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Title: THE OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS
Post by: bk on December 22, 2015, 12:21:56 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes counted down, and now it is time for you to post until the counting cows come home.
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2015, 12:22:29 AM
And the word of the day is: IRENIC!
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 01:14:24 AM
First post after BK!
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Post by: George on December 22, 2015, 01:21:43 AM
Happy Solstice, everyone!  Enjoy the shortest day of the year...and the longest night!
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Post by: George on December 22, 2015, 01:36:25 AM
Tonight, my friend pug is having her annual Yulefeast dinner where she invites everyone to eat and party and celebrate the return of the sun.  I'm bringing vegan cupcakes that my sister has made for me. :)
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Post by: George on December 22, 2015, 01:37:11 AM
Have a good (if very short) day, all!
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 02:23:28 AM
Tonight, my friend pug is having her annual Yulefeast dinner where she invites everyone to eat and party and celebrate the return of the sun.  I'm bringing vegan cupcakes that my sister has made for me. :)


Is it a vegan dinner?
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Post by: Michael on December 22, 2015, 02:33:50 AM
good morning to all
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Post by: Michael on December 22, 2015, 02:35:49 AM
can you imagine living in there arctic where there is no daylight right now?
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Post by: FJL on December 22, 2015, 02:54:25 AM
To Cilla, TCB and JohnG - Thanks so much for watching the video and for your comments last night!
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Post by: FJL on December 22, 2015, 02:56:20 AM
I'm wondering whether this will be the last tax-office day before the holiday. 
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2015, 04:07:39 AM
Good morning, all!

I slept very poorly last night.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2015, 04:07:55 AM
I blame it on the solstice.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2015, 04:09:59 AM
Around 3:30AM I believe I had a couple of ghostly visitors; I could hear footsteps and voices from miles away. Beyond that, I slept fitfully, had a couple of weirds dreams, and was wide awake a lot of the night.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2015, 04:11:22 AM
In the one dream I remember, everyone was reading Orwell's Animal Farm, and I think I was leading the group.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2015, 04:13:13 AM
This morning, I have a trip to Lincoln Center; I'll stop at my pharmacy for this monthly meds, hit the bank, and then meet a Wright State University student for coffee.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2015, 04:21:39 AM
Thought for the day!
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Post by: Kerry on December 22, 2015, 04:26:40 AM
"I have no mistletoe so I suppose no kisses this Christmas"  Sounds like a great Christmas song-- "No Kisses this Christmas"
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2015, 04:51:05 AM
Good morning, all.

Sanity vibes for anyone who had to go shopping today.
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2015, 05:09:09 AM
I slept well.  We have been lazy this morning since we have a day of sailing.
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2015, 05:09:58 AM
Safe and easy travel vibes to those who are traveling this time of year.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2015, 06:53:35 AM
TOD:

Finding out that I am still cancer free.

Winning a ballroom trophy and several awards. (I had never won any trophies as a kid, so this is a surprise.)

Going to Louisville to celebrate my parents' 60th anniversary.

Spending a week on Maui.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 22, 2015, 07:20:13 AM
Good morning, all.

And a late one it is.  I was (still am, actually) exhausted from the long day and late hours last night, so it's a bit of a pre-Christmas miracle that I was able to sleep in today
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Post by: Ginny on December 22, 2015, 07:23:31 AM
Tuesday morning greetings!  What fun, festive holiday thing do I get to do an hour from now?  My 6-month dental check-up  :P

After that, though, I'll be back to wrapping and baking.
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Post by: Amy on December 22, 2015, 07:33:01 AM
TOD:
The best thing that happened to me this year is that my significant other got laid off from his job as a newspaper entertainment editor. I know that doesn't sound like a good thing, but Mark was working 16 hours a day and I almost never saw him except on weekends. He had terrible eating habits, never had the time to exercise, and got very little sleep. Now we walk the dog together every evening, he eats fairly nutritious meals at home and walks on the treadmill everyday. I think he's lost about 25 pounds, but we'll never know because he refuses to weigh himself. Anyway, he washes all the dishes and has the holiday lights turned on outside when I drive up to our house after work. He makes a very nice house-husband. It's a bit disconcerting that he hasn't been able to find another job in six months (no one buys newspapers anymore), but we haven't needed the money, and I'm sure he'll find something next year.
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Post by: Amy on December 22, 2015, 07:37:14 AM
It's been a very good year for the dog too because she's never left home alone all day long anymore.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 22, 2015, 07:52:23 AM
That sounds like a blessing in disguise DR AMY!  Very nice.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 22, 2015, 07:52:43 AM
In the one dream I remember, everyone was reading Orwell's Animal Farm, and I think I was leading the group.

I think this dream explains itself.
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Post by: Donald on December 22, 2015, 07:52:48 AM
Happy December 22nd!  The Broadway Radio Show Countdown to Christmas continues today with the World Premiere Cast Recording of A Christmas Story.  Based on the popular film, this musical features a delightful score by the up and coming songwriting team of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.  It's a fun family musical I am sure you will enjoy so give it a listen while you are wrapping gifts or decorating your tree!
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 22, 2015, 07:53:23 AM
I do not get NETFLIX so I cannot watch the series that MR BK is writing about.....I am sure I would feel exactly the way he does about the whole thing.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 22, 2015, 07:54:01 AM
We are expecting temps in the 60's through the end of the week....and lots rain today and thunderstorms and high winds tomorrow.

Merry Christmas   ??
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 22, 2015, 07:55:18 AM
Page Two Christmas Tree Dance.

(http://www.lowcountrytoday.com/images/pc/Merry%20Christmas%20-%20TREE.jpg)

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Post by: Jrand74 on December 22, 2015, 07:55:37 AM
I shall have to consider the TOD for awhile.
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Post by: Ginny on December 22, 2015, 09:06:21 AM
Back from an uneventful dental check-up.  Butter is softening for pecan snowball cookies and I'm off to the package-wrapping table.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2015, 09:43:57 AM
TOD:
The best thing that happened to me this year is that my significant other got laid off from his job as a newspaper entertainment editor. I know that doesn't sound like a good thing, but Mark was working 16 hours a day and I almost never saw him except on weekends. He had terrible eating habits, never had the time to exercise, and got very little sleep. Now we walk the dog together every evening, he eats fairly nutritious meals at home and walks on the treadmill everyday. I think he's lost about 25 pounds, but we'll never know because he refuses to weigh himself. Anyway, he washes all the dishes and has the holiday lights turned on outside when I drive up to our house after work. He makes a very nice house-husband. It's a bit disconcerting that he hasn't been able to find another job in six months (no one buys newspapers anymore), but we haven't needed the money, and I'm sure he'll find something next year.

Getting laid off my newspaper job was one of the best things that ever happened to me, Amy. I'm sure that Mark will find something similar in his case. All the best for 2016.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2015, 09:45:49 AM
We are expecting temps in the 60's through the end of the week....and lots rain today and thunderstorms and high winds tomorrow.

Merry Christmas   ??

It's supposed to get into the 80s here in the next few days. So, of course, I'm leaving town.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2015, 10:22:49 AM
I had a nice visit with Jim Miller and his brother Danny, who's a freshman at Ball State. We went to Arties's for breakfast.  They headed to the Cloisters, and on my way home I ran into Dan Pantano who's with the Philadelphia Vocal Academy. It's been a good morning.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2015, 10:31:48 AM
Just got a call from Mom. She hasn't been feeling well and was worried about it. Turns out she picked up something a little too heavy (groceries, probably) and that caused her pain. The doctor was pleased with what he saw and couldn't find anything wrong.
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2015, 10:31:55 AM
I'm up, I'm up - about seven hours and I'm sure I could fall right back asleep should I get back into bed - it's very gray our and has been in true LA style raining on and off for a day or so, but by rain I mean the street is moist.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 22, 2015, 12:08:33 PM
Got a couple of nice CDs in the mail!
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Post by: George on December 22, 2015, 12:22:13 PM
Tonight, my friend pug is having her annual Yulefeast dinner where she invites everyone to eat and party and celebrate the return of the sun.  I'm bringing vegan cupcakes that my sister has made for me. :)


Is it a vegan dinner?

No, but my sister is making the cupcakes and that's the kind that she makes anymore.  They're pretty good, and there will be vegans at the party...and people who only eat gluten-free, so they'll go over well.
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Post by: George on December 22, 2015, 12:35:44 PM
Got a couple of nice CDs in the mail!

As did I!  I actually got two yesterday (Kritzerland's "The Pick-up Artist/Rapture" and "Victor Young at Paramount, Volume 2"), and then today I received, "His Monkey Wife/Aladdin (http://www.stagedoorrecords.com/stage9043.html)" and "Dorothy Loudon at the Blue Angel and Other Rarities (http://www.stagedoorrecords.com/stage2320.html)" from Stage Door Records.

:D
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2015, 12:39:09 PM
I heard from my adopted son Joshie before he headed off to New England and his family. We begin work on Encores! on Monday morning, Dec. 28. Big relief!
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 22, 2015, 12:40:05 PM
Excellent news, DR Elmore!     :)
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Post by: Ginny on December 22, 2015, 12:43:30 PM
I heard from my adopted son Joshie before he headed off to New England and his family. We begin work on Encores! on Monday morning, Dec. 28. Big relief!

Now, THAT'S something to look forward to!
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2015, 12:55:20 PM
I heard from my adopted son Joshie before he headed off to New England and his family. We begin work on Encores! on Monday morning, Dec. 28. Big relief!

Yee and haw! Congratulations.
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 22, 2015, 01:05:04 PM
Thought for the day!

OMG I love this!
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Post by: George on December 22, 2015, 01:18:42 PM
I heard from my adopted son Joshie before he headed off to New England and his family. We begin work on Encores! on Monday morning, Dec. 28. Big relief!

That's great, Larry!
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Post by: KevinH on December 22, 2015, 01:27:53 PM
Greetings from Western New York (you'll never hear it referred to as "upstate" by the natives) !
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Post by: KevinH on December 22, 2015, 01:28:32 PM
Good news, DR elmore!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2015, 01:29:01 PM
I only wish we'd started two weeks ago so I wouldn't be so fraught about money at the moment, but that was out of Joshie's control.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2015, 01:30:15 PM
Greetings from Western New York (you'll never hear it referred to as "upstate" by the natives) !

I think "upstate" for dwellers in Manhattan is the geography around Albany.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2015, 01:31:27 PM
What I do not know yet is if we are working on "Cabin in the Sky" or "1776" next week!
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 22, 2015, 02:22:57 PM
Good news from DR ELMORE.

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Post by: Jrand74 on December 22, 2015, 02:23:07 PM
Page Two?
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2015, 02:23:27 PM
Two meetings done and now am choosing songs.
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Post by: KevinH on December 22, 2015, 02:53:05 PM
Greetings from Western New York (you'll never hear it referred to as "upstate" by the natives) !
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I think "upstate" for dwellers in Manhattan is the geography around Albany.






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Post by: KevinH on December 22, 2015, 02:56:44 PM
Let me try again.
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Post by: KevinH on December 22, 2015, 02:59:38 PM
It's too hard to quote when you're using an iPad.   
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Post by: KevinH on December 22, 2015, 03:01:07 PM
What I tried to say is that I think some people in the City refer to the rest of the state as "upstate."
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Post by: George on December 22, 2015, 04:15:23 PM
PAGE THREE IT'S-AFTER-FOUR-PM-ON-THE-LEFT-COAST DANCE!!

:o
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2015, 04:55:52 PM
Page three?  Really?
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2015, 04:56:04 PM
Got a lovely basket of flowers from the Pogues.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 05:18:30 PM
TOD:
The best thing that happened to me this year is that my significant other got laid off from his job as a newspaper entertainment editor. I know that doesn't sound like a good thing, but Mark was working 16 hours a day and I almost never saw him except on weekends. He had terrible eating habits, never had the time to exercise, and got very little sleep. Now we walk the dog together every evening, he eats fairly nutritious meals at home and walks on the treadmill everyday. I think he's lost about 25 pounds, but we'll never know because he refuses to weigh himself. Anyway, he washes all the dishes and has the holiday lights turned on outside when I drive up to our house after work. He makes a very nice house-husband. It's a bit disconcerting that he hasn't been able to find another job in six months (no one buys newspapers anymore), but we haven't needed the money, and I'm sure he'll find something next year.

Getting laid off my newspaper job was one of the best things that ever happened to me, Amy. I'm sure that Mark will find something similar in his case. All the best for 2016.


Sorry, I thought the first two words of your post was the first thing on your list!
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 05:21:30 PM
I heard from my adopted son Joshie before he headed off to New England and his family. We begin work on Encores! on Monday morning, Dec. 28. Big relief!


Great news, elmore.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 05:24:27 PM
Post #65??  Really?


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Post by: Laura on December 22, 2015, 05:25:15 PM
Good evening.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 05:26:37 PM
Is this a really slow week?
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 05:28:44 PM
I met my friend, Sharry, for lunch today.  By the time we finished, my left knee (the bad leg) was hurting so bad, I couldn't stand it.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 05:30:28 PM
I had a lot of errands I needed to run today, but instead, I went home, took a pain pill, and slept for two and a half hours.  My knee is still causing a great deal of pain.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 05:30:51 PM
Good evening, Laura.
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Post by: Dan M on December 22, 2015, 05:45:19 PM
Still can't quite catch the Christmas spirit this year, having a bit of depression. That's why I haven't been here in a couple of days. Sorry to sound like the character with the rain cloud overhead.
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Post by: Dan M on December 22, 2015, 05:48:56 PM
I should be happy that the management switched out the old refrigerator after I spent a week complaining that everything in the freezer was getting a funny taste, I couldn't get it clean enough, so they brought in a new fridge. It's not as tall and the square footage inside is smaller but I'm not sure by how much. At least it is energy efficient, the old one was around 25+ years old. The new one has a black textured surface, so it looks like the 2001 monolith's kid is in my kitchen.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 05:50:20 PM
Still can't quite catch the Christmas spirit this year, having a bit of depression. That's why I haven't been here in a couple of days. Sorry to sound like the character with the rain cloud overhead.


Drop in here anytime and we will cheer you up!
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Post by: Dan M on December 22, 2015, 05:50:29 PM
The day after the new fridge was installed, I received a call that part of my disability is stopping, so beginning next month I will get about $600 less. It will be close to just get by.
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Post by: Dan M on December 22, 2015, 05:52:31 PM
I am due to have my next PET scan in March, but I may have to look for work prior to that. That will mess up my other disability and my health insurance. The whole mishegas has been weighing on my mind.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 05:53:38 PM
I think Christmas spirit is in short-supply all over this year.  You are not alone Dan M.   I keep looking for my spirit, but I just can't find it.  I think I need to go to church.
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Post by: Dan M on December 22, 2015, 05:53:46 PM
So this Christmas and New Year's will be a skimpy time for me. That's part of why I don't have much cheer.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 05:54:50 PM
The day after the new fridge was installed, I received a call that part of my disability is stopping, so beginning next month I will get about $600 less. It will be close to just get by.


Why such a large  drop in your benefits?
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Post by: Dan M on December 22, 2015, 05:55:48 PM
On the one hand, I am grateful that I am healthy (pretty much). I know that there are patients who have been down my path and still need to swallow 40 or more pills each and every day. The only things I take are OTC vitamins and allergy remedies. Thank God, I hate taking pills.
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Post by: Dan M on December 22, 2015, 06:00:25 PM
The day after the new fridge was installed, I received a call that part of my disability is stopping, so beginning next month I will get about $600 less. It will be close to just get by.

Why such a large  drop in your benefits?

Part was through the State, and they've tightened their belt since the new guy was elected. Our governor is the ice cream guy, Cold Stone, but I'm not so sure about him.

The company that oversees that, Sedgwick, has been looking for anything to lower or drop me since almost the day before I was discharged during the heaviest part of my treatments. People have warned me about Sedgwick, plus the woman assigned to me is named Diane. In my entire life, the name Diane has been a bad omen, or something. I have never known a Diane that I befriended or who liked me, or had good news. I've had friends who've had other similar experiences, but with different names.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 06:05:33 PM
The day after the new fridge was installed, I received a call that part of my disability is stopping, so beginning next month I will get about $600 less. It will be close to just get by.

Why such a large  drop in your benefits?

Part was through the State, and they've tightened their belt since the new guy was elected. Our governor is the ice cream guy, Cold Stone, but I'm not so sure about him.

The company that oversees that, Sedgwick, has been looking for anything to lower or drop me since almost the day before I was discharged during the heaviest part of my treatments. People have warned me about Sedgwick, plus the woman assigned to me is named Diane. In my entire life, the name Diane has been a bad omen, or something. I have never known a Diane that I befriended or who liked me, or had good news. I've had friends who've had other similar experiences, but with different names.


I will refuse comment since my sister is named Diane.  :-)
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 06:06:53 PM
So, it is the state supplement that has been cut?  Are you on Social Security disability?
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Post by: George on December 22, 2015, 06:07:05 PM
I had a lot of errands I needed to run today, but instead, I went home, took a pain pill, and slept for two and a half hours.  My knee is still causing a great deal of pain.
I met my friend, Sharry, for lunch today.  By the time we finished, my left knee (the bad leg) was hurting so bad, I couldn't stand it.

~~~Knee-Feel-Better Vibes for TCB!!~~~
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Post by: George on December 22, 2015, 06:07:42 PM
The day after the new fridge was installed, I received a call that part of my disability is stopping, so beginning next month I will get about $600 less. It will be close to just get by.

Why such a large  drop in your benefits?

Part was through the State, and they've tightened their belt since the new guy was elected. Our governor is the ice cream guy, Cold Stone, but I'm not so sure about him.

The company that oversees that, Sedgwick, has been looking for anything to lower or drop me since almost the day before I was discharged during the heaviest part of my treatments. People have warned me about Sedgwick, plus the woman assigned to me is named Diane. In my entire life, the name Diane has been a bad omen, or something. I have never known a Diane that I befriended or who liked me, or had good news. I've had friends who've had other similar experiences, but with different names.


I will refuse comment since my sister is named Diane.  :-)

And so is mine. ::)

;D
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Post by: George on December 22, 2015, 06:07:56 PM
~~~Vibes of All Kinds for Dan M!!~~~
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 06:08:36 PM
Or are you on SSI?
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Post by: George on December 22, 2015, 06:09:17 PM
And now, I'm off to my friend pug's Yulefeast dinner.  I have to stop at my sister's first to pick up the cupcakes that she made for me to bring.  Then, I'll be out partying for quite a while, I'm sure.

Be back later!
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 06:09:27 PM
I had a lot of errands I needed to run today, but instead, I went home, took a pain pill, and slept for two and a half hours.  My knee is still causing a great deal of pain.
I met my friend, Sharry, for lunch today.  By the time we finished, my left knee (the bad leg) was hurting so bad, I couldn't stand it.

~~~Knee-Feel-Better Vibes for TCB!!~~~


Thank you, George.  Are you still at work?
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 06:09:48 PM
One post more.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 06:10:39 PM
Four!
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 06:24:27 PM
This is going to be a strange Christmas for my family.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 06:25:37 PM
We still don't know if my niece will feel up to participating.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 06:26:19 PM
She says she has never felt worse in her life.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 06:27:22 PM
On Saturday she said she would gladly give birth to 19 babies rather than go through that surgery again.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 06:28:20 PM
She is grateful that it was a success but she says she feels horrible.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 06:29:35 PM
Good evening, 1 Guest!
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 06:29:50 PM
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 06:38:01 PM
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Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 06:38:49 PM
Somehow, I have to go shopping tomorrow, regardless of how I feel.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 06:39:25 PM
And then I have to go have a physical in the afternoon.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 22, 2015, 06:40:06 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 06:40:12 PM
I would rather give birth to 19 babies rather than have a physical tomorrow.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 06:40:59 PM
Page 4?  Really?
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 06:41:22 PM
Brain-dead poster?  Really.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 06:41:55 PM
I have not worked on my lines for the last two days.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 06:42:32 PM
I doubt I will work on them tonight.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 06:42:52 PM
Good evening, Jeanne.
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Post by: Dan M on December 22, 2015, 06:43:59 PM
TCB, the State funded part has ended. I'm still on SSDI with Medicare. The State funded part tried to weasel out around the time my in-patient treatments just ended.

Sorry about "Diane" but it has been the trend for me.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 22, 2015, 06:44:51 PM
I've been asking the handyman here for many months now to recaulk my bathtub. He'd been busy remodeling the manager's unit and mine had to wait. Yesterday he brought a friend over and the friend did it. And a very nice job at that. It looks soooo much better! I wish they'd done it several years ago, but I feel I can't ask for too much. Anyway, I'm very glad it's done.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 22, 2015, 06:46:24 PM
Hi, TCB. Hi, DanM.

Tom, I'm sorry you're not feeling good. Vibes you feel better soon.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 22, 2015, 06:48:32 PM
Dan M, I hope things improve for you.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 06:48:48 PM
Dan have you filed an appeal?
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 06:49:18 PM
Hi, TCB. Hi, DanM.

Tom, I'm sorry you're not feeling good. Vibes you feel better soon.


Thank you, Jeanne.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS
Post by: Jeanne on December 22, 2015, 06:51:07 PM
Vibes to Tom's niece, too.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 22, 2015, 06:53:05 PM
I haven't much to report. Just busy taking care of things that need attention. Nothing particularly interesting or fun. Still mourning the closing of one of my favorite eateries.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 06:53:16 PM
Vibes to Tom's niece, too.


Thank you.  It is easy for us to tell her that it will get better, but we don't have to suffer through it.

Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 06:55:28 PM
I told her it was all in her head....  She didn't think that was funny.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS
Post by: Jeanne on December 22, 2015, 06:57:26 PM
This year wasn't an easy year for me. Not a bad year, but not an easy one. The first half was filled with dental work, the second with the two eye surgeries. I'm very glad to have both behind me. Two of my closest friends have been having health issues, too, and that has put the kibosh on getting together. We still talk on the phone, but I'd like to be able to see them.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS
Post by: Jeanne on December 22, 2015, 06:59:05 PM
Vibes to Tom's niece, too.


Thank you.  It is easy for us to tell her that it will get better, but we don't have to suffer through it.



Has her doctor given her any guidelines? They're so reticent to say anything these days. 
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS
Post by: Jeanne on December 22, 2015, 07:01:29 PM
Time to have something to eat.

TTFN.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 07:03:16 PM
From what I understand, not a lot.  They told her it would be a one to three month recovery period.
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Post by: Ginny on December 22, 2015, 07:06:38 PM
Vibes to DRs TCB and Dan M!
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 07:08:44 PM
Thank you, Ginny.  Did you mail me my cookies yet?
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Post by: Ginny on December 22, 2015, 07:09:56 PM
I have tried to decorate and bake and wrap myself into a Christmas mood and it's worked to an extent.  The biggest thing weighing on my mind is my mother's condition.  There's not much I can do about it, but there it is.
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Post by: Ginny on December 22, 2015, 07:11:16 PM
Thank you, Ginny.  Did you mail me my cookies yet?

You might not want any of tonight's batch.  I accidentally put in twice as much lemon extract as called for.  Richard and I taste-tested and they seemed OK, but may "ripen" with age...
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 07:16:02 PM
Thank you, Ginny.  Did you mail me my cookies yet?

You might not want any of tonight's batch.  I accidentally put in twice as much lemon extract as called for.  Richard and I taste-tested and they seemed OK, but may "ripen" with age...


Oh, I think those are for John.
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Post by: Ginny on December 22, 2015, 07:18:47 PM
 :D
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2015, 07:23:58 PM
Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H965m0Hkk5M
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Post by: Ginny on December 22, 2015, 07:35:39 PM
Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H965m0Hkk5M

I wish something like that would happen when I go to the grocery...
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 07:39:46 PM
I would be the guy who walked out the door, just as it was all starting.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 07:47:59 PM
Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H965m0Hkk5M


And while I was there, I had to watch the DO, RE, MI
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 07:55:54 PM
Even the Guests have gone away.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 07:56:47 PM
It couldn't be because of something I said.  I am always this dumb.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 07:59:12 PM
Nicky's Christmas gift arrived today.  I left it boxed up in the hall.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 08:00:40 PM
It won't fit in his stocking anyway.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS
Post by: Ginny on December 22, 2015, 08:02:30 PM
Tomorrow is my last day to get stuff done because we have to go to Lima on Thursday for a 2pm service.  At least it won't be late when we get home on Christmas Eve.

'night!
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 08:02:59 PM
I got him a new bed for the bedroom.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 08:15:56 PM
I hope Cilla is feeling better.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 08:18:49 PM
~~~~~~~~~~~Feel good vibes for all!!!~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 08:19:24 PM
#140
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 22, 2015, 08:32:57 PM
I heard from my adopted son Joshie before he headed off to New England and his family. We begin work on Encores! on Monday morning, Dec. 28. Big relief!

Great News!
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS
Post by: John G. on December 22, 2015, 08:41:29 PM
Thank you, Ginny.  Did you mail me my cookies yet?

You might not want any of tonight's batch.  I accidentally put in twice as much lemon extract as called for.  Richard and I taste-tested and they seemed OK, but may "ripen" with age...


Oh, I think those are for John.

Thank you, sir. You are indeed a gentleman. So giving.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS
Post by: John G. on December 22, 2015, 08:43:07 PM
Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H965m0Hkk5M

Oh those wacky Germans. Sweet.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS
Post by: Cillaliz on December 22, 2015, 08:43:22 PM
The day after the new fridge was installed, I received a call that part of my disability is stopping, so beginning next month I will get about $600 less. It will be close to just get by.

Why such a large  drop in your benefits?

Part was through the State, and they've tightened their belt since the new guy was elected. Our governor is the ice cream guy, Cold Stone, but I'm not so sure about him.

The company that oversees that, Sedgwick, has been looking for anything to lower or drop me since almost the day before I was discharged during the heaviest part of my treatments. People have warned me about Sedgwick, plus the woman assigned to me is named Diane. In my entire life, the name Diane has been a bad omen, or something. I have never known a Diane that I befriended or who liked me, or had good news. I've had friends who've had other similar experiences, but with different names.


I will refuse comment since my sister is named Diane.  :-)

And so is mine. ::)

;D


And so is mine :)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS
Post by: John G. on December 22, 2015, 08:43:32 PM
Vibes for TCB, Dan M and Cillaliz.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS
Post by: John G. on December 22, 2015, 08:45:07 PM
I actually cleaned part of the front room tonight. It's rather scary. Put up the Christmas cards and cleared away some cookbooks and stray bottles in the bar area. Next year, I have to organize some of that stuff.

Next year ...
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 22, 2015, 08:51:15 PM
I got him a new bed for the bedroom.

I'm sure he'll love that....and the box
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 22, 2015, 08:51:34 PM
I hope Cilla is feeling better.

Cilla is feeling much better
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 22, 2015, 08:53:58 PM
MANY HEALING VIBES TO TCB AND HIS NIECE~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 22, 2015, 08:55:01 PM
heck, VIBES TO EVERYONE~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: Jeanne on December 22, 2015, 09:24:36 PM
From what I understand, not a lot.  They told her it would be a one to three month recovery period.

After brain surgery? Sounds quite unrealistic to me. Perhaps she can talk to another doctor. If she isn't progressing as she thinks she should it could be worrying, and that won't help her at all. I hope someone can give her a more realistic timeframe.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 22, 2015, 09:25:23 PM
I hope Cilla is feeling better.

Cilla is feeling much better

Glad to hear it.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 22, 2015, 09:27:34 PM
Great news from DR Elmore.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 22, 2015, 09:27:58 PM
Good night.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2015, 09:29:44 PM
Finishing off the evening with the John Waters Christmas Album. Tiny Tim sings Rudolph. Little Eva lisps her way through "I Wish You a Merry Christmas." And Akim offers a soulful version of "Santa Claus Is a Black Man." If that doesn't get me in the spirit, nothing will.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2015, 09:30:07 PM
Good night, all.
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 22, 2015, 09:56:03 PM
Sorry, got into watching Love, Actually and forgot to post
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 22, 2015, 09:56:17 PM
I've been thinking about the TOD and trying to decide what to say
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 22, 2015, 10:05:12 PM
I think that in a year of ups and downs, the best thing that happened is that I made it through the bad times and came out stronger and healthier.  I'm back on my feet and things are back to normal, but better. Can't ask for more than that.  On an event level, I think Samantha's wedding was pretty darn great
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 22, 2015, 10:05:50 PM
Wondering where all the night time denizens are hiding
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 22, 2015, 10:08:49 PM
Today I got a wonderful Christmas present from my former client and friend.  He's the teenager from Guatemala I helped a few years back.  He brought a big bouquet of roses and some Christmas money for me to buy a gift. 
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 22, 2015, 10:09:52 PM
I went to the store and got a new mixing blade with a scraper attached for my stand mixer and a couple high end cookie sheets.   They will go perfectly with the glass mixing bowl I bought for myself for Christmas.
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 22, 2015, 10:14:12 PM
Then I roasted a chicken in the over.  Grease was everywhere in the oven when I finished, so I decided to self clean the oven, not realizing that I needed to clean it before putting on the self cleaning.....I learned quickly when it started smoking like crazy. I stopped it and think I've finally aired out the house.   Tomorrow I'll wipe it down good and try again.
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 22, 2015, 10:18:44 PM
My plan was to go see my family on Christmas day and come back the next day, but I'm not sure the weather is going to cooperate.  SO, I may have to change my plan and go on Christmas Eve instead.  Will watch the forecast and decide
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 10:19:19 PM
Sorry, got into watching Love, Actually and forgot to post


What is Love Actually?
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 22, 2015, 10:19:21 PM
Hey guest!  Post something
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 10:20:38 PM
You have to clean the oven before you can self clean the oven?  That makes no sense.
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 22, 2015, 10:20:41 PM
Hi TCB,

Love Actually is a movie from 2003. I've always loved it


http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0314331/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0314331/) 
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 10:21:39 PM
My plan was to go see my family on Christmas day and come back the next day, but I'm not sure the weather is going to cooperate.  SO, I may have to change my plan and go on Christmas Eve instead.  Will watch the forecast and decide

Be very careful.
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 22, 2015, 10:22:03 PM
You have to clean the oven before you can self clean the oven?  That makes no sense.

You have to wipe it down.  I think it's stupid.  Anyway, I didn't read that until after I started it, then decided to remind myself of the directions by looking it up online.  It said if you don't wipe it down it will smoke.....they were right
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 22, 2015, 10:22:44 PM
My plan was to go see my family on Christmas day and come back the next day, but I'm not sure the weather is going to cooperate.  SO, I may have to change my plan and go on Christmas Eve instead.  Will watch the forecast and decide

Be very careful.

Oh I will. The forecast on Thursday and Friday isn't that bad, so I can adjust and it will be fine
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 10:23:19 PM
Hi TCB,

Love Actually is a movie from 2003. I've always loved it


http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0314331/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0314331/) 


Hmm, never heard of it.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS
Post by: Cillaliz on December 22, 2015, 10:24:24 PM
While I'm sure I'll stop in the office and check the mail - and complete on project if I get what I need in the mail - and maybe clean out my desk or something similar, I'm taking time off until after the holidays.  There's nothing on the schedule so, I'm very flexible on when I go see my family
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 22, 2015, 10:24:50 PM
My nephew and great nephew will be there from today until Sunday, so I want to be sure to go while they are there
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 22, 2015, 10:25:11 PM
Oh crap, I forgot I need to take the garbage to the curb tonight....better go do it, I'll be right back
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 10:25:22 PM
It may be snowing where George is celebrating the Yule time.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 10:26:16 PM
Oh crap, I forgot I need to take the garbage to the curb tonight....better go do it, I'll be right back


Okay
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 10:32:48 PM
Tomorrow is supposed to be very rainy, but Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are supposed to be fairly nice.  Not 70 degrees like the east coast, but no rain anyway.
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 22, 2015, 10:36:05 PM
I'm back
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 10:37:02 PM
That didn't take long.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 10:38:22 PM
7even!
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 22, 2015, 10:39:11 PM
The weather is nothing huge, but the temps will be going just above and below freezing which may make things slick.  I'm always careful and if it's going to be bad, I don't go
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 22, 2015, 10:39:33 PM
That didn't take long.

It's only 17 paces from my garage to the curb.   I counted
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 10:39:45 PM
7even!


I should have listed a copywrite to George
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 22, 2015, 10:40:33 PM
Callie has had her meds and the cats have had their evening treats
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 10:44:17 PM
One of my friends just sent an ecard to Nicky.  He is sound asleep right now, so I will show him tomorrow.
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 22, 2015, 10:44:40 PM
That's great!  I won't tell my cats, no one has sent a card to them
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 22, 2015, 10:45:08 PM
I still need to do my cards.  I"m not sure it's going to happen this year. 
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 10:46:02 PM
I still need to do my cards.  I"m not sure it's going to happen this year. 


You are not alone.
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 22, 2015, 10:47:28 PM
I need to make more cookies tomorrow for mom and dad. Mom doesn't do it any more and I kind of doubt that my sister in law will have cookies for them.  So, I'm making a care package of different cookies that they can have at home.  So far I only have frosted cut outs and chocolate covered pretzels.  I'm going to make ginger snaps and divinity for sure, maybe something else
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 22, 2015, 10:47:47 PM
I still need to do my cards.  I"m not sure it's going to happen this year. 


You are not alone.

I'm never alone....I live with cats
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 10:50:42 PM
I still need to do my cards.  I"m not sure it's going to happen this year. 


You are not alone.

I'm never alone....I live with cats


You are correct.  Cats don't live with you, you are allowed to live with them.
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 22, 2015, 10:53:14 PM
All three of mine have decided to be very close to me for the last week.  I rather like it
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 10:54:11 PM
Nicky has been very cuddly, also.
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 22, 2015, 10:55:08 PM
I think I'm going to sign off now.....night TCB
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 10:55:27 PM
I thought he just wanted a nice present for Christmas.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2015, 10:55:57 PM
Good night, Cilla.
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 22, 2015, 10:55:57 PM
He just loves you
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2015, 11:18:18 PM
Back from a way too long concert at the El Portal.  I know the gal who did it, she's very talented, she's done a Kritzerland show, but she, like a few others, thinks she doesn't need help in doing a show and I am here to tell you just as I told her at dinner six months ago, just about everyone needs a pair of eyes out front otherwise you get an evening without structure, point or build.  She had about twenty walkouts during the final twenty minutes for that very reason - they'd had it.
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Post by: George on December 22, 2015, 11:56:58 PM
I had a lot of errands I needed to run today, but instead, I went home, took a pain pill, and slept for two and a half hours.  My knee is still causing a great deal of pain.
I met my friend, Sharry, for lunch today.  By the time we finished, my left knee (the bad leg) was hurting so bad, I couldn't stand it.

~~~Knee-Feel-Better Vibes for TCB!!~~~


Thank you, George.  Are you still at work?

You posted literally 10 seconds after I posted and then left. 
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Post by: George on December 22, 2015, 11:59:08 PM
Anyway, after I left work, I went to my sister's and picked up the 60 mini-cupcakes that she made for me to bring to the Yulefeast. 
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Post by: George on December 22, 2015, 11:59:21 PM
They looked great...and tasted even better.  They were chocolate cupcakes with coffee (espresso) frosting.  Yummy! 
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Post by: George on December 23, 2015, 12:00:06 AM
And they were small enough that more people had one than if they were regular sized.  Some people just don't want that much sugar at one time.  Making them small made them more appealing. 
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Post by: George on December 23, 2015, 12:01:28 AM
I must say that everyone who had one said that they were very good.  I never felt like anyone said that just to be nice, either.  They all seemed surprised that they were so good.
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Post by: George on December 23, 2015, 12:03:23 AM
I did leave about a dozen with/for the hostess and her family.  I ended up taking only five home with me.  And I actually only ate one at the party!  The rest were consumed by the rest of the people.  I think that they will make a return to the next party that I'm invited to.
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Post by: George on December 23, 2015, 12:04:12 AM
Well...
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Post by: George on December 23, 2015, 12:04:18 AM
...since...
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Post by: George on December 23, 2015, 12:04:32 AM
...we're...
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Post by: George on December 23, 2015, 12:04:51 AM
...so close and it's close to the end of the day ;) ...
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Post by: George on December 23, 2015, 12:06:59 AM
PAGE EIGHT MINI CHOCOLATE CUPCAKE DANCE!!

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Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS
Post by: George on December 23, 2015, 12:08:20 AM
These aren't my sister's cupcakes, but they're very similar to what my sister made.  The frosting was not bright white.  It had actual espresso to darken it slightly, but she did use a swirly tip when she frosted the cupcakes.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS
Post by: George on December 23, 2015, 12:09:14 AM
heck, VIBES TO EVERYONE~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~~~DITTO!!~~~
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS
Post by: George on December 23, 2015, 12:12:25 AM
Topic of the Day:  probably my favorite thing that happened this year was that I was cast in the play, "Laughing Stock" and received a lot of compliments on my performance.  The director had me in mind from the very first time that he'd read the play, so that was nice, too.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS
Post by: George on December 23, 2015, 12:12:32 AM
I auditioned (authentically...I was NOT pre-cast), but I was involved with a reading before the auditions, so I felt like I had a leg up.  It was a great experience and a LOT of fun.  I'm so glad to have been the opportunity to do it. :D
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS
Post by: George on December 23, 2015, 12:13:37 AM
Today I got a wonderful Christmas present from my former client and friend.  He's the teenager from Guatemala I helped a few years back.  He brought a big bouquet of roses and some Christmas money for me to buy a gift.

Very nice, Cillaliz!
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS
Post by: George on December 23, 2015, 12:14:48 AM
Hi TCB,

Love Actually is a movie from 2003. I've always loved it


http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0314331/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0314331/)

Both my sister and mom love this move, too.  I've actually never seen it. ::)