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Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on May 23, 2017, 12:03:02 AM

Title: OLD FRIENDS
Post by: bk on May 23, 2017, 12:03:02 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes were old and had friends, and now it is time for you to post until the old cows come home.
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Post by: bk on May 23, 2017, 12:04:40 AM: And the word of the day is: ULTRACREPIDARIAN!
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Post by: bk on May 23, 2017, 12:10:50 AM: Added the photo to the notes.
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Post by: TCB on May 23, 2017, 12:12:28 AM: First post after BK!
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Post by: George on May 23, 2017, 12:17:04 AM: Second post after BK!
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Post by: George on May 23, 2017, 12:18:18 AM: Quote from: bk on May 23, 2017, 12:10:50 AM
Added the photo to the notes.

That's a really nice picture, BK!
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Post by: TCB on May 23, 2017, 12:39:47 AM: T.O.D.

The William Inge 1950's plays

COME BACK LITTLE SHEBA
PICNIC
BUS STOP
THE DARK AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS (a better movie than a play)
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Post by: TCB on May 23, 2017, 12:47:18 AM: Also,

AUNTIE MAME
THE CRUCIBLE
CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF
NO TIME FOR SERGEANTS
THE MATCHMAKER
WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION
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Post by: TCB on May 23, 2017, 12:52:32 AM: If you have never seen THE DARK AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS (the film), you owe it to yourself. One of my top ten favorite films of all time.

Robert Preston
Dorothy McGuire
Eve Arden
Angela Lansbury
Shirley Knight
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Post by: George on May 23, 2017, 12:54:07 AM: Tom, I've seen the movie versions of these, but not the stage versions:

COME BACK LITTLE SHEBA
PICNIC
BUS STOP
AUNTIE MAME
NO TIME FOR SERGEANTS
THE MATCHMAKER
WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION

But I did see CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF on stage, here in Olympia, and in London starring Brendan Fraser and Ned Beatty!
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Post by: TCB on May 23, 2017, 12:55:51 AM: Quote from: George on May 23, 2017, 12:54:07 AM
Tom, I've seen the movie versions of these, but not the stage versions:

COME BACK LITTLE SHEBA
PICNIC
BUS STOP
AUNTIE MAME
NO TIME FOR SERGEANTS
THE MATCHMAKER
WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION

But I did see CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF on stage, here in Olympia, and in London starring Brendan Fraser and Ned Beatty!

Which one played Maggie the Cat?
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Post by: George on May 23, 2017, 12:58:09 AM: Quote from: TCB on May 23, 2017, 12:52:32 AM
If you have never seen THE DARK AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS (the film), you owe it to yourself. One of my top ten favorite films of all time.

Robert Preston
Dorothy McGuire
Eve Arden
Angela Lansbury
Shirley Knight

I haven't seen this and my library doesn't have it. I cancelled Netflix so I can't get it from there. ::)
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Post by: George on May 23, 2017, 01:00:38 AM: Quote from: TCB on May 23, 2017, 12:55:51 AM
Quote from: George on May 23, 2017, 12:54:07 AM
Tom, I've seen the movie versions of these, but not the stage versions:

COME BACK LITTLE SHEBA
PICNIC
BUS STOP
AUNTIE MAME
NO TIME FOR SERGEANTS
THE MATCHMAKER
WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION

But I did see CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF on stage, here in Olympia, and in London starring Brendan Fraser and Ned Beatty!

Which one played Maggie the Cat?

I wish Brendan did. ;)
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Post by: TCB on May 23, 2017, 01:00:57 AM: Does On Demand have classic films?
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Post by: George on May 23, 2017, 01:01:08 AM: Actually, Frances O'Connor played Maggie.
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Post by: George on May 23, 2017, 01:01:28 AM: Quote from: TCB on May 23, 2017, 01:00:57 AM
Does On Demand have classic films?

Let me check.
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Post by: TCB on May 23, 2017, 01:05:46 AM: Damn! Not available from Amazon.
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Post by: George on May 23, 2017, 01:09:40 AM: Quote from: TCB on May 23, 2017, 01:05:46 AM
Damn! Not available from Amazon.

I couldn't find it on Comcast's On Demand.
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Post by: TCB on May 23, 2017, 01:10:56 AM: I guess it is out of print
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Post by: George on May 23, 2017, 01:11:08 AM: Darn.
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Post by: TCB on May 23, 2017, 01:11:35 AM: Have a good day, George.
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Post by: TCB on May 23, 2017, 01:12:23 AM: Maybe eBay
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Post by: George on May 23, 2017, 01:13:53 AM: Quote from: TCB on May 23, 2017, 01:11:35 AM
Have a good day, George.

Thanks, Tom. You, too!
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Post by: George on May 23, 2017, 01:19:06 AM: I just worked tech on this show and almost forgot...Topic of the Day addendum: The Trip to Bountiful.
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Post by: George on May 23, 2017, 01:30:01 AM: There's going to be a performance from Come From Away on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" as soon as the commercials end.
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Post by: George on May 23, 2017, 02:02:13 AM: And now, time for sleep.

Have a good day, all!
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Post by: FJL on May 23, 2017, 02:46:42 AM: First post in the morning.
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Post by: FJL on May 23, 2017, 02:47:02 AM: Almost at page 2
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Post by: FJL on May 23, 2017, 02:47:14 AM: before 6 a.m.
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Post by: FJL on May 23, 2017, 02:47:25 AM: Can we get there?
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Post by: FJL on May 23, 2017, 02:48:03 AM: Page 2 with minutes to spare

unless someone deletes something on the first page, that is.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 23, 2017, 04:45:44 AM: Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 23, 2017, 04:47:19 AM: Around 5:00 I had a panic attack and could not get back to sleep. Joshie and I have a week to finish this work for Rob and the 92nd Street Y. This will be tight.
http://www.92y.org/event/l-l-lerner-and-loewe
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 23, 2017, 04:48:38 AM: Because of the weather, he and his brother Jeremy were stuck in Florida for hours waiting for their flight to take off. I am very happy they're home.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 23, 2017, 04:50:29 AM: T.O.D.
PICNIC
BUS STOP
AUNTIE MAME
THE CRUCIBLE
CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF
THE ROSE TATTOO
SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH
INHERIT THE WIND
THE MATCHMAKER
LOOK HOMEWARD, ANGEL
THE SOLID GOLD CADILLAC
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 23, 2017, 04:51:45 AM: I have a few things to take care of here before I head down to City Center.
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Post by: John G. on May 23, 2017, 04:58:28 AM: Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on May 23, 2017, 05:04:22 AM: A few 50s favorites not already mentioned:

Waiting for Godot
Long Day's Journey into Night
The Chalk Garden
A View from the Bridge
My Three Angels
The Rainmaker
The Entertainer
A Raisin in the Sun
J.B.
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Post by: John G. on May 23, 2017, 05:06:10 AM: Too much work ahead
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Post by: John G. on May 23, 2017, 05:23:35 AM: Dina Merrill has died at age 93. I saw her in On Your Toes.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 23, 2017, 05:39:04 AM: Quote from: John G. on May 23, 2017, 05:23:35 AM
Dina Merrill has died at age 93. I saw her in On Your Toes.

I worked with her on a couple of New Amsterdam Theatre Co, shows at Town Hall. She was charming and classy. I liked her very much.
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Post by: Druxy on May 23, 2017, 05:52:38 AM: T.O.D.

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF
THE MIRACLE WORKER
SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER

I directed productions of all 3 back in my home town of Seattle
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 23, 2017, 06:01:41 AM: Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 23, 2017, 06:10:08 AM: Again, great photographic evidence of Old Friends at Factors.

Old Friends at Factors: A Memoir

I was shocked, shocked, to hear that BK had never been there, especially since the family homestead had been just down the street. Well, I might never have been to Factors either if it weren't for the fact (see what I did there?) that I, too, lived for one year just two blocks down the street -- on S. Beverly Drive at Cashio where friends had a condo that I was staying in while vacating my previous apartment and joining them on their sailing cruise in the Caribbean for several months.

However, the only food I remember eating in Factors was breakfast or brunch in which, to my knowledge, I only ever had a bagel with lox, cream cheese, and all the trimmings. God, those were delicious. But I'm glad to hear the place has survived the years, and especially glad to hear the pastrami is great. Want!
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 23, 2017, 06:14:29 AM: What great photos of MR BK, DR JANE & KEITH, and DR JEANNE. Looks like a great time was had by all!

And the food sounds delicious!
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 23, 2017, 06:14:49 AM: Heading to a doctor's appt. in about an hour. We shall see what we shall see.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 23, 2017, 06:16:42 AM: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Continued Mega-Health Vibes for DR JRand66! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 23, 2017, 06:17:04 AM: Woops, I accidentally deleted my post -- the one in which I said:

As to the T.O.D., I probably have nothing to add to the fine lists already posted. A wonderful era for plays.

I look forward to many fine reports on the progress of Dial 'M'.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 23, 2017, 06:17:20 AM: Time to leave for City Center.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 23, 2017, 06:18:02 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on May 23, 2017, 06:16:42 AM
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Continued Mega-Health Vibes for DR JRand66! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

DITTO and TRITTO!
Title: Re: OLD FRIENDS
Post by: Jrand74 on May 23, 2017, 06:18:38 AM: TOD:

So many good plays have already been mentioned. I also like:

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF
COME BACK, LITTLE SHEBA
PICNIC
THE DARK AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS
TEA & SYMPATHY
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 23, 2017, 06:23:26 AM: After seeing DR JohnG's list, I'd add these
The Madwoman of Chaillot (written in the 1940s, Broadway in 1950)
Ondine
Tiger At the Gates
The Enchanted
Ring Round the Moon
The Lark
Long Day's Journey into Night
The Chalk Garden
The Rainmaker
A Raisin in the Sun
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 23, 2017, 06:44:53 AM: Another good night of sleep until...you guessed it...just about 3 a.m.

I did not take a melatonin tablet last night.

What I did, instead, at 2:51 a.m., was to take two Tylenol.

That did the trick, too. Slept very well until 5:31 a.m.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 23, 2017, 06:48:13 AM: Tod:

The Diary of Anne Frank
Auntie Mame
Sunrise at Campobello
The Fourposter
I Am A Camera

...among many others already named...
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 23, 2017, 07:02:50 AM: Happy Tuesday, everyone.
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Post by: Michael on May 23, 2017, 07:05:41 AM: good morning to all
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Post by: Jane on May 23, 2017, 07:20:38 AM: Quote from: ChasSmith on May 23, 2017, 06:10:08 AM
Again, great photographic evidence of Old Friends at Factors.

Old Friends at Factors: A Memoir

I was shocked, shocked, to hear that BK had never been there, especially since the family homestead had been just down the street. Well, I might never have been to Factors either if it weren't for the fact (see what I did there?) that I, too, lived for one year just two blocks down the street -- on S. Beverly Drive at Cashio where friends had a condo that I was staying in while vacating my previous apartment and joining them on their sailing cruise in the Caribbean for several months.

However, the only food I remember eating in Factors was breakfast or brunch in which, to my knowledge, I only ever had a bagel with lox, cream cheese, and all the trimmings. God, those were delicious. But I'm glad to hear the place has survived the years, and especially glad to hear the pastrami is great. Want!

Thank you. I grew up going there when it was just a little place and was shocked that Bruce, who was walking distance, never went. He didn'the go to Nate 'n Al's either when it was the best deli around.
Title: Re: OLD FRIENDS
Post by: Jane on May 23, 2017, 07:21:02 AM: Quote from: Jrand66 on May 23, 2017, 06:14:29 AM
What great photos of MR BK, DR JANE & KEITH, and DR JEANNE. Looks like a great time was had by all!

And the food sounds delicious!

Thank you and we did 😊
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Post by: Jane on May 23, 2017, 07:25:17 AM: DR Jeanne, I hope you had an easy drive back like Bruce did. We did not have my traffic either. We then went for a walk as I definitely operate yesterday.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 23, 2017, 07:26:19 AM: ...59...
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 23, 2017, 07:26:26 AM: Page 3
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 23, 2017, 07:53:17 AM: 1 guest reading this page.

Identify yourself.

Don't be shy.
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Post by: TCB on May 23, 2017, 07:59:16 AM: I just got an e-mail that said Roger Moore has died.
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Post by: TCB on May 23, 2017, 08:08:58 AM: It is apparently true.
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Post by: Ginny on May 23, 2017, 08:21:28 AM: Tuesday morning greetings! Another beautiful day in SW Ohio...
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 23, 2017, 08:34:11 AM: Quote from: TCB on May 23, 2017, 07:59:16 AM
I just got an e-mail that said Roger Moore has died.

Oh. Ouch. And yes, sadly, it's true.
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Post by: John G. on May 23, 2017, 08:47:19 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on May 23, 2017, 06:23:26 AM
After seeing DR JohnG's list, I'd add these
The Madwoman of Chaillot (written in the 1940s, Broadway in 1950)
Ondine
Tiger At the Gates
The Enchanted
Ring Round the Moon
The Lark
Long Day's Journey into Night
The Chalk Garden
The Rainmaker
A Raisin in the Sun

Love Ring Around the Moon
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Post by: Ginny on May 23, 2017, 08:59:11 AM: TOD - So many great plays already listed. I'll add TWO FOR THE SEESAW, because I always wanted to play Gittel Mosca diving for the phone and saying, "Yeah, h'lo."
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 23, 2017, 09:00:28 AM: I am home from City Center; Joshie got tired of me and I could see his mental wheels turning and saying LEAVE! He has two orchestrations to finish/ I have one to finish here today.
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Post by: Matthew on May 23, 2017, 09:08:59 AM: Good Morning!
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Post by: Matthew on May 23, 2017, 09:10:23 AM: This is the last three weeks of school 8th grade play (Peter Pan Jr) is Thursday, and graduation is next Friday as well as the last day of school on June 8. It's a race to the finish!
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Post by: bk on May 23, 2017, 09:36:59 AM: I'm up, I'm up - almost eight hours of sleep.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 23, 2017, 11:14:15 AM: Apropos of the title for the day, if not the reason for the title of the day:

"Old friends, old friends,
Sat on their parkbench like bookends
A newspaper blown through the grass
Falls on the round toes
of the high shoes of the old friends

"Old friends, winter companions, the old men
Lost in their overcoats, waiting for the sun
The sounds of the city sifting through trees
Settles like dust on the shoulders of the old friends"
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Post by: George on May 23, 2017, 11:27:36 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on May 23, 2017, 04:47:19 AM
Around 5:00 I had a panic attack and could not get back to sleep. Joshie and I have a week to finish this work for Rob and the 92nd Street Y. This will be tight.
http://www.92y.org/event/l-l-lerner-and-loewe

Sounds like fun!
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Post by: George on May 23, 2017, 11:27:54 AM: Quote from: ChasSmith on May 23, 2017, 08:34:11 AM
Quote from: TCB on May 23, 2017, 07:59:16 AM
I just got an e-mail that said Roger Moore has died.

Oh. Ouch. And yes, sadly, it's true.

I just read that, also. :(
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Post by: George on May 23, 2017, 11:28:03 AM: Quote from: ChasSmith on May 23, 2017, 06:18:02 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on May 23, 2017, 06:16:42 AM
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Continued Mega-Health Vibes for DR JRand66! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

DITTO and TRITTO!

~~~DITTO, TOO!!~~~
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Post by: Jeanne on May 23, 2017, 11:28:44 AM: Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on May 23, 2017, 11:29:52 AM: I have nothing scheduled today so I'm taking my sweet time about things. I'm only now finishing breakfast.

DR Ron is, I imagine, about to have lunch.
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Post by: Jeanne on May 23, 2017, 11:34:04 AM: DR Jrand, will you let us know the outcome of today's doctor's appointment? We want to hear how you're doing.

VIBES!!
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Post by: Jeanne on May 23, 2017, 11:37:54 AM: Quote from: Jane on May 23, 2017, 07:25:17 AM
DR Jeanne, I hope you had an easy drive back like Bruce did. We did not have my traffic either. We then went for a walk as I definitely operate yesterday.

Yes, Jane, traffic was as light as it gets on Pico these days.

As I know you are not a surgeon I take it that you said you OVERATE yesterday.
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Post by: Jeanne on May 23, 2017, 11:42:47 AM: I really should get my car washed.

BK's car looked quite lovely yesterday--spotless and shiny. Whereas mine...
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Post by: Jeanne on May 23, 2017, 11:43:04 AM: TTFN.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 23, 2017, 12:07:51 PM: Quote from: Jeanne on May 23, 2017, 11:29:52 AM
I have nothing scheduled today so I'm taking my sweet time about things. I'm only now finishing breakfast.

DR Ron is, I imagine, about to have lunch.

Finished half a sandwich about 30 minutes ago. Am full.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 23, 2017, 12:09:34 PM: We had a breakfast treat here this a.m.:

Grits, sausage, scrambled eggs, home-fried potatoes, fresh fruit, croissants, etc.

Every time our janitorial supervisor holds interviews she does a little breakfast for those involved plus the rest of us in our suite.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 23, 2017, 12:10:29 PM: Two guests are viewing this topic.

Won't they please join up and let themselves be known?
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 23, 2017, 12:12:31 PM: Memorial Day weekend is upon us.

I'm taking Friday off for a true 4-day weekend.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 23, 2017, 12:13:21 PM: I'll be doing more packing ans storage this weekend. My imminent move is upon me and I feel like I'm way behind the power curve in getting things done.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 23, 2017, 12:13:44 PM: I retire July 29. I'm giving myself August to finish everything up.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 23, 2017, 12:13:58 PM: I should be in SC by early September.
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Post by: John G. on May 23, 2017, 12:21:47 PM: Loved the first episode of A Place to Call Home, season 4.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 23, 2017, 12:32:46 PM: Quote from: John G. on May 23, 2017, 12:21:47 PM
Loved the first episode of A Place to Call Home, season 4.

Am unfamiliar with this show.
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Post by: George on May 23, 2017, 12:55:37 PM: Quote from: Jeanne on May 23, 2017, 11:42:47 AM
I really should get my car washed.

BK's car looked quite lovely yesterday--spotless and shiny. Whereas mine...

I haven't had mine washed in quite a few months. ::)
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Post by: Jane on May 23, 2017, 01:07:34 PM: Quote from: Jeanne on May 23, 2017, 11:34:04 AM
DR Jrand, will you let us know the outcome of today's doctor's appointment? We want to hear how you're doing.

VIBES!!

Yes, please do let us know.
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Post by: Jane on May 23, 2017, 01:09:51 PM: Quote from: Jeanne on May 23, 2017, 11:37:54 AM
Quote from: Jane on May 23, 2017, 07:25:17 AM
DR Jeanne, I hope you had an easy drive back like Bruce did. We did not have my traffic either. We then went for a walk as I definitely operate yesterday.

Yes, Jane, traffic was as light as it gets on Pico these days.

As I know you are not a surgeon I take it that you said you OVERATE yesterday.

As I was falling asleep I could have written anything , but yes I meant overate
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Post by: Jane on May 23, 2017, 01:10:49 PM: As I am currently typing on my little phone I cannot see what I am writing.
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Post by: Jane on May 23, 2017, 01:11:13 PM: We are leaving the gate. Bye
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 23, 2017, 01:11:27 PM: I think we all need to send in our applications to DR Ron's janitorial supervisor.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 23, 2017, 01:14:30 PM: Quote from: ChasSmith on May 23, 2017, 01:11:27 PM
I think we all need to send in our applications to DR Ron's janitorial supervisor.

The County has great benefits, but the salary may not be what you are seeking.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 23, 2017, 01:17:02 PM: Quote from: John G. on May 23, 2017, 12:21:47 PM
Loved the first episode of A Place to Call Home, season 4.

I had meant to advise you to watch the finale of Season 3 again. I was convinced our leading lady had been poisoned in that finale.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 23, 2017, 02:11:59 PM: To the best of my knowledge, we don't have any active British members.

I've read on the internet that U.K.'s prime minister has elevated the country's security level to "critical" which is interpreted to mean they believe another terrorist attack is imminent.
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Post by: John G. on May 23, 2017, 02:18:39 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on May 23, 2017, 01:17:02 PM
Quote from: John G. on May 23, 2017, 12:21:47 PM
Loved the first episode of A Place to Call Home, season 4.

I had meant to advise you to watch the finale of Season 3 again. I was convinced our leading lady had been poisoned in that finale.

It made for an interesting opening leading to the murder charge at the end of the episode.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 23, 2017, 02:38:01 PM: I turned Rob Berman's mother on to A Place To Call Home. when I saw her backstage after The Golden Apple, the first thing she said was, "we have to talk about that Regina!"
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 23, 2017, 03:08:23 PM: Quote from: Jane on May 23, 2017, 01:11:13 PM
We are leaving the gate. Bye

Are you home yet?
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Post by: KevinH on May 23, 2017, 03:24:10 PM: Terrible news from Manchester. My friend Glenn lives in that area. I sent him a message and he responded that everyone was okay. He had seen Barbra at that arena in 2007.
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Post by: KevinH on May 23, 2017, 03:28:48 PM: More vibes for DR Jrand!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 23, 2017, 03:48:21 PM: Quote from: KevinH on May 23, 2017, 03:28:48 PM
More vibes for DR Jrand!

Ditto!

Do let us know how things went with your doctor today.
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Post by: Laura on May 23, 2017, 03:57:27 PM: Good afternoon.
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Post by: Laura on May 23, 2017, 03:58:05 PM: It was already 80 degrees when I started up the trail at 5:30 a.m. I guess the summer is here to stay.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 23, 2017, 04:01:09 PM: Good afternoon, Laura.

We're having a cooling trend in Oakland. Highs in the mid-60s most days this week.
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Post by: Catherine on May 23, 2017, 04:04:15 PM: Hello all!!!

TOD

A RAISIN IN THE SUN
PICNIC
WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION
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Post by: John G. on May 23, 2017, 04:24:37 PM: A short break from work.
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Post by: Catherine on May 23, 2017, 04:38:15 PM: Has anyone read. THE PIGMAN, by Paul Zindel???9
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Post by: FJL on May 23, 2017, 04:58:01 PM: More doctor vibes for Jrand
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Post by: George on May 23, 2017, 04:58:41 PM: Quote from: Catherine on May 23, 2017, 04:38:15 PM
Has anyone read. THE PIGMAN, by Paul Zindel???9

I remember reading it in high school, but I have no memory of what it's about. :-\
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Post by: George on May 23, 2017, 05:01:13 PM: And now, I must be off. I'm ushering for Wonderful Wurlitzer! (http://www.washingtoncenter.org/event/wurlitzer-2017-05-23/) It's a free event and I hadn't signed up to usher, but an e-mail went out today saying that they needed more ushers. They want 21, but only 5, count 'em, 5 signed up! So, I'm going to see a Wurlitzer organ concert. I don't doubt that it'll be very good!

Be back later.
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Post by: Catherine on May 23, 2017, 05:39:48 PM: I'll let you know ,George what THE PIGMAN is about!!!
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 23, 2017, 06:14:40 PM: The doctor said that all cancer has been removed, but that I am good candidate for its return. He is building me up for chemo starting sometime in June, so that any and ALL cells that can't be seen right now can be gotten rid of before they start to spread.

So - we start the regime.....I have lost more weight....down to 179.8 lbs - my thinnest in decades. He told me I looked a lot older than I did when before surgery....so I told him his associate was better looking than he was...which made him laugh.

Thursday is follow up with the surgeon....so on we go. Thanks everyone for asking and for sending thoughts and vibes. It is wonderful to have people who care.
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Post by: Catherine on May 23, 2017, 06:39:03 PM: Jr, I will keep you in my daily prayers!!! I know too well your situation , as I am a cancer survivor. Make sure you take good care of yourself during your treatment and get plenty of rest!!! May God bless, Amen!!!
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Post by: Jeanne on May 23, 2017, 06:53:38 PM: Glad to hear the good news, Jrand. Vibes for your continued success.

Are you familiar with Hiromi Shinya, MD? He's the gastroenterologist who invented the colonoscope and performed the first colonoscopies. He wanted to make sure his patients remained well after surgery and developed what he calls the Diet for the Future. He has a very high success rate. He's written several books. I read THE ENZYME FACTOR. It's an easy easy and probably the best place to start.
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Post by: vixmom on May 23, 2017, 06:58:11 PM: Quote from: Catherine on May 23, 2017, 04:38:15 PM
Has anyone read. THE PIGMAN, by Paul Zindel???9

I read that in 1970
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Post by: vixmom on May 23, 2017, 07:00:38 PM: JRand I am so glad to hear they removed all the cancer... Chemo is no fun, but do what you need to do to be sure all those nasty cells are gone for good
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Post by: vixmom on May 23, 2017, 07:01:20 PM: If it's ok with you I would like to add your name to our church prayer list, you of course are in my prayers daily
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Post by: vixmom on May 23, 2017, 07:03:41 PM: Tonight I went to one of those "free seminars". Basically a 45 minute commercial for a financial planner but it came with a free dinner at a very nice restaurant 10 minutes from my home, the invite was for me and a friend and since I knew Vixdad wouldn't be home in time I invited a coworker to join me
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Post by: vixmom on May 23, 2017, 07:05:23 PM: We listened to the very low pressure sales pitch while munching hot bread and butter, then enjoyed a lovely meal starting with Greek salad followed by our choice of entree: fish, rggplant rollentnni or chicken Francese .
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Post by: vixmom on May 23, 2017, 07:06:15 PM: Stephanie and I chose the chicken which came with lovely oven roasted potatoes and green bean and julienned carrots
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Post by: vixmom on May 23, 2017, 07:07:01 PM: Then we were given coffee and chocolate layer cake with chocolate mousse filling.
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Post by: vixmom on May 23, 2017, 07:07:55 PM: We were sat in groups of 8 and the other 6 were very pleasant and we had a nice chat while we ate. It started at 7 and we were done by 9 .
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Post by: vixmom on May 23, 2017, 07:08:35 PM: A pleasant evening and a nice meal for the price of listening to a sales pitch
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Post by: vixmom on May 23, 2017, 07:12:28 PM: Other than that I have nothing to report
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Post by: Catherine on May 23, 2017, 08:14:19 PM: Dr Kevin, I am so glad to9[ hear that Glen and family are fine!!!
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Post by: John G. on May 23, 2017, 08:26:36 PM: JRand, thank you for posting the update. Continued daily prayers, vibes, xylophones and all the bells and whistles for your well being.
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Post by: John G. on May 23, 2017, 08:27:04 PM: Back to work.
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Post by: John G. on May 23, 2017, 08:31:48 PM: I've started listening to P.G. Wodehouse' Damsel in Distress. I needed something light after The Underground Railroad and with all the stress st work.

It is the perfect panacea. I'm laughing out loud at passages. Haven't read him in ages, and it's overdue to renew the acquaintance.
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Post by: John G. on May 23, 2017, 08:56:57 PM: Good night, all.
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Post by: TCB on May 23, 2017, 09:58:47 PM: Good evening!
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Post by: TCB on May 23, 2017, 10:00:01 PM: Jrand, thank you for posting the update from the doctor. Continued vibes to you during chemo, and, of course, you are in my prayers.
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Post by: TCB on May 23, 2017, 10:01:21 PM: Quote from: John G. on May 23, 2017, 08:47:19 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on May 23, 2017, 06:23:26 AM
After seeing DR JohnG's list, I'd add these
The Madwoman of Chaillot (written in the 1940s, Broadway in 1950)
Ondine
Tiger At the Gates
The Enchanted
Ring Round the Moon
The Lark
Long Day's Journey into Night
The Chalk Garden
The Rainmaker
A Raisin in the Sun

Love Ring Around the Moon

God, I hate that show. We called it RING ROUND THE TOILET, when I did it.
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Post by: TCB on May 23, 2017, 10:02:42 PM: When the show was revived about eight years ago, I was hounded by people to do the show again. I flat out refused to even attend the show.
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Post by: TCB on May 23, 2017, 10:03:46 PM: So, George is off watching people play their organs.
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Post by: TCB on May 23, 2017, 10:04:56 PM: Another beautiful day today, but tomorrow is going to be a disappointment before we rebound for the three day weekend.
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Post by: TCB on May 23, 2017, 10:05:40 PM: Temperatures down to the mid-sixties tomorrow.
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Post by: TCB on May 23, 2017, 10:09:25 PM: Damn, damn, damn! I've grown accustomed....

No, not that. I took a pain pill this evening and slept thru the season finale of THE FLASH.
From the last two minutes that I did catch, it looked like the end of the show forever.
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Post by: TCB on May 23, 2017, 10:10:32 PM: Hulu apparently doesn't show THE FLASH and I don't have On Demand.
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Post by: TCB on May 23, 2017, 10:11:29 PM: I read that the show had been renewed for next season, but it would be hard to do if there is no Flash.
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Post by: TCB on May 23, 2017, 10:12:36 PM: The weatherman just said that they are expecting temperatures in the 80's on Memorial Day.
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Post by: TCB on May 23, 2017, 10:13:11 PM: I don't remember it ever being nice on Memorial Day.
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Post by: TCB on May 23, 2017, 10:13:40 PM: That would be exciting if it happens.
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Post by: TCB on May 23, 2017, 10:13:53 PM: One more post.
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Post by: TCB on May 23, 2017, 10:14:58 PM: Page Six
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Post by: TCB on May 23, 2017, 10:22:02 PM: What are people's plans for the three-day weekend (4-day for Ron)?
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Post by: TCB on May 23, 2017, 10:22:43 PM: Hey Kevin, shouldn't Babs be ready to tour again soon?
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Post by: TCB on May 23, 2017, 10:24:00 PM: I wonder if the City of Seattle could start a write-in campaign to get Ms. Streisand to perform in Seattle?
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Post by: TCB on May 23, 2017, 10:27:12 PM: My friend, Diane, was supposed to fly down to Phoenix tomorrow to visit her son and her granddaughter, but she came down with the crud (the flu?).
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Post by: bk on May 23, 2017, 10:28:07 PM: Back from a VERY long day - this will be interesting, this double duty and I'm fairly exhausted. Rehearsal one went very well - I decided not to do a run-through but to clean up and work on the scenes and the acting. We got about two thirds of the way through, so tomorrow we'll finish doing that and then run the show.
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Post by: TCB on May 23, 2017, 10:28:14 PM: She never gets sick.
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Post by: bk on May 23, 2017, 10:29:48 PM: Rehearsal two was fun. I gave my little spiel and we just dove right in. This is going to be a good production, I think. We actually got through all but five pages of act one - pretty good.
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Post by: Jane on May 23, 2017, 10:34:04 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on May 23, 2017, 02:38:01 PM
I turned Rob Berman's mother on to A Place To Call Home. when I saw her backstage after The Golden Apple, the first thing she said was, "we have to talk about that Regina!"

;D
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Post by: Jane on May 23, 2017, 10:35:56 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on May 23, 2017, 03:08:23 PM
Quote from: Jane on May 23, 2017, 01:11:13 PM
We are leaving the gate. Bye

Are you home yet?

Yup. We ate, walked, & unpacked. We also changed the clean sheets as winter turned into summer while we were gone. The flannel sheets were far too warm.
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Post by: Jane on May 23, 2017, 10:42:41 PM: DR Jrand, I appreciate your sharing the update from your doctor.

VIBES YOU ARE STRONG FOR THE CHEMO AND THE CANCER NEVER RETURNS,
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Post by: Jane on May 23, 2017, 10:43:37 PM: I have lots to do tomorrow.
'night
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Post by: George on May 24, 2017, 12:07:23 AM: Quote from: Jrand66 on May 23, 2017, 06:14:40 PM
The doctor said that all cancer has been removed, but that I am good candidate for its return. He is building me up for chemo starting sometime in June, so that any and ALL cells that can't be seen right now can be gotten rid of before they start to spread.

So - we start the regime.....I have lost more weight....down to 179.8 lbs - my thinnest in decades. He told me I looked a lot older than I did when before surgery....so I told him his associate was better looking than he was...which made him laugh.

Thursday is follow up with the surgeon....so on we go. Thanks everyone for asking and for sending thoughts and vibes. It is wonderful to have people who care.

Great news about the complete cancer removal!!

~~~Continued Vibes for Jrand!!~~~
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Post by: George on May 24, 2017, 12:12:19 AM: Quote from: TCB on May 23, 2017, 10:03:46 PM
So, George is off watching people play their organs.

The organist was very good and quite funny.
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Post by: George on May 24, 2017, 12:12:46 AM: I don't know how many people total ended up seeing the free concert, but about a dozen people came up to the mezzanine level (the middle balcony of three), where I was ushering.
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Post by: George on May 24, 2017, 12:13:41 AM: She also had some lyrics projected onto the screen for some sing-along moments.
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Post by: George on May 24, 2017, 12:14:05 AM: A lot of people sang along!
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Post by: George on May 24, 2017, 12:14:35 AM: Quote from: TCB on May 23, 2017, 10:05:40 PM
Temperatures down to the mid-sixties tomorrow.

Good!

;D
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Post by: George on May 24, 2017, 12:21:51 AM: Quote from: TCB on May 23, 2017, 10:09:25 PM
Damn, damn, damn! I've grown accustomed....

No, not that. I took a pain pill this evening and slept thru the season finale of THE FLASH.
From the last two minutes that I did catch, it looked like the end of the show forever.
Quote from: TCB on May 23, 2017, 10:10:32 PM
Hulu apparently doesn't show THE FLASH and I don't have On Demand.

It available through On Demand. Want a copy? :)
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Post by: George on May 24, 2017, 12:23:15 AM: Barry Manilow is on tonight's The Tonight Show. I'm recording it, but not watching it...yet.
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Post by: TCB on May 24, 2017, 12:23:40 AM: Quote from: George on May 24, 2017, 12:21:51 AM
Quote from: TCB on May 23, 2017, 10:09:25 PM
Damn, damn, damn! I've grown accustomed....

No, not that. I took a pain pill this evening and slept thru the season finale of THE FLASH.
From the last two minutes that I did catch, it looked like the end of the show forever.
Quote from: TCB on May 23, 2017, 10:10:32 PM
Hulu apparently doesn't show THE FLASH and I don't have On Demand.

It available through On Demand. Want a copy? :)

Could you, George? I can't believe I fell asleep.
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Post by: TCB on May 24, 2017, 12:24:45 AM: Quote from: George on May 24, 2017, 12:23:15 AM
Barry Manilow is on tonight's The Tonight Show. I'm recording it, but not watching it...yet.

The last time he was scheduled, I watched the whole damn show and he was never on.
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Post by: George on May 24, 2017, 12:26:37 AM: Quote from: TCB on May 24, 2017, 12:23:40 AM
Quote from: George on May 24, 2017, 12:21:51 AM
Quote from: TCB on May 23, 2017, 10:09:25 PM
Damn, damn, damn! I've grown accustomed....

No, not that. I took a pain pill this evening and slept thru the season finale of THE FLASH.
From the last two minutes that I did catch, it looked like the end of the show forever.
Quote from: TCB on May 23, 2017, 10:10:32 PM
Hulu apparently doesn't show THE FLASH and I don't have On Demand.

It available through On Demand. Want a copy? :)

Could you, George? I can't believe I fell asleep.

Easily!