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Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on April 03, 2019, 12:33:38 AM

Title: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: bk on April 03, 2019, 12:33:38 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were a relief, and now it is time for you to post until the relieved cows come home.
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: bk on April 03, 2019, 12:34:45 AM
And the word of the day is: VAWARD!
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Post by: bk on April 03, 2019, 12:37:14 AM
I love the late-night trio of jan, George, and TCB, which is also the name of my accountant firm.
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Post by: George on April 03, 2019, 12:56:08 AM
First post after BK!
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Post by: George on April 03, 2019, 01:02:13 AM
Today us just going to be another regular day.
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Post by: George on April 03, 2019, 01:02:24 AM
Just had to share.
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Post by: George on April 03, 2019, 01:32:04 AM
But first, to bed.

Good night, BK, and have a good day, all!
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Post by: KevinH on April 03, 2019, 01:43:00 AM
Good morning from Athens!
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Post by: KevinH on April 03, 2019, 01:44:04 AM
Thanks for the travel vibes.  I was a little worried because my flight to Newark was delayed a few times, but it turns out the flight landed only about 40 minutes from the originally scheduled time.
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Post by: KevinH on April 03, 2019, 01:44:37 AM
The flight on Emirates was very good.  I just wish I could have slept a little more.
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Post by: KevinH on April 03, 2019, 01:46:06 AM
I checked in to my hotel and my friend Michael came over.  We had dinner at a vegan restaurant called Healthy Bites.  It was very good. 
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Post by: KevinH on April 03, 2019, 01:47:03 AM
Afterwards we walked for quite a while, through the colorful Placa area and around the perimeter of the Acropolis.  It's so great to see such historical places.
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Post by: KevinH on April 03, 2019, 01:47:52 AM
One thing that is surprising is the incredible amount of graffiti here.  It's everywhere, even on the subway trains!  I couldn't believe that.
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: KevinH on April 03, 2019, 01:49:51 AM
I couldn't figure out how to turn on the TV (not that there are any English language channels other than BBC World and CNN International).  I called the front desk.  I was asked: "Did you push the red button at the top of the remote?"    "Yes."   "Push the number 1 instead."    Oh, okay!  That worked!   Who would have known?
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Post by: vixmom on April 03, 2019, 04:22:54 AM
Good morning
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Post by: vixmom on April 03, 2019, 04:23:49 AM
I forgot to plug in my iPad before I went to sleep last night so I'm down to 10% battery
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: vixmom on April 03, 2019, 04:24:08 AM
Enjoy Athens, Kevin.
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Post by: vixmom on April 03, 2019, 04:25:38 AM
BK did you see my questions yesterday about opening night tickets for Broadway shows?
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Post by: vixmom on April 03, 2019, 04:28:28 AM
i have a question for John.. how does one become a professional food critic?
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Post by: vixmom on April 03, 2019, 04:29:46 AM
For that matter, how does one become a professional critic if any type...movies, theatre, TV
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Post by: vixmom on April 03, 2019, 04:30:51 AM
I am not asking as a possible career move, just curious about the criteria
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Post by: vixmom on April 03, 2019, 04:35:14 AM
On a tv show or movie who takes care of all the choosing and placing incidental "stuff" in the sets to make it look like a real place...books, knick knacks, kitchen essentials....
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Post by: ChasSmith on April 03, 2019, 05:28:31 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: ChasSmith on April 03, 2019, 05:30:05 AM
A day off, of sorts.

Well, yeah, definitely a day off insofar as I have no rehearsals or shows. But there is plenty that must be attended to.
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: ChasSmith on April 03, 2019, 05:40:05 AM
Vixmom, a friend of mine is a set constructor and dresser. He had done that kind of work in Connecticut theaters, then last year he began getting work on various TV shows filming in the NYC boroughs. He did well at it from the get go and quickly advanced. It’s hard work, and beyond that, I don’t know much about it, but he loves it. He’s also one of our good local directors and actors. Of course, none of this digression answers your question.
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 03, 2019, 05:49:11 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: Jane on April 03, 2019, 05:50:49 AM
I love the late-night trio of jan, George, and TCB, which is also the name of my accountant firm.

It is very entertaining.
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 03, 2019, 05:51:05 AM
This is great sleeping weather.  If I did not have two cats, I'd sleep the day away.  I have so little work at the moment, I'd rather go to bed and stay there.
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: Jane on April 03, 2019, 05:52:12 AM
George I am sorry I wasnt there to laugh at your Star Trek joke, an along with you laughing at your own joke ;)
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 03, 2019, 05:54:04 AM
We ran into a quagmire in the new orchestra parts for How To Succeed . . . yesterday afternoon.  My colleague works fast, and by 7:00 the corrections  in Reeds 2 and 4 were made.  I'm finding small fixes as I go over the parts, so that's good.
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: Jane on April 03, 2019, 05:54:44 AM
I wonder what DR Ginny will have to say about TCB'S Ohio comment, but then he did iinclude the beautiful state of Utah so it was obviously a joke..
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: Jane on April 03, 2019, 05:59:47 AM
When we lived in Michigan I often went to Ohio.  Toledo has the Museum of Art and other places of interest.  There is Cedar Point. In Cleveland the Music Hall of Fame.  And best of all is DR Ginny.
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: Jane on April 03, 2019, 06:00:32 AM
Good morning from Athens!

Hi.  Enjoy your stay.
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: Jane on April 03, 2019, 06:01:25 AM
I couldn't figure out how to turn on the TV (not that there are any English language channels other than BBC World and CNN International).  I called the front desk.  I was asked: "Did you push the red button at the top of the remote?"    "Yes."   "Push the number 1 instead."    Oh, okay!  That worked!   Who would have known?

;D
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: Jane on April 03, 2019, 06:02:58 AM
Vixmom, a friend of mine is a set constructor and dresser. He had done that kind of work in Connecticut theaters, then last year he began getting work on various TV shows filming in the NYC boroughs. He did well at it from the get go and quickly advanced. It’s hard work, and beyond that, I don’t know much about it, but he loves it. He’s also one of our good local directors and actors. Of course, none of this digression answers your question.

But it is interesting.
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: Jane on April 03, 2019, 06:04:21 AM
This is great sleeping weather.  If I did not have two cats, I'd sleep the day away.  I have so little work at the moment, I'd rather go to bed and stay there.

For me I could have stayed in bed all morning cuddling with my cats.
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: Jrand74 on April 03, 2019, 06:25:27 AM
Wednesday....a sunny day here in Indiana!
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: Jrand74 on April 03, 2019, 06:26:49 AM
Birdy Barnum was taking a bath in his drinking water yesterday....so I put a small bowl of fresh water in his cage for him to frolic in.  And frolic he did.  And then of course gave him fresh drinking water.
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: elmore3003 on April 03, 2019, 06:32:09 AM
Patrol over, but today's litter cleanup was an ordeal, and I'm trying to analyze why it became such a problematic issue.
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 03, 2019, 06:32:59 AM
Now I must give some thought to breakfast.
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Post by: ChasSmith on April 03, 2019, 06:35:37 AM
Patrol over, but today's litter cleanup was an ordeal, and I'm trying to analyze why it became such a problematic issue.

Some days they just are, DR Elmore. Around here, no two days are all that alike.
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: ChasSmith on April 03, 2019, 06:37:43 AM
I am the Master of the Litter in these here parts.

And the Master of the Litter knows whereof he speaks.
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: ChasSmith on April 03, 2019, 06:40:07 AM
Actually, make that Lord High Master of the Litter.

But these guys never tip.
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: Jane on April 03, 2019, 06:41:11 AM
Birdy Barnum was taking a bath in his drinking water yesterday....so I put a small bowl of fresh water in his cage for him to frolic in.  And frolic he did.  And then of course gave him fresh drinking water.

😊
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: Jane on April 03, 2019, 06:41:57 AM
Patrol over, but today's litter cleanup was an ordeal, and I'm trying to analyze why it became such a problematic issue.

Some days they just are, DR Elmore. Around here, no two days are all that alike.

Yup.
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: Jane on April 03, 2019, 06:42:29 AM
I am the Master of the Litter in these here parts.

And the Master of the Litter knows whereof he speaks.


Try having 4 cats ;)
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: ChasSmith on April 03, 2019, 06:59:58 AM
I just made an egg sandwich. Kind of. When you cook something and are still making up your mind what it should be, as you're cooking it, the result is rarely a rousing success. But since you can't go too wrong with a couple of eggs and some toast, this was okay.

I toasted two slices of bread, fried two eggs, and decided to lay the toast on the plate and put the eggs on top. First off, I accidentally broke one yolk, so right there the project was compromised. But I went ahead with it. The end result was a little dry. But I hadn't even thought of adding cheese or, literally, anything else, so whaddaya expect. It still gets the job done.
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Post by: ChasSmith on April 03, 2019, 07:00:16 AM
And now?

More coffee!
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: ChasSmith on April 03, 2019, 07:05:03 AM
Hmm. I wonder if a book of half-assed recipes like that one would sell.
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 03, 2019, 07:19:12 AM
My favorite egg sandwich is what I call the Alice, after the 1st floor neighbor who gave me the recipe: 2 slices of good grain bread, 2 eggs made into an omelet, ranch dressing, and lots of alfalfa sprouts.
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: Ginny on April 03, 2019, 08:48:40 AM
Wednesday morning greetings!  After 3 up-and-outta-here days, I'm taking it very slow this morning.  We fixed ourselves a nice bacon & egg breakfast and enjoyed the newspaper together.
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: Ginny on April 03, 2019, 08:52:44 AM
When we lived in Michigan I often went to Ohio.  Toledo has the Museum of Art and other places of interest.  There is Cedar Point. In Cleveland the Music Hall of Fame.  And best of all os DR Ginny.

LOL!  When I was finishing grad school in Michigan and looking for a job, I said I'd go "anywhere but Ohio."  But there were lots of opportunities here and I gladly joined Miami University for what turned out to be a perfect first job.  My intention was to build my resume and stay 3-5 years, but my first job turned into an opportunity for promotion and, then, there was this guy...

So, almost 46 years later here I am!
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: Jane on April 03, 2019, 09:10:19 AM
Keith's mother was close to a cousin in Toledo.  When she visited us I would invite a friend to go with me to drop Mom off in Toledo.  One time we took her to the museum first and another time to some lovely gardens.  I can't recall the name.  DR Ginny do you know of gardens near there?

Keith, and sometimes the boys, would go with me on Sunday to pick her up and spend time visiting.
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Post by: Ginny on April 03, 2019, 09:13:43 AM
DR Jane, there's Toledo Botanical Garden, but I don't know much about it.  We're a good 3-hour drive from Toledo and by the time I get there, I'd just as soon drive another hour and be in the Ann Arbor area or at my sister's house.  I've heard good things, though, about the art museum.
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: ChasSmith on April 03, 2019, 09:27:41 AM
I just straightened up the Music Room while listening to Kurt Weill Revisited.
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Post by: Jrand74 on April 03, 2019, 09:37:37 AM
I like today - I have the doors open and the storm door screens open so we can get some nice fresh air.  And I opened the window in the computer room so Birdy Barnum and hear what's going on outside.  I put a bit of seed on the stone front under the window, but no bird has stopped by for a snack yet....
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: Jane on April 03, 2019, 10:47:42 AM
I am waiting to get my eyes examined.
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Post by: Jane on April 03, 2019, 10:49:02 AM
Thanks Ginny. I will see if photos match my memory. The name doesn't.
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Post by: Jane on April 03, 2019, 10:51:06 AM
I wish I had a book to read.
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Post by: Jane on April 03, 2019, 10:52:00 AM
Even better, I wish the doctor would hurry up and get in here e.
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Post by: Jane on April 03, 2019, 11:03:01 AM
Soon I think.
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Post by: Jane on April 03, 2019, 11:04:33 AM
I suspect she e is talking to a rep vs a patient. If only my hearing was better. I used to have exceptionally good hearing.
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Post by: George on April 03, 2019, 11:06:34 AM
I couldn't figure out how to turn on the TV (not that there are any English language channels other than BBC World and CNN International).  I called the front desk.  I was asked: "Did you push the red button at the top of the remote?"    "Yes."   "Push the number 1 instead."    Oh, okay!  That worked!   Who would have known?

:o
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Post by: George on April 03, 2019, 11:06:44 AM
:D
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Post by: George on April 03, 2019, 11:06:59 AM
i have a question for John.. how does one become a professional food critic?

One bite at a time. ;)
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Post by: TCB on April 03, 2019, 11:08:01 AM
Good morning/afternoon.
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Post by: TCB on April 03, 2019, 11:08:43 AM
Goodness, I am late arriving.  George is (I think) already at work.
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Post by: TCB on April 03, 2019, 11:10:21 AM
We ran into a quagmire in the new orchestra parts for How To Succeed . . . yesterday afternoon.  My colleague works fast, and by 7:00 the corrections  in Reeds 2 and 4 were made.  I'm finding small fixes as I go over the parts, so that's good.


I believe I went to high school with Quag Meyer.  He was a bit of a mess.
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: TCB on April 03, 2019, 11:11:50 AM
I wonder what DR Ginny will have to say about TCB'S Ohio comment, but then he did iinclude the beautiful state of Utah so it was obviously a joke..


Now, I shouldn't be held accountable for that comment.  I was only agreeing with jan (that woman is a troublemaker).
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: George on April 03, 2019, 11:12:06 AM
I am the Master of the Litter in these here parts.

And the Master of the Litter knows whereof he speaks.


Try having 4 cats ;)

My sister and her daughter have four cats.  I can't imagine!
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: George on April 03, 2019, 11:12:34 AM
My favorite egg sandwich is what I call the Alice, after the 1st floor neighbor who gave me the recipe: 2 slices of good grain bread, 2 eggs made into an omelet, ranch dressing, and lots of alfalfa sprouts.

Other than the alfalfa sprouts ( :P ), that sounds good.
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: George on April 03, 2019, 11:12:41 AM
Hi, Tom.
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Post by: George on April 03, 2019, 11:13:02 AM
When we lived in Michigan I often went to Ohio.  Toledo has the Museum of Art and other places of interest.  There is Cedar Point. In Cleveland the Music Hall of Fame.  And best of all os DR Ginny.

LOL!  When I was finishing grad school in Michigan and looking for a job, I said I'd go "anywhere but Ohio."  But there were lots of opportunities here and I gladly joined Miami University for what turned out to be a perfect first job.  My intention was to build my resume and stay 3-5 years, but my first job turned into an opportunity for promotion and, then, there was this guy...

So, almost 46 years later here I am!

Well, as "they" say:  Life is What Happens To You While You’re Busy Making Other Plans (https://quoteinvestigator.com/2012/05/06/other-plans/) (and variations of that quote).
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: George on April 03, 2019, 11:13:17 AM
Goodness, I am late arriving.  George is (I think) already at work.

Yes, I am.
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Post by: TCB on April 03, 2019, 11:15:59 AM
Hmm. I wonder if a book of half-assed recipes like that one would sell.



Years ago, I thought of writing a book of Recipes For Your Pet Rock.  However, after gravel, I was at a loss.
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: TCB on April 03, 2019, 11:19:17 AM
My favorite egg sandwich is what I call the Alice, after the 1st floor neighbor who gave me the recipe: 2 slices of good grain bread, 2 eggs made into an omelet, ranch dressing, and lots of alfalfa sprouts.


You had my attention, until you added the alfalfa sprouts.  If I wanted that, I would graze in the back forty.
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Post by: TCB on April 03, 2019, 11:20:59 AM
I am waiting to get my eyes examined.


I am waiting to get my head examined.
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Post by: bk on April 03, 2019, 11:21:13 AM
I'm up, I'm up - seven and a half hours of sleep.
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Post by: TCB on April 03, 2019, 11:24:17 AM
Half way through page three before noon on the Left Coast!  My oh my!
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Post by: TCB on April 03, 2019, 11:25:38 AM
~~~~~~~~~~~~Travel vibes to DR Kevin!!~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: TCB on April 03, 2019, 11:27:06 AM
~~~~~~~~~~~~Travel vibes to DR Kevin!!~~~~~~~~~~~~

Do you all remember the good old days when we could make our posts go left or right!
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: TCB on April 03, 2019, 11:28:17 AM
Of course, these are never good old memories for DR Jane, who wishes we would stop moving things around.
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Post by: Jane on April 03, 2019, 11:35:48 AM
Progress. I am now waiting for my eyes to dialate.
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Post by: Jane on April 03, 2019, 11:36:44 AM
i have a question for John.. how does one become a professional food critic?

One bite at a time. ;)

;D
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Post by: Jane on April 03, 2019, 11:37:42 AM
I wonder what DR Ginny will have to say about TCB'S Ohio comment, but then he did iinclude the beautiful state of Utah so it was obviously a joke..


Now, I shouldn't be held accountable for that comment.  I was only agreeing with jan (that woman is a troublemaker).

😁
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: Jane on April 03, 2019, 11:39:18 AM
My favorite egg sandwich is what I call the Alice, after the 1st floor neighbor who gave me the recipe: 2 slices of good grain bread, 2 eggs made into an omelet, ranch dressing, and lots of alfalfa sprouts.

Other than the alfalfa sprouts ( :P ), that sounds good.

It the omelet part I might not like, unless it had some avacado added.
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Post by: Jane on April 03, 2019, 11:40:02 AM
Hmm. I wonder if a book of half-assed recipes like that one would sell.



Years ago, I thought of writing a book of Recipes For Your Pet Rock.  However, after gravel, I was at a loss.

Funny :)
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Post by: Jane on April 03, 2019, 11:41:49 AM
Of course, these are never good old memories for DR Jane, who wishes we would stop moving things around.

LOL, so true which is why I remove the "move " when I quote those posts.
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Post by: Jane on April 03, 2019, 11:43:07 AM
I am waiting to get my eyes examined.


I am waiting to get my head examined.

I suppose I could do that as well ;)
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Post by: Jane on April 03, 2019, 11:44:24 AM
The office has switched to new software and it is throwing ghe doctor for a loop and slowing her down, plus she mentioned an emergency this morning.
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Post by: TCB on April 03, 2019, 11:48:01 AM
Page 4?
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Post by: TCB on April 03, 2019, 11:51:32 AM
I came across a photo of my college roommate in a production of a play called TWO CAN PLAY with Haley Mills.  I tried to attach the photo to show BK, but it must have some copyright protection because I couldn't figure out how to do it.
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Post by: TCB on April 03, 2019, 11:55:50 AM
We are finally getting some blue skies here in Tacoma.  We have been fog bound and cloud bound until now.
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Post by: George on April 03, 2019, 12:46:18 PM
Half way through page three before noon on the Left Coast!  My oh my!

And you're VERY close to a major millstone, Tom!
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Post by: Jane on April 03, 2019, 12:51:42 PM
I came across a photo of my college roommate in a production of a play called TWO CAN PLAY with Haley Mills.  I tried to attach the photo to show BK, but it must have some copyright protection because I couldn't figure out how to do it.

Can you take a decent photo of it with your camera?
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Post by: Jane on April 03, 2019, 12:52:11 PM
I am home and blurry eyed.
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Post by: Jane on April 03, 2019, 12:53:16 PM
I have new contacts to try.  I think only the left eye is different though it was the right eye I expected to have an adjustment.

My cataracts are mildly worse but still nothing to treat.
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Post by: Jane on April 03, 2019, 12:54:03 PM
We are finally getting some blue skies here in Tacoma.  We have been fog bound and cloud bound until now.

It was nicer before I went into the doctor's office.  It now feels like rain is approaching.
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Post by: Jane on April 03, 2019, 12:54:20 PM
I am snacking on pop corn.
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Post by: Jrand74 on April 03, 2019, 02:30:09 PM
I have watched parts of two Community Theatre productions of PICNIC on YouTube.

I am embarrassed for everyone involved in both shows....everything is wrong...no on can act....one is SLIGHTLY better....SLIGHTLY....

And of course there is the "dance" scene where they proceed to do The Twist in one of the shows....   The actors playing Hal in each production are beanpoles and should never remove their shirts in public.
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Post by: Jrand74 on April 03, 2019, 02:31:31 PM
I can't suggest anyone watch any part of either production......
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Post by: George on April 03, 2019, 04:03:54 PM
Tom, Harlequin Productions here in Olympia released their new season brochure for 2020 (https://harlequinproductions.org/next-season/), and next April they're doing For Peter Pan On Her 70th Birthday.
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Post by: George on April 03, 2019, 04:05:42 PM
Also next season, they're going to do Noises Off (I played Tim Allgood back in the 1990s), Into The Woods, and Fun Home.
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Post by: Jrand74 on April 03, 2019, 04:22:16 PM
That looks like a nice season DR GEORGE.....but a lot of WORK!
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 03, 2019, 04:38:17 PM
I came across a photo of my college roommate in a production of a play called TWO CAN PLAY with Haley Mills.  I tried to attach the photo to show BK, but it must have some copyright protection because I couldn't figure out how to do it.

I just saw Hayley Mills in a MIDSOMER MURDERS episode in Season 16.
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Post by: jan on April 03, 2019, 04:55:33 PM
So, Tom, I'm a troublemaker?  Just you wait, 'enry 'iggins, just you wait!
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Post by: George on April 03, 2019, 05:06:32 PM
That looks like a nice season DR GEORGE.....but a lot of WORK!

I know!  The theater group has its own theater, but now that they're under new management, they're all of a sudden going to add two shows to be performed at another theater space!  What's that all about?? :-\
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Post by: George on April 03, 2019, 05:06:42 PM
A lot of local theater people here are wondering if they'll be able to handle it.  They've been losing patrons recently, and probably not just because of the management change.
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Post by: vixmom on April 03, 2019, 05:33:08 PM
Vixmom, a friend of mine is a set constructor and dresser. He had done that kind of work in Connecticut theaters, then last year he began getting work on various TV shows filming in the NYC boroughs. He did well at it from the get go and quickly advanced. It’s hard work, and beyond that, I don’t know much about it, but he loves it. He’s also one of our good local directors and actors. Of course, none of this digression answers your question.

That sounds like very interesting work.  I think I would like being a set dresser
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: vixmom on April 03, 2019, 05:57:35 PM
First of all a proper egg sandwich should be on a fresh kaiser roll, onion roll or croissant
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Post by: vixmom on April 03, 2019, 05:58:40 PM
Over easy with muesnster and bacon or a nice slice of Virginia ham is best
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Post by: vixmom on April 03, 2019, 05:59:35 PM
And one must never never put ketchup on it
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Post by: vixmom on April 03, 2019, 06:00:01 PM
Although Vixdad insists upon it
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Post by: vixmom on April 03, 2019, 06:00:54 PM
But he's a dang furiner so what does he know?
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Post by: vixmom on April 03, 2019, 06:01:42 PM
I. Have had salad for dinner every night fir the past two weeks except for Saturday
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Post by: vixmom on April 03, 2019, 06:02:26 PM
I could sure go fir a nice piece of steak
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Post by: Jane on April 03, 2019, 06:05:22 PM
So, Tom, I'm a troublemaker?  Just you wait, 'enry 'iggins, just you wait!

:D
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: vixmom on April 03, 2019, 06:05:50 PM
I will be breaking the cycle on Saturday though... it's time for the church's annual chili contest
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Post by: Jane on April 03, 2019, 06:06:33 PM
I. Have had salad for dinner every night fir the past two weeks except for Saturday

With a low calorie dressing?
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Post by: Jane on April 03, 2019, 06:07:01 PM
I will be breaking the cycle on Saturday though... it's time for the church's annual chili contest

Are you competing as usual?
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Post by: vixmom on April 03, 2019, 06:07:48 PM
I am cooking once again...
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Post by: vixmom on April 03, 2019, 06:07:57 PM
Wish me luck
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: vixmom on April 03, 2019, 06:08:54 PM
I. Have had salad for dinner every night fir the past two weeks except for Saturday

With a low calorie dressing?

Yes, and very little dressing as well
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: Jane on April 03, 2019, 06:28:58 PM
Good luck with both the chili contest and your improved diet.
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Post by: George on April 03, 2019, 06:29:46 PM
Good luck with both the chili contest and your improved diet.

Ditto and Ditto!!
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: John G. on April 03, 2019, 06:30:45 PM
i have a question for John.. how does one become a professional food critic?

I became one by applying for the job.And they said OK.
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: John G. on April 03, 2019, 06:30:55 PM
Good evening, all.
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Post by: John G. on April 03, 2019, 06:32:49 PM
i have a question for John.. how does one become a professional food critic?

One bite at a time. ;)

Nice.
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Post by: John G. on April 03, 2019, 06:35:12 PM
Also next season, they're going to do Noises Off (I played Tim Allgood back in the 1990s), Into The Woods, and Fun Home.

That's a better season than the theater where I usher. One-night non-union tours of Once, An American in Paris, Finding Neverland and Stomp. Yawn
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Post by: John G. on April 03, 2019, 06:37:56 PM
Finishing up Knights of the Round Table. Worst version of King Arthur I've seen and that saying something, because I've seen First Knight.
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: John G. on April 03, 2019, 06:42:03 PM
Got an ultrasound of my abdomen today, did a boatload of work, made it to the noon Lent service, loaded the dishwasher, got the laundry going and did a really strenuous dance class -- and I really feel as if I haven't accomplished anything today. Seriously.
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Post by: John G. on April 03, 2019, 06:42:51 PM
I think because most of the work I did was not what I had planned to do. It was stuff added to my plate as the day went on.
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: John G. on April 03, 2019, 06:43:22 PM
It's raining here now and I have a sinus headache. Wish the pressure would change.
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Post by: George on April 03, 2019, 06:46:56 PM
Also next season, they're going to do Noises Off (I played Tim Allgood back in the 1990s), Into The Woods, and Fun Home.

That's a better season than the theater where I usher. One-night non-union tours of Once, An American in Paris, Finding Neverland and Stomp. Yawn

Once came to Olympia and sold out.  It was wonderful!  I'm sure that An American in Paris would do really well here.
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: vixmom on April 03, 2019, 06:54:48 PM
i have a question for John.. how does one become a professional food critic?

I became one by applying for the job.And they said OK.

Didn't you have to provide some sort of foodie credentials?
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: vixmom on April 03, 2019, 06:55:33 PM
I could never be a food critic, I have an unadventurous palet
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Post by: vixmom on April 03, 2019, 07:00:51 PM
I am currently snacking on raw almonds and blueberries and raspberries
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: vixmom on April 03, 2019, 07:04:37 PM
Wishing it were chocolate and ice cream
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: John G. on April 03, 2019, 07:10:43 PM
i have a question for John.. how does one become a professional food critic?

I became one by applying for the job.And they said OK.

Didn't you have to provide some sort of foodie credentials?


I had written about food before. I think that helped.

There's no one way to get any job. But if it's a passion of yours, then you'll do what it takes, I guess.
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: John G. on April 03, 2019, 07:10:57 PM
Ethically speaking, of course.
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Post by: John G. on April 03, 2019, 07:11:20 PM
KevinH, I hope you're having a great time. Travel vibes!
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: John G. on April 03, 2019, 07:37:43 PM
Trying a new version of Capirotada with donuts. I hope this one works.

https://www.homesicktexan.com/2010/03/capirotada-mexican-bread-pudding-lent.html
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: George on April 03, 2019, 07:50:10 PM
Trying a new version of Capirotada with donuts. I hope this one works.

https://www.homesicktexan.com/2010/03/capirotada-mexican-bread-pudding-lent.html

That sounds good!
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Post by: George on April 03, 2019, 07:51:10 PM
Well, I must be off.  I've been here at work for far too long and I need to leave.

Be back later.
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Post by: John G. on April 03, 2019, 08:19:28 PM
Weird doings tonight. The power keeps rolling out for a second and then back on. Stopped the movie in its tracks three times.
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Post by: John G. on April 03, 2019, 08:20:36 PM
Watching something called B.F.'s Daughter, a Barbara Stanwyck feature from a John P. Marquand novel about a rich man's daughter marrying a poor professor.
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Post by: John G. on April 03, 2019, 09:01:27 PM
Interesting movie. It's very timely. The politics are oddly reminiscent of today.

But what I like about the script is that the bad guy turns into a good one, while the good guy does some stuff that's not great. Gray areas.
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: jan on April 03, 2019, 09:19:45 PM
John, did the power problems screw up your clocks?
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Post by: John G. on April 03, 2019, 09:20:45 PM
No. Tha
John, did the power problems screw up your clocks?

No. Thankfully. Alexa takes care of that.
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: John G. on April 03, 2019, 09:20:57 PM
It's time for bed. But first ...
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Post by: John G. on April 03, 2019, 09:21:03 PM
Six!
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Post by: jan on April 03, 2019, 09:22:00 PM
That's good, John.
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: Jane on April 03, 2019, 10:15:21 PM
Got an ultrasound of my abdomen today, did a boatload of work, made it to the noon Lent service, loaded the dishwasher, got the laundry going and did a really strenuous dance class -- and I really feel as if I haven't accomplished anything today. Seriously.

Seriously!  You did a lot today.
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: Jane on April 03, 2019, 10:23:15 PM
Tonight we watched the excellent film BlacKkKlansman.
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: Jane on April 03, 2019, 10:51:41 PM
I am falling asleep,~ ~   ln the middle of typing this I fell asleep 
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Post by: bk on April 03, 2019, 11:37:11 PM
Back from seeing a club act - I'd totally forgotten that was happening.  Alexis Gershwin - close to ninety, whose uncles were George and Ira.  No, it wasn't good but I admire anyone who gets up and does anything at ninety.  Or eighty.  Or even my age :)
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Post by: bk on April 03, 2019, 11:37:23 PM
Finished Aquarius and shall now write some notes.
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: TCB on April 03, 2019, 11:42:16 PM
Good evening.
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: TCB on April 03, 2019, 11:42:31 PM
Hi, jan.
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Post by: TCB on April 03, 2019, 11:42:45 PM
Hi, George.
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: TCB on April 03, 2019, 11:48:49 PM
I have watched parts of two Community Theatre productions of PICNIC on YouTube.

I am embarrassed for everyone involved in both shows....everything is wrong...no on can act....one is SLIGHTLY better....SLIGHTLY....

And of course there is the "dance" scene where they proceed to do The Twist in one of the shows....   The actors playing Hal in each production are beanpoles and should never remove their shirts in public.


I was hardly a beanpole when I played Hal, but thank goodness I was in better shape than I am now.  And yes, I did take off my shirt.
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: TCB on April 03, 2019, 11:53:28 PM
Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster to star on Broadway next season in THE MUSIC MAN.  I would love to see that production.
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: TCB on April 03, 2019, 11:58:01 PM
It took me an hour to get on this site tonight.
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Post by: TCB on April 03, 2019, 11:58:35 PM
I guess it wasn’t worth the effort.
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Post by: George on April 04, 2019, 12:00:24 AM
Hi, Tom.
Title: Re: A SIGH OF RELIEF
Post by: George on April 04, 2019, 12:00:50 AM
It took me an hour to get on this site tonight.

Yikes!  I wonder what was going on.