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Title: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: bk on August 25, 2014, 12:02:21 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were busy, and now it is time for you to post until the busy cows come home.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: bk on August 25, 2014, 12:03:00 AM
And the word of the day is: OPEROSE!
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: singdaw on August 25, 2014, 12:48:30 AM
Mmmmm.....   nap pie.         :)
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: singdaw on August 25, 2014, 12:50:05 AM
DR vixmom - sounds like quite an eventful visit so far.


~ ~ ~ ULTRA MEDICAL VIBES ~ ~ ~ for your father-in-law!!!
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: singdaw on August 25, 2014, 01:53:12 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LENNY!


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/bernstein1_zpsc956c5c4.jpg)
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Ben on August 25, 2014, 02:25:46 AM
Morning all.

That is all.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Ben on August 25, 2014, 02:25:56 AM
Back to the grind!
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: FJL on August 25, 2014, 03:49:54 AM
vixmom, was the word you were looking for last night sous-vide?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sous-vide

Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: FJL on August 25, 2014, 03:51:26 AM
Vibes that all is OK with Grandfather.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: ChasSmith on August 25, 2014, 04:58:47 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: ChasSmith on August 25, 2014, 04:59:38 AM
Good to hear the Canadian news from DR vixmom.  Vibes for a quick recovery for dear old Vixgrandad!
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: ChasSmith on August 25, 2014, 05:01:26 AM
And vibes for the rest of us!

To DR Elmore, for financial resolution.

And even to myself, for not-terrible news upon taking a kitty with kidney disease (who is generally doing very well) for a six-month checkup at the vet today.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: elmore3003 on August 25, 2014, 05:05:54 AM
Good morning, all! I slept really poorly, but i am up and ready for physical therapy.

My bank account is almost back to normal: the company on whom the fraudulent charges were made has indeed credited the full amount. Now I need to fight with my bank for the refund of the overdrawn fees. When that comes through, I still have very little but it's much better than it was yesterday. 

So, now it's back to the regular mess: cleaning out an office, looking for work, living on a low fixed income until the work occurs. I never wanted to be wealthy, simply to have enough that if i wanted to join friends for brunch i could afford to, and not debate that and groceries or the rent.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Ginny on August 25, 2014, 05:10:02 AM
Monday morning greetings!  Woke up at 5, got up at 6 - sure wish I could sleep in some day...
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Ginny on August 25, 2014, 05:10:34 AM
Glad to hear that things are looking up a bit, DR Elmore!
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: ChasSmith on August 25, 2014, 05:11:08 AM
How's the weather in SW Ohio, DR Ginny?  Please keep that warm stuff coming!
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: elmore3003 on August 25, 2014, 05:11:23 AM
And vibes for the rest of us!

To DR Elmore, for financial resolution.

And even to myself, for not-terrible news upon taking a kitty with kidney disease (who is generally doing very well) for a six-month checkup at the vet today.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DR ChasSmith, Good News Vibes on that trip to the vet! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Ginny on August 25, 2014, 05:11:34 AM
Vibes for Vixgrandad!
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Ginny on August 25, 2014, 05:12:32 AM
How's the weather in SW Ohio, DR Ginny?  Please keep that warm stuff coming!

Hot and muggy, DR ChasSmith - and you're welcome to it!
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: elmore3003 on August 25, 2014, 05:12:41 AM
Vibes for Vixgrandad!

Ditto!
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Druxy on August 25, 2014, 05:14:23 AM
TOD:

Thankfully, I haven't had to do the grocery shopping since I got married.

 :D
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: ChasSmith on August 25, 2014, 05:20:08 AM
TOD

I could talk forever about (1) how bad I usually am, (2) how good I sometimes am, and (3) how great at it I'd really like to be -- and indeed could be, if I put my mind and energies toward it...  but it would bore you all to tears!
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Jrand73 on August 25, 2014, 05:34:03 AM
Yes, hot and muggy.

Recovery vibes for VIXGRANDDAD
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Jrand73 on August 25, 2014, 05:34:58 AM
I will know more about the TOD since I am just about to leave for the store to shop with my sister.

I have not been to the new Aldi's location....so it will be sort of an adventure.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Kerry on August 25, 2014, 05:46:18 AM
It sure is Monday.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: ChasSmith on August 25, 2014, 05:54:35 AM
You could say that again, DR Kerry.

If you were of a mind to.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Michael on August 25, 2014, 05:57:33 AM
Good morning to all. Doing this on my iPhone at work.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: John G. on August 25, 2014, 06:21:56 AM
Good morning, all.

Happy Monday vibes.

Interview vibes for Cillaliz. Vibes for the Vixgranddad. Vet vibes for ChasSmith's kitty.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: John G. on August 25, 2014, 06:27:40 AM
TOD:

Celery
Bananas -- for the bird, not for me
Apples
Whatever else is seasonal

I don't eat a lot of processed foods, but I always have plenty of pickled items in the fridge to snack on, so olives, artichoke hearts, beets, eggplants, peppers, hearts of palm, beans, okra, carrots and various styles of cucumbers.

Cheeses
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: vixmom on August 25, 2014, 07:04:52 AM
vixmom, was the word you were looking for last night sous-vide?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sous-vide


.  THAT'S IT!!!!!!!!!!  I know Skip has been using this method for a while but I have never had the pleasure of tasting meat cooked using this method before
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: vixmom on August 25, 2014, 07:08:27 AM
I missed the news about the earthquake as we had not seen any tv. We have the news on now...YIKES!!!  Did I read last night that someone had heard from RLP and that he was OK?   
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: vixmom on August 25, 2014, 07:09:27 AM
Thank you all for the grandad vibes we will be off to the hospital shortly to checkup on him
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Jennifer on August 25, 2014, 07:09:47 AM
vixmom, was the word you were looking for last night sous-vide?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sous-vide


.  THAT'S IT!!!!!!!!!!  I know Skip has been using this method for a while but I have never had the pleasure of tasting meat cooked using this method before

I have never done this. But I knew the name. I watch a lot of Top Chef. :)
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: vixmom on August 25, 2014, 07:10:13 AM
Good news about the refund Elmore. Vibes for more good news on the $$ front
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: vixmom on August 25, 2014, 07:10:33 AM
Vibes for Chas kitty cat
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: vixmom on August 25, 2014, 07:13:10 AM
Singslovely. Of course the word was nappie but the IPAD "corrected " it for me. In fact it just tried to do it again but I was able to override it this time.  However nap pie seems like it might be especially delicious
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: ChasSmith on August 25, 2014, 07:14:26 AM
nap pie seems like it might be especially delicious

Not only delicious, but a very useful thing to keep around.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: vixmom on August 25, 2014, 07:16:39 AM
The weather here has been unusually warm in fact it appears to be warmer here than it was inns but it is hard to tell as they use some strange imaginary way of telling temperature here. They all pretend to understand it but I know it's just sekar orate practical joke being played on foreigners.  We all know that 26 degrees is freezing weather!!
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: vixmom on August 25, 2014, 07:19:50 AM
Alright kiddos. Time for me to head into the day
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: vixmom on August 25, 2014, 07:21:33 AM
Oh no!!!! Breaking news ........BK wants to buy Tim Hortons!!!  Canadians up in arms!!!  Why would anyone want to keep. Our Bruce from obtaining a delicious donut and cup of coffee?
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: vixmom on August 25, 2014, 07:22:42 AM
Oh. Burger King wants to buy the Tim Horton's chain...   
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: vixmom on August 25, 2014, 07:23:56 AM
The former news brought to you by Emily Litella.      Never mind
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Jrand73 on August 25, 2014, 07:24:39 AM
Good news from DR ELMORE refund wise and DR CHAS SMITH cat wise this morning.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Ginny on August 25, 2014, 07:25:28 AM
TOD - We have a pretty well-stocked kitchen, including some back-up items in the freezer (like boneless chicken breasts).  I shop a couple of times a week, mostly for fresh produce - we always have to have Gala apples, grapes, leaf lettuce, baby carrots - and dairy products.  That said, I'd be glad never to have to shop again and I'd gladly turn meal-planning and cooking over to someone else. 
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: ChasSmith on August 25, 2014, 07:26:49 AM
But this is why we have servants, DR Ginny.  Apparently you don't know how to delegate!     
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Jrand73 on August 25, 2014, 07:27:03 AM
Well there were not a LOT of people shopping this morning....so it was about one hour from door to door with Molly and me.

Today since we were going to the DISCOUNT grocery store, I bought a few weeks worth of canned goods, green beans, corn, etc.....some bread to freeze and some dry staples spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, paper goods like plates and trash bags....I saved about $35 over prices at WalMart where I usually shop weekly....so the savings will be amortized over the next month or so.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Ginny on August 25, 2014, 07:28:58 AM
I woke up at 5am with the solution to an AAUW administrative problem and have just completed a spreadsheet to distribute at tonight's board meeting.  Time to get myself put together to go have it duplicated, pick up some prescriptions for Mom, drop off a book to Lynne, and deliver the prescriptions.  Maybe a nap this afternoon...
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Ginny on August 25, 2014, 07:30:55 AM
But this is why we have servants, DR Ginny.  Apparently you don't know how to delegate!     

Thank goodness my husband doesn't mind eating out, carrying in, or just having soup and sandwiches from time to time.

As for delegating, that's what my spreadsheet is all about...
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Jrand73 on August 25, 2014, 07:34:04 AM
Inspiration is great DR GINNY!
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Amy on August 25, 2014, 07:52:52 AM
TOD:
That answer depends a lot on whether or not you cook. If you do, then you have to stock up on things like flour, sugar, vegetable oil, and various spices. If you don't cook then those large items tend to sit around for years at a time and when they finally get really old, you have to throw them out. Been there, done that. If you don't cook, then you need things like milk, cereal, bread, coldcuts, fruit, mini-carrots and microwavable frozen entrees, (and maybe some bagels and cream cheese if you're a fancy person). What I'd really like to be able to buy is a small amount lettuce for my sandwiches without buying an entire head of lettuce which will go bad in a matter of days.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Amy on August 25, 2014, 07:54:16 AM
Oh, and does anyone know how to use just half an avocado and store the other half without it immediately turning brown and yucky? I was planning to Google that today.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on August 25, 2014, 07:58:20 AM
And the word of the day is: OPEROSE!

And The Song Of The Day Is: WE'RE BUSY DOING NOTHING
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: John G. on August 25, 2014, 08:01:49 AM
Oh, and does anyone know how to use just half an avocado and store the other half without it immediately turning brown and yucky? I was planning to Google that today.

Only if you have one of those gadgets that completely seals a food product will that work. Leave the pit in, sprinkle with a little lemon and you can otherwise keep that half for an hour or so.

They sell cut and sealed avocados here in San Antonio, but those are never ripe.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: singdaw on August 25, 2014, 08:04:59 AM
I woke up at 5am with the solution


I love it when that happens!        :)
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: singdaw on August 25, 2014, 08:06:46 AM
I was remiss earlier in not wishing ~ ~ ~ POSITIVE OUTCOME VIBES ~ ~ ~ for the DC of DR ChasSmith!
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Ginny on August 25, 2014, 08:12:27 AM
I woke up at 5am with the solution


I love it when that happens!        :)

I do, too, DR Singdaw, but couldn't it have let me sleep until at least 7? 
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Jrand73 on August 25, 2014, 08:20:40 AM
Ah....I always use a peppermint with the nettles tea....but honey would be alright, too.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Cillaliz on August 25, 2014, 09:00:26 AM
VIBES FOR VIXGRANDAD
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Cillaliz on August 25, 2014, 09:02:07 AM
KITTY HEALTH VIBES TO DR CHASSMITH DC~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Cillaliz on August 25, 2014, 09:05:19 AM
vixmom, was the word you were looking for last night sous-vide?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sous-vide


.  THAT'S IT!!!!!!!!!!  I know Skip has been using this method for a while but I have never had the pleasure of tasting meat cooked using this method before

I have never done this. But I knew the name. I watch a lot of Top Chef. :)

Kind of like boil in the bag frozen vegetables  :)
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: ChasSmith on August 25, 2014, 09:07:13 AM
Thanks for the vibes, everyone.  The kitty did well at the vet, and tomorrow we'll have up to date blood work results.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Cillaliz on August 25, 2014, 09:10:09 AM
TOD - I like to cook so I have a well stocked pantry, flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking soda spices etc.  I also have things like a can of chicken, a can of tuna, a can of salmon and sometimes spam, for those times when I want to add ingredients to pasta or just make a sandwich.   I shop for meat in amounts larger than I need and repackage them at home freezing them in individual portions.   I always have milk, eggs, butter, condiments I use a lot, cheese etc.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: elmore3003 on August 25, 2014, 09:25:29 AM
I am home from therapy and back to it on Thursday at 1:00; they are taking Friday-Monday off for Labor Day.  I stopped at the bank since I had to APPLY for the overdrawn charges to be refunded. What a jackass group of bankers.

However, I got home to discover that Rodgers & Hammerstein may have (I typed MAY HAVE) a wonderful editing job for me in the not-too-far future. The sooner the better, in my book.

If it happens.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Jennifer on August 25, 2014, 09:31:16 AM
Vibes for Vixgrandad!!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Ginny on August 25, 2014, 09:31:55 AM
More reason for optimism, DR Elmore!
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Jennifer on August 25, 2014, 09:35:43 AM
re: the TOD  My cupboards are always full.  As is my refrigerator and freezer.

For cupboards: sugar, cereal, crackers, pasta, sauces, spices, various cans.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Jane on August 25, 2014, 09:45:31 AM
DR Druxy I enjoyed your Richard Attenborough story :)
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Ginny on August 25, 2014, 09:46:54 AM
More TOD - I've often told Richard that it would take us a long time to starve in our house, but it might get pretty weird after a while.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: John G. on August 25, 2014, 09:47:03 AM
Mega employment vibes for Elmore.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: John G. on August 25, 2014, 09:47:20 AM
Why is this such a Monday?
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: John G. on August 25, 2014, 09:48:13 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/p526x296/10645308_10202223371936654_4107374839344455019_n.jpg?oh=0277eacfe7629711070dcdfc97917eaa&oe=545BFB4F&__gda__=1416784304_2b5701c5f35c643089cae330b5ede263)

My friends Mickey and Glenn celebrating their 61st anniversary Saturday evening.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Jane on August 25, 2014, 09:49:17 AM
From DR John G:
Quote
I knew that once I started watching "The Book Thief" that I would not be able to stop. An excellent adaptation of an even better book. I really don't understand some of the criticism this movie received.

I agree and I thought the book was so great I read it twice within six months.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Jane on August 25, 2014, 09:52:06 AM
From DR Vixmom:
Quote
WestJet (which we had never flown before) kindly arranged to have our connecting flight held at the gate while we collected our luggage went through customs and rechecked the luggage

Impressive.  I didn't know any airline did that anymore.

Did Vixdad leave his phone exposed?  All valuables should be hidden inside shoes, coat pockets, etc.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Jane on August 25, 2014, 09:58:02 AM
From DR Vixmom:
Quote
They managed all this with a 4 year old a 2 year old and a 8 day old to care for... Little wonder SIL insisted we not call with regrets

Little wonder-lol.  I'm glad she insisted you go and spend time with your niece and her family.

How is your Vixgranddad doing today? VIBES TO HIM!!!
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: ChasSmith on August 25, 2014, 09:58:36 AM
...Rodgers & Hammerstein may have (I typed MAY HAVE) a wonderful editing job for me in the not-too-far future...

That sounds loverly!  VIBES!    (I typed FIBES)
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Jane on August 25, 2014, 10:03:24 AM
Good morning, all! I slept really poorly, but i am up and ready for physical therapy.

My bank account is almost back to normal: the company on whom the fraudulent charges were made has indeed credited the full amount. Now I need to fight with my bank for the refund of the overdrawn fees. When that comes through, I still have very little but it's much better than it was yesterday. 


Excellent, now vibes you get the charges returned to you!!!!
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Jane on August 25, 2014, 10:04:24 AM
TOD:

Thankfully, I haven't had to do the grocery shopping since I got married.

 :D

I'm thankful Keith goes with me and does the major shopping & pushes the cart since he retired. :)
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Jane on August 25, 2014, 10:05:56 AM
I missed the news about the earthquake as we had not seen any tv. We have the news on now...YIKES!!!  Did I read last night that someone had heard from RLP and that he was OK?   

I had mentioned we didn't need to be concerned about him since he was far enough away from it.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Jane on August 25, 2014, 10:09:01 AM
I just scrape off of the brown on the top of the leftover avocado and eat the rest.  Keith would throw it out-lol
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Jane on August 25, 2014, 10:10:48 AM
Thanks for the vibes, everyone.  The kitty did well at the vet, and tomorrow we'll have up to date blood work results.

Very good news.  We had a cat with chronic renal failure and had to give him fluids every couple of days.  They taught me how to do it at the vet and DR Ron helped me through much of my fear of doing this, answered questions & offered excellent suggestions.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Jane on August 25, 2014, 10:20:03 AM
Bruce I find it interesting you don't like Anderson's accent since she learned to speak while living in England.  Although she is from the States she lived there until she was 11.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Cillaliz on August 25, 2014, 10:35:55 AM
...Rodgers & Hammerstein may have (I typed MAY HAVE) a wonderful editing job for me in the not-too-far future...

That sounds loverly!  VIBES!    (I typed FIBES)

Ditto...well not the Fibes part
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: George on August 25, 2014, 11:01:09 AM
Bruce I find it interesting you don't like Anderson's accent since she learned to speak while living in England.  Although she is from the States she lived there until she was 11.

I've seen interviews where she talks about that.  I would've thought that her accent would be pretty accurate...unless moving back to the states made her forget what it should really sound like.

;)
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: George on August 25, 2014, 11:01:18 AM
I am home from therapy and back to it on Thursday at 1:00; they are taking Friday-Monday off for Labor Day.  I stopped at the bank since I had to APPLY for the overdrawn charges to be refunded. What a jackass group of bankers.

However, I got home to discover that Rodgers & Hammerstein may have (I typed MAY HAVE) a wonderful editing job for me in the not-too-far future. The sooner the better, in my book.

If it happens.

Great news on the returned funds and good luck with getting the charges back...AND especially GOOD LUCK with the (potential) R&H job!! :D
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: George on August 25, 2014, 11:01:28 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/p526x296/10645308_10202223371936654_4107374839344455019_n.jpg?oh=0277eacfe7629711070dcdfc97917eaa&oe=545BFB4F&__gda__=1416784304_2b5701c5f35c643089cae330b5ede263)

My friends Mickey and Glenn celebrating their 61st anniversary Saturday evening.

Happy 61st Anniversary to Mickey and Glenn!!
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: elmore3003 on August 25, 2014, 11:25:27 AM
...Rodgers & Hammerstein may have (I typed MAY HAVE) a wonderful editing job for me in the not-too-far future...

That sounds loverly!  VIBES!    (I typed FIBES)

Ditto...well not the Fibes part

Fibes . . . Vibes . . . with my typing I usually miss the b and spell it Vines! It allworks since it's the emotional connection that counts.

So thanks!!!!
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: elmore3003 on August 25, 2014, 11:26:56 AM
I am home from therapy and back to it on Thursday at 1:00; they are taking Friday-Monday off for Labor Day.  I stopped at the bank since I had to APPLY for the overdrawn charges to be refunded. What a jackass group of bankers.

However, I got home to discover that Rodgers & Hammerstein may have (I typed MAY HAVE) a wonderful editing job for me in the not-too-far future. The sooner the better, in my book.

If it happens.

Great news on the returned funds and good luck with getting the charges back...AND especially GOOD LUCK with the (potential) R&H job!! :D

I do hope it happens.

I suspect the blasted bank will hold on to the fees until they've drained every unce of interest they can accrue before they return it to me.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: singdaw on August 25, 2014, 11:41:18 AM
Rodgers & Hammerstein may have a wonderful editing job for me in the not-too-far future.


May it be so.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: bk on August 25, 2014, 11:41:53 AM
Anderson's accent sounds exactly like that - an American who'd been living in England - Richard Lester same thing, but at least he'd lived there for almost his whole adult life.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: singdaw on August 25, 2014, 11:41:57 AM
Mickey and Glenn celebrating their 61st anniversary


Sweet!       :)
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: bk on August 25, 2014, 11:42:39 AM
I'm up - after almost ten and a half hours of blessed sleep, which I so needed as I will not be getting more than eight hours this entire week and probably next.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: John G. on August 25, 2014, 12:28:49 PM
Four!
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: John G. on August 25, 2014, 12:31:18 PM
I saw the last episode of the Falls. I found something odd about Anderson's voice, and it was something that didn't bother me when she played Haversham in the miniseries of "Great Expectations." Her accent seemed to fit an older time period but not modern times. That said, I still found her effective in the show, which reminded me of an attempt to do another "Prime Suspect." And if you're aiming that high, more power to you.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Cillaliz on August 25, 2014, 12:55:59 PM
Rodgers & Hammerstein may have a wonderful editing job for me in the not-too-far future.


May it be so.

May it be ditto!
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 25, 2014, 12:58:05 PM
TOD:  Before I'm contaminated or influenced by others --

For the pantry:
All-Purpose Flour
Sugar
Diced Tomatoes (several cans)
Tomato Sauce (several cans)
Tomato Paste
Devilled Ham (a couple of cans)
Split Pea or Asparagus Soup (a can or two of each)
A package or two of instant Mashed Potatoes...usually with cheese
White Corn (several cans)
Green Beans (several cans)
Bush's Baked Beans (prefer Maple Cured, but like County Style, as well)
Tuna in spring water (albacore, several cans)
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 25, 2014, 01:00:08 PM
I missed the news about the earthquake as we had not seen any tv. We have the news on now...YIKES!!!  Did I read last night that someone had heard from RLP and that he was OK?   

S'all right!
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 25, 2014, 01:02:08 PM
Actually, I woke up because it felt like the cat had jumped on the bed.  I then realized I have no cat.  I then freaked just a tad wondering what it was that jumped on my bed.  By that time, I was fully awake and realized it was an earthquake.  It was a gentle rolling quake that went on for 15-20 seconds.   That's quite a ride, believe me.

I waited for a few minutes to see if an after-shock might occur.  Then I rolled over and went back to sleep.

Nothing was harmed or shaken or stirred (other than me) and nothing fell.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 25, 2014, 01:05:39 PM
TOD:

For the Refrigerator/freezer:

Ice cream (of some sort or another).  I love ice cream bars and Haagen-Dasz pints (when they are on sale).

Dinner Franks (they're the worst for me, healthwise...loaded in saturated fats and cholesterol and salt).  But they taste the best cut up in my baked beans.  So...both are "sometimes" treats...not mainstream dining.

Organic milk (expiration date is usually 6 weeks in the future when I buy a half-gallon).  I use this on my cereal and in making lattes. 

I eat Special K cereal...and always have either berries or cinnamon/pecan in the pantry.

I always have rib eyes and filet mignons in the freezer.  Get 'em at CostCo.

I always have single-serving portions of bacon, country ham and turkey in the freezer, too.

Frozen veggies, as well...brussels sprouts, spinach and zucchini slices.  I use these when I can't find (or don't have time to shop for) fresh.

Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Jane on August 25, 2014, 01:10:28 PM
Bruce I find it interesting you don't like Anderson's accent since she learned to speak while living in England.  Although she is from the States she lived there until she was 11.

I've seen interviews where she talks about that.  I would've thought that her accent would be pretty accurate...unless moving back to the states made her forget what it should really sound like.

;)

Did she sound English in the interviews?
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 25, 2014, 01:13:06 PM
And vibes for the rest of us!

To DR Elmore, for financial resolution.

And even to myself, for not-terrible news upon taking a kitty with kidney disease (who is generally doing very well) for a six-month checkup at the vet today.

My Miss Vickie had shrunken kidneys.  I had a special medicine compounded for her monthly at a compounding pharmacy in Berkeley.  I also administered lactated ringers several times a week.  To see her "revive" and become playful after the ringers were administered made it worthwhile.  In hindsight, though...it was a lot of work.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Jane on August 25, 2014, 01:14:25 PM
Actually, I woke up because it felt like the cat had jumped on the bed.  I then realized I have no cat.  I then freaked just a tad wondering what it was that jumped on my bed. 

Funny and I completely get it.

Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Jrand73 on August 25, 2014, 01:28:46 PM
Nice description DR RLP.

I am now on my way to our first FULL run through of The Man Who.....   I am hoping we get to my part....but it is also our first night OFF BOOK, so anything may happen.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: ChasSmith on August 25, 2014, 01:40:50 PM
And vibes for the rest of us!

To DR Elmore, for financial resolution.

And even to myself, for not-terrible news upon taking a kitty with kidney disease (who is generally doing very well) for a six-month checkup at the vet today.

My Miss Vickie had shrunken kidneys.  I had a special medicine compounded for her monthly at a compounding pharmacy in Berkeley.  I also administered lactated ringers several times a week.  To see her "revive" and become playful after the ringers were administered made it worthwhile.  In hindsight, though...it was a lot of work.

For those who don't know:  while "lactated ringers" sounds like something one shouldn't mention on a G-rated site, it's the technical term for "fluids".

I've been administering fluids every four days since early December when her kidneys decided to go south on her, so nothing new here.  And it's amazing how fluids can extend and improve (that's the important part) a pet's life.  He may want to change the frequency or go to a special diet, but that's really all I'm expecting to hear.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: elmore3003 on August 25, 2014, 01:42:07 PM
And we have a cover!
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: ChasSmith on August 25, 2014, 01:42:12 PM
Nice description DR RLP.

I am now on my way to our first FULL run through of The Man Who.....   

KNEW TOO MUCH???

Be careful, DR Jrand63.  Be very very careful.  Just remember -- it's a church!
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: ChasSmith on August 25, 2014, 01:44:06 PM
And we have a cover!

And a fine one it is!  CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: ChasSmith on August 25, 2014, 01:46:04 PM
I'm looking at it on a laptop monitor, but even though I don't think it's the actual pink you originally wanted, at least it's not blue or green or some such.  Right?  Are you happy with it?
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: elmore3003 on August 25, 2014, 02:21:23 PM
I just spoke to my adopted son Joshie. His violin teacher Suzy and my drummer friend Ray Marchica had posted about the killing of violinist Mary Whitaker last week. She played Joshie's orchestration of The Cradle Will rock at City Center last summer.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2732619/Philharmonic-violinist-tortured-shot-dead-two-armed-robbers-random-home-invasion.html
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Jane on August 25, 2014, 02:23:02 PM
And vibes for the rest of us!

To DR Elmore, for financial resolution.

And even to myself, for not-terrible news upon taking a kitty with kidney disease (who is generally doing very well) for a six-month checkup at the vet today.

My Miss Vickie had shrunken kidneys.  I had a special medicine compounded for her monthly at a compounding pharmacy in Berkeley.  I also administered lactated ringers several times a week.  To see her "revive" and become playful after the ringers were administered made it worthwhile.  In hindsight, though...it was a lot of work.

For those who don't know:  while "lactated ringers" sounds like something one shouldn't mention on a G-rated site, it's the technical term for "fluids".

I've been administering fluids every four days since early December when her kidneys decided to go south on her, so nothing new here.  And it's amazing how fluids can extend and improve (that's the important part) a pet's life.  He may want to change the frequency or go to a special diet, but that's really all I'm expecting to hear.

I was very grateful for the ability to give our Bogie his fluids at home.  The immediate improvement was obvious. 
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Jane on August 25, 2014, 02:26:44 PM
And we have a cover!

Congratulations!  I hope you are pleased with it.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: TCB on August 25, 2014, 02:29:13 PM
Are we not having an Emmy Party this afternoon / evening?  We get the Emmy broadcast first at 5:00 and then again at 8:00 p.m.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Jane on August 25, 2014, 02:30:14 PM
I just spoke to my adopted son Joshie. His violin teacher Suzy and my drummer friend Ray Marchica had posted about the killing of violinist Mary Whitaker last week. She played Joshie's orchestration of The Cradle Will rock at City Center last summer.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2732619/Philharmonic-violinist-tortured-shot-dead-two-armed-robbers-random-home-invasion.html

This is so very sad and horrible.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: TCB on August 25, 2014, 02:31:21 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LENNY!


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/bernstein1_zpsc956c5c4.jpg)

That heroin really aged Lenny Bruce!
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Jane on August 25, 2014, 02:32:24 PM
DR elmore I forgot to say....

VIBES THE MAYBE JOB BECOMES A DEFINITE JOB!!!!
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: TCB on August 25, 2014, 02:33:43 PM
And vibes for the rest of us!

To DR Elmore, for financial resolution.

And even to myself, for not-terrible news upon taking a kitty with kidney disease (who is generally doing very well) for a six-month checkup at the vet today.


Good vibes for the kitty, which I didn't even know that one owned you.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: ChasSmith on August 25, 2014, 02:38:20 PM
I just spoke to my adopted son Joshie. His violin teacher Suzy and my drummer friend Ray Marchica had posted about the killing of violinist Mary Whitaker last week. She played Joshie's orchestration of The Cradle Will rock at City Center last summer.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2732619/Philharmonic-violinist-tortured-shot-dead-two-armed-robbers-random-home-invasion.html

WTF!   Reading that now.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: TCB on August 25, 2014, 02:38:20 PM
Good morning to all. Doing this on my iPhone at work.


Happy Back to Work Vibes for Mike!!
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: TCB on August 25, 2014, 02:44:38 PM
This site,
Is not rite!
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: ChasSmith on August 25, 2014, 02:45:33 PM
I just spoke to my adopted son Joshie. His violin teacher Suzy and my drummer friend Ray Marchica had posted about the killing of violinist Mary Whitaker last week. She played Joshie's orchestration of The Cradle Will rock at City Center last summer.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2732619/Philharmonic-violinist-tortured-shot-dead-two-armed-robbers-random-home-invasion.html

WTF!   Reading that now.

A horrible story, in so many ways.  What can one say...

(It's also, as reported there, a maddeningly incomplete story which makes little or no sense.)

Horrible, horrible.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: elmore3003 on August 25, 2014, 02:47:27 PM
Here's a more accurate report on the crime.
http://www.wkbw.com/news/Woman-Fought-With-Attackers-During-Deadly-Robbery-272389041.html

I knew the killers had been caught last friday, but today her friends are posting updates on Facebook.

Either my computer, which is already in death throesm, is particularly wonky today or this site it.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 25, 2014, 02:53:00 PM
I just spoke to my adopted son Joshie. His violin teacher Suzy and my drummer friend Ray Marchica had posted about the killing of violinist Mary Whitaker last week. She played Joshie's orchestration of The Cradle Will rock at City Center last summer.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2732619/Philharmonic-violinist-tortured-shot-dead-two-armed-robbers-random-home-invasion.html

How awful.  Those two sorry sacks of shit human offal should get the chair!
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 25, 2014, 02:53:15 PM
That's my start to page 5, and I'm stickin' to it!
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: ChasSmith on August 25, 2014, 02:55:09 PM
Will read that other one later.  Off to rehearsal!

And it's this site for me, too, past half hour or so.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: George on August 25, 2014, 02:56:18 PM
Bruce I find it interesting you don't like Anderson's accent since she learned to speak while living in England.  Although she is from the States she lived there until she was 11.

I've seen interviews where she talks about that.  I would've thought that her accent would be pretty accurate...unless moving back to the states made her forget what it should really sound like.

;)

Did she sound English in the interviews?

I saw a couple of interviews with her on some British shows on BBC America and she used a British accent for them.  But for any interview in the states, she has always used an American accent.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: George on August 25, 2014, 02:57:29 PM
Nice description DR RLP.

I am now on my way to our first FULL run through of The Man Who.....   I am hoping we get to my part....but it is also our first night OFF BOOK, so anything may happen.

Break Legs, Jack!!
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: elmore3003 on August 25, 2014, 03:08:03 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LENNY!


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/bernstein1_zpsc956c5c4.jpg)

That heroin really aged Lenny Bruce!

In 1988 or 89, I forget now, i was Michael Tilson Thomas' librarian for a Gershwin Gala at Brooklyn Academy of music, and the broadcast won an Emmy award.  Bernstein played one or more of the three Preludes, and he was very high; so were an actor/dancer and ballet star who'd been doing coke like there was no tomorrow. So, before and after his performance, Bernstein was hopped up and running around backstage French kissing everyone he ran into. Oy! Run for your life!!!

As to the actor/dancer, I ran into him on Broadway about a week later, still stoned out of his mind, and he had died his hair magenta.  He was very nice, actually, just a mess.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: elmore3003 on August 25, 2014, 03:09:44 PM
I just spoke to my adopted son Joshie. His violin teacher Suzy and my drummer friend Ray Marchica had posted about the killing of violinist Mary Whitaker last week. She played Joshie's orchestration of The Cradle Will rock at City Center last summer.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2732619/Philharmonic-violinist-tortured-shot-dead-two-armed-robbers-random-home-invasion.html

How awful.  Those two sorry sacks of shit human offal should get the chair!

I hope so.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: TCB on August 25, 2014, 03:10:23 PM
I am home from therapy and back to it on Thursday at 1:00; they are taking Friday-Monday off for Labor Day.  I stopped at the bank since I had to APPLY for the overdrawn charges to be refunded. What a jackass group of bankers.

However, I got home to discover that Rodgers & Hammerstein may have (I typed MAY HAVE) a wonderful editing job for me in the not-too-far future. The sooner the better, in my book.

If it happens.


Great possible(I typed POSSIBLE) news for Elmore!
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: John G. on August 25, 2014, 03:10:37 PM
And we have a cover!

Loverly.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: George on August 25, 2014, 03:10:57 PM
I just spoke to my adopted son Joshie. His violin teacher Suzy and my drummer friend Ray Marchica had posted about the killing of violinist Mary Whitaker last week. She played Joshie's orchestration of The Cradle Will rock at City Center last summer.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2732619/Philharmonic-violinist-tortured-shot-dead-two-armed-robbers-random-home-invasion.html

That's horrible!
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: TCB on August 25, 2014, 03:14:05 PM
More TOD - I've often told Richard that it would take us a long time to starve in our house, but it might get pretty weird after a while.


Those canned Vienna Sausages with peanut butter?
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: George on August 25, 2014, 03:22:03 PM
And we have a cover!

Cool!
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 25, 2014, 03:41:04 PM
More TOD - I've often told Richard that it would take us a long time to starve in our house, but it might get pretty weird after a while.


Those canned Vienna Sausages with peanut butter?

Oh, yes, a jar of Peanut Butter is also a staple in my pantry.

There was a time the vienna sausages would have been in there, too.  I often opened a can, rinsed them, and then put them in a small bowl with vinegar.  I would eat them with saltines.

Saltine crackers are also a pantry staple.

Sad thing, though, is that I OD'd on vienna sausages once.  Don't remember why.  Now I gag at the thought of them.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Jane on August 25, 2014, 03:43:31 PM
Bruce I find it interesting you don't like Anderson's accent since she learned to speak while living in England.  Although she is from the States she lived there until she was 11.

I've seen interviews where she talks about that.  I would've thought that her accent would be pretty accurate...unless moving back to the states made her forget what it should really sound like.

;)

Did she sound English in the interviews?

I saw a couple of interviews with her on some British shows on BBC America and she used a British accent for them.  But for any interview in the states, she has always used an American accent.

Interesting, thanks. 
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Jane on August 25, 2014, 03:59:13 PM
In the frig: milk, butter, veggies, tofu, seitan, condiments, jam, maple syrup, cheese, yogurt, eggs, opened nuts, fruit, soda, beer & wine.

In the pantry: baking ingredients, spices, nuts, beans, soup, crackers, matzos,cereal, peanut butter, tuna, olives, olive & avocado oils, raisins & other dried fruit.

Since we have tuna in the house for Keith I keep extra in case of an emergency.  I also try to keep an unopened jar of peanut butter for the same reason. 

Freezer: bread, ice cream, peas, carrots, blueberries, assorted vegetarian burgers & bacon, butter, and often cookie dough balls.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Druxy on August 25, 2014, 04:21:13 PM
This "bird" got out of the cage a little sooner that I would have preferred, but since it's now free, I might as well let it fly.

http://www.druxmanworks.com/home.html?entry=i-found-william-desmond-taylor
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: TCB on August 25, 2014, 04:30:22 PM
And we have a cover!


I love the cover, but you might get more work if you put your name on the cover.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: elmore3003 on August 25, 2014, 04:41:15 PM
And we have a cover!


I love the cover, but you might get more work if you put your name on the cover.

I'm in the booklet. That's plenty. I'm proud of my work, and that's where my name should be.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: elmore3003 on August 25, 2014, 05:14:52 PM
This whole debit card mess screwed up my sleep all weekend. I'm going to read my latest mystery for about an hour and go to bed.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Jane on August 25, 2014, 05:20:13 PM
Sleep well!
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Jane on August 25, 2014, 05:25:00 PM
I just finished reading my 100th book for the year.  At almost 900 pages I'm glad it was an excellent one.  Has anyone read "I Know This Much Is True" by Wally Lamb or anything else he wrote?
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: TCB on August 25, 2014, 05:54:25 PM
This "bird" got out of the cage a little sooner that I would have preferred, but since it's now free, I might as well let it fly.

http://www.druxmanworks.com/home.html?entry=i-found-william-desmond-taylor

I look forward to reading your version of the William Desmond Taylor murder.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Cillaliz on August 25, 2014, 06:02:28 PM
I just spoke to my adopted son Joshie. His violin teacher Suzy and my drummer friend Ray Marchica had posted about the killing of violinist Mary Whitaker last week. She played Joshie's orchestration of The Cradle Will rock at City Center last summer.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2732619/Philharmonic-violinist-tortured-shot-dead-two-armed-robbers-random-home-invasion.html

Oh my gosh! that's horrible!
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: TCB on August 25, 2014, 06:08:42 PM
So, no Emmy party.  I guess I will put the ham chunks away.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Cillaliz on August 25, 2014, 06:08:58 PM
I just finished reading my 100th book for the year.  At almost 900 pages I'm glad it was an excellent one.  Has anyone read "I Know This Much Is True" by Wally Lamb or anything else he wrote?
I read that at one time....was it an Oprah book or was another Wally Lamb
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Cillaliz on August 25, 2014, 06:09:42 PM
So, no Emmy party.  I guess I will put the ham chunks away.

I'm watching the Emmys
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Cillaliz on August 25, 2014, 06:10:03 PM
And what are you doing hogging the ham chunks!
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Jane on August 25, 2014, 06:11:00 PM
I just finished reading my 100th book for the year.  At almost 900 pages I'm glad it was an excellent one.  Has anyone read "I Know This Much Is True" by Wally Lamb or anything else he wrote?
I read that at one time....was it an Oprah book or was another Wally Lamb

One of two on her list.  I need to look up the other one.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Cillaliz on August 25, 2014, 06:11:40 PM
There are many many things in my refrigerator, freezer and pantry  My earlier list isn't even close.  I eat at home a lot.  I try to come home for lunch every day, but don't always do it.  I rarely eat out at night.  I have a fully stocked kitchen so I can cook whatever tickles my fancy
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Cillaliz on August 25, 2014, 06:12:05 PM
I just finished reading my 100th book for the year.  At almost 900 pages I'm glad it was an excellent one.  Has anyone read "I Know This Much Is True" by Wally Lamb or anything else he wrote?
I read that at one time....was it an Oprah book or was another Wally Lamb

One of two on her list.  I need to look up the other one.
I think I read them both
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Jane on August 25, 2014, 06:15:16 PM
"She's Come Undone" is the other one.  I thought I had read it and didn't like it but now I'm not so sure.  My eBook library doesn't have it and I don't want to purchase a book I have already read.  I should look at see if it is on a book shelf in the house.  I got rid of a lot of books awhile back.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Jane on August 25, 2014, 06:18:03 PM
I've determined I did read the book and did not like it, which is probably why I didn't keep it.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: George on August 25, 2014, 06:18:48 PM
So, no Emmy party.  I guess I will put the ham chunks away.

Well, I'm leaving work now so that I can get some cat food and water at Costco, then I'm heading home to watch the Emmys.  I'm recording them, so I'll start from the beginning, rather than wait two hours for the rebroadcast...or should I wait?  We'll see.

Be back later.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Ginny on August 25, 2014, 06:32:56 PM
More TOD - I've often told Richard that it would take us a long time to starve in our house, but it might get pretty weird after a while.


Those canned Vienna Sausages with peanut butter?

Something like that, DR TCB!
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Cillaliz on August 25, 2014, 06:40:08 PM
"She's Come Undone" is the other one.  I thought I had read it and didn't like it but now I'm not so sure.  My eBook library doesn't have it and I don't want to purchase a book I have already read.  I should look at see if it is on a book shelf in the house.  I got rid of a lot of books awhile back.

I didn't like that one either
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Cillaliz on August 25, 2014, 06:41:03 PM
I think the Emmys are pretty stupid, but then I'm not a big fan of Seth Meyers
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Jane on August 25, 2014, 06:42:11 PM
"She's Come Undone" is the other one.  I thought I had read it and didn't like it but now I'm not so sure.  My eBook library doesn't have it and I don't want to purchase a book I have already read.  I should look at see if it is on a book shelf in the house.  I got rid of a lot of books awhile back.

I didn't like that one either

Good :)
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Jane on August 25, 2014, 06:43:16 PM
I'm not watching, just looking at who won.  I got a kick out of both Freeman & Cumberbatch up for the same category, different shows.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Cillaliz on August 25, 2014, 07:16:16 PM
Billy Crystal is doing a special tribute to Robin Williams
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Cillaliz on August 25, 2014, 08:12:30 PM
Where is everyone?
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Cillaliz on August 25, 2014, 08:13:42 PM
Didn't get much sleep last night. Not exactly sure why, today was a bit crazy.  I'm going to try to go to bed earlier tonight.  I need to get up early. 
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: George on August 25, 2014, 08:16:17 PM
My shopping took longer than I thought, so when I got home, I just made myself something to eat and waited until the rebroadcast started.  I did see the end of the live broadcast, but I wasn't really surprised at the winners.  We'll see who won throughout the show. :)
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: singdaw on August 25, 2014, 08:29:52 PM
We had company over for dinner tonight. I'm taping the Emmys.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: singdaw on August 25, 2014, 08:30:21 PM
Up bright and early for lab work tomorrow morning.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: George on August 25, 2014, 08:31:44 PM
I've decided to watch my DVR version so that I can fast-forward through the commercials.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: John G. on August 25, 2014, 08:56:45 PM
I just finished reading my 100th book for the year.  At almost 900 pages I'm glad it was an excellent one.  Has anyone read "I Know This Much Is True" by Wally Lamb or anything else he wrote?
I read that at one time....was it an Oprah book or was another Wally Lamb

She's Come Undone was the Oprah book. I loved "I Know This Much Is True."
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: John G. on August 25, 2014, 08:57:43 PM
"She's Come Undone" is the other one.  I thought I had read it and didn't like it but now I'm not so sure.  My eBook library doesn't have it and I don't want to purchase a book I have already read.  I should look at see if it is on a book shelf in the house.  I got rid of a lot of books awhile back.

I didn't like that one either

I didn't like that one at all.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: John G. on August 25, 2014, 09:03:05 PM
(https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/1560429_784539284930829_8533987019394734491_n.png?oh=9079e64a4a48d9bfa8cf956448bb414c&oe=5462EA7D)
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: John G. on August 25, 2014, 09:15:25 PM
Has anyone listened to "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder"? It's an odd score with the strangest set of orchestrations I can remember. I like some of it, but a lot of it sounds like rehashed Noel Coward and Rupert Holmes' score for "Edwin Drood."
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: George on August 25, 2014, 09:23:21 PM
Has anyone listened to "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder"? It's an odd score with the strangest set of orchestrations I can remember. I like some of it, but a lot of it sounds like rehashed Noel Coward and Rupert Holmes' score for "Edwin Drood."

I really enjoyed it.  It did remind me of "Drood," but I just chalked it up to both being set in a similar time and both being written in similar musical styles.

But that's just me. :)
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: Druxy on August 25, 2014, 09:28:41 PM
Has anyone listened to "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder"? It's an odd score with the strangest set of orchestrations I can remember. I like some of it, but a lot of it sounds like rehashed Noel Coward and Rupert Holmes' score for "Edwin Drood."

I really enjoyed it.  It did remind me of "Drood," but I just chalked it up to both being set in a similar time and both being written in similar musical styles.

But that's just me. :)

I've got it, but haven't had a chance to listen to it yet.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: bk on August 25, 2014, 10:01:05 PM
You could not pay me to watch the Emmy show.  It's juvenile, classless, puerile crap.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: bk on August 25, 2014, 10:01:16 PM
Finished with my viewing for the evening.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: bk on August 25, 2014, 10:01:38 PM
Did a jog, had a couple of low-cal low-fat hot dog things for my snack.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: George on August 25, 2014, 10:02:12 PM
I just watched the "In Memoriam" section.  I thought it was very well done.  They didn't have any applause, which made it so much better.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: John G. on August 25, 2014, 10:10:53 PM
Good night, all.
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: George on August 25, 2014, 10:54:22 PM
Well...
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: George on August 25, 2014, 10:55:15 PM
...since...
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: George on August 25, 2014, 10:55:22 PM
...we're...
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: George on August 25, 2014, 10:55:29 PM
...so close...
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: George on August 25, 2014, 10:56:24 PM
PAGE SEVEN DANCE!!
Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: George on August 25, 2014, 10:56:47 PM
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Title: Re: BUSY AS A BK
Post by: George on August 25, 2014, 11:10:04 PM
Well, I enjoyed the Emmys.  I like Seth Meyers and thought that he was pretty good.  He was very comfortable onstage, he didn't try too hard.  After one joke that didn't land as well as the others during his opening monologue, he said, "Joke are like nominees...they can't all be winners."  It wasn't knee-slappingly funny, but was enjoyable.  And best of all, it ended on time and I never felt like it dragged. 

But that's just me. :)