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Title: THESE KIDS TODAY
Post by: bk on June 26, 2020, 12:15:51 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes spoke of these kids today, and now it is time for you to post until these kids today cows come home.
Title: Re: THESE KIDS TODAY
Post by: bk on June 26, 2020, 12:16:56 AM
And the word of the day is: YOKEL!
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Post by: Jane on June 26, 2020, 12:18:24 AM
I was interrupted while posting.
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Post by: Jane on June 26, 2020, 12:19:21 AM
I had quoted DR TCB agreeing about the Graham cracker crust.
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Post by: Jane on June 26, 2020, 12:19:42 AM
Or something without pecans ;D
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Post by: Jane on June 26, 2020, 12:21:38 AM
I would also have quoted his post about masks.
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Post by: TCB on June 26, 2020, 12:22:33 AM
Sandie’s are too sweet for me.  And I would skip the pecans.
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Post by: Jane on June 26, 2020, 12:23:03 AM
I do not understand why people refuse to wear masks when not practicing social distancing  :'(
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Post by: George on June 26, 2020, 12:24:02 AM
Tom, I used the cookies because they were easier to use than grinding graham crackers and making the crust from quasi-scratch. 

And Jane, this is the first time I used the pecan Sandies.  Last week, I used Keebler Sandies Shortbread cookies that didn't have pecans.  I wanted to try these, but I when ate one of the pecan cookie cheesecakes, I realized that I like the non-pecan shortbread better...of course, a graham cracker crust IS best, but I was going for convenience.  I think if/when I make them again, I will make them with graham cracker crusts.
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Post by: TCB on June 26, 2020, 12:24:10 AM
I would also have quoted his post about masks.


Thank you, Jane.  I finally had to look away on the national news when all these people were saying there is no way they would ever wear a mask.
Title: Re: THESE KIDS TODAY
Post by: George on June 26, 2020, 12:24:32 AM
I do not understand why people refuse to wear masks when not practicing social distancing  :'(

Good question!
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Post by: George on June 26, 2020, 12:25:09 AM
I would also have quoted his post about masks.


Thank you, Jane.  I finally had to look away on the national news when all these people were saying there is no way they would ever wear a mask.

Some people! >:(
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Post by: TCB on June 26, 2020, 12:25:22 AM
Tom, I used the cookies because they were easier to use than grinding graham crackers and making the crust from quasi-scratch. 

And Jane, this is the first time I used the pecan Sandies.  Last week, I used Keebler Sandies Shortbread cookies that didn't have pecans.  I wanted to try these, but I when ate one of the pecan cookie cheesecakes, I realized that I like the non-pecan shortbread better...of course, a graham cracker crust IS best, but I was going for convenience.  I think if/when I make them again, I will make them with graham cracker crusts.


Don’t they still sell graham cracker crumbs?
Title: Re: THESE KIDS TODAY
Post by: TCB on June 26, 2020, 12:27:11 AM
Some jerk councilman in Arizona had the nerve to mock George Floyd’s final words in regards to wearing a mask
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Post by: Jane on June 26, 2020, 12:27:23 AM
I should be sleeping but instead am wondering if we are being paranoid or actually getting sick.  Sigh.
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Post by: Jane on June 26, 2020, 12:27:57 AM
Some jerk councilman in Arizona had the nerve to mock George Floyd’s final words in regards to wearing a mask

:(
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Post by: George on June 26, 2020, 12:28:02 AM
Tom, I used the cookies because they were easier to use than grinding graham crackers and making the crust from quasi-scratch. 

And Jane, this is the first time I used the pecan Sandies.  Last week, I used Keebler Sandies Shortbread cookies that didn't have pecans.  I wanted to try these, but I when ate one of the pecan cookie cheesecakes, I realized that I like the non-pecan shortbread better...of course, a graham cracker crust IS best, but I was going for convenience.  I think if/when I make them again, I will make them with graham cracker crusts.


Don’t they still sell graham cracker crumbs?

I'm sure that Fred Meyers does, but I couldn't find it when I went last week, and I wanted to try the pecan cookies this time.  Now I know. :)
Title: Re: THESE KIDS TODAY
Post by: George on June 26, 2020, 12:28:58 AM
Some jerk councilman in Arizona had the nerve to mock George Floyd’s final words in regards to wearing a mask

"Jerk" is an understatement!
Title: Re: THESE KIDS TODAY
Post by: TCB on June 26, 2020, 12:29:16 AM
I have got to stop.  I am getting myself all worked up again.  Good night.
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Post by: Jane on June 26, 2020, 12:30:24 AM
Yes, they still sell graham cracker crumbs.
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Post by: George on June 26, 2020, 12:30:33 AM
Good night, Tom. 
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Post by: Jane on June 26, 2020, 12:32:32 AM
I found them too fine and preferred making my crust from regular graham crackers.  I think for these mini cheesecakes the crumbs would work well.
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Post by: Jane on June 26, 2020, 12:34:18 AM
Tom, I used the cookies because they were easier to use than grinding graham crackers and making the crust from quasi-scratch. 

And Jane, this is the first time I used the pecan Sandies.  Last week, I used Keebler Sandies Shortbread cookies that didn't have pecans.  I wanted to try these, but I when ate one of the pecan cookie cheesecakes, I realized that I like the non-pecan shortbread better...of course, a graham cracker crust IS best, but I was going for convenience.  I think if/when I make them again, I will make them with graham cracker crusts.


Don’t they still sell graham cracker crumbs?

I'm sure that Fred Meyers does, but I couldn't find it when I went last week, and I wanted to try the pecan cookies this time.  Now I know. :)

It is fun to try new things and this was the perfect time if you weren't really supposed to have made dessert ;)
Title: Re: THESE KIDS TODAY
Post by: Jane on June 26, 2020, 12:34:50 AM
I have got to stop.  I am getting myself all worked up again.  Good night.

Sigh.  I know.
Title: Re: THESE KIDS TODAY
Post by: Jane on June 26, 2020, 12:35:10 AM
'night
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Post by: George on June 26, 2020, 12:38:04 AM
Good night, Jane.  I'm off, too.

Have a good day, all!
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Post by: Michael on June 26, 2020, 02:01:11 AM
I know I haven’t been posting a lot, but I do read the notes almost every day.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 26, 2020, 03:53:52 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 26, 2020, 03:54:44 AM
I slept rather well until 4:00 or so, when Stella became the "Feed Me" pest from hell.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 26, 2020, 03:55:36 AM
So, BK, did you freeze the number without the callow young performer or did you luck out and find someone else?
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 26, 2020, 03:56:06 AM
This should take us to page 2.
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Post by: Druxy on June 26, 2020, 03:57:14 AM
Last night, we watched KISS ME, KATE starring my late publicity clients Howard Keel and Kathryn Grayson.

One of the great MGM musicals.

One of my prize possessions is a framed lobby card from the film that hangs on my wall. It's signed by Howard, Kathryn, Ann Miller and Tommy Rall.

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Post by: elmore3003 on June 26, 2020, 03:57:33 AM
Page 2 Dance!
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 26, 2020, 03:59:12 AM
I have a completely free day.  My only project, which I did not get yesterday, is to clean out this carton of food.  If I feel up to it, I need to go to a UPS store and returnb an Amazon item, but I can always do it tomorrow.
Title: Re: THESE KIDS TODAY
Post by: elmore3003 on June 26, 2020, 04:00:39 AM
Last night I tore the apartment apart looking for Witness for the Prosecution.  This is the second DVD in the past three months I cannot locate, and thjat troubles me.
Title: Re: THESE KIDS TODAY
Post by: Druxy on June 26, 2020, 04:01:19 AM
I'm getting so bored with this pandemic. 

The only time we go out is to get the mail or to the grocery store, and I hate wearing the damn mask.

Maybe I'll do in Austin what they're going in Seattle: Occupy a six block area of the city.

Do you think I could do that by myself?
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Post by: Druxy on June 26, 2020, 04:07:35 AM
Today is Peter Lorre's birthday.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 26, 2020, 05:16:57 AM
DR JRand69, I've been watching your Putnam County interviews, but I only see a couple!  Where are the remainder of them?
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 26, 2020, 05:17:58 AM
I've finished kitty cleanupm and I think I will lie down for a bit before I tackle breakfast and my meds.
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Post by: John G. on June 26, 2020, 05:33:01 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: vixmom on June 26, 2020, 06:38:45 AM
Good morning
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Post by: Ginny on June 26, 2020, 07:38:18 AM
Friday morning greetings!  Today is the last day of the ALA virtual conference and the closing speaker is Natalie Portman.
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Post by: Ginny on June 26, 2020, 07:39:51 AM
BK, I think these kids today get the wrong idea of career-building, in part, from watching the talent reality shows like American Idol, etc. 
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 26, 2020, 07:44:40 AM
One of my favorite characters of all time is Mammy YOKEL.
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 26, 2020, 07:45:10 AM
DR ELMORE we are putting up one a week, so only two are available. The rest are in post.

A new one goes up each Tuesday.
Title: Re: THESE KIDS TODAY
Post by: Jrand73 on June 26, 2020, 07:46:47 AM
I will continue to post here, but I do want to know how my work is going to be used.  I have notified my manager and he will be in contact.....this is necessary for my future career.

At age 69, I expect to have many more good years of work ahead of me and I do not want to be compromised by being associated with work that is NOT of my calibre.

Thank you.
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 26, 2020, 07:48:20 AM
I am late this morning because I went ahead and made the glop....it is simmering on the range.....home on the range.....

Which always reminds me of the basset hound in The People's Choice.....one time Sock asked her what she was doing sitting on the kitchen stove, and Clio answered in Mary Jane Croft's voice; "Now and then I get the urge to ride the range....."
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Post by: Laura on June 26, 2020, 08:11:32 AM
Good morning.
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Post by: Laura on June 26, 2020, 08:12:16 AM
Some jerk councilman in Arizona had the nerve to mock George Floyd’s final words in regards to wearing a mask

That's my councilman! See what I have to deal with? My area is one of the hotspots in town.
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 26, 2020, 08:25:02 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 26, 2020, 08:30:13 AM
I am back from the dermatologist’s, where I had the second of my two MOHS procedures. The first was last October, to remove the spot on my cheek which had to be done then. This was the minor one on the side of my forehead that could wait. So now I’m complete, and I have stitches that will get removed a week from Monday.
Title: Re: THESE KIDS TODAY
Post by: ChasSmith on June 26, 2020, 08:31:02 AM
Some jerk councilman in Arizona had the nerve to mock George Floyd’s final words in regards to wearing a mask

That's my councilman! See what I have to deal with? My area is one of the hotspots in town.

Oy!  Yes indeed.
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 26, 2020, 08:34:55 AM
BK, I think these kids today get the wrong idea of career-building, in part, from watching the talent reality shows like American Idol, etc.

You gotta wonder.

This guy’s attitude and response takes the cake, all things considered.
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Post by: Jane on June 26, 2020, 08:41:08 AM
I'm getting so bored with this pandemic. 

The only time we go out is to get the mail or to the grocery store, and I hate wearing the damn mask.

Maybe I'll do in Austin what they're going in Seattle: Occupy a six block area of the city.

Do you think I could do that by myself?

Boredom is a big issue.  Thank goodness for our walks, though they to have become increasingly boring.  Walking 7 miles a day on concrete all the time is also difficult on our bodies creating new issues.
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 26, 2020, 08:41:52 AM
Listening to the second Man in the Chair interview!
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Post by: Jane on June 26, 2020, 08:42:02 AM
I will continue to post here, but I do want to know how my work is going to be used.  I have notified my manager and he will be in contact.....this is necessary for my future career.

At age 69, I expect to have many more good years of work ahead of me and I do not want to be compromised by being associated with work that is NOT of my calibre.

Thank you.

;D
Title: Re: THESE KIDS TODAY
Post by: Jane on June 26, 2020, 08:42:38 AM
Some jerk councilman in Arizona had the nerve to mock George Floyd’s final words in regards to wearing a mask

That's my councilman! See what I have to deal with? My area is one of the hotspots in town.

I feel bad for you. 
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Post by: Jane on June 26, 2020, 08:43:12 AM
I am back from the dermatologist’s, where I had the second of my two MOHS procedures. The first was last October, to remove the spot on my cheek which had to be done then. This was the minor one on the side of my forehead that could wait. So now I’m complete, and I have stitches that will get removed a week from Monday.

It must feel good to have them both taken care of.
Title: Re: THESE KIDS TODAY
Post by: Jane on June 26, 2020, 08:44:59 AM
I was rather concerned about Keith last night, and a bit about myself.  The symptoms of this virus are so crazy, and the new information is scary, it is difficult to know if we are having early virus symptoms or just other stuff going on
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Post by: Jane on June 26, 2020, 08:45:37 AM
We are doing well enough for a walk, so I am off.  Hopefully it will get rid of my migraine.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 26, 2020, 09:17:20 AM
My first laugh of the day.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 26, 2020, 09:18:28 AM
Page 3 Dance!
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 26, 2020, 10:13:12 AM
thanks DR CHAS SMITH.

HAHA DR ELMORE.....good one.

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Post by: Jrand73 on June 26, 2020, 10:13:37 AM
DR LAURA I wonder exactly WHO he represents?
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 26, 2020, 10:13:55 AM
I wonder what DR DRUXY is up to in San Antonio?
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Post by: Jane on June 26, 2020, 10:41:04 AM
Almost 10,000 steps and my migraine is gone.
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Post by: Jane on June 26, 2020, 10:41:19 AM
I am glad we went early as it is getting hot out.
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Post by: Jane on June 26, 2020, 10:48:38 AM
I just read an article "How Arizona ‘lost control of the epidemic".

DR Laura, vibes you and your family stay well and safe.
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Post by: George on June 26, 2020, 12:38:12 PM
I have a completely free day.  My only project, which I did not get yesterday, is to clean out this carton of food.  If I feel up to it, I need to go to a UPS store and returnb an Amazon item, but I can always do it tomorrow.

One of my favorite quotes is, Why do today what you can put off until tomorrow? ;)
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Post by: Laura on June 26, 2020, 12:38:40 PM
It's getting scary out there.
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Post by: Laura on June 26, 2020, 12:41:40 PM
Apparently we are taking the Swedish approach. We're on our own out here.
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Post by: George on June 26, 2020, 01:00:31 PM
Last night I tore the apartment apart looking for Witness for the Prosecution.  This is the second DVD in the past three months I cannot locate, and thjat troubles me.

I feel your pain!  I misplaced one of my Kindles a few months ago (it was used and only cost probably $15, so I'm not really out anything), and I haven't been able to find it at all!  I'm hopeful that I just haven't looked everywhere and didn't actually leave it somewhere before all the quarantining happened. :-\
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Post by: George on June 26, 2020, 01:03:46 PM
I just read an article "How Arizona ‘lost control of the epidemic".

DR Laura, vibes you and your family stay well and safe.

~~~Super Ditto!!~~~
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Post by: bk on June 26, 2020, 01:08:34 PM
I'm up, I'm up - I really have no idea how many hours I slept.  I think I fell asleep around three-fifteen but woke up around five, went back to bed at five-thirty slept until about nine, when the fellow doing my Ralph's order (all dirinks) began texting me and replacing stuff because caffeine free Diet Coke is the new thing to hoard - they only had big bottles - got three of those.  Then I had to wait until he delivered, which was ten-fifteen, then I went back to bed and slept until one.  I certainly could sleep more but the Zoom rehearsal begins at three - and I'm not going to have time to eat prior to it.
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Post by: bk on June 26, 2020, 01:10:30 PM
In other news, not even an acknowledgment of the e-mail I sent to the young performer and his manager.  I hate to tell both of them, it's a small town in terms of the business, everyone in theater talks to each other and asks for recommendations, and there's no work anyway, probably for the rest of this year, so one just can marvel at whatever's going on in those two brains.
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Post by: Jane on June 26, 2020, 01:11:47 PM
I have a completely free day.  My only project, which I did not get yesterday, is to clean out this carton of food.  If I feel up to it, I need to go to a UPS store and returnb an Amazon item, but I can always do it tomorrow.

One of my favorite quotes is, Why do today what you can put off until tomorrow? ;)

Also one of mine.
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Post by: Jane on June 26, 2020, 01:12:20 PM
It's getting scary out there.

It is and I think our trip to Chicago is not going to happen.
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Post by: Jane on June 26, 2020, 01:13:54 PM
In other news, not even an acknowledgment of the e-mail I sent to the young performer and his manager.  I hate to tell both of them, it's a small town in terms of the business, everyone in theater talks to each other and asks for recommendations, and there's no work anyway, probably for the rest of this year, so one just can marvel at whatever's going on in those two brains.

 ???
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Post by: Jane on June 26, 2020, 01:26:09 PM
For DR Vixmom's son in-law, or anyone who might be interested in these high quality hospital grade masks.  We ordered them for Craig's upcoming return to the classroom.  We kept some for ourselves. 

ALERTCARE 3-Layer Disposable Face Mask, 50 Counts

There is more detail on the Amazon listing.  This is the info regarding the protection they offer:

3-Ply Procedural Masks For Multi-Layer Protection: BFE > 99%. Outer colored layer is the water-resistant layer that protects you from splashing liquid and water droplets. The middle layer is a filtering layer that stops particles from 0.3 to 1.0 pm. The innermost layer is a water-absorbing layer, which can absorb the moisture from the breath of the wearer, avoiding the filtering layer from getting wet.

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Post by: Jrand73 on June 26, 2020, 02:16:04 PM
The day is getting away from me.
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 26, 2020, 02:17:06 PM
Or as one of the characters said in Greater Tuna....."two grown men without a brain between 'em."
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Post by: George on June 26, 2020, 02:31:03 PM
It's getting scary out there.

It is and I think our trip to Chicago is not going to happen.

That's too bad. :-\
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Post by: George on June 26, 2020, 02:31:16 PM
Or as one of the characters said in Greater Tuna....."two grown men without a brain between 'em."

:))
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 26, 2020, 02:42:34 PM
Or as one of the characters said in Greater Tuna....."two grown men without a brain between 'em."

I love Greater Tuna!  I wish the HBO production were on DVD. I also loved the Tuna Christmas show.  The writers were friends.  I haven't seen them for years.  The last time I saw them was in Houston, Nov. 1991.  I was getting Babes In Toyland ready to open and they were performing Greater Tuna at the Alley(?) Theater.  We were staying in the same apartment building and we would run into each other in the elevator.  I was pushing them to consider adapting Edward Swift's splendidly baroque novel Splendora into a piece for them.
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Post by: Jane on June 26, 2020, 02:44:47 PM
It's getting scary out there.

It is and I think our trip to Chicago is not going to happen.

That's too bad. :-\

We haven't cancelled yet but the stats are so bad, and there is always the difficult part of Bryan's job risk.
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Post by: Jane on June 26, 2020, 02:45:20 PM
Or as one of the characters said in Greater Tuna....."two grown men without a brain between 'em."

;D  That was us this morning.
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Post by: John G. on June 26, 2020, 02:59:40 PM
Too lazy to move.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 26, 2020, 03:10:41 PM
The cats are getting impatient for their treat and Annabelle and Thatch are both letting me know it.  She keeps climbing onto my lap and up to my shoulder, while Thatch hangs onto the carton with the treats and then runs over to grab my knee.  His claws need trimming.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 26, 2020, 03:43:13 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 26, 2020, 03:45:06 PM
I went to acupuncture today, then stopped for a veggie burger. There were two people dining in, plus a few take-out orders. This in a place that is usually hoppin' at 1 pm.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 26, 2020, 03:45:52 PM
I am saddened to see so many stores and restaurants boarding up or really hurting for business.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 26, 2020, 03:47:49 PM
Like TCB, I do not understand the refusal to wear a mask. We all prefer not doing so, but it's a minor inconvenience, whereas Covid is far beyond inconvenient.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 26, 2020, 03:54:06 PM
Druxy, I understand your boredom with staying home. Have you considered a car trip? It's a way of getting out and about, you could skip the mask while in the car, buy some take-out at your destination, browse/hike/ramble, then have a leisurely drive home. We need to be creative these days.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 26, 2020, 03:54:54 PM
TCB, sorry about the show.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 26, 2020, 03:59:07 PM
Apparently we are taking the Swedish approach. We're on our own out here.

Sorry you are so vulnerable. Are there many of you who would prefer stricter guidelines? I'm glad to be be living in California these days. We have jerks here, too, but at least the majority comply.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 26, 2020, 04:00:22 PM
George, thanks for mentioning the Ann Richards show on PBS. I hadn't heard about it, but have always admired her and want to see it.
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Post by: George on June 26, 2020, 04:02:59 PM
George, thanks for mentioning the Ann Richards show on PBS. I hadn't heard about it, but have always admired her and want to see it.

It was great! 
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Post by: Jeanne on June 26, 2020, 04:10:17 PM
I was FINALLY able to book an appointment with my osteopath. I'd been told emphatically that I couldn't see him until August, but when I phoned to book I learned that he's now available in July. I said I needed to schedule the physical that was originally scheduled for March. I was then told I couldn't have a physical, as those are non-urgent. I could, however, come in for an office visit if I have a concern. As a high-risk senior with multiple issues I do indeed have concerns! The doctor's recommendation is for me to come in monthly, and yet I haven't seen him since November, not for lack of trying. The Powers That Be at Cedars seem to only be thinking about young and healthy patients and not those of us with ongoing issues who need to be monitored on a regular basis. They are completely out of touch with much of their patient population.
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Post by: George on June 26, 2020, 04:13:18 PM
That's terrible, Jeanne!  Hopefully, they'll get their act together and let you have the necessary visits!
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Post by: Jeanne on June 26, 2020, 04:13:31 PM
Has anyone here watched THE BUREAU? It's a French series that is very popular in Europe. I watched the first episode on Amazon Prime, but it didn't grab me. Sometimes it takes a couple episodes to get interesting.
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Post by: George on June 26, 2020, 04:14:31 PM
Gratuitous Post #100!
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Post by: George on June 26, 2020, 04:14:49 PM
Has anyone here watched THE BUREAU? It's a French series that is very popular in Europe. I watched the first episode on Amazon Prime, but it didn't grab me. Sometimes it takes a couple episodes to get interesting.

I've never heard of it.
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Post by: George on June 26, 2020, 04:17:10 PM
Well, it's time for me to leave work and go to my parents' for some Phase 10 playing, so I shall.

Be back later.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 26, 2020, 04:17:57 PM
That's terrible, Jeanne!  Hopefully, they'll get their act together and let you have the necessary visits!

Thanks, George. I had a long talk with one of the supervisors. She listened, but I came away with no hope at all that they'll improve. They NEED patients. They get their money from the insurance companies in reimbursements, so no treatments or visits, no income. They're hurting. Some people say that hospitals and medical groups don't have many patients because people are afraid to come in, but no one mentions that we weren't allowed to.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 26, 2020, 04:21:36 PM
George, if your teeth and gums are still bothering you I can highly recommend CLOSYS mouthwash. I had a bad hygiene report several years ago, learned about CLOSYS and started using it, and turned things around in just two weeks. My next hygiene visit was really good. I continue to use it and it's really helped. Some drug stores carry it, but I buy it on Amazon.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 26, 2020, 04:22:12 PM
Have a good weekend, everyone.

TTFN.
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Post by: Jane on June 26, 2020, 04:26:28 PM
I went to acupuncture today, then stopped for a veggie burger. There were two people dining in, plus a few take-out orders. This in a place that is usually hoppin' at 1 pm.

That is sad.  I hope they are able to stay open.
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Post by: Jane on June 26, 2020, 04:26:43 PM
I am saddened to see so many stores and restaurants boarding up or really hurting for business.

:(
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 26, 2020, 04:26:58 PM
Vibes for DR JEANNE.
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 26, 2020, 04:27:14 PM
DR JANE sorry to read that your trip might not happen.....
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Post by: Jane on June 26, 2020, 04:29:29 PM
Like TCB, I do not understand the refusal to wear a mask. We all prefer not doing so, but it's a minor inconvenience, whereas Covid is far beyond inconvenient.

And it is only hurting the economy as more people become sick. 
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Post by: Jane on June 26, 2020, 04:30:16 PM
Apparently we are taking the Swedish approach. We're on our own out here.

Sorry you are so vulnerable. Are there many of you who would prefer stricter guidelines? I'm glad to be be living in California these days. We have jerks here, too, but at least the majority comply.

But aren't your numbers also going up?
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Post by: Jane on June 26, 2020, 04:31:51 PM
I was FINALLY able to book an appointment with my osteopath. I'd been told emphatically that I couldn't see him until August, but when I phoned to book I learned that he's now available in July. I said I needed to schedule the physical that was originally scheduled for March. I was then told I couldn't have a physical, as those are non-urgent. I could, however, come in for an office visit if I have a concern. As a high-risk senior with multiple issues I do indeed have concerns! The doctor's recommendation is for me to come in monthly, and yet I haven't seen him since November, not for lack of trying. The Powers That Be at Cedars seem to only be thinking about young and healthy patients and not those of us with ongoing issues who need to be monitored on a regular basis. They are completely out of touch with much of their patient population.

Did you get an appointment?  I hope once you talk to him he can make/request the appointments you need.
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Post by: Jane on June 26, 2020, 04:35:32 PM
That's terrible, Jeanne!  Hopefully, they'll get their act together and let you have the necessary visits!

Thanks, George. I had a long talk with one of the supervisors. She listened, but I came away with no hope at all that they'll improve. They NEED patients. They get their money from the insurance companies in reimbursements, so no treatments or visits, no income. They're hurting. Some people say that hospitals and medical groups don't have many patients because people are afraid to come in, but no one mentions that we weren't allowed to.

I don't understand this.  If they weren't seeing patients in person they should have offered a phone or video appointment option.
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Post by: Jane on June 26, 2020, 04:36:07 PM
DR JANE sorry to read that your trip might not happen.....

Thank you.  Would you go?
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Post by: John G. on June 26, 2020, 04:52:35 PM
today has certainly been a day.
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Post by: John G. on June 26, 2020, 04:53:08 PM
I have almost been able to leave work behind, almost three hours after having stopped working.
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Post by: John G. on June 26, 2020, 04:54:36 PM
Today, the CEO casually dropped the news that people (as in plural) who had tested positive for the virus had been in the main office building. He didn't say when, before or after we started working from home, and he didn't say anything else.
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Post by: John G. on June 26, 2020, 04:55:18 PM
But he did say there would be no holiday party this year. And I was sure this was going to be the year they booked Paul McCartney to perform.
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Post by: John G. on June 26, 2020, 04:55:50 PM
Oh, well. We can have a virtual party. They can show some videos and we can drink from the safety of our homes. Isn't that festive?
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Post by: John G. on June 26, 2020, 04:56:01 PM
Five!
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Post by: John G. on June 26, 2020, 04:56:32 PM
Jeanne, I hope you can get things worked out with your osteopath.
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Post by: John G. on June 26, 2020, 04:57:39 PM
Tonight I made braised red cabbage with apple and onion for dinner. I have enough leftover for a few months. I think I have to freeze some of it.
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Post by: John G. on June 26, 2020, 04:58:19 PM
Two days ago, I was told that they wouldn't start work on the house until around July 17. Today I was told they'll be here Tuesday.
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Post by: John G. on June 26, 2020, 04:59:19 PM
I have work to do. I have to get everything off the outer walls. And I have to get some yard work done.
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Post by: Jane on June 26, 2020, 05:00:16 PM
Today, the CEO casually dropped the news that people (as in plural) who had tested positive for the virus had been in the main office building. He didn't say when, before or after we started working from home, and he didn't say anything else.

Casually, without details  :o >:(
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Post by: Jane on June 26, 2020, 05:01:00 PM
Oh, well. We can have a virtual party. They can show some videos and we can drink from the safety of our homes. Isn't that festive?

Why bother ;D 
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Post by: Jane on June 26, 2020, 05:01:21 PM
Stay well vibes for DR John!
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Post by: Jane on June 26, 2020, 05:02:03 PM
Two days ago, I was told that they wouldn't start work on the house until around July 17. Today I was told they'll be here Tuesday.

Good luck.  Did you decide on the paint color?
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Post by: Laura on June 26, 2020, 05:06:30 PM
Sound of Music Live is on Youtube this weekend.
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Post by: John G. on June 26, 2020, 05:40:43 PM
Oh, well. We can have a virtual party. They can show some videos and we can drink from the safety of our homes. Isn't that festive?

Why bother ;D 


They won't be doing anything this year. And it's probably for the best. The economy has taken a hit. It naturally affects us. I prefer keeping my job.
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Post by: John G. on June 26, 2020, 05:41:15 PM
Two days ago, I was told that they wouldn't start work on the house until around July 17. Today I was told they'll be here Tuesday.

Good luck.  Did you decide on the paint color?

Yes. I stayed with my original colors.
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Post by: John G. on June 26, 2020, 05:41:40 PM
Sound of Music Live is on Youtube this weekend.

Which version? The British one or the American one?
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Post by: Druxy on June 26, 2020, 06:24:35 PM
I wonder what DR DRUXY is up to in San Antonio?

Why would I be in San Antonio?

I live in Austin.
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Post by: Druxy on June 26, 2020, 06:27:12 PM
Druxy, I understand your boredom with staying home. Have you considered a car trip? It's a way of getting out and about, you could skip the mask while in the car, buy some take-out at your destination, browse/hike/ramble, then have a leisurely drive home. We need to be creative these days.

Something to consider.  Thanks for the suggestion.
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Post by: Druxy on June 26, 2020, 06:29:04 PM
I've just been informed that the audio version of JASON ROBARDS AT THE OLD PLACE is now available for download at audible.com, Amazon and iTunes.

Tony Bingham delivers a terrific performance as Jason Robards, one of the finest actors of his time.  The one-person play, which is set in Agoura California's legendary restaurant and bar, is enhanced with music and and sound effects. 

https://www.amazon.com/Jason-Robards-Old-Place-Play/dp/B08BTQ4TR7/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1576674608&sr=1-1
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Post by: vixmom on June 26, 2020, 06:41:57 PM
Tonight I made braised red cabbage with apple and onion for dinner. I have enough leftover for a few months. I think I have to freeze some of it.

If you need somewhere to store it...vixmom is willing....
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Post by: Jane on June 26, 2020, 06:44:31 PM
Two days ago, I was told that they wouldn't start work on the house until around July 17. Today I was told they'll be here Tuesday.

Good luck.  Did you decide on the paint color?

Yes. I stayed with my original colors.

Will there be photos of the colors or do we wait until it is done?
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Post by: bk on June 26, 2020, 06:47:28 PM
I've just been informed that our Zoom rehearsals are done.  They all went very well - gave some notes, had a couple of tracks adjusted after hearing the singers do them, etc. 
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Post by: bk on June 26, 2020, 06:47:45 PM
Then I went to Taco Bell, came home and ate all that.
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Post by: bk on June 26, 2020, 06:48:36 PM
Now I'm listening to Kaiserin Josephine.  One thing I've noticed about Kalman's operettas, they do on on and could benefit from a little skillful editing.
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Post by: bk on June 26, 2020, 06:48:53 PM
Don't know if I'm in the mood for either love or watching anything.
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Post by: John G. on June 26, 2020, 07:12:27 PM
Sound of Music Live is on Youtube this weekend.

Which version? The British one or the American one?

It's the American. With Carrie Underwood.
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Post by: John G. on June 26, 2020, 07:18:06 PM
Watching Mike Leigh's Naked. I remember liking this movie when I saw it at the theater. I don't like it much at all now. The people in it are not sympathetic, which is part of the point, I realize, but I'm not thrilled spending 2 hours with them.
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Post by: bk on June 26, 2020, 07:24:14 PM
But boy could the guy write a tune.
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Post by: John G. on June 26, 2020, 08:43:21 PM
Watching the extras on Naked and I've decided tomorrow's epic will be another Mike Leigh film. I haven't seen Topsy-Turvy since it came out 21 years ago (is that possible?). It's close to three hours and it has a cast of 100, which certainly makes it qualify. Looking through the booklet, I'd forgotten that it was Shirley Henderson who sings "The Sun Whose Rays" toward the end of the film. A most amazing performance of a personal favorite.
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Post by: John G. on June 26, 2020, 09:22:51 PM
Good night, all.

Vixmom, I don't know if the cabbage would survive the shipping, but the bacon that was in will certainly preserve it awhile.
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Post by: bk on June 26, 2020, 10:29:28 PM
Finished with my viewing.
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Post by: bk on June 26, 2020, 10:46:49 PM
Listening to a piece of Mahler's following the Kalman operetta - once that's over I'll listen to the next Kalman operetta. 
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Post by: bk on June 26, 2020, 10:46:58 PM
And I don't care who knows it.
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Post by: bk on June 26, 2020, 10:47:06 PM
And why should I?
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Post by: bk on June 26, 2020, 10:53:19 PM
And then I wrote...
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Post by: bk on June 26, 2020, 10:53:28 PM
Why I oughta...
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Post by: Jane on June 26, 2020, 11:02:09 PM
'night
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Post by: George on June 26, 2020, 11:55:48 PM
George, if your teeth and gums are still bothering you I can highly recommend CLOSYS mouthwash. I had a bad hygiene report several years ago, learned about CLOSYS and started using it, and turned things around in just two weeks. My next hygiene visit was really good. I continue to use it and it's really helped. Some drug stores carry it, but I buy it on Amazon.

Thanks for the info, Jeanne.  I've used it before, but it's been a few years.  The stuff that I got from my dental hygienist is a prescription, but I'm not supposed to use it for longer than a week.  I'll look into CLOSYS again. :)
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Post by: George on June 26, 2020, 11:58:38 PM
Today, the CEO casually dropped the news that people (as in plural) who had tested positive for the virus had been in the main office building. He didn't say when, before or after we started working from home, and he didn't say anything else.

:o Hopefully, you can get more information...and hopefully, you'll find out that you weren't anywhere near them when they were in the main office building!
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Post by: George on June 27, 2020, 12:01:53 AM
At my parents' house today, we had sandwiches on croissants. 
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Post by: George on June 27, 2020, 12:02:03 AM
I brought a selection of four different small-cut cheeses from Costco. 
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Post by: George on June 27, 2020, 12:02:18 AM
There was also sliced turkey and ham, and chicken salad, and deviled eggs (that I chopped up and made egg salad for my sandwich, as did my niece), and a chopped mixed salad and my mini cheesecakes for dessert, and a few other things.
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Post by: George on June 27, 2020, 12:02:25 AM
It was all quite delish!
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Post by: George on June 27, 2020, 12:02:52 AM
We played Phase 10 and I came in last!  Not unusual. ::)

;)
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Post by: George on June 27, 2020, 12:02:59 AM
It was all fun, though.
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Post by: George on June 27, 2020, 12:03:45 AM
I have absolutely NO plans this weekend!
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Post by: George on June 27, 2020, 12:04:22 AM
I'm sure that something will come up, but I'm not expecting anything specific.
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Post by: George on June 27, 2020, 12:05:33 AM
Sound of Music Live is on Youtube this weekend.

Which version? The British one or the American one?

I haven't seen the British one.  I wonder if it's better than the American one.
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Post by: George on June 27, 2020, 12:06:00 AM
I've just been informed that the audio version of JASON ROBARDS AT THE OLD PLACE is now available for download at audible.com, Amazon and iTunes.

Tony Bingham delivers a terrific performance as Jason Robards, one of the finest actors of his time.  The one-person play, which is set in Agoura California's legendary restaurant and bar, is enhanced with music and and sound effects. 

https://www.amazon.com/Jason-Robards-Old-Place-Play/dp/B08BTQ4TR7/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1576674608&sr=1-1

Congrats, Druxy!