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Title: BACK HOME IN THE CITY OF STUDIO
Post by: bk on March 24, 2013, 12:20:05 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were back home, and now it is time for you to post until the back home cows come home.
Title: Re: BACK HOME IN THE CITY OF STUDIO
Post by: bk on March 24, 2013, 12:20:50 AM
And the word of the day is: CANOROUS!
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Post by: John G. on March 24, 2013, 04:03:38 AM
First posting!
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Post by: John G. on March 24, 2013, 04:04:57 AM
Good morning, all.

We're playing bells outdoors this morning during Palm Sunday services. So, I'm up early again. Hope I can stay awake.
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 24, 2013, 04:41:44 AM
Good morning, all.

Coffee, naturally.  Oh yes.  Coffee.
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 24, 2013, 04:52:30 AM
Have to schlep some 20 miles to the high school tomorrow morning at dawn's crack, for a day of rehearsals.  Naturally, the Professional Weather Guessers are calling for the possibility of some snow or other unpleasant precipitation from this eastward moving storm ... sometime through the day, could be early, could be late.  It couldn't have come today or Tuesday or any other day.  No, sir.  It gets here on the one day I must be out and about.  It's only supposed to be an inch or so of slushy stuff, but things could shift a little and it could then be a few inches of solid snow.  Help!  I can't take it any more!  Get me out of here!
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Post by: Jennifer on March 24, 2013, 05:43:53 AM
DR Jane wrote:
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Ouch.  This may be an obvious question but can you roll over in a different direction to get out of bed?  I'm guessing you can't help what you do in your sleep. 


I'm trying to sleep in my back more or on my other shoulder. I don't know any other way to get out of bed that doesn't put pressure on my shoulder. :(
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 24, 2013, 06:07:22 AM
Good morning, all!

I've had three days of running hither and yon about Manhattan, and I am exhausted. I plan to stay close to home for the day and do very little. I must do laundry ASAP and then I plan to read more of the Austen bio, watch a DVD or two, and relax.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 24, 2013, 06:16:36 AM
Snow has begun.....and stopped....and begun again....and stopped.  More later - they say.

So glad to hear that MR BK arrived home safely and that the Computer is being revived.

"Palm Sunday.  Everybody on your ass, let's go!"

That's what my grandfather used to say.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 24, 2013, 06:17:08 AM
The D.C. pictures were great.  Always fun to match faces to names....the avatars are SO SMALL!!
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 24, 2013, 06:18:12 AM
DR VIX MOM I have been meaning to ask you - did your TailGater speaker work out for you?  Mine is fine, and I love it!
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 24, 2013, 06:19:19 AM
DR FJL thanks for the other link....so entertaining....  And the story is an inspiration!

DR CP should see Hello, Dolly! at once - after all it IS based on Thornton Wilder's THE MATCHMAKER, which is a terrific play on its own.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 24, 2013, 06:24:38 AM
DR DRUXY - thanks for your comment on Ms. Natalie Trundy.  I was kind of hoping the story wasn't true....but there you are.  I liked reading about Arthur P. Jacobs in the book THE STUDIO that had a couple of chapters about his production of DR DOLITTLE and how that all went down.
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Post by: Ginny on March 24, 2013, 06:29:42 AM
Palm Sunday morning greetings!  We made it TO Lima fine, now we just have to get HOME before the real snow arrives.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 24, 2013, 06:36:10 AM
Palm Sunday morning greetings!  We made it TO Lima fine, now we just have to get HOME before the real snow arrives.

More snow? Jeez!
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Post by: FJL on March 24, 2013, 07:05:08 AM
Palm Sunday morning greetings!  We made it TO Lima fine, now we just have to get HOME before the real snow arrives.

More snow? Jeez!

Is that expected here too?
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Post by: Danise on March 24, 2013, 07:21:23 AM
 Good Palm Sunday morning to all!  I just wanted to share that I went to Exceptional Granite, Tile and Marble in Clearwater yesterday to pick out my new Granite countertops! I met Cliff who was very nice.

I took a floor tile and a paper with my kitchen paint color with me so we could put them against the granite to make sure the colors would work. With Cliffs help, I picked a beautiful slab that reminded me of a tigers stripes. Cliff said it would make my tiny kitchen look bigger. It has whites, black/grey, tans/creams, light browns and what looks like sparkles in it. It's called Juperana Granite.

They gave me several samples of other colors to lay in the kitchen and look at when I got home but my eye always went back to the Juperana. I didn't want to much white because the floor is a cream/tan/gray/white mix and the cabinets will be pure white.

I also heard from Sergio ( Same name different person from the other Sergio) who said he will be delivering the cabinets on April 1st and will do the demo/install of the cabinets over April 4/5! I am sooo excited and I can't thank everyone enough for all of their kindness in helping me with my kitchen.

I still need your vibes for the washer/drier shed/room to come true. Once that happens I will have a perfect little home.  ;)
Title: Re: BACK HOME IN THE CITY OF STUDIO
Post by: Jrand74 on March 24, 2013, 07:21:26 AM
Still clear DR GINNY.....but expected to start later in the afternoon.....about three inches by dark and then another five inches overnight.....
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 24, 2013, 07:21:58 AM
VIBES for DR DANISE that it ALL happens!
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Post by: FJL on March 24, 2013, 07:24:48 AM
Went to see my cousin Ross do his stand-up at a comedy club last night.  Usually, we get seats very close-up, because his mom thinks wer'e better for him when we're sitting close and he sees and hears us laughing (I think that's the logic) but last night we were a big party (9 people) so we had to sit further back if we wanted  our whole party to stay together. 

What's in part fascinating is that from further back, because of other people's heads in the way, you start watching the live feeds (like at a real concert or event!) a little on the simultaneous TV sets around the large-ish room for all the comedians/.  the Tv's are just there, you can't help it sometimes.   So it felt more like a REAL event. Fun to really see the whole room laughing for him, which you don;t see when you're up close,a s his Mom always had liked us to be in the past!

But what's weird is how many people leave after THEIR friend is on, meaning teh peopel toward teh end of the ste get short shrift.  I'd almost decide of I wound up in the last five or six to say no thanks, i won't go on, I'm starting off with a disadvantage of half the room being mpty.

I love Cousin Ross' new comedy-act tag line:  (not in his real life, but he uses it for his act)

"Why do girls hate me, it's got to be the god damn economy!"

Title: Re: BACK HOME IN THE CITY OF STUDIO
Post by: Danise on March 24, 2013, 07:26:09 AM
Have to schlep some 20 miles to the high school tomorrow morning at dawn's crack, for a day of rehearsals.  Naturally, the Professional Weather Guessers are calling for the possibility of some snow or other unpleasant precipitation from this eastward moving storm ... sometime through the day, could be early, could be late.  It couldn't have come today or Tuesday or any other day.  No, sir.  It gets here on the one day I must be out and about.  It's only supposed to be an inch or so of slushy stuff, but things could shift a little and it could then be a few inches of solid snow.  Help!  I can't take it any more!  Get me out of here!
  You could move to Florida but we get cold here too.

I love your "Professional Weather Guessers" comment.  I have often said I missed out on the best job on the planet.  All you have to say it that it "might" happen.  We "might" have snow today.  Mind you I didn't say we will, I said "might".  We "might" have rain" at the end of week.  It doesn't happen, then again I didn't say it "would" rain, I said it "might".  And if it does---then hey, I was RIGHT!!!!!  What a great job! 
Title: Re: BACK HOME IN THE CITY OF STUDIO
Post by: Danise on March 24, 2013, 07:27:50 AM


I love Cousin Ross' new comedy-act tag line:  (not in his real life, but he uses it for his act)

"Why do girls hate me, it's got to be the god damn economy!"


  Hee Hee. Maybe it's also effecting the weather.
Title: Re: BACK HOME IN THE CITY OF STUDIO
Post by: elmore3003 on March 24, 2013, 07:32:48 AM
Good Palm Sunday morning to all!  I just wanted to share that I went to Exceptional Granite, Tile and Marble in Clearwater yesterday to pick out my new Granite countertops! I met Cliff who was very nice.

I took a floor tile and a paper with my kitchen paint color with me so we could put them against the granite to make sure the colors would work. With Cliffs help, I picked a beautiful slab that reminded me of a tigers stripes. Cliff said it would make my tiny kitchen look bigger. It has whites, black/grey, tans/creams, light browns and what looks like sparkles in it. It's called Juperana Granite.

They gave me several samples of other colors to lay in the kitchen and look at when I got home but my eye always went back to the Juperana. I didn't want to much white because the floor is a cream/tan/gray/white mix and the cabinets will be pure white.

I also heard from Sergio ( Same name different person from the other Sergio) who said he will be delivering the cabinets on April 1st and will do the demo/install of the cabinets over April 4/5! I am sooo excited and I can't thank everyone enough for all of their kindness in helping me with my kitchen.

I still need your vibes for the washer/drier shed/room to come true. Once that happens I will have a perfect little home.  ;)

You got 'em, darlin!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Vibes for our DR Danise! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Title: Re: BACK HOME IN THE CITY OF STUDIO
Post by: Jrand74 on March 24, 2013, 07:42:27 AM
Must be the economy.
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Post by: Kerry on March 24, 2013, 07:51:58 AM
Glad you're home safe and sound, Bruce.

Vibes to all for whatever reasons you may need them.
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Post by: KevinH on March 24, 2013, 08:20:13 AM
Good morning!  The train I'm on is about to enter Union Station in DC.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 24, 2013, 08:21:58 AM
Still no snow....
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 24, 2013, 08:22:38 AM
I went to several statistics classes in the Dept of Labor Building across the street from Union Station in D.C.
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Post by: FJL on March 24, 2013, 08:49:37 AM
Good morning!  The train I'm on is about to enter Union Station in DC.


Is that where they do those civil Unions?
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Post by: FJL on March 24, 2013, 08:56:11 AM
I went to several statistics classes in the Dept of Labor Building across the street from Union Station in D.C.

I stayed at the George Hotel for two nights two years ago.
The George was just a tiny walk from Union Station (really nice hotel and so economical, I could not believe it - and when I tried to get the same deal again for another trip, the computer seemed almost to giggle at me.

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Post by: FJL on March 24, 2013, 08:58:05 AM
More accurately, the Hotel George  (not the George Hotel)

http://www.hotelgeorge.com/

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Post by: Jrand74 on March 24, 2013, 09:29:17 AM
Oh...wait.  I think this is Comcast Free Preview Weekend where we can watch the Premium Channels series for free....let me check.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 24, 2013, 10:05:01 AM
Nope it doesn't start until tomorrow....
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on March 24, 2013, 10:26:04 AM
And the word of the day is: CANOROUS!

And The Song Of The Day Is: A PRETTY GIRL IS LIKE A MELODY
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Post by: Ginny on March 24, 2013, 10:27:57 AM
...and we're home!  We drove through some pretty heavy snow - very poor visibility, but the roads were only wet, not snow-covered.
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Post by: Danise on March 24, 2013, 10:38:49 AM
I'm working hard at packing up the kitchen but I'm going to have to stop.  We have strong showers heading our way.  I got most of the pots and pans/baking stuff done.  I dread packing the 2 bookshelves full of can goods. 

I think I'll do that next weekend.  I bought about 15 of the fifty cent blue walmart bags to help with the packing and it works pretty good.  At least they have a nice handle to help with the food/whatever. 

I'm a bit sorry at some of the things I will have to give up.  The book shelves were built by my Dad but I just don't have any place to put them.  I had hoped that they would build the place for the W/D first and I could have put a least one of them there. 

I think I'll have to get rid of the kitchen table I have now too.  My Mom loved that table--it's butcher block but I would rather have them go to the GoodWill and help someone else then see them go to the dump. 
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Post by: Danise on March 24, 2013, 10:39:38 AM
...and we're home!  We drove through some pretty heavy snow - very poor visibility, but the roads were only wet, not snow-covered.
Glad all of our travelers are safe!
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Post by: Jane on March 24, 2013, 10:48:20 AM
From DR Cilla:
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LOL< you should see ours.  We've got one gate

You win, we have two gates.
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Post by: Jane on March 24, 2013, 10:49:10 AM
DR Vixmom I'm glad your father is doing well.
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Post by: Jane on March 24, 2013, 10:50:14 AM
DR TCB I would love to have seen Pearl Bailey.
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Post by: KevinH on March 24, 2013, 10:56:24 AM
DR Danise--I'm glad there's progress in your renovation!
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Post by: Jane on March 24, 2013, 10:57:59 AM
From DR Cilla:
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I've actually started telling people and rather than fear, I feel relief and a lot of the excitement I felt back when I applied to be a judge.   I cancelled my state contract for criminal defense about a month ago.   I've been saying no to new federal appointments but haven't officially gotten off the list.   I'm ready to do that now.  I'll probably write the email tomorrow.  I'll still be working hard,, but there will be fewer nights and weekends and I will have more of an office practice.  It will mean the end of jury trials, but I'll still have hearings before the immigration judges.   This is a change I look forward to.  Thanks for all the good wishes.

It is wonderful reading your excitement.  :)
I'm sure you will do very well.
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Post by: Jane on March 24, 2013, 10:59:09 AM
From DR TCB:
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I'm confused.  You can't stand Doyle's Sherlock Holmes, or you will only read Doyle?

I will stick with reading the Sherlock Holmes stories by Doyle and pass on his other novels.
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Post by: Jane on March 24, 2013, 11:05:07 AM
From DR Vixmom:
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everyone has been so supportive of this project I have been overwhelmed

Fantastic! 
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Post by: Jane on March 24, 2013, 11:08:19 AM
Have to schlep some 20 miles to the high school tomorrow morning at dawn's crack, for a day of rehearsals.  Naturally, the Professional Weather Guessers are calling for the possibility of some snow or other unpleasant precipitation from this eastward moving storm ... sometime through the day, could be early, could be late.  It couldn't have come today or Tuesday or any other day.  No, sir.  It gets here on the one day I must be out and about.  It's only supposed to be an inch or so of slushy stuff, but things could shift a little and it could then be a few inches of solid snow.  Help!  I can't take it any more!  Get me out of here!

Where do you want to go :)

I'm sending early morning and weather vibes!!!!
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Post by: Jane on March 24, 2013, 11:10:32 AM
DR Jane wrote:
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Ouch.  This may be an obvious question but can you roll over in a different direction to get out of bed?  I'm guessing you can't help what you do in your sleep. 


I'm trying to sleep in my back more or on my other shoulder. I don't know any other way to get out of bed that doesn't put pressure on my shoulder. :(

I have to roll on my hip to get out of bed.

SHOULDER PAIN BE GONE VIBES!!!!
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Post by: Jane on March 24, 2013, 11:14:15 AM
DR Danise, I'm overwhelmed by your exciting news.  It is really going to happen for you.  I have tears of joy for you.

Is this the granite you picked out?
(http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTnvRiWT_cIk5zxyNvcozLrSxc-WwJlDqTr6B1bsuUQAPX24NeetQ)
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Post by: Jane on March 24, 2013, 11:16:16 AM
Went to see my cousin Ross do his stand-up at a comedy club last night.  Usually, we get seats very close-up, because his mom thinks wer'e better for him when we're sitting close and he sees and hears us laughing (I think that's the logic) but last night we were a big party (9 people) so we had to sit further back if we wanted  our whole party to stay together. 

What's in part fascinating is that from further back, because of other people's heads in the way, you start watching the live feeds (like at a real concert or event!) a little on the simultaneous TV sets around the large-ish room for all the comedians/.  the Tv's are just there, you can't help it sometimes.   So it felt more like a REAL event. Fun to really see the whole room laughing for him, which you don;t see when you're up close,a s his Mom always had liked us to be in the past!

But what's weird is how many people leave after THEIR friend is on, meaning teh peopel toward teh end of the ste get short shrift.  I'd almost decide of I wound up in the last five or six to say no thanks, i won't go on, I'm starting off with a disadvantage of half the room being mpty.

I love Cousin Ross' new comedy-act tag line:  (not in his real life, but he uses it for his act)

"Why do girls hate me, it's got to be the god damn economy!"



 :)
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Post by: Jane on March 24, 2013, 11:16:47 AM
Have to schlep some 20 miles to the high school tomorrow morning at dawn's crack, for a day of rehearsals.  Naturally, the Professional Weather Guessers are calling for the possibility of some snow or other unpleasant precipitation from this eastward moving storm ... sometime through the day, could be early, could be late.  It couldn't have come today or Tuesday or any other day.  No, sir.  It gets here on the one day I must be out and about.  It's only supposed to be an inch or so of slushy stuff, but things could shift a little and it could then be a few inches of solid snow.  Help!  I can't take it any more!  Get me out of here!
  

I love your "Professional Weather Guessers" comment.  I have often said I missed out on the best job on the planet.  All you have to say it that it "might" happen.  We "might" have snow today.  Mind you I didn't say we will, I said "might".  We "might" have rain" at the end of week.  It doesn't happen, then again I didn't say it "would" rain, I said it "might".  And if it does---then hey, I was RIGHT!!!!!  What a great job! 

;D
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Post by: Jane on March 24, 2013, 11:18:06 AM
More accurately, the Hotel George  (not the George Hotel)

http://www.hotelgeorge.com/



A Kimpton hotel.  We like Kimpton hotels and they are very dog friendly.
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Post by: Jane on March 24, 2013, 11:19:54 AM
...and we're home!  We drove through some pretty heavy snow - very poor visibility, but the roads were only wet, not snow-covered.

I always like reading that you are home safe and sound.  That is a long trip you take on Sundays, especially in the winter.
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Post by: Jane on March 24, 2013, 11:21:43 AM

I'm a bit sorry at some of the things I will have to give up.  The book shelves were built by my Dad but I just don't have any place to put them.  I had hoped that they would build the place for the W/D first and I could have put a least one of them there. 

I think I'll have to get rid of the kitchen table I have now too.  My Mom loved that table--it's butcher block but I would rather have them go to the GoodWill and help someone else then see them go to the dump. 

It is always hard letting go of those special things but the memories will stay with you. 

KITCHEN & WASHER AND DRYER VIBES!!!!
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Post by: bk on March 24, 2013, 11:28:38 AM
I'm up - got up at ten after a really nice night's sleep - feeling pretty damn good this morning, mostly due to breathing easy about the big boy computer.  I did spend thirty minutes on the phone with a nice Apple Man, and he said I should have been told about Word having to relaunch, and all the other little things it had to do - but everything is working perfectly now and he even found the problem on the laptop with the Mail program, so that's fine now, too.  I will say, Time Machine is doing backups much more frequently than normal, but he said that would happen for a while, until it all settles in.  In fact, several things that were problematic last night were fine this morning - has to do with synching and other things.
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Post by: bk on March 24, 2013, 11:29:49 AM
Then I went to the mail place - the package that hadn't arrived had, in fact, arrived last Tuesday.  It was very small and they missed it when the helper picked up stuff that day.  They found it instantly when I gave them the tracking number.  Then I went to Gelson's and picked up some fruit and now I shall shower and then lunch.
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Post by: Jane on March 24, 2013, 11:39:49 AM
I'm up - got up at ten after a really nice night's sleep - feeling pretty damn good this morning, mostly due to breathing easy about the big boy computer.  I did spend thirty minutes on the phone with a nice Apple Man, and he said I should have been told about Word having to relaunch, and all the other little things it had to do - but everything is working perfectly now and he even found the problem on the laptop with the Mail program, so that's fine now, too.  I will say, Time Machine is doing backups much more frequently than normal, but he said that would happen for a while, until it all settles in.  In fact, several things that were problematic last night were fine this morning - has to do with synching and other things.

Great news.  I can imagine your relief.
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Post by: Ginny on March 24, 2013, 11:44:04 AM
...and we're home!  We drove through some pretty heavy snow - very poor visibility, but the roads were only wet, not snow-covered.

I always like reading that you are home safe and sound.  That is a long trip you take on Sundays, especially in the winter.

Thank you for your concern, DR Jane.  We seem to be having a lull between snowstorms, which will give us the chance to go to the visitation for Cathy and have dinner with Rob and Mary Linda.  Richard and I usually avoid the funeral home routine and prefer to attend the service.  However, that's scheduled for noon tomorrow and we're not sure we'll be able to get down our driveway then...
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Post by: Danise on March 24, 2013, 12:00:37 PM
DR Vixmom I'm glad your father is doing well.
  Sending more vibes to VixMom's Dad! 
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Post by: TCB on March 24, 2013, 12:01:36 PM
And the word of the day is: CANOROUS!

Wasn't that the name of the baby dinosaur in the original JURASSIC PARK?
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Post by: Danise on March 24, 2013, 12:01:44 PM
DR Danise--I'm glad there's progress in your renovation!
  Thank you so much!  I'm going to try to post as things happen but I will take lots of photos to share the before, during and after!
Title: Re: BACK HOME IN THE CITY OF STUDIO
Post by: Danise on March 24, 2013, 12:03:23 PM
From DR Cilla:
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I've actually started telling people and rather than fear, I feel relief and a lot of the excitement I felt back when I applied to be a judge.   I cancelled my state contract for criminal defense about a month ago.   I've been saying no to new federal appointments but haven't officially gotten off the list.   I'm ready to do that now.  I'll probably write the email tomorrow.  I'll still be working hard,, but there will be fewer nights and weekends and I will have more of an office practice.  It will mean the end of jury trials, but I'll still have hearings before the immigration judges.   This is a change I look forward to.  Thanks for all the good wishes.

It is wonderful reading your excitement.  :)
I'm sure you will do very well.
  You can never do wrong when your doing something you like/love.  Congrats!
Title: Re: BACK HOME IN THE CITY OF STUDIO
Post by: Danise on March 24, 2013, 12:04:11 PM
DR Jane wrote:
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Ouch.  This may be an obvious question but can you roll over in a different direction to get out of bed?  I'm guessing you can't help what you do in your sleep. 


I'm trying to sleep in my back more or on my other shoulder. I don't know any other way to get out of bed that doesn't put pressure on my shoulder. :(

I have to roll on my hip to get out of bed.

SHOULDER PAIN BE GONE VIBES!!!!

  Ditto!!!!!!
Title: Re: BACK HOME IN THE CITY OF STUDIO
Post by: Danise on March 24, 2013, 12:05:38 PM
DR Danise, I'm overwhelmed by your exciting news.  It is really going to happen for you.  I have tears of joy for you.

Is this the granite you picked out?
(http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTnvRiWT_cIk5zxyNvcozLrSxc-WwJlDqTr6B1bsuUQAPX24NeetQ)
  Wow, you got it in one!  That is the very color but the slab that I saw had like stripes of the different colors.  The first thing I thought was it looked like a tiger.
Title: Re: BACK HOME IN THE CITY OF STUDIO
Post by: Danise on March 24, 2013, 12:08:13 PM

I'm a bit sorry at some of the things I will have to give up.  The book shelves were built by my Dad but I just don't have any place to put them.  I had hoped that they would build the place for the W/D first and I could have put a least one of them there. 

I think I'll have to get rid of the kitchen table I have now too.  My Mom loved that table--it's butcher block but I would rather have them go to the GoodWill and help someone else then see them go to the dump. 

It is always hard letting go of those special things but the memories will stay with you. 

KITCHEN & WASHER AND DRYER VIBES!!!!
  I'm hoping they don't give up on the W/D.  I just keep thinking how wonderful it would be to be able to bake or cook in my new kitchen while the wash is in progress.  Think of how much time I wouldn't  have to spend in the laundry matt!
Title: Re: BACK HOME IN THE CITY OF STUDIO
Post by: Danise on March 24, 2013, 12:10:31 PM
I'm up - got up at ten after a really nice night's sleep - feeling pretty damn good this morning, mostly due to breathing easy about the big boy computer.  I did spend thirty minutes on the phone with a nice Apple Man, and he said I should have been told about Word having to relaunch, and all the other little things it had to do - but everything is working perfectly now and he even found the problem on the laptop with the Mail program, so that's fine now, too.  I will say, Time Machine is doing backups much more frequently than normal, but he said that would happen for a while, until it all settles in.  In fact, several things that were problematic last night were fine this morning - has to do with synching and other things.

Great news.  I can imagine your relief.
  It's always scary getting a new computer.  You never know if it will update or not.  I'm still on my first Apple so I haven't had to do that yet but I know what a headache it was with a PC.  I will never go back!
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Post by: TCB on March 24, 2013, 12:11:46 PM
Good Palm Sunday morning to all!  I just wanted to share that I went to Exceptional Granite, Tile and Marble in Clearwater yesterday to pick out my new Granite countertops! I met Cliff who was very nice.

I took a floor tile and a paper with my kitchen paint color with me so we could put them against the granite to make sure the colors would work. With Cliffs help, I picked a beautiful slab that reminded me of a tigers stripes. Cliff said it would make my tiny kitchen look bigger. It has whites, black/grey, tans/creams, light browns and what looks like sparkles in it. It's called Juperana Granite.

They gave me several samples of other colors to lay in the kitchen and look at when I got home but my eye always went back to the Juperana. I didn't want to much white because the floor is a cream/tan/gray/white mix and the cabinets will be pure white.

I also heard from Sergio ( Same name different person from the other Sergio) who said he will be delivering the cabinets on April 1st and will do the demo/install of the cabinets over April 4/5! I am sooo excited and I can't thank everyone enough for all of their kindness in helping me with my kitchen.

I still need your vibes for the washer/drier shed/room to come true. Once that happens I will have a perfect little home.  ;)

Danise, I am just sorry it took us all so long to get angry enough to send e-mails and posts.  It would so terrific if everything would be completed for you.  Continued vibes for the washer / dryer room.

Oh, by the way, once your little house is completed, you will be hosting the first-ever national HHW Get-together,so we can all see the results!
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Post by: Ginny on March 24, 2013, 12:15:36 PM
Glad to hear things are progressing, DR Danise!
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 24, 2013, 12:18:14 PM
The laundry is finished and put away. I've made a date with goddaughter Charlotte to see Jack the Giant Killer on Tuesday night.

Beyond that, I am having a wonderfully lazy day and suffering no guilt for doing so. Tomorrow, back to the grind.
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Post by: Ginny on March 24, 2013, 12:19:44 PM
DR Elmore, some of JACK THE GIANT KILLER was filmed at Norwich Cathedral, where Richard and I spent a week in January.
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Post by: TCB on March 24, 2013, 12:33:16 PM
DR TCB I would love to have seen Pearl Bailey.

It was wonderful.  And the cast included Cab Calloway (who I had never appreicated until then), his daughter Chris Calloway, Mabel King, and Morgan Freeman as Rudolph, the head waiter.
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Post by: Ginny on March 24, 2013, 12:36:02 PM
Pork barbecue is warming in the crockpot and it's almost time to meet Rob and Mary Linda - bye for now.
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Post by: George on March 24, 2013, 12:36:20 PM
Good Palm Sunday morning to all!  I just wanted to share that I went to Exceptional Granite, Tile and Marble in Clearwater yesterday to pick out my new Granite countertops! I met Cliff who was very nice.

I took a floor tile and a paper with my kitchen paint color with me so we could put them against the granite to make sure the colors would work. With Cliffs help, I picked a beautiful slab that reminded me of a tigers stripes. Cliff said it would make my tiny kitchen look bigger. It has whites, black/grey, tans/creams, light browns and what looks like sparkles in it. It's called Juperana Granite.

They gave me several samples of other colors to lay in the kitchen and look at when I got home but my eye always went back to the Juperana. I didn't want to much white because the floor is a cream/tan/gray/white mix and the cabinets will be pure white.

I also heard from Sergio ( Same name different person from the other Sergio) who said he will be delivering the cabinets on April 1st and will do the demo/install of the cabinets over April 4/5! I am sooo excited and I can't thank everyone enough for all of their kindness in helping me with my kitchen.

I still need your vibes for the washer/drier shed/room to come true. Once that happens I will have a perfect little home.  ;)

VIBES for DR DANISE that it ALL happens!

~~~DITTO!!~~~
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Post by: TCB on March 24, 2013, 01:06:39 PM
Good Palm Sunday to all who celebrate it.
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Post by: John G. on March 24, 2013, 01:36:27 PM
Been going non-stop today, it seems. Met friends for dim sum after church, then headed home to make a tart for tonight's pig roast.

The roast will be outdoors, which hasn't exactly been receptive today. We've got a nasty cold wind that keeps whipping up. In fact, it was colder when we played during second service at about 11 a.m. than it was when we played the 8 a.m. service.

Supposed to get down to around freezing tonight and tomorrow night before warming up.
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Post by: John G. on March 24, 2013, 01:50:54 PM
Vibes for Danise. Glad the work is starting, and hope of all it is completed.
Title: Re: BACK HOME IN THE CITY OF STUDIO
Post by: Ben on March 24, 2013, 01:51:06 PM
Afternoon all.

That is all.
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Post by: Ben on March 24, 2013, 01:51:19 PM
Danise, glad to hear that your house work is coming together.
Title: Re: BACK HOME IN THE CITY OF STUDIO
Post by: Ben on March 24, 2013, 01:51:44 PM
Ah, computers. We can't live without them anymore.

Glad the Apple doesn't have a bite taken from it.
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Post by: Ben on March 24, 2013, 01:54:37 PM
Anthony's off to Tap Class and I'm listening to the end of String of Pearls on BBC Radio Wales.

It looks like my review of the recently closed Mystery of Edwin Drood will be on the show this afternoon. I got a tweet about it.

You can listen live right now (for two hours). I'll be about 35 minutes into the show, right after Sierra Boggess and Julian Ovenden sing People Will Say We're in Love from Oklahoma. She'll talk about Chita Rivera and then play my segment. The show is on from 5-7 EST.

BBC Radio Wales Listen Live (http://www.bbc.co.uk/radiowales)

I'll be sending out the usual e-mail after I get the correct link and the timing.
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Post by: Matthew on March 24, 2013, 01:56:21 PM
Oh what a wonderful Palm Sunday, oh what a beautiful day.  I have a beautiful feeling, there's more Palm Sunday coming my way.  1 mass yesterday, 3 this morning and 1 tonight. And I STILL don't make the big bucks.

That's all I have for the moment.
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Post by: TCB on March 24, 2013, 01:56:34 PM
How strange!  I just got an advertisement for Kosher Easter Egg Cookies.
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Post by: TCB on March 24, 2013, 01:59:30 PM
Been going non-stop today, it seems. Met friends for dim sum after church, then headed home to make a tart for tonight's pig roast.

The roast will be outdoors, which hasn't exactly been receptive today. We've got a nasty cold wind that keeps whipping up. In fact, it was colder when we played during second service at about 11 a.m. than it was when we played the 8 a.m. service.

Supposed to get down to around freezing tonight and tomorrow night before warming up.


Dim Sum After Church is the name of my new short story!
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Post by: FJL on March 24, 2013, 02:00:29 PM
How strange!  I just got an advertisement for Kosher Easter Egg Cookies.


I'll have some of the Glatt Kosher Shrimp for the Passover Seder with that.
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Post by: FJL on March 24, 2013, 02:01:44 PM
And a Prune Danish - to go!
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Post by: FJL on March 24, 2013, 02:02:09 PM
or is the joke: a prune juice to go
Title: Re: BACK HOME IN THE CITY OF STUDIO
Post by: TCB on March 24, 2013, 02:03:30 PM
Congratulations to Indiana for reaching the Sweet Sixteen!
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Post by: TCB on March 24, 2013, 02:11:00 PM
DR Danise, I'm overwhelmed by your exciting news.  It is really going to happen for you.  I have tears of joy for you.

Is this the granite you picked out?
(http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTnvRiWT_cIk5zxyNvcozLrSxc-WwJlDqTr6B1bsuUQAPX24NeetQ)
  Wow, you got it in one!  That is the very color but the slab that I saw had like stripes of the different colors.  The first thing I thought was it looked like a tiger.


Sure, that is fine for now; but the the first time you try to prepare roast tiger at home, it will totally disappear on your counter top.
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Post by: Ginny on March 24, 2013, 02:16:05 PM
Congratulations to Indiana for reaching the Sweet Sixteen!

And Ohio State!  The Big Ten is doing well - Go Illinois and Minnesota!
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Post by: TCB on March 24, 2013, 02:21:52 PM
I just read that Joe Weider died.  MBarnum must be devastated.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 24, 2013, 02:29:32 PM
Yes the Big Ten is doing well.  Go Indiana!
Title: Re: BACK HOME IN THE CITY OF STUDIO
Post by: Jrand74 on March 24, 2013, 02:30:02 PM
A very fine heavy snow started here about an hour ago and it is sticking well on the ground....and beginning to do so on the street.
Title: Re: BACK HOME IN THE CITY OF STUDIO
Post by: Jennifer on March 24, 2013, 02:58:03 PM
Good Palm Sunday morning to all!  I just wanted to share that I went to Exceptional Granite, Tile and Marble in Clearwater yesterday to pick out my new Granite countertops! I met Cliff who was very nice.

I took a floor tile and a paper with my kitchen paint color with me so we could put them against the granite to make sure the colors would work. With Cliffs help, I picked a beautiful slab that reminded me of a tigers stripes. Cliff said it would make my tiny kitchen look bigger. It has whites, black/grey, tans/creams, light browns and what looks like sparkles in it. It's called Juperana Granite.

They gave me several samples of other colors to lay in the kitchen and look at when I got home but my eye always went back to the Juperana. I didn't want to much white because the floor is a cream/tan/gray/white mix and the cabinets will be pure white.

I also heard from Sergio ( Same name different person from the other Sergio) who said he will be delivering the cabinets on April 1st and will do the demo/install of the cabinets over April 4/5! I am sooo excited and I can't thank everyone enough for all of their kindness in helping me with my kitchen.

I still need your vibes for the washer/drier shed/room to come true. Once that happens I will have a perfect little home.  ;)

I am so happy for you!
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Post by: bk on March 24, 2013, 03:21:11 PM
Back from a very fun lunch and the rest of the day is mine all mine.  I should listen to some auditions, but tomorrow, I think.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 24, 2013, 03:45:16 PM
Well the street is now covered....so I guess we are in for the heavy snow that they have been talking about.
Title: Re: BACK HOME IN THE CITY OF STUDIO
Post by: Jane on March 24, 2013, 03:51:01 PM
...and we're home!  We drove through some pretty heavy snow - very poor visibility, but the roads were only wet, not snow-covered.

I always like reading that you are home safe and sound.  That is a long trip you take on Sundays, especially in the winter.

Thank you for your concern, DR Jane.  We seem to be having a lull between snowstorms, which will give us the chance to go to the visitation for Cathy and have dinner with Rob and Mary Linda.  Richard and I usually avoid the funeral home routine and prefer to attend the service.  However, that's scheduled for noon tomorrow and we're not sure we'll be able to get down our driveway then...

Wishing for good weather tomorrow!!!!
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Post by: Jane on March 24, 2013, 03:51:46 PM
DR Danise--I'm glad there's progress in your renovation!
  Thank you so much!  I'm going to try to post as things happen but I will take lots of photos to share the before, during and after!

I look forward to the photos and to the work FINALLY getting done!!!
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 24, 2013, 03:52:05 PM
I'm waiting for this "Spring" I've been hearing about.
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Post by: Jane on March 24, 2013, 03:52:48 PM

I'm a bit sorry at some of the things I will have to give up.  The book shelves were built by my Dad but I just don't have any place to put them.  I had hoped that they would build the place for the W/D first and I could have put a least one of them there. 

I think I'll have to get rid of the kitchen table I have now too.  My Mom loved that table--it's butcher block but I would rather have them go to the GoodWill and help someone else then see them go to the dump. 

It is always hard letting go of those special things but the memories will stay with you. 

KITCHEN & WASHER AND DRYER VIBES!!!!
  I'm hoping they don't give up on the W/D.  I just keep thinking how wonderful it would be to be able to bake or cook in my new kitchen while the wash is in progress.  Think of how much time I wouldn't  have to spend in the laundry matt!


Is a stacked unit an option?
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Post by: Jane on March 24, 2013, 03:53:21 PM
DR Elmore, some of JACK THE GIANT KILLER was filmed at Norwich Cathedral, where Richard and I spent a week in January.

 8)

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Post by: ChasSmith on March 24, 2013, 03:53:33 PM
Just bought my ticket for Cathy Rigby as PETER PAN.
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Post by: Jane on March 24, 2013, 03:53:50 PM
DR TCB I would love to have seen Pearl Bailey.

It was wonderful.  And the cast included Cab Calloway (who I had never appreicated until then), his daughter Chris Calloway, Mabel King, and Morgan Freeman as Rudolph, the head waiter.

You are very lucky to have had this experience. 
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Post by: Jane on March 24, 2013, 03:59:04 PM
I'll be sending out the usual e-mail after I get the correct link and the timing.

Good because I need to take a break from this chair for awhile & I don't want to miss you.
Title: Re: BACK HOME IN THE CITY OF STUDIO
Post by: Jane on March 24, 2013, 03:59:24 PM
How strange!  I just got an advertisement for Kosher Easter Egg Cookies.

;D
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Post by: Jane on March 24, 2013, 03:59:48 PM
DR Danise, I'm overwhelmed by your exciting news.  It is really going to happen for you.  I have tears of joy for you.

Is this the granite you picked out?

  Wow, you got it in one!  That is the very color but the slab that I saw had like stripes of the different colors.  The first thing I thought was it looked like a tiger.


Sure, that is fine for now; but the the first time you try to prepare roast tiger at home, it will totally disappear on your counter top.

;D
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Post by: Jane on March 24, 2013, 04:04:58 PM
DR Danise, I'm overwhelmed by your exciting news.  It is really going to happen for you.  I have tears of joy for you.

Is this the granite you picked out?
(http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTnvRiWT_cIk5zxyNvcozLrSxc-WwJlDqTr6B1bsuUQAPX24NeetQ)
  Wow, you got it in one!  That is the very color but the slab that I saw had like stripes of the different colors.  The first thing I thought was it looked like a tiger.

There are many variations on this.  I'm glad you saw the actual slab they will be using.
https://www.google.com/search?q=Juparana+Granite&hl=en&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=VYZPUaKqD-b-iwKu0oGwCw&ved=0CAoQ_AUoAQ&biw=960&bih=528
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Post by: Michael on March 24, 2013, 06:23:45 PM
Good evening to all

Hope all had a great weekend
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Post by: Michael on March 24, 2013, 06:24:12 PM
And to those that celebrated Palm Sunday I hope it went well.
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Post by: Michael on March 24, 2013, 06:28:09 PM
I made two dishes today for Passover dinner tomorrow.

Tzimmes (Carrrot & Sweet Potatoes with Raisins, honey & pitted prunes)

Kugel (noodles with cream cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, raisins, cinnamon,)

First time cooking for both. Won't know how it came out until tomorrow.

It took me the whole afternoon to make them.
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Post by: Michael on March 24, 2013, 06:30:57 PM
Listening to a Donald Feltham.

RUTHIE!

Ruthie Henshall.

Miss the opening theme song by Guy Haines
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 24, 2013, 06:34:36 PM
Those two dishes sound to die for, DR Mike!

Damn it to hell, I would have made a great Jew.
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Post by: Jane on March 24, 2013, 06:39:57 PM
I made two dishes today for Passover dinner tomorrow.

Tzimmes (Carrrot & Sweet Potatoes with Raisins, honey & pitted prunes)

Kugel (noodles with cream cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, raisins, cinnamon,)

First time cooking for both. Won't know how it came out until tomorrow.

It took me the whole afternoon to make them.

They sound good. 
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Post by: Jennifer on March 24, 2013, 06:47:46 PM
I made two dishes today for Passover dinner tomorrow.

Tzimmes (Carrrot & Sweet Potatoes with Raisins, honey & pitted prunes)

Kugel (noodles with cream cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, raisins, cinnamon,)

First time cooking for both. Won't know how it came out until tomorrow.

It took me the whole afternoon to make them.
Those are two dishes that my aunt makes often for Passover. She is making kugel for tomorrow. I love her tzimmes. There is something that she puts in it that is my favorite part of the dish. It is white and so tasty. She also sometimes puts beef and chicken in it which I prefer.
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Post by: Laura on March 24, 2013, 06:51:59 PM
So, tomorrow is my day to take a dinner to the family where the dad is undergoing chemo. My DH suggested a roast a turkey. I invited the Goldstein Sisters to help me cook, seeing how they LOVE to help cook and they had never had REAL stuffing cooked inside the turkey.

Mae-Ling was so seriously squicked out by the raw turkey that she ran home. But young Wae-Ling thought it was the coolest thing ever to be elbow deep in a raw turkey. She had a blast and ate quite a bit of it (for her). Mae-Ling hasn't returned.
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Post by: Laura on March 24, 2013, 06:54:44 PM
And there is to be NO DEBATE about it. The stuffing goes inside the turkey.

The End.
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Post by: bk on March 24, 2013, 06:55:50 PM
Finished one morion picture on Blu and Ray and am starting another.  I had salmon for lunch, a small Caesar and some veggies, and I just had four small frozen chicken taco things for another 200 calories, which should bring me near my 1200 a day goal - also had some melon balls, baby.
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Post by: Jane on March 24, 2013, 07:04:09 PM

Mae-Ling was so seriously squicked out by the raw turkey that she ran home. But young Wae-Ling thought it was the coolest thing ever to be elbow deep in a raw turkey. She had a blast and ate quite a bit of it (for her). Mae-Ling hasn't returned.

;D
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Post by: Jane on March 24, 2013, 07:05:06 PM
And there is to be NO DEBATE about it. The stuffing goes inside the turkey.

The End.

I would agree if it wasn't a vegetarian ;)
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Post by: Jane on March 24, 2013, 07:05:19 PM
I hear corn popping.....

'night
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 24, 2013, 07:09:46 PM
CONTINUING VIBES FOR DANISE!!!!!  So far so good.
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 24, 2013, 07:11:25 PM
From DR Cilla:
Quote
I've actually started telling people and rather than fear, I feel relief and a lot of the excitement I felt back when I applied to be a judge.   I cancelled my state contract for criminal defense about a month ago.   I've been saying no to new federal appointments but haven't officially gotten off the list.   I'm ready to do that now.  I'll probably write the email tomorrow.  I'll still be working hard,, but there will be fewer nights and weekends and I will have more of an office practice.  It will mean the end of jury trials, but I'll still have hearings before the immigration judges.   This is a change I look forward to.  Thanks for all the good wishes.

It is wonderful reading your excitement.  :)
I'm sure you will do very well.
  You can never do wrong when your doing something you like/love.  Congrats!

Thanks
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 24, 2013, 07:13:51 PM
Good Palm Sunday morning to all!  I just wanted to share that I went to Exceptional Granite, Tile and Marble in Clearwater yesterday to pick out my new Granite countertops! I met Cliff who was very nice.

I took a floor tile and a paper with my kitchen paint color with me so we could put them against the granite to make sure the colors would work. With Cliffs help, I picked a beautiful slab that reminded me of a tigers stripes. Cliff said it would make my tiny kitchen look bigger. It has whites, black/grey, tans/creams, light browns and what looks like sparkles in it. It's called Juperana Granite.

They gave me several samples of other colors to lay in the kitchen and look at when I got home but my eye always went back to the Juperana. I didn't want to much white because the floor is a cream/tan/gray/white mix and the cabinets will be pure white.

I also heard from Sergio ( Same name different person from the other Sergio) who said he will be delivering the cabinets on April 1st and will do the demo/install of the cabinets over April 4/5! I am sooo excited and I can't thank everyone enough for all of their kindness in helping me with my kitchen.

I still need your vibes for the washer/drier shed/room to come true. Once that happens I will have a perfect little home.  ;)

Danise, I am just sorry it took us all so long to get angry enough to send e-mails and posts.  It would so terrific if everything would be completed for you.  Continued vibes for the washer / dryer room.

Oh, by the way, once your little house is completed, you will be hosting the first-ever national HHW Get-together,so we can all see the results!

I second that
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 24, 2013, 07:15:38 PM
An early good night and PAGE 5 from me tonight.
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 24, 2013, 07:16:12 PM
Up at six tomorrow.
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 24, 2013, 07:17:09 PM
Time for the beauty sleep.
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Post by: Laura on March 24, 2013, 07:44:29 PM
Oh -- and what's the point of a 10-pound turkey? Not much meat on it. Or room for stuffing.
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Post by: TCB on March 24, 2013, 07:57:42 PM
Just bought my ticket for Cathy Rigby as PETER PAN.


I believe this tour is being called Brent Barrett as Captain Hook.
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Post by: TCB on March 24, 2013, 08:02:45 PM
I am in an abusive relationship with life, and it is beating the Hell out of me.

                                                                                    - Homer Simpson
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Post by: Laura on March 24, 2013, 08:03:57 PM
I don't know how you people are getting tickets to Peter Pan. I went in as soon as the tickets went on sale, and I couldn't get any.
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Post by: John G. on March 24, 2013, 08:07:52 PM
Went to a pig roast tonight. Lots of fun. Better than the Fine Swine Cook-off last weekend. Tonight, we actually got to eat the pork.  :D
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Post by: TCB on March 24, 2013, 08:07:53 PM

I'm a bit sorry at some of the things I will have to give up.  The book shelves were built by my Dad but I just don't have any place to put them.  I had hoped that they would build the place for the W/D first and I could have put a least one of them there. 

I think I'll have to get rid of the kitchen table I have now too.  My Mom loved that table--it's butcher block but I would rather have them go to the GoodWill and help someone else then see them go to the dump. 

It is always hard letting go of those special things but the memories will stay with you. 

KITCHEN & WASHER AND DRYER VIBES!!!!
  I'm hoping they don't give up on the W/D.  I just keep thinking how wonderful it would be to be able to bake or cook in my new kitchen while the wash is in progress.  Think of how much time I wouldn't  have to spend in the laundry matt!


Is a stacked unit an option?

Such as a 36DD?
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Post by: Laura on March 24, 2013, 08:09:07 PM
Great news from Danise. I can't wait for the photos when it is all done!
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Post by: FJL on March 24, 2013, 08:15:37 PM
Are melon balls a healthy version of matzoh balls?
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Post by: TCB on March 24, 2013, 08:18:36 PM
And there is to be NO DEBATE about it. The stuffing goes inside the turkey.

The End.


Yes!
Title: Re: BACK HOME IN THE CITY OF STUDIO
Post by: TCB on March 24, 2013, 08:29:34 PM
Went to a pig roast tonight. Lots of fun. Better than the Fine Swine Cook-off last weekend. Tonight, we actually got to eat the pork.  :D


And a Happy Passover to you!
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Post by: vixmom on March 24, 2013, 08:39:50 PM
Good evening boys and girls!
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Post by: vixmom on March 24, 2013, 08:40:26 PM
I had a very full day today  and I am feeling exhausted and exhilarated
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Post by: vixmom on March 24, 2013, 08:41:40 PM
arrived at church at 8 AM and set out a table and the supplies for making any last minute bags
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Post by: vixmom on March 24, 2013, 08:45:47 PM
donned  an alb and processed in for Palm Sunday - we had our string and bell choirs playing as well as the full adult choir - Palm Sunday is always such a joyous service and I love singing "All Glory Laud and Honor to Thee Redeemer King..." 
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Post by: TCB on March 24, 2013, 08:47:41 PM
You have good reason to be tired.
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Post by: vixmom on March 24, 2013, 08:48:22 PM
after the service discovered several dozen more eggs and sandwiches and candy  had been brought in so  with the help of a couple of the people who were going in with me, we mad up 2 more boxes full of bags with the sandwiches, socks, eggs, candy, toothbrush and tooth paste palms etc
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Post by: vixmom on March 24, 2013, 08:52:12 PM
then we packed that stuff on the van along with 3 dozen new blankets that were donated by a lodge brother of one of our members and 5 of us headed into NYC - we went to a soup kitchen, a shelter and Tompkins Square Park and handed out  nearly 400 bags -

 people were so happy -

we've decide this has to be a semi annual trip as the need is so great ...
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Post by: vixmom on March 24, 2013, 08:53:56 PM
None of us had eaten breakfast before we had headed out and it was after 4 when we staredt back so we were all hungry  - we stopped at a an Arby's  and I at a MUCH too big sandwich - but boy did I finish every bit of it!
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Post by: vixmom on March 24, 2013, 08:54:46 PM
Then we got back to the church and unloaded the  van , locked up the church and headed home.
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Post by: vixmom on March 24, 2013, 08:56:33 PM
Except when I got in my van  my phone beeped and tehre was a voice message from one of our home bound elderly parishioners -  she was out of bread and milk and a snow storm is predicted for tomorrow - so I popped round to the supermarket and picked up those items and broiught them to her
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Post by: vixmom on March 24, 2013, 08:57:32 PM
when I got home I made a cup of tea - sat down and woke up  three hours later to find a cold cup of tea  onthe side table
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Post by: vixmom on March 24, 2013, 08:57:50 PM
and that was my day!
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Post by: TCB on March 24, 2013, 08:58:09 PM
You do such good work, vixmom.  Bless you.
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Post by: TCB on March 24, 2013, 09:00:16 PM
What kind of sandwich did you get from Arby's that was big?  Everything I order there seems to get smaller and smaller everytime I stop there.
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Post by: vixmom on March 24, 2013, 09:00:51 PM
Danise, I am thrilled that things are FINALLY coming together for you. I am ashamed I did not start hanranguing people on your behalf sooner and hope that  the W/D room comes to fruition as well.  You are  a sweet and kind lady and you deserve to be treated well after all the misery that scoundrel put you through!!
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Post by: TCB on March 24, 2013, 09:00:59 PM
What kind of sandwich did you get from Arby's that was big?  Everything I order there seems to get smaller and smaller everytime I stop there.

Maybe they think I want to order from the Senior Menu.
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Post by: vixmom on March 24, 2013, 09:02:28 PM
What kind of sandwich did you get from Arby's that was big?  Everything I order there seems to get smaller and smaller everytime I stop there.

I had the Arby's MAX combo - comes with curly fries and I also had the chocolate mint shake - I suspect I had more calories in that one meal than DR Jane had all week
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Post by: TCB on March 24, 2013, 09:03:32 PM
What kind of sandwich did you get from Arby's that was big?  Everything I order there seems to get smaller and smaller everytime I stop there.

I had the Arby's MAX combo - comes with curly fries and I also had the chocolate mint shake - I suspect I had more calories in that one meal than DR Jane had all week


Well, at least more beef!
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Post by: vixmom on March 24, 2013, 09:04:00 PM
DR Laura-  YES!!  The stuffing always belongs inside the turkey - except when its cooked -  then it belongs inside me
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Post by: vixmom on March 24, 2013, 09:05:15 PM
What kind of sandwich did you get from Arby's that was big?  Everything I order there seems to get smaller and smaller everytime I stop there.

I had the Arby's MAX combo - comes with curly fries and I also had the chocolate mint shake - I suspect I had more calories in that one meal than DR Jane had all week


Well, at least more beef!

:)
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Post by: vixmom on March 24, 2013, 09:10:57 PM
I made two dishes today for Passover dinner tomorrow.

Tzimmes (Carrrot & Sweet Potatoes with Raisins, honey & pitted prunes)

Kugel (noodles with cream cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, raisins, cinnamon,)

First time cooking for both. Won't know how it came out until tomorrow.

It took me the whole afternoon to make them.

I have never had Tzimmes (never heard of it before)  but I think it is something I must now experience

Kugel I had for the first time at a Bat Mitzvah several years ago - and I absolutely loved it


perhaps I should make these to bring to my Brother and SIL's  house for Easter -- along with Skip's famous deviled eggs, which have, in the past couple of years, become a family  tradition (Thanks for the recipe Skip!!)



Mike - would you be willing to share your recipes?



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Post by: vixmom on March 24, 2013, 09:12:31 PM
And there is to be NO DEBATE about it. The stuffing goes inside the turkey.

The End.

I would agree if it wasn't a vegetarian ;)

Aren't all turkeys vegetarian?
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Post by: vixmom on March 24, 2013, 09:13:45 PM
DR Laura I love your cooking Goldstein girls stories!  :)
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Post by: TCB on March 24, 2013, 09:13:58 PM
I made two dishes today for Passover dinner tomorrow.

Tzimmes (Carrrot & Sweet Potatoes with Raisins, honey & pitted prunes)

Kugel (noodles with cream cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, raisins, cinnamon,)

First time cooking for both. Won't know how it came out until tomorrow.

It took me the whole afternoon to make them.

I have never had Tzimmes (never heard of it before)  but I think it is something I must now experience

Kugel I had for the first time at a Bat Mitzvah several years ago - and I absolutely loved it


perhaps I should make these to bring to my Brother and SIL's  house for Easter -- along with Skip's famous deviled eggs, which have, in the past couple of years, become a family  tradition (Thanks for the recipe Skip!!)



Mike - would you be willing to share your recipes?





Yum, please send me the egg recipe.
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Post by: vixmom on March 24, 2013, 09:14:27 PM
BK I am glad that your computer is up and running and that your trip home as uneventful
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Post by: vixmom on March 24, 2013, 09:15:45 PM
Ben - I am sorry I missed your review -  will the link still work tomorrow?  It  is too late for me to try and start listening to the show now as I have to get up in 6 hours or so
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Post by: vixmom on March 24, 2013, 09:16:36 PM
I made two dishes today for Passover dinner tomorrow.

Tzimmes (Carrrot & Sweet Potatoes with Raisins, honey & pitted prunes)

Kugel (noodles with cream cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, raisins, cinnamon,)

First time cooking for both. Won't know how it came out until tomorrow.

It took me the whole afternoon to make them.

I have never had Tzimmes (never heard of it before)  but I think it is something I must now experience

Kugel I had for the first time at a Bat Mitzvah several years ago - and I absolutely loved it


perhaps I should make these to bring to my Brother and SIL's  house for Easter -- along with Skip's famous deviled eggs, which have, in the past couple of years, become a family  tradition (Thanks for the recipe Skip!!)



Mike - would you be willing to share your recipes?





Yum, please send me the egg recipe.

remind me tomorrow - it is not in my computer so I have to type it in 
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Post by: vixmom on March 24, 2013, 09:17:42 PM
Skip made them one time for a HHW  gathering and they were so delicious I embarrassed myself by rudely eating more than my share


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Post by: vixmom on March 24, 2013, 09:18:29 PM
Ok I must get some sleep or I will be a wreck tomorrow  goodnight all!
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Post by: vixmom on March 24, 2013, 09:18:45 PM
And a very Happy Passover to all who observe!!
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Post by: TCB on March 24, 2013, 09:19:46 PM
Okay.  And later in the week I have want to make the noodles and ham dish.
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Post by: Jennifer on March 24, 2013, 09:20:41 PM
I am supposed to be cooking a turkey tomorrow. But no stuffing.
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Post by: TCB on March 24, 2013, 09:22:28 PM
Good night, vixmom.
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Post by: bk on March 24, 2013, 10:31:58 PM
I am tired.
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Post by: bk on March 24, 2013, 10:32:41 PM
Only watched a little of the second motion picture, then read aloud my commentary for the Kritzerland show, and made several little adjustments, but I was pleased with it and it's so great to have it done and out of the way.
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Post by: Matthew on March 24, 2013, 10:48:27 PM
Home.  Done for this years Palm Sunday.  Sushi for dinner, a chat with the DBF, home - had an ice cream bar - totally off my new "diet" or "way of life" - but it was yummy and it won't be a habit.  Now it's time for bed, I think
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Post by: George on March 24, 2013, 11:21:31 PM
I don't know how you people are getting tickets to Peter Pan. I went in as soon as the tickets went on sale, and I couldn't get any.

Maybe he's just more popular in your part of the country.

;)