Haines His Way
Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on July 30, 2014, 12:26:28 AM
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Well, you've read the notes, the notes gave a Fig, Newton, and now it is time for you to post until the Fig Newton cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: GIBBOSITY!
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Morning all.
That is all.
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good morning to all
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in just a few hours I find out the results of the MRI.
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Movie Scene of the day
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Play of the Day
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ASK BK
Did you see the last Broadway revival of Boeing Boeing? If you did other than the name changes of the stewardesses would you know what other revisions were made from the original 60's version?
Also do you think could it work in an all male version?
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in just a few hours I find out the results of the MRI.
We're keeping our fingers crossed.
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Good morning, all! I have to be at 23rd and 9th Avenue by 12:30 to meet a friend for lunch, and that's my day.
I have nothing else to report.
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You and Anthony are at different ends of the street, he's at 23rd Street and First Avenue visiting the NYU School of Dentistry for a cleaning.
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Wednesday morning greetings! I am alone in the house (except for the cat, who's upstairs), which is a very rare occurrence these days. It won't last long, because Rob will be home from work soon, but he'll zonk right out for a few hours before he has to go to class. Richard is over at the cardiologists' office having a routine stress test because it's been almost a year since he received his stents. Assuming all goes well, we're going out to brunch when he's finished.
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When Rob was about 4 or 5 he came home from Vacation Bible School and told me how much he'd liked the cookies they'd had for snack time. I asked what they were and he said they had "chocolate inside." The next time we went to the grocery we spent quite a while in the cookie aisle looking at all the chocolate-filled items and he didn't find the ones from church. Next time I saw the VBS coordinator I asked her what kind they were and she said - wait for it - Fig Newtons!
I like my Fig Newtons slightly stale.
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MRI vibes for DR MIKE.
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I don't much like Newton cookies.....of any kind.
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DR TCB - Glenn Ford was NOT in The Americanization of Emily....but he was in a few service "comedies" that didn't find very funny including The Teahouse of the August Moon and Don't Go Near the Water....that's the kind of comedy I thought EMILY was.....I was wrong.
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I would add Kiss Them For Me, except Ford wasn't in that one either....but it wasn't very funny.
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A comedy that wasn't very funny. Hollywood ought to make more of those.
Oh, wait. They already do! :P
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~ ~ ~ CONTINUED VIBES ~ ~ ~ for DR Mike!
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~ ~ ~ SUPER-STRENGTH THURSDAY MEETING VIBES ~ ~ ~ for bk for a favorable outcome!!!!
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Good morning, all.
An avalanche of vibes for DR Mike and anyone else in need.
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Vixmom, just let me know when you'll arrive.
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Good morning, all.
This is one of those mornings it's taking forever to get some energy going. Thank the ye gods I have no rehearsal tonight.
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VIBES to BK for the meeting tomorrow!
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I think Fig Newtons were as much a staple in our house as Saltines and Ritz and Graham Crackers. And though I would eat all of these, even binge on them at times, I was never, shall we say, "passionate" about any of them. It has now been many years since I've had a Fig Newton, and I never tried any of the alternate versions. In fact, I'm not sure I even knew about them.
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And the word of the day is: GIBBOSITY!
And The Song Of The Day Is: THE BELLS OF NOTRE DAME
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And you should see the belles of Notre Dame!! :)
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But first
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it is time
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to turn the page
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to 2!
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Sing what will we do without you if/when you get a job???
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Sing what will we do without you if/when you get a job???
Haven't you realized frpm his posts that he's deranged and unemployable? It's my experience that you are only employable if you are insane and wealthy.
Insert photo of Man from Philadelphia or my previous employer here!
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Anthony is back from the dentist so the east side of 23rd Street is safe.
I don't know about 9th Avenue, though.
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Sing what will we do without you if/when you get a job???
Perhaps you can write into your employment contract that you must have 24/7 access to HHW and the part of the Internet that isn't "dirty"
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Haven't you realized from his posts that he's deranged and unemployable?
It's true! :P
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I'll certainly take your suggestion under advisement, DR Ben! :)
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Richard survived his stress test and we've been to Bob Evans for brunch. I foresee a lazy day...
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Anthony is back from the dentist so the east side of 23rd Street is safe.
I don't know about 9th Avenue, though.
I'll let you know in another hour!
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Richard survived his stress test
Good news!
I also survived my lab blood work.
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I just learned that all of the McGlinnventory, that picked up from Toyland last week and that sitting at Rodgers & Hammerstein, are all on their way to the Library of Congress. That's very good news: one more responsibility off my back as I close up Toyland.
And it's time to head downtown. I'll bus to Lincoln Center and then take the No.11 bus to 23rd and 9th Ave.
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Richard survived his stress test
Good news!
I also survived my lab blood work.
Also good news!
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I just learned that all of the McGlinnventory, that picked up from Toyland last week and that sitting at Rodgers & Hammerstein, are all on their way to the Library of Congress. That's very good news: one more responsibility off my back as I close up Toyland....
And more good news!
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in just a few hours I find out the results of the MRI.
Best wishes and fingers crossed!
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BK,
I'm a little confused about your review of the the MARTY disc.
I have not seen this new edition and am perfectly satisfied with the old MGM/UA DVD I've had for years.
Granted, not all DVD or Blu-ray transfers are ideal, but when you disagree with the statement "It's better than nothing," are you really saying that if, say MARTY, cannot be duplicated to meet your standards, it should not be made available to the public at all?
There are several movies that I like for which I have less than ideal DVD transfers, but what I do have are the best (as far as I know) that is available. And, I would rather have these than nothing.
BTW: It's amazing how sharp a DVD looks when it's played on a Blu-Ray player on a Hi-Def TV.
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Good news from DR ELMORE.
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My question for ASK BK Day:
If a television station or cable service pays for clearances/rights to run or show a particular movie or program....say I LOVE LUCY or THE AMERICANIZATION OF EMILY.....are they obligated to show the version provided by the licensee, or can they use another DVD or other Digital File if it is available?
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From DR Cilla:
You know, that's a funny thing. I've always used Edith to translate and she laughed at me when I told her I could speak Spanish.
Maybe she wanted you to think you needed her.
That is great you can call your brother's assistant if you need to. Hospitals use a service they can call for a translator. I wonder if you can also do that on a need to use basis.
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DR Vixmom your trips sounds great. Remember, you can also hike off some weight with me.
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My question for ASK BK Day:
If a television station or cable service pays for clearances/rights to run or show a particular movie or program....say I LOVE LUCY or THE AMERICANIZATION OF EMILY.....are they obligated to show the version provided by the licensee, or can they use another DVD or other Digital File if it is available?
It would probably depend on the individual license.
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Ginny, do you need a stress test since the new living arrangement began? Or are you adjusting to it?
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When Rob was about 4 or 5 he came home from Vacation Bible School and told me how much he'd liked the cookies they'd had for snack time. I asked what they were and he said they had "chocolate inside." The next time we went to the grocery we spent quite a while in the cookie aisle looking at all the chocolate-filled items and he didn't find the ones from church. Next time I saw the VBS coordinator I asked her what kind they were and she said - wait for it - Fig Newtons!
I like my Fig Newtons slightly stale.
Funny.
I used to like them from the frig. When I crave a Fig Newton I resist the use. I hope I don't see one today or I might not be able to.
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I think Fig Newtons were as much a staple in our house as Saltines and Ritz and Graham Crackers. And though I would eat all of these, even binge on them at times, I was never, shall we say, "passionate" about any of them. It has now been many years since I've had a Fig Newton, and I never tried any of the alternate versions. In fact, I'm not sure I even knew about them.
I have tried and disliked the alternate versions. The original were one of my favorite store bought cookies.
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Richard survived his stress test and we've been to Bob Evans for brunch. I foresee a lazy day...
Good news!
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Richard survived his stress test
I also survived my lab blood work.
LOL-I would hope so.
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I just learned that all of the McGlinnventory, that picked up from Toyland last week and that sitting at Rodgers & Hammerstein, are all on their way to the Library of Congress. That's very good news: one more responsibility off my back as I close up Toyland....
And more good news!
Very good indeed.
NEW JOB VIBES FOR DR ELMORE!!!
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I'm up, I'm up - nine hours of blessed sleep!
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ASK BK
Did you see the last Broadway revival of Boeing Boeing? If you did other than the name changes of the stewardesses would you know what other revisions were made from the original 60's version?
Also do you think could it work in an all male version?
Other than having seen about thirty minutes of the film with Jerry Lewis and Tony Curtis, one of the only movies of that era I ever walked out on at a sneak preview, I know nothing of the original play or the revival.
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BK,
I'm a little confused about your review of the the MARTY disc.
I have not seen this new edition and am perfectly satisfied with the old MGM/UA DVD I've had for years.
Granted, not all DVD or Blu-ray transfers are ideal, but when you disagree with the statement "It's better than nothing," are you really saying that if, say MARTY, cannot be duplicated to meet your standards, it should not be made available to the public at all?
There are several movies that I like for which I have less than ideal DVD transfers, but what I do have are the best (as far as I know) that is available. And, I would rather have these than nothing.
BTW: It's amazing how sharp a DVD looks when it's played on a Blu-Ray player on a Hi-Def TV.
I am saying that I don't really want to see Marty in a way its filmmakers didn't intend me to see it. In this case, Marty was shot at 1.85 and that is how I'd like to see it. If they hadn't transferred from a compromised source and even matted to 1.66 I'd go along with it. I can watch it incorrect and enjoy the story, sure. But these guys on these boards want it all ways - with Marty it's "Well, it's better than nothing" but with any number of other transfers it's "This is horrible - recall!" Sorry, you can't have it all ways. Either everything is fine because "It's better than nothing" or things should be presented properly.
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My question for ASK BK Day:
If a television station or cable service pays for clearances/rights to run or show a particular movie or program....say I LOVE LUCY or THE AMERICANIZATION OF EMILY.....are they obligated to show the version provided by the licensee, or can they use another DVD or other Digital File if it is available?
I'm sure if they showed something other than what was provided, no one would even know.
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in just a few hours I find out the results of the MRI.
~~~Additional Good Luck Vibes!!~~~
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~ ~ ~ SUPER-STRENGTH THURSDAY MEETING VIBES ~ ~ ~ for bk for a favorable outcome!!!!
~~~Ditto!!~~~
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.... I forgot what I was going to say.
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.... I forgot what I was going to say.
I hate it when that happens. :P
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I think Fig Newtons were as much a staple in our house as Saltines and Ritz and Graham Crackers. And though I would eat all of these, even binge on them at times, I was never, shall we say, "passionate" about any of them. It has now been many years since I've had a Fig Newton, and I never tried any of the alternate versions. In fact, I'm not sure I even knew about them.
I have tried and disliked the alternate versions. The original were one of my favorite store bought cookies.
Jane, have you ever had Newman's Own Origanics' (http://www.newmansownorganics.com/index.php) Fig Newmans (http://www.newmansownorganics.com/food_fignewmans.html)? They're quite delish and are available in Fat Free, Low Fat and Wheat-Free/Dairy-Free varieties. My sister loves these.
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I am not sure if I would know if a movie I was watching was being shown in the incorrect ratio. Or would I?
How does one even know what the correct ratio is just by looking?
Ration sounds too much like math, so therefore it is over my head.
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What a turn on!
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I always put Fig Newtons (or Cherry Newtons) in the refrigerator - they're really good slightly cold.
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And I am home from lunch with my friend Ray Sheen. I am now an authority on one more Manhattan restaurant craze, the latest of which just opened a block from me:
http://themeatballshop.com
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Mmm. I love meatballs. I have left instructions with the church organist that if she outlives me to be sure they serve meatballs at my funeral luncheon.
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Good morning. It is still morning here. Barely.
I did better on my hike this morning.
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.... I forgot what I was going to say.
And that's okay, because it made me stop and think that I forgot to thank DR Laura for the info on South Mountain yesterday. I had no idea it was right there in town, or "in town", because I'd always pictured you living in some outlying area, perhaps the far edge of a suburb which would put you close to some hills. Well, I've never been to Phoenix so what do I know? I'll answer that: nothing! The closest I ever got to Phoenix was landing once at Wickenburg, a small town some 30 miles (?) northwest of there.
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Mmm. I love meatballs. I have left instructions with the church organist that if she outlives me to be sure they serve meatballs at my funeral luncheon.
But you won't be there to enjoy them.
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Well, we'll all go and enjoy them! :D
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There are mountains all around us here in Phoenix.
I climbed Camelback once. It was very crowded and very steep. There is a reason they do so many helicopter rescues there. I don't want to be one of them.
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I won't have to do the dishes afterwards, either.
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From DR Cilla:
You know, that's a funny thing. I've always used Edith to translate and she laughed at me when I told her I could speak Spanish.
Maybe she wanted you to think you needed her.
That is great you can call your brother's assistant if you need to. Hospitals use a service they can call for a translator. I wonder if you can also do that on a need to use basis.
Yes but it's very expensive. I'm not as good as I think I am, lol. Today a cook from Kentucky Fried came into my office, when I couldn't understand everything he was saying he gave me a lecture about how important it is for me to have someone there who speaks Spanish. I understood all of that, lol
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I realized this morning that I need to not try to do everything. I've been answering all the phone calls and trying to keep everything up, but I really have to stop doing that and just retrieve the messages and return calls. I'm also going to keep the front door locked. I have plenty of work to do and there are no appointments scheduled until Monday. Everyone can just wait. I'm not going to let myself get any more overwhelmed than I have to. I started feeling that way so I came home for lunch and decided to just relax a bit. It was a good choice
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I did spend about 1 hour on the phone with someone I REALLY wanted as a reference. She said yes and gave me some very good advice. Now I just need one or two more references and I'll be ready to send in my application The reference is a real ground breaker for females in the legal field in Iowa.
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I am not sure if I would know if a movie I was watching was being shown in the incorrect ratio. Or would I?
How does one even know what the correct ratio is just by looking?
Ration sounds too much like math, so therefore it is over my head.
Hey, Mikey! Visit The Widescreen Museum (http://www.widescreenmuseum.com/widescreen/lobby.htm) where you can see pictures that differentiate between proper ratio and pan-and-scan, etc.
It's very illuminating.
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My grandma always had fig newtons. So every time I see them or hear about them, I think about her and the jar in her kitchen
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Well now I have information for when I decide to open my own television station.
DR DRUXY I will pay close attention to the license.....but they will have to come after me, if I find a better source.
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I am off now to take photos for the LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS slide show and teach the trio how to do their makeup.
Their wigs should be here by the end of the week, so all is well. I shall also try to watch a bit of the show.....my fingers are crossed that it is good.
Time will tell....
AND tonight FOUR dancers will be leaving on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE and SHARKNADO 2 is on the SyFy Network.....
Must see TV indeed.
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DR Jennifer, thank you for posting those Kindle mysteries that were on sale at Amazon for $1.99. I purchased THE TITANIC MURDERS. It was a very clever story using real mystery writer Jacques Futrelle (who actually died onboard the Titanic) as the writer who is drawn by Captain Smith and Bruce Ismay into solving a real murder on the ship's maiden voyage. I bought a second book by the same author titled THE LUSITANIA MURDERS. I am not sure how that one is going to work.
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Back from a cup of chicken corn chowder and a chili, cheese and onion omelet - the latter was dreadful and I didn't finish it - actually I didn't finish the soup, either - I think Ye Olde Tummye is shrinking a bit.
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I am not sure if I would know if a movie I was watching was being shown in the incorrect ratio. Or would I?
How does one even know what the correct ratio is just by looking?
Ration sounds too much like math, so therefore it is over my head.
Hey, Mikey! Visit The Widescreen Museum (http://www.widescreenmuseum.com/widescreen/lobby.htm) where you can see pictures that differentiate between proper ratio and pan-and-scan, etc.
It's very illuminating.
Pan and Scan I can recognized, but 1:66 vs 1:85, I have no clue about. Nor even a clew. I will check it out!
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Dear BK,
An actress acquaintance of mine needs an audition piece that is two young women, comedy, and not a famous scene. Can you think of anything she could use?
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First the bad news: There is a leak by the washing machine.
Now the good news: There is a tiny crack in the bottom of the detergent bottle. A mess to clean up, but cheaper than a visit from the plumber!
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Dear BK,
An actress acquaintance of mine needs an audition piece that is two young women, comedy, and not a famous scene. Can you think of anything she could use?
I can't even think of any that ARE famous scenes.
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Actually, found online something called Five Women Wearing the Same Dress - have them check that out.
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Thank you. I figured you would know something.
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I think Fig Newtons were as much a staple in our house as Saltines and Ritz and Graham Crackers. And though I would eat all of these, even binge on them at times, I was never, shall we say, "passionate" about any of them. It has now been many years since I've had a Fig Newton, and I never tried any of the alternate versions. In fact, I'm not sure I even knew about them.
I have tried and disliked the alternate versions. The original were one of my favorite store bought cookies.
Jane, have you ever had Newman's Own Origanics' (http://www.newmansownorganics.com/index.php) Fig Newmans (http://www.newmansownorganics.com/food_fignewmans.html)? They're quite delish and are available in Fat Free, Low Fat and Wheat-Free/Dairy-Free varieties. My sister loves these.
I haven't tried them. When I did buy Fig Newtons I usually just got the little packs of 2 cookies, otherwise I would eat the entire bag.
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Actually, found online something called Five Women Wearing the Same Dress - have them check that out.
A local theater group did this show last year. I didn't get to see it, but I'd heard that it was very good.
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I think Fig Newtons were as much a staple in our house as Saltines and Ritz and Graham Crackers. And though I would eat all of these, even binge on them at times, I was never, shall we say, "passionate" about any of them. It has now been many years since I've had a Fig Newton, and I never tried any of the alternate versions. In fact, I'm not sure I even knew about them.
I have tried and disliked the alternate versions. The original were one of my favorite store bought cookies.
Jane, have you ever had Newman's Own Origanics' (http://www.newmansownorganics.com/index.php) Fig Newmans (http://www.newmansownorganics.com/food_fignewmans.html)? They're quite delish and are available in Fat Free, Low Fat and Wheat-Free/Dairy-Free varieties. My sister loves these.
I haven't tried them. When I did buy Fig Newtons I usually just got the little packs of 2 cookies, otherwise I would eat the entire bag.
That, of course, is a separate issue. ;)
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And I am home from lunch with my friend Ray Sheen. I am now an authority on one more Manhattan restaurant craze, the latest of which just opened a block from me:
http://themeatballshop.com
It looks like a cute place. They did to improve the quality of the menu on their website. It was blurry and difficult for me to read even when I enlarged it. I think I saw veggie meatballs.
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I won't have to do the dishes afterwards, either.
;D
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From DR Cilla:
You know, that's a funny thing. I've always used Edith to translate and she laughed at me when I told her I could speak Spanish.
Maybe she wanted you to think you needed her.
That is great you can call your brother's assistant if you need to. Hospitals use a service they can call for a translator. I wonder if you can also do that on a need to use basis.
Yes but it's very expensive. I'm not as good as I think I am, lol. Today a cook from Kentucky Fried came into my office, when I couldn't understand everything he was saying he gave me a lecture about how important it is for me to have someone there who speaks Spanish. I understood all of that, lol
;D
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I did spend about 1 hour on the phone with someone I REALLY wanted as a reference. She said yes and gave me some very good advice. Now I just need one or two more references and I'll be ready to send in my application The reference is a real ground breaker for females in the legal field in Iowa.
This is exciting.
Locking your door, very clever :)
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Hello All:
TOD:
BK have you ever seen the movie DOUBT with Meryl Streep Philip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams?
If you did, please critique it for me.
Someone That I was in a High School Musical in Buffalo, NY had a small role in it.
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DR Jennifer, thank you for posting those Kindle mysteries that were on sale at Amazon for $1.99. I purchased THE TITANIC MURDERS. It was a very clever story using real mystery writer Jacques Futrelle (who actually died onboard the Titanic) as the writer who is drawn by Captain Smith and Bruce Ismay into solving a real murder on the ship's maiden voyage. I bought a second book by the same author titled THE LUSITANIA MURDERS. I am not sure how that one is going to work.
One looked interesting to me. I would have purchased it even I had remembered to do so before 1:00 in the morning, after the offer expired. ;D
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Picked up the following from the Library:
DOUBT
THE ENCHANTED COTTAGE
DOGVILLE
TO HAVE AND HAVE NOT
DOCTOR ZHIVAGO
WRINKLES ( AN ANIMATED COMEDY FOR ADULTS)
THE BIG EASY
I would appreciate any comments from all DR"S
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First the bad news: There is a leak by the washing machine.
Now the good news: There is a tiny crack in the bottom of the detergent bottle. A mess to clean up, but cheaper than a visit from the plumber!
;D
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Today I watched BELOVED INFIDEL, with GREGORY PECK, (One of my favorite Actors) and Deborah Kerr.
It's about F.Scott Fitzgerald affair with Sheila Graham.
I rated it 8/10
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Goodbye for now :-* :-* :-*
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I think Fig Newtons were as much a staple in our house as Saltines and Ritz and Graham Crackers. And though I would eat all of these, even binge on them at times, I was never, shall we say, "passionate" about any of them. It has now been many years since I've had a Fig Newton, and I never tried any of the alternate versions. In fact, I'm not sure I even knew about them.
I have tried and disliked the alternate versions. The original were one of my favorite store bought cookies.
Jane, have you ever had Newman's Own Origanics' (http://www.newmansownorganics.com/index.php) Fig Newmans (http://www.newmansownorganics.com/food_fignewmans.html)? They're quite delish and are available in Fat Free, Low Fat and Wheat-Free/Dairy-Free varieties. My sister loves these.
I haven't tried them. When I did buy Fig Newtons I usually just got the little packs of 2 cookies, otherwise I would eat the entire bag.
That, of course, is a separate issue. ;)
We lived somewhat close to the Nabisco Factory in New Jersey. I had to be driving on the freeway to pass it and every time I craved 'Nilla Wafers, which is what the air around the factory smelled like.
It is about the time I began buying smaller sizes of cookies. Unfortunately they don't make 'nilla wafers in snack packs.
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Picked up the following from the Library:
DOUBT
THE ENCHANTED COTTAGE
DOGVILLE
TO HAVE AND HAVE NOT
DOCTOR ZHIVAGO
WRINKLES ( AN ANIMATED COMEDY FOR ADULTS)
THE BIG EASY
I would appreciate any comments from all DR"S
Dogville is three hours of my life that I want back. I really did not like it at all.
Love Bogie, Bacall and Hoagy Carmichael in "To Have and Have Not."
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Got my new bipap machine and "nasal pillows." Looking forward to when I can sleep tonight.
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Sleep well DR John.
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I saw Doubt on the stage in a bad production and the film. I liked the film okay - not my favorite play and not a film I'd ever need to revisit.
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I thought we might hear back from DR Mike by now. I hope the news is good.
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We have wind, rain, and thunder. It would be great if we had another storm like last night. We picked the perfect movie to watch to go with the hard rain last night, Noah.
After the rain stopped we had a beautiful panoramic sunset. We went outside for awhile to enjoy the views. Even the dried up lawn was a lovely color of gold.
And then we came back inside to finish watching Noah.
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I am not sure if I would know if a movie I was watching was being shown in the incorrect ratio. Or would I?
How does one even know what the correct ratio is just by looking?
Ration sounds too much like math, so therefore it is over my head.
Hey, Mikey! Visit The Widescreen Museum (http://www.widescreenmuseum.com/widescreen/lobby.htm) where you can see pictures that differentiate between proper ratio and pan-and-scan, etc.
It's very illuminating.
What I don't like is when movies are released on DVD/Blu-ray and they "simulate" the curved screen and the picture is distorted! I hate that. The specific example that I watched was a documentary that I got from the library called "Windjammer (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008N3E034/)." If they have to "simulate" the curved screen, why can't they have the option to view it in its undistorted widescreen, also? "How the West Was Won (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/How-the-West-Was-Won-Blu-ray/742/#Review)" had both versions in its Blu-ray release.
Here's an image from "Windjammer":
(http://images4.static-bluray.com/reviews/6748_1_large.jpg)
Just my 2¢.
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Well that's tricky because the curved screen was the way Windjammer was originally shown, as well as all the true Cinerama films - they were shot specifically to be shown that way.
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What I don't like is when movies are released on DVD/Blu-ray and they "simulate" the curved screen and the picture is distorted! I hate that. The specific example that I watched was a documentary that I got from the library called "Windjammer (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008N3E034/)." If they have to "simulate" the curved screen, why can't they have the option to view it in its undistorted widescreen, also? "How the West Was Won (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/How-the-West-Was-Won-Blu-ray/742/#Review)" had both versions in its Blu-ray release.
Okay, maybe "hate" is too strong a word...but that kind of distortion tends to annoy me. Granted, I'm not used to seeing those kinds of movies, so that could also be part of the problem.
Well that's tricky because the curved screen was the way Windjammer was originally shown, as well as all the true Cinerama films - they were shot specifically to be shown that way.
But were the three side-by-side frames of the film actually different sizes, or were they just perceived to be different because the sides were curved closer to the audiences? If they're actually the same size, why not have the non-smile widescreen as an option? Here are two screen-captured images from the "How the West Was Won" Blu-ray, and in the "smile" version, the sides (to me) look distorted, but the regular widescreen image looks fine:
(http://images4.static-bluray.com/reviews/624_4_large.jpg)
(http://images3.static-bluray.com/reviews/624_5_large.jpg)
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Picked up the following from the Library:
DOUBT
THE ENCHANTED COTTAGE
DOGVILLE
TO HAVE AND HAVE NOT
DOCTOR ZHIVAGO
WRINKLES ( AN ANIMATED COMEDY FOR ADULTS)
THE BIG EASY
I would appreciate any comments from all DR"S
My only comment is that I keep meaning to watch THE ENCHANTED COTTAGE every time it plays on TCM...and still I have not seen it.
If you end up liking it do report back. Perhaps that will encourage me to remember to record it next time!
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I forgot to mention that I watched TEN LITTLE INDIANS over the weekend and completely enjoyed it! That makes three filmed versions of that story that I have watched and loved.
What I also loved was the soundtrack! So mod 60s! It made me want to watch PANIC IN YEAR ZERO just to hear that film's soundtrack again (although I have it on cd). So I did.
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Whew
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I could say a lot more, but Whew! pretty much covers it
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I'm trying to decide if I'll go to the baseball game tonight. The weather is great. But, I'm thinking I may go back the office for a couple hours and get some more done when it's quiet and the phone isn't ringing. I got more done today than I thought I would, but it's a bit overwhelming. Both the mailman and the Spanish language newspaper editor are sending me people who are looking for a job. I'm not ready to deal with it yet, but if the right person walks in the door I won't say no
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Back from a mile and a half jog.
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I forgot to mention that I watched TEN LITTLE INDIANS over the weekend and completely enjoyed it!
This was my introduction to the story and my favorite version: AND THEN THERE WERE NONE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfXKB3geK6E)
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An Ashland friend who moved to Florida is in town. I had a nice long lunch out with her today.
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I used my new tip calculator on my new cell phone. I could have figured it out faster without the calculator but it wouldn't have been as much fun. I was surprised it was set to 15%. I guess that is the standard. It was an easy change, much easier than the amount I put in to figure the tip. I was using the decimal point, which is already included, and drastically upping the amount.
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In Thurston County, the tax rate is 8.7%, so the easiest way to figure a tip is to just double that. I've been doing that for years. I've been to a few restaurants lately that have the tip amounts figured at 10%, 15% and 20% at the bottom of the receipt.
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Oregon doesn't have a sales tax. Ashland has a special 5% prepared food tax. Do you meant the restaurants give you an option to circle one of the tax percentages to total in?
When I go out with my hiking group we usually get separate checks. A couple of times we were given one bill and told to pay up front. It got very confusing as most of us left tips at the table and then had to tell them to remove the 18% tip on the receipt. The server benefited too as we tend to leave good tips. From now on we are going to try and remember to ask for separate checks. Often we go to coffee house where we order, pay, and take our food to the table.
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Oregon doesn't have a sales tax. Ashland has a special 5% prepared food tax. Do you meant the restaurants give you an option to circle one of the tax percentages to total in?
When I go out with my hiking group we usually get separate checks. A couple of times we were given one bill and told to pay up front. It got very confusing as most of us left tips at the table and then had to tell them to remove the 18% tip on the receipt. The server benefited too as we tend to leave good tips. From now on we are going to try and remember to ask for separate checks. Often we go to coffee house where we order, pay, and take our food to the table.
We don't have to circle anything, the various amounts are just shown at the very bottom of the receipt, "for your convenience." They have the "gratuity" line before the "total" line and you write in whatever amount that you want for a tip and add it up yourself. What's funny is when I'm in a group and the restaurant automatically adds an 18% (or so) tip to all the bills because of the large group, there's still the tip line where you can add an additional tip, if you wish. I just put a line through that and use their automatically added 18%.
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If I don't order much I still leave $2 or $3 even if the tip percentage wise is closer to $1. That is unless the server is really bad-lol Our local places on the whole have been very friendly to our large morning group.
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Earlier today, I got an e-mail from Screen Archives, saying, "We noticed that you have some items in your Screen Archives shopping cart or wish list that have been there a while. We would like to help you empty your cart by offering you a 10% discount on titles in your cart or wish list!" So, I ordered some items and got a 10% discount! I ordered the Blu-rays to Bye Bye Birdie (http://www1.screenarchives.com/title_detail.cfm/ID/20584/BYE-BYE-BIRDIE-1963/) and Equus (http://www1.screenarchives.com/title_detail.cfm/ID/26734/EQUUS-1977-IN-FROM-THE-COLD-THE-WORLD-OF-RICHARD-BURTON-1988/), and the 1960 soundtrack (limited to 3000 copies) of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (http://www1.screenarchives.com/title_detail.cfm?ID=3460), composed by Jerome Moross. This CD has this in the description:
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was at one time planned as a musical by M-G-M, with songs written by Burton Lane and Alan J. Lerner. Although the finished film is not a musical, snippets of the Lane/Lerner songs were retained as source music. FSM's premiere CD includes these occasional vocals (as they are intertwined into Moross's score) as well as rare demos of the primary song, "Huckleberry Finn."
:)
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If I don't order much I still leave $2 or $3 even if the tip percentage wise is closer to $1. That is unless the server is really bad-lol Our local places on the whole have been very friendly to our large morning group.
A friend of mine years ago told me about doubling the tax, but he also said that he always leaves at least $2. I haven't always done that, but I pretty much do now.
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They still have to take your order, deliver it, and return to check if everything is ok. While not usually as much work as a larger order it might not be much less work.
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I rarely just order something simple. I usually have questions or changes. Even my hot chocolate isn't simple. I like double chocolate with just a dab of whip cream. Lately I have been requesting no whip cream to cut the calories.
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I rarely just order something simple. I usually have questions or changes. Even my hot chocolate isn't simple. I like double chocolate with just a dab of whip cream. Lately I have been requesting no whip cream to cut the calories.
Why?? A "serving" of whipped cream is only about two tablespoons and 15 or 20 calories. What you'd get at a restaurant is probably more than two tablespoons, but not by much. You're not really saving many calories (in my humble opinion) and to me I'd rather have the tastiness of the whipped cream.
But that's just me. :D
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Now I won't feel so guilty-thanks. Still, those calories are sugar and fat.
I order extra chocolate to taste the chocolate. Adding a ton of whipped cream changes the taste and usually makes the chocolate lukewarm to cool. If I could trust I won't get a ton of whipped cream when I ask for just a very little bit, then I would always order it. One of the people in my hiking group gladly takes the whipped cream I don't want.
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When we were in Australia they didn't add whipped cream and it was delicious. I came back from there thinking I don't really need it. They did add a yummy marshmallows.
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Now I won't feel so guilty-thanks. Still, those calories are sugar and fat.
I order extra chocolate to taste the chocolate. Adding a ton of whipped cream changes the taste and usually makes the chocolate lukewarm to cool. If I could trust I won't get a ton of whipped cream when I ask for just a very little bit, then I would always order it. One of the people in my hiking group gladly takes the whipped cream I don't want.
You could ask for it on the side. I'm sure that that wouldn't be a problem for any restaurant, then you'd get exactly the amount that you'd want.
Do it...give in to peer pressure...you know you want to! ;)
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Great idea, if it isn't to go. Then I can gradually add in what I want and give the rest to my friend.
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'night
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Great idea, if it isn't to go. Then I can gradually add in what I want and give the rest to my friend.
It's a win-win situation!
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And now, I must be off.
Be back later!
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I have never tried a fig newton. I actually don't even really know what they are.
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The Vixter's favorite cookie when she was small was thr Fig Newton Ihave never been much of a fan myself
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Sorry but it was a long day at work very sleepy
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The wind is blowing, there is lightening over us and the thunder is shaking the house. Best of all we have rain :)
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The storm is moving fast and will soon be past us. It went right over us.
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Well folks it's not good news for my knee.
There is a tear in the knee. The exact problem I'll have to post tomorrow. I left the paperwork in the car.
I have to see a specialist.
I have to get an MRI for the shoulder
I have to get a salary from Workman's Comp
A lot to do tomorrow.
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Just back from a simply smashing production of The Heiress. Even though it was a small local theater, the production values were just as high as at the Guthrie last night. Wow!
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I'm sorry you did not have better news, DR Mike.
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Sorry Mike. PT migjt improve it without surgery.
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I'm all about the whipped cream - Jane knows this.
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Finished with my viewing and finally organizing all this crud that has built up in the dining room. Much nicer now and will be even nicer by Friday.
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Had a really good time at the baseball game. The beer batter struck out 3 times. that means one dollar beers for the rest of the inning. We all took advantage of that
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I vented a little with friends, then we laughed, cheered and had a great time
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We lost the game but we really didn't care
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I realized this morning that I need to not try to do everything. I've been answering all the phone calls and trying to keep everything up, but I really have to stop doing that and just retrieve the messages and return calls. I'm also going to keep the front door locked. I have plenty of work to do and there are no appointments scheduled until Monday. Everyone can just wait. I'm not going to let myself get any more overwhelmed than I have to. I started feeling that way so I came home for lunch and decided to just relax a bit. It was a good choice
Hurray! I think you have come up with the best approach. It is important to realize that you can't do everything.
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Well folks it's not good news for my knee.
There is a tear in the knee. The exact problem I'll have to post tomorrow. I left the paperwork in the car.
I have to see a specialist.
I have to get an MRI for the shoulder
I have to get a salary from Workman's Comp
A lot to do tomorrow.
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~~~Vibes of All Kinds for Mike!!~~~
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Tonight, I was able to try out my new waffle iron in preparation for Theater Artists Olympia's movie/pajama/waffle night. Here's my very first waffle:
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t127/georged55/Waffle_zpsf759b605.jpg)
:D
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It was more cakey than I thought it would be, so I'll try cooking them a little longer next time, but it was pretty good. The lights on the waffle iron will take a little getting used to, but it won't be a problem.
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DR Mike, I am sorry the news wasn't better. I am keeping positive thoughts for you.
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I just remembered that tonight is payday (we have automatic deposit) and I haven't balanced my checkbook in a couple of weeks! I'd better do that now.
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Well, I need to go to sleep, even though today is still available to post on! I have a meeting in the morning at work, so it's bed time.
Good night, all!
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I wonder when BK will find out about this. ;)
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Not until he wakes up around 9am California time!
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Wheeeeeeeeeeeee! I feel so naughty and clandestine! :)