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Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on June 30, 2015, 12:23:34 AM

Title: THE BIG FINISH
Post by: bk on June 30, 2015, 12:23:34 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes had the big finish, and now it is time for you to post until the big cows come home.
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Post by: bk on June 30, 2015, 12:24:18 AM: And the word of the day is: SORB!
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Post by: George on June 30, 2015, 12:49:10 AM: Congrats, BK, on the Indiegogo Campaign and the money that you raised!
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2015, 03:37:42 AM: Congrats to BK and Indiegogo!
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2015, 03:47:56 AM: TOD: Strange to say since the product turned out really well, a terrific performance by BD and company and representation of the show, but some real mistakes were made with the CD of one of Skip's shows (Herringbone), and so many of the funders (the ones who couldn't get to the classy launch party) were understandably left upset.

No one really understands why they didn't at least offer an advance free download to the donors, for example. That sounds like it would have gone a long way to smooth over the delay situation.
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 30, 2015, 03:53:16 AM: Good morning, all.

This seems to be my new improved hour for getting up in the morning.

Well, new, anyway.
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 30, 2015, 03:58:18 AM: Congrats to BK on a successful campaign!
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2015, 04:00:51 AM: CONGRATULATIONS to bk and Kritzerland on the happy conclusion of your campaign! :)
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2015, 04:01:19 AM: Really enjoying reading about your trip, DR Ginny!
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2015, 04:01:49 AM: ~ ~ ~ CONTINUING MOVING VIBES ~ ~ ~ for DR Jane today!
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2015, 04:02:14 AM: Hope your health continues to improve, DR Cillaliz!
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2015, 04:02:52 AM: ~ ~ ~ VIBES, VIBES, & MORE VIBES ~ ~ ~ for the father of DR vixmom!!!
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2015, 04:04:19 AM: DR John G. - I am enjoying it. If you enjoyed My Awesome/Awful Popularity Plan - well, it's more of the same. :)
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 30, 2015, 04:06:17 AM: Strongest VIBES to DR vixmom and the entire vixclan!
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Post by: Jane on June 30, 2015, 04:10:42 AM: I should be sleeping, it will be a long, long day.
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Post by: Jane on June 30, 2015, 04:12:34 AM: When we packed to move it was cold and flannel sheets were on the bed. I'm trying to remember where I left clean cotton sheets to switch too, or if I even did.
Title: Re: THE BIG FINISH
Post by: elmore3003 on June 30, 2015, 04:16:20 AM: Good morning, all! I have to be at my doctor's office by 9:25 for my tests prior to my physical exam in a couple of weeks. I can only have water, so the need for coffee and an egg or two is driving me mad.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 30, 2015, 04:17:42 AM: Something has died in this apartment and the smell is working my last nerve. I think it might be a mouse, but I can't verify that since i can't locate the source of the stink.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 30, 2015, 04:20:31 AM: The other night, there was a huge crash, very similar to the night the bathroom ceiling fell in, but I have found nothing out of place or out of order in the apartment. Perhaps it was the ghost trying to get my attention?
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2015, 04:22:19 AM: Vibes to vixmom and family!
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Post by: Michael on June 30, 2015, 06:03:40 AM: GOOD MORNING TO ALL!
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Post by: Michael on June 30, 2015, 06:03:47 AM: Vibes to vixmom and family!
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Post by: Michael on June 30, 2015, 06:08:46 AM: I have done them all: Go Fund Me, Indigogo and Kickstarter.

Most have been music, but some of them have been indie film projects or tv series on youtube

As mentioned above with Herringbone I was supposed to get a digital download and autographed program. I ended up with an autographed CD
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Post by: Michael on June 30, 2015, 06:09:24 AM: Moving vibes for Jane. I hope the vans show up.
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Post by: Amy on June 30, 2015, 06:37:57 AM: TOD:
The Kickstarter campaign for "First Nudie Musical" on blueray.
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Post by: Kerry on June 30, 2015, 07:02:12 AM: Congratulations on the campaign results!
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 30, 2015, 07:08:05 AM: TOD: Just a couple of little things before this.

I gave a small amount to an acquaintance's Kickstarter campaign to get a CD funded. It wasn't even something I was interested in, but I wanted to help the person at the time. I gave the $20 or whatever it was, got the CD, and quietly passed it on to someone.

Another thing was $15 or $20, out of which I was supposed to get a book...and never did -- and I'm pretty sure a friend said the same thing happened to them. It's been a while, but in thinking about it now I'm just pissed enough to go back to them and ask WTF, just on principle.
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Post by: Laura on June 30, 2015, 07:09:19 AM: Good morning.
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 30, 2015, 07:22:40 AM: Congrats to MR BK & Kritzerland & Co......
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 30, 2015, 07:23:01 AM: Smooth move and NO furniture or floor Damage for DR JANE.
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 30, 2015, 07:23:13 AM: Doctor visit vibes for DR ELMORE.
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Post by: John G. on June 30, 2015, 07:23:52 AM: Good morning, all.
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 30, 2015, 07:24:14 AM: Page Two Dance.

(http://www.woot.co.uk/images/bitdance.gif)
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 30, 2015, 07:24:49 AM: I do that everyone morning when I get out of bed.
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 30, 2015, 07:25:05 AM: Vibes for VIX FAMILY.
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 30, 2015, 07:26:50 AM: I have donated to a few campaigns.....mostly HHW related:

Kritzerland
TFNM Blu Ray
BRAIN/X, I think it was the Fringe Fund
DR GEORGE's theatre group Rocky Horror campaign

And a couple of school things....I have never NOT gotten what I was promised, and it's always nice to help out even in my small way.
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 30, 2015, 07:30:49 AM: Any routine that features Running Man, Moonwalk, Hammer Time, AND a spin....is okay by me.
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 30, 2015, 07:38:32 AM: I must say that I think our set looks amazing - could have been better in ONE area - but it is nice.

And the cast was great last night.....a few line misses....and some S L O W acting....but we are where we need to be....7 rehearsals left.

Costumes looked really great....only one I need to replace....just not right for the character.....but that should be easy to do.

Pictures to come later this week.
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 30, 2015, 07:39:31 AM: I am being SO NICE ... so unlike myself.....just biding my time....until the payoff which will come nearer to the end of the run.....
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 30, 2015, 07:40:57 AM: The face of revenge to be had.

(http://www.latimes.com/includes/projects/hollywood/portraits/patty_mc_cormick.jpg)
Title: Re: THE BIG FINISH
Post by: John G. on June 30, 2015, 07:54:50 AM: TOD:

I've backed a few campaigns to raise money for albums and DVDs in addition to several on Kritzerland. The results have been mixed. Fred addressed the issues with Herringbone, but there have been others delayed for whatever reason. Most have been good experiences, however, which will lead me to do more, if I know about them and are interested in the topic.

A chef friend of mine in town funded his restaurant with Kickstarter, but I didn't know about that at the time.
Title: Re: THE BIG FINISH
Post by: elmore3003 on June 30, 2015, 07:57:36 AM: I am home from my lab work and some necessary breakfast.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Vibes for the family of our DR vixmom! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: THE BIG FINISH
Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2015, 08:25:40 AM: Quote from: Michael on June 30, 2015, 06:08:46 AM
with Herringbone I was supposed to get a digital download and autographed program. I ended up with an autographed CD

I never got any of the rewards I was supposed to get, including the CD.

I finally just downloaded a new copy from iTunes.
Title: Re: THE BIG FINISH
Post by: ChasSmith on June 30, 2015, 08:34:49 AM: I keep thinking there's something else I've contributed to in this way, but maybe not.

The other Kritzerland ones were before my time, as was the Herringbone (or else that one flew right by me). I buy a lot of films -- nothing like BK, but more than a lot of people -- so I'm aware of campaigns from those producers. It's tough having to say no, but there's only so much each person can do at a given time. I need a good Lotto win so I can spread it around.
Title: Re: THE BIG FINISH
Post by: Cillaliz on June 30, 2015, 08:43:32 AM: Quote from: singdaw on June 30, 2015, 04:02:14 AM
Hope your health continues to improve, DR Cillaliz!

Thanks Sing, I had the ultrasound this morning and was able to get a look at my gallstones. Yup they are there and I saw them. So I have a follow-up with my doctor on Thursday and we'll take it from there. It now appears all the problems I had in June were most likely caused by the gallstones. I'm ready to get this taken care of.
Title: Re: THE BIG FINISH
Post by: Cillaliz on June 30, 2015, 08:46:48 AM: Vibes to all who need them
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 30, 2015, 08:46:58 AM: Congrats BK!
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 30, 2015, 08:51:23 AM: Health vibes for DR CILLA LIZ....
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Post by: John G. on June 30, 2015, 09:00:07 AM: Health vibes for Cillaliz, Elmore, Dan M and Michael -- and anyone else in need out there.
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Post by: John G. on June 30, 2015, 09:00:52 AM: Vibes for Vixmom and family.

Moving vibes for Jane and Keith.
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Post by: John G. on June 30, 2015, 09:03:48 AM: (http://prodstatics3cdn1.tastingtable.com/images/articles/2015_06/Email-Article-Zac-Young-Frozen-Margarita-Pie-Dessert-Sweet-Baking-Tequila.gif)

I really want this Frozen Margarita Pie. Will someone make it for me?

Please.

I'll even smile and use an emoticon. :)
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Post by: John G. on June 30, 2015, 09:07:31 AM: Hello, 1 guest.
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 30, 2015, 09:08:48 AM: Oh my...

That would make me smile, too.
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 30, 2015, 09:17:11 AM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKlNwSla_1g
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Post by: bk on June 30, 2015, 09:24:40 AM: I'm up, I'm up - about seven hours of sleep - took a while to wind down.
Title: Re: THE BIG FINISH
Post by: John G. on June 30, 2015, 10:11:53 AM: We had a visitor today at work. He landed on the ledge just by my desk:

(https://scontent-lax1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/t31.0-8/11537608_10203979774645624_8618273601691605872_o.jpg)
Title: Re: THE BIG FINISH
Post by: bk on June 30, 2015, 10:20:18 AM: I shall shortly be on my way to the editing room.
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Post by: Donald on June 30, 2015, 10:24:29 AM: Happy end of June to one and all. The latest edition of The Broadway Radio Show is now up on the radio page. It's a fun and interesting interview with the co-founder of Broadway Records, Van Dean. Broadway Records has become a major player in the world of theatre related recordings with their series of Live CDs recorded at New York's 54 Below as well as many great cast recordings. Their newest releases include the Side Show revival, Kander & Ebb's The Visit starring Chita Rivera (which was just released digitally today), and the upcoming Dr. Zhivago! Check out the interview.

DONALD
Title: Re: THE BIG FINISH
Post by: George on June 30, 2015, 10:35:20 AM: Quote from: FJL on June 30, 2015, 03:47:56 AM
TOD: Strange to say since the product turned out really well, a terrific performance by BD and company and representation of the show, but some real mistakes were made with the CD of one of Skip's shows (Herringbone), and so many of the funders (the ones who couldn't get to the classy launch party) were understandably left upset.

No one really understands why they didn't at least offer an advance free download to the donors, for example. That sounds like it would have gone a long way to smooth over the delay situation.

It certainly would've helped. ::)

;)
Title: Re: THE BIG FINISH
Post by: George on June 30, 2015, 10:35:45 AM: Quote from: Jrand64 on June 30, 2015, 07:23:13 AM
Doctor visit vibes for DR ELMORE.

~~~Ditto!!~~~
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Post by: George on June 30, 2015, 10:46:23 AM: 3HREE
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Post by: George on June 30, 2015, 10:46:57 AM: Quote from: ChasSmith on June 30, 2015, 07:08:05 AM
TOD: Just a couple of little things before this.

I gave a small amount to an acquaintance's Kickstarter campaign to get a CD funded. It wasn't even something I was interested in, but I wanted to help the person at the time. I gave the $20 or whatever it was, got the CD, and quietly passed it on to someone.

Another thing was $15 or $20, out of which I was supposed to get a book...and never did -- and I'm pretty sure a friend said the same thing happened to them. It's been a while, but in thinking about it now I'm just pissed enough to go back to them and ask WTF, just on principle.

Chas, you should. It should never be too late for something like that.
Title: Re: THE BIG FINISH
Post by: John G. on June 30, 2015, 10:47:59 AM: Quote from: George on June 30, 2015, 10:46:23 AM
3HREE

I have that cast recording. Mixed bag of goods.
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Post by: George on June 30, 2015, 10:54:18 AM: Quote from: John G. on June 30, 2015, 10:47:59 AM
Quote from: George on June 30, 2015, 10:46:23 AM
3HREE

I have that cast recording. Mixed bag of goods.

Yup, but I enjoy it.
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Post by: George on June 30, 2015, 10:54:45 AM: Quote from: John G. on June 30, 2015, 10:11:53 AM
We had a visitor today at work. He landed on the ledge just by my desk:

(https://scontent-lax1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/t31.0-8/11537608_10203979774645624_8618273601691605872_o.jpg)

That's so cool, John!
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Post by: Jane on June 30, 2015, 11:15:35 AM: Quote from: Michael on June 30, 2015, 06:09:24 AM
Moving vibes for Jane. I hope the vans show up.

Thank you. We are waiting. There was still cleaning to do when we got here, now I am just trying to figure out how to fit my stuff in the bathroom drawers and still leave room for what is on the truck.
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Post by: Jane on June 30, 2015, 11:16:12 AM: I have been very spoiled with more than enough cabinets and drawers throughout our Ashland house.
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Post by: Jane on June 30, 2015, 11:17:07 AM: Quote from: Jrand64 on June 30, 2015, 07:38:32 AM
I must say that I think our set looks amazing - could have been better in ONE area - but it is nice.

And the cast was great last night.....a few line misses....and some S L O W acting....but we are where we need to be....7 rehearsals left.

Costumes looked really great....only one I need to replace....just not right for the character.....but that should be easy to do.

Pictures to come later this week.

Aside from the floor I'm glad you are pleased.
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Post by: Jane on June 30, 2015, 11:17:52 AM: Quote from: Cillaliz on June 30, 2015, 08:43:32 AM
Quote from: singdaw on June 30, 2015, 04:02:14 AM
Hope your health continues to improve, DR Cillaliz!

Thanks Sing, I had the ultrasound this morning and was able to get a look at my gallstones. Yup they are there and I saw them. So I have a follow-up with my doctor on Thursday and we'll take it from there. It now appears all the problems I had in June were most likely caused by the gallstones. I'm ready to get this taken care of.

Vibes you can treat it!
Title: Re: THE BIG FINISH
Post by: John G. on June 30, 2015, 11:31:18 AM: The hawk stayed around for about 45 minutes before taking off. Needless to say, not a lot of work got done during that time.
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Post by: Jane on June 30, 2015, 11:34:23 AM: Cool!
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Post by: Jane on June 30, 2015, 11:35:06 AM: I decided to stop unpacking in case we have to return to a hotel tonight :(
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 30, 2015, 11:35:07 AM: Thanks for sharing the Hawk photo DR JOHN G....very nice.
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Post by: Jane on June 30, 2015, 11:36:19 AM: Keith drove down to whete the trucks should have been parked and already transferring our belongings to the shuttle truck. They were not there.
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 30, 2015, 11:39:43 AM: Good thinking DR JANE. Perhaps they stopped for lunch so they wouldn't have to take a break once they started.
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Post by: Charles Pogue on June 30, 2015, 11:42:11 AM: TOD: No.
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Post by: Jane on June 30, 2015, 12:14:16 PM: I hope so Jrand, however, they should have called.
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Post by: Jane on June 30, 2015, 12:27:03 PM: Relief, they are here.
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Post by: Jane on June 30, 2015, 12:33:36 PM: They left-lol
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Post by: Jane on June 30, 2015, 12:34:40 PM: They need to pick up a couple of extra movers. On the upside they said the larger truck will fit and they don't have to shuttle.
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Post by: Jane on June 30, 2015, 12:36:30 PM: We think they drove up from Medford this morning and not yesterday as we were told.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 30, 2015, 12:41:10 PM: The next time I consider ordering from that screwed up company Office Depot, shoot me. Their customer service dept. is verging on total incompetence: I order a table scheduled for delivery on June 22, and because they missed getting it to UPS on time, it arrives a day late with very serious damage.

I immediately email Customer Service and get no response, so I go to their chat line and get a return number and a pickup date for June 29. Two days later, Customer Service answers my email from June 23, which cancels the return date and gives me a new return number and pickup date for tomorrow, July 1. I respond to the email and it takes another two days to get a response. I then telephoned them. Yep. pickup on July 1.

Today, I was given a new pickup date of July 6! So, office Depot, what the fat hell is going on?
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 30, 2015, 12:43:04 PM: Thanks for the health vibes! It was just lab tests.

It's Office Depot that's giving me a stroke.
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Post by: John G. on June 30, 2015, 12:59:54 PM: I heard my lab test results yesterday. Everything was all clear or better than it had been except for those pesky triglycerides. Seems like it's less dairy, along with less meat. But I like butter, cheese, ice cream, heavy cream and whole milk. I guess I'll cut down on fat-free sour cream, fat-free cream cheese, yogurt and ice milk.
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Post by: George on June 30, 2015, 01:18:26 PM: Quote from: John G. on June 30, 2015, 12:59:54 PM
I heard my lab test results yesterday. Everything was all clear or better than it had been except for those pesky triglycerides. Seems like it's less dairy, along with less meat. But I like butter, cheese, ice cream, heavy cream and whole milk. I guess I'll cut down on fat-free sour cream, fat-free cream cheese, yogurt and ice milk.

You do what'cha gotta do.

;)
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2015, 01:29:05 PM: Doin' a-what comes (un) naturally! :P
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2015, 01:29:34 PM: Glad that the movers are finally there, DR Jane. And what a relief that they won't have to shuttle!
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2015, 01:30:20 PM: Or hustle. :)
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2015, 01:30:34 PM: DO THE HUSTLE!
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2015, 01:30:51 PM: Well, since we're so close...
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2015, 01:31:08 PM: FOUR!
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2015, 01:31:22 PM: Just had to share.
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2015, 01:31:29 PM: ;D
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2015, 01:32:02 PM: Quote from: singdaw on June 30, 2015, 01:31:08 PM
FOUR!

What are we, playing golf all of the sudden?
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2015, 01:32:18 PM: Nice hawk, DR John G.
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2015, 01:32:52 PM: DR elmore3003 has a vulture hanging out on his fire escape.
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Post by: John G. on June 30, 2015, 01:33:39 PM: Quote from: singdaw on June 30, 2015, 01:32:52 PM
DR elmore3003 has a vulture hanging out on his fire escape.

What? Is Mike Barnum visiting?
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Post by: John G. on June 30, 2015, 01:34:03 PM: Oh, you're talking about the stench. Yeah, that's not good.

Stench-begone vibes for Elmore.
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2015, 01:35:01 PM: I'm not sure what I was talking about.
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2015, 01:35:25 PM: I should remember not to try to be funny in the afternoon. 8)
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 30, 2015, 02:00:18 PM: Now Office depot has emailed me to tell me the pickup will be tomorrow.

I will believe it when I see it.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 30, 2015, 03:10:10 PM: And now they've sent me an email telling me it will occur next Monday. I sent a rather rude response and I figure I should get their reply on Saturday.
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 30, 2015, 03:55:40 PM: "THE TRIAL"
starring DR Elmore
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Post by: KevinH on June 30, 2015, 04:05:21 PM: Congrats, BK!
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Post by: KevinH on June 30, 2015, 04:05:51 PM: Sorry about your Office Depot woes, DR elmore!
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 30, 2015, 04:07:16 PM: Quote from: ChasSmith on June 30, 2015, 03:55:40 PM
"THE TRIAL"
starring DR Elmore

I do feel like I'm in a Kafka novel.
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Post by: KevinH on June 30, 2015, 04:07:25 PM: Reviews of "The Producers" in Olney MD:

http://www.olneytheatre.org/

I thought it was great that Jason Graae is mentioned before the two leads. I've really got to see this!
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 30, 2015, 04:08:38 PM: Quote from: KevinH on June 30, 2015, 04:05:51 PM
Sorry about your Office Depot woes, DR elmore!

Thanks! I've left the table in its carton outside my door. I will be here all day tomorrow and we'll see if it goes or not. Office Effin Depot is working my last nerve.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 30, 2015, 04:15:44 PM: Oh, Larry, that nerve is so flattened out by now I'm surprised you even know you have a nerve left!

;)
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 30, 2015, 04:16:18 PM: Hey!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 30, 2015, 04:16:52 PM: What's the buzz? Tell what's a happenin'!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 30, 2015, 04:18:03 PM: I'm glad that the IndieGoGo campaign took a sharp upturn, Bruce.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 30, 2015, 04:19:40 PM: I'm in this nice cool zone in the Bay area where the temp is only 76 degrrees. 15 miles inland, it's 106 degrees.
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Post by: Ginny on June 30, 2015, 04:30:42 PM: Tuesday afternoon greetings from San Pablo Bay! We are on a ferry zooming back to San Francisco after a lovely day in Napa. My grad school friend Ann met us at the Vallejo dock at 9:15 and took us to Napa's Oxbow Public Market. Then we drove up the Silverado Trail to Rutherford Grill for lunch and Mumm Napa for a tour and tasting of 4 sparkling wines. Ann, our designated driver, got us back to Vallejo just in time to catch the 4pm ferry.

About this time tomorrow we'll be landing in Cincinnati.
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Post by: Ginny on June 30, 2015, 04:33:23 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on June 30, 2015, 04:19:40 PM
I'm in this nice cool zone in the Bay area where the temp is only 76 degrrees. 15 miles inland, it's 106 degrees.

It was hot, hot, hot in the Napa Valley today. I'm looking forward to being back in SF!
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2015, 05:01:46 PM: Today is June 30, isn't it?
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2015, 05:02:35 PM: Just checking, because I just saw an honest-to-goodness live television ad for...

...fake Christmas trees!

:P
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Post by: George on June 30, 2015, 05:42:39 PM: Quote from: singdaw on June 30, 2015, 05:02:35 PM
Just checking, because I just saw an honest-to-goodness live television ad for...

...fake Christmas trees!

:P

There's a local community radio station KBRD 680 AM (http://www.kbrd.org) that plays anything (and I mean anything) recorded before the 1970s. They've had music from the 19-teens! Anyway, Just about every day for the last several days, they've played a few Christmas songs...in June! What's that all about?
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 30, 2015, 05:45:41 PM: Quote from: John G. on June 30, 2015, 11:31:18 AM
The hawk stayed around for about 45 minutes before taking off. Needless to say, not a lot of work got done during that time.

Hawks are cool. We have lots of them around here, mostly red tails.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 30, 2015, 05:48:24 PM: Quote from: singdaw on June 30, 2015, 01:32:52 PM
DR elmore3003 has a vulture hanging out on his fire escape.

We have lots of vultures here too, they hang out on a cell tower across the street from Sonic
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 30, 2015, 05:50:38 PM: Quote from: singdaw on June 30, 2015, 05:02:35 PM
Just checking, because I just saw an honest-to-goodness live television ad for...

...fake Christmas trees!

:P

Well, you are in Minnesota
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 30, 2015, 05:50:51 PM: And we are on Page 5
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 30, 2015, 06:01:36 PM: Meanwhile, for those interested in shooting the moon: http://goo.gl/9UZUPH

(Moon video recorded with 83x zoom Nikon Coolpix P900 shows Earth's rotation)
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Post by: John G. on June 30, 2015, 06:05:35 PM: Isn't that Kelli O'Hara amazing? She wins a Tony for "The King and I" and now she's leading the women's soccer team to the finals.
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Post by: George on June 30, 2015, 06:36:30 PM: Quote from: ChasSmith on June 30, 2015, 06:01:36 PM
Meanwhile, for those interested in shooting the moon: http://goo.gl/9UZUPH

(Moon video recorded with 83x zoom Nikon Coolpix P900 shows Earth's rotation)

That's amazing! It would be so cool to have one of those, but I don't take pictures often enough to justify even getting a newer camera than my 7-megapixel with 5x optical zoom point-and-shoot camera.
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Post by: John G. on June 30, 2015, 06:37:03 PM: Hello, 3 guests!
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Post by: George on June 30, 2015, 06:38:04 PM: And now, I'm off to the movies. My friend Margo went to a double feature of "Magic Mike" and "Magic Mike XXL" and asked if I wanted to go, too. I didn't want to leave work that early (I would've had to have left by 4:00 or so), so I'm just going to see "Magic Mike XXL." I'll have a report when I get home. ;)

Be back later.
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Post by: John G. on June 30, 2015, 07:26:01 PM: Tonight's feature is an odd, almost three-hour war movie, The Young Lions, with a prissy, blond Marlon Brando sporting a bad German accent, Dean Martin and Montgomery Clift. I like the pacing of the first hour, but there's still two to go.
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Post by: bk on June 30, 2015, 07:32:12 PM: It's amusing, I suppose, that Donald has Van Dean as his guest. And that's all I'll say about that, because I think we know that our little mentally ill stalker will immediately cut and paste anything I post here and send it right along. It's happened before and it will happen again. If anyone would like to know why I find that amusing I am always available via Private Message right here at haineshisway.com.
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Post by: bk on June 30, 2015, 07:33:47 PM: Had the quick trip to the editing room, then went to the Coral Cafe and left there about 12:50. At one I got a call asking where I was - seems our Kritzerland rehearsal was starting at one - unfortunately I thought it was starting at our usual time of three. Oh, well. I managed to get there pretty quickly, albeit ten minutes late.
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Post by: bk on June 30, 2015, 07:39:28 PM: Rehearsal was not a walk in the park - a lot of key adjustments, and a lot of work to be done between now and the stumble-through. But the cast will be great and the songs are great and I'm totally smitten with our opening number - that one almost did me in. It's three young girls doing An Old-Fashioned Love Song. I knew we'd have to figure out the key, but I couldn't remember which way, up or down. When they sang it, it was ridiculously low, so I kept asking Shelly Markham to raise it and nothing we did was working and he was totally confused by all the keys because the actual key of the song is confusing because of the way it begins. I should really have just walked over and looked at the music but I didn't. The original key was Bb so I kept raising it, finally ending up in F. But I just wasn't getting it and FINALLY I walked over to the music and had the girls sing it again in the original key - and they were singing an octave lower than what was written. Had anyone said that to me I could have had it fixed in four seconds, because it wasn't about RAISING the key, it was LOWERING the key. I asked why they were singing an octave under the notes and they said it was too high the other way :) Once I understood, I simply told Shelly to drop from Bb to G and voila it was perfect.
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2015, 07:43:57 PM: bk - have you ever considered keeping a written (or digital) diary or calendar? They can be very helpful. For someone as busy as you are, especially.

That, or a personal assistant. :)
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Post by: bk on June 30, 2015, 07:57:49 PM: I use iCalendar, but then I forget to put stuff in it, and right now it's not synching with my phone and Apple Care is trying to figure out why.
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Post by: bk on June 30, 2015, 08:13:12 PM: Of late I am thinking about a snack.
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Post by: John G. on June 30, 2015, 08:30:01 PM: I'm always thinking about a snack.
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Post by: Ginny on June 30, 2015, 08:32:22 PM: Had a nice dinner and now we're watching NCIS and packing for tomorrow's trip home. I will miss California, but will be glad to be home with reliable wi-fi and our own mattress and shower.
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Post by: bk on June 30, 2015, 09:19:07 PM: Went to Gelson's and got a few items for snacking during the next week. For tonight, I made two little no-fat small tortillas, filled them with no-fat "Mexican" cheese and some salsa - voila - perfect low calorie snack. Now having melon balls. I wrote melon galls, which I kind of like better.
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Post by: John G. on June 30, 2015, 09:38:22 PM: I just finished typing up way too many watermelon recipes. And now it's time for bed.

Good night, all.
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Post by: Jane on June 30, 2015, 10:31:13 PM: Quote from: John G. on June 30, 2015, 12:59:54 PM
I heard my lab test results yesterday. Everything was all clear or better than it had been except for those pesky triglycerides. Seems like it's less dairy, along with less meat. But I like butter, cheese, ice cream, heavy cream and whole milk. I guess I'll cut down on fat-free sour cream, fat-free cream cheese, yogurt and ice milk.

If I wasn't a vegetarian I would be in big trouble.
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Post by: Jane on June 30, 2015, 10:31:53 PM: Quote from: singdaw on June 30, 2015, 01:29:34 PM
Glad that the movers are finally there, DR Jane. And what a relief that they won't have to shuttle!

Thank you and yes, a big relief.
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Post by: Jane on June 30, 2015, 10:33:45 PM: There never were extra workers, just the two who drove up with the truck. They left at 8:30. We went for a walk and returned home as the street lights went on.
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Post by: Jane on June 30, 2015, 10:34:12 PM: I can finally say home and not "the condo".
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Post by: Jane on June 30, 2015, 10:36:29 PM: Ginny your day sounds lovely.
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Post by: Jane on June 30, 2015, 10:36:54 PM: Delivery vibes for DR elmore.
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Post by: George on June 30, 2015, 10:53:34 PM: Quote from: George on June 30, 2015, 06:38:04 PM
And now, I'm off to the movies. My friend Margo went to a double feature of "Magic Mike" and "Magic Mike XXL" and asked if I wanted to go, too. I didn't want to leave work that early (I would've had to have left by 4:00 or so), so I'm just going to see "Magic Mike XXL." I'll have a report when I get home. ;)

Be back later.

Well, "Magic Mike XXL" was not too bad. If you like to see sexy men dancing in not much clothing, then you will probably like this. ;D
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Post by: George on June 30, 2015, 10:54:36 PM: The story was very simple. The guys from the original movie, except for Matthew McConaughey, decide to get together for one last male stripping convention. It was a pretty good movie. There were probably only five people in the theater, though.
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Post by: bk on June 30, 2015, 11:11:08 PM: Finished with my viewing - very interesting.
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Post by: George on June 30, 2015, 11:22:27 PM: I've been watching FRONTLINE. The episode is called "Growing Up Trans," and it's about how young adults and children are transitioning at younger ages than previous generations due to medical advances.
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Post by: bk on June 30, 2015, 11:22:45 PM: I gotta tell you.
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Post by: bk on June 30, 2015, 11:22:56 PM: Where in tarnation IS everyone?
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Post by: George on June 30, 2015, 11:23:18 PM: The medical community now recognizes that, when possible, preventing their biological puberty makes it easier to transition since they won't have to reverse what naturally happens. It's very interesting.
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Post by: George on June 30, 2015, 11:29:13 PM: IT'S PAGE SIX!!