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Title: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: bk on October 31, 2013, 12:52:10 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes were a lovely way to spend the notes, and now it is time for you to post until the lovely cows come home.
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Post by: bk on October 31, 2013, 12:54:46 AM: And the word of the day is: INVIDIOUS!
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Post by: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 01:26:15 AM: If Dracula were fabulous...

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/dracula_zps17f1f671.jpg)
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Post by: Ben on October 31, 2013, 02:05:35 AM: Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 02:26:55 AM: (http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/theremin_zps1a91f55c.jpg)
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Post by: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 04:15:34 AM: Val Kilmer IS Moses.

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/kilmer_zps0980a632.jpg)
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Post by: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 04:21:16 AM: Isn't This a Lovely Day (Top Hat):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83wO3RcxGCc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83wO3RcxGCc)

And Carol Burnett's parody of same genre: :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP5Wt8hffeo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP5Wt8hffeo)
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Post by: Michael on October 31, 2013, 04:39:36 AM: good morning to all
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 31, 2013, 04:58:05 AM: Good morning, all! This morning I have physical therapy, followed by a bus ride to my pharmacy for my monthly meds. I should be home by 2:00 to navigate the climb of three flights, since I expect the elevator to be out of order still when I return.

Sadly, like DR TCB, every day is like the weekend for me.

My neighborhood in the 1950s was great for Halloween; it was a new subdivision begun after WW2 on a large portion of farmland owned by a Mr Lopane, and the neighborhood had lots of children born after the war. My mother and my Aunt Jenny, as I recall, used to spend the day before making popcorn balls and wrapping them in wax paper. I remember the sweet-smelling syrup (Karo Syrup, vinegar, and God knows what else brought to a boil), the huge pot of popcorn and the sticks of butter to grease their hands as they rolled the hot sticky mess into balls. Those were for my mother's "special" kids, namely the ones that my brother and i played with regularly - the Hawkins boys, Skip Schultheiss, Connie and Donnie Back - and the other trick'r'treaters got Hershey kisses, candy corn, candy bars, whatever.

My brother and I always went out with the Hawkins boys, and I remember how dark it would get by 7:30 or 8. Curfew was 9 o'clock. That gave us plenty of time to vandalize the neighborhood, fill our bags, and behave badly in general. We'd meet up with others, laugh about our costumes, and keep an eye out for dark houses to soap windows. The path was down Goldman Avenue to Goldman Park, then cross the street and do the other side, ending up at home.

The first year I lived in Manhattan, I marched in the Village Halloween Parade with my friend Kaiper - where is she now? - and we went as Siamese twins. It was a really bad idea because the parade is huge and the Village is packed, and it's impossible to navigate alone, much less bound to another. I've been back to the Village once since then on Halloween, and I've vowed never again.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 31, 2013, 05:25:17 AM: Very funny commercial!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/30/hyundai-erection-ad_n_4178444.html
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Post by: Kerry on October 31, 2013, 05:31:15 AM: Good Morning, Kids!
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Post by: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 05:35:37 AM: Quote from: Kerry on October 31, 2013, 05:31:15 AM
Good Morning, Kids!

You make me feel so young! :)
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Post by: John G. on October 31, 2013, 06:50:43 AM: Good morning, all.

Happy Halloween.

Here are some cupcakes one of the designers at work made. Bloody lovely, IMO.

(https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/603134_10200582354152235_1588154363_n.jpg)
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Post by: John G. on October 31, 2013, 06:53:25 AM: My favorite Halloween costumes were when I was in the seventh and eighth grades. One year, I went as the Headless Horseman and created a papier-mache head with fangs and bloody eyeballs. The following year, I went as a native (very un-PC, I know) with a grass skirt made out of frayed onion sacks.

It took ages to make, as I recall.

I've never invested that much time in a costume again.
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Post by: John G. on October 31, 2013, 06:54:14 AM: Best Halloween tradition is the fact that Mom makes cupcakes to hand out to the kids each year. She's been doing it so long that the parents expect their own cupcake. I guess she's been doing this for more than 50 years now.
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Post by: Jennifer on October 31, 2013, 07:56:14 AM: If anyone has wanted to read the book Silver Linings Playbook it is on sale today for $1.40 for your kindle at amazon.com
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Post by: Jennifer on October 31, 2013, 07:56:55 AM: Quote from: John G. on October 31, 2013, 06:54:14 AM
Best Halloween tradition is the fact that Mom makes cupcakes to hand out to the kids each year. She's been doing it so long that the parents expect their own cupcake. I guess she's been doing this for more than 50 years now.

That's nice.
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Post by: Jennifer on October 31, 2013, 07:57:37 AM: My little niece was throwing up all night. :(

My older niece decided that she wanted to be a tree for Halloween. :)
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 31, 2013, 08:02:43 AM: Good morning, all.

And a Happy Halloween to the lot o' yuz!
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Post by: John G. on October 31, 2013, 08:04:59 AM: Sorry about your niece, Jennifer. No one should be sick on Halloween.
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Post by: Druxy on October 31, 2013, 08:18:42 AM: TOD:

I remember going out every year Trick or Treating, but I really have no vivid memories of any particular Halloween or any costume I wore.

I guess that's kind of sad.
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 31, 2013, 08:19:44 AM: TOD

Favorite Halloweens, though the memories are fairly general and non-specific, were those of my earliest teen years in Fort Lauderdale. For those of you who know the area (DR Mike, perhaps?), we lived on a cul-de-sac in Plantation Isles (don't know if it's still called that) our first year down there, and we kids not only had a wonderful time trick-or-treating in that still barely developed area (with just enough houses and families for plenty of action), we were also driven across town to the wealthier areas to collect more goodies. These were very special times. We finally settled in the middle of town (SW 15th Terrace, near Davie Blvd.), and had a few wonderful Halloweens in that neighborhood -- which was also the site of my family's one real Halloween party, which, as best as I recall, was for the kids (and adults) in our church and probably a few other school friends as well. So, the first half of the 1960s were my real Halloween years.

Until 1997, right here in Connecticut, when a few local friends and I got to know another group of friends in a nearby rural community, and for a few years we all had a few fabulous parties out there, which included hay-rides and old country cemetery walks. Some people's costumes got pretty elaborate, but I always minimized it. I made my own "Sardonicus" mask (still have it) one year, went as Dr. James Xavier (the man with the X-ray eyes) another time, that kind of thing.

I went into the city to see the Halloween parade once -- or was it twice? I think twice. Yes, it was twice. Thank you for helping me on that. This would have been around 1995, 1996. First time was enjoyable enough, but the second time I picked a spot right in the heart of things to watch from, and the whole affair was SO huge, and the crowds SO overwhelming and noisy, that I found myself not having much fun at all. I knew, standing there, that that would be my last time to brave it, and I've never regretted the decision.
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Post by: Druxy on October 31, 2013, 08:22:36 AM: Quote from: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 01:26:15 AM
If Dracula were fabulous...

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/dracula_zps17f1f671.jpg)

:)
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 31, 2013, 08:28:26 AM: DR Elmore, it sounds like your 1950s subdivision was just like the one I grew up in: Whitehall (east side of Columbus), which back then was a lot of open fields and new developments starting up. We moved into our first new house there in 1955 -- it cost my parents something like $12,000, and the street hadn't even been paved when we moved in. We were there for five years. Oddly, while I have MANY mostly-happy memories of childhood activity in that neighborhood during those years, Halloweens themselves don't come to mind!
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Post by: MBarnum on October 31, 2013, 08:51:54 AM: TOD:

I loved Halloween as a kid. One that stay in my mind are 1968 or 69, the Dutch family who lived across the street from us took me with them to go trick or treating. We drove over to another neighborhood in their Rambler. I believe I was Casper the Friendly Ghost that year.

Next most memorable was first grade and we had a big Halloween carnival at my school, Griffin Creek Elementary. We went from room to room where there were various activities and games going on. My favorite was a fishing game. A large box was set up and someone sat hidden inside the box with a treasure trove of goodies. Each kid would use a toy fishing pole and cast their line into the box. The person inside the box would attach a toy or candy to the "hook," the kid would reel it in and have their treat. I have used that same game at a few of my neice/nephew's birthday parties and everyone loves it.
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Post by: MBarnum on October 31, 2013, 08:53:19 AM: The only photo I have of me in costume is from the late 60s. I am dressed in a store bought costume as a kitten.
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Post by: Druxy on October 31, 2013, 08:58:45 AM: Halloween:

Hoards of kids, going door to door, disguised, so you can’t tell who they are, begging for food. Strange Holiday.
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 31, 2013, 09:17:16 AM: Happy Halloween to HHW!!!

Tonight is the night of the year when spirits are most active moving up or down or being promoted......
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 31, 2013, 09:17:41 AM: Dirt On My Opticals is the title of my new opera.
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 31, 2013, 09:20:31 AM: I like Halloween....and when I was more social....or doing more theatre through the WHOLE year and not just the summer - I usually attended some parties....

My favorite costumes have been (none when I was little) when former DR EVIL KURT and I went as Titanic victims....with our faces blue and white....black turtlenecks with RMS TITANIC stenciled on them, and our Crew Members Caps and name tags.

And then of course when I wore my tailcoat and vest and bow tie and white gloves...and carried a cabbage patch dolls....going as OF COURSE - the Valet of the Dolls.
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Post by: Jennifer on October 31, 2013, 09:37:58 AM: Quote from: John G. on October 31, 2013, 08:04:59 AM
Sorry about your niece, Jennifer. No one should be sick on Halloween.

Maybe if she hasn't thrown up all day then she will be able to go out on her street. But the weather is supposed to be rainy. So not too exciting for anyone.
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 31, 2013, 09:38:50 AM: I just received my copy of the book DEATH AT SEA WORLD, which i ordered after watching BLACK FISH.
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 31, 2013, 09:39:16 AM: baby be born vibes for the niece of DR JANE.

Thanks to all for the anniversary vibes for my parents!
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Post by: Druxy on October 31, 2013, 09:41:23 AM: I have a pullover Arnold Schwarzenegger mask somewhere in my storage unit.

Maybe if I feel motivated enough, I'll drive over there today; try to find it.

It would be something to scare the kiddies with tonight.

::)
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Post by: Jane on October 31, 2013, 09:41:31 AM: Happy Halloween DR's.
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Post by: Jane on October 31, 2013, 09:43:03 AM: From DR Jennifer:
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This is going to sound pretty funny, but I'll probably just see the movie.

Just the opposite of what you tell me to do ;)
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Post by: Jane on October 31, 2013, 09:53:53 AM: Thank you DR's John & Chas. So far I have not had any news.
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Post by: Jane on October 31, 2013, 10:00:59 AM: DR Jennifer I'm very sorry your little niece is ill and I hope the rest of your family stays well.

I recall one Halloween, maybe 7th grade, I was sick at school and went to the nurse. She was very nasty about it and immediately called my mother to pick me up. With glee she kept telling me I would miss going trick-or-treating. I did not tell her I knew my parents better than that and I would have to have been much worse before they kept me home from all the fun.
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 31, 2013, 10:02:52 AM: Sounds like you had Nurse Ratchet at your school DR JANE.
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Post by: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 10:06:10 AM: Quote from: John G. on October 31, 2013, 06:53:25 AM
The following year, I went as a native (very un-PC, I know) with a grass skirt made out of frayed onion sacks.

It's quite a natural progression from that to Luther Billis. :)
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Post by: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 10:06:59 AM: Quote from: Jrand63 on October 31, 2013, 09:20:31 AM
....going as OF COURSE - the Valet of the Dolls.

;D
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Post by: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 10:10:25 AM: I peaked early. In 1st grade, I had an elaborate costume (with my mom's help) - I went as a bag of groceries, with the various items peeking out over the top. The next year, I was dressed up as a big package (brown paper and string), addressed to Grandma. And in third grade, I was dressed as a can of Coke. My mother did a very good job creating the distinctive white lettering.
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Post by: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 10:12:01 AM: Both in the LA suburbs and the CT suburbs, I had the good fortune to live in neighborhoods where you could really make a "candy killing" with a little perseverance.
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Post by: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 10:13:09 AM: Nowadays, however, I am a total "Halloween Grinch." I don't dress up, I don't give out candy. I don't buy a pumpkin or even a desktop gourd. Bah!
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 31, 2013, 10:24:03 AM: And I am home from therapy, the pharmacy, and a walk up three effin flights! Yep, no elevator service today, but my neighbors have called our landlord to complain.

I arrived hem in a foul mood, but I received a Halloween card from one of my favorite DRs that cheered me right up.
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Post by: Jane on October 31, 2013, 10:30:04 AM: Quote from: John G. on October 31, 2013, 06:54:14 AM
Best Halloween tradition is the fact that Mom makes cupcakes to hand out to the kids each year. She's been doing it so long that the parents expect their own cupcake. I guess she's been doing this for more than 50 years now.

This made me smile BIG time!
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 31, 2013, 10:43:30 AM: Here's a photo of my therapist and most of his staff at therapist Jennifer's wedding about 4 weeks ago. She's wearing the bow tie, and her spouse is to the right of her. On the left, I believe the man standing is therapist Morgan's husband, and Morgan is crouching in the white skirt next to him. I believe the pretty lady in green on the right is Gurjeet's wife, and he's standing behind her. The two men in the back row are Louis, one of the office staff, and Bart, another therapist. Today, everyone was in costume: Morgan a murderous chef, Jennifer had a neat skull makeup, Bart was a pirate, Louis was a vampire, and Gurjeet had a zipper dividing his face and a lot of scars.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on October 31, 2013, 11:05:19 AM: Quote from: bk on October 31, 2013, 12:54:46 AM
And the word of the day is: INVIDIOUS!

And The Song Of The Day Is: IT'S A SCANDAL! IT'S AN OUTRAGE!
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Post by: Jane on October 31, 2013, 11:07:19 AM: DR elmore it sounds like PT was entertaining today.
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Post by: John G. on October 31, 2013, 11:09:56 AM: Quote from: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 10:06:10 AM
Quote from: John G. on October 31, 2013, 06:53:25 AM
The following year, I went as a native (very un-PC, I know) with a grass skirt made out of frayed onion sacks.

It's quite a natural progression from that to Luther Billis. :)

Not an image I want to have, Sopwith. Oy, my eyes are scorched. :)
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 31, 2013, 11:11:44 AM: So are ours!!!
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Post by: Jane on October 31, 2013, 11:20:53 AM: Quote from: Jrand63 on October 31, 2013, 10:02:52 AM
Sounds like you had Nurse Ratchet at your school DR JANE.

I think I had a relief nurse that day-lol
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Post by: Jane on October 31, 2013, 11:22:17 AM: Quote from: Jrand63 on October 31, 2013, 09:39:16 AM
baby be born vibes for the niece of DR JANE.

Thanks.
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Post by: Jane on October 31, 2013, 11:23:06 AM: Quote from: Jennifer on October 31, 2013, 09:37:58 AM
Quote from: John G. on October 31, 2013, 08:04:59 AM
Sorry about your niece, Jennifer. No one should be sick on Halloween.

Maybe if she hasn't thrown up all day then she will be able to go out on her street. But the weather is supposed to be rainy. So not too exciting for anyone.

I hope she is up to putting on her costume and going to a couple of houses. Will you be going over there tonight?
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Post by: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 11:33:08 AM: (http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/dogs_zpsa805101d.jpg)
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Post by: bk on October 31, 2013, 11:48:18 AM: I believe I am up. I awoke at 9:45, with just under eight hours of sleep, but I fell back asleep and got about two more hours, so that was great.
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Post by: Druxy on October 31, 2013, 11:53:30 AM: I retrieved the Arnold Schwarzenegger mask.

It scared my dog when I put it on. Now, we'll see how the kiddies react tonight.

:D
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Post by: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 12:08:48 PM: All Jonathan Schwartz, All the time: American Standards 24/7:
http://www.wnyc.org/series/jonathan-channel/ (http://www.wnyc.org/series/jonathan-channel/)

And on That Other Site:
https://www.facebook.com/jonathanWNYC (https://www.facebook.com/jonathanWNYC)
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Post by: Jennifer on October 31, 2013, 12:11:09 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 31, 2013, 09:43:03 AM
From DR Jennifer:
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This is going to sound pretty funny, but I'll probably just see the movie.

Just the opposite of what you tell me to do ;)

Well if it's a book I really want to read then I always do the book first. But sometimes a movie sounds interesting (either I like the actors...) so I just do that.
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Post by: Jennifer on October 31, 2013, 12:11:25 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 31, 2013, 09:41:31 AM
Happy Halloween DR's.

That picture (which disappeared when I quoted it) is super cute.
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 31, 2013, 12:11:54 PM: Quote from: Druxy on October 31, 2013, 11:53:30 AM
I retrieved the Arnold Schwarzenegger mask.

It scared my dog when I put it on. Now, we'll see how the kiddies react tonight.

:D

Of course we need photo evidence.
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Post by: Jennifer on October 31, 2013, 12:14:35 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 31, 2013, 10:00:59 AM
DR Jennifer I'm very sorry your little niece is ill and I hope the rest of your family stays well.

I recall one Halloween, maybe 7th grade, I was sick at school and went to the nurse. She was very nasty about it and immediately called my mother to pick me up. With glee she kept telling me I would miss going trick-or-treating. I did not tell her I knew my parents better than that and I would have to have been much worse before they kept me home from all the fun.

If she was sick with many things she could have gone to daycare and/or trick or treating. Only things where you have to stay home are fever or throwing up.

She was sick all night. Then once at 8am. And once at 2pm. Before the 2pm one she was convinced that she could still go out.

I guess she could always just do her street with her little throw up bag beside her. Or i might ask her if she wants me to carry her bag around and get candy for her.

It is supposed to rain all night. So not very nice. And my sis has now been up all night so she doesn't even want to go out. So maybe my niece will just want to stay with her. :(
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Post by: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 12:15:52 PM: Quote from: Druxy on October 31, 2013, 11:53:30 AM
It scared my dog when I put it on.

That is the title of my next something-or-other.
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Post by: Jennifer on October 31, 2013, 12:17:30 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 31, 2013, 11:23:06 AM
Quote from: Jennifer on October 31, 2013, 09:37:58 AM
Quote from: John G. on October 31, 2013, 08:04:59 AM
Sorry about your niece, Jennifer. No one should be sick on Halloween.

Maybe if she hasn't thrown up all day then she will be able to go out on her street. But the weather is supposed to be rainy. So not too exciting for anyone.

I hope she is up to putting on her costume and going to a couple of houses. Will you be going over there tonight?

Yes. She had a gorgeous Cinderella costume that she was going to wear. But a few weeks ago she decided that she didn't want to wear it (i like recycling older costumes that my other niece wore). She had a fairy costume that she was going to wear to daycare. But it wouldn't fit over her winter jacket. So she was going to be a butterfly outside. I think she just has butterfly wings. So not a lot of effort went into that costume since we thought that she was going to be Cinderella.
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Post by: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 12:18:47 PM: (http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/raindrops_zps6ede991f.jpg)
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 31, 2013, 12:29:55 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on October 31, 2013, 12:17:30 PM
Quote from: Jane on October 31, 2013, 11:23:06 AM
Quote from: Jennifer on October 31, 2013, 09:37:58 AM
Quote from: John G. on October 31, 2013, 08:04:59 AM
Sorry about your niece, Jennifer. No one should be sick on Halloween.

Maybe if she hasn't thrown up all day then she will be able to go out on her street. But the weather is supposed to be rainy. So not too exciting for anyone.

I hope she is up to putting on her costume and going to a couple of houses. Will you be going over there tonight?

Yes. She had a gorgeous Cinderella costume that she was going to wear. But a few weeks ago she decided that she didn't want to wear it (i like recycling older costumes that my other niece wore). She had a fairy costume that she was going to wear to daycare. But it wouldn't fit over her winter jacket. So she was going to be a butterfly outside. I think she just has butterfly wings. So not a lot of effort went into that costume since we thought that she was going to be Cinderella.

You should have talked her into going as both the butterfly and Cinderella. She'd have TWO costumes and be TWO characters. She'd have liked that, I think.
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Post by: Jane on October 31, 2013, 12:31:27 PM: Quote from: Druxy on October 31, 2013, 11:53:30 AM
I retrieved the Arnold Schwarzenegger mask.

It scared my dog when I put it on. Now, we'll see how the kiddies react tonight.

:D

;D
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 31, 2013, 12:32:56 PM: Quote from: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 02:26:55 AM
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/theremin_zps1a91f55c.jpg)

It took me three "takes" before I realized the word was "album" instead of "arm".
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Post by: Jane on October 31, 2013, 12:33:48 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on October 31, 2013, 12:11:09 PM
Quote from: Jane on October 31, 2013, 09:43:03 AM
From DR Jennifer:
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This is going to sound pretty funny, but I'll probably just see the movie.

Just the opposite of what you tell me to do ;)

Well if it's a book I really want to read then I always do the book first. But sometimes a movie sounds interesting (either I like the actors...) so I just do that.

From what I can tell by the little bit of the trailer I watched, the story has been captured and the movie looks good. The reason I, and others, have said to read the book is the movie will not capture the voice of the book, the narrator. I understand this would be difficult to capture in a movie as the narrator is a kind, compassionate, overworked Death. The concept is unique and should be read.
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: Jane on October 31, 2013, 12:34:38 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on October 31, 2013, 12:11:25 PM
Quote from: Jane on October 31, 2013, 09:41:31 AM
Happy Halloween DR's.

That picture (which disappeared when I quoted it) is super cute.

Thanks. I stole it from someone last year and saved it.
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 31, 2013, 12:35:39 PM: Quote from: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 05:35:37 AM
Quote from: Kerry on October 31, 2013, 05:31:15 AM
Good Morning, Kids!

You make me feel so young! :)

Are you sure that's not just your moisturizer?
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: Jane on October 31, 2013, 12:36:02 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on October 31, 2013, 12:14:35 PM
Quote from: Jane on October 31, 2013, 10:00:59 AM
DR Jennifer I'm very sorry your little niece is ill and I hope the rest of your family stays well.

I recall one Halloween, maybe 7th grade, I was sick at school and went to the nurse. She was very nasty about it and immediately called my mother to pick me up. With glee she kept telling me I would miss going trick-or-treating. I did not tell her I knew my parents better than that and I would have to have been much worse before they kept me home from all the fun.

If she was sick with many things she could have gone to daycare and/or trick or treating. Only things where you have to stay home are fever or throwing up.

She was sick all night. Then once at 8am. And once at 2pm. Before the 2pm one she was convinced that she could still go out.

I guess she could always just do her street with her little throw up bag beside her. Or i might ask her if she wants me to carry her bag around and get candy for her.

It is supposed to rain all night. So not very nice. And my sis has now been up all night so she doesn't even want to go out. So maybe my niece will just want to stay with her. :(

One year Bryan couldn't go and Craig carried around an extra bag for him. I think if a parent is along they believe it is for the sick sibling at home.
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: ryacko on October 31, 2013, 12:36:35 PM: Happy Halloween, All!

(http://imageshack.us/a/img854/4361/mgua.jpg)

I'll be spending my evening watching other people in costume and makeup. Going to see two friends in the production here of THE SUNSHINE BOYS, with Danny Devito and Judd Hirsch.

My all time favorite costume growing up was Zorro. At ages 5 and 6, I insisted I HAD to be Zorro, my hero. Swordsman, horseman, hero, man in black. I'm not sure I ever took that costume off in my head. :D

Have a wonderful spooky-licious day!

(http://imageshack.us/a/img543/8345/qf8u.jpg)
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 31, 2013, 12:36:51 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on October 31, 2013, 07:57:37 AM
My little niece was throwing up all night. :(

There's a "mind's eye worm" I can tell you turns my stomach!
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 31, 2013, 12:38:03 PM: As a kid, two costumes I remember are Hopalong Cassidy and, later, Paladin (Wire San Francisco).

As an adult, I put on camouflage face paint and wore fatigues to a party.
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Post by: Jane on October 31, 2013, 12:38:18 PM: I love when Craig's friends tag him on facebook so I can see photos of him. A co-worker just tagged him in his Halloween costume.
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Post by: Jane on October 31, 2013, 12:39:02 PM: He plans his costumes ahead of time so he can have the appropriate facial hair. ;D
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: bk on October 31, 2013, 12:58:54 PM: Guess I should go buy some Halloween candy - hopefully Gelson's has some left. Then I'll get something to eat - I am truly enjoying letting my mind relax and especially letting my voice have a day off.
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 01:08:35 PM: Great photos today! :)
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 01:08:45 PM: (http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/halloween_zps9377e9ab.jpg)
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: ryacko on October 31, 2013, 01:09:50 PM: Quote from: bk on October 31, 2013, 12:58:54 PM
Guess I should go buy some Halloween candy - hopefully Gelson's has some left. Then I'll get something to eat - I am truly enjoying letting my mind relax and especially letting my voice have a day off.

Yeah, it's a shame you have nothing going on this week. Yikes. :D
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: John G. on October 31, 2013, 01:19:37 PM: Another office treat from a co-worker. Actually his girlfriend:

(https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/1385018_10200583138851852_720432486_n.jpg)
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: MBarnum on October 31, 2013, 01:22:24 PM: DR Jane, is Craig dressed up as Dwight Yoakam?
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: MBarnum on October 31, 2013, 01:22:50 PM: What a fantastic cake!
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: George on October 31, 2013, 01:24:03 PM: Topic of the Day...THIS ONE:

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t127/georged55/Brainheadshot_zps9d6185aa.jpg)

I also just made this my new Facebook picture. :D
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: John G. on October 31, 2013, 01:28:26 PM: Nice brain, George.
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: elmore3003 on October 31, 2013, 01:36:14 PM: DR George, you look like you are wearing several big scoops of raspberry ice cream.
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: George on October 31, 2013, 01:39:50 PM: Quote from: John G. on October 31, 2013, 01:28:26 PM
Nice brain, George.

Thanks, John!
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: George on October 31, 2013, 01:41:00 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on October 31, 2013, 01:36:14 PM
DR George, you look like you are wearing several big scoops of raspberry ice cream.

It was made for TAO's production of The Brain From Planet X that we did a few years ago. It's just expanding foam insulation on a bike helmet and some paint. It looks pretty cool in person.
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: George on October 31, 2013, 01:42:05 PM: When BK and David Wechter came up to see it, I remember that BK said that he really liked it.
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: George on October 31, 2013, 01:42:12 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on October 31, 2013, 07:57:37 AM
My little niece was throwing up all night. :(

My older niece decided that she wanted to be a tree for Halloween. :)

~~~Feel Better Vibes for Jennifer's Little Niece So That She Can Go Trick-or-Treating!!~~~
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: John G. on October 31, 2013, 01:44:40 PM: Four!
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: TCB on October 31, 2013, 01:57:24 PM: In a continuing effort to bring a little bit a culture to ya bums here is the the latest shocker, this time from Holland's Got Talent.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/29/amira-willighagen-hollands-got-talent-_n_4173750.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular

On a personal note, I would audition for the judge on the left, any time!!
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 01:57:57 PM: (http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/dog_zps33a1961f.jpg)
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: John G. on October 31, 2013, 01:58:38 PM: Quote from: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 01:57:57 PM
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/dog_zps33a1961f.jpg)

Cat got your tongue, Sour Mash?
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 01:59:43 PM: Quote from: John G. on October 31, 2013, 01:58:38 PM
Cat got your tongue, Sour Mash?

Yes. This one:
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/tigercat_zps52f2fc12.jpg)
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 02:03:36 PM: Quote from: TCB on October 31, 2013, 01:57:24 PM
I would audition for the judge on the left, any time!!

Is that what you kids are calling it these days? :)
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 02:06:27 PM: Quote from: TCB on October 31, 2013, 01:57:24 PM
In a continuing effort to bring a little bit a culture to ya bums

I don't know from cultchah.
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 02:12:26 PM: Whoops - post deleted. 8)

It was fabulous, DR Ron Pulliam - nothing to be ashamed of!
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 02:13:39 PM: It's like Smell-O-Vision for your smartphone...

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/scentee_zpsbf56614d.jpg)
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 02:14:14 PM: Because we all know how successful Smell-O-Vision turned out.
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 02:22:55 PM: The new trailer for "Sally Struthers IS Dolly!"
http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/First-Trailer-For-Sally-Struthers-In-New-HELLO-DOLLY-National-Tour-20131031 (http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/First-Trailer-For-Sally-Struthers-In-New-HELLO-DOLLY-National-Tour-20131031)
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 02:31:34 PM: Why wear fruit on your head (a la Carmen Miranda) when you can be the fruit?

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/pineapple_zps76470637.jpg)
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: Ginny on October 31, 2013, 02:34:00 PM: Halloween evening greetings! We've had about 10 trick or treaters brave the rain, wind, and our steep driveway.

I was out in the rain and wind earlier, taking Mom to a check-up with her doctor. On Monday we're going to the hospital for her to have an esophogram to try to find out why she's having trouble swallowing.
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: TCB on October 31, 2013, 02:42:28 PM: Quote from: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 02:26:55 AM
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/theremin_zps1a91f55c.jpg)

You couldn't let it stay lost?
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 02:45:26 PM: Quote from: TCB on October 31, 2013, 02:42:28 PM
You couldn't let it stay lost?

Whatsamatta - don't you like good music? :)
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: George on October 31, 2013, 02:46:51 PM: Quote from: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 02:31:34 PM
Why wear fruit on your head (a la Carmen Miranda) when you can be the fruit?

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/pineapple_zps76470637.jpg)

That's pretty darned cool!
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: TCB on October 31, 2013, 02:48:43 PM: Quote from: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 02:22:55 PM
The new trailer for "Sally Struthers IS Dolly!"
http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/First-Trailer-For-Sally-Struthers-In-New-HELLO-DOLLY-National-Tour-20131031 (http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/First-Trailer-For-Sally-Struthers-In-New-HELLO-DOLLY-National-Tour-20131031)

I am speechless! She is the first Dolly I ever saw who needed help down the stairs at the Harmonia Gardens
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: George on October 31, 2013, 02:58:50 PM: Quote from: TCB on October 31, 2013, 01:57:24 PM
In a continuing effort to bring a little bit a culture to ya bums here is the the latest shocker, this time from Holland's Got Talent.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/29/amira-willighagen-hollands-got-talent-_n_4173750.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/29/amira-willighagen-hollands-got-talent-_n_4173750.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular)

On a personal note, I would audition for the judge on the left, any time!!

For some reason, that clip wouldn't load very easily at all. I found THIS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NfnSgYqM4M) clip of the whole segment that played very easily. And Tom, the judge on the left is American! You won't need a translator...not that that would've mattered, anyway! ;)
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: George on October 31, 2013, 03:01:08 PM: Quote from: TCB on October 31, 2013, 02:48:43 PM
Quote from: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 02:22:55 PM
The new trailer for "Sally Struthers IS Dolly!"
http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/First-Trailer-For-Sally-Struthers-In-New-HELLO-DOLLY-National-Tour-20131031 (http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/First-Trailer-For-Sally-Struthers-In-New-HELLO-DOLLY-National-Tour-20131031)

I am speechless! She is the first Dolly I ever saw who needed help down the stairs at the Harmonia Gardens

Maybe it was filmed during a dress rehearsal and she just hadn't learned to navigate the stairs, yet.
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: bk on October 31, 2013, 03:07:02 PM: Wishing RYacko was with us in our little musical revue.
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: bk on October 31, 2013, 03:07:54 PM: Had a chile cheese and onion omelet and an English muffin, bought a LOT of candy, probably way overkill, but I'll have it for our Kritzerland stumble-through, and picked up no packages.
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: elmore3003 on October 31, 2013, 03:11:47 PM: Quote from: George on October 31, 2013, 03:01:08 PM
Quote from: TCB on October 31, 2013, 02:48:43 PM
Quote from: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 02:22:55 PM
The new trailer for "Sally Struthers IS Dolly!"
http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/First-Trailer-For-Sally-Struthers-In-New-HELLO-DOLLY-National-Tour-20131031 (http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/First-Trailer-For-Sally-Struthers-In-New-HELLO-DOLLY-National-Tour-20131031)

I am speechless! She is the first Dolly I ever saw who needed help down the stairs at the Harmonia Gardens

Maybe it was filmed during a dress rehearsal and she just hadn't learned to navigate the stairs, yet.

That is the ugliest reproduction of Freddy Wittop's design for that red dress ever. EVER!
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: Jane on October 31, 2013, 03:22:14 PM: Quote from: John G. on October 31, 2013, 01:19:37 PM
Another office treat from a co-worker. Actually his girlfriend:

Cute.
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: KevinH on October 31, 2013, 03:34:28 PM: Happy Halloween!
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Post by: KevinH on October 31, 2013, 03:34:44 PM: Yes, lots of great photos today!
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Post by: KevinH on October 31, 2013, 03:35:25 PM: Sally may be good at the comedy but not so good at singing in Hello, Dolly!
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Post by: KevinH on October 31, 2013, 03:37:27 PM: I don't remember any costumes I wore on Halloween.
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: Jane on October 31, 2013, 03:37:40 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on October 31, 2013, 01:22:24 PM
DR Jane, is Craig dressed up as Dwight Yoakam?

Bret Michaels

(http://rockchicago.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/bretmichaels.jpg)
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: KevinH on October 31, 2013, 03:40:11 PM: Quote from: TCB on October 31, 2013, 01:57:24 PM
In a continuing effort to bring a little bit a culture to ya bums here is the the latest shocker, this time from Holland's Got Talent.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/29/amira-willighagen-hollands-got-talent-_n_4173750.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular

On a personal note, I would audition for the judge on the left, any time!!

Wow!
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: Jane on October 31, 2013, 03:41:50 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on October 31, 2013, 01:36:14 PM
DR George, you look like you are wearing several big scoops of raspberry ice cream.

;D
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: Jane on October 31, 2013, 03:43:32 PM: Quote from: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 01:59:43 PM
Quote from: John G. on October 31, 2013, 01:58:38 PM
Cat got your tongue, Sour Mash?

Yes. This one:
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/tigercat_zps52f2fc12.jpg)

I like the pup dressed as a spider, but this kitten as a lion is precious.
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: Jane on October 31, 2013, 03:47:24 PM: Quote from: Ginny on October 31, 2013, 02:34:00 PM
I was out in the rain and wind earlier, taking Mom to a check-up with her doctor. On Monday we're going to the hospital for her to have an esophogram to try to find out why she's having trouble swallowing.

I hope the drink isn't too difficult for her. At least the test should be easy.
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: TCB on October 31, 2013, 03:49:23 PM: Quote from: Druxy on October 31, 2013, 08:58:45 AM
Halloween:

Hoards of kids, going door to door, disguised, so you can’t tell who they are, begging for food. Strange Holiday.

Good grief! My Mom has been reincarnated as DR DRuxy. That was exactly the sentiment my mom expressed every year about Halloween. She always got us, or made us, costumes and she always allowed us to go Trick or Treating, but she hated the whole idea.

Strangely enough, once I had outgrown the T or T part of the holiday, my mother suddenly fell in love with the holiday. She would keep track of how many kids came to the door and what the best costumes were. A complete change of attitude from the begging that my sister and I were doing when we were younger.
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: Jane on October 31, 2013, 03:50:56 PM: Quote from: George on October 31, 2013, 03:01:08 PM
Quote from: TCB on October 31, 2013, 02:48:43 PM
Quote from: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 02:22:55 PM
The new trailer for "Sally Struthers IS Dolly!"
http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/First-Trailer-For-Sally-Struthers-In-New-HELLO-DOLLY-National-Tour-20131031 (http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/First-Trailer-For-Sally-Struthers-In-New-HELLO-DOLLY-National-Tour-20131031)

I am speechless! She is the first Dolly I ever saw who needed help down the stairs at the Harmonia Gardens

Maybe it was filmed during a dress rehearsal and she just hadn't learned to navigate the stairs, yet.

She looked like she didn't want to go down those stairs-lol
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: TCB on October 31, 2013, 03:55:25 PM: Quote from: Jrand63 on October 31, 2013, 09:20:31 AM
I like Halloween....and when I was more social....or doing more theatre through the WHOLE year and not just the summer - I usually attended some parties....

My favorite costumes have been (none when I was little) when former DR EVIL KURT and I went as Titanic victims....with our faces blue and white....black turtlenecks with RMS TITANIC stenciled on them, and our Crew Members Caps and name tags.

And then of course when I wore my tailcoat and vest and bow tie and white gloves...and carried a cabbage patch dolls....going as OF COURSE - the Valet of the Dolls.

~~G-R-O-A-N~~ Nice!
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Post by: TCB on October 31, 2013, 03:59:28 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 31, 2013, 09:53:53 AM
Thank you DR's John & Chas. So far I have not had any news.

Baby vibes for Jane's DN
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: Jane on October 31, 2013, 04:05:39 PM: Quote from: TCB on October 31, 2013, 03:49:23 PM
Quote from: Druxy on October 31, 2013, 08:58:45 AM
Halloween:

Hoards of kids, going door to door, disguised, so you can’t tell who they are, begging for food. Strange Holiday.

Good grief! My Mom has been reincarnated as DR DRuxy. That was exactly the sentiment my mom expressed every year about Halloween. She always got us, or made us, costumes and she always allowed us to go Trick or Treating, but she hated the whole idea.

Strangely enough, once I had outgrown the T or T part of the holiday, my mother suddenly fell in love with the holiday. She would keep track of how many kids came to the door and what the best costumes were. A complete change of attitude from the begging that my sister and I were doing when we were younger.

It reminder her of when you and your sister were young.
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Post by: Jane on October 31, 2013, 04:06:21 PM: Thank you DR TCB.
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: elmore3003 on October 31, 2013, 04:11:28 PM: My neighbor Steve brought my mail up to me. The gossip on the third floor is that the elevator needs a new part, and this could be weeks.
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Post by: Jane on October 31, 2013, 04:15:47 PM: Nice of Steve. Maybe he can do this, along with packages, on a regular basis. I hope the gossip is incorrect.

ELEVATOR GETTING FIXED FAST VIBES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: Jane on October 31, 2013, 04:16:49 PM: We lost power this afternoon just about when I needed to walk down to the mailbox. I took a walk before collecting the mail since it is a beautiful perfect Halloween.
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Post by: Ginny on October 31, 2013, 04:20:04 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 31, 2013, 03:47:24 PM
Quote from: Ginny on October 31, 2013, 02:34:00 PM
I was out in the rain and wind earlier, taking Mom to a check-up with her doctor. On Monday we're going to the hospital for her to have an esophogram to try to find out why she's having trouble swallowing.

I hope the drink isn't too difficult for her. At least the test should be easy.

These days nothing for my Mom is easy, DR Jane.
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: Jane on October 31, 2013, 04:21:21 PM: I should have said easier than a scope down her.
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: Ginny on October 31, 2013, 04:21:53 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 31, 2013, 03:50:56 PM
Quote from: George on October 31, 2013, 03:01:08 PM
Quote from: TCB on October 31, 2013, 02:48:43 PM
Quote from: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 02:22:55 PM
The new trailer for "Sally Struthers IS Dolly!"
http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/First-Trailer-For-Sally-Struthers-In-New-HELLO-DOLLY-National-Tour-20131031 (http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/First-Trailer-For-Sally-Struthers-In-New-HELLO-DOLLY-National-Tour-20131031)

I am speechless! She is the first Dolly I ever saw who needed help down the stairs at the Harmonia Gardens

Maybe it was filmed during a dress rehearsal and she just hadn't learned to navigate the stairs, yet.

She looked like she didn't want to go down those stairs-lol

This is a professional company, right? Not impressed...
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: Ginny on October 31, 2013, 04:22:14 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 31, 2013, 04:21:21 PM
I should have said easier than a scope down her.

That may be next...
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 04:29:17 PM: (http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/happy_zps9177b670.jpg)
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: elmore3003 on October 31, 2013, 04:29:25 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 31, 2013, 04:15:47 PM
Nice of Steve. Maybe he can do this, along with packages, on a regular basis. I hope the gossip is incorrect.

ELEVATOR GETTING FIXED FAST VIBES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nonsense. I wouldn't ask him to do it regularly. I don't want to be beholden to anyone.
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: Jrand74 on October 31, 2013, 04:35:44 PM: The elevator needs a new part.....no no no.....the elevator needs a new agent!
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: George on October 31, 2013, 04:37:46 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 31, 2013, 04:15:47 PM
Nice of Steve. Maybe he can do this, along with packages, on a regular basis. I hope the gossip is incorrect.

ELEVATOR GETTING FIXED FAST VIBES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

~~~DITTO!!~~~
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: Jane on October 31, 2013, 04:40:15 PM: Quote from: Ginny on October 31, 2013, 04:22:14 PM
Quote from: Jane on October 31, 2013, 04:21:21 PM
I should have said easier than a scope down her.

That may be next...

I hope not.
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: Jane on October 31, 2013, 04:41:18 PM: Breaking news in our local paper:
"City warns of bears spotted on Ashland streets"
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: Jane on October 31, 2013, 04:43:40 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on October 31, 2013, 04:29:25 PM
Quote from: Jane on October 31, 2013, 04:15:47 PM
Nice of Steve. Maybe he can do this, along with packages, on a regular basis. I hope the gossip is incorrect.

ELEVATOR GETTING FIXED FAST VIBES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nonsense. I wouldn't ask him to do it regularly. I don't want to be beholden to anyone.

It seems like a simple thing for someone to do until the elevator is fixed. If I lived in your building and you didn't let me do it my feelings would be hurt so you wouldn't be beholden to me.
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Post by: Jane on October 31, 2013, 04:44:49 PM: Quote from: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 04:29:17 PM
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/happy_zps9177b670.jpg)

But only one of them is grumpy.
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: John G. on October 31, 2013, 04:54:48 PM: Quote from: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 02:22:55 PM
The new trailer for "Sally Struthers IS Dolly!"
http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/First-Trailer-For-Sally-Struthers-In-New-HELLO-DOLLY-National-Tour-20131031 (http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/First-Trailer-For-Sally-Struthers-In-New-HELLO-DOLLY-National-Tour-20131031)

That was horribly produced. The first image of her has her trying not to trip over the red dress as she comes down the stairs. And she doesn't seem to move a lot while everybody around her gives and gives and gives. It kinda reminds me of the SCTV spoof of Mame in which the chorus is flying through the air with all kinds of movements and then you see Lucille Ball (Catharine O'Hara), sitting in a chair and smoking a cigarette. On cue, she belches out the word Mame and you can feel, in that one word, the energy drain from everything around her.
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Post by: Jane on October 31, 2013, 04:56:00 PM: This is a very touching story of a flight with a fallen solider on board. (http://travel.yahoo.com/ideas/fallen-soldier-213011521.html)
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: John G. on October 31, 2013, 04:56:09 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 31, 2013, 03:50:56 PM
Quote from: George on October 31, 2013, 03:01:08 PM
Quote from: TCB on October 31, 2013, 02:48:43 PM
Quote from: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 02:22:55 PM
The new trailer for "Sally Struthers IS Dolly!"
http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/First-Trailer-For-Sally-Struthers-In-New-HELLO-DOLLY-National-Tour-20131031 (http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/First-Trailer-For-Sally-Struthers-In-New-HELLO-DOLLY-National-Tour-20131031)

I am speechless! She is the first Dolly I ever saw who needed help down the stairs at the Harmonia Gardens

Maybe it was filmed during a dress rehearsal and she just hadn't learned to navigate the stairs, yet.

She looked like she didn't want to go down those stairs-lol

Yet everyone seems to love her.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 31, 2013, 04:56:13 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 31, 2013, 04:43:40 PM
Quote from: elmore3003 on October 31, 2013, 04:29:25 PM
Quote from: Jane on October 31, 2013, 04:15:47 PM
Nice of Steve. Maybe he can do this, along with packages, on a regular basis. I hope the gossip is incorrect.

ELEVATOR GETTING FIXED FAST VIBES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nonsense. I wouldn't ask him to do it regularly. I don't want to be beholden to anyone.

It seems like a simple thing for someone to do until the elevator is fixed. If I lived in your building and you didn't let me do it my feelings would be hurt so you wouldn't be beholden to me.

I like my neighbors and I appreciate their kindness. I might ask a favor but i will not request regular tasks from them.
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: Jane on October 31, 2013, 04:58:30 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on October 31, 2013, 04:56:13 PM
Quote from: Jane on October 31, 2013, 04:43:40 PM
Quote from: elmore3003 on October 31, 2013, 04:29:25 PM
Quote from: Jane on October 31, 2013, 04:15:47 PM
Nice of Steve. Maybe he can do this, along with packages, on a regular basis. I hope the gossip is incorrect.

ELEVATOR GETTING FIXED FAST VIBES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nonsense. I wouldn't ask him to do it regularly. I don't want to be beholden to anyone.

It seems like a simple thing for someone to do until the elevator is fixed. If I lived in your building and you didn't let me do it my feelings would be hurt so you wouldn't be beholden to me.

I like my neighbors and I appreciate their kindness. I might ask a favor but i will not request regular tasks from them.

I thought he would offer but I still think if you are truly having a bad day you should ask. I understand why you don't.
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Post by: Jane on October 31, 2013, 04:59:17 PM: One of the two bears spotted today..
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Post by: Jane on October 31, 2013, 04:59:47 PM: Not exactly walking down the street-lol
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: John G. on October 31, 2013, 05:01:18 PM: Quote from: KevinH on October 31, 2013, 03:40:11 PM
Quote from: TCB on October 31, 2013, 01:57:24 PM
In a continuing effort to bring a little bit a culture to ya bums here is the the latest shocker, this time from Holland's Got Talent.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/29/amira-willighagen-hollands-got-talent-_n_4173750.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular

On a personal note, I would audition for the judge on the left, any time!!

Wow!

Yeah, wow x 2.
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Post by: John G. on October 31, 2013, 05:01:35 PM: Six!
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: John G. on October 31, 2013, 05:02:06 PM: Sad to report that rains are washing out Halloween in Louisville this year and Mom did not make cupcakes.
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: John G. on October 31, 2013, 05:06:30 PM: Off to start writing.
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: Jane on October 31, 2013, 05:24:53 PM: Quote from: John G. on October 31, 2013, 05:02:06 PM
Sad to report that rains are washing out Halloween in Louisville this year and Mom did not make cupcakes.

What a shame.
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: George on October 31, 2013, 05:31:20 PM: Well, it's time for me to leave work. I'm going to Costco to see if I can get a couple of pizzas for tonight and some stuff for tomorrow's fund raiser. We on the Theater Artists Olympia board are all bringing food for the evening. Nothing that needs to be cooked, though. We'll see what I can find.

After that, I'm going to my sister's for the evening. My sister and I are putting together baskets to raffle tomorrow (hence the pizza...our parents will also be there, so the pizza will be eaten by several of us). We'll put the finishing touches on the baskets and wrap them in plastic with bows. Hopefully, they'll actually be bid on.

Anyway, be back later!
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: elmore3003 on October 31, 2013, 05:33:25 PM: Time Warner's email service is out in my neighborhood.
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Post by: Jane on October 31, 2013, 05:35:52 PM: Have fun DR George. You didn't mention handy out candy as part of your evening activities.
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Post by: ryacko on October 31, 2013, 05:37:56 PM: Heading out to the theater, but had to say...

(http://imageshack.us/a/img7/8372/d9ri.jpg)
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: Jane on October 31, 2013, 05:38:48 PM: I like this jack-o'-lantern
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 06:04:52 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 31, 2013, 04:44:49 PM
But only one of them is grumpy.

:)
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 06:06:26 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on October 31, 2013, 05:33:25 PM
Time Warner's email service is out in my neighborhood.

DR elmore3003 - you just can't catch a break! :P
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: Jennifer on October 31, 2013, 06:12:41 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 31, 2013, 12:36:02 PM
One year Bryan couldn't go and Craig carried around an extra bag for him. I think if a parent is along they believe it is for the sick sibling at home.

I actually had the bag and was asking. It was sort of embarrassing. I'm sure people believed me (I think). But it was still slightly awkward.
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Post by: Jennifer on October 31, 2013, 06:13:32 PM: I am really sore. I ended up carrying my sister's golf umbrella. I didn't realize that it was so heavy. And I ended up carrying all of the extra candy. Usually we would drop it at home. But the lady and other kid we went with didn't want to stop.
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Post by: Jennifer on October 31, 2013, 06:14:25 PM: I was wearing my winter jacket. But it wasn't very cold. Someone's outdoor thermometer said low 50s. It was really rainy though. That part was not that comfortable.
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Post by: Jennifer on October 31, 2013, 06:17:30 PM: My niece said I could pick one piece of her candy. My sister corrected her and told her I could take whatever I wanted. :)

I really only wanted a bag of Reese's Pieces. Love those.

My little niece put on her winter jacket. And actually didn't put her butterfly costume on. She put on the fairy costume she was going to wear to her daycare party. She did 3 houses and then went home.

My brother-in-law was supposed to go Trick Or Treating. But at the last minute he decided not to go. So it was just me and my niece. We went with the mom and the girl who live behind them.
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Post by: Jennifer on October 31, 2013, 06:18:54 PM: It did look like Bret Michaels.
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: Jennifer on October 31, 2013, 06:20:41 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on October 31, 2013, 04:29:25 PM
Quote from: Jane on October 31, 2013, 04:15:47 PM
Nice of Steve. Maybe he can do this, along with packages, on a regular basis. I hope the gossip is incorrect.

ELEVATOR GETTING FIXED FAST VIBES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nonsense. I wouldn't ask him to do it regularly. I don't want to be beholden to anyone.

I think you should ask. I'm sure it wouldn't be very much trouble.
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: Jennifer on October 31, 2013, 06:21:40 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 31, 2013, 04:43:40 PM
Quote from: elmore3003 on October 31, 2013, 04:29:25 PM
Quote from: Jane on October 31, 2013, 04:15:47 PM
Nice of Steve. Maybe he can do this, along with packages, on a regular basis. I hope the gossip is incorrect.

ELEVATOR GETTING FIXED FAST VIBES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nonsense. I wouldn't ask him to do it regularly. I don't want to be beholden to anyone.

It seems like a simple thing for someone to do until the elevator is fixed. If I lived in your building and you didn't let me do it my feelings would be hurt so you wouldn't be beholden to me.

I agree. I don't think most people would feel it was an imposition.
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Post by: bk on October 31, 2013, 06:26:37 PM: Trick or treaters have begun arriving.
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Post by: Jane on October 31, 2013, 06:31:23 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on October 31, 2013, 06:18:54 PM
It did look like Bret Michaels.

You have to know who he is to know this ;)
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: Jane on October 31, 2013, 06:33:30 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on October 31, 2013, 06:17:30 PM
My niece said I could pick one piece of her candy. My sister corrected her and told her I could take whatever I wanted. :)

I really only wanted a bag of Reese's Pieces. Love those.

My little niece put on her winter jacket. And actually didn't put her butterfly costume on. She put on the fairy costume she was going to wear to her daycare party. She did 3 houses and then went home.

My brother-in-law was supposed to go Trick Or Treating. But at the last minute he decided not to go. So it was just me and my niece. We went with the mom and the girl who live behind them.

Good for your sister-lol

I'm glad the little one got out for a few houses.

I guess your brother-in-law didn't want to go with the neighbor woman, and didn't have to with you there. You are such a good aunt.
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Post by: Jane on October 31, 2013, 06:35:39 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on October 31, 2013, 06:12:41 PM
Quote from: Jane on October 31, 2013, 12:36:02 PM
One year Bryan couldn't go and Craig carried around an extra bag for him. I think if a parent is along they believe it is for the sick sibling at home.

I actually had the bag and was asking. It was sort of embarrassing. I'm sure people believed me (I think). But it was still slightly awkward.

Yes, it is much cuter to have the sibling ask. I'm sure your niece appreciated it. I never carried the extra candy for my children. If your niece can swim with her arms in the air she can lug around bags of candy ;)
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Post by: John G. on October 31, 2013, 07:12:22 PM: I've only had two sets of kids stop at the door. And I bought a boatload of candy. Candy I don't need.
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Post by: bk on October 31, 2013, 07:13:20 PM: Well, that was a first - Matt Damon and a whole slew of kiddies just knocked on my door. Go know.
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Post by: bk on October 31, 2013, 07:13:41 PM: It's much busier than last year but not as busy as the year before.
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: Jennifer on October 31, 2013, 07:14:01 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 31, 2013, 06:33:30 PM
Quote from: Jennifer on October 31, 2013, 06:17:30 PM
My niece said I could pick one piece of her candy. My sister corrected her and told her I could take whatever I wanted. :)

I really only wanted a bag of Reese's Pieces. Love those.

My little niece put on her winter jacket. And actually didn't put her butterfly costume on. She put on the fairy costume she was going to wear to her daycare party. She did 3 houses and then went home.

My brother-in-law was supposed to go Trick Or Treating. But at the last minute he decided not to go. So it was just me and my niece. We went with the mom and the girl who live behind them.

Good for your sister-lol

I'm glad the little one got out for a few houses.

I guess your brother-in-law didn't want to go with the neighbor woman, and didn't have to with you there. You are such a good aunt.

The neighbor's husband was there too. It was odd because he was putting on his jacket to go out. And then my sister told him to wait while she went to the few houses next door. And we went back he said he didn't feel like going.

I do like going trick or treating, minus the heavy umbrella and carrying the heavy bags. I guess he must have carried their bags in past years. Because I don't remember ever having sore arms before.
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: vixmom on October 31, 2013, 07:15:32 PM: Good evening - I love Halloween - unfortunately it seems that all the kids in this neighborhood have grown too old and we have no younguns coming around
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: Jennifer on October 31, 2013, 07:19:14 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 31, 2013, 06:35:39 PM
Yes, it is much cuter to have the sibling ask. I'm sure your niece appreciated it. I never carried the extra candy for my children. If your niece can swim with her arms in the air she can lug around bags of candy ;)

True. But it wasn't because it was too heavy. It's just she had her own bag, plus the donations box for the children's hospital. Plus she was trying to keep her tree hat on.

In 3 weeks is the next swim meet and her call time is 1:15pm. The strokes are butterfly, breaststroke and front streamline (put your hands out in front of your head and kick). Breaststroke is my favorite stroke. But it's my niece's least favorite. She's not so fast so it will be interesting to see how she places.

I was looking at her ribbons that she got over the summer. And she swam 25 m of front crawl in 26 seconds. And last week I believe she swam one length of front crawl in 20.63. That is crazy to improve that much in just 3 months. The fastest girl swimming (who is from our pool and who will probably turn 9 in weeks since she is on the 9-10 swim team swam something like 18.38). And the other girl from our pool swam 20.28 (she was 9th place).
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: Jennifer on October 31, 2013, 07:19:51 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 31, 2013, 06:31:23 PM
Quote from: Jennifer on October 31, 2013, 06:18:54 PM
It did look like Bret Michaels.

You have to know who he is to know this ;)

He was on Celebrity Apprentice. :)
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: vixmom on October 31, 2013, 07:20:10 PM: One year when the Vixter was about 10 or 11 I received a call from the school nurse that she was ill - I left work and picked her up from school and took her to the doctor - she prescribed something and as we drove to the pharmacy to pick it up I told the miserable child (in an effort to make her feel better)

"You can still go trick or treating "

she replied "Do I have to?"

only then did I realize just how ill she really felt , poor kid
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: Jennifer on October 31, 2013, 07:21:07 PM: Quote from: bk on October 31, 2013, 07:13:20 PM
Well, that was a first - Matt Damon and a whole slew of kiddies just knocked on my door. Go know.

That's pretty cool.
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: vixmom on October 31, 2013, 07:22:57 PM: Quote from: bk on October 31, 2013, 07:13:20 PM
Well, that was a first - Matt Damon and a whole slew of kiddies just knocked on my door. Go know.

Dang, Matt Damon can knock on my door any day he wants
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: Jennifer on October 31, 2013, 07:25:19 PM: Before Halloween I picked up my niece from school. When we got home she could not find her homework. We went back to the school (only a 3-5 minute drive). She could not find it in her locker. She could not find it in her desk. Usually she puts it in her binder. But since it was Halloween she hadn't had time.

It must have fallen out of her bag?

Anyhow she could have gone back tomorrow (it is a ped day but the teachers are there). But she said the teacher didn't keep extras (I find this hard to believe).

Luckily a girl in her class had forgotten something. So i asked her if she could ask her dad if they had a photocopier. They did. So i asked the dad if i could follow them home so he could photocopy the pages. Thankfully he agreed. Thank you nice father!

Oy!
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: Druxy on October 31, 2013, 07:27:29 PM: Quote from: George on October 31, 2013, 03:01:08 PM
Quote from: TCB on October 31, 2013, 02:48:43 PM
Quote from: singdaw on October 31, 2013, 02:22:55 PM
The new trailer for "Sally Struthers IS Dolly!"
http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/First-Trailer-For-Sally-Struthers-In-New-HELLO-DOLLY-National-Tour-20131031 (http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/First-Trailer-For-Sally-Struthers-In-New-HELLO-DOLLY-National-Tour-20131031)

I am speechless! She is the first Dolly I ever saw who needed help down the stairs at the Harmonia Gardens

Maybe it was filmed during a dress rehearsal and she just hadn't learned to navigate the stairs, yet.

When I was in Fort Wayne, IN, a few months back, this was being advertised as a future attraction at the theater across the street from my hotel.
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Post by: Druxy on October 31, 2013, 07:29:02 PM: Quote from: bk on October 31, 2013, 07:13:20 PM
Well, that was a first - Matt Damon and a whole slew of kiddies just knocked on my door. Go know.

Was Matt in costume?
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: Druxy on October 31, 2013, 07:33:01 PM: Quote from: John G. on October 31, 2013, 05:01:18 PM
Quote from: KevinH on October 31, 2013, 03:40:11 PM
Quote from: TCB on October 31, 2013, 01:57:24 PM
In a continuing effort to bring a little bit a culture to ya bums here is the the latest shocker, this time from Holland's Got Talent.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/29/amira-willighagen-hollands-got-talent-_n_4173750.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular

On a personal note, I would audition for the judge on the left, any time!!

Wow!

Yeah, wow x 2.

Another WOW!
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Post by: vixmom on October 31, 2013, 07:41:41 PM: when I was in my late teens and early twenties I belonged to a young adult group that met every Sunday evening in a church basement - we used to have a Halloween party every year. I bet my friend Frank that he would not recognize me.

At the time I pretty much was the makeup department at my college theatre dept

I used nose putty to build up my nose, gave myself a swarthier complexion with pancake makeup, gave myself a beard and moustache and bushy eye brown with black crepe hair and put on a short black wig, then I put on my brother's olive green work pants, my dad's old army jacket and my brother's work boots

the room we met in had two entrances , I came in the back one and saw Frank sitting on the couch facing the front entrance. He was busy telling everyone about our bet and explained it didn't matter how I dressed because he knew he would recognize me because I was the one assigned to bring the cake!

So I sat down next to him on the couch and waited silently.... about 5 minutes late r my brother came in the front entrance (carrying the cake I was assigned to bring) and Frank told everyone - Ok she'll be next!... then he waited and waited and finally asked my Brother , "Hey where is your sister?"

"Sitting next to you !"

All in attendance agreed I won the bet
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: John G. on October 31, 2013, 07:41:55 PM: Quote from: bk on October 31, 2013, 07:13:20 PM
Well, that was a first - Matt Damon and a whole slew of kiddies just knocked on my door. Go know.

Wow. Was he dressed as anything? That's cool.
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Post by: bk on October 31, 2013, 07:50:08 PM: He may have been in some sort of white costume thing - hard to tell through the sea of kiddies he had with him - about ten.
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Post by: vixmom on October 31, 2013, 07:51:26 PM: That little Dutch girl was amazing!
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Post by: vixmom on October 31, 2013, 08:10:19 PM: The Vixfamily foreswore all things Halloweeny and went to the dinner at the Texas Roadhouse tonight

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/e1712a3b-79a6-4443-af84-117c8169cb13_zpsc570cbf7.jpg) (http://s238.photobucket.com/user/HHWgroup/media/e1712a3b-79a6-4443-af84-117c8169cb13_zpsc570cbf7.jpg.html)

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/8e7281fe-6807-41f5-8fa0-d547f746ba97_zps2fefee2a.jpg) (http://s238.photobucket.com/user/HHWgroup/media/8e7281fe-6807-41f5-8fa0-d547f746ba97_zps2fefee2a.jpg.html)

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/b608975d-99ad-4f8e-ad89-728de5d46afa_zpsf6c1c1b5.jpg) (http://s238.photobucket.com/user/HHWgroup/media/b608975d-99ad-4f8e-ad89-728de5d46afa_zpsf6c1c1b5.jpg.html)

Perhaps I mis-stated the foreswearing bit
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Post by: Laura on October 31, 2013, 08:19:14 PM: Sandra gave out homework for Halloween.

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/HalloweenHomework-Copy_zpsedcf2673.jpg) (http://s238.photobucket.com/user/HHWgroup/media/HalloweenHomework-Copy_zpsedcf2673.jpg.html)
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Post by: vixmom on October 31, 2013, 08:34:24 PM: Quote from: Laura on October 31, 2013, 08:19:14 PM
Sandra gave out homework for Halloween.

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/HalloweenHomework-Copy_zpsedcf2673.jpg) (http://s238.photobucket.com/user/HHWgroup/media/HalloweenHomework-Copy_zpsedcf2673.jpg.html)

you must be the most popular house on the block!
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: John G. on October 31, 2013, 08:53:15 PM: Quote from: Laura on October 31, 2013, 08:19:14 PM
Sandra gave out homework for Halloween.

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/HalloweenHomework-Copy_zpsedcf2673.jpg) (http://s238.photobucket.com/user/HHWgroup/media/HalloweenHomework-Copy_zpsedcf2673.jpg.html)

ROTFLOL!
Title: Re: A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON
Post by: John G. on October 31, 2013, 08:53:38 PM: Great photos, Vixmom.
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Post by: John G. on October 31, 2013, 08:55:29 PM: Got maybe 800 words written. Not a lot, but decent stuff.
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Post by: John G. on October 31, 2013, 08:55:39 PM: Good night, all.
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 31, 2013, 09:00:42 PM: I checked airfares and have decided that I'm not going to try to go to either Phoenix or NYC this fall. Maybe I'll take another look in January. I can't go for any length of time right now and it's just too expensive to do a quick weekend. I'll miss the chance to meet DRs Laura, Sandra and Kerry, but I'll get back there one of these days.
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 31, 2013, 09:02:04 PM: Great Photos.
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 31, 2013, 09:02:47 PM: I didn't turn on my porch light this year. Last year I had 0 trick or treaters, so I decided not to even wait for them. It's kind of like being stood up
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 31, 2013, 09:04:10 PM: There's a street two blocks from here and for about 20 blocks its jammed with people going door to door. You can hardly drive down the street. I went over there and was amazed. With everything on Jackson they just don't venture over this way
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 31, 2013, 09:06:24 PM: I remember lots of Halloweens. My mom wasn't very handy. We went to the store and got the plastic mask with the elastic band to hold it on and the premade costumes. I don't remember being that thrilled with the actual going door to door part of it. I was usually with people who wanted to keep going and keep going and keep going and I wanted to go home and eat my candy
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 31, 2013, 09:10:44 PM: Tomorrow night I'm going to see Ghost Brothers of Darkland County I'm very curious to see what Stephen King, John Mellencamp and T Boone Burnett can dream up.
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 31, 2013, 09:11:43 PM: I think I'm going to quit thinking out loud about traveling until I'm actually in the air and on my way somewhere lol. I used to travel so much and now I seem to think of 1001 reasons not to go.
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Post by: TCB on October 31, 2013, 09:12:18 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on October 31, 2013, 12:29:55 PM
Quote from: Jennifer on October 31, 2013, 12:17:30 PM
Quote from: Jane on October 31, 2013, 11:23:06 AM
Quote from: Jennifer on October 31, 2013, 09:37:58 AM
Quote from: John G. on October 31, 2013, 08:04:59 AM
Sorry about your niece, Jennifer. No one should be sick on Halloween.

Maybe if she hasn't thrown up all day then she will be able to go out on her street. But the weather is supposed to be rainy. So not too exciting for anyone.

I hope she is up to putting on her costume and going to a couple of houses. Will you be going over there tonight?

Yes. She had a gorgeous Cinderella costume that she was going to wear. But a few weeks ago she decided that she didn't want to wear it (i like recycling older costumes that my other niece wore). She had a fairy costume that she was going to wear to daycare. But it wouldn't fit over her winter jacket. So she was going to be a butterfly outside. I think she just has butterfly wings. So not a lot of effort went into that costume since we thought that she was going to be Cinderella.

You should have talked her into going as both the butterfly and Cinderella. She'd have TWO costumes and be TWO characters. She'd have liked that, I think.

I would have gone for a butterfly and a moth!
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 31, 2013, 09:12:46 PM: I am going to see my family on Sunday. A short 2 hour trip by car I can do. Still don't know if it will be my car or the rental, but either way, I'm going
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 31, 2013, 09:28:04 PM: Hey, I just noticed Emily Skinner is in the cast of Ghost Brothers
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 31, 2013, 09:30:03 PM: Here's the tour cast
Bruce Greenwood – Joe McCandless
Emily Skinner – Monique McCandless
Joe Tippett – Drake McCandless
Lucas Kavner – Frank McCandless
Kylie Brown – Anna Wicklow
Eric Moore – Dan Coker
Travis Smith – Andy McCandless
Peter Albrink – Jack McCandless
Kate Ferber – Jenna Farrell
Joe Jung – Newt Hoggenbeck/Ensemble
Rob Lawhon – Ensemble
Gwen Hughes – Ensemble
Jake LaBotz – The Shape
Jesse Lenat – The Zydeco Cowboy/Ensemble
Zac Ballard – Young Joe
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Post by: TCB on October 31, 2013, 09:30:13 PM: Quote from: George on October 31, 2013, 01:24:03 PM
Topic of the Day...THIS ONE:

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t127/georged55/Brainheadshot_zps9d6185aa.jpg)

I also just made this my new Facebook picture. :D

Oh George, I am glad you had that growth removed.
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 31, 2013, 09:35:51 PM: George had his brain removed?? Oh My!!!
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 31, 2013, 09:37:42 PM: Next Tuesday afternoon. Three Kitties I know have to all go to the vet. I'm considering recording the song they will sing all the way there. It's usually quite an example of atonality
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Post by: TCB on October 31, 2013, 10:00:44 PM: Quote from: George on October 31, 2013, 02:58:50 PM
Quote from: TCB on October 31, 2013, 01:57:24 PM
In a continuing effort to bring a little bit a culture to ya bums here is the the latest shocker, this time from Holland's Got Talent.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/29/amira-willighagen-hollands-got-talent-_n_4173750.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/29/amira-willighagen-hollands-got-talent-_n_4173750.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular)

On a personal note, I would audition for the judge on the left, any time!!

For some reason, that clip wouldn't load very easily at all. I found THIS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NfnSgYqM4M) clip of the whole segment that played very easily. And Tom, the judge on the left is American! You won't need a translator...not that that would've mattered, anyway! ;)

Thanks, George, but you couldn't get me Dan's phone number?
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Post by: TCB on October 31, 2013, 10:26:33 PM: Quote from: bk on October 31, 2013, 07:13:20 PM
Well, that was a first - Matt Damon and a whole slew of kiddies just knocked on my door. Go know.

The real Matt Damon?
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Post by: bk on October 31, 2013, 10:41:59 PM: Yep, the real Matt Damon. I was completely surprised. I was handing out candy and I heard his voice and I recognized it immediately, looked up and there he was.
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Post by: George on November 01, 2013, 12:04:22 AM: Quote from: Jane on October 31, 2013, 05:35:52 PM
Have fun DR George. You didn't mention handy out candy as part of your evening activities.

Nope. It turns out that my sister didn't even have any candy. And that was okay because no one showed up, even though she had the porch lights on. Our parents came over and their friend Mona. We all ate pizza and played Scrabble. My parents and Mona left after that (my mom won). My sister and I then assembled the raffle baskets.
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Post by: George on November 01, 2013, 12:05:30 AM: She also made a couple of tins filled with drink mixes (which are in Ziploc bags inside the tins). One is of cinnamon cappuccino drink mix and the other is filled with chocolate cinnamon cappuccino drink mix. I have to copy the instructions from the recipe book my sister got these from, print them out and notate the changes from the original recipes so that the winners know how to prepare the drinks. Essentially, the individual ingredients are supposed to be layered in glass jars, but my sister didn't have any, but I had these tins. So, we just mixed all the ingredients together in bags and put those in the tins. They smelled good. :)
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Post by: George on November 01, 2013, 12:05:50 AM: And now, I'm home and need to ketchup on all the posts!