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Title: WHEN THINGS GO SWIMMINGLY
Post by: bk on March 04, 2015, 12:08:51 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes went swimmingly, and now it is time for you to post until the swimming cows come home.
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Post by: bk on March 04, 2015, 12:09:41 AM: And the word of the day is: VARIORUM!
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Post by: TCB on March 04, 2015, 12:57:00 AM: First post after BK!
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Post by: Ben on March 04, 2015, 02:16:05 AM: Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: Ben on March 04, 2015, 02:16:21 AM: Deb, very glad to hear the news from your oncologist.
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Post by: Ben on March 04, 2015, 02:21:01 AM: (http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/peeps_zpseqwiyyu8.jpg) (http://s238.photobucket.com/user/HHWgroup/media/peeps_zpseqwiyyu8.jpg.html)
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Post by: singdaw on March 04, 2015, 02:24:51 AM: (http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/new%20colors%202015_zpsa4glfma7.jpg)
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Post by: singdaw on March 04, 2015, 02:36:49 AM: Let it not be said that there is any YELLOW BIAS here at HHW!
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Post by: singdaw on March 04, 2015, 02:37:15 AM: DR vixmom - rejoicing with you at the great news you got yesterday.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 04, 2015, 03:32:20 AM: Good morning, all! I got about nine hours of sleep last night and I am feeling mighty chipper at the moment. I remember one dream in which I was stuck at Macy's with DR Ben and Anthony, maybe DR Ginny, and Richard - we were in a group of friends - waiting for an elevator; we were all running late to a movie.

I am going to step out in a moment and post a letter and stop at the corner bodega. I will decide from that short trip if I want to make the trek to my doctor on 23rd Street. I'm not sure I want to go.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 04, 2015, 03:32:57 AM: Quote from: singdaw on March 04, 2015, 02:37:15 AM
DR vixmom - rejoicing with you at the great news you got yesterday.

Exactly! What fantastic news to begin a day.
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Post by: Ben on March 04, 2015, 03:38:43 AM: Larry, it's kind of a mess out there. We have puddles and slippery streets all over.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 04, 2015, 03:52:16 AM: Quote from: Ben on March 04, 2015, 03:38:43 AM
Larry, it's kind of a mess out there. We have puddles and slippery streets all over.

I just walked out, and I was surprised by how mild it was, after all my concerns. I think I will head down to 23rd Street, see my doctor, and stop at Toyland to drop off something for my accountant. I'll hopefully see Anthony there before I head back uptown.

Since the Man from Philadelphia has pretty much abandoned the office, we no longer have internet there. It's a mess.
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Post by: Ben on March 04, 2015, 04:23:18 AM: Sorry to hear about the internet. Anthony is looking forward to seeing you.
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Post by: vixmom on March 04, 2015, 04:29:08 AM: We'll the rain washed away thesnowfrom the pavements.
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Post by: vixmom on March 04, 2015, 04:29:43 AM: I hear there is another winter watch advisory from 7 pm tonight until 7 pm tomorrow
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Post by: vixmom on March 04, 2015, 04:30:12 AM: In other news I fixed my windscriper
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Post by: vixmom on March 04, 2015, 04:31:14 AM: ( that,s our family nickname for windshield wipers )
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Post by: vixmom on March 04, 2015, 04:31:27 AM: And so to work
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Post by: vixmom on March 04, 2015, 04:31:35 AM: Vibes to all
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Post by: vixmom on March 04, 2015, 04:31:48 AM: Stay safe out there!
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Post by: Michael on March 04, 2015, 04:58:45 AM: good morning to all
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Post by: Michael on March 04, 2015, 04:59:01 AM: Deb great news! So happy for you
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Post by: Michael on March 04, 2015, 04:59:28 AM: DR Jane

No updates yet.
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Post by: Michael on March 04, 2015, 05:10:53 AM: ASK BK

in your IMDB credits you have "Thanks:" for a film called "Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me"

Would it be that it's similar to your song from The Creature Wasn't Nice? or something else?
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 04, 2015, 05:12:37 AM: Good morning, all.

What an unholy mess of icy slushy crap out there. I'm sorry for all who have to go out in it. And then, snow again tonight. And they're all over the place as to how much we're going to get right here.

At least Vixmom is up and firing on all cylinders! :) Her car's doing pretty well, too, I understand.

Coffee!
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Post by: FJL on March 04, 2015, 05:14:43 AM: Great to hear vixmom's news
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 04, 2015, 05:18:02 AM: Good news from DR VIXMOM.....except about the weather.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 04, 2015, 05:18:40 AM: We have expected frigid temperatures this evening.....but most of the snow is expected to stay south of us......which is nice since I have rehearsal.
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Post by: Druxy on March 04, 2015, 05:41:09 AM: I like THE BANDWAGON, SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, KISS ME KATE, EASTER PARADE and SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS, but my favorite MGM musical is still SHOW BOAT.
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Post by: Druxy on March 04, 2015, 05:42:46 AM: We watched FOXCATCHER last night.

Good film, great performances, but creepy.
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Post by: Druxy on March 04, 2015, 05:43:14 AM: How about that?

I got us to page 2.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 04, 2015, 06:05:21 AM: Full moon tomorrow:

This hard-working full Moon arrives in the middle of all this week's fun social activities, ensuring that you take care of basics. Get plenty of exercise and sleep, and eat healthy foods to make the most of this time. Tap into the power of the Pisces Sun to help you access your intuition, which will guide you in making wise decisions. A full Moon is an excellent time to tie up loose ends, so clean out your closets and clear out any negative energy. You'll want every bit of your sharp attention to take advantage of the next new Moon on March 20 -- which is also a solar eclipse, and a potentially dramatic new beginning for you!
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 04, 2015, 06:06:37 AM: I liked FOXCATCHER even though it really played with events......as did SAVING MR. BANKS.....last year, which I also liked.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 04, 2015, 06:07:09 AM: My question for ASK BK DAY: Did you ever meet or work with Patty Duke?

I think she lived at The Shores when you did.....
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 04, 2015, 06:15:55 AM: I am taking my sister Molly to get dog food, her car is still snowed in.....
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Post by: FJL on March 04, 2015, 06:34:56 AM: Tax office time.

Hope the streets aren't too bad. Glad to hear elmore's report of the mild weather.
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Post by: Ginny on March 04, 2015, 06:55:31 AM: Wednesday morning greetings! We are hunkered down - again - waiting for more snow. Looks like we're on the northern edge of a storm that will be worse to the south and east of us, but we're still expecting several inches of snow.
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Post by: Ginny on March 04, 2015, 07:05:41 AM: Best news I heard from yesterday: DR Vixmom's report from her oncologist appointment!
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 04, 2015, 07:07:40 AM: DR Ginny, it appears that south of here (D.C., etc.), too, is supposed to get the brunt of it. (Sorry, DR KevinH!) Then again, they could be wrong.

What I hope they're not wrong about is this being it for a while. Of course, I said and believed that very thing a week and a half ago, when it looked clear for a while and seemed inconceivable that another series of these things would come through.
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Post by: Ginny on March 04, 2015, 07:16:01 AM: DR ChasSmith, we've seen a lot of what our son calls "upside down" weather maps lately. This time around they're predicting 7-10" in northern Kentucky, 4-6 in Cincinnati, and only 1-3" for us.

And I agree about being done after this one!
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Post by: Ginny on March 04, 2015, 07:21:20 AM: Speaking of our son, his workplace is now housing THIS GUY (http://www.journal-news.com/news/news/man-responds-to-his-own-wanted-post/nkMn7/), who embodies Rob's remark that "no one comes to the jail for being smart."
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Post by: Druxy on March 04, 2015, 07:49:30 AM: Quote from: Jrand64 on March 04, 2015, 06:06:37 AM
I liked FOXCATCHER even though it really played with events......as did SAVING MR. BANKS.....last year, which I also liked.

Apparently, the widow of the murdered man got close to a $35 million settlement from DuPont.
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Post by: Jane on March 04, 2015, 07:55:00 AM: DR John I am now 45th on the waiting list at my library for "The Narrow Road to the Deep North". They have 5 copies of this book.
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Post by: Jane on March 04, 2015, 07:58:07 AM: People seem to either love or hate the book.
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Post by: Jane on March 04, 2015, 07:58:42 AM: DR Vixmom, congratulations on your fantastic news!!!!
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Post by: Jane on March 04, 2015, 08:01:14 AM: Quote from: Mike on March 04, 2015, 04:59:28 AM
DR Jane

No updates yet.

I hope you hear something soon. It seems odd you haven't and I gather frustrating for you.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 04, 2015, 08:06:06 AM: Yes DR DRUXY, I read that, too. I don't know if she is forbidden to discuss the case or not.

His brother had a lot to say about the movie.

The jury in the Jodi Arias case is coming back today. They told the judge they couldn't reach an agreement yesterday, and she read them the Allen Instruction....aka the dynamite jury instruction......but NOT the full harsh one.

People are thinking that they will come back deadlocked or LWOP.

I think LWOP is the better sentence.....not as likely to be overturned as a DP....and she would have to pay for her appeals to the appellate courts.....no automatic paid for appeals to federal courts......

The only reason I would want the DP is that LWOP would be a thumbs up to her shady, lying defense team.....
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Post by: John G. on March 04, 2015, 08:12:50 AM: Good morning, all.

Excellent news, Vixmom. So happy for you.
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Post by: John G. on March 04, 2015, 08:18:12 AM: The Band Wagon is one of my favorite films and Minnelli's sense of color is one of the reasons. The green in one Cyd Charisse's jackets, purple in another dress, red in the ballet, the blue black of night in Central Park, the white of their outfits, the blue of Astaire's socks. Don't mess with the color.
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Post by: John G. on March 04, 2015, 08:19:04 AM: Quote from: Jane on March 04, 2015, 07:58:07 AM
People seem to either love or hate the book.

I can understand that.
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Post by: Druxy on March 04, 2015, 08:38:34 AM: My favorite moment in FOXCATCHER is the scene where the Vanessa Redgrave character comes to the gym to watch her son (Steve Carell) working with the wrestlers.

She didn't have one line of dialogue, but WOW!
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 04, 2015, 08:38:49 AM: I like the Bandwagon.....especially at the beginning when Jack Buchanan is doing Oedipus and comes off stage and says "Bring me a pastrami on rye....."
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Post by: Kerry on March 04, 2015, 09:06:49 AM: Ole everyone! My name is Rose Louise, what's yours?
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Post by: Kerry on March 04, 2015, 09:07:49 AM: Howdy from Siberia. Will check in later. Miss you!
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Post by: bk on March 04, 2015, 10:04:23 AM: Quote from: Mike on March 04, 2015, 05:10:53 AM
ASK BK

in your IMDB credits you have "Thanks:" for a film called "Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me"

Would it be that it's similar to your song from The Creature Wasn't Nice? or something else?

No, it's a different film - I think Robert Culp is in it and Adrienne Shelly maybe? I think I rewrote a couple of scenes for them.
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Post by: bk on March 04, 2015, 10:05:39 AM: Quote from: Jrand64 on March 04, 2015, 06:07:09 AM
My question for ASK BK DAY: Did you ever meet or work with Patty Duke?

I think she lived at The Shores when you did.....

Never saw her at the Shores - met her very briefly at one of the Ray Courts shows.
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Post by: bk on March 04, 2015, 10:06:08 AM: I'm up. I was up at six-thirty, then fell back asleep an hour later - I don't know, maybe six hours.
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 04, 2015, 10:51:22 AM: Page two?
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 04, 2015, 10:51:30 AM: Page TWO ??
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 04, 2015, 10:53:11 AM: Not any more.

You won't have Page Two to kick around any more.

This is PAGE THREE.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 04, 2015, 11:09:08 AM: I am home from doctor (all good), accountant (all tax forms now in and ready o be processed), and Toyland (all good except no internet). I got home to find DR Ben's email (all tracks good), and Ihave proofreading work tomorrow (very good).
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 04, 2015, 11:31:42 AM: My REFUND was put in the bank this morning.....so I have paid my car insurance for the next six months and my State Tax Bill.

And I still have $79!!!
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Post by: John G. on March 04, 2015, 11:55:50 AM: Congrats, JRand. Could you spare a few bucks until payday...
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Post by: Ginny on March 04, 2015, 12:17:37 PM: Just put one of our favorite dinners in the oven - a beef "stroganoff" casserole. Great for a snowy evening...
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Post by: Ginny on March 04, 2015, 12:26:31 PM: ...and it's snowing...
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Post by: George on March 04, 2015, 12:44:12 PM: Quote from: Jrand64 on March 04, 2015, 11:31:42 AM
My REFUND was put in the bank this morning.....so I have paid my car insurance for the next six months and my State Tax Bill.

And I still have $79!!!

Great news! I still have to do mine, then I can get my car serviced and pay my property taxes AND get a new computer. I'm still on Windows XP at home and as much as I love it, it's no longer supported. :P
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Post by: George on March 04, 2015, 12:44:35 PM: Quote from: Ginny on March 04, 2015, 12:26:31 PM
...and it's snowing...

Sounds nice. :)
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Post by: Jane on March 04, 2015, 01:27:12 PM: Four Good from DR elmore :) :) :) :)
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Post by: Jane on March 04, 2015, 01:27:57 PM: I had a very nice hike with my group today and returned home to find a beautiful, clean and organized garage.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 04, 2015, 01:29:50 PM: DR GEORGE I loved XP.....and then I loved VISTA.....now I am on Windows 7....several of my brothers and sisters have Windows 8....and I don't like it as much.
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Post by: bk on March 04, 2015, 01:33:54 PM: Page three? Really?
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Post by: bk on March 04, 2015, 01:34:13 PM: Had a nice lunch meeting and am home for about forty minutes before the next meeting.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 04, 2015, 01:58:28 PM: Off to rehearsal......
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Post by: John G. on March 04, 2015, 02:40:40 PM: Can't seem to wake up today. Feel really draggy. I'm sure that'll go over in tap class later.
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Post by: John G. on March 04, 2015, 02:41:55 PM: Quote from: Ginny on March 04, 2015, 12:26:31 PM
...and it's snowing...

Are you expected to get a foot of snow like Louisville and Cincy? I called Mom today to make sure they were well stocked with leftovers (it's my dad's joke that they never eat anything but leftovers).
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Post by: George on March 04, 2015, 03:01:10 PM: Quote from: Jrand64 on March 04, 2015, 01:29:50 PM
DR GEORGE I loved XP.....and then I loved VISTA.....now I am on Windows 7....several of my brothers and sisters have Windows 8....and I don't like it as much.

I dread whatever I get.
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Post by: George on March 04, 2015, 03:02:44 PM: And I will NOT get a touch screen monitor. Mine sits too far away from my keyboard to be able to reach out and swipe it.
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Post by: TCB on March 04, 2015, 03:11:06 PM: I would like to thank everyone who offered up vibes and good thoughts for my sister. They were much appreciated and seemed to work quite well.
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Post by: TCB on March 04, 2015, 03:18:55 PM: Quote from MIke:
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The dog picture from yesterday also made me also think of The Shining. DR TCB thinks they way I do I guess

LOL! That is pretty funny, Mike. Remember they always say that great minds think alike.
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Post by: TCB on March 04, 2015, 03:28:31 PM: Fantastic news from Vixmom's doctor!
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Post by: TCB on March 04, 2015, 03:33:22 PM: Quote from: vixmom on March 04, 2015, 04:31:14 AM
( that,s our family nickname for windshield wipers )

Sure!
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Post by: Jane on March 04, 2015, 03:44:59 PM: Quote from: John G. on March 04, 2015, 02:41:55 PM
Quote from: Ginny on March 04, 2015, 12:26:31 PM
...and it's snowing...
I called Mom today to make sure they were well stocked with leftovers (it's my dad's joke that they never eat anything but leftovers).
;D
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Post by: Jane on March 04, 2015, 03:46:38 PM: Quote from: TCB on March 04, 2015, 03:18:55 PM
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The dog picture from yesterday also made me also think of The Shining. DR TCB thinks they way I do I guess

LOL! That is pretty funny, Mike. Remember they always say that great minds think alike.

I stole that photo from a Facebook friend and there were other comments regarding The Shinning. I think I'm very glad I never saw the movie ;D
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Post by: Jane on March 04, 2015, 03:47:20 PM: DR Laura apparently has not been able to return to see the photo.
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Post by: Ginny on March 04, 2015, 04:11:18 PM: Quote from: John G. on March 04, 2015, 02:41:55 PM
Quote from: Ginny on March 04, 2015, 12:26:31 PM
...and it's snowing...

Are you expected to get a foot of snow like Louisville and Cincy? I called Mom today to make sure they were well stocked with leftovers (it's my dad's joke that they never eat anything but leftovers).

No, DR John G, we're on the northern edge and are only supposed to get a couple of inches. Our county sheriff's office posted on Facebook, "There's no need to ransack the grocery stores."
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Post by: TCB on March 04, 2015, 04:12:27 PM: Quote from: Ginny on March 04, 2015, 12:17:37 PM
Just put one of our favorite dinners in the oven - a beef "stroganoff" casserole. Great for a snowy evening...

Recipe please!!
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Post by: bk on March 04, 2015, 04:14:12 PM: Back from the second meeting, recorded the new song and sent it on its way.
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 04, 2015, 04:18:24 PM: Hey, this is Ask BK day, so:

What do you use to record stuff, like at the piano?

The reason I ask is that, in a continuing effort to ketchup with the new millennium, I recently discovered I'd like to have a portable digital audio recorder such as a Zoom, Tascam, or the like.

Example: http://www.zoom.co.jp/products/h4n
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 04, 2015, 04:20:35 PM: Quote from: Jane on March 04, 2015, 03:47:20 PM
DR Laura apparently has not been able to return to see the photo.

Damn! Good reminder. I keep meaning to post a photo for her. Back in a few with that.
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 04, 2015, 04:25:57 PM: (http://home.comcast.net/~chasmith7/carpet-1.jpg)

That's in the Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World in Florida.
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 04, 2015, 04:27:05 PM: And no, we didn't stay there. It's very very very pricey, and not even as nice and relaxing as others we like. But it's great to spend a couple of hours there.
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Post by: Ginny on March 04, 2015, 04:28:15 PM: Quote from: TCB on March 04, 2015, 04:12:27 PM
Quote from: Ginny on March 04, 2015, 12:17:37 PM
Just put one of our favorite dinners in the oven - a beef "stroganoff" casserole. Great for a snowy evening...

Recipe please!!

2 pounds stew beef, cut in 1" cubes
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 packet Lipton onion soup mix
1 cup white cooking sherry

Combine in deep oven dish and top with 8 oz. sliced fresh mushrooms. Cover and bake at 325 for 3 hours. Serve over noodles with a green vegetable and crusty bread.
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 04, 2015, 04:32:17 PM: Also in the Contemporary...
This one is much more ordinary, but hey, it's got a monorail running alongside it.

(http://home.comcast.net/~chasmith7/carpet-2.jpg)

See?

(http://home.comcast.net/~chasmith7/carpet-3.jpg)
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 04, 2015, 04:32:42 PM: That sounds just perfect, DR Ginny!

(Note to self: make it!)
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Post by: Jennifer on March 04, 2015, 04:39:12 PM: Great news DR Vixmom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: Ginny on March 04, 2015, 04:47:45 PM: Quote from: ChasSmith on March 04, 2015, 04:32:42 PM
That sounds just perfect, DR Ginny!

(Note to self: make it!)

DR ChasSmith, it's a recipe my Dad found in the newspaper about 40 years ago. My copy is in his handwriting.
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Post by: vixmom on March 04, 2015, 04:48:44 PM: Quote from: Kerry on March 04, 2015, 09:07:49 AM
Howdy from Siberia. Will check in later. Miss you!

What was that?
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Post by: vixmom on March 04, 2015, 04:50:28 PM: Quote from: Jane on March 04, 2015, 01:27:57 PM
I had a very nice hike with my group today and returned home to find a beautiful, clean and organized garage.

I must go for a hike
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Post by: vixmom on March 04, 2015, 04:51:47 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on March 04, 2015, 11:09:08 AM
I am home from doctor (all good), accountant (all tax forms now in and ready o be processed), and Toyland (all good except no internet). I got home to find DR Ben's email (all tracks good), and Ihave proofreading work tomorrow (very good).

Now that is the kind of post I like to see! May "all good" continue to be your password
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Post by: vixmom on March 04, 2015, 04:52:23 PM: Thank you all for the most lovely posts. I am very blessed
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Post by: vixmom on March 04, 2015, 04:55:25 PM: Quote from: Ginny on March 04, 2015, 04:28:15 PM
Quote from: TCB on March 04, 2015, 04:12:27 PM
Quote from: Ginny on March 04, 2015, 12:17:37 PM
Just put one of our favorite dinners in the oven - a beef "stroganoff" casserole. Great for a snowy evening...

Recipe please!!

2 pounds stew beef, cut in 1" cubes
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 packet Lipton onion soup mix
1 cup white cooking sherry

Combine in deep oven dish and top with 8 oz. sliced fresh mushrooms. Cover and bake at 325 for 3 hours. Serve over noodles with a green vegetable and crusty bread.

I think this will be a Vixfamily meal in the near future
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Post by: Jane on March 04, 2015, 04:59:28 PM: Quote from: ChasSmith on March 04, 2015, 04:25:57 PM

That's in the Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World in Florida.

I don't want to stay there.
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Post by: Jane on March 04, 2015, 05:00:56 PM: Quote from: Ginny on March 04, 2015, 04:47:45 PM
Quote from: ChasSmith on March 04, 2015, 04:32:42 PM
That sounds just perfect, DR Ginny!

(Note to self: make it!)

DR ChasSmith, it's a recipe my Dad found in the newspaper about 40 years ago. My copy is in his handwriting.

That's nice. I wish I had recipes in my mother's writing. I have a couple from Keith's mother.
Title: Re: WHEN THINGS GO SWIMMINGLY
Post by: Jane on March 04, 2015, 05:04:20 PM: Cream of mushroom and Lipton onion soup mix are two things I like and don't use anymore. DR Ginny, I am guessing this is a splurge from your heart diet.
Title: Re: WHEN THINGS GO SWIMMINGLY
Post by: Michael on March 04, 2015, 05:08:12 PM: I have tempered good news. I got the blood test back regarding my thyroid. It is basically negative for what they are looking for, but they recommend another test.

I got the report in an email from the hospital, the scan is practically unreadable. So I will call the hospital tomorrow to get a better copy and have the doctor explain it to me.
Title: Re: WHEN THINGS GO SWIMMINGLY
Post by: Jane on March 04, 2015, 05:10:16 PM: Does the hospital have mychart? It is great to read your reports on line.

Congrats on the tempered good news, may it soon be all good.
Title: Re: WHEN THINGS GO SWIMMINGLY
Post by: Ginny on March 04, 2015, 05:10:59 PM: Quote from: Jane on March 04, 2015, 05:04:20 PM
Cream of mushroom and Lipton onion soup mix are two things I like and don't use anymore. DR Ginny, I am guessing this is a splurge from your heart diet.

On so many levels, DR Jane...
Title: Re: WHEN THINGS GO SWIMMINGLY
Post by: Jane on March 04, 2015, 05:15:51 PM: LOL, I suspect so.
Title: Re: WHEN THINGS GO SWIMMINGLY
Post by: bk on March 04, 2015, 05:17:10 PM: Quote from: ChasSmith on March 04, 2015, 04:18:24 PM
Hey, this is Ask BK day, so:

What do you use to record stuff, like at the piano?

The reason I ask is that, in a continuing effort to ketchup with the new millennium, I recently discovered I'd like to have a portable digital audio recorder such as a Zoom, Tascam, or the like.

Example: http://www.zoom.co.jp/products/h4n

Like Adriana Hofstetter, I use my iPhone and the iRecorder app. Then you just log on to a web address given and download it right to your computer.
Title: Re: WHEN THINGS GO SWIMMINGLY
Post by: ChasSmith on March 04, 2015, 05:27:28 PM: That's one smart girl, there.
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Post by: KevinH on March 04, 2015, 05:37:37 PM: Congrats on your news, DR vixmom!
Title: Re: WHEN THINGS GO SWIMMINGLY
Post by: KevinH on March 04, 2015, 05:38:20 PM: Continued health vibes for DR Mike!
Title: Re: WHEN THINGS GO SWIMMINGLY
Post by: KevinH on March 04, 2015, 05:39:32 PM: Watching Broadway Musical Moments from the Ed Sullivan Show on PBS. Up now: What do the Simple Folk Do? Love Julie Andrews!
Title: Re: WHEN THINGS GO SWIMMINGLY
Post by: KevinH on March 04, 2015, 05:40:19 PM: Well, the snow is on its way. Some of the school systems have already announced they'll be closed tomorrow.
Title: Re: WHEN THINGS GO SWIMMINGLY
Post by: Ginny on March 04, 2015, 05:50:21 PM: Quote from: KevinH on March 04, 2015, 05:39:32 PM
Watching Broadway Musical Moments from the Ed Sullivan Show on PBS. Up now: What do the Simple Folk Do? Love Julie Andrews!

We saw that the other night, DR KevinH, and loved it! Tonight we have 1960-63 pop, which is more Richard's era than mine.
Title: Re: WHEN THINGS GO SWIMMINGLY
Post by: Jane on March 04, 2015, 05:58:32 PM: Quote from: KevinH on March 04, 2015, 05:40:19 PM
Well, the snow is on its way. Some of the school systems have already announced they'll be closed tomorrow.

So far not Craig's school. I had looked a little while ago and re-checked when I read this. I'll keep watching.

Do you have to go out in it?
Title: Re: WHEN THINGS GO SWIMMINGLY
Post by: KevinH on March 04, 2015, 07:20:48 PM: Quote from: Jane on March 04, 2015, 05:58:32 PM
Quote from: KevinH on March 04, 2015, 05:40:19 PM
Well, the snow is on its way. Some of the school systems have already announced they'll be closed tomorrow.

So far not Craig's school. I had looked a little while ago and re-checked when I read this. I'll keep watching.

Do you have to go out in it?

I'm thinking that federal offices will be closed but there's been no announcement yet.
Title: Re: WHEN THINGS GO SWIMMINGLY
Post by: John G. on March 04, 2015, 07:29:41 PM: Quote from: TCB on March 04, 2015, 03:11:06 PM
I would like to thank everyone who offered up vibes and good thoughts for my sister. They were much appreciated and seemed to work quite well.

Great news.
Title: Re: WHEN THINGS GO SWIMMINGLY
Post by: John G. on March 04, 2015, 07:34:39 PM: Recipe looks good and fun, Ginny. Thanks.
Title: Re: WHEN THINGS GO SWIMMINGLY
Post by: John G. on March 04, 2015, 07:35:46 PM: Five Stroganoff dance!

(http://s3.amazonaws.com/gmi-digital-library/2a8a8d5e-69c4-427a-ba22-3bbb9b9935c3.jpg)
Title: Re: WHEN THINGS GO SWIMMINGLY
Post by: John G. on March 04, 2015, 07:51:54 PM: Watching an oddity called The Phynx with a Lieber and Stoller score.
Title: Re: WHEN THINGS GO SWIMMINGLY
Post by: ChasSmith on March 04, 2015, 08:12:23 PM: I should confess to having eaten a couple of home-assembled pastrami sandwiches tonight. I'd been craving this for a while. Instead of my purist pastrami-mustard-rye version, I wanted my home-brewed Rueben-ish cole slaw version. It only takes a minute to make a great one, and most of that time is spent separating the thin layers of pastrami to stack it properly.

The local ingredients:

Boar's Head (ubiquitous deli brand in the northeast) pastrami, sliced very thin.
Finlandia (imported, aged) swiss cheese (a favorite), also sliced very thin.
Shop Rite store-baked seeded rye bread.
Shop Rite store brand cole slaw (I have yet to find my ideal in cole slaw, but this fills the bill).

Stack at least a quarter pound of the pastrami on a plate. Put a slice or two of swiss cheese on top. Nuke for 15 seconds. Remove, flip it, add a slice of swiss to the other side, nuke for another 15 seconds. Place this steaming pile of heaven on one slice of the rye bread. Add the cole slaw, the other slice of bread, and press the sandwich closed. (I like a pressed sandwich.)

Eat.

Repeat.
Title: Re: WHEN THINGS GO SWIMMINGLY
Post by: ChasSmith on March 04, 2015, 08:19:05 PM: It may not be the Carnegie's or Katz's or Langer's or Nate's or even Al's, but this pastrami is far and above any other I've had from a store, and taking a minute to prepare it this way, whether for the plain or the cole slaw version, is totally rewarding.
Title: Re: WHEN THINGS GO SWIMMINGLY
Post by: John G. on March 04, 2015, 08:38:58 PM: Had a house-cured pastrami sandwich yesterday at lunch at a new BBQ joint. It was excellent, except there was no pickle on the side. I could have eaten three.
Title: Re: WHEN THINGS GO SWIMMINGLY
Post by: John G. on March 04, 2015, 08:40:39 PM: In addition to excellent pastrami, there was a thin slab of Swiss, some sauerkraut and a thousand island dressing with the tiniest bit of sriracha in it for the tiniest kick.
Title: Re: WHEN THINGS GO SWIMMINGLY
Post by: Druxy on March 04, 2015, 08:47:55 PM: We watched THE THIRD MAN tonight.

Is there a better picture in black and white?
Title: Re: WHEN THINGS GO SWIMMINGLY
Post by: bk on March 04, 2015, 08:54:15 PM: Finished with my viewing.
Title: Re: WHEN THINGS GO SWIMMINGLY
Post by: TCB on March 04, 2015, 09:30:11 PM: Quote from: Ginny on March 04, 2015, 04:28:15 PM
Quote from: TCB on March 04, 2015, 04:12:27 PM
Quote from: Ginny on March 04, 2015, 12:17:37 PM
Just put one of our favorite dinners in the oven - a beef "stroganoff" casserole. Great for a snowy evening...

Recipe please!!

2 pounds stew beef, cut in 1" cubes
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 packet Lipton onion soup mix
1 cup white cooking sherry

Combine in deep oven dish and top with 8 oz. sliced fresh mushrooms. Cover and bake at 325 for 3 hours. Serve over noodles with a green vegetable and crusty bread.

Sounds really good, but I am a little worried about the cooking sherry.
Title: Re: WHEN THINGS GO SWIMMINGLY
Post by: TCB on March 04, 2015, 09:32:34 PM: Quote from: John G. on March 04, 2015, 07:35:46 PM
Five Stroganoff dance!

(http://s3.amazonaws.com/gmi-digital-library/2a8a8d5e-69c4-427a-ba22-3bbb9b9935c3.jpg)

Nice presentation. Do we have a recipe to go with it?
Title: Re: WHEN THINGS GO SWIMMINGLY
Post by: bk on March 04, 2015, 09:35:56 PM: It is no secret that I make the finest stroganoff in the universe. And my recipe differs in several ways from the one listed here.
Title: Re: WHEN THINGS GO SWIMMINGLY
Post by: TCB on March 04, 2015, 09:37:59 PM: Quote from: ChasSmith on March 04, 2015, 08:12:23 PM
I should confess to having eaten a couple of home-assembled pastrami sandwiches tonight. I'd been craving this for a while. Instead of my purist pastrami-mustard-rye version, I wanted my home-brewed Rueben-ish cole slaw version. It only takes a minute to make a great one, and most of that time is spent separating the thin layers of pastrami to stack it properly.

The local ingredients:

Boar's Head (ubiquitous deli brand in the northeast) pastrami, sliced very thin.
Finlandia (imported, aged) swiss cheese (a favorite), also sliced very thin.
Shop Rite store-baked seeded rye bread.
Shop Rite store brand cole slaw (I have yet to find my ideal in cole slaw, but this fills the bill).

Stack at least a quarter pound of the pastrami on a plate. Put a slice or two of swiss cheese on top. Nuke for 15 seconds. Remove, flip it, add a slice of swiss to the other side, nuke for another 15 seconds. Place this steaming pile of heaven on one slice of the rye bread. Add the cole slaw, the other slice of bread, and press the sandwich closed. (I like a pressed sandwich.)

Eat.

Repeat.

No Russian dressing, no 1000 island, or even mustard?
Title: Re: WHEN THINGS GO SWIMMINGLY
Post by: TCB on March 04, 2015, 09:41:08 PM: Quote from: bk on March 04, 2015, 09:35:56 PM
It is no secret that I make the finest stroganoff in the universe. And my recipe differs in several ways from the one listed here.

Will you share?
Title: Re: WHEN THINGS GO SWIMMINGLY
Post by: TCB on March 04, 2015, 09:50:01 PM: I love when we starting talking about food here.
Title: Re: WHEN THINGS GO SWIMMINGLY
Post by: TCB on March 04, 2015, 10:02:15 PM: I am really hungry all of a sudden.
Title: Re: WHEN THINGS GO SWIMMINGLY
Post by: TCB on March 04, 2015, 10:03:11 PM: Why don't you get yourself some ice cream.
Title: Re: WHEN THINGS GO SWIMMINGLY
Post by: TCB on March 04, 2015, 10:03:44 PM: Quote from: TCB on March 04, 2015, 10:03:11 PM
Why don't you get yourself some ice cream.

Because we are out of ice cream.
Title: Re: WHEN THINGS GO SWIMMINGLY
Post by: TCB on March 04, 2015, 10:05:34 PM: Quote from: TCB on March 04, 2015, 10:03:44 PM
Quote from: TCB on March 04, 2015, 10:03:11 PM
Why don't you get yourself some ice cream.

Because we are out of ice cream.

No-o-o-o-o-o-o!
Title: Re: WHEN THINGS GO SWIMMINGLY
Post by: TCB on March 04, 2015, 10:06:12 PM: Blame the guy who buys the groceries.
Title: Re: WHEN THINGS GO SWIMMINGLY
Post by: TCB on March 04, 2015, 10:07:47 PM: Well, I guess I will go to bed hungry.

G'night!
Title: Re: WHEN THINGS GO SWIMMINGLY
Post by: Jane on March 04, 2015, 10:34:41 PM: Quote from: bk on March 04, 2015, 09:35:56 PM
It is no secret that I make the finest stroganoff in the universe. And my recipe differs in several ways from the one listed here.

If I remember correctly yours is very much like the stroganoff Keith used to make.
Title: Re: WHEN THINGS GO SWIMMINGLY
Post by: Jane on March 04, 2015, 10:36:22 PM: DR TCB. Is there something you have found to sustitute for cooking wine or do you just skip the recipe?
Title: Re: WHEN THINGS GO SWIMMINGLY
Post by: bk on March 04, 2015, 10:53:13 PM: What I'm thinking about doing is a little dinner party - haven't done one in a decade, I think. Hopefully I'll remember how to do it all, then I'll give out the recipe.
Title: Re: WHEN THINGS GO SWIMMINGLY
Post by: Jane on March 04, 2015, 11:14:30 PM: I think I should stop reading "The Woman Upstairs" and begin a different book. The fact that I am not reading when I'm in bed wide awake is telling me I don't want to return to the story.