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Title: WRINGING THE VERY LIFE OUT OF A PUFF PASTRY
Post by: bk on December 21, 2017, 12:21:18 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes had a thriving puff pastry, and now it is time for you to post until the thriving cows come home.
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Post by: bk on December 21, 2017, 12:21:53 AM: And the word of the day is: BONIFACE!
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Post by: TCB on December 21, 2017, 12:33:34 AM: First post after BK!
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Post by: TCB on December 21, 2017, 12:38:02 AM: That is a tough T.O.D.
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Post by: TCB on December 21, 2017, 12:38:31 AM: Good night, George.
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Post by: George on December 21, 2017, 12:40:09 AM: First post after TCB!
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Post by: George on December 21, 2017, 12:40:22 AM: Good night, Tom.
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Post by: George on December 21, 2017, 12:47:31 AM: ~~~Most Excellent Vibes and Xylophones for BK!!~~~
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Post by: George on December 21, 2017, 01:00:38 AM: And now, bed time.

Have a good day, all!
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2017, 02:17:59 AM: DR TCB, I have never receive invites to go to my brother's for his family Christmas Eve dinner. It is simply understood if we want to go to let him know. I kind of know how you feel ;D
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2017, 02:18:36 AM: Quote from: George on December 21, 2017, 12:47:31 AM
~~~Most Excellent Vibes and Xylophones for BK!!~~~

DITTO
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2017, 02:20:57 AM: We are basically packed and ready to put our large suitcase outside the room tonight for collection. All that will go into the smaller bags in the morning, for us to carry off ourselves, is what we need for tonight and tomorrow.
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2017, 02:23:01 AM: I am still in awe that we are in South Africa and have seen elephants up close. Keith really got some good photos and videos if anyone wants to share them.
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2017, 02:24:03 AM: I have purchased 2 elephant t-shirts so far. I am content 😊
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2017, 04:44:25 AM: Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2017, 04:45:59 AM: To answer DR Laura’s question from last night, things went OK at the diabetes doctor yesterday.
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2017, 04:47:13 AM: TOD

Another gift may likely come to mind later but up first in my brain was the vinyl version of House of Flowers with the original cast.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 21, 2017, 05:10:16 AM: Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 21, 2017, 05:13:41 AM: In 20 minutes I can call the vet, and I am praying for a cancellation to take Thatch in today. Between his continual hiding, losing two appointment times, the damned Republican tax bill, and the elevator problems, it was one shitty day.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 21, 2017, 05:15:27 AM: Once I know about the vet, I can settle down and get to some work on How to Succeed and Me & My Girl.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 21, 2017, 05:16:38 AM: DR JohnG, are you okay?
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 21, 2017, 05:17:44 AM: I keep thinking today is Friday. I hate that.
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2017, 05:24:46 AM: Quote from: John G. on December 21, 2017, 04:45:59 AM
To answer DR Laura’s question from last night, things went OK at the diabetes doctor yesterday.

Good news.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 21, 2017, 05:24:53 AM: Follow up radiology visit today. The info says it will last 60 minutes! I don't know why.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 21, 2017, 05:25:21 AM: Thanks to MR BK & CHAS SMITH for the AIP info yesterday.....interesting.
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2017, 05:25:23 AM: Now waiting for more good news from DR Jrand.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 21, 2017, 05:26:09 AM: I shall have to ponder the TOD, but I especially remember Christmas, 1962 when I received the LP THE FIRST FAMILY. We thought it was hilarious!
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 21, 2017, 05:26:28 AM: Unpacking vibes for MR BK.
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2017, 05:27:13 AM: I was typing at the same time but my connection was slow to post. When is your appointment
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 21, 2017, 05:27:26 AM: Quote from: Jrand67 on December 21, 2017, 05:24:53 AM
Follow up radiology visit today. The info says it will last 60 minutes! I don't know why.

Because they have to tell you how wonderful you are, how healthy you are, and how they've loved your work at PCP and elsewhere.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 21, 2017, 05:28:34 AM: Here is one of DR JANE's elephant photos. Continued travel vibes for her and Keith!

(https://scontent.ford1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/25498348_10213930227877244_3335437621469141469_n.jpg?oh=1147b26b3236890e3ddd0861bbd604f1&oe=5AB5C6AD)
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2017, 05:28:37 AM: Continued vibes for DR elmore, Thatch, and Annabel.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 21, 2017, 05:30:00 AM: TOD:
When I was thirteen, I was given a six-week old Siamese kitten. I loved that cat.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 21, 2017, 05:30:55 AM: And here's my reaction to yesterday's politics.
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2017, 05:33:23 AM: Thank you for sharing the photo.
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2017, 05:41:20 AM: Keith has given me a few rather nice dolls we shouldn't really have spent the money on.They are very special to me. The first time I was overwhelmed and cried. Perfect response 😊

Then there is the gift that arrived two days before Christmas, our first bundle of joy.
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2017, 05:42:39 AM: My dream trip to Africa is a rather nice Christmas gift :)
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2017, 06:00:09 AM: We are approaching Cape Town. We won't tour the city tonight, opting instead for an early dinner and bed.
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2017, 06:02:11 AM: We are passing something that looks a bit like a ship. Keith looked it up and it is a stadium built in 2010 for the Worl Succer championships.
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2017, 06:02:56 AM: There is a super cool sailboat outside our window view.
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Post by: FJL on December 21, 2017, 06:03:40 AM: Good to hear all is OK, John G!
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Post by: FJL on December 21, 2017, 06:03:59 AM: Office visit vibes to Jrand!
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Post by: FJL on December 21, 2017, 06:06:11 AM: TOD: Hard to say, lots of fun gifts over the years - but the most unique Christmas gift we've gotten was getting a seafood dinner shipped to us, courtesy of some relatives in California.
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2017, 06:14:31 AM: :o
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Post by: Druxy on December 21, 2017, 06:19:08 AM: T.O.D.

Nothing memorable.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 21, 2017, 06:22:06 AM: Thatch has a tentative appointment at City Vet at 12:30 today. I hope we can make it.
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2017, 06:25:59 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 21, 2017, 05:16:38 AM
DR JohnG, are you okay?

I am fine. Thank you. Just a little stressed.
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2017, 06:26:40 AM: Quote from: Jane on December 21, 2017, 06:00:09 AM
We are approaching Cape Town. We won't tour the city tonight, opting instead for an early dinner and bed.

I loved Cape Town.
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Post by: Druxy on December 21, 2017, 06:27:18 AM: T.O.D. (2)

Actually, my most vivid memory of Christmas was when I discovered my father was Santa Claus.

I was about 6-7. Dad always went to work on Christmas Day, then awhile later, Santa showed up at our front door.

On this particular Christmas, I was standing next to Santa and I noticed that, under his red suit, he was wearing my father's shirt.

:o :o :o

It took me awhile to put it together, but that's when I realized that Santa did not exist.

:( :( :(

I've always wondered: If that hadn't have happened, would I still believe in Santa Claus?

??? ??? ???
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 21, 2017, 06:33:36 AM: Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 21, 2017, 06:34:26 AM: A "free" day today, but there's much I must get busy on soon.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 21, 2017, 06:36:32 AM: TOD:

I truly don't know what my most memorable Christmas present would be, even though I've certainly had some lovely ones. I'll have to browse through the memories and see what pops up.
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2017, 06:45:00 AM: Quote from: Druxy on December 21, 2017, 06:27:18 AM
T.O.D. (2)

Actually, my most vivid memory of Christmas was when I discovered my father was Santa Claus.

I was about 6-7. Dad always went to work on Christmas Day, then awhile later, Santa showed up at our front door.

On this particular Christmas, I was standing next to Santa and I noticed that, under his red suit, he was wearing my father's shirt.

:o :o :o

It took me awhile to put it together, but that's when I realized that Santa did not exist.

:( :( :(

I've always wondered: If that hadn't have happened, would I still believe in Santa Claus?

??? ??? ???

;D
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2017, 06:48:56 AM: I was fairly young when I sat on the stairs watching my parents put Santa's gifts under the tree. I snuck back to bed and never told anyone what I had seen afraid "Santa" would not return.
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2017, 06:49:59 AM: I continued to believe in Santa for many years after that as it was more fun to believe.
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2017, 07:08:31 AM: Happy Winter Solstice, Y’all.

Time to sing Rodgers and Hart’s lovely The Shortest Day of the Year.
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2017, 07:12:02 AM: Quote from: Druxy on December 21, 2017, 06:27:18 AM
T.O.D. (2)

Actually, my most vivid memory of Christmas was when I discovered my father was Santa Claus.

I was about 6-7. Dad always went to work on Christmas Day, then awhile later, Santa showed up at our front door.

On this particular Christmas, I was standing next to Santa and I noticed that, under his red suit, he was wearing my father's shirt.

:o :o :o

It took me awhile to put it together, but that's when I realized that Santa did not exist.

:( :( :(

I've always wondered: If that hadn't have happened, would I still believe in Santa Claus?

??? ??? ???

Great story.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 21, 2017, 07:12:20 AM: My sister and I figured out what was up with Santa and the Easter Bunny one Easter morning -- around age 7 for me, so age 5 for her. The two of us just suddenly put our heads together to think about how a frickin' bunny could be doing this stuff he was purported to be doing. A moment later it was like the proverbial lightbulb went on over our heads. We went to our parents and said we think we just figured out something ... and that was that.

It was as un-traumatic a revelation as you could ask for, and there were never any regrets. I'm amazed now to think she was only five at the time, because in recent years I've heard of some people's kids "believing" up to age ten and beyond, and I don't see how that can be good for anyone, the kid or the parents. I might be wrong, but I've always thought the possibility of a child having their face rubbed in it out in the mean world somewhere is kind of a sad risk to take.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 21, 2017, 07:13:00 AM: I think the T.O.D. has morphed into this, all on its own. :)
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2017, 07:25:30 AM: When I was 3, I asked Santa for an umbrella so I could fly away like Mary Poppins. I don’t remember if I got it, but I couldn’t fly away, so I doubted Santa and, we’ll, we weren’t a Santa household anyway.
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2017, 07:25:40 AM: Three!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 21, 2017, 07:28:53 AM: Quote from: John G. on December 21, 2017, 07:08:31 AM
Happy Winter Solstice, Y’all.

Time to sing Rodgers and Hart’s lovely The Shortest Day of the Year.

This is the day for it!
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2017, 07:40:34 AM: Here’s some cheery news. Astrologers predict this will be the worst day of the year.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/nation-now/2017/12/20/winter-solstice-worst-day-2017-astrologers/970249001/
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Post by: Ginny on December 21, 2017, 07:49:28 AM: Thursday morning greetings...

Quote from: John G. on December 21, 2017, 07:40:34 AM
Here’s some cheery news. Astrologers predict this will be the worst day of the year.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/nation-now/2017/12/20/winter-solstice-worst-day-2017-astrologers/970249001/

Well, it could be worse, but Richard is now in Day 2 of a stomach bug that has pretty much flattened him.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 21, 2017, 07:53:14 AM: Quote from: John G. on December 21, 2017, 07:40:34 AM
Here’s some cheery news. Astrologers predict this will be the worst day of the year.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/nation-now/2017/12/20/winter-solstice-worst-day-2017-astrologers/970249001/

Worse than yesterday?
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Post by: Ginny on December 21, 2017, 07:56:05 AM: TOD - When I was 12 or 13, my parents gave me a set of World Book encyclopedias for Christmas. We replaced that set for the then-current edition when Rob was about the same age. It's still on a prominent shelf adjacent to our kitchen table.
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Post by: Laura on December 21, 2017, 08:32:47 AM: Good morning.
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Post by: Laura on December 21, 2017, 08:33:28 AM: TOD: I wanted this sooooo bad.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkr2kLatZ4g

Mom said no. Of course, she gave me one, and I played with it until I wore it out.
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Post by: Laura on December 21, 2017, 08:40:01 AM: TOD, part II: One year I really wanted Skipper and her friend Skooter.

http://www.fashion-doll-guide.com/Vintage-Skipper-Dolls.html
http://www.fashion-doll-guide.com/skooter-dolls.html

I asked Santa for Skipper and Skooter, and he nodded and said, "Slippers and a scooter." I knew then he was a fraud.

I got both in my stocking, so I'm not so sure.

(I got the blond Skipper and the redheaded Skooter.)
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Post by: Laura on December 21, 2017, 08:40:54 AM: Today is the women's Christmas salad luncheon at church. I'm one of the youngest women there. I wonder how many jello salads will be present?
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 21, 2017, 08:53:36 AM: Val came up to help me catch Thatch, and we've succeeded. Thatch is in his carrier and I need to decide if he's going to the vet or to the animal center. Much as I love him, he's a handful and creating chaos because of his passive aggressive fear of me. I want him well, but if I have to spend every day wrestling furniture to find him and torture him with more medicine, I'd rather give him up than waste my time and money on what I'm sadly beginning to feel is an impossible cause.
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2017, 08:56:46 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 21, 2017, 07:53:14 AM
Quote from: John G. on December 21, 2017, 07:40:34 AM
Here’s some cheery news. Astrologers predict this will be the worst day of the year.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/nation-now/2017/12/20/winter-solstice-worst-day-2017-astrologers/970249001/

Worse than yesterday?

I know, right?
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 21, 2017, 09:06:11 AM: Nice stories from DR DRUXY, DR CHAS SMITH, and DR LAURA. I have never heard of the Say It.....weird since I watched those commercials like a hawk......
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 21, 2017, 09:06:48 AM: Vet and Thatch & Catch vibes for DR ELMORE.

Thatch & Catch sounds like a Kenner Toy OR a Ronco Product.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 21, 2017, 09:07:13 AM: Doctor visit was great - nothing to see!
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Post by: Ginny on December 21, 2017, 09:16:02 AM: Quote from: Jrand67 on December 21, 2017, 09:07:13 AM
Doctor visit was great - nothing to see!

Great news, DR JRand!
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2017, 09:26:40 AM: Quote from: Jrand67 on December 21, 2017, 09:07:13 AM
Doctor visit was great - nothing to see!

Wonderful news.
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Post by: bk on December 21, 2017, 09:27:24 AM: I'm up, I'm up - not quite eight hours of sleep.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 21, 2017, 10:45:50 AM: Quote from: Jrand67 on December 21, 2017, 09:07:13 AM
Doctor visit was great - nothing to see!

Fantastic!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 21, 2017, 10:52:00 AM: I've had my meltdown after two days of frustration and chasing a cat.

Thatch and I are home from seeing the vet. We saw the lovely Dr Romero, and I think I may keep her as Thatch's vet and Dr Mohr as Annabelle's. He has two new meds, one an eye salve and one an oral, and we'll see how this fares. I will not give him up because I love the little bugger, he's Annabelle's baby, and I am determined to heal him and make this his home.

So, let's make him healthy and happy.
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2017, 10:52:10 AM: Quote from: Jrand67 on December 21, 2017, 09:07:13 AM
Doctor visit was great - nothing to see!

WONDERFUL 😊 💜
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2017, 10:54:01 AM: Healthy and happy vibes to DC Thatch.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 21, 2017, 10:54:11 AM: Quote from: Jrand67 on December 21, 2017, 09:06:48 AM
Vet and Thatch & Catch vibes for DR ELMORE.

Thatch & Catch sounds like a Kenner Toy OR a Ronco Product.

There's a song - actually a round for several principals and the ensemble - from One Touch of Venus called "Catch Hatch." It's so apt.
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2017, 10:56:08 AM: DR Ginny I hope Richard feels better tomorrow and you stay well.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 21, 2017, 11:24:13 AM: I released Thatch from his carrier, and he's happy to be home. While we were out, Val brought up the two cartons of Amazon containing cat food and 50 ping pong balls of various colors. Thatch is now chasing colored balls about the apartment. Annabelle, after playing with the large paper bag containing last night's salad, is lying in the Amazon cartons.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 21, 2017, 11:25:18 AM: I just put the laundry into the washers, and wen I go down, I'll take the cartons and Annabelle with me. I will be keeping close tabs on her this time.
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Post by: George on December 21, 2017, 11:25:26 AM: Quote from: John G. on December 21, 2017, 04:45:59 AM
To answer DR Laura’s question from last night, things went OK at the diabetes doctor yesterday.

Good news, John!
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Post by: George on December 21, 2017, 11:25:36 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 21, 2017, 05:13:41 AM
In 20 minutes I can call the vet, and I am praying for a cancellation to take Thatch in today. Between his continual hiding, losing two appointment times, the damned Republican tax bill, and the elevator problems, it was one shitty day.

~~~Vibes of Comfort and Coping for Larry!!~~~
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Post by: George on December 21, 2017, 11:29:03 AM: Quote from: Jrand67 on December 21, 2017, 05:28:34 AM
Here is one of DR JANE's elephant photos. Continued travel vibes for her and Keith!

(https://scontent.ford1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/25498348_10213930227877244_3335437621469141469_n.jpg?oh=1147b26b3236890e3ddd0861bbd604f1&oe=5AB5C6AD)

That's so cool! My sister would be so envious!
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Post by: George on December 21, 2017, 11:33:11 AM: Quote from: Ginny on December 21, 2017, 07:49:28 AM
Thursday morning greetings...

Quote from: John G. on December 21, 2017, 07:40:34 AM
Here’s some cheery news. Astrologers predict this will be the worst day of the year.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/nation-now/2017/12/20/winter-solstice-worst-day-2017-astrologers/970249001/

Well, it could be worse, but Richard is now in Day 2 of a stomach bug that has pretty much flattened him.

~~~Feel Better Quickly Vibes for Richard!!~~~
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Post by: George on December 21, 2017, 11:33:21 AM: PAGE FOUR DANCE!!
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Post by: George on December 21, 2017, 11:33:59 AM: Quote from: Jrand67 on December 21, 2017, 09:07:13 AM
Doctor visit was great - nothing to see!

Whew! :D
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2017, 11:34:27 AM: Wow, that is a lot of ping pong balls.

The Christmas we were 19, and very poor, all I wanted for Christmas was a small box of ping balls for the cats. On Christmas Eve I insisted Keith stop so we could buy some. Once he saw how much the cats loved playing with them he was glad I insisted.

Ping pong balls are also one of my best Christmas gifts.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 21, 2017, 11:41:43 AM: Ping Pong ball in the bathtub is great fun....
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 21, 2017, 11:41:50 AM: Thanks all!
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 21, 2017, 11:42:01 AM: Feel better vibes for all who need them.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 21, 2017, 11:42:57 AM: We finished the painting and trim in the living room and hallway today....it looks very different. I think I like it.

We used Valspar Contractor's Cape Cod Gray and Ceiling White.....
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Post by: Laura on December 21, 2017, 11:56:40 AM: Great news, JRand. I am so thankful that your treatment was successful.
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Post by: Laura on December 21, 2017, 11:57:07 AM: Thatch is only hiding from you because of the meds. When that is over, he'll be loving all over you.
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Post by: Laura on December 21, 2017, 11:58:53 AM: We almost lost Rex one year when he was sick. We went to the vet every other day for about two or three weeks. It wasn't until I saw a different vet in a branch office who gave him one of the Big Guns antibiotics that he began to get better. I paid a ton of money to try all the Clavamox-type drugs. I was glad I got a different vet to look at him.
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Post by: Laura on December 21, 2017, 12:02:43 PM: Only one jell-o salad.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 21, 2017, 12:07:41 PM: Quote from: George on December 21, 2017, 11:33:11 AM
Quote from: Ginny on December 21, 2017, 07:49:28 AM
Thursday morning greetings...

Quote from: John G. on December 21, 2017, 07:40:34 AM
Here’s some cheery news. Astrologers predict this will be the worst day of the year.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/nation-now/2017/12/20/winter-solstice-worst-day-2017-astrologers/970249001/

Well, it could be worse, but Richard is now in Day 2 of a stomach bug that has pretty much flattened him.

~~~Feel Better Quickly Vibes for Richard!!~~~

Ditto, DR Ginny!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 21, 2017, 12:11:26 PM: There's something in the basement that terrifies Annabelle, ghosts, I suspect, perhaps ghosts of dead cats since the super who was here in 1980 when I moved in was feeding a large colony of feral cats in the 82nd Street-Amsterdam Avenue corner and keeping them in the basement. On humid and rainy days, the whole basement reeks of cat piss.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 21, 2017, 12:14:40 PM: So, I took Annabelle with me while I put more laundry into the washers and broke down the Amazon cartons. She hung by the elevator and wailed, then she started investigating the hall. when I broke down the cartons, I carried her into the laundry room and she explored while I waited for the spin cycles to finish. As soon as the washers were running, I grabbed her and we hightailed it to the third floor. She will not be going down there again, but as long as she wants to explore the building, it's going to be with me.
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2017, 12:22:15 PM: Quote from: Laura on December 21, 2017, 12:02:43 PM
Only one jell-o salad.

Were any Lima beans hiding in there?
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 21, 2017, 12:22:27 PM: DR Vixmom, please check your email!
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2017, 12:23:12 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 21, 2017, 12:07:41 PM
Quote from: George on December 21, 2017, 11:33:11 AM
Quote from: Ginny on December 21, 2017, 07:49:28 AM
Thursday morning greetings...

Quote from: John G. on December 21, 2017, 07:40:34 AM
Here’s some cheery news. Astrologers predict this will be the worst day of the year.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/nation-now/2017/12/20/winter-solstice-worst-day-2017-astrologers/970249001/

Well, it could be worse, but Richard is now in Day 2 of a stomach bug that has pretty much flattened him.

~~~Feel Better Quickly Vibes for Richard!!~~~

Ditto, DR Ginny!

And more from me.
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Post by: FJL on December 21, 2017, 01:51:19 PM: Such great news, Jrand!
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Post by: KevinH on December 21, 2017, 01:51:29 PM: Vibes for Richard!
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Post by: KevinH on December 21, 2017, 01:51:41 PM: Great news, DR Jrand!
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Post by: FJL on December 21, 2017, 01:51:42 PM: Quote from: John G. on December 21, 2017, 12:23:12 PM
Quote from: elmore3003 on December 21, 2017, 12:07:41 PM
Quote from: George on December 21, 2017, 11:33:11 AM
Quote from: Ginny on December 21, 2017, 07:49:28 AM
Thursday morning greetings...

Quote from: John G. on December 21, 2017, 07:40:34 AM
Here’s some cheery news. Astrologers predict this will be the worst day of the year.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/nation-now/2017/12/20/winter-solstice-worst-day-2017-astrologers/970249001/

Well, it could be worse, but Richard is now in Day 2 of a stomach bug that has pretty much flattened him.

~~~Feel Better Quickly Vibes for Richard!!~~~

Ditto, DR Ginny!

And more from me.

And even more from us!
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Post by: KevinH on December 21, 2017, 01:52:40 PM: I'm glad you decided to keep Thatch, DR elmore!
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Post by: Ginny on December 21, 2017, 02:13:28 PM: Thank you, DRs Jane, George, Elmore, John G, KevinH, and FJL for the vibes for Richard. He felt well enough to carry in the huge load of groceries I just brought home. The good news is that we no longer have to go to Barnes and Noble to finish up our Christmas shopping because I found everything I needed at Kroger. The bad news is I forgot one very important stocking stuffer for Rob, but we can get that at the gas station market around the corner. No more Krogering for me until after Christmas.
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Post by: Ginny on December 21, 2017, 02:14:29 PM: Quote from: KevinH on December 21, 2017, 01:52:40 PM
I'm glad you decided to keep Thatch, DR elmore!

I am, too. If you hadn’t, opening the package I sent you would have been very painful.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 21, 2017, 02:35:24 PM: Quote from: KevinH on December 21, 2017, 01:52:40 PM
I'm glad you decided to keep Thatch, DR elmore!

I've been so frustrated the past two days, I do believe I meant what what I posted before we saw the vet. While I was waiting for the bus with him, I couldn't imagine giving him away or leaving him to a shelter where they might euthanize him. I love that kitten. He makes me laugh. Losing him or Annabelle, who is my heart and soul, are too painful to conceive.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 21, 2017, 02:51:42 PM: Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 21, 2017, 02:52:12 PM: Very glad to hear the positive reports from both Jrand and John G. Well done!
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Post by: Jeanne on December 21, 2017, 02:52:35 PM: Feel-better-pronto vibes to DH Richard.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 21, 2017, 02:55:22 PM: I slept very well last night, around nine hours, and really needed it. Between the root canal on Tuesday and a poor night I was wiped out. I did my pre-Christmas food shopping today. Neither store was crowded (!) and even traffic wasn't bad. Very nice!
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Post by: Jeanne on December 21, 2017, 02:57:08 PM: It's a beautiful day here, low 60s and clear blue skies. We've had some wind, bad for the firefighters, but it clears the air for those of us not near the fires.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 21, 2017, 02:57:50 PM: I've been enjoying wearing sweaters and scarves and boots.
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Post by: Ginny on December 21, 2017, 02:59:09 PM: Quote from: Jeanne on December 21, 2017, 02:52:35 PM
Feel-better-pronto vibes to DH Richard.

Thank you, DR Jeanne!
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Post by: Jeanne on December 21, 2017, 02:59:21 PM: Quote from: John G. on December 21, 2017, 07:40:34 AM
Here’s some cheery news. Astrologers predict this will be the worst day of the year.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/nation-now/2017/12/20/winter-solstice-worst-day-2017-astrologers/970249001/

My day's gone well. Can a good night's sleep overcome all obstacles?
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Post by: Jeanne on December 21, 2017, 03:08:53 PM: Travel vibes to Jane and Keith.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 21, 2017, 03:09:05 PM: Vibes of health to all.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 21, 2017, 03:09:16 PM: TTFN.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 21, 2017, 03:40:16 PM: Quote from: Jeanne on December 21, 2017, 02:52:12 PM
Very glad to hear the positive reports from both Jrand and John G. Well done!

Hear! Hear!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 21, 2017, 03:49:43 PM: I just held little Thatch. He was dozing in his cat tree and I picked him up. He snuggled in, appeared to enjoy being cuddled, liked the petting, but then he gets alarmed and anxious by this comfort. I set him back in his tree and he ran off to look for Annabelle, his safety zone. Now he's back rubbing against my legs and wanting petting. How could I lose this little bundle of contradictions?
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2017, 04:04:41 PM: A package from Kritzerland arrived today. I think I’ll save it for Sunday.
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Post by: George on December 21, 2017, 04:30:28 PM: Quote from: John G. on December 21, 2017, 04:04:41 PM
A package from Kritzerland arrived today. I think I’ll save it for Sunday.

I also received a package from Kritzerland today! I did NOT wait for anything! I opened it right away! Thanks, BK! :D
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 21, 2017, 04:34:03 PM: Fifty (50) ping-pong balls vs. one (1) Jell-o salad = an imbalance of Biblical proportions.
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Post by: bk on December 21, 2017, 04:45:19 PM: Strange day. The wiring guy came but we all decided that it was going to be too much of a pain and pretty much impossible to wire under the house to the wall in back of the couch, mostly having to do with how the house was reconfigured. So, we're searching for wireless back speakers.
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Post by: bk on December 21, 2017, 04:47:24 PM: Leslie Young's Alexa was today's unboxing helper and she was very helpful - we got about six boxes completely unboxed and on shelves, but more importantly she got all the paintings and posters in one place where they're safe and she made two big aisles so that I can now get to any place in the garage. Next time she's here, next week, I'm going to leave her on her own and let her then rejigger what's on the shelves currently to take up the least amount of space, then we'll get stuff out of boxes onto those shelves and that will remove about twenty more boxes.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 21, 2017, 05:01:54 PM: Vegging in front of the TV, my last night to do so before Christmas Eve - which, because of everyone else’s familial obligations, I will actually, and delightfully, have to myself.
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Post by: KevinH on December 21, 2017, 05:02:15 PM: I'm all packed and ready for my early flight to Buffalo in the morning. Hoping there won't be too much snow while I'm there.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 21, 2017, 05:04:47 PM: Quote from: KevinH on December 21, 2017, 05:02:15 PM
I'm all packed and ready for my early flight to Buffalo in the morning. Hoping there won't be too much snow while I'm there.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Safe Travel Vibes! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: KevinH on December 21, 2017, 05:06:47 PM: Thanks, DR elmore!
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Post by: George on December 21, 2017, 05:07:53 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 21, 2017, 05:04:47 PM
Quote from: KevinH on December 21, 2017, 05:02:15 PM
I'm all packed and ready for my early flight to Buffalo in the morning. Hoping there won't be too much snow while I'm there.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Safe Travel Vibes! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~~~DITTO!!~~~
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Post by: KevinH on December 21, 2017, 05:22:43 PM: Thanks, DR George!
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 21, 2017, 06:20:09 PM: Vibes for RICHARD!

Thanks to all for the additional vibes.

I am watching Fred & Ginger and will watch Dick & Ruby in a bit.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 21, 2017, 06:23:51 PM: Good news from DR JEANNE.

After the doctor's visit - I visited my other three doctors in the building & next door to let them know I need to change my preferred pharmacy. My WELLCARE prescription plan will no longer have Walgreen's in its network, so I have to go to CVS......

So then I went to CVS and gave them my info so they would have it in my system when my regular meds come due in January.

Then we went to Family Dollar - I had a $5 dollars off coupon, IF I spent $25.

They had the Kathy Mitchell Copper Pans in the flyer.....but they didn't have any on the shelf. I found the spot where they had been...so I only bought a box of candy....no $5 off!
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 21, 2017, 06:24:05 PM: That should have been four posts.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 21, 2017, 06:25:22 PM: Here is my old living room.

(https://scontent.ford1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/25542350_10215361818223866_1627765643206049876_o.jpg?oh=38cdf4df7bdd27d0b699f5915d79d648&oe=5AB72A3B)
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 21, 2017, 06:26:02 PM: Here is my new living room.

(https://scontent.ford1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/25443308_10215361811583700_5766633138521131232_n.jpg?oh=5f34868d370eed672e69779ed5c114f2&oe=5AFF36CC)
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Post by: George on December 21, 2017, 06:36:20 PM: Very nice, Jrand! My sister painted several rooms in her house in slight variations of gray. She really likes the color, too.
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2017, 06:44:31 PM: Quote from: Jeanne on December 21, 2017, 03:08:53 PM
Travel vibes to Jane and Keith.

Thank you. I expect we will have WiFi at our hotel. In case we don't I am not sure when I will post again.
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2017, 06:45:59 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 21, 2017, 03:49:43 PM
I just held little Thatch. He was dozing in his cat tree and I picked him up. He snuggled in, appeared to enjoy being cuddled, liked the petting, but then he gets alarmed and anxious by this comfort. I set him back in his tree and he ran off to look for Annabelle, his safety zone. Now he's back rubbing against my legs and wanting petting. How could I lose this little bundle of contradictions?

Awww. All will be good once he is done with the meds.
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2017, 06:48:15 PM: Quote from: KevinH on December 21, 2017, 05:02:15 PM
I'm all packed and ready for my early flight to Buffalo in the morning. Hoping there won't be too much snow while I'm there.

Safe and easy travel vibes!
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2017, 06:51:16 PM: DR Jrand your living room looks very nice and fresh.
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2017, 06:52:30 PM: Gray is the current fashionable color, We did our condo in Gray with a white trim.
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Post by: vixmom on December 21, 2017, 07:05:28 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 21, 2017, 12:22:27 PM
DR Vixmom, please check your email!

I did!!! :) Please check yours!!
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Post by: Ginny on December 21, 2017, 07:05:55 PM: Quote from: Jrand67 on December 21, 2017, 06:20:09 PM
Vibes for Richard!
...

Thanks, DR JRand!

Your new living room is very nice. Our somewhat new bathroom is also gray.
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Post by: vixmom on December 21, 2017, 07:10:36 PM: I am caught up, now to see what I remember
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 21, 2017, 07:11:15 PM: I am so happy to see we are On Trend - Design Wise.
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Post by: vixmom on December 21, 2017, 07:26:29 PM: First of all congratulations to JRand on the excellent doctors visit!
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Post by: vixmom on December 21, 2017, 07:29:10 PM: I am glad that Elmore decided to keep Thatch, the poor baby has been sick since you've had him and he is probably suspicious that any overlong cuddling will end with some kind of medicine bring administered. Once he is co portray we'll end a few days have passed without messing am sur she will be a happy cuddler
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Post by: vixmom on December 21, 2017, 07:29:53 PM: Health vibes for poor Richard, this is no time to be poorly, Greg well soon!
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Post by: vixmom on December 21, 2017, 07:31:06 PM: Mike Shayne my wallet is stretched to the limit at the moment, will the fundraising still be going on after Chrustmas?
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Post by: vixmom on December 21, 2017, 07:31:50 PM: Jane, your trip looks amazing . Continued travel vibes
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Post by: vixmom on December 21, 2017, 07:32:02 PM: Did you find your sunglasses?
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Post by: vixmom on December 21, 2017, 07:32:27 PM: Hugs for John G
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2017, 07:32:46 PM: Thank you DR Vixmom.
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Post by: Ginny on December 21, 2017, 07:33:25 PM: Quote from: vixmom on December 21, 2017, 07:29:53 PM
Health vibes for poor Richard, this is no time to be poorly, Greg well soon!

Thank you, DR Vixmom! His mother was always very proud of the fact that she “never had a child sick at Christmas.”
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Post by: vixmom on December 21, 2017, 07:34:10 PM: JRand, I very much like your new livingroom colors. It really complements your new furniture
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Post by: vixmom on December 21, 2017, 07:34:44 PM: Please sent your painters around my place
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2017, 07:36:37 PM: Please wish me good luck finding a light weight, attractive pair of sunglasses today that fit me and do not distort my vision.

My missing old glasses were rather scratched and I have been looking for a long time now for a replacement pair, obvious without success.
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2017, 07:38:41 PM: Quote from: Ginny on December 21, 2017, 07:33:25 PM
Quote from: vixmom on December 21, 2017, 07:29:53 PM
Health vibes for poor Richard, this is no time to be poorly, Greg well soon!

Thank you, DR Vixmom! His mother was always very proud of the fact that she “never had a child sick at Christmas.”

Then he has been darn lucky up until now, and should be ok by Christmas.
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Post by: vixmom on December 21, 2017, 07:40:40 PM: TOD

I don't know about best.... A couple of standouts, a couple of years ago when Vixdad bought me on stage seats for Twelfth Night and Richard III

My stereo phonograph when I was 12

My rocking horse when I was 2 1/2
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Post by: vixmom on December 21, 2017, 07:46:15 PM: I am a little disturbed to hear about the lack of belief in Santa hereabouts
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Post by: vixmom on December 21, 2017, 07:46:31 PM: We true believers know he's real
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Post by: vixmom on December 21, 2017, 07:49:14 PM: So the day before my Mom left California she tripped over a curb and fell in the street
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Post by: vixmom on December 21, 2017, 07:50:23 PM: She's been complaining about pain since she came home but refused to go to the doctor because "what's the point, they just take your money and don't do anything"
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2017, 07:50:54 PM: This was my one morning to sleep in and I have been awake since 2:00. >:(
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Post by: vixmom on December 21, 2017, 07:51:34 PM: Today she finally broke down and went to the all in clinic where they took X-rays . The radiologist found 2 ribs have hairline fractures
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2017, 07:53:58 PM: I am sorry about your mother. You must be feeling rather frustrated. Is it overall pain or does she need to see a specialist?
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Post by: vixmom on December 21, 2017, 07:54:43 PM: They gave her a prescription for pain but true to her prediction"didn't do anything"... She seems to think they have magic instant bone repair machine they are refusing to use on her
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Post by: vixmom on December 21, 2017, 07:56:53 PM: Today at work we had our in office holiday party
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Post by: vixmom on December 21, 2017, 08:00:29 PM: Just before Thanksgiving we received our Secret Santa assignments ( it's some sort of online app one of my coworkers found). We all were able to put down a list of suggestions ($25 limit) and today we had our Breakfast and gift exchange
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2017, 08:02:46 PM: Quote from: vixmom on December 21, 2017, 07:32:27 PM
Hugs for John G

Thank you.
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2017, 08:03:35 PM: Quote from: vixmom on December 21, 2017, 07:34:10 PM
JRand, I very much like your new livingroom colors. It really complements your new furniture

I agree. Nice look.
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2017, 08:03:45 PM: Seven!
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2017, 08:04:37 PM: Shades vibes for Jane.
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2017, 08:06:05 PM: Starting Wonder Woman tonight. The acting is fine and the story is fairly interesting, but the look of it is so fake that it's going to be easy, I think, to turn it off in an hour or so.
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2017, 08:06:35 PM: I also think I'm coming down with something, so I'm drinking ginger tea.
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Post by: vixmom on December 21, 2017, 08:08:56 PM: In years past we all brought something. But this year the cafeteria downstairs was offering to cater breakfast, they set up chafing dishes with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausages, home fries, french toast, hot map,e syrup, coffee, assorted pastries, coffee, OJ, cream cheese, butter It was $10 a person. When they deliveed it we discovered the boss had paid for it already
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Post by: vixmom on December 21, 2017, 08:12:56 PM: So that was nice
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Post by: vixmom on December 21, 2017, 08:13:55 PM: I had also obtained permission for a dress down day (read jeans) and festive sweaters
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Post by: vixmom on December 21, 2017, 08:14:51 PM: I brought in table cloths and a centerpiece and holiday paper plates and cups and christmas crackers for everyone
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Post by: vixmom on December 21, 2017, 08:18:47 PM: I remembered about the crackers lasting night and stopped at party city to get them. They were selling packages if 8 of the cheap type (, not highly decorated, cheap plastic gifts) for $19.99 a box

I decided to go to BJs instead
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Post by: vixmom on December 21, 2017, 08:21:49 PM: They had packages of 8 high quality crackers (beautifully decorated, good quality gifts such as metal yo yo, retractable tape measure, pens, bracelets, book marks) for $12.98 but they were reduced for clearance so they were only $5.98 a box!!!
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Post by: vixmom on December 21, 2017, 08:23:56 PM: So after we ate we all pulled our crackers, put on our paper crowns and read out the terrible riddles
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Post by: vixmom on December 21, 2017, 08:25:47 PM: When we came I we put the wrapped gifts on the table in the front conference room, the ad staged to that being peop,e coy,d drop them in without being seen so no one knows who brought in which gift
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Post by: vixmom on December 21, 2017, 08:27:22 PM: The tags only have the recipient's name on it and we have to guess who bought our gift
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2017, 08:27:50 PM: Happy Yalda, y'all.
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2017, 08:28:37 PM: In case you want to brush up on your Yalda:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yald%C4%81_Night
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Post by: vixmom on December 21, 2017, 08:28:49 PM: I got a $25 gift certificate to the Texas Roadhouse and a pair of comfy fuzzy socks infused with aloe (which I am wearing now, they are very comfy and soft)
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Post by: vixmom on December 21, 2017, 08:30:16 PM: Quote from: John G. on December 21, 2017, 08:27:50 PM
Happy Yalda, y'all.
Dang, I didn't get my Yalda cards out on time
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2017, 08:34:02 PM: Quote from: vixmom on December 21, 2017, 08:30:16 PM
Quote from: John G. on December 21, 2017, 08:27:50 PM
Happy Yalda, y'all.
Dang, I didn't get my Yalda cards out on time

And I didn't get my Yalda baking done in time.
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2017, 08:34:21 PM: But Noche de los Rabanos (Night of the Radishes) is coming up on Saturday.
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2017, 08:35:02 PM: Radishes.

(http://en.travelbymexico.com/blog/imgBase/2013/01/Night-of-Radishes-December-23-in-Oaxaca.jpg)
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2017, 08:36:20 PM: Gratuitous Post No. 200!
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Post by: FJL on December 21, 2017, 08:49:53 PM: Quote from: vixmom on December 21, 2017, 08:08:56 PM
In years past we all brought something. But this year the cafeteria downstairs was offering to cater breakfast, they set up chafing dishes with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausages, home fries, french toast, hot map,e syrup, coffee, assorted pastries, coffee, OJ, cream cheese, butter It was $10 a person. When they deliveed it we discovered the boss had paid for it already

That's very nice. Does he do other stuff for the holidays for everybody?
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Post by: bk on December 21, 2017, 08:52:49 PM: Page seven? Really? Now THIS is more like the holiday spirit.
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Post by: vixmom on December 21, 2017, 08:53:42 PM: Not in recent years, he used to host a dinner out but we actually asked him to stop because it is just too hectic at work this time of year to plan a night out.
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Post by: vixmom on December 21, 2017, 08:54:42 PM: Yankee Doodle Dandy is on the tee vee
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Post by: vixmom on December 21, 2017, 08:55:13 PM: I forgot home toon how p,eased that Johnalso received a good doctors report
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Post by: vixmom on December 21, 2017, 08:55:39 PM: And travel vibes for Kevin
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2017, 09:01:41 PM: Oh, just saw the end of DR Vixmom's story after sleeping for an hour. Tell her ribs take months to heal.
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2017, 09:02:17 PM: Quote from: John G. on December 21, 2017, 08:04:37 PM
Shades vibes for Jane.

Thank you.
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2017, 09:08:00 PM: Vixmom, please remind your mother to breathe properly. I had to make an effort to do so when my ribs were bruised. To avoid pain my tendany was to take shallow breaths.
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Post by: George on December 21, 2017, 09:14:47 PM: 8!!
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Post by: George on December 21, 2017, 09:15:02 PM: Quote from: Jane on December 21, 2017, 07:36:37 PM
Please wish me good luck finding a light weight, attractive pair of sunglasses today that fit me and do not distort my vision.

My missing old glasses were rather scratched and I have been looking for a long time now for a replacement pair, obvious without success.

Good luck in finding new glasses, Jane!! And when (not if) you do, make sure that you get two or three or more pairs of the same thing! ;D
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Post by: George on December 21, 2017, 09:19:11 PM: Quote from: vixmom on December 21, 2017, 07:51:34 PM
Today she finally broke down and went to the all in clinic where they took X-rays . The radiologist found 2 ribs have hairline fractures

:o

~~~Quick Recovery Vibes for Vixgranny!!~~~
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Post by: George on December 21, 2017, 09:19:38 PM: Quote from: John G. on December 21, 2017, 08:06:35 PM
I also think I'm coming down with something, so I'm drinking ginger tea.

~~~Feel Better Quickly Vibes for John!!~~~
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2017, 09:20:04 PM: I hope I'm not coming down with a cold. I think I may take some Nyquil.
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2017, 09:20:13 PM: Good night, all.
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Post by: George on December 21, 2017, 09:26:26 PM: Well, I'm FINALLY leaving work! I just did the annual fiscal year roll-over. Whew! It wasn't without its hiccups, but it's done until next year. Now, we in the Acquisitions department will have a little (or not so little) clean-up to do.

Be back later!
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Post by: bk on December 21, 2017, 09:48:57 PM: Watched about forty minutes of the screener that came today - It. I didn't care for the TV movie of It, and I'm not much caring for this movie - I just find the characters too standard issue and if I never see another high school bully antagonizing everyone it will be too soon, especially as they're all cast and acted the same. It's better than the TV movie and I'll continue watching, I suppose.
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Post by: bk on December 21, 2017, 09:49:44 PM: Then I did the show order, which seems like it might just work fine, and then I wrote the opening of the commentary and a bit of the second song commentary. I'll try to do a bit more before bedtime.
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Post by: bk on December 21, 2017, 09:51:02 PM: Page eight? Really?
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Post by: bk on December 21, 2017, 09:51:33 PM: I'm so heartened that we go past page five - it's been a little light here the past few days.
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Post by: bk on December 21, 2017, 09:52:07 PM: Listening to Villa Lobos - just love this guy's music. I don't know that anyone here has taken a chance on him yet, but you'll be able too soon :)
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2017, 11:11:29 PM: Quote from: George on December 21, 2017, 09:15:02 PM
Quote from: Jane on December 21, 2017, 07:36:37 PM
Please wish me good luck finding a light weight, attractive pair of sunglasses today that fit me and do not distort my vision.

My missing old glasses were rather scratched and I have been looking for a long time now for a replacement pair, obvious without success.

Good luck in finding new glasses, Jane!! And when (not if) you do, make sure that you get two or three or more pairs of the same thing! ;D

Thanks. I had planned on ordering a second pair of the ones I lost, after our trip. If I had done it before leaving I would have a backup pair with me.
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Post by: TCB on December 21, 2017, 11:32:49 PM: Good evening.
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Post by: TCB on December 21, 2017, 11:34:27 PM: Page 8? Really?
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Post by: TCB on December 21, 2017, 11:35:13 PM: I have been asleep almost all day and evening.
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Post by: TCB on December 21, 2017, 11:36:00 PM: I think I feel a little better.
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Post by: TCB on December 21, 2017, 11:36:39 PM: I guess I will know better tomorrow.
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Post by: TCB on December 21, 2017, 11:37:08 PM: Good news, Jrand.
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Post by: TCB on December 21, 2017, 11:37:40 PM: Feel better vibes for DH Richard.
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Post by: TCB on December 21, 2017, 11:38:29 PM: Successful sunglasses hunting to Jane.
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Post by: TCB on December 21, 2017, 11:38:59 PM: Feel better vibes to John.
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Post by: TCB on December 21, 2017, 11:39:40 PM: Travel vibes to DR Kevin.
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Post by: TCB on December 21, 2017, 11:46:43 PM: I still don’t know what the best Christmas present was. Maybe I haven’t gotten it yet.
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Post by: TCB on December 21, 2017, 11:48:21 PM: Well, good night.
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Post by: George on December 22, 2017, 12:00:27 AM: Topic of the Day: I don't know if it's the "best" Christmas gift I ever got, but one year, my mom bought her and my dad one, and my sister and her boyfriend bought themselves, her daughter and me...
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Post by: George on December 22, 2017, 12:01:32 AM: ...burial plots! :D
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Post by: George on December 22, 2017, 12:01:45 AM: I'm not kidding! I was actually given a burial plot for a gift!
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Post by: George on December 22, 2017, 12:01:53 AM: :))
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Post by: George on December 22, 2017, 12:02:22 AM: Well, since we're so close, let's get to the...
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Post by: George on December 22, 2017, 12:02:54 AM: PAGE NINE DANCE!!