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Title: PUT THE BLAME ON MAME
Post by: bk on July 21, 2016, 12:10:11 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes put the blame on Mame, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're currently putting the blame on MOOm.
Title: Re: PUT THE BLAME ON MAME
Post by: bk on July 21, 2016, 12:11:42 AM
And the word of the day is: BILDUNGSROMAN!
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Post by: George on July 21, 2016, 12:34:58 AM
Topic of the Day:  I don't believe that I have ever seen any Rita Hayworth movie. 
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Post by: TCB on July 21, 2016, 12:40:27 AM
First post after George after BK.
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Post by: TCB on July 21, 2016, 12:42:04 AM
T.O.D.


CIRCUS WORLD
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Post by: George on July 21, 2016, 12:50:34 AM
And speaking of the weather...it's 79.4°F up here in my bedroom right now.  It's not the warmest that it's ever been, but it's kind of muggy, which is never comfortable. :P
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Post by: TCB on July 21, 2016, 01:29:39 AM
Too darn hot to fall asleep.  The air conditioner is now back on for another hour.
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Post by: TCB on July 21, 2016, 01:40:15 AM
I sure wish I had some root beer Fizzies right about now!
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Post by: TCB on July 21, 2016, 01:50:26 AM
I had a dream, I dreamed it for you, June.  It wasn't for me Herbie.  And if it wasn't for me, just where would you be, Miss Gypsy Rose Lee?
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Post by: TCB on July 21, 2016, 01:52:40 AM
Hmmm.  It must be heat stroke.
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Post by: TCB on July 21, 2016, 01:53:35 AM
The bedroom is now down to 74 degrees.
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Post by: FJL on July 21, 2016, 04:32:51 AM
Heat wave expected in New York starting tomorrow!
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Post by: FJL on July 21, 2016, 04:33:52 AM
First East coast post!
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Post by: FJL on July 21, 2016, 04:44:28 AM
The new book of (mainly show and film tune) parody lyrics "21st Century Oldies Volume 3" is up on Amazon.   Createspace did well for me on this one, and were a joy to work with, as seems to be their style.

https://www.amazon.com/21st-Century-Oldies-Presidential-Politics/dp/1535073896/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469101120&sr=8-1&keywords=fred+landau+volume+3

The book really doesn't take any political sides, but has fun with everybody involved in the foibles of current events.
 

If any of the HHW regulars want a free copy, happy to send one - just PM me your address (and if you end up liking it, an Amazon review is always appreciated.)








Title: Re: PUT THE BLAME ON MAME
Post by: ChasSmith on July 21, 2016, 04:58:50 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: PUT THE BLAME ON MAME
Post by: ChasSmith on July 21, 2016, 05:00:06 AM
And the word of the day is: BILDUNGSROMAN!

BILDUNGSROMAN!  Same toe I stubbed last week!
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 21, 2016, 05:03:20 AM
This morning I must finish getting the place ready for the Refrigerator Delivery Gentlemen Callers who are scheduled to get here sometime between ten and noon o'clocks.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 21, 2016, 05:05:03 AM
Weird dream(s), which I'm not having much luck bringing into focus.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 21, 2016, 05:05:56 AM
I will put GILDA on top of the to-watch pile.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 21, 2016, 05:35:05 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 21, 2016, 05:37:09 AM
Yesterday's Ohio phone call still has me puzzled.  I got to bed later than I intended, but I did sleep well.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 21, 2016, 05:38:17 AM
Randy wrote me this morning, saying he knew nothing about this.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 21, 2016, 05:40:58 AM
I know I've seen Rita Hayworth in more than one fulm but all I can think of is her version of Carmen without the music..
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 21, 2016, 05:41:15 AM
I need coffee.
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Post by: Druxy on July 21, 2016, 06:03:33 AM
TOD:

THE LADY FROM SHANGHAI
COVER GIRL
GILDA
PAL JOEY
SEPARATE TABLES
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 21, 2016, 06:36:58 AM
Thursday....another HOT show night tonight.  Last night's show was fine....the county fair starts on Friday, so our audiences for Friday and Saturday are not very large....120 to 150 peoples.
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 21, 2016, 06:43:49 AM
TOD:

GILDA
COVER GIRL
CIRCUS WORLD
SEPARATE TABLES
STORY ON PAGE ONE
THE WRATH OF GOD
PAL JOEY

The recording of "Put the Blame on Mame" by Anita Ellis was used in THE FULLER BRUSH GIRL and "sung" by Gale Robbins as Ruby Rawlins.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEURPmj5z_s
Title: Re: PUT THE BLAME ON MAME
Post by: ChasSmith on July 21, 2016, 06:55:11 AM
Everything's ready upstairs, cats are in the basement, and I can sit back now and wait.  I hope Godot doesn't get here before they do.
Title: Re: PUT THE BLAME ON MAME
Post by: ChasSmith on July 21, 2016, 06:57:59 AM
I just realized I sometimes conflate the names Rita Hayworth and Susan Hayward.

And having had said realization, I must segregate and better define them in my little mind once and for all.

I think THE LADY FROM SHANGHAI and PAL JOEY are the two I mostly know Rita from.  Susan is I WANT TO LIVE, and off the top of my head I don't know what else.
Title: Re: PUT THE BLAME ON MAME
Post by: ChasSmith on July 21, 2016, 06:59:23 AM
DR Elmore, I truly hope the strange phone call portends better developments in the future than in the past.
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Post by: Ginny on July 21, 2016, 07:18:41 AM
Thursday morning greetings!  Continuing with Project Mom until mid-afternoon when Richard and I will go out for errands.  Tonight my book group discusses Kristin Kimball's The Dirty Life: On Farming, Food, and Love.  Sorta like Barbara Kingsolver's Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, but not as preachy.  Also reminded me of Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman, but not as "cute."
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 21, 2016, 07:19:01 AM
Feldspar
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Post by: Ginny on July 21, 2016, 07:19:02 AM
Welcome to Page 2!
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 21, 2016, 07:35:32 AM
DR Elmore, I truly hope the strange phone call portends better developments in the future than in the past.

Thank you, but the Macbeths are neither good folk nor ones to turn your back to.
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Post by: Jane on July 21, 2016, 07:57:03 AM
DR Elmore, I truly hope the strange phone call portends better developments in the future than in the past.

DITTO
Title: Re: PUT THE BLAME ON MAME
Post by: Jane on July 21, 2016, 07:58:40 AM
Thursday morning greetings!  Continuing with Project Mom until mid-afternoon when Richard and I will go out for errands.  Tonight my book group discusses Kristin Kimball's The Dirty Life: On Farming, Food, and Love.  Sorta like Barbara Kingsolver's Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, but not as preachy.  Also reminded me of Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman, but not as "cute."

After this glowing description I think I will pass on reading it ;D
Title: Re: PUT THE BLAME ON MAME
Post by: Jane on July 21, 2016, 08:00:52 AM
DR Elmore, I truly hope the strange phone call portends better developments in the future than in the past.

Thank you, but the Macbeths are neither good folk nor ones to turn your back to.

Never trust them again but some kind of peace/truce can make family gatherings easier.
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Post by: Ginny on July 21, 2016, 08:01:45 AM
Thursday morning greetings!  Continuing with Project Mom until mid-afternoon when Richard and I will go out for errands.  Tonight my book group discusses Kristin Kimball's The Dirty Life: On Farming, Food, and Love.  Sorta like Barbara Kingsolver's Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, but not as preachy.  Also reminded me of Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman, but not as "cute."

After this glowing description I think I will pass on reading it ;D

LOL, DR Jane!  I liked the book more than I expected.  It was recommended to us by one of our original members who has since moved to Cincinnati and become active in the urban agriculture movement.  I hope she joins us tonight at Katie's!
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Post by: Kerry on July 21, 2016, 08:28:03 AM
TOD:

You'll Never Get Rich
You Were Never Lovelier (Silly plot but worth it for "I'm Old Fashioned"  She always looked like she was having such fun dancing with Fred)
Gilda
Cover Girl
Title: Re: PUT THE BLAME ON MAME
Post by: FJL on July 21, 2016, 08:42:04 AM
DR Elmore, I truly hope the strange phone call portends better developments in the future than in the past.

Thank you, but the Macbeths are neither good folk nor ones to turn your back to.

Never trust them again but some kind of peace/truce can make family gatherings easier.


This is very valuable, Jane.  It can apply to many situations, I think.
Title: Re: PUT THE BLAME ON MAME
Post by: ChasSmith on July 21, 2016, 09:01:59 AM
Ladies and Gentlemen...

The refrigerator is in the building.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 21, 2016, 09:02:31 AM
And I couldn't be more relieved.  It's the closest fit ever.
Title: Re: PUT THE BLAME ON MAME
Post by: elmore3003 on July 21, 2016, 09:06:57 AM
DR Elmore, I truly hope the strange phone call portends better developments in the future than in the past.

Thank you, but the Macbeths are neither good folk nor ones to turn your back to.

Never trust them again but some kind of peace/truce can make family gatherings easier.

Who cares? I never plan on seeing them again. Ever.
Title: Re: PUT THE BLAME ON MAME
Post by: bk on July 21, 2016, 09:14:29 AM
I'm up, I'm up - seven hours of sleep.
Title: Re: PUT THE BLAME ON MAME
Post by: Jane on July 21, 2016, 09:18:56 AM
Thursday morning greetings!  Continuing with Project Mom until mid-afternoon when Richard and I will go out for errands.  Tonight my book group discusses Kristin Kimball's The Dirty Life: On Farming, Food, and Love.  Sorta like Barbara Kingsolver's Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, but not as preachy.  Also reminded me of Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman, but not as "cute."

After this glowing description I think I will pass on reading it ;D

LOL, DR Jane!  I liked the book more than I expected.  It was recommended to us by one of our original members who has since moved to Cincinnati and become active in the urban agriculture movement.  I hope she joins us tonight at Katie's!

It sounds like the former member could add a lot to the discussion. Have a good one, with or without her.
Title: Re: PUT THE BLAME ON MAME
Post by: Jane on July 21, 2016, 09:19:53 AM
DR Elmore, I truly hope the strange phone call portends better developments in the future than in the past.

Thank you, but the Macbeths are neither good folk nor ones to turn your back to.

Never trust them again but some kind of peace/truce can make family gatherings easier.


This is very valuable, Jane.  It can apply to many situations, I think.

So true as we often find ourselves in those situations.
Title: Re: PUT THE BLAME ON MAME
Post by: Ginny on July 21, 2016, 09:20:08 AM
Thanks, DR Jane!  I'm really looking forward to seeing my girlfriends.
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Post by: Jane on July 21, 2016, 09:21:36 AM
And I couldn't be more relieved.  It's the closest fit ever.

Congratulations!  May your refrigerator give you many good years without any problems!

We expect a new door on our shitty "new" refrigeration on Monday and home it fixes the problem. 
Title: Re: PUT THE BLAME ON MAME
Post by: Jane on July 21, 2016, 09:23:18 AM
DR Elmore, I truly hope the strange phone call portends better developments in the future than in the past.

Thank you, but the Macbeths are neither good folk nor ones to turn your back to.

Never trust them again but some kind of peace/truce can make family gatherings easier.

Who cares? I never plan on seeing them again. Ever.

You know what is said of the best-laid plans ;)
Title: Re: PUT THE BLAME ON MAME
Post by: Jane on July 21, 2016, 09:23:57 AM
Thanks, DR Jane!  I'm really looking forward to seeing my girlfriends.

I do miss mine, however, I get to spend more time with Keith living here which I love.
Title: Re: PUT THE BLAME ON MAME
Post by: Jane on July 21, 2016, 09:29:49 AM
Chatting here now I have calmed down a bit as we received some terrible news this morning. 

While with our friends to visit their niece we also spent time getting to know her three sons, all of whom we liked very much.  We were especially moved by how close they were to each other, and how atentive the two older boys were with their much younger brother.  We sat across the dinner table from the 20 year old middle son the first night and truly liked him, a nice good looking young man.

Yesterday he died in a bicycle accident.  Now I'm crying again.
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Post by: Ginny on July 21, 2016, 09:37:44 AM
DR Jane, sorry to hear the news that's making you sad...
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 21, 2016, 09:46:35 AM
Elmo:  I understand your feelings about never planning to see them again, but....did the issue about the disposal of your father's house ever get settled?
Title: Re: PUT THE BLAME ON MAME
Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 21, 2016, 09:47:13 AM
And since it's really none of MY business, I'll accept that replay without any ill feelings.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 21, 2016, 09:48:53 AM
Chatting here now I have calmed down a bit as we received some terrible news this morning. 

While with our friends to visit their niece we also spent time getting to know her three sons, all of whom we liked very much.  We were especially moved by how close they were to each other, and how atentive the two older boys were with their much younger brother.  We sat across the dinner table from the 20 year old middle son the first night and truly liked him, a nice good looking young man.

Yesterday he died in a bicycle accident.  Now I'm crying again.

Oh, how awful.  Please accept a <hug>!
Title: Re: PUT THE BLAME ON MAME
Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 21, 2016, 09:49:51 AM
In case any of your were wondering when/if it would happen, I'm having my hair cut this evening by Miss Erin Arbogast.
Title: Re: PUT THE BLAME ON MAME
Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 21, 2016, 09:50:14 AM
Erin has been cutting my hair for night onto 22 years.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 21, 2016, 09:50:28 AM
Neither of us has aged a single day in all that time.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 21, 2016, 09:50:39 AM
(We tell ourselves!)
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 21, 2016, 09:50:56 AM
This should be the final post on this page!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 21, 2016, 09:51:03 AM
Page 3
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 21, 2016, 09:52:20 AM
TOD:

You'll Never Get Rich
You Were Never Lovelier (Silly plot but worth it for "I'm Old Fashioned"  She always looked like she was having such fun dancing with Fred)
Gilda
Cover Girl

Hi, Kerry.  I hope all is well with you!
Title: Re: PUT THE BLAME ON MAME
Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 21, 2016, 09:54:09 AM
I will really be glad when the RNC madness is over.  Tonight is "last night". 
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 21, 2016, 09:55:15 AM
Meanwhile, there is music to be listened to, songs to be sung, films to watch, friends to chat with.  Life is SO MUCH MORE IMPORTANT than the exhibition of evil in Cleveland right now.

Just my point-of-view.  I don't mind if you don't share it.
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 21, 2016, 10:11:56 AM
Vibes to your friends DR JANE.  That is a sad situation.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 21, 2016, 10:44:12 AM
That is some brutally shocking news, DR Jane.  Vibes to all concerned.
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 21, 2016, 11:03:13 AM
What color is y0ur new icebox DR CHAS SMITH?
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 21, 2016, 11:09:25 AM
DR Jrand65, I apologize for forgetting and leaving that unanswered the other day.  Hang on a sec and I'll produce some photographic evidence.
Title: Re: PUT THE BLAME ON MAME
Post by: ChasSmith on July 21, 2016, 11:12:49 AM
It's a regular size GE bottom-freezer model, replacing a counter-depth side-by-side one.  I wanted to change the configuration because, whether absolutely true or not, it makes more sense to me to keep the coldest air where it settles, and not have it fly out the door every time you open it.  Also, while the old GE Profile (counter depth) was nice looking with the cabinets, there ain't nothing wrong with a full depth model, especially when it's on the end like this.
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Post by: Jane on July 21, 2016, 11:24:51 AM
Neither of us has aged a single day in all that time.

;D
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Post by: Jane on July 21, 2016, 11:25:09 AM
Thank you DR Ginny & DR Ron.
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Post by: Jane on July 21, 2016, 11:26:12 AM
Much appreciated DR Jrand & DR Chas.
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Post by: Jane on July 21, 2016, 11:28:47 AM
It's a regular size GE bottom-freezer model, replacing a counter-depth side-by-side one.  I wanted to change the configuration because, whether absolutely true or not, it makes more sense to me to keep the coldest air where it settles, and not have it fly out the door every time you open it.  Also, while the old GE Profile (counter depth) was nice looking with the cabinets, there ain't nothing wrong with a full depth model, especially when it's on the end like this.


You have a lot of room there for it.  If ours came out we wouldn't be able to open the door without hitting the counter across from it.
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Post by: bk on July 21, 2016, 11:40:59 AM
Rehearsal one is done and now await rehearsal two - hard to tell from my iCal entry if it's noon or one. 
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Post by: Jane on July 21, 2016, 12:18:25 PM
T.O.D.


CIRCUS WORLD

I liked that.
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Post by: Jane on July 21, 2016, 12:20:23 PM
It has been a long while since I have seen a Rita Hayworth film.  I would really need to see them again to have a strong favorite.  My guess is these two would be my picks.

Cover Girl
The Strawberry Blonde
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Post by: bk on July 21, 2016, 12:23:42 PM
I suppose because no one has arrived that the rehearsal is at one.
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 21, 2016, 12:37:25 PM
Nice Ice Box DR CHAS SMITH.  I agree....I will someday have a freezer on the bottom.
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 21, 2016, 12:37:46 PM
Now I suppose I will have to go to the show......
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 21, 2016, 12:38:47 PM
I just realized I sometimes conflate the names Rita Hayworth and Susan Hayward.

And having had said realization, I must segregate and better define them in my little mind once and for all.

I think THE LADY FROM SHANGHAI and PAL JOEY are the two I mostly know Rita from.  Susan is I WANT TO LIVE, and off the top of my head I don't know what else.

Amazing that I forgot MISS SADIE THOMPSON, seeing as how it just arrived here yesterday, 3-D and all.
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Post by: Ginny on July 21, 2016, 02:07:08 PM
Oops, forgot to log out when we left for our errands.  Back now until time to go to book group.
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Post by: Ginny on July 21, 2016, 02:08:44 PM
DR ChasSmith, the new fridge we got about a year and a half ago has the freezer on the bottom and we like it.  It's nice to have the stuff you go after more often at eye level.
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Post by: FJL on July 21, 2016, 02:10:05 PM
Vibes of comfort to Jane's friends.  Such terrible news.
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Post by: KevinH on July 21, 2016, 04:09:55 PM
Sorry to hear your news, DR Jane.
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Post by: KevinH on July 21, 2016, 04:14:09 PM
Forecast is for the high 90's for the next five days in the DC area.
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Post by: KevinH on July 21, 2016, 04:15:45 PM
I also do not recall seeing a Rita Hayworth movie.
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Post by: Jane on July 21, 2016, 04:16:36 PM
Thank you DR FJL and DR Kevin.
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Post by: KevinH on July 21, 2016, 04:16:55 PM
I would like to see Gilda.
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Post by: bk on July 21, 2016, 05:09:19 PM
Page three?  Really?
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Post by: bk on July 21, 2016, 05:09:28 PM
Time to jog.
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Post by: bk on July 21, 2016, 05:09:38 PM
Second work session went very well.
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Post by: bk on July 21, 2016, 05:11:10 PM
Page four?  Really?
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 21, 2016, 05:37:05 PM
I put the blame on Mame.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 21, 2016, 05:42:00 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 21, 2016, 05:46:27 PM
I saw my Thai Torturer today. I knew he'd talk about the election. He has some interesting insights. Don't know where they come from, but we chat as he digs his thumbs into my scar tissue. I swear I want to hit him at times. It does help me, but it's tough to go through.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 21, 2016, 05:50:17 PM
Sorry to hear Jane's sad news.

I have some of my own. I had a call early this morning from a good friend. Her daughter is in intensive care and isn't expected to live. Anna's known this was coming for at least a year now. There's nothing more the doctors can do. Her daughter is in her forties. The cause? Drugs.
Title: Re: PUT THE BLAME ON MAME
Post by: Jeanne on July 21, 2016, 05:52:39 PM
It's a regular size GE bottom-freezer model, replacing a counter-depth side-by-side one.  I wanted to change the configuration because, whether absolutely true or not, it makes more sense to me to keep the coldest air where it settles, and not have it fly out the door every time you open it.  Also, while the old GE Profile (counter depth) was nice looking with the cabinets, there ain't nothing wrong with a full depth model, especially when it's on the end like this.


I had a bottom freezer once and really liked it, for the same reason DR Ginny stated. I'd never seen one with  side-by-side doors above, though. Hope you're very happy with it.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 21, 2016, 05:57:59 PM
It's a regular size GE bottom-freezer model, replacing a counter-depth side-by-side one.  I wanted to change the configuration because, whether absolutely true or not, it makes more sense to me to keep the coldest air where it settles, and not have it fly out the door every time you open it.  Also, while the old GE Profile (counter depth) was nice looking with the cabinets, there ain't nothing wrong with a full depth model, especially when it's on the end like this.


I had a bottom freezer once and really liked it, for the same reason DR Ginny stated. I'd never seen once with  side-by-side doors above, though. Hope you're very happy with it.

They're very 'in' now, and they're called French Door models.  I never knew about them before starting to look around last week.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 21, 2016, 06:01:53 PM
DR John G, you are very fortunate that your employer is so flexible with leave. After my mother died I needed to return to California to help my dad take care of all sorts of things. I asked for an unpaid leave. I was told no, that they didn't want to do the paperwork! They advised me to quit, then let them know when I was ready to return. My immediate boss told me to look for a job with a better company. Those were my feelings, too.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 21, 2016, 06:04:12 PM
It was a real surprise how many co-workers approached me at work before my departure to say how much they admired what I was doing. What?! It had never occurred to me to do otherwise.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 21, 2016, 06:10:03 PM
Glad to hear your dental visit was relatively smooth, DR Chas.

I have another one coming up next week and will be glad to have it behind me.

Did you know that the average dentist makes more money than most doctors?
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Post by: Jeanne on July 21, 2016, 06:10:40 PM
TTFN.
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Post by: bk on July 21, 2016, 06:15:43 PM
Back from a two-and-a-half mile jog.  Before the second rehearsal I ate two of my low-cal hot dogs on the low-cal buns - the two together nets 330 calories (I know, amazing, right) and then I just jogged off about 250 calories, so I'm down to 80 - instead of doing what I was thinking about, I'm making a very small portion of Wacky Noodles - 400 calories of pasta exactly, and with the other stuff that goes in I should net out right at 1000 calories for the day.
Title: Re: PUT THE BLAME ON MAME
Post by: John G. on July 21, 2016, 06:29:13 PM
DR John G, you are very fortunate that your employer is so flexible with leave. After my mother died I needed to return to California to help my dad take care of all sorts of things. I asked for an unpaid leave. I was told no, that they didn't want to do the paperwork! They advised me to quit, then let them know when I was ready to return. My immediate boss told me to look for a job with a better company. Those were my feelings, too.

I can't begin to tell you, Jeanne, of how blessed I feel because my employer talks about putting family first. And they mean it. I've seen co-workers on all levels leave, even with projects hanging in the balance, because of a lockdown at one of their children's schools or because of some other family-related emergency.

With desk space at a premium now, it will be good to have me working from home, even if that home is in Louisville. One of my co-workers lives in Colorado Springs and does everything from her home. Another co-worker here in San Antonio decided he didn't want to brave the traffic anymore, so he works from home. Both are on my immediate team. Another co-worker decided she wanted to work at our downtown office, and everyone was fine with that. None of this interferes with our getting the job done.
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Post by: John G. on July 21, 2016, 06:29:29 PM
Vibes of comfort for DR Jane.
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Post by: John G. on July 21, 2016, 06:32:15 PM
Starting to watch Wim Wenders' Alice in the Cities, about a German journalist in America who becomes more interested in photography than in writing. Interesting German indy that I somehow missed. It's the first of that recently released Criterion trilogy. The black and white photography, recently restored, is gorgeous.
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Post by: John G. on July 21, 2016, 06:37:15 PM
TOD:

I love Kerry's list, especially You'll Never Get Rich, which isn't a great movie, but all five Cole Porter songs are overlooked gems. You Were Never Lovelier has a great Mercer-Kern score, including I'm Old Fashioned and Dearly Beloved as well as the Shorty George.

Cover Girl, Lady from Shanghai, Down to Earth, Gilda and Only Angels Have Wings are other faves.
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Post by: John G. on July 21, 2016, 06:39:03 PM
Why, when it was 102 outside, did I get a hot cup of decaf from McDonald's? And why, despite the heat, did I enjoy it so much?
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Post by: Jane on July 21, 2016, 06:58:01 PM
Sorry to hear Jane's sad news.

I have some of my own. I had a call early this morning from a good friend. Her daughter is in intensive care and isn't expected to live. Anna's known this was coming for at least a year now. There's nothing more the doctors can do. Her daughter is in her forties. The cause? Drugs.

Double sad news :(
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Post by: Jane on July 21, 2016, 06:58:51 PM
DR John G, you are very fortunate that your employer is so flexible with leave. After my mother died I needed to return to California to help my dad take care of all sorts of things. I asked for an unpaid leave. I was told no, that they didn't want to do the paperwork! They advised me to quit, then let them know when I was ready to return. My immediate boss told me to look for a job with a better company. Those were my feelings, too.

That was rather crummy of them, sorry.  I hope something good came out of it.
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Post by: Jane on July 21, 2016, 06:59:32 PM
Thank you DR John.
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Post by: John G. on July 21, 2016, 07:18:15 PM
Vibes for Jeanne.
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Post by: John G. on July 21, 2016, 07:18:41 PM
Here's a very funny interview with Laura Benanti on her Melania Trump impersonation.

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/21/arts/television/laura-benanti-on-her-transformation-into-melania-trump-on-colberts-late-show.html?_r=2
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Post by: Laura on July 21, 2016, 07:36:35 PM
Good evening.
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Post by: John G. on July 21, 2016, 08:02:18 PM
Good night, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 21, 2016, 08:31:18 PM
Well, GILDA is an incredible movie.
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Post by: Jane on July 21, 2016, 08:36:08 PM
We just watched REMEMBER with Christopher Plummer, excellent.
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Post by: TCB on July 21, 2016, 09:50:20 PM
Good evening!
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Post by: TCB on July 21, 2016, 09:50:47 PM
Who am I talking to anyway?
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Post by: TCB on July 21, 2016, 09:51:02 PM
One more post.
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Post by: TCB on July 21, 2016, 09:51:31 PM
Five!
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Post by: TCB on July 21, 2016, 09:51:52 PM
Hello, NO Guests!
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Post by: TCB on July 21, 2016, 09:52:48 PM
Nine of your brothers and sisters are hanging out at other days on the site.
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Post by: TCB on July 21, 2016, 09:59:11 PM
I just got kicked out of the site, and then it closed itself.
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Post by: TCB on July 21, 2016, 09:59:38 PM
Maybe it is the phase of the moon.
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Post by: TCB on July 21, 2016, 10:00:26 PM
Or a plot by our nine guests!
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Post by: TCB on July 21, 2016, 10:01:37 PM
Or not.
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Post by: TCB on July 21, 2016, 10:02:18 PM
84 beautiful degrees here in Tacoma today.
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Post by: bk on July 21, 2016, 10:02:49 PM
Page five?  Really?
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Post by: bk on July 21, 2016, 10:02:57 PM
Finished with my viewing.
Title: Re: PUT THE BLAME ON MAME
Post by: TCB on July 21, 2016, 10:03:17 PM
I think it was a little warmer in Georgeland.
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Post by: TCB on July 21, 2016, 10:05:53 PM
Jane I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend's son.  Tragic.
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Post by: TCB on July 21, 2016, 10:07:20 PM
Jeanne, I am so sorry to hear about another drug tragedy.
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Post by: TCB on July 21, 2016, 10:08:07 PM
And for both Jane and Jeanne, vibes to both of you, as well.
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Post by: TCB on July 21, 2016, 10:09:34 PM
After a beautiful day of weather, we are expecting showers tomorrow, and then sunshine all weekend.
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Post by: TCB on July 21, 2016, 10:11:12 PM
I can live with that.
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Post by: TCB on July 21, 2016, 10:11:43 PM
Another night without Nicky.
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Post by: TCB on July 21, 2016, 10:12:17 PM
He is still doing well, but he is still radioactive.
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Post by: TCB on July 21, 2016, 10:13:01 PM
I am thinking that he will come home tomorrow, but I could be wrong.
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Post by: TCB on July 21, 2016, 10:13:58 PM
It seems like the entire country is having a massive heat wave.
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Post by: TCB on July 21, 2016, 10:14:54 PM
I am glad that we didn't join the rest of the country.
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Post by: Jane on July 21, 2016, 10:17:55 PM
Thank you Tom.
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Post by: Jane on July 21, 2016, 10:19:19 PM
I am thinking that he will come home tomorrow, but I could be wrong.

I thought the original expected time was longer.  Vibes he will return home tomorrow feeling much better.
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Post by: Jane on July 21, 2016, 10:23:27 PM
It is currently 66 here.  I don'the know if it reached 80 but it was pretty hot walking this afternoon and a wee bit muggy.  It should be cooler tomorrow and might rain.
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Post by: Jane on July 21, 2016, 10:25:02 PM
I should have gone swimming today.  I haven'the gone this year.  I planned to do so in the morning.  I hope it is warm enough.
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Post by: Jane on July 21, 2016, 10:25:22 PM
'night
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Post by: TCB on July 21, 2016, 10:27:34 PM
I am thinking that he will come home tomorrow, but I could be wrong.

I thought the original expected time was longer.  Vibes he will return home tomorrow feeling much better.


The average time is 4 to 7 days, but can be as little as one day and as many as ten days.
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Post by: vixmom on July 21, 2016, 10:27:34 PM
Jane and Jeanne I am so terribly sorry to hear your devastating news.  Vibes and prayers for comfort
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Post by: vixmom on July 21, 2016, 10:28:27 PM
It is officially Vixdad's birthday. 
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Post by: TCB on July 21, 2016, 10:28:49 PM
How are you, Ms. Vixmom?
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Post by: vixmom on July 21, 2016, 10:29:21 PM
As per family custom he was presented with gifts and a card at the stroke of 12 (EST)
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Post by: TCB on July 21, 2016, 10:29:43 PM
SIX
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Post by: vixmom on July 21, 2016, 10:30:11 PM
They were well received
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Post by: vixmom on July 21, 2016, 10:31:06 PM
Today I left work on time and ran to have my hairs cut and coifed in preparation for the weekend excursion
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Post by: TCB on July 21, 2016, 10:31:15 PM
Happy Birthday to Vixdad!
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Post by: vixmom on July 21, 2016, 10:31:46 PM
We shal be visiting the wilds of Conneticut ....
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Post by: vixmom on July 21, 2016, 10:33:04 PM
Happily DR Chas has a new fridge and is skilled at making Texas Toast french bread so we shall surprise him by arriving for breakfast... I am sure he will be thrilled
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Post by: vixmom on July 21, 2016, 10:33:24 PM
Shhhh.... Don't tell him, it would spoil the surprise
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Post by: vixmom on July 21, 2016, 10:34:40 PM
John G it sounds like you have a wonderful employer... I wonder if I could work there and live here...
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Post by: vixmom on July 21, 2016, 10:38:41 PM
Actually one of the banks I work with, Guaanteed Rate, inc. seems an amazing place to work.  A large numbe if their employees work from home.  One of my contacts recently stopped working in the Manhattan office and began working from home.   She took a couple of week holiday in between  one day we were chatting and she mentioned she was no longer in NY.... Yes I said I know you wri from home, you're here in ( mentioned hand if Long Island town)...  "No", she tells me, "I've moved to Hawaii "
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Post by: vixmom on July 21, 2016, 10:39:55 PM
Well I must get to work early tomorrow as I left something undone which must be done by 8:30

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Post by: vixmom on July 21, 2016, 10:40:08 PM
Good night all
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Post by: TCB on July 21, 2016, 10:43:12 PM
Earlier, when I typed in "vixmom" auto correct said "Vixmom."  I guess computers can still learn new things.
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Post by: TCB on July 21, 2016, 11:00:57 PM
We are on page six, and there is no one here to interact with, so I guess I might as well sign off.
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Post by: George on July 22, 2016, 12:51:49 AM
The new book of (mainly show and film tune) parody lyrics "21st Century Oldies Volume 3" is up on Amazon.   Createspace did well for me on this one, and were a joy to work with, as seems to be their style.

https://www.amazon.com/21st-Century-Oldies-Presidential-Politics/dp/1535073896/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469101120&sr=8-1&keywords=fred+landau+volume+3

The book really doesn't take any political sides, but has fun with everybody involved in the foibles of current events.
 

If any of the HHW regulars want a free copy, happy to send one - just PM me your address (and if you end up liking it, an Amazon review is always appreciated.)


Ordered!  I have your first two, so I need to get this next volume. :)