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Title: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: bk on February 08, 2018, 12:18:28 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were both up and down and down and up, and now it is time for you to post until the up and down cows come home.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: bk on February 08, 2018, 12:19:35 AM
And the word of the day is: NAISSANCE!
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Post by: George on February 08, 2018, 12:27:18 AM
First post after BK!
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Post by: George on February 08, 2018, 12:36:23 AM
Topic of the Day:

Grilled cheese sandwich
Macaroni and cheese
Meatloaf
Pizza
Salisbury steak (never had it homemade, only in a frozen TV dinner)
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: George on February 08, 2018, 12:36:53 AM
Of course, now I'm hungry. ::)

;)
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Post by: George on February 08, 2018, 12:42:16 AM
Well, it's time for bed. 

Good night and have a good day, all!
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Post by: jan on February 08, 2018, 12:55:17 AM
T O D

fried chicken
french toast
bologna sandwiches with sweet pickles
ice cream!
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: John G. on February 08, 2018, 03:45:42 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: John G. on February 08, 2018, 03:47:41 AM
TOD:

Most anything with noodles from Mac and cheese to lasagna to pho
Pizza
Burgers
Barbecue of any sort that’s not too sweet
Pie
Cobbler
Pudding
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: John G. on February 08, 2018, 03:48:05 AM
Health vibes for TCB.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: John G. on February 08, 2018, 03:48:30 AM
Group Rep drama vibes for BK.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: John G. on February 08, 2018, 03:48:50 AM
Got to get ready for work b
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: vixmom on February 08, 2018, 04:03:45 AM
Yesterday was a. Exhausting day, I fell asleep, iPad on my lap right after my single post yesterday
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: vixmom on February 08, 2018, 04:10:25 AM
Augh just lost a long post
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: vixmom on February 08, 2018, 04:16:54 AM
BK, having worked at UPS I can assure you that the driver has no control over his route.  The routes are developed after exhaustive efficiency studies and his package car is loaded with the packages in the order they are to be delivered.  If he were to change the order 1. He would not be able to deliver all his packages in the allotted time frame 2. He would lose his job, UPS is very serious about the route order they have set

If you want the packages delivered earlier you can ask Freshly to send them using the priority service (which costs more) but guarantees delivery by noon

Or you can ask them to use a different carrier

Or you can change the delivery address to your home and put out a cooler by the door with a note to leave the package in the cooler.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: FJL on February 08, 2018, 04:24:40 AM
TOD:  Pizza and ice cream!!!

The ice cream habit has stayed, unfortunately, from when was in my twenties and had discipline to burn off more calories than i could consume.  The ice cream habit stayed but the working out fell by the wayside. :)   But ice cream still brings comfort.
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 08, 2018, 05:17:46 AM
Good morning, all!
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: elmore3003 on February 08, 2018, 05:18:48 AM
The babies are fed, the birds are fed, I am bathed and dressed, and on my first cuppa coffee. 
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 08, 2018, 05:19:52 AM
Thatch has been leaving chewed bits of paper all over the apartment, so I need to vacuum this morning.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: elmore3003 on February 08, 2018, 05:20:46 AM
Around noon I will bus down to City Center and play with Joshie.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: ChasSmith on February 08, 2018, 05:21:56 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: ChasSmith on February 08, 2018, 05:29:12 AM
Sloppy Joes
Pizza
Grilled Cheese (with and without other ingredients, with and without soup)
Quesadillas (without and without, etc.)
Chili (regular and Cincinnati)
Pasta with meat sauce
Casseroles
Stuffing/Dressing
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: ChasSmith on February 08, 2018, 05:30:10 AM
Around noon I will bus down to City Center and play with Joshie.

Chase the laser dot?  Fishie on a pole?
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: ChasSmith on February 08, 2018, 05:34:54 AM
That CD sounds tempting.  I have the Creation du Monde LP.  Bought it in college at Disc Records in Cleveland, thinking nothing of it, now it's one of the most sought after LPs.  I probably haven't played it more than half a dozen times.  I should take it out, and see if I also have the Poulenc and Jeu de Cartes one.  I think I do...
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: elmore3003 on February 08, 2018, 06:02:20 AM
Around noon I will bus down to City Center and play with Joshie.

Chase the laser dot?  Fishie on a pole?

There are so many options!
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: John G. on February 08, 2018, 06:41:15 AM
Yes, Fred, ice cream reigns supreme.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: elmore3003 on February 08, 2018, 07:27:48 AM
Oskar the Blind Cat has died at the age of six of heart failure.  So sad.  I worry about his best friend Klaus.
https://www.facebook.com/BlindOskar/
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jane on February 08, 2018, 07:34:26 AM
Good morning.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jrand74 on February 08, 2018, 07:59:09 AM
Nice pictures, sad story DR ELMORE.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jrand74 on February 08, 2018, 07:59:17 AM
PAGE TWO
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jrand74 on February 08, 2018, 08:00:11 AM
DR GEORGE I was looking quickly through posts here to find who wrote that quote....it must have been a page you weren't on.

So thanks for the quote!  It is SO true!
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jrand74 on February 08, 2018, 08:00:27 AM
TOD:

Ice Cream
Meat Loaf
Cheeseburger
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: ChasSmith on February 08, 2018, 08:04:34 AM
Sloppy Joes
Pizza
Grilled Cheese (with and without other ingredients, with and without soup)
Quesadillas (without and without, etc.)
Chili (regular and Cincinnati)
Pasta with meat sauce
Casseroles
Stuffing/Dressing

I must add:

Meatloaf
Pot roast
Pot pies
Barbecued brisket (when available to me, which isn't that often)
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Ginny on February 08, 2018, 08:42:45 AM
Thursday morning greetings!  I've done the reading for tonight's current events discussion and now know more about US/China relations than I did before.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Ginny on February 08, 2018, 08:44:45 AM
TOD - almost anything cooked by someone else
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jane on February 08, 2018, 08:52:07 AM
LOL Ginny.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Ginny on February 08, 2018, 09:09:31 AM
LOL Ginny.

As I thought about my answers - meat loaf, tuna casserole, pot roast with carrots & potatoes, etc. - I realized that having those here at home represented a lot of work for me.  I started cooking for others when I was in high school and my Mom worked 2 evenings a week and Dad wanted dinner when he got home from work, which was great training for me.  But after 50+ years, I'm now thrilled when I don't have to dream up, shop for, and prepare an evening meal.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Laura on February 08, 2018, 10:23:30 AM
Good morning.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Laura on February 08, 2018, 10:24:56 AM
Well, I've been trying to get my new computer all set up. I have always handed it to my son and he did it for me, but this time I am doing it myself.

It is a much cheaper computer than I had before, but I am not working any more, so I don't need as much.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jrand74 on February 08, 2018, 10:38:50 AM
Did you get a Apple DR LAURA?
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: John G. on February 08, 2018, 10:42:55 AM
DR Druxy, did you delete a post? Or did someone slip me some peyote?
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: TCB on February 08, 2018, 10:49:41 AM
Good morning / afternoon.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: TCB on February 08, 2018, 10:49:56 AM
I feel much better today.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: TCB on February 08, 2018, 10:50:12 AM
Thanks for the vibes.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: TCB on February 08, 2018, 10:56:11 AM
This morning I got an e-mail with this subject line:

Invokana Users Who Lost Toes, Feet or Legs May Have Legal Recourse

I almost didn't read it, because I thought it was about Trump's daughter.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: TCB on February 08, 2018, 10:56:39 AM
Okay.  Off to lunch with Sharry.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jrand74 on February 08, 2018, 11:26:54 AM
DR Druxy, did you delete a post? Or did someone slip me some peyote?

These things are not mutually exclusive DR JOHN G.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jrand74 on February 08, 2018, 11:27:13 AM
Lunch vibes for DR TCB
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jrand74 on February 08, 2018, 11:28:24 AM
Infighting and selfish board members have caused the demise of more than one theatre group....or other endeavor.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: elmore3003 on February 08, 2018, 11:40:48 AM
I am home from City Center.  Josh is packing up all the rental materials for return, so my visit was short.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: bk on February 08, 2018, 11:42:16 AM
I'm up, I'm up - once again alarm did not go off so I now have to seriously address that problem. 
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: bk on February 08, 2018, 11:42:30 AM
Druxy is deleting posts?
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: bk on February 08, 2018, 11:42:37 AM
Why I oughta...
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: elmore3003 on February 08, 2018, 11:43:23 AM
Infighting and selfish board members have caused the demise of more than one theatre group....or other endeavor.

Yep.  I've been involved with the end of at least two organizations in my time.  Oy!
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jane on February 08, 2018, 11:57:45 AM
LOL Ginny.

As I thought about my answers - meat loaf, tuna casserole, pot roast with carrots & potatoes, etc. - I realized that having those here at home represented a lot of work for me.  I started cooking for others when I was in high school and my Mom worked 2 evenings a week and Dad wanted dinner when he got home from work, which was great training for me.  But after 50+ years, I'm now thrilled when I don't have to dream up, shop for, and prepare an evening meal.

I rarely cook anymore.  It is a bit sad I stopped enjoying it as I used to love to cook.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jane on February 08, 2018, 11:58:28 AM
I feel much better today.

Good :)
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jane on February 08, 2018, 11:58:55 AM
DR Laura I am impressed you are setting up your computer, especially when you have your son to do it.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jane on February 08, 2018, 11:59:36 AM
This morning I got an e-mail with this subject line:

Invokana Users Who Lost Toes, Feet or Legs May Have Legal Recourse

I almost didn't read it, because I thought it was about Trump's daughter.

;D
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jane on February 08, 2018, 12:01:38 PM
I'm up, I'm up - once again alarm did not go off so I now have to seriously address that problem. 

It is taking you long enough considering all the suggestion sent your way at HHW ;)
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: bk on February 08, 2018, 01:18:45 PM
The Group Rep e-mails are flying fast and furious.  My hope is that the current board will be ousted.  That is the only hope for this theater now.  Several people have already resigned over the duplicitous behavior that happened.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: John G. on February 08, 2018, 01:24:12 PM
Three!
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Ginny on February 08, 2018, 02:04:33 PM
Infighting and selfish board members have caused the demise of more than one theatre group....or other endeavor.

Yep.  I've been involved with the end of at least two organizations in my time.  Oy!

But, on the other hand, the one you co-founded here is still going strong almost 40 years later!
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: John G. on February 08, 2018, 02:06:02 PM
Duplicitous behavior is never good. But we want details, juicy details. 
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: John G. on February 08, 2018, 02:06:44 PM
DR Druxy, did you delete a post? Or did someone slip me some peyote?

These things are not mutually exclusive DR JOHN G.

Too true.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: elmore3003 on February 08, 2018, 02:15:21 PM
Infighting and selfish board members have caused the demise of more than one theatre group....or other endeavor.

Yep.  I've been involved with the end of at least two organizations in my time.  Oy!

But, on the other hand, the one you co-founded here is still going strong almost 40 years later!

I'm very happy about that.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: TCB on February 08, 2018, 03:03:24 PM
T.O.D.

Tuna Casserole
Tamale Pie (my mother's)
meatloaf
mac and cheese
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: TCB on February 08, 2018, 03:04:35 PM
John G., how is your father doing now?
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 08, 2018, 03:08:28 PM
DR Laura, there's a plethora of kitties tonight!  I love the red tabby.
http://petharbor.com/results.asp?searchtype=ADOPT&start=3&miles=20&shelterlist=%27MRCP%27,%27MRCP1%27,%27MRCP2%27&zip=&where=type_CAT&nomax=1&rows=50&nobreedreq=1&nopod=1&nocustom=1&samaritans=1&view=sysadm.v_mrcp_lost&imgres=detail&grid=1&tWidth=350&fontface=Arial&fontsize=10
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: George on February 08, 2018, 03:22:03 PM
Oskar the Blind Cat has died at the age of six of heart failure.  So sad.  I worry about his best friend Klaus.
https://www.facebook.com/BlindOskar/ (https://www.facebook.com/BlindOskar/)

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=5307.0;attach=7927;image)
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=5307.0;attach=7929;image)

:(
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: George on February 08, 2018, 03:27:24 PM
DR GEORGE I was looking quickly through posts here to find who wrote that quote....it must have been a page you weren't on.

So thanks for the quote!  It is SO true!

You're very welcome, Jrand!  I completely agree! ;)
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: George on February 08, 2018, 03:32:18 PM
Did you get a Apple DR LAURA?

Not if it's a much cheaper computer than she had before. ::)
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: John G. on February 08, 2018, 03:32:38 PM
John G., how is your father doing now?

He did not sound good when I talked with him today. He sounded disoriented. But Mom says he might be released to a rehab center as soon as tomorrow. We’ll see.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: John G. on February 08, 2018, 03:33:18 PM
I took a much-needed nap.
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Post by: John G. on February 08, 2018, 03:33:40 PM
Time to get back at it.
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Post by: Jane on February 08, 2018, 03:39:12 PM
Good wishes and vibes for the father of DR John!

Coping vibes for the entire family.
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Post by: Jeanne on February 08, 2018, 03:39:17 PM
Hello, everyone.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: ChasSmith on February 08, 2018, 03:39:26 PM
Duplicitous behavior is never good. But we want details, juicy details.

Hear! Hear!
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jeanne on February 08, 2018, 03:39:32 PM
Continued vibes to John G's dad.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jeanne on February 08, 2018, 03:39:49 PM
Stay-well vibes to TCB.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jeanne on February 08, 2018, 03:40:03 PM
Health vibes to all.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: elmore3003 on February 08, 2018, 03:40:21 PM
Good wishes and vibes for the father of DR John!

Coping vibes for the entire family.

Ditto!
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jeanne on February 08, 2018, 03:40:52 PM
TOD:
soup--I LOVE soup!
toast
saltines

sometimes ice cream
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jeanne on February 08, 2018, 03:52:53 PM
I am again fighting with the building management here. I started having problems with the thermostat last winter, but then I no longer needed heat and forgot about it. It's now worse. It's not cold when I go to bed, but the temperature drops during the night and since the heater doesn't come on when it's supposed to I often wake around 3 or 4 am, freezing, and can't go back to sleep. It doesn't make for a happy tenant.

I called the HVAC guy they use, but he's not called me back. The last time he came out it was a nightmare: didn't bring the right parts, even though I'd told him over the phone what was wrong, had to reschedule for the following week (while I was without heat), and then he arrived 2 hours late. I have little confidence in him. I swear I don't know where they find these contractors. I imagine they work very cheaply.

The manager informed me that her thermostat doesn't work properly, either. She advised me to hit it or turn it off, then on again, both of which I already do. That's her solution. She also suggested that the pilot light be raised. When I first moved here I couldn't understand why the apartment was always so hot. I later learned that the pilot light was way too high and had it adjusted. Apparently, they've used that approach before.

But, picky tenant that I am, I can't understand why I can't have a properly functioning thermostat. I've scheduled a visit from the gas company. they won't replace the thermostat, but they will tell me what is wrong, and I trust them a LOT more than I trust the HVAC contractor.

If anyone has any suggestions, I'd be happy to hear them.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jeanne on February 08, 2018, 03:57:24 PM
My neighbor downstairs is trying to get them to repaint one of his bedrooms. The paint is peeling off the walls. The Housing department does inspections periodically and I know they'd write the owner up for all this stuff, but they come around when they choose.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jeanne on February 08, 2018, 03:59:35 PM
LOL Ginny.

I'm now thrilled when I don't have to dream up, shop for, and prepare an evening meal.

I'm sure there are many, many, many women who feel as you do.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jeanne on February 08, 2018, 04:01:03 PM
Well, I've been trying to get my new computer all set up. I have always handed it to my son and he did it for me, but this time I am doing it myself.

It is a much cheaper computer than I had before, but I am not working any more, so I don't need as much.

Good for you! I hope you feel a nice sense of satisfaction from it.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jeanne on February 08, 2018, 04:02:12 PM
Infighting and selfish board members have caused the demise of more than one theatre group....or other endeavor.

Yes, and it's really sad to see a good organization destroyed by it.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jeanne on February 08, 2018, 04:08:29 PM
BK, having worked at UPS I can assure you that the driver has no control over his route.  The routes are developed after exhaustive efficiency studies and his package car is loaded with the packages in the order they are to be delivered.  If he were to change the order 1. He would not be able to deliver all his packages in the allotted time frame 2. He would lose his job, UPS is very serious about the route order they have set

If you want the packages delivered earlier you can ask Freshly to send them using the priority service (which costs more) but guarantees delivery by noon

Or you can ask them to use a different carrier

Or you can change the delivery address to your home and put out a cooler by the door with a note to leave the package in the cooler.

I wonder if there isn't something the UPS store could do about it. Assuming they take some leadership in the matter. I don't think it'd be unreasonable to require that all perishable items be delivered by 5:30, to give their customers time to pick them up before closing. the routes would have to be adjusted to reflect that. IIFC, the UPS stores are a different organization from the UPS delivery service.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jeanne on February 08, 2018, 04:11:27 PM
BTW, QUEER EYE FOR A STRAIGHT GUY is back. New cast and now it's just called QUEER EYE. I loved the original, but wonder how good the new one will be. I'll give it a try. It's on Netflix streaming.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jeanne on February 08, 2018, 04:12:44 PM
Duplicitous behavior is never good. But we want details, juicy details.

Hear! Hear!

and we want them HERE, HERE!
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jeanne on February 08, 2018, 04:13:31 PM
TTFN.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: George on February 08, 2018, 04:15:32 PM
BTW, QUEER EYE FOR A STRAIGHT GUY is back. New cast and now it's just called QUEER EYE. I loved the original, but wonder how good the new one will be. I'll give it a try. It's on Netflix streaming.

I'd heard about that and want to see it, too.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: elmore3003 on February 08, 2018, 04:31:09 PM
This was my bus reading today.  The book is based on the true story of Leo, a cat rescued from horrible experiments into human vision after being used a a kitten by another lab to test vaccines.  The book was published to call attention to the plight of lab animals.  Leo was a lucky one to be saved.

He has a Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/leo.exlabcat/
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: KevinH on February 08, 2018, 04:37:37 PM
Good evening!
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: KevinH on February 08, 2018, 04:41:27 PM
Vibes for DR John G's father.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: John G. on February 08, 2018, 04:45:46 PM
Thank you for all the vibes.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: John G. on February 08, 2018, 04:47:12 PM
BTW, QUEER EYE FOR A STRAIGHT GUY is back. New cast and now it's just called QUEER EYE. I loved the original, but wonder how good the new one will be. I'll give it a try. It's on Netflix streaming.

I just wish I didn’t hate reality shows, including the original Queer Eye.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jane on February 08, 2018, 05:16:13 PM
I know nothing about Queer Eye.  If it is a reality show, I am in complete agreement with DR John.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jane on February 08, 2018, 05:17:37 PM
DR Jeanne, paint peeling is bad enough, not having proper heat is inexcusable. 

Vibes the gas company will be helpful.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jane on February 08, 2018, 05:21:04 PM
I am beginning to think we were very lucky not to have management problems during our rental years.  I also don't remember anything ever needing to be repaired.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: George on February 08, 2018, 05:27:51 PM
I am beginning to think we were very lucky not to have management problems during our rental years.  I also don't remember anything ever needing to be repaired.

I was very lucky, too!  The only trouble that I can remember is when I had ants come into my 2nd floor apartment!  The owner, fortunately, dealt with it pretty quickly.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jane on February 08, 2018, 05:29:11 PM
Good for the owner.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: ChasSmith on February 08, 2018, 05:36:26 PM
Sloppy Joes
Pizza
Grilled Cheese (with and without other ingredients, with and without soup)
Quesadillas (without and without, etc.)
Chili (regular and Cincinnati)
Pasta with meat sauce
Casseroles
Stuffing/Dressing

I must add:

Meatloaf
Pot roast
Pot pies
Barbecued brisket (when available to me, which isn't that often)

I must also add:

Mac and cheese
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jane on February 08, 2018, 05:39:47 PM
Chocolate
cookies
very soft/melted ice cream
cake
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: George on February 08, 2018, 05:56:59 PM
Chocolate
cookies
very soft/melted ice cream
cake

I like ice cream when it's kind of melty, too. :)
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: George on February 08, 2018, 05:57:45 PM
...not completely melted, of course, but not rock solid.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jane on February 08, 2018, 06:04:20 PM
...not completely melted, of course, but not rock solid.

Almost melted.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jane on February 08, 2018, 06:04:34 PM
Like a soft ice cream cone.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jeanne on February 08, 2018, 06:13:43 PM
I am beginning to think we were very lucky not to have management problems during our rental years.  I also don't remember anything ever needing to be repaired.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Laura on February 08, 2018, 06:18:24 PM
Good evening.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jeanne on February 08, 2018, 06:20:55 PM
DR Jeanne, paint peeling is bad enough, not having proper heat is inexcusable. 

Vibes the gas company will be helpful.

A friend rented an old house in the Silverlake area, only to learn the heater didn't work. When he pointed it out to the owner, she replied, "You expect luxury??!!" My friend spoke to the LA housing department (good luck getting through to them). They fined the owner and required her to have the heater fixed.

The owner is dragging her heels and doesn't want to spend any money. Our building inspection was Dec 8 (BK's birthday) and very little has been repaired so far.  As one person put it, "What's the point of having an inspection if you're not prepared to make repairs?" 

Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Laura on February 08, 2018, 06:21:13 PM
Well, I should never be allowed to shop for a computer by myself again. This one is cheap. I think it is really a travel computer that was on the shelf a long time that they wanted to get rid of. I think it is almost out of space already. I installed a virus thing, Mozzilla, Office, and downloaded one long document, and I think it is almost out of room.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Laura on February 08, 2018, 06:22:49 PM
Jeanne, there's an apartment complex here in town that made the news yesterday. A couple days after rent was due, the City inspected the complex and shut it down completely. The tenants were put out on the street because the building wasn't safe. And no rent refund. They are now homeless.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Laura on February 08, 2018, 06:24:07 PM
I can't install my Fitbit for some reason.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jeanne on February 08, 2018, 06:27:32 PM
I know nothing about Queer Eye.  If it is a reality show, I am in complete agreement with DR John.

I have no interest in most reality shows. What I love about QEFTSG is that they took guys who really needed some help and gave them--or their living quarters--a makeover. Tom Filicia, the interior designer, was particularly clever. I was very impressed with what he did. The guys needed help and were really pleased with what the Fab Five did for them. They hadn't known any other way to be. I suspect that in many cases it was really life-changing.

Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: George on February 08, 2018, 06:30:01 PM
I know nothing about Queer Eye.  If it is a reality show, I am in complete agreement with DR John.

I have no interest in most reality shows. What I love about QEFTSG is that they took guys who really needed some help and gave them--or their living quarters--a makeover. Tom Filicia, the interior designer, was particularly clever. I was very impressed with what he did. The guys needed help and were really pleased with what the Fab Five did for them. They hadn't known any other way to be. I suspect that in many cases it was really life-changing.


I know!  Did you see the episode where the guy had been wearing a hairpiece for forever, and even though his wife had known that his hair was a wig, she had never seen him without it...and their kids didn't even know that it wasn't his real hair.  They FINALLY convinced him to remove it and, as cute as he was with it, he was really much more attractive without it.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jeanne on February 08, 2018, 06:31:53 PM
Jeanne, there's an apartment complex here in town that made the news yesterday. A couple days after rent was due, the City inspected the complex and shut it down completely. The tenants were put out on the street because the building wasn't safe. And no rent refund. They are now homeless.


That's horrible! I have renter's insurance to cover expenses should I not be able to live here, but I'd still hate to have to find substitute housing. Comparable apartments are 50% higher than what I now pay.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jeanne on February 08, 2018, 06:33:33 PM
I know nothing about Queer Eye.  If it is a reality show, I am in complete agreement with DR John.

I have no interest in most reality shows. What I love about QEFTSG is that they took guys who really needed some help and gave them--or their living quarters--a makeover. Tom Filicia, the interior designer, was particularly clever. I was very impressed with what he did. The guys needed help and were really pleased with what the Fab Five did for them. They hadn't known any other way to be. I suspect that in many cases it was really life-changing.


I know!  Did you see the episode where the guy had been wearing a hairpiece for forever, and even though his wife had known that his hair was a wig, she had never seen him without it...and their kids didn't even know that it wasn't his real hair.  They FINALLY convinced him to remove it and, as cute as he was with it, he was really much more attractive without it.

Yes, he needed a push and they gave him the courage to do it. The kids were really amazed!
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jrand74 on February 08, 2018, 06:33:36 PM
Thermostat vibes for DR JEANNE stat!
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jrand74 on February 08, 2018, 06:33:51 PM
DR LAURA you may need an external hard drive for storage.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jrand74 on February 08, 2018, 06:35:21 PM
Nathan Chen is in 4th place in the men's short program in the team competition in SK.  He did a really terrible short program....as JW said...."worst I've ever seen him do....."

But he is in the top five so he will skate in the long program....I have a feeling he will redeem himself.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jrand74 on February 08, 2018, 06:36:25 PM
I have been thinking about what DR GINNY wrote earlier today....and of course she is correct.....planning and cooking meals for MANY years must be a chore.....

Maybe that's why eating out is such a treat for Moms!
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Laura on February 08, 2018, 06:39:52 PM
Oh, I know. I have one here somewhere. But so hard to  imagine that it is already almost full.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jane on February 08, 2018, 06:50:53 PM
Well, I should never be allowed to shop for a computer by myself again. This one is cheap. I think it is really a travel computer that was on the shelf a long time that they wanted to get rid of. I think it is almost out of space already. I installed a virus thing, Mozzilla, Office, and downloaded one long document, and I think it is almost out of room.

Can you return it?
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jane on February 08, 2018, 06:51:19 PM
Jeanne, there's an apartment complex here in town that made the news yesterday. A couple days after rent was due, the City inspected the complex and shut it down completely. The tenants were put out on the street because the building wasn't safe. And no rent refund. They are now homeless.


This is very sad.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jane on February 08, 2018, 06:53:26 PM
Jeanne, there's an apartment complex here in town that made the news yesterday. A couple days after rent was due, the City inspected the complex and shut it down completely. The tenants were put out on the street because the building wasn't safe. And no rent refund. They are now homeless.


That's horrible! I have renter's insurance to cover expenses should I not be able to live here, but I'd still hate to have to find substitute housing. Comparable apartments are 50% higher than what I now pay.

DR Laura's story is a reminder of why you have insurance.  The fact the place can rent for more if you move is why they don't want to fix it.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: George on February 08, 2018, 06:54:50 PM
Jeanne, there's an apartment complex here in town that made the news yesterday. A couple days after rent was due, the City inspected the complex and shut it down completely. The tenants were put out on the street because the building wasn't safe. And no rent refund. They are now homeless.


:o That's horrible!
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Laura on February 08, 2018, 06:59:46 PM
http://www.azfamily.com/story/37444264/dozens-of-phoenix-families-get-the-boot-after-city-deems-housing-unsafe?autostart=true
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: George on February 08, 2018, 07:05:50 PM
Well, I need to leave work and go home.  I want to do a little shopping first, so I'll do that, then go home.

Be back later.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: bk on February 08, 2018, 07:19:55 PM
Back from seeing the cut of act one of Levi - I only had some tiny notes and it looked great.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: bk on February 08, 2018, 07:20:44 PM
Then as I was driving home, David Wechter called and was in the nabe so we went and had some Japanese food.  Teriyaki and tempura for me - very full, but I never gain weight from it.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: bk on February 08, 2018, 07:21:05 PM
And now I'm in for the evening and for the evening I'm in, not necessarily in that order.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: vixmom on February 08, 2018, 07:28:39 PM
Hello
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: vixmom on February 08, 2018, 07:28:56 PM
Is it me you're looking for?
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: vixmom on February 08, 2018, 07:31:07 PM
I have been enjoying planning and cooking some new dishes this week
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: vixmom on February 08, 2018, 07:38:52 PM
The other day I took chicken cutlets sliced them, seasoned them with a bit of garlic, salt and pepper then stuffed them with  a slice of mozzarella  and a slice of roasted red pepper , brown them in a bit of olive oil and then moved them to a casserole dish and popped it in the oven.  The. I slice some fresh mushrooms and grape tomatoes and sauteed them in the pan and added a little chicken stock, when the veggies were soft I added them to the casserole and drizzled balsamic over the chicken  and veggies and let it all cook about 20 minutes
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: vixmom on February 08, 2018, 07:39:07 PM
I served it with steamed broccoli
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: vixmom on February 08, 2018, 07:40:11 PM
Today I sauteed some fresh sliced mushrooms and onion with a little butter and garlic then added a little Marsala .
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: vixmom on February 08, 2018, 07:41:15 PM
Meanwhile I thinly sliced a chicken breast and dipped the slices in egg and seasoned bread crumbs
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: vixmom on February 08, 2018, 07:43:38 PM
I removed the mushrooms into a dish and keep them warm and browned the chicken in the same pan, once browned on both sides  I added some more Marsala and the mushrooms and let it simmer a few minutes
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: vixmom on February 08, 2018, 07:44:27 PM
I served this with steamed mixed veggies : broccoli, beans, carrots, water chestnuts
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: vixmom on February 08, 2018, 07:48:29 PM
TOD

Ham casserole

Meatloaf

Potato soup

Shepherds pie

Spaghetti
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: John G. on February 08, 2018, 08:10:14 PM
TOD

Ham casserole

Meatloaf

Potato soup

Shepherds pie

Spaghetti

Sounds like a well-balanced meal.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: John G. on February 08, 2018, 08:12:01 PM
Back to Chet Baker. So sad, but the music is so beautiful, so moving.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: jan on February 08, 2018, 08:54:29 PM
DR vixmom, after reading your meal descriptions (even though I'm older than you), will you adopt me?
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jeanne on February 08, 2018, 09:19:04 PM
I watched two episodes of QUEER EYE. They're using the same formula as the original. I'd do a couple things a bit differently, but overall I feel it works. The first makeoveree was a good ole boy from Atlanta, a very sweet guy who was very open to changes and a really good sport. I've gotta give these guys credit; I don't think I'd want someone cutting my hair and drastically changing my wardrobe.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jeanne on February 08, 2018, 09:20:55 PM
For those who enjoyed the original, the new QUEER EYE is worth a try.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jeanne on February 08, 2018, 09:22:29 PM
Vixmom clearly enjoys cooking.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jeanne on February 08, 2018, 09:30:44 PM
Jeanne, there's an apartment complex here in town that made the news yesterday. A couple days after rent was due, the City inspected the complex and shut it down completely. The tenants were put out on the street because the building wasn't safe. And no rent refund. They are now homeless.


That's horrible! I have renter's insurance to cover expenses should I not be able to live here, but I'd still hate to have to find substitute housing. Comparable apartments are 50% higher than what I now pay.

DR Laura's story is a reminder of why you have insurance.  The fact the place can rent for more if you move is why they don't want to fix it.

Jane, I think it's primarily a cash flow issue. Yes, these apartments would rent for more, but first they'd have to do a lot of work to fix them up. They poured a LOT of money into one of the other apartments in the fall and did more work than was necessary, IMO, and it's sitting vacant. Seven months with no rent because work was being done, and now 2 1/2 months waiting for a tenant. That's got to hurt. They couldn't rent my apartment as it is; the kitchen ceiling plaster is a mess. They feel they have to fix up the place to be competitive, but how many people can afford sky-high rent?

As one friend put it, "You can't afford to buy and you can't afford to rent." Housing prices--and rents--are just over the top here.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jeanne on February 08, 2018, 09:32:31 PM
Good night.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jane on February 08, 2018, 10:19:34 PM
http://www.azfamily.com/story/37444264/dozens-of-phoenix-families-get-the-boot-after-city-deems-housing-unsafe?autostart=true

I hope the city is really helping these people.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: George on February 08, 2018, 10:21:35 PM
 
six!!
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jane on February 08, 2018, 10:21:53 PM
Then as I was driving home, David Wechter called and was in the nabe so we went and had some Japanese food.  Teriyaki and tempura for me - very full, but I never gain weight from it.

That sounds good, especially since we just watchec "East Side Sushi"
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: George on February 08, 2018, 10:21:57 PM
Hi, Jane.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jane on February 08, 2018, 10:22:45 PM
I admit, some of the shush looked unappetizing to me but the movie was very good.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jane on February 08, 2018, 10:22:59 PM
Hi George.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jane on February 08, 2018, 10:25:40 PM
Jeanne, there's an apartment complex here in town that made the news yesterday. A couple days after rent was due, the City inspected the complex and shut it down completely. The tenants were put out on the street because the building wasn't safe. And no rent refund. They are now homeless.


That's horrible! I have renter's insurance to cover expenses should I not be able to live here, but I'd still hate to have to find substitute housing. Comparable apartments are 50% higher than what I now pay.

DR Laura's story is a reminder of why you have insurance.  The fact the place can rent for more if you move is why they don't want to fix it.

Jane, I think it's primarily a cash flow issue. Yes, these apartments would rent for more, but first they'd have to do a lot of work to fix them up. They poured a LOT of money into one of the other apartments in the fall and did more work than was necessary, IMO, and it's sitting vacant. Seven months with no rent because work was being done, and now 2 1/2 months waiting for a tenant. That's got to hurt. They couldn't rent my apartment as it is; the kitchen ceiling plaster is a mess. They feel they have to fix up the place to be competitive, but how many people can afford sky-high rent?

As one friend put it, "You can't afford to buy and you can't afford to rent." Housing prices--and rents--are just over the top here.

Then all the more reason to keep you happy.

If it really is a thermostat problem it shouldn't cost much to install one.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jane on February 08, 2018, 10:26:14 PM
DR Jeanne how is your mouth feeling.
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jane on February 08, 2018, 10:32:55 PM
I thought I had a haircut appointment tomorrow morning.  It must have been wishful thinking that I could have Keith drop me off and I would walk home.  In reality the appointment is next week.  It will probably rain.

Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: George on February 08, 2018, 11:49:00 PM
I thought I had a haircut appointment tomorrow morning.  It must have been wishful thinking that I could have Keith drop me off and I would walk home.  In reality the appointment is next week.  It will probably rain.

At least it wasn't that you thought it was this week when it was supposed to be last week. ::)
Title: Re: THE UP AND DOWN DAY
Post by: Jane on February 09, 2018, 12:08:44 AM
True.  My hairdresser does call or text the day before to confirm.  The fact I didn't hear from her should have been my first clue.