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Title: THE RINGING DOORBELL
Post by: bk on May 03, 2018, 12:25:12 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes rang the doorbell, and now it is time for you to post until the ringing cows come home.
Title: Re: THE RINGING DOORBELL
Post by: bk on May 03, 2018, 12:25:50 AM
And the word of the day is: BEAUCOUP!
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Post by: George on May 03, 2018, 12:42:28 AM
First post after BK!
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Post by: George on May 03, 2018, 12:48:09 AM
And now, I need to get to sleep.  I have to get up early to get my teeth cleaned.

Have a good day, all!
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Post by: John G. on May 03, 2018, 02:57:16 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: TCB on May 03, 2018, 03:19:36 AM
Good morning.
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Post by: Jane on May 03, 2018, 04:07:19 AM
Good morning.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 03, 2018, 04:21:34 AM
And good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 03, 2018, 04:25:35 AM
I plan to spend my day doing as little as possible.  Since the weekend, I've had bad ains in my left side between my shoulder and hip.  I thought I might have pulled a muscle toting 40 lbs of kitty litter, but now I'm wondering if I could have a kidney infection.  So, I'll work on How To Succeed . . . for a bit, mail my apartment lease renewal for the next two years, continue my dealings with my HMO over a lost payment, and lie about with the kitties.
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Post by: Jane on May 03, 2018, 05:12:40 AM
I hope you don't have a kidney infection.
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Post by: Druxy on May 03, 2018, 05:46:15 AM
TOD:

I assume you are talking about actors/actresses, both living and dead?

I was always, from childhood, a big fan of Broderick Crawford.

Loved him in ALL THE KING'S MEN, THE MOB, SCANDAL SHEET, STOP, YOU'RE KILLING ME....

It's probably one of the major reasons I wrote my play about him.

During the 1950s, when other Seattle kids were going to see Elvis movies, I'd see every one of Crawford's films.

I know it's weird, but I was a weird kid.

After I moved to Hollywood, I got to know him years later in the early 1970s.
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Post by: Druxy on May 03, 2018, 05:47:04 AM
Nice first review on Amazon for my 3-person play, BRODERICK CRAWFORD.  Please check it out.

https://www.amazon.com/Broderick-Crawford-Play-Two-Acts/product-reviews/1717358322/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_show_all_btm?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews
Title: Re: THE RINGING DOORBELL
Post by: elmore3003 on May 03, 2018, 05:55:24 AM
Randy is meeting with a new real estate agent on Monday morning, so we've been going through rounds of searching for the power of attorney I gave him to represent my third of the property.  Oy!
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 03, 2018, 06:09:05 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 03, 2018, 06:11:28 AM
Posting from the car place, where the issue with the air conditioning will hopefully be resolved quickly and not too expensively.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 03, 2018, 06:11:57 AM
More coffee!
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 03, 2018, 06:12:24 AM
Pain be gone vibes for DR Elmore!
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 03, 2018, 06:21:46 AM
Hello, Dolly! was wonderful, as was Bernadette Peters and the rest of the cast. More later on this.
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Post by: FJL on May 03, 2018, 06:33:25 AM
And the word of the day is: BEAUCOUP!

Is Mercy Beaucoup, or Missy Beaucoup, an actual drag name?
Title: Re: THE RINGING DOORBELL
Post by: FJL on May 03, 2018, 06:34:37 AM
Thanks for last night's birthday wish, TCB!
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Post by: FJL on May 03, 2018, 06:37:16 AM
Jane - it was a chocolate cake from the Little Pie Shop.  Not as good as when Skip makes a cake, but a really good choice.

They say it serves 4.  That's what "they" say.  At least on a Birthday after a day of concern and then relief, the cake served 2!
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Post by: John G. on May 03, 2018, 06:47:09 AM
TOD 1:

I had always enjoyed Margaret Colin in anything starting with Foley Square. She’s drawing raves in a minor role in the latest Carousel.
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Post by: Jrand73 on May 03, 2018, 06:55:43 AM
Dental vibes for DR GEORGE.

Feel better vibes for DR ELMORE.
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Post by: Jrand73 on May 03, 2018, 06:56:15 AM
Thursday - tonight we run ALL of Act One with music....starting at 7 p.m. and ending at ?????
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Post by: Jrand73 on May 03, 2018, 06:59:01 AM
Hopefully the stupid orphans who have been marking their gymnastic tricks since we started rehearsal will actually DO THEM tonight....they run from one side of the stage to the other and do a little hop....TA DA!

I hate gymnastics in dance routines.....NOT entertaining and dangerous, too.....  Where did these orphans in 1933 learn to do side aerials and backflips anyway?  That hateful movie had them all flipping and flopping, too.  So the choreographer told me "The audience expects it....."

Why not disappoint the audience just this once?
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Post by: Jrand73 on May 03, 2018, 06:59:49 AM
TOD:

Ibegin with:

Carroll Baker who seems to have retired, although she is acting in one her daughter's short films.....
Title: Re: THE RINGING DOORBELL
Post by: Ginny on May 03, 2018, 07:13:00 AM
Thursday morning greetings!  This is the first day since Saturday that I haven't had to be up and outta here for something before noon and I'm really in the slow lane.
Title: Re: THE RINGING DOORBELL
Post by: Ginny on May 03, 2018, 07:13:20 AM
Belated birthday wishes to DR FJL!
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Post by: Ginny on May 03, 2018, 07:24:52 AM
AAUW Middletown's 62nd Annual Used Book Sale opens today at 5pm and we had great coverage in this morning's newspaper: 

This Huge Used Book Sale Just May Be the Ultimate Recycling Program (http://www.journal-news.com/news/local/this-huge-used-book-sale-middletown-just-may-the-ultimate-recycling-program/XeEz8h5k5Sw02XBxfb7q3L/)
Title: Re: THE RINGING DOORBELL
Post by: Jane on May 03, 2018, 07:29:42 AM
Randy is meeting with a new real estate agent on Monday morning, so we've been going through rounds of searching for the power of attorney I gave him to represent my third of the property.  Oy!

Good vibes it finally sells, and at a good price.
Title: Re: THE RINGING DOORBELL
Post by: Jane on May 03, 2018, 07:30:06 AM
Posting from the car place, where the issue with the air conditioning will hopefully be resolved quickly and not too expensively.

Good luck!
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Post by: Jane on May 03, 2018, 07:32:59 AM
Jane - it was a chocolate cake from the Little Pie Shop.  Not as good as when Skip makes a cake, but a really good choice.

They say it serves 4.  That's what "they" say.  At least on a Birthday after a day of concern and then relief, the cake served 2!

;D

I have been craving chocolate cake lately.  I have now just eaten it vicariously and the craving is gone.  Thank you.

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Post by: FJL on May 03, 2018, 07:35:22 AM
Belated birthday wishes to DR FJL!

Thank you so much, Ginny!
Title: Re: THE RINGING DOORBELL
Post by: FJL on May 03, 2018, 07:36:07 AM
Jane - it was a chocolate cake from the Little Pie Shop.  Not as good as when Skip makes a cake, but a really good choice.

They say it serves 4.  That's what "they" say.  At least on a Birthday after a day of concern and then relief, the cake served 2!

;D

I have been craving chocolate cake lately.  I have now just eaten it vicariously and the craving is gone.  Thank you.



I ate more than enough for both of us yesterday! :)
Title: Re: THE RINGING DOORBELL
Post by: FJL on May 03, 2018, 07:40:02 AM
Hopefully the stupid orphans who have been marking their gymnastic tricks since we started rehearsal will actually DO THEM tonight....they run from one side of the stage to the other and do a little hop....TA DA!



As one smart aleck said when (I think) he heard a criticism of the orphans in the non-Equity OLIVER:  I would bring the behavior of the orphans up with their parents, but well, you know,,,
Title: Re: THE RINGING DOORBELL
Post by: FJL on May 03, 2018, 07:43:17 AM
Stretching the TOD, but on the subject of "unsung actors"  :)  - with Diana Rigg getting a Tony nomination in a Musical without singing or dancing at all.  And still stuck on the joys of "Show Me"

I heard a rumor (not really) they may add a number for Diana Ms. Rigg to sing after the curtain call for while the Tony voters are there, if Alan Jay Lerner OKs it.

Tune of “Show Me" again

Notes, notes, notes, yes they hit those notes
Yes, I know dear Renée
Has a perfect high A.
This isn’t the Met, it’s Broad-way!

No solo turn, nor a duet
Still I should get - Tony!

Haven’t you heard all the acclaim
Just call my name - Tony!

Here I am with notices that worship and adore
I may not sing, but how I score.
Holding it against me that the mother has no song
That’s sexist, ageist and wrong!

Don’t give me cash, don’t give me bling
Give me one thing – Tony! Tony!
I’m not too proud, I’ll take a tie.
Let's Rigg the voting somehow.
Tony now!
Title: Re: THE RINGING DOORBELL
Post by: Jrand73 on May 03, 2018, 08:01:10 AM
HA! 

I like the orphans comment too, DR FJL.
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Post by: Jrand73 on May 03, 2018, 08:01:37 AM
DR GINNY rain and thunderstorms all day.....should be good for the book sale.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 03, 2018, 08:36:51 AM
Bravo, FJL!
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Post by: John G. on May 03, 2018, 08:37:27 AM
Beautiful, Fred. Diana Rigg has been a favorite since the other Avengers (the good one).
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Post by: Ginny on May 03, 2018, 08:43:21 AM
DR GINNY rain and thunderstorms all day.....should be good for the book sale.

Good thing we're not outside!
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 03, 2018, 08:43:33 AM
Photographic evidence.

Three happy campers at Hello, Dolly!
I'm seated next to friend Brad who directed our I Do! I Do! and composed/authored/directed Wreck the Halls.

Edit:  Um, sorry about the hand. Selfies are NOT my specialty.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 03, 2018, 08:47:48 AM
We were totally happy with our TDF seats, which not only were together but were good 3rd row mezzanine seats. Just a few seats closer to center would have been perfect. But for our $47 gamble? Wonderful!
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Post by: Jane on May 03, 2018, 09:20:20 AM
Jane - it was a chocolate cake from the Little Pie Shop.  Not as good as when Skip makes a cake, but a really good choice.

They say it serves 4.  That's what "they" say.  At least on a Birthday after a day of concern and then relief, the cake served 2!

;D

I have been craving chocolate cake lately.  I have now just eaten it vicariously and the craving is gone.  Thank you.



I ate more than enough for both of us yesterday! :)

;D

Well, I had a free small chocolate ice cream cone at Baskin-Robbins using a coupon from Keith's birthday.
I then had some See's candy.   I am sure that helped satisfy my chocolate cake craving.
Title: Re: THE RINGING DOORBELL
Post by: Jane on May 03, 2018, 09:22:37 AM
Nice photos DR Chas.  Your selfie expression is relaxed, so many selfie photos are simply odd looking.
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Post by: Jane on May 03, 2018, 09:23:18 AM
We are not very good at taking selfies and begin laughing to hard to take the photo.
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Post by: TCB on May 03, 2018, 10:28:01 AM
Good morning / afternoon.
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Post by: TCB on May 03, 2018, 10:28:20 AM
Great lyrics, Fred!
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Post by: TCB on May 03, 2018, 10:31:02 AM
I plan to spend my day doing as little as possible.  Since the weekend, I've had bad ains in my left side between my shoulder and hip.  I thought I might have pulled a muscle toting 40 lbs of kitty litter, but now I'm wondering if I could have a kidney infection.  So, I'll work on How To Succeed . . . for a bit, mail my apartment lease renewal for the next two years, continue my dealings with my HMO over a lost payment, and lie about with the kitties.

Drink cranberry juice.
Title: Re: THE RINGING DOORBELL
Post by: TCB on May 03, 2018, 10:31:49 AM
It is a very pretty morning here in Tacoma.
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Post by: TCB on May 03, 2018, 10:39:08 AM
from Jane
Quote
Tom, I never realized you pronounce your name with lund instead of land.  Is that your own preference or how your father pronounced it?


I don't know that I ever remember hearing my father say his last name.  i suppose it is my own preference.  There is no one else left in the family that has the name, so I guess I can say it any way that I want.
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Post by: TCB on May 03, 2018, 10:41:13 AM
Nice hand photo, Chas!  Which theater is Dolly appearing?
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 03, 2018, 10:49:56 AM
It's 91 degrees F today.  The cats and I can barely move.  I'm not turning on the AC yet.
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Post by: Jrand73 on May 03, 2018, 10:53:03 AM
Nice photos DR CHAS SMITH.

I think the show is at the Shubert Theatre, DR TCB.....but not the one in San Francisco.....
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 03, 2018, 11:12:51 AM
Nice photos DR CHAS SMITH.

I think the show is at the Shubert Theatre, DR TCB.....but not the one in San Francisco.....

Yep.  The Shubert.
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Post by: TCB on May 03, 2018, 11:18:51 AM
I feel a feeding frenzy developing.
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Post by: TCB on May 03, 2018, 11:19:20 AM
I started out with leftover pizza.
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Post by: TCB on May 03, 2018, 11:19:48 AM
I then moved on to yogurt.
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Post by: TCB on May 03, 2018, 11:20:03 AM
What next?
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Post by: TCB on May 03, 2018, 11:20:38 AM
Thank you, Elmore and Jrand.
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Post by: TCB on May 03, 2018, 11:21:13 AM
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Post by: TCB on May 03, 2018, 11:26:20 AM
I don't believe I have ever been in the Shubert Theater.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 03, 2018, 11:27:55 AM
I don't believe I have ever been in the Shubert Theater.

My first show at the Shubert was Promises, Promises, August 1969.
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Post by: Jrand73 on May 03, 2018, 11:36:47 AM
I saw A CHORUS LINE there in 1985.....it was a pretty tired show by then.....but still a lot of fun to see!

Saturday night on Broadway....and 8 principles were out....of a show about wanting to dance....on Broadway.....  But the people who did go on were very good.....
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Post by: Jane on May 03, 2018, 12:11:54 PM
from Jane
Quote
Tom, I never realized you pronounce your name with lund instead of land.  Is that your own preference or how your father pronounced it?

I don't know that I ever remember hearing my father say his last name.  i suppose it is my own preference.  There is no one else left in the family that has the name, so I guess I can say it any way that I want.

You certainly can.

Is your name Norwegian?

BIRKELAND     Norwegian
Derived from Old Norse birki "birch" and land "farm, land". Birkeland is the name of a village and parish in western Norway. The parish got it's name from an old farm. The parish church was built on the same spot where the farm once was.

Or Polish?
   b ER k l uh n d
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Post by: John G. on May 03, 2018, 12:35:31 PM
Nice photo, ChasSmith.
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Post by: George on May 03, 2018, 02:13:13 PM
And now, I need to get to sleep.  I have to get up early to get my teeth cleaned.

Have a good day, all!

Well...it turns out that today was NOT my dental appointment!  It actually was my EYE appointment! :o I went to my dentist all they way out in Lacey, and they said that my appointment wasn't until Tuesday.  It wasn't until that moment that I realized that I totally goobered up!!  I went out to my car and called my eye doctor, and they asked if I could get there in 20 minutes (it was 10:20 by this time. My appointment was supposed to be at 10:15).  I said that I could and they said that they'd make it work.  I RUSHED over to the west side of Olympia and got there in about 15 minutes.  It turns out that another patient got there early and they gave him my time, and I got to take his time (and now I was early for that), so it all turned out well!  And the best part is that my prescription didn't change from last year!  I don't need new lenses!  WHEW!!
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Post by: George on May 03, 2018, 02:16:16 PM
I plan to spend my day doing as little as possible.  Since the weekend, I've had bad ains in my left side between my shoulder and hip.  I thought I might have pulled a muscle toting 40 lbs of kitty litter, but now I'm wondering if I could have a kidney infection.  So, I'll work on How To Succeed . . . for a bit, mail my apartment lease renewal for the next two years, continue my dealings with my HMO over a lost payment, and lie about with the kitties.

~~~No-Kidney-Infection Vibes and Other Vibes of All Kinds for Larry!!~~~
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Post by: George on May 03, 2018, 02:16:42 PM
Nice first review on Amazon for my 3-person play, BRODERICK CRAWFORD.  Please check it out.

https://www.amazon.com/Broderick-Crawford-Play-Two-Acts/product-reviews/1717358322/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_show_all_btm?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews

Congrats, Druxy!
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Post by: George on May 03, 2018, 02:17:47 PM
Dental vibes for DR GEORGE.

Feel better vibes for DR ELMORE.

Thanks, Jrand, but it turns out that I won't need them until Tuesday. ::)

;)
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Post by: George on May 03, 2018, 02:18:47 PM
Thursday - tonight we run ALL of Act One with music....starting at 7 p.m. and ending at ?????

Break Legs...but not literally!
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Post by: George on May 03, 2018, 02:20:15 PM
Hopefully the stupid orphans who have been marking their gymnastic tricks since we started rehearsal will actually DO THEM tonight....they run from one side of the stage to the other and do a little hop....TA DA!


As one smart aleck said when (I think) he heard a criticism of the orphans in the non-Equity OLIVER:  I would bring the behavior of the orphans up with their parents, but well, you know,,,

That's funny, Fred!
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Post by: George on May 03, 2018, 02:21:38 PM
Stretching the TOD, but on the subject of "unsung actors"  :)  - with Diana Rigg getting a Tony nomination in a Musical without singing or dancing at all.  And still stuck on the joys of "Show Me"

I heard a rumor (not really) they may add a number for Diana Ms. Rigg to sing after the curtain call for while the Tony voters are there, if Alan Jay Lerner OKs it.

Tune of “Show Me" again

Notes, notes, notes, yes they hit those notes
Yes, I know dear Renée
Has a perfect high A.
This isn’t the Met, it’s Broad-way!

No solo turn, nor a duet
Still I should get - Tony!

Haven’t you heard all the acclaim
Just call my name - Tony!

Here I am with notices that worship and adore
I may not sing, but how I score.
Holding it against me that the mother has no song
That’s sexist, ageist and wrong!

Don’t give me cash, don’t give me bling
Give me one thing – Tony! Tony!
I’m not too proud, I’ll take a tie.
Let's Rigg the voting somehow.
Tony now!

:))
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Post by: George on May 03, 2018, 02:23:29 PM
Photographic evidence.

Three happy campers at Hello, Dolly!
I'm seated next to friend Brad who directed our I Do! I Do! and composed/authored/directed Wreck the Halls.

Edit:  Um, sorry about the hand. Selfies are NOT my specialty.

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=5391.0;attach=8171;image)

Nice picture, ChasSmith!
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Post by: Jeanne on May 03, 2018, 03:10:02 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on May 03, 2018, 03:10:58 PM
George, I'm glad your eye exam worked out.

Dental vibes for next week. I'm also having my teeth cleaned next Tuesday.
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Post by: Jeanne on May 03, 2018, 03:11:27 PM
I plan to spend my day doing as little as possible.  Since the weekend, I've had bad ains in my left side between my shoulder and hip.  I thought I might have pulled a muscle toting 40 lbs of kitty litter, but now I'm wondering if I could have a kidney infection.  So, I'll work on How To Succeed . . . for a bit, mail my apartment lease renewal for the next two years, continue my dealings with my HMO over a lost payment, and lie about with the kitties.

~~~No-Kidney-Infection Vibes and Other Vibes of All Kinds for Larry!!~~~


Ditto!
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Post by: Jeanne on May 03, 2018, 03:12:26 PM
AAUW Middletown's 62nd Annual Used Book Sale opens today at 5pm and we had great coverage in this morning's newspaper: 

This Huge Used Book Sale Just May Be the Ultimate Recycling Program (http://www.journal-news.com/news/local/this-huge-used-book-sale-middletown-just-may-the-ultimate-recycling-program/XeEz8h5k5Sw02XBxfb7q3L/)


I'd attend if I could!
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Post by: Jeanne on May 03, 2018, 03:13:32 PM
Stretching the TOD, but on the subject of "unsung actors"  :)  - with Diana Rigg getting a Tony nomination in a Musical without singing or dancing at all.  And still stuck on the joys of "Show Me"

I heard a rumor (not really) they may add a number for Diana Ms. Rigg to sing after the curtain call for while the Tony voters are there, if Alan Jay Lerner OKs it.

Tune of “Show Me" again

Notes, notes, notes, yes they hit those notes
Yes, I know dear Renée
Has a perfect high A.
This isn’t the Met, it’s Broad-way!

No solo turn, nor a duet
Still I should get - Tony!

Haven’t you heard all the acclaim
Just call my name - Tony!

Here I am with notices that worship and adore
I may not sing, but how I score.
Holding it against me that the mother has no song
That’s sexist, ageist and wrong!

Don’t give me cash, don’t give me bling
Give me one thing – Tony! Tony!
I’m not too proud, I’ll take a tie.
Let's Rigg the voting somehow.
Tony now!

I enjoyed this.
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Post by: George on May 03, 2018, 03:14:39 PM
George, I'm glad your eye exam worked out.

Dental vibes for next week. I'm also having my teeth cleaned next Tuesday.

Thanks, and Thanks, and Good Luck!
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Post by: Jeanne on May 03, 2018, 03:14:47 PM
Photographic evidence.

Three happy campers at Hello, Dolly!
I'm seated next to friend Brad who directed our I Do! I Do! and composed/authored/directed Wreck the Halls.

Edit:  Um, sorry about the hand. Selfies are NOT my specialty.

Still a great photo.
Title: Re: THE RINGING DOORBELL
Post by: Jeanne on May 03, 2018, 03:16:46 PM
George, I'm glad your eye exam worked out.

Dental vibes for next week. I'm also having my teeth cleaned next Tuesday.

Thanks, and Thanks, and Good Luck!

Thanks.
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Post by: Jane on May 03, 2018, 03:18:49 PM
And now, I need to get to sleep.  I have to get up early to get my teeth cleaned.

Have a good day, all!

Well...it turns out that today was NOT my dental appointment!  It actually was my EYE appointment! :o I went to my dentist all they way out in Lacey, and they said that my appointment wasn't until Tuesday.  It wasn't until that moment that I realized that I totally goobered up!!  I went out to my car and called my eye doctor, and they asked if I could get there in 20 minutes (it was 10:20 by this time. My appointment was supposed to be at 10:15).  I said that I could and they said that they'd make it work.  I RUSHED over to the west side of Olympia and got there in about 15 minutes.  It turns out that another patient got there early and they gave him my time, and I got to take his time (and now I was early for that), so it all turned out well!  And the best part is that my prescription didn't change from last year!  I don't need new lenses!  WHEW!!

Oh my.  After all that at least you didn't need to spend time getting new glasses or measuring for a new prescription.
Title: Re: THE RINGING DOORBELL
Post by: Jane on May 03, 2018, 03:19:23 PM
Hopefully the stupid orphans who have been marking their gymnastic tricks since we started rehearsal will actually DO THEM tonight....they run from one side of the stage to the other and do a little hop....TA DA!


As one smart aleck said when (I think) he heard a criticism of the orphans in the non-Equity OLIVER:  I would bring the behavior of the orphans up with their parents, but well, you know,,,

That's funny, Fred!

It is funny :)
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Post by: Jane on May 03, 2018, 03:19:53 PM
George, I'm glad your eye exam worked out.

Dental vibes for next week. I'm also having my teeth cleaned next Tuesday.

Only a cleaning, how very nice.
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Post by: Jeanne on May 03, 2018, 03:22:22 PM
Today I started my 2017 tax prep. All that dental work over the winter put me behind in EVERYTHING. I always break my tax work down into pieces and just do one piece at a time. I was pleased to get the first piece done. Hopefully, there won't be anything this time that requires an archeological dig through years and years of old files. That can be sooo annoying!
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Post by: Jeanne on May 03, 2018, 03:25:54 PM
George, I'm glad your eye exam worked out.

Dental vibes for next week. I'm also having my teeth cleaned next Tuesday.

Only a cleaning, how very nice.

Yes, but we will also be checking to see that all is well with the work that was done. Then we'll know if I need a follow-up treatment plan. BUT, no drilling next week. And there's always that little bakery next door with the mini pies.
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Post by: Jeanne on May 03, 2018, 03:29:00 PM
I think I need a nap. I've been dragging all day.

Vibes to all.

TTFN.
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Post by: bk on May 03, 2018, 03:47:28 PM
Oh dear, what a wacko day so far.  I didn't fall asleep until four due to an active brain.  The phone rang at around nine-thirty, then I went back to bed and didn't get up till about eleven-thirty.
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Post by: bk on May 03, 2018, 03:47:37 PM
So, I'm up.
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Post by: bk on May 03, 2018, 03:48:12 PM
I had to answer some e-mails, then grab a quick bite to eat (chicken tenders), pick up one package, and then back home.
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Post by: bk on May 03, 2018, 03:50:08 PM
Then I spent an hour trying to record the song from the other day, which I didn't seem to be able to play and sing at the same time, even though there is actually little accompaniment to the thing - that will be fleshed out in the orchestration in terms of where instruments will be added to what I'm doing - I know the harmonization and chords but if I tried to play THAT and sing no recording would be possible.  I finally got it okay and sent that on.
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Post by: bk on May 03, 2018, 03:54:56 PM
I had to shave and do some stuff around here, and now it's almost rehearsal time.
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Post by: FJL on May 03, 2018, 04:18:20 PM
I plan to spend my day doing as little as possible.  Since the weekend, I've had bad ains in my left side between my shoulder and hip.  I thought I might have pulled a muscle toting 40 lbs of kitty litter, but now I'm wondering if I could have a kidney infection.  So, I'll work on How To Succeed . . . for a bit, mail my apartment lease renewal for the next two years, continue my dealings with my HMO over a lost payment, and lie about with the kitties.

~~~No-Kidney-Infection Vibes and Other Vibes of All Kinds for Larry!!~~~

Amy Schumer has been in a hospital for a kidney problem.  No-hospital vibes for Larry!
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Post by: Jane on May 03, 2018, 04:20:25 PM
George, I'm glad your eye exam worked out.

Dental vibes for next week. I'm also having my teeth cleaned next Tuesday.

Only a cleaning, how very nice.

Yes, but we will also be checking to see that all is well with the work that was done. Then we'll know if I need a follow-up treatment plan. BUT, no drilling next week. And there's always that little bakery next door with the mini pies.

Fingers crossed all is good.  Enjoy your mini pies.
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Post by: FJL on May 03, 2018, 04:22:38 PM
Today I started my 2017 tax prep. All that dental work over the winter put me behind in EVERYTHING. I always break my tax work down into pieces and just do one piece at a time. I was pleased to get the first piece done. Hopefully, there won't be anything this time that requires an archeological dig through years and years of old files. That can be sooo annoying!


Many more people are going to end up in the "standard deduction" rather than "itemized deductions" for 2018, because the standard deduction will be going up.  I've had to remind people that if deductions belong in 2017, be careful to include them in 2017 rate rthan ever playing catch-up in 2018. 
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Post by: FJL on May 03, 2018, 04:23:51 PM
Thanks for the nice comments on the lyric. 
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Post by: KevinH on May 03, 2018, 04:59:09 PM
Good evening!
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Post by: KevinH on May 03, 2018, 04:59:24 PM
Page 4 malarkey!
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Post by: KevinH on May 03, 2018, 05:02:48 PM
Randy is meeting with a new real estate agent on Monday morning, so we've been going through rounds of searching for the power of attorney I gave him to represent my third of the property.  Oy!



Vibes that the property will be sold!
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Post by: KevinH on May 03, 2018, 05:03:26 PM
Stretching the TOD, but on the subject of "unsung actors"  :)  - with Diana Rigg getting a Tony nomination in a Musical without singing or dancing at all.  And still stuck on the joys of "Show Me"

I heard a rumor (not really) they may add a number for Diana Ms. Rigg to sing after the curtain call for while the Tony voters are there, if Alan Jay Lerner OKs it.

Tune of “Show Me" again

Notes, notes, notes, yes they hit those notes
Yes, I know dear Renée
Has a perfect high A.
This isn’t the Met, it’s Broad-way!

No solo turn, nor a duet
Still I should get - Tony!

Haven’t you heard all the acclaim
Just call my name - Tony!

Here I am with notices that worship and adore
I may not sing, but how I score.
Holding it against me that the mother has no song
That’s sexist, ageist and wrong!

Don’t give me cash, don’t give me bling
Give me one thing – Tony! Tony!
I’m not too proud, I’ll take a tie.
Let's Rigg the voting somehow.
Tony now!




Funny, FJL!
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Post by: KevinH on May 03, 2018, 05:04:36 PM
Nice photo, DR ChasSmith!
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Post by: George on May 03, 2018, 05:57:29 PM
Well, it's time to leave work and go to rehearsal.  Tonight, we're supposed to run the show off book.  I'm not exactly there (I'm probably closer than I think), but we can still call for lines.

Be back later.
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Post by: vixmom on May 03, 2018, 06:47:57 PM
Nice photo Chas , I am very jealous of your adventure today
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Post by: vixmom on May 03, 2018, 06:48:56 PM
FJL, love your Ms Rigg song
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Post by: Jane on May 03, 2018, 06:50:08 PM
Stretching the TOD, but on the subject of "unsung actors"  :)  - with Diana Rigg getting a Tony nomination in a Musical without singing or dancing at all.  And still stuck on the joys of "Show Me"

I heard a rumor (not really) they may add a number for Diana Ms. Rigg to sing after the curtain call for while the Tony voters are there, if Alan Jay Lerner OKs it.

Tune of “Show Me" again

Notes, notes, notes, yes they hit those notes
Yes, I know dear Renée
Has a perfect high A.
This isn’t the Met, it’s Broad-way!

No solo turn, nor a duet
Still I should get - Tony!

Haven’t you heard all the acclaim
Just call my name - Tony!

Here I am with notices that worship and adore
I may not sing, but how I score.
Holding it against me that the mother has no song
That’s sexist, ageist and wrong!

Don’t give me cash, don’t give me bling
Give me one thing – Tony! Tony!
I’m not too proud, I’ll take a tie.
Let's Rigg the voting somehow.
Tony now!

Funny, FJL!

I finally had time to read it all the way through, yes very funny :)
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Post by: vixmom on May 03, 2018, 06:50:25 PM
And I am putting  that orphan joke away for future use, I don't know where or when, but someday.....
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Post by: vixmom on May 03, 2018, 06:51:12 PM
Jane I have never been satisfied with vicarious chocolate
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Post by: Jane on May 03, 2018, 06:55:38 PM
Fred Meyer sent me a text my prescription is ready to pick up.  I never remember the number to know which one is ready, however, the addition of telling me the estimated cost helps.  I do know which 90 day script is $100.00. 
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Post by: Jane on May 03, 2018, 06:56:25 PM
Jane I have never been satisfied with vicarious chocolate

I think it worked cuz I ate so much chocolate during the day-lol. 
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Post by: Jane on May 03, 2018, 07:00:13 PM
It was surprisingly warm and muggy today.  It has cooled down with a nice breeze.
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Post by: John G. on May 03, 2018, 07:22:14 PM
Jane I have never been satisfied with vicarious chocolate

Not for me neither. Virtual chocolate is a crime.
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Post by: John G. on May 03, 2018, 07:22:37 PM
Today I got lazy and read.
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Post by: John G. on May 03, 2018, 07:22:50 PM
It was blissful.
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Post by: John G. on May 03, 2018, 07:24:15 PM
Tonight we boiled lobster. One woman in the group led the steaming. It took about a half hour to get the five-pounder done. We were all happy.
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Post by: John G. on May 03, 2018, 07:25:02 PM
A friend from college came over from Connecticut. Great to see him.
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Post by: Jeanne on May 03, 2018, 08:14:36 PM
Fred, thanks for the reminder about the tax law changes. I was just getting the numbers together like I usually would, but I really should keep the new law in mind. My 2018 return will give me a better idea of how the new law affects my tax situation.
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Post by: Jeanne on May 03, 2018, 08:15:29 PM
Vixmom, can you give up an update from your cardiology visit?
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Post by: vixmom on May 03, 2018, 09:08:56 PM
Vixmom, can you give up an update from your cardiology visit?


Thanks for asking , I was afraid I was  getting a little self indulgent
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Post by: vixmom on May 03, 2018, 09:10:23 PM
Today's EKG was good and my blood pressure was excellent, of course the function of the med I'm on us to regulate my heartbeat and lower my blood pressure so the results are hardly surprising. 
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Post by: vixmom on May 03, 2018, 09:11:56 PM
I did ask if he could change the med from twice a day to once at night (my coworker with a similar issue does that) this med  keeps me feeling fairly fuzzy , not something I enjoy at work
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Post by: vixmom on May 03, 2018, 09:13:39 PM
I have togobacknext week to get fitted with a halter ,but it will only be fir 24 hours since we already have the EKG from the urgent care that showed me in the midst of a full blown attack
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Post by: vixmom on May 03, 2018, 09:14:54 PM
I thought I would have a leisurely bath before my appointment this morning and after  Vixdad  left for work I was preparing to do just  that
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Post by: vixmom on May 03, 2018, 09:15:06 PM
And then the phone rang
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Post by: vixmom on May 03, 2018, 09:16:32 PM
 Vixdad  had left his monthly ticket at home and was now standing at the platform if the station one stop further  west than the one where his car was
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Post by: vixmom on May 03, 2018, 09:17:36 PM
He could of course just paid for the fare it's ways,but he also had the badge that allows him access to his work site in the same holder
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Post by: vixmom on May 03, 2018, 09:18:56 PM
So Vixmom to the rescue,I leaped into the car (well I did put some clothes on first, it's not that kind of story) and drive to meet him at the other station.
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Post by: vixmom on May 03, 2018, 09:21:13 PM
Of course there were the requisite roadworks and truck drivers with the goal to memorize every blade of grass along the route in my way so you time I got home my leisurely bath and bit if breakfast turned into a quick shower and a glass of OJ
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Post by: vixmom on May 03, 2018, 09:22:29 PM
To make up for it I stopped home after my appointment and made myself 2 eggs over easy and 3 little sausages which I ate all up prior to heading into the office
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Post by: bk on May 03, 2018, 09:37:02 PM
Finally finished with rehearsals, then did a bit of work at the piano.  So much fun to have Donny Most with us.
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Post by: Jane on May 03, 2018, 10:01:20 PM
Jane I have never been satisfied with vicarious chocolate

Not for me neither. Virtual chocolate is a crime.

:D
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Post by: Jane on May 03, 2018, 10:01:37 PM
Today I got lazy and read.

Nice.
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Post by: Jane on May 03, 2018, 10:02:47 PM
Vixmom, can you give up an update from your cardiology visit?


Thanks for asking , I was afraid I was  getting a little self indulgent

I feared you didn't want to talk about it.
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Post by: Jane on May 03, 2018, 10:06:03 PM
I did ask if he could change the med from twice a day to once at night (my coworker with a similar issue does that) this med  keeps me feeling fairly fuzzy , not something I enjoy at work

Was the answer yes?  If so, is that the 2 doses all at once or half what you have been taking?
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Post by: Jane on May 03, 2018, 10:07:25 PM
I have togobacknext week to get fitted with a halter ,but it will only be fir 24 hours since we already have the EKG from the urgent care that showed me in the midst of a full blown attack

In one respect it is good you were able to have the EKG to read what your attacks look like.
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Post by: Jane on May 03, 2018, 10:08:24 PM
Finally finished with rehearsals, then did a bit of work at the piano.  So much fun to have Donny Most with us.

It is great you have fun at work.
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Post by: vixmom on May 03, 2018, 10:51:30 PM
I did ask if he could change the med from twice a day to once at night (my coworker with a similar issue does that) this med  keeps me feeling fairly fuzzy , not something I enjoy at work

Was the answer yes?  If so, is that the 2 doses all at once or half what you have been taking?


Sorry I got distracted the battery in the fire alarm must be getting weak so it was beeping and I had together the step stool and get it didn and then try to find another battery and then try to get the darn thing to rehook to thingy (technical term) on the ceiling
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Post by: vixmom on May 03, 2018, 10:51:59 PM
Why do they always start beeping at night,never during the day in a weekend
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Post by: vixmom on May 03, 2018, 10:52:38 PM
Did yes he's prescribed somethings g else which I'll just take once night but first he wants me to finish the ones I have
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Post by: vixmom on May 03, 2018, 10:53:15 PM
And now I must get some sleep because th alarm will be going off all too soon
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Post by: George on May 03, 2018, 11:06:11 PM
Well, it's time to leave work and go to rehearsal.  Tonight, we're supposed to run the show off book.  I'm not exactly there (I'm probably closer than I think), but we can still call for lines.

Be back later.

Well, we got through the show fairly well!
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Post by: George on May 03, 2018, 11:07:07 PM
I got through my spoken lines and my sung solo lines without any goobers!
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Post by: George on May 03, 2018, 11:07:42 PM
Now, I just need to learn the chorus stuff. ::)
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Post by: George on May 03, 2018, 11:07:49 PM
;)
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Post by: George on May 03, 2018, 11:09:30 PM
Today's EKG was good and my blood pressure was excellent, of course the function of the med I'm on us to regulate my heartbeat and lower my blood pressure so the results are hardly surprising. 

Very nice!
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Post by: George on May 03, 2018, 11:12:33 PM
I recorded the Sutton Foster concert on PBS last week, but forgot about Leslie Odom, Jr.'s concert the week before. :(
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Post by: George on May 03, 2018, 11:13:07 PM
But, it turns out that it's available on Comcast's On Demand!
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Post by: George on May 03, 2018, 11:13:39 PM
I'm watching and recording that to my DVD burner.
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Post by: George on May 03, 2018, 11:14:12 PM
And tomorrow night is Stephanie J. Block's concert!
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Post by: George on May 03, 2018, 11:14:41 PM
I'm really looking forward to hers. ;D
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Post by: George on May 03, 2018, 11:14:57 PM
PAGE SIX DANCE!!
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Post by: George on May 03, 2018, 11:15:40 PM
I have no idea if there's a concert scheduled for the week after SJB.
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Post by: TCB on May 03, 2018, 11:23:51 PM
Good evening.
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Post by: TCB on May 03, 2018, 11:25:31 PM
Sutton Foster was the first week.  Leslie Odom Jr. was the second week.
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Post by: TCB on May 03, 2018, 11:26:05 PM
Andrew Rannells is on May 11.
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Post by: TCB on May 03, 2018, 11:27:30 PM
Tonight I had the Southwest Chicken Bowl from Freshly for dinner.



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Post by: TCB on May 03, 2018, 11:28:47 PM
Personally, I would have never prepared corn with sweet potatoes and quinoa, but it was okay.
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Post by: TCB on May 03, 2018, 11:29:52 PM
It was a good sized chicken breast, and the black beans and stuff was very tasty.
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Post by: TCB on May 03, 2018, 11:31:33 PM
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano is currently erupting.
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Post by: TCB on May 03, 2018, 11:32:08 PM
Oh, and Roger Moore is still dead.
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Post by: George on May 03, 2018, 11:37:33 PM
Sutton Foster was the first week.  Leslie Odom Jr. was the second week.
Andrew Rannells is on May 11.

Thanks for the info, Tom.
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Post by: George on May 03, 2018, 11:42:10 PM
Earlier tonight, I bough the Blu-ray of The Slipper and the Rose: The Story Of Cinderella (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ENP2R1S/).  I didn't realize that was ever available on Blu-ray.
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Post by: TCB on May 03, 2018, 11:57:02 PM
I guess I missed seeing Ben Davis in KISS ME KATE.
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Post by: George on May 04, 2018, 12:05:28 AM
I guess I missed seeing Ben Davis in KISS ME KATE.

Me, too. :-\