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Title: NOTES WITH A SIDE OF HEADACHE
Post by: bk on September 21, 2015, 12:06:35 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes had a headache, and now it is time for you to post until the headachy cows come home.
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2015, 12:07:39 AM: And the word of the day is: KENNING!
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Post by: George on September 21, 2015, 12:19:26 AM: A Very Happy Birthday to DR DearReaderLaura, who is now known in these here parts as just "Laura"!! :D
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Post by: George on September 21, 2015, 12:23:56 AM: Well, it's time for me to go to bed. In the morning, I MUST get to work at least on time. I am participating in a conference call because one of our major vendor's databases (that we access for stock information) is going to have a major upgrade and we need to learn all about it. Anyway, I need to get to sleep early so that I can attempt to get to work early, so that I actually get to work on time. ::)
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Post by: George on September 21, 2015, 12:24:04 AM: I am NOT a morning person.

;)
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Post by: George on September 21, 2015, 12:24:20 AM: Good night, all!
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Post by: vixmom on September 21, 2015, 03:28:15 AM: Happy birthday to our most beloved Laura. May the coming year bring you glorious hikes with splendiferous sightings. And some rain
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Post by: vixmom on September 21, 2015, 03:29:37 AM: Well I went to bed well after midnight last night, I thoipught I would sleep late but instead I appear to be wide awake
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Post by: vixmom on September 21, 2015, 03:31:58 AM: Since my last heart racing thing I promised to only drink decaf coffee and soda and sTay away from chocolate. I thought this would make me sleepy but apparently no.
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Post by: vixmom on September 21, 2015, 03:35:20 AM: I discovered hazelnut decaf in the publix onSaturday. Yesterday I made a pot and it was lovely (especially with a dash of hazelnut creamer). I refrigeratored the left over and had it last night as an ice coffee. Also delicious I may have to buy another can or two to take home
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Post by: vixmom on September 21, 2015, 03:37:29 AM: All that in the way of prefacing the fact that a pot of hazelnut decaf is brewing right this minute and it smells wonderful
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Post by: vixmom on September 21, 2015, 03:39:44 AM: I think that I shall go have a nice soak in the tub while sipping my coffee
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Post by: vixmom on September 21, 2015, 03:40:10 AM: This is the life
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Post by: vixmom on September 21, 2015, 03:41:35 AM: I am still grinning about the lovely gift given Elmore by his three wonderful friends

God bless them!
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Post by: singdaw on September 21, 2015, 03:58:59 AM: Quote from: vixmom on September 21, 2015, 03:41:35 AM
I am still grinning about the lovely gift given Elmore by his three wonderful friends

God bless them!

Indeed.
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Post by: singdaw on September 21, 2015, 03:59:27 AM: So glad that you are enjoying your time and re-charging, DR vixmom. You deserve it!
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Post by: singdaw on September 21, 2015, 04:00:01 AM: I thought that this was a very cool storage idea:

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/unique%20storage_zps0tkzgmsn.jpg)
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Post by: singdaw on September 21, 2015, 04:00:50 AM: Most wondrous wishes for an enjoyable birthday for our beloved DR Laura!!!!!
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Post by: Kerry on September 21, 2015, 05:15:38 AM: A Very, Very, Very Happy Birthday to DearReaderLaura!!!
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Post by: Druxy on September 21, 2015, 05:17:25 AM: Happy Birthday, Laura!
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Post by: Druxy on September 21, 2015, 05:21:15 AM: TOD:

THE MIRACLE WORKER
THE GRADUATE
THE RAID
THE TURNING POINT
NEW YORK CONFIDENTIAL
NIGHTFALL
YOUNG WINSTON
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Post by: Druxy on September 21, 2015, 05:23:46 AM: Watched the 1st 45 minutes of the Emmys last night, then switched over to RAY DONOVAN (my favorite show), then saw the remainder of the Emmys via DVR.
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Post by: Druxy on September 21, 2015, 05:25:00 AM: Jack Larsen (Jimmy Olsen on SUPERMAN) has died.

:(
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Post by: ChasSmith on September 21, 2015, 05:58:21 AM: Good morning, all.

My goodness, the house is chilly this morning. I see it's 55 degrees out there, and I guess some of that dastardly stuff got inside. Time for a half-hour furnace run.

Hey, I'm not complaining. A week or two ago the a/c would have been on, and in a more typical year the morning heat thing would have commenced around Labor Day. We've been enjoying a wonderful extension of summer here, and this week is going to be beautiful and dry with temps in the 70s. No sir, I do not complain.
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Post by: ChasSmith on September 21, 2015, 05:58:44 AM: What was that, a freakin' weather report?
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Post by: ChasSmith on September 21, 2015, 06:08:43 AM: Had a good sleep.

The only dream that I barely remember had to do with DR Elmore's incredible birthday of last night. It involved accumulating little pin or button-like objects at a restaurant, and the symbol or words on them (which could possibly be edited or replaced) could be cashed in or exchanged for money or things of value. Oy! :)
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2015, 06:11:29 AM: Good morning, all!

I was sloshed last night after I got home, so I slept in. I'll work on the recording charts and head for Columbia tomorrow.
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Post by: Jennifer on September 21, 2015, 06:11:45 AM: Quote from: vixmom on September 21, 2015, 03:41:35 AM
I am still grinning about the lovely gift given Elmore by his three wonderful friends

God bless them!

Yes what a wonderful surprise. And it was so nice reading about it and the reaction.
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Post by: Jennifer on September 21, 2015, 06:12:22 AM: Happy Birthday DR Laura!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: Jennifer on September 21, 2015, 06:14:38 AM: I watched the Emmys. I didn't like it that much because none of the shows are on channels that I get. I hate that. Maybe there should be separate awards for CBS/ABC/NBC/FOX vs HBO/Showtime... The host made a joke about how most people watching the Emmys probably don't even get HBO. But it's true. I watch a lot of tv but hadn't even heard of half the shows nominated.

I thought that the opening taped number was funny. But the monologue was really pushing it.
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Post by: ChasSmith on September 21, 2015, 06:14:57 AM: A very very happy birthday to DR Laura!

Please do something special today, and then tell us about it!
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Post by: Michael on September 21, 2015, 06:16:46 AM: good morning to all
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2015, 06:16:52 AM: I had one strange dream I remember vaguely. I really do not know if I was a little boy or little girl in this dream, but there were charges of molestation against an adult friend that I knew were false. The person in charge of the legal case was Jim Ashcraft, the manager my workplace, Office Outfitters, between 1973 and 1977. So, a lady and I began a drive into Pennsylvania to defend the adult before the police could arrest him. I woke wjen our drive was tracked down by the police.
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Post by: Michael on September 21, 2015, 06:17:14 AM: A very happy birthday to Laura
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Post by: Michael on September 21, 2015, 06:18:09 AM: And another favorite TV actor my childhood is gone.

Jack Larsen RIP
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2015, 06:18:32 AM: My other dream was about working at the Drama Book Shop. I helped a Russian lady wearing a floor length red cape.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2015, 06:19:35 AM: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Birthday to our beautiful DR Laura !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2015, 06:21:00 AM: DR vixmom, I hope your week is nothing but wonderful days!
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Post by: ChasSmith on September 21, 2015, 06:32:12 AM: TOD

As a kid I worshipped Anne Bancroft, starting with THE MIRACLE WORKER. The next huge thing for me was THE GRADUATE. From those two films alone, I thought she was the most special actress ever. There was a beauty and magic about her that no one else approached.

I recently watched THE MIRACLE WORKER for the first time in years, and I do not exaggerate when I say I was transported back to the magic of 1962 -- for all of the reasons, of course, but she was the center.

Looking over her filmography, there's a lot I missed, and I'm impressed with the decade of work she did in the 1950s. Next landmarks would be THE HINDENBURG and THE ELEPHANT MAN, and then 84 CHARING CROSS ROAD which I never saw until just a few years ago. And who better to fill that role? Nobody, that's who.

I do remember, very vaguely, seeing GARBO SPEAKS back in the day, bnd indeed being kind of bored by the movie. Now, reading BK's notes on it, I would appreciate it a thousandfold, so something shall have to be done about that.
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Post by: ChasSmith on September 21, 2015, 06:39:48 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on September 21, 2015, 06:21:00 AM
DR vixmom, I hope your week is nothing but wonderful days!

DITTO... and that you return to New York to discover that you have won the lottery!
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2015, 06:46:30 AM: Quote from: ChasSmith on September 21, 2015, 06:39:48 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on September 21, 2015, 06:21:00 AM
DR vixmom, I hope your week is nothing but wonderful days!

DITTO... and that you return to New York to discover that you have won the lottery!

Let's hope! Then we'll all go to the beach! My treat!
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2015, 07:15:34 AM: Quote from: singdaw on September 21, 2015, 04:00:01 AM
I thought that this was a very cool storage idea:

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/unique%20storage_zps0tkzgmsn.jpg)

I think so, beats getting the step stool all the time. I wonder how easy it is to pull the steps out once the shelves are full.
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2015, 07:18:34 AM: I have a friend taking a business trip with her husband to Olympia & Tacoma. She is looking for hotel sugestions.
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2015, 07:22:10 AM: Quote from: ChasSmith on September 21, 2015, 06:32:12 AM
TOD

As a kid I worshipped Anne Bancroft, starting with THE MIRACLE WORKER. The next huge thing for me was THE GRADUATE. From those two films alone, I thought she was the most special actress ever. There was a beauty and magic about her that no one else approached.

I recently watched THE MIRACLE WORKER for the first time in years, and I do not exaggerate when I say I was transported back to the magic of 1962 -- for all of the reasons, of course, but she was the center.

Looking over her filmography, there's a lot I missed, and I'm impressed with the decade of work she did in the 1950s. Next landmarks would be THE HINDENBURG and THE ELEPHANT MAN, and then 84 CHARING CROSS ROAD which I never saw until just a few years ago. And who better to fill that role? Nobody, that's who.

I do remember, very vaguely, seeing GARBO SPEAKS back in the day, bnd indeed being kind of bored by the movie. Now, reading BK's notes on it, I would appreciate it a thousandfold, so something shall have to be done about that.

If you had not included Charing Cross Road I was going to suggest you watch it.
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Post by: TCB on September 21, 2015, 07:23:12 AM: Happy Birthday to our DR Laura!
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Post by: FJL on September 21, 2015, 07:38:00 AM: Happy happy birthday to dear DR Laura!!!
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2015, 07:40:19 AM: Good morning, all.

Happy Monday vibes.
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2015, 07:40:31 AM: Happy birthday, DR Laura!
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2015, 07:41:08 AM: Quote from: vixmom on September 21, 2015, 03:37:29 AM
All that in the way of prefacing the fact that a pot of hazelnut decaf is brewing right this minute and it smells wonderful

Jane will not be over to share a cup of that. Right, Jane?
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2015, 07:42:14 AM: LOL, I could stand to read it ;)

Keith also likes hazelnut coffee.
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2015, 07:42:35 AM: TOD:

In addition to the films already mentioned, I loved Bancroft's turn as a crazier than usual Miss Haversham in Great Expectations and her fine comic turn in To Be or Not to Be.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 21, 2015, 07:42:59 AM: For anyone who has seen, and loved, "84 Charing Cross Road", but you have not read the book: READ THE BOOK!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 21, 2015, 07:43:20 AM: Hey!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 21, 2015, 07:44:38 AM: DR Laura:

It's your birthday!

Happy Birthday, Laura!
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Post by: Ginny on September 21, 2015, 07:46:42 AM: Monday morning greetings! Easing into the day and trying to gear up for a major trip to the grocery store.
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Post by: Ginny on September 21, 2015, 07:46:57 AM: Happiest of birthdays to DR Laura!
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Post by: Ginny on September 21, 2015, 07:47:22 AM: Quote from: John G. on September 21, 2015, 07:41:08 AM
Quote from: vixmom on September 21, 2015, 03:37:29 AM
All that in the way of prefacing the fact that a pot of hazelnut decaf is brewing right this minute and it smells wonderful

Jane will not be over to share a cup of that. Right, Jane?

Nor will I...
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2015, 07:48:12 AM: Over the years hazelnuts have slipped into many foods and a bite has been taken before I realized it. As a result I have developed somewhat of a resistance. If I actually liked them I expect I could/should slowly increase my reaction to them by eating some bites. It worked with almonds, walnuts, and other foods I had problems with.
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Post by: ChasSmith on September 21, 2015, 07:48:21 AM: Quote from: John G. on September 21, 2015, 07:42:35 AM
TOD:

In addition to the films already mentioned, I loved Bancroft's turn as a crazier than usual Miss Haversham in Great Expectations and her fine comic turn in To Be or Not to Be.

Good catch. She's great in Silent Movie, too, but To Be or Not to Be is clearly a winner for her.
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Post by: Ginny on September 21, 2015, 07:48:43 AM: DR Elmore, what a generous gift from your good friends! How did that work - did they deliver a huge gift-wrapped package or will you go to the Apple Store to shop with one or all of them?
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2015, 07:48:53 AM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on September 21, 2015, 07:42:59 AM
For anyone who has seen, and loved, "84 Charing Cross Road", but you have not read the book: READ THE BOOK!

Yes, the book is wonderful.
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2015, 07:49:51 AM: Quote from: Ginny on September 21, 2015, 07:47:22 AM
Quote from: John G. on September 21, 2015, 07:41:08 AM
Quote from: vixmom on September 21, 2015, 03:37:29 AM
All that in the way of prefacing the fact that a pot of hazelnut decaf is brewing right this minute and it smells wonderful

Jane will not be over to share a cup of that. Right, Jane?

Nor will I...

:)
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Post by: ChasSmith on September 21, 2015, 07:52:02 AM: Quote from: Jane on September 21, 2015, 07:48:53 AM
Quote from: Ron Pulliam on September 21, 2015, 07:42:59 AM
For anyone who has seen, and loved, "84 Charing Cross Road", but you have not read the book: READ THE BOOK!

Yes, the book is wonderful.

An incredible book. It's been a revelation every one of the several times I've read it.

I guess I avoided the movie for years because I couldn't imagine a filmed version being any good, period. But I was more than delightfully surprised at how they pulled it off.
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 21, 2015, 07:58:16 AM: Happiest of birthdays to DR LAURA!!!!

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Post by: Jrand74 on September 21, 2015, 07:58:53 AM: Such wonderful news from DR ELMORE.....the gift that keeps on giving!!!

Callback vibes for DR ELMORE.

Continued enjoying the vacation vibes for DR VIXMOM.
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 21, 2015, 07:59:26 AM: TOD:

The Miracle Worker
The Graduate
Gorilla at Large
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2015, 08:18:17 AM: (https://www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com/images/events/266/hol_river_parade_jms_116.jpg)

It's happening. Holiday events are being planned. Tickets go on sale at noon today for the Holiday River Parade and I've got to get five of them for some friends and me to go. It's the day after Thanksgiving, and it's always a lot of fun.
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Post by: ChasSmith on September 21, 2015, 08:27:31 AM: That sounds great, DR John G. I LOVE Thanksgiving for stuff like that. There's just something special about that whole weekend.

(I suppose there's sponsorship all through the thing, but that Ford sign sure looks kind of crappy there!) :)
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2015, 08:29:28 AM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on September 21, 2015, 07:42:59 AM
For anyone who has seen, and loved, "84 Charing Cross Road", but you have not read the book: READ THE BOOK!

Amen!
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2015, 08:30:45 AM: Quote from: Ginny on September 21, 2015, 07:48:43 AM
DR Elmore, what a generous gift from your good friends! How did that work - did they deliver a huge gift-wrapped package or will you go to the Apple Store to shop with one or all of them?

They handed it to me giftwrapped at the restaurant. It was heavy, but portable
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2015, 08:32:15 AM: Quote from: Jrand65 on September 21, 2015, 07:58:53 AM
Such wonderful news from DR ELMORE.....the gift that keeps on giving!!!

Callback vibes for DR ELMORE.

Continued enjoying the vacation vibes for DR VIXMOM.

The callback is for DR TCB, Jack, but thanks for the vines! They all help.
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Post by: ChasSmith on September 21, 2015, 08:33:58 AM: That restaurant scenario is incredible to even envision, DR Elmore.

"Congratulations" seems so lame in the face of it, but congratulations once again, anyway, on an amazing birthday.
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2015, 08:34:01 AM: (https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR9BcfuUKNU58FFyoS8dxdzNRZJfE8IBCB50G9TacSAnaed_5yiMw)
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2015, 08:34:25 AM: I am looking forward to photos from DR Laura's special day.
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Post by: ChasSmith on September 21, 2015, 08:35:19 AM: We trust she is out gathering them right now! :D
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Post by: Ginny on September 21, 2015, 08:41:19 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on September 21, 2015, 08:30:45 AM
Quote from: Ginny on September 21, 2015, 07:48:43 AM
DR Elmore, what a generous gift from your good friends! How did that work - did they deliver a huge gift-wrapped package or will you go to the Apple Store to shop with one or all of them?

They handed it to me giftwrapped at the restaurant. It was heavy, but portable

That would have been something to see!
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2015, 08:50:34 AM: It sure would have been.
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2015, 09:33:07 AM: Quote from: ChasSmith on September 21, 2015, 08:27:31 AM
That sounds great, DR John G. I LOVE Thanksgiving for stuff like that. There's just something special about that whole weekend.

(I suppose there's sponsorship all through the thing, but that Ford sign sure looks kind of crappy there!) :)

THeyre the official sponsor. It's actually the Ford Holiday River Parade, but only PR people call it that.
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2015, 09:46:10 AM: I'm up and have been on the phone with a very helpful Mac support person, even though my Apple Care has expired. He could have charged me but didn't. Last night, I was on Google and I clicked on a website to see if there was a Welcome to My World blurb and suddenly I got this warning thing that locked up everything on Safari - I could not get rid of it, and it said I had a security issue, that another computer was trying to access my stuff and to call the Mac number immediately to fix it. I forced quit Safari, I shut down the computer, but when I restarted and launched Safari that thing came up again, locking me out of doing anything on Safari. It was very scary, but I'm smart enough to know not to call any number that's not the official Mac support line. So, I went to bed, called Mac this morning and it was indeed a scam that some ASS felt necessary to do. And there's only one way to get it off your screen but it's easy as pie and I'm giving it to you now: Force quit Safari, hold the shift key down and relaunch Safari and it will be gone. Then reset Safari, which clears it from your cache and everything else. He also had me check a few other things just to make sure it hadn't done anything, then we did a repair disc permissions to make the computer work faster, he had me remove anything but iTunes and Finder that were launching automatically, we deleted Applications that I don't use and were unfamiliar to us. Then he said strongly that I needed to upgrade the operating system - I'm three OS's behind, so he sent me to the APP store to get the free upgrade to Yosemite, explained how that all worked, and it's downloading the upgrade now, and once it completes I restart the computer, then wait for about thirty minutes while it does its thing.
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2015, 09:59:30 AM: THere's a story on Huffington Post about how iOS was finally hacked. No details on the extent yet, so just a word to be careful.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 21, 2015, 10:11:07 AM: Quote from: ChasSmith on September 21, 2015, 07:52:02 AM
Quote from: Jane on September 21, 2015, 07:48:53 AM
Quote from: Ron Pulliam on September 21, 2015, 07:42:59 AM
For anyone who has seen, and loved, "84 Charing Cross Road", but you have not read the book: READ THE BOOK!

Yes, the book is wonderful.

An incredible book. It's been a revelation every one of the several times I've read it.

I guess I avoided the movie for years because I couldn't imagine a filmed version being any good, period. But I was more than delightfully surprised at how they pulled it off.

They treated the book with great respect.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 21, 2015, 10:13:43 AM: Quote from: Jane on September 21, 2015, 08:34:01 AM
(https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR9BcfuUKNU58FFyoS8dxdzNRZJfE8IBCB50G9TacSAnaed_5yiMw)

I'd like a piece of this, please. And is there ice cream?
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2015, 10:15:05 AM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on September 21, 2015, 10:11:07 AM
Quote from: ChasSmith on September 21, 2015, 07:52:02 AM
Quote from: Jane on September 21, 2015, 07:48:53 AM
Quote from: Ron Pulliam on September 21, 2015, 07:42:59 AM
For anyone who has seen, and loved, "84 Charing Cross Road", but you have not read the book: READ THE BOOK!

Yes, the book is wonderful.

An incredible book. It's been a revelation every one of the several times I've read it.

I guess I avoided the movie for years because I couldn't imagine a filmed version being any good, period. But I was more than delightfully surprised at how they pulled it off.

They treated the book with great respect.

I agree.
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2015, 10:16:41 AM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on September 21, 2015, 10:13:43 AM
Quote from: Jane on September 21, 2015, 08:34:01 AM
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I'd like a piece of this, please. And is there ice cream?

I hope it taste better than the cake I served last night. Not only wasn't it beautiful, without the rose cake pan, it was dry. The cake normally cooks for about an hour and 15 minutes. I checked it after an hour and it was overcooked.
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2015, 10:35:31 AM: Still downloading Yosemite. Once that completes then there'll be some updates to do. Then I'll do the same for the little Macbook I'm using now.
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 21, 2015, 10:46:37 AM: Yosemite.......

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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2015, 10:58:36 AM: Here's a list of the iOS apps with malware:

http://www.zdnet.com/article/how-malware-finally-infected-apple-ios-apps-xcodeghost/
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2015, 12:00:45 PM: Well, I had to call Apple Care again because it was absolutely stuck halfway. He had me restart the computer manually, it loaded really quickly, but then wouldn't get off the updating your computer screen - so we restarted again and voila I am now up to date and Yosemite and I must say things are moving more quickly and effortlessly. The new desktop image will take some getting used to, but I like it and will leave it. Just opening all the applications I normally use. Yosemite doesn't do iPhoto so I'm setting up the new photos thing and it's importing my iPhoto library now. And there's a new thing for Google Maps, too.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 21, 2015, 12:01:00 PM: Just a few more posts and we're on page 4.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 21, 2015, 12:01:17 PM: This is the last of page 3. Rejoice!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 21, 2015, 12:01:25 PM: Page 4
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 21, 2015, 12:40:20 PM: Shipoopi!
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2015, 12:48:50 PM: I would like to know what I did that I am now seeing everything in a grey/green color. Sometimes it alternates back to black & white.
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Post by: George on September 21, 2015, 01:07:14 PM: Quote from: George on September 21, 2015, 12:23:56 AM
Well, it's time for me to go to bed. In the morning, I MUST get to work at least on time. I am participating in a conference call because one of our major vendor's databases (that we access for stock information) is going to have a major upgrade and we need to learn all about it. Anyway, I need to get to sleep early so that I can attempt to get to work early, so that I actually get to work on time. ::)

I got to work on time! Whew! The phone call went well and it only lasted about a half hour. We gave and got needed information and hopefully the transition will be seamless. I know it really won't, but there's always hope.

:)
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Post by: George on September 21, 2015, 01:18:11 PM: Quote from: Jane on September 21, 2015, 07:18:34 AM
I have a friend taking a business trip with her husband to Olympia & Tacoma. She is looking for hotel sugestions.

I wish I could help you. I don't know how good or bad any local hotels are. :-\
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Post by: George on September 21, 2015, 01:18:19 PM: Quote from: ChasSmith on September 21, 2015, 07:52:02 AM
Quote from: Jane on September 21, 2015, 07:48:53 AM
Quote from: Ron Pulliam on September 21, 2015, 07:42:59 AM
For anyone who has seen, and loved, "84 Charing Cross Road", but you have not read the book: READ THE BOOK!

Yes, the book is wonderful.

An incredible book. It's been a revelation every one of the several times I've read it.

I guess I avoided the movie for years because I couldn't imagine a filmed version being any good, period. But I was more than delightfully surprised at how they pulled it off.

With those recommendations, I think I'll check this out, too. There doesn't seem to be an e-book version, so I placed a hold on a physical copy. There were a couple copies available, so it'll come quickly. :)
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2015, 01:18:40 PM: Seamless transition vibes for DR George!
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2015, 01:20:22 PM: Quote from: George on September 21, 2015, 01:18:11 PM
Quote from: Jane on September 21, 2015, 07:18:34 AM
I have a friend taking a business trip with her husband to Olympia & Tacoma. She is looking for hotel sugestions.

I wish I could help you. I don't know how good or bad any local hotels are. :-\

Thanks anyway. I thought you might have heard something.
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Post by: George on September 21, 2015, 01:25:02 PM: Quote from: Jane on September 21, 2015, 01:18:40 PM
Seamless transition vibes for DR George!

Thanks, Jane!
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Post by: George on September 21, 2015, 01:25:19 PM: Quote from: Jane on September 21, 2015, 01:20:22 PM
Quote from: George on September 21, 2015, 01:18:11 PM
Quote from: Jane on September 21, 2015, 07:18:34 AM
I have a friend taking a business trip with her husband to Olympia & Tacoma. She is looking for hotel sugestions.

I wish I could help you. I don't know how good or bad any local hotels are. :-\

Thanks anyway. I thought you might have heard something.

Only that there are local hotels.

;)
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Post by: George on September 21, 2015, 01:25:42 PM: Quote from: bk on September 21, 2015, 09:46:10 AM
I'm up and have been on the phone with a very helpful Mac support person, even though my Apple Care has expired. He could have charged me but didn't. Last night, I was on Google and I clicked on a website to see if there was a Welcome to My World blurb and suddenly I got this warning thing that locked up everything on Safari - I could not get rid of it, and it said I had a security issue, that another computer was trying to access my stuff and to call the Mac number immediately to fix it. I forced quit Safari, I shut down the computer, but when I restarted and launched Safari that thing came up again, locking me out of doing anything on Safari. It was very scary, but I'm smart enough to know not to call any number that's not the official Mac support line. So, I went to bed, called Mac this morning and it was indeed a scam that some ASS felt necessary to do. And there's only one way to get it off your screen but it's easy as pie and I'm giving it to you now: Force quit Safari, hold the shift key down and relaunch Safari and it will be gone. Then reset Safari, which clears it from your cache and everything else. He also had me check a few other things just to make sure it hadn't done anything, then we did a repair disc permissions to make the computer work faster, he had me remove anything but iTunes and Finder that were launching automatically, we deleted Applications that I don't use and were unfamiliar to us. Then he said strongly that I needed to upgrade the operating system - I'm three OS's behind, so he sent me to the APP store to get the free upgrade to Yosemite, explained how that all worked, and it's downloading the upgrade now, and once it completes I restart the computer, then wait for about thirty minutes while it does its thing.

Yikes! :o Good thing it was an easy fix.
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2015, 01:27:21 PM: Quote from: George on September 21, 2015, 01:18:19 PM
Quote from: ChasSmith on September 21, 2015, 07:52:02 AM
Quote from: Jane on September 21, 2015, 07:48:53 AM
Quote from: Ron Pulliam on September 21, 2015, 07:42:59 AM
For anyone who has seen, and loved, "84 Charing Cross Road", but you have not read the book: READ THE BOOK!

Yes, the book is wonderful.

An incredible book. It's been a revelation every one of the several times I've read it.

I guess I avoided the movie for years because I couldn't imagine a filmed version being any good, period. But I was more than delightfully surprised at how they pulled it off.

With those recommendations, I think I'll check this out, too. There doesn't seem to be an e-book version, so I placed a hold on a physical copy. There were a couple copies available, so it'll come quickly. :)

This should be read holding an actual book.
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2015, 01:46:02 PM: Back from a Cobb salad (with just red wine vinegar instead of fattening dressing) and a bagel. Did some banking and am now home and surprisingly still fighting a headache. I'm sure that's because of all the computer stuff this morning, but I'm now enjoying getting to know the knew stuff on Yosemite.
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Post by: George on September 21, 2015, 02:02:56 PM: Well, I'm going to go to Comcast now and swap out my dead DVR. I hope that the replacement doesn't cost any more money. They get too much from me as it is (of course, I'm paying, so there's that ;) ), but I don't want a huge upgrade with a huge cost increase.

Be back later.
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2015, 02:03:04 PM: By the time Keith came home I was seeing magenta on my computer. He looked at it and said "this is not good". It looks like my video card went bad. He is pondering it and I am on my Nook. :(
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2015, 02:03:40 PM: No extra cost vibes for DR George.
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2015, 02:54:20 PM: Will Doris Day come out of retirement?

http://www.irishtimes.com/culture/film/doris-day-91-lured-out-of-retirement-by-clint-eastwood-report-says-1.2360297
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Post by: TCB on September 21, 2015, 03:54:07 PM: Have any of you watched MOZART IN THE JUNGLE? It is a series for Amazon. The first season is currently available, and there is a second season due in January. I binge watched the first five episodes today, and i really enjoyed it. It revolves around members of a New York City symphony orchestra. It stars Gael Garcia Bernal and Malcolm McDowell. It is based on the memoir, "Mozart in the Jungle: Sex, Drugs and Classical Music." Sadly, the first season has only episodes.
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Post by: George on September 21, 2015, 03:58:31 PM: Quote from: Jane on September 21, 2015, 02:03:40 PM
No extra cost vibes for DR George.

Thanks, Jane. I was able to swap out my dead DVR for a living DVR at no cost change. These DVRs can only record two programs at a time, while watching a third that's already recorded. If I had upgraded to the newest "X1" DVR which can record four, count 'em FOUR, programs while watching a fifth, it would actually cost a few dollars less, but I have programs recorded on my currently working DVR that I'm not yet ready to get rid of. And once you upgrade to the X1, you can't go back.
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 21, 2015, 03:58:45 PM: Good luck with Comcast, DR GEORGE
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Post by: George on September 21, 2015, 03:58:46 PM: The other reason that I don't want to upgrade yet is that these older DVRs have an Ethernet cable input where I can hook up an Ethernet cable and record certain programs to a computer (actually, my sister's boyfriend's laptop) and he can burn these programs to a Blu-ray!
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Post by: George on September 21, 2015, 03:58:52 PM: The new X1 cable boxes (from what I've read) no longer have this Ethernet cable input so I won't be able to have Blu-rays made anymore. :( So I want to hang on to these older DVRs for as long as I can...or at least until someone can figure out how to make Blu-rays from TV shows recorded on the new X1 DVRs.
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Post by: George on September 21, 2015, 03:59:32 PM: Quote from: Jrand65 on September 21, 2015, 03:58:45 PM
Good luck with Comcast, DR GEORGE

Thanks, Jrand. I think it'll be okay...for now. ;)
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2015, 03:59:37 PM: I'm glad it worked out for you.
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 21, 2015, 04:00:30 PM: Oh.....I had missed the post DR GEORGE....good
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2015, 04:01:02 PM: After leaving my computer off for an hour the magenta is gone. It is still is grey & green. I do see the blue here. The colors are just all off. At least I can see everything now with the magenta gone.
Title: Re: NOTES WITH A SIDE OF HEADACHE
Post by: George on September 21, 2015, 04:02:25 PM: Quote from: Jane on September 21, 2015, 04:01:02 PM
After leaving my computer off for an hour the magenta is gone. It is still is grey & green. I do see the blue here. The colors are just all off. At least I can see everything now with the magenta gone.

Good luck with your computer!!
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2015, 04:02:38 PM: Thanks.
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2015, 04:03:24 PM: I spoke too soon. My desktop has the magenta back and behind that you can see an imprint of, maybe, email.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2015, 04:09:41 PM: No Fed Ex, DR TCB! Now i am getting really curious.
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2015, 04:13:22 PM: Trying to not have this damnable headache, which is damnable in case you haven't heard.
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2015, 04:14:01 PM: There were already two updates to do and they required restarting the computer, which I REALLY didn't want to do after all of the crap this morning, but I did it and I'm up to date.
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Post by: George on September 21, 2015, 04:16:17 PM: Quote from: Jane on September 21, 2015, 04:03:24 PM
I spoke too soon. My desktop has the magenta back and behind that you can see an imprint of, maybe, email.

Darn. :(
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2015, 04:18:24 PM: Yup, darn.
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Post by: KevinH on September 21, 2015, 04:55:06 PM: Happy, Happy Birthday to DR Laura !!
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Post by: KevinH on September 21, 2015, 04:56:33 PM: What a great gift from your friends , DR elmore! I'm so happy for you !
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Post by: KevinH on September 21, 2015, 04:57:33 PM: Quote from: John G. on September 21, 2015, 02:54:20 PM
Will Doris Day come out of retirement?

http://www.irishtimes.com/culture/film/doris-day-91-lured-out-of-retirement-by-clint-eastwood-report-says-1.2360297

That would be great if it's true.
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Post by: George on September 21, 2015, 05:40:58 PM: Well, I need to be going. I want to install my new DVR before I go to rehearsal, so that it has time to sync up (hopefully). After that, I need to stop at my sister's to pick up a pressure washer that Theater Artists Olympia wants to borrow so that the marquee to The Midnight Sun can be washed. THEN, I'll go to rehearsal. I'll have my tablet with me, so we'll see if I can post from rehearsal.

Be back later.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2015, 06:14:28 PM: Quote from: KevinH on September 21, 2015, 04:56:33 PM
What a great gift from your friends , DR elmore! I'm so happy for you !

Thanks, DR KevinH! I was so surprised, I gaped at it fot a long time, absolutely speechless, and then burst into tears. i am still floored by the gift. I expected dinner and some laughs and gossip!
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Post by: Laura on September 21, 2015, 07:10:40 PM: My internet has been down most of the day. Must be from the hurricane that made its way to us from the coast of Mexico. We've had a sprinkle of rain. That's all.
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Post by: Laura on September 21, 2015, 07:10:54 PM: Thank you for the birthday wishes in the notes, BK.
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Post by: Laura on September 21, 2015, 07:11:16 PM: Quote from: George on September 21, 2015, 12:19:26 AM
A Very Happy Birthday to DR DearReaderLaura, who is now known in these here parts as just "Laura"!! :D

Thank you, George.
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Post by: Laura on September 21, 2015, 07:12:15 PM: Quote from: vixmom on September 21, 2015, 03:28:15 AM
Happy birthday to our most beloved Laura. May the coming year bring you glorious hikes with splendiferous sightings. And some rain

Thank you, Vixmom. I had a long hike this morning. The cloudiness kept it shady. But, boy, was it humid!
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Post by: Laura on September 21, 2015, 07:13:13 PM: Quote from: singdaw on September 21, 2015, 04:00:50 AM
Most wondrous wishes for an enjoyable birthday for our beloved DR Laura!!!!!

Thank you, Singdaw.
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Post by: Laura on September 21, 2015, 07:13:29 PM: Quote from: Kerry on September 21, 2015, 05:15:38 AM
A Very, Very, Very Happy Birthday to DearReaderLaura!!!

Thank you, Kerry.
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Post by: Laura on September 21, 2015, 07:13:42 PM: Quote from: Druxy on September 21, 2015, 05:17:25 AM
Happy Birthday, Laura!

Thank you, Druxy.
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Post by: Laura on September 21, 2015, 07:14:39 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on September 21, 2015, 06:12:22 AM
Happy Birthday DR Laura!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you, Jennifer.
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Post by: Laura on September 21, 2015, 07:15:42 PM: Quote from: ChasSmith on September 21, 2015, 06:14:57 AM
A very very happy birthday to DR Laura!

Please do something special today, and then tell us about it!

Thank you, Chas.

I had a nice long telephone visit with my sister, as is our birthday tradition.
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Post by: Laura on September 21, 2015, 07:16:17 PM: Quote from: Michael on September 21, 2015, 06:17:14 AM
A very happy birthday to Laura

Thank you, Michael.
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Post by: Laura on September 21, 2015, 07:16:37 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on September 21, 2015, 06:19:35 AM
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Birthday to our beautiful DR Laura !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you, Elmore.
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Post by: Laura on September 21, 2015, 07:17:30 PM: Quote from: TCB on September 21, 2015, 07:23:12 AM
Happy Birthday to our DR Laura!

Thank you, TCB.
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Post by: Laura on September 21, 2015, 07:17:45 PM: Quote from: John G. on September 21, 2015, 07:40:31 AM
Happy birthday, DR Laura!

Thank you, John.
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Post by: Laura on September 21, 2015, 07:18:20 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on September 21, 2015, 07:44:38 AM
DR Laura:

It's your birthday!

Happy Birthday, Laura!

Thank you, Ron Pulliam.
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Post by: Laura on September 21, 2015, 07:18:37 PM: Quote from: Ginny on September 21, 2015, 07:46:57 AM
Happiest of birthdays to DR Laura!

Thank you, Ginny.
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Post by: Laura on September 21, 2015, 07:19:28 PM: Quote from: Jrand65 on September 21, 2015, 07:58:16 AM
Happiest of birthdays to DR LAURA!!!!

(http://squamcreativeservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/squam-creative-teele-monarch-butterfly21.gif)

Thank you, JRand. I haven't found any in my yard yet, but I keep looking.
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Post by: Laura on September 21, 2015, 07:20:29 PM: Quote from: Jane on September 21, 2015, 08:34:01 AM
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Thank you, Jane.
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Post by: Laura on September 21, 2015, 07:21:21 PM: Quote from: Jane on September 21, 2015, 08:34:25 AM
I am looking forward to photos from DR Laura's special day.

A Coyote Choir sang Happy Birthday to me this morning. I tried to get an audio, but the camera mic picked up wind instead. But the yipping and yapping was fun to hear.
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Post by: Laura on September 21, 2015, 07:33:50 PM: Quote from: KevinH on September 21, 2015, 04:55:06 PM
Happy, Happy Birthday to DR Laura !!

Thank you, Kevin.
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Post by: Laura on September 21, 2015, 07:34:45 PM: That was quite a Birthday Monologue from me, wasn't it?
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Post by: TCB on September 21, 2015, 07:56:59 PM: One more post.
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Post by: TCB on September 21, 2015, 07:58:03 PM: SIX
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Post by: vixmom on September 21, 2015, 08:03:56 PM: It was another perfect day we were at the entrance gate when the park opened and there were only about 50 other people standing with us... We walked right into all the most popular rides some of them twice. Having these annual passes is a wonderful thing, parking is free, 10% discount on purchases and knowing we can go back tomorrow means we don't have to rush from ride to ride, we can meander and explore and chat with people.
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Post by: singdaw on September 21, 2015, 08:07:03 PM: Quote from: bk on September 21, 2015, 04:14:01 PM
I'm up to date.

In Kansas City?
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Post by: singdaw on September 21, 2015, 08:07:41 PM: Cleaning and scrubbing and doing all the preparations for the arrival of my mother and my aunt (no sister, this time!) tomorrow eve.
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Post by: TCB on September 21, 2015, 08:08:19 PM: Jane, are your friends looking for hotels or motels? In Tacoma, there is the Silver Cloud Motel. It is down on the Tacoma waterfront, and it sticks out over the water. The rooms are nice. It does not have a restaurant or room service attached to it.

There are hotels downtown (I can get you the names) in Tacoma. Most of them are rather expensive, and most don't offer refunds on cancellations. There is a La Quinta Inn that is technically in Lakewood (south Tacoma), but it is right next to the freeway. I have read nice things about it.

I don't know anything about Olympia hotels.
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Post by: vixmom on September 21, 2015, 08:10:31 PM: I was looking at the 300+ pictures taken so far.... There's a fat old woman posing with the Vixter time and time again.

:P :-\
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Post by: vixmom on September 21, 2015, 08:12:05 PM: Time for a soak in the tub
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Post by: TCB on September 21, 2015, 08:12:10 PM: The Silver Cloud web site

http://www.silvercloud.com/tacoma/

As I said, no restaurants, but for dinner, the waterfront is restaurant row. You can always go to a grocery store for snacks or breakfast items.
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Post by: TCB on September 21, 2015, 08:14:16 PM: Quote from: vixmom on September 21, 2015, 08:10:31 PM
I was looking at the 300+ pictures taken so far.... There's a fat old woman posing with the Vixter time and time again.

:P :-\

Now, I just recently saw that anniversary photo of you and Vixdad, and you looked great!
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2015, 08:25:24 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on September 21, 2015, 06:14:28 PM
Quote from: KevinH on September 21, 2015, 04:56:33 PM
What a great gift from your friends , DR elmore! I'm so happy for you !

Thanks, DR KevinH! I was so surprised, I gaped at it fot a long time, absolutely speechless, and then burst into tears. i am still floored by the gift. I expected dinner and some laughs and gossip!

:)
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2015, 08:29:11 PM: Quote from: Laura on September 21, 2015, 07:34:45 PM
That was quite a Birthday Monologue from me, wasn't it?

It was very enjoyable.
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2015, 08:40:09 PM: I gotta tell you.
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2015, 08:40:23 PM: Finished with my viewing.
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2015, 08:40:33 PM: My viewing is finished.
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Post by: George on September 21, 2015, 08:48:12 PM: I'm at HEAD!! rehearsal and things are...going.
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2015, 08:49:27 PM: Thank you TCB. I will pass on your info once I am back on my computer.
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Post by: vixmom on September 21, 2015, 08:51:13 PM: Goodnight all
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Post by: George on September 21, 2015, 08:52:45 PM: I was able to set up my new DVR and call Comcast to send their signal to it so that it's recognized as mine. It should be ready when I get home.
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Post by: Laura on September 21, 2015, 08:53:10 PM: So, we called about the truck today. Sound like they haven't even started on it.
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Post by: Jeanne on September 21, 2015, 09:13:17 PM: Hello, everyone.

Thanks for the weather report, Kevin.
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Post by: Jeanne on September 21, 2015, 09:13:44 PM: HAPPY BIRTHDAY to DR LAURA!

I hope you had a great day!
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2015, 09:14:18 PM: Quote from: TCB on September 21, 2015, 03:54:07 PM
Have any of you watched MOZART IN THE JUNGLE? It is a series for Amazon. The first season is currently available, and there is a second season due in January. I binge watched the first five episodes today, and i really enjoyed it. It revolves around members of a New York City symphony orchestra. It stars Gael Garcia Bernal and Malcolm McDowell. It is based on the memoir, "Mozart in the Jungle: Sex, Drugs and Classical Music." Sadly, the first season has only episodes.

I have heard it's wonderful. Really want to see it.
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Post by: Jeanne on September 21, 2015, 09:14:45 PM: Glad to see that the VixVacation is going so swimmingly. I like the idea of not having to rush. Don't we all do enough of that?
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Post by: Laura on September 21, 2015, 09:15:36 PM: Quote from: Jeanne on September 21, 2015, 09:13:44 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to DR LAURA!

I hope you had a great day!

Thanks, Jeanne.
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Post by: Jeanne on September 21, 2015, 09:15:47 PM: Hi, John G. Another Haagen-Dazs bar?
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Post by: Jeanne on September 21, 2015, 09:16:53 PM: Truck repair vibes to DR Laura and her DH.
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2015, 09:18:16 PM: Quote from: Jeanne on September 21, 2015, 09:15:47 PM
Hi, John G. Another Haagen-Dazs bar?

Haven't had sugar in three weeks now, except when it's in stuff like the mayonnaise on some chicken salad or a cocktail. So, no ice cream.

When I go to Florida this weekend, I do plan on going to a place that's considered to be the best ice cream in America. It's in Punta Gorda, my old hometown.
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2015, 09:18:41 PM: Laura, did you make the tres leches cake? How did it turn out?
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Post by: Jeanne on September 21, 2015, 09:18:50 PM: Good night, all.
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Post by: Jeanne on September 21, 2015, 09:20:54 PM: Quote from: John G. on September 21, 2015, 09:18:16 PM
Quote from: Jeanne on September 21, 2015, 09:15:47 PM
Hi, John G. Another Haagen-Dazs bar?

Haven't had sugar in three weeks now, except when it's in stuff like the mayonnaise on some chicken salad or a cocktail. So, no ice cream.

When I go to Florida this weekend, I do plan on going to a place that's considered to be the best ice cream in America. It's in Punta Gorda, my old hometown.

Good for you! It's so easy to start eating sugar again. A little here, a little there. I'm glad Punta Gorda is so far from me! I'm not tempted!
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Post by: Jeanne on September 21, 2015, 09:22:18 PM: Quote from: John G. on September 21, 2015, 09:18:41 PM
Laura, did you make the tres leches cake? How did it turn out?

I love tres leches cake. It's one of the few cakes that taste as good as it looks, IMO. Most are too sweet and just taste like sugar.
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Post by: Jeanne on September 21, 2015, 09:22:50 PM: Good night for real.
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Post by: Laura on September 21, 2015, 09:24:55 PM: I did make the tres leches cake. It turned out well and I only brought one piece back home, which went with Sandra in her lunch today.
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2015, 09:39:50 PM: Great news, birthday girl. Now you can make another and mail it to me. :)
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2015, 09:40:08 PM: Good night, all.
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2015, 09:58:47 PM: Quote from: Laura on September 21, 2015, 08:53:10 PM
So, we called about the truck today. Sound like they haven't even started on it.

Hmmm, do you really want them working on it or are they still waiting for a part?
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2015, 09:59:52 PM: Truck vibes for DR Laura!
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Post by: George on September 21, 2015, 10:02:24 PM: Well, rehearsal is over and I'm going home to my new DVR. :)

Be back later.
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2015, 10:21:41 PM: Enjoy :)
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2015, 10:23:32 PM: Quote from: vixmom on September 21, 2015, 08:03:56 PM
It was another perfect day we were at the entrance gate when the park opened and there were only about 50 other people standing with us... We walked right into all the most popular rides some of them twice. Having these annual passes is a wonderful thing, parking is free, 10% discount on purchases and knowing we can go back tomorrow means we don't have to rush from ride to ride, we can meander and explore and chat with people.

That sounds nice.
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2015, 10:26:32 PM: Listening to music.
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2015, 10:26:40 PM: Pretty music.
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2015, 10:26:51 PM: Fantasia on Greensleeves to be exact.
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2015, 10:27:15 PM: Why I oughta...
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2015, 10:27:21 PM: I'm quite tired.
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2015, 10:27:33 PM: But I shan't rest until we hit page eight.
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2015, 10:27:48 PM: I mean, we've gone this far we may as well puuuuuush.
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2015, 10:36:25 PM: What am I, doing a monologue?
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2015, 10:36:42 PM: Listening once again to The Shearing Piano - just the best ever.
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2015, 10:36:50 PM: I'm talkin' here.
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2015, 10:37:14 PM: Perhaps I'll have a sip of water.
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2015, 10:37:56 PM: I have a craving for about six donuts right now. Thankfully the motor car is in the garage and I ain't budging.
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2015, 10:38:19 PM: I had some drumettes for my evening snack, along with some melon balls.
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2015, 10:48:08 PM: What the HELL is going on here?
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2015, 10:48:26 PM: There is a bitch-slapping coming from here to eternity and hell and back.
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2015, 10:48:44 PM: You people will RUE the day. You will RUE the day, do you hear me?
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2015, 10:48:53 PM: RUE.
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2015, 10:49:03 PM: I'm talkin' rue here.
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2015, 11:01:51 PM: Okay, you mugs are gonna get it.
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2015, 11:02:04 PM: WUSSBURGERS!
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Post by: George on September 21, 2015, 11:13:29 PM: 8
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2015, 11:14:34 PM: And George for the win.
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Post by: George on September 21, 2015, 11:14:47 PM: Quote from: George on September 21, 2015, 10:02:24 PM
Well, rehearsal is over and I'm going home to my new DVR. :)

Be back later.

My new DVR works! :D
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Post by: George on September 21, 2015, 11:15:19 PM: Quote from: bk on September 21, 2015, 11:14:34 PM
And George for the win.

So what do I win??

;)
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Post by: George on September 21, 2015, 11:16:11 PM: Quote from: Jane on September 21, 2015, 10:21:41 PM
Enjoy :)

Thanks, Jane.
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Post by: George on September 21, 2015, 11:19:07 PM: I'm now watching the season premiere of "Doctor Who" from Saturday that I missed.