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Title: COMMISERATING
Post by: bk on December 16, 2015, 12:32:18 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes commiserated, and now it is time for you to post until the commiserating cows come home.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: bk on December 16, 2015, 12:33:14 AM
And the word of the day is: RECHAUFFE!
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Michael on December 16, 2015, 01:18:21 AM
Good early morning to all
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Michael on December 16, 2015, 01:19:01 AM
Ask BK

What is your favorite stage farce that you've seen?
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Michael on December 16, 2015, 01:24:49 AM
Ask BK

Do you think a play like Deathtrap could be successful today with the internet and the social media that all the twists would not bet revealed despite someone saying "Spoiler Alert".

When I saw Deathtrap In NYC I went in knowing nothing about it despite it being a good play and being fooled and thrilled along with the audience and not revealing anything when I was taken to another production of it in Toronto.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Michael on December 16, 2015, 01:28:22 AM
And the word of the day is: RECHAUFFE!

This is a French word minus the accents. Interesting
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Michael on December 16, 2015, 01:28:41 AM
Good morning George
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Post by: George on December 16, 2015, 01:55:51 AM
Good morning George

Good morning, Michael. 
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: George on December 16, 2015, 01:58:24 AM
TCB, that's great news about your niece's first (and only) surgery!
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Post by: George on December 16, 2015, 01:59:34 AM
~~~Quick Recovery Vibes for TCB's Niece!!~~~
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Post by: George on December 16, 2015, 02:00:35 AM
And now, to bed.

Have a good day, all!
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Kerry on December 16, 2015, 04:44:53 AM
It's a cold Wednesday morning.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: FJL on December 16, 2015, 04:47:31 AM
Recovery vibes for TCB's niece!
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: FJL on December 16, 2015, 04:48:08 AM
Three days in a row in the tax office this week - unusual for December, in this office anyway.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Jane on December 16, 2015, 04:59:06 AM
TCB ! Wonderful news about your niece.  I am extremely happy for her and your family!
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Jane on December 16, 2015, 04:59:38 AM
Healing vibes for the niece of DR TCB!
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Laura on December 16, 2015, 05:09:58 AM
It feels like winter here.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 16, 2015, 05:44:13 AM
Good morning, all!

What excellent news about your niece, DR TCB!
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: elmore3003 on December 16, 2015, 05:46:02 AM
I have a young friend battling cancer who needs a lot of vibes, DRs. Please keep him and your family in your thoughts.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: elmore3003 on December 16, 2015, 05:48:48 AM
Last night I dreamed that Stephen Sondheim loved in a huge house on South Main Street in Middletown, OH. I gave him a book, "Harold Arlen on Stephen Sondheim" for his birthday, but he was more amused by this novelty gift my music copyist friend Wayne had given him.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: elmore3003 on December 16, 2015, 05:49:26 AM
Sleep was quite poor last night: too warm.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: elmore3003 on December 16, 2015, 05:50:51 AM
In another hour, I shall board a 104 bus and head down to City Center.  I look forward to seeing Joshie and looking over the original 1776 scores.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: elmore3003 on December 16, 2015, 05:51:55 AM
On my way home, I will stop at the market and get fixings for chicken soup.  I'll spend most of tomorrow cooking a lot of soup.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: John G. on December 16, 2015, 06:55:49 AM
Good morning, all.

Vibes for TCB's niece.
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Post by: John G. on December 16, 2015, 07:01:00 AM
Yesterday was a long day.
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Post by: John G. on December 16, 2015, 07:05:01 AM
We had our year-end office lunch at one of those all-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouses.

Then I played approved hooky for the rest of the afternoon. Got in visits to Costco, Trader Joe's, a liquor store and Half Price Books.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Jrand74 on December 16, 2015, 07:12:46 AM
Good news from DR TCB.

Vibes for the friend of DR ELMORE.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Jrand74 on December 16, 2015, 07:13:33 AM
Enjoy the show vibes for MR BK.

We have Stephen Sondheim loving in Ohio....that's a long way to go for it.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Jrand74 on December 16, 2015, 07:14:43 AM
My question for today....but NOT my ASK BK question....

If you are directing a musical that opens June 4, and your auditions are April 3 and 4 - why would you choose a pianist who is not available until May 3?
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: John G. on December 16, 2015, 07:20:36 AM
The mysteries of the universe, JRand.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: John G. on December 16, 2015, 07:25:07 AM
Went to usher for Robert Earl Keen's country Christmas show. They sold more beer at this event last year than any other event, so they set up six extra beer bars in the theater lobbies and then took trays of beers into the theater like it was a ballgame. And the people drank and drank and drank.

I only saw a little of the show, but I got to hear all of it. It's not my thing (I didn't know a single song and everybody else was singing along) but I could appreciate the musicianship. It was less Christmas than I thought it would be.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: John G. on December 16, 2015, 07:25:21 AM
Two.
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Post by: Ginny on December 16, 2015, 07:48:44 AM
Wednesday morning greetings!  I've vacuumed the family room and spread the skirt under the Christmas tree.  Next on my list is grocery shopping for the household and for tomorrow night's coloring party with my book group.  Then, Richard and I are going to the new shopping center nearby to - I hope - finish up the major Christmas shopping.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Ginny on December 16, 2015, 07:49:15 AM
Great news about DR TCB's niece!
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: bk on December 16, 2015, 09:20:36 AM
Ask BK

What is your favorite stage farce that you've seen?

I've enjoyed Bedroom Farce and A Flea in Her Ear (in Gower Champion's wonderful production), and Noises Off.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: bk on December 16, 2015, 09:30:09 AM
Ask BK

Do you think a play like Deathtrap could be successful today with the internet and the social media that all the twists would not bet revealed despite someone saying "Spoiler Alert".

When I saw Deathtrap In NYC I went in knowing nothing about it despite it being a good play and being fooled and thrilled along with the audience and not revealing anything when I was taken to another production of it in Toronto.

Well, certainly the Internet has ruined any chance of a surprise for anything, spoilers or not.  It's quite disgusting and most people who reveal these things happily are jerks - but even the ones who just say "ooh, the twist is great" ruin it because everyone knows a "twist" is coming and once you know that or have that planted in your head you figure it out.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: bk on December 16, 2015, 09:30:20 AM
I'm up, after about six hours of sleep.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Jrand74 on December 16, 2015, 09:56:42 AM
DR GINNY it's good to have a plan.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: ChasSmith on December 16, 2015, 09:57:51 AM
Good morning or whatever it is, all.

Back from a morning concert that went pretty well.  One more tonight, then tomorrow belongs to me!
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: ChasSmith on December 16, 2015, 09:58:42 AM
And the word of the day is: RECHAUFFE!

Gesundheit.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: ChasSmith on December 16, 2015, 09:59:38 AM
Wonderful news about TCB's niece!
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: ChasSmith on December 16, 2015, 10:00:45 AM
STRONG VIBES FOR THE FRIEND OF DR ELMORE!
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: ChasSmith on December 16, 2015, 10:04:01 AM
In another hour, I shall board a 104 bus and head down to City Center.  I look forward to seeing Joshie and looking over the original 1776 scores.

!!!!!!       :)
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Jrand74 on December 16, 2015, 10:27:17 AM
I have found a Vocal Director/Pianist for the show so that the director doesn't have to do without for the first 4 weeks of rehearsal......
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: elmore3003 on December 16, 2015, 10:50:39 AM
On the way back from City Center, I had a real panic attack over my friend's cancer situation and got all teary and blubbery. I am really frightened for him and his family, so please keep them vibes coming.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: elmore3003 on December 16, 2015, 10:51:50 AM
And I am back with groceries for tomorrow's cooking jag, I need to run to the corner bodega for a gallon of water and some soda.  I'm suddenly very hungry.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: elmore3003 on December 16, 2015, 10:52:56 AM
In another hour, I shall board a 104 bus and head down to City Center.  I look forward to seeing Joshie and looking over the original 1776 scores.

!!!!!!       :)

Yep. We were trying to decipher how largew the actual Broadway orchestra was. The orchestration was reduced for the tour, and that's what MTI rents.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Jane on December 16, 2015, 10:55:07 AM
Good vibes for the friend of DR elmore!
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Jane on December 16, 2015, 10:57:54 AM
I have to return the ipad to keith.  He put up some lovely photos from the fort on FB iif some one would like to share them here.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: George on December 16, 2015, 11:55:11 AM
On the way back from City Center, I had a real panic attack over my friend's cancer situation and got all teary and blubbery. I am really frightened for him and his family, so please keep them vibes coming.

~~~Continued Vibes for Larry's Friend!!~~~
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Jane on December 16, 2015, 12:08:19 PM
DR Laura I admire you for your trip to San Juan.  I am only here to play.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Jane on December 16, 2015, 12:09:16 PM
I especially enjoyed the beautiful cemetery today.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: George on December 16, 2015, 12:51:11 PM
Went to usher for Robert Earl Keen's country Christmas show. They sold more beer at this event last year than any other event, so they set up six extra beer bars in the theater lobbies and then took trays of beers into the theater like it was a ballgame. And the people drank and drank and drank.

I only saw a little of the show, but I got to hear all of it. It's not my thing (I didn't know a single song and everybody else was singing along) but I could appreciate the musicianship. It was less Christmas than I thought it would be.

Yikes! :o Doesn't really sound like a very good listening experience.  Everyone else would annoy me too, too much.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: John G. on December 16, 2015, 01:04:48 PM
Vibes for Elmore's friend.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: singdaw on December 16, 2015, 01:08:06 PM
Greetings from the public library, where business is slow.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: singdaw on December 16, 2015, 01:08:39 PM
Didn't get home from work until very, very late last night, so wasn't able to post.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: singdaw on December 16, 2015, 01:09:26 PM
So glad to read the good news about DR TCB's niece.

~ ~ ~ SPEEDY RECOVERY VIBES ~ ~ ~ for her!!!!
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: singdaw on December 16, 2015, 01:10:37 PM
~ ~ ~ VIBES OF CARE AND COMFORT ~ ~ ~ for the friend of DR elmore3003 and the family...
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: singdaw on December 16, 2015, 01:11:17 PM
And {{{hugs}}} for DR elmore3003 himself!!!!
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: singdaw on December 16, 2015, 01:18:14 PM
I am tired. I don't know how I am going to stay awake through choir rehearsal tonight!
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: singdaw on December 16, 2015, 01:18:36 PM
Well, at least they can't say that we didn't get to PAGE THREE.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: singdaw on December 16, 2015, 01:18:47 PM
Page three??
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Post by: singdaw on December 16, 2015, 01:19:03 PM
REALLY??
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: singdaw on December 16, 2015, 01:19:25 PM
Really and truly.
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Post by: singdaw on December 16, 2015, 01:19:39 PM
Truly Scrumptious.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: singdaw on December 16, 2015, 01:20:51 PM
Is there a true rhyme for "scrumptious?
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: singdaw on December 16, 2015, 01:21:16 PM
"Sumptuous" would be a false rhyme, I guess.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Dan M on December 16, 2015, 01:25:07 PM
I have a young friend battling cancer who needs a lot of vibes, DRs. Please keep him and your family in your thoughts.

I will.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Dan M on December 16, 2015, 01:27:15 PM
Ask BK

Do you think a play like Deathtrap could be successful today with the internet and the social media that all the twists would not bet revealed despite someone saying "Spoiler Alert".

When I saw Deathtrap In NYC I went in knowing nothing about it despite it being a good play and being fooled and thrilled along with the audience and not revealing anything when I was taken to another production of it in Toronto.

Well, certainly the Internet has ruined any chance of a surprise for anything, spoilers or not.  It's quite disgusting and most people who reveal these things happily are jerks - but even the ones who just say "ooh, the twist is great" ruin it because everyone knows a "twist" is coming and once you know that or have that planted in your head you figure it out.

Just like the "Blabbermouth" episode of THE HONEYMOONERS.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Dan M on December 16, 2015, 01:30:56 PM
Just got back from my visit with my wonderful oncologist. It was a mixed visit. The good news is that I am still successfully in remission. But, the bad news for me is that my oncologist is leaving for a position with The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. I am happy for her and know that is quite prestigious for her, but I don't think I would be here without her.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Dan M on December 16, 2015, 01:31:45 PM
My oncologist gave me her cell phone number encouraging me to keep in touch and should any need arise she will intervene on my behalf.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Dan M on December 16, 2015, 01:35:42 PM
The other item of note is that tomorrow December 17 is the anniversary of when I first detected that I had cancer in 2012. Not that it is a celebratory anniversary, but that was the morning I noticed the lump on my neck. I had gone to bed the night before with nothing. I was just getting ready for work. Was not a festive holiday season to say the least. I spent New Year's in ICU.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Jane on December 16, 2015, 01:40:04 PM
My oncologist gave me her cell phone number encouraging me to keep in touch and should any need arise she will intervene on my behalf.

That is very nice of her.  Congratulations on your very good news.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: bk on December 16, 2015, 01:40:49 PM
Back from a patty melt and a few onion rings.  Helper has come and gone.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: singdaw on December 16, 2015, 01:45:22 PM
I am sorry about your losing your oncologist, DR Dan M - but there certainly is a lot to celebrate otherwise! I hope you will sleep better tonight.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: singdaw on December 16, 2015, 01:45:55 PM
Helper has come and gone.

So has Joe Turner.
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Post by: George on December 16, 2015, 02:04:17 PM
Is there a true rhyme for "scrumptious?

"Lumptious" = something that is lumpy AND scrumptious, like really good homemade mashed potatoes.

Example:  My, these mashed potatoes are quite lumptious.

;)
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: George on December 16, 2015, 02:08:24 PM
Or a real word:  bumptious (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/bumptious?s=t): 

adjective 
1. offensively self-assertive:
    a bumptious young upstart.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: George on December 16, 2015, 02:08:57 PM
My oncologist gave me her cell phone number encouraging me to keep in touch and should any need arise she will intervene on my behalf.

That is very nice of her.  Congratulations on your very good news.

Ditto and DITTO!!
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: bk on December 16, 2015, 02:16:50 PM
Page three?  Really?
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: John G. on December 16, 2015, 02:22:53 PM
Is there a true rhyme for "scrumptious?

Bumptious?
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: elmore3003 on December 16, 2015, 02:23:06 PM
Just got back from my visit with my wonderful oncologist. It was a mixed visit. The good news is that I am still successfully in remission. But, the bad news for me is that my oncologist is leaving for a position with The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. I am happy for her and know that is quite prestigious for her, but I don't think I would be here without her.

Good news about your health, DR DanM, but I'm sorry to read of your doctor's new job. I still miss Dr Miller. who had the nerve to abandon me in January to marry and move to Wisconsin!
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: elmore3003 on December 16, 2015, 02:24:26 PM
I've returned from Holy Trinity Catholic Church, which is acrpss from my apartment. I've prayed for my friend and I will go back every afternoon and pray for him.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: John G. on December 16, 2015, 02:24:26 PM
Just saw your post, George.

Great minds or something like that.
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Post by: John G. on December 16, 2015, 02:25:42 PM
Great news on your health, DanM. Hope your new doctor is as good as your news.
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Post by: Dan M on December 16, 2015, 03:10:22 PM
Back from a patty melt and a few onion rings.  Helper has come and gone.

Patty Melt was a failed Peanuts character.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Jeanne on December 16, 2015, 03:22:22 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 16, 2015, 03:23:24 PM
Wonderful news about your niece, Tom! So pleased to hear it. That will certainly make for a good holiday.

Recovery vibes for TCB's niece!
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Jeanne on December 16, 2015, 03:23:49 PM
MEGA VIBES to Larry's friend and his family.

Hugs to Larry.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 16, 2015, 03:25:33 PM
Wonderful news about Dan M's continued remission! I'm sorry you're losing your oncologist, but glad she got you though the surgeries. May you be pleased with your new doctor.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Jeanne on December 16, 2015, 03:27:51 PM
Went to usher for Robert Earl Keen's country Christmas show. They sold more beer at this event last year than any other event, so they set up six extra beer bars in the theater lobbies and then took trays of beers into the theater like it was a ballgame. And the people drank and drank and drank.

I only saw a little of the show, but I got to hear all of it. It's not my thing (I didn't know a single song and everybody else was singing along) but I could appreciate the musicianship. It was less Christmas than I thought it would be.

Yikes! :o Doesn't really sound like a very good listening experience.  Everyone else would annoy me too, too much.

That's how I'd feel, too. John G, you were brave to usher.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Jeanne on December 16, 2015, 03:29:49 PM
The other item of note is that tomorrow December 17 is the anniversary of when I first detected that I had cancer in 2012. Not that it is a celebratory anniversary, but that was the morning I noticed the lump on my neck. I had gone to bed the night before with nothing. I was just getting ready for work. Was not a festive holiday season to say the least. I spent New Year's in ICU.

That's frightening.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Dan M on December 16, 2015, 03:31:16 PM
I've returned from Holy Trinity Catholic Church, which is acrpss from my apartment. I've prayed for my friend and I will go back every afternoon and pray for him.

I am living proof that prayer works. There were so many who prayed for me, even prayer groups that were friends of friends who were strangers to me at the time. I will pray too.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Jeanne on December 16, 2015, 03:32:31 PM
The other item of note is that tomorrow December 17 is the anniversary of when I first detected that I had cancer in 2012. Not that it is a celebratory anniversary, but that was the morning I noticed the lump on my neck. I had gone to bed the night before with nothing. I was just getting ready for work. Was not a festive holiday season to say the least. I spent New Year's in ICU.

That's frightening.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: George on December 16, 2015, 03:32:53 PM
Just saw your post, George.

Great minds or something like that.

Or something....

;)
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Jeanne on December 16, 2015, 03:35:02 PM
Or a real word:  bumptious (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/bumptious?s=t): 

adjective 
1. offensively self-assertive:
    a bumptious young upstart.

That sounds like a real HHW word. Not just the meaning, but the sound of the word, too.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Jeanne on December 16, 2015, 03:38:44 PM
I spent the bulk of yesterday at UCLA, having my last post-op. The surgeon said everything looks fine, which is what I expected. I do have some concerns, but they're minor--headaches, red eyes, etc. The doctor told me to resume one of the prescription eye drops to get rid of the redness. I did so today, only to immediately develop a headache over that eye. So much for the drops. I'll take red eyes over the headaches. At least my suspicions were confimed: it's the drugs.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Jeanne on December 16, 2015, 03:41:41 PM
I'm anxious to close the eye surgery chapter of my life. I still don't have driving glasses, but at least the medical side of things seems to be over.

I appreciate all the eye vibes you've all sent. My eyes thank you.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Jeanne on December 16, 2015, 03:43:50 PM
I took today as a Me day. That felt good! I'd like a month of Me days! That won't happen, but I'll try to have a few more before the year is over.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Jeanne on December 16, 2015, 03:45:36 PM
I could use a nap.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 16, 2015, 03:45:49 PM
TTFN.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 16, 2015, 03:51:01 PM
Good news for DR DAN M
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 16, 2015, 03:51:26 PM
Continued vibes for the friend of DR ELMORE.

Yellow and blue candles for healing are always a good thing.
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Post by: singdaw on December 16, 2015, 03:55:20 PM
Not black and blue?      ;)
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Post by: KevinH on December 16, 2015, 04:16:07 PM
DR DanM--sorry your doctor is leaving but happy for your good news.
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Post by: KevinH on December 16, 2015, 04:16:27 PM
Great news about your niece, TCB!
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Post by: KevinH on December 16, 2015, 04:17:01 PM
Lot of vibes for your friend, DR elmore!
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: KevinH on December 16, 2015, 04:18:12 PM
It looks like you're having a nice vacation, DR Jane!
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Post by: George on December 16, 2015, 04:33:41 PM
I could use a nap.

I'm going to take a nap a little later, after I get home.  A friend of mine asked if I wanted to see a movie tonight at the Olympia Film Society, but it starts at 9:00 pm.  That's not usually too late for me, but last night (actually, this morning), I couldn't fall asleep and got much less sleep than I usually get. :P I really will need to take nap so that I can stay awake for the movie.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Jane on December 16, 2015, 05:16:54 PM
It looks like you're having a nice vacation, DR Jane!

So far it is pretty good.  Tonight we ate at the oldest restaurant in San Juan. It is a lovely old place, which is why we walked in.  We had no idea of the history until we were seated.  For the first time we had plantain soup which is the consistancy of pea soup.  It was yummy.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Jane on December 16, 2015, 05:19:27 PM
Continued healing, vision, and no red eye vibes for DR Jeanne!
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Post by: Jane on December 16, 2015, 05:28:17 PM
I still can't find a charger for my nook.  Keith has turned the sound off on his iPad so I do no accidentally wake him while I am reading tonight.  One little problem, Siri does not recognize that and if I tap too long to switch to here from my library book I make scary noises,
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Jane on December 16, 2015, 05:30:15 PM
I woke him up last night.
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Post by: George on December 16, 2015, 05:32:25 PM
I still can't find a charger for my nook.  Keith has turned the sound off on his iPad so I do no accidentally wake him while I am reading tonight.  One little problem, Siri does not recognize that and if I tap too long to switch to here from my library book I make scary noises,

Can you turn off Siri?
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: elmore3003 on December 16, 2015, 05:46:42 PM
Finished Father Brown Season 3, which saved the best for last.

And to bed.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Ginny on December 16, 2015, 05:58:30 PM
Richard and I had a very fruitful shopping trip and, aside from a few stocking stuffers, I'm pretty much finished.  Friday I'll go to the grocery for baking supplies and will be able to spend the weekend and Tuesday and Wednesday in the kitchen and at the package-wrapping table.  On Monday, I'm having breakfast with Becky for her birthday and will make a stop at Barnes & Noble for a few odds and ends.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Ginny on December 16, 2015, 05:59:11 PM
Adding my prayers for DR Elmore's young friend and his family...
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Jane on December 16, 2015, 06:10:49 PM
I still can't find a charger for my nook.  Keith has turned the sound off on his iPad so I do no accidentally wake him while I am reading tonight.  One little problem, Siri does not recognize that and if I tap too long to switch to here from my library book I make scary noises,

Can you turn off Siri?

Keith might look to see if he can, or I will only read and not play on the iPad while he sleeps.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Jane on December 16, 2015, 06:12:03 PM
Finished Father Brown Season 3, which saved the best for last.


I will remember that when we  get to season 3.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Jane on December 16, 2015, 06:13:01 PM
Keith is tired so he will not be checking on Siri tonight.  Sorry, 'night.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: George on December 16, 2015, 06:43:04 PM

FIVE!!
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: George on December 16, 2015, 06:44:31 PM
I still can't find a charger for my nook.  Keith has turned the sound off on his iPad so I do no accidentally wake him while I am reading tonight.  One little problem, Siri does not recognize that and if I tap too long to switch to here from my library book I make scary noises,

Can you turn off Siri?

Keith might look to see if he can, or I will only read and not play on the iPad while he sleeps.

Does your iPad have a headphone jack?  You could get something like THIS (http://www.stylusfun.com/21-capacitive-stylus-pen-with-35mm-headphone-jack-plug-for-ipad-ipad-2.html).  It's a stylus for iPads, but it plugs into the headphone jack so you don't lose it.  BUT when something is plugged into the headphone jack, the external speakers (should) automatically shut off and make NO noise! 

(http://www.stylusfun.com/21-82-thickbox/capacitive-stylus-pen-with-35mm-headphone-jack-plug-for-ipad-ipad-2.jpg)
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: George on December 16, 2015, 06:45:17 PM
Or if you don't want to pay for something like that and you have an old pair of headphones that no longer work, you could cut off the plug and just stick that into the headphone jack and that should also turn off the external speakers.

Either way, there are options.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: George on December 16, 2015, 06:53:53 PM
And on that note (F#), I'm leaving work and going home to take a nap before I leave for the movie.  We're going to see Love (http://olympiafilmsociety.org/).  "Viewer discretion is advised due to graphic sexual content."

:o
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: John G. on December 16, 2015, 09:11:52 PM
Went to usher for Robert Earl Keen's country Christmas show. They sold more beer at this event last year than any other event, so they set up six extra beer bars in the theater lobbies and then took trays of beers into the theater like it was a ballgame. And the people drank and drank and drank.

I only saw a little of the show, but I got to hear all of it. It's not my thing (I didn't know a single song and everybody else was singing along) but I could appreciate the musicianship. It was less Christmas than I thought it would be.

Yikes! :o Doesn't really sound like a very good listening experience.  Everyone else would annoy me too, too much.

That's how I'd feel, too. John G, you were brave to usher.

I stayed out in the lobby for a great deal of the evening.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Cillaliz on December 16, 2015, 09:13:11 PM
Good evening. 
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Cillaliz on December 16, 2015, 09:13:25 PM
Good news about TCB's Niece
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Cillaliz on December 16, 2015, 09:13:42 PM
VIBES TO DR ELMORE'S FRIEND~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: John G. on December 16, 2015, 09:13:53 PM
Make a few almond raspberry tarts tonight. The holiday baking is in full swing.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: John G. on December 16, 2015, 09:14:14 PM
But I didn't get a chance to rest today.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: John G. on December 16, 2015, 09:14:43 PM
Hi, Cillaliz!
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: John G. on December 16, 2015, 09:14:52 PM
Good night, all.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Cillaliz on December 16, 2015, 09:15:26 PM
Good Night John G
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Cillaliz on December 16, 2015, 09:16:25 PM
My nose has been running today an I thought it was a cold, but I took an allergy pill and it's really helping.  Maybe it's just how warm and wet it's been.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: Cillaliz on December 16, 2015, 09:16:53 PM
I can't get sick right now, I have a lot to do at work tomorrow
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: TCB on December 16, 2015, 10:13:24 PM
My question for today....but NOT my ASK BK question....

If you are directing a musical that opens June 4, and your auditions are April 3 and 4 - why would you choose a pianist who is not available until May 3?


Musically gifted actors?
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: TCB on December 16, 2015, 10:18:41 PM
~~~~~~~~~Vibes for Elmore's friend and his family!~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: TCB on December 16, 2015, 10:22:54 PM
Thank you for all the good wishes for my niece.  She was doing fairly well today while I was there.  She has one lone staple in her forehead.  Kind of a Frankenstein touch.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: TCB on December 16, 2015, 10:27:34 PM
After I left, the hospital gave her two Vicodin, but when that didn't help, the dimwits gave her some morphine.  The result: Projectile vomiting!  Kind of an Exorcist touch.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: TCB on December 16, 2015, 10:28:17 PM
Vibes to all who need them.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: TCB on December 16, 2015, 10:36:35 PM
Congratulations to DanM. on his remission.   I am sorry to hear about you losing your doctor.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: TCB on December 16, 2015, 10:41:31 PM
I'm anxious to close the eye surgery chapter of my life. I still don't have driving glasses, but at least the medical side of things seems to be over.

I appreciate all the eye vibes you've all sent. My eyes thank you.


Jeanne, I am so sorry that your eye surgery experience was not as positive as my experience.  I am so grateful for modern medicine.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: TCB on December 16, 2015, 10:42:38 PM
Okay, some parts of modern medicine, other parts, not so much.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: TCB on December 16, 2015, 10:51:31 PM
Tonight was our final rehearsal until January 4.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: TCB on December 16, 2015, 10:52:23 PM
When we return we have 18 days before we open.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: TCB on December 16, 2015, 10:52:51 PM
We are in good shape.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: TCB on December 16, 2015, 10:55:51 PM
A couple of the cast members were trying to organize a line run-thru during our two week break.  Sorry, I'm not interested.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: bk on December 16, 2015, 10:59:57 PM
Finished with my viewing and will now take a nice hot shower.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: TCB on December 16, 2015, 11:00:00 PM
I suppose that sounded snotty.  I just think that we should be capable of doing our homework while we are on break.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: TCB on December 16, 2015, 11:02:07 PM
Now if one of the cast members came to me and asked if I would run lines with them, I would, of course, say yes.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: bk on December 16, 2015, 11:02:43 PM
I spent almost ninety minutes on the phone with the fellow who does my music charts going over the epic song from the LA show.  16 pages and 231 bars.  First I gave note corrections, then voicing corrections to the accompaniment, and that took quite a while and frankly I didn't catch everything.  Then we began at the beginning and went over the entire melody line to make sure all the rhythms were correct - lots of changes there, too.  Later he sent me the fixed version and I found five minor things I hadn't caught - once those are fixed we're good to go.
Title: Re: COMMISERATING
Post by: TCB on December 16, 2015, 11:04:18 PM
Or maybe I am just an old curmudgeon.