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Title: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: bk on August 28, 2015, 12:02:35 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes told of the demolishing of the Annette house, and now it is time for you to post until the demolished cows come home.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: bk on August 28, 2015, 12:02:52 AM
And the word of the day is: UNBURDENED!
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Post by: TCB on August 28, 2015, 12:21:31 AM
First post after BK!
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Post by: TCB on August 28, 2015, 12:22:18 AM
Last post before George!
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Post by: George on August 28, 2015, 01:03:16 AM
Last post before George!

Yup.

;)
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Post by: George on August 28, 2015, 01:03:46 AM
And now, to bed.  I didn't get a lot of sleep last night and tonight will be a long day.

Have a good day, all!
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: singdaw on August 28, 2015, 03:33:38 AM
The lesson from yesterday is: it is hard to stand on your feet for the whole day if you're not used to it.
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Post by: singdaw on August 28, 2015, 03:34:07 AM
The state fair was great, and I talked to a lot of people.
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Post by: singdaw on August 28, 2015, 03:34:31 AM
And I didn't eat too many strange foods on a stick.
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Post by: singdaw on August 28, 2015, 03:35:05 AM
But boy, are my arms tired!        :)
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Post by: singdaw on August 28, 2015, 03:35:45 AM
Leaving this afternoon for a choir retreat over the weekend.
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Post by: singdaw on August 28, 2015, 03:36:16 AM
Hope today is better for you than yesterday, bk - and all DRs!
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Post by: singdaw on August 28, 2015, 03:49:28 AM
Good joke, DR George!
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: elmore3003 on August 28, 2015, 03:49:43 AM
Good morning, all! 

Yes, BK, yesterday could not end soon enough.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: singdaw on August 28, 2015, 03:49:52 AM
Nice new avatars from DRs Jrand65 and John G.!
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Post by: singdaw on August 28, 2015, 03:50:27 AM
This is for DR Jeanne:


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/homeopathic_zpsx8pamxjk.jpg)
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: elmore3003 on August 28, 2015, 03:51:29 AM
I am back to Columbia this morning. Everything is ready to go.  I had an email from my copyist Scott yesterday; he's almost through his reformat of Act One.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: singdaw on August 28, 2015, 03:51:57 AM
I sympathize with DR John G. on his benedryl. My season fall allergies have kicked in with a vengeance this past week. My nose runneth, and I feel like scratching my eyes and throat out.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: elmore3003 on August 28, 2015, 03:55:14 AM
Earlier this year, following a request from a Facebook friend, I helped a British high school boy with his composition and orchestration. Tonight I am meeting my Facebook friend and his son the composer, who graduated with honors, for dinner before they see On The Town. The trip to New York was a graduation gift.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: elmore3003 on August 28, 2015, 03:58:15 AM
My adopted son Joshie is back from his jaunt to Vienna, Budapest, and Prague, and I may see a play, The Weir, at the Irish Rep with him tomorrow. Otherwise, I will spend my weekend working on the small orchestration job I have for an October 20 recording.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: elmore3003 on August 28, 2015, 03:59:14 AM
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  Good Weekend Vibes to All!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: singdaw on August 28, 2015, 03:59:34 AM
Earlier this year, following a request from a Facebook friend, I helped a British high school boy with his composition and orchestration. Tonight I am meeting my Facebook friend and his son the composer, who graduated with honors, for dinner before they see On The Town. The trip to New York was a graduation gift.


How lovely!
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: singdaw on August 28, 2015, 04:00:02 AM
My adopted son Joshie is back from his jaunt to Vienna, Budapest, and Prague, and I may see a play, The Weir, at the Irish Rep with him tomorrow. Otherwise, I will spend my weekend working on the small orchestration job I have for an October 20 recording.


Lovelier still!
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: elmore3003 on August 28, 2015, 04:00:24 AM
And snazzy new avatars from DRs John G and JRand65! Good way to end the week.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: singdaw on August 28, 2015, 04:01:09 AM
Why, with just a minimal amount of nonsense, we could take this baby all the way to Page 2 at an unGodly hour of the morning!
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: singdaw on August 28, 2015, 04:01:47 AM
I just may try going back to bed and getting in a tiny amount of extra sleep.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: singdaw on August 28, 2015, 04:02:23 AM
DR John G. - do you find it difficult to use your CPAP mask when your allergies are at their worst?
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: singdaw on August 28, 2015, 04:02:48 AM
All right - we're getting darn-near close now.
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Post by: singdaw on August 28, 2015, 04:03:03 AM
Just a few more.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 28, 2015, 04:03:16 AM
My adopted son Joshie is back from his jaunt to Vienna, Budapest, and Prague, and I may see a play, The Weir, at the Irish Rep with him tomorrow. Otherwise, I will spend my weekend working on the small orchestration job I have for an October 20 recording.


Lovelier still!

Nice to have a job and some income.  I figure it will essentially cover the costs of the Ohio trip: cars to and from LaGuardia, expenses in Ohio, and possibly a new suit.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: singdaw on August 28, 2015, 04:03:17 AM
TWO!!
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Post by: singdaw on August 28, 2015, 04:04:22 AM
Nice to have a job, no matter how small.


Truer words were never spoken!
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 28, 2015, 04:04:49 AM
Page Two!
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 28, 2015, 04:05:33 AM
My work is done. And here's to a better day than yesterday!
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Post by: TCB on August 28, 2015, 04:14:52 AM
Better day vibes to one and all.
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Post by: TCB on August 28, 2015, 04:15:33 AM
Good morning, Sir Elmore!
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Post by: TCB on August 28, 2015, 04:26:30 AM
Days of future past.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: elmore3003 on August 28, 2015, 04:38:18 AM
Good morning, Sir Elmore!

DR TCB!  You are usually on HHW after I've gone to bed.  How good to see you!
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: Jrand74 on August 28, 2015, 05:39:39 AM
Good news from DR ELMORE.....money makes the world go 'round.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: Jrand74 on August 28, 2015, 05:40:42 AM
EXTRA SPECIAL THANKS to MR BK for posting the Annette house photos......sad....that is where she lived with her family during MOST of the time she was on the Mickey Mouse Club.....they moved to Encino when she was in her late teens.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: Jrand74 on August 28, 2015, 05:42:19 AM
Well rehearsal last night was pretty good....this is a FUNNY show and there are a lot of funny people in it...

TWAW continued her reign of terror, and the stage manager was writing away - but I just ignored them both.

My friend Vickie plays an old, doddering woman....so I stepped on a few of her lines.....her quote is on my Book Face Page.
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 28, 2015, 05:42:35 AM
Tomorrow is a family reunion on my mother's side.....
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Post by: Kerry on August 28, 2015, 05:43:11 AM
I love the Snooze button.
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Post by: Ginny on August 28, 2015, 06:28:33 AM
Friday morning greetings!  Still unseasonably cool here in SW Ohio, perfect for all the errands I have to run today.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 28, 2015, 06:29:25 AM
Good morning, all.

My coffee IV, please.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: Druxy on August 28, 2015, 06:30:23 AM
TOD:

We started watching HOUSE OF CARDS, Season 3 last night and will probably watch more episodes this weekend.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: ChasSmith on August 28, 2015, 06:38:28 AM
TOD

CD:  Assassins, Assassins, and more Assassins.  (Mostly the revival.)

LP:  I need to take a day off from (see CDs, above) and relax with some Capitol Records as per the notes of the past few days.  Kenton and Shearing, perhaps some Sinatra.

BD/DVD:  I've had plans to get to The Black Stallion.  Let's see if I can make that happen.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: ChasSmith on August 28, 2015, 06:42:11 AM
Good news from DR Elmore is always good news.

Here's hoping for better news from the likes of BK today than there was yesterday.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: ChasSmith on August 28, 2015, 06:54:17 AM
Speaking of SW Ohio (which I wasn't, but DR Ginny was), I'll be making a quick visit there around September 14-17.  I wish I could manage to be there when DR Elmore's there -- which probably isn't doable, because what a nice get-together that could be.  Can you just imagine, say, a tour of Middletown given by both DRs Ginny and Elmore?  (Preferably with a documentary filmmaker along...)
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: Jrand74 on August 28, 2015, 07:11:14 AM
Lovely time for a trip DR CHAS SMITH.....during the run of The Game's Afoot....which I cannot recommend yet without hesitation.....
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: Jrand74 on August 28, 2015, 07:11:36 AM
I like seeing Annette's name on every page of the notes!
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 28, 2015, 07:14:25 AM
A good time to watch and listen to some Annette, too, methinks.
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Post by: Ginny on August 28, 2015, 07:14:39 AM
Speaking of SW Ohio (which I wasn't, but DR Ginny was), I'll be making a quick visit there around September 14-17.  I wish I could manage to be there when DR Elmore's there -- which probably isn't doable, because what a nice get-together that could be.  Can you just imagine, say, a tour of Middletown given by both DRs Ginny and Elmore?  (Preferably with a documentary filmmaker along...)

Richard does a great "landmark" tour of Middletown!
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: Jane on August 28, 2015, 07:39:48 AM
Earlier this year, following a request from a Facebook friend, I helped a British high school boy with his composition and orchestration. Tonight I am meeting my Facebook friend and his son the composer, who graduated with honors, for dinner before they see On The Town. The trip to New York was a graduation gift.

How very nice Larry.  Have a good afternoon.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: bk on August 28, 2015, 08:35:21 AM
I'm up, I'm up -  I think I got about six and a half hours of sleep.
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Post by: Jane on August 28, 2015, 10:22:17 AM
I doubt the people in the  white house next to Annette's house will be happy.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 28, 2015, 10:29:50 AM
And I am home from Columbia to find the Big Mac behaving badly. I also got in my email some forms to fill out for this October lecture.  The fee will purchase a new Mac, and that makes me very happy.
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 28, 2015, 10:31:24 AM
Make 'em PAY!!!
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Post by: George on August 28, 2015, 10:37:01 AM
Good joke, DR George!

Thanks, Sing! 
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Post by: George on August 28, 2015, 10:37:10 AM
And since we're so close...
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 28, 2015, 10:38:05 AM
The fee will purchase a new Mac, and that makes me very happy.

Excellent, DR Elmore!  EXCELLENT!  That really is great news!
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: George on August 28, 2015, 10:38:32 AM
PAGE THREE RANDOM DANCE COMPANY (http://www.randomdance.org/the_company) RANDOM DANCE!!

(http://www.randomdance.org/images/amu_copy_1_1.jpg)
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: George on August 28, 2015, 10:44:54 AM
Earlier this year, following a request from a Facebook friend, I helped a British high school boy with his composition and orchestration. Tonight I am meeting my Facebook friend and his son the composer, who graduated with honors, for dinner before they see On The Town. The trip to New York was a graduation gift.

Nice!  Enjoy the dinner and the company, Larry!
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Post by: George on August 28, 2015, 10:45:08 AM
My adopted son Joshie is back from his jaunt to Vienna, Budapest, and Prague, and I may see a play, The Weir, at the Irish Rep with him tomorrow.

Hope you enjoy that as well!  I saw a production of "The Weir" in Tacoma, directed by my friend Pug, who's the artistic director of Theater Artists Olympia.  It was a very good production.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: elmore3003 on August 28, 2015, 10:55:23 AM
My adopted son Joshie is back from his jaunt to Vienna, Budapest, and Prague, and I may see a play, The Weir, at the Irish Rep with him tomorrow.

Hope you enjoy that as well!  I saw a production of "The Weir" in Tacoma, directed by my friend Pug, who's the artistic director of Theater Artists Olympia.  It was a very good production.

I know nothing about the play beyond it's being ghost stories, but i had wanted to see it when it played in NYC several years ago.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: elmore3003 on August 28, 2015, 10:55:58 AM
The Big Mac is back up and running.

For now.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 28, 2015, 10:59:57 AM
For your viewing pleasure -- a series of unrelated but stunning (very related, if you share the longing for the civilization of the early 1960s that I do) professional b&w photos of NYC back in the day:

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/new-york-city-1960s-gallery-1.1038782?pmSlide=1.1038747

Someone posted this link on the Home Theater Forum in a thread about SPARTACUS, which is why it opens to that shot.  There's a LOT more there.
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Post by: John G. on August 28, 2015, 12:37:07 PM
DR John G. - do you find it difficult to use your CPAP mask when your allergies are at their worst?

I find it impossible. Even with the Benedryl, sometimes my nostrils won't open enough for the air pressure to work. And I have a BiPap, which supposedly adjusts to your breathing abilities.
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Post by: George on August 28, 2015, 12:38:30 PM
For your viewing pleasure -- a series of unrelated but stunning (very related, if you share the longing for the civilization of the early 1960s that I do) professional b&w photos of NYC back in the day:

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/new-york-city-1960s-gallery-1.1038782?pmSlide=1.1038747

Someone posted this link on the Home Theater Forum in a thread about SPARTACUS, which is why it opens to that shot.  There's a LOT more there.

There were some pretty cool and very interesting photos, ChasSmith.
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Post by: John G. on August 28, 2015, 12:39:26 PM
TOD

CD:  Assassins, Assassins, and more Assassins.  (Mostly the revival.)

.

Are you doing the version with "Something Broke," ChasSmith?
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Post by: John G. on August 28, 2015, 12:39:54 PM
Love the cartoon, Singdaw.
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Post by: John G. on August 28, 2015, 12:40:50 PM
My adopted son Joshie is back from his jaunt to Vienna, Budapest, and Prague, and I may see a play, The Weir, at the Irish Rep with him tomorrow. Otherwise, I will spend my weekend working on the small orchestration job I have for an October 20 recording.


Lovelier still!

Nice to have a job and some income.  I figure it will essentially cover the costs of the Ohio trip: cars to and from LaGuardia, expenses in Ohio, and possibly a new suit.

Excellent news.
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Post by: John G. on August 28, 2015, 12:42:00 PM
TOD:

CD: Mama, I Want to Sing; Starmites

Car CD: Some book about food and eating psychology. It's fairly interesting but I have forgotten the name.

DVD: Maybe I'll get around to the Last Five Years.
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Post by: John G. on August 28, 2015, 12:44:40 PM
Butterscotch pudding at lunch today. An indulgence that was too wonderful.

(https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/11889499_10204301851297339_6215637223963585154_n.jpg?oh=ce7fdb942d1fa45d9d3b17c20410d9a5&oe=566BF8B2)
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Post by: George on August 28, 2015, 12:44:54 PM
DR John G. - do you find it difficult to use your CPAP mask when your allergies are at their worst?

I find it impossible. Even with the Benedryl, sometimes my nostrils won't open enough for the air pressure to work. And I have a BiPap, which supposedly adjusts to your breathing abilities.

John (and anyone else), have you heard about this Indiegogo campaign?:

Airing: the first hoseless, maskless, micro-CPAP (https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/airing-the-first-hoseless-maskless-micro-cpap#/story).

The campaign is finished, but I'm sure that it's just the beginning for this product.

(http://res.cloudinary.com/indiegogo-media-prod-cld/image/upload/c_limit,w_620/v1434341262/htzzdcwvpv3vipnactbo.png)
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Post by: John G. on August 28, 2015, 12:45:52 PM
Hadn't heard of that, George. I welcome more info.
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Post by: bk on August 28, 2015, 01:02:06 PM
Back from conforming tracks and then some lunch - had a mediocre egg salad and bacon sandwich.  No jogging until this evening, as it's currently over 100 degrees outside.
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Post by: Michael on August 28, 2015, 01:26:36 PM
good afternoon to all
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Post by: Michael on August 28, 2015, 01:26:55 PM
Got called into work earlier than planned
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Post by: Michael on August 28, 2015, 01:27:56 PM
I don't think we are going to get a hurricane this time around more of a tropical storm.
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Post by: Michael on August 28, 2015, 01:28:38 PM
I wish this storm had a male name.


That way it would never get passed the Virgin Islands.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 28, 2015, 01:38:14 PM
TOD

CD:  Assassins, Assassins, and more Assassins.  (Mostly the revival.)

.

Are you doing the version with "Something Broke," ChasSmith?

Yessiree.
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 28, 2015, 02:17:59 PM
Nice link DR CHAS SMITH.

Nice new avatar DR JOHN G.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 28, 2015, 02:41:05 PM
I had a really great session listening to some Kenton LPs.  The ones I had here are:  Road Show (w/June Christy and the Four Freshmen, live in concert at Purdue U. in Indiana), Kenton - Wagner (the Mobile Fidelity remastering of the Capitol), the previously discussed West Side Story, and one on London Phase 4, Stan Kenton Today - Recorded Live in London.  The two live concert albums are 2-record sets, and they are a revelation insofar as showing what this band could do in performance.  Absolutely astounding.  And all of these are brilliant renditions of brilliant music.  Amazing, really.

Phase 4 albums were always a crap shoot -- you either got something deliciously ear filling, or just a lot of overblown juiced-up effects.  I listened to a few tracks and this one's a winner in my book.

Sadly, the fifth in my collection, the iconic Kenton in Hi-Fi, was a copy I had never cleaned or properly auditioned, and after said cleaning and said auditioning, I'm afraid it's going into the thrift shop stack for someone else to enjoy.  (And someone will.  It's not unlistenable, and the brilliance of the recording is totally evident over the surface abuse -- but its condition is below that which I can enjoy having in Ye Olde Collection.)
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 28, 2015, 02:44:16 PM
I only found one Shearing album, a live performance with Peggy Lee and the Shearing Quintet at the National Disc Jockey Convention in Miami in 1959.  It's a winner, but as the only Shearing in the house, it's awfully lonely.  Something will have to be done about that.

Album title is Beauty and the Beat.
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Post by: singdaw on August 28, 2015, 03:23:34 PM
Hello from the retreat center. Festivities don't start until dinner at 6:00pm - then, we have a two-hour choir rehearsal. It is situated beautifully beside a small lake and also the very scenic St. Croix river, which separates Minnesota from Wisconsin.
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Post by: singdaw on August 28, 2015, 03:24:12 PM
There is a wall of mugs in the dining room; you select one for the duration.


Mine says, "Ask me about my horse."         :)
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: singdaw on August 28, 2015, 03:25:10 PM
The device looks interesting, DR George. But it might not work for someone who sleeps with their mouth open - that is why I need a mask that covers both my nose and my mouth.
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Post by: singdaw on August 28, 2015, 03:31:38 PM
NEEDS MORE COWBELL!        :)


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/cowbell_zpssmxq4bwt.jpg)
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: singdaw on August 28, 2015, 03:32:13 PM
And on that note beat...
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Post by: singdaw on August 28, 2015, 03:32:29 PM
PAGE 4!
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Post by: bk on August 28, 2015, 04:19:21 PM
For Shearing, I really recommend starting with The Shearing Piano - it's cheap and as an example of his artistry, it really can't be beat.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: bk on August 28, 2015, 04:19:50 PM
Having many telephonic conversations about many things. 
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Post by: Jeanne on August 28, 2015, 04:44:25 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on August 28, 2015, 04:45:54 PM
It's good to hear some good news today. I'm glad that DR Elmore now has cash in hand for the Ohio trip AND a new Big Mac, as well. That's great!
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: Jeanne on August 28, 2015, 04:47:01 PM
This is for DR Jeanne:


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/homeopathic_zpsx8pamxjk.jpg)

I got a good laugh out of this. Thanks, Sing.
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Post by: Jeanne on August 28, 2015, 04:53:39 PM
I sympathize with DR John G. on his benedryl. My season fall allergies have kicked in with a vengeance this past week. My nose runneth, and I feel like scratching my eyes and throat out.

I think this must be a particularly severe allergy season. I've had only minor allergy problems since returning to California--until a few weeks ago. I don't get the runny nose or watery, itchy eyes, but the fatigue packs a wallop. I'm looking for additional ways to deal with this.

Allergy-begone vibes to all who need them!

Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: Jeanne on August 28, 2015, 04:54:34 PM
Earlier this year, following a request from a Facebook friend, I helped a British high school boy with his composition and orchestration. Tonight I am meeting my Facebook friend and his son the composer, who graduated with honors, for dinner before they see On The Town. The trip to New York was a graduation gift.

How nice for both you and your friends.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: Jeanne on August 28, 2015, 04:58:28 PM
DR John G. - do you find it difficult to use your CPAP mask when your allergies are at their worst?

I find it impossible. Even with the Benedryl, sometimes my nostrils won't open enough for the air pressure to work. And I have a BiPap, which supposedly adjusts to your breathing abilities.

John (and anyone else), have you heard about this Indiegogo campaign?:

Airing: the first hoseless, maskless, micro-CPAP (https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/airing-the-first-hoseless-maskless-micro-cpap#/story).

The campaign is finished, but I'm sure that it's just the beginning for this product.

(http://res.cloudinary.com/indiegogo-media-prod-cld/image/upload/c_limit,w_620/v1434341262/htzzdcwvpv3vipnactbo.png)

Wow! What a difference!
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: Jeanne on August 28, 2015, 05:02:24 PM
DR John G. - do you find it difficult to use your CPAP mask when your allergies are at their worst?

I find it impossible. Even with the Benedryl, sometimes my nostrils won't open enough for the air pressure to work. And I have a BiPap, which supposedly adjusts to your breathing abilities.

John (and anyone else), have you heard about this Indiegogo campaign?:

Airing: the first hoseless, maskless, micro-CPAP (https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/airing-the-first-hoseless-maskless-micro-cpap#/story).

The campaign is finished, but I'm sure that it's just the beginning for this product.

(http://res.cloudinary.com/indiegogo-media-prod-cld/image/upload/c_limit,w_620/v1434341262/htzzdcwvpv3vipnactbo.png)

And it gives you a sex change at the same time?
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: Jeanne on August 28, 2015, 05:04:12 PM
Hello from the retreat center. Festivities don't start until dinner at 6:00pm - then, we have a two-hour choir rehearsal. It is situated beautifully beside a small lake and also the very scenic St. Croix river, which separates Minnesota from Wisconsin.

That sounds so nice! Have a good time.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: elmore3003 on August 28, 2015, 05:07:44 PM
And I am home from a lovely dinner at the West Bank Cafe.  I'll watch my Britcoms and go to bed.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: Jeanne on August 28, 2015, 05:08:47 PM
That's a cute avatar, John G.

I notice that you are enjoying a Haagen-Dazs bar. How I used to love them! They were, in fact, responsible for many of the pounds that I gained a few years ago, thankfully now gone. Too addictive! I must stay away.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: Jeanne on August 28, 2015, 05:11:20 PM
It was 90 degrees here today. Ugh! When I came home the apartment was 87 degrees. I have the AC on high AND the portable fan, and after two hours it's now 86. Tomorrow is forecast to be somewhat cooler. I hope so!
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: singdaw on August 28, 2015, 05:13:23 PM
And it gives you a sex change at the same time?


 ;D
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: Jeanne on August 28, 2015, 05:14:34 PM
Re the Annette house, I don't like to see this happen, either. The blame, I feel, goes to the zoning boards, who approve massive changes to existing neighborhoods. A remodel is one thing, but I prefer to see renovation over total destruction. Even then, I feel that the exterior should be in keeping with the styles and scale of the neighborhood.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: ChasSmith on August 28, 2015, 05:15:02 PM
It was 90 degrees here today. Ugh! When I came home the apartment was 87 degrees. I have the AC on high AND the portable fan, and after two hours it's now 86. Tomorrow is forecast to be somewhat cooler. I hope so!

Lordy.  I had an apartment with an AC unit that did about that much good for me.  Said unit should have been taken out back and shot.  I would say your apartment needs a new AC, DR Jeanne.

Are you on the top floor of your building?  That doesn't help any, but a fully functioning AC of sufficient power should be able to counteract it just fine.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: ChasSmith on August 28, 2015, 05:15:42 PM
Re the Annette house, I don't like to see this happen, either. The blame, I feel, goes to the zoning boards, who approve massive changes to existing neighborhoods. A remodel is one thing, but I prefer to see renovation over total destruction. Even then, I feel that the exterior should be in keeping with the styles and scale of the neighborhood.

Yes!  A thousand times yes!

Sadly, with probably very few exceptions, that's not the world we live in.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: ChasSmith on August 28, 2015, 05:18:34 PM
I'm going to listen to some more records, then hopefully watch something tonight.

It was good to take a day off from the Ass Ass show.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: Jeanne on August 28, 2015, 05:20:54 PM
Not long after I moved to Alexandria, VA, the empty lot near my townhouse was sold and the developers wanted to build something that was completely inappropriate for the neighborhood. A group was formed to fight it. We succeeded. The new structures were smaller in scale than what was originally planned by the developers. Some didn't want anything build there at all, but that wasn't likely. The developers wanted as much square footage as they could possibly get, because that meant more profit for them. They were NOT pleased with our protests. But that was in Alexandria and was part of a historic district. LA's planning and zoning boards seem to be oblivious to historic preservation.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: Jeanne on August 28, 2015, 05:28:57 PM
It was 90 degrees here today. Ugh! When I came home the apartment was 87 degrees. I have the AC on high AND the portable fan, and after two hours it's now 86. Tomorrow is forecast to be somewhat cooler. I hope so!

Lordy.  I had an apartment with an AC unit that did about that much good for me.  Said unit should have been taken out back and shot.  I would say your apartment needs a new AC, DR Jeanne.

Are you on the top floor of your building?  That doesn't help any, but a fully functioning AC of sufficient power should be able to counteract it just fine.

My apartment is on the second floor and has a west-facing window in the kitchen. The AC unit is only a few years old. It's a 110 window unit--not central air. It puts out cool air, but only for a few feet in front of it. I usually place the portable fan a few feet away, to try to blow the cool air over to the sofa. Lately, I've changed strategies and place the fan so that it blows right on me. I prefer being on the second floor, but my next digs will probably need to be ground floor. That will at least mean cooler temps inside.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: Jeanne on August 28, 2015, 05:50:01 PM
I spy DR Kerry. How ya doin', Kerry?
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: George on August 28, 2015, 05:50:34 PM
The device looks interesting, DR George. But it might not work for someone who sleeps with their mouth open - that is why I need a mask that covers both my nose and my mouth.

Ahh...I don't know from such things.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: George on August 28, 2015, 05:50:43 PM
DR John G. - do you find it difficult to use your CPAP mask when your allergies are at their worst?

I find it impossible. Even with the Benedryl, sometimes my nostrils won't open enough for the air pressure to work. And I have a BiPap, which supposedly adjusts to your breathing abilities.

John (and anyone else), have you heard about this Indiegogo campaign?:

Airing: the first hoseless, maskless, micro-CPAP (https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/airing-the-first-hoseless-maskless-micro-cpap#/story).

The campaign is finished, but I'm sure that it's just the beginning for this product.

(http://res.cloudinary.com/indiegogo-media-prod-cld/image/upload/c_limit,w_620/v1434341262/htzzdcwvpv3vipnactbo.png)

And it gives you a sex change at the same time?

It can multi-task. ;)
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: George on August 28, 2015, 05:51:02 PM
NEEDS MORE COWBELL!        :)


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/cowbell_zpssmxq4bwt.jpg)

:))
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: Jeanne on August 28, 2015, 05:51:32 PM
Oh, he left.

Well, TTFN from me.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: bk on August 28, 2015, 06:04:13 PM
Had a patty melt since my egg salad sandwich was kind of teeny-tiny.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: Jane on August 28, 2015, 06:10:16 PM
The fee will purchase a new Mac, and that makes me very happy.

Excellent, DR Elmore!  EXCELLENT!  That really is great news!

DITTO!!!!
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: Jane on August 28, 2015, 06:11:52 PM
DR John G. - do you find it difficult to use your CPAP mask when your allergies are at their worst?

I find it impossible. Even with the Benedryl, sometimes my nostrils won't open enough for the air pressure to work. And I have a BiPap, which supposedly adjusts to your breathing abilities.

That is extreme.  Have you tried allergy shots or a medication, like a nasal spray, you stay on all the time?
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: Jane on August 28, 2015, 06:12:51 PM
Butterscotch pudding at lunch today. An indulgence that was too wonderful.

(https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/11889499_10204301851297339_6215637223963585154_n.jpg?oh=ce7fdb942d1fa45d9d3b17c20410d9a5&oe=566BF8B2)

I would like that.  It has been years and years since I had butterscotch pudding.  The cookie is cute.  I hope it was tasty too.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: Jane on August 28, 2015, 06:14:05 PM
I wish this storm had a male name.


That way it would never get passed the Virgin Islands.

;D

No hurricane vibes!
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: Jane on August 28, 2015, 06:15:22 PM
I swam today because it might rain tomorrow.  I wasn't in the mood to swim, until I got into the water.  It felt soooo good and I was the only one there.

Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: Jane on August 28, 2015, 06:18:30 PM
DR John G. - do you find it difficult to use your CPAP mask when your allergies are at their worst?

I find it impossible. Even with the Benedryl, sometimes my nostrils won't open enough for the air pressure to work. And I have a BiPap, which supposedly adjusts to your breathing abilities.

John (and anyone else), have you heard about this Indiegogo campaign?:

Airing: the first hoseless, maskless, micro-CPAP (https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/airing-the-first-hoseless-maskless-micro-cpap#/story).

The campaign is finished, but I'm sure that it's just the beginning for this product.


Wow! What a difference!

I know.  I would be tempted to find out if I need one of these small ones, no so the big CPAP machine.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: Jane on August 28, 2015, 06:20:29 PM


And it gives you a sex change at the same time?
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Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: Jrand74 on August 28, 2015, 06:36:38 PM
DR SINGDAW how's your horse?
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: Jane on August 28, 2015, 06:39:57 PM
We moved my desk today and my office looks better.  It still needs a lot of work.  I can't see outside anymore but that is ok.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: George on August 28, 2015, 06:45:48 PM
Well, I must be off.  Some theater friends of mine bought a new (to them) house last year and it has a barn on the property.  Michael (the husband) borrowed a projector from his work and they've been showing movies on the side of their barn after dark. 
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: George on August 28, 2015, 06:46:07 PM
Because I was involved in a play for the last month, I could never go...until tonight!  Finally, I get to see a movie on the big barn outside in their yard with lots of other people.  I brought my own chair and a blanket and jacket if it gets too cold.  They're showing a double feature:  "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and "Temple of Doom."  My friend Margo loves outdoor movies, so she's going also.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: George on August 28, 2015, 06:46:27 PM
HOWEVER, it might rain and then we'd all have to leave. :'(
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: George on August 28, 2015, 06:46:42 PM
HOPEFULLY, it won't rain!
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: George on August 28, 2015, 06:47:05 PM
Be back later...hopefully, MUCH later! :D
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: singdaw on August 28, 2015, 07:43:08 PM
~ ~ ~ NO RAIN-OUT VIBES ~ ~ ~ for DR George and DF Margo!!!
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: singdaw on August 28, 2015, 07:43:41 PM
DR SINGDAW how's your horse?


 :)


Well let me tell you all about him, DR Jrand65!
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: singdaw on August 28, 2015, 07:44:45 PM
Now we have the "afterglow", which involved frivolity, food, and beverages of an alcoholic nature.


It's a very enlightened retreat center, apparently.         :)
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: singdaw on August 28, 2015, 07:45:08 PM
I myself shall be sipping seltzer.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: singdaw on August 28, 2015, 07:45:20 PM
And not staying up very late.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: singdaw on August 28, 2015, 07:45:31 PM
But that's just me.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:13:41 PM
Well, I must be off.  Some theater friends of mine bought a new (to them) house last year and it has a barn on the property.  Michael (the husband) borrowed a projector from his work and they've been showing movies on the side of their barn after dark. 

Mike's got a barn... let's put on a show!
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: Laura on August 28, 2015, 08:16:32 PM
Good evening.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:19:30 PM
I wish this storm had a male name.


That way it would never get passed the Virgin Islands.


 :D
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:19:53 PM
Good News from DR Elmore!
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:20:48 PM
health vibes for John
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:21:29 PM
SO.. today was the day of Vixdad's trip to Canada
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:22:05 PM
8:45 Am flight from LaGuardia
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:22:26 PM
we were up at 5 AM getting ready
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:22:47 PM
the Vixter even getting up to be sure no one over slept
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:23:48 PM
got the car packed double and triple checked: tickets, passports, boarding passes


check, check check
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:25:09 PM
stopped by the ATM and Vixdad got out a little spending 4 - not too much since most of the trip is in Canada and our motus operandi is to just use the Canadian ATMs 
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:27:52 PM
as I predicted (despite Vixdad's (the railroad commuter)  pooh poohs traffic was already starting to get heavy by 6 am  but the HOV lanes only need 2 so we sailed right by the hoi polloi and got to the airport in good time
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:30:14 PM
a little going around the wrong way in the airport and the bright sun shining blindingly through the windshield didn't help but we suffered no mishaps and by 6:45  he kissed me good bye and set off for Canada
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:30:42 PM
right about now he should be checking into his hotel in Peace River, Alberta, Canada
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:30:55 PM
SHOULD be
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:31:04 PM
but he's not
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:33:18 PM
Because as I was driving through the wilds of Queens  searching  for the signs  back to the highway my cellphone rang.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:34:10 PM
I am not one to answer a cellphone while driving, but I happened to be at a red light and I could see it was Vixdad calling
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:34:57 PM
after nearly 28 years of marriage I am not sentimental enough to  think he was calling to say he already missed me
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:35:18 PM
I was right
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:35:33 PM
" I think my wallet is in your car!"
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:35:57 PM
I turned the car around and raced back to the airport
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:36:30 PM
where we did everything but dismantle the car searching for the missing wallet
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: singdaw on August 28, 2015, 08:37:07 PM
Egad, DR vixmom!!!!
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: ChasSmith on August 28, 2015, 08:37:20 PM
Oh Lordy.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:37:20 PM
which we KNEW was not at  home since we stopped at the ATM on the way to the airport and he had put the money into the wallet  while sitting right there in the car
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: ChasSmith on August 28, 2015, 08:37:34 PM
where we did everything but dismantle the car searching for the missing wallet

French Connection style?
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: singdaw on August 28, 2015, 08:37:35 PM
Did it turn up eventually? In vixdad's pocket, for example?
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:37:51 PM
he retraced his steps
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:38:02 PM
he talked to the ticket agents
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:38:16 PM
he talked to security
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:38:32 PM
he got back into the car and we drove home
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: singdaw on August 28, 2015, 08:39:20 PM
I am glad that you are breaking this story up into little post-lettes!
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:39:34 PM
while I drove he used the  numbers on the back of my cards to call and cancel all the credit cards and the banking cards
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: singdaw on August 28, 2015, 08:40:03 PM
There is no way that could have made his original flight by this time, right?
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:40:38 PM
and discussed the fastest way to get replacements and how to get a replacement  drivers' license
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:41:03 PM
then I left him at home and went to work
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:43:22 PM
which doesn't bear talking about .... at one point as i was desperately trying to  read and answer the 36 emails that appeared in less than a 2 minuet span (I kid you not)  6 calls were on hold for me and I was on the 7th line
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:47:14 PM
around 11 Vixdad called to say that despite having made non refundable flight plans and failing to buy travel insurance that since he had attempted to check in  (at point he discovered he was walletless)  that they would credit him the full sum he paid if he rebooked for the same trip  although there woudl be some  rebooking fees -

so there was that
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:47:56 PM
then the bank was able to provide him with a new banking card although the credit cards wont' be here until next week sometime
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:49:17 PM
and then he called around 1 to say man called  who said he was a airport Police Officer and that  Vixdad's wallet had been turned in
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:49:52 PM
and the PO lives nearby  so he would bring it here after his shift
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:50:18 PM
around 3:30 PM
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:51:50 PM
around 4:00 Pm I got a call that he had his wallet - the credit cards and banking cards (now useless pieces of plastic)  were all there although rearranged, his license was there and the money was gone
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:52:30 PM
and that the Vixter and her friends were driving him back to LaGuardia
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:52:36 PM
which they did
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:53:46 PM
He is now resting in a hotel just outside the Toronto airport and will embark for Edmonton  and beyond  in the morning
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: singdaw on August 28, 2015, 08:55:02 PM
Gosh, DR vixmom - what a story!       :P
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:55:21 PM
I had planned to put together all the backpacks  and school supplies we have been collecting  tonight at 6:30  but I realized that wasn't going to happen and called  the people who were going to help me to cancel
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:55:39 PM
I was told  they were going to do it any way and not to worry
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:56:08 PM
then the Vixter called to say she and her friends were going to church to put the stuff together
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:57:08 PM
I finally got out of the office at 7:15 and called the Vixter to say I was on my way to church to help and was advised that it was all done!
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:57:27 PM
So I took the Vixter and her wonderful friends out to dinner
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:57:54 PM
to a diner that the friends say is their favorite
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:58:09 PM
it was amazing!- 
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 08:58:31 PM
Chas you would love it!
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: ChasSmith on August 28, 2015, 08:58:35 PM
Do go on.....       :)
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 09:00:35 PM
So Vixdad is in Canada, the Vixter is in bed, I am in my recliner with a full belly and a cup of coffee with Bailey's Toffee Almond creamer

 and our refrigerator is stocked with enough left overs from tonight's dinner that there will be no cooking needed the rest of the weekend
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 09:00:55 PM
and the gave us free desserts
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 09:01:54 PM
so there is a cheese almond danish the size of a Volkswagen waiting to be my breakfast
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 09:02:44 PM
the Vixter's chocolate chocolate chip cake will be enough for at least two desserts
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 09:03:09 PM
and I feel as if I have been on a roller coaster all day
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: ChasSmith on August 28, 2015, 09:08:33 PM
Unreal.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 09:09:46 PM
Do go on.....       :)


http://www.allmenus.com/ny/seaford/255042-east-bay-diner/menu/
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: ChasSmith on August 28, 2015, 09:11:50 PM
Do go on.....       :)


http://www.allmenus.com/ny/seaford/255042-east-bay-diner/menu/


Sold!
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: ChasSmith on August 28, 2015, 09:13:20 PM
I'll make this one short and sweet:

The time I lost my wallet while out of town several years ago, I was with several friends who would be driving back home along with me.

Earlier that day we had ransacked just about all of Lake George looking for it, then finally had to give up and drive back to Danbury.

After I'd finished notifying the bank and credit card companies that the cards were to be declared lost or stolen, I was still sitting at my desk, dazed, when my friend came in and sheepishly handed me the wallet.  "Ummm.....is this the one we've been looking for?" 

He'd accidentally picked it up and put it into his bags thinking it was one of his other items, and in all the retracing of steps and looking through things, he never dreamed of checking that part of his luggage.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 09:20:06 PM
I'll make this one short and sweet:

The time I lost my wallet while out of town several years ago, I was with several friends who would be driving back home along with me.

Earlier that day we had ransacked just about all of Lake George looking for it, then finally had to give up and drive back to Danbury.

After I'd finished notifying the bank and credit card companies that the cards were to be declared lost or stolen, I was still sitting at my desk, dazed, when my friend came in and sheepishly handed me the wallet.  "Ummm.....is this the one we've been looking for?" 

He'd accidentally picked it up and put it into his bags thinking it was one of his other items, and in all the retracing of steps and looking through things, he never dreamed of checking that part of his luggage.

OY!
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 09:21:40 PM
I discovered later today that if he had asked  Discover would have frozen his card and he could have just unfrozen it when it was found- but i once it is requested to be cancelled it cannot be uncancelled
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 09:23:18 PM
Do go on.....       :)


http://www.allmenus.com/ny/seaford/255042-east-bay-diner/menu/


Sold!

and this is only about half the menu the rest were all the different daily specials
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: ChasSmith on August 28, 2015, 09:24:58 PM
Do go on.....       :)


http://www.allmenus.com/ny/seaford/255042-east-bay-diner/menu/


Sold!

and this is only about half the menu the rest were all the different daily specials

Yep.

(For you beginners out there:  If you're not blown away by these menus themselves, the pages of specials are absolute insanity.)
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: bk on August 28, 2015, 09:34:04 PM
Finished with my viewing and have taken two Tylenol - while I was dozing off a raging headache came upon me.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: bk on August 28, 2015, 09:37:09 PM
It's starting to abate finally.  I finished The Season - it was the first book of its kind back in 1967/68 and a lot of it holds up remarkably well today, if you simply adjust for the current B'way costs.  What's really changed is the way in which shows are produced - no more Merricks or producers like him.  Also, for the politically correct and sensitive types, some of the homosexual stuff is a little, well, of its time but FOR its time, very accurate and in one case pretty funny.  Goldman's views on that season's shows are always interesting.  Who comes off worse in the book?  Clive Barnes - what a jerk he was as a Times critic - a complete embarrassment.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: bk on August 28, 2015, 09:37:22 PM
I did do a jog.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: ChasSmith on August 28, 2015, 09:46:01 PM
It was 90 degrees here today. Ugh! When I came home the apartment was 87 degrees. I have the AC on high AND the portable fan, and after two hours it's now 86. Tomorrow is forecast to be somewhat cooler. I hope so!

Lordy.  I had an apartment with an AC unit that did about that much good for me.  Said unit should have been taken out back and shot.  I would say your apartment needs a new AC, DR Jeanne.

Are you on the top floor of your building?  That doesn't help any, but a fully functioning AC of sufficient power should be able to counteract it just fine.

My apartment is on the second floor and has a west-facing window in the kitchen. The AC unit is only a few years old. It's a 110 window unit--not central air. It puts out cool air, but only for a few feet in front of it. I usually place the portable fan a few feet away, to try to blow the cool air over to the sofa. Lately, I've changed strategies and place the fan so that it blows right on me. I prefer being on the second floor, but my next digs will probably need to be ground floor. That will at least mean cooler temps inside.

Odd.  Yes indeed, ground floor will always be cooler.  But the AC, if right for the size of the place, should be doing the job in spite of being on the second floor.

The two apartments I lived in on Mentone (in Palms):  both were on the second floor, and the first had a killer AC unit.  Never a problem.  You could hang a side of beef.  Then there was damage to part of the building (long story) and they moved me down the block to another second floor unit, same size, but with an AC that did nothing but make noise.

I also know what you mean about western exposure.  I got really tired of that after living in two or three consecutive places with it.

But the apt. with the bad AC had no strong sunlight exposure to speak of at all.  It was just a bad AC.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 09:56:28 PM
well I just dozed off but since i woke up  21 hours ago I suppose that's not unexpected
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: vixmom on August 28, 2015, 09:56:34 PM
goodnigth
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: Jane on August 28, 2015, 10:18:03 PM
DR George I hope you had a good time and were able to watch both movies.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: Jane on August 28, 2015, 10:22:46 PM
I discovered later today that if he had asked  Discover would have frozen his card and he could have just unfrozen it when it was found- but i once it is requested to be cancelled it cannot be uncancelled

I guess you haven't seen their commercials.
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: Jane on August 28, 2015, 10:25:28 PM
What a day you had DR Vixmom.  At least it pretty much ended well.

Does VIxdad have any idea when his wallet went "missing"?
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: Jane on August 28, 2015, 10:29:25 PM

The time I lost my wallet while out of town several years ago, I was with several friends who would be driving back home along with me.


OY!

Ditto!
Title: Re: GOODBYE ANNETTE HOUSE
Post by: bk on August 28, 2015, 10:47:18 PM
Listening to more Kenton.  I wouldn't call it relaxing, but it's all good.