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Title: LOOKING AND SOUNDING GOOD
Post by: bk on June 09, 2017, 12:03:50 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes looked and sounded good, and now it is time for you to post until the good looking cows come home.
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Post by: bk on June 09, 2017, 12:05:30 AM
And the word of the day is: NUTATE!
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Post by: bk on June 09, 2017, 12:06:10 AM
TCB, I've seen two of your posts.  What's happening?
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2017, 12:08:27 AM
I was hoping he posted again.
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2017, 12:10:05 AM
Not tonight, however in the past I have had problems with nothing posting.  Good luck with that Tom.
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2017, 12:10:21 AM
'night
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Post by: TCB on June 09, 2017, 12:18:04 AM
I think it is my wifi acting up.  The posts just sit there.
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Post by: George on June 09, 2017, 12:27:06 AM
I think it is my wifi acting up.  The posts just sit there.

I think something like that's happened to me a couple of times when I was on my tablet.  It didn't affect my TV.  If I unplugged the power cord from the router, waited about 10 seconds, then plugged it back in and waited about a minute, that fixed the problems that I had.
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Post by: George on June 09, 2017, 12:28:34 AM
Just a thought...if you hadn't already tried that.
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Post by: TCB on June 09, 2017, 12:35:11 AM
"Sorry you can not post new topics on this board.
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Post by: George on June 09, 2017, 12:51:15 AM
"Sorry you can not post new topics on this board.

:o
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 09, 2017, 03:50:34 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 09, 2017, 03:52:35 AM
I will shortly begin my drive to Oxford, OH,  This is the beginning of Alumni Weekend, so I want to get there, accomplish as much as I can and get out around 3:00 before the chaos kicks in.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 09, 2017, 03:53:29 AM
I think if I had realized it was Alumni Weekend, I would have chosen another week to travel.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 09, 2017, 03:55:29 AM
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  Continued Mega-Health Vibes to our DR JRand66!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 09, 2017, 03:56:26 AM
DR TCB, I hope your computer starts behaving.  When in doubt, reboot.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 09, 2017, 04:01:24 AM
I had the weirdest dreams last night: in one I fell off a stage and fell around 12 feet, landed on my feet and was fine.  Joshie was with me and he was injured.  We had gotten too close to the apron and fell.

In another, I was on a bus that sold books and had a cafe.

In another, I was fighting awn octopus that kept attacking my foot.  I also dreamed about friend oysters.  I never remember any of this nonsense in Manhattan.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 09, 2017, 04:01:45 AM
Time to leave!
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 09, 2017, 04:37:34 AM
Alumni weekend vibes for DR ELMORE - you might see someone you like!
Your dream is a bit complicated, it might short circuit the Dream-0-Matic 6000.

Winning vibes for DR VIXMOM.

Invited Dress Rehearsal vibes for MR BK & Co.  The CURTAIN pic was great!  I also wish more theatres would use them.....
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 09, 2017, 04:37:57 AM
No call from the doctor yesterday - perhaps the meeting is still going on....we shall see.
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 09, 2017, 04:39:48 AM
DR VIXMOM check this out....

http://www.wikihow.com/Transfer-Photos-from-an-iPad-to-a-Computer
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 09, 2017, 04:40:32 AM
I am listening to my Scriabin CD box set that I bought after being inspired by MR BK's notes last week.

It is most enjoyable and I am remembering how much I really like this music!
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Post by: vixmom on June 09, 2017, 04:43:47 AM
DR VIXMOM check this out....

http://www.wikihow.com/Transfer-Photos-from-an-iPad-to-a-Computer
thank you so much !!!!
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Post by: vixmom on June 09, 2017, 04:44:33 AM
I woke up at 5 had some OJ and Tylenol and went back to sleep
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Post by: vixmom on June 09, 2017, 04:45:04 AM
I slept  right through the alarm at 6:30
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Post by: vixmom on June 09, 2017, 04:45:35 AM
So I better get dressed and get going
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Post by: vixmom on June 09, 2017, 04:46:22 AM
Vibes that you get the doctor call today, Jack
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Post by: vixmom on June 09, 2017, 04:46:36 AM
Posting vibes for TCB
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Post by: vixmom on June 09, 2017, 04:46:53 AM
Travel vibes for Elmore
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Post by: vixmom on June 09, 2017, 04:47:10 AM
Project vibes for John
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Post by: vixmom on June 09, 2017, 04:47:50 AM
Breakaleg vibes for BK and the Hit Song company
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Post by: vixmom on June 09, 2017, 04:48:19 AM
Three day weekend vibes for RLP
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Post by: vixmom on June 09, 2017, 04:48:37 AM
General vibes wellness and joy for everyone
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Post by: vixmom on June 09, 2017, 04:48:54 AM
Byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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Post by: FJL on June 09, 2017, 04:50:59 AM
Good morning.   Page 2 already?
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 09, 2017, 04:52:54 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 09, 2017, 04:58:30 AM
My friend's retirement party yesterday was most enjoyable.  It was held on the outdoor patio of a favorite restaurant/bar in Norwalk, and was attended by a wonderful mix of people from the school, past school personnel, her bounty of friends from here and there and hither and yon, and you name it.  Fun conversations abounded, good drinks and tasty horse's ovaries were lustily consumed, and a great time was had by all.
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Post by: Michael on June 09, 2017, 05:02:06 AM
Good morning to all
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 09, 2017, 05:04:12 AM
I had the weirdest dreams last night: in one I fell off a stage and fell around 12 feet, landed on my feet and was fine.  Joshie was with me and he was injured.  We had gotten too close to the apron and fell.

In another, I was on a bus that sold books and had a cafe.

In another, I was fighting awn octopus that kept attacking my foot.  I also dreamed about friend oysters.  I never remember any of this nonsense in Manhattan.

This is not surprising to me.  I can dream up some pretty strange stuff at home, as we know, but my capacity for strange dreams goes into full tilt when traveling.
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Post by: John G. on June 09, 2017, 05:26:32 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on June 09, 2017, 05:26:51 AM
How's Randy, Elmore?
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Post by: John G. on June 09, 2017, 05:27:26 AM
Thanks for the vibes, Jane and Vixmom.
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Post by: Matthew on June 09, 2017, 07:33:30 AM
Good morning
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Post by: Matthew on June 09, 2017, 07:33:43 AM
First day of summer vacation!!!
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Post by: Matthew on June 09, 2017, 07:38:02 AM
The apartment is cleaned up - took all of 4 months - and the little DD gets to have the run of the house again.   After the drug bust of 2/16, little Leo hasn't had the run of the house.  But in that time, he's learned what it is to be house broken - well, about 90% anyway.  So, his pen came down yesterday and we'll see how it goes. 
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Post by: Matthew on June 09, 2017, 07:39:34 AM
Where do I sleep now???
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 09, 2017, 07:50:54 AM
LOL....cute photo DR MATTHEW!
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Post by: Catherine on June 09, 2017, 08:09:48 AM
Hello all:

TOD:

My son's gift to me consisting of songs that I love or might be interested in.  Great tunes!!!


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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2017, 08:10:06 AM
The apartment is cleaned up - took all of 4 months - and the little DD gets to have the run of the house again.   After the drug bust of 2/16, little Leo hasn't had the run of the house.  But in that time, he's learned what it is to be house broken - well, about 90% anyway.  So, his pen came down yesterday and we'll see how it goes. 


Vibes it goes well.
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2017, 08:10:20 AM
Where do I sleep now???

Awww 😊
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Post by: Laura on June 09, 2017, 08:35:56 AM
Good morning.
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Post by: Laura on June 09, 2017, 08:36:26 AM
There's still a little bit of room there, DR Matthew. You could get a couple more dogs.
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2017, 10:30:17 AM
;D  There is room for at least one Bernese Mt. Dog.
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Post by: vixmom on June 09, 2017, 10:32:01 AM
My friend's retirement party yesterday was most enjoyable.  It was held on the outdoor patio of a favorite restaurant/bar in Norwalk, and was attended by a wonderful mix of people from the school, past school personnel, her bounty of friends from here and there and hither and yon, and you name it.  Fun conversations abounded, good drinks and tasty horse's ovaries were lustily consumed, and a great time was had by all.

Tasty horses overies?
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Post by: vixmom on June 09, 2017, 10:33:33 AM
I had no idea you were such an adventurous eater
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Post by: George on June 09, 2017, 10:51:24 AM
Vibes that you get the doctor call today, Jack
Posting vibes for TCB
Travel vibes for Elmore
Project vibes for John
Breakaleg vibes for BK and the Hit Song company
Three day weekend vibes for RLP
General vibes wellness and joy for everyone

~~~SUPER DITTO VIBES FOR ALL!!~~~
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Post by: George on June 09, 2017, 10:55:19 AM
;D  There is room for at least one Bernese Mt. Dog.

And speaking of the Bernese Mountains, today's Bing Picture of the Day (http://www.bing.com/) is of Mountaineers on the Balmhorn in the Bernese Alps of Switzerland (http://www.istartedsomething.com/bingimages/#20170609-us)!

:D
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Post by: bk on June 09, 2017, 11:01:58 AM
I'm up, I'm up - nine hours of sleep.
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Post by: Laura on June 09, 2017, 11:05:58 AM
My friend's retirement party yesterday was most enjoyable.  It was held on the outdoor patio of a favorite restaurant/bar in Norwalk, and was attended by a wonderful mix of people from the school, past school personnel, her bounty of friends from here and there and hither and yon, and you name it.  Fun conversations abounded, good drinks and tasty horse's ovaries were lustily consumed, and a great time was had by all.

Tasty horses overies?

Hahahahahahahaahahahahaha!!!
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Post by: George on June 09, 2017, 12:13:04 PM
Well, to quote John Adams, "Good God!  What in hell are you waiting for?? (https://youtu.be/dYDxyIzPe98?t=1m18s)" ....
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Post by: George on June 09, 2017, 12:14:16 PM
PAGE THREE 1776 DANCE!!

(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dYDxyIzPe98/hqdefault.jpg)
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Post by: George on June 09, 2017, 12:14:45 PM
:))
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2017, 12:37:53 PM
My friend's retirement party yesterday was most enjoyable.  It was held on the outdoor patio of a favorite restaurant/bar in Norwalk, and was attended by a wonderful mix of people from the school, past school personnel, her bounty of friends from here and there and hither and yon, and you name it.  Fun conversations abounded, good drinks and tasty horse's ovaries were lustily consumed, and a great time was had by all.

Tasty horses overies?

Try reading that in the wee hours of the morning ;D
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 09, 2017, 12:52:23 PM
I made it out of Oxford before the alumni invasion.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 09, 2017, 12:54:01 PM
I finished the inventory on all the major cartons I shipped in 2008.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 09, 2017, 12:55:54 PM
On Monday, I will tackle all the librettos I've shipped and address some other curiosities.
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Post by: bk on June 09, 2017, 12:57:14 PM
I shall shortly be on my way to the theater.
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Post by: bk on June 09, 2017, 12:58:14 PM
I wonder if darling elmore will ever get around to reading Thrill Ride.  Just as I wonder if I will ever see the two promised reviews on Amazon.  I wonder as I wander and I wander as I wonder and I ponder as I pander.
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Post by: bk on June 09, 2017, 12:58:26 PM
I shall shortly be on my way to the theater.
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Post by: George on June 09, 2017, 01:13:20 PM
And now for something completely different...Casting Complete for London Revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Follies (http://www.playbill.com/article/casting-complete-for-london-revival-of-stephen-sondheims-follies).

I wonder if (actually, hope that) it'll get a recording. :)
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Post by: Ginny on June 09, 2017, 01:39:42 PM
Friday afternoon greetings!  I slept 'til 9am, which is quite late for me, then worked noon-4 at the AAUW garage sale.  Home now having a snack before making 2 dips for tomorrow night's party.
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Post by: Ginny on June 09, 2017, 01:40:49 PM
I made it out of Oxford before the alumni invasion.

Good!  I'm very glad to hear that.
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Post by: Ginny on June 09, 2017, 03:35:29 PM
Dill Dip - done!

Taco Dip - done!
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Post by: Catherine on June 09, 2017, 04:34:17 PM
DR Ginny,.I used to make a dilll weed dip with beau monde.  I loved it!!!
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Post by: George on June 09, 2017, 04:58:23 PM
Well, I'm off.  It's time for the family's weekly dinner and Phase 10 playing.  Have a good rest of the evening, all!

Be back later!
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Post by: Ginny on June 09, 2017, 05:20:42 PM
DR Ginny,.I used to make a dilll weed dip with beau monde.  I loved it!!!

Yep, that's it!  It's my go-to for a veggie tray.
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Post by: KevinH on June 09, 2017, 05:58:35 PM
Good evening!
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Post by: KevinH on June 09, 2017, 06:02:52 PM
I had a delightful dinner with Ben and Anthony at The Luna Grill and Diner in Dupont Circle.
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Post by: KevinH on June 09, 2017, 06:14:06 PM
Ben says "Hi" to everyone.
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Post by: Ginny on June 09, 2017, 06:18:21 PM
Hi, Ben - we miss you!
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Post by: Ginny on June 09, 2017, 06:20:37 PM
OK, this house is as clean as it's gonna get.  Richard and I like to have company once in a while to keep ourselves in line.
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Post by: vixmom on June 09, 2017, 06:38:46 PM
Vixdad is out I decided to treat myself to a meal at the Texas Roadhouse
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Post by: vixmom on June 09, 2017, 06:39:08 PM
Delicious steak, salad, baked potato and hot bread
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Post by: vixmom on June 09, 2017, 06:39:44 PM
Not a horse ovary in sight
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Post by: Ginny on June 09, 2017, 06:43:43 PM
Your dinner sounds delicious, DR Vixmom!  We had cheeseburgers and fries from The Jug.
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2017, 06:49:20 PM
I made it out of Oxford before the alumni invasion.

Very good :)
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2017, 06:50:55 PM
I had a delightful dinner with Ben and Anthony at The Luna Grill and Diner in Dupont Circle.

I wish I could have been there.  I haven't eaten at The Luna Grill, however, I do enjoy Dupont Circle.  Most of all I would have enjoyed the company.
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2017, 06:51:29 PM
OK, this house is as clean as it's gonna get.  Richard and I like to have company once in a while to keep ourselves in line.

;D

I spent the morning cleaning as we are having company on Sunday morning.
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2017, 06:51:42 PM
I didn't get much walking in today.
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2017, 06:52:43 PM
We had an enjoyable dinner out then went to the market for needed items for Sunday.  I will begin with a Mexican bean salad which I will make tomorrow morning.
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2017, 07:00:58 PM
I was in the mood for a Rittenhouse Rye tonight.  It is the best of the limited selection ofrye brands I am familiar with.  When the waitress asked the bartender if they have Rittenhouse, or something better than the Bullet I knew they stock and would have ordered, the bartender suggested I have a Basil Hayden bourbon.

Not having a clue but willing to try something new I said sure.  Before it arrived we did a bit of research.  It was a good suggestion by the bartender and has an interesting history.

"Late in the 18th century, Master Distiller Basil Hayden Sr. left his Maryland home for the greener pastures of Kentucky, bringing his family and reputation with him.

Not yet privy to the old guard’s ‘rules’ of bourbon, legend has it that Basil set out to make a batch simply using the ingredients he had on hand, unaware of what the traditionalists might think of his mash. What resulted was a bourbon with a uniquely high-rye mashbill, combining the sweetness of corn with the spicy undertones of rye. The purists may have been displeased, but not the neighbors who tried it.

Over 200 years later, the Noe family pays tribute to Basil’s masterful discovery with a high-rye, small batch bourbon that embodies the spirit of that very first recipe."
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Post by: Matthew on June 09, 2017, 07:14:41 PM
Bulleit Rye over ice this evening at my apartment!
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Post by: John G. on June 09, 2017, 08:35:25 PM
I treated myself to ice cream tonight. Key lime pie, coconut and coffee.
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Post by: John G. on June 09, 2017, 08:35:37 PM
And they were good.
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Post by: John G. on June 09, 2017, 08:35:53 PM
Glad to see this week crawl to an end.
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Post by: John G. on June 09, 2017, 08:36:05 PM
Happy Cole Porter's birthday!
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Post by: John G. on June 09, 2017, 08:38:16 PM
So, what is your favorite Cole Porter ditty?
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Post by: vixmom on June 09, 2017, 08:39:26 PM
Tonight I conducted a closing at a clients home on the north shore
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Post by: John G. on June 09, 2017, 08:39:54 PM
Here's a particularly good one: Since I Kissed My Baby Goodbye.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qn53KtMj2N8
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Post by: vixmom on June 09, 2017, 08:39:55 PM
He was 75 she was 67 and had just had a lung transplant
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Post by: John G. on June 09, 2017, 08:41:33 PM
And who could ever forget the joy of this, from Broadway Melody of 1940?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZPndC-F5SE
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Post by: John G. on June 09, 2017, 08:42:15 PM
I've started watching At Long Last Love for a few more Porter ditties.
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2017, 08:42:22 PM
Bulleit Rye over ice this evening at my apartment!

Next time I will try the Bulleit.   I order it  in Manhattan but not plain.  Never ice 😊
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Post by: vixmom on June 09, 2017, 08:42:43 PM
They were two of the most upbeat people I have ever met
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 09, 2017, 08:43:38 PM
I love a rye Manhattan, but they have an extensive bar at this place we were at yesterday, lots of bourbons and other things to choose from, and I was in the bourbon mood.  When I ordered a Basil Hayden Manhattan, I sensed the waiter looking at me and thinking I was perhaps a little bit nuts, but the drink was carefully made and well balanced, and delicious.

It wasn't an original idea.  That was the signature Manhattan at an Omni Hotel I'd stayed at in the Dallas suburbs a few times, and those Manhattans and I got to know each other pretty well during my last work week there.

So then a friend of mine who appreciates a good cocktail showed up, took my suggestion on the Manhattan and ordered one himself.  And loved it.  Our second ones were just as fine!

I didn't ask what vermouth or bitters they were using, and the cherry was a regular maraschino, not that other really great kind that's wonderful in these drinks.  But overall balance is everything and they were great drinks.
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2017, 08:43:42 PM
I treated myself to ice cream tonight. Key lime pie, coconut and coffee.

That is a strange combination  ;D   
It might not be so stra6if I enjoyed key lime or coconut ;)
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2017, 08:44:32 PM
They were two of the most upbeat people I have ever met

Nice :)
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Post by: vixmom on June 09, 2017, 08:44:44 PM
When I left their house I made a wrong turn and accidently headed north when I thought I was going west
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Post by: vixmom on June 09, 2017, 08:45:39 PM
And I came upon the entrance for one of our beautiful north shore beaches, so I pulled in and went for  a walk on the board walk
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Post by: vixmom on June 09, 2017, 08:46:38 PM
The weather was perfect, warm but not hot, no wind, the Long Island Sound was smooth as glass
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Post by: vixmom on June 09, 2017, 08:47:15 PM
I waved at Charles in Connecticut but I'm not sure he saw me
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Post by: vixmom on June 09, 2017, 08:48:46 PM
I watched the volleyball players and the gulls swooping low and the sun beginning to head for the horizon
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2017, 08:49:28 PM
DR Charles your Manhattan post is very interesting.  I read it to Keith.  Maybe we will try one next time.  This bar makes an ok Manhattan  and also uses the wrong cherries.  The Basil Hayden just might make an enjoyable change.
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Post by: vixmom on June 09, 2017, 08:53:07 PM
On my drive home I turned on NPR and they were playing the Planet Suite , lovely
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Post by: vixmom on June 09, 2017, 08:55:24 PM
When I passed the roadhouse and saw some empty parking spaces  decide to stop and see what the wait was like..no wait   And I was greeted warmly by the manager and several of the staff who worked with The Vixter, I kept getting stopped for kisses and hugs as the host (who was a new) was seating  me
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Post by: vixmom on June 09, 2017, 08:55:51 PM
Boy you're popular ,he remarked smiling
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Post by: vixmom on June 09, 2017, 08:56:37 PM
The waiter was a friend of the Vixters and sat and chatted a while as did several others of the staff
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Post by: vixmom on June 09, 2017, 08:58:30 PM
All inallit was a wonderful way to end a lousy week and head into a lovely weekend with few obligations and the promise of this stupid cold finally disappearing
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Post by: John G. on June 09, 2017, 09:01:37 PM
I have a jar of those morello cherries at home. And an unopened bottle of rye. Two, actually. Maybe tomorrow night.
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Post by: John G. on June 09, 2017, 09:03:19 PM
Let's move on ...
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Post by: John G. on June 09, 2017, 09:03:29 PM
Five!
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Post by: Jeanne on June 09, 2017, 09:05:59 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 09, 2017, 09:06:16 PM
Sounds like a lovely evening, Vixmom.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 09, 2017, 09:06:49 PM
tonight's clients sounded like a real inspiration.

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Post by: Jeanne on June 09, 2017, 09:07:46 PM
Continued mega vibes for Jrand.

I hope the weekend provides a nice break from all the medical appointments.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 09, 2017, 09:08:52 PM
Laura, can you fill us in on Wae-ling and Mae-ling's ages and what they're up to these days.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 09, 2017, 09:09:17 PM
Vibes to all.

Good night.
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2017, 09:53:11 PM
The weather was perfect, warm but not hot, no wind, the Long Island Sound was smooth as glass

You're walk sounds lovely to me.
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2017, 09:53:33 PM
I watched the volleyball players and the gulls swooping low and the sun beginning to head for the horizon

Nice.
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Post by: TCB on June 09, 2017, 09:58:10 PM
Good evening!
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Post by: TCB on June 09, 2017, 09:58:46 PM
It appears that the WIFI is working with my laptop.
Title: Re: LOOKING AND SOUNDING GOOD
Post by: TCB on June 09, 2017, 09:59:14 PM
Hopefully, it will be working on my IPad.
Title: Re: LOOKING AND SOUNDING GOOD
Post by: Jane on June 09, 2017, 09:59:49 PM
We don't have rye or any other ingredients at home which is we haven't purchased the cherries.  Both sons have gifted them to us.  If they do so again I will take the jar to the restaurant with our name on it.  They have said we can do that.
Title: Re: LOOKING AND SOUNDING GOOD
Post by: Jane on June 09, 2017, 10:04:43 PM
DR Vixmom, I am very pleased your crummy week ended well.
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Post by: TCB on June 09, 2017, 10:05:23 PM
Yesterday, my nephew pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide.
Title: Re: LOOKING AND SOUNDING GOOD
Post by: Jane on June 09, 2017, 10:05:29 PM
Continued mega vibes for Jrand.

I hope the weekend provides a nice break from all the medical appointments.

DITTO  and DITTO!
Title: Re: LOOKING AND SOUNDING GOOD
Post by: TCB on June 09, 2017, 10:07:03 PM
Despite the recommendations of both attorneys for a sentence of four years, the judge didn't like Elijah, and sentenced him to seven years instead.
Title: Re: LOOKING AND SOUNDING GOOD
Post by: Jane on June 09, 2017, 10:07:43 PM
Sending coping vibes and vibes of comfort for DR TCB's nephew and family.
Title: Re: LOOKING AND SOUNDING GOOD
Post by: John G. on June 09, 2017, 10:07:53 PM
Despite the recommendations of both attorneys for a sentence of four years, the judge didn't like Elijah, and sentenced him to seven years instead.

I'm sorry for his sake. And your whole family's.
Title: Re: LOOKING AND SOUNDING GOOD
Post by: TCB on June 09, 2017, 10:08:19 PM
The judge wouldn't even let him say good bye to all the family before being taken away.
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2017, 10:09:26 PM
Seven years seems too long.  I am very sorry :(
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2017, 10:10:04 PM
The judge wouldn't even let him say good bye to all the family before being taken away.

Was this unusual?
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Post by: TCB on June 09, 2017, 10:12:13 PM
This has been the week from Hell.
Title: Re: LOOKING AND SOUNDING GOOD
Post by: TCB on June 09, 2017, 10:13:01 PM
The judge wouldn't even let him say good bye to all the family before being taken away.

Was this unusual?


We don't know.  We have never been to court before.
Title: Re: LOOKING AND SOUNDING GOOD
Post by: John G. on June 09, 2017, 10:13:49 PM
Coping vibes, my friend.

When will the family be able to visit him?
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2017, 10:17:25 PM
I thought maybe the lawyer had prepared you for what would happen.  I am sure that I cannot comprehend the reality of experiencing this.
Title: Re: LOOKING AND SOUNDING GOOD
Post by: TCB on June 09, 2017, 10:17:58 PM
Coping vibes, my friend.

When will the family be able to visit him?


We haven't been told that yet.
Title: Re: LOOKING AND SOUNDING GOOD
Post by: TCB on June 09, 2017, 10:18:49 PM
Outside the court room the two families got into a "small" altercation.
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Post by: John G. on June 09, 2017, 10:19:07 PM
Good night, all.
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Post by: TCB on June 09, 2017, 10:19:18 PM
Naturally it all made the front page of the paper.
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Post by: TCB on June 09, 2017, 10:20:22 PM
Page 6
Title: Re: LOOKING AND SOUNDING GOOD
Post by: TCB on June 09, 2017, 10:22:55 PM
Actually, I don't think we have been prepared for any of this.
Title: Re: LOOKING AND SOUNDING GOOD
Post by: Jane on June 09, 2017, 10:23:15 PM
Outside the court room the two families got into a "small" altercation.

 :-\
Title: Re: LOOKING AND SOUNDING GOOD
Post by: Jane on June 09, 2017, 10:24:25 PM
Actually, I don't think we have been prepared for any of this.

Nothing going would.  I just thought there might be something regarding the process.
Title: Re: LOOKING AND SOUNDING GOOD
Post by: TCB on June 09, 2017, 10:27:58 PM
Maybe a different lawyer might have forewarned us, but not this guy.
Title: Re: LOOKING AND SOUNDING GOOD
Post by: Jane on June 09, 2017, 10:38:09 PM
I am so very sorry. 
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Post by: TCB on June 09, 2017, 11:20:07 PM
I am so very sorry. 


Thank you!
Title: Re: LOOKING AND SOUNDING GOOD
Post by: TCB on June 09, 2017, 11:24:12 PM
Despite the recommendations of both attorneys for a sentence of four years, the judge didn't like Elijah, and sentenced him to seven years instead.

I'm sorry for his sake. And your whole family's.


Thank you, John.
Title: Re: LOOKING AND SOUNDING GOOD
Post by: TCB on June 09, 2017, 11:26:15 PM
Hi, George!
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Post by: TCB on June 09, 2017, 11:28:30 PM
Vixmom, are you actually watching HHW live?
Title: Re: LOOKING AND SOUNDING GOOD
Post by: George on June 09, 2017, 11:32:19 PM
Despite the recommendations of both attorneys for a sentence of four years, the judge didn't like Elijah, and sentenced him to seven years instead.

Oh, no. :(
Title: Re: LOOKING AND SOUNDING GOOD
Post by: George on June 09, 2017, 11:32:31 PM
Hi, George!

Hi, Tom!
Title: Re: LOOKING AND SOUNDING GOOD
Post by: George on June 09, 2017, 11:32:55 PM
Outside the court room the two families got into a "small" altercation.

That's terrible.
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Post by: George on June 09, 2017, 11:34:42 PM
~~~Vibes of Comfort to Elijah and your Family!!~~~
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Post by: George on June 09, 2017, 11:36:23 PM
Your dinner sounds delicious, DR Vixmom!  We had cheeseburgers and fries from The Jug.

I've never heard of The Jug, but that sounds good regardless!  I had frozen (but cooked) pepperoni pizza and chocolate cake.  It was all not too bad. :)
Title: Re: LOOKING AND SOUNDING GOOD
Post by: George on June 09, 2017, 11:37:12 PM
So, what is your favorite Cole Porter ditty?

Don't Fence Me In
I Happen To Like New York
Title: Re: LOOKING AND SOUNDING GOOD
Post by: George on June 09, 2017, 11:37:19 PM
All inallit was a wonderful way to end a lousy week and head into a lovely weekend with few obligations and the promise of this stupid cold finally disappearing

Very nice, Vixmom.
Title: Re: LOOKING AND SOUNDING GOOD
Post by: George on June 09, 2017, 11:37:38 PM
It appears that the WIFI is working with my laptop.

Whew!
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Post by: bk on June 09, 2017, 11:44:22 PM
Back from our two runs - the last of which was our final dress rehearsal.  The first went very well, and the second went well save for some technical issues involving our onstage TV and a rolling set piece wherein the wheel came off on one side.  Both were fixed during the show and were fine by the end, but it was annoying because the TV is an integral part of three scenes in the first part of the show - it was finally working for the last scene it's featured in.  More in the notes.
Title: Re: LOOKING AND SOUNDING GOOD
Post by: vixmom on June 10, 2017, 12:18:29 AM
TCB , it's a tragedy for both families.  I am so sorry for everyone impacted
Title: Re: LOOKING AND SOUNDING GOOD
Post by: TCB on June 10, 2017, 12:20:23 AM
~~~Vibes of Comfort to Elijah and your Family!!~~~


Thank you, George.
Title: Re: LOOKING AND SOUNDING GOOD
Post by: TCB on June 10, 2017, 12:21:01 AM
TCB , it's a tragedy for both families.  I am so sorry for everyone impacted


It is indeed, Vixmom.