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Title: SANTA AND HIS ELVES WORKING AROUND THE CLOCK
Post by: bk on December 23, 2013, 12:03:07 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes were working around the clock, and now it is time for you to post until the clockwork cows come home.
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2013, 12:03:42 AM: And the word of the day is: EUPEPTIC!
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Post by: TCB on December 23, 2013, 12:13:52 AM: Me? The first after BK?
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Post by: Michael on December 23, 2013, 03:45:44 AM: good morning to all
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Post by: Michael on December 23, 2013, 03:46:19 AM: great tod.

have to think about it.
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Post by: Ben on December 23, 2013, 03:53:19 AM: Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: Ben on December 23, 2013, 03:57:36 AM: It was 70 degrees in NY yesterday. We are on Long Island for the near future. We will have a small Christmas celebration with family. I'm looking forward to it. We will visit a friend today, I will walk 4 miles on the treadmill, we will watch a Maggie Smith movie from 2009

From Time to Time (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/From_Time_to_Time_%28film%29)

We read the entire series of books, not just the one on which it was based (The Chimneys of Green Knowe) and we're looking forward to watching the movie.

Oatmeal, raisins, walnuts, cinnamon and coffee
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Post by: Kerry on December 23, 2013, 04:28:28 AM: Quote from: Ben on December 23, 2013, 03:57:36 AM
we will watch a Maggie Smith movie from 2009

From Time to Time (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/From_Time_to_Time_%28film%29)

We read the entire series of books, not just the one on which it was based (The Chimneys of Green Knowe) and we're looking forward to watching the movie.

I got that from Netflix once not knowing anything about it and enjoyed it. It was a nice diversion!
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Post by: Kerry on December 23, 2013, 04:29:10 AM: Good Morning, all! It's Monday again.
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2013, 05:19:41 AM: Good morning, all.

In Oaxaca, Mexico, this evening is known as Noche de los Rabanos, or Night of the Radishes. How will you be celebrating?
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2013, 05:21:56 AM: TOD:

I'd love a few things that money can't buy: A cure for my diabetes, a month with great sleep each night, the end of this book even close to deadline, a clean house (well, money could probably buy the latter) ...
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Post by: Jennifer on December 23, 2013, 06:06:33 AM: DR Jane your baking soda solution really seemed to help a lot. So thanks.
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2013, 06:48:09 AM: Up and after a frustrating forty minutes the new title is announced. Doug couldn't upload the files to the site, and the web host had to do it. Something to do with Doug's IP being flagged by some firewall - they're figuring out why now. Meantime, here's the full blurb:

Kritzerland is proud to present a new limited edition release – the first complete release of

THE BUCCANEER

Composed and Conducted by Elmer Bernstein

DeMille had had his greatest success by remaking The Ten Commandments for Paramount in 1956, and so he decided that his next film for the studio where he’d toiled for so many years would be a remake of his 1938 film of The Buccaneer, this time in Technicolor and VistaVision. But by 1958, having prepared the film, DeMille’s health was failing, so he asked Anthony Quinn to direct (Quinn was his son-in-law at the time) and longtime friend and associate Henry Wilcoxon to produce. A great cast was assembled, including Yul Brynner, Charles Boyer and Claire Bloom. Charlton Heston appeared as Andrew Jackson. Critics were cool to the film and it didn’t light up the box office, but it managed to snag one Oscar nomination (for Best Costumes). But looking back at it today, the film is very entertaining, looks incredible and has an absolutely stunning score by Elmer Bernstein.

Bernstein had, of course, done the score for DeMille’s The Ten Commandments so he was a natural for The Buccaneer. He delivered a beauty of a score, filled with big and bold music and classic Bernstein themes. The “Main Title” begins with a wonderful Bernstein fanfare leading into a glorious and heroic theme, more fanfares, and then an exquisitely beautiful theme followed by more fanfares – it’s everything you’d want in a main title from a time when composers really knew how to set the tone of the film in its first minutes. The rest of his marvelous score is loaded with drama, romance and intrigue, all in the unique and colorful Bernstein style.

The Buccaneer was originally released on LP by Columbia Records and that LP program has had several CD releases over the years, all out of print. This is the first release of the complete score, taken from the three-track session scoring masters and the original 15 IPS three-track album master, all freshly transferred and sounding wonderful in full-bodied stereo. In addition to the complete dramatic score, we also present all of Bernstein’s source music cues, a couple of alternates, and some Bernstein piano demos.

The Buccaneer is limited to 1000 copies only and is priced at $19.98, plus shipping.

CDs will ship by the first week of February, but we’ve been averaging three to four weeks early in terms of shipping ahead of the official ship date. To place an order, see the cover, or hear audio samples, just visit www.kritzerland.com.

(http://i41.tinypic.com/5aq9mh.jpg)
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 23, 2013, 07:29:03 AM: I don't find "The Buccaneer" up at Kritzerland.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 23, 2013, 07:41:25 AM: CD Ordered!
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 23, 2013, 07:43:07 AM: I watched MRS HENDERSON PRESENTS last night.....it always makes me laugh, although it's not Dame Judi's shining hour....she is amusing.

Director: Betty will be here, and I want you two girls to flank her.

Dancer: What?! You want us to what??!!

Director: I want you stand on either side of her.

Dancer: Oh....oh well all right, we can do that.....
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 23, 2013, 07:44:00 AM: I also shall have to think about the TOD......
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Post by: Ginny on December 23, 2013, 08:00:30 AM: Monday morning greetings! Getting myself together to finish up my package-wrapping before leaving to do a couple of errands and go help Mom with her Christmas check-writing.

Best news this morning - the power is back on at my sister's!
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2013, 08:01:48 AM: Quote from: Jrand63 on December 23, 2013, 07:43:07 AM
I watched MRS HENDERSON PRESENTS last night.....it always makes me laugh, although it's not Dame Judi's shining hour....she is amusing.

Director: Betty will be here, and I want you two girls to flank her.

Dancer: What?! You want us to what??!!

Director: I want you stand on either side of her.

Dancer: Oh....oh well all right, we can do that.....

That's a Stephen Frears movie, and I generally love his work. But I agree that it's not Judi Dench's best work. Loved the atmosphere more than anything.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 23, 2013, 08:13:51 AM: Good (late) morning, all.

Been up for a while, but I did get to sleep in quite a bit this morning, which I definitely needed.
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Post by: singdaw on December 23, 2013, 08:14:59 AM: Potluck? I'll bring the Christmas Candle Salad.

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/christmascandlesalad_zps1e2f982f.jpg)
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Post by: singdaw on December 23, 2013, 08:15:23 AM: Cutest ever pageant photos, DR Laura. Thanks for sharing! :)
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 23, 2013, 08:18:30 AM: CD and a couple of books ordered!

I already have a backlog of one to read, so this will bring me up to date and provide plenty to lose myself in over some cold winter nights ... whilst BK is hard at work writing the next one for our reading pleasure. (And I'm very much looking forward to hearing what form that one's going to take.)
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 23, 2013, 08:23:26 AM: Quote from: singdaw on December 23, 2013, 08:14:59 AM
Potluck? I'll bring the Christmas Candle Salad.

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/christmascandlesalad_zps1e2f982f.jpg)

Oddly, a scene from The First Nudie Musical comes to mind...
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2013, 08:35:24 AM: From DR TCB:
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My cousins came down to see the final show and then we went to dinner with my sister and brother-in-law. I forgot to take my copy of the J. A Jance with me for her to sign. She said if I get it to her after I have finished reading it; she will get J. A. to sign it, also.

Now I remember why I have a J.A. Jance book on my library wish list. This has been bugging me for the last couple of days. ;D
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2013, 08:37:51 AM: Quote from: Jennifer on December 23, 2013, 06:06:33 AM
DR Jane your baking soda solution really seemed to help a lot. So thanks.

Wonderful, I just wish I had thought of his sooner. I didn't actually think of it, I did a google search.
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2013, 08:42:30 AM: I got up at 6:30 this morning so we could call Bryan and wish him a happy birthday before he went to sleep. He has been working night shifts. We couldn't get through on his phone and kept getting a message "We could not complete your call please try again”. Fortunately a text went through and he called us back. They had gone out for a birthday breakfast. While talking he was enjoying a special beer before bed. It seemed funny for him to be drinking while I haven't even had breakfast, even if it was closer to lunch there.
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2013, 08:43:18 AM: Oh, he was able to save a life last night after working on a heart for over an hour. It took seven zaps to get the guy going again.
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2013, 08:43:42 AM: And now he has a stiff neck
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2013, 08:59:04 AM: That cherry and banana mold photo just made me heave. Thanks, Wombat
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2013, 09:02:55 AM: Two!
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Post by: singdaw on December 23, 2013, 09:13:14 AM: Quote from: John G. on December 23, 2013, 08:59:04 AM
That cherry and banana mold photo just made me heave.

I just love helping my fellow DRs to celebrate the holidays. :)
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 23, 2013, 09:18:09 AM: DR JANE - Bryan certainly gave that man a great gift!!!
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 23, 2013, 09:18:26 AM: COLTS won yesterday - so free Papa John's pizza for lunch!
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 23, 2013, 09:19:16 AM: DR SINGDAW it certainly sounds like you are getting into the swing of things in your new neighborhood.

Have you met anyone interesting yet....or anyone related to any celebrities?
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Post by: Elan on December 23, 2013, 09:21:14 AM: Hey, everybody!

TOD: A few hours with my grandparents in lucid states to hear their stories, now that I could actually understand and appreciate them somewhat.
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2013, 09:27:24 AM: I'm already too tired to jog. We'll see how I feel in a while.
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2013, 10:06:46 AM: LOL DR John. I wasn't thrilled with it either.
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2013, 10:10:06 AM: Quote from: Jrand63 on December 23, 2013, 09:18:09 AM
DR JANE - Bryan certainly gave that man a great gift!!!

Yup. He was very close to "calling" it which sadly he has had to do occasionally. I guy is also lucky because he is at the Cleveland Clinic which might have the best cardiac department in the country.
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2013, 10:55:23 AM: Quote from: singdaw on December 23, 2013, 09:13:14 AM
Quote from: John G. on December 23, 2013, 08:59:04 AM
That cherry and banana mold photo just made me heave.

I just love helping my fellow DRs to celebrate the holidays. :)

And a second helping. And a third helping.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 23, 2013, 11:17:18 AM: Good afternoon, all! I had to get out of bed for a UPS delivery, but I am heading back there now. Have a good day.
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Post by: George on December 23, 2013, 11:43:19 AM: Quote from: bk on December 23, 2013, 06:48:09 AM

(http://i41.tinypic.com/5aq9mh.jpg)

CD has been ordered...and I love that main theme (well, what I heard from the three-minute sample)! Can't wait to hear the rest. :D
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Post by: George on December 23, 2013, 11:47:19 AM: Quote from: singdaw on December 23, 2013, 08:14:59 AM
Potluck? I'll bring the Christmas Candle Salad.

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/christmascandlesalad_zps1e2f982f.jpg)

That looks positively obscene! :o

;)
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Post by: George on December 23, 2013, 11:47:34 AM: Quote from: Jane on December 23, 2013, 08:42:30 AM
I got up at 6:30 this morning so we could call Bryan and wish him a happy birthday before he went to sleep. He has been working night shifts. We couldn't get through on his phone and kept getting a message "We could not complete your call please try again”. Fortunately a text went through and he called us back. They had gone out for a birthday breakfast. While talking he was enjoying a special beer before bed. It seemed funny for him to be drinking while I haven't even had breakfast, even if it was closer to lunch there.

Quote from: Jane on December 23, 2013, 08:43:18 AM
Oh, he was able to save a life last night after working on a heart for over an hour. It took seven zaps to get the guy going again.

Happy Birthday to Bryan and great news on the life saving!
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Post by: singdaw on December 23, 2013, 11:51:11 AM: Quote from: George on December 23, 2013, 11:47:19 AM
That looks positively obscene!

Because that's how things rolled. In 1958.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 23, 2013, 12:06:11 PM: A few years back I found one of those ca-1950s "church ladies jello salad etc." recipe books at a yard sale, and it was FULL of such creations. (Gave it to someone who collected those.)
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on December 23, 2013, 12:12:17 PM: Quote from: bk on December 23, 2013, 12:03:42 AM
And the word of the day is: EUPEPTIC!

And The Song Of The Day Is: BUT ALIVE
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on December 23, 2013, 12:19:14 PM: And Today Is Errant And Truant Son's Birthday...So Let's Give A Shout Out To CRAIG BROCKMAN Who Is One Year Older Today.
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Post by: MBarnum on December 23, 2013, 12:23:49 PM: Love those crazy, retro salad desserts! I believe several smiliar were served at various holidays when I was a child.
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Post by: MBarnum on December 23, 2013, 12:25:54 PM: Happy birthday to the very errant and truant, DR Craig Brockman!

(http://img1.etsystatic.com/000/0/5335872/il_570xN.328689021.jpg)

(http://img1.etsystatic.com/000/0/5335872/il_570xN.328689041.jpg)
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Post by: MBarnum on December 23, 2013, 12:26:20 PM: DR Laura, sounds like the live nativity was lots of fun!!
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Post by: MBarnum on December 23, 2013, 12:26:48 PM: TOD:

A winning billion dollar lottery ticket
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2013, 12:35:41 PM: Getting some writing done at work today. And very grateful for that.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 23, 2013, 12:42:12 PM: HB to the E&T DR Brockman the Younger!
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Post by: George on December 23, 2013, 01:10:24 PM: Quote from: ArnoldMBrockman on December 23, 2013, 12:19:14 PM
And Today Is Errant And Truant Son's Birthday...So Let's Give A Shout Out To CRAIG BROCKMAN Who Is One Year Older Today.

A Very Happy Birthday to Craig Brockman!! :D
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2013, 01:28:52 PM: Quote from: George on December 23, 2013, 11:47:34 AM
Quote from: Jane on December 23, 2013, 08:42:30 AM
I got up at 6:30 this morning so we could call Bryan and wish him a happy birthday before he went to sleep. He has been working night shifts. We couldn't get through on his phone and kept getting a message "We could not complete your call please try again”. Fortunately a text went through and he called us back. They had gone out for a birthday breakfast. While talking he was enjoying a special beer before bed. It seemed funny for him to be drinking while I haven't even had breakfast, even if it was closer to lunch there.

Quote from: Jane on December 23, 2013, 08:43:18 AM
Oh, he was able to save a life last night after working on a heart for over an hour. It took seven zaps to get the guy going again.

Happy Birthday to Bryan and great news on the life saving!

Thank you.
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2013, 01:32:17 PM: (http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/0/7/7/6/ar125311688667703.jpg)
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on December 23, 2013, 02:08:21 PM: Happy Happy Birthday BRYAN
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2013, 02:40:11 PM: Thank you DR Arnold.
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Post by: Kate on December 23, 2013, 02:40:38 PM: Good Day all:

TOD;

To feel good everyday!!!
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2013, 02:43:30 PM: Bryan mentioned he sent us some packages so I drove down to the mail box instead of walking. The mail hadn't arrived yet. Instead of coming home I took a drive to find the mail person. I passed her and by the time I turned around and came back she was pulling up to our boxes. It was a pretty drive past horses and cows and I was very content to take it.
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2013, 02:44:44 PM: I listened to my favorite XM radio station 4 which is supposed to be 40's music only it now says pop. I hope this is temporary for Christmas and will return to 40's music soon.
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Post by: FJL on December 23, 2013, 03:06:35 PM: Happy birthday to Bryan!
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Post by: FJL on December 23, 2013, 03:07:16 PM: Happy birthday to Craig Brockman!
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2013, 03:15:04 PM: Thank you DR FJL.
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2013, 03:57:50 PM: Printed out orders (selling well), had a chili, cheese and onion omelet, came home to find a couple of packages and a plate of cookies that Muse Margaret left me. Then I checked out the transfers on a few new Blu and Rays, then we had the phone conference call and I am done for the day.
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2013, 03:59:37 PM: 37 of our 39 GUESTS are all trying to register for an account on the forum. Well, a funny thing happened on the way to the forum - they CAN'T because they are stupid spambots who cannot answer the three questions.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 23, 2013, 04:11:48 PM: SpamBots!
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 23, 2013, 04:12:01 PM: Happy Birthday to DR CRAIGBROCKMAN
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 23, 2013, 04:14:34 PM: Well when I woke up this morning, I read on BookFace that my nephew Lance and his girlfriend Tracie were now ENGAGED.

Then I got a phone call from my sister to tell me that they are going to be married on Christmas Day! So we have a wedding coming up....

I am okay with this I think.....details forthcoming.....but....well....I'm just not on board yet....but I have a whole day to think about it.

There is a big age difference in that Tracie has at least one child that is the same age as Lance.....
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 23, 2013, 04:16:53 PM: My last gift left Indianapolis at midnight last night....so I am hoping it arrives in the mail tomorrow.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 23, 2013, 04:23:01 PM: Tonight is the finale of the SING OFF which I may watch.....I like a couple of the groups on the show....
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2013, 04:27:29 PM: Page three? Really?
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Post by: ryacko on December 23, 2013, 04:56:37 PM: Happy Christmas Eve Eve, everyone!

(http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/186/ajzj.jpg)

Hoping everyone is getting to that point in the holiday prep where it's fun again. :D And relaxing...

Hoping to make your Do tomorrow night, BK. Looks like I should be able to now.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 23, 2013, 04:59:47 PM: MAOR CRIMES is on tonight, so I'm up to watch it.

Happy Birthday to your son Craig, DR ArnoldMBrockman!
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2013, 05:08:57 PM: Quote from: Jrand63 on December 23, 2013, 04:14:34 PM
Well when I woke up this morning, I read on BookFace that my nephew Lance and his girlfriend Tracie were now ENGAGED.

Then I got a phone call from my sister to tell me that they are going to be married on Christmas Day! So we have a wedding coming up....

I am okay with this I think.....details forthcoming.....but....well....I'm just not on board yet....but I have a whole day to think about it.

There is a big age difference in that Tracie has at least one child that is the same age as Lance.....

Sudden marriage-lol.
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2013, 05:10:06 PM: Quote from: ryacko on December 23, 2013, 04:56:37 PM
Happy Christmas Eve Eve, everyone!

(http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/186/ajzj.jpg)

Hoping everyone is getting to that point in the holiday prep where it's fun again. :D And relaxing...

Hoping to make your Do tomorrow night, BK. Looks like I should be able to now.

Cute.

No prepping needed here as we have nothing special planned.
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2013, 05:11:51 PM: Quote from: Jrand63 on December 23, 2013, 04:16:53 PM
My last gift left Indianapolis at midnight last night....so I am hoping it arrives in the mail tomorrow.

Vibes it arrives in time!

UPS delivered a package this afternoon. It is from a wine shop but since it is for Keith & not me, I'm guessing it is beer.

I hope my package arrives tomorrow. I hope it isn't loaded with sugar that I'm trying not to eat.
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2013, 05:13:52 PM: Hope RYacko can make it, and I know Druxy will be here, too, along with Richard and Elizabeth Sherman, Sharon McNight and any number of other lovely folks.
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2013, 05:14:45 PM: TOD

Does a grandchild count? Technically it wouldn't be just for me but for us.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 23, 2013, 05:17:35 PM: Remember the plumber and the leak several weeks ago? Well, I've just discovered that there is a huge leak and the bottom of my sink is flooding. This would be discovered a day before Christmas and while I would rather be sick in bed, Goddam it. What did that idiot do?
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Post by: Ginny on December 23, 2013, 05:17:40 PM: Took Mom a beautiful poinsettia and a slab of the birthday cake the Lima folks had for me at yesterday's coffee hour. Wrote some checks for her and visited for a while. Came home, fixed our dinner, and now I'm cooking for Wednesday. Pumpkin pies are done and I'm about to make a much tamer Jello salad than the one in the photo DR Singdaw posted earlier.
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Post by: George on December 23, 2013, 05:19:37 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 23, 2013, 05:17:35 PM
Remember the plumber and the leak several weeks ago? Well, I've just discovered that there is a huge leak and the bottom of my sink is flooding. This would be discovered a day before Christmas and while I would rather be sick in bed, Goddam it. What did that idiot do?

NNOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :o
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2013, 05:22:11 PM: DR elmore if the leak is that big someone should fix it tomorrow.

VIBES IT IS FIXED!!!!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 23, 2013, 05:41:38 PM: My wonderful super has just shown up to investigate the mess. When the plumber installed the new plumbing, he clearly forgot to finish it.
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Post by: George on December 23, 2013, 05:51:54 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 23, 2013, 05:41:38 PM
My wonderful super has just shown up to investigate the mess. When the plumber installed the new plumbing, he clearly forgot to finish it.

AARRGGHH!! Don't you hate it when that happens??
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Post by: Ginny on December 23, 2013, 05:53:02 PM: DR Elmore, plumbing problems are the pits anytime, but on a holiday AND when you're sick is just too, too much!
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Post by: George on December 23, 2013, 05:53:10 PM: Quote from: Jrand63 on December 23, 2013, 04:23:01 PM
Tonight is the finale of the SING OFF which I may watch.....I like a couple of the groups on the show....

I will definitely watch tonight. I think that this is the first time in the whole series that they haven't had the home audience voting...unless that will be happening tonight.
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Post by: TCB on December 23, 2013, 05:53:14 PM: Page THREE??
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Post by: George on December 23, 2013, 05:53:42 PM: Not for very much longer...
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Post by: George on December 23, 2013, 05:53:56 PM: PAGE FOUR DANCE!!
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Post by: TCB on December 23, 2013, 05:54:09 PM: Holy Crap!
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 23, 2013, 05:54:10 PM: Quote from: John G. on December 23, 2013, 05:19:41 AM
Good morning, all.

In Oaxaca, Mexico, this evening is known as Noche de los Rabanos, or Night of the Radishes. How will you be celebrating?

I have a friend who went to the radish festival there once. I do have radishes in the fridge....guess I'll eat some
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Post by: TCB on December 23, 2013, 05:55:02 PM: Happy Christmas Eve Eve.to one and all.
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 23, 2013, 06:02:29 PM: hmmm something just for me? To have a windfall that gives me enough to pay off my house, add on a den in back and put bookshelves all along the north wall in the living room and take some time off to enjoy it.
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Post by: George on December 23, 2013, 06:03:05 PM: Quote from: TCB on December 23, 2013, 05:55:02 PM
Happy Christmas Eve Eve.to one and all.

And to you, too, Tom!
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 23, 2013, 06:03:47 PM: Speaking of the house....I have hung 10 of the 14 new shades. I love them. It was an expensive gift to myself that I'll be paying for, but after 8 years in the house with mini-blinds, I figured it was time to get the good stuff
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 23, 2013, 06:04:02 PM: My super and his son-in-law arrived, moped up the mess under the sink, and determined the leak is coming from the cold water fixture under the sink. It's been leaking for three weeks. The new sink was installed on Dec. 2.

A plumber will be called in the morning and will hopefully repair the mess tomorrow. Otherwise I have no cold water for three days.
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 23, 2013, 06:04:21 PM: Quote from: TCB on December 23, 2013, 05:55:02 PM
Happy Christmas Eve Eve.to one and all.

I love to send Eve Eve wishes! Same to you!
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Post by: TCB on December 23, 2013, 06:05:09 PM: Quote from: John G. on December 23, 2013, 05:21:56 AM
TOD:

I'd love a few things that money can't buy: A cure for my diabetes, a month with great sleep each night, the end of this book even close to deadline, a clean house (well, money could probably buy the latter) ...

I would settle for a quality reason for not getting a great night's sleep.
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 23, 2013, 06:06:04 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 23, 2013, 06:04:02 PM
My super and his son-in-law arrived, moped up the mess under the sink, and determined the leak is coming from the cold water fixture under the sink. It's been leaking for three weeks. The new sink was installed on Dec. 2.

A plumber will be called in the morning and will hopefully repair the mess tomorrow. Otherwise I have no cold water for three days.

Seriously? Sounds like a washer may fix it or a new part. I suppose with all the codes etc, they probably can't just fix it without a plumber. Will you have hot water? You can always pour hot water and let it cool :)
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 23, 2013, 06:06:53 PM: Quote from: TCB on December 23, 2013, 06:05:09 PM
Quote from: John G. on December 23, 2013, 05:21:56 AM
TOD:

I'd love a few things that money can't buy: A cure for my diabetes, a month with great sleep each night, the end of this book even close to deadline, a clean house (well, money could probably buy the latter) ...

I would settle for a quality reason for not getting a great night's sleep.
:)
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 23, 2013, 06:07:47 PM: You're making me feel greedy, TCB, but it's what I've been thinking about as I work on the house
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Post by: TCB on December 23, 2013, 06:19:20 PM: Happy Birthday, DS Bryan

Happy Birthday, E&T Craig Brockman
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2013, 06:20:05 PM: Quote from: George on December 23, 2013, 01:10:24 PM
Quote from: ArnoldMBrockman on December 23, 2013, 12:19:14 PM
And Today Is Errant And Truant Son's Birthday...So Let's Give A Shout Out To CRAIG BROCKMAN Who Is One Year Older Today.

A Very Happy Birthday to Craig Brockman!! :D

Happy Birthday, Craig Brockman!
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Post by: FJL on December 23, 2013, 06:21:24 PM: Wasn't there a video of Bette Davis or maybe a Bette Davis impersonator saying "Merry Christmas - Eve"

Or was it about "New Year's - Eve"
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2013, 06:21:25 PM: Quote from: TCB on December 23, 2013, 06:05:09 PM
Quote from: John G. on December 23, 2013, 05:21:56 AM
TOD:

I'd love a few things that money can't buy: A cure for my diabetes, a month with great sleep each night, the end of this book even close to deadline, a clean house (well, money could probably buy the latter) ...

I would settle for a quality reason for not getting a great night's sleep.

More I could not wish you, as the song says.
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Post by: TCB on December 23, 2013, 06:22:42 PM: Quote from: Jrand63 on December 23, 2013, 04:14:34 PM
Well when I woke up this morning, I read on BookFace that my nephew Lance and his girlfriend Tracie were now ENGAGED.

Then I got a phone call from my sister to tell me that they are going to be married on Christmas Day! So we have a wedding coming up....

I am okay with this I think.....details forthcoming.....but....well....I'm just not on board yet....but I have a whole day to think about it.

There is a big age difference in that Tracie has at least one child that is the same age as Lance.....

Oh!
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2013, 06:22:45 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 23, 2013, 06:04:02 PM
My super and his son-in-law arrived, moped up the mess under the sink, and determined the leak is coming from the cold water fixture under the sink. It's been leaking for three weeks. The new sink was installed on Dec. 2.

A plumber will be called in the morning and will hopefully repair the mess tomorrow. Otherwise I have no cold water for three days.
Ugh. Will you be OK without that?
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2013, 06:23:59 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on December 23, 2013, 05:54:10 PM

Quote from: John G. on December 23, 2013, 05:19:41 AM
Good morning, all.

In Oaxaca, Mexico, this evening is known as Noche de los Rabanos, or Night of the Radishes. How will you be celebrating?

I have a friend who went to the radish festival there once. I do have radishes in the fridge....guess I'll eat some

I'm having a German take on it. Pumpernickel, butter, Swiss cheese and salted radishes.
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2013, 06:26:50 PM: Happy birthday, DS Bryan!
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Post by: singdaw on December 23, 2013, 06:33:15 PM: (http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/christmaskitties_zps130dd373.jpg)
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Post by: George on December 23, 2013, 06:33:49 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 23, 2013, 06:04:02 PM
My super and his son-in-law arrived, moped up the mess under the sink, and determined the leak is coming from the cold water fixture under the sink. It's been leaking for three weeks. The new sink was installed on Dec. 2.

A plumber will be called in the morning and will hopefully repair the mess tomorrow. Otherwise I have no cold water for three days.

Better no cold water than no hot water.
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Post by: George on December 23, 2013, 06:34:01 PM: Quote from: singdaw on December 23, 2013, 06:33:15 PM
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/christmaskitties_zps130dd373.jpg)

So cute!! :D
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Post by: singdaw on December 23, 2013, 06:35:24 PM: DR Jrand63 - to answer your question, I have not met anyone famous yet, unless you count a local classical radio personality. But I do live one block away from the house in which F. Scott Fitzgerald was born, and which is still standing.
But yes, I am settling in nicely, and thanks! :)
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Post by: George on December 23, 2013, 06:37:15 PM: Well, I need to leave work and brave the parking lot and aisles of Costco. I was just going to get some diet Pepsi, but my friend Margo called and asked if I could look for some Mr. Clean White Erasers. I said sure. I have a couple of DVDs that I need to get to her anyway, so I won't have to make a separate trip for that.

One of the DVDs is "The Sound of Music," which today I FINALLY mailed to John, Ginny and Vixmom...sorry about the delay. Let me know when/if you get them!
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Post by: George on December 23, 2013, 06:37:31 PM: Be back later!
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2013, 06:43:27 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 23, 2013, 05:41:38 PM
My wonderful super has just shown up to investigate the mess. When the plumber installed the new plumbing, he clearly forgot to finish it.

It sounds like it. I'm glad your super showed up, now if he can get the plumber to do the same.
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2013, 06:45:17 PM: Quote from: TCB on December 23, 2013, 06:05:09 PM
Quote from: John G. on December 23, 2013, 05:21:56 AM
TOD:

I'd love a few things that money can't buy: A cure for my diabetes, a month with great sleep each night, the end of this book even close to deadline, a clean house (well, money could probably buy the latter) ...

I would settle for a quality reason for not getting a great night's sleep.

That sounds heavenly.
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2013, 06:46:16 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on December 23, 2013, 06:06:04 PM
Quote from: elmore3003 on December 23, 2013, 06:04:02 PM
My super and his son-in-law arrived, moped up the mess under the sink, and determined the leak is coming from the cold water fixture under the sink. It's been leaking for three weeks. The new sink was installed on Dec. 2.

A plumber will be called in the morning and will hopefully repair the mess tomorrow. Otherwise I have no cold water for three days.

Seriously? Sounds like a washer may fix it or a new part. I suppose with all the codes etc, they probably can't just fix it without a plumber. Will you have hot water? You can always pour hot water and let it cool :)

Clever DR Cilla. I think I would rather be without cold water than hot. I remember Craig had to boil water for a bath when he was in the Peace Corps.
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2013, 06:48:40 PM: Thank you DR's TCB & John.
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2013, 06:48:52 PM: Cute, cute kitties :)
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Post by: Ginny on December 23, 2013, 06:58:09 PM: DR Jane, I am awed by what Bryan was able to do last night! When are you coming to Ohio to visit him?
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2013, 07:00:24 PM: Hopefully in the spring. It is hard since he doesn't know his schedule too far ahead. We would like to visit Craig then go see Bryan, with a couple of stops to see you and our friends in Kentucky.
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2013, 07:01:06 PM: Oh, and the paramedics began the process of saving the guys life. This is what Rob does too :)
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Post by: Ginny on December 23, 2013, 07:03:18 PM: Richard and I just decorated the shortbread cut-out cookies that I made on Saturday. Tomorrow we're going to Lima by way of the turkey farm to pick up Wednesday's main course. I'm looking forward to the outing and being away from the kitchen for a while.
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Post by: Ginny on December 23, 2013, 07:05:55 PM: Quote from: Jane on December 23, 2013, 07:01:06 PM
Oh, and the paramedics began the process of saving the guys life. This is what Rob does too :)

Yes, thank you for mentioning that.
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2013, 07:07:21 PM: Keith didn't get beer. He received beautiful bottles of vodka & vermouth. I guess he will have to start drinking martinis again.
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2013, 07:07:57 PM: Quote from: Ginny on December 23, 2013, 07:05:55 PM
Quote from: Jane on December 23, 2013, 07:01:06 PM
Oh, and the paramedics began the process of saving the guys life. This is what Rob does too :)

Yes, thank you for mentioning that.

Kind of a nice feeling isn't it?
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2013, 07:35:57 PM: Quote from: George on December 23, 2013, 06:37:15 PM
Well, I need to leave work and brave the parking lot and aisles of Costco. I was just going to get some diet Pepsi, but my friend Margo called and asked if I could look for some Mr. Clean White Erasers. I said sure. I have a couple of DVDs that I need to get to her anyway, so I won't have to make a separate trip for that.

One of the DVDs is "The Sound of Music," which today I FINALLY mailed to John, Ginny and Vixmom...sorry about the delay. Let me know when/if you get them!

Many thanks, kind sir.
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Post by: Ginny on December 23, 2013, 07:40:34 PM: Quote from: John G. on December 23, 2013, 07:35:57 PM
Quote from: George on December 23, 2013, 06:37:15 PM
Well, I need to leave work and brave the parking lot and aisles of Costco. I was just going to get some diet Pepsi, but my friend Margo called and asked if I could look for some Mr. Clean White Erasers. I said sure. I have a couple of DVDs that I need to get to her anyway, so I won't have to make a separate trip for that.

One of the DVDs is "The Sound of Music," which today I FINALLY mailed to John, Ginny and Vixmom...sorry about the delay. Let me know when/if you get them!

Many thanks, kind sir.

Oh, DR George, I totally missed this earlier - thank you!
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 23, 2013, 07:40:58 PM: Well I am completely satisfied with the winner of THE SING OFF - although my favorite group was sent packing last week. I like NOT having votes from the home viewers.....the judges are really good, so they know what they are talking about.

My favorite parts of the show were the 98 Degrees reunion and Jewel singing with Nick Lachey.....oh and Pat Benetar.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 23, 2013, 07:41:24 PM: Very interesting DR SINGDAW......
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Post by: TCB on December 23, 2013, 07:41:53 PM: Quote from: George on December 23, 2013, 06:37:15 PM
Well, I need to leave work and brave the parking lot and aisles of Costco. I was just going to get some diet Pepsi, but my friend Margo called and asked if I could look for some Mr. Clean White Erasers. I said sure. I have a couple of DVDs that I need to get to her anyway, so I won't have to make a separate trip for that.

One of the DVDs is "The Sound of Music," which today I FINALLY mailed to John, Ginny and Vixmom...sorry about the delay. Let me know when/if you get them!

Why would you brave Costco just for those two products? Don't you have other supermarkets in your town?
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2013, 07:41:55 PM: George, you are much more organized than me. I doubt I'd have the time to get to a post office for another couple of weeks.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 23, 2013, 07:42:40 PM: I guess the TOD is difficult for so many of us, because we are basically all unselfish people here on HHW....

I guess I would like a new car....my old one is fine and still running like clockwork....but I have had it for 10 years....so I would like a change.
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2013, 07:42:55 PM: Time for another viewing of "The Bishop's Wife."
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 23, 2013, 07:43:29 PM: Butter was NOT on my list this morning - so I am trying to decide if I want to go get some tomorrow morning.....time will tell....
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 23, 2013, 07:44:16 PM: My beard doesn't look as nice as the one DR TCB grew on his face - but I will post a photo next week to indicate the progress I am making.
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Post by: TCB on December 23, 2013, 07:49:07 PM: Every time I click between 3....5 to reach page four, I have to laugh. When I finally discovered it, I figured I was probably the dimmest bulb in the bunch. So, I didn't say anything about it online, and a couple months went by before someone else discovered it and suddenly I wasn't so stupid after all.
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Post by: TCB on December 23, 2013, 07:54:13 PM: Quote from: John G. on December 23, 2013, 06:23:59 PM
Quote from: Cillaliz on December 23, 2013, 05:54:10 PM

Quote from: John G. on December 23, 2013, 05:19:41 AM
Good morning, all.

In Oaxaca, Mexico, this evening is known as Noche de los Rabanos, or Night of the Radishes. How will you be celebrating?

I have a friend who went to the radish festival there once. I do have radishes in the fridge....guess I'll eat some

I'm having a German take on it. Pumpernickel, butter, Swiss cheese and salted radishes.

Boy, am I dumb! I kept looking at that wondering what pumpernickel butter was.
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Post by: TCB on December 23, 2013, 08:06:18 PM: Quote from: Jrand63 on December 23, 2013, 07:44:16 PM
My beard doesn't look as nice as the one DR TCB grew on his face - but I will post a photo next week to indicate the progress I am making.

Mine will hopefully be gone tomorrow.
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Post by: TCB on December 23, 2013, 08:09:25 PM: Quote from: TCB on December 23, 2013, 08:06:18 PM
Quote from: Jrand63 on December 23, 2013, 07:44:16 PM
My beard doesn't look as nice as the one DR TCB grew on his face - but I will post a photo next week to indicate the progress I am making.

Mine will hopefully be gone tomorrow.

That probably sounds weird that I don't know for sure if the beard is going to be shaved off, But trying to stand up, lean against the sink, and shave off the entire beard is a major production.
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Post by: TCB on December 23, 2013, 08:15:13 PM: I have, once again, driven the throngs from the site.
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Post by: TCB on December 23, 2013, 08:17:46 PM: Quote from: TCB on December 23, 2013, 08:15:13 PM
I have, once again, driven the throngs from the site.

I said t-h-r-o-n-g-s
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 23, 2013, 08:29:32 PM: I'm here.....it's 9 below zero air temp....-17 wind chill Where else would I be?
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Post by: Sam on December 23, 2013, 08:30:28 PM: :)
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 23, 2013, 08:31:14 PM: I'm still not in the mood for Christmas. I'm going to my parent's house at noon tomorrow. It will be a low key family get together, no stress expected, just not into it. The wind chill advisory goes until noon so I think I'll wait until after that to go. That should give me time to wrap gifts
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Post by: Sam on December 23, 2013, 08:31:19 PM: 9 below zero, I would not make it :'(
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Post by: Sam on December 23, 2013, 08:32:44 PM: The spirit did not hit either, too overwhelmed with it all starting before Thanksgiving. :(
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Post by: Sam on December 23, 2013, 08:34:08 PM: And bedtime. Work starts at 5am tomorrow.

Goodnight everyone.
Sweet dreams.

:) :D ;D
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 23, 2013, 08:35:14 PM: I stopped at the office to water the plants and check the mail. OMG there was huge pile of mail. Nothing that is an emergency, but wow, it was a stack of stuff
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Post by: TCB on December 23, 2013, 08:43:28 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on December 23, 2013, 08:29:32 PM
I'm here.....it's 9 below zero air temp....-17 wind chill Where else would I be?

Skinny dipping?
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Post by: TCB on December 23, 2013, 08:48:47 PM: Do you think this would fit in Mikey's stocking?

(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u271/actr2000/iiBachelorPad_zpsb7c035ef.jpg) (http://s170.photobucket.com/user/actr2000/media/iiBachelorPad_zpsb7c035ef.jpg.html)
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 23, 2013, 08:48:53 PM: Skinny dipping in an indoor heated pool maybe
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Post by: TCB on December 23, 2013, 08:51:18 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on December 23, 2013, 08:48:53 PM
Skinny dipping in an indoor heated pool maybe

No, you sit in the sauna until you are overheated, then you go and jump in the lake.
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 23, 2013, 08:55:02 PM: Now way, Ray. I've watched people do that. You wouldn't get me to do that Besides the lakes are all VERY frozen
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Post by: TCB on December 23, 2013, 08:58:37 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on December 23, 2013, 08:55:02 PM
Now way, Ray. I've watched people do that. You wouldn't get me to do that Besides the lakes are all VERY frozen

Oh, then the lake would be perfect for turkey bowling
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 23, 2013, 09:04:26 PM: LOL, I have gone ice bowling on the lake.
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2013, 09:05:57 PM: Let's see - I made the tuna pasta salad - a double portion, which I've never done before and probably will never do again - all ingredients doubled, but the thing I put it into isn't doubled and it's VERY difficult mixing it all up in there with two pounds of noodles instead of one. I think I finally got it pretty mixed. And now begins the slicing and dicing, which will probably take two hours.
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Post by: TCB on December 23, 2013, 09:08:17 PM: Quote from: bk on December 23, 2013, 09:05:57 PM
Let's see - I made the tuna pasta salad - a double portion, which I've never done before and probably will never do again - all ingredients doubled, but the thing I put it into isn't doubled and it's VERY difficult mixing it all up in there with two pounds of noodles instead of one. I think I finally got it pretty mixed. And now begins the slicing and dicing, which will probably take two hours.

Okay, you have fun. We'll just go on posting,
Title: Re: SANTA AND HIS ELVES WORKING AROUND THE CLOCK
Post by: Cillaliz on December 23, 2013, 09:14:44 PM: I love the score of Home Alone 2. We played selections from it in our last concert
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 23, 2013, 09:15:25 PM: Oh, and I just watched part of it on AMC
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Post by: TCB on December 23, 2013, 09:18:42 PM: I don't thin I ever saw it.
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Post by: TCB on December 23, 2013, 09:19:47 PM: Quote from: TCB on December 23, 2013, 09:18:42 PM
I don't thin I ever saw it.

"Oh Lucy!"
Title: Re: SANTA AND HIS ELVES WORKING AROUND THE CLOCK
Post by: TCB on December 23, 2013, 09:22:35 PM: I can't believe all this continuing argument over DUCK DYNASTY. Can't we just go back to arguing about THE SOUND OF MUSIC?
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Post by: TCB on December 23, 2013, 09:37:41 PM: Good night, Cilla.

G'night!
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 23, 2013, 09:59:49 PM: Night
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Post by: George on December 23, 2013, 11:07:42 PM: Quote from: Jrand63 on December 23, 2013, 07:40:58 PM
Well I am completely satisfied with the winner of THE SING OFF - although my favorite group was sent packing last week. I like NOT having votes from the home viewers.....the judges are really good, so they know what they are talking about.

My favorite parts of the show were the 98 Degrees reunion and Jewel singing with Nick Lachey.....oh and Pat Benetar.

I'm home and watching it now. Now that I think about it, I actually like not having the home votes, too. It makes it an actual talent contest and not just a popularity contest.
Title: Re: SANTA AND HIS ELVES WORKING AROUND THE CLOCK
Post by: George on December 23, 2013, 11:15:58 PM: I didn't find the Mr. Clean White Erasers at Costco. I asked one of the red vests (they can look things up and let you know if a product is at another Costco), but the woman I asked said that they "don't carry them anymore, they've been deleted." So Margo is S.O.L. She was fine with that.
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Post by: George on December 23, 2013, 11:17:22 PM: I actually went over to her place to give her a couple of DVDs (four episodes of GLEE and THE SOUND OF MUSIC) and we decided to go out to dinner. We went to The Outback. I had their Aged Cheddar and Bacon Burger (it's still very good). We shared the Chocolate Thunder From Down Under (http://www.outback.com/menu/chocolate-thunder-from-down-under#.UrkzoftdAVc). It looked good, but wasn't. The whipped cream (topping?) was weird and kind of tasteless. The brownie itself was just not special enough. The ice cream was not bad. Overall, the burger was good but I won't have that dessert again. :P

I will say that what we got had a lot more of the whipped cream/topping and chocolate sauce that shows in the link, so that was a plus, but still, not worth it.
Title: Re: SANTA AND HIS ELVES WORKING AROUND THE CLOCK
Post by: George on December 23, 2013, 11:20:42 PM: Quote from: TCB on December 23, 2013, 07:41:53 PM
Quote from: George on December 23, 2013, 06:37:15 PM
Well, I need to leave work and brave the parking lot and aisles of Costco. I was just going to get some diet Pepsi, but my friend Margo called and asked if I could look for some Mr. Clean White Erasers. I said sure. I have a couple of DVDs that I need to get to her anyway, so I won't have to make a separate trip for that.

One of the DVDs is "The Sound of Music," which today I FINALLY mailed to John, Ginny and Vixmom...sorry about the delay. Let me know when/if you get them!

Why would you brave Costco just for those two products? Don't you have other supermarkets in your town?

Yes, but their diet Pepsi prices are pretty good...and I like the 36-can case. And it's right next to Fred Meyer and very close to where I live and work, so I might as well go to Costco.
Title: Re: SANTA AND HIS ELVES WORKING AROUND THE CLOCK
Post by: George on December 23, 2013, 11:22:17 PM: Quote from: John G. on December 23, 2013, 07:41:55 PM
George, you are much more organized than me. I doubt I'd have the time to get to a post office for another couple of weeks.

It's two blocks from where I live...and about a half mile from where I work. It's all very close and easy. :)