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Title: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: bk on December 30, 2016, 12:09:44 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes did not rain on my or anyone else's parade except maybe the irritators, and now it is time for you to post until the parading cows come home.
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Post by: bk on December 30, 2016, 12:10:22 AM
And the word of the day is: SOLICITOUS!
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Post by: bk on December 30, 2016, 12:11:02 AM
And a happy birthday to Dakota Celt, who used to live around here.
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Post by: TCB on December 30, 2016, 12:28:13 AM
First post after BK!
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Post by: TCB on December 30, 2016, 12:29:21 AM
Happy Birthday to DR Dakota Celt!
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Post by: George on December 30, 2016, 12:36:24 AM
A Very Happy Birthday to (former?) occasional DR DakotaCelt!!
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Post by: TCB on December 30, 2016, 12:44:07 AM
A Very Happy Birthday to (former?) DR DakotaCelt!!


She posted this year.
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Post by: George on December 30, 2016, 12:45:49 AM
A Very Happy Birthday to (former?) occasional DR DakotaCelt!!


She posted this year.

That's right!  Previous post updated!
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: bk on December 30, 2016, 12:53:26 AM
I gotta tell you.  Listening to Faure.  Lovely composer.
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Post by: bk on December 30, 2016, 01:54:11 AM
The WUSSBURGERS are back and we've got 'em.
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Post by: Michael on December 30, 2016, 03:09:48 AM
good morning to all
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 30, 2016, 04:26:47 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 30, 2016, 04:27:48 AM
So, I got myself over that head cold in two (count 'em) days last week.  Right?

Now I've got a bit of congestion and a deep voice.  Oy!
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 30, 2016, 04:31:29 AM
TOD:  Hardly anything.  Got busy on too many other things this week.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 30, 2016, 04:36:23 AM
I'm listening to the Weather Channel, and boy, we were so lucky yesterday being just south of the path of the snowstorms.  Most of New England got slammed.  People not that far north of here have a couple of feet of snow.  We got a dusting for an hour, then rain the rest of the day.  Very very lucky.
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Post by: FJL on December 30, 2016, 04:44:34 AM
Happy birthday to DakotaCelt!
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Post by: Druxy on December 30, 2016, 05:31:57 AM
TOD:

Hopefully, I can find a copy of THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN at Redbox.
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Post by: John G. on December 30, 2016, 05:39:54 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on December 30, 2016, 05:42:38 AM
Happy birthday, ODR DakotaCelt!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 30, 2016, 06:45:42 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 30, 2016, 06:50:47 AM
Every action has a reaction.  Yesterday was a good day, and today is a downer.  I'm relatively healthy, better off financially than I've been for the past three years, but I'm very depressed today.  At 7:00 this morning, I cancelled therapy and stayed in bed.  I finally forced myself to get up and dress just after 9:00.

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Post by: elmore3003 on December 30, 2016, 06:52:13 AM
Now that I'm up and moving, I'll tidy up the clutter, vacuum my work table, ponder the things I need to accomplish by Jan. 1, and get on with things.
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Post by: Ginny on December 30, 2016, 07:26:29 AM
Friday morning greetings!  We've been out for my post-op appointment with the eye doctor, who is quite pleased with my progress.  I'm very glad not to look like the Phantom of the Opera any more.
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Post by: John G. on December 30, 2016, 07:45:13 AM
Healing vibes for Ginny.
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Post by: John G. on December 30, 2016, 07:45:25 AM
Hugs for Elmore.
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Post by: John G. on December 30, 2016, 07:46:14 AM
Listening to Mahler's 10th. Really lovely piece of music.
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Post by: Ginny on December 30, 2016, 07:53:14 AM
Healing vibes for Ginny.

Thanks, DR John G!
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Post by: Ginny on December 30, 2016, 07:53:42 AM
Hugs for Elmore.

{{{{{Ditto!}}}}}
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 30, 2016, 07:57:44 AM
Happy Birthday DR DAKOTA CELT.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 30, 2016, 08:00:25 AM
As far as I can tell from the television promos, HIDDEN FIGURES is the true story about how the Mercury Project, including the first US man in space John Glenn, was really accomplished by three sassy mamas who did all the work while everyone else at NASA stood around and wrung his hands......
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Post by: Jane on December 30, 2016, 08:12:36 AM
Friday morning greetings!  We've been out for my post-op appointment with the eye doctor, who is quite pleased with my progress.  I'm very glad not to look like the Phantom of the Opera any more.

Very good.
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Post by: Jane on December 30, 2016, 08:13:01 AM
Possible snow DR TCB.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 30, 2016, 08:13:40 AM
As far as I can tell from the television promos, HIDDEN FIGURES is the true story about how the Mercury Project, including the first US man in space John Glenn, was really accomplished by three sassy mamas who did all the work while everyone else at NASA stood around and wrung their hands......

That's not what I got from the movie preview, although the preview does push the sassiness and comedy.  I had the impression the film deals with the unsung people who went uncredited, possibly because of race, and who were as important to the success as the ones who got full credit.  I've been there. Several times.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 30, 2016, 08:14:21 AM
Friday morning greetings!  We've been out for my post-op appointment with the eye doctor, who is quite pleased with my progress.  I'm very glad not to look like the Phantom of the Opera any more.

Good news, DR Ginny!
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Post by: Jane on December 30, 2016, 08:15:33 AM
DR elmore I hope you recharge your batteries, what I call down time, today and feel more positive tomorrow.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 30, 2016, 08:15:39 AM
Hugs for Elmore.

Thanks!  I had a nice talk with Joshie about things, including fixes to the "Love for Sale" trio, that made me feel with had been self-insulgent enough for one day.
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Post by: Jane on December 30, 2016, 08:15:57 AM
Good Health Vibes for everyone?
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 30, 2016, 08:16:59 AM
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Happy Birthday to our DR Dakota Celt  !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 30, 2016, 08:17:39 AM
DR elmore I hope you recharge your batteries, what I call down time, today and feel more positive tomorrow.

Thanks!  I actually feel much better already.
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: Jrand74 on December 30, 2016, 08:33:03 AM
If it weren't for the casting of the leads, DR ELMORE, I would feel the same way you do.   Of course, I could be wrong....
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Post by: John G. on December 30, 2016, 08:33:03 AM
As far as I can tell from the television promos, HIDDEN FIGURES is the true story about how the Mercury Project, including the first US man in space John Glenn, was really accomplished by three sassy mamas who did all the work while everyone else at NASA stood around and wrung their hands......

That's not what I got from the movie preview, although the preview does push the sassiness and comedy.  I had the impression the film deals with the unsung people who went uncredited, possibly because of race, and who were as important to the success as the ones who got full credit.  I've been there. Several times.

I'm looking forward to seeing this. Their real story is amazing. Don't know how Hollywood the movie will be.
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Post by: John G. on December 30, 2016, 08:34:07 AM
DR elmore I hope you recharge your batteries, what I call down time, today and feel more positive tomorrow.

Thanks!  I actually feel much better already.

A little Love for Sale is good for ails you.

Did I get the message right?
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Post by: John G. on December 30, 2016, 08:36:04 AM
Day before yesterday, the AC was called for. Last night the heat came on. Today's high will be less than 60. Tomorrow it will be warm, sunny and in the 70s.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 30, 2016, 08:36:31 AM
As far as I can tell from the television promos, HIDDEN FIGURES is the true story about how the Mercury Project, including the first US man in space John Glenn, was really accomplished by three sassy mamas who did all the work while everyone else at NASA stood around and wrung their hands......

That's not what I got from the movie preview, although the preview does push the sassiness and comedy.  I had the impression the film deals with the unsung people who went uncredited, possibly because of race, and who were as important to the success as the ones who got full credit.  I've been there. Several times.

I'm looking forward to seeing this. Their real story is amazing. Don't know how Hollywood the movie will be.

This and the preview for "Beauty and the Beast" were the only films I want to see.  The previews for this Guy Ritchie King Arthur epic and Wonder woman looked like a lot of hyper-inflated CGI effects and no more.
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Post by: John G. on December 30, 2016, 08:44:28 AM
As far as I can tell from the television promos, HIDDEN FIGURES is the true story about how the Mercury Project, including the first US man in space John Glenn, was really accomplished by three sassy mamas who did all the work while everyone else at NASA stood around and wrung their hands......

That's not what I got from the movie preview, although the preview does push the sassiness and comedy.  I had the impression the film deals with the unsung people who went uncredited, possibly because of race, and who were as important to the success as the ones who got full credit.  I've been there. Several times.

I'm looking forward to seeing this. Their real story is amazing. Don't know how Hollywood the movie will be.

This and the preview for "Beauty and the Beast" were the only films I want to see.  The previews for this Guy Ritchie King Arthur epic and Wonder woman looked like a lot of hyper-inflated CGI effects and no more.

You want people in your movies? How limited is that?

😄
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Post by: Ginny on December 30, 2016, 08:50:50 AM
As far as I can tell from the television promos, HIDDEN FIGURES is the true story about how the Mercury Project, including the first US man in space John Glenn, was really accomplished by three sassy mamas who did all the work while everyone else at NASA stood around and wrung their hands......

That's not what I got from the movie preview, although the preview does push the sassiness and comedy.  I had the impression the film deals with the unsung people who went uncredited, possibly because of race, and who were as important to the success as the ones who got full credit.  I've been there. Several times.

I'm looking forward to seeing this. Their real story is amazing. Don't know how Hollywood the movie will be.

This and the preview for "Beauty and the Beast" were the only films I want to see.  The previews for this Guy Ritchie King Arthur epic and Wonder woman looked like a lot of hyper-inflated CGI effects and no more.

You want people in your movies? How limited is that?

😄

I like dialogue, too...
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Post by: Jane on December 30, 2016, 09:21:30 AM
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h292/Willie357/00BirthdayDakota.jpg)
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Post by: Jane on December 30, 2016, 09:21:54 AM
DR elmore I hope you recharge your batteries, what I call down time, today and feel more positive tomorrow.

Thanks!  I actually feel much better already.

:) :) :)
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Post by: Jane on December 30, 2016, 09:22:42 AM
As far as I can tell from the television promos, HIDDEN FIGURES is the true story about how the Mercury Project, including the first US man in space John Glenn, was really accomplished by three sassy mamas who did all the work while everyone else at NASA stood around and wrung their hands......

That's not what I got from the movie preview, although the preview does push the sassiness and comedy.  I had the impression the film deals with the unsung people who went uncredited, possibly because of race, and who were as important to the success as the ones who got full credit.  I've been there. Several times.

I'm looking forward to seeing this. Their real story is amazing. Don't know how Hollywood the movie will be.

Watching the previews for the movie was the first time I had heard about this. 
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: Jane on December 30, 2016, 09:23:25 AM
Day before yesterday, the AC was called for. Last night the heat came on. Today's high will be less than 60. Tomorrow it will be warm, sunny and in the 70s.

I was very glad I packed a blouse with our winter clothes-lol
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Post by: Jane on December 30, 2016, 09:25:05 AM
Oh, and glad the heavier blouse I would have taken was a shade of orange.  I don't wear orange during the holiday season as it tends to clash with the decor.
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Post by: FJL on December 30, 2016, 09:32:42 AM
Elmore - great to hear the financial situation! 

But sorry to hear that today you're feeling down.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 30, 2016, 09:42:15 AM
Elmore - great to hear the financial situation! 

But sorry to hear that today you're feeling down.

Thanks, DR FJL! It appears to have vanished as quickly as it hit me this morning. It's not easy being screwed up.
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Post by: John G. on December 30, 2016, 09:49:30 AM
Oh, and glad the heavier blouse I would have taken was a shade of orange.  I don't wear orange during the holiday season as it tends to clash with the decor.

Orange never clashes in Texas. It's the UT school color.
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Post by: John G. on December 30, 2016, 09:54:23 AM
Just got the all-clear to log out of work. Nice. It was slow anyway.
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Post by: John G. on December 30, 2016, 09:54:58 AM
I may sneak out and go to the movies.
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Post by: Jennifer on December 30, 2016, 09:55:14 AM
I wrote:
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Yes i bought my copy. Does your library often have such short e-books?


DR Jane wrote:
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Sometimes but the original publish date was Jan 3rd.  I just purchased it.

Are you sure?  The 4th Man only came out this week on Dec 27th
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Post by: George on December 30, 2016, 10:32:08 AM
Every action has a reaction.  Yesterday was a good day, and today is a downer.  I'm relatively healthy, better off financially than I've been for the past three years, but I'm very depressed today.  At 7:00 this morning, I cancelled therapy and stayed in bed.  I finally forced myself to get up and dress just after 9:00.

{{{Hugs and Vibes of Comfort!!}}}
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Post by: George on December 30, 2016, 10:34:23 AM
Friday morning greetings!  We've been out for my post-op appointment with the eye doctor, who is quite pleased with my progress.  I'm very glad not to look like the Phantom of the Opera any more.
Healing vibes for Ginny.

~~~Ditto!!~~~
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Post by: George on December 30, 2016, 10:40:07 AM
And since we're so close...
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Post by: George on December 30, 2016, 10:41:48 AM
PAGE THREE "HIDDEN FIGURES" DANCE!!

(http://s3.foxmovies.com/foxmovies/production/films/123/images/gallery/hf-gallery-02-gallery-image.jpg)

:D
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Post by: George on December 30, 2016, 10:42:01 AM
As far as I can tell from the television promos, HIDDEN FIGURES is the true story about how the Mercury Project, including the first US man in space John Glenn, was really accomplished by three sassy mamas who did all the work while everyone else at NASA stood around and wrung their hands......

That's not what I got from the movie preview, although the preview does push the sassiness and comedy.  I had the impression the film deals with the unsung people who went uncredited, possibly because of race, and who were as important to the success as the ones who got full credit.  I've been there. Several times.

That's how I interpreted it, too...except not "possibly" because of race.  Definitely because of race, and gender.
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Post by: George on December 30, 2016, 10:44:26 AM
And here's a picture of the three actresses with pictures of the real women they portray:

(http://i0.wp.com/blackdoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/hidden-colors-facebook.jpg)
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Post by: Jane on December 30, 2016, 10:53:31 AM
Oh, and glad the heavier blouse I would have taken was a shade of orange.  I don't wear orange during the holiday season as it tends to clash with the decor.

Orange never clashes in Texas. It's the UT school color.

I noticed-lol 
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Post by: George on December 30, 2016, 10:53:35 AM
HERE (http://www.theroot.com/articles/culture/2016/09/hidden-figures-meet-the-black-female-math-geniuses-who-helped-win-the-space-race/) an article on the book upon which the movie is based.  There's also a link to the Amazon listing of the book.
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Post by: Jane on December 30, 2016, 10:54:33 AM
I wrote:
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Yes i bought my copy. Does your library often have such short e-books?


DR Jane wrote:
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Sometimes but the original publish date was Jan 3rd.  I just purchased it.

Are you sure?  The 4th Man only came out this week on Dec 27th

According to Goodreads it was Jan 3rd.  Either they were wrong or it was released early.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 30, 2016, 10:58:11 AM
I think I might like the book more than the movie.
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Post by: Jane on December 30, 2016, 11:03:44 AM
HERE (http://www.theroot.com/articles/culture/2016/09/hidden-figures-meet-the-black-female-math-geniuses-who-helped-win-the-space-race/) an article on the book upon which the movie is based.  There's also a link to the Amazon listing of the book.

Thanks for the interesting link.
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Post by: Matthew on December 30, 2016, 11:28:57 AM
Good morning. 
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Post by: Matthew on December 30, 2016, 11:31:02 AM
Got a new tortellini soup happening in the crock pot as the laundry spins, the dogs bark and lamps are being repaired.
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Post by: bk on December 30, 2016, 11:33:30 AM
I'm up, I'm up - eight hours of sleep and awoke (at eleven) to the news that L.A. Now and Then won an Eddon Award for Unique/Special Event - not sure how we were that rather than a production of a new musical but we'll take what we can get!
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Post by: John G. on December 30, 2016, 11:38:58 AM
Congratulations, BK and company!
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Post by: bk on December 30, 2016, 11:41:25 AM
Guess I'll go get something to eat.
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Post by: George on December 30, 2016, 11:42:59 AM
I'm up, I'm up - eight hours of sleep and awoke (at eleven) to the news that L.A. Now and Then won an Eddon Award for Unique/Special Event - not sure how we were that rather than a production of a new musical but we'll take what we can get!

That's wonderful!  Congrats, BK!
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Post by: Jennifer on December 30, 2016, 11:51:32 AM
I wrote:
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Yes i bought my copy. Does your library often have such short e-books?


DR Jane wrote:
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Sometimes but the original publish date was Jan 3rd.  I just purchased it.

Are you sure?  The 4th Man only came out this week on Dec 27th

According to Goodreads it was Jan 3rd.  Either they were wrong or it was released early.

Oh I thought you were saying it came out January 2016. yes the date was supposed to be January 2017 but they decided to move it up by a week.
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Post by: Jane on December 30, 2016, 12:00:28 PM
Got a new tortellini soup happening in the crock pot as the laundry spins, the dogs bark and lamps are being repaired.

You created a nice image :)
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Post by: Jane on December 30, 2016, 12:00:54 PM
I wrote:
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Yes i bought my copy. Does your library often have such short e-books?


DR Jane wrote:
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Sometimes but the original publish date was Jan 3rd.  I just purchased it.

Are you sure?  The 4th Man only came out this week on Dec 27th

According to Goodreads it was Jan 3rd.  Either they were wrong or it was released early.

Oh I thought you were saying it came out January 2016. yes the date was supposed to be January 2017 but they decided to move it up by a week.

Thanks.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 30, 2016, 12:16:34 PM
I've scored the verse to "The Great Indoors," and I'm on a break to open the mail, cart trash to the basement, and stretch.
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Post by: John G. on December 30, 2016, 12:20:27 PM
Everything is practically sold out at the matinee today. Manchester by the Sea, sold out. Fences, sold out. Moana, sold out. Got one of the last three seats to La La Land because it's still 40 minutes away.
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Post by: George on December 30, 2016, 12:40:17 PM
Everything is practically sold out at the matinee today. Manchester by the Sea, sold out. Fences, sold out. Moana, sold out. Got one of the last three seats to La La Land because it's still 40 minutes away.

I just checked here and "Passengers" has seats available.  I'm going to the 7:35 showing tonight, but I'm going to get the tickets now so that we won't have to worry about it selling out.
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Post by: Ginny on December 30, 2016, 12:47:53 PM
Happiest of birthdays to DR DakotaCelt!
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Post by: Jane on December 30, 2016, 12:54:57 PM
Everything is practically sold out at the matinee today. Manchester by the Sea, sold out. Fences, sold out. Moana, sold out. Got one of the last three seats to La La Land because it's still 40 minutes away.

Wow!  Over the weekend I am hoping to see Manchester by the Sea.  I should inform Keith of my interest-lol
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 30, 2016, 01:13:03 PM
Everything is practically sold out at the matinee today. Manchester by the Sea, sold out. Fences, sold out. Moana, sold out. Got one of the last three seats to La La Land because it's still 40 minutes away.

I just checked here and "Passengers" has seats available.  I'm going to the 7:35 showing tonight, but I'm going to get the tickets now so that we won't have to worry about it selling out.

The previews to "Passengers" looked interesting yesterday.
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Post by: bk on December 30, 2016, 01:34:19 PM
Well, this year just couldn't end without one final slap in the face.  Unbelievable really.
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Post by: FJL on December 30, 2016, 01:42:53 PM
I'm up, I'm up - eight hours of sleep and awoke (at eleven) to the news that L.A. Now and Then won an Eddon Award for Unique/Special Event - not sure how we were that rather than a production of a new musical but we'll take what we can get!


Congratulations!!!
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Post by: FJL on December 30, 2016, 01:45:10 PM
Well, this year just couldn't end without one final slap in the face.  Unbelievable really.


Oy vey!  What happened?
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 30, 2016, 01:47:41 PM
Congrats to MR BK & Co on their award!
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Post by: bk on December 30, 2016, 02:06:40 PM
I can't go into what happened, but it's stupid, financial, and I've just about had it, truly.  In fact, I may have had it.
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Post by: George on December 30, 2016, 02:13:26 PM
Well, this year just couldn't end without one final slap in the face.  Unbelievable really.
I can't go into what happened, but it's stupid, financial, and I've just about had it, truly.  In fact, I may have had it.

:o

~~~Vibes of All Kinds for BK!!~~~
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 30, 2016, 02:22:50 PM
Well, this year just couldn't end without one final slap in the face.  Unbelievable really.
I can't go into what happened, but it's stupid, financial, and I've just about had it, truly.  In fact, I may have had it.

:o

~~~Vibes of All Kinds for BK!!~~~

Ditto!
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Post by: George on December 30, 2016, 03:01:06 PM
 
4~~~~
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Post by: bk on December 30, 2016, 04:07:30 PM
Picked up some packages.  That's about it.  Oh, had a chopped Eyetalian salad and a bagel for my meal o' the day.  The wacky Jon Voight walked by my table and waved and asked how I was doing.  Funny stuff.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 30, 2016, 04:21:26 PM
Continued dealing vibes for MR BK.
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: bk on December 30, 2016, 04:52:36 PM
Here I said don't rain on my parade and then it got rained on.  Oh, well.  There's good in the world, there's positivity in the world.  That's what we must remember.  Here's to 2017.
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: bk on December 30, 2016, 04:54:25 PM
And Norman Dello Joio is cheering me up immensely right now - more brilliantly brilliant music from this person who is rising in my opinion with every piece I reacquaint myself.  For me, has surpassed Menotti, Barber, Harris, all of 'em.  Only Robert Ward, maybe Copland, and maybe one or two others are higher.
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: George on December 30, 2016, 05:16:13 PM
Well, I'm off now.  I'm going to have dinner with my friend Margo, then we're going to see "Passengers."  It hasn't gotten great reviews, but I love the sci-fi special effects, so we'll see how I feel about it.

Until later!
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: FJL on December 30, 2016, 05:31:42 PM
More vibes to BK!
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: bk on December 30, 2016, 05:33:11 PM
I gotta tell you.
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: bk on December 30, 2016, 05:33:39 PM
It is interesting to me that Mr. Dello Joio never wrote any symphonies.
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: vixmom on December 30, 2016, 05:49:41 PM
Well I closed my last files for the year
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: vixmom on December 30, 2016, 05:51:48 PM
Now three whole days of no work
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: vixmom on December 30, 2016, 05:52:20 PM
Mayhap I can get some things done around the house
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: vixmom on December 30, 2016, 05:54:10 PM
I left work by 6:30 and went the the chiropractor my back feels much better
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: Jeanne on December 30, 2016, 06:28:08 PM
Hello, everyone.
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: Jeanne on December 30, 2016, 06:28:27 PM
Everyone being Vixmom at the moment.
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: Jeanne on December 30, 2016, 06:28:58 PM
Vibes to BK for a successful resolution!
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: Jeanne on December 30, 2016, 06:31:25 PM
Media check:

I've been watching a lot of MCCALLUM lately. I had a bit of the bug that's going around last weekend and watched quite a bit of A PLACE TO CALL HOME. I needed a break from it. I watched MCCALLUM when it first aired in the 1990s, but can't say I recall much of it. I like the show and wish there were more seasons. It's on Acorn TV.
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: FJL on December 30, 2016, 06:34:12 PM
Just because I'm enjoying this video -

Petula Clark and dancers doing an abridged version of "Downtown" on the Dean Martin Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abOzcjxNJ30

Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: Jeanne on December 30, 2016, 06:36:30 PM
DR Ginny, glad to hear your first surgery went well. During the month between my two eye surgeries I couldn't see well. I couldn't drive and had trouble reading. There was just too much of a difference between my eyes. You don't have long to wait for the second surgery. Your eyes may be able to make the adjustment better than mine did, too.
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: Jeanne on December 30, 2016, 06:38:37 PM
Hi, Fred.
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: FJL on December 30, 2016, 06:49:38 PM
Hi Jeanne.  Happy new year!
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: Ginny on December 30, 2016, 07:10:33 PM
DR Ginny, glad to hear your first surgery went well. During the month between my two eye surgeries I couldn't see well. I couldn't drive and had trouble reading. There was just too much of a difference between my eyes. You don't have long to wait for the second surgery. Your eyes may be able to make the adjustment better than mine did, too.

Yes, DR Jeanne, I have some challenges.  Because my right eye is now corrected for distance, they removed that lens from my glasses.  I'm seeing distance pretty well, but my depth perception isn't great and reading is uncomfortable.  Don't plan on driving this next week, but I discovered this afternoon that I can knit so I should be able to do some audio reading.
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: John G. on December 30, 2016, 08:13:50 PM
Vibes to BK for a successful resolution!

Amen.
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: John G. on December 30, 2016, 08:15:20 PM
Back from a lazy afternoon that included a stop at a new New York-style diner. Had a really good Reuben. Want to go back and try the stuffed cabbage rolls.
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: John G. on December 30, 2016, 08:16:18 PM
Then saw La La Land, which isn't perfect by a mile, but there are some beautiful elements to it. What intrigued me the most is how much like Woody Allen's Cafe Society it was.
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: John G. on December 30, 2016, 08:18:48 PM
That was followed by a Cajun dinner with Jim Cullum's jazz band playing in the background. What a delight the music was -- and the food was just as good. I had pecan-crusted skate.
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: John G. on December 30, 2016, 08:19:21 PM
I made THIS for dinner.  It was quite yummy-lishes
 (http://cafedelites.com/2016/11/27/slow-cooker-creamy-tortellini-soup/[/url)

Sadly, the link didn't work for me.
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: John G. on December 30, 2016, 08:19:55 PM
I'm now watching a Brokenwood mystery. Love these.
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: John G. on December 30, 2016, 08:20:05 PM
Let's move on.
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: John G. on December 30, 2016, 08:20:15 PM
Five!
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: Matthew on December 30, 2016, 08:25:37 PM
Ugh -I can't get the url to work.... but I made this for dinner

http://cafedelites.com/2016/11/27/slow-cooker-creamy-tortellini-soup/

Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: Matthew on December 30, 2016, 08:25:46 PM
Page 5 dance!
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: John G. on December 30, 2016, 08:35:49 PM
Looks good, Matthew.
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: Laura on December 30, 2016, 08:45:02 PM
Good evening. I have been camping in the desert.
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: Laura on December 30, 2016, 08:45:31 PM
We got home just before a rain storm began. We had lovely warm weather while we were out.
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: bk on December 30, 2016, 08:59:41 PM
Just finished a wonderful movie that could have even been more wonderful if not for some of the stupidest and worst music choices ever.  But I will let them slide because everything else works so well.
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: TCB on December 30, 2016, 09:20:27 PM
Good evening!
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: TCB on December 30, 2016, 09:22:34 PM
Watching GREAT PERFORMANCES.  Lang Lang's tribute to New York City.
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: John G. on December 30, 2016, 09:23:17 PM
Another excellent Brokenwood.
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: TCB on December 30, 2016, 09:23:41 PM
So far, we have had Gershwin and Don Henley.
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: John G. on December 30, 2016, 09:25:15 PM
Watching GREAT PERFORMANCES.  Lang Lang's tribute to New York City.

He's extraordinary.
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: TCB on December 30, 2016, 09:25:57 PM
And now Elbow's NEW YORK MORNING with Rufus Wainwright.
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: TCB on December 30, 2016, 09:27:08 PM
I know Lang Lang and I know Wainwright, but I don't know Elbow.
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: TCB on December 30, 2016, 09:29:44 PM
BK, I am very sorry to read about your slap in the face.  My very best wishes to you.
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: TCB on December 30, 2016, 09:32:43 PM
Ahh, now a little Aaron Copland.  This is a very nice special.
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: bk on December 30, 2016, 10:00:10 PM
Listening to music.
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: bk on December 30, 2016, 10:00:33 PM
Went to Gelson's and got stuff for New Year's Day so I don't have to go out or shop tomorrow.
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: Jane on December 30, 2016, 10:26:47 PM
Well, this year just couldn't end without one final slap in the face.  Unbelievable really.
I can't go into what happened, but it's stupid, financial, and I've just about had it, truly.  In fact, I may have had it.

:o

~~~Vibes of All Kinds for BK!!~~~

DITTO!!!!
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: Jane on December 30, 2016, 10:27:58 PM
Now three whole days of no work


You deserve them.
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: Jane on December 30, 2016, 10:34:29 PM
We enjoyed a nice Chanukah celebration at our frind's house with her two daughters.   The 2 year old was very happy with the gifts we purchased.   We now know the 7 year old does not like Legos, oh well.  She can exchange it.  She liked the 2nd gift we gave her, a kit to grow her own crystals.  I tried to find a Choose Your Own Aventura book but was out of luck and got the Legos instead.
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: Jane on December 30, 2016, 10:34:54 PM
'night
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: TCB on December 30, 2016, 11:29:42 PM
Nobody home!
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Post by: TCB on December 30, 2016, 11:30:23 PM
Whoops!  Welcome, 1 Guest.
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: TCB on December 30, 2016, 11:31:09 PM
Have you made any resolutions?
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: TCB on December 30, 2016, 11:56:40 PM
How was the movie, George?
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Post by: TCB on December 30, 2016, 11:57:08 PM
Where did you eat dinner?
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: George on December 31, 2016, 12:06:43 AM
How was the movie, George?

It was great!  The movie too a long time to get to "the action," but I really liked that.  It wasn't just a mindless adventure disaster movie.  Quite enjoyable.
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: George on December 31, 2016, 12:10:38 AM
Where did you eat dinner?

We went to the Olive Garden.  I had the Garlic Rosemary Chicken.
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: George on December 31, 2016, 12:10:49 AM
I made THIS (http://cafedelites.com/2016/11/27/slow-cooker-creamy-tortellini-soup/) for dinner.  It was quite yummy-lishes

Sadly, the link didn't work for me.

Now does it work?
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: George on December 31, 2016, 12:11:09 AM
Ugh -I can't get the url to work.... but I made this for dinner

http://cafedelites.com/2016/11/27/slow-cooker-creamy-tortellini-soup/

What he said. ;)
Title: Re: DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Post by: George on December 31, 2016, 12:11:33 AM
PAGE SIX DANCE!!