Haines His Way
Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on November 04, 2014, 12:13:47 AM
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Well, you've read the notes, the notes took the day and have been detained for questioning, and now it is time for you to post until the taking the day cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: HOROLOGY!
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First!
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And now, good night.
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Morning all.
That is all.
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I will be off to vote in a while and then to work.
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Yes, sad to hear about Car Talk. From what the obit said I know now why they stopped doing the show live 2 years ago.
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Good morning, all! The curse of Daylight Savings? My internal clock tells me that 5:30 is still 6:30, so I was wide awake at 5:30. Once I realized I wasn't going back to sleep, I got up, dressed, and voted. I'm now on my first cuppa coffee, and at 7, I will call Fed Ex with a shipping inquiry.
I must be out of here at 8 to catch the first of two buses to 23rd and Fifth Avenue. I have an appointment with my podiatrist. I will then stop at Toyland, pick up some more things, and head home. I've got a really tangled mess with "I Still See Elisa" from Paint Your Wagon: the full score is in A, going up to B-flat on the second refrain, and the orchestra parts and vocal score are in C with no key change. I have to mentally transpose every single note as I check it out an it's exhausting.
More coffee!
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good morning to all
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I was listening to a rerun of Car Talk on my radio. One of the NPR channels (satellite) runs 3hr block in the afternoon and then repeats them in the evening. the show were from 11/2006. At first I thought it was a joke but AP news confirmed it.
Their retirement was most likely because of the insidious disease was detected at the time. I'm glad that these shows are being rerun. It's like they'll always be there.
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Good Morning. It's cold and dark. One day it's summer, and the next day it's winter. What happened to fall? Where did autumn go?
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UPDATE
Saw my knee doctor. He wants me to be off my feet for another 4 weeks. If there is no improvement then he'll talk surgery. He doesn't want to rush into surgery. If there is no improvement then he will go in "clean" the area. The last thing he wants to do is a knee replacement.
UPDATE #2
As for the thyroid situation hopefully by the end of week a final decision will be made about what they are going to do,
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Good morning.
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TOD:
Charlie Chaplin
Buster Keaton
Harold Lloyd
Woody Allen
I'd also add Abbott and Costello, but they were not "filmmakers".
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Sorry to hear that, DR Mike.
~ ~ ~ CONTINUED HEALTH VIBES ~ ~ ~ for you and your medical team!
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TOD:
Blake Edwards
Woody Allen
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Thank you all so much for your thoughts about Dylan in yesterday's posts (and also thoughts about Toby, and to Jane for posting that photo of Toby and Dylan in their begging-for-food prime).
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TCB - I also am sorry I didn't get to see your Scrooge live onstage, but am so happy to have your terrific performance on video, especially at this time of year.
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DR Jane (or any other DRs) have you ever listened to an audio book?
My library just got three new audio books. Two are for books that I am going to be reading in the next few weeks. One is for a book that I just read a month or two ago. I have never listened to an audio book before but I am curious. So I put in a reservation for the two that I will be reading. I thought maybe I could try to listen at the same time i am reading the book that goes with it (not listen while i am reading, but alternate or listen to some passages after i have read them).
I know a lot of people who love audio books. But i have been hesitant because i like reading and feel like listening would be taking something away from the book. I am always curious at people who write book reviews after only listening to the audio.
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More health vibes for DR Mike!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Two of my favorite shows are starting again this week. Masterchef Junior (tonight) and White Collar (on Thursday).
Have any of you guys who like cooking/cooking shows ever seen MCJ? I love it. My nieces are obsessed with it. Last season was so good (the judges are much nicer to the kids than on regular MC). It is astonishing to me that these kids can cook like they do. Such an enjoyable show.
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DR Jane (or any other DRs) have you ever listened to an audio book?
My library just got three new audio books. Two are for books that I am going to be reading in the next few weeks. One is for a book that I just read a month or two ago. I have never listened to an audio book before but I am curious. So I put in a reservation for the two that I will be reading. I thought maybe I could try to listen at the same time i am reading the book that goes with it (not listen while i am reading, but alternate or listen to some passages after i have read them).
I know a lot of people who love audio books. But i have been hesitant because i like reading and feel like listening would be taking something away from the book. I am always curious at people who write book reviews after only listening to the audio.
Although I have 6 of my books and stage plays on audio, I have yet to get a handle on this market. I certainly know that there is a big one, but I'm not quite sure where it is. (My accountant tells me that he listens to books when driving.)
The only time that I have listened to books on audio is when I had a 30-60 drive to my office every day. Listening to a book helped pass the time.
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Yes I have heard of people who do audio books on their commute to work or while they are on the treadmill or doing chores. I just don't see listening to a book as being equivalent to reading a book. But I am curious.
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Good morning, all.
Well, last night was crazy. I dozed in front of a movie, and thought I would have no trouble continuing a nice sleep once in bed. I was wrong. I went to bed, fell asleep, woke up again at around 1:30 AM, and was awake till past 4:00 AM. I think I just made up most of that. It's just a damned good thing I had nothing going on this morning and could luxuriate in extra sleep. Holy moley.
Coffee!
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Yes, sad to hear about Car Talk. From what the obit said I know now why they stopped doing the show live 2 years ago.
Same here. The reruns have been so prolific and always so entertaining that I'd actually forgotten they'd officially retired the show.
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I liked the photos from RAGTIME from DR CHAS SMITH....it looks like quite a Lush Budget Production.
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MR BK has cleared the air....so it is much nicer.
I loved the clips and I am looking forward very much to the Sandy CD.
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I must admit that I do not 'get' Tati.....and I have tried.....so I will just have to let others enjoy him.
TOD:
Woody Allen
Blake Edwards
The Weitz Brothers
The Farrelly Brothers
Preston Sturges
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And Leo McCarey.....if only for this scene.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJLAMVibq_Q
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I've got a really tangled mess with "I Still See Elisa" from Paint Your Wagon: the full score is in A, going up to B-flat on the second refrain, and the orchestra parts and vocal score are in C with no key change. I have to mentally transpose every single note as I check it out an it's exhausting.
Concentrate, DR Elmore! ba da bum bum Go slowly, and THINK la la la la LA LA LA Don't listen to anything or anybody ONE TWO THREE FIVE TWELVE THIRTY-TWO EIGHT You must shut out the world and let nothing A B J K L M N O P X Y Z distract you!
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I liked the photos from RAGTIME from DR CHAS SMITH....it looks like quite a Lush Budget Production.
Lush Budget Productions is the name of my new franchise.
Right you are, DR Jrand64. The set is a fairly simple replication of the standard, but the lighting and costumes and singing and other stuff seem to be there in sufficient force.
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Good morning, all.
Mega vibes, DR Mike.
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Elmore, I'm with you on this time change nonsense.
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Greetings from Toyland! I love my podiatrist; she's fantastic.
I will be here for another 30 minutes at most before I head home.
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In today's NY Times, there's a fun article on the three leads in the On the Town revival:
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/04/arts/on-the-town-actors-bond-around-new-york.html?ref=arts
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Today is Election Day. I already voted 3 weeks ago. I like the convenience of voting by mail, but I kind of miss the civic-mindedness of the polling place.
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TOD:
Buster Keaton
Robert Altman
Ingmar Bergman
Woody Allen
Ernst Lubitsch
Frank Capra
George Cukor
Preston Sturges
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I've got a really tangled mess with "I Still See Elisa" from Paint Your Wagon: the full score is in A, going up to B-flat on the second refrain, and the orchestra parts and vocal score are in C with no key change. I have to mentally transpose every single note as I check it out an it's exhausting.
Concentrate, DR Elmore! ba da bum bum Go slowly, and THINK la la la la LA LA LA Don't listen to anything or anybody ONE TWO THREE FIVE TWELVE THIRTY-TWO EIGHT You must shut out the world and let nothing A B J K L M N O P X Y Z distract you!
Take the Larry Welk approach -- "And a one and a two...."
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I will be housesitting in the Oakland Hills for a week and a half starting tomorrow. I may have mentioned I did same back in June (or was it July?).
Two kitties and three chickens will be relying upon me, as well. It's a three-level house with LOTS of stairs, but it's ever so spacious and I need a vacation from my tiny condo.
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TOD:
Woody Allen
Christopher Guest
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I'm up, I'm up - I think I got eight hours. Once again they are shooting a commercial up the street - the paper they left clearly states where they are permitted to park and that is NOT to the east of them, which means not in front of my house and yet the dressing rooms trailer is parked there. As soon as I'm up a bit more I will call the location manager and raise a stink.
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I Love My Podiatrist....I think Joan Davis starred in this tv show.
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Continued health vibes to DR MIKE.
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I forgot Christopher Guest!!!
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Like this DR CHAS SMITH.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RGGZmgINQA
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Bruce I would have to hear "I See Rainbows" to know if I remember it. I'm more likely to remember songs you were writing at the time, such as "I'm In Like With You" (I have an image but can't remember the name of the girl you wrote that for).
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I See Rainbows was probably the song I wrote after that.
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UPDATE
Saw my knee doctor. He wants me to be off my feet for another 4 weeks. If there is no improvement then he'll talk surgery. He doesn't want to rush into surgery. If there is no improvement then he will go in "clean" the area. The last thing he wants to do is a knee replacement.
UPDATE #2
As for the thyroid situation hopefully by the end of week a final decision will be made about what they are going to do,
Off your feet, as in sitting with your leg up all day? :(
CONTINUED VIBES!!!
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Just had a little chat with the production manager of the shoot. He had a little attitude when he opened his trap so I shut that down so fast I think it shocked him. He actually said, "We have the right to park on a city street" to which I replied "You really don't want to do down that road with me because I will have you out of here so fast it will make your head spin." He then offered me money, which I refused, and then said they'd had to improvise because some neighbors where they were supposed to park hadn't moved their cars and they didn't want to tow them - I suggested they tow them immediately. He then said he'd save me a space across the street and I said that would be fine.
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Thank you all so much for your thoughts about Dylan in yesterday's posts (and also thoughts about Toby, and to Jane for posting that photo of Toby and Dylan in their begging-for-food prime).
I know how very, very much these boys were loved and how very hard it is for you now.
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DR Jane (or any other DRs) have you ever listened to an audio book?
My library just got three new audio books. Two are for books that I am going to be reading in the next few weeks. One is for a book that I just read a month or two ago. I have never listened to an audio book before but I am curious. So I put in a reservation for the two that I will be reading. I thought maybe I could try to listen at the same time i am reading the book that goes with it (not listen while i am reading, but alternate or listen to some passages after i have read them).
I know a lot of people who love audio books. But i have been hesitant because i like reading and feel like listening would be taking something away from the book. I am always curious at people who write book reviews after only listening to the audio.
I used to try and get Keith to do this when we traveled and we could listen together. He wasn't interested. For awhile he was listening to them at the gym but I have never done it. Now I can't with my lousy hearing.
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What I gather from people who listen to the audio books is the right storyteller can enhance the enjoyment & often bring out the humor in the book. Often they will begin choosing the books they listen to by who is narrating.
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I Love My Podiatrist....I think Joan Davis starred in this tv show.
Joan Davis. Haven't heard that name in ages. Loved her.
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Blackstone Audio, one of the leading audio books makers, is in Ashland. Locals can go in and browse and purchase books.
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I will be housesitting in the Oakland Hills for a week and a half starting tomorrow. I may have mentioned I did same back in June (or was it July?).
Two kitties and three chickens will be relying upon me, as well. It's a three-level house with LOTS of stairs, but it's ever so spacious and I need a vacation from my tiny condo.
Nice and I know you will enjoy the kitties.
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I forgot Christopher Guest!!!
Me,too.
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I See Rainbows was probably the song I wrote after that.
The title is familiar. If only I could hear music in my head than maybe I would remember it.
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What I gather from people who listen to the audio books is the right storyteller can enhance the enjoyment & often bring out the humor in the book. Often they will begin choosing the books they listen to by who is narrating.
George Guidell is one of my favorites. Another is Frank Muller.
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Just had a little chat with the production manager of the shoot. He had a little attitude when he opened his trap so I shut that down so fast I think it shocked him. He actually said, "We have the right to park on a city street" to which I replied "You really don't want to do down that road with me because I will have you out of here so fast it will make your head spin." He then offered me money, which I refused, and then said they'd had to improvise because some neighbors where they were supposed to park hadn't moved their cars and they didn't want to tow them - I suggested they tow them immediately. He then said he'd save me a space across the street and I said that would be fine.
Good compromise. Of course he should have just apologized from the beginning and explain his problem.
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What I gather from people who listen to the audio books is the right storyteller can enhance the enjoyment & often bring out the humor in the book. Often they will begin choosing the books they listen to by who is narrating.
I have heard that too.
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And I am home. Traffic is terrible on Sixth Avenue this morning and it wasa long bus ride home.
I just got a note from Patrick Cummings, my romantic lead on ROBERTA; he's doing some workshop or developmental thing at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival for a couple of weeks.
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BK,
What ever happened with your audio version of the Adrianna Hoffstader books? Last I recall, you had chosen an actress and were recording them.
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Good morning, all! The curse of Daylight Savings? My internal clock tells me that 5:30 is still 6:30, so I was wide awake at 5:30. Once I realized I wasn't going back to sleep, I got up, dressed, and voted. I'm now on my first cuppa coffee, and at 7, I will call Fed Ex with a shipping inquiry.
The time change is affecting me, too, but the other way. I'm going to bed and getting up...and getting to work...even later! It's not supposed to work that way! >:(
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UPDATE
Saw my knee doctor. He wants me to be off my feet for another 4 weeks. If there is no improvement then he'll talk surgery. He doesn't want to rush into surgery. If there is no improvement then he will go in "clean" the area. The last thing he wants to do is a knee replacement.
UPDATE #2
As for the thyroid situation hopefully by the end of week a final decision will be made about what they are going to do,
~~~Continued Vibes of All Kinds for Mike!!~~~
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DR Jane (or any other DRs) have you ever listened to an audio book?
My library just got three new audio books. Two are for books that I am going to be reading in the next few weeks. One is for a book that I just read a month or two ago. I have never listened to an audio book before but I am curious. So I put in a reservation for the two that I will be reading. I thought maybe I could try to listen at the same time i am reading the book that goes with it (not listen while i am reading, but alternate or listen to some passages after i have read them).
I know a lot of people who love audio books. But i have been hesitant because i like reading and feel like listening would be taking something away from the book. I am always curious at people who write book reviews after only listening to the audio.
I don't like listening to audio books because my mind can very easily wander and then I realize that I've lost my place in the story and trying to get back to what I remember is a big hassle. I know several people who love to listen when they drive long distances. One coworker has a 42 minute drive each way and he can pretty much listen to half a disc each way, so a whole disc (about 80 minutes) in a day. And when some audio books can have as many as 40 discs, it can certainly take a LONG time to get through them.
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Two of my favorite shows are starting again this week. Masterchef Junior (tonight) and White Collar (on Thursday).
Have any of you guys who like cooking/cooking shows ever seen MCJ? I love it. My nieces are obsessed with it. Last season was so good (the judges are much nicer to the kids than on regular MC). It is astonishing to me that these kids can cook like they do. Such an enjoyable show.
I love "White Collar." Sadly, this will be the last season. :-\
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Just read all those sparkling revues of the Jerry Herman show, You should be proud of yourself and your great company of singers.
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Yes I have heard of people who do audio books on their commute to work or while they are on the treadmill or doing chores. I just don't see listening to a book as being equivalent to reading a book. But I am curious.
Well, either way it's all just story-telling. Whether you read a book or listen to a CD, the author wrote the story. Does it really matter how you take it in (other than if your mind wanders too much ;) )? But then as Jane said, the narrator can make a difference. For other coworkers of mine, the narrator can make a HUGE difference.
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Today is Election Day. I already voted 3 weeks ago. I like the convenience of voting by mail, but I kind of miss the civic-mindedness of the polling place.
I miss the "I Voted" sticker. ;D
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Just had a little chat with the production manager of the shoot. He had a little attitude when he opened his trap so I shut that down so fast I think it shocked him. He actually said, "We have the right to park on a city street" to which I replied "You really don't want to do down that road with me because I will have you out of here so fast it will make your head spin." He then offered me money, which I refused, and then said they'd had to improvise because some neighbors where they were supposed to park hadn't moved their cars and they didn't want to tow them - I suggested they tow them immediately. He then said he'd save me a space across the street and I said that would be fine.
The noive of some people! :P
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I decided to not to the audio books - too much work, too much trouble, for no return.
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Back from Dr. Chew - extraction healed perfectly and I'm now free to chew on that side of my mouth and floss and brush to my heart's content. Teeth are clean as a whistle, too.
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Here are the three reviews we've gotten so far:
http://www.edgemedianetwork.com/entertainment/theatre/features//164377to
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http://www.broadwayworld.com/los-angeles/article/BWW-Reviews-Kritzerland-Salutes-JERRY-HERMAN-20141104?PageSpeed=noscript
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And our very own Rob Stevens.
http://www.haineshisway.com/2014/11/put-on-your-sunday-clothes-kritzerland-salutes-jerry-herman-reviewed-by-rob-stevens/
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Excellent reviews.
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Excellent reviews.
Ditto!
And now getting up at 5:30 is bitchslapping me and I need a nap.
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Yes I have heard of people who do audio books on their commute to work or while they are on the treadmill or doing chores. I just don't see listening to a book as being equivalent to reading a book. But I am curious.
Well, either way it's all just story-telling. Whether you read a book or listen to a CD, the author wrote the story. Does it really matter how you take it in (other than if your mind wanders too much ;) )? But then as Jane said, the narrator can make a difference. For other coworkers of mine, the narrator can make a HUGE difference.
I'm sure the narrator can make a huge difference. I just find it interesting cause I review books and I see a bunch of people review the audio books and I just don't think that it can be the same experience. Although I really shouldn't talk since i have never listened to an audio book. But I just see that one of the ones is ready for me to pick up. Not sure how i will do it since i also have the book. I think i might just read and then maybe listen to what i have read as i am falling asleep.
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Tuesday afternoon greetings! I left here about 10am, voted, then went to Dayton for the midday meeting of the grantwriters. On the way home I stopped at the library, Starbucks, and Dorothy Lane Market. It was sunny and beautiful when I left home and cloudy, blustery, and a little drizzly when I returned.
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I just read that the new season of The Mentalist will star on November 30th. It will be the last season. Love this show.
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DR Jennifer, I'm a huge audiobook fan and, yes, the narrator can make all the difference. My habit developed when I had a long commute and continues now for my boring basement walking and when I'm knitting. When I was working and had a deadline to finish a book, I'd do what I called a "power read" - listening in the car and reading the book at home. If you're listening to nonfiction, you might want the dead-tree book at hand for illustrations. I listened to Stephen Ambrose's Undaunted Courage and Cheryl Strayed's Wild, but had to check out the book to look at the maps.
There are books I've read with my ears that I probably wouldn't have gotten through with my eyes - Annie Dillard's The Living and Geraldine Brooks' Caleb's Crossing, among others.
My favorite narrators are Kate Reading, Grace Conlin, C. J. Critt, and Orlagh Cassidy.
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Back from Dr. Chew - extraction healed perfectly and I'm now free to chew on that side of my mouth and floss and brush to my heart's content. Teeth are clean as a whistle, too.
Great news, BK!
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And great reviews for the Kritzerland show!
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Very rainy here today.
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Good dental news - and reviews - from bk.
Not necessarily in that order.
:)
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That's so cute!! :D
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Very rainy here today.
Uh, oh...
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Page three? Really?
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Page three? Really?
No. Page 4. ;D
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It's just after 4:00pm here, but overcast. With the time change, it looks like it is almost night.
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Page four? Really?
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Been sneezing all day. And not enjoying it.
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Great reviews, BK.
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I decided I needed to redo a shelf of books so I ended up redoing several shelves. I lost three hardcover books - two on Franz Lehar and one on Oscar Straus - and it took me forever to remember where I had set them down. I hope this is not Alzheimers.
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I just read that the new season of The Mentalist will star on November 30th. It will be the last season. Love this show.
I still think that Patrick Jane should have been Red John.
That would have made it the most talked about series in the history of television.
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And I am home. Traffic is terrible on Sixth Avenue this morning and it wasa long bus ride home.
I just got a note from Patrick Cummings, my romantic lead on ROBERTA; he's doing some workshop or developmental thing at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival for a couple of weeks.
It is beautiful in Ashland right now. He should be enjoying his time here.
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Good morning, all! The curse of Daylight Savings? My internal clock tells me that 5:30 is still 6:30, so I was wide awake at 5:30. Once I realized I wasn't going back to sleep, I got up, dressed, and voted. I'm now on my first cuppa coffee, and at 7, I will call Fed Ex with a shipping inquiry.
The time change is affecting me, too, but the other way. I'm going to bed and getting up...and getting to work...even later! It's not supposed to work that way! >:(
We are supposed to have gained an hour but I don't think it works that way. We just wake up earlier in the morning.
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DR Jane (or any other DRs) have you ever listened to an audio book?
My library just got three new audio books. Two are for books that I am going to be reading in the next few weeks. One is for a book that I just read a month or two ago. I have never listened to an audio book before but I am curious. So I put in a reservation for the two that I will be reading. I thought maybe I could try to listen at the same time i am reading the book that goes with it (not listen while i am reading, but alternate or listen to some passages after i have read them).
I know a lot of people who love audio books. But i have been hesitant because i like reading and feel like listening would be taking something away from the book. I am always curious at people who write book reviews after only listening to the audio.
I don't like listening to audio books because my mind can very easily wander and then I realize that I've lost my place in the story and trying to get back to what I remember is a big hassle. I know several people who love to listen when they drive long distances. One coworker has a 42 minute drive each way and he can pretty much listen to half a disc each way, so a whole disc (about 80 minutes) in a day. And when some audio books can have as many as 40 discs, it can certainly take a LONG time to get through them.
My mind can also wonder but worse is when I fall asleep reading. I can imagine the story going on and on while I sleep. I really like that the Nook saves my place when I fall asleep, unless it falls on my nose and wakes me up first.
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Back from Dr. Chew - extraction healed perfectly and I'm now free to chew on that side of my mouth and floss and brush to my heart's content. Teeth are clean as a whistle, too.
Very good. How long do you have to wait for the next step?
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Excellent reviews.
Ditto!
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Yes I have heard of people who do audio books on their commute to work or while they are on the treadmill or doing chores. I just don't see listening to a book as being equivalent to reading a book. But I am curious.
Well, either way it's all just story-telling. Whether you read a book or listen to a CD, the author wrote the story. Does it really matter how you take it in (other than if your mind wanders too much ;) )? But then as Jane said, the narrator can make a difference. For other coworkers of mine, the narrator can make a HUGE difference.
I'm sure the narrator can make a huge difference. I just find it interesting cause I review books and I see a bunch of people review the audio books and I just don't think that it can be the same experience. Although I really shouldn't talk since i have never listened to an audio book. But I just see that one of the ones is ready for me to pick up. Not sure how i will do it since i also have the book. I think i might just read and then maybe listen to what i have read as i am falling asleep.
I agree it isn't the same experience. During my book group discussions it is interesting to hear the different perspective from those that read a book to those that listen. Sometimes those that listen have a better experience, sometimes not.
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I just read that the new season of The Mentalist will star on November 30th. It will be the last season. Love this show.
Thanks. I'll double check it is set to record. I've known this will be the last season but I am sorry to see it go.
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That's so cute!! :D
King Charles Spaniels.
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I just read that the new season of The Mentalist will star on November 30th. It will be the last season. Love this show.
I still think that Patrick Jane should have been Red John.
That would have made it the most talked about series in the history of television.
You mean hated series.
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I'm ready to chew lead and spit some tacks, that's what I'm ready to do.
I've been wasting a ton of time on paying an invoice I should NOT be paying and I've been trying to get "good" numbers (i.e. accounts we call "chart fields") that our pay system will accept on behalf of the doofus department for whom we are doing this "favor."
Use this, they say. Use that, they say. We don't know why it won't work. Why don't you call...? And I am ready to explode. It is not MY job to invent the correct accounts. I enter the information I am given into our system. I simply need GOOD information.
I've tried this FOUR times today...each time is a new complete entry of data, and I'm sick to death of it.
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There. I feel so much better getting that off my chest.
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I'm glad the rant helped :)
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Like this DR CHAS SMITH.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RGGZmgINQA
Or I could just be a lush on a budget. Yes, that's the ticket.
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Let me just say that, as regards M. Jacques Tati, for anyone who doesn't like his work, that's just fine because there's MORE FOR ME! :D
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Wait. Is that the way it works?
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Let me just say that, as regards M. Jacques Tati, for anyone who doesn't like his work, that's just fine because there's MORE FOR ME! :D
It does with anchovies. :)
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DR Jennifer did you win an advance copy of "A Thousand Pieces of You"? I love the title. I recommended my library order it.
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I liked the first couple of seasons of "The Mentalist," before I decided the entire super-villain-all-knowing-serial-killer Red John was no longer spooky and the whole shebang was absolutely moronic. So I stopped watching. I haven't missed it at all.
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I almost gave up on it for the same reason and was glad I stayed with it. The season they wrapped up the Red John story was excellent. And now they have taken the show in a new, refreshing direction.
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(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/bernese_zps3b7edb72.jpg)
Too cute for words!
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DR Jennifer did you win an advance copy of "A Thousand Pieces of You"? I love the title. I recommended my library order it.
I didn't win an advanced copy. But I did get an advanced copy from Edelweiss. It was a very unique book. I am loving Edelweiss. For some reason the woman who does edelweiss (review site) for my favorite publisher (Harper Collins) likes me and approves me for all the books I ask for.
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Almost time for MasterChef Junior. Can't wait.
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I think I may get my flu shot tomorrow. Depending on how busy the place is. Or I could go on Friday.
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Yes I have heard of people who do audio books on their commute to work or while they are on the treadmill or doing chores. I just don't see listening to a book as being equivalent to reading a book. But I am curious.
Well, either way it's all just story-telling. Whether you read a book or listen to a CD, the author wrote the story. Does it really matter how you take it in (other than if your mind wanders too much ;) )? But then as Jane said, the narrator can make a difference. For other coworkers of mine, the narrator can make a HUGE difference.
I'm sure the narrator can make a huge difference. I just find it interesting cause I review books and I see a bunch of people review the audio books and I just don't think that it can be the same experience. Although I really shouldn't talk since i have never listened to an audio book. But I just see that one of the ones is ready for me to pick up. Not sure how i will do it since i also have the book. I think i might just read and then maybe listen to what i have read as i am falling asleep.
I agree it isn't the same experience. During my book group discussions it is interesting to hear the different perspective from those that read a book to those that listen. Sometimes those that listen have a better experience, sometimes not.
That is interesting. But I am curious why would people in a book group not read the book?
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DR Jennifer did you win an advance copy of "A Thousand Pieces of You"? I love the title. I recommended my library order it.
I didn't win an advanced copy. But I did get an advanced copy from Edelweiss. It was a very unique book. I am loving Edelweiss. For some reason the woman who does edelweiss (review site) for my favorite publisher (Harper Collins) likes me and approves me for all the books I ask for.
You write long detailed reviews so I understand why she likes you. When I saw your review on Goodreads I tagged it "to be read". I didn't realized it hadn't been released yet until Goodreads sent me a notification today.
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I liked the first couple of seasons of "The Mentalist," before I decided the entire super-villain-all-knowing-serial-killer Red John was no longer spooky and the whole shebang was absolutely moronic. So I stopped watching. I haven't missed it at all.
I've never watched it, but I like the original version of the show...PSYCH.
;)
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Yes I have heard of people who do audio books on their commute to work or while they are on the treadmill or doing chores. I just don't see listening to a book as being equivalent to reading a book. But I am curious.
Well, either way it's all just story-telling. Whether you read a book or listen to a CD, the author wrote the story. Does it really matter how you take it in (other than if your mind wanders too much ;) )? But then as Jane said, the narrator can make a difference. For other coworkers of mine, the narrator can make a HUGE difference.
I'm sure the narrator can make a huge difference. I just find it interesting cause I review books and I see a bunch of people review the audio books and I just don't think that it can be the same experience. Although I really shouldn't talk since i have never listened to an audio book. But I just see that one of the ones is ready for me to pick up. Not sure how i will do it since i also have the book. I think i might just read and then maybe listen to what i have read as i am falling asleep.
I agree it isn't the same experience. During my book group discussions it is interesting to hear the different perspective from those that read a book to those that listen. Sometimes those that listen have a better experience, sometimes not.
That is interesting. But I am curious why would people in a book group not read the book?
LOL Listening or reading still qualifies you to get the book read. I get frustrated, but don't say anything, when people don't complete the book. I have never not read a book for a discussion. I do admit in my old age if I really don't like it I super speed read it, something I never used to do.
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I liked the first couple of seasons of "The Mentalist," before I decided the entire super-villain-all-knowing-serial-killer Red John was no longer spooky and the whole shebang was absolutely moronic. So I stopped watching. I haven't missed it at all.
I've never watched it, but I like the original version of the show...PSYCH.
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Ditto!
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Yes I have heard of people who do audio books on their commute to work or while they are on the treadmill or doing chores. I just don't see listening to a book as being equivalent to reading a book. But I am curious.
Well, either way it's all just story-telling. Whether you read a book or listen to a CD, the author wrote the story. Does it really matter how you take it in (other than if your mind wanders too much ;) )? But then as Jane said, the narrator can make a difference. For other coworkers of mine, the narrator can make a HUGE difference.
I'm sure the narrator can make a huge difference. I just find it interesting cause I review books and I see a bunch of people review the audio books and I just don't think that it can be the same experience. Although I really shouldn't talk since i have never listened to an audio book. But I just see that one of the ones is ready for me to pick up. Not sure how i will do it since i also have the book. I think i might just read and then maybe listen to what i have read as i am falling asleep.
I agree it isn't the same experience. During my book group discussions it is interesting to hear the different perspective from those that read a book to those that listen. Sometimes those that listen have a better experience, sometimes not.
That is interesting. But I am curious why would people in a book group not read the book?
LOL Listening or reading still qualifies you to get the book read. I get frustrated, but don't say anything, when people don't complete the book. I have never not read a book for a discussion. I do admit in my old age if I really don't like it I super speed read it, something I never used to do.
The more I read about audio books the more I understand why some people like them. I just find it extremely odd for someone in a book group to listen to the book vs read it.
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For all the reasons they normally listen to a book. They don't have the time to read, they like the narrator, it keeps their hands free to do other things such as dringing, etc.
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DR CHAS SMITH and MR BK - you may have Mr Tati.....enjoy.
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Often I find the different perspective adds to the discussion.
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I know those are strange words from someone who enjoys Allison Hayes, Frances Farmer, Carroll Baker, and John Saxon.....but life is funny that way.
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I shall shortly be on my way to sup and then see Pippin.
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I shall shortly be on my way to sup and then see Pippin.
Have fun!
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I shall shortly be on my way to sup and then see Pippin.
Hope you enjoy both your supping and Pippining!
;)
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Well, it's time for me to leave work and go to a Theater Artists Olympia board meeting. Hopefully, it won't take too long...maybe an hour or so. We're done with both "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [revised]" and our fund raiser, "TAO of the Dead 2," which were both profitable...not greatly profitable, but profitable. :)
Until later!
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For all the reasons they normally listen to a book. They don't have the time to read, they like the narrator, it keeps their hands free to do other things such as dringing, etc.
True I often listen to books when I dring
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Is that drink or drive ;D
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DR Jane (or any other DRs) have you ever listened to an audio book?
My library just got three new audio books. Two are for books that I am going to be reading in the next few weeks. One is for a book that I just read a month or two ago. I have never listened to an audio book before but I am curious. So I put in a reservation for the two that I will be reading. I thought maybe I could try to listen at the same time i am reading the book that goes with it (not listen while i am reading, but alternate or listen to some passages after i have read them).
I know a lot of people who love audio books. But i have been hesitant because i like reading and feel like listening would be taking something away from the book. I am always curious at people who write book reviews after only listening to the audio.
I've listened to them in the car on a trip. I once drove around the block about 4 times to hear the end of the book. Why I didn't just park and listen I don't know, but I didn't
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My friend Paul listens to audio books when he paints
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DR Jane (or any other DRs) have you ever listened to an audio book?
My library just got three new audio books. Two are for books that I am going to be reading in the next few weeks. One is for a book that I just read a month or two ago. I have never listened to an audio book before but I am curious. So I put in a reservation for the two that I will be reading. I thought maybe I could try to listen at the same time i am reading the book that goes with it (not listen while i am reading, but alternate or listen to some passages after i have read them).
I know a lot of people who love audio books. But i have been hesitant because i like reading and feel like listening would be taking something away from the book. I am always curious at people who write book reviews after only listening to the audio.
I've listened to them in the car on a trip. I once drove around the block about 4 times to hear the end of the book. Why I didn't just park and listen I don't know, but I didn't
That is funny you drove instead of parking. I guess it felt like you should be driving as usual.
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Is that drink or drive ;D
I f don't know..... I was quoting you LOL
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This is my favorite narrator http://www.audiofilemagazine.com/narrators/wanda-mccaddon/
I have chosen books to listen to solely because she was the reader
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I used to listen to books all the time when I had my long commute (1 + hour) to work (I drove)
I also have used them while out gardening
and when we take long drives (such as our drive from NY to Florida) we always have a few books on tape to listen to on the way
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Hello, everyone.
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DR Jane (or any other DRs) have you ever listened to an audio book?
My library just got three new audio books. Two are for books that I am going to be reading in the next few weeks. One is for a book that I just read a month or two ago. I have never listened to an audio book before but I am curious. So I put in a reservation for the two that I will be reading. I thought maybe I could try to listen at the same time i am reading the book that goes with it (not listen while i am reading, but alternate or listen to some passages after i have read them).
I know a lot of people who love audio books. But i have been hesitant because i like reading and feel like listening would be taking something away from the book. I am always curious at people who write book reviews after only listening to the audio.
I've listened to them in the car on a trip. I once drove around the block about 4 times to hear the end of the book. Why I didn't just park and listen I don't know, but I didn't
That is funny you drove instead of parking. I guess it felt like you should be driving as usual.
I kept thinking it was going to end and was having trouble finding a parking spot so I just kept driving and listening
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Hello Jeanne!
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While BK was visiting Dr Chew today I was visiting my own dentist. I really like this new dentist, but every time I see him he tells me about more than needs to be done. Today it was to replace two leaky crowns. I have no doubt it needs to be done, but the $$$$ signs keep appearing before my eyes.
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Hi, Cilla!
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Deepest condolences to Fred and Skip on the loss of Dylan.
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Health vibes to DR Mike. It must be trying your patience for this to go on for so long. I hope it's resolved soon and satisfactorily.
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I used to listen to audio books. It was during a very trying period healthwise. As much as I love to read it was nice to just lie back and listen. It's a different sort of experience than reading. I enjoyed them.
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I enjoyed MR HULOT'S HOLIDAY, but just couldn't get into MON ONCLE.
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My former vet called today and asked about Callie. I told her I was changing vets. Apparently no one had mentioned that to her. She was pretty shocked. I told her it was about expense and distance. She said she can't change that. They aren't that much more than the new place for average visits - I didn't realize I had a first time discount - but the after hours cost at the old vet was $238 just to show up, not including any treatment. The new place is $119. The new vet is 18 blocks from my house, the other is about 9 miles. I don't use after hours very often, but when Callie has an episode, it can happen two or three times. That's a huge difference in expense, and in the winter the distance is a big deal.
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The Narrow Road to the Deep North is the book I'm now listening to. Excellent novel. I think it just won the National Book Award.
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I think I have finished Mom''s cookbook. I sent off my last set of corrections to my sister, and that is now off my plate.
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Tonight I listened to something I would normally have gotten to a long time before this, but I had felt I needed to get comfortable with the actual score of RAGTIME, so I stuck with the cast album and other such sources. Until tonight, when I suddenly found myself with some free sitting back and listening time, and I put on a little album we like to call "RAGTIME: THEMES FROM THE HIT MUSICAL", featuring one Brad Ellis Little Big Band and produced by one BK. Well, well, well. It's great! :)
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I didn't mention the things about the vet that bothered me, including that I really don't like the vet who bought the business from the vet who retired. My vet went with the deal, but I was always worried when she wasn't there. I did ask her for Callie's x-ray, which she agreed to take a picture of and email to the new vet. They already faxed over her file so I feel pretty good about that. They never really did anything wrong, but I just wasn't comfortable with them.
I did cancel the appointments for Rick and Boo and rescheduled them at the new place. I still got in on Saturday and they'll be set. The new place has two young female vets. I met one of them with Callie. Saturday the other vet will be there. It will be nice to have met both vets and see how they interact with the cats.
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Amazon is having some excellent pre-Christmas specials. I'm not usually an impulse buyer, but they have LARK RISE TO CANDLEFORD, one of my favorites, on sale at 77% off! I ordered it. It'd be nice to watch over the holidays.
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Watching the Ronald Coleman version of Kismet. Didn't realize that Yip Harburg and Harold Arlen wrote songs for this version. Heard one that was just lovely. And while Stothart's score isn't Borodin, it's really lovely, atmospheric and ersatz exotic in the way only old-time Hollywood could muster.
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Cilla, I think it's good you told the old vet your reasons. She may not be able to change anything, but it's still good for her to know. Practitioners of all sorts lose patients and frequently don't know why. It's best to know.
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Cilla, I think it's good you told the old vet your reasons. She may not be able to change anything, but it's still good for her to know. Practitioners of all sorts lose patients and frequently don't know why. It's best to know.
I didn't have any problem with telling her that. I am overprotective of Callie, so I have to be careful not to let my emotions get too involved in my decisions
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I have a hunch you'll really like the new vets.
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TTFN. This kid needs an early night.
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Knee Vibes to Mike
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sorry to be not here too much
It is my tradition to spend this night shouting at the TV
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My husband and I on Halloween:
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/halloween1_zps4716f83b.jpg)
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My husband and I on Halloween:
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/halloween1_zps4716f83b.jpg)
charming :)
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no doubt that will be your Christmas card this year
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Delightful photo, SlimJim.
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Good night, all.
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My husband and I on Halloween:
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/halloween1_zps4716f83b.jpg)
What a lovely...couple...you make.
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Oh. My. Goodness! 15 "Nope" Places People Will Actually Risk Their Lives To Travel To (http://news.distractify.com/alex-scola/nope-nope/).
:o
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I have no memory whatsoever of what Ragtime, the Brad Ellis album, sounds like anymore - it sold incredibly well because we beat out the cast album. I'll give it a listen.
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Back from Pippin and food.
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Well...
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...since...
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...we're...
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...so...
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...close...
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...umm...
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...now...
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PAGE SEVEN DANCE!!
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And now, to bed. 8)
Good night, all.