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Title: WHAT ARE THE ODDS?
Post by: bk on May 06, 2017, 12:03:06 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes had odds and also ends, and now it is time for you to post until the odd cows come home.
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Post by: bk on May 06, 2017, 12:03:45 AM
And the word of the day is: ABRAZO!
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Post by: TCB on May 06, 2017, 12:11:29 AM
First post after BK!
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Post by: TCB on May 06, 2017, 12:12:10 AM
That is so cool, BK.  What are the odds?
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Post by: TCB on May 06, 2017, 12:24:11 AM
Is Guy Haines in the show on Sunday?
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Post by: Jane on May 06, 2017, 12:26:28 AM
DR John, thank you for the history lesson. I shall try to sample the desserts.  I normally do not gain weight when traveling. I hope I eat less and walk extra calories off or this trip will be a big exception.
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Post by: George on May 06, 2017, 12:26:29 AM
Those are quite the coincidences, BK.
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Post by: TCB on May 06, 2017, 12:36:40 AM
Good night, George.
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Post by: TCB on May 06, 2017, 12:37:00 AM
Good night, Jane.
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Post by: George on May 06, 2017, 12:55:38 AM
Good night, Tom.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 06, 2017, 01:51:45 AM
HA!  Patricia Highsmith is in on the conspiracy.  That is a great find!  I have yet to find a book, movie, or play with a character that has my last name spelled the way I spell it......
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 06, 2017, 01:52:07 AM
....and only one actor....Harry....a midget.....
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 06, 2017, 01:53:28 AM
TOD:

Hmmmmm....of course the first one that comes to my mind is

OJ SIMPSON followed closely by JonBenet, which we discussed here last week a bit.

There are the people who were hanged in the wake of Lincoln's assassination who really had nothing to do with the crime.....
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 06, 2017, 01:54:29 AM
And then of course there is the script of Carroll Baker's HARLOW and Winona Ryder's performances in anything....but those may be misdemeanors rather than miscarriages.....
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Post by: Jane on May 06, 2017, 02:55:08 AM
About to buy a cream custard pastry aka pastel del nata
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Post by: Jane on May 06, 2017, 02:55:59 AM
OMG John, a big thank you from both of us.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 06, 2017, 04:40:12 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 06, 2017, 04:42:51 AM
It's an early one for a Saturday, but I only have a few hours in which to relax. 

It's the last day of the Fish Show, and I will be gone for the entire day.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 06, 2017, 04:50:38 AM
Today I will be missing two (count 'em) Derby par-tays.  I refer, of course, to the Kentucky variety.  These seem to be all the rage now.  I don't suppose it's a terribly new thing, but I don't recall anyone I know ever throwing Derby parties, and now they're everywhere you look.
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Post by: Michael on May 06, 2017, 05:21:05 AM
Good Morning to All
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 06, 2017, 05:42:54 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 06, 2017, 05:44:54 AM
By the time I got home last night, my mind was exhausted.  We had a band rehearsal in the morning that got us through the score's trouble spots, a 90-minute break for lunch during which the muscle relaxer kicked in and I could barely stay awake.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 06, 2017, 05:47:37 AM
Then, the sitzprobe,  I was amazed at how polished the cast was after two weeks of rehearsal at the most. I'm curious to see how it goes over next week.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 06, 2017, 05:48:25 AM
I got home, ordered some Chinese food, watched a bit of news, and went to bed.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 06, 2017, 05:48:58 AM
Today, I must walk to the local post office and mail and package.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 06, 2017, 05:51:22 AM
And call Randy.  I knew that he would be sent home after the surgery, but I was amazed that he was home so soon.  The surgery was at 10:30, and I called to check on him around 3:30.  I was surprised that he was already home.  When I had surgery on a herniated disc in my neck in 1999, I was kept in hospital overnight.
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Post by: Michael on May 06, 2017, 05:57:02 AM
And then there's me
Unfortunately he's forgotten today despite have a large media exposure of the years.

TV (32 episodes)

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/23/c9/ba/23c9bae68221b0b204c434dcd116085f.jpg)

Movies (12 movies)

(http://www.mysteryfile.com/blogImg6/MShayne-Title-a.jpg)

Books (50 hard covers, 77 paperbacks, 300 short stories)

(https://www.otrcat.com/images/michael-shayne-otrcat.com.jpg)

Radio (3 different series) 1944-1947, 1948-1950, 1952-1953
(http://www.digitaldeliftp.com/DigitalDeliToo/Images/Jeff-Chandler-48-05-22-2.png)

Theater
(http://www.samuelfrench.com/content/images/thumbs/0001477_300.jpeg)

Magazines (1956-1986)
(http://www.enteringthemindseye.com/sitebuilder/images/michael_shayne_195609_v1_n1-244x346.jpg)

and even comic books (3 issues)
(http://web.archive.org/web/20080509094535im_/http://www.mikeshayne.com/comic1.jpg)
(http://web.archive.org/web/20080509094535im_/http://www.mikeshayne.com/comic2.jpg)
(http://web.archive.org/web/20080509094535im_/http://www.mikeshayne.com/comic3.jpg)
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Post by: Jane on May 06, 2017, 05:57:47 AM
It is amazing how quickly people are sent home.  With my shoulder I was kept in the hospital for pain management.  I was not permitted out of bed without assistance. 
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Post by: Jane on May 06, 2017, 05:59:10 AM
DR Michael, I like the Shayne covers.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 06, 2017, 06:08:23 AM
DRs vixmom and ChasSmith, here are some City Center clips from The Golden Apple rehearsals.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyA0ouCh4kA
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Post by: Druxy on May 06, 2017, 06:12:46 AM
TOD:

O.J.
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Post by: Jane on May 06, 2017, 06:34:33 AM
Good night, Jane.

Funny to read good night when I am 8 hours ahead of you :)
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 06, 2017, 07:03:14 AM
TOD: 2016 election.
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Post by: Laura on May 06, 2017, 07:17:28 AM
Good morning.
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Post by: Laura on May 06, 2017, 07:17:51 AM
TOD: The Scottsboro Boys
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Post by: Jane on May 06, 2017, 07:38:56 AM
13 pounds! 😁
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Post by: vixmom on May 06, 2017, 08:28:14 AM
DRs vixmom and ChasSmith, here are some City Center clips from The Golden Apple rehearsals.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyA0ouCh4kA


I a so ,poking forward to next week!
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Post by: vixmom on May 06, 2017, 08:29:02 AM
TOD

JRands lack of Tony nominations
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Post by: Ginny on May 06, 2017, 08:56:58 AM
Saturday morning greetings!  Tomorrow is the second birthday party for our great-nephew J and Mary Linda has taken over our kitchen to bake his cake.  Yay, no cooking for me today!
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Post by: Matthew on May 06, 2017, 09:11:32 AM
Good Morning
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Post by: Matthew on May 06, 2017, 09:13:18 AM
This morning, I'm off to play callbacks for the disfigured bell ringer show - somehow I got roped into that.  The MD can't be there until later - I'm amazed at these young people who think that not being at their show's callbacks is an OK thing.  I'll be trying to get out as soon as I can as I'll have to be back later to run the playback for that sister (act) show.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 06, 2017, 09:20:24 AM
TOD

JRands lack of Tony nominations

LOL!
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 06, 2017, 09:22:46 AM
I just spoke to my brother Randy; his surgery took all of 40 minutes, they stuck him back together with super glue, and as soon as he was awake, they had him walking.  He says the anesthesia is now wearing off and he's in a good deal of pain.  I told him to take it easy today.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 06, 2017, 09:34:14 AM
Before I can rebook my flight to Ohio, I need to speak to Joshie and Rob, so I'm waiting for them to return my calls.  I expect it will be another hour or so before the rehearsal break.
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Post by: bk on May 06, 2017, 09:40:04 AM
I'm up, I'm up - about seven-and-a-half hours of sleep.
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Post by: FJL on May 06, 2017, 10:26:57 AM
This morning, I'm off to play callbacks for the disfigured bell ringer show - somehow I got roped into that. 


Now that's a quotable line!  :)
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Post by: Laura on May 06, 2017, 10:40:40 AM
Another thing I brought home from DR Kerry's house was his stand mixer. I felt funny about asking about it, but I think he would be glad to see it being used by someone he cared about. I've used it three times already. I will think of him every time I use it.
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Post by: Jane on May 06, 2017, 10:59:26 AM
Saturday morning greetings!  Tomorrow is the second birthday party for our great-nephew J and Mary Linda has taken over our kitchen to bake his cake.  Yay, no cooking for me today!

😊  Happy 2nd birthday.
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Post by: Jane on May 06, 2017, 11:01:31 AM
Another thing I brought home from DR Kerry's house was his stand mixer. I felt funny about asking about it, but I think he would be glad to see it being used by someone he cared about. I've used it three times already. I will think of him every time I use it.

I am glad you took it and he would appreciate that you are using it.  He knows you would rather have him than your keepsakes :( ❤
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Post by: Jane on May 06, 2017, 11:04:00 AM
Eating well as a vegetarian on a cruise can be difficult.   Tonight we went to Hard Rock Cafe for their veggie burgers.  The waitress gave us a few restaurants where she had good vegetarian meals 😊
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Post by: bk on May 06, 2017, 11:08:44 AM
I think dear reader Kerry also got an original piece of art from one of the Indiegogo campaigns - hope that goes to a good home.
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Post by: bk on May 06, 2017, 11:08:58 AM
Rehearsal in twenty minutes.
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Post by: Laura on May 06, 2017, 11:15:07 AM
Do you remember what it was, BK? I can ask about it if no one has already taken it.
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Post by: Jane on May 06, 2017, 11:17:04 AM
We stopped in our hotel for a break and are now headed back out for an evening walk in this beautiful city.
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Post by: Jennifer on May 06, 2017, 11:45:45 AM
I was at Costco yesterday and they had all the employees wearing the most ridiculous Cinco de Mayo hats. OMG they looked so silly.
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Post by: Jennifer on May 06, 2017, 11:47:06 AM
Eating well as a vegetarian on a cruise can be difficult.   Tonight we went to Hard Rock Cafe for their veggie burgers.  The waitress gave us a few restaurants where she had good vegetarian meals 😊

Do you eat fish or seafood?
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Post by: Ginny on May 06, 2017, 12:16:04 PM
45 years ago today, I received my BA from The University of Michigan.  There are a few photos HERE (http://www.facebook.com/palmerve/media_set?set=a.10155092114225049.1073741841.537325048&type=3&pnref=story) - Go, Blue!
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Post by: Jane on May 06, 2017, 12:48:08 PM
Eating well as a vegetarian on a cruise can be difficult.   Tonight we went to Hard Rock Cafe for their veggie burgers.  The waitress gave us a few restaurants where she had good vegetarian meals 😊

Do you eat fish or seafood?

I do not eat seafood while Keith does.  We both eat fish, mostly when we are out and can't get another source of protein.

The cruise had several specialty restaurants,  all with great food.  Our favorite was the Pacific Rim for their pot stickers, seaweed salad, and their tofu options, plus the wine was the best.

The dining room was not great and as with most cruises we could special order a tofu dish for the next day.  Frying up tofu is extremely easy, don't know why it cannot be a nightly option for vegetarians.  Yesterday  we finally tried the tofu dog and veggie burgers on the ship, both were pretty bad. 
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Post by: John G. on May 06, 2017, 02:12:19 PM
OMG John, a big thank you from both of us.

You are more than welcome. Enjoy those beauties.
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Post by: John G. on May 06, 2017, 02:12:52 PM
45 years ago today, I received my BA from The University of Michigan.  There are a few photos HERE (http://www.facebook.com/palmerve/media_set?set=a.10155092114225049.1073741841.537325048&type=3&pnref=story) - Go, Blue!

Congratulations.
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Post by: John G. on May 06, 2017, 02:15:51 PM
I was at Costco yesterday and they had all the employees wearing the most ridiculous Cinco de Mayo hats. OMG they looked so silly.

Probably dressing as usual here, DR Jennifer. LOL!
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Post by: John G. on May 06, 2017, 02:15:59 PM
Three!
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Post by: Jane on May 06, 2017, 02:31:03 PM
OMG John, a big thank you from both of us.

You are more than welcome. Enjoy those beauties.

We saw a bakery that seems to specialize in them and decided that would be the place to try them.  They seem to be sold everywhere.
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Post by: Jane on May 06, 2017, 02:32:48 PM
I haven't seen the Pasteis de Belem yet. 
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 06, 2017, 02:46:19 PM
Nice photos DR GINNY.

LOL DR VIXMOM - ain't it the truth!
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Post by: Matthew on May 06, 2017, 02:57:36 PM
Back from my morning playing gig,  Very flattered when the director and choreographer both wished I was MD on this show.  I'll most likely play in the orchestra, but I wasn't going to touch this show with a 10 foot pole.  I made a deal with myself that I wasn't going to MD any more "new" shows.  Too much work putting an orchestra together and programming keyboards, etc.  I opted to MD Annie instead, which I love dearly. 
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Post by: bk on May 06, 2017, 03:46:26 PM
Laura, it looks like he bought the original David Byrd art for Classical Hollywood 3 - if you search on Amazon you can see what it looks like.
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Post by: bk on May 06, 2017, 03:47:01 PM
Stumble-through was pretty terrific - some lyric flubs and tempo problems, all addressed in notes after, but everyone did just great.  So much fun.
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Post by: bk on May 06, 2017, 03:48:14 PM
Then a couple of us went to Casa Vega for food - I just had one taco, just in case I don't like the food later.  My voice is not what I'd like it to be, so I just need to shut up until sound check - I've already warned Barry and Cindy that I won't be talking this evening.  If there was any way to get out of this, I would.
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Post by: Jeanne on May 06, 2017, 03:51:54 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on May 06, 2017, 03:55:43 PM
Jane, this is the oil that my acupuncturist has used on my back. It contains mental and camphor, so it has a strong medicinal smell. It doesn't bother me, even though I'm sensitive to odors.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001VMSTNQ/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2UCPKU50DFSJT

Amazon has several of the herbal patches, too. I thought I'd find the patches convenient, but I think I like the oils and creams more. It depends on the application, of course.
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Post by: Jeanne on May 06, 2017, 03:56:27 PM
Voice vibes to BK.
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Post by: Jeanne on May 06, 2017, 03:57:20 PM
I have no news.

Weekend vibes to all.

TTFN.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 06, 2017, 04:06:08 PM
45 years ago today, I received my BA from The University of Michigan.  There are a few photos HERE (http://www.facebook.com/palmerve/media_set?set=a.10155092114225049.1073741841.537325048&type=3&pnref=story) - Go, Blue!

Is that Doug of Doug and John?
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 06, 2017, 04:06:59 PM
Second flight to Ohio purchased: June 6-14.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 06, 2017, 04:08:05 PM
I watched  a couple of episodes from the TV series Dracula with Jonathan Rhys-Meyer as the vampiric count. I can see why this series went nowhere. It stinks.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 06, 2017, 04:46:27 PM
I had to give it up as well DR ELMORE - strayed so far away from the original story - and that was just the beginning of the problems.....
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Post by: bk on May 06, 2017, 05:01:13 PM
In about twenty minutes I shall be on my way to Barry and Cindy's house, then will follow them out to the event location and pray it doesn't go on until all hours, or at least that they don't hold the song until the very end - that would be very annoying.
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Post by: Ginny on May 06, 2017, 05:02:14 PM
45 years ago today, I received my BA from The University of Michigan.  There are a few photos HERE (http://www.facebook.com/palmerve/media_set?set=a.10155092114225049.1073741841.537325048&type=3&pnref=story) - Go, Blue!

Is that Doug of Doug and John?

Yes.
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Post by: Ginny on May 06, 2017, 05:02:43 PM
Second flight to Ohio purchased: June 6-14.

Yay!  You'll be here for the Tony Awards...
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 06, 2017, 05:10:37 PM
Event vibes for MR BK.
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Post by: George on May 06, 2017, 05:18:46 PM
Event vibes for MR BK.

~~~Ditto!!~~~
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Post by: George on May 06, 2017, 05:18:53 PM
45 years ago today, I received my BA from The University of Michigan.  There are a few photos HERE (http://www.facebook.com/palmerve/media_set?set=a.10155092114225049.1073741841.537325048&type=3&pnref=story) - Go, Blue!

Happy Degree Anniversary, Ginny!
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Post by: George on May 06, 2017, 05:19:08 PM
Another thing I brought home from DR Kerry's house was his stand mixer. I felt funny about asking about it, but I think he would be glad to see it being used by someone he cared about. I've used it three times already. I will think of him every time I use it.

Nice. :)
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Post by: George on May 06, 2017, 05:19:33 PM
Saturday morning greetings!  Tomorrow is the second birthday party for our great-nephew J and Mary Linda has taken over our kitchen to bake his cake.  Yay, no cooking for me today!

A Very Happy Second Birthday to your Great-Nephew, Ginny!
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Post by: George on May 06, 2017, 05:19:44 PM
TOD

JRands lack of Tony nominations

Agreed! :D
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Post by: George on May 06, 2017, 05:22:18 PM
TOD: 2016 election.

Agreed, also. ::)

;)
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Post by: George on May 06, 2017, 05:22:26 PM
Today I will be missing two (count 'em) Derby par-tays.  I refer, of course, to the Kentucky variety.  These seem to be all the rage now.  I don't suppose it's a terribly new thing, but I don't recall anyone I know ever throwing Derby parties, and now they're everywhere you look.

Probably because I'm on the left coast, I've never been to a Kentucky Derby par-tay, or even a party.
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Post by: Ginny on May 06, 2017, 05:30:09 PM
45 years ago today, I received my BA from The University of Michigan.  There are a few photos HERE (http://www.facebook.com/palmerve/media_set?set=a.10155092114225049.1073741841.537325048&type=3&pnref=story) - Go, Blue!

Congratulations.

Thanks, DR John G!
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Post by: Ginny on May 06, 2017, 05:30:48 PM
45 years ago today, I received my BA from The University of Michigan.  There are a few photos HERE (http://www.facebook.com/palmerve/media_set?set=a.10155092114225049.1073741841.537325048&type=3&pnref=story) - Go, Blue!

Happy Degree Anniversary, Ginny!

Thank you, DR George!
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Post by: Ginny on May 06, 2017, 05:32:09 PM
Saturday morning greetings!  Tomorrow is the second birthday party for our great-nephew J and Mary Linda has taken over our kitchen to bake his cake.  Yay, no cooking for me today!

A Very Happy Second Birthday to your Great-Nephew, Ginny!

Thanks, DR George.  His cake turned out beautiful!
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Post by: John G. on May 06, 2017, 07:44:05 PM
I haven't seen the Pasteis de Belem yet. 

It's the same thing. Belem is a neighborhood of Lisbon and this massive place, about a square city block, sells them under that name.
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Post by: John G. on May 06, 2017, 07:51:22 PM
Today I will be missing two (count 'em) Derby par-tays.  I refer, of course, to the Kentucky variety.  These seem to be all the rage now.  I don't suppose it's a terribly new thing, but I don't recall anyone I know ever throwing Derby parties, and now they're everywhere you look.

Probably because I'm on the left coast, I've never been to a Kentucky Derby par-tay, or even a party.

You have lived a deprived life. I used to throw a derby party every year. Some are legendary.
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Post by: John G. on May 06, 2017, 07:53:28 PM
That's deprived. Not depraved.
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Post by: John G. on May 06, 2017, 07:56:58 PM
My mother got scammed today. They got all of the money that she made from her cookbook.
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Post by: John G. on May 06, 2017, 07:57:24 PM
Here's an interview with Larry Cohen from the Roger Ebert website:

http://www.rogerebert.com/interviews/whats-the-matter-with-this-town-larry-cohens-new-york-on-film
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Post by: John G. on May 06, 2017, 08:01:31 PM
Went to a friend's house for a combination birthday party and game night. We played Trivial Pursuit Pop Culture edition.

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Post by: John G. on May 06, 2017, 08:02:05 PM
My team won on a Bruce Springsteen question. What two magazines did he appear on the cover of in the same week in 1975?
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Post by: John G. on May 06, 2017, 08:02:15 PM
Time and Newsweek.
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Post by: John G. on May 06, 2017, 08:02:31 PM
Back when being on the cover off Time and Newsweek meant something.
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Post by: John G. on May 06, 2017, 08:06:17 PM
Started watching In Dubious Battle, James Franco's film version of the Steinbeck novel. It's not very good so far.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 06, 2017, 08:07:24 PM
That's deprived. Not depraved.

I'm depraved on account of I'm deprived.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 06, 2017, 08:07:40 PM
Ladies and Gentlemen, the mermaid has left the building.
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Post by: John G. on May 06, 2017, 08:07:46 PM
The previews were depressing. Apparently Meg Ryan has directed a remake of The Human Comedy, based on Saroyan's novel. But they changed the name to Ithaca and turned this modest, touching work into an epic replete with battle scenes, etc.
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Post by: John G. on May 06, 2017, 08:08:12 PM
That's deprived. Not depraved.

I'm depraved on account of I'm deprived.

That's a Sondheim reference.
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Post by: John G. on May 06, 2017, 08:08:24 PM
And that's how we play the game.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 06, 2017, 08:08:43 PM
Now on to ... something or other.

Oh yeah.  A couple of little spring concerts, and auditions for Best Worst etc.
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Post by: George on May 06, 2017, 08:09:08 PM
That's deprived. Not depraved.

Well, then what's the point??

:))
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Post by: George on May 06, 2017, 08:09:36 PM
My mother got scammed today. They got all of the money that she made from her cookbook.

Oh, no! >:(
Title: Re: WHAT ARE THE ODDS?
Post by: ChasSmith on May 06, 2017, 08:10:19 PM
My mother got scammed today. They got all of the money that she made from her cookbook.

Oh, no! >:(

Wait.  i missed that!
Title: Re: WHAT ARE THE ODDS?
Post by: John G. on May 06, 2017, 08:28:29 PM
That Selena Gomez. What an actress.
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Post by: vixmom on May 06, 2017, 08:36:59 PM
My mother got scammed today. They got all of the money that she made from her cookbook.

Oh no!!! What happened?!
Title: Re: WHAT ARE THE ODDS?
Post by: John G. on May 06, 2017, 08:42:44 PM
My mother got scammed today. They got all of the money that she made from her cookbook.

Oh no!!! What happened?!

The same scam that was tried with Dad. A phone caller convinced her that one of her grandsons was in jail somewhere and needed bail money.
Title: Re: WHAT ARE THE ODDS?
Post by: John G. on May 06, 2017, 08:48:52 PM
I think I've had enough fun for the day.
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Post by: John G. on May 06, 2017, 08:49:02 PM
Good night, all.
Title: Re: WHAT ARE THE ODDS?
Post by: vixmom on May 06, 2017, 08:56:11 PM
My mother got scammed today. They got all of the money that she made from her cookbook.




Oh no!!! What happened?!

The same scam that was tried with Dad. A phone caller convinced her that one of her grandsons was in jail somewhere and needed bail money.



I am so sorry
Title: Re: WHAT ARE THE ODDS?
Post by: George on May 06, 2017, 10:03:28 PM
My mother got scammed today. They got all of the money that she made from her cookbook.

Oh no!!! What happened?!

The same scam that was tried with Dad. A phone caller convinced her that one of her grandsons was in jail somewhere and needed bail money.

That's terrible!
Title: Re: WHAT ARE THE ODDS?
Post by: bk on May 06, 2017, 10:14:22 PM
Page FOUR???  Really???
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Post by: bk on May 06, 2017, 10:17:29 PM
Well, the event was very long and VERY cold - I pretty much kept my trap shut as much as possible, but when people are asking you things you do kind of have to speak.  It was way crowded and VERY noisy until the seating, and I have a splitting headache.  The song moment finally happened at around nine and I have to say it was kind of perfect and I also have to say the song landed like gangbusters.  The dad, who was the focus of the song, was weeping throughout.  The mom and two daughters delivered and so did the group who ends it.  It got a standing ovation, and the dad came right over to me and hugged me, as did the rest of the family.  Then lots of sweet people came up to me - I got out of there ten minutes later, but I'm praying the cold air didn't kill me.
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Post by: George on May 06, 2017, 10:39:39 PM
Well, the event was very long and VERY cold - I pretty much kept my trap shut as much as possible, but when people are asking you things you do kind of have to speak.  It was way crowded and VERY noisy until the seating, and I have a splitting headache.  The song moment finally happened at around nine and I have to say it was kind of perfect and I also have to say the song landed like gangbusters.  The dad, who was the focus of the song, was weeping throughout.  The mom and two daughters delivered and so did the group who ends it.  It got a standing ovation, and the dad came right over to me and hugged me, as did the rest of the family.  Then lots of sweet people came up to me - I got out of there ten minutes later, but I'm praying the cold air didn't kill me.

That's great, BK!  Congrats!
Title: Re: WHAT ARE THE ODDS?
Post by: George on May 06, 2017, 10:39:54 PM
PAGE FIVE DANCE!!
Title: Re: WHAT ARE THE ODDS?
Post by: TCB on May 06, 2017, 10:45:47 PM
Good evening!
Title: Re: WHAT ARE THE ODDS?
Post by: TCB on May 06, 2017, 10:46:06 PM
Page 5?  Really?
Title: Re: WHAT ARE THE ODDS?
Post by: TCB on May 06, 2017, 10:46:53 PM
John, I am so sorry to read about your mother being scammed.
Title: Re: WHAT ARE THE ODDS?
Post by: TCB on May 06, 2017, 10:55:14 PM
I have finally got to admit that this cold has control of me.
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Post by: bk on May 06, 2017, 10:55:39 PM
I don't care for this page five malarky.
Title: Re: WHAT ARE THE ODDS?
Post by: bk on May 06, 2017, 10:55:54 PM
Page six malarky, however, would be acceptable. 
Title: Re: WHAT ARE THE ODDS?
Post by: bk on May 06, 2017, 10:56:09 PM
Thankfully I can sleep in tomorrow and hopefully I will.
Title: Re: WHAT ARE THE ODDS?
Post by: TCB on May 06, 2017, 10:56:23 PM
Despite my best intentions, I spent most of today sleeping.
Title: Re: WHAT ARE THE ODDS?
Post by: TCB on May 06, 2017, 10:59:13 PM
I just felt too crappy to stay awake.
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Post by: TCB on May 06, 2017, 10:59:46 PM
Although I tried.
Title: Re: WHAT ARE THE ODDS?
Post by: George on May 06, 2017, 11:01:06 PM
I didn't do much of anything, today. ::)
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Post by: TCB on May 06, 2017, 11:07:12 PM
I can't blame it on the weather.  It was nice today.
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Post by: TCB on May 06, 2017, 11:09:03 PM
I turned on the TV to watch the Kentucky Derby and promptly fell asleep.
Title: Re: WHAT ARE THE ODDS?
Post by: TCB on May 06, 2017, 11:12:18 PM
Are you feeling okay, George?
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Post by: George on May 06, 2017, 11:16:25 PM
Are you feeling okay, George?

I'm feeling pretty good.  Just had no interest in doing anything.  I didn't even check my mail.  "Snail mail," that is.
Title: Re: WHAT ARE THE ODDS?
Post by: George on May 06, 2017, 11:17:17 PM
Tomorrow, my friend Margo and I are going to Red Robin (I have the Royalties card and will get a free burger!), then we're going to see "Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2" in IMAX 3D!
Title: Re: WHAT ARE THE ODDS?
Post by: TCB on May 06, 2017, 11:19:30 PM
Cool!
Title: Re: WHAT ARE THE ODDS?
Post by: TCB on May 06, 2017, 11:22:27 PM
Elmore, I am glad to hear that Randy is home from the hospital.
Title: Re: WHAT ARE THE ODDS?
Post by: Jane on May 06, 2017, 11:32:37 PM
Jane, this is the oil that my acupuncturist has used on my back. It contains mental and camphor, so it has a strong medicinal smell. It doesn't bother me, even though I'm sensitive to odors.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001VMSTNQ/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2UCPKU50DFSJT

Amazon has several of the herbal patches, too. I thought I'd find the patches convenient, but I think I like the oils and creams more. It depends on the application, of course.

Thanks.  I will look into it when I am home.  By your description I doubt I can handle the scent.
Title: Re: WHAT ARE THE ODDS?
Post by: Jane on May 06, 2017, 11:34:48 PM
I haven't seen the Pasteis de Belem yet. 

It's the same thing. Belem is a neighborhood of Lisbon and this massive place, about a square city block, sells them under that name.

I was looking for a shop, vs a neighborhood.   I will ask where it is.
Title: Re: WHAT ARE THE ODDS?
Post by: TCB on May 06, 2017, 11:34:49 PM
Bruce, I am glad your song was a big success.
Title: Re: WHAT ARE THE ODDS?
Post by: TCB on May 06, 2017, 11:35:32 PM
Good morning, Jane!
Title: Re: WHAT ARE THE ODDS?
Post by: Jane on May 06, 2017, 11:35:55 PM
My mother got scammed today. They got all of the money that she made from her cookbook.

I am very sorry.  I hope the stammered are found.
Title: Re: WHAT ARE THE ODDS?
Post by: Jane on May 06, 2017, 11:37:27 PM
My mother got scammed today. They got all of the money that she made from her cookbook.

Oh no!!! What happened?!

The same scam that was tried with Dad. A phone caller convinced her that one of her grandsons was in jail somewhere and needed bail money.

:(
Title: Re: WHAT ARE THE ODDS?
Post by: Jane on May 06, 2017, 11:38:32 PM
That is wonderful Bruce ❤
Title: Re: WHAT ARE THE ODDS?
Post by: bk on May 06, 2017, 11:47:49 PM
Putting something fun in the notes, so stay tuned.
Title: Re: WHAT ARE THE ODDS?
Post by: TCB on May 06, 2017, 11:48:01 PM
Good evening, Matthew.
Title: Re: WHAT ARE THE ODDS?
Post by: bk on May 06, 2017, 11:48:57 PM
Jane, Tammy Orloff was there!  Hadn't seen her in over fifty years.  And Geri Lowe was, of course, there.  She'd brought her huge Hamilton scrapbook with photos I've never seen before - including me in a pair of the most horrifying Bermuda shorts I've ever seen.  Yikes.
Title: Re: WHAT ARE THE ODDS?
Post by: George on May 06, 2017, 11:52:29 PM
Well, since we're so close...
Title: Re: WHAT ARE THE ODDS?
Post by: George on May 06, 2017, 11:53:52 PM
 
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Title: Re: WHAT ARE THE ODDS?
Post by: Jane on May 06, 2017, 11:59:42 PM
Jane, Tammy Orloff was there!  Hadn't seen her in over fifty years.  And Geri Lowe was, of course, there.  She'd brought her huge Hamilton scrapbook with photos I've never seen before - including me in a pair of the most horrifying Bermuda shorts I've ever seen.  Yikes.

Fun, and funny about the shorts 😊 :)