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Title: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: bk on July 25, 2019, 12:45:47 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were both a hothouse and a conundrum, and now it is time for you to post until the hothouse cows come home.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: bk on July 25, 2019, 12:46:50 AM
And the word of the day is: UNDERGIRD!
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Post by: bk on July 25, 2019, 12:46:56 AM
UNDERPANTS!
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: George on July 25, 2019, 12:51:55 AM
First post after UNDERPANTS!

;)
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Post by: George on July 25, 2019, 12:58:02 AM
Topic of the Day:

Home made:  grilled cheese

Restaurant:  Pellegrino's, a local place, has a fantastic Monte Cristo; and Red Wagon, also local, has a really good club sandwich.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: George on July 25, 2019, 01:02:54 AM
Eddie Izzard is the other guest with Sutton Foster on James Corden.  I saw him live in Seattle about 15 or so years ago.  He was hysterical!
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: George on July 25, 2019, 01:33:49 AM
Well, it's time for bed.

Have a good day, all!
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: John G. on July 25, 2019, 04:49:15 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on July 25, 2019, 04:50:33 AM
I love a good grilled cheese stuffed with brisket and a four-cheese on baguette grilled over an open flame.
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Post by: John G. on July 25, 2019, 04:51:57 AM
But my favorite may be ham and Swiss with butter, maybe a little onion, roasted red pepper and salt.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: John G. on July 25, 2019, 04:53:55 AM
Sadly, sandwiches are becoming a big no-no because of the carbs in the bread. And I’m not into thinking that a lettuce-wrapped item is really a sandwich. It’s salad you can pick up.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: KevinH on July 25, 2019, 05:26:56 AM
Good morning!
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Post by: KevinH on July 25, 2019, 05:27:20 AM
Have to get ready for my 10 am dental appointment.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 25, 2019, 05:56:43 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 25, 2019, 06:14:50 AM
And one from me.

Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on July 25, 2019, 06:18:59 AM
Dental vibes for KevinH.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Jrand74 on July 25, 2019, 06:19:01 AM
Awnings on chicken coops, water in the oil in the car, hair down to the shoulders, training, baseball games.....HHW is the place to be for information.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: ChasSmith on July 25, 2019, 06:19:48 AM
Dead tired here, but what else is new. Another late night, another early morning.

This morning I must transfer any markings I want from the regular keyboardist’s book to mine, and then of course keep working on it, and then get it back down there before show time.

If there’s a seat available, I’ll watch the show. Which would be a good thing to do. But if not, that’s cool, I’m coming back home to get some rest.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: John G. on July 25, 2019, 06:20:58 AM
Kathleen Turner has been described as a hellion to deal with, yet John Waters describes her as pleasant to deal with on Serial Mom. Perhaps Waters should direct Faye Dunaway.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Jrand74 on July 25, 2019, 06:21:55 AM
Our reading went well.....I don't think many of the people - with the exception of "Millie" had read the script....there were laughs and tears....

Tonight is HAL night, so we shall see.

DR ELMORE asked where I found him.....well another board member who is working on SHREK has been directing the plays and musicals at a local high school for several years.  I asked him if he knew any potential HALS.

He said yes and telephone a young man who graduated last year....not idea in age....but hopefully he will do.  On inquiry, everyone is of the opinion that he is a nice guy.  BUT he can't dance.  Well, of course neither could Kim Novak or William Holden...
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Jrand74 on July 25, 2019, 06:22:17 AM
Time will tell.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Jrand74 on July 25, 2019, 06:28:16 AM
Miss Dunaway is in Europe and cannot comment.....as DR FJL and MR BK reported last night.

https://nypost.com/2019/07/24/faye-dunaway-fired-from-broadway-bound-tea-at-five/
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 25, 2019, 06:32:49 AM
I guess they don’t yet have transatlantic phone service, or that newfangled thing called the Internet, in Europe.
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 25, 2019, 06:56:43 AM
Obviously not DR CHAS SMITH.....
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 25, 2019, 06:57:19 AM
Here I am from last night with my Mrs. Potts and Christine Schoenwalder...

(https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/67243506_10220122587320118_453970037368160256_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_eui2=AeEo9RmkuVdFdLrHAghD0on-gInqjxZLz6U2VfGfZZFb1yIHfLU2gAjtWSu0o2PA1mvAekj0iu0Fl7FqiGaK0TBT-w6HHNO1uyQLWjLrzYhM-Q&_nc_oc=AQl_0aHsAcMTVVitTnMwZr3bwyElb3AxWJUpMyAyPYGbublKkTU1jaBHwhKPizr-ocVDkl6dxN0x2cAkWA5uptAe&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.xx&oh=4742745fd9c108403bfd478ad2fc73b0&oe=5DB239F7)
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Druxy on July 25, 2019, 07:00:57 AM
T.O.D.

I love the roast beef sandwich served at Schlotsky's. 
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Jrand74 on July 25, 2019, 07:08:07 AM
Oh.....and found left in the Men's Dressing Room.....the signed and framed photo of the cast and the gift that we gave to the director of SEND ME NO FLOWERS.....at least it wasn't in the trash can.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Jrand74 on July 25, 2019, 07:09:13 AM
I like a good double cheeseburger.....I think the WHOPPER is my favorite.

I used to like the Brawny Lad at Frisch's Big Boy....but it is no longer around....
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Jane on July 25, 2019, 07:34:14 AM
Sadly, sandwiches are becoming a big no-no because of the carbs in the bread. And I’m not into thinking that a lettuce-wrapped item is really a sandwich. It’s salad you can pick up.

I usually combine 2 halves of a sandwich into one to eat less bread.  If I have a veggie burger I try to eat even less of the bun.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Jane on July 25, 2019, 07:37:32 AM
Oh.....and found left in the Men's Dressing Room.....the signed and framed photo of the cast and the gift that we gave to the director of SEND ME NO FLOWERS.....at least it wasn't in the trash can.

 :o
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Post by: Jane on July 25, 2019, 07:38:06 AM
Did someone offer to take it to him?
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Post by: Jane on July 25, 2019, 07:39:09 AM
Nice photo DR Jrand.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Jane on July 25, 2019, 07:42:09 AM
We should have asked DR Jan how long she would be gone.  I hope she is having a great time in Utah.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Jane on July 25, 2019, 07:43:51 AM
DR George thank you for offering to contact DR TCB.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: ChasSmith on July 25, 2019, 08:50:28 AM
I used to like the Brawny Lad at Frisch's Big Boy....but it is no longer around....

You mean Frisch's is no longer around in your area, or the Brawny Lad isn't?

I liked those, too, but I had one just a couple of years ago in Cincinnati where there's a Frisch's on every block.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: bk on July 25, 2019, 10:13:11 AM
I'm up, I'm up - seven hours of sleep.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: elmore3003 on July 25, 2019, 10:22:17 AM
OMG! That payment from Ireland's RTÉ finally arrived today as a wire transfer.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: bk on July 25, 2019, 10:53:18 AM
Well, some Russians cracked all five security questions and mass-registered here at HHW - or attempted to - they are all nuked and two of the questions have been changed and if they crack those, I will make it really obscure.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Jane on July 25, 2019, 12:09:12 PM
OMG! That payment from Ireland's RTÉ finally arrived today as a wire transfer.

Yay!
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: George on July 25, 2019, 12:09:19 PM
Kathleen Turner has been described as a hellion to deal with, yet John Waters describes her as pleasant to deal with on Serial Mom. Perhaps Waters should direct Faye Dunaway.
Miss Dunaway is in Europe and cannot comment.....as DR FJL and MR BK reported last night.

https://nypost.com/2019/07/24/faye-dunaway-fired-from-broadway-bound-tea-at-five/

All I kept thinking when I read that article was does she have a mental illness that no one's talking about? :-\
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Jane on July 25, 2019, 12:09:50 PM
Well, some Russians cracked all five security questions and mass-registered here at HHW - or attempted to - they are all nuked and two of the questions have been changed and if they crack those, I will make it really obscure.

 :o ;D
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: George on July 25, 2019, 12:11:55 PM
Here I am from last night with my Mrs. Potts and Christine Schoenwalder...

(https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/67243506_10220122587320118_453970037368160256_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_eui2=AeEo9RmkuVdFdLrHAghD0on-gInqjxZLz6U2VfGfZZFb1yIHfLU2gAjtWSu0o2PA1mvAekj0iu0Fl7FqiGaK0TBT-w6HHNO1uyQLWjLrzYhM-Q&_nc_oc=AQl_0aHsAcMTVVitTnMwZr3bwyElb3AxWJUpMyAyPYGbublKkTU1jaBHwhKPizr-ocVDkl6dxN0x2cAkWA5uptAe&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.xx&oh=4742745fd9c108403bfd478ad2fc73b0&oe=5DB239F7)

Nice picture, Jrand!
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: George on July 25, 2019, 12:25:35 PM
Oh.....and found left in the Men's Dressing Room.....the signed and framed photo of the cast and the gift that we gave to the director of SEND ME NO FLOWERS.....at least it wasn't in the trash can.

How rude! >:(
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: George on July 25, 2019, 12:26:02 PM
Well, some Russians cracked all five security questions and mass-registered here at HHW - or attempted to - they are all nuked and two of the questions have been changed and if they crack those, I will make it really obscure.

Yikes! 
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: George on July 25, 2019, 12:26:28 PM
DR George thank you for offering to contact DR TCB.

I just sent him a text. :)
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Jeanne on July 25, 2019, 01:10:32 PM
Hello, everyone.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Jeanne on July 25, 2019, 01:16:30 PM
Today was Car Day. My car needed to go in for service, an oil change for sure, but also maybe a tune-up. There's a little vegan restaurant around the corner, only so-so IMO, but comfortable and air-conditioned and a good place for me to hang out while the car is serviced. i dropped the car off early and ordered breakfast, expecting to be camped out there a while and eating lunch there as well. However, I lucked out. The car needed only the oil change and I was "released" after breakfast. Yay!
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Post by: Jeanne on July 25, 2019, 01:25:33 PM
I brought reading material--no wifi, to my surprise--but what was surprising is how many take-out orders this LITTLE restaurant was putting out. I watched one delivery person after another show up with their large, insulated bags. 15-20 meals at a time! There were at least FOUR delivery people, and this started at 9:15 am and kept going until I left 1 1/2 hours later. I asked one delivery woman if this was typical. She said this (20+) was actually a rather small order, that they often serve 200! They have a deal with a number of corporations, including Netflix, so that employees don't have to leave their desks to eat. I saw only one person in the kitchen and one waitress. There was one other customer in the restaurant. I'm amazed they could turn out that much food.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Jeanne on July 25, 2019, 01:27:02 PM
Here I am from last night with my Mrs. Potts and Christine Schoenwalder...

(https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/67243506_10220122587320118_453970037368160256_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_eui2=AeEo9RmkuVdFdLrHAghD0on-gInqjxZLz6U2VfGfZZFb1yIHfLU2gAjtWSu0o2PA1mvAekj0iu0Fl7FqiGaK0TBT-w6HHNO1uyQLWjLrzYhM-Q&_nc_oc=AQl_0aHsAcMTVVitTnMwZr3bwyElb3AxWJUpMyAyPYGbublKkTU1jaBHwhKPizr-ocVDkl6dxN0x2cAkWA5uptAe&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.xx&oh=4742745fd9c108403bfd478ad2fc73b0&oe=5DB239F7)

Nice photo, Jrand. Your weight loss is more apparent in this photo. Congrats!
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Jeanne on July 25, 2019, 01:28:05 PM
OMG! That payment from Ireland's RTÉ finally arrived today as a wire transfer.

Very good!
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Jeanne on July 25, 2019, 01:29:22 PM
Well, some Russians cracked all five security questions and mass-registered here at HHW - or attempted to - they are all nuked and two of the questions have been changed and if they crack those, I will make it really obscure.

Wow. We've certainly heard lots about Russian interference, but HHW! Should we be honored? What told you they were Russian?
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Jeanne on July 25, 2019, 01:31:03 PM
Sadly, sandwiches are becoming a big no-no because of the carbs in the bread. And I’m not into thinking that a lettuce-wrapped item is really a sandwich. It’s salad you can pick up.

I usually combine 2 halves of a sandwich into one to eat less bread.  If I have a veggie burger I try to eat even less of the bun.

Jane, if you lose any weight we won't be able to see you. Are you concerned about your blood sugar?
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Post by: Jeanne on July 25, 2019, 01:33:05 PM
Now I'm off for some Mexican food.

TTFN.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: George on July 25, 2019, 01:53:36 PM
OMG! That payment from Ireland's RTÉ finally arrived today as a wire transfer.

Hoo and Ray!!
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Post by: George on July 25, 2019, 01:57:11 PM
I just got back from Meconi's Italian Subs (http://www.meconissubs.com/).  I didn't have my usual Combo, but instead had the Egg Salad.  It was quite delish...and even the half-size was HUGE.  I'm definitely full. 
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Post by: George on July 25, 2019, 01:57:31 PM
I actually got a whole sandwich and saved the other half for tonight's dinner.  I'm sure it'll still be good by then. :)
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 25, 2019, 02:01:44 PM
THANKS for the nice comments on the photo.

No, no one offered to take it to him.....I think I'll give it to the guy who played the Doctor in the show.....or maybe it will just disappear.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Jrand74 on July 25, 2019, 02:02:09 PM
DR CHAS SMITH I will have to do some research and see if Frisch's is still around in my area....
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 25, 2019, 02:02:36 PM
I will be off in a tick to meet with the HAL - Hal Carter NOT the HAL 6000 computer.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Jrand74 on July 25, 2019, 02:05:19 PM
Greetings to my friend Amerckins here at HHW.  New here am I and collecting of the social numbers security and cards of credit numbers will be making me very please.

Post such numbers here with address and name and I will make more posts for this site than have ever done before.

Comrades this I ask and beg you of in order that compleeted will be my life work.

Thank you.  New Member - Boris
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Jane on July 25, 2019, 02:38:05 PM
Today was Car Day. My car needed to go in for service, an oil change for sure, but also maybe a tune-up. There's a little vegan restaurant around the corner, only so-so IMO, but comfortable and air-conditioned and a good place for me to hang out while the car is serviced. i dropped the car off early and ordered breakfast, expecting to be camped out there a while and eating lunch there as well. However, I lucked out. The car needed only the oil change and I was "released" after breakfast. Yay!

Yay.  I love when that happens.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Jane on July 25, 2019, 02:47:19 PM
Sadly, sandwiches are becoming a big no-no because of the carbs in the bread. And I’m not into thinking that a lettuce-wrapped item is really a sandwich. It’s salad you can pick up.

I usually combine 2 halves of a sandwich into one to eat less bread.  If I have a veggie burger I try to eat even less of the bun.

Jane, if you lose any weight we won't be able to see you. Are you concerned about your blood sugar?

Very much so.  My doctors never are so I went to an independent lab & had a 3 month glucose test run.  It showed that I am pre-diabetic.  Even after showing the test to my endocrinologist she wasn't overly concerned & said we will check it next year.  I plan to re-check it in September & find out if my slightly improved consumption of sugar has made a difference.

You mentioned my weight.  Well.....being extra good this last week I lost a bit of weight I would not normally have lost.  Today I am eating more.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Jane on July 25, 2019, 02:48:20 PM
Greetings to my friend Amerckins here at HHW.  New here am I and collecting of the social numbers security and cards of credit numbers will be making me very please.

Post such numbers here with address and name and I will make more posts for this site than have ever done before.

Comrades this I ask and beg you of in order that compleeted will be my life work.

Thank you.  New Member - Boris

;D
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Jane on July 25, 2019, 02:54:15 PM
Today I swam for the first time this summer.  It felt very good.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Jeanne on July 25, 2019, 03:09:03 PM
Sadly, sandwiches are becoming a big no-no because of the carbs in the bread. And I’m not into thinking that a lettuce-wrapped item is really a sandwich. It’s salad you can pick up.

I usually combine 2 halves of a sandwich into one to eat less bread.  If I have a veggie burger I try to eat even less of the bun.

Jane, if you lose any weight we won't be able to see you. Are you concerned about your blood sugar?

Very much so.  My doctors never are so I went to an independent lab & had a 3 month glucose test run.  It showed that I am pre-diabetic.  Even after showing the test to my endocrinologist she wasn't overly concerned & said we will check it next year.  I plan to re-check it in September & find out if my slightly improved consumption of sugar has made a difference.

You mentioned my weight.  Well.....being extra good this last week I lost a bit of weight I would not normally have lost.  Today I am eating more.

Yes, I often feel that my doctors don't set the bar high enough. Maybe they see so many people in really bad shape that they become somewhat indifferent.

I think you did the right thing. I often have tests done through the Life Extension Foundation. I order them online, they send me a requisition, and I have the blood draw done locally through Labcorp. It's easy and the format of the results is very user-friendly. When I was with UCLA I was surprised to learn that UCLA didn't even offer many of the tests I was interested in--getting approval would have been another issue. With Life Extension (or other online lab) if I want the test I can have it, provided I can pay for it. Patient empowerment. They also have health advisors you can call if you need help understanding the test results--at no cost.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Jeanne on July 25, 2019, 03:10:52 PM
Greetings to my friend Amerckins here at HHW.  New here am I and collecting of the social numbers security and cards of credit numbers will be making me very please.

Post such numbers here with address and name and I will make more posts for this site than have ever done before.

Comrades this I ask and beg you of in order that compleeted will be my life work.

Thank you.  New Member - Boris

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: elmore3003 on July 25, 2019, 03:14:49 PM
DR CHAS SMITH I will have to do some research and see if Frisch's is still around in my area....

There were a couple of Frisch's in Middletown, one out by I-75, but DR Ginny will have to confirm they still exist.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: elmore3003 on July 25, 2019, 03:15:53 PM
Stella has learned that when the doorbell rings, it means I may open the apartment door.  She moves immediately to the door and prepares to race into the hall as soon as I do.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 25, 2019, 03:16:33 PM
Today I put her on my shoulders and took her to the basement with me.  She had a good time.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Jeanne on July 25, 2019, 03:17:10 PM
Re the AC:
I have just a window unit. The compressor comes on, then goes off, comes on, then goes off. It's noisy. I don't mind during the day, but at night it disturbs my sleep. I turn the AC on in the evening as soon as it starts to get too warm, then turn it off just before I go to bed, but leave the fans on, since they are quieter. That works well unless it's really hot.

Bruce, you might want to consider a ceiling fan. I know people without AC who say they really help.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: elmore3003 on July 25, 2019, 03:18:01 PM
I will be off in a tick to meet with the HAL - Hal Carter NOT the HAL 6000 computer.

I hope it works out.  We want photos.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Jane on July 25, 2019, 03:23:42 PM
Sadly, sandwiches are becoming a big no-no because of the carbs in the bread. And I’m not into thinking that a lettuce-wrapped item is really a sandwich. It’s salad you can pick up.

I usually combine 2 halves of a sandwich into one to eat less bread.  If I have a veggie burger I try to eat even less of the bun.

Jane, if you lose any weight we won't be able to see you. Are you concerned about your blood sugar?

Very much so.  My doctors never are so I went to an independent lab & had a 3 month glucose test run.  It showed that I am pre-diabetic.  Even after showing the test to my endocrinologist she wasn't overly concerned & said we will check it next year.  I plan to re-check it in September & find out if my slightly improved consumption of sugar has made a difference.

You mentioned my weight.  Well.....being extra good this last week I lost a bit of weight I would not normally have lost.  Today I am eating more.

Yes, I often feel that my doctors don't set the bar high enough. Maybe they see so many people in really bad shape that they become somewhat indifferent.

I think you did the right thing. I often have tests done through the Life Extension Foundation. I order them online, they send me a requisition, and I have the blood draw done locally through Labcorp. It's easy and the format of the results is very user-friendly. When I was with UCLA I was surprised to learn that UCLA didn't even offer many of the tests I was interested in--getting approval would have been another issue. With Life Extension (or other online lab) if I want the test I can have it, provided I can pay for it. Patient empowerment. They also have health advisors you can call if you need help understanding the test results--at no cost.

That is who we are using for the tests. 

I have been reducing my sugar slowly.  I need to track if it makes a difference.  I read where Tom Hank's doctor said his high glucose had turned into diabetes.  I wondered if any effort had been made to prevent that from happening.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Jane on July 25, 2019, 03:25:05 PM
Stella has learned that when the doorbell rings, it means I may open the apartment door.  She moves immediately to the door and prepares to race into the hall as soon as I do.

;D
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: John G. on July 25, 2019, 03:25:06 PM
Second day of training is over. It was as useful as the first.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: John G. on July 25, 2019, 03:26:42 PM
Lunch was not for me. Candy-coated carbs in the form of pad Thai and chicken fried rice. I had a boring salad without dressing, which looked like some sick Chinese restaurant's Day-Glo version of sweet and sour sauce in a neon pink color.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: bk on July 25, 2019, 03:32:34 PM
Jeanne, the addresses were all .ru. 
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: bk on July 25, 2019, 03:37:28 PM
Back from a chili, cheese, and onion hot dog, picking up a package, banking, and then a trip to Jiffy Lube.  The motor car, which seemed to be doing okay, began stalling out as I left the mail place.  I went to the bank - it stalled out once just before I got there.  Then I headed to Jiffy Lube, about a mile-and-a-half from there.  It kept almost stalling, but I managed to get to Hazeltine and turn right, at which point it stalled and wouldn't start, but thankfully I had enough momentum to turn left (and nice people let me through) into the Jiffy Lube - pretty good timing.  They drained the oil/water, and put new oil in.  They warned me it still might not start as the water might have gotten into other things - the engineer or other parts of the system.  Thankfully, it started, and while it's making a bit of noise, the hope is whatever residual water is there will just flush itself out.  However, if it seems wonky tomorrow, I'll take it in and have it all flushed out.  Hoping I don't have to do that.  This was already seventy-nine bucks I didn't need to spend.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: bk on July 25, 2019, 03:38:08 PM
Now I'm listening to music.  I just proofed the commentary for the Kritzerland show and finessed it, so that's done.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: John G. on July 25, 2019, 03:44:50 PM
Back from a chili, cheese, and onion hot dog,

Gimme
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Jane on July 25, 2019, 04:02:30 PM
Lunch was not for me. Candy-coated carbs in the form of pad Thai and chicken fried rice. I had a boring salad without dressing, which looked like some sick Chinese restaurant's Day-Glo version of sweet and sour sauce in a neon pink color.

To bad they don't tell you ahead of time what the food will be.  You could have packed a lunch.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Jane on July 25, 2019, 04:04:02 PM
Jeanne, the addresses were all .ru. 

Thanks.  I also wondered.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Jane on July 25, 2019, 04:05:35 PM
Back from a chili, cheese, and onion hot dog, picking up a package, banking, and then a trip to Jiffy Lube.  The motor car, which seemed to be doing okay, began stalling out as I left the mail place.  I went to the bank - it stalled out once just before I got there.  Then I headed to Jiffy Lube, about a mile-and-a-half from there.  It kept almost stalling, but I managed to get to Hazeltine and turn right, at which point it stalled and wouldn't start, but thankfully I had enough momentum to turn left (and nice people let me through) into the Jiffy Lube - pretty good timing.  They drained the oil/water, and put new oil in.  They warned me it still might not start as the water might have gotten into other things - the engineer or other parts of the system.  Thankfully, it started, and while it's making a bit of noise, the hope is whatever residual water is there will just flush itself out.  However, if it seems wonky tomorrow, I'll take it in and have it all flushed out.  Hoping I don't have to do that.  This was already seventy-nine bucks I didn't need to spend.

SUPER VIBES ALL IS GOOD FROM NOW ON!
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Jane on July 25, 2019, 04:30:51 PM
DR Laura did you see the photo of mold in the baby food pouch of applesauce?

Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Jane on July 25, 2019, 04:49:06 PM
I ate too much and feel very uncomfortable.  I will have to go for a walk and settle my stomach.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Jane on July 25, 2019, 04:50:16 PM
One thing I have given up is wine with my dinner at night.  I never had much, just enough to help me digest my food.  I still have it if we eat out.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Ginny on July 25, 2019, 04:51:29 PM
Thursday evening greetings!

DR CHAS SMITH I will have to do some research and see if Frisch's is still around in my area....

There were a couple of Frisch's in Middletown, one out by I-75, but DR Ginny will have to confirm they still exist.

Yes, DR Elmore, we still have 2 Frisch’s - the one out by I-75 and the other on Germantown Road by the airport.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: George on July 25, 2019, 05:02:41 PM
Greetings to my friend Amerckins here at HHW.  New here am I and collecting of the social numbers security and cards of credit numbers will be making me very please.

Post such numbers here with address and name and I will make more posts for this site than have ever done before.

Comrades this I ask and beg you of in order that compleeted will be my life work.

Thank you.  New Member - Boris

:))
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: George on July 25, 2019, 05:02:58 PM
Today was Car Day. My car needed to go in for service, an oil change for sure, but also maybe a tune-up. There's a little vegan restaurant around the corner, only so-so IMO, but comfortable and air-conditioned and a good place for me to hang out while the car is serviced. i dropped the car off early and ordered breakfast, expecting to be camped out there a while and eating lunch there as well. However, I lucked out. The car needed only the oil change and I was "released" after breakfast. Yay!

Great news, Jeanne!
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: George on July 25, 2019, 05:06:10 PM
Re the AC:
I have just a window unit. The compressor comes on, then goes off, comes on, then goes off. It's noisy. I don't mind during the day, but at night it disturbs my sleep. I turn the AC on in the evening as soon as it starts to get too warm, then turn it off just before I go to bed, but leave the fans on, since they are quieter. That works well unless it's really hot.

Bruce, you might want to consider a ceiling fan. I know people without AC who say they really help.

I have a ceiling fan in my TV room, below the loft where I sleep.  I keep that fan on 24 hours a day, 356 days a year.  In the winter, I have it blow the warm air down, and in the summer I have the air flowing up so that it creates a breeze over my bed and out my skylight. I can't imagine having a tall house like mine without it.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Jane on July 25, 2019, 06:04:43 PM
We have had ceiling fans.  I don't recall using them in the winter to blow the heat down.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Jane on July 25, 2019, 06:05:51 PM
I feel better after our walk.  We hadn't planned to go out tonight since it is 90 degrees.  The humidity isn't bad at 22%.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: bk on July 25, 2019, 06:48:39 PM
I might do a walk again this evening.  Like right about now.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Laura on July 25, 2019, 06:52:40 PM
Good evening.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: George on July 25, 2019, 07:26:08 PM
Well, I need to leave work, go home, eat the other half of my egg salad sub sandwich, and then balance my checkbook.  Maybe I'll do a load of laundry.  We'll see how I feel about that. ;)

Be back later.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: John G. on July 25, 2019, 07:55:29 PM
Pretty kitty, Laura.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: John G. on July 25, 2019, 07:56:09 PM
Well, I need to leave work, go home, eat the other half of my egg salad sub sandwich, ...



Gimme.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: John G. on July 25, 2019, 07:56:23 PM
I'm obviously hungry today.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: vixmom on July 25, 2019, 07:59:31 PM
My favorite sandwich us the one I make thanksgiving evening and/or the day after Thanksgiving

Especially nice on Panera honey oat bread

Spread some cold gravy on two slices of bread

Layer on some sliced cold turkey breast

Spread cranberry sauce on top of turkey

Stack some cold stuffing on top of that

Close sandwich

Eat
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: vixmom on July 25, 2019, 08:00:29 PM
You can also make it hot
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: vixmom on July 25, 2019, 08:00:42 PM
Some like it hot
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: vixmom on July 25, 2019, 08:00:53 PM
Some like it cold
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: vixmom on July 25, 2019, 08:01:12 PM
Some like it in the pot
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: vixmom on July 25, 2019, 08:01:20 PM
Nine days old
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: vixmom on July 25, 2019, 08:01:42 PM
Oh wait, I'm mixing that up with pease porridge
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: vixmom on July 25, 2019, 08:02:30 PM
My pease porridge is particularly nice
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: vixmom on July 25, 2019, 08:03:15 PM
She said humbly and with  self effacing charm
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: vixmom on July 25, 2019, 08:04:13 PM
It's never lasted 9 days
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: vixmom on July 25, 2019, 08:04:29 PM
Cause we eat it all up
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: vixmom on July 25, 2019, 08:04:45 PM
But it must be made from the Christmas ham
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: vixmom on July 25, 2019, 08:06:35 PM
When I was pregnant with the Vixter I became addicted to a sandwich made by Ivarrone Brothers, the Italian deli across from the office
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: vixmom on July 25, 2019, 08:09:53 PM
Hot,thinly  sliced, lean, rare roast beef with muenster cheese on a freshly baked hero
 ( submarine sandwich roll. Hoagy, , po' boy for youze  guys what don't know what the sammich is supposed to be called)

So the muenster cheese got a little melty
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: vixmom on July 25, 2019, 08:10:34 PM
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: vixmom on July 25, 2019, 08:14:15 PM
Of course the lovely , lovely New York delicacy the egg sandwich

My favorite combination

A freshly baked kaiser or hard roll or onion roll

Fried egg or 2, (easy over don't break the yolk) muenster cheese and bacon or Virginia ham
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: vixmom on July 25, 2019, 08:14:40 PM
Vixdad prefers scrambled with sausage and ketchup
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: vixmom on July 25, 2019, 08:19:29 PM
https://www.ediblelongisland.com/2014/05/02/long-island-egg-sandwich/
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: vixmom on July 25, 2019, 08:20:09 PM
Has anyone heard from TCB?
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: bk on July 25, 2019, 08:43:26 PM
I've been asking about TCB since last night.  Very unlike him.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: bk on July 25, 2019, 08:48:11 PM
Back from a brisk two-and-a-half mile walk, which was lovely until the very end.  I was on Woodman, crossing the street to then go west for the final two blocks.  I left the crosswalk just before the halfway point because the sidewalk is almost non-existent at the corner.  As I do, this car comes roaring and turning right and if I don't move fast I'm dead.  So, I yelled "Slow down, jerk!"  Jerk slams on his breaks because jerks like to double down on their jerkiness, rolls down the passenger window, flips me off and yells, "You wen't in the crosswalk!"  I got my phone out, then said, "Listen, a-hole (I said the whole word, of course), had I been in the crosswalk I'd be under the wheels of your car right now.  This isn't the freeway, it's a family neighborhood, where people walk with their kids and pets and you don't need to speed here."  He started yelling again and I told him I was calling the cops - I walked around to the rear of his car to snap his license - and what does Mr. Jerk do?  Guns his car and speeds off before I can get the plate.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: bk on July 25, 2019, 08:50:02 PM
Had a tuna sandwich  before doing the walk.  I think I walked off anything that would have done harm, calorie-wise.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: John G. on July 25, 2019, 09:38:35 PM
Of course the lovely , lovely New York delicacy the egg sandwich

My favorite combination

A freshly baked kaiser or hard roll or onion roll

Fried egg or 2, (easy over don't break the yolk) muenster cheese and bacon or Virginia ham

Yes, please. Gimme.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: John G. on July 25, 2019, 09:38:45 PM
Five!
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: John G. on July 25, 2019, 09:40:10 PM
Back from a brisk two-and-a-half mile walk, which was lovely until the very end.  I was on Woodman, crossing the street to then go west for the final two blocks.  I left the crosswalk just before the halfway point because the sidewalk is almost non-existent at the corner.  As I do, this car comes roaring and turning right and if I don't move fast I'm dead.  So, I yelled "Slow down, jerk!"  Jerk slams on his breaks because jerks like to double down on their jerkiness, rolls down the passenger window, flips me off and yells, "You wen't in the crosswalk!"  I got my phone out, then said, "Listen, a-hole (I said the whole word, of course), had I been in the crosswalk I'd be under the wheels of your car right now.  This isn't the freeway, it's a family neighborhood, where people walk with their kids and pets and you don't need to speed here."  He started yelling again and I told him I was calling the cops - I walked around to the rear of his car to snap his license - and what does Mr. Jerk do?  Guns his car and speeds off before I can get the plate.

Most charming.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: John G. on July 25, 2019, 09:58:43 PM
I love this comment from the Moulin Rouge review in the Guardian:

About that duke: (Tam) Mutu is a charismatic actor and his scenes with Olivo are taut and charged. Tveit, a handsome face attached to a rich lyric tenor, has by contrast all the sexual charisma of a baked potato. His scenes with Olivo seem friendly, nothing more. He wants them to run off together – and what? Have a picnic?

Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: John G. on July 25, 2019, 09:59:04 PM
Tam Mutu gave a great performance in The New Yorkers.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: John G. on July 25, 2019, 09:59:12 PM
Good night, all.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Jane on July 25, 2019, 10:21:36 PM
Back from a brisk two-and-a-half mile walk, which was lovely until the very end.  I was on Woodman, crossing the street to then go west for the final two blocks.  I left the crosswalk just before the halfway point because the sidewalk is almost non-existent at the corner.  As I do, this car comes roaring and turning right and if I don't move fast I'm dead.  So, I yelled "Slow down, jerk!"  Jerk slams on his breaks because jerks like to double down on their jerkiness, rolls down the passenger window, flips me off and yells, "You wen't in the crosswalk!"  I got my phone out, then said, "Listen, a-hole (I said the whole word, of course), had I been in the crosswalk I'd be under the wheels of your car right now.  This isn't the freeway, it's a family neighborhood, where people walk with their kids and pets and you don't need to speed here."  He started yelling again and I told him I was calling the cops - I walked around to the rear of his car to snap his license - and what does Mr. Jerk do?  Guns his car and speeds off before I can get the plate.

 >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Jane on July 25, 2019, 10:23:55 PM
Hopefully DR TCB will show up tonight.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: Jane on July 25, 2019, 10:25:16 PM
If not, hopefully DR George will have contacted TCB and will let us know everything is ok.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: TCB on July 25, 2019, 11:35:07 PM
Good evening.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: TCB on July 25, 2019, 11:35:42 PM
At least we are on page five.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: TCB on July 25, 2019, 11:37:02 PM
My favorite sandwich us the one I make thanksgiving evening and/or the day after Thanksgiving

Especially nice on Panera honey oat bread

Spread some cold gravy on two slices of bread

Layer on some sliced cold turkey breast

Spread cranberry sauce on top of turkey

Stack some cold stuffing on top of that

Close sandwich

Eat

That sandwich sounds great if you leave off the cranberry junk!
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: bk on July 25, 2019, 11:37:31 PM
Um, you got some 'splainin' to do, my friend.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: TCB on July 25, 2019, 11:38:26 PM
Why did I bother to text George back at 4:30, if he wasn’t going to pass on that I was fine?
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: TCB on July 25, 2019, 11:39:06 PM
My apologies for missing one evening this year.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: TCB on July 25, 2019, 11:39:48 PM
I will be back more tomorrow.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: TCB on July 25, 2019, 11:39:59 PM
Good night.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: George on July 25, 2019, 11:53:35 PM
Well, I need to leave work, go home, eat the other half of my egg salad sub sandwich, ...


Gimme.

Sorry...it's all gone. ;)
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: George on July 25, 2019, 11:56:05 PM
Back from a brisk two-and-a-half mile walk, which was lovely until the very end.  I was on Woodman, crossing the street to then go west for the final two blocks.  I left the crosswalk just before the halfway point because the sidewalk is almost non-existent at the corner.  As I do, this car comes roaring and turning right and if I don't move fast I'm dead.  So, I yelled "Slow down, jerk!"  Jerk slams on his breaks because jerks like to double down on their jerkiness, rolls down the passenger window, flips me off and yells, "You wen't in the crosswalk!"  I got my phone out, then said, "Listen, a-hole (I said the whole word, of course), had I been in the crosswalk I'd be under the wheels of your car right now.  This isn't the freeway, it's a family neighborhood, where people walk with their kids and pets and you don't need to speed here."  He started yelling again and I told him I was calling the cops - I walked around to the rear of his car to snap his license - and what does Mr. Jerk do?  Guns his car and speeds off before I can get the plate.

Some people! >:(
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: George on July 25, 2019, 11:57:02 PM
I love this comment from the Moulin Rouge review in the Guardian:

About that duke: (Tam) Mutu is a charismatic actor and his scenes with Olivo are taut and charged. Tveit, a handsome face attached to a rich lyric tenor, has by contrast all the sexual charisma of a baked potato. His scenes with Olivo seem friendly, nothing more. He wants them to run off together – and what? Have a picnic?

Oh, my! ::)

;)
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: George on July 25, 2019, 11:58:50 PM
I thought Aaron Tveit was very good in Catch Me If You Can in Seattle...but then I don't think he had any "romantic" scenes.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: George on July 25, 2019, 11:59:30 PM
Tam Mutu gave a great performance in The New Yorkers.

He was very good in The Secret Garden, also in Seattle.
Title: Re: THE HOTHOUSE CONUNDRUM
Post by: bk on July 26, 2019, 12:06:05 AM
Yes, we all wanted to know if you, TCB, were fine.  That means that people care about you.