Haines His Way
Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on February 22, 2018, 12:01:25 AM
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Well, you've read the notes, the notes had the one and only blurb, and now it is time for you to post until the one and only cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: PLANGENT!
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First post after BK.
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Second post after BK!
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Good night, George. Talk to you this morning.
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Good night, Tom.
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Well, I need to get to sleep, too. It took me a long time to fall asleep last night, so I want to get a head start on it tonight. 8)
Good night, BK, and have a good day, all!
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We had a small dog, a terrier mix I think, named Pootsy. It's name was really Poochy but my brother couldn't say that.
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Good morning to all
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Good morning, all!
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DR vixmom, you showed admirable restraint. I would be on this harpy until he was rubble and publicly shamed.
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All is back to normal on West 82nd Street. Annabelle is back to my bed and back to being the sweet kitty I love. Everyone at the vet's told me how adorable and sweet she was. Thatch is still passive-aggressive tough little street rat wanting to be petted, scratched, and loved and running from it.
The kitty play continued long after I went to bed, and my mind is now tuning out the sounds of their rambunctious play. I went to the bathroom around 1:00am and stepped in a puddle of water where their tearing about emptied the water dish.
All's good.
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From now until 10:30 Monday I am in intensive IRS prep. I hope it goes well and easily since I've already categorized my receipts. My Canon calculator will e churning out tapes like mad.
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This morning, I'm meeting friends for breakfast on 72nd Street. Before I go, I'll make the bed, tidy up, and take care of the litter. When I return, I'll begin my taxes.
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Good morning, all.
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DR vixmom, you showed admirable restraint. I would be on this harpy until he was rubble and publicly shamed.
That lousy excuse for a human being is overdue for a mighty fall. How can this behavior have gone on up to now without a major takedown? He didn’t just start being this way.
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DR vixmom, you showed admirable restraint. I would be on this harpy until he was rubble and publicly shamed.
That lousy excuse for a human being is overdue for a mighty fall. How can this behavior have gone on up to now without a major takedown? He didn’t just start being this way.
It's about an immature, incompetent ass trying to protect his territory from being found out. I'd be on him until he's unemployed.
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WOW, that is a great blurb :)
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TOD
A dog we called Susie, when I was 5? 6? 7? I recall her having a litter - or two - of puppies. We had to give her away because our family doctor identified my chronic problems as allergic reactions to dog and cat fur/dander. There might have been an earlier dog, come to think of it.
Later, in Florida, we adopted Babe (I think the allergies weren’t such a problem then), and she’s the one I’d identify as being the first real pet for me. She was with us through my junior high and high school years, and with my folks through their move back north to Cincinnati while I was at college. She eventually had to be put down due to severe health problems. Fortunately, my folks didn’t need to hold the truth back from me at that age. My best memories of her are my visits from school when she would go absolutely crazy upon seeing me.
It was a couple of years after school, in L.A., that I decided I was a cat person, and thus begins a whole new story.
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This morning, I'm meeting friends for breakfast on 72nd Street. Before I go, I'll make the bed, tidy up, and take care of the litter. When I return, I'll begin my taxes.
Having just returned to The Silence of the Lambs this week, I couldn’t help but see that, at first, as “I’m having a friend for breakfast”...
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DR Chas I have always been a cat person.
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It was a very nice breakfast. On my way out I saw the elevator crew. They said they were hoping to finish tomorrow but it would be a couple of more days because one of them had been out sick.
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Leaving soon to drive Kristi and Nathan down to JFK for their flight to Savannah. They're taking a five-day vacation there, first time for both. It's a place we've all wanted to see, and I look forward to their full reports.
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This is make-up for a vacation trip they'd been on the verge of taking when she suddenly got sick enough to have surgery last summer. It will be good for them.
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Good morning, all.
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TOD
I grew up with a beautiful Shetland Shepherd mix named Rocky (after rocky road ice cream). I got him when I was about four. He was a wonderful dog, a real friend. He was with us until shortly before I went to college.
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Nice blurb.
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When it’s snowing in Tacoma ...
Sounds like a song, TCB.
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TOD:
As a child, the first pet we got was a kitten named Romeo. He came from one of our neighbors who had a litter of kittens and there were two tabbys that looked alike so they named them Romeo and Juliet.
As an adult, my husband and I got two kittens and named them Bill and Ted. (It was around the time the movie came out.) When we divorced, I got Bill and he got Ted. Bill and Ted fought constantly so it was best to split them up.
I got my very first dog at the age of 45. Now I groom dogs part time and people think I'm a dog expert and always ask for advice that they should be asking their vet. When I tell them, "I'm really a cat person," they look at me like I'm crazy.
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Great blurb and flap copy!
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Congrats to the USA Ladies' Hockey Team on their Gold Medal. They defeated Canada after a full game, an overtime, a shootout, and an extra point situation!!!
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TOD:
As a child, the first pet we got was a kitten named Romeo. He came from one of our neighbors who had a litter of kittens and there were two tabbys that looked alike so they named them Romeo and Juliet.
As an adult, my husband and I got two kittens and named them Bill and Ted. (It was around the time the movie came out.) When we divorced, I got Bill and he got Ted. Bill and Ted fought constantly so it was best to split them up.
I got my very first dog at the age of 45. Now I groom dogs part time and people think I'm a dog expert and always ask for advice that they should be asking their vet. When I tell them, "I'm really a cat person," they look at me like I'm crazy.
Great stories.
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Congrats to the USA Ladies' Hockey Team on their Gold Medal. They defeated Canada after a full game, an overtime, a shootout, and an extra point situation!!!
Yes. They done us proud.
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HuffPost is reporting about a new device, the RubGrub, which is a combination vibrator and pizza order service.
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Duly noted.
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It was a very nice breakfast. On my way out I saw the elevator crew. They said they were hoping to finish tomorrow but it would be a couple of more days because one of them had been out sick.
Fingers crossed it is not longer than that. Have they been working on the weekends?
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Leaving soon to drive Kristi and Nathan down to JFK for their flight to Savannah. They're taking a five-day vacation there, first time for both. It's a place we've all wanted to see, and I look forward to their full reports.
Photos of Savannah are lovely.
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TOD
I grew up with a beautiful Shetland Shepherd mix named Rocky (after rocky road ice cream). I got him when I was about four. He was a wonderful dog, a real friend. He was with us until shortly before I went to college.
You were lucky to have a good childhood dog.
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When it’s snowing in Tacoma ...
Sounds like a song, TCB.
Scans to "How Are Things in Glocca Morra?"
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TOD:
As a child, the first pet we got was a kitten named Romeo. He came from one of our neighbors who had a litter of kittens and there were two tabbys that looked alike so they named them Romeo and Juliet.
As an adult, my husband and I got two kittens and named them Bill and Ted. (It was around the time the movie came out.) When we divorced, I got Bill and he got Ted. Bill and Ted fought constantly so it was best to split them up.
I got my very first dog at the age of 45. Now I groom dogs part time and people think I'm a dog expert and always ask for advice that they should be asking their vet. When I tell them, "I'm really a cat person," they look at me like I'm crazy.
Great cat stories. People watching me with dogs are always shocked when I tell them I am really a cat person. Obviously we love them both.
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vixmom, what a terrible lawyer story!
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Great blurb, BK!
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TOD: My first pet was Toby, the corgi whom I believe many HHW-ers have met.
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I'm up, I'm up - no alarm - but eight hours of sleep.
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Thanks to those who enjoyed Rupert's blurb.
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As to the vixmom situation - well, I think you all know how I would have been, oh, yes, I think you all know that.
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As to the vixmom situation - well, I think you all know how I would have been, oh, yes, I think you all know that.
You mean, like I would have been, only seething rather than loud?
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TOD: My first pet was Toby, the corgi whom I believe many HHW-ers have met.
I did not realize he was your first pet ever. Such a sweet boy.
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As to the vixmom situation - well, I think you all know how I would have been, oh, yes, I think you all know that.
;D
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With the other lawyer listening in I think DR Vixmom staying "calm" was best.
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I've learned recently (past ten years) that when someone behaves dishonestly, even fraudulently, but does it slicky and quietly, and their victim gets angry at them and maybe even loud and upset, "everybody" just assumes the angry person is the villain, and the smooth slick liar is being wronged
Go figure!
But of course, in the vixmom meeting, sounds like the hyperbolic lying lawyer was the aggressor.
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I would have stayed calm and given a warning that loud was coming. I might have given two warnings. And then: LOUD.
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LOUD.
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We had a good number of pets growing up. I can't recall a single one having a happy ending :(
The first that I can remember were the two Siamese cats my mother brought home, a sister & brother. The girl was a sweet affectionate little thing, the boy had a leave me alone attitude.
One day my mother said the girl was not well and she had to return the cat where it came from. I loved that cat and years later was told the truth she was very ill and had to be euthanized.
The boy remained difficult. One day while I was petting him he suddenly scratched me, a big scratch down my stomach. I remember hiding that from my parents so they wouldn't get rid of him. He was returned to wherever he came from anyway.
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I've learned recently (past ten years) that when someone behaves dishonestly, even fraudulently, but does it slicky and quietly, and their victim gets angry at them and maybe even loud and upset, "everybody" just assumes the angry person is the villain, and the smooth slick liar is being wronged
Go figure!
But of course, in the vixmom meeting, sounds like the hyperbolic lying lawyer was the aggressor.
Obviously he was trying to put the blame on her when he was his fault.
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TOD:
My brother Mike (R) and me (L) and our dog Spooky (center). He had been our father's dog and so we joined him in the family. He lived about four more years after this photo - then we got another dog, a red spaniel...which we named Spooky 2.
(https://scontent.ford1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/1901259_10215949875404928_5475332508728784354_n.jpg?oh=0deee2ffb363a50117884aba0ff277be&oe=5B13293F)
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That was back before I started school....my hair was almost platinum blond....especially in the summer.
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Since the subject today is animals:
I'm pleased to announce that we've reached our $200.00 fundraiser goal on Facebook for Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary.
However, this campaign still has five (5) days to go, so please consider donating to help these wonderful animals. Everything you give will help.
https://www.facebook.com/donate/2012883258980568/
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From now until 10:30 Monday I am in intensive IRS prep. I hope it goes well and easily since I've already categorized my receipts. My Canon calculator will e churning out tapes like mad.
DR vixmom, you showed admirable restraint. I would be on this harpy until he was rubble and publicly shamed.
That lousy excuse for a human being is overdue for a mighty fall. How can this behavior have gone on up to now without a major takedown? He didn’t just start being this way.
It's about an immature, incompetent ass trying to protect his territory from being found out. I'd be on him until he's unemployed.
He's senior partner of his own firm
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First pet I remember was a longhaired tuxedo grey cat name Bootsie. My mother used to wash him in the kitchen sink every Saturday night and then he would sit on a towel on the kitchen table while she blew him dry with a hair dryer
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He also let me put my baby doll clothes on him and he would sleep on my doll 's crib or let me push him around in my dolls carriage
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No pets in our house - Minnie Kritzer, oh, sorry, my mother would not allow such things. I think we had a parakeet or some bird for about twelve minutes.
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Page three? Really?
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Sadly Mom (not a believer in litter boxes ) let him out to do his business one night and he was hit by a car
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DR Jrand it looks like Spooky had a good long life.
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While not a pet, here is another video from Africa. DR Jeanne I wish I knew how to put it here for you to watch. I guess you need FB open to watch the sweet elephants.
https://www.facebook.com/Jane.Wagner.Lassner/videos/vb.1455833296/10214448035702116/?type=2&video_source=user_video_tab
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From now until 10:30 Monday I am in intensive IRS prep. I hope it goes well and easily since I've already categorized my receipts. My Canon calculator will e churning out tapes like mad.
DR vixmom, you showed admirable restraint. I would be on this harpy until he was rubble and publicly shamed.
That lousy excuse for a human being is overdue for a mighty fall. How can this behavior have gone on up to now without a major takedown? He didn’t just start being this way.
It's about an immature, incompetent ass trying to protect his territory from being found out. I'd be on him until he's unemployed.
He's senior partner of his own firm
Terrible.
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First pet I remember was a longhaired tuxedo grey cat name Bootsie. My mother used to wash him in the kitchen sink every Saturday night and then he would sit on a towel on the kitchen table while she blew him dry with a hair dryer
I have never dared to blow dry a cat after a bath.
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He also let me put my baby doll clothes on him and he would sleep on my doll 's crib or let me push him around in my dolls carriage
What a good cat.
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Sadly Mom (not a believer in litter boxes ) let him out to do his business one night and he was hit by a car
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From now until 10:30 Monday I am in intensive IRS prep. I hope it goes well and easily since I've already categorized my receipts. My Canon calculator will e churning out tapes like mad.
Hope it all goes well, Larry!!
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DR Chas I have always been a cat person.
Me, too! My family has always had cats. Once, before I was born, my parents got a poodle for my sister (she was less than a year old) and the poodle was given away very shortly afterward. ::) And one time when I was in middle school or early high school, my parents got me a black lab puppy for some reason (I named him Muppet). He chewed on my parents' grandfather clock and the wooden legs of their German marble topped table! :o HE was given away to friends of theirs and lived a long and happy life with dog people. Yes, he really did. :)
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Otherwise, the first cat that I owned on my own was Ebonie, whom I inherited from my former housemate when he got married to a woman who was allergic to cats. When they got divorced, he didn't get the cat back. Ebonie died a little over three years ago and now I have Neve, who is another hand-me-down.
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Leaving soon to drive Kristi and Nathan down to JFK for their flight to Savannah. They're taking a five-day vacation there, first time for both. It's a place we've all wanted to see, and I look forward to their full reports.
~~~Travel Vibes for Kristi and Nathan!!~~~
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Sadly Mom (not a believer in litter boxes ) let him out to do his business one night and he was hit by a car
So sad. :'(
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While not a pet, here is another video from Africa. DR Jeanne I wish I knew how to put it here for you to watch. I guess you need FB open to watch the sweet elephants.
https://www.facebook.com/Jane.Wagner.Lassner/videos/vb.1455833296/10214448035702116/?type=2&video_source=user_video_tab
That's really cool, Jane!
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Waiting for these brief rehearsals, then the arrival of the Shermans.
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Back from the airport. That was a three and a half hour drive, round trip, probably as long as I ever drive between stops on a cross country trip. Not to mention: the Van Wyck Expressway. Oy!
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Good afternoon.
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My first pet was my hamster, Trixie.
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From now until 10:30 Monday I am in intensive IRS prep. I hope it goes well and easily since I've already categorized my receipts. My Canon calculator will e churning out tapes like mad.
DR vixmom, you showed admirable restraint. I would be on this harpy until he was rubble and publicly shamed.
That lousy excuse for a human being is overdue for a mighty fall. How can this behavior have gone on up to now without a major takedown? He didn’t just start being this way.
It's about an immature, incompetent ass trying to protect his territory from being found out. I'd be on him until he's unemployed.
He's senior partner of his own firm
Doesn't mean he's not an immature, incompetent ass trying to protect his territory from being found out.
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DR JRand67, my hair was white until I was six or seven. Then it darkened to what my mother called "dishwater blond." Then, when I was just under 30, it started thinning, and now what's left is mostly white. A circle.
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When it’s snowing in Tacoma ...
Sounds like a song, TCB.
Yes, it is from my "Weather In Washington" CD.
The other big hit from that CD is "Sleetless In Seattle"
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My hair is in the same cycle DR ELMORE.
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Thanks DR JANE - yes he lived a long time....most of our pets did.
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When it’s snowing in Tacoma ...
Sounds like a song, TCB.
Yes, it is from my "Weather In Washington" CD.
The other big hit from that CD is "Sleetless In Seattle"
:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)!
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I just heard from one of my favorite directors and teachers in college. His daughter, who was a lawyer and animal rights activist in Chicago, died this week. She was their only child. So sad.
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While not a pet, here is another video from Africa. DR Jeanne I wish I knew how to put it here for you to watch. I guess you need FB open to watch the sweet elephants.
https://www.facebook.com/Jane.Wagner.Lassner/videos/vb.1455833296/10214448035702116/?type=2&video_source=user_video_tab
That's really cool, Jane!
Thanks.
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DR elmore I am very sad for your friend :(
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I just heard from one of my favorite directors and teachers in college. His daughter, who was a lawyer and animal rights activist in Chicago, died this week. She was their only child. So sad.
Sympathy vibes to elmore's friend.
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I just heard from one of my favorite directors and teachers in college. His daughter, who was a lawyer and animal rights activist in Chicago, died this week. She was their only child. So sad.
I'm so sorry, Larry.
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When it’s snowing in Tacoma ...
Sounds like a song, TCB.
Scans to "How Are Things in Glocca Morra?"
Exactly.
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Hello, everyone.
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When it’s snowing in Tacoma ...
Sounds like a song, TCB.
Yes, it is from my "Weather In Washington" CD.
The other big hit from that CD is "Sleetless In Seattle"
Where can I order a copy? Is it a Kritzerland release?
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Rupert blurb is indeed beckoning without giving anything away.
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I just heard from one of my favorite directors and teachers in college. His daughter, who was a lawyer and animal rights activist in Chicago, died this week. She was their only child. So sad.
Very sad, Elmore. My sympathies to him and his family.
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Today I had my first visit with my old--although young--osteopath at the new medical group that he, then I, moved to. He and I were both disgusted with UCLA, and from what he told me, things have gotten even worse. The medical offices are in a new, upscale complex with Whole Foods Market and a movieplex. Although attractive, it was very difficult to get from the parking garage to the offices. Very little signage and elevators that only go from level 1 to the parking garage. I had to ask several people how to get to the medical offices on the third floor. I doubt that the architects gave any thought whatsoever to handicapped individuals. In fact, I question whether much thought was involved at all. I finally found the offices and left a trail of breadcrumbs to help me next time. I know it's not always easy to retrofit an older building, but this complex is NEW!
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I just heard from one of my favorite directors and teachers in college. His daughter, who was a lawyer and animal rights activist in Chicago, died this week. She was their only child. So sad.
My condolences to your former teacher. :(
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It was also FREEZING in there. I asked a nurse if it was always that cold--it's been quite chilly here all week--and she said they haven't figured out how to adjust the temperature in some of the rooms. The thermostat in the room read 72.5, but it clearly wasn't. Perhaps the last full moon or Mercury retrograde fiddled with all the LA thermostats.
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I'm glad to have my old osteopath again. He was my doctor at UCLA. He's a caring person and he knows me.
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101 Damnations
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When it’s snowing in Tacoma ...
Sounds like a song, TCB.
Yes, it is from my "Weather In Washington" CD.
The other big hit from that CD is "Sleetless In Seattle"
Where can I order a copy? Is it a Kritzerland release?
Actually, it was rejected by Kritzerland. I believe it is available from K-Tel Records.
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From now until 10:30 Monday I am in intensive IRS prep. I hope it goes well and easily since I've already categorized my receipts. My Canon calculator will e churning out tapes like mad.
DR vixmom, you showed admirable restraint. I would be on this harpy until he was rubble and publicly shamed.
That lousy excuse for a human being is overdue for a mighty fall. How can this behavior have gone on up to now without a major takedown? He didn’t just start being this way.
It's about an immature, incompetent ass trying to protect his territory from being found out. I'd be on him until he's unemployed.
He's senior partner of his own firm
He'd have to be. I doubt that many people would tolerate having him under them.
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When it’s snowing in Tacoma ...
Sounds like a song, TCB.
Yes, it is from my "Weather In Washington" CD.
The other big hit from that CD is "Sleetless In Seattle"
;D
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I just heard from one of my favorite directors and teachers in college. His daughter, who was a lawyer and animal rights activist in Chicago, died this week. She was their only child. So sad.
Yes, it is very sad. But I'm pleased you're still in touch with the teacher.
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Vibes to all.
TTFN.
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Well, I must be off, too. I'm going to meet with Tom in Tacoma and then we'll hie ourselves to Seattle to see the 5th Avenue Theatre's production of Mamma Mia! Can't wait! :D
Be back later!
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Sad DR ELMORE.
DR JEANNE I'm glad you got your old osteopath back - sorry about all the difficulties!
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Well, I must be off, too. I'm going to meet with Tom in Tacoma and then we'll hie ourselves to Seattle to see the 5th Avenue Theatre's production of Mamma Mia! Can't wait! :D
Be back later!
Have fun :)
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DR Jeanne sometimes offices have warming blankets. I hope next time they can provide a detailed map to their office. It is great though you are back with the doctor you trust.
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Let’s just hope they don’t sweep away those breadcrumbs.
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Sorry to hear your friend’s bad news, DR Elmore.
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I just got off the phone from my first weird phone call with Apple Care. I could not hear the young lady nor get her to raise her volume. I finally hung up in disgust. I'll call back when I've calmed down.
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Thank you all for your kind thoughts. I met her 20+ years ago when she was interning with a law firm in Manhattan. She later decided to settle in Chicago. Her father was a wonderful stage director and he liked my work. I was in his productions of Ionesco's Foursome, Anouilh's Thieves' Carnival, and Pinter's The Birthday Party.
He also directed one of the worst things I ever appeared in, a summer production of Bye Bye Birdie that sucked on every level. He used to bring a thermos of martinis to rehearsal and I swear he was drunk by the end of the night. It was a dreadful mess.
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I just got off the phone from my first weird phone call with Apple Care. I could not hear the young lady nor get her to raise her volume. I finally hung up in disgust. I'll call back when I've calmed down.
If that happens again ask to speak to a manager.
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Well, I must be off, too. I'm going to meet with Tom in Tacoma and then we'll hie ourselves to Seattle to see the 5th Avenue Theatre's production of Mamma Mia! Can't wait! :D
Be back later!
Oooh, a PNW HHW get-together. How fun.
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DR Jeanne sometimes offices have warming blankets. I hope next time they can provide a detailed map to their office. It is great though you are back with the doctor you trust.
Yes, they need to provide blankets. I had to remove my clothes and put on a gown, which I don't normally need to do to see him. I had my fleece jacket draped around my shoulders and my knees pulled up so that the gown covered my feet. I made several comments, such as, "oh! the floor's cold!" but clearly they know they have a problem, but haven't done enough to address it. So Not My Problem and so common.
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At my last visit to my gynecologist it was a bit chilly, nothing what you are describing, and to my surprise I was told to wear my warmer sweater instead of the gown. I was much more comfortable waiting.
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Re the map to the office, when I phoned for the appointment I was pleased to speak to a NOT-twenty-something male who had a good speaking voice, understandable and who also went into detail and answered all my questions. So different from UCLA! I'd looked on Google Maps, but it wasn't clear where the offices were. Once he explained that they're in the same complex as Whole Foods, I said, "Oh, don't look for medical offices, look for Whole Foods!" But from there he didn't elaborate. When I arrived I mentioned how difficult it was to find their offices. He said they're working on better signage. But doesn't that tell you to give out more than just the street address on the phone? It took me 20 minutes to drive over there, then 15 minutes once parked to find the office. Does this not occur to any of the managers? Does not anyone think, "It's really hard to find us. We need to let people know where we are?" The text they use to remind you of the appointment links to a map, but the map only gets you t the building, not the office.
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At my last visit to my gynecologist it was a bit chilly, nothing what you are describing, and to my surprise I was told to wear my warmer sweater instead of the gown. I was much more comfortable waiting.
Visits to the GYN are ALWAYS chilly. Nature of the beast. You SHOULD be able to wear a sweater.
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There was an article in the NYT recently about how to have a successful doctor's visit. I had to steer clear. I was tempted to respond and tell THEM how to have a successful one themselves! Start with ANSWER THE FRIGGIN' PHONE! Offer online scheduling. Etc. I don't think they want patient feedback.
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Jane, this complex is on Jefferson Blvd, in Playa Vista, where Hughes Aircraft Company used to be. COMPLETELY built up and unrecognizable. Out of curiosity I looked into apartment rents: $3300/mo and up for a one-bedroom! None of my house payments were anywhere near that.
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I just got off the phone from my first weird phone call with Apple Care. I could not hear the young lady nor get her to raise her volume. I finally hung up in disgust. I'll call back when I've calmed down.
I've had this problem with many customer service reps:
Me: I'm having trouble hearing you. Could you speak up?
Them: No.
Me: Then could you speak more slowly?
Them: What do you want--for me to speak louder or more slowly?
Me: Well, you said you couldn't louder so I thought that if you speak more slowly I could understand you better.
Them: grumble, grumble, grumble.
A friend suggested that I ask them to adjust their headset. Viola! There's a short pause, then they say, "Is that better?' YES! I think it also reminds them they need to take responsibility at their end, something that may not have occurred to them otherwise.
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Does no one consider the patient (or customer) experience? Except of course we patients/customers.
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Re the map to the office, when I phoned for the appointment I was pleased to speak to a NOT-twenty-something male who had a good speaking voice, understandable and who also went into detail and answered all my questions. So different from UCLA! I'd looked on Google Maps, but it wasn't clear where the offices were. Once he explained that they're in the same complex as Whole Foods, I said, "Oh, don't look for medical offices, look for Whole Foods!" But from there he didn't elaborate. When I arrived I mentioned how difficult it was to find their offices. He said they're working on better signage. But doesn't that tell you to give out more than just the street address on the phone? It took me 20 minutes to drive over there, then 15 minutes once parked to find the office. Does this not occur to any of the managers? Does not anyone think, "It's really hard to find us. We need to let people know where we are?" The text they use to remind you of the appointment links to a map, but the map only gets you t the building, not the office.
You would expect them to know better. I hope they do now after your complaints.
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I just got off the phone from my first weird phone call with Apple Care. I could not hear the young lady nor get her to raise her volume. I finally hung up in disgust. I'll call back when I've calmed down.
I've had this problem with many customer service reps:
Me: I'm having trouble hearing you. Could you speak up?
Them: No.
Me: Then could you speak more slowly?
Them: What do you want--for me to speak louder or more slowly?
Me: Well, you said you couldn't louder so I thought that if you speak more slowly I could understand you better.
Them: grumble, grumble, grumble.
A friend suggested that I ask them to adjust their headset. Viola! There's a short pause, then they say, "Is that better?' YES! I think it also reminds them they need to take responsibility at their end, something that may not have occurred to them otherwise.
It is even worse when your hearing is bad. I have never had anyone be so rude and ask "What do you want--for me to speak louder or more slowly?". Usually they adjust the headsets on their own but I shall have to remember to ask for that one if needed. When someone slows down for me, after I explain it helps, I compliment them.
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I'm currently reading one of my favorite authors, Christopher Fowler. Fowler is a Londoner who often takes sly swipes with social commentary. One of my favorites is when John May, a London detective, says that in Estonia the police have all the technology and equipment that they need.
I wonder what health care is like in Estonia. My view is that much of the problem in the US isn't a matter of money, which of course is always blamed, as if more money will solve all problems, but one of attitude. I'd like to see more compassion in health care, and less "go here, go there, get this test, get that test," with each requiring a separate visit, and delays every step of the way. Kaiser generally put everything under one roof, which makes sense. At UCLA it was the opposite.
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Re the map to the office, when I phoned for the appointment I was pleased to speak to a NOT-twenty-something male who had a good speaking voice, understandable and who also went into detail and answered all my questions. So different from UCLA! I'd looked on Google Maps, but it wasn't clear where the offices were. Once he explained that they're in the same complex as Whole Foods, I said, "Oh, don't look for medical offices, look for Whole Foods!" But from there he didn't elaborate. When I arrived I mentioned how difficult it was to find their offices. He said they're working on better signage. But doesn't that tell you to give out more than just the street address on the phone? It took me 20 minutes to drive over there, then 15 minutes once parked to find the office. Does this not occur to any of the managers? Does not anyone think, "It's really hard to find us. We need to let people know where we are?" The text they use to remind you of the appointment links to a map, but the map only gets you t the building, not the office.
You would expect them to know better. I hope they do now after your complaints.
Fat chance! My complaints and suggestions fall on deaf ears. Again, Not My Job.
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I just got off the phone from my first weird phone call with Apple Care. I could not hear the young lady nor get her to raise her volume. I finally hung up in disgust. I'll call back when I've calmed down.
I've had this problem with many customer service reps:
Me: I'm having trouble hearing you. Could you speak up?
Them: No.
Me: Then could you speak more slowly?
Them: What do you want--for me to speak louder or more slowly?
Me: Well, you said you couldn't louder so I thought that if you speak more slowly I could understand you better.
Them: grumble, grumble, grumble.
A friend suggested that I ask them to adjust their headset. Viola! There's a short pause, then they say, "Is that better?' YES! I think it also reminds them they need to take responsibility at their end, something that may not have occurred to them otherwise.
It is even worse when your hearing is bad. I have never had anyone be so rude and ask "What do you want--for me to speak louder or more slowly?". Usually they adjust the headsets on their own but I shall have to remember to ask for that one if needed. When someone slows down for me, after I explain it helps, I compliment them.
Yes, particularly when someone has an accent, slower speech makes them more understandable. Not long ago I asked a woman without an accent to slow down. She responded by speaking both VEEEERRRRY SLOWLY and VERY loud. I found it quite offensive. I don't have hearing problems, but I truly dislike the way so many young people speak at supersonic speeds. Of course, with a hearing problem this would be even worse. I'm sure that many of these people have gone to training courses. Does no one cover this?
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Once again, the office had a form for commending fine service, but none for suggestions or complaints. They think they're doing great. We have different standards.
I let my osteopath know I like him. I let him know verbally, plus I usually give him a Christmas present. We have a good rapport. Just before he left UCLA I asked if we could exchange email addresses, as I knew I'd want his feedback on the new medical group before I had to make the change. That, of course, is operating outside of the system and probably frowned upon. If they were all doing a great job it wouldn't be needed.
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I just got off the phone from my first weird phone call with Apple Care. I could not hear the young lady nor get her to raise her volume. I finally hung up in disgust. I'll call back when I've calmed down.
I've had this problem with many customer service reps:
Me: I'm having trouble hearing you. Could you speak up?
Them: No.
Me: Then could you speak more slowly?
Them: What do you want--for me to speak louder or more slowly?
Me: Well, you said you couldn't louder so I thought that if you speak more slowly I could understand you better.
Them: grumble, grumble, grumble.
A friend suggested that I ask them to adjust their headset. Viola! There's a short pause, then they say, "Is that better?' YES! I think it also reminds them they need to take responsibility at their end, something that may not have occurred to them otherwise.
It is even worse when your hearing is bad. I have never had anyone be so rude and ask "What do you want--for me to speak louder or more slowly?". Usually they adjust the headsets on their own but I shall have to remember to ask for that one if needed. When someone slows down for me, after I explain it helps, I compliment them.
Yes, particularly when someone has an accent, slower speech makes them more understandable. Not long ago I asked a woman without an accent to slow down. She responded by speaking both VEEEERRRRY SLOWLY and VERY loud. I found it quite offensive. I don't have hearing problems, but I truly dislike the way so many young people speak at supersonic speeds. Of course, with a hearing problem this would be even worse. I'm sure that many of these people have gone to training courses. Does no one cover this?
Interesting, I have never had anyone go to such an extreme when they slow down. Maybe because I am letting them know it is my fault and not their fault. Of course it usually is their fault because they shouldn't be speaking that fast in the first place.
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Many years ago, in a corporate setting, I wrote a lengthy paper to my boss, outlining the many problems of our organization. This was a young, start-up technology company and we'd grown very fast. My boss was shocked when I pointed out that I'd resorted to bribing one of the secretaries in order to get work done. Senior management refused to offer better wages and these young women had limited incentive. I found that bribery was very effective. But raises still weren't forthcoming. Sometimes you have to operate outside the system.
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I liked my original Endocrinologist when we lived in Ashland. To simplify his practice, and probably to reduce his hours, he joined another practice in a medical building. I actually liked the lab downstairs where I got my bone density test and treatments, but the front office for his practice was too big and unfriendly.
My first visit there I asked, with concern, if he liked it there. He kind of said yes. By the 2nd visit he told me he was retiring. He never complained but I don't think he liked the atmosphere. It was much nicer when he had his own building.
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Many years ago, in a corporate setting, I wrote a lengthy paper to my boss, outlining the many problems of our organization. This was a young, start-up technology company and we'd grown very fast. My boss was shocked when I pointed out that I'd resorted to bribing one of the secretaries in order to get work done. Senior management refused to offer better wages and these young women had limited incentive. I found that bribery was very effective. But raises still weren't forthcoming. Sometimes you have to operate outside the system.
:o
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I just got off the phone from my first weird phone call with Apple Care. I could not hear the young lady nor get her to raise her volume. I finally hung up in disgust. I'll call back when I've calmed down.
I've had this problem with many customer service reps:
Me: I'm having trouble hearing you. Could you speak up?
Them: No.
Me: Then could you speak more slowly?
Them: What do you want--for me to speak louder or more slowly?
Me: Well, you said you couldn't louder so I thought that if you speak more slowly I could understand you better.
Them: grumble, grumble, grumble.
A friend suggested that I ask them to adjust their headset. Viola! There's a short pause, then they say, "Is that better?' YES! I think it also reminds them they need to take responsibility at their end, something that may not have occurred to them otherwise.
It is even worse when your hearing is bad. I have never had anyone be so rude and ask "What do you want--for me to speak louder or more slowly?". Usually they adjust the headsets on their own but I shall have to remember to ask for that one if needed. When someone slows down for me, after I explain it helps, I compliment them.
Yes, particularly when someone has an accent, slower speech makes them more understandable. Not long ago I asked a woman without an accent to slow down. She responded by speaking both VEEEERRRRY SLOWLY and VERY loud. I found it quite offensive. I don't have hearing problems, but I truly dislike the way so many young people speak at supersonic speeds. Of course, with a hearing problem this would be even worse. I'm sure that many of these people have gone to training courses. Does no one cover this?
Interesting, I have never had anyone go to such an extreme when they slow down. Maybe because I am letting them know it is my fault and not their fault. Of course it usually is their fault because they shouldn't be speaking that fast in the first place.
I don't think they realize how fast they're speaking, just like many of them don't realize how rude their behavior often is. Many young people speak very rudely, IMO, to their friends. Maybe they find this funny. I don't, but it is certainly the norm.
There's no question that negative stereotypes abound when it comes to seniors or the disabled. We're not just slowing down, we're feeble to many minds. I haven't found the right set of come-backs yet. If anyone has some suggestions I'd love to hear them. Conversation-stoppers, the sort of remarks that stops their rudeness dead. I have a friend who's very good at this. Perhaps I'll ask him. I know he runs into the same crap and he feels as I do about it.
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I liked my original Endocrinologist when we lived in Ashland. To simplify his practice, and probably to reduce his hours, he joined another practice in a medical building. I actually liked the lab downstairs where I got my bone density test and treatments, but the front office for his practice was too big and unfriendly.
My first visit there I asked, with concern, if he liked it there. He kind of said yes. By the 2nd visit he told me he was retiring. He never complained but I don't think he liked the atmosphere. It was much nicer when he had his own building.
I had a dentist in Alexandria, VA who joined another practice. Quality went way downhill. He was planning to retire anyway, but I felt I'd been thrown to the lions. I made a very pointed and detailed complaint to the office manager, and took my business elsewhere.
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I have a dentist here who I like very much. He saw me on a Sunday when I was going through the root canal mess. He was out of town that weekend, but we were on the phone a lot to get me painkillers and arrange the Sunday visit. He didn't seem to think this was out of the ordinary, but I don't know how many dentists would do it. The situation was complicated by the fact that I'm allergic to mold and the antibiotic he felt I needed was a mold-derivative. He consulted with an MD friend, who advised a probiotic that's particularly good with mold. I feel that's the sort of care all patients should receive, but I wonder how many do.
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Time for dinner.
TTFN.
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I just heard from one of my favorite directors and teachers in college. His daughter, who was a lawyer and animal rights activist in Chicago, died this week. She was their only child. So sad.
How terrible.
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From now until 10:30 Monday I am in intensive IRS prep. I hope it goes well and easily since I've already categorized my receipts. My Canon calculator will e churning out tapes like mad.
DR vixmom, you showed admirable restraint. I would be on this harpy until he was rubble and publicly shamed.
That lousy excuse for a human being is overdue for a mighty fall. How can this behavior have gone on up to now without a major takedown? He didn’t just start being this way.
It's about an immature, incompetent ass trying to protect his territory from being found out. I'd be on him until he's unemployed.
He's senior partner of his own firm
Doesn't mean he's not an immature, incompetent ass trying to protect his territory from being found out.
I don't disagree with you... Just the chances of him becoming unemployed are nil
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While not a pet, here is another video from Africa. DR Jeanne I wish I knew how to put it here for you to watch. I guess you need FB open to watch the sweet elephants.
https://www.facebook.com/Jane.Wagner.Lassner/videos/vb.1455833296/10214448035702116/?type=2&video_source=user_video_tab
Aaaaaaaaw
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When it’s snowing in Tacoma ...
Sounds like a song, TCB.
Yes, it is from my "Weather In Washington" CD.
The other big hit from that CD is "Sleetless In Seattle"
;D ;D ;D
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When it’s snowing in Tacoma ...
Sounds like a song, TCB.
LOL
Yes, it is from my "Weather In Washington" CD.
The other big hit from that CD is "Sleetless In Seattle"
Where can I order a copy? Is it a Kritzerland release?
Actually, it was rejected by Kritzerland. I believe it is available from K-Tel Records.
LOL
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Well, I must be off, too. I'm going to meet with Tom in Tacoma and then we'll hie ourselves to Seattle to see the 5th Avenue Theatre's production of Mamma Mia! Can't wait! :D
Be back later!
Have fun, boys!!!
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BK I am not sure I mentioned how very much I like the blurb and how much Ian looking forward to reading this book
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A lot
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Please consider it mentioned
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I’m watching an old-time Disney movie called The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin. Obviously it was a family favorite years ago. Roddy McDowell is the title character, a British butler in the Old West.
The Sherman Brothers did the songs. Not a classic but highly enjoyable.
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Let’s move on...
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Six!
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vixmom, thanks for mentioning the blurb. :)
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Pre-orders are now live. So, for those who've shown an interest, order away :)
http://kritzerland.com/gee.htm
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Done!
And wonderful blurb, btw!
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vixmom, thanks for mentioning the blurb. :)
You're welcome!
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Pre-orders are now live. So, for those who've shown an interest, order away :)
http://kritzerland.com/gee.htm
I ordered mine!
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I tried to follow the FB link and it went funky after hit the "add to cart" button
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"Funky" being technical IT jargon BTW
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I went to Paint Nite with one of my coworkers tonight. I was trying to post the picture here but it's too big and I can't figure out how to resize it.
DR George might be able to help me
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I sober how God and TCBare enjoying the show
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Autocorrect!!!!!
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I wonder how George and TCB are enjoying the show
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That's the second person who's had an issue with that link but everyone else seems to be okay. I followed the link right from Facebook and it worked for me.
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Just tried it again and it went right to PayPal as it should.
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I have a dentist here who I like very much. He saw me on a Sunday when I was going through the root canal mess. He was out of town that weekend, but we were on the phone a lot to get me painkillers and arrange the Sunday visit. He didn't seem to think this was out of the ordinary, but I don't know how many dentists would do it. The situation was complicated by the fact that I'm allergic to mold and the antibiotic he felt I needed was a mold-derivative. He consulted with an MD friend, who advised a probiotic that's particularly good with mold. I feel that's the sort of care all patients should receive, but I wonder how many do.
A rare find these days.
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While not a pet, here is another video from Africa. DR Jeanne I wish I knew how to put it here for you to watch. I guess you need FB open to watch the sweet elephants.
https://www.facebook.com/Jane.Wagner.Lassner/videos/vb.1455833296/10214448035702116/?type=2&video_source=user_video_tab
Aaaaaaaaw
Thanks.
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Autocorrect!!!!!
:D
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Well, Tom and I are on our way home from seeing Mamma Mia in Seattle! Tom is driving. Here is the first picture:
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And here we are in the theater:
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We had great seats! Here's how close:
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It was great! Thanks for suggesting it, Tom! :D
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And now, we continue to Tacoma! There, I'll get my car and head home to Tumwater.
Be back later!
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Thanks for the photos and update while Tom drives. Obviously you both enjoyed the evening 😊
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BK I am not sure I mentioned how very much I like the blurb and how much Ian looking forward to reading this book
Who is Ian and why does he get to read the book?
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God I love that show!!
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I could easily see it again, and I very seldom see a production a second time.
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Kendra Kassebaum is fantastic. What a voice! What a talent!
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And Paolo Montalban was much better tonight.
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And Jordan Ioshua Taylor looks great in a bathing suit.
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Weirdest thing about the production:
In the program all of the musical numbers are listed in Alphabetical Order.. WTF?