Haines His Way
Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on February 24, 2021, 12:04:30 AM
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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were axed, and now it is time for you to post until the axed cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: FRUMIOUS!
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I've never seen Mommy, Dearest. I guess I should add it to my list.
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My library has one live copy and no holds, so I just placed a hold on it. I should get it soon.
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I didn't know that Howard Da Silva was in it. I've seen him in clips from some of his early movies, but I don't think that I've seen anything that he was in after 1776. :-\
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Good morning, all!
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I had another dream about working at Goodspeed last night. Joshie, Rob Berman, and I were working on a musical there. We took the train, and I packed to be away for four weeks. I also took Annabelle and Stella (where was Thatch?). Goodspeed had expanded since my last work there in 2004, and after I got settled in my room, I wandered around, ran by mistake into their former two-faced musical director now retired, saw my beloved Michael Price, retired producer of Goodspeed, and finally found Joshie and Rob working with one of the cast. Then I went back to my room, which was na ordeal since I kept getting lost, checked on Annabelle and Stella who were running around outdoors with a lot of other cats, and had lunch - a friend cod sandwich - with an annoying cast member who kept asking impertinent questions. Then I tried to find someone with a car to go into town and buy a carton of kitty litter.
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BK, that earlier recording of Therese was on Decca, as I recall, as part of Richard Bonynge's Massenet discoveries, I think it featured Huguette Tourangeau, a Canadian mezzo-soprano, who sang quite a bit for him.
Speaking of Bonynge., I'm really wanting this new Decca collection:
https://smile.amazon.com/Richard-Bonynge-Ballet-Collection-Box/dp/B08CWJ8GZX/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1W9D7XX4PJSAT&dchild=1&keywords=bonynge+ballet+collection&qid=1614168436&sprefix=bonynge+b%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-1
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I think Gounod's best-known work, much as I love his funeral march for a marionette, is the opera Faust, which is called Marguerite in Germany where they think the opera is a bastardization of Goethe's epic.
The opera began as an opera-comique with spoken dialogue, and this version has recently been recorded. Since then, we've also had a recording of the original English version, but the standard text for the last 150 years has been recorded complete in the Paris Grand Opera version, or with standard cut, the largest cut being the Walpurgisnacht scene and its Big Ballet, which I love. So this is the version of the opera I prefer, and I think the last one in the Grand Parisian tradition may be this one, with an excellent cast, although Boris Christoff's Devil seems more of a growler than a suave Parisian.
Too many later recordings drop the Walpurgisnacht and add the ballet, along with earlier cut numbers, as an appendix. This Cluytens recording follows the wonderful Dover edition of the full score.
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BK, in that series of operas that includes your Therese recording, there are two Offenbach opera bouffes, which are essentially musical comedies composed between 1870 and 1880. I think you might like La Perichole, a tale of a Peruvian cocotte who outwits her lover, the Viceroy of Peru, to marry her true love Piquillo. Perichole was a real character who appears in Thornton Wilder's The Bridge of Sant Luis Rey and the Renoir film The Golden Coach, where she's played by Anna Magnani.
And when are you going to listen to Offenbach's Tales of Hoffmann?
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That's enough of me. I received my final taxes by email today, so I need to sign them and send them off.
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Good morning, all.
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Yes, George, you need to see Mommie Dearest.
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Hollywood Royalty!
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And of course on YouTube Miss Rutanya Alda reads from her diary that she kept during the filming.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaOJICFaOT4
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Good morning, everyone.
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Getting a late start this morning due to a night of insomnia again.
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Good morning, all.
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I had a dream about -- of all things -- the "Evening Prayer" duet in Hansel and Gretel, which isn't clear now but it had something to do with my having successfully figured out a couple of modulations. (?) Don't ask.
In a later dream, which purportedly was taking place in the present, I was saying to the person across the table from me something to the effect that I'll be glad when this heat spell is over, and I am actually going to appreciate the coming winter. (WHAT??)
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Well, damn! I just looked over my tax forms. I would swear my accountant told me on Monday that I wopuld owe NY State around $100. I owe them $675. Between the goddamned Ohio taxes, the NY State, and my accountant's charge, I am bankrupt.
I am not happy at the moment.
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Oh no. Sorry to hear that.
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Oh no. Sorry to hear that.
The US Income Tax return is good, but if NY State deducts that amount before the IRS makes my direct deposit, I could be seriously overdrawn. I just don't understand how I heard $100+ and it's actually 6 times that amount. The email also included a link to download my 2020 taxes, only the program they're using only shows taxes for 2017 and 2018! Where the fat hell are 2019 and 2020?
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What a classic cast on that Cluytens recording. I should get that one.
And that Bonynge collection -- wow! I had no idea he was that prolific when it came to ballets.
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At least some good news: Covid-19 vaccine, March 2, 10:45am. It's on East 42nd Street.
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At least that part is good, DR elmore3003.
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This would just drive me batty. Sorry, DR Laura.
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Good morning!
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I got my first Pfizer vaccine this morning at Safeway, of all places.
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"Tina, Bring Me the Ax" was my favorite line when I first saw the movie too. I also like "BECAUSE I AM NOT ONE OF YOUR FANS!"
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One more...
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Page 2!
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Wednesday morning greetings! Yesterday I had 2 Zoom sessions, both hosted by the library where my career began.
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This would just drive me batty. Sorry, DR Laura.
;D
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I got my first Pfizer vaccine this morning at Safeway, of all places.
Congrats, and you don't have to wait as long for the second since it is Pfizer.
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I am glad the vaccine is flowing here at HHW.
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Sleeping vibes for DR singdaw.
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Sorry about the taxes DR ELMORE......ugh......
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I am glad the vaccine is flowing here at HHW.
Yes :)
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Bruce do you plan on getting vaccinated?
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Back from shopping, and I don't even want to look at the receipt.
I wasn't even hungry, but I think I nearly bought out the damned store.
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I'm up, I'm up - eight hours of sleep.
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Bruce do you plan on getting vaccinated?
Yes, I guess so as soon as someone tells me how to go about it.
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elmore, I've heard Tales of Hoffman several times - one of the few I knew, thanks to the film.
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Yes, George, you need to see Mommie Dearest.
Okay. I'll see what I can do. :)
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Well, damn! I just looked over my tax forms. I would swear my accountant told me on Monday that I wopuld owe NY State around $100. I owe them $675. Between the goddamned Ohio taxes, the NY State, and my accountant's charge, I am bankrupt.
I am not happy at the moment.
Oh, no!! :(
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At least some good news: Covid-19 vaccine, March 2, 10:45am. It's on East 42nd Street.
Very good news!
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This would just drive me batty. Sorry, DR Laura.
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6419.0;attach=11370)
Yikes!! :o
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I got my first Pfizer vaccine this morning at Safeway, of all places.
Congrats, Kevin!
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elmore, I've heard Tales of Hoffman several times - one of the few I knew, thanks to the film.
I love the film, but it cuts most of the music that Pamela Brown's character sings.
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That butterfly toilet really freaks me out.
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DR singdaw, I was just lying in the bath, looking at the year-old hole in my ceiling and wondering if your plumbing issues have been settled.
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And of course on YouTube Miss Rutanya Alda reads from her diary that she kept during the filming.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaOJICFaOT4
I've been watching this and she's pretty funny...and her stories are quite enlightening! One line that she said struck me as something that I think BK would appreciate (the bold and italicized word is my emphasis):
"They almost didn't think the show would go on because Fay had kept them waiting six or seven hours before coming out on the set."
NOT "on set." Jump to 8:33 to hear her say the line. ;D
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Bruce do you plan on getting vaccinated?
Yes, I guess so as soon as someone tells me how to go about it.
Do any of the following help?
I know a number of people who went to CSUN using this link.
http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/vaccine/index.htm.
https://ktla.com/news/coronavirus/how-to-sign-up-for-a-covid-19-vaccine-in-los-angeles-orange-riverside-san-bernardino-and-ventura-counties/
Try your local pharmacy website.
Ask a local friend who has been vaccinated to help you.
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DR singdaw, I was just lying in the bath, looking at the year-old hole in my ceiling and wondering if your plumbing issues have been settled.
Thanks for asking, DR elmore3003. There has been no communication from the building's management.
However, we haven't had any fresh leaks of water in about a week and a half, so this is hopeful.
On the other hand, part of the ceiling is missing and it looks like there may be some black mold.
So, all in all, a mixed bag.
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elmore, I've heard Tales of Hoffman several times - one of the few I knew, thanks to the film.
I love the film, but it cuts most of the music that Pamela Brown's character sings.
Pamela Brown. A name from my younger days. She was from Louisville and the main stage at Actors Theater was named after her.
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Jane, did you watch tge last episode of All Creatures?
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Grant called so I went over and we fixed all the chapter headings and page stuff, and also got most of the widows and orphans (maybe all), so that's done and I love the design of this one.
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Then I went to the mail place and picked up one package.
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Then it was Staples and they were able to Xerox and bind the book while I was there, so I can now do my final proofing.
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Then I came home and decided to have Hugo's pasta papa for food, so that's on its way.
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Listening to music now.
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Jane, did you watch tge last episode of All Creatures?
We did and it was wonderful.
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Hello, everyone.
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My time keeps getting eaten up by all sorts of little things that shouldn't really take much time -- but DO -- and which often shouldn't have needed my attention in the first place. I'm sure you've all had many of these.
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Belated birthday wishes to DR Druxy.
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MEGA vibes to Elmore for M&M!!
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I drove to Culver City yesterday to get my car washed. The place I usually go went out of business during the early days of Covid, but is now under new management. New prices, too. It's now $24.95 for a full-service wash, instead of the $18 or so I used to pay. I hadn't realized what a bargain I was getting. They now have an Express Wash -- exterior only -- for $12.95. I tried it yesterday and was very happy with it. The interior of my car doesn't get very dirty (no kids, no pets), so exterior is all I usually need. And it was FAST. Partly because business hasn't picked up much since Covid.
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During the last couple months the area on Venice Blvd under the 405 freeway overpass has become a major homeless camp. There were always a few, but it's now solid tents. It was neat and tidy, with no signs of any problems, but it was striking how quickly it had grown. I have no doubt it's worse in other areas of the city.
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You can tell I don't get out much, right?
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Jane, I'm glad you're feeling better now. This was all from your second vaccination?
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I watched LAST STOP KEW GARDENS the other night about the Holocaust refugees who settled there. I found it quite interesting.
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Jane, I'm glad you're feeling better now. This was all from your second vaccination?
Thank you. It was. My arm was about the same as the first shot. Really, it wasn't bad as certainly worth it to me.
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You can tell I don't get out much, right?
;D
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I drove to Culver City yesterday to get my car washed. The place I usually go went out of business during the early days of Covid, but is now under new management. New prices, too. It's now $24.95 for a full-service wash, instead of the $18 or so I used to pay. I hadn't realized what a bargain I was getting. They now have an Express Wash -- exterior only -- for $12.95. I tried it yesterday and was very happy with it. The interior of my car doesn't get very dirty (no kids, no pets), so exterior is all I usually need. And it was FAST. Partly because business hasn't picked up much since Covid.
I would expect a drive through wash to do a good business during covid. I suppose cars don't get as dirty there as they do here.
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Traffic is much lighter than usual, for which I'm thankful, so cars are probably staying in their garages or carports more. Plus, many people just don't want to go out to do anything.
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I, too, enjoyed The Thin Man books and some of the films.
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Stay safe, everyone.
TTFN.
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So, I can't even find the CSUN location for vaccination. CVS's website says appointments are available in North Hollywood - I click on make an appointment (there's no way to click on North Hollywood, BTW, it's just a bunch of different locations in the state and who's available and not. I click on make an appointment and they say there aren't any even it says there are in North Hollywood. I give up. I will not have this vaccination until they get their stuff together and their sites work properly.
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Made a cauliflower Cheddar soup tonight. It tasted good, but it tasted like a baked potato, not cauliflower. Oh well.
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Another harried day at work today. Too many people want too many things done simultaneously.
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Plus, there's a lot of catching up to do after last week's nonsense.
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I don't know what I want to do tonight.
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I may just go read.
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We've really been enjoying the installments of Stanley Tucci's Italian food documentary on CNN.
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The DH returned from a provisioning trip to the liquor store and brought me a surprise - a bottle of limoncello.
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Will the bottle burst if I store it in the freezer?
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That would be a right royal mess.
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So, I can't even find the CSUN location for vaccination. CVS's website says appointments are available in North Hollywood - I click on make an appointment (there's no way to click on North Hollywood, BTW, it's just a bunch of different locations in the state and who's available and not. I click on make an appointment and they say there aren't any even it says there are in North Hollywood. I give up. I will not have this vaccination until they get their stuff together and their sites work properly.
If I was familiar with your system I would find it for you. I bet you have a friend who can help. Next time you see a local friend on FB say they were vaccinated ask them how they got an appointment.
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They met on line. They have a clothes relationship.
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Will the bottle burst if I store it in the freezer?
Nope. it's where I keep mine.
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Let's turn the page.
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Four!
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FOUR!!!!
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Is there an echo in here? 8)
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They met on line. They have a clothes relationship.
Ouch.
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Nope. it's where I keep mine.
Thanks, DR John G.!
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Ouch.
I hope he didn't hang her out to dry.
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Thanks. I'll be here all night.
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RIM SHOT!
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I just received a package, delivered at 8:55 p.m. I guess they're trying to catch up after last week.
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Good night, everyone.
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Gratuitous post No. 101!
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Good night, Singdaw.
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Limoncello dreams.
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Good night, all.
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Time for me to leave work. I have a survey coupon for a free extra entrée item at Panda Express, so I'm going to use it. :)
Until later.
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Bruce, you might want to try this:
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/24/business/vaccine-finder-org.html?action=click&module=Spotlight&pgtype=Homepage
I believe everyone I know here in LA who has been vaccinated is a healthcare worker. Cedars-Sinai sent me an email saying that they don't have enough vaccine to proceed. But things are rather chaotic and I'm sure there's much I don't know.
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Good night.
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I just received a package, delivered at 8:55 p.m. I guess they're trying to catch up after last week.
Just in time. I always see items will be delivered by 9:00.
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Time for me to leave work. I have a survey coupon for a free extra entrée item at Panda Express, so I'm going to use it. :)
Until later.
Well, I didn't go to Panda Express. ::)
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Doesn't that just thrill ya?? ;)
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Bruce did you try Ralph's website for a vaccination?
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Yesterday, along with the fire extinguishers that I got from Costco, I also got their meatloaf and mashed potatoes pack, which is quite good. I had some of that tonight (it's quite good) and I'll save the Panda Express survey coupon for another time. Maybe tomorrow for lunch.
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I'm actually taking tomorrow and Friday off because our work computer system (Ginny, have you heard of Sirsi/Dynix?) is going to be down while they migrate from us hosting the servers to the company hosting the servers (or something like that, I think). Hopefully, it'll all be up and running without any troubles on Monday! ::)
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Is that paid time off or vacation time used?
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Is that paid time off or vacation time used?
I'm using my vacation. If people have work to do that's not on the computer, they can continue to work. Most of my work is on the computer, so I'm choosing to take the time off. Also, I have too much vacation, so I need to use up about 30 hours to get me under the maximum before the end of March, so this'll be 16 hours towards that goal.
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Jane, I tried them all - Ralph's, Pavillions, Cal State Northridge, and CVS and Rite Aid.
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And I'm definitely in the right age group to get it.
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Call me crazy, but why don't we get some postin' goin' on.
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Just an idea.
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A really GOOD idea.
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Okay, page five, now let's get rockin' here.
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Jane, I tried them all - Ralph's, Pavillions, Cal State Northridge, and CVS and Rite Aid.
From what friends say they just keep searching until something opens up. :(
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~~~Vaccine Vibes for EVERYONE!!~~~
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DITTO!
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I was on YouTube and one of the suggestions on the side of the page was the Broadway version of Victor/Victoria (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGIxw77_YsY), and I started watching it. I know it's not a great show (love the movie), but I actually saw it on Broadway, with Julie Andrews, so it has a special place in my heart. :)
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Did I miss TCB?
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I think I missed TCB.
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This is a very low posting day and most unseemly in that regard.
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I do not understand it.
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I do not comprehend it.
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This site is behaving weirdly.
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It's kind of spazzing out as I post.
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Or maybe I'm spazzing out.
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Certainly something or someone is spazzing out.
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Did I miss TCB?
I'm pretty sure that Tom hasn't been here tonight. Hopefully, he's fine.
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Certainly George has abandoned ship.
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George has come aboard.
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This site is behaving weirdly.
I haven't noticed any problem.
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That's the above board thing to do.
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Maybe it's on my end, the spazzing.
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Certainly George has abandoned ship.
Never!
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But it is spazzing.
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Like badly that time.
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That just took a full minute to go through.
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I've alerted the powers that be.
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That just took a full minute to go through.
Yikes!
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That's terrible!
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Hopefully, it can be fixed quickly!
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Well, at least we made it to the...
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PAGE SIX DANCE!!
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That's nothing to sneeze at. ;)