa

Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Sam on March 08, 2013, 05:26:10 AM
 ;D
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Sam on March 08, 2013, 05:26:26 AM
Morning.

 ;D
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Sam on March 08, 2013, 05:27:34 AM
Condolences bk.

 :)
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Post by: Sam on March 08, 2013, 05:28:25 AM
Late, late, for the start of the day.

Happy Friday everyone.

 ;D
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Sam on March 08, 2013, 05:29:24 AM
I need more time to look at all the links everyone posts.

I need more time.

I need time.

Time.

 ;)
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Jrand74 on March 08, 2013, 05:44:40 AM
Yes DR ELMORE you are correct......being put in a precarious position by others so that a step you take on your own in any direction results in a fall - is a very common and annoying dream about business/professional circumstances.

Please deposit $35 in your own PayPal account.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Jrand74 on March 08, 2013, 05:45:28 AM
Very interesting notes today.  I am looking forward to hearing the referenced soundtrack recording.  I can't identify it - but at least we know the composer is alive and worked with the same director at least twice.....
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 08, 2013, 05:49:08 AM
TOD:

DVD:

WEST POINT - the ZIV television series from 1956-58.  The very first episode featured Martin Milner AND Richard Tyler (from THE ATOMIC SUBMARINE and Annette's boyfriend when she guest starred on The Danny Thomas Show).  The second episode featured Chuck Conners and Robert Vaughn.....Robert barely came up to Chuck's shoulders in height. 

CD - swing dancing music....of all kinds and eras

I have ARGO and THE AVENGERS on Blu Ray to watch, but I think I shall give a few more episodes of WEST POINT a look.  It's really well done and looks pretty good for its age.  They did a LOT of location filming with the specific actors of each episode, and as far as I can tell, the uniforms and actions are very authentic.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: ChasSmith on March 08, 2013, 05:51:02 AM
Good morning, all.

OMG, what a mess.  Apparently the temperature fell lower than expected and the snow just kept falling.  Looking at the radar, I swear the storm covering upstate NY and New England hasn't moved an inch since around midnight.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: ChasSmith on March 08, 2013, 05:52:29 AM
Looking forward to DR George's report on the quality of the REMEMBER WENN copies.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: ChasSmith on March 08, 2013, 06:00:31 AM
Re the notes:  Yeah, can't wait to hear what film is!

I thought the baking of tapes was more for, say, "Golden Age" 50s and 60s stuff.  Good lord, that is major -- and critical -- restoration work you guys just did.

I first read about the process some 20 years ago, maybe even farther back, and I wonder if "tape ovens" have become a fixture in studios.  For those who don't know, there's also a way to un-warp vinyl records in ovens.  What won't they think of next!
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: ChasSmith on March 08, 2013, 06:07:46 AM
TOD:

Alas, once again, not much these past few days.  Watched CHAPLIN (the Robert Downey Jr. movie) for my first time last night, on Blu-ray.  Also have the latest Twilight Time releases (THE FURY and CHRISTINE -- a collector's item!!!  :) ) to watch.  And I did watch bits of PINA (in 3D), but will have to return to it when I can more or less immerse myself in it, for best appreciation.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: John G. on March 08, 2013, 06:36:26 AM
Loved the Bogdanovich story in the notes today, too.

As someone who is counting down the days until I can buy "At Long Last Love," I find the fairly downward trajectory of his directing career fascinating.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Druxy on March 08, 2013, 07:10:01 AM
TOD:

No new DVDs for the weekend.

I do have a film called THIN ICE recorded that we'll probably watch.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: John G. on March 08, 2013, 07:11:51 AM
Two!
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 08, 2013, 07:19:18 AM
Greetings from Toyland! Manhattan has more snow than I realized earlier, so it was both fun and a bit precarious getting here this morning.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Safe Travel Vibes for DR Ben's nephew Joe Today! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Ginny on March 08, 2013, 07:21:38 AM
Friday morning greetings!  It's clear and sunny in SW Ohio and our snow is melting.  What doesn't melt today and tomorrow will be washed away by the rain that's predicted for Sunday.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Ginny on March 08, 2013, 07:22:30 AM
Richard and I have several errands to do in the southern Dayton 'burbs, the last of which will be eating dinner at Red Lobster.  We've been sucked in by the Lobster Fest commercials...
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Jrand74 on March 08, 2013, 07:23:43 AM
Snow survival vibes for the East Coast HHW'ers.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Jrand74 on March 08, 2013, 07:24:35 AM
DR JOHN G  I was going to ask if you had the shoulders to wear that outfit....but then your coda explained it all.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Doug R on March 08, 2013, 07:42:58 AM
TOD

Not a lot this week but I finally got the Blu-ray of "West Side Story".
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: ChasSmith on March 08, 2013, 07:54:22 AM
Enjoy the WSS, DR Doug R.

In spite of the stuff that needs fixing or redoing, it delivers the goods.

But be sure to get off that horrible default surround track, and select -- I think it's the 4.0 one -- for that original tight sonic punch.  For me, it's essential, and one of those audio track choices that really matters.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Jennifer on March 08, 2013, 07:59:47 AM
That is so odd about the Costcos in the US not serving french fries. I can't imagine not eating fries with my hot dog! What do they serve to go with the hot dogs? Chips?

Are hot dogs the main dish? Maybe you guys have a lot of options. We used to have hamburgers (not sure if they still sell those). We have Pizza (but only 2 kinds). We have smoked meat sandwiches. And sometimes I've seen things like lobster rolls (but i don't think they sell that anymore).
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Jennifer on March 08, 2013, 08:00:16 AM
Also in my Blu-ray player:  Argo (http://www.amazon.com/Argo-Blu-ray-Combo-UltraViolet-Digital/dp/B00AHTYGRW/ref=sr_1_2?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1362733398&sr=1-2&keywords=argo).  This also just arrived yesterday.  I saw it in the theater last week and think that my dad will love it.  I'm going to give him the DVD out of the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack.

I have Argo to watch from the library. Hope I like it!
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: ChasSmith on March 08, 2013, 08:06:26 AM
No fries at Costco around these parts.  But it isn't just them.  I'm very sorry to report that french fries aren't the standard side dish with hot dogs at all in the U.S. -- with the major exception of Chicago, where, by the grace of God, they did somehow became the standard side with true Chicago hot dogs.  And those are a subject unto themselves.  If you want 'em with your dogs elsewhere, you'll have to specifically request them.  As I remember it in Chicago, though (from the mid-1980s), you had to specifically state "no fries" if that's what you wanted.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: ChasSmith on March 08, 2013, 08:09:41 AM
I think the standard Costco special is just hot dog and soda.  If they have anything at all, side wise, it's probably a bag of el-cheapo potato chips.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Jrand74 on March 08, 2013, 08:16:55 AM
Dogs and Chips are the norm around here, too.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Jrand74 on March 08, 2013, 08:17:10 AM
My Geisha was in my mailbox this morning.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 08, 2013, 08:31:44 AM
My Geisha was in my mailbox this morning.

I'm well aware of the footbinding issues Geishas were subjected to, but honestly!  How on earth did anyone squish a Geisha to fit in a mailbox?   :-*
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 08, 2013, 08:33:52 AM
Dogs and Chips are the norm around here, too.

Must be the Asian influence creeping into our culture.  We should have known the Anglican influence was doomed when Arthur Treacher's Fish 'n' Chips chains folded.



:D
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 08, 2013, 08:34:50 AM
All right.  That's it!  That's as "on fire" as I can be on a Friday morning.  I can "feel" the silent groans bombarding me through the ether.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: John G. on March 08, 2013, 08:37:52 AM
My Geisha was in my mailbox this morning.

I'm well aware of the footbinding issues Geishas were subjected to, but honestly!  How on earth did anyone squish a Geisha to fit in a mailbox?   :-*
:D
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: John G. on March 08, 2013, 08:38:46 AM
That is so odd about the Costcos in the US not serving french fries. I can't imagine not eating fries with my hot dog! What do they serve to go with the hot dogs? Chips?

Are hot dogs the main dish? Maybe you guys have a lot of options. We used to have hamburgers (not sure if they still sell those). We have Pizza (but only 2 kinds). We have smoked meat sandwiches. And sometimes I've seen things like lobster rolls (but i don't think they sell that anymore).

I think Costco should sell lobster rolls.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: ChasSmith on March 08, 2013, 08:43:52 AM
That is so odd about the Costcos in the US not serving french fries. I can't imagine not eating fries with my hot dog! What do they serve to go with the hot dogs? Chips?

Are hot dogs the main dish? Maybe you guys have a lot of options. We used to have hamburgers (not sure if they still sell those). We have Pizza (but only 2 kinds). We have smoked meat sandwiches. And sometimes I've seen things like lobster rolls (but i don't think they sell that anymore).

I think Costco should sell lobster rolls.

Some McDonald's in southeastern Connecticut (Mystic), and I'd presume elsewhere up the New England coast, have them in summer months.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: John G. on March 08, 2013, 09:02:55 AM
That is so odd about the Costcos in the US not serving french fries. I can't imagine not eating fries with my hot dog! What do they serve to go with the hot dogs? Chips?

Are hot dogs the main dish? Maybe you guys have a lot of options. We used to have hamburgers (not sure if they still sell those). We have Pizza (but only 2 kinds). We have smoked meat sandwiches. And sometimes I've seen things like lobster rolls (but i don't think they sell that anymore).

I think Costco should sell lobster rolls.

Some McDonald's in southeastern Connecticut (Mystic), and I'd presume elsewhere up the New England coast, have them in summer months.
And I had one. I'll pass on having a second.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: elmore3003 on March 08, 2013, 09:13:33 AM
My Geisha was in my mailbox this morning.

A mail order bride? or just a housemaid?
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 08, 2013, 09:16:24 AM
Everybody ought to have one.
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Post by: FJL on March 08, 2013, 09:23:35 AM
Dogs and Chips are the norm around here, too.

Toby and Dylan just placed an order for Chips as soon as they read this.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: FJL on March 08, 2013, 09:27:33 AM
My Geisha was in my mailbox this morning.

A mail order bride? or just a housemaid?



Isn't that an old joke; 

"Sir I'm afraid you have housemaid's knee." 

"Well, if you find the rest of her, tell her to get started in the living room, it's a mess."
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: FJL on March 08, 2013, 09:30:44 AM
Yikes, did I forget to read the notes?

I'd better remedy that.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Jane on March 08, 2013, 10:20:23 AM
That is so odd about the Costcos in the US not serving french fries. I can't imagine not eating fries with my hot dog! What do they serve to go with the hot dogs? Chips?

Are hot dogs the main dish? Maybe you guys have a lot of options. We used to have hamburgers (not sure if they still sell those). We have Pizza (but only 2 kinds). We have smoked meat sandwiches. And sometimes I've seen things like lobster rolls (but i don't think they sell that anymore).

I think of potato chips with a hot dog, not fries. 

I never eat at Costco, except for the samples while shopping, and aside from pizza never paid much attention to the food.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Jane on March 08, 2013, 10:21:48 AM
No fries at Costco around these parts.  But it isn't just them.  I'm very sorry to report that french fries aren't the standard side dish with hot dogs at all in the U.S. -- with the major exception of Chicago, where, by the grace of God, they did somehow became the standard side with true Chicago hot dogs.  And those are a subject unto themselves.  If you want 'em with your dogs elsewhere, you'll have to specifically request them.  As I remember it in Chicago, though (from the mid-1980s), you had to specifically state "no fries" if that's what you wanted.

Interesting about Chicago.  When I've been there I've never eaten anyplace that sold hot dogs, not that I would have noticed what was served with them.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Jane on March 08, 2013, 10:23:20 AM
Dogs and Chips are the norm around here, too.

Toby and Dylan just placed an order for Chips as soon as they read this.

:D
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Jrand74 on March 08, 2013, 10:36:29 AM
DR JANE - try fries with a dog.....they really do compliment each other.

DR FJL - doggies need chips AND fries

DR RLP - I have a B I G mailbox.
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Post by: John G. on March 08, 2013, 10:41:36 AM
Three!
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: John G. on March 08, 2013, 10:41:56 AM
We had a potluck at work today. Ate too much. Nap time.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: ChasSmith on March 08, 2013, 11:10:32 AM
Very messy snow cleanup today.  My town got eleven inches.  Neighbor had to come through and plow twice, and I had to use the snowblower.  (Such hardship.)  Too bad, though, because starting tomorrow we're in the high 40s and low 50s.  But if you didn't do this, you wouldn't get anywhere and it wouldn't go away by itself in a decent amount of time, either.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 08, 2013, 11:11:18 AM
What the hell is the ptoblem with Fed Ex?  I wasn't home yesterday when they attempted a delivery so they left a door tag for me to sign releasing the package.  I did exactly that, left it on the front door this morning abd went to Toyland. I just got hime to find the release still on the door, but when I checked Fed Ex tracking, I was told they attempted a delivery today at 12:41 and there was no one here. How could the jerk making the delivery miss the release tag? What the fat hell? 

I hope that the management fires this stupid ass delivery person.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Ginny on March 08, 2013, 11:49:58 AM
DR Elmore, we are also waiting for a delivery (not FedEx) that was supposed to be here between 11am and 1pm.  It's now 2:50pm and I called the company, whose rep could not reach our driver.  We can wait until 4:30 then we're outta here.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: bk on March 08, 2013, 12:04:22 PM
Re the notes:  Yeah, can't wait to hear what film is!

I thought the baking of tapes was more for, say, "Golden Age" 50s and 60s stuff.  Good lord, that is major -- and critical -- restoration work you guys just did.

I first read about the process some 20 years ago, maybe even farther back, and I wonder if "tape ovens" have become a fixture in studios.  For those who don't know, there's also a way to un-warp vinyl records in ovens.  What won't they think of next!

The 50s and 60s stuff rarely need to be baked - that tape stock was incredible.  It's the 70s mostly, and some of the 80s, when a lot of cheap, substandard tape was going around.  If you try to play that stuff without baking the oxide begins to flake off the tapes in big chunks and you're done.  I do think it's some kind of normal oven, but beyond that I've never really watched the process.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: bk on March 08, 2013, 12:05:42 PM
I had a very good night's sleep, and have been inundated with calls (the composer, the director, paypal) since arising.  I literally just came up for air.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 08, 2013, 12:10:08 PM
Populsr!
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 08, 2013, 12:21:41 PM
Quit mumbling, DR Jrand62.
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Post by: Laura on March 08, 2013, 12:22:58 PM
I have been out of town for a few days.

TOD: Cinderella (the one BK produced)
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Laura on March 08, 2013, 12:26:45 PM
Last night I had a dream. Jason Graae was starring as the Phantom in "Phantom of the Opera." He got tickets for us, and we were going to see his show. On his day off from the show, we saw him playing the pipe organ at the mall. Then he showed us that he is immune to rattlesnake venom by reaching into his suitcase so his rattlesnake would bite him. Oh - Sandra was wearing a very frilly pink dress and an ugly hat.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: John G. on March 08, 2013, 12:31:46 PM
Last night I had a dream. Jason Graae was starring as the Phantom in "Phantom of the Opera." He got tickets for us, and we were going to see his show. On his day off from the show, we saw him playing the pipe organ at the mall. Then he showed us that he is immune to rattlesnake venom by reaching into his suitcase so his rattlesnake would bite him. Oh - Sandra was wearing a very frilly pink dress and an ugly hat.

JRand, we need an intervention -- I mean, an interpretation -- and quick!
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Laura on March 08, 2013, 12:34:17 PM
I rarely dream. But when I do ...
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Post by: George on March 08, 2013, 12:58:59 PM
That is so odd about the Costcos in the US not serving french fries. I can't imagine not eating fries with my hot dog! What do they serve to go with the hot dogs? Chips?

Are hot dogs the main dish? Maybe you guys have a lot of options. We used to have hamburgers (not sure if they still sell those). We have Pizza (but only 2 kinds). We have smoked meat sandwiches. And sometimes I've seen things like lobster rolls (but i don't think they sell that anymore).

Nothing but a drink comes with the hot dog.  You just get a dog or Polish sausage and a drink for $1.50 (plus tax, if applicable...in Washington state, it is).  I've also never seen a hamburger or anything with lobster at the Costco deli.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: John G. on March 08, 2013, 01:12:54 PM
I rarely dream. But when I do ...
It a beaut!  :D
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Jennifer on March 08, 2013, 01:22:26 PM
No fries at Costco around these parts.  But it isn't just them.  I'm very sorry to report that french fries aren't the standard side dish with hot dogs at all in the U.S. -- with the major exception of Chicago, where, by the grace of God, they did somehow became the standard side with true Chicago hot dogs.  And those are a subject unto themselves.  If you want 'em with your dogs elsewhere, you'll have to specifically request them.  As I remember it in Chicago, though (from the mid-1980s), you had to specifically state "no fries" if that's what you wanted.

Well I don't really eat hotdogs anywhere but at home or at Costco. But with McDonalds and all those places selling burgers and fries I would have thought that fries would have been a more popular side dish!
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Jennifer on March 08, 2013, 01:24:33 PM
That is so odd about the Costcos in the US not serving french fries. I can't imagine not eating fries with my hot dog! What do they serve to go with the hot dogs? Chips?

Are hot dogs the main dish? Maybe you guys have a lot of options. We used to have hamburgers (not sure if they still sell those). We have Pizza (but only 2 kinds). We have smoked meat sandwiches. And sometimes I've seen things like lobster rolls (but i don't think they sell that anymore).

I think of potato chips with a hot dog, not fries. 

I never eat at Costco, except for the samples while shopping, and aside from pizza never paid much attention to the food.

Yah if you were going to a fair or something I would think hot dogs and potato chips. But they don't serve potato chips at our Costco. And for some reason hot dogs and fries go amazingly well together.

Do the other Costcos serve hamburgers? Pizza? Wouldn't people ever want fries with those?
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Jennifer on March 08, 2013, 01:26:52 PM
That is so odd about the Costcos in the US not serving french fries. I can't imagine not eating fries with my hot dog! What do they serve to go with the hot dogs? Chips?

Are hot dogs the main dish? Maybe you guys have a lot of options. We used to have hamburgers (not sure if they still sell those). We have Pizza (but only 2 kinds). We have smoked meat sandwiches. And sometimes I've seen things like lobster rolls (but i don't think they sell that anymore).

Nothing but a drink comes with the hot dog.  You just get a dog or Polish sausage and a drink for $1.50 (plus tax, if applicable...in Washington state, it is).  I've also never seen a hamburger or anything with lobster at the Costco deli.

We have the hot dog and drink for $1.50. The fries don't come with it. You have to buy it separately. But everyone does.
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Post by: Jane on March 08, 2013, 01:35:41 PM
DR JANE - try fries with a dog.....they really do compliment each other.


I just might DR Jrand if I can find a good veggie dog to go with the fries.
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Post by: Jane on March 08, 2013, 01:36:25 PM
Very messy snow cleanup today.  My town got eleven inches.  Neighbor had to come through and plow twice, and I had to use the snowblower.  (Such hardship.)  Too bad, though, because starting tomorrow we're in the high 40s and low 50s.  But if you didn't do this, you wouldn't get anywhere and it wouldn't go away by itself in a decent amount of time, either.

11 inches, you did get hit!
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Post by: Jane on March 08, 2013, 01:39:41 PM
What the hell is the ptoblem with Fed Ex?  I wasn't home yesterday when they attempted a delivery so they left a door tag for me to sign releasing the package.  I did exactly that, left it on the front door this morning abd went to Toyland. I just got hime to find the release still on the door, but when I checked Fed Ex tracking, I was told they attempted a delivery today at 12:41 and there was no one here. How could the jerk making the delivery miss the release tag? What the fat hell? 

I hope that the management fires this stupid ass delivery person.

Did you request Fed-x to send the driver back with your package?  Sometimes they will.
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Post by: Jane on March 08, 2013, 01:41:00 PM
That is so odd about the Costcos in the US not serving french fries. I can't imagine not eating fries with my hot dog! What do they serve to go with the hot dogs? Chips?

Are hot dogs the main dish? Maybe you guys have a lot of options. We used to have hamburgers (not sure if they still sell those). We have Pizza (but only 2 kinds). We have smoked meat sandwiches. And sometimes I've seen things like lobster rolls (but i don't think they sell that anymore).

I think of potato chips with a hot dog, not fries. 

I never eat at Costco, except for the samples while shopping, and aside from pizza never paid much attention to the food.

Yah if you were going to a fair or something I would think hot dogs and potato chips. But they don't serve potato chips at our Costco. And for some reason hot dogs and fries go amazingly well together.

Do the other Costcos serve hamburgers? Pizza? Wouldn't people ever want fries with those?

Fries with pizza-not that I know of ;D
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Post by: Jane on March 08, 2013, 01:41:21 PM
I had a good swim today in the single lane :)
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Post by: Jane on March 08, 2013, 01:41:45 PM
I've eaten and not need to wash the pool water out of my hair.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 08, 2013, 01:44:48 PM
Last night I had a dream. Jason Graae was starring as the Phantom in "Phantom of the Opera." He got tickets for us, and we were going to see his show. On his day off from the show, we saw him playing the pipe organ at the mall. Then he showed us that he is immune to rattlesnake venom by reaching into his suitcase so his rattlesnake would bite him. Oh - Sandra was wearing a very frilly pink dress and an ugly hat.

Two words, DR Laura: New Meds!
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Post by: John G. on March 08, 2013, 01:50:57 PM
That is so odd about the Costcos in the US not serving french fries. I can't imagine not eating fries with my hot dog! What do they serve to go with the hot dogs? Chips?

Are hot dogs the main dish? Maybe you guys have a lot of options. We used to have hamburgers (not sure if they still sell those). We have Pizza (but only 2 kinds). We have smoked meat sandwiches. And sometimes I've seen things like lobster rolls (but i don't think they sell that anymore).

I think of potato chips with a hot dog, not fries. 

I never eat at Costco, except for the samples while shopping, and aside from pizza never paid much attention to the food.

Yah if you were going to a fair or something I would think hot dogs and potato chips. But they don't serve potato chips at our Costco. And for some reason hot dogs and fries go amazingly well together.

Do the other Costcos serve hamburgers? Pizza? Wouldn't people ever want fries with those?

Fries with pizza-not that I know of ;D

Now, I could see fries on pizza with a chili gravy, cheese and some ranch dressing drizzled on top, then sprinkle bacon over the whole thing and maybe a over-easy egg in the center.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 08, 2013, 02:33:57 PM
DR LAURA the Dream-O-Matic 6000 says that you imagine that Mr Jason Graae would be entertaining at anything he attempts, and indeed you wouldn't mind if he was in every stage show that you saw.  He certainly seems ubiquitous in your entertainment reading.

The dress that DR SANDRA is wearing is symbolic of her growing into young adulthood and leaving childhood behind.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 08, 2013, 02:34:17 PM
Please deposit $35 in my PayPal account.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 08, 2013, 02:34:53 PM
That's a LOT of snow DR CHAS SMITH.....
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Post by: Jane on March 08, 2013, 02:39:55 PM
That is so odd about the Costcos in the US not serving french fries. I can't imagine not eating fries with my hot dog! What do they serve to go with the hot dogs? Chips?

Are hot dogs the main dish? Maybe you guys have a lot of options. We used to have hamburgers (not sure if they still sell those). We have Pizza (but only 2 kinds). We have smoked meat sandwiches. And sometimes I've seen things like lobster rolls (but i don't think they sell that anymore).

I think of potato chips with a hot dog, not fries. 

I never eat at Costco, except for the samples while shopping, and aside from pizza never paid much attention to the food.

Yah if you were going to a fair or something I would think hot dogs and potato chips. But they don't serve potato chips at our Costco. And for some reason hot dogs and fries go amazingly well together.

Do the other Costcos serve hamburgers? Pizza? Wouldn't people ever want fries with those?

Fries with pizza-not that I know of ;D

Now, I could see fries on pizza with a chili gravy, cheese and some ranch dressing drizzled on top, then sprinkle bacon over the whole thing and maybe a over-easy egg in the center.

If your goal was to make me gag you succeeded ;)
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Post by: John G. on March 08, 2013, 02:55:58 PM
That is so odd about the Costcos in the US not serving french fries. I can't imagine not eating fries with my hot dog! What do they serve to go with the hot dogs? Chips?

Are hot dogs the main dish? Maybe you guys have a lot of options. We used to have hamburgers (not sure if they still sell those). We have Pizza (but only 2 kinds). We have smoked meat sandwiches. And sometimes I've seen things like lobster rolls (but i don't think they sell that anymore).

I think of potato chips with a hot dog, not fries. 

I never eat at Costco, except for the samples while shopping, and aside from pizza never paid much attention to the food.

Yah if you were going to a fair or something I would think hot dogs and potato chips. But they don't serve potato chips at our Costco. And for some reason hot dogs and fries go amazingly well together.

Do the other Costcos serve hamburgers? Pizza? Wouldn't people ever want fries with those?

Fries with pizza-not that I know of ;D

Now, I could see fries on pizza with a chili gravy, cheese and some ranch dressing drizzled on top, then sprinkle bacon over the whole thing and maybe a over-easy egg in the center.

If your goal was to make me gag you succeeded ;)

What? They sell something like that at Outback and a few other chain restaurants now, only without the pizza crust.
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Post by: John G. on March 08, 2013, 02:57:06 PM
Page Four Chili Cheese Fries Dance!

(http://img.foodnetwork.com/FOOD/2008/04/07/SH1101_Zesty-Chili-Cheese-Fries_lg.jpg)
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Post by: bk on March 08, 2013, 03:00:22 PM
Waiting on the director's visit now.  Had several packages today, so that was nice.  Listening to music now.  But most fun was receiving this photograph from the director of The Brain From Planet X at Cassadega High School.  This is, I think, the first production since my original production to use a full brain head - and I kind of like it and in certain ways that was my favorite way to have the brain.  Once you begin using known actors, though, you have to kind of let them be seen.  But I always loved our full brain head - it always made me laugh.

(http://i50.tinypic.com/2ur6xom.jpg)
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Post by: George on March 08, 2013, 03:00:54 PM
Page Four Chili Cheese Fries Dance!

(http://img.foodnetwork.com/FOOD/2008/04/07/SH1101_Zesty-Chili-Cheese-Fries_lg.jpg)

I want some of that!
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Post by: John G. on March 08, 2013, 03:07:26 PM
That's a great brain, BK.
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Post by: Jennifer on March 08, 2013, 03:21:20 PM
For some reason so far this year I am much more disiplined re: starting a new book as soon as I finish my last read. In the past I have struggled with this often having a hard time starting a new book. I am not sure if it is because this year I have read a lot of books that are in the middle of series I love. Also I have read two trilogies from start to finish (normally I would have read each book as it came out).
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Post by: Jane on March 08, 2013, 03:27:41 PM
That is so odd about the Costcos in the US not serving french fries. I can't imagine not eating fries with my hot dog! What do they serve to go with the hot dogs? Chips?

Are hot dogs the main dish? Maybe you guys have a lot of options. We used to have hamburgers (not sure if they still sell those). We have Pizza (but only 2 kinds). We have smoked meat sandwiches. And sometimes I've seen things like lobster rolls (but i don't think they sell that anymore).

I think of potato chips with a hot dog, not fries. 

I never eat at Costco, except for the samples while shopping, and aside from pizza never paid much attention to the food.

Yah if you were going to a fair or something I would think hot dogs and potato chips. But they don't serve potato chips at our Costco. And for some reason hot dogs and fries go amazingly well together.

Do the other Costcos serve hamburgers? Pizza? Wouldn't people ever want fries with those?

Fries with pizza-not that I know of ;D

Now, I could see fries on pizza with a chili gravy, cheese and some ranch dressing drizzled on top, then sprinkle bacon over the whole thing and maybe a over-easy egg in the center.

If your goal was to make me gag you succeeded ;)

What? They sell something like that at Outback and a few other chain restaurants now, only without the pizza crust.

I read this and think heart attack on a plate.
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Post by: Jane on March 08, 2013, 03:28:33 PM
That's a great brain, BK.

It is, made me smile.
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Post by: Jane on March 08, 2013, 03:33:40 PM
For some reason so far this year I am much more disiplined re: starting a new book as soon as I finish my last read. In the past I have struggled with this often having a hard time starting a new book. I am not sure if it is because this year I have read a lot of books that are in the middle of series I love. Also I have read two trilogies from start to finish (normally I would have read each book as it came out).

Sometimes I wish I could take a break in-between books.  Sometimes it takes a bit of time to get into the rhythm of the new book, especially when I prefer the previous book.
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Post by: bk on March 08, 2013, 04:49:46 PM
Met with the director and shall shortly be on my way to sup with friends - a Korean barbecue place I've never been to - I'm frightened of it, but hopefully I'll like it.
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Post by: vixmom on March 08, 2013, 04:51:38 PM
I think the standard Costco special is just hot dog and soda.  If they have anything at all, side wise, it's probably a bag of el-cheapo potato chips.

I actually had the Costco hotdog special for lunch today -  It is a 1/4  hotdog (sauerkraut on the side if you so desire and I do!!!) and a fountain drink for $1.50  American
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Post by: vixmom on March 08, 2013, 04:52:32 PM
They do not sell fries
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Post by: vixmom on March 08, 2013, 04:52:44 PM
They do have pizza
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Post by: vixmom on March 08, 2013, 04:53:00 PM
and a chicken  caeser salad
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Post by: vixmom on March 08, 2013, 04:53:12 PM
and churros
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Post by: George on March 08, 2013, 04:54:49 PM
Looking forward to DR George's report on the quality of the REMEMBER WENN copies.

I watched the entire first episode and loved it as much as I remember!  The visual quality was not bad at all...but when checking a couple other episodes, I noticed that they're not very consistent.  One had some problems for a few moments that, fortunately, didn't run the whole episode.  So far, I'm pretty happy with them.  We'll see about the rest. ;D
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Post by: vixmom on March 08, 2013, 04:56:03 PM
and some kind of hot sandwich but I forget what it is
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Post by: vixmom on March 08, 2013, 04:56:14 PM
no hamburgers
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Post by: vixmom on March 08, 2013, 04:56:47 PM
My Geisha was in my mailbox this morning.

you get the best mail!
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Post by: TCB on March 08, 2013, 05:01:01 PM
Yes DR ELMORE you are correct......being put in a precarious position by others so that a step you take on your own in any direction results in a fall - is a very common and annoying dream about business/professional circumstances.

Please deposit $35 in your own PayPal account.

That seems unfair to charge DR elmore $35.00 for two days in a row.  Instead, why don't you bundle the two together and charge him a straight $75.00.
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Post by: vixmom on March 08, 2013, 05:02:10 PM
Last night I had a dream. Jason Graae was starring as the Phantom in "Phantom of the Opera." He got tickets for us, and we were going to see his show. On his day off from the show, we saw him playing the pipe organ at the mall. Then he showed us that he is immune to rattlesnake venom by reaching into his suitcase so his rattlesnake would bite him. Oh - Sandra was wearing a very frilly pink dress and an ugly hat.
  Are you sure it was a dream?  It sounds to me like a normal day at your house
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Post by: vixmom on March 08, 2013, 05:04:28 PM
I've eaten and not need to wash the pool water out of my hair.

Do you like the pool water in your hair?

:)
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Post by: Jane on March 08, 2013, 05:05:21 PM
Costco used to have courtesy cups for water, or also in my case for a couple of gulps of Pepsi when I sampled something I was slightly allergic to.  Fizzing away whatever I ate helps when I begin to have a reaction.
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Post by: Danise on March 08, 2013, 05:05:54 PM
Evening all!  Well, we made it though another week!

I dreamed about going to Office Depot and trying all the chairs but not liking any of them.  That's because the new boss told us to make a wish list of things that we would like to have to help us work better.  My chair is twelve years old and has been hurting my back.

I will be going to Office Depot tomorrow to try their chairs--I hope it's not a repeat of the dream.  I have to go to Office Depot because that's where the county has it's contract for office supplies.
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Post by: Jane on March 08, 2013, 05:05:58 PM
I've eaten and not need to wash the pool water out of my hair.

Do you like the pool water in your hair?

:)

Took me a few reads to see why you said that-lol.
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Post by: vixmom on March 08, 2013, 05:05:59 PM
That is so odd about the Costcos in the US not serving french fries. I can't imagine not eating fries with my hot dog! What do they serve to go with the hot dogs? Chips?

Are hot dogs the main dish? Maybe you guys have a lot of options. We used to have hamburgers (not sure if they still sell those). We have Pizza (but only 2 kinds). We have smoked meat sandwiches. And sometimes I've seen things like lobster rolls (but i don't think they sell that anymore).

I think of potato chips with a hot dog, not fries. 

I never eat at Costco, except for the samples while shopping, and aside from pizza never paid much attention to the food.

Yah if you were going to a fair or something I would think hot dogs and potato chips. But they don't serve potato chips at our Costco. And for some reason hot dogs and fries go amazingly well together.

Do the other Costcos serve hamburgers? Pizza? Wouldn't people ever want fries with those?

Fries with pizza-not that I know of ;D

Now, I could see fries on pizza with a chili gravy, cheese and some ranch dressing drizzled on top, then sprinkle bacon over the whole thing and maybe a over-easy egg in the center.

You had me right up to the egg-
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Post by: Jane on March 08, 2013, 05:07:12 PM
Speaking of pool water.  DR Jennifer does your pool use chlorine?  Ours is supposed to be only saline but I know they add something that smells like chlorine.  A friend with a daughter in Sweden said chlorine is illegal there.
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Post by: Jane on March 08, 2013, 05:08:35 PM
DR Danise, wishes you find the perfect chair.  I would love a new chair for my "desk" but I haven't found one small enough to fit the space here.
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Post by: vixmom on March 08, 2013, 05:08:56 PM
Waiting on the director's visit now.  Had several packages today, so that was nice.  Listening to music now.  But most fun was receiving this photograph from the director of The Brain From Planet X at Cassadega High School.  This is, I think, the first production since my original production to use a full brain head - and I kind of like it and in certain ways that was my favorite way to have the brain.  Once you begin using known actors, though, you have to kind of let them be seen.  But I always loved our full brain head - it always made me laugh.

(http://i50.tinypic.com/2ur6xom.jpg)

Very nice costumes!  The Mommy in me needs to ask this : The kids look a little younger than I expected -  do you have 'Jr" version that is somewhat less "suggestive"?
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Post by: Danise on March 08, 2013, 05:10:00 PM
I will just mention that it has been a week and I haven't heard from either AL or AC.  I guess the project is dead.
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Post by: vixmom on March 08, 2013, 05:11:34 PM
I've eaten and not need to wash the pool water out of my hair.

Do you like the pool water in your hair?

:)

Took me a few reads to see why you said that-lol.

:)
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Post by: Danise on March 08, 2013, 05:12:07 PM
I can't remember the last time I went swimming.  I don't like swimming in the gulf and I don't go to anyplace that has a pool.   I do remember a sign I once saw==  Welcome to our ool.  Notice there is no "P" in it and we would like to keep it that way!  ;)
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Post by: vixmom on March 08, 2013, 05:12:36 PM
Evening all!  Well, we made it though another week!

I dreamed about going to Office Depot and trying all the chairs but not liking any of them.  That's because the new boss told us to make a wish list of things that we would like to have to help us work better.  My chair is twelve years old and has been hurting my back.

I will be going to Office Depot tomorrow to try their chairs--I hope it's not a repeat of the dream.  I have to go to Office Depot because that's where the county has it's contract for office supplies.


happy  chair hunting
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Post by: vixmom on March 08, 2013, 05:14:03 PM
I will just mention that it has been a week and I haven't heard from either AL or AC.  I guess the project is dead.

DISLIKE
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Post by: Danise on March 08, 2013, 05:14:52 PM
Evening all!  Well, we made it though another week!

I dreamed about going to Office Depot and trying all the chairs but not liking any of them.  That's because the new boss told us to make a wish list of things that we would like to have to help us work better.  My chair is twelve years old and has been hurting my back.

I will be going to Office Depot tomorrow to try their chairs--I hope it's not a repeat of the dream.  I have to go to Office Depot because that's where the county has it's contract for office supplies.


happy  chair hunting
Thanks!   You know what I'm doing now?  I'm using a memory foam bath rug to put my back against.  Believe it or not, it works and makes the chair I have more comfortable.
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Post by: vixmom on March 08, 2013, 05:15:45 PM
In my car CD I have the OBR of Nice Work If You Can Get It - a gift from a friend
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Post by: vixmom on March 08, 2013, 05:17:07 PM
In the DVD I have no idea and I am too lazy to look
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Post by: vixmom on March 08, 2013, 05:17:23 PM
My BlueRay is in the shop
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Post by: vixmom on March 08, 2013, 05:17:50 PM
Because I have not bought it yet
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Post by: Danise on March 08, 2013, 05:17:51 PM
I will just mention that it has been a week and I haven't heard from either AL or AC.  I guess the project is dead.

DISLIKE

  I'm just going to put it out of my mind.  I guess it just wasn't meant to be.
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Post by: vixmom on March 08, 2013, 05:18:37 PM
Evening all!  Well, we made it though another week!

I dreamed about going to Office Depot and trying all the chairs but not liking any of them.  That's because the new boss told us to make a wish list of things that we would like to have to help us work better.  My chair is twelve years old and has been hurting my back.

I will be going to Office Depot tomorrow to try their chairs--I hope it's not a repeat of the dream.  I have to go to Office Depot because that's where the county has it's contract for office supplies.


happy  chair hunting
Thanks!   You know what I'm doing now?  I'm using a memory foam bath rug to put my back against.  Believe it or not, it works and makes the chair I have more comfortable.

Very ingenious!
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Post by: vixmom on March 08, 2013, 05:18:58 PM
I am getting HUNGRY!
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Post by: vixmom on March 08, 2013, 05:21:08 PM
Has anybody here bought an extended warranty for their car?  I am trying to decide if I want to buy one for my Odyssey
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Jane on March 08, 2013, 05:23:45 PM
I will just mention that it has been a week and I haven't heard from either AL or AC.  I guess the project is dead.

Do you know people who twitter?  Maybe that will help.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Jane on March 08, 2013, 05:24:32 PM
Has anybody here bought an extended warranty for their car?  I am trying to decide if I want to buy one for my Odyssey

We have never purchased one.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Danise on March 08, 2013, 05:25:09 PM
I will just mention that it has been a week and I haven't heard from either AL or AC.  I guess the project is dead.

Do you know people who twitter?  Maybe that will help.
No.  The follow a lot more people than have them follow me.   I think I have about five followers mostly from here.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Jennifer on March 08, 2013, 05:26:05 PM
For some reason so far this year I am much more disiplined re: starting a new book as soon as I finish my last read. In the past I have struggled with this often having a hard time starting a new book. I am not sure if it is because this year I have read a lot of books that are in the middle of series I love. Also I have read two trilogies from start to finish (normally I would have read each book as it came out).

Sometimes I wish I could take a break in-between books.  Sometimes it takes a bit of time to get into the rhythm of the new book, especially when I prefer the previous book.

I used to have a big problem starting new books. It could take me a week in between books.  Then it used to be a few days. Now I can mostly start the next book right away. But that has only been since January.
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Post by: Danise on March 08, 2013, 05:26:25 PM
Has anybody here bought an extended warranty for their car?  I am trying to decide if I want to buy one for my Odyssey
  I had one and every time I took the car in, whatever was wrong wasn't covered.  But because it was the dealership that I had to take it to, what was wrong, cost more to fix.  I would never get one again.
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Post by: TCB on March 08, 2013, 05:27:40 PM
This is indeed Friday.  Time to start planning for the big weekend!







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Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Jane on March 08, 2013, 05:28:31 PM
Evening all!  Well, we made it though another week!

I dreamed about going to Office Depot and trying all the chairs but not liking any of them.  That's because the new boss told us to make a wish list of things that we would like to have to help us work better.  My chair is twelve years old and has been hurting my back.

I will be going to Office Depot tomorrow to try their chairs--I hope it's not a repeat of the dream.  I have to go to Office Depot because that's where the county has it's contract for office supplies.


happy  chair hunting
Thanks!   You know what I'm doing now?  I'm using a memory foam bath rug to put my back against.  Believe it or not, it works and makes the chair I have more comfortable.

I keep seeing a foam/gel cushion on tv for sale that looks perfect, except my chair is too small. I have a pillow to lean into but I mostly sit forward in the chair.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Jennifer on March 08, 2013, 05:28:32 PM
I think the standard Costco special is just hot dog and soda.  If they have anything at all, side wise, it's probably a bag of el-cheapo potato chips.

I actually had the Costco hotdog special for lunch today -  It is a 1/4  hotdog (sauerkraut on the side if you so desire and I do!!!) and a fountain drink for $1.50  American


It used to be $1.99 here. But they changed it to $1.50. The hot dog with all you can drink soda.

They also changed all the sodas. It is not very kid friendly anymore. And not very diet friendly (I think only 1 diet drink either coke or pepsi, which is the one diet drink i really don't like).

I usually end up drinking root beer since that is my fav soft drink. I actually only drink soft drinks when i eat at Costco. So that is maybe 10 times per year or less.
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Post by: Danise on March 08, 2013, 05:28:38 PM
Has anybody here bought an extended warranty for their car?  I am trying to decide if I want to buy one for my Odyssey
  I had one and every time I took the car in, whatever was wrong wasn't covered.  But because it was the dealership that I had to take it to, what was wrong, cost more to fix.  I would never get one again.
  I have to say that I had doubts about getting the Kindle Fire HD but now I LOVE it since I can access the library and download from there.  I'm reading a sci fi series by Elizabeth Moon right now--five books total.   I started in January and am on the last book now.   NOTE:  I only read on the bus to/from work and sometimes at lunch.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: George on March 08, 2013, 05:29:21 PM
Has anybody here bought an extended warranty for their car?  I am trying to decide if I want to buy one for my Odyssey

Most of what I've read say that they are unnecessary.  I've never gotten one and haven't needed it...but that's just me.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Danise on March 08, 2013, 05:29:24 PM
This is indeed Friday.  Time to start planning for the big weekend!

LOL!





(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u271/actr2000/Dating_zps57c5e1fa.jpg)
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Post by: Jane on March 08, 2013, 05:29:36 PM
I will just mention that it has been a week and I haven't heard from either AL or AC.  I guess the project is dead.

Do you know people who twitter?  Maybe that will help.
No.  The follow a lot more people than have them follow me.   I think I have about five followers mostly from here.

If you twitter & ask your five followers to say something, you never know.  I don't twitter.
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Post by: Jennifer on March 08, 2013, 05:30:03 PM
Speaking of pool water.  DR Jennifer does your pool use chlorine?  Ours is supposed to be only saline but I know they add something that smells like chlorine.  A friend with a daughter in Sweden said chlorine is illegal there.

I'm pretty sure they do. I think all pools here do.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Danise on March 08, 2013, 05:30:44 PM
Evening all!  Well, we made it though another week!

I dreamed about going to Office Depot and trying all the chairs but not liking any of them.  That's because the new boss told us to make a wish list of things that we would like to have to help us work better.  My chair is twelve years old and has been hurting my back.

I will be going to Office Depot tomorrow to try their chairs--I hope it's not a repeat of the dream.  I have to go to Office Depot because that's where the county has it's contract for office supplies.


happy  chair hunting
Thanks!   You know what I'm doing now?  I'm using a memory foam bath rug to put my back against.  Believe it or not, it works and makes the chair I have more comfortable.

I keep seeing a foam/gel cushion on tv for sale that looks perfect, except my chair is too small. I have a pillow to lean into but I mostly sit forward in the chair.
  I've read that cushion isn't very good and goes flat after just a few days.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Jennifer on March 08, 2013, 05:30:53 PM
One thing I find extremely odd about Costco is they do not have anything vegetarian on the menu. I don't believe they even have cheese pizza (i think pepperoni or all dressed are the only choices). I find this terrible (the no vegetarian options). Really not fair.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Jane on March 08, 2013, 05:31:42 PM
For some reason so far this year I am much more disiplined re: starting a new book as soon as I finish my last read. In the past I have struggled with this often having a hard time starting a new book. I am not sure if it is because this year I have read a lot of books that are in the middle of series I love. Also I have read two trilogies from start to finish (normally I would have read each book as it came out).

Sometimes I wish I could take a break in-between books.  Sometimes it takes a bit of time to get into the rhythm of the new book, especially when I prefer the previous book.

I used to have a big problem starting new books. It could take me a week in between books.  Then it used to be a few days. Now I can mostly start the next book right away. But that has only been since January.

This is why you are reading as many books as I am this year.  My next book is 900 pages and if I like & finish it I will likely fall behind my Goodreads challenge ;)
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Post by: George on March 08, 2013, 05:31:51 PM
And now, I must be off.  I'm working concessions for the Black Box Cabaret Jazz Series: Marc Smason & Better World (http://www.washingtoncenter.org/upcoming-events/2013/3/8/black-box-cabaret-jazz-series-marc-smason-better-world.html).  This sounds like it's going to be good!

Until later!
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Post by: Jennifer on March 08, 2013, 05:31:55 PM
I will just mention that it has been a week and I haven't heard from either AL or AC.  I guess the project is dead.

Do you know people who twitter?  Maybe that will help.

If anybody does tweet (or knows who to tweet to) please let us know.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Jane on March 08, 2013, 05:32:44 PM
One thing I find extremely odd about Costco is they do not have anything vegetarian on the menu. I don't believe they even have cheese pizza (i think pepperoni or all dressed are the only choices). I find this terrible (the no vegetarian options). Really not fair.

I have notice the pizza doesn't have veggies on it.  I'm not sure if it can be had without meat.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: George on March 08, 2013, 05:33:25 PM
One thing I find extremely odd about Costco is they do not have anything vegetarian on the menu. I don't believe they even have cheese pizza (i think pepperoni or all dressed are the only choices). I find this terrible (the no vegetarian options). Really not fair.

The Costcos here in Washington that I've been to have cheese pizza, as well as the pepperoni and the combo.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Jane on March 08, 2013, 05:33:25 PM
Speaking of reading, I need to read a few chapters & then do the dishes.  I'm also doing laundry.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Jennifer on March 08, 2013, 05:33:31 PM
For some reason so far this year I am much more disiplined re: starting a new book as soon as I finish my last read. In the past I have struggled with this often having a hard time starting a new book. I am not sure if it is because this year I have read a lot of books that are in the middle of series I love. Also I have read two trilogies from start to finish (normally I would have read each book as it came out).

Sometimes I wish I could take a break in-between books.  Sometimes it takes a bit of time to get into the rhythm of the new book, especially when I prefer the previous book.

I used to have a big problem starting new books. It could take me a week in between books.  Then it used to be a few days. Now I can mostly start the next book right away. But that has only been since January.

This is why you are reading as many books as I am this year.  My next book is 900 pages and if I like & finish it I will likely fall behind my Goodreads challenge ;)

How many books are you up to? I think I am on 29 or something like that.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: George on March 08, 2013, 05:34:12 PM
And NOW I'm off!
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 08, 2013, 05:36:19 PM
I got the dearest message today from my Canadian friend Eric:  I spent a really great afternoon visiting my grandma today.  She used to always talk about being in a production of Babes in Toyland as a kid back in the 20s, so I made her a copy of the CD you helped with and sent me and we listened to it all today--I think it meant a lot to her, and she remembered bits of lyrics, which was pretty cool to see.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: elmore3003 on March 08, 2013, 05:42:46 PM
He says that her memory's going and the best way for him to relate to her is throgh old shows she saw or music she was fond of.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: vixmom on March 08, 2013, 05:53:06 PM
I got the dearest message today from my Canadian friend Eric:  I spent a really great afternoon visiting my grandma today.  She used to always talk about being in a production of Babes in Toyland as a kid back in the 20s, so I made her a copy of the CD you helped with and sent me and we listened to it all today--I think it meant a lot to her, and she remembered bits of lyrics, which was pretty cool to see.

very nice!
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Danise on March 08, 2013, 06:03:17 PM
I got the dearest message today from my Canadian friend Eric:  I spent a really great afternoon visiting my grandma today.  She used to always talk about being in a production of Babes in Toyland as a kid back in the 20s, so I made her a copy of the CD you helped with and sent me and we listened to it all today--I think it meant a lot to her, and she remembered bits of lyrics, which was pretty cool to see.
  Wonderful!
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Jane on March 08, 2013, 06:50:58 PM
For some reason so far this year I am much more disiplined re: starting a new book as soon as I finish my last read. In the past I have struggled with this often having a hard time starting a new book. I am not sure if it is because this year I have read a lot of books that are in the middle of series I love. Also I have read two trilogies from start to finish (normally I would have read each book as it came out).

Sometimes I wish I could take a break in-between books.  Sometimes it takes a bit of time to get into the rhythm of the new book, especially when I prefer the previous book.

I used to have a big problem starting new books. It could take me a week in between books.  Then it used to be a few days. Now I can mostly start the next book right away. But that has only been since January.

This is why you are reading as many books as I am this year.  My next book is 900 pages and if I like & finish it I will likely fall behind my Goodreads challenge ;)

How many books are you up to? I think I am on 29 or something like that.

29
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Jane on March 08, 2013, 06:51:32 PM
I got the dearest message today from my Canadian friend Eric:  I spent a really great afternoon visiting my grandma today.  She used to always talk about being in a production of Babes in Toyland as a kid back in the 20s, so I made her a copy of the CD you helped with and sent me and we listened to it all today--I think it meant a lot to her, and she remembered bits of lyrics, which was pretty cool to see.

:)  Very sweet.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Jane on March 08, 2013, 06:51:58 PM
He says that her memory's going and the best way for him to relate to her is throgh old shows she saw or music she was fond of.

He is a good grandson.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: John G. on March 08, 2013, 07:04:16 PM
In the Time to Count My Blessings One More Time Department:

A friend at work who was a contractor when I was finally got hired. She had started a year before me. She apparently got in as the door closed. She told me tonight that there will be no more hires in our departments of contractors. They are being told on their interviews that they have no chance of getting hired, but that they can have a year and get references if their work is good.

So, I feel extra blessed to have gotten hired. And I feel really bad for the one or two who are still contractors and will likely have to leave by the end of the year, if not sooner.
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Post by: TCB on March 08, 2013, 07:19:32 PM
Richard and I have several errands to do in the southern Dayton 'burbs, the last of which will be eating dinner at Red Lobster.  We've been sucked in by the Lobster Fest commercials...


Let me know how it is?  I, too, have been tempted by the commercials.
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Post by: vixmom on March 08, 2013, 07:22:06 PM
In the Time to Count My Blessings One More Time Department:

A friend at work who was a contractor when I was finally got hired. She had started a year before me. She apparently got in as the door closed. She told me tonight that there will be no more hires in our departments of contractors. They are being told on their interviews that they have no chance of getting hired, but that they can have a year and get references if their work is good.

So, I feel extra blessed to have gotten hired. And I feel really bad for the one or two who are still contractors and will likely have to leave by the end of the year, if not sooner.

I am so glad that you were hired!
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: TCB on March 08, 2013, 07:24:15 PM
That is so odd about the Costcos in the US not serving french fries. I can't imagine not eating fries with my hot dog! What do they serve to go with the hot dogs? Chips?

Are hot dogs the main dish? Maybe you guys have a lot of options. We used to have hamburgers (not sure if they still sell those). We have Pizza (but only 2 kinds). We have smoked meat sandwiches. And sometimes I've seen things like lobster rolls (but i don't think they sell that anymore).


Why would you need anything with your hot dogs?  Two hot dogs, with no soda, suits me just fine.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: TCB on March 08, 2013, 07:27:16 PM
My Geisha was in my mailbox this morning.


There are probably a dozen responses I could give to that, but I shant.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: TCB on March 08, 2013, 07:48:25 PM
Today was a beautiful day here in Western Washington.  Bright blue skies and temperatures in the 50's.  And I had a nice leisurely lunch with two old friends.  One was the first girl I ever went on a date with, and one was the girl I was engaged to while in college.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: ChasSmith on March 08, 2013, 08:02:24 PM
Richard and I have several errands to do in the southern Dayton 'burbs, the last of which will be eating dinner at Red Lobster.  We've been sucked in by the Lobster Fest commercials...


Let me know how it is?  I, too, have been tempted by the commercials.

I'm actually a fan of Red Lobster these days.  I think it's the one chain of that type that's actually pretty good.  But I generally only get to one once a year or so.  One friend here loves to carry on a tradition of going there for her birthday dinner, and there's a great novella called "Last Night at the Lobster", a quick and easy read that I'd recommend.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: TCB on March 08, 2013, 08:16:41 PM
That is so odd about the Costcos in the US not serving french fries. I can't imagine not eating fries with my hot dog! What do they serve to go with the hot dogs? Chips?

Are hot dogs the main dish? Maybe you guys have a lot of options. We used to have hamburgers (not sure if they still sell those). We have Pizza (but only 2 kinds). We have smoked meat sandwiches. And sometimes I've seen things like lobster rolls (but i don't think they sell that anymore).

I think of potato chips with a hot dog, not fries. 

I never eat at Costco, except for the samples while shopping, and aside from pizza never paid much attention to the food.

Yah if you were going to a fair or something I would think hot dogs and potato chips. But they don't serve potato chips at our Costco. And for some reason hot dogs and fries go amazingly well together.

Do the other Costcos serve hamburgers? Pizza? Wouldn't people ever want fries with those?


They sell hot dogs, pizza, some nasty chicken in breading thing, and I think they sell a salad.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: TCB on March 08, 2013, 08:26:08 PM
Please deposit $35 in my PayPal account.


What about the ugly hat?
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: ChasSmith on March 08, 2013, 08:26:23 PM
Oddly enough, for a very short time a few years back, they also sold a Carnegie Deli hot pastrami sandwich -- all packaged up and ready to zap in the microwave or whatever kind of small fast oven they were using.  That selection didn't last long, but I had one and it wasn't half bad.  It was definitely Carnegie pastrami, no question about that.  I wonder if anyone sells those now, or if it was a short-lived experiment.

Maybe about as short-lived as the Carnegie's presence at Beverly Dr. and Dayton (NE corner) in the late 70s......?
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 08, 2013, 08:27:57 PM
Or Brighton.  Whichever corner jernt had been the Red Onion prior to that.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: vixmom on March 08, 2013, 08:31:00 PM
That is so odd about the Costcos in the US not serving french fries. I can't imagine not eating fries with my hot dog! What do they serve to go with the hot dogs? Chips?

Are hot dogs the main dish? Maybe you guys have a lot of options. We used to have hamburgers (not sure if they still sell those). We have Pizza (but only 2 kinds). We have smoked meat sandwiches. And sometimes I've seen things like lobster rolls (but i don't think they sell that anymore).


Why would you need anything with your hot dogs?  Two hot dogs, with no soda, suits me just fine.

Costco  by me serves 1/4 lb hot dogs - one  is all ya need!
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: vixmom on March 08, 2013, 08:32:27 PM
My Geisha was in my mailbox this morning.


There are probably a dozen responses I could give to that, but I shant.

oh go ahead, you know you want to !
Today was a beautiful day here in Western Washington.  Bright blue skies and temperatures in the 50's.  And I had a nice leisurely lunch with two old friends.  One was the first girl I ever went on a date with, and one was the girl I was engaged to while in college.


how nice!
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: vixmom on March 08, 2013, 08:33:26 PM
Well that was weird two post merged into one!
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: TCB on March 08, 2013, 08:35:59 PM
That is so odd about the Costcos in the US not serving french fries. I can't imagine not eating fries with my hot dog! What do they serve to go with the hot dogs? Chips?

Are hot dogs the main dish? Maybe you guys have a lot of options. We used to have hamburgers (not sure if they still sell those). We have Pizza (but only 2 kinds). We have smoked meat sandwiches. And sometimes I've seen things like lobster rolls (but i don't think they sell that anymore).

I think of potato chips with a hot dog, not fries. 

I never eat at Costco, except for the samples while shopping, and aside from pizza never paid much attention to the food.

Yah if you were going to a fair or something I would think hot dogs and potato chips. But they don't serve potato chips at our Costco. And for some reason hot dogs and fries go amazingly well together.

Do the other Costcos serve hamburgers? Pizza? Wouldn't people ever want fries with those?

Fries with pizza-not that I know of ;D

Now, I could see fries on pizza with a chili gravy, cheese and some ranch dressing drizzled on top, then sprinkle bacon over the whole thing and maybe a over-easy egg in the center.

If your goal was to make me gag you succeeded ;)

What? They sell something like that at Outback and a few other chain restaurants now, only without the pizza crust.

I read this and think heart attack on a plate.


Why?  They left off the pizza crust.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: TCB on March 08, 2013, 08:51:52 PM
Speaking of pool water.  DR Jennifer does your pool use chlorine?  Ours is supposed to be only saline but I know they add something that smells like chlorine.  A friend with a daughter in Sweden said chlorine is illegal there.


That is kind of weird.  Chlorine is illegal, but free love is accepted.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: TCB on March 08, 2013, 09:06:01 PM
I will just mention that it has been a week and I haven't heard from either AL or AC.  I guess the project is dead.

DISLIKE

  I'm just going to put it out of my mind.  I guess it just wasn't meant to be.


Personally, I think we should write to Ellen.  She would never let you down.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: John G. on March 08, 2013, 09:13:49 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=upbiQ4r0e9k

A funny cat video for all you cat lovers.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: John G. on March 08, 2013, 09:14:01 PM
Seven!
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: TCB on March 08, 2013, 10:07:03 PM
Seven!


And that is it?
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Post by: Edisaurus on March 08, 2013, 10:16:54 PM
Also in my Blu-ray player:  Argo (http://www.amazon.com/Argo-Blu-ray-Combo-UltraViolet-Digital/dp/B00AHTYGRW/ref=sr_1_2?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1362733398&sr=1-2&keywords=argo).  This also just arrived yesterday.  I saw it in the theater last week and think that my dad will love it.  I'm going to give him the DVD out of the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack.

I just went to see it tonight. I'm trying to catch up. Last night, Quartet, and the night before Lincoln. Loved Quartet the best of the three!
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Edisaurus on March 08, 2013, 10:20:32 PM
That is so odd about the Costcos in the US not serving french fries. I can't imagine not eating fries with my hot dog! What do they serve to go with the hot dogs? Chips?

Are hot dogs the main dish? Maybe you guys have a lot of options. We used to have hamburgers (not sure if they still sell those). We have Pizza (but only 2 kinds). We have smoked meat sandwiches. And sometimes I've seen things like lobster rolls (but i don't think they sell that anymore).

I think Costco should sell lobster rolls.

Some McDonald's in southeastern Connecticut (Mystic), and I'd presume elsewhere up the New England coast, have them in summer months.

I've had them in Maine. Yum! In NY, the Soupman also has very yummy lobster rolls!
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Edisaurus on March 08, 2013, 10:23:19 PM
What the hell is the ptoblem with Fed Ex?  I wasn't home yesterday when they attempted a delivery so they left a door tag for me to sign releasing the package.  I did exactly that, left it on the front door this morning abd went to Toyland. I just got hime to find the release still on the door, but when I checked Fed Ex tracking, I was told they attempted a delivery today at 12:41 and there was no one here. How could the jerk making the delivery miss the release tag? What the fat hell? 

I hope that the management fires this stupid ass delivery person.

I often run into problems with them, saying they were here but not leaving a tag, etc. It can go on for days. So frustrating!
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: George on March 08, 2013, 10:25:14 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=upbiQ4r0e9k

A funny cat video for all you cat lovers.

That is hysterical!  And the music really matches the movement of the cat!
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: George on March 08, 2013, 10:25:40 PM
I got the dearest message today from my Canadian friend Eric:  I spent a really great afternoon visiting my grandma today.  She used to always talk about being in a production of Babes in Toyland as a kid back in the 20s, so I made her a copy of the CD you helped with and sent me and we listened to it all today--I think it meant a lot to her, and she remembered bits of lyrics, which was pretty cool to see.

That's so sweet, Larry!
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: Edisaurus on March 08, 2013, 10:28:18 PM
Waiting on the director's visit now.  Had several packages today, so that was nice.  Listening to music now.  But most fun was receiving this photograph from the director of The Brain From Planet X at Cassadega High School.  This is, I think, the first production since my original production to use a full brain head - and I kind of like it and in certain ways that was my favorite way to have the brain.  Once you begin using known actors, though, you have to kind of let them be seen.  But I always loved our full brain head - it always made me laugh.

(http://i50.tinypic.com/2ur6xom.jpg)

I loved the full brain head the best, too. Maybe since I spent time editing the first version, it's still my favorite. (Yet I loved the guys in the gold lamé swim trunks in the NY version!) :-D
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Post by: Edisaurus on March 08, 2013, 10:29:46 PM
and churros
And gelato. But not great...not worth the calories!
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: George on March 08, 2013, 10:47:10 PM
Waiting on the director's visit now.  Had several packages today, so that was nice.  Listening to music now.  But most fun was receiving this photograph from the director of The Brain From Planet X at Cassadega High School.  This is, I think, the first production since my original production to use a full brain head - and I kind of like it and in certain ways that was my favorite way to have the brain.  Once you begin using known actors, though, you have to kind of let them be seen.  But I always loved our full brain head - it always made me laugh.

(http://i50.tinypic.com/2ur6xom.jpg)

I loved the full brain head the best, too. Maybe since I spent time editing the first version, it's still my favorite. (Yet I loved the guys in the gold lamé swim trunks in the NY version!) :-D

Speaking of gold lamé swim trunks, here are the gold lamé muscle boys from Theater Artists Olympia's production:

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/slide_42284-1_zps3ad02a8f-1.jpg)

;D
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Post by: George on March 08, 2013, 10:47:33 PM
Just had to share. :D
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: George on March 08, 2013, 11:01:24 PM
Here's one more picture:

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/slide_42286_zps4b7e879b-1.jpg)
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Post by: George on March 08, 2013, 11:01:56 PM
And thus ends the "Beefcake of Olympia" photos.
Title: Re: PERSEVERANCE AND HARDHEADEDNESS
Post by: bk on March 08, 2013, 11:08:11 PM
Waiting on the director's visit now.  Had several packages today, so that was nice.  Listening to music now.  But most fun was receiving this photograph from the director of The Brain From Planet X at Cassadega High School.  This is, I think, the first production since my original production to use a full brain head - and I kind of like it and in certain ways that was my favorite way to have the brain.  Once you begin using known actors, though, you have to kind of let them be seen.  But I always loved our full brain head - it always made me laugh.

(http://i50.tinypic.com/2ur6xom.jpg)

Very nice costumes!  The Mommy in me needs to ask this : The kids look a little younger than I expected -  do you have 'Jr" version that is somewhat less "suggestive"?

We'd talked about a junior version but never did it.  I have no doubt that colleges do it as is, and that high schools make a few nips and tucks.
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Post by: bk on March 08, 2013, 11:10:05 PM
Finished with my viewing.  Had a nice dinner about which more in the notes.