Haines His Way
Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on March 13, 2014, 12:05:49 AM
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Well, you've read the notes, the notes spackled several holes, and now it is time for you to post until the spackling cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: FANTOD!
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I suppose the title of today's notes could also be changed slightly to Spackling A-Hole to take on a whole new meaning.
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We should have a frenzy or nine to make up for yesterday's slow news day, don't you think?
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Topic of the Day: I never read comic books. I did have one comic of "The Invisible Man," but that was the only one.
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DR Jennifer I did not read the funny blurb. If I don't fall asleep soon I will begin the book having already finished my last one.
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Travel vibes for DR Matthew!
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Jane is up very late.
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DR Dan I am sorry your bank isn't making an effort to find the thieves. Good for you yrying to stay calm about it! Maybe future checks mailed to you can be marked "for depsit only".
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The first comic book I can consciously remember buying at the newsstand at Pico and Robertson (next to an Orange Julius) was MAD, when it was in comic book form - I believe it was the one with the school notebook cover, but it may have been an earlier one. I was never a major comic book person, but I did occasionally buy Superman, Jimmy Olson, Lois Lane, and a handful of others.
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Jane is up very late.
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For that matter, I'M up very late. Listening to a soundtrack to a film called Le Week-End by Jeremy Sams, very nice, if repetitious.
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Jane is up very late.
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I know-groan
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George is off doing heaven knows what, even though he's here.
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Let's have a partay.
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Let's dance the Lambada (The Forbidden Dance).
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I have a memory of dancing with dear reader Jane - does she?
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My sister loved the Archie comics and my brother Superman, which I also loved. It is hard to remember not having comics around. My first personal comic book was likely Superboy or Superman.
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I have a very fond memory of that :)
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I believe we did the box step - and well.
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Ah, youth.
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Ah, Wilderness.
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Ah, She's Making Eyes at Me.
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Ah has spoken.
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Unlike you I will not sleep for 8 hours from the time I crash.
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Ah spelled backwards is Ha.
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I'm not sure I'll sleep for eight hours, although I'm VERY tired. Too bad you don't have Red Gold with you - you could finish it in a few hours. :)
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We waltzed and twirlled.
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Ah, youth.
Oh ys.
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Ah spelled backwards is Ha.
;D
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My responses are very slow as I am using my Nook.
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I used the word Nook in updating the lyrics to Falling Out of Love - the original line was "and I'm never without a book" which is now "and I'm never without my Nook" :)
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Because I was so slow Bruce seems to have left the party-lol
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Lol, you are back.
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I never was without a book and now I'm never without my Nook, my have times changed :)
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Times have changed - Cole Porter wrote that.
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Oh, Jane.
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The rain in Spain stays mainly on the Jane.
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George is missing out on all the fun.
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He's probably off becoming a Mormon or something.
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When did I pass 75,000 posts???
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Jane is only 19,000 posts behind me - she could catch up by the end of the day.
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What am I, doing a monologue?
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I said the Nook is slow and I am slow updating it to see your posts.
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Times have changed - Cole Porter wrote that.
:)
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All right then - off to the bedroom environment, but I'll stop in on my iPad.
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Jane is only 19,000 posts behind me - she could catch up by the end of the day.
If only I didn't need to get some sleep and have a busy day tomorrow.
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'night, sleep well.
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Jennifer my library eBook doesn't show the blurbs. Sometimes books do but not tonight.
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good morning to all
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DR Dan
Sorry to hear about your problems. I can't believe that the banks will not help. I'm sure there must video of the person cashing the checks. Didn't they ask for ID?
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TOD
I read all sorts of comics. Superman, Batman, Archie series, Richie Rich, The comic books that illustrated history, bible stories etc whose name I can't think of at this time of the day.
I preferred the Superman and Batman comics because their stories went the whole book. I think it was Richie Rich (Harvey Comics) that each story was only four or five pages long and there was two or three stories per book. Not sure if I am remembering it correctly though.
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I was also a big fan of MAD magazine for many years and was more of a devoted reader than any of the other comic books.
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I used the word Nook in updating the lyrics to Falling Out of Love - the original line was "and I'm never without a book" which is now "and I'm never without my Nook" :)
I like that! (a facebook term)
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Book is ordered. looks great, bruce.
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Almost on page 3 before 8 am NY time. A good sign for the day.
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Dan M - Vibes that all works out for you and that the criminals are caught.
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I am devastated to hear about DR Dan M's problem. I can't imagine how the thieves could have succeeded if the bank were following proper ID protocol.
At the same time, I admire your resolve to let this go, hard as that may be, in the interest of avoiding stress and its affect on your health. You are a tower of strength, DR Dan M!!!!!
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I had a dream last night about Carol Channing serving as a hospital chaplain.
I think I need to get out more.
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THREE!
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Ah, youth.
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SPOILER ALERT!!!!!!
From the German production of Rocky (now in previews at the Winter Garden). Director Alex Timbers transforms the audience of the show into the audience for the climactic boxing match (first 12 rows of theater orchestra section relocated to bleachers on the stage, the ring slides out over the vacated seats, people in side seats are made to stand and crowd the ring). It's a thrilling effect that pulls the audience right into the action.
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TOD: As a kid I liked Richie Rich (and Dot and Lotta), Casper the Ghost (Wendy the Witch, etc.) and Archie and the Gang.
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Good morning, all! I will shortly head off to the orchestra reading for Encores! MOST HAPPY FELLA. This will be the first time I've heard the parts played from my edition of the score. I'm a bit excited about it.
I went to the Kritzerland site to look at RED GOLD, and instead I got a link to ALBUM PRODUCED BY. I just tried again and got the same result.
Interesting ROCKY photo. Where the fat hell is the orchestra?
Comic books:
Little Lulu
Archie
Superman
Turok Son of Stone
Uncle Scrooge
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Good morning, all.
My, what a frenzy y'all had last night. Too bad it was the one night in the past week that I decided to let the TV, instead of the Android, put me to sleep.
Had a crazy night, too, all kinds of tossing and turning. And yet, not a bad sleep overall. Go figure.
If you want to.
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I am devastated to hear about DR Dan M's problem. I can't imagine how the thieves could have succeeded if the bank were following proper ID protocol.
Seriously. How can this happen? I can't even imagine walking up and cashing a twenty dollar check without showing some ID -- including my drivers license -- to the teller, let alone something sizable. And they aren't following up and checking their security tapes? Do you have a local TV station that takes up things like this for investigation (read: public bank embarrassment, which is the very last thing they want)? This is the kind of thing that leaves one speechless.
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I forgot to mention that the US Post office site now shows that my Warner Brthers package has arrived at my local post office. It only took nearly a week!
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DR DAN M - I, too, can't understand how someone could cash such a check without proper ID - it sounds like he must have had inside help.
I agree with DR CHAS SMITH that a local television station with a Investigating Reporter might be interested in the story.
VIBES for DR MATTHEW for his time in Congress.
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BOOK is ordered.
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I'm completely baffled by DR Dan M's story: I would think the charities would receive copies of the canceled checks showing the endorsers' signature(s), and the bank that cashed the checks should have some record of when the transaction(s) occurred and what teller cashed the checks.
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TOD:
Superman - I especially liked the stories that took place on Krypton. NONE of the movies or tv shows have really captured the feeling that those comic books had.
I hated Charlton Comics.....terrible illustrations and stories.
I also liked the Tales of Terror or whatever it was called that had about three different stories in each issue...stories with surprise endings like Twilight Zone or O. Henry.
Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen were okay.....but Superman was the best. Now and then I bought Batman if the cover was interesting.
Comic books were ten cents when I started buying them and were twenty cents when I stopped. First increase was to twelve cents which was a shock. That is when I bought a couple of Charlton Comics because they were still ten cents.....
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DR ELMORE I hope this morning makes you a MOST HAPPY FELLA!
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Vibes for DR Dan M!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Maybe the charities should send the checks where you have to sign for the envelope. So sorry! :(
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DR Jennifer I did not read the funny blurb. If I don't fall asleep soon I will begin the book having already finished my last one.
The blurb isn't funny. IT is downright one of the creepiest things i've ever read!
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Jennifer my library eBook doesn't show the blurbs. Sometimes books do but not tonight.
My e-books never show the blurbs but i wish they did. I end up checking on goodreads. Or I can go from my kindle onto amazon's kindle page to read it. But sometimes I can't read it all because they give away too much. But i like to have an idea what the book is about before i read it. Just no spoilers, if that makes sense.
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I'm completely baffled by DR Dan M's story: I would think the charities would receive copies of the canceled checks showing the endorsers' signature(s), and the bank that cashed the checks should have some record of when the transaction(s) occurred and what teller cashed the checks.
I agree. They should know which bank cashed them. And i think both Dan M's bank and the charities and the police would at least show some interest.
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OMG there is too much snow today! :(
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Winter is yet...
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/brooklynbridgeinwinter_zps9b3c330c.jpg)
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But surely spring is coming!
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/brook_zps1e0327b3.jpg)
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Good morning, all! I will shortly head off to the orchestra reading for Encores! MOST HAPPY FELLA. This will be the first time I've heard the parts played from my edition of the score. I'm a bit excited about it.
This makes me very happy. :)
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BK, like DR Elmore said if you go the Kritzerland site, and click on books, and click on RED GOLD it gives the info for ALBUM PRODUCED BY. If you use the direct link that you gave it goes to the correct book.
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TOD
I know the DRs will come up with many I've forgotten, but...
As a young'un:
Uncle Scrooge, Daffy Duck, most any other such character
Casper the Friendly Ghost
Archie
Little Lulu
Blondie (if it was published in comic book form - not sure)
...and many others.
As a teen:
Superman and all related. (Never cared much for Batman then, and not at all for the other action heroes.)
Twilight Zone and certain movie tie-ins, probably Disney stuff for the most part.
Classics Illustrated -- some titles.
As an adult:
Nada. Of course I wish I'd saved all the above. (Don't we all.) But I love looking at the occasional pieces I've come across for low prices over the years. (I don't seek them out or spend serious bucks on them.)
I love the idea of graphic novels and such, but the only contemporary stuff I've been moved to buy have been a few American Splendors, Ghost World, some illustrated Poe... and not too much else that I can think of.
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DR Elmore: Probably another brain fart, but what MOST HAPPY FELLA involvement of yours were you referring to?
Oy! I should try to get to that. And what else were they doing?
Edit: IRMA LA DOUCE. I've never gotten to know that one at all, yet, I'm afraid.
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Thursday morning greetings! Cold again here in SW Ohio, but the sun is shining and the snow stayed north of us this time. I'm going out shopping today for a new dress to wear to a wedding at the end of the month. It's a "black tie optional" affair and I'd planned to wear the dress I wore for Rob & Mary Linda's wedding. Alas, that has become slightly snug (but not unwearable) and, even worse, is very close in color to what the mother of the groom (my sister-in-law Kathy) is wearing. Pray for Rosemary's Baby...
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DR Dan M, I'm so sorry you're having to deal with the check theft.
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TOD - I read KATY KEENE, who I remembered as a girl detective or reporter, but Wikipedia tells me was a movie star. Also, the ARCHIE comics.
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Good morning, all! I will shortly head off to the orchestra reading for Encores! MOST HAPPY FELLA. This will be the first time I've heard the parts played from my edition of the score. I'm a bit excited about it.
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DR Elmore, should Richard and I try to get tickets for that for April 2 or 3?
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TOD:
I think I purchased and read a few issues of Archie. That's about it.
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Well, we might as well move this along to
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4
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Good morning, all! I will shortly head off to the orchestra reading for Encores! MOST HAPPY FELLA. This will be the first time I've heard the parts played from my edition of the score. I'm a bit excited about it.
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DR Elmore, should Richard and I try to get tickets for that for April 2 or 3?
You're coming into town again then? That's wonderful news, DR Ginny.
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TOD:
Porky Pig
Donald Duck
Chip 'n Dale
Heckle and Jeckle
Little Lulu
Superman
any comic based on a movie or TV show
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Yes, DR ChasSmith. We'll be in Philadelphia at the end of this month for a family wedding, take the train to NYC on Sunday the 30th, and stay until April 4.
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I mentioned graphic novels, and completely forgot about the Proust "Remembrance of Things Past" one by Stephane Heuet sitting on my Proust shelf. It's a marvel of a work that's come out all too slowly, one volume at a time...not that we'd want him to hurry and not keep the quality up.
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TOD:
I didn't really start to buy comic books until I was was in 5th or 6th grade, in the mid 1970s. Those that I regularly purchased were:
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(http://webheadcomics.com/images/marvel_presents_11_311.jpg)
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On occasion I would pick up a copy of THE FANTASTIC FOUR, SPIDERMAN, and a few others if The Inhumans made an appearance.
I still have all of my comic books which probably only number a couple of dozen.
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take the train
The "A" Train? :)
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...and the canned eggs!
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Oh, hell's bells. I'm looking at the ticket information for FELLA, and what I'm seeing ain't good at all.
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DR Dan M, very sorry to hear about this episode with the checks. How did you find out what had happened?
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Oh, hell's bells. I'm looking at the ticket information for FELLA, and what I'm seeing ain't good at all.
Can you elaborate, DR ChasSmith?
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Oh, hell's bells. I'm looking at the ticket information for FELLA, and what I'm seeing ain't good at all.
Can you elaborate, DR ChasSmith?
Orchestra level completely unavailable for all performances, with nary a "good" seat remaining on any upper level. And I do mean nary.
I'd sure like to think I'm seeing this wrong, maybe blame it on my browser or something! :)
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http://www.nycitycenter.org/tickets/productionNew.aspx?performanceNumber=7391#.UyHI5YV4Bhf
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That's a real shame. :P
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For all you hotdish fans out there (and you know who you are), here are all the recipes for the Minnesota congressional delegation's "hotdish off":
http://www.franken.senate.gov/?p=hot_topic&id=2738&elq=7d89cc5ace594370ae83efc835b75b1f&elqCampaignId=5960
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Chocolate Cinnamon Babka:
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Not to be confused with babushka:
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Good morning
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Up, showered, and finishing up the apartment for new dwellers for the weekend
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Book ordered.
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Good morning, all.
SweetTooth, I wrote about babka just this morning. It was one of the many treats I had in Atlanta.
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Thrilled for you, Elmore. Hope the sound is wonderful.
Fella is a show I was too young for the first time I heard it. Now it's one of my favorite scores.
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TOD: We weren't allowed to throw away money on comic books when I was a kid, but someone down the street gave me his stack of comics when he outgrew them. They were all Marvel comics, including Poseidon and the Avengers, my two favorites. Plenty of Spidermans, the Defenders and X-men in there, too.
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Book ordered.
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TOD: We weren't allowed to throw away money on comic books when I was a kid, but someone down the street gave me his stack of comics when he outgrew them. They were all Marvel comics, including Poseidon and the Avengers, my two favorites. Plenty of Spidermans, the Defenders and X-men in there, too.
Oh, I forgot about The Defenders! I bought them regularly, also. And I did pick up issues of The Avengers every now and then.
Actually, I think my comic book buying spanned all of two years...1976 and 1977. I will have to check my stash this weekend, and see what all is there.
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I do know that I always preferred Marvel comics over D.C. Comics. I liked their style.
I have checked out the current crop of super hero comics, and in addition to the whopping price per issue, I don't find the artwork to be as appealing to me as that from the 1970s and earlier.
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Just caught up with last night's late postings. That's a truly horrible story, DR Dan. I would contact a TV station. The story of a person being robbed of money from a charity is not only horrific on its own terms, but it might also make others take a look to see if it's happened to them.
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We're on a roll ...
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Five!
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We're on a roll ...
Like bologna?
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We're on a roll ...
Like bologna?
With fries and slaw!
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Just caught up with last night's late postings. That's a truly horrible story, DR Dan. I would contact a TV station. The story of a person being robbed of money from a charity is not only horrific on its own terms, but it might also make others take a look to see if it's happened to them.
The banks need to have the spotlight shined on them for allowing this kind of theft to happen in the first place...and then doing nothing when it does.
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Hello All:
TOD;
ARCHIE
RICHIE RICH
SUPERMAN ( My brother Ray loved Comic Books especially BATMAN AND ROBIN AND SUPERMAN)
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Goodbye for now!!! :) ;) :D
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DR KATE is here.
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We're on a roll ...
Because that's how we roll!
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DR KATE is here.
Was. :)
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I'm up, I'm up - not eight hours.
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I don't know, call me crazy, but if you go to the Kritzerland site there's a big image of Red Gold and if you click on it you get right to the item page. So, I'm a bit baffled why a) someone would click on "books" instead, or not use the direct link provided in last night's posts or today's notes. It is indeed wrong if you go to "books" and Doug will fix that shortly, but for anyone who's interested in ordering, it's quite easy to do so.
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Just got my CDs, and can't wait to pop in JEEPERS CREEPERS after all I've been hearing about it!
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Just got my CDs, and can't wait to pop in JEEPERS CREEPERS after all I've been hearing about it!
It's FABULOUS!!!!
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bk, I think those DRs were just trying to be helpful in alerting you that the website link needed to be fixed.
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TOD:
I had a lot of comic books when I was a kid, SUPERMAN and DICK TRACY being among of my favorites.
I also really loved the EC Comics, TALES FROM THE CRYPT, THE HAUNT OF FEAR, etc.
I don't read comic books any longer.
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A fan of my writing posted a rave review on Amazon for B MOVIE.
Then, about an hour or so later, it totally disappeared.
But, their review still appears on their personal review page...and they assured me that they did not remove it from the book page.
???
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Very sad to learn that former Mr. Olympia and one time actor (was in MUSCLE BEACH PARTY), Larry Scott passed away last week. He had been suffering from Alzheimer's disease :-[
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTI1OFg4NDU=/z/L4oAAOxydgZTG78O/$_12.JPG)
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Also, Richard Coogan, perhaps best known to many as Captain Video (but best known to me as the lead in Mamie Van Doren's VICE RAID) has also passed away. He was really quite a good actor, I always thought. He also starred in the the TV western THE CALIFORNIANS.
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bk, I think those DRs were just trying to be helpful in alerting you that the website link needed to be fixed.
Oh, I appreciate the alert - just surprised anyone would go that route when the cover of the book is smack dab center on the splash page.
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Third time in a week they're filming here, and I'm about to raise holy hell again about the crew parking where they shouldn't.
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I've risen, and I can't get down.
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DR Ginny - were you offering up this classic at your recent book sale?
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"The Voice" has died. Great to learn the name of the man who's voice narrated so many previews:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/13/hal-douglas-dead-dies_n_4957780.html
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Just got my CDs, and can't wait to pop in JEEPERS CREEPERS after all I've been hearing about it!
It's FABULOUS!!!!
Boy, it sure is, and I've only sampled the first few moments of each track. This is some truly great musical fun. I'll be cranking it up and enjoying it tonight.
(Love the intro to "You're My Living Doll".) :) (Oy. RIP, Susan G.) :(
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I don't know, call me crazy, but if you go to the Kritzerland site there's a big image of Red Gold and if you click on it you get right to the item page. So, I'm a bit baffled why a) someone would click on "books" instead, or not use the direct link provided in last night's posts or today's notes. It is indeed wrong if you go to "books" and Doug will fix that shortly, but for anyone who's interested in ordering, it's quite easy to do so.
I personally followed the link you provided here (which worked). But when DR Elmore said he had a problem I went to the Kritzerland site. I was not on my regular computer (I was on a slower one) and the pictures with the books did not appear. So i clicked on books and then on the book title.
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I don't know, call me crazy, but if you go to the Kritzerland site there's a big image of Red Gold and if you click on it you get right to the item page. So, I'm a bit baffled why a) someone would click on "books" instead, or not use the direct link provided in last night's posts or today's notes. It is indeed wrong if you go to "books" and Doug will fix that shortly, but for anyone who's interested in ordering, it's quite easy to do so.
I personally followed the link you provided here (which worked). But when DR Elmore said he had a problem I went to the Kritzerland site. I was not on my regular computer (I was on a slower one) and the pictures with the books did not appear. So i clicked on books and then on the book title.
Well, glad to know of the problem and it will be fixed by this evening.
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Page five? Really?
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Shortly I shall be on my way to a lunch meeting with Kay Cole. Then a little meeting with Nick Redman, then Sandy and Lanny then the couch!
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I am devastated to hear about DR Dan M's problem. I can't imagine how the thieves could have succeeded if the bank were following proper ID protocol.
Seriously. How can this happen? I can't even imagine walking up and cashing a twenty dollar check without showing some ID -- including my drivers license -- to the teller, let alone something sizable. And they aren't following up and checking their security tapes? Do you have a local TV station that takes up things like this for investigation (read: public bank embarrassment, which is the very last thing they want)? This is the kind of thing that leaves one speechless.
I just remembered, when we moved to Michigan the second time the workmen had trouble cashing my checks because my signature didn't match on one on record due to a major injury to my hand. At least that was what I had originally thought until I figured out Keith had forged my signature since I couldn't use my hand. ;D
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DR Jennifer I did not read the funny blurb. If I don't fall asleep soon I will begin the book having already finished my last one.
The blurb isn't funny. IT is downright one of the creepiest things i've ever read!
LOL I guess I'm glad I missed it. I am having a bit of trouble reading this book and reliving my life since my shoulder was broken. Actually I would have liked to initially have had it as easy as she is. I bet she heals better too, well I expect so as she needs to shoot again to keep her job ;)
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Jennifer my library eBook doesn't show the blurbs. Sometimes books do but not tonight.
My e-books never show the blurbs but i wish they did. I end up checking on goodreads. Or I can go from my kindle onto amazon's kindle page to read it. But sometimes I can't read it all because they give away too much. But i like to have an idea what the book is about before i read it. Just no spoilers, if that makes sense.
Yes, which is why I am careful about reading blurbs. I have some on eBooks that went on forever so I don't mind not having them there.
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OMG there is too much snow today! :(
Sorry. We are having a nice spring day. Good for me since I have to drive to Medford and get that horrid bone medication. Last year it made me feel like I had a mild case of the flu for several days.
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Winter is yet...
Lovely photo.
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Good luck shopping DR Ginny!
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DR Ginny - were you offering up this classic at your recent book sale?
For awhile I saved the fur of our Samoyed for a woman who wanted it to make yarn or weave it or something like that.
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I drank a ton of water before getting the medication to help reduce side effects. I feel stuffed and am wondering if I will fit into my jeans. Right now I'm wearing my comfortable work out shorts.
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Happy Thursday, all!
Congrats on the book's wonderfully quick turnaround, BK!!
TOD: A super hero junkie, I was.
Superman, Batman, Aquaman, and others. Archie too.
*sings* If they asked me, I could read a Nook, about the way you walk and whisper and look...." :D
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SPACKLING A HOLE (in the Universe) - possible sequel to "Naked Space"?
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George is missing out on all the fun.
Evidently!
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He's probably off becoming a Mormon or something.
Um...no.
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When did I pass 75,000 posts???
:o I can't believe that I missed that!
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I don't know, call me crazy, but if you go to the Kritzerland site there's a big image of Red Gold and if you click on it you get right to the item page. So, I'm a bit baffled why a) someone would click on "books" instead, or not use the direct link provided in last night's posts or today's notes. It is indeed wrong if you go to "books" and Doug will fix that shortly, but for anyone who's interested in ordering, it's quite easy to do so.
I personally followed the link you provided here (which worked). But when DR Elmore said he had a problem I went to the Kritzerland site. I was not on my regular computer (I was on a slower one) and the pictures with the books did not appear. So i clicked on books and then on the book title.
Well, glad to know of the problem and it will be fixed by this evening.
Also BK, the link for "Murder at the School Musical" is dead.
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So, what happened to the plane?
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DR Jennifer I did not read the funny blurb. If I don't fall asleep soon I will begin the book having already finished my last one.
The blurb isn't funny. IT is downright one of the creepiest things i've ever read!
LOL I guess I'm glad I missed it. I am having a bit of trouble reading this book and reliving my life since my shoulder was broken. Actually I would have liked to initially have had it as easy as she is. I bet she heals better too, well I expect so as she needs to shoot again to keep her job ;)
Actually she seems to be in a lot of pain. So it is probably quite realistic. The creepy stuff is not to do with her but the other narrator and the other narrator's sister.
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So, what happened to the plane?
You know, reading about that missing airliner the other day I came across stories on two airline mishaps that I had totally forgotten about. Both passanger planes that were shot down by overzealous military personnel...
One was a Korean Airlines traveling from Alaska to South Korea which was shot down by Russian military, killing almost 300 passangers and crew. I think this was around 1983
The other was a passenger plane flying from Tehran to Dubai which was shot down by US navy personnel killing all 296 passengers and crew (including 66 children under the age of 12). This one was in 1989.
Both incidents were considered 'mistakes.' What terrible mistakes! And scary to think that such a thing could happen (not that I think this is what happened with the Malaysian airplane...although, you never know, I suppose).
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Back from the lunch meeting and am awaiting the arrival of Nick Redman.
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I was thinking the plane crossed into the future or the past. But I read too many books of that nature.
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DR Ginny - were you offering up this classic at your recent book sale?
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/book_zpse5fb789b.jpg)
Eeeewwwww!
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DR Elmore: Probably another brain fart, but what MOST HAPPY FELLA involvement of yours were you referring to?
Oy! I should try to get to that. And what else were they doing?
Edit: IRMA LA DOUCE. I've never gotten to know that one at all, yet, I'm afraid.
In 2009 or s, Jo Loesser asked me to edit a new edition of the orchestra parts, since the old hand-copied parts were hard to read and rehearse, and that meant editing a new full score for conductors to use as well. Took about a year working with a grad student in LA who did the Finale work.
And I am home. Good rehearsal, I think. Rob Berman is such a fantastic conductor! And 38 players for the score!
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Good morning, all! I will shortly head off to the orchestra reading for Encores! MOST HAPPY FELLA. This will be the first time I've heard the parts played from my edition of the score. I'm a bit excited about it.
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DR Elmore, should Richard and I try to get tickets for that for April 2 or 3?
April 3. If you've never been to an Encores! performance, you should go. I think it may be a pretty good production,
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Good luck shopping DR Ginny!
Thank you, DR Jane. I did find a dress. Picture it with a black, short-sleeved bolero shrug.
(https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/t1.0-9/1507923_10152266270010049_520946148_n.jpg)
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bk, I think those DRs were just trying to be helpful in alerting you that the website link needed to be fixed.
Oh, I appreciate the alert - just surprised anyone would go that route when the cover of the book is smack dab center on the splash page.
Well, excuse me. I went directy to books since I was in a rush. How stupid of me! Next time I won't go to Books. I'll check Filichia on Friday. Perhaps the link is there.
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I was thinking the plane crossed into the future or the past. But I read too many books of that nature.
Or this movie, which is available on Netflix streaming...I love it!
Despite its humble B movie status, it has a wonderful, hard-hitting anti-war moral.
(http://www.moviegoods.com//Assets/product_images/1020/101429.1020.A.jpg)
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Well, I broke down and signed up for Amazon.com Prime. They are going to raise the yearly fee by $20, so I wanted to get in before the price changed.
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Here's one for all you kitty lovers:
http://baynews9.com/content/news/baynews9/on-the-town/article.html/content/news/articles/cfn/2014/3/13/turkey_cat_adoption.html
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That looks great, MBarnum. (I still need to work up the couple of vintage Bollywood posters I took in Atlanta.)
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Of course the novelty of the free, two day shipping caused me to go mega-shopping.
In two days I will have not only Fred and Wilma Flintstone salt and pepper shakers, but Huckleberry Hound and Snagglepuss, too!
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Good morning, all! I will shortly head off to the orchestra reading for Encores! MOST HAPPY FELLA. This will be the first time I've heard the parts played from my edition of the score. I'm a bit excited about it.
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DR Elmore, should Richard and I try to get tickets for that for April 2 or 3?
April 3. If you've never been to an Encores! performance, you should go. I think it may be a pretty good production,
Well, there's one lone single seat I might as well grab for that night. I hope DR Ginny and DH Richard can make it then. There are just a few duos down the same row (G, mezzanine) still available...
Now I've got to get the records and score out and do a little cramming for this one.
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*sings* If they asked me, I could read a Nook, about the way you walk and whisper and look...." :D
:D
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First slow day at work this week and spring break is almost over. What gives!
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Seven!
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DR Jennifer I did not read the funny blurb. If I don't fall asleep soon I will begin the book having already finished my last one.
The blurb isn't funny. IT is downright one of the creepiest things i've ever read!
LOL I guess I'm glad I missed it. I am having a bit of trouble reading this book and reliving my life since my shoulder was broken. Actually I would have liked to initially have had it as easy as she is. I bet she heals better too, well I expect so as she needs to shoot again to keep her job ;)
Actually she seems to be in a lot of pain. So it is probably quite realistic. The creepy stuff is not to do with her but the other narrator and the other narrator's sister.
I've been comparing her pain to mine after my injury. I read a bit more and I keep shaking my head how she does everything to make it worst and doesn't do the exercises, on her own, that will help. This really expresses so very much of what I went through and still do. I fortunately knew about the breathing methods she is learning, but that who dependency part and the frustration of it. Gardner has done an excellent job of expressing it all while maintaining DD's personality in dealing with it. And wisely made it the left shoulder so she could drive :)
The narrator twist is great! But I admit I am rather distracted by relating too closely to the detective's injuries, physical & psychologically.
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I was thinking the plane crossed into the future or the past. But I read too many books of that nature.
LOL, it does seem like it.
DR MBarnum, hmmm, it could be possible.
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Good luck shopping DR Ginny!
Thank you, DR Jane. I did find a dress. Picture it with a black, short-sleeved bolero shrug.
(https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/t1.0-9/1507923_10152266270010049_520946148_n.jpg)
The shrug is just what the dress needs. You will look wonderful in it.
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Thanks, DR Jane! As it turns out, my outfits for both the rehearsal dinner and the wedding are from Coldwater Creek.
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Here's one for all you kitty lovers:
http://baynews9.com/content/news/baynews9/on-the-town/article.html/content/news/articles/cfn/2014/3/13/turkey_cat_adoption.html
This is one strange kitten. Thanks for the link. :D
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Thanks, DR Jane! As it turns out, my outfits for both the rehearsal dinner and the wedding are from Coldwater Creek.
I like their clothes but most of them don't look good on me.
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Good morning, all! I will shortly head off to the orchestra reading for Encores! MOST HAPPY FELLA. This will be the first time I've heard the parts played from my edition of the score. I'm a bit excited about it.
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DR Elmore, should Richard and I try to get tickets for that for April 2 or 3?
April 3. If you've never been to an Encores! performance, you should go. I think it may be a pretty good production,
Well, there's one lone single seat I might as well grab for that night. I hope DR Ginny and DH Richard can make it then. There are just a few duos down the same row (G, mezzanine) still available...
Now I've got to get the records and score out and do a little cramming for this one.
It's a date (April 3)!
We're actually going with Row J, so Richard can have the aisle he likes...
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Good morning, all! I will shortly head off to the orchestra reading for Encores! MOST HAPPY FELLA. This will be the first time I've heard the parts played from my edition of the score. I'm a bit excited about it.
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DR Elmore, should Richard and I try to get tickets for that for April 2 or 3?
April 3. If you've never been to an Encores! performance, you should go. I think it may be a pretty good production,
Well, there's one lone single seat I might as well grab for that night. I hope DR Ginny and DH Richard can make it then. There are just a few duos down the same row (G, mezzanine) still available...
Now I've got to get the records and score out and do a little cramming for this one.
It's a date (April 3)!
Poor DR Ginny! She just called me thinking she'd get Dr Jekyll and instead she got Mr Hyde. I was in the middle of burning a saucepan of mac'n'cheese, wondering where today's mail was, and pondering a voice message - do I listen or ignore? - and she got the brunt of my frustration. I am so sorry, DR Ginny!
And, since DR ChasSmith will be in for the April 3 performance, perhaps we could have dinner before the show?
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And did I mention that the 38 musicians playing the show sounded fantastic today?
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No apologies necessary, DR Elmore :-*
And dinner would be lovely...
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No apologies necessary, DR Elmore :-*
And dinner would be lovely...
You're so much nicer than I am!
I could meet you, Richard and ChasSmith somewhere in the area around City Center. How's the ticket search going. The balcony's a climb but the sound is fantastic and tix are cheap!
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I can get down there any time that day. Dinner, of course! Anything. Y'all decide what you want to do, and count me in
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I am going to attempt to take a nap.
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OMG. Mr. Hyde... I can just imagine... :)
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Nice dress DR GINNY
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James Franciscus just kissed off Genevieve Page in YOUNGBLOOD HAWKE, but I'm not sure how she feels about it, because I can't understand a word she says....making Eva Gabor seem a paragon of pronunciation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJ7s_z4V40Q
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OMG. Mr. Hyde... I can just imagine... :)
He's not so bad ;)
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The nap didn't happen.
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I will make another attempt in a little bit.
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No apologies necessary, DR Elmore :-*
And dinner would be lovely...
You're so much nicer than I am!
I could meet you, Richard and ChasSmith somewhere in the area around City Center. How's the ticket search going. The balcony's a climb but the sound is fantastic and tix are cheap!
We splurged and got 2 on the aisle in Row J of the mezzanine.
One of our favorite restaurants, La Bonne Soupe, is right down the street from City Center (55th, between 5th and 6th).
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Nice dress DR GINNY
Thanks, DR JRand!
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And to end the day on a high note, my Warner Brothers DVDs arrived! I may watch SHOW BOAT tonight.
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OMG. Mr. Hyde... I can just imagine... :)
He's not so bad ;)
Shhhh!
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No apologies necessary, DR Elmore :-*
And dinner would be lovely...
You're so much nicer than I am!
I could meet you, Richard and ChasSmith somewhere in the area around City Center. How's the ticket search going. The balcony's a climb but the sound is fantastic and tix are cheap!
We splurged and got 2 on the aisle in Row J of the mezzanine.
One of our favorite restaurants, La Bonne Soupe, is right down the street from City Center (55th, between 5th and 6th).
I'm fond of the Brooklyn Diner on 57th between Broadway and Seventh and their chicken pot pie!
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No apologies necessary, DR Elmore :-*
And dinner would be lovely...
You're so much nicer than I am!
I could meet you, Richard and ChasSmith somewhere in the area around City Center. How's the ticket search going. The balcony's a climb but the sound is fantastic and tix are cheap!
We splurged and got 2 on the aisle in Row J of the mezzanine.
One of our favorite restaurants, La Bonne Soupe, is right down the street from City Center (55th, between 5th and 6th).
I'm fond of the Brooklyn Diner on 57th between Broadway and Seventh and their chicken pot pie!
That works, too!
By the way, we just had my homemade chicken pie for dinner - last night AND tonight.
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OMG. Mr. Hyde... I can just imagine... :)
He's not so bad ;)
Shhhh!
;D
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Keith cooked a nice dinner and now that I have eaten I feel better.
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And to end the day on a high note, my Warner Brothers DVDs arrived! I may watch SHOW BOAT tonight.
Hoo and Ray! Enjoy!
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Good luck shopping DR Ginny!
Thank you, DR Jane. I did find a dress. Picture it with a black, short-sleeved bolero shrug.
(https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/t1.0-9/1507923_10152266270010049_520946148_n.jpg)
The shrug is just what the dress needs. You will look wonderful in it.
And we will require a snapshot of you in this dress, DR Ginny! It is really beautiful and looks like it would be a fantastic color for you!
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Hello, everyone.
CONGRATS TO DR ELAN AND FAMILY ON THEIR NEWEST ADDITION!!
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OMG. Mr. Hyde... I can just imagine... :)
He's not so bad ;)
Oh sure, but he never made you sleep on a fire escape!
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And then set off the fire alarm!
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No apologies necessary, DR Elmore :-*
And dinner would be lovely...
You're so much nicer than I am!
I could meet you, Richard and ChasSmith somewhere in the area around City Center. How's the ticket search going. The balcony's a climb but the sound is fantastic and tix are cheap!
We splurged and got 2 on the aisle in Row J of the mezzanine.
One of our favorite restaurants, La Bonne Soupe, is right down the street from City Center (55th, between 5th and 6th).
I'm fond of the Brooklyn Diner on 57th between Broadway and Seventh and their chicken pot pie!
That works, too!
By the way, we just had my homemade chicken pie for dinner - last night AND tonight.
Call me. Me. Hyde wishes to talk to you.
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Nice dress, DR Ginny. It's very classic and versatile and it'll look great with black. I'm glad you found something you're happy with.
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DR George, yes, the songwriters series is the second photo you posted.
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And then set off the fire alarm!
It was the only way to get you out of the steam room at the gym.
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DR Elmore, I am glad your SHOW BOAT arrived! Now you can take those pins out of the postman voodoo doll.
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Nice dress, DR Ginny. It's very classic and versatile and it'll look great with black. I'm glad you found something you're happy with.
Thanks, DR Jeanne. I'd be happier with a smaller size...
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I on the other hand am awaiting a gray market DVDr of this rare Roger Corman flick...it seems like it has been months since I ordered it!
(http://pics.filmaffinity.com/Naked_Paradise_AKA_Thunder_Over_Hawaii-602511402-large.jpg)
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And I guess that is one way to use a hook :o
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Thank you, DR MBarnum. I'm sure there will be many photos. Wait 'till you see what Fr. Richard gets to wear for this black tie affair.
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And to end the day on a high note, my Warner Brothers DVDs arrived! I may watch SHOW BOAT tonight.
It is about time!
I thought of you as my friend relayed the story of what happened when her son was at the post office with his family, including his two little girls.
A woman walked in with an envelope saying something about Anthrax. The PO employee was about to open it when my friend's son pretty much lost it to get him to stop and called for another manager. At that point the lady left with her package. The FBI tested for anthrax and think she was probably just a crazy lady.
I believe this idiot postal worker was a reject from your PO.
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And I guess that is one way to use a hook :o
;D
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OMG. Mr. Hyde... I can just imagine... :)
He's not so bad ;)
Oh sure, but he never made you sleep on a fire escape!
;D
DR Dan this is how elmore treats MBarnum in NY ;)
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And then set off the fire alarm!
You exaggerate now ;)
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Thank you, DR MBarnum. I'm sure there will be many photos. Wait 'till you see what Fr. Richard gets to wear for this black tie affair.
I look forward to the photos of you both.
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I, too, am appalled at DR Dan's story. I've wondered before where the liability resides when someone steals and cashes a check. Was the bank BofA? Some BofAs seem to go out of their way to squeeze their customers. Also, did the thieves go into Dan's bank to cash the checks? I'm not sure i could walk into a bank where I didn't have an account and cash a check.
I truly hope you get something out of this, Dan, even if it takes a while. And I agree completely with your attitude.
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TOD - I read KATY KEENE, who I remembered as a girl detective or reporter, but Wikipedia tells me was a movie star.
I used to read Katy Keene also, which I'd forgotten about until I read this post. I think YOUR memory is correct, DR Ginny, and that Wikipedia is incorrect. I think she was a reporter.
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Brenda Starr was a reporter. I don't remember Katy Keene at all.
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And did I mention that the 38 musicians playing the show sounded fantastic today?
That I want recorded.
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DR Ginny - were you offering up this classic at your recent book sale?
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/book_zpse5fb789b.jpg)
LOL.
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Brenda Starr
(http://horseandman.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/brigman_brendastarr1.jpg)
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Watching the end of The Yakuza. I only saw this edited for TV, which means I never saw the movie at all.
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Katy Keene appears to be part of the Archie Romance series. It was my first thought too when I looked at a picks of her.
(http://d1466nnw0ex81e.cloudfront.net/n_iv/600/762401.jpg)
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Nice dress, DR Ginny. It's very classic and versatile and it'll look great with black. I'm glad you found something you're happy with.
Thanks, DR Jeanne. I'd be happier with a smaller size...
Ah, yes. I'm familiar with that problem myself. I've resigned myself to having basics in a couple sizes. I find it difficult to find anything I like dressier than jeans, khakis, tops, and sweaters. Fortunately, I don't need dressy clothes often.
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I on the other hand am awaiting a gray market DVDr of this rare Roger Corman flick...it seems like it has been months since I ordered it!
(http://pics.filmaffinity.com/Naked_Paradise_AKA_Thunder_Over_Hawaii-602511402-large.jpg)
Wardrobe malfunction coming up!
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I'm glad that both Jane and Larry's deliveries have been delivered.
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Let's see some of Dan's money find its way into his account.
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TTFN.
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I'm glad that both Jane and Larry's deliveries have been delivered.
I also received a CD today - Jeepers Creepers!
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Nine!
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Nice dress, DR Ginny. It's very classic and versatile and it'll look great with black. I'm glad you found something you're happy with.
Thanks, DR Jeanne. I'd be happier with a smaller size...
Ah, yes. I'm familiar with that problem myself. I've resigned myself to having basics in a couple sizes. I find it difficult to find anything I like dressier than jeans, khakis, tops, and sweaters. Fortunately, I don't need dressy clothes often.
Smaller sizes can be difficult too as I'm not as small as I used to be, yet I am no taller. Things that fit my width tend to be way too long.
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I'm glad that both Jane and Larry's deliveries have been delivered.
Thank you.
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Tonight's grilled cheese sandwiches include one with goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, basil and manchego and another with swiss and aged cheddar. This madness has to stop.
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Wow! Page 9! What a difference a day makes!
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TOD: Archie Comics
Sidenote- They used to have a "pen pal" section in the magazine. I sent my name in and got at least a hundred replies from all over the world. Years later, when I was in college I got a couple of pen pal requests from 12 year olds who thought I was still that age.
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DR Elmore, I am glad your SHOW BOAT arrived! Now you can take those pins out of the postman voodoo doll.
They've already gone back to my MBarnum voodoo doll.
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I've been reading everyone's comments and appreciate everyone's support. I've been talking with many different people and places. This is the best I can do so far to piece it all together. The end result is still the same though. I'm still out a considerable amount that I could have used/been using during my current disability period to supplement my very fixed income.
1. At the beginning of 2013, due to the significance of my illness/in-patient cancer treatments, I granted my roommate/friend power of attorney so that banking would continue during my incapacity because at that time it wasn't so certain that I would survive.
2. When my treatments tailed off at the end of 2013, and I started to feel stronger, I revoked the POA prior to my going away for the holiday season.
3. I have now learned that the bank did not enforce the revocation despite it being the only one I had and granting this to only one person. I was told that this was due to "my failure" to “name” the POA agent.
4. During the gap of time when I thought I had revoked the POA by filing it with the bank and when I was made to send a “corrected” form, the charity checks had been sent to my address.
5. At that time, I was out-of-town and had no knowledge that these checks had arrived.
6. I have also since learned that my roommate has a gambling addiction. After much cajoling, he admitted same to me.
7. He cashed the checks using the POA at the bank, even though they knew of the revocation, which was apparently not put "in force" until the "corrected" form was on file.
8. I have found that the charities cannot resend any funds since they were cashed “in my behalf" during this last charity cycle.
9. The police cannot do anything for the same reason.
10. The bank seems to be at fault, but I cannot figure out how to get them on the hook, if I can.
11. My roommate/friend has since yesterday apologized profusely, but he has no money and is unemployed, so even though he says he will repay me, I will not hold my breath.
12. I am very reluctant to press charges against my friend even though he does “deserve” to be punished in a real world way and not just by harboring great amounts of guilt. I feel sympathetic to his problem and am torn between anger and empathy.
13. Therefore I am feeling stuck between the bank’s inactivity due to a detail that was not as important as the overall meaning of the revocation document, the charities’ inability to send more funds to make up for what I lost (for which I am not surprised), and my friend's awful, horrid betrayal/addiction.
I am at a loss in many, many ways and am also mad at myself for having gone out-of-town during the holidays for the purpose of recuperation.
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I've been reading everyone's comments and appreciate everyone's support. I've been talking with many different people and places. This is the best I can do so far to piece it all together. The end result is still the same though. I'm still out a considerable amount that I could have used/been using during my current disability period to supplement my very fixed income.
1. At the beginning of 2013, due to the significance of my illness/in-patient cancer treatments, I granted my roommate/friend power of attorney so that banking would continue during my incapacity because at that time it wasn't so certain that I would survive.
2. When my treatments tailed off at the end of 2013, and I started to feel stronger, I revoked the POA prior to my going away for the holiday season.
3. I have now learned that the bank did not enforce the revocation despite it being the only one I had and granting this to only one person. I was told that this was due to "my failure" to “name” the POA agent.
4. During the gap of time when I thought I had revoked the POA by filing it with the bank and when I was made to send a “corrected” form, the charity checks had been sent to my address.
5. At that time, I was out-of-town and had no knowledge that these checks had arrived.
6. I have also since learned that my roommate has a gambling addiction. After much cajoling, he admitted same to me.
7. He cashed the checks using the POA at the bank, even though they knew of the revocation, which was apparently not put "in force" until the "corrected" form was on file.
8. I have found that the charities cannot resend any funds since they were cashed “in my behalf" during this last charity cycle.
9. The police cannot do anything for the same reason.
10. The bank seems to be at fault, but I cannot figure out how to get them on the hook, if I can.
11. My roommate/friend has since yesterday apologized profusely, but he has no money and is unemployed, so even though he says he will repay me, I will not hold my breath.
12. I am very reluctant to press charges against my friend even though he does “deserve” to be punished in a real world way and not just by harboring great amounts of guilt. I feel sympathetic to his problem and am torn between anger and empathy.
13. Therefore I am feeling stuck between the bank’s inactivity due to a detail that was not as important as the overall meaning of the revocation document, the charities’ inability to send more funds to make up for what I lost (for which I am not surprised), and my friend's awful, horrid betrayal/addiction.
I am at a loss in many, many ways and am also mad at myself for having gone out-of-town during the holidays for the purpose of recuperation.
I can understand your dilemma, DR DanM. I'm so sorry this happened to you.
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I'm glad you have a clearer picture of what happened, Dan, but do not blame yourself for this. You needed that recuperation, just like you do not need this stress. The bank has now revoked the POA, correct?
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You can still hold the bank up in public as negligent because it did not tell you that your form was incomplete. I would let them know that you plan to do just that. It might be worth it to them to reimburse you the $2,500 to spare themselves from who knows how costly the bad publicity is.
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TOD: Archie Comics
Sidenote- They used to have a "pen pal" section in the magazine. I sent my name in and got at least a hundred replies from all over the world. Years later, when I was in college I got a couple of pen pal requests from 12 year olds who thought I was still that age.
LOL. How many pen-pals did you have when you were 12?
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I'm glad you have a clearer picture of what happened, Dan, but do not blame yourself for this. You needed that recuperation, just like you do not need this stress. The bank has now revoked the POA, correct?
Exactly! Do not feel guilty that you were out of town. Find some new friends. And tell the thief to eat dirt and die. Friends like that you do not need, especially ones with addiction problems.
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I'm glad you have a clearer picture of what happened, Dan, but do not blame yourself for this. You needed that recuperation, just like you do not need this stress.
I agree and I too would not to be the cause of my friend's arrest. This is still your roommate though? I hope nothing else will be stolen.
Even though the money can't be returned maybe your friend will agree to gamblers anonymous.
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TOD: Archie Comics
Sidenote- They used to have a "pen pal" section in the magazine. I sent my name in and got at least a hundred replies from all over the world. Years later, when I was in college I got a couple of pen pal requests from 12 year olds who thought I was still that age.
LOL. How many pen-pals did you have when you were 12?
Well, I already had two pen pals before my name was in the magazine. I really don't remember if I wrote to more than a couple of the new ones. I think I was too overwhelmed by the response!
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VIBES FOR DR DAN!!!!!
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As it turns out, I'm also going to be in NYC on April 3rd (from the 3rd till the 7th). I had gotten a ticket for the Guys and Dolls concert at Carnegie Hall as soon as they went on sale several months ago. What a cast---Nathan Lane, Megan Mullally, Sierra Boggess, Patrick Wilson, Judy Kaye, Christopher Fitzgerald, Len Cariou to name a few!
http://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2014/4/3/0730/PM/Guys-and-Dolls-One-Night-Only-ONLY-at-Carnegie-Hall/
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The first review of "Rocky: The Musical" is in.
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VIBES FOR DR DAN!!!!!
~~~ADDITIONAL VIBES FOR DAN!!~~~
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And on that note (A-natural), I'm going home. I have a cold, but it's not too bad. I really need to sleep and hopefully I can tonight. I don't think I got much of any sleep the last couple of nights. :P
Until later.
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As it turns out, I'm also going to be in NYC on April 3rd (from the 3rd till the 7th). I had gotten a ticket for the Guys and Dolls concert at Carnegie Hall as soon as they went on sale several months ago. What a cast---Nathan Lane, Megan Mullally, Sierra Boggess, Patrick Wilson, Judy Kaye, Christopher Fitzgerald, Len Cariou to name a few!
http://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2014/4/3/0730/PM/Guys-and-Dolls-One-Night-Only-ONLY-at-Carnegie-Hall/
That sounds like a great show, DR KevinH, and in the vicinity of ours! Will you join us at Brooklyn Diner?
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As it turns out, I'm also going to be in NYC on April 3rd (from the 3rd till the 7th). I had gotten a ticket for the Guys and Dolls concert at Carnegie Hall as soon as they went on sale several months ago. What a cast---Nathan Lane, Megan Mullally, Sierra Boggess, Patrick Wilson, Judy Kaye, Christopher Fitzgerald, Len Cariou to name a few!
http://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2014/4/3/0730/PM/Guys-and-Dolls-One-Night-Only-ONLY-at-Carnegie-Hall/
That sounds like a great show, DR KevinH, and in the vicinity of ours! Will you join us at Brooklyn Diner?
I'd love to!!
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I am going to go read my book by the "Queen of creepy topics".
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Thursday morning greetings! Cold again here in SW Ohio, but the sun is shining and the snow stayed north of us this time. I'm going out shopping today for a new dress to wear to a wedding at the end of the month. It's a "black tie optional" affair and I'd planned to wear the dress I wore for Rob & Mary Linda's wedding. Alas, that has become slightly snug (but not unwearable) and, even worse, is very close in color to what the mother of the groom (my sister-in-law Kathy) is wearing. Pray for Rosemary's Baby...
Hanging clothes on hangers can lead to fabric shrinkage.
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Thursday morning greetings! Cold again here in SW Ohio, but the sun is shining and the snow stayed north of us this time. I'm going out shopping today for a new dress to wear to a wedding at the end of the month. It's a "black tie optional" affair and I'd planned to wear the dress I wore for Rob & Mary Linda's wedding. Alas, that has become slightly snug (but not unwearable) and, even worse, is very close in color to what the mother of the groom (my sister-in-law Kathy) is wearing. Pray for Rosemary's Baby...
Hanging clothes on hangers can lead to fabric shrinkage.
It can, indeed, DR TCB!
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Thursday morning greetings! Cold again here in SW Ohio, but the sun is shining and the snow stayed north of us this time. I'm going out shopping today for a new dress to wear to a wedding at the end of the month. It's a "black tie optional" affair and I'd planned to wear the dress I wore for Rob & Mary Linda's wedding. Alas, that has become slightly snug (but not unwearable) and, even worse, is very close in color to what the mother of the groom (my sister-in-law Kathy) is wearing. Pray for Rosemary's Baby...
Hanging clothes on hangers can lead to fabric shrinkage.
I read that as "hanging clothes on hamburgers..."
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Which seats in Row J, DR Ginny? Mine is G3, one seat to the left of the left aisle (audience left).
2 and 4, DR ChasSmith. I think we're on the opposite aisle.
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Which seats in Row J, DR Ginny? Mine is G3, one seat to the left of the left aisle (audience left).
2 and 4, DR ChasSmith. I think we're on the opposite aisle.
Thank you! I'm making a mess here -- I tried to fix something that looks like it didn't need fixing and ended up deleting the post instead of hitting modify... Oy!
Okay, I think everything's all right now... everyone just stay calm...
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DR Dan M, I can't even imagine the kind of strength it must take to deal with that situation. I can only wish you the strongest of vibes for a peaceful and proper resolution. And the sooner, the better.
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Dan M, for whatever it's worth, I will put this entire story in the notes - we get ten million visitors to my blog a year - tell the bank that unless they do the right thing, you will go public - here, on TV (local news stations love this sort of thing) and everywhere else.
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TOD:
When I was younger, I enjoyed the horror comics like EERIE, CREEPY and WEIRD TALES. These were (now obvious to me) homages/rip-offs of the earlier VAULT OF HORROR and TALES FROM THE CRYPT. I also enjoyed HEAVY METAL. Throughout my life, I've been a big fan of classic MAD. I stopped reading the newer editions since the mid-1980s as I feel the magazine changed too much. Knowing a bit about the original publisher William Gaines, after he passed away, the magazine became far too corporate, which I think he would have abhorred. The magazine also changed over to slick, color pages. Gaines always preferred newsprint, and once Harvey Kurtzman left EC, color left for the most part.
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Dan M, for whatever it's worth, I will put this entire story in the notes - we get ten million visitors to my blog a year - tell the bank that unless they do the right thing, you will go public - here, on TV (local news stations love this sort of thing) and everywhere else.
Thank you Bruce, and everyone for your supportive and kind words and vibes. I will gather my thoughts together and make a case to the bank. I think I need to present it as logically and chronologically as possible to emphasize the gap.
In late 2013, there was one charity that did not send any money, but agreed to sponsor a website for me to generate funds. I didn't answer one way or the other. Maybe I should revisit that offer as well.
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As much as I have been through last year, cancer diagnosis and treatments, not knowing if I would make it through, the robbery and loss of many prized items and family mementos, and now the loss of this money, I am very grateful to be here with you, Bruce, and all of the DRs that are now a part of my everyday life. Bruce, you truly are a mensch, as we used to say back in NY, and you have attracted some really great folks here. I'm very humbled to be included with you.
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DR Dan it has been a pleasure getting to know you and the more I learn the more respect I have for you. Maybe life continue to improve for you.
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DR Dan it has been a pleasure getting to know you and the more I learn the more respect I have for you. Maybe life continue to improve for you.
Thank you so much DR Jane! You are most kind.
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What gives
The gift that keeps on giving. That's what gives!
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DR Dan M, even though your friend is at fault I can totally understand your not wanting to press charges against him.
However, I think the bank is also at fault. You revoked the POA and they endorsed your check. They should be held responsible for that. I would not let that go.
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DR Dan, it has been a pleasure getting to know you, as DR Jane said. Vibes that this situation gets cleared up quickly and without additional stress at a time when you don't need it.
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I'm off to bed. Good night, all.
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Congrats to Elan!
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Retroactive congrats to BK on 75000 posts
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Dan, is there danger that if the bank is held up to ridicule, THEY might pursue action against your roommate?
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Not to be confused with babushka:
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/babushka_zps364357b5.jpg)
my prom photo!!
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I was so busy with my situation that I forgot what today was:
NEIL SEDAKA's 75th birthday!
Happy Birthday, Mr. Sedaka!
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DR Dan M - you know we are all here for you. Let us know what you need, and we will do it.
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Love that dress, DR Ginny. You will look fabulous in it.
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. . . . and Happy Birthday to one of my all-time favorite cartoonists from the classic years of MAD Magazine:
AL JAFFEE
Born on this date in 1921!
(Cartoon in honor of DR elmore's recent travails with the Postal Service):
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Adjusting to a new eyeglass prescription. The frames will also need to be adjusted - they keep sliding down my nose! Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln...
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Tonight's grilled cheese sandwiches include one with goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, basil and manchego and another with swiss and aged cheddar. This madness has to stop.
but what kind of bread?
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DR Dan M - you know we are all here for you. Let us know what you need, and we will do it.
Thank you DR singdaw! I aspire to be as clever and witty as you!
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Dan , I am very sorry to hear about your travails. is your friend /roommate still your roommate?
And is it possible with his addiction problem, that he was responsible your robbery as well as for the check theft?
I understand your reluctance to pursue a once trusted friend, and I believe FJL has a good point, the bank may wish to take action against the person who cashed the check
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Why thank you, DR Dan M. My mother will be so proud! :)
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Too tired to read the Rocky reviews now, but they will make interesting reading in the morning.
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Sorry, I'm afraid I just don't have the energy to take us to page 11.
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Ginny that dress is beautiful I look forward to seeing your photo!
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I am falling asleep over the keyboard so I must take me off tgobed
vibes dfor all
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Finished with my viewing and am now trying to choose the last of the songs.
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HHW can be a source of comfort and camaraderie in the otherwise impersonal world of the Interwebs. :)
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Can't just stop here...
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POST #300!!
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Hello, everyone.
CONGRATS TO DR ELAN AND FAMILY ON THEIR NEWEST ADDITION!!
Ditto!
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DR Elmore, I am glad your SHOW BOAT arrived! Now you can take those pins out of the postman voodoo doll.
And put them back into your doll, Mikey!
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All book links have been fixed so no matter where you go on the site, there's no escape now!!!
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Thursday morning greetings! Cold again here in SW Ohio, but the sun is shining and the snow stayed north of us this time. I'm going out shopping today for a new dress to wear to a wedding at the end of the month. It's a "black tie optional" affair and I'd planned to wear the dress I wore for Rob & Mary Linda's wedding. Alas, that has become slightly snug (but not unwearable) and, even worse, is very close in color to what the mother of the groom (my sister-in-law Kathy) is wearing. Pray for Rosemary's Baby...
Hanging clothes on hangers can lead to fabric shrinkage.
I read that as "hanging clothes on hamburgers..."
I would gladly pay you Tuesday............................
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Dan, I am so sorry to hear about your financial woes. Believe me, I understand what you are going through, Trust me when I say that you couldn't find a more supportive grounp online than the friends on HHW.
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All book links have been fixed so no matter where you go on the site, there's no escape now!!!
Well, actually...if you go to www.kritzerland.com and click on the Books (http://kritzerland.com/books2.htm) link, that page has been fixed. But if you click on Home (www.krizerland.com/home.htm) from any other page, and then click on the Books (http://kritzerland.com/books.htm) link, you get to a different Books link which hasn't been fixed...yet.
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Well, I must go to sleep...or at least try to. The last couple of nights with my cold, I have not been able to get much sleep. Also, I need to be at work tomorrow morning a couple of hours early because I will be the only supervisor in the Tech. Services area. Normally, my supervisor would be there, but she's at the Public Library Association (PLA) conference so I have to be the supervisor of the day. Yippee.
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So, hopefully, I'll actually get some sleep. Good night, all. 8)