Haines His Way
Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on May 25, 2013, 12:08:00 AM
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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were head on, askew, and at a Dutch angle, and now it is time for you to post until the Dutch cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: PARNASSIAN!
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For those who missed it - you must watch this. For anyone who loves The Miracle Worker, here is the real Annie Sullivan and Helen Keller. http://www.wimp.com/helenkeller/
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All alone in the wee hours of the morning.
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The last 3 nights i was lucky to get between 6 & 6 1/2 hours of sleep. Obviously that isn't happening tonight.
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Morning all.
That is all.
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George, you're the only person who can save those avatar snapshots. None of us know how to do it. Without you the board would have no History Keeper. You can't ever leave and you can't die!!!
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Well, here I am on Long Island with oatmeal, walnuts, raisins and cinnamon and coffee at 6:35am
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It's raining and very cool here. Around 50 degrees but just barely.
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Tomorrow, Sunday May 26th is
Actors Equity Day in NYC (http://broadwayworld.com/article/May-26-Named-Actors-Equity-Day-in-NYC-20130524)
in honor of Equity's 100th Anniversary.
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We watched Goodnight, I Love You, the Phyllis Diller documentary. We really enjoyed it and laughed a lot but we wanted more of her early career and more about her. It really focuses on her last standup performance in Vegas in 2004 or 2005. The entire 45 minute act has been filmed as an extra on the DVD but we haven't watched that yet.
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We are visiting our friend this afternoon but before that we have to help Phil take the patio furniture out of the shed. If the weather tomorrow is like it is today, we probably won't use it, though. If it's rainy and cold like this we will just have an indoor BBQ.
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And now I have to go check on the updates for the other computer.
Bye for now.
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good morning to all
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have to work today earlier than usual
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tod
Windy City (Musical version of The Front Page)
Billy (Musical version of Billy Liar with Michael Crawford)
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Interesting Annie Sullivan/Helen Keller video....I have seen a few films of them, but I think they were made later than this one.
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Yesterday my inner web was intermittent....and that's being kind.....a few minutes here and a few minutes there. When I called, I got a recording saying there seemed to be a problem in my area and that it was being worked on....
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TOD:
OLIVER! of course....I liked most of it, especially Go Away But Come Back Soon
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It is Saturday, so it is a workday....of course....oh well.
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Off to work.
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Greetings from Baltimore-Washington International Airport!
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Thanks to DRs Jane and Jeanne for the travel vibes!
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I got to the airport and saw this big group of people. At first I thought they were in the security line, but luckily they hadn't gotten that far yet. It was a big school group, I guess.
It looks like it'll be a nice day for flying. Clear skies both here and in Buffalo. Temps in the low 60's in Buffalo.
It was 43 this morning at about 6 am here in DC!
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For those who missed it - you must watch this. For anyone who loves The Miracle Worker, here is the real Annie Sullivan and Helen Keller. http://www.wimp.com/helenkeller/
this is amazing footage I still remember being in the car with my dad when the news came on the radio that Helen Keller had died I guess I was 11 at the time
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George, you're the only person who can save those avatar snapshots. None of us know how to do it. Without you the board would have no History Keeper. You can't ever leave and you can't die!!!
I concur - even if you donlt keep the history
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Well, here I am on Long Island with oatmeal, walnuts, raisins and cinnamon and coffee at 6:35am
well here I am on Long Island and nobody has brought me breakfast in bed yet
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dang
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I guess it might be because the others are still asleep
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but I suspect the breakfast will not arrive if i do not make some efforts towards cooking it
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travel vibes for Kevin H
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Play writing Vibes for Mike
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wheres Elmore this morning? he is usually here by now
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I hope all is well
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Good morning, all.
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Grabbing a quick cup of coffee and a quick ketchup here, before leaving for the always lovely Lafayette Theater where I shall watch THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH (1934). Actually, I'm already late getting my arse moving, but I don't mind being just on time or even a little late for that one. I don't really need to see it this morning but I want to support the theater, and from there I'm driving down to Paramus, NJ to do a little shopping -- something I like to do a couple of times a year.
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Thank you, DR George, for capturing the historic moment!
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And thanks to BK for the Helen Keller link. I hadn't seen that one before. It's great to see and hear the real Annie Sullivan, too. I think there's footage of Keller actually doing a little public speaking but it's been years since I've seen much of anything about her. It's kind of sad, but more than that, just simply bizarre, to realize that so many people today probably don't even recognize the name Helen Keller. When we were growing up, she was as much a presence, an influence, a force, as anyone in public life.
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Well, I must be off and running. Later, gaters.
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For those who missed it - you must watch this. For anyone who loves The Miracle Worker, here is the real Annie Sullivan and Helen Keller. http://www.wimp.com/helenkeller/
Wow!
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TOD:
OLIVER!
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This is the 2nd day of straight rain here in Austin.
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On Thursday, I head for Fort Wayne for the staging of LOMBARD.
I am certainly looking forward to being there for the festivities, but I am dreading the actual travel. Going there from Austin, I have to fly to Atlanta, then to Fort Wayne. Coming home, I go to Detroit, then on to Austin. Both trips are going to take a full day.
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George, you're the only person who can save those avatar snapshots. None of us know how to do it. Without you the board would have no History Keeper. You can't ever leave and you can't die!!!
Hear, hear. Or is it Hear here.
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Travel vibes for Kevin
Getting-ready-for-travel vibes for Druxy!
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Hope you're staying dry vibes to DR John G. Flash flood warnings are out for San Antonio
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DR Jane, you had to scroll down to the photo gallery at the bottom of the story I posted yesterday and go through the photos to see the horse coming out of the day care center
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Last night I went out to see a friend playing music in a local bar. I ran into several friends and had a really good time.
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I am now in need of breakfast
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Good morning, all! I slept late because I slept so poorly last night, with a lot of curious dreams I no longer remember except for the one with the homicidal clown who killed everyone except Sara Gilbert and me. We escaped.
I need coffee.
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And the word of the day is: PARNASSIAN!
And The Song Of The Day Is: I LOVE PARIS
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George, you're the only person who can save those avatar snapshots. None of us know how to do it. Without you the board would have no History Keeper. You can't ever leave and you can't die!!!
But NO pressure!!!! ;)
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Yep, I'm on Beverley's World of Music tomorrow. Here's her tweet. DangerPenfold is me.
Beverley Humphreys @worldofmusicBBC 10m
9pm tomorrow @thepriests Barbara Cook @DangerPenfold review Annie Flanders&Swann Finian's Rainbow Showboat South Pacific Godfather Brigadoon
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Well, here I am on Long Island with oatmeal, walnuts, raisins and cinnamon and coffee at 6:35am
well here I am on Long Island and nobody has brought me breakfast in bed yet
I got up while the others were still asleep and made my own breakfast. That's what happens in my world.
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Good morning, all.
Slept long, occasionally interrupted by the rumble of thunderstorms and all sorts of pounding rain.
Thanks, Cillaliz, for the head's up on the flash flood warning. It seems likely, just hopefully not at my house. Being in a hilly area, though, could make for treacherous driving.
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Vibes for KevinH, Mike and all in need.
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TOD:
Entire score of "The Good Companions," though I'm partial to Stage Door John, Ta Love, Stage Struck Me, I'll Tell the World and Always Darkest Just Before the Dawn
"Just You and Me" from "I and Albert"
"Beastly Beastly" from "Passion Flower Hotel"
"Moon in My Pocket," "The Real Thing," "In a Simple Way" and "Escape Me Never" from "Robert and Elizabeth"
"The Party's on the House," "Long Ago" and "If the Rain's Got to Fall" from "Half a Sixpence"
Anything from "Irma la Douce," if that French/English hybrid applies
"Nazi Party Pooper" from "Songbook"
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Well, here I am on Long Island with oatmeal, walnuts, raisins and cinnamon and coffee at 6:35am
well here I am on Long Island and nobody has brought me breakfast in bed yet
I got up while the others were still asleep and made my own breakfast. That's what happens in my world.
That's what happens in my world too.... but I can dream, can;t I? :)
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Althoug Vixdad did take me out to IHOP for my 1/2 order of Swedish Crepes and 1/2 order of bacon
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Vixter is at Texas Roadhouse training for the upcoming opening of the restaurant
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and I must run errands so laters gators
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Saturday morning greetings! Richard and I did some errands yesterday afternoon, went to the Y, and picked up dinner on the way home. I don't know where the evening went, but I slept 'til 9 this morning.
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DR Elmore, I had weird dreams last night, too. One was so scary and vivid that I was almost afraid to go back to sleep. Must be the full moon...
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Moving day vibes to DR Matthew!
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Travel vibes to DRs Druxy and KevinH!
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TOD:
"FINGS AIN'T WOT THEY USED TO BE" (either the actual lyrics or the ones from the pop version)
Something from SALAD DAYS
Something from Lionel Bart's Robin Hood flop TWANG
Something from OH, WHAT A LOVELY WAR
Something from EXPRESSO BONGO (although that actually may be from the 50's)
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TOD
FINGS AIN'T WOT THEY USED T'BE - which I saw on a family visit to the Garrick Theatre in 1960.
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From Bruce:
You must see this: http://www.wimp.com/helenkeller/
Thank you very much.
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From DR George:
I was frustrated with the changes of the first one (the reboot), mainly because the characters are all different ages and J.J. Abrams had them all at Star Fleet at the same time. That didn't make sense. For this movie, that doesn't matter. It all seems to make sense and was done very well...and the quality of special effects have been improved since the first movie.
Thank you and all very interesting, in fact more than what I wanted and am glad of it. Let me re-word my question, between the 3D & the 2D which version did you prefer? :)
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I'm up, I'm up.
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Trying to find Twang, although I remember not caring for it. I have most of the others here. Had forgotten about Windy City so I'll listen to that.
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George, you're the only person who can save those avatar snapshots. None of us know how to do it. Without you the board would have no History Keeper. You can't ever leave and you can't die!!!
I concur - even if you donlt keep the history
Thanks...I'll do what I can.
:)
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Trying to find Twang, although I remember not caring for it. I have most of the others here. Had forgotten about Windy City so I'll listen to that.
BK, have you heard or heard of Blitz! (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009HLBIY?ie=UTF8&tag=castalbums-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0009HLBIY)? It's been a while since I've listened to it, but I remember that I liked it.
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Grabbing a quick cup of coffee and a quick ketchup here, before leaving for the always lovely Lafayette Theater where I shall watch THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH (1934). Actually, I'm already late getting my arse moving, but I don't mind being just on time or even a little late for that one. I don't really need to see it this morning but I want to support the theater, and from there I'm driving down to Paramus, NJ to do a little shopping -- something I like to do a couple of times a year.
I used to shop there when we lived in NJ. How long is your drive to get there?
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From DR George:
I was frustrated with the changes of the first one (the reboot), mainly because the characters are all different ages and J.J. Abrams had them all at Star Fleet at the same time. That didn't make sense. For this movie, that doesn't matter. It all seems to make sense and was done very well...and the quality of special effects have been improved since the first movie.
Thank you and all very interesting, in fact more than what I wanted and am glad of it. Let me re-word my question, between the 3D & the 2D which version did you prefer? :)
Ahh...I love the size and 3D of the IMAX, but the IMAX 3D was too loud. But to me, the 2D was cropped more at the top and bottom to make it more widescreen than the IMAX, and seeing it after the IMAX, it all felt just a little too close. I'm sure that if I had seen the 2D version first (or if I hadn't seen the IMAX at all), then it would be perfectly fine. I did like that the 2D version as not as loud. It was quite comfortable without being too quiet.
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It's great to see and hear the real Annie Sullivan, too.
When we were growing up, she was as much a presence, an influence, a force, as anyone in public life.
DITTO
DITTO
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Thank you, DR George, for capturing the historic moment!
You're quite welcome, ChasSmith!
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DR Jane, you had to scroll down to the photo gallery at the bottom of the story I posted yesterday and go through the photos to see the horse coming out of the day care center
I don't see any horses, maybe the photos have changed.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.466323273441802.1073741828.466296683444461&type=1
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Well, I must be going. Cinder Ella has a 1 pm matinee today, and then I'm going to my parents' house to visit with the aunts for the last time. Tonight, I'm going to see Legally Blonde and the aunts are leaving at about 4 am tomorrow morning. After tomorrow's Cinder Ella matinee, I'll have the rest of the day and the whole of Monday to myself!! I can't wait! :D
Be back later!
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Well, since we're so close...
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GRATUITOUS POST #80!!
(for absolutely no reason)
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http://www.naplesnews.com/photos/2013/may/20/458654/ (http://www.naplesnews.com/photos/2013/may/20/458654/)
Jane, this is from a different place, but it's the same photo.
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http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/05/21/oklahoma-tornado-residents-reunited-with-pets_n_3314435.html (http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/05/21/oklahoma-tornado-residents-reunited-with-pets_n_3314435.html)
This is the link to where I saw the photo the first time. You have to scan down to the bottom of the page and go through the photo gallery
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Took a carload of stuff over the the AAUW garage sale venue and came home with 5 vintage Vera Bradley items that they need help pricing. I've identified all the patterns, but 2 of them are a style that I don't recognize.
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Hello, everyone.
The animal rescue stories are sooo touching.
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Thanks to DRs Laura, TCB, and George for their birthday wishes to me last night.
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TOD:
OLIVER, which I love. But I don't know British musicals well at all.
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A question to all of you: If you were really rich which charities (or other causes) would you wish to donate to?
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Grabbing a quick cup of coffee and a quick ketchup here, before leaving for the always lovely Lafayette Theater where I shall watch THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH (1934). Actually, I'm already late getting my arse moving, but I don't mind being just on time or even a little late for that one. I don't really need to see it this morning but I want to support the theater, and from there I'm driving down to Paramus, NJ to do a little shopping -- something I like to do a couple of times a year.
I used to shop there when we lived in NJ. How long is your drive to get there?
I was wondering the same thing. And what makes the long drive worthwhile to you?
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A question to all of you: If you were really rich which charities (or other causes) would you wish to donate to?
Scholarships in performing arts and grants to writers.
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I have been impressed with the kindness my neighbor and some others have shown me this week. These are little things, mostly. My neighbor downstairs did a load of laundry for me the other day when I couldn't make it down to the laundry room. The mail lady, who I don't know, brought my mail upstairs to me yesterday. (The mailboxes are downstairs.) What a pleasant change from the grumpiness and sarcasm I usually encounter! As my neighbor said, sometimes it pays to be sick! (I don't agree, though.)
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A question to all of you: If you were really rich which charities (or other causes) would you wish to donate to?
Scholarships in performing arts and grants to writers.
My thoughts, too. But I also like the animal rescue groups, which prompted this question. There's a new charity, based in Torrance, CA, I think, which is staffed by former military, who have experience in going into areas where there is no infrastructure and getting things organized. I forget their name. If I find or recall it, I'll post it.
I have not been at all happy with the United Way (too many scandals and wasted money) or the Red Cross (HORRIBLE inefficiency and disorganization after 9/11). In general, I prefer smaller organizations.
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I like very much what Vixmom and her church did to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy.
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Have a nice weekend, everyone.
TTFN.
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A question to all of you: If you were really rich which charities (or other causes) would you wish to donate to?
Scholarships in performing arts and grants to writers.
Anything that feeds the hungry.
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Well, things are awfully wet here. When I went out, I faced a few road closures because of flooding, but I was able to do my errands and make it back home. Surprisingly, I don't have any standing water in either front or back yard. The rain was so needed that it seems to have been all sucked up. Even a little sun is now breaking through.
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Back from a four-mile jog. Decided to go for the extra mile today. George I do know Blitz - nothing is really jumping out at me at this point.
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Trying to find Twang, although I remember not caring for it. I have most of the others here. Had forgotten about Windy City so I'll listen to that.
Did they even release an album of TWANG? I saw the original production of WINDY CITY in London. Can't say it wowed me.
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Here's one batch of Vera that will be at the AAUW Middletown garage sale:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/575551_10151643074550049_1455796002_n.jpg)
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DR Elmore, I had weird dreams last night, too. One was so scary and vivid that I was almost afraid to go back to sleep. Must be the full moon...
I think it was the full moon that kept me from dreaming or sleeping. I finally got up to take some Tylenol and walk around a bit. The view of the landscaping in front of our house with the moonlight on it was lovely.
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George, you're the only person who can save those avatar snapshots. None of us know how to do it. Without you the board would have no History Keeper. You can't ever leave and you can't die!!!
I concur - even if you donlt keep the history
Thanks...I'll do what I can.
:)
:)
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And some more:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/942169_10151643074390049_473577086_n.jpg)
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From DR George:
I was frustrated with the changes of the first one (the reboot), mainly because the characters are all different ages and J.J. Abrams had them all at Star Fleet at the same time. That didn't make sense. For this movie, that doesn't matter. It all seems to make sense and was done very well...and the quality of special effects have been improved since the first movie.
Thank you and all very interesting, in fact more than what I wanted and am glad of it. Let me re-word my question, between the 3D & the 2D which version did you prefer? :)
Ahh...I love the size and 3D of the IMAX, but the IMAX 3D was too loud. But to me, the 2D was cropped more at the top and bottom to make it more widescreen than the IMAX, and seeing it after the IMAX, it all felt just a little too close. I'm sure that if I had seen the 2D version first (or if I hadn't seen the IMAX at all), then it would be perfectly fine. I did like that the 2D version as not as loud. It was quite comfortable without being too quiet.
Thanks. I don't like too loud & will keep that in mind when we see it. We are waiting for friends who will be visiting soon.
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http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/05/21/oklahoma-tornado-residents-reunited-with-pets_n_3314435.html (http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/05/21/oklahoma-tornado-residents-reunited-with-pets_n_3314435.html)
This is the link to where I saw the photo the first time. You have to scan down to the bottom of the page and go through the photo gallery
Thank you. I'm glad you found it for me.
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A question to all of you: If you were really rich which charities (or other causes) would you wish to donate to?
Mostly animal groups. I like the group that does plastic surgery on children around the world. I'm sure there are more that I can't think of at the moment.
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I have been impressed with the kindness my neighbor and some others have shown me this week. These are little things, mostly. My neighbor downstairs did a load of laundry for me the other day when I couldn't make it down to the laundry room. The mail lady, who I don't know, brought my mail upstairs to me yesterday. (The mailboxes are downstairs.) What a pleasant change from the grumpiness and sarcasm I usually encounter! As my neighbor said, sometimes it pays to be sick! (I don't agree, though.)
I don't agree either but it is comforting to know these people are helping you.
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A question to all of you: If you were really rich which charities (or other causes) would you wish to donate to?
Scholarships in performing arts and grants to writers.
My thoughts, too. But I also like the animal rescue groups, which prompted this question. There's a new charity, based in Torrance, CA, I think, which is staffed by former military, who have experience in going into areas where there is no infrastructure and getting things organized. I forget their name. If I find or recall it, I'll post it.
I have not been at all happy with the United Way (too many scandals and wasted money) or the Red Cross (HORRIBLE inefficiency and disorganization after 9/11). In general, I prefer smaller organizations.
It is one reason I like the Romanian Animal Rescue group. The woman who started it never takes a dime, in fact she has contributed an incredible amount of her own money, so much that I worry she will give it all away.
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Best Friends has classes on how to start an animal rescue group.
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Well, things are awfully wet here. When I went out, I faced a few road closures because of flooding, but I was able to do my errands and make it back home. Surprisingly, I don't have any standing water in either front or back yard. The rain was so needed that it seems to have been all sucked up. Even a little sun is now breaking through.
Good thing you got all that rain then. I'm glad all is well.
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Here's one batch of Vera that will be at the AAUW Middletown garage sale:
Nice. I like elephants, most of all I like the green & pink.
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DR Ginny it must hurt for you to part with your purses.
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Here's one batch of Vera that will be at the AAUW Middletown garage sale:
Nice. I like elephants, most of all I like the green & pink.
The elephants pattern is Animal Kingdom and the one you like is Green Leaf. My very first Vera bag, a hand-me-down from my Mother, is in the Red Leaf pattern and it has her monogram on it.
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DR Ginny it must hurt for you to part with your purses.
These aren't mine, DR Jane. They were donated to the AAUW garage sale and they asked me to research them to help with the pricing. I DO have a hard time parting with my Vera, but I'm getting ready to trade some in to my retailer for credit. She sells discontinued items in her consignment store at the mall.
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Thanks for the history behind the pictured purses and your own. :)
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Well, things are awfully wet here. When I went out, I faced a few road closures because of flooding, but I was able to do my errands and make it back home. Surprisingly, I don't have any standing water in either front or back yard. The rain was so needed that it seems to have been all sucked up. Even a little sun is now breaking through.
I've just been reading about the flooding and rescues. You really are lucky you just got the right amount of water.
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Good afternoon. I spent a lovely morning with a friend at the arboretum looking at butterflies.
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Nice DR Laura.
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After last weeks struggle swimming my body cooperated this morning and I had a great swim. I was able to do more today than I've done since my shoulder surgery.
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I tried to post about where I'd donate money but the board wouldn't let me post
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Aha! It let me say that
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I was saying I would keep most of my donations local. I would give to the Wildlife Lodge and clinic,that rescues orphaned animals and injured animals, brings them back to health and then released them back into the wild. I would donate to a nonprofit that is providing a really unique music experience and not the traditional lessons, although they have those too. They have lots of scholarships for kids to start music lessons. There are other pet rescues. At one time there was a cat rescue, but I haven't seen anything about that in a while. I would also donate to disasters and urgent needs.
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DR John G, it sounds like you are very lucky and that things are a mess in San Antonio. Stay safe and Dry!!
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Actually, it will be a month and a week before we get half way thru the year.
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TOD:
OLIVER! of course....I liked most of it, especially Go Away But Come Back Soon
You Can Go, But Be Back Soon!
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Grabbing a quick cup of coffee and a quick ketchup here, before leaving for the always lovely Lafayette Theater where I shall watch THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH (1934). Actually, I'm already late getting my arse moving, but I don't mind being just on time or even a little late for that one. I don't really need to see it this morning but I want to support the theater, and from there I'm driving down to Paramus, NJ to do a little shopping -- something I like to do a couple of times a year.
I used to shop there when we lived in NJ. How long is your drive to get there?
I'd say an hour and a half, by the time I'm on the main drag (Route 17) where most of the stores are. At least that's the area I know. Today I mainly wanted to visit the large Barnes & Noble which has a somewhat better than average movie department, and which also contains the B&N annex of secondhand books, reviewer copies, bargain books, etc., that used to be housed across the street from the original store at Fifth Avenue & 18th St. in Manhattan. Sadly, either my tastes have tightened up, or their selection of interesting secondhand and "collector's" stuff has become quite watered down. Oh, the heck with it. It's mostly the latter.
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From DR George:
I was frustrated with the changes of the first one (the reboot), mainly because the characters are all different ages and J.J. Abrams had them all at Star Fleet at the same time. That didn't make sense. For this movie, that doesn't matter. It all seems to make sense and was done very well...and the quality of special effects have been improved since the first movie.
Thank you and all very interesting, in fact more than what I wanted and am glad of it. Let me re-word my question, between the 3D & the 2D which version did you prefer? :)
Ahh...I love the size and 3D of the IMAX, but the IMAX 3D was too loud. But to me, the 2D was cropped more at the top and bottom to make it more widescreen than the IMAX, and seeing it after the IMAX, it all felt just a little too close. I'm sure that if I had seen the 2D version first (or if I hadn't seen the IMAX at all), then it would be perfectly fine. I did like that the 2D version as not as loud. It was quite comfortable without being too quiet.
Most IMAX presentations are set a few notches too loud. That's confirmed by my manager friend, who says he will occasionally go to the booth and adjust it slightly. But IMAX does specify a decibel level that's just a little too much.
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T.O.D.
ROAR OF THE GREASEPAINT / THE SMELL OF THE CROWD
OLIVER
SCROOGE
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Grabbing a quick cup of coffee and a quick ketchup here, before leaving for the always lovely Lafayette Theater where I shall watch THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH (1934). Actually, I'm already late getting my arse moving, but I don't mind being just on time or even a little late for that one. I don't really need to see it this morning but I want to support the theater, and from there I'm driving down to Paramus, NJ to do a little shopping -- something I like to do a couple of times a year.
I used to shop there when we lived in NJ. How long is your drive to get there?
I was wondering the same thing. And what makes the long drive worthwhile to you?
In addition to the B&N that I've mentioned, and just a couple of other stores, I make sure I go down there hungry so I can enjoy one of the all time great slider style burgers at a little jernt in Hackensack called White Manna (which is what I did today) or simply a really good diner style meal at one of the many really good NJ diners in the area. But basically, nothing all that exotic or different from everyday life. I just like to get around to different areas.
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I recall clipping an article, maybe as far back as ten years ago, titled something to the effect of "Whatever Happened to Helen Keller?" - meaning, her fame and legacy in today's world. It looked like something I'd find fascinating, but I don't think I ever got around to reading it (got lots of stuff like that, unfortunately). I can almost promise that I will find it somewhere in this house, so if/when I do, and if it turns out to be any good, I'll post.
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Aha! It let me say that
She's baaaaaack!
Welcome back.
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I like the WINDY CITY score very much. When I saw it at Papermill, they had already screwed up the score that I loved on the recording. although that score is later than 1975, I think.
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Yep, 1982!
http://castalbums.org/shows/Windy-City/1801
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Seems a tornado touched down about three miles from here within the last hour. Not much damage, but the news is certainly not welcome.
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Still no information. But the skies are clearing slightly.
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It's so rainy and cold here! :(
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Grabbing a quick cup of coffee and a quick ketchup here, before leaving for the always lovely Lafayette Theater where I shall watch THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH (1934). Actually, I'm already late getting my arse moving, but I don't mind being just on time or even a little late for that one. I don't really need to see it this morning but I want to support the theater, and from there I'm driving down to Paramus, NJ to do a little shopping -- something I like to do a couple of times a year.
I used to shop there when we lived in NJ. How long is your drive to get there?
I'd say an hour and a half, by the time I'm on the main drag (Route 17) where most of the stores are. At least that's the area I know. Today I mainly wanted to visit the large Barnes & Noble which has a somewhat better than average movie department, and which also contains the B&N annex of secondhand books, reviewer copies, bargain books, etc., that used to be housed across the street from the original store at Fifth Avenue & 18th St. in Manhattan. Sadly, either my tastes have tightened up, or their selection of interesting secondhand and "collector's" stuff has become quite watered down. Oh, the heck with it. It's mostly the latter.
An hour more than it used to take me to get there. I doubt I would have driven that far. I liked going there because of the carousel. I remember being surprised that I got a bit sick on it when I was pregnant with Craig. I had to ride it anyway since Bryan was too young to go on it alone which was fine, sick or not it was still fun.
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Seems a tornado touched down about three miles from here within the last hour. Not much damage, but the news is certainly not welcome.
:) I'm glad you are ok.
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We are having a lovely day. It was in the mid sixties. I wore my new New Mexico sweat shirt to our neighbor's house for wine & cheese. We sat inside to be comfortable and had a very nice visit.
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Grabbing a quick cup of coffee and a quick ketchup here, before leaving for the always lovely Lafayette Theater where I shall watch THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH (1934). Actually, I'm already late getting my arse moving, but I don't mind being just on time or even a little late for that one. I don't really need to see it this morning but I want to support the theater, and from there I'm driving down to Paramus, NJ to do a little shopping -- something I like to do a couple of times a year.
I used to shop there when we lived in NJ. How long is your drive to get there?
I'd say an hour and a half, by the time I'm on the main drag (Route 17) where most of the stores are. At least that's the area I know. Today I mainly wanted to visit the large Barnes & Noble which has a somewhat better than average movie department, and which also contains the B&N annex of secondhand books, reviewer copies, bargain books, etc., that used to be housed across the street from the original store at Fifth Avenue & 18th St. in Manhattan. Sadly, either my tastes have tightened up, or their selection of interesting secondhand and "collector's" stuff has become quite watered down. Oh, the heck with it. It's mostly the latter.
An hour more than it used to take me to get there. I doubt I would have driven that far. I liked going there because of the carousel. I remember being surprised that I got a bit sick on it when I was pregnant with Craig. I had to ride it anyway since Bryan was too young to go on it alone which was fine, sick or not it was still fun.
Carousel? I don't know where that is.
But I forgot to say that it makes sense to go there when I go out to the Lafayette Theater (in Suffern NY, next to Mahwah NJ). From there it's but a hop, skip and a jump down to Paramus and other things in Northern NJ.
As luck would have it, though, I didn't even make it to the theater this morning. Unbeknownst to me, a critical section of the Saw Mill Parkway had flooded and the detours were ridiculous, so by the time I was out of that I could see I'd be just late enough for the movie that it was no longer worthwhile going. But it still made sense to continue on to those other places.
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The carousel is inside the Paramus mall.
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JohnG Do you have a safe room or a basement?
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JohnG Do you have a safe room or a basement?
Hallway is the closest to it. They don't really do basements in San Antonio (and if they did, that would likely be under water now).
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An inside closet may be better than a hallway. That's how Joe survived the F5 in Joplin. His house didn't, but he did
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Just finishing up "China Seas" with Clark Gable and Jean Harlow. Just a lot of fun.
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An inside closet may be better than a hallway. That's how Joe survived the F5 in Joplin. His house didn't, but he did
I think the closest I have to that is a bathroom at the center of the house. All the closets are along the outer walls. Actually, that room is not bad idea.
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But I'm sure you've heard all the safety tips...living in Texas and all
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After Joplin many people got sick from a fungal infection from cuts and the mud and goop. Joe wrapped himself in a comforter and only had a couple scratches, but didn't get hurt badly and didn't get any infection. I'm now keeping my bicycle helmet down the basement too. They say that can help if something hits you in the head.
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The carousel is inside the Paramus mall.
Right. I haven't seen enough of that mall. We have one, too, in the Danbury Mall.
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JohnG Do you have a safe room or a basement?
Hallway is the closest to it. They don't really do basements in San Antonio (and if they did, that would likely be under water now).
Maybe why you don't do basements. We don't have them here. Fires are more of a concern.
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An inside closet may be better than a hallway. That's how Joe survived the F5 in Joplin. His house didn't, but he did
I read more about people surviving in bath tubs & closets than in hallways.
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After Joplin many people got sick from a fungal infection from cuts and the mud and goop. Joe wrapped himself in a comforter and only had a couple scratches, but didn't get hurt badly and didn't get any infection. I'm now keeping my bicycle helmet down the basement too. They say that can help if something hits you in the head.
Joe was smart to wrap up in a comforter, and was lucky he had a minute to do so. Excellent idea about the helmet.
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The carousel is inside the Paramus mall.
Right. I haven't seen enough of that mall. We have one, too, in the Danbury Mall.
I can't imagine you are missing much. Most of all I enjoyed the mall in the winter and the summer. We didn't have air conditioning in the house.
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Keith is about to pop some corn.
'night
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An inside closet may be better than a hallway. That's how Joe survived the F5 in Joplin. His house didn't, but he did
I read more about people surviving in bath tubs & closets than in hallways.
Bathtubs are good if the bathroom is an inside room. You should also take a mattress or something to cover you in the tub to protect you from debris. I go into a closet under my stairs in the basement. I've started telling people I know that's where I go, so someone would know where to look for me if anything ever happens.
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JohnG Do you have a safe room or a basement?
Hallway is the closest to it. They don't really do basements in San Antonio (and if they did, that would likely be under water now).
Maybe why you don't do basements. We don't have them here. Fires are more of a concern.
The ground isn't right.
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But I'm sure you've heard all the safety tips...living in Texas and all
Actually, I don't think a tornado has been reported in San Antonio in decades.
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An inside closet may be better than a hallway. That's how Joe survived the F5 in Joplin. His house didn't, but he did
I read more about people surviving in bath tubs & closets than in hallways.
Bathtubs are good if the bathroom is an inside room. You should also take a mattress or something to cover you in the tub to protect you from debris. I go into a closet under my stairs in the basement. I've started telling people I know that's where I go, so someone would know where to look for me if anything ever happens.
You are so clever Cilla :)
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I like the WINDY CITY score very much. When I saw it at Papermill, they had already screwed up the score that I loved on the recording. although that score is later than 1975, I think.
Smartly noted, Elmore, I saw it when it premiered in 1982.
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I like the WINDY CITY score very much. When I saw it at Papermill, they had already screwed up the score that I loved on the recording. although that score is later than 1975, I think.
Smartly noted, Elmore, I saw it when it premiered in 1982.
I'm going to have to dig out that CD and give it a listen. It's been a while.
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Good night, all.
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The carousel is inside the Paramus mall.
I love the Paramus Mall!
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The carousel is inside the Paramus mall.
I love the Paramus Mall!
Also, I love the night life
I love Paris
And, I love to love you baby!
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Wow! No regulars (Wussburgers), no Guests (lurkers), and nobody home but me.
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And some more:
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I like the one on the left what are you asking for it?
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And where the heck is vixmom?
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And some more:
I like the one on the left what are you asking for it?
Good grief, woman, don't sneak up on me like that.
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My friend, Diane, took yesterday off work and drove up to my house. Then we drove to Snoqualmie for lunch and some slot machines. Apparently, after she dropped me at home. she got back to her home to find that the place and been broken into, and ransacked.
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And some more:
I like the one on the left what are you asking for it?
Good grief, woman, don't sneak up on me like that.
SURPRISE!!!!!
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My friend, Diane, took yesterday off work and drove up to my house. Then we drove to Snoqualmie for lunch and some slot machines. Apparently, after she dropped me at home. she got back to her home to find that the place and been broken into, and ransacked.
Oh that is terrible news!
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I have purchased three different potato peelers in the last couple of months, and not one of them works at all. I am tempted to buy on of those electric things that you turn on and it turns around and around while it peels the potato. I see it in all of those gadget catalogs. I am sure it doesn't work, but I can't find one that works.
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Very nice to see you, Vixmom. I know you can't stay long, but it is still a pleasure.
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NO TOrnado Vibes for EVERYBODY!
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NO TOrnado Vibes for EVERYBODY!
I will second that!
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NO TOrnado Vibes for EVERYBODY!
That would be really scary if we got a tornado here. They are very very very (that is 3 verys) rare in Western Washington.
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I have purchased three different potato peelers in the last couple of months, and not one of them works at all. I am tempted to buy on of those electric things that you turn on and it turns around and around while it peels the potato. I see it in all of those gadget catalogs. I am sure it doesn't work, but I can't find one that works.
This is the kind I have http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/1/1/108821-cuisinart-peeler.html (http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/1/1/108821-cuisinart-peeler.html)
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I hav ebeen pretty happy with it
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We have had a couple of tornados in Washington, only one that I can remember hitting Tacoma, and it touched down very briefly and caused very little damage.
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I hav ebeen pretty happy with it
I may have to hunt down my neighborhood Bed, Bath, and Beyond.
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I paid twice as much for my last one and it is a piece of XXXX garbage.
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So, until I get there, I guess tomorrow's stew will have peels on the potatoes.
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Seven!
Seven!
Seven!
Seven!
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Good night, vixmom!
Oh, I guess she has left.
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Or, maybe not!
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Perhaps I should just say good night.
G'night!
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sorry I was called away
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and now its tiem to sleep gotta get up in 5 hoours
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Hi everyone. Posting from the apartment, this time surrounded by my belongings as well as DD Ben. It's been a long day, but we're in . Now, let's see what this chapter holds in store for us
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Yes, there was an LP of Twang! It's something I could have put on CD were it not for the fact that John Yap has illegally kept the album masters after reissuing it on LP many years ago. What a reprehensible thing to do - note to John: Those tapes don't belong to you and shame on you.
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Back from Parade. I can guarantee you this will be the last time I ever sit through that show.
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Well, I must be going. Cinder Ella has a 1 pm matinee today, and then I'm going to my parents' house to visit with the aunts for the last time. Tonight, I'm going to see Legally Blonde and the aunts are leaving at about 4 am tomorrow morning. After tomorrow's Cinder Ella matinee, I'll have the rest of the day and the whole of Monday to myself!! I can't wait! :D
Be back later!
Tonight, I went to see Legally Blonde and it was very good. Good singer, actors, set, costumes...a good time was had by all.
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Afterward, there was a visiting improv comedy troupe (from either Seattle or Tacoma) performing on the set of Legally Blonde. I didn't quite get them...there were four guys and the only thing that they asked from the audience was a word, any word. The word that they got from an audience member was "octopus." They then did some weird (funny at times) skit about an octopus in a zoo and it escaped and told a zoo keeper that it would give him one wish if he let it go. It was all very strange. The four guys were good (and quite attractive), but I just didn't get it. It only lasted a half hour, so that part wasn't too bad.
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After that, I met my friend Margo at Applebee's and we dined and chatted. Our server was also quite attractive and very attentive. ;)
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Then I came home and here I am.
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Tomorrow, I have one, count 'em, ONE performance of Cinder Edna and them I'm free from any responsibilities until I have to go to work on Tuesday! I have quite a bit of TV watching to do. Tomorrow, the fifth Doctor Who special will be broadcast on BBC America. Also, "Mad Men" will be on (I'm getting tired of it, but I'm recording it for Margo, so I'll still watch it). And HBO's "Behind the Candelabra" will be on. I got three free months of HBO so, I'm taking advantage of it. :D
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I also have last week's episode of "Smash" to watch, as well as tomorrow night's second-season (actually, the series) finale. It's the Tony Awards on "Smash"! Who's nominated? And more importantly, who'll win??