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Title: FAREWELL 2016, HELLO 2017!
Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 12:10:09 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes bid a farewell and a hello, and now it is time for you to post until the farewell and hello cows come home.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 12:11:45 AM
And the word of the day is: HEMIDEMISEMIQUAVER!
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2016, 12:21:14 AM
First post after BK!
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2016, 12:22:45 AM
And the word of the day is: HEMIDEMISEMIQUAVER!


Are you serious?
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2016, 12:24:13 AM
We don't drop our balls in Seattle.
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2016, 12:25:04 AM
We shoot fireworks out of our Space Needle.
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Post by: George on December 31, 2016, 12:28:26 AM
And the word of the day is: HEMIDEMISEMIQUAVER!


Are you serious?

I know!  Such a big word for such a short note...those Britons sure have some weird phraseology.

;)
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2016, 01:41:32 AM
Good night, George.  Happy New Year's Eve!
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Post by: Michael on December 31, 2016, 03:45:14 AM
Good morning to all
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Post by: Michael on December 31, 2016, 03:48:56 AM
My exciting plans this evening are to pick people up at the airport and the drive 30 minutes south to drop one of the off so they can party and turn around and drive 60 minutes north back home with them. This of course if traffic is normal and there are no crazy out there.
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Post by: Michael on December 31, 2016, 03:51:25 AM
Since today will be a stressful one for me I will go to bed early and sleep through as the new year arrives. And when I wake hope things will be better
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Post by: Michael on December 31, 2016, 03:52:50 AM
God bless everyone here on HHW and their friends and familu. May the new year be healthy happy and bountiful.
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Post by: FJL on December 31, 2016, 04:42:33 AM
Happy new year!!!
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Post by: FJL on December 31, 2016, 04:43:05 AM
Sorry to hear about your rough day ahead, Michael.
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Post by: Druxy on December 31, 2016, 05:30:35 AM
HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYBODY!
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2016, 05:48:25 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2016, 05:56:30 AM
They should place a few hemidemisemiquavers on the ball tonight and see if anyone notices.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2016, 05:58:51 AM
If a hemidemisemiquaver plays in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2016, 06:08:51 AM
It appears there will be some par-tay guests here this evening, as happened last year.  I will, however, be checking in at the New Year's Rockin' Eve Bash whenever I can escape.
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Post by: Laura on December 31, 2016, 06:19:12 AM
Good morning.
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Post by: Laura on December 31, 2016, 06:25:24 AM
Tonight is the church soup party. We are going to make a cherpumple for dessert.
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2016, 06:32:46 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2016, 06:33:24 AM
Here's hoping we all have a safe and wonderful New Year's Eve so we can be back here in the new year!
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2016, 06:34:29 AM
DR Laura, I, too, am going to a church party. It's relatively close to the house, so I don't have to deal with the amateurs on the road.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 31, 2016, 06:45:59 AM
Good morning, all!

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Post by: elmore3003 on December 31, 2016, 06:47:24 AM
At the moment, the Time-Warner Cable news is interviewing my old friend Lee Wilkof about his new film No Pay, Nudity, which sounds quite lovely,
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 31, 2016, 06:49:09 AM
I slept really badly last night, but I'm awake, dressed, and ready to head out to the pharmacy for my monthly meds.  O( may stop at the market on my way back to pick up materials for a large vat of vegetable beef soup.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 31, 2016, 06:50:23 AM
BK, I liked the previews for Hidden Figures, but now I definitely want to see it.  Next weekend, I'm going.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 31, 2016, 06:51:39 AM
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Happy New Year, One & All  !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 31, 2016, 06:54:19 AM
I should finish up my chart for "The Great Indoors" today, and then I have two charts to proofread. Those should go quickly.
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Post by: FJL on December 31, 2016, 06:54:29 AM
Larry, i missed the first five minutes of the show.  What was talked about at the beginning of Onstage, before the interview with Lee Wilkof and Boyd Gaines?


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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2016, 07:18:56 AM
BK, I liked the previews for Hidden Figures, but now I definitely want to see it.  Next weekend, I'm going.

Same here.  I love anything about the early space program anyway, but this seals it.
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2016, 07:22:06 AM
The cast of No Pay, Nudity is amazing. Donna Murphy, Nathan Lane, Ellen Foley and a host of theater favorites. I hadn't heard of it. Now I really want to see it.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 31, 2016, 07:23:12 AM
Larry, i missed the first five minutes of the show.  What was talked about at the beginning of Onstage, before the interview with Lee Wilkof and Boyd Gaines?


Sorry, I honestly do not remember! It was background noise as I dressed and made coffee.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 31, 2016, 07:24:07 AM
The cast of No Pay, Nudity is amazing. Donna Murphy, Nathan Lane, Ellen Foley and a host of theater favorites. I hadn't heard of it. Now I really want to see it.

Me, too.  I love Lee.  He's from the Dayton OH area.
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2016, 07:26:04 AM
The cast of No Pay, Nudity is amazing. Donna Murphy, Nathan Lane, Ellen Foley and a host of theater favorites. I hadn't heard of it. Now I really want to see it.

Me, too.  I love Lee.  He's from the Dayton OH area.

Always Seymour to me. I know that's sad, especially when he's done so much, including Assassins. But I see that name and I think Suddenly Seymour.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 31, 2016, 07:26:36 AM
The bed is made, I've had two cups of coffee, and it's time to head out and shop.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 31, 2016, 07:27:48 AM
The cast of No Pay, Nudity is amazing. Donna Murphy, Nathan Lane, Ellen Foley and a host of theater favorites. I hadn't heard of it. Now I really want to see it.

Me, too.  I love Lee.  He's from the Dayton OH area.

Always Seymour to me. I know that's sad, especially when he's done so much, including Assassins. But I see that name and I think Suddenly Seymour.

We've been friends for so long.  I last saw him when he was in the Encores! Little Me.
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Post by: Ginny on December 31, 2016, 08:16:00 AM
Saturday morning greetings!  We have a wild and crazy New Year's Eve planned - go out for a late lunch and be home in time to see the college football playoff semi-finals.  I have some appetizers ready for an evening buffet.
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Post by: FJL on December 31, 2016, 08:26:22 AM
On the issue the other day of getting Chinese food that's extra crispy:  I was told yesterday by someone at Ollie's restaurant that the way to do this when ordering delivery in their restaurant is to ask for it to be well done.   
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Post by: KevinH on December 31, 2016, 08:28:12 AM
Good morning!
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Post by: KevinH on December 31, 2016, 08:29:06 AM
Watching The Twilight Zone.  The traditional marathon is on the SyFy Channel.
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Post by: KevinH on December 31, 2016, 08:29:57 AM
I read about Hidden Figures in the newspaper yesterday. That was the first I'd heard of it.  It's one I'd like to see.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 31, 2016, 09:39:51 AM
Back from pharmacy and market, but the grocery - for a supermarket - wasn't as well-stocked as I'd like.  I have to step out again for some more staples.
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 09:58:37 AM
Hidden figures sound like our kind of movie well have to see that one
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 09:59:30 AM
Happy new year to all. May the new year bring us all joy, love, health, wealth and creative fulfillment
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Post by: Matthew on December 31, 2016, 10:46:17 AM
Good morning
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Post by: Matthew on December 31, 2016, 10:46:35 AM
Happy New Years Eve to everyone
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 11:07:03 AM
Thanks to MR BK for the Hidden Figures write up - I am glad to hear that I was being misled by the promos.....
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 11:11:55 AM
I'm up, I'm up.  Almost eight hours of sleep.  And yes, on the final day of the year, they are hammering.  Thankfully I slept through it.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 11:16:28 AM
Listening to the tuba concerto of Samuel Jones, the composer I discovered last week (even though I've had a CD of his for two decades that I either listened to then and never went back to, or didn't listen to at all - he's the one I wrote an e-mail to and got a lovely response.  I'd already ordered the other two or three CDs with works by him (VERY cheap as they're on Naxos), and he'd recommended two DVDs that had works by him.  So far I've liked everything I've heard and will tell him so.  The tuba concerto is very good, but I'm not that fond of certain instruments as concerto solos - the tuba being one of them, the French horn being another, the trumpet being another.  Somehow those instruments, for me, become tiresome in the solo sections after a while.  Whereas I love violin, viola, cello, clarinet, saxophone, and harmonic concertos.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2016, 11:37:45 AM
[ insert hilarious musician jokes with which to ring out the old ]     
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 31, 2016, 12:24:42 PM
I'm listening to Pierre Monteux's wonderful RCA recording of Petrouchka.  He knows the piece really well; he conducted the premiere in 1911.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 31, 2016, 12:27:22 PM
My shopping went well.  Tomorrow I will make a huge vat of vegetable beef soup and freeze most of it.  I decided to put it off today and jump into it tomorrow morning
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Post by: Laura on December 31, 2016, 12:36:30 PM
My cherpumple layers are cooling. My soup is in the fridge. I've set the bowls and spoons and such as out for the party tonight.
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2016, 12:37:15 PM
DR George I am pleased you liked PASSENGERS, and that it wasn't mindless.  I look forward to seeing it.
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2016, 12:38:08 PM
We shoot fireworks out of our Space Needle.

That would be nice to see, if it wasn't so darn cold.
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2016, 12:39:13 PM
My exciting plans this evening are to pick people up at the airport and the drive 30 minutes south to drop one of the off so they can party and turn around and drive 60 minutes north back home with them. This of course if traffic is normal and there are no crazy out there.

Boy, do you know how to have fun.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 12:57:53 PM
Kay Cole meeting went fine and now I'll go see if there are any final day of 2016 packages to get, then I'll have something light but fun to eat.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2016, 01:01:38 PM
I'm listening to Pierre Monteux's wonderful RCA recording of Petrouchka.  He knows the piece really well; he conducted the premiere in 1911.

Fantastic recording.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2016, 01:33:26 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2016, 01:33:38 PM
Ah, page 3!
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2016, 01:37:27 PM
Happy new year to all. May the new year bring us all joy, love, health, wealth and creative fulfillment

I second that.

But, given my concerns about many things going on in the world, I will also add:

May you all know courage, and pluck, and resilience, as I think we'll all need it.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2016, 01:45:36 PM
I also wish Bountiful Rewards to all those whose fine efforts have been met with meager compensation or a lack of recognition. May you feel duly compensated this coming year.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2016, 01:47:14 PM
On that note, I'd like a nap.

Toodles.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 01:57:58 PM
Jerry's was a madhouse, so picked up packages and got two Popeye's chicken breasts - I ordered mild but since my mouth is on fire, perhaps they gave me spicy instead.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 02:11:24 PM
I am watching Some Like It Hot which always makes me laugh....always....

"I heard a sad story about a girl from Bryn Mawr....she ratted on her room mate and they found her strangled with her own brassiere."
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 02:11:49 PM
Airport and driving vibes for DR MICHAEL.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 02:26:39 PM
Page three?  Really?
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 02:26:46 PM
My mouth is on fire.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 02:26:54 PM
On fire is my mouth.
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Post by: Matthew on December 31, 2016, 02:45:02 PM
My cherpumple layers are cooling. My soup is in the fridge. I've set the bowls and spoons and such as out for the party tonight.

We'll require pics of your cherpumple - both in its entirety and with a slice cut out of it.
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2016, 02:46:20 PM
Happy new year to all. May the new year bring us all joy, love, health, wealth and creative fulfillment

I second that.

But, given my concerns about many things going on in the world, I will also add:

May you all know courage, and pluck, and resilience, as I think we'll all need it.

These are both excellent New Year Wishes.

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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2016, 02:47:36 PM
I am watching Some Like It Hot which always makes me laugh....always....

"I heard a sad story about a girl from Bryn Mawr....she ratted on her room mate and they found her strangled with her own brassiere."

 :o :(

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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 02:52:59 PM
I just got invited to a party.  I am considering it.
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Post by: FJL on December 31, 2016, 03:05:02 PM
Just stay away from Times Square.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 03:23:07 PM
THIS is the partay, baby.  Miss at your own risk.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 03:24:09 PM
Listening to the symphonies of Kurt Atterberg, a Swede.  They're very good - not Sibelius, of course, but very good.  I'm on the third, and that will be followed by the fourth.  I don't have them all.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 31, 2016, 03:26:29 PM
I finished the chart for "The Great Indoors" and I have some questions for Rob tomorrow. Tonight he's at the Met for the New Year;s Eve opening of Roméo et Juliette.

While I was writing the last 16 bars, I was listening to Downton Abbey on PBS. I think I'd like to watch it all again. I need something epic since i cannot get Season 4 of A Place to Call Home until the end of February.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 03:35:06 PM
I'm just sitting here like so much fish waiting for our partay.  Tomorrow I invited a handful of people over in the late afternoon, just because I thought it would be nice, after starting the new novel, to ring in the year in a cozy way.
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2016, 03:42:46 PM
THIS is the partay, baby.  Miss at your own risk.

I am sorry, I haven't the energy for partying tonight. 
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 04:05:06 PM
Dear Jane - whatEVER.  I'm not sure what kind of energy you need to have fun, make some posts, and be in the spirit, but then again I don't understand many things at many times.  Have a Happy New Year.
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Post by: FJL on December 31, 2016, 04:19:35 PM
Watching the crowds near where the ball drops.  What do they do if they have to go to the bathroom?  Do they leave and lose their spot?
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Post by: FJL on December 31, 2016, 04:20:34 PM
It's only three blocks from here.  We can't hear the crowd out the window yet, though.
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Post by: FJL on December 31, 2016, 04:20:56 PM
They are three long blocks, though.
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2016, 04:22:53 PM
I finally found the time to make the onion custard pie that I've wanted to try for a few weeks now.

Caramelized onions, eggs, heavy cream, Swiss cheese all baking in pie crust. (I had Swiss, not the Gruyere called for.)

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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2016, 04:23:36 PM
And listening to Donna McKechnie's one-woman show. She just started "At the Ballet."
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Post by: FJL on December 31, 2016, 04:27:19 PM
I finally found the time to make the onion custard pie that I've wanted to try for a few weeks now.

Caramelized onions, eggs, heavy cream, Swiss cheese all baking in pie crust. (I had Swiss, not the Gruyere called for.)




This may be a ridiculous question, but don't Swiss and gruyere melt differently, so that the recipe may need a different cooking time?
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Post by: FJL on December 31, 2016, 04:27:50 PM
Almost at page 4!
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Post by: FJL on December 31, 2016, 04:31:45 PM
Almost....
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Post by: FJL on December 31, 2016, 04:31:56 PM
Four!
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Post by: KevinH on December 31, 2016, 04:37:14 PM
Watching Doc Martin.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 04:56:42 PM
I have decided to remain here for the HHW NYE Par-tay.

I am not feeling much like driving around and going out....
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Post by: KevinH on December 31, 2016, 05:07:57 PM
There's a Jack Benny marathon on Antenna TV with an episode of Johnny Carson's Tonight Show in between.
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Post by: KevinH on December 31, 2016, 05:18:48 PM
Kathy Griffin and Anderson Cooper are already on CNN's Countdown to 2017.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 05:23:36 PM
I'm ready for our partay.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 05:25:39 PM
I can tell you the one vile place I will NOT be this evening - it's called Facebook. I seriously cannot look at those posts - the same people who, at the beginning of 2016 said after two days Best. Year. Ever - and make those pronouncements, who, as the year went on, forgot they'd said it and then made it into, according to them, the worst. year. ever.  And now they're doing exactly the same thing and it's not even 2017 yet.  I'll be here where the fun is and where people are normal.
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2016, 05:36:22 PM
Dear Jane - whatEVER.  I'm not sure what kind of energy you need to have fun, make some posts, and be in the spirit, but then again I don't understand many things at many times.  Have a Happy New Year.

I had a very rough night and still feeling the effects of a migraine. 
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2016, 05:38:03 PM
However, we went to Beaches tonight.  I am feeling much better after a Margarita, edame, a small Beach House Salad with mixed greens, candied cashews, jicama, sesame seeds, grilled salmon, asian honey mustard dressing and a side of their fantastic french fries.
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2016, 05:38:19 PM
Keith had the large salad and shared the fries with me.
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2016, 05:39:05 PM
Our favorite waitress, and the staff there are all excellent, served us tonight.  Funny as this was the first time in ages we didn't ask if she was working, and the first time she was ;D
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2016, 05:39:44 PM
Beaches is two miles from us, that is two miles with no traffic.  We got parking close to the entrance and we still bundled up against the cold.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 05:40:54 PM
I'll have some candied cashews thanks.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 05:41:07 PM
I do not wish to be on this page any more.
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2016, 05:41:53 PM
I finally found the time to make the onion custard pie that I've wanted to try for a few weeks now.

Caramelized onions, eggs, heavy cream, Swiss cheese all baking in pie crust. (I had Swiss, not the Gruyere called for.)



It sounds good even though I am not a big fan of either cheese.  I used to have allergic reactions to swiss, except I found baby swiss was ok, and I liked it.  I had to make sure the cheese slicer at the deli's was cleaned first in case it slice swiss cheese before what I ordered.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 05:42:02 PM
Listened to Khachaturian's first symphony, which I hadn't heard.  Quite nice.  Now playing his suite from Masquerade.  The opening waltz was instantly identifiable and must have been used in various films or TV.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 05:42:46 PM
Then I'll do some more Gerhard and David Diamond.  As we get closer to midnight I may return to Sibelius, just because that is beautiful music that I love.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 05:42:57 PM
Page four?  Really?
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 05:43:13 PM
I'll have some candied cashews, thanks.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 05:43:23 PM
It's been raining here most of the day.
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2016, 05:44:06 PM
I can tell you the one vile place I will NOT be this evening - it's called Facebook. I seriously cannot look at those posts - the same people who, at the beginning of 2016 said after two days Best. Year. Ever - and make those pronouncements, who, as the year went on, forgot they'd said it and then made it into, according to them, the worst. year. ever.  And now they're doing exactly the same thing and it's not even 2017 yet.  I'll be here where the fun is and where people are normal.

Mostly I am seeing a recapping of the good and bad in people's years.  I like that.  Of course there are many good wishes for a happy New Year, a bit much to keep up with.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 05:44:12 PM
Everyone here has been bellyaching for YEARS about the drought and lack of rain - but when we have it and we've had a bit of it this month, none of these people say a PEEP about it.
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2016, 05:44:55 PM
I'll have some candied cashews, thanks.

They are good. 
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 05:44:55 PM
I think a good resolution of 2017 might be to stay away from the bellyachers and the people who have selective memories about what they do.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 05:45:17 PM
If we do not get off this page I shall scream.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 05:45:29 PM
I'll have some candied cashews, thanks.
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2016, 05:45:39 PM
It's been raining here most of the day.

We had snow flurries during our afternoon walk but they stopped before we were home.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 05:45:57 PM
The waltz from Masquerade is done and now we're having a nocturne whilst watching the clock turn.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 05:46:10 PM
Or the sheep in a flock turn.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 05:46:31 PM
What year is this the year of, Chinese-wise.
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2016, 05:46:53 PM
I haven't really been on the computer much today as it bothered me (migraines cause nausea), to use it.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 05:48:15 PM
There is a THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT marathon on TCM that I am watching.  It's nice to see some real singers and dancers.....but it's hard to see some of the numbers heavily edited and ripped from their context.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 05:48:57 PM
PAGE FIVE

We have about 3 1/4 hours of 2016 left here on the East Coast.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 05:50:12 PM
Danoose always makes me laugh.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y18hfDuOC6k
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 06:01:54 PM
Now we are looking at Fred Astaire's musical numbers.....
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 06:13:22 PM
I'll have some candied cashews, please.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 06:14:17 PM
Making the tuna pasta salad now to get it out of the way - one batch for tomorrow as there will probably only be five or six of us.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 06:14:28 PM
Page five?  Really?
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 06:15:09 PM
I shall be dancing about this evening since I couldn't jog.  I shall be doing a jig, a waltz, the monkey, and the swim for starters. 
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 06:15:48 PM
Listening to more David Diamond gems, if you get the play on words, which I know you do because you are DEAR READERS, after all.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 06:22:33 PM
Let's kick this here partay into high gear.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 06:22:41 PM
Whatever high gear is.
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2016, 06:22:47 PM
William Christopher ( Father John Mulcahy on MASH) has passed away.  He was 84.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 06:22:55 PM
High is better than low and vice versa.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 06:23:05 PM
No one's head shall be higher than King.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 06:23:38 PM
William Christopher seemed like a very nice sort when I did my little episode of MASH.
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2016, 06:24:04 PM
I thought you might have something nice to say about him.
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2016, 06:24:37 PM
He had lung cancer :(
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 06:28:47 PM
Where in tarnation IS everyone?
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2016, 06:31:06 PM
Out to dinner?
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 06:32:54 PM
It's kind of creepy to see what's left of some of these stars wandering around what's left of the MGM standing sets......  And this was 1974.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 06:33:10 PM
I am having some plain cashews.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 06:38:47 PM
Raining here a bit....and 39 degrees.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 06:41:41 PM
Tuna pasta salad is made and in the refrigerator from refrigeration. 
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 06:42:04 PM
Listening to David Diamond's eighth symphony.  I like this guy.
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Post by: KevinH on December 31, 2016, 06:42:26 PM
I shall be dancing about this evening since I couldn't jog.  I shall be doing a jig, a waltz, the monkey, and the swim for starters. 



Video, please.
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Post by: KevinH on December 31, 2016, 06:42:57 PM
Dozed off for a while.  Not sure if I'll make it to midnight.
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Post by: KevinH on December 31, 2016, 06:43:35 PM
Watching Anderson and Kathy.
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Post by: KevinH on December 31, 2016, 06:44:12 PM
Almost page 6
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2016, 06:44:17 PM
Dozed off for a while.  Not sure if I'll make it to midnight.

I had better not make it, and then I want to sleep ALL night.
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Post by: KevinH on December 31, 2016, 06:44:32 PM
One more.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 06:44:44 PM
Everybody must be at the movies.
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Post by: KevinH on December 31, 2016, 06:45:14 PM
Page 6!
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 06:45:22 PM
Page six?  Really?
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 06:45:30 PM
Dozing off?  Really?
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 06:45:52 PM
I'm not sure I'll watch anything this fine evening.  I'll just be here, there, and everywhere.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 06:46:07 PM
I'm having a lovely partay.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 06:46:29 PM
Rain seems to have abated for the time being.  Twenty minutes ago it was coming down pretty good.
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2016, 06:46:54 PM
We are going to watch the Christmas episode of CALL THE MIDWIVES.
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Post by: KevinH on December 31, 2016, 06:53:18 PM
"Let's not forget what New Year's is about: heavy drinking and making a fool of yourself"--Gilbert Gottfried on Anderson and Kathy's show.
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2016, 06:58:00 PM
😀
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2016, 06:59:14 PM
DR Jennifer if you are more than half way through a book do you count it for 2016 or 2017?
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2016, 06:59:43 PM
I'm having a lovely partay.

I am pleased :)
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 07:00:05 PM
Can't believe it's almost over.....2016 was NOT my favorite year....but hopefully I can make 2017 better!!!

If I can't make it better for myself - no one else can!
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 07:00:37 PM
I am listening now to Roberto Gerhard's fourth symphony, entitled New York - why I have no idea.  Mr. Gerhard is a "modern" composer of non-melodic music, but I like his orchestrations and his orchestral colors.  I try to give these kinds of works a few listens before I nuke them.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 07:01:53 PM
I think that's all any of us can do - try to make it better.  And if we fail, we try again.  To not try is a lesson in negativity and giving up.  I suppose there are times when people do give up because they reach that point - I hope none of us on this here site do, though.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 07:02:25 PM
After the Gerhard business, only pretty, tonal music for the likes of me for the rest o' the evening.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 07:02:39 PM
I'm going to the hard stuff shortly - Diet Coke.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 07:02:56 PM
That chicken was too spicy.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 07:03:07 PM
Which is also the title of my next novel.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 07:03:19 PM
Shouldn't we be on page fifty by now?
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 07:08:20 PM
The year's biggest box office bombs according to the Hollywood Reporter.....money wise, that is.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/2016s-biggest-box-office-bombs-958780/item/box-office-bombs-ben-hur-958753
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Post by: Ginny on December 31, 2016, 07:11:19 PM
Richard and I were out for a few hours this afternoon and I've decided to keep a pretty low profile until my second eye surgery.  My mismatched eyes cause some disorientation and driving a shopping cart through Kroger convinced me not to try driving a car.  Also, there's a lot of coughing and sneezing out there, which I don't need.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 07:12:09 PM
I, myself, am going to try and be more tolerant of idiots in 2017 by not going anywhere near them - in life or on the Internet.
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Post by: Ginny on December 31, 2016, 07:14:42 PM
We have had a nice appetizer buffet with Rob and Mary Linda while savoring Clemson's demolishing of Ohio State. 
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2016, 07:17:46 PM
I am here, doing two things:  taking a respite from the par-taying going on downstairs, and nursing this cold which has overtaken me for the second time in two weeks.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2016, 07:18:28 PM
TCM's "That's Entertainment" marathon is on in the background. 
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 07:19:46 PM
Healing vibes for DR GINNY.....
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 07:20:11 PM
One hour and forty minutes of the year left in this Time Zone.
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Post by: KevinH on December 31, 2016, 07:21:10 PM
22 years ago tonight I was on my way to Las Vegas to see Barbra.  I had never thought I would see her perform.
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Post by: KevinH on December 31, 2016, 07:21:56 PM
Healing vibes for DR GINNY.....



From me too!
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Post by: KevinH on December 31, 2016, 07:22:16 PM
Page 7!
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 07:22:18 PM
I am doing the Hully-Gully to the twelve-tone strains of Roberto Gerhard.  It's surprisingly goofy looking and sounding.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 07:23:15 PM
Page seven?  Really?
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 07:23:30 PM
I'd like some candied cashews, please.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 07:24:42 PM
Who here has done the hully-gully.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 07:24:53 PM
I received an irritating email last night as well.

Someone who worked on one show last year.....ONE SHOW ONLY.....and hasn't done anything else here.....decided that all of the theatre groups in the area need to get together and plan their season with each other.....and he went on and on.....

I tried something like this years ago.....trying to get some of the nearby theatres to do shows together, etc.....and was immediately and harshly rebuffed.....

So I emailed him back and told him I didn't think it would work, and that it wasn't necessary.

Of course he is a member of a SMALL theatre group in a town about 40 miles away that has NOTHING in the way of costumes or technical equipment......and he has already let us know that we should LOAN our stuff to them.

NO NO NO.....they took some of our set pieces....hopefully they did return them.  It has been my experience that they are quick to come and get things.....but if you want them back, you have to go get them yourself....if they can find them....

So he hasn't emailed me back.  I would guess he now considers me part of the problem.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 07:25:43 PM
Someone actually bought the monstrosity to the east of me.  Since there is no longer any privacy in my yard perhaps I'll go out there and do the Hully-Gully in the nude.  Nightmare on Elm Street, baby.  Maybe then they'll put up a bigger fence.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 07:26:31 PM
I doubt I could do the hully gully anymore.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXdK0hf4k7E
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 07:26:40 PM
One can only be part of the problem if there IS a problem.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2016, 07:26:46 PM
Might not make it to midnight this time.  I'll hate leaving our balls up in the air, but some Nightly Nyquil and a warm bed are sounding awfully good right about now.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 07:26:54 PM
Maybe THEY will put up a bigger fence.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 07:27:28 PM
True MR BK - and I don't see the problem on my end.  We worked hard for it....you do the same.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2016, 07:27:43 PM
We're gonna need a bigger fence.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2016, 07:28:51 PM
I keep reading the topic of the day as FAREWELL 2016, HELLO DOLLY!
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 07:28:54 PM
You might end up on YouTube MR BK.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2016, 07:30:29 PM
Someone's setting off fireworks.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2016, 07:33:12 PM
DR Ginny, I'm sure you'll be happy to get that other eye done now!

I learned how to wear contacts in "mono-vision" -- one eye distant, other eye close -- (it was easy) -- and the doctor has told me that that would be one of the options, if I wish, when my time comes to have the surgery.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2016, 07:36:26 PM
I keep expecting BK to say who's just come to the house trick-or-treating.  What night is this again?
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 07:37:08 PM
We must be here because if balls don't drop there could be consequences, balls-wise.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 07:37:27 PM
As to Facebook - it can go eat itself.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 07:37:43 PM
I'm here for the duration and for the duration I'm here.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 07:38:20 PM
If anyone, and I mean anyone, says I'm there for the duration, you tell them, "No, you steaming pile of dog snot, he is HERE for the duration."
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 07:39:00 PM
I think we simply must get to page ten tonight at the very least.  I have my reasons and my reasons have me.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 07:39:08 PM
But first comes page eight.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 07:39:21 PM
Which is stubbornly refusing to appear.
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Post by: Druxy on December 31, 2016, 07:39:28 PM
We just watched THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN.

It was okay; a handsome production.  But, the original was simpler and much better.
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Post by: Ginny on December 31, 2016, 07:42:03 PM
DR Ginny, I'm sure you'll be happy to get that other eye done now!

I learned how to wear contacts in "mono-vision" -- one eye distant, other eye close -- (it was easy) -- and the doctor has told me that that would be one of the options, if I wish, when my time comes to have the surgery.

One of my friends had that for her cataract surgery, but it wasn't one of my options.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 07:47:28 PM
Someone was trying out their fireworks here, too, a few minutes ago.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 07:47:53 PM
I switched from TE Part Two to watch ROLLER BOOGIE.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 07:51:37 PM
I am doing the Frug right now.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 07:51:57 PM
Page eight?  Really?  Almost eight o'clock, too.
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2016, 07:52:29 PM
I think that's all any of us can do - try to make it better.  And if we fail, we try again.  To not try is a lesson in negativity and giving up.  I suppose there are times when people do give up because they reach that point - I hope none of us on this here site do, though.

Very true!
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 07:56:34 PM
The Frug I could still do.....
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 07:57:35 PM
I watched Travels With My Aunt last night.....hadn't seen it before.

Whoever did Maggie Smith's make up for when she played OLDER was right on the money....she looked pretty much the way she does on DOWNTON ABBEY, and she even used the same voice.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 07:59:27 PM
I haven't read the book, but perhaps I shall.  I did like a lot of the dialog exchanges....maybe courtesy Jay Presson Allen.

"Oh, I see.  You were a member of a theatrical troup."

"Yes....well......that description will suffice."

I can hardly wait for an opportunity to drop this into everyday conversation.

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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 08:00:31 PM
ONE HOUR ONE HOUR ONE HOUR
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2016, 08:03:00 PM
Hello again.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2016, 08:03:30 PM
I don't expect to make it until midnight, but I'll do what I can.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 08:03:48 PM
Listening to Ernest Ansermet having his way with the Sibelius second symphony in early 1960s stereo that is so far superior to anything they do today - vivid, up close and personal, with every ounce of detail clear as a bell - and I really like this version - the first movement done at a faster clip than any of the others I have.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2016, 08:05:19 PM
Apologies to DR FJL, who sent me New Year's wishes last night, but I think I had just logged off.

HAPPY NEW YEAR to DR FJL and all other DRs. And Hainsie-Kimlets. And BK.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2016, 08:06:57 PM
Rain was forecast for my 'hood today. We did get some, but it started late. Maybe more overnight.
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Post by: Ginny on December 31, 2016, 08:09:39 PM
I'm probably going to drop before the ball does, so - Happy New Year!
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2016, 08:10:02 PM
When I stopped at Whole Foods Market the other day I bought a mini carrot loaf, 3-4 inches long. Now that was good! Much better than the cornets, IMHO. No! NOT "cornets"! Cronut! Oy!
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2016, 08:14:27 PM
Three quarters of an hour to go.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2016, 08:14:58 PM
I see vixmom but I don't hear her.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2016, 08:15:36 PM
So who's winning the most Oscars?  What night is this, anyway?
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2016, 08:16:13 PM
Can you imagine a spell-checker that doesn't have "cronut" in its vocabulary? Unthinkable!
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 08:16:17 PM
Things look bad for the gang.....gangsters have forced the owner of the Roller Boogie Rink to sign over his ownership - they want to build a shopping mall on the site.....

BJ and Teresa aren't talking anymore.....and BJ is roller dancing to a very slow sad song all by himself ....  what will happen?
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 08:16:52 PM
Obviously an uneducated Spellchecker DR JEANNE.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 08:17:35 PM
Wait.....I think this tape is the one that has the gangsters confession on it....there may be hope yet!
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2016, 08:17:42 PM
does anyone still make NY resolutions?
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 08:18:11 PM
Nope....just more sad music and now a roller disco couples dance....
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 08:18:28 PM
I see vixmom but I don't hear her.

Howz Youz guyz doin'?
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 08:18:55 PM
Can Youz hear me now?
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 08:18:55 PM
They make ME DR JEANNE.....LOL....but I have a few things I want to get done in 2017, health permitting.....and good health is the FIRST thing on the list.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2016, 08:18:58 PM
Obviously an uneducated Spellchecker DR JEANNE.

right. Certainly not a hipster, either.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 08:19:07 PM
VIXMOM!
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 08:19:20 PM
ParTay!
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2016, 08:20:57 PM
Your resolutions make you, JRand?
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 08:21:09 PM
Vixdad and I decided to stay in
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 08:21:17 PM
Number nine
Number nine
Number nine
Number nine
Number nine
Number nine
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2016, 08:21:54 PM
ParTay!

I bet Spell Check doesn't know what that is, either! So dumb.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2016, 08:23:10 PM
Do many people still go out for NYE? Non-New Yorkers, that is.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2016, 08:23:57 PM
I can't think of any people I know who do.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2016, 08:24:33 PM
Vixmom, are you enjoying your days off?

(silly question)
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2016, 08:25:59 PM
Where are DRs George and TCB? Is it too early for them?
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 08:26:26 PM
There are some barbecued baby wieners on the stove and shrimp and cheese in the fridge but they will have to wait until tomorrow, Vixdad has fallen asleep
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2016, 08:26:54 PM
I think JRand is trying a little frug.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 08:27:55 PM
Yes they make me DR JEANNE.

I am going to have a chicken sandwich at midnight....
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2016, 08:28:16 PM
I'm too comfortable on the sofa to frug.
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 08:28:32 PM
I had a text from the Vixter earlier she is working tonight at universal
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 08:28:41 PM
They found the tape and give it to the police....tell everyone the big Roller Boogie contest is back on for tonight!!!!!
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2016, 08:28:54 PM
Yes they make me DR JEANNE.

I am going to have a chicken sandwich at midnight....

Is that one of your resolutions?
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 08:28:57 PM
I bet that's fun for her DR VIXMOM
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 08:29:14 PM
Yes it is, easy to keep!
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 08:29:39 PM
Page nine?  Really?
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 08:29:58 PM
Still listening to Ansermet do Sibelius in a good way.
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 08:29:59 PM
I may have a shrimp or two at midnight but I won't be opening the champagne
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2016, 08:29:59 PM
I had a text from the Vixter earlier she is working tonight at universal

Hopefully, she'll be getting lots of tips.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 08:30:54 PM
I think I'll put the car away, take a shower, and relax and ring in the East Coast New Year, followed by more fun and frivolity, after which we'll ring in the New Year at midnight, after which I will get to bed earlier than usual.
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 08:31:45 PM
I bet that's fun for her DR VIXMOM

 I hope so but she was dreading it .. She figured all the crazies would be out tonight
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 08:33:24 PM
27 minutes
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 08:34:24 PM
DRChas, your doppelgänger was shopping at my local market today
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 08:36:16 PM
I was so nearly  convinced it was you ... I gave him a huge smile and wished him a happy new year and immediately realized that of course it was not you.... So to escape embarrassment I then gave the same exact greeting to every other person in the aisle
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2016, 08:37:31 PM
did they return the sentiment?
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 08:37:45 PM
It worked ... And I started a trend the grumpy people in the over crowded market starting smiling and wishing each other a happy new year
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 08:38:00 PM
See what a good influence you are?
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2016, 08:39:23 PM
That's funny.
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Post by: KevinH on December 31, 2016, 08:40:17 PM
20 minutes to go!
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2016, 08:40:30 PM
We just watched THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN.

It was okay; a handsome production.  But, the original was simpler and much better.

Okay is about right.
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2016, 08:42:10 PM
DR Ginny, I'm sure you'll be happy to get that other eye done now!

I learned how to wear contacts in "mono-vision" -- one eye distant, other eye close -- (it was easy) -- and the doctor has told me that that would be one of the options, if I wish, when my time comes to have the surgery.

One of my friends had that for her cataract surgery, but it wasn't one of my options.

I tried it with contacts and hated it.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2016, 08:42:57 PM
DR Ginny, I'm sure you'll be happy to get that other eye done now!

I learned how to wear contacts in "mono-vision" -- one eye distant, other eye close -- (it was easy) -- and the doctor has told me that that would be one of the options, if I wish, when my time comes to have the surgery.

One of my friends had that for her cataract surgery, but it wasn't one of my options.

I tried it with contacts and hated it.

Not everyone can do it. You need to have a dominant eye.
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 08:43:45 PM
Thought I should sample a few of the little hot doggies
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 08:44:21 PM
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2016, 08:45:11 PM
I bet that's fun for her DR VIXMOM

 I hope so but she was dreading it .. She figured all the crazies would be out tonight

Let us know.  Hopefully it was fun.
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 08:45:24 PM
15minutes
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2016, 08:45:45 PM
I was so nearly  convinced it was you ... I gave him a huge smile and wished him a happy new year and immediately realized that of course it was not you.... So to escape embarrassment I then gave the same exact greeting to every other person in the aisle

;D
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 08:45:53 PM
Watching the GOT marathon
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2016, 08:46:59 PM
Watching the GOT marathon

Is that another Spell Check typo?
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 08:47:28 PM
That's good DR VIXMOM......

Wow BJ and Teresa won the big Roller Boogie Dance Contest.....but Teresa is on her way to Julliard with her flute and BJ wants to be an Olympic Champion Roller Skater.

I have to go see if Roller Skating is an Olympic event.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 08:48:29 PM
No it is not.....but they STILL want it to be...
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 08:49:07 PM
And I discovered when i listened to the closing song that I have been pronouncing the title incorrectly....it is:

Roller Boo-Gay......................
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 08:49:19 PM
11 minutes
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 08:50:07 PM
Cersei  has had her revenge
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 08:50:45 PM
Watching the GOT marathon

Is that another Spell Check typo?


Game of Thrones
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 08:51:29 PM
9 minutes
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 08:52:18 PM
Perhaps  a drop of something or other in my coffee would be appropriate
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 08:52:28 PM
8
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 08:52:45 PM
Circe?  I don't watch that show....
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 08:52:59 PM
Roller Boo-GAY!
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2016, 08:54:11 PM
Happy New Year to one and all!
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 08:57:51 PM
Three minutes on the East Coast!
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 08:58:32 PM
2
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 08:59:05 PM
Circe?  I don't watch that show....

I do love it
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 08:59:53 PM
(http://entertainstuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/happy-new-year-2017-animated-gif.gif)
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 09:00:11 PM
We made it!!!!
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Post by: KevinH on December 31, 2016, 09:00:16 PM
Happy New Year!!!!!!
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 09:00:25 PM
Coffee ready...4 little shrimp for My first meal of the new year
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 09:00:28 PM
Time for a chicken sandwich.
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 09:00:41 PM
Happy. New year!!
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 09:01:12 PM
I'm glad I stayed home and didn't venture out into the crowd tonight....it is much nicer here.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 09:01:29 PM
Here come the fireworks!  And rifles....
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 09:01:41 PM
(http://entertainstuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/happy-new-year-2017-animated-gif.gif)

To all and one and one and all
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 09:02:18 PM
(http://entertainstuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/happy-new-year-2017-animated-gif.gif)

To all and one and one and all


This looks like the skies above my house right now
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2016, 09:02:30 PM
(http://entertainstuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/happy-new-year-2017-animated-gif.gif)

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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2016, 09:03:05 PM
I am enjoying LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 09:04:20 PM
Nice DR TCB!
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2016, 09:04:28 PM
Peace Out!
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 09:07:29 PM
Happy New Year East Coasters (or whatever time zone is three hours ahead)!!!
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 09:07:43 PM
And three hours to go on this coast.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 09:08:01 PM
I'm currently dancing the Lambada (The Forbidden Dance).
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 09:08:02 PM
Well the phone just rang and it was my llovely girl calling to wish us a happy new year
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 09:08:09 PM
Page eleven?  Really?
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 09:08:46 PM
Enjoying the last of the Ansermet Sibelius - the tone poem Tapiola, and the wonderful fourth symphony.
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 09:08:51 PM
Between the fireworks and the phone Vixdad woke up
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 09:09:36 PM
So I still had my 30th midnight kiss from my beloved
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 09:12:30 PM
Now a bit of chocolate and my enhanced coffee...
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 09:13:07 PM
I already ate the shrimp
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 09:15:18 PM
Oh dear my iPad is down to 10% battery power
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2016, 09:19:11 PM
My friend, Sharry, gave me the most wonderful Christmas present.
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2016, 09:20:37 PM
It is a framed photo of the entire cast of the film IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, with Mr. Potter front and center in the shot.
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Post by: Laura on December 31, 2016, 09:21:15 PM
My cherpumple layers are cooling. My soup is in the fridge. I've set the bowls and spoons and such as out for the party tonight.

We'll require pics of your cherpumple - both in its entirety and with a slice cut out of it.

http://andthisiswhatisawtoday.blogspot.com/2016/12/my-festive-new-years-eve-cherpumple.html
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2016, 09:22:08 PM
It is signed "To Tom, Break a leg."

And it is signed by Karolyn Grimes, the original Zuzu from the film.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2016, 09:23:14 PM
What a thoughtful gift.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 09:28:13 PM
I will have to kiss myself at midnight, no mean feat.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 09:28:26 PM
But there could be mean feet, but that's another story.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 09:28:49 PM
Two hours and thirty minutes to a Happy New Year.
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 09:29:20 PM
It is a framed photo of the entire cast of the film IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, with Mr. Potter front and center in the shot.

Lovely!!
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 09:30:28 PM
My cherpumple layers are cooling. My soup is in the fridge. I've set the bowls and spoons and such as out for the party tonight.

We'll require pics of your cherpumple - both in its entirety and with a slice cut out of it.

http://andthisiswhatisawtoday.blogspot.com/2016/12/my-festive-new-years-eve-cherpumple.html

That looks great,  Laura!   Happy New Year!
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 09:30:57 PM
It is signed "To Tom, Break a leg."

And it is signed by Karolyn Grimes, the original Zuzu from the film.

WOW!!
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 09:32:39 PM
Down to 8%... I will soon be signing off , involuntarily
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Post by: George on December 31, 2016, 09:35:07 PM
Happy New Year's Eve everyone!  And Happy New Year's to those who've crossed over!

;)
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Post by: George on December 31, 2016, 09:36:11 PM
I'm home from my parents' house and will be home for probably the rest of the weekend.  I don't want to go anywhere, not even the movies. :D
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Post by: George on December 31, 2016, 09:37:17 PM
Now, I need to ketchup on ALL the posts.  Page 11...wow!
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2016, 09:37:26 PM
I'm fading fast.

Good night, everyone.
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Post by: KevinH on December 31, 2016, 09:37:46 PM
It is signed "To Tom, Break a leg."

And it is signed by Karolyn Grimes, the original Zuzu from the film.



What a great gift, TCB!
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Post by: KevinH on December 31, 2016, 09:38:14 PM
I'm fading fast.

Good night, everyone.




Me too!  Goodnight, all!
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 09:40:44 PM
No fading!  We are not WUSSBURGERS here at haineshisway.com.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 09:41:47 PM
Finishing up the Ansermet Sibelius fourth (really lovely) and am moving on to some French ballet music by Milhaud, Poulenc, Sauget, and Auric, which is also the name of my accountants.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 09:42:05 PM
I'd say THIS is a partay.  A rather wonderful partay.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 09:42:18 PM
Page twelve?  Really?
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 09:42:33 PM
Glockenspiel.
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Post by: Laura on December 31, 2016, 09:43:02 PM
Well, the party was a bust. Only two people other than the Minister and Mrs. Minister showed up.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 09:44:24 PM
I'll go take a nice hot shower in about ten minutes.  Then I'll uncork the champagne so that's ready.  Then I'll do my New Year's Eve thing, which I'm gonna keep short and sweet tonight, and normally I turn on the TV for the ball drop but I don't think I will tonight - I don't like the people who do that these days and my computer tells me what time it is very accurately.
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Post by: Laura on December 31, 2016, 09:44:37 PM
I'm wiped out. See you next year!
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 09:45:09 PM
Laura, THIS is the partay.  WE are here.
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2016, 09:47:13 PM
does anyone still make NY resolutions?


What are New York resolutions?
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Post by: George on December 31, 2016, 09:51:38 PM
Tonight is the church soup party. We are going to make a cherpumple for dessert.

I hope you took pictures of the cherpumple, Laura.
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2016, 09:52:21 PM
I was so nearly  convinced it was you ... I gave him a huge smile and wished him a happy new year and immediately realized that of course it was not you.... So to escape embarrassment I then gave the same exact greeting to every other person in the aisle


ROTFLMAO!
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2016, 09:54:20 PM
I finally found the time to make the onion custard pie that I've wanted to try for a few weeks now.

Caramelized onions, eggs, heavy cream, Swiss cheese all baking in pie crust. (I had Swiss, not the Gruyere called for.)




This may be a ridiculous question, but don't Swiss and gruyere melt differently, so that the recipe may need a different cooking time?

The cheese is shredded. Depending on how small the shreds are, I would think they'd both melt over the 35 minutes of baking time.

What was interesting to me was that I made the recipe according to directions, except I only softened three onions, instead of the four called for. I have enough filling left over to make another pie tomorrow.
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 09:54:41 PM
Well, the party was a bust. Only two people other than the Minister and Mrs. Minister showed up.

I am sorry to hear that
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2016, 09:55:11 PM
However, we went to Beaches tonight.  I am feeling much better after a Margarita, edame, a small Beach House Salad with mixed greens, candied cashews, jicama, sesame seeds, grilled salmon, asian honey mustard dressing and a side of their fantastic french fries.

I usually feel better after a margarita, too.
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 09:55:45 PM
does anyone still make NY resolutions?


What are New York resolutions?

Don't take S**t from nobody
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2016, 09:56:05 PM
What are Washington resolutions like?
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2016, 09:58:21 PM
So I still had my 30th midnight kiss from my beloved

Sweet.
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2016, 09:58:47 PM
It is a framed photo of the entire cast of the film IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, with Mr. Potter front and center in the shot.

❤❤❤❤
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Post by: George on December 31, 2016, 09:59:10 PM
At the moment, the Time-Warner Cable news is interviewing my old friend Lee Wilkof about his new film No Pay, Nudity, which sounds quite lovely,

I saw that on Amazon (https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01LXRAK9R/).  It's available on DVD and Blu-ray.  I added it to my wishlist. :)
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2016, 10:00:26 PM
It is signed "To Tom, Break a leg."

And it is signed by Karolyn Grimes, the original Zuzu from the film.

Very clever Sharry 😊
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2016, 10:00:27 PM
Happy new year from Texas!
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2016, 10:00:44 PM
The fireworks are going off like crazy outside.
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2016, 10:00:54 PM
13!
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2016, 10:01:06 PM
I'm too tired to go out and watch.
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Post by: George on December 31, 2016, 10:01:14 PM
The cast of No Pay, Nudity is amazing. Donna Murphy, Nathan Lane, Ellen Foley and a host of theater favorites. I hadn't heard of it. Now I really want to see it.

Me, too.  I love Lee.  He's from the Dayton OH area.

Always Seymour to me. I know that's sad, especially when he's done so much, including Assassins. But I see that name and I think Suddenly Seymour.

Me, too!
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2016, 10:01:19 PM
I'm home from my parents' house and will be home for probably the rest of the weekend.  I don't want to go anywhere, not even the movies. :D

Too cold?
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2016, 10:01:57 PM
Well, the party was a bust. Only two people other than the Minister and Mrs. Minister showed up.

Oh my. 
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Post by: George on December 31, 2016, 10:02:33 PM
Happy New Year to the Central Time Zone!!
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Post by: George on December 31, 2016, 10:03:03 PM
I'm home from my parents' house and will be home for probably the rest of the weekend.  I don't want to go anywhere, not even the movies. :D

Too cold?

No...I just want to hibernate for a couple of days. ;)
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2016, 10:03:08 PM
So I still had my 30th midnight kiss from my beloved


Does your husband know?
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2016, 10:03:14 PM
However, we went to Beaches tonight.  I am feeling much better after a Margarita, edame, a small Beach House Salad with mixed greens, candied cashews, jicama, sesame seeds, grilled salmon, asian honey mustard dressing and a side of their fantastic french fries.

I usually feel better after a margarita, too.

;D
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2016, 10:03:54 PM
Happy New Year Texas 🎉
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Post by: George on December 31, 2016, 10:06:44 PM
I'm listening to Pierre Monteux's wonderful RCA recording of Petrouchka.  He knows the piece really well; he conducted the premiere in 1911.

1911??  When was that recording recorded?
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Post by: George on December 31, 2016, 10:08:11 PM
DR George I am pleased you liked PASSENGERS, and that it wasn't mindless.  I look forward to seeing it.

I really think you'll enjoy it.  At least, I hope you do. :)
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2016, 10:08:28 PM
Roller Boo-GAY!

I have never had the thrill of seeing this movie.
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2016, 10:08:57 PM
The fireworks and gunfire have already started and it isn't even 10:15 p.m.
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2016, 10:09:41 PM
I had never seen Saturday Night Fever either until five years ago on New Year's Eve when I ended up in the hospital with some dangerously painful kidney stones.
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2016, 10:12:10 PM
It is a framed photo of the entire cast of the film IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, with Mr. Potter front and center in the shot.

That is a sweet gift.
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2016, 10:12:55 PM
My cherpumple layers are cooling. My soup is in the fridge. I've set the bowls and spoons and such as out for the party tonight.

We'll require pics of your cherpumple - both in its entirety and with a slice cut out of it.

http://andthisiswhatisawtoday.blogspot.com/2016/12/my-festive-new-years-eve-cherpumple.html

That's beautiful.
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2016, 10:14:23 PM
Enjoying the last of the Ansermet Sibelius - the tone poem Tapiola, and the wonderful fourth symphony.

I read that as Tapioca. I can't imagine Sibelius doing the dance from Thoroughly Modern Millie.
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2016, 10:15:05 PM
I also can't imagine Sibelius writing any lambada music.
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Post by: George on December 31, 2016, 10:15:15 PM
We shoot fireworks out of our Space Needle.

That would be nice to see, if it wasn't so darn cold.

KING 5 (Seattle's NBC affiliate) broadcasts "N.Y.E. at the Needle."  I set my DVR to record that. 
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2016, 10:15:22 PM
What are Washington resolutions like?


Don't rain on our parade.
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Post by: George on December 31, 2016, 10:15:24 PM
I have the rebroadcast of Kathy Griffin and Anderson Cooper on the TV, but the sound is down while I'm ketchuping on the notes.  I recorded the live broadcast, so I'll watch it later.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 10:16:46 PM
Had a nice long hot shower and feel very relaxed and in an hour I'll do my New Year's Eve thing.  Listening to an ballet called Les Facheux by Georges Auric - it's delightful, like all his music.
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2016, 10:18:25 PM
At the moment, the Time-Warner Cable news is interviewing my old friend Lee Wilkof about his new film No Pay, Nudity, which sounds quite lovely,

I saw that on Amazon (https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01LXRAK9R/).  It's available on DVD and Blu-ray.  I aded it to my wishlist. :)

Thanks for that, George. It's now on my wishlist, too.
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2016, 10:19:14 PM
Get  us off of this page.
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2016, 10:20:20 PM
Then do your job, TCB, and move us on.
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Post by: George on December 31, 2016, 10:20:53 PM
There is a THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT marathon on TCM that I am watching.  It's nice to see some real singers and dancers.....but it's hard to see some of the numbers heavily edited and ripped from their context.

I'm recording these, including "That's Dancing," which plays after them.
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2016, 10:21:16 PM
Watching a Brokenwood mystery set at an amateur theatrical troupe. Very sharp and pointed. Cyanide in the stage blood.
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2016, 10:21:37 PM
One more ...
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2016, 10:21:50 PM
14!
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2016, 10:25:39 PM
DR George I am pleased you liked PASSENGERS, and that it wasn't mindless.  I look forward to seeing it.

I really think you'll enjoy it.  At least, I hope you do. :)

I expect so since you do.  We both like these type of films.
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2016, 10:25:57 PM
Then do your job, TCB, and move us on.


My job is pages three through six.
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2016, 10:27:22 PM
I need to read until I fall asleep.

HAPPY NEW YEAR🎉🎈🎉
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Post by: George on December 31, 2016, 10:29:41 PM
William Christopher ( Father John Mulcahy on MASH) has passed away.  He was 84.

My niece found that out tonight, too and told us all.
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Post by: George on December 31, 2016, 10:30:49 PM
"Let's not forget what New Year's is about: heavy drinking and making a fool of yourself"--Gilbert Gottfried on Anderson and Kathy's show.

::)
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2016, 10:32:51 PM
At the moment, the Time-Warner Cable news is interviewing my old friend Lee Wilkof about his new film No Pay, Nudity, which sounds quite lovely,

I saw that on Amazon (https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01LXRAK9R/).  It's available on DVD and Blu-ray.  I aded it to my wishlist. :)

Thanks for that, George. It's now on my wishlist, too.


The Blu-ray is cheaper than the DVD?
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Post by: George on December 31, 2016, 10:33:26 PM
I'm going to the hard stuff shortly - Diet Coke.

I got some more Classic Sweetener Blend diet Pepsi tonight after I left my parents' house.  I'm all set there.
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Post by: George on December 31, 2016, 10:34:07 PM
At the moment, the Time-Warner Cable news is interviewing my old friend Lee Wilkof about his new film No Pay, Nudity, which sounds quite lovely,

I saw that on Amazon (https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01LXRAK9R/).  It's available on DVD and Blu-ray.  I aded it to my wishlist. :)

Thanks for that, George. It's now on my wishlist, too.


The Blu-ray is cheaper than the DVD?

In this case, it is.
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2016, 10:40:13 PM
Then do your job, TCB, and move us on.


My job is pages three through six.

Duly noted.
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2016, 10:42:35 PM
Gratuitous post No. 400.
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Post by: George on December 31, 2016, 10:44:09 PM
I received an irritating email last night as well.

Someone who worked on one show last year.....ONE SHOW ONLY.....and hasn't done anything else here.....decided that all of the theatre groups in the area need to get together and plan their season with each other.....and he went on and on.....

I tried something like this years ago.....trying to get some of the nearby theatres to do shows together, etc.....and was immediately and harshly rebuffed.....

So I emailed him back and told him I didn't think it would work, and that it wasn't necessary.

Of course he is a member of a SMALL theatre group in a town about 40 miles away that has NOTHING in the way of costumes or technical equipment......and he has already let us know that we should LOAN our stuff to them.

NO NO NO.....they took some of our set pieces....hopefully they did return them.  It has been my experience that they are quick to come and get things.....but if you want them back, you have to go get them yourself....if they can find them....

So he hasn't emailed me back.  I would guess he now considers me part of the problem.

The theater groups here in Olympia tried something like that, too.  A few groups tried for a bit, but it never really seemed to work, so they all just gave up :-\
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Post by: George on December 31, 2016, 10:54:34 PM
Where are DRs George and TCB? Is it too early for them?

I wasn't home then, but I am now. ;D
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Post by: George on December 31, 2016, 10:58:20 PM
DRChas, your doppelgänger was shopping at my local market today
I was so nearly  convinced it was you ... I gave him a huge smile and wished him a happy new year and immediately realized that of course it was not you.... So to escape embarrassment I then gave the same exact greeting to every other person in the aisle
did they return the sentiment?
It worked ... And I started a trend the grumpy people in the over crowded market starting smiling and wishing each other a happy new year

That's great, Vixmom!
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2016, 10:59:11 PM
I am going to eat a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup at midnight.
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2016, 11:00:19 PM
That is not a threat, but a promise.
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Post by: George on December 31, 2016, 11:01:02 PM
Happy New Year to those in the central time zone! :D
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Post by: George on December 31, 2016, 11:01:46 PM
That is not a threat, but a promise.

Enjoy it, Tom, and don't apologize for it!
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Post by: George on December 31, 2016, 11:06:42 PM
I am enjoying LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER.

I'm recording Michael Feinstein's concert, but I didn't realize that it's a repeat from the 2014 New Year's Eve.  Oh, well.  It's Michael Feinstein.  I won't mind watching it again.
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2016, 11:11:21 PM
I am enjoying LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER.

I'm recording Michael Feinstein's concert, but I didn't realize that it's a repeat from the 2014 New Year's Eve.  Oh, well.  It's Michael Feinstein.  I won't mind watching it again.


It was very good
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2016, 11:15:14 PM
I'm fading fast.
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2016, 11:15:28 PM
Happy new year to all!
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2016, 11:15:38 PM
And to all a good night!
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2016, 11:17:50 PM
Good night, John.  Happy New Year.
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2016, 11:19:31 PM
The weatherman just said we would have snow through Sunday.  Isn't that about 45 minutes from now?
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2016, 11:23:31 PM
Greetings, 1 Guest!
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Post by: George on December 31, 2016, 11:23:44 PM
The weatherman just said we would have snow through Sunday.  Isn't that about 45 minutes from now?

Pretty much.  I'd seen that there'll be overnight freezing temps for the next several days.
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2016, 11:24:21 PM
John says good night, but George leaves?
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Post by: George on December 31, 2016, 11:25:01 PM
I am enjoying LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER.

I'm recording Michael Feinstein's concert, but I didn't realize that it's a repeat from the 2014 New Year's Eve.  Oh, well.  It's Michael Feinstein.  I won't mind watching it again.


It was very good

Leslie Odom Jr. was on it. :)
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Post by: George on December 31, 2016, 11:26:12 PM
My friend, Sharry, gave me the most wonderful Christmas present.
It is a framed photo of the entire cast of the film IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, with Mr. Potter front and center in the shot.

That's so sweet!
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Post by: George on December 31, 2016, 11:27:24 PM
PAGE 15 DANCE!!
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Post by: George on December 31, 2016, 11:27:53 PM
My cherpumple layers are cooling. My soup is in the fridge. I've set the bowls and spoons and such as out for the party tonight.

We'll require pics of your cherpumple - both in its entirety and with a slice cut out of it.

http://andthisiswhatisawtoday.blogspot.com/2016/12/my-festive-new-years-eve-cherpumple.html

I love it!  Someday, I want am going to make that.
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Post by: George on December 31, 2016, 11:30:04 PM
It is signed "To Tom, Break a leg."

And it is signed by Karolyn Grimes, the original Zuzu from the film.

I just got to this post.  That's fantastic, Tom!
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Post by: George on December 31, 2016, 11:36:04 PM
The fireworks and gunfire have already started and it isn't even 10:15 p.m.

I haven't heard anything here in Tumwater, so that's good.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 11:39:48 PM
I have done my thing that I do, the champagne is uncorked, and now we count down.  Twenty minutes to 2017.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 11:45:15 PM
The Sibelius fifth is playing away filling the room with beautiful music.  Fifteen minutes to 2017!
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2016, 11:45:58 PM
I thought my Secret Santa had given me a large bag of Reeses's, but actually it is two very large Reeses's cups.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 11:46:09 PM
Fourteen minutes to 2017!
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 11:46:25 PM
Are you in your cups, TCB?
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 11:46:36 PM
Page fifteen?  Really?
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 11:46:56 PM
I like having the music rather than those silly people on TV saying silly things.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 11:47:12 PM
Thirteen minutes to 2017!
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 11:47:38 PM
Where in tarnation IS everyone?
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2016, 11:47:56 PM
I want some tuna pasta salad.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 11:48:08 PM
Twelve minutes to 2017!
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 11:48:24 PM
Fly to LA tomorrow and have some. 
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2016, 11:48:50 PM
Are you in your cups, TCB?


I would be if I ate both of these!
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 11:49:07 PM
Eleven minutes to 2017!
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 11:50:11 PM
Ten minutes to 2017!
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2016, 11:51:03 PM
Fly to LA tomorrow and have some. 


I should have driven down there, then I could show off my new car.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 11:51:41 PM
Nine minutes to 2017!
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 11:52:08 PM
Eight minutes to 2017!
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 11:52:22 PM
You should have driven down here!
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 11:53:08 PM
Seven minutes to 2017!
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2016, 11:53:09 PM
You should have driven down here!


That would have been a good idea.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 11:54:09 PM
Six minutes to 2017!
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 11:54:37 PM
Champagne sip is waiting to be sipped at midnight.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 11:55:11 PM
Five minutes to 2017!
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 11:55:22 PM
Almost time now.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 11:55:28 PM
Getting close.
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2016, 11:55:32 PM
George, get ready to raise your Diet Pepsi.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 11:56:12 PM
Four minutes to 2017!
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 11:56:27 PM
Page sixteen?  Really?
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 11:57:07 PM
Three minutes to 2017!
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Post by: George on December 31, 2016, 11:57:50 PM
George, get ready to raise your Diet Pepsi.

Actually, I finished the diet Pepsi and now have a Peach Citrus Fresca. :)
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 11:58:08 PM
Two minutes to 2017!
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2016, 11:59:03 PM
George, get ready to raise your Diet Pepsi.

Actually, I finished the diet Pepsi and now have a Peach Citrus Fresca. :)


That sounds really good.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2016, 11:59:07 PM
One minute to 2017!
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Post by: George on December 31, 2016, 11:59:57 PM
George, get ready to raise your Diet Pepsi.

Actually, I finished the diet Pepsi and now have a Peach Citrus Fresca. :)


That sounds really good.

It is.
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2017, 12:00:08 AM
2017!  HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
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Post by: George on January 01, 2017, 12:00:43 AM
The Space Needle elevator has risen to the top!
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Post by: TCB on January 01, 2017, 12:00:52 AM
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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Post by: George on January 01, 2017, 12:01:09 AM
A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE!!
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2017, 12:03:29 AM
That was kind of amazing what just happened.  I'm listening to the Sibelius fifth, the final movement begins, which has one of my favorite moments in all music and that moment, which I love in the version I'm playing, occurred exactly at midnight - it swelled right into that moment and it was magical.
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Post by: George on January 01, 2017, 12:04:18 AM
This isn't from tonight, but that doesn't matter:

(http://www.destination360.com/travel/new-years/images/s/seattle-new-years.jpg)
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2017, 12:04:50 AM
And I had a tiny bit of a tiny solo bundt cake thing left that someone brought me earlier, and after my sip of champagne I thought it would be a nice thing if I had something sweet before bed to start the year off with sweetness.
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2017, 12:05:09 AM
But that musical thing that happened at midnight could not have been more perfect.
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Post by: George on January 01, 2017, 12:06:38 AM
But that musical thing that happened at midnight could not have been more perfect.

Nice. :)
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Post by: TCB on January 01, 2017, 12:07:33 AM
I think two bites or this giant Reeses' cup is going to be it.
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Post by: TCB on January 01, 2017, 12:09:04 AM
The Space Needle just showered the city with "PURPLE RAIN"
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2017, 12:14:41 AM
We're so close to 500 posts I think we'll just continue and then I'll change the topic.  So - go!
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2017, 12:14:51 AM
Page sixteen?  Really?
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2017, 12:15:03 AM
We can DO this.
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2017, 12:15:53 AM
Listening to the Von Karajan Sibelius fifth - I like the earlier one a bit better (Alexander Gibson), but this is quite nice, too.
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Post by: TCB on January 01, 2017, 12:15:59 AM
If we all push!!
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2017, 12:16:02 AM
Join in.
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Post by: George on January 01, 2017, 12:16:09 AM
PUSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2017, 12:16:12 AM
We can DO this.
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2017, 12:16:23 AM
That's what I'm talkin' about!
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Post by: George on January 01, 2017, 12:16:33 AM
Well...
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Post by: TCB on January 01, 2017, 12:16:42 AM
The Space Needle display was beautiful.
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2017, 12:16:50 AM
I gotta tell you.
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Post by: George on January 01, 2017, 12:16:53 AM
PAGE 17 in 2017 DANCE!!
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2017, 12:17:07 AM
I liked having something sweet as my first food of 2017.
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Post by: TCB on January 01, 2017, 12:17:15 AM
It will shortly be on You Tube.
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2017, 12:17:19 AM
Page seventeen?  Really?
Title: Re: FAREWELL 2016, HELLO 2017!
Post by: bk on January 01, 2017, 12:17:47 AM
Just fifteen little posts to go.
Title: Re: FAREWELL 2016, HELLO 2017!
Post by: bk on January 01, 2017, 12:17:54 AM
Fourteen.
Title: Re: FAREWELL 2016, HELLO 2017!
Post by: bk on January 01, 2017, 12:18:00 AM
Thirteen.
Title: Re: FAREWELL 2016, HELLO 2017!
Post by: bk on January 01, 2017, 12:18:07 AM
Twelve.
Title: Re: FAREWELL 2016, HELLO 2017!
Post by: bk on January 01, 2017, 12:18:13 AM
Eleven.
Title: Re: FAREWELL 2016, HELLO 2017!
Post by: bk on January 01, 2017, 12:18:19 AM
Ten.
Title: Re: FAREWELL 2016, HELLO 2017!
Post by: TCB on January 01, 2017, 12:18:23 AM
Or copies are on sale from George for $20.17
Title: Re: FAREWELL 2016, HELLO 2017!
Post by: bk on January 01, 2017, 12:18:37 AM
Eight.
Title: Re: FAREWELL 2016, HELLO 2017!
Post by: bk on January 01, 2017, 12:18:41 AM
Seven.
Title: Re: FAREWELL 2016, HELLO 2017!
Post by: bk on January 01, 2017, 12:18:45 AM
Six.
Title: Re: FAREWELL 2016, HELLO 2017!
Post by: bk on January 01, 2017, 12:18:49 AM
Five.
Title: Re: FAREWELL 2016, HELLO 2017!
Post by: bk on January 01, 2017, 12:18:53 AM
Four.
Title: Re: FAREWELL 2016, HELLO 2017!
Post by: bk on January 01, 2017, 12:19:07 AM
Three.
Title: Re: FAREWELL 2016, HELLO 2017!
Post by: bk on January 01, 2017, 12:19:12 AM
Two.
Title: Re: FAREWELL 2016, HELLO 2017!
Post by: bk on January 01, 2017, 12:19:17 AM
One.
Title: Re: FAREWELL 2016, HELLO 2017!
Post by: bk on January 01, 2017, 12:19:22 AM
500!
Title: Re: FAREWELL 2016, HELLO 2017!
Post by: George on January 01, 2017, 12:19:59 AM
Oops!  Off by one, BK. ;)
Title: Re: FAREWELL 2016, HELLO 2017!
Post by: bk on January 01, 2017, 12:20:05 AM
Oops, 501.  Now we'll have to go to 510 - I have my reasons.
Title: Re: FAREWELL 2016, HELLO 2017!
Post by: bk on January 01, 2017, 12:20:22 AM
504.
Title: Re: FAREWELL 2016, HELLO 2017!
Post by: bk on January 01, 2017, 12:20:28 AM
505.
Title: Re: FAREWELL 2016, HELLO 2017!
Post by: bk on January 01, 2017, 12:20:35 AM
506.
Title: Re: FAREWELL 2016, HELLO 2017!
Post by: bk on January 01, 2017, 12:20:42 AM
507.
Title: Re: FAREWELL 2016, HELLO 2017!
Post by: bk on January 01, 2017, 12:20:49 AM
508.
Title: Re: FAREWELL 2016, HELLO 2017!
Post by: bk on January 01, 2017, 12:21:05 AM
509.
Title: Re: FAREWELL 2016, HELLO 2017!
Post by: bk on January 01, 2017, 12:21:13 AM
510!