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Title: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: bk on January 28, 2017, 12:03:03 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes have not become a SERM, and now it is time for you to post until the award-winning cows come home.
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: bk on January 28, 2017, 12:07:19 AM
And the word of the day is: TITIVATE!
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Post by: George on January 28, 2017, 12:51:06 AM
First post after BK!
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Post by: George on January 28, 2017, 12:52:49 AM
Today, I have no specific plans, although my friend Margo asked if I wanted to go to a movie.  I probably will. 
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Post by: George on January 28, 2017, 12:53:18 AM
Have a good day, all!
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Post by: Michael on January 28, 2017, 01:09:39 AM
Good morning to all
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Post by: Michael on January 28, 2017, 01:14:51 AM
I recommend Rupert Holmes Widescreen LP and if you can find BK's release somewhere highly recommend that one.

Of course The Mystery of Edwind Drood.
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Post by: John G. on January 28, 2017, 03:32:11 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on January 28, 2017, 03:32:26 AM
Vibes for TCB.
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Post by: John G. on January 28, 2017, 03:33:33 AM
TOD:

Don't Quit While You're Ahead
Moonfall
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Post by: vixmom on January 28, 2017, 05:14:28 AM
I have not caught up as I have been alternately driving and sleeping
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Post by: vixmom on January 28, 2017, 05:15:19 AM
We have just had breakfast inour Fayetteville hotel and will be heading southward again on i95in the next few minutes
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 28, 2017, 05:45:25 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 28, 2017, 05:46:20 AM
Health and recovery vibes to TCB and John G. and all who need them.
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: ChasSmith on January 28, 2017, 05:51:46 AM
I just looked over Rupert Holmes' credits and found I had never known the amazing scope of his activities.

Including Remember WENN -- I didn't see a lot of episodes but I know I was enchanted with the show, and it has steadfastly refused to appear on home video.
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: ChasSmith on January 28, 2017, 06:01:08 AM
BK, do you have any spare copies of Widescreen kicking around?
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 28, 2017, 06:05:04 AM
I was having an oddly pleasant weird dream just before waking up, based on common themes but with a couple of new twists.  It's sticking in my craw.  And my craw has enough things in it right now, thank you very much.
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: elmore3003 on January 28, 2017, 06:09:22 AM
Good morning, all! 
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 28, 2017, 06:10:41 AM
Good to hear from vixmom, however briefly. 

Fayetteville, eh?  Couldn't quite make it to Lumberton this time?
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 28, 2017, 06:15:53 AM
I slept in, although the alarm rang at 7:30.  The familial news from Ohio was truly a blow last night.  It's a hard blow to find your security blanket has no longer much value and that my dad's foolish good intentions were destroyed by an asshole in the family.

I remember Macbeth in late 2006 pushing my dad not to accept an offer of $600,000 for the land, which was going at high rates around the new hospital. Macbeth and Randy both pushed him to hold for a million dollars, and he pulled out of the sale.

In 2007. after his death, we were offered $675,000 for the property, I wanted to sell, but the 2/3 vote held out.  I wonder now how much was the Macbeths' greed and how much was my brother's decision to screw me for being dad's executor and not he, probably a combination of both.  Randy, since he had to work with Macbeth daily, let him call the shots.

Sadly, both of them gambled on the value of the property and lost. I will work through this with Randy, but I will never forgive the Macbeths.
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: elmore3003 on January 28, 2017, 06:16:50 AM
I have not caught up as I have been alternately driving and sleeping

Howdy, DR vixmom!  I've missed you the past few days.
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: elmore3003 on January 28, 2017, 06:18:40 AM
Last night's dream was a long nightmare about working for the Drama Book Shop and an attempt to place a book order.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 28, 2017, 06:19:50 AM
DR TCB, to hell with your doctor being off.  Go to the ER.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 28, 2017, 07:13:27 AM
I have much to accomplish on Guys & Dolls today and tomorrow, but I really want to break windows and throw myself off a roof.
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Post by: KevinH on January 28, 2017, 08:18:11 AM
Good morning!
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Post by: KevinH on January 28, 2017, 08:18:58 AM
Health vibes for TCB.  I hope you'll let us know how you are this morning.
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Post by: KevinH on January 28, 2017, 08:19:48 AM
So sorry about the property, DR elmore.
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Post by: KevinH on January 28, 2017, 08:20:04 AM
Congrats to our own SERM !
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 28, 2017, 09:10:41 AM
So sorry about the property, DR elmore.

Thanks!  What I hope is that the recession detritus will start showing signs of movement upward and that it will eventually become worth more.  There are acres of land around our property sitting there because nothing was happening economically to purchase and/or develop it.  It means I have to stay healthy and working until it does.

Or hope that Trump's oncompetence and stupidity kills us all soon.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 28, 2017, 09:33:24 AM
Vibes for DR JOHN G and DR TCB.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 28, 2017, 09:34:01 AM
That's terrible DR ELMORE......you can't be blamed for being upset.
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 28, 2017, 09:34:07 AM
DR Elmore, that sure was some stinky news. 

But land is land, and last I heard, they still aren't making any more of it, so I'd agree that now is the time TO sit on it and wait for that area to become of value again to the developers.
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: Jrand74 on January 28, 2017, 09:34:33 AM
Congrats to MR BK on his becoming a SERM.....my guess is that he is correct and that he is the only one.
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Post by: Ginny on January 28, 2017, 09:52:17 AM
Saturday afternoon greetings!  I had a haircut this morning and am now home having lunch before dragging myself venturing out to visit Mom.
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Post by: Ginny on January 28, 2017, 09:52:47 AM
Vibes for DR JOHN G and DR TCB.

Ditto to both!
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: Ginny on January 28, 2017, 09:55:34 AM
DR Elmore, AK Steel is about to open their new research facility not far from your property, so I hope that creates some renewed interest in the area. 
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: Ginny on January 28, 2017, 09:56:22 AM
Congratulations to BK - I've never known a SERM before!
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Post by: Ginny on January 28, 2017, 09:59:11 AM
Travel vibes to DR Vixmom and Vixdad!
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 28, 2017, 10:02:51 AM
I've got my very own SERM!
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Post by: vixmom on January 28, 2017, 10:41:52 AM
Good to hear from vixmom, however briefly. 

Fayetteville, eh?  Couldn't quite make it to Lumberton this time?


We decided that since the hotel where we usually stay w as right in the center of last September's flooding that see would stop in Fayetteville  instead. Quite nice Fairfield  inn but we did get less room for more money.  But since we rolled in after 10 pm all we cared about was clean comfortable bed
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: vixmom on January 28, 2017, 10:43:14 AM
I am so sorry to hear the latest land news Elmore
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Post by: vixmom on January 28, 2017, 10:43:33 AM
Thanks for the vibes
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Post by: vixmom on January 28, 2017, 10:45:19 AM
Just crossed the Florida  border
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 28, 2017, 10:45:32 AM
DR Elmore, AK Steel is about to open their new research facility not far from your property, so I hope that creates some renewed interest in the area. 

I just sent Randy an email saying we should hold onto it  till the prce goe4s to at least $75,000/acre.
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: Jane on January 28, 2017, 11:11:52 AM
I just looked over Rupert Holmes' credits and found I had never known the amazing scope of his activities.

Including Remember WENN -- I didn't see a lot of episodes but I know I was enchanted with the show, and it has steadfastly refused to appear on home video.

It is a shame AMC doesn't bring it back.
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: Jane on January 28, 2017, 11:15:07 AM
DR Elmore, that sure was some stinky news. 

But land is land, and last I heard, they still aren't making any more of it, so I'd agree that now is the time TO sit on it and wait for that area to become of value again to the developers.

I agree, at this point it is best to wait it out.  Can you get the taxes reduced to reflect the current value?
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: Jane on January 28, 2017, 11:15:34 AM
DR Elmore, AK Steel is about to open their new research facility not far from your property, so I hope that creates some renewed interest in the area. 

FINGERS CROSSED!!!!
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Post by: Jane on January 28, 2017, 11:16:41 AM
Just crossed the Florida  border

:)  HAVE A WONDERFUL VACATION!!!
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Post by: Jeanne on January 28, 2017, 11:16:45 AM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 28, 2017, 11:17:02 AM
I've now caught up on the posts.
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Post by: vixmom on January 28, 2017, 11:18:18 AM
Congratulation s to BK on winning a Robby
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Post by: Jeanne on January 28, 2017, 11:18:21 AM
Congrats to BK on his many awards.
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Post by: Jane on January 28, 2017, 11:18:25 AM
DR George I'm glad the cough medicine worked.  I hope the expired Mucinex is as successful for DR TCB.

Keith has a big problem using any medication that has expired.  I don't.  I will look up the medication, or ask the pharmacist, how important the expiration date is on that particular drug.
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Post by: vixmom on January 28, 2017, 11:18:51 AM
Health vibes to George , TECH and John
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2017, 11:19:12 AM
I'm up, I'm up - was up at eight-thirty thanks to the bulldozing of what is the fifth teardown in eight months.  We're really in for it for the next three months.
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: Jeanne on January 28, 2017, 11:19:27 AM
Vixmom, I hope your vacation is wonderful. I suspect a visit with the Vixter is part of you itinerary.
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2017, 11:19:37 AM
I fell back asleep at some point for about an hour - so seven or so hours of sleep.
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Post by: vixmom on January 28, 2017, 11:19:48 AM
We're  90 % done.  Only 155 miles to go
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Post by: Jeanne on January 28, 2017, 11:21:12 AM
Health vibes to TCB, George, and John G.

Continued vibes to Kerry on his recovery.
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Post by: Jane on January 28, 2017, 11:24:01 AM
DR TCB how are you feeling today?
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Post by: Jeanne on January 28, 2017, 11:24:44 AM
Larry, I'm so sorry about the value of the property. We saw so much of this during the Financial Crisis of 2008. It's heartbreaking.

Vibes that things turn around soon.
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: Jeanne on January 28, 2017, 11:25:44 AM
I was hoping TCB would post this morning and let us all know how he's doing.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 28, 2017, 11:27:54 AM
I woke up coughing during the night. Since sinus seemed to be the culprit I took Sambucol and it cleared it right up. There are times when it's just amazing.
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: elmore3003 on January 28, 2017, 11:28:23 AM
DR Elmore, that sure was some stinky news. 

But land is land, and last I heard, they still aren't making any more of it, so I'd agree that now is the time TO sit on it and wait for that area to become of value again to the developers.

I agree, at this point it is best to wait it out.  Can you get the taxes reduced to reflect the current value?

We're investigating.
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: Jeanne on January 28, 2017, 11:32:54 AM
Last night Jane asked whether I liked FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS. It was OK. Not a fave. I think I would have preferred a more serious treatment of the tragedies of her life.
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: Jeanne on January 28, 2017, 11:34:07 AM
Gotta go. Stuff to do.

TTFN.
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Post by: Jane on January 28, 2017, 12:13:27 PM
Last night Jane asked whether I liked FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS. It was OK. Not a fave. I think I would have preferred a more serious treatment of the tragedies of her life.

I asked because I was just ok with it.
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Post by: John G. on January 28, 2017, 12:40:14 PM
Dancing went well this morning. I can always do better but I was fine with the results.
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Post by: John G. on January 28, 2017, 12:41:41 PM
Larry, your story sounds like A Thousand Acres, a mix of Midwest and Shakespeare. I say novelize it.
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Post by: George on January 28, 2017, 01:29:08 PM
Today, I have no specific plans, although my friend Margo asked if I wanted to go to a movie.  I probably will.

Well, it turns out that we're not going a movie, but two movies.  We're going to see "Lion" and then "Moonlight."  We'll meet for dinner probably around 3:00 so that we can get to the first movie at 4:30.
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Post by: George on January 28, 2017, 01:29:30 PM
I just looked over Rupert Holmes' credits and found I had never known the amazing scope of his activities.

Including Remember WENN -- I didn't see a lot of episodes but I know I was enchanted with the show, and it has steadfastly refused to appear on home video.

I LOVED Remember WENN!  I keep wishing that it'll be released on DVD someday.
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: George on January 28, 2017, 01:29:56 PM
DR Elmore, AK Steel is about to open their new research facility not far from your property, so I hope that creates some renewed interest in the area. 

I just sent Randy an email saying we should hold onto it  till the prce goe4s to at least $75,000/acre.

~~~Never Ending Land Vibes for Larry!!~~~
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: George on January 28, 2017, 01:31:15 PM
Health vibes to George , TECH and John

Thanks, Vixmom!  Still not quite over it all, yet, but it's been a better morning than I've had in a while. :)
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 28, 2017, 01:34:28 PM
Larry, your story sounds like A Thousand Acres, a mix of Midwest and Shakespeare. I say novelize it.

I love that novel!   I have never seen the film, but the book is amazing.  Yes, I've lived King Lear for many years.  Je suis Cordelia.
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Post by: George on January 28, 2017, 01:35:10 PM
Health vibes to TCB, George, and John G.

Thanks, Jeanne!
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Post by: George on January 28, 2017, 01:35:57 PM
Continued vibes to Kerry on his recovery.

~~~Ditto!!~~~
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 28, 2017, 01:44:15 PM
Health vibes to TCB, George, and John G.

Continued vibes to Kerry on his recovery.

Ditto!
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Post by: John G. on January 28, 2017, 01:50:35 PM
Larry, your story sounds like A Thousand Acres, a mix of Midwest and Shakespeare. I say novelize it.

I love that novel!   I have never seen the film, but the book is amazing.  Yes, I've lived King Lear for many years.  Je suis Cordelia.

OK, Cordelia. Could be a juicy section of those memoirs.
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Post by: George on January 28, 2017, 01:59:30 PM
Well, it's time for me to get ready to go to the movies.  I have to shower and get dressed, then leave.

Have a good day, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 28, 2017, 02:26:56 PM
Larry, your story sounds like A Thousand Acres, a mix of Midwest and Shakespeare. I say novelize it.

I love that novel!   I have never seen the film, but the book is amazing.  Yes, I've lived King Lear for many years.  Je suis Cordelia.

OK, Cordelia. Could be a juicy section of those memoirs.

Perhaps.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 28, 2017, 02:45:42 PM
Good news from DR JOHN G.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 28, 2017, 02:46:18 PM
I like that slogan DR VIXMOM....kind of like truth in advertising:

LESS ROOM - MORE MONEY - ENJOY YOUR STAY WITH US!
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: Jane on January 28, 2017, 03:11:58 PM
Dancing went well this morning. I can always do better but I was fine with the results.

Good.  Did you feel ok?
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: Jane on January 28, 2017, 03:13:55 PM
Today, I have no specific plans, although my friend Margo asked if I wanted to go to a movie.  I probably will.

Well, it turns out that we're not going a movie, but two movies.  We're going to see "Lion" and then "Moonlight."  We'll meet for dinner probably around 3:00 so that we can get to the first movie at 4:30.

Dinner and two movies, I would have trouble sitting that long.
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: Jane on January 28, 2017, 03:14:51 PM
DR Elmore, AK Steel is about to open their new research facility not far from your property, so I hope that creates some renewed interest in the area. 

I just sent Randy an email saying we should hold onto it  till the prce goe4s to at least $75,000/acre.

~~~Never Ending Land Vibes for Larry!!~~~

Not ever ending, finally ending with a good ending vibes ;)
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Post by: Jane on January 28, 2017, 03:21:47 PM
Larry, your story sounds like A Thousand Acres, a mix of Midwest and Shakespeare. I say novelize it.

I love that novel!   I have never seen the film, but the book is amazing.  Yes, I've lived King Lear for many years.  Je suis Cordelia.

The reviews on the movie weren't very good.  I never read the book, too close to home.  Maybe I will read it now.
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Post by: Jane on January 28, 2017, 03:22:26 PM
I like that slogan DR VIXMOM....kind of like truth in advertising:

LESS ROOM - MORE MONEY - ENJOY YOUR STAY WITH US!

;D
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2017, 04:35:59 PM
Had the conversation with Muse Margaret, we made the final fixes, then I entered them into the manuscript and made a new PDF.  Then I sent it off to two of the proofers.  After that I went to Staples and had them make two hard copies and while they were doing that I had an omelet and an English muffin.
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2017, 04:36:17 PM
Then I picked up the hard copies, picked up a package, and now I'm home.
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Post by: KevinH on January 28, 2017, 04:42:24 PM
Watching the last episode of The Mary Tyler Moore Show on the Sundance Channel.
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Post by: KevinH on January 28, 2017, 04:43:10 PM
I was hoping TCB would post this morning and let us all know how he's doing.


Me too.
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Post by: KevinH on January 28, 2017, 04:43:20 PM
Page 4!
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Post by: John G. on January 28, 2017, 04:55:06 PM
Dancing went well this morning. I can always do better but I was fine with the results.

Good.  Did you feel ok?

Yes. No kidney pain today.
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Post by: John G. on January 28, 2017, 04:57:17 PM
Larry, your story sounds like A Thousand Acres, a mix of Midwest and Shakespeare. I say novelize it.

I love that novel!   I have never seen the film, but the book is amazing.  Yes, I've lived King Lear for many years.  Je suis Cordelia.

The reviews on the movie weren't very good.  I never read the book, too close to home.  Maybe I will read it now.

The book was spellbinding, as good as any modern novel I can remember reading.
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Post by: John G. on January 28, 2017, 04:58:14 PM
Jane Smiley is a member of the Anthony Trollope Facebook group and a fairly active participant.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 28, 2017, 04:58:42 PM
Vibes for DR JOHN G.

Vibes for DR TCB.....there should be a pharmacy that offers delivery for you.....we even have a few in my town.
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: Jrand74 on January 28, 2017, 04:58:55 PM
The Fixes Are In!

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Post by: bk on January 28, 2017, 05:16:53 PM
Listening to music (new Sibelius set - this one oh so Russian - VERY interesting).  But I think I'll go sit on my couch like so much fish and watch a motion picture.
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Post by: Jane on January 28, 2017, 06:16:10 PM
Dancing went well this morning. I can always do better but I was fine with the results.

Good.  Did you feel ok?

Yes. No kidney pain today.

:)

Vibes it stays away!
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: Jane on January 28, 2017, 06:19:13 PM
Larry, your story sounds like A Thousand Acres, a mix of Midwest and Shakespeare. I say novelize it.

I love that novel!   I have never seen the film, but the book is amazing.  Yes, I've lived King Lear for many years.  Je suis Cordelia.

The reviews on the movie weren't very good.  I never read the book, too close to home.  Maybe I will read it now.

The book was spellbinding, as good as any modern novel I can remember reading.

I tend to avoid books about sisters.  This might have been something my book group would have picked, except for our attempts to limited books on dysfunctional families.  There seem to be too many of those and for awhile it seemed we were reading them all ;D
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2017, 06:54:40 PM
Jane will be thrilled that my new book is not about sisters.
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Post by: John G. on January 28, 2017, 07:30:22 PM
Sisters, sisters
There were never such devoted sisters ...
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Post by: Jane on January 28, 2017, 08:17:29 PM
Jane will be thrilled that my new book is not about sisters.

;D
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Post by: Jane on January 28, 2017, 08:18:06 PM
Sisters, sisters
There were never such devoted sisters ...

Once we had been, at least I had thought so.
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: bk on January 28, 2017, 08:32:23 PM
I remember Jane's sister and Jane must take SOME delight that I totaled her car :)
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2017, 08:32:36 PM
Page four?  Really?
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2017, 08:32:43 PM
Finished with my viewing.
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2017, 08:33:04 PM
With my viewing I'm finished.  Had some popcorn whilst viewing.  No snacks tonight beyond that.
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Post by: Jane on January 28, 2017, 09:21:31 PM
I remember Jane's sister and Jane must take SOME delight that I totaled her car :)
;D

Possibly if she hadn'the blamed me for it, interesting how her mind worked.
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Post by: Jane on January 28, 2017, 09:32:39 PM
We just watched Chef John of Food Wishes make chocolate lava cakes in ramekins,  OMG they look good.
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: bk on January 28, 2017, 10:03:13 PM
Page four?  REALLY?
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2017, 10:03:27 PM
Hope TCB is feeling better this day and evening.
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Post by: Jane on January 28, 2017, 10:05:15 PM
Yes. I am watching for him to report in.
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: bk on January 28, 2017, 10:07:08 PM
Listening to another set of Sibelius symphonies, this one by a Russian conductor whose way with the Rachmaninov Symphony 2 is quite good.  Here he's a really mixed bag as is the playing by the orchestra.  The first symphony is done in a fashion the likes of which no other performance does - he galumphs over it with big Russian boots - it made me laugh a couple of times, which I don't believe was Sibelius' intention.  There's also distortion on the track.  So far only the bits of each symphony have worked for me - especially in the second where he brings out some woodwind figures that are wonderful and mostly buried in all the other performances I've heard, and the third and fourth have some nice moments.  I've just started the fifth and hopefully it will get better, but the winds, which are REALLY important in the beginning of the symphony are so thin and ugly you want to strangle them.
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: bk on January 28, 2017, 10:07:19 PM
Page four?  REALLY?
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: bk on January 28, 2017, 10:07:27 PM
This is most unseemly.
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: bk on January 28, 2017, 10:07:41 PM
I guess I'll put the motor car in the garage, then take a hot shower.
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: bk on January 28, 2017, 10:10:28 PM
Oh dear - the oddest fifth I've ever heard - at times like a rousing beer hall - what WAS in this conductor's head, I wonder?  Thankfully I find all interpretations at least interesting.  But wow, this is like nothing I've ever heard.  I fear for the final movement :)
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: bk on January 28, 2017, 10:10:51 PM
I'll need to cleanse my palate with a good version after this.
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: bk on January 28, 2017, 10:11:11 PM
All right - is this gaslight.  We simply cannot be on page four anymore.
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: bk on January 28, 2017, 10:11:32 PM
Stop making with the jive and get me to five.
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: bk on January 28, 2017, 10:11:41 PM
Page five?  Really?
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: Jane on January 28, 2017, 10:13:21 PM
I am currently reading THE DISTANT HOURS by Kate Morton.  Has anyone read it?
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: bk on January 28, 2017, 10:23:14 PM
I haven't.  I've read my new book, though.
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: bk on January 28, 2017, 10:23:55 PM
Oh dear - the big tune just occurred - I don't know what I'm hearing but it's weird.
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: Jane on January 28, 2017, 10:35:47 PM
It must be a very different feeling to read your own book 😊
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: Jane on January 28, 2017, 10:36:05 PM
Nothing from DR TCB.
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: bk on January 28, 2017, 11:18:15 PM
I am at the point with the book where I have little memory of actually writing it. 
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: bk on January 28, 2017, 11:18:30 PM
Page five?  Really?  No TCB, no George.
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: TCB on January 28, 2017, 11:33:02 PM
Good evening!
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: TCB on January 28, 2017, 11:34:00 PM
I am still under the weather
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: TCB on January 28, 2017, 11:34:33 PM
Actually far below the weather.
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: TCB on January 28, 2017, 11:35:24 PM
I stayed in bed for almost all of the day.
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: TCB on January 28, 2017, 11:36:01 PM
My cough is horrible.
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: TCB on January 28, 2017, 11:36:55 PM
Once it starts,it is hard to get it to stop.
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: TCB on January 28, 2017, 11:37:45 PM
Hopefully, I will turn a corner by tomorrow.
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: Jane on January 28, 2017, 11:38:07 PM
I am at the point with the book where I have little memory of actually writing it. 

:)
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: TCB on January 28, 2017, 11:38:44 PM
Thank you for all of the vibes
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: Jane on January 28, 2017, 11:38:54 PM
DR TCB are you staying hydrated?
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: George on January 28, 2017, 11:45:11 PM
I'm home and have been working on a little project for TAO's next show after the one they're currently rehearsing.  It's slow going, but it's working. :)
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: George on January 28, 2017, 11:46:57 PM
Today, I have no specific plans, although my friend Margo asked if I wanted to go to a movie.  I probably will.

Well, it turns out that we're not going a movie, but two movies.  We're going to see "Lion" and then "Moonlight."  We'll meet for dinner probably around 3:00 so that we can get to the first movie at 4:30.

Dinner and two movies, I would have trouble sitting that long.


"Lion" and "Moonlight" were both wonderful films. 
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: George on January 28, 2017, 11:47:25 PM
Two very different movies, but it was interesting to see them both one after the other. 
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: George on January 28, 2017, 11:47:36 PM
DR Elmore, AK Steel is about to open their new research facility not far from your property, so I hope that creates some renewed interest in the area. 

I just sent Randy an email saying we should hold onto it  till the prce goe4s to at least $75,000/acre.

~~~Never Ending Land Vibes for Larry!!~~~

Not ever ending, finally ending with a good ending vibes ;)

AGREED!!
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: George on January 29, 2017, 12:03:32 AM
"Lion (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3741834/reference)" is based on a true story of a little boy from a very small village in India who accidentally gets stuck on a decommissioned train going to Calcutta.  He lives on the street, is taken to an orphanage, and then adopted by a couple from Australia.  When he's older, he starts to have memories of his childhood and tries to find out where he came from.
Title: Re: BECOMING A SERM
Post by: George on January 29, 2017, 12:05:50 AM
Then we saw "Moonlight (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4975722/reference)."  This is also about a boy growing up, but he has a very different experience.