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Post by: bk on July 04, 2013, 12:08:08 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes had fireworks and independence, and now it is time for you to post until the independent cows come home.
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2013, 12:10:22 AM: And the word of the day is: LYCEUM!
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Post by: George on July 04, 2013, 12:11:12 AM: From yesterday:

Quote from: bk on July 03, 2013, 09:22:13 PM
Did a three-mile jog, went to Gelson's and got some melon balls and some diet hot dogs and buns for tomorrow. Throat is much less scratchy now, but chest feels a bit heavy and I'm clearing my throat too much - will try to stop doing that, but I just know if I can get ten to twelve hours of great sleep that will be the most helpful thing of all.

~~~Continued Recovery and Get Enough Sleep Vibes!!~~~
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Post by: George on July 04, 2013, 12:33:28 AM: (http://www.fcsplaw.com/static/files/4th%20of%20july%20image.jpg)
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Post by: George on July 04, 2013, 12:38:13 AM: HAVE A SAFE AND SANE FOURTH OF JULY EVERYONE!!
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Post by: Ben on July 04, 2013, 02:40:46 AM: Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: Ben on July 04, 2013, 02:41:27 AM: We're on Long Island.

There is no oatmeal so I'm having shredded wheat, a banana and an English muffin with coffee.
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Post by: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 04:23:56 AM: (http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/trifle_zps51504937.jpg)
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Post by: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 04:25:40 AM: Little Edie Beale wants to celebrate Independence Day with you!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuDMkPq97MA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuDMkPq97MA)
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Post by: FJL on July 04, 2013, 05:02:17 AM: certainly a tradtion in our home

John and Abigail Adams Family Theme ("1776" references are intentional)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bUcJKIYFyw
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Post by: Jennifer on July 04, 2013, 05:10:02 AM: Happy 4th of July!
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Post by: Michael on July 04, 2013, 05:15:50 AM: Good morning to all!
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Post by: Michael on July 04, 2013, 05:16:51 AM: DO THEY HAVE JULY 4TH iN GREAT BRITAIN?

Of course they do.
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Post by: Kerry on July 04, 2013, 05:18:09 AM: INDEPENDENCE!!!!!!! EVERY DAY!!!!!
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Post by: Michael on July 04, 2013, 05:21:28 AM: Quote from: bk on July 04, 2013, 12:10:22 AM
And the word of the day is: LYCEUM!

LYCEUM THEATER in NYC

(http://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/broadwayTheatres/lyceum.jpg)

LYCEUM THEATER in LONDON

(http://www.circllp.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Theatre20051.jpg)
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Post by: KevinH on July 04, 2013, 05:52:08 AM: Happy Independence Day!
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Post by: KevinH on July 04, 2013, 05:55:16 AM: TOD: Probably 1978--my first year in the Washington area. I went to the Mall for the fireworks. I did that a few times, but not for many years.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 04, 2013, 06:14:54 AM: Good morning, all.

Pulled a late one watching GETTYSBURG. Had only intended to "get into it" a little, but... you know how it is.

Coffee!
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 04, 2013, 06:20:38 AM: Enjoying all the audio and video clips this morning.
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Post by: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 06:24:13 AM: (http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/July4_zps57db550b.png)
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 04, 2013, 06:25:17 AM: Good morning, all! I stayed up too late finishing Christopher Gillett's biography/journal of his career as an opera singer, Who's My Bottom?, which I found very honest, moving, and outrageously funny. The sections on performing in Netherlands Opera's productions of a new opera by Tan Dun (TEA) and a Peter Greenaway "western" opera in which he was one of only three in the cast who wasn't nude - although he did have to sodomize the baritone and rape the leading lady inside a horse's carcass - are both outrageously funny and pathetic about the lunacy currently running operatic staging. I recommend this book highly. If anyone's interested in knwing more about Gillett, here's his website:
http://www.christophergillett.co.uk/

Today, I've got a bit of ROBERTA work, and I may go to a movie, if there's anything I want to see, or I may just drag out the DVD of 1776 and watch that.

DR JohnG, I love the BBC "Shakespeare Retold" and I'm quite fond of that series "Much Ado About Nothing." As I recall, that version is set in a tv station, the dialogue is modernized and the plot adjusted to a contemporary point of view. It's not the play. I may drag that series out today as well.

So, it's time for more coffee!
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 04, 2013, 06:29:00 AM: My first year in New York, July 4, 1979, I went to the fireworks with the friends who were letting me sleep on their sofa. My memory is that we were in Riverside Park around 80th Street. People were throwing firecrackers among the crowd, it was very hot, it was packed, it was insane. I haven't given a good damn for seeing a fireworks display ever again.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 04, 2013, 06:44:56 AM: My favorite 4ths were the ones in L.A. enjoyed from above (in a Cessna 172), and a more normal but magical fireworks display in Schaumburg IL enjoyed with a few friends from the area -- magical because I was by then loving my return to the Midwest, and because of the pure perfection of the weather, the locale, the picnic, all that stuff. It made me think of The Music Man then (though it had no direct resemblance whatever), and the memory of it still brings back those feelings of fleeting summertime perfection.
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 04, 2013, 07:18:44 AM: I saw a beautiful fireworks display in Greencastle in 1984.....and I am hoping our display in Mooresville is good tonight. We are beginning rehearsals at 6 p.m., so i should be home to see most of the fireworks. They are shot from the town park which is about a mile from my house. I can see the bursts over the trees!!!
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 04, 2013, 07:19:16 AM: Continued vibes for MR BK....and good news about the rehearsal.

Yes, it has been MUCH TOO LONG since we heard from DR DtM.
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Post by: Ginny on July 04, 2013, 07:36:23 AM: Independence Day greetings! Yesterday my DN Laura drove her mom (my sister), Richard, and me to Springfield to visit the Lincoln historic sites. We toured the home he and Mary lived in before Washington, then we went to the museum, which is kind of like Lincoln Disneyland. Our final stop was the Lincoln tomb in Oak Ridge Cemetery. On the way home we called my brother-in-law with instructions for baking the lasagna I had assembled at home and brought here frozen. We stopped at Olive Garden for salad and breadsticks. Laura had a nice bottle of red wine and it was a lovely dinner with a lot of laughs.
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Post by: Druxy on July 04, 2013, 07:40:44 AM: I love this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vmc-pEyUHTs
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 04, 2013, 08:09:11 AM: I have gotten to the END OF DAY ONE in the Hollywood Auction catalog. Some nice stuff there!
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 04, 2013, 08:13:06 AM: Quote from: Jrand62 on July 04, 2013, 07:19:16 AM
Continued vibes for MR BK....and good news about the rehearsal.

Yes, it has been MUCH TOO LONG since we heard from DR DtM.

For a while he was posting on Facebook, but i haven't noticed him there lately. I knew he was having problems about the work computer and other sites, but I have no idea these days where he is or what he's up to. I do miss him.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 04, 2013, 08:38:11 AM: Why are we lingering at the bottom of Page One?
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 04, 2013, 08:39:22 AM: PAGE TWO MARCH!

(http://home.comcast.net/~chasmith7/MM.jpg)
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Post by: Laura on July 04, 2013, 08:43:58 AM: Good morning and Happy Independence Day!
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Post by: Laura on July 04, 2013, 08:45:13 AM: Thank you for posting that link, Druxy. I love that he sang it like a prayer. And the chorus was perfect.
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Post by: Ginny on July 04, 2013, 09:02:44 AM: TOD - We're going to three-peat my favorite fireworks experience tonight. Here in Normal the display is in the park adjacent to Laura's golf course, which is open for spectators. We'll drive carts out to the 16th green and have a great vantage point. We did this in 1999 and 2000 and are excited to be here this year.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 04, 2013, 09:43:40 AM: Happy Independence Day!

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh119/RonPulliam/Happy4thofJuly.png) (http://s254.photobucket.com/user/RonPulliam/media/Happy4thofJuly.png.html)
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 04, 2013, 09:47:54 AM: DR RLP - Chuck says hearing that was a blast from the past.....but he thinks it was the mid-1970's. He also says thanks....now he feels old.

I told him you can imagine how I feel!
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 04, 2013, 09:49:00 AM: Well the range is in place but the fridge is back on the truck on its way back to Lowe's since the motor would not even turn on.

I am awaiting a call to see if there is another one in stock.....at least we still have the old fridge and it is working away.....and back at the old stand.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on July 04, 2013, 10:09:12 AM: Quote from: bk on July 04, 2013, 12:10:22 AM
And the word of the day is: LYCEUM!

And The Song Of The Day Is: COMEDY TONIGHT
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Post by: ryacko on July 04, 2013, 10:25:40 AM: Happy 4th, everyone!

Love the song, BK, and the pic of Jenna Lea and Barry Lee. :D

TOD:
My favorite memories of wonderful 4th's were always at home in the 'burbs of Philly. We'd have our traditional delicious family barbecue in the afternoon, and we'd pile the whole family into the station wagon at dusk, and head off to Germantown, where they had the best fireworks show around. The humor of where they were held escaped me until later, but they took place on the grounds of the School for the Deaf.

Everyone brought blankets, which we laid out on a grassy hill. We also brought along more snacks and drinks in coolers, and spent the evening oohing and aaahing over the gorgeous fireworks displays overhead. Sweet days indeed.
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Post by: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 10:29:37 AM: I have now watched The Music Man for the first time, and 1776 for the umpteenth time. Their artificial naturalness is somehow far, far more satisfying to me than the attempted "realistic" naturalness of the recent Les Mis.
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Post by: Jane on July 04, 2013, 10:32:30 AM: HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!!!

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/999310_10151537611295897_571989687_n.jpg)
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Post by: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 10:31:13 AM: DR Jrand62 - hope the replacement appliance is quickly forthcoming.
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Post by: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 10:32:27 AM: (http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/patrioticcake_zpsc6c3fbe2.jpg)
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 04, 2013, 10:50:54 AM: Quote from: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 10:31:13 AM
DR Jrand62 - hope the replacement appliance is quickly forthcoming.

That has the ring of "replacement prosthetic".
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Post by: ryacko on July 04, 2013, 10:53:58 AM: Since the TOD includes the best fireworks I've ever seen, I have a few favorite visuals of said displays: three photos that I took myself, during my travels.

They are not from a 4th of July celebration, but from the Syndey Olympics in 2000. I was working on the Crystal Harmony, and we were docked right in Sydney Harbor, between the Bridge and the Opera House. I had just bought my first digital camera the day before, and by some miracle, I got these shots without knowing what the hell I was doing with it.

We had the best view in the city from our top deck, and these were the fireworks that marked the end of the closing ceremonies. And though not from today's holiday, these are still some of the most amazing fireworks I have seen to date.

(http://x3a.xanga.com/681e0677d1032285208786/m227621351.jpg)

(http://xf6.xanga.com/ba1e0577d1035285208796/m227621361.jpg)

(http://x6c.xanga.com/77de0271d1032285208785/m227621350.jpg)

Purdy, ain't they?
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Post by: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 11:13:37 AM: Quote from: ryacko on July 04, 2013, 10:53:58 AM
Purdy, ain't they?

They are indeed, DR ryacko. And what a wonderful experience that gig must have been! Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 04, 2013, 11:21:30 AM: Lovely fireworks photos from DR Ryacko.

Yes, the NEW refrigerator will be delivered tomorrow....and I got an upgrade to the next model.
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 04, 2013, 11:23:01 AM: I am glad you got to watch TMM, DR SINGDAW....it is a most excellent movie. I am still trying to "get" 1776, the charms of it have always escaped me.

It could be because William Daniels is on my list of actors who make me cringe.
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2013, 11:28:52 AM: I on the other hand am up.
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2013, 11:30:36 AM: I awoke at ten-fifteen but stayed in bed till now. I think I got a bit over nine hours of sleep and that is a good thing. Too soon to tell if I'm feeling my oats but the throat is definitely not scratchy - I just feel a bit thick in the throat and hopefully that will go away as the day progresses.
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Post by: Laura on July 04, 2013, 11:39:08 AM: Quote from: Jrand62 on July 04, 2013, 11:23:01 AM
It could be because William Daniels is on my list of actors who make me cringe.

That's because he's obnoxious and disliked. Did you know that?
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 04, 2013, 11:48:30 AM: That's the way we feel at our house DR LAURA.
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2013, 11:51:55 AM: Page two?
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2013, 11:52:24 AM: It's hot as hell in Philadelphia.
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Post by: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 12:03:00 PM: Quote from: Jrand62 on July 04, 2013, 11:21:30 AM
...and I got an upgrade to the next model.

How nice! :)
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Post by: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 12:03:18 PM: Someone ought to open up a window.
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Post by: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 12:15:40 PM: Today's desserts are brought to you by the colors red, white, and blue.

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/redwhiteampblue_zpsd4f963b7.png)
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Post by: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 12:19:33 PM: And, bk, these are low-cal:

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/hotdogs_zpse6b30946.jpg)
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Post by: vixmom on July 04, 2013, 12:23:07 PM: Quote from: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 04:23:56 AM
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/trifle_zps51504937.jpg)

yes, please
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Post by: vixmom on July 04, 2013, 12:25:40 PM: Quote from: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 06:24:13 AM
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/July4_zps57db550b.png)

I love this idea!
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Post by: vixmom on July 04, 2013, 12:31:07 PM: Quote from: Jrand62 on July 04, 2013, 11:21:30 AM
Lovely fireworks photos from DR Ryacko.

Yes, the NEW refrigerator will be delivered tomorrow....and I got an upgrade to the next model.

NICE! I hope it was s free upgrade for the inconvenience
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Post by: vixmom on July 04, 2013, 12:35:54 PM: Quote from: Jrand62 on July 04, 2013, 11:23:01 AM
I am glad you got to watch TMM, DR SINGDAW....it is a most excellent movie. I am still trying to "get" 1776, the charms of it have always escaped me.

It could be because William Daniels is on my list of actors who make me cringe.

1776 was my first Broadway experience and I also was part of the crew for the month long performance of 1776 at my college the July of 1976 so the show and movie are special to me because of the fine memories resurrected while watching
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Post by: vixmom on July 04, 2013, 12:36:42 PM: Quote from: Laura on July 04, 2013, 11:39:08 AM
Quote from: Jrand62 on July 04, 2013, 11:23:01 AM
It could be because William Daniels is on my list of actors who make me cringe.

That's because he's obnoxious and disliked. Did you know that?

you know that's true
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Post by: vixmom on July 04, 2013, 12:38:41 PM: Quote from: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 12:19:33 PM
And, bk, these are low-cal:

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/hotdogs_zpse6b30946.jpg)

sorry, but to my mind a dawg ain't a dawg 'lessen its got brown mustard and saurkraut
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Post by: vixmom on July 04, 2013, 12:40:00 PM: slept till ELEVEN!!
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Post by: vixmom on July 04, 2013, 12:42:25 PM: went out to breakfast at the IHOP splurged and got the Sampler, 2 eggs, 2 sausages, 2 bacon slices, 2 ham slices and two pancakes, replaced the hashbrowns with spinach and mushrooms... and CHAS -- there were TWO whole pots of never ending coffee!! :)
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Post by: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 12:42:42 PM: A well-deserved rest, DR Vixmom! I hope it continues all day, and beyond!
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Post by: vixmom on July 04, 2013, 12:45:15 PM: Vixter went out to work at the Deal$ store early and was home by time I was out of the shower - she went to eat with us and then we dropped her home and Vixdada dn I carried on to my folks where we helped defrost a freezer, sorted out a steam mop fiasco and Vixdad picked up a lamp that needs fixing
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Post by: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 12:45:34 PM: Quote from: vixmom on July 04, 2013, 12:38:41 PM
a dawg ain't a dawg 'lessen its got brown mustard and saurkraut

Well don't that take the rag offen the bush? :) [a Li'l Abner reference]
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Post by: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 12:46:22 PM: Quote from: vixmom on July 04, 2013, 12:45:15 PM
Vixter went out to work at the Deal$ store early and was home by time I was out of the shower - she went to eat with us and then we dropped her home and Vixdada dn I carried on to my folks where we helped defrost a freezer, sorted out a steam mop fiasco and Vixdad picked up a lamp that needs fixing

Well, so much for your day of rest! :)
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Post by: vixmom on July 04, 2013, 12:46:25 PM: then we went to t hardware store and Vixdad bought the part to fix said lamp and we headed home to find the Vixter had mowed the lawn in our absence
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Post by: vixmom on July 04, 2013, 12:47:22 PM: She just showered and left for her shift at the Roadhouse where she will work from open to close
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Post by: vixmom on July 04, 2013, 12:47:59 PM: I was rather impressed by the Shark steam mop customer service
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Post by: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 12:51:06 PM: The Vixter is such a super kid! :)
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Post by: vixmom on July 04, 2013, 12:51:44 PM: The mop just suddenly stopped working I called the 800 # got a lovely American girl on the phone (on the 4th of July!) She tried a couple of trouble shooting ideas and then when it still would not work had me read the ID# from the plug - then she said for $1.00(+ state tax of 9 cents) payable by credit card she would email me a postage paid return UPS return label and send out a brand new mop!

I already have the label and the confirmation email for the replacement due to be delivered in 7 - 10 business days!

I was MORE than pleased with the service - I was ready to go out and plop down $100 for a replacement mop
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Post by: vixmom on July 04, 2013, 12:52:15 PM: Quote from: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 12:42:42 PM
A well-deserved rest, DR Vixmom! I hope it continues all day, and beyond!

thank you my dear!! Right back atcha!
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Post by: vixmom on July 04, 2013, 12:53:15 PM: Quote from: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 12:51:06 PM
The Vixter is such a super kid! :)

She really is - I think I'll keep her!
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Post by: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 12:55:08 PM: I am considering watching DR Ron Pulliam's favorite movie! ;)

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/losthorizon1_zps54cfdf50.jpg)
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Post by: vixmom on July 04, 2013, 12:55:45 PM: Quote from: vixmom on July 04, 2013, 12:53:15 PM
Quote from: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 12:51:06 PM
The Vixter is such a super kid! :)

She really is - I think I'll keep her!

And she comes with added benefits now- last night the Vixfamily and the Vixboyfriend(!) went to the Roadhouse for dinner - 30% employee discount on the whole bill ! YEEEEEE HAAAAW!!!
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Post by: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 12:59:01 PM: Wow, DR Vixmom - nice perk!
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Post by: vixmom on July 04, 2013, 12:59:37 PM: Vixdad and I are going to the movies to see Despicable Me 2
LATERS!!
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 04, 2013, 01:01:15 PM: Yes the upgrade was without charge to me.

We are rehearsing at 6 p.m. this evening - we should be done by 8:15 or so and will be home for the fireworks.....
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 04, 2013, 01:03:25 PM: Quote from: vixmom on July 04, 2013, 12:42:25 PM
went out to breakfast at the IHOP splurged and got the Sampler, 2 eggs, 2 sausages, 2 bacon slices, 2 ham slices and two pancakes, replaced the hashbrowns with spinach and mushrooms... and CHAS -- there were TWO whole pots of never ending coffee!! :)

I am soooo there!! :)
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Post by: John G. on July 04, 2013, 01:11:05 PM: Happy 4th, all. Running crazy. Will likely catch up tomorrow or way later tonight.
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Post by: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 01:11:41 PM: When I'm 64...

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/whenIm64_zpsad903baa.jpg)
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Post by: KevinH on July 04, 2013, 01:15:35 PM: Not a very exciting fourth for me. I did 5 loads of laundry and ordered photos from my trip online. I later picked them up at Walgreens. But.... I've really been enjoying watching the Tony Awards, commercial-free, on DVD--thanks to our own DR George!! Thanks again, George!
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2013, 01:17:10 PM: Back from a three-mile jog - it's nice out today. Just taking it easy now.
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Post by: TCB on July 04, 2013, 01:35:59 PM: Re: Ronald Neame

Perhaps we should all be so charming and lucid at our current ages!
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Post by: TCB on July 04, 2013, 01:43:45 PM: My modem conked out about five times yesterday. Each time, I would unplug the modem, let it sit for five minutes, and then I would plug it in again and it would be fine. It used to do this about once a month, so it was no big deal, but now i think the modem is on its last leg. Does a modem have more than one leg? I really dread calling Century Link tomorrow, because I know that there Bollywood Service Department is going to put me thru all of their paces trying to prove that they know more about these things than the consumers.
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Post by: TCB on July 04, 2013, 01:44:06 PM: One more!
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2013, 01:42:51 PM: I gotta tell you.
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2013, 01:42:58 PM: But I won't.
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Post by: TCB on July 04, 2013, 01:44:42 PM: Four!
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Post by: TCB on July 04, 2013, 01:46:19 PM: Quote from: bk on July 04, 2013, 12:10:22 AM
And the word of the day is: LYCEUM!

My favorite old movie house.
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Post by: George on July 04, 2013, 01:48:05 PM: Quote from: FJL on July 04, 2013, 05:02:17 AM
certainly a tradtion in our home

John and Abigail Adams Family Theme ("1776" references are intentional)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bUcJKIYFyw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bUcJKIYFyw)

It's still funny, Fred!
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Post by: George on July 04, 2013, 01:48:14 PM: Quote from: ryacko on July 04, 2013, 10:53:58 AM
Since the TOD includes the best fireworks I've ever seen, I have a few favorite visuals of said displays: three photos that I took myself, during my travels.

They are not from a 4th of July celebration, but from the Syndey Olympics in 2000. I was working on the Crystal Harmony, and we were docked right in Sydney Harbor, between the Bridge and the Opera House. I had just bought my first digital camera the day before, and by some miracle, I got these shots without knowing what the hell I was doing with it.

We had the best view in the city from our top deck, and these were the fireworks that marked the end of the closing ceremonies. And though not from today's holiday, these are still some of the most amazing fireworks I have seen to date.

(http://x3a.xanga.com/681e0677d1032285208786/m227621351.jpg)

(http://xf6.xanga.com/ba1e0577d1035285208796/m227621361.jpg)

(http://x6c.xanga.com/77de0271d1032285208785/m227621350.jpg)

Purdy, ain't they?

Those are wonderful pictures, ryacko!
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Post by: George on July 04, 2013, 01:48:41 PM: Quote from: Jrand62 on July 04, 2013, 11:21:30 AM
Yes, the NEW refrigerator will be delivered tomorrow....and I got an upgrade to the next model.

Congrats, Jrand! ;D
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Post by: TCB on July 04, 2013, 01:49:10 PM: Quote from: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 04:23:56 AM
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/trifle_zps51504937.jpg)

SlingDog, don't you trifle with us!
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Post by: George on July 04, 2013, 01:50:31 PM: Quote from: vixmom on July 04, 2013, 12:55:45 PM
Quote from: vixmom on July 04, 2013, 12:53:15 PM
Quote from: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 12:51:06 PM
The Vixter is such a super kid! :)

She really is - I think I'll keep her!

And she comes with added benefits now- last night the Vixfamily and the Vixboyfriend(!) went to the Roadhouse for dinner - 30% employee discount on the whole bill ! YEEEEEE HAAAAW!!!

Vixboyfriend?? :o But The Vixter's just a baby! ;)

And great news on the discount! Love it when that happens.
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Post by: George on July 04, 2013, 01:51:37 PM: Quote from: KevinH on July 04, 2013, 01:15:35 PM
Not a very exciting fourth for me. I did 5 loads of laundry and ordered photos from my trip online. I later picked them up at Walgreens. But.... I've really been enjoying watching the Tony Awards, commercial-free, on DVD--thanks to our own DR George!! Thanks again, George!

KevinH, you're welcome, again! And thank YOU again for the key chains!! :-*
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Post by: George on July 04, 2013, 01:51:56 PM: GRATUITOUS 4TH OF JULY POST #100!!
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Post by: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 01:52:54 PM: Quote from: TCB on July 04, 2013, 01:49:10 PM
SlingDog, don't you trifle with us!

I wouldn't dream of it, DR TCB! ;D
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Post by: George on July 04, 2013, 01:53:51 PM: And now, my work here is done...for the moment. I need to take a shower and hie myself to my parents' house for the family barbecue and get-together. The local Tumwater city parade is over and the street is now accessible.

Again, Have a Great Day, All!
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Post by: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 01:53:55 PM: The DD is fine so far today, but no one in the neighborhood has started setting off firecrackers, yet.
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Post by: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 01:57:45 PM: (http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/icecream_zps8fcbb62e.jpg)
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Post by: KevinH on July 04, 2013, 02:02:22 PM: Great photos, DR ryacko!
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Post by: Doug R on July 04, 2013, 02:12:10 PM: Quote from: TCB on July 04, 2013, 01:43:45 PM
My modem conked out about five times yesterday. Each time, I would unplug the modem, let it sit for five minutes, and then I would plug it in again and it would be fine. It used to do this about once a month, so it was no big deal, but now i think the modem is on its last leg. Does a modem have more than one leg? I really dread calling Century Link tomorrow, because I know that there Bollywood Service Department is going to put me thru all of their paces trying to prove that they know more about these things than the consumers.

You can count on that DR TCB. I've gone through their hoops enough times!
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Post by: TCB on July 04, 2013, 02:14:31 PM: Quote from: FJL on July 04, 2013, 05:02:17 AM
certainly a tradtion in our home

John and Abigail Adams Family Theme ("1776" references are intentional)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bUcJKIYFyw

Very clever, FJL
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 04, 2013, 02:17:48 PM: I did my ROBERTA work and then I watched the Shakespeare Retold adaptation of "Much Ado About nothing" with Damian Lewis and Sarah Parish as Beatrice and Benedick. I would guess that Joss Whedon has seen this. The advantage this has for a contemporary audience over the original Shalespeare and the new film is that is doesn't stick to the original plot: Hero fights back, doesn't passively allow Claudio to marry her, and goes her own way. I had forgotten much about seeing it, and I enjoyed seeing it again.
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Post by: TCB on July 04, 2013, 02:19:54 PM: Quote from: Mike on July 04, 2013, 05:16:51 AM
DO THEY HAVE JULY 4TH iN GREAT BRITAIN?

I believe they call it "Good Riddance" Day
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Post by: Ginny on July 04, 2013, 02:20:33 PM: Sorry I forgot to log out before leaving on a little shopping excursion with my husband, sister, and niece. We went to the Beer Nuts (local product) store, Barnes & Noble, and Kroger. We are about to have a picnic supper before heading to the golf course - bye for now!
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Post by: TCB on July 04, 2013, 02:23:02 PM: Quote from: KevinH on July 04, 2013, 05:55:16 AM
TOD: Probably 1978--my first year in the Washington area. I went to the Mall for the fireworks. I did that a few times, but not for many years.

I think it was two years ago, maybe three, I was watching the Concert on the Mall when they had to stop it and send people home because of the threat of lightning.
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Post by: Jane on July 04, 2013, 02:30:09 PM: Quote from: George on July 04, 2013, 12:33:28 AM
(http://www.fcsplaw.com/static/files/4th%20of%20july%20image.jpg)

Cool!
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Post by: TCB on July 04, 2013, 02:35:57 PM: Quote from: Ginny on July 04, 2013, 09:02:44 AM
TOD - We're going to three-peat my favorite fireworks experience tonight. Here in Normal the display is in the park adjacent to Laura's golf course, which is open for spectators. We'll drive carts out to the 16th green and have a great vantage point. We did this in 1999 and 2000 and are excited to be here this year.

if you go out of town would you be Next to Normal?
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Post by: Ben on July 04, 2013, 02:37:52 PM: Anthony was busy this morning. He weeded his parents garden. I took the picture then went to walk on the treadmill for an hour.

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/AMWeedingJuly42013830am_zps4cbfde94.jpg) (http://s238.photobucket.com/user/HHWgroup/media/AMWeedingJuly42013830am_zps4cbfde94.jpg.html)
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Post by: TCB on July 04, 2013, 02:41:22 PM: Quote from: ryacko on July 04, 2013, 10:53:58 AM
Since the TOD includes the best fireworks I've ever seen, I have a few favorite visuals of said displays: three photos that I took myself, during my travels.

They are not from a 4th of July celebration, but from the Syndey Olympics in 2000. I was working on the Crystal Harmony, and we were docked right in Sydney Harbor, between the Bridge and the Opera House. I had just bought my first digital camera the day before, and by some miracle, I got these shots without knowing what the hell I was doing with it.

We had the best view in the city from our top deck, and these were the fireworks that marked the end of the closing ceremonies. And though not from today's holiday, these are still some of the most amazing fireworks I have seen to date.

(http://xf6.xanga.com/ba1e0577d1035285208796/m227621361.jpg)

Purdy, ain't they?

Great photos, ryacko!
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Post by: Jane on July 04, 2013, 02:43:44 PM: Quote from: ryacko on July 04, 2013, 10:53:58 AM

Purdy, ain't they?

Yes they are. They are extra special as you took the photos.
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Post by: Jane on July 04, 2013, 02:44:24 PM: Quote from: Jrand62 on July 04, 2013, 11:21:30 AM
Lovely fireworks photos from DR Ryacko.

Yes, the NEW refrigerator will be delivered tomorrow....and I got an upgrade to the next model.

An upgrade, good for the store!!!!
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Post by: Jane on July 04, 2013, 02:44:52 PM: Quote from: bk on July 04, 2013, 11:30:36 AM
I awoke at ten-fifteen but stayed in bed till now. I think I got a bit over nine hours of sleep and that is a good thing. Too soon to tell if I'm feeling my oats but the throat is definitely not scratchy - I just feel a bit thick in the throat and hopefully that will go away as the day progresses.

Good to hear.
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Post by: Jane on July 04, 2013, 02:46:17 PM: Quote from: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 12:51:06 PM
The Vixter is such a super kid! :)

She sure is!!!!!
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Post by: Jane on July 04, 2013, 02:49:39 PM: Quote from: Ben on July 04, 2013, 02:37:52 PM
Anthony was busy this morning. He weeded his parents garden. I took the picture then went to walk on the treadmill for an hour.

Nice pic. He even looks like he enjoys weeding.
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Post by: TCB on July 04, 2013, 02:48:16 PM: Quote from: Jrand62 on July 04, 2013, 11:23:01 AM
I am glad you got to watch TMM, DR SINGDAW....it is a most excellent movie. I am still trying to "get" 1776, the charms of it have always escaped me.

It could be because William Daniels is on my list of actors who make me cringe.

I also have problems with 1776. There are a lot of moments that I love, but there are other parts that I would just as soon "fast forward" through. Actually I like Willaim Daniels in this film and in other projects (St. Elsewhere). There are just moments that do not work for me in the show.
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Post by: Jane on July 04, 2013, 02:50:23 PM: (https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/p320x320/946854_700421543308074_2950937_n.jpg)
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Post by: TCB on July 04, 2013, 02:49:56 PM: Quote from: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 12:03:18 PM
Someone ought to open up a window.

Sit down, song, sit down.
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Post by: Doug R on July 04, 2013, 02:58:05 PM: What's all this July 4th about? I've not seen anyone celebrating.
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Post by: Jane on July 04, 2013, 03:03:24 PM: LOL DR Doug.
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Post by: Jane on July 04, 2013, 03:13:16 PM: I loved walking over to Rancho Park and watching the fireworks. Growing up it was a very short walk and truly spoiled me for having to deal with traffic & parking.

When we lived in Tiburon, California we watched the fireworks over the Golden Gate Bridge from the comfort of our balcony. WOW! Sadly we were only there for one year.
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Post by: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 03:31:26 PM: On July 4th, even grilled cheese is patriotic!

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/grilledcheese_zps03763058.jpg)
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Post by: Sam on July 04, 2013, 03:53:26 PM: Happy 4th of July.

:) :) :) :)
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Post by: Jane on July 04, 2013, 03:59:55 PM: This morning we waited outside for the air-force jets to fly over on their way to the parade. We were shocked that they skipped us this year.
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Post by: Jane on July 04, 2013, 04:00:14 PM: Off to town we went which included a nice walk from the parking spot we finally found to the restaurant we had brunch at.
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Post by: Jane on July 04, 2013, 04:00:44 PM: Following brunch we walked through the 4th of July craft fair before returning to our car and home. Not an exciting 4th but at least we got out for awhile & brunch/lunch was nice.
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Post by: Jane on July 04, 2013, 04:04:34 PM: What I like about this restaurant is that they make a delicious hot chocolate. They serve it in pretty mugs with, Bruce you would love this, yummy homemade whip cream with chocolate swirleded on top. Then they put a couple of little straws in the middle of the whip cream. I just recently discovered this and am bemoaning all the years I've missed out on this treat.
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Post by: Jane on July 04, 2013, 04:08:18 PM: Walking through our small town heading back to our car a woman behind us was talking rather loudly, to what I felt was a 10 year old boy. As she passed us with a cell phone to her ear we realized she was giving someone directions to someplace close by.

I truly wondered who she was talking to when she said "If you had any friends you would know this".
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2013, 04:34:13 PM: Finished one motion picture and will decide on another - just relaxing, snoozing and feeling a bit better.
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Post by: Kate on July 04, 2013, 04:44:50 PM: Hello Everyone:

I'm not really a fireworks person. Especially when people think is cute to just throw them around to scare people.

However my most memorial 4th of July was getting together with my mom and aunt and siblings when we were all young.
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Post by: Kate on July 04, 2013, 04:47:21 PM: I am exhausted. I just finished making a double batch of Rozini Salad.

My brothers Kevin and Rick and I love it!

I made one batch for us, and one to take to my Brother/in/Laws Birthday party at my sister/in /laws tomorrow.
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Post by: Kate on July 04, 2013, 04:48:02 PM: While making the salad I was also watching Yankee Doodle Dandy.
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Post by: TCB on July 04, 2013, 04:57:27 PM: Quote from: vixmom on July 04, 2013, 12:38:41 PM
Quote from: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 12:19:33 PM
And, bk, these are low-cal:

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/hotdogs_zpse6b30946.jpg)

sorry, but to my mind a dawg ain't a dawg 'lessen its got brown mustard and saurkraut

Brown mustard. Really? I don't remember using brown mustard at Nathan's, but it has been almost 20 years since I have been to a Nathan's.
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Post by: Kate on July 04, 2013, 04:59:20 PM: Happy 4th of July to everyone and be careful if using fireworks.

Goodbye for now!
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Post by: TCB on July 04, 2013, 05:06:28 PM: Quote from: vixmom on July 04, 2013, 12:45:15 PM
Vixter went out to work at the Deal$ store early and was home by time I was out of the shower - she went to eat with us and then we dropped her home and Vixdada dn I carried on to my folks where we helped defrost a freezer, sorted out a steam mop fiasco and Vixdad picked up a lamp that needs fixing

What is a deal$ store?
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Post by: TCB on July 04, 2013, 05:08:27 PM: * I am getting that "Timed Out" message again today.
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Post by: TCB on July 04, 2013, 05:11:52 PM: Quote from: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 12:55:08 PM
I am considering watching DR Ron Pulliam's favorite movie! ;)

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/losthorizon1_zps54cfdf50.jpg)

My deepest sympathies, Jock Itch.
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Post by: TCB on July 04, 2013, 05:39:23 PM: I guess if Dan-the-Man is posting on Facebook then he is alive and well. It is up to him if he wants to post here.
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Post by: KevinH on July 04, 2013, 06:12:08 PM: I hear fireworks in the distance. I hope they don't go on for hours on end. I guess I'm a party pooper.
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Post by: Jane on July 04, 2013, 06:20:38 PM: Quote from: TCB on July 04, 2013, 05:39:23 PM
I guess if Dan-the-Man is posting on Facebook then he is alive and well. It is up to him if he wants to post here.

I decided to befriend him. He isn't posting there either but he did accept my friendship so I guess he is alive. I hope he is well.
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Post by: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 06:26:22 PM: He is not posting much on his own profile, but he is actively commenting in some discussion groups, so I believe he is fine.
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Post by: Ben on July 04, 2013, 06:26:58 PM: Quote from: TCB on July 04, 2013, 05:06:28 PM
Quote from: vixmom on July 04, 2013, 12:45:15 PM
Vixter went out to work at the Deal$ store early and was home by time I was out of the shower - she went to eat with us and then we dropped her home and Vixdada dn I carried on to my folks where we helped defrost a freezer, sorted out a steam mop fiasco and Vixdad picked up a lamp that needs fixing

What is a deal$ store?

It's a discount store much like Dollar Tree and other low-price store. There are a number of them on Long Island. We will pass one tomorrow when we go to visit our friend in Smithtown.
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Post by: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 06:27:26 PM: Nice photo of DH Anthony. Glad you two are having a good time, DR Ben!
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Post by: Ben on July 04, 2013, 06:30:15 PM: Dan-the-Man also posts on Twitter (we follow each other) but he hasn't tweeted since June 11.
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Post by: Jane on July 04, 2013, 06:33:25 PM: Quote from: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 06:26:22 PM
He is not posting much on his own profile, but he is actively commenting in some discussion groups, so I believe he is fine.

Glad to know he is fine.
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2013, 06:37:31 PM: Twitter, discussion groups, but not here? Feh, I say.
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2013, 06:37:53 PM: I've been nodding off most of the day - probably a couple of hours of nodding off.
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2013, 06:38:40 PM: Had three of the low-cal hot dogs, total calorie intake 510 less the jog, so I've just been nibbling on other fun stuff all day in between the nodding off.
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2013, 06:38:54 PM: I watched Disney's Peter Pan, too.
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Post by: Jane on July 04, 2013, 06:57:52 PM: Bruce enjoy a relaxing evening.
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Post by: Jane on July 04, 2013, 06:58:00 PM: 'night
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 04, 2013, 07:32:05 PM: I just finished watching 1776. I hadn't seen it in probably 10 years, and I'd forgotten how wonderful so much of the dialogue is. It was nice to see my late friend Ralston Hall, and I kept wondering why some of the original cast, like Paul Hecht, didn't end up in the film.

Eddie Sauter, you were a genius.
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Post by: Laura on July 04, 2013, 07:39:11 PM: We also watched 1776.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2013, 07:57:34 PM: Oy, the fireworks are going off at the country club a block and a half from my house. Boo is not amused.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2013, 07:58:26 PM: Yesterday I had a really tough sentencing. It came out as well as it could for my client, but it took 2 hours and was very emotional. I cleared my mind by going to a baseball game that was followed by incredible fireworks.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2013, 07:58:50 PM: Today I drove to the lake and spent the day with my family. Then I came home and am very happy to be here
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2013, 07:59:45 PM: I just watched GIDEON'S ARMY on HBO. It's pretty much what it's like to be a public defender.
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Post by: vixmom on July 04, 2013, 08:01:50 PM: Despicable Me 2 was great fun -- we saw it in 3D- if you do go to see it in 3D stay through the credits
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2013, 08:11:02 PM: I took a little walk so I could cool down the house, which was eighty. I didn't want to be in the air conditioning line of fire - just got back and it's already considerably cooler.
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Post by: John G. on July 04, 2013, 08:32:29 PM: Quote from: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 06:24:13 AM
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/July4_zps57db550b.png)
Someone made those for the party I went to tonight.
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Post by: John G. on July 04, 2013, 08:33:21 PM: (https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/11512_4865668530490_250115878_n.jpg)

And here they are.
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Post by: John G. on July 04, 2013, 08:35:56 PM: Quote from: Doug R on July 04, 2013, 02:58:05 PM
What's all this July 4th about? I've not seen anyone celebrating.

:)
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Post by: John G. on July 04, 2013, 08:40:25 PM: Great photos from Ryacko and Ben.

And some fine food photos from Sen-Sen.
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Post by: John G. on July 04, 2013, 08:41:45 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on July 04, 2013, 08:13:06 AM
Quote from: Jrand62 on July 04, 2013, 07:19:16 AM
Yes, it has been MUCH TOO LONG since we heard from DR DtM.

For a while he was posting on Facebook, but i haven't noticed him there lately. I knew he was having problems about the work computer and other sites, but I have no idea these days where he is or what he's up to. I do miss him.

Add me to the list of people who miss DtM.
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Post by: John G. on July 04, 2013, 08:44:58 PM: Quote from: Laura on July 04, 2013, 11:39:08 AM
Quote from: Jrand62 on July 04, 2013, 11:23:01 AM
It could be because William Daniels is on my list of actors who make me cringe.

That's because he's obnoxious and disliked. Did you know that?

Love it. Have always been a Daniels fan, which made me a huge "St. Elsewhere" fan. And I always wish I'd seen Glynis Johns and him in "A Little Night Music."
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Post by: John G. on July 04, 2013, 08:53:24 PM: Just finished watching the German "Threepenny Opera." Need to buy this when BN has its Criterion sale. Hope to watch the French version, also in the box, before it's due back at the library.
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Post by: John G. on July 04, 2013, 08:53:38 PM: Good night, all.
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Post by: George on July 04, 2013, 08:59:49 PM: Quote from: bk on July 04, 2013, 06:37:31 PM
Twitter, discussion groups, but not here? Feh, I say.

I agree.

:P
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Post by: George on July 04, 2013, 09:04:20 PM: Quote from: Ben on July 04, 2013, 02:37:52 PM
Anthony was busy this morning. He weeded his parents garden. I took the picture then went to walk on the treadmill for an hour.

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/AMWeedingJuly42013830am_zps4cbfde94.jpg)

Ben, that's a very nice picture of Ben.
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Post by: TCB on July 04, 2013, 09:04:37 PM: Quote from: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 01:57:45 PM
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/icecream_zps8fcbb62e.jpg)

You really should be reported to Overeaters' Anonymous
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2013, 09:09:17 PM: What is that in the middle of the pan
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2013, 09:09:36 PM: Banana?
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Post by: TCB on July 04, 2013, 09:17:01 PM: Wow!! I just saw Barry Manilow at the Concert on the Mall. NOW I know what Cilla was talking about. Do these aging stars realize how they look, or is all they see that the wrinkles are gone?
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Post by: TCB on July 04, 2013, 09:25:43 PM: Quote from: Jane on July 04, 2013, 04:00:44 PM
Following brunch we walked through the 4th of July craft fair before returning to our car and home. Not an exciting 4th but at least we got out for awhile & brunch/lunch was nice.

Oh please, Jane, it sounds exciting to me. I went to Safeway.
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Post by: TCB on July 04, 2013, 09:27:10 PM: Oh thank heaven
We made it to seven!

7
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2013, 09:29:35 PM: Lots of noisy fireworks going off - I'm staying inside.
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2013, 09:29:54 PM: Will no one rid me of this meddlesome priest?
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2013, 09:30:07 PM: Barbara, take off your pantyhose!
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2013, 09:30:19 PM: Wait a minute - isn't today Sandra's birthday?
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2013, 09:30:40 PM: Page seven isn't bad for a holiday. And a holiday isn't bad for page seven.
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Post by: George on July 04, 2013, 09:43:53 PM: Quote from: bk on July 04, 2013, 09:29:35 PM
Lots of noisy fireworks going off - I'm staying inside.

Same here. I shut my window that faces where the noise is coming from, but it doesn't help too much. :P
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Post by: George on July 04, 2013, 09:50:27 PM: "Independence Day" is on one of the HD channels right now, but I'm not interested in watching it. I have a video of it somewhere. I'm going to watch "Annie: It's the Hard Knock Life" from PBS, instead and record it to my DVD burner.
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Post by: TCB on July 04, 2013, 09:54:20 PM: I see that Jackie Evancho is starting to grow into her very unusual voice. She is very ah mature for 13.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2013, 10:00:14 PM: I'm watching "Dirty Little Secret" the movie of Jodi Arias.. Man it's really bad
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Post by: TCB on July 04, 2013, 10:02:04 PM: The Broadway cast of MOTOWN apparently doesn't believe in color-blind casting.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2013, 10:02:53 PM: TCB just found out my nephew and his girlfriend are totally in to the Titanic. It was fun to talk with them about it today. I may send them a couple of my books
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2013, 10:03:16 PM: I missed it if you answered, have you read Eva Hart's book?
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2013, 10:04:51 PM: Paul wants me to help him paint a mural tomorrow. Not sure if I'll get there or not.
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Post by: George on July 04, 2013, 10:05:11 PM: I'm watching the "Annie" documentary on PBS and Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin are on it. That's pretty cool. :)
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2013, 10:05:18 PM: It's 12:06 AM....I can still hear fireworks.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2013, 10:05:27 PM: And they aren't legal here
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2013, 10:12:48 PM: Fireworks have apparently ended since we have blessed silence.
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2013, 10:13:46 PM: I think I'll take a shower in a little while, then write notes, schedule them and get to bed - no sleeping too late tomorrow due to hair cut at eleven, which I must leave for by ten-twenty - so no morning jog either - that I'll do in the later afternoon.
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2013, 10:18:54 PM: Really hoping that tomorrow morning I'm fully better. I did feel much better today, save for the clearing of the throat.
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2013, 10:19:13 PM: Oh, I guess I can make the 200th post.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2013, 10:21:00 PM: Now we're over 200
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Post by: George on July 04, 2013, 10:36:34 PM: AARRGGHH!! The noise of the fireworks is getting louder and is very disruptive to my TV watching. :P
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Post by: George on July 04, 2013, 11:20:36 PM: They seemed to have stopped. We'll see what happens as it gets closer to midnight. That seems to be when it all ramps up again.
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Post by: TCB on July 04, 2013, 11:24:16 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on July 04, 2013, 10:02:53 PM
TCB just found out my nephew and his girlfriend are totally in to the Titanic. It was fun to talk with them about it today. I may send them a couple of my books

That is fantastic. We need a new generation to keep the story alive for the second hundred years.
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Post by: TCB on July 04, 2013, 11:25:23 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on July 04, 2013, 10:03:16 PM
I missed it if you answered, have you read Eva Hart's book?

No, I haven't read it.