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Title: TWIDDLING MY THUMBS
Post by: bk on March 09, 2021, 12:05:22 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes twiddled, piddled, and resolved, and now it is time for you to post until the twiddling cows come home.
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Post by: bk on March 09, 2021, 12:05:54 AM
And the word of the day is: LUMINARY!
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Post by: bk on March 09, 2021, 12:14:01 AM
Listening to the first of the Pfitzner operas - it's just fantastic - this guy was brilliant and must listen to his orchestral stuff again. This one's called Die Rose vom Liebesgarten.
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Post by: bk on March 09, 2021, 12:14:54 AM
I now seem to have gained back four hundred gigs of space. Amazing how fast everything is working now.
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Post by: George on March 09, 2021, 12:17:37 AM
I now seem to have gained back four hundred gigs of space. Amazing how fast everything is working now.

Wow!  That's amazing!
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Post by: George on March 09, 2021, 12:23:42 AM
Topic of the Day:  there are so many, but the first two that I thought of were When Harry Met Sally and Sleepless in Seattle.
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Post by: George on March 09, 2021, 01:03:28 AM
I'll also add:

Amélie
Crazy Rich Asians
Groundhog Day
Singin' in the Rain
Some Like It Hot
Strictly Ballroom
The Wedding Singer (I prefer the musical)

As well as The Shop Around the Corner/In the Good Old Summertime/She Loves Me/You've Got Mail :)
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Post by: George on March 09, 2021, 01:03:41 AM
Have a good day, all!
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Post by: singdaw on March 09, 2021, 02:00:35 AM
(https://media2.giphy.com/media/xT4uQgKMWlYcLnLeQo/200w.gif?cid=ecf05e47mzdlrx8noq8z3w2brmoqcgv43ih974dg7t7ly5lc&rid=200w.gif)
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Post by: singdaw on March 09, 2021, 02:00:48 AM
Good morning, everyone.
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Post by: singdaw on March 09, 2021, 02:02:16 AM
  As well as The Shop Around the Corner/In the Good Old Summertime/She Loves Me/You've Got Mail :)     

Indeed!
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Post by: singdaw on March 09, 2021, 02:03:17 AM
bk, thank you for the DropBox information.
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Post by: singdaw on March 09, 2021, 02:06:03 AM
DR TCB. I was very moved by your comments last night. I am sorry about the retirement of your physician. Good for you for telling him your truth. I am sure that meant a lot to him.
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Post by: singdaw on March 09, 2021, 02:06:51 AM
DR vixmom's late-night typing always gives me great pleasure. But I do hope that she got some quality sleep in the end.
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Post by: singdaw on March 09, 2021, 02:07:35 AM
Thank you for the Assassins link, DR John G.
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Post by: singdaw on March 09, 2021, 02:10:16 AM
Soon I shall be off to  the salt mines  the mines of sulphur  work.



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Post by: elmore3003 on March 09, 2021, 03:55:44 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 09, 2021, 03:56:56 AM
DR George, about that jacket, according to Amazon, it's not a woman's leather jacket:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07W92ZXVM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I did miss this in the Product Description:
Buttons & zippers may vary depending on the availability of the same during tailoring of the jacket.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 09, 2021, 04:18:53 AM
I have decided to return the jacket and look for another.
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Post by: singdaw on March 09, 2021, 04:28:38 AM
I am sorry, DR elmore3003.
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Post by: singdaw on March 09, 2021, 04:29:04 AM
However, I've heard that bk's mail place is a great location to do an Amazon return.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 09, 2021, 04:43:01 AM
However, I've heard that bk's mail place is a great location to do an Amazon return.

So is the UPS store around the corner from me!
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 09, 2021, 04:43:39 AM
I hate shopping for clothes online!
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Post by: John G. on March 09, 2021, 05:03:55 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: singdaw on March 09, 2021, 05:05:41 AM
Feeling crabby today?

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Post by: elmore3003 on March 09, 2021, 05:46:47 AM
Kitty cleanup is finished.  I need a sherpa for Larry cleanup.
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Post by: John G. on March 09, 2021, 05:47:07 AM
TOD 1:

The Philadelphia Story
It Happened One Night
Libeled Lady
Adam’s Rib
Annie Hall
Broadcast News
The Shop Around the Corner
Clueless
Pride and Prejudice
What’s Up, Doc?
A Perfect Couple
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Title: Re: TWIDDLING MY THUMBS
Post by: elmore3003 on March 09, 2021, 05:49:01 AM
I looked at Macys leather coats and jackets, but they are mostly out of my price range, $600-195, and I did not like the ones that were.
Title: Re: TWIDDLING MY THUMBS
Post by: elmore3003 on March 09, 2021, 05:56:27 AM
TOD
Moonstruck
The Philadelphia Story
Holiday
The Apartment
Libeled Lady
The Shop Around the Corner
Clueless
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Love Actually
Roxanne
Title: Re: TWIDDLING MY THUMBS
Post by: singdaw on March 09, 2021, 06:05:51 AM
Nice lists, DR John G. and George and elmore3003!
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Post by: singdaw on March 09, 2021, 06:06:00 AM
TWO!!
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 09, 2021, 06:12:08 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 09, 2021, 06:13:46 AM
I've piddled. What's left but to twiddle? Only then can I resolve.
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 09, 2021, 06:25:50 AM
It's good to hear that Dropbox has confounded more than just yrs truly.

I really hardly use it, myself. When someone sends me something or shares a folder, I have no problem dealing with that. But the whole confounded syncing my own files thing confounds me.

Here's one question:  I'm a nut about everything being backed ups. So if I have a set of files only in the cloud (Dropbox) and NOT on my hard drive, that set of files only exists in one place. Now, I know these companies probably have umpteen backup systems themselves. But let's say their whole enterprise is targeted by evildoers and Dropbox goes poof. What's "my" backup in that event?
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 09, 2021, 06:42:11 AM
Your memory DR CHAS SMITH - and you know where that leaves both of us.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 09, 2021, 06:42:22 AM
....and without a paddle.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 09, 2021, 06:43:03 AM
I liked DR TCB's story last night.

I am always grateful to my doctors and let them know it - but they usually just say "thank you" and move on.
Title: Re: TWIDDLING MY THUMBS
Post by: Jrand74 on March 09, 2021, 06:43:18 AM
DR ELMORE I think I am living in The Mines of Sulphur.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 09, 2021, 06:43:45 AM
I don't think I could watch 2 1/2 hours of a ZOOM conversation about anything.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 09, 2021, 06:44:14 AM
I shall think about the TOD.  Many of my favorites have already been mentioned......
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 09, 2021, 06:56:00 AM
Still checking other sites on leather jackets. And I just ordered this.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 09, 2021, 08:27:01 AM
The Big Ladder is put away. I had to climb it twice, and now my legs and back are killing me.  The cats have about two months of food set out, and everything is has been put away.
Title: Re: TWIDDLING MY THUMBS
Post by: Jane on March 09, 2021, 08:55:51 AM
DR TCB I am very moved by the story of your doctor, and very glad he saved your life.
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Post by: Jane on March 09, 2021, 08:56:05 AM
New doctor vibes for DR TCB!
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 09, 2021, 09:00:04 AM
Here's what's left of the January 31st nor'easter on March 9th.

We're in the mid-50s today and tomorrow, then high-60s for a couple of days. That should all but take care of it.
Title: Re: TWIDDLING MY THUMBS
Post by: John G. on March 09, 2021, 09:19:03 AM
TOD 2:

Ninotchka
Smiles of a Summer Night
A Room with a View
Enchanted April
Moonstruck
Roxanne
Harold and Maude
The Lady Eve
Title: Re: TWIDDLING MY THUMBS
Post by: Druxy on March 09, 2021, 09:31:40 AM
T.O.D.

IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT
BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S
ANNIE HALL
TEACHER'S PET
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Post by: Druxy on March 09, 2021, 09:32:32 AM
Jean Hetherington becomes DICK POWELL in the audio edition of my one-person play, DICK POWELL, which is available for download at audible.com, Amazon and iTunes.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1794632611/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1548805592&sr=1-1&keywords=dick+powell+druxman
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Post by: John G. on March 09, 2021, 10:06:08 AM
I was really geeking out at the Assassins chat last night. But I have to say, Patrick Cassidy only learned one lesson from BK. The songs were prerecorded. All of it should have been. Too many people floated in and out, lost connection, froze up. Never really heard from Jerry Zaks or Jonathan Hadary.
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Post by: Matthew on March 09, 2021, 10:37:42 AM
Good Morning - business as usual. 
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Post by: bk on March 09, 2021, 11:35:25 AM
I'm up, I'm up - maybe three hours of sleep. Couldn't sleep at all for most of the night, up at six-thirty, back in bed by eight or so, and then these jerks next door have their tree trimmers today, of course, the noisiest in history and they're still at it. So, no more sleep today, I'm afraid.
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Post by: KevinH on March 09, 2021, 12:04:10 PM
Good afternoon!
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Post by: KevinH on March 09, 2021, 12:07:32 PM
I also was touched by your story, TCB.   I hope you'll be able to find another great doctor.
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Post by: John G. on March 09, 2021, 12:49:26 PM
I have finally reached the 250 mark of ushering at the performing arts center in town. (I just can usher as often as some of the retirees who have notched 400+ performances).  This means I get offers of a free ticket if a show has extra seats available.
Title: Re: TWIDDLING MY THUMBS
Post by: George on March 09, 2021, 12:57:41 PM
Feeling crabby today?

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6432.0;attach=11479)

:o
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Post by: George on March 09, 2021, 12:57:48 PM
:))
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Post by: George on March 09, 2021, 12:58:37 PM
My mom actually really likes imitation crab meat.
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Post by: George on March 09, 2021, 12:59:04 PM
TOD 1:

The Philadelphia Story
It Happened One Night
Libeled Lady
Adam’s Rib
Annie Hall
Broadcast News
The Shop Around the Corner
Clueless
Pride and Prejudice
What’s Up, Doc?
A Perfect Couple
Breakfast at Tiffany’s

Of these, I've only seen What's Up, Doc? and Breakfast at Tiffany's (and The Shop Around the Corner, of course).  Add both of those to my list. :)
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Post by: George on March 09, 2021, 12:59:20 PM
TOD
Moonstruck
The Philadelphia Story
Holiday
The Apartment
Libeled Lady
The Shop Around the Corner
Clueless
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Love Actually
Roxanne

I actually saw Holiday on Broadway in 1995 with Laura Linney and Tony Goldwyn. :)
Title: Re: TWIDDLING MY THUMBS
Post by: George on March 09, 2021, 01:01:17 PM
Still checking other sites on leather jackets. And I just ordered this.

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6432.0;attach=11481)

Nice!  And I like the liner, too!
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Post by: George on March 09, 2021, 01:01:30 PM
PAGE THREE DANCE!!
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Post by: George on March 09, 2021, 01:01:41 PM
I have finally reached the 250 mark of ushering at the performing arts center in town. (I just can usher as often as some of the retirees who have notched 400+ performances).  This means I get offers of a free ticket if a show has extra seats available.

Congrats, John! 
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Post by: George on March 09, 2021, 01:03:47 PM
At the Washington Center for the Performing Arts, they've changed their volunteering gifts over the years, but currently (well, in the beforetimes), if we ushered for 20+ hours in a season, we'd get a certificate for one free ticket plus one half-price ticket.  They can be used independently, so you could just get the one free ticket now and a half-price ticket for a different show.  After that, you'd get something (I now forget what) at 120+ hours...and that's it.  There are people here who also have volunteered 400+ hours in a season, but there's nothing after the 120+ hours. 
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Post by: Ginny on March 09, 2021, 01:29:50 PM
Tuesday afternoon greetings!  Not sure where the day has gone, but my craft corner is cleaned up a bit.  My sister, niece, and I are doing 2 online crafty events the last 2 weekends of this month.  The pre-event festivities begin tomorrow with unboxings of the parcels that have arrived and, miraculously, remained sealed.  We'll unpack our boxes together (on Facebook) tomorrow morning for one event, then Thursday evening for the other.
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Post by: John G. on March 09, 2021, 01:55:44 PM
https://youtu.be/XQTuFudB028

New Randy Rainbow. Very funny. 
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Post by: Jane on March 09, 2021, 01:57:16 PM
I have finally reached the 250 mark of ushering at the performing arts center in town. (I just can usher as often as some of the retirees who have notched 400+ performances).  This means I get offers of a free ticket if a show has extra seats available.

Congratulations!
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Post by: Jane on March 09, 2021, 02:05:52 PM
I'll also add:

Amélie
Crazy Rich Asians
Groundhog Day
Singin' in the Rain
Some Like It Hot
Strictly Ballroom
The Wedding Singer (I prefer the musical)

As well as The Shop Around the Corner/In the Good Old Summertime/She Loves Me/You've Got Mail :)

I agree with all of these except for You've Got Mail which I liked but didn't love.
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Post by: Jane on March 09, 2021, 02:08:26 PM
TOD 1:

The Philadelphia Story
It Happened One Night
Libeled Lady
Adam’s Rib
Annie Hall
Broadcast News
The Shop Around the Corner
Clueless
Pride and Prejudice
What’s Up, Doc?
A Perfect Couple
Breakfast at Tiffany’s

Another great list except for Broadcast News or A Perfect Couple which I don't remember. 
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Post by: Jane on March 09, 2021, 02:11:03 PM
I do not consider Breakfast at Tiffany's a comedy.  Since it has been listed several times I am wondering what humor I missed, or don't remember.
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Post by: Jane on March 09, 2021, 02:11:34 PM
If Breakfast at Tiffany's counts than I think Two for the Road should be included.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 09, 2021, 02:38:30 PM
Nice jacket DR ELMORE.

Congrats to DR JOHN G
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 09, 2021, 02:38:58 PM
It is 65 degrees.  I think I will sit on my front porch and watch for airplanes.
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Post by: singdaw on March 09, 2021, 02:42:57 PM
I dream of sitting in a rocker on a front porch with a clicker and counting the...    ...somethings...   going by.
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Post by: singdaw on March 09, 2021, 02:43:58 PM
Minnesota is opening up the vaccine criteria tomorrow to the point where I'd be eligible. Finding an appointment will be a challenge, I'm sure.
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Post by: singdaw on March 09, 2021, 02:44:30 PM
As I have to be on phones all the work day and so won't be able to endlessly refresh my computer screen.
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Post by: Jeanne on March 09, 2021, 02:55:57 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on March 09, 2021, 02:56:31 PM
Vaccine vibes for Singdaw!
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Post by: Jeanne on March 09, 2021, 02:57:16 PM
(https://media2.giphy.com/media/xT4uQgKMWlYcLnLeQo/200w.gif?cid=ecf05e47mzdlrx8noq8z3w2brmoqcgv43ih974dg7t7ly5lc&rid=200w.gif)

I loved this.
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Post by: Jeanne on March 09, 2021, 03:01:20 PM
TCB, I'm sorry your doctor retired. I can understand your sense of loss. Twenty-eight years is a long time! And he helped you through so much. Vibes your next doctor is a good one.
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Post by: Jeanne on March 09, 2021, 03:03:40 PM
Still checking other sites on leather jackets. And I just ordered this.

It looks attractive. Is that a map in the lining? How handy! I hope it fits and you enjoy it for many years.
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Post by: Jeanne on March 09, 2021, 03:05:01 PM
Here's what's left of the January 31st nor'easter on March 9th.

We're in the mid-50s today and tomorrow, then high-60s for a couple of days. That should all but take care of it.


Is that your driveway? Yikes!
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Post by: Jeanne on March 09, 2021, 03:07:37 PM
https://youtu.be/XQTuFudB028

New Randy Rainbow. Very funny. 

Yes, very funny. Thanks for posting. Randy Rainbow has definitely made it easier to cope with the last few years.
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 09, 2021, 03:09:37 PM
https://youtu.be/XQTuFudB028

New Randy Rainbow. Very funny. 

Yes, very funny. Thanks for posting. Randy Rainbow has definitely made it easier to cope with the last few years.

I think this is one of his great ones.
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Post by: Jeanne on March 09, 2021, 03:10:24 PM
THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER and ENCHANTED APRIL are among my favorites. But also a British show, RECKLESS (the one starring Robson Green and Francesca Annis), a very quirky romance.
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Post by: Jeanne on March 09, 2021, 03:11:10 PM
https://youtu.be/XQTuFudB028

New Randy Rainbow. Very funny. 

Yes, very funny. Thanks for posting. Randy Rainbow has definitely made it easier to cope with the last few years.

I think this is one of his great ones.

I agree.
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Post by: Jeanne on March 09, 2021, 03:14:21 PM
Add me to the sleepless list. I ate something last night that didn't agree with me and it took several hours for my tummy to settle down. I didn't get to bed until 1:00, then woke up at 6:30. Ugh! I'm pretty wasted today.
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Post by: Jeanne on March 09, 2021, 03:18:45 PM
TTFN.
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 09, 2021, 03:34:26 PM
https://youtu.be/XQTuFudB028

New Randy Rainbow. Very funny. 

Yes, very funny. Thanks for posting. Randy Rainbow has definitely made it easier to cope with the last few years.

I think this is one of his great ones.

I agree.

I always loved the vicious ones of the last four years, of course. But this one was almost a sleeper -- it's just purely hilarious...as I kept saying and LOLing throughout.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 09, 2021, 03:51:52 PM
I also enjoyed the new RR video!
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 09, 2021, 03:52:41 PM
It is wonderful DR singdaw. 

I counted six airplanes before I came inside.  Lots of children riding their bicycles up and down the street.....some other kids playing basketball here and there.

It was nice to be outside.
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Post by: George on March 09, 2021, 04:35:34 PM
https://youtu.be/XQTuFudB028

New Randy Rainbow. Very funny.

I love this one! ;D
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Post by: George on March 09, 2021, 04:39:25 PM
PAGE FOUR RANDY RAINBOW DANCE!!
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Post by: Jane on March 09, 2021, 04:43:55 PM
It is 65 degrees.  I think I will sit on my front porch and watch for airplanes.

Are you on a flight path?
Title: Re: TWIDDLING MY THUMBS
Post by: Jane on March 09, 2021, 04:44:41 PM
Minnesota is opening up the vaccine criteria tomorrow to the point where I'd be eligible. Finding an appointment will be a challenge, I'm sure.

Super vibes you find an appointment!
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Post by: Jane on March 09, 2021, 04:47:08 PM
Add me to the sleepless list. I ate something last night that didn't agree with me and it took several hours for my tummy to settle down. I didn't get to bed until 1:00, then woke up at 6:30. Ugh! I'm pretty wasted today.

Have you ever tried Glycine to help sleep?  My eye doctor recommended it.
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Post by: Jane on March 09, 2021, 04:49:28 PM
We have had a lovely day.  People were very friendly and I did a bit too much talking and not enough walking.
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Post by: Laura on March 09, 2021, 04:50:16 PM
Good evening.
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Post by: Laura on March 09, 2021, 04:51:29 PM
It is 65 degrees.  I think I will sit on my front porch and watch for airplanes.

Go to flightradar24.com and watch the planes. I like to see where they are going.
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Post by: Jane on March 09, 2021, 04:52:20 PM
I should really go back out for a short after dinner walk.  Increasing my walking has greatly reduced the pain in my stomach and from GERD.  Still, when I have my yearly check-up on Friday we will be discussing my concerns.
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Post by: Jane on March 09, 2021, 05:28:14 PM
As I was about to get up from my desk and go for a walk I heard an unexpected sound outside.  To my great surprise it is pouring out there. 
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Post by: Jane on March 09, 2021, 05:28:22 PM
Oh well, I will happily go read.
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Post by: John G. on March 09, 2021, 05:54:20 PM
Minnesota is opening up the vaccine criteria tomorrow to the point where I'd be eligible. Finding an appointment will be a challenge, I'm sure.

Good luck.
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Post by: John G. on March 09, 2021, 05:57:13 PM
THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER and ENCHANTED APRIL are among my favorites. But also a British show, RECKLESS (the one starring Robson Green and Francesca Annis), a very quirky romance.

I loved Reckless. The great Michael Kitchen was in Enchanted April and Reckless, as well as Foyle.
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Post by: John G. on March 09, 2021, 05:58:19 PM
Watching a documentary called Tabloid from Errol Morris. Very funny and weird.
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Post by: John G. on March 09, 2021, 06:07:29 PM
Roger Mudd has died at 93. I always liked him. He appeared to be serious, focused and honest. Yet he also came across as very relaxed, very comfortable in himself in those moments when it wasn't entirely about the work.
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Post by: George on March 09, 2021, 06:14:55 PM
Roger Mudd has died at 93. I always liked him. He appeared to be serious, focused and honest. Yet he also came across as very relaxed, very comfortable in himself in those moments when it wasn't entirely about the work.

Wow...93 years old.  That was quite a run.
Title: Re: TWIDDLING MY THUMBS
Post by: Jane on March 09, 2021, 06:45:34 PM
THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER and ENCHANTED APRIL are among my favorites. But also a British show, RECKLESS (the one starring Robson Green and Francesca Annis), a very quirky romance.

I loved Reckless. The great Michael Kitchen was in Enchanted April and Reckless, as well as Foyle.

I am suggesting Reckless to Keith.  Maybe we will watch it.
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Post by: singdaw on March 09, 2021, 07:07:32 PM
On point.
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Post by: George on March 09, 2021, 07:17:39 PM
Good one, Singdaw! :))
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Post by: singdaw on March 09, 2021, 07:19:48 PM
Exploring documentaries about the Italian piano company Fazioli.
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Post by: singdaw on March 09, 2021, 07:20:11 PM
Good night, friends.
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Post by: vixmom on March 09, 2021, 07:24:59 PM
TOD

Twelfth Night

Much Ado About Nothing

Pirates of Penzance

You’ve Got Mail

Sleepless in Seattle

Bridget Jones’ Diary

Notting Hill

Pride and Prejudice

Singing in the Rain

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

 
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Post by: George on March 09, 2021, 07:25:56 PM
I'm off to.  Time to leave work and head home.

Until later.
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Post by: John G. on March 09, 2021, 08:09:38 PM
Your list, Vixmom, reminded me of a favorite that I somehow left off my lists:

Four Weddings and a Funeral
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Post by: John G. on March 09, 2021, 08:20:06 PM
"I just don't see any connection between a cloned puppy story and a 32-year-old sex-in-chains story, do you?"

Great quote from this weird documentary Tabloid.
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Post by: bk on March 09, 2021, 08:22:30 PM
I've been in Indiegogoland for hours, doing perks and setting everything up so we can hopefully launch in the morning. Some really good perks - you'll want to get there early :)
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Post by: bk on March 09, 2021, 08:24:18 PM
Just saw the DGA list of the five best directors - the director of The Father is NOT up. I see no reason to vote, really.
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Post by: John G. on March 09, 2021, 08:24:34 PM
And on that note, I must prepare for bed.
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Post by: bk on March 09, 2021, 08:25:09 PM
Nor is the director of News of the World.  Blechhh.
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Post by: John G. on March 09, 2021, 08:25:30 PM
I've been in Indiegogoland for hours, doing perks and setting everything up so we can hopefully launch in the morning. Some really good perks - you'll want to get there early :)
How early, BK? Like during my sleep break, which is usually 3 a.m. my time or 1 a.m. your time.
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Post by: John G. on March 09, 2021, 08:25:44 PM
Five!
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Post by: John G. on March 09, 2021, 08:28:14 PM
Just saw the DGA list of the five best directors - the director of The Father is NOT up. I see no reason to vote, really.

But is up for best first-time director:

Florian Zeller, “The Father” (Sony Pictures Classics)
First Assistant Director: George Every
Second Assistant Director: Jamie D. Allen
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Post by: John G. on March 09, 2021, 08:29:30 PM
I don't know if that's good or bad or what. But there was no overlap from this category to the other.
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Post by: John G. on March 09, 2021, 08:29:42 PM
Anyway, good night, all.
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Post by: bk on March 09, 2021, 08:43:37 PM
No, there's an issue now that I have to call and resolve - every time I do a campaign things are different and weird. So, I have to call in the morning - it will be up by noon is the hope.
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Post by: bk on March 09, 2021, 10:12:10 PM
Listening to my third opera of the day - the complete three-act Lulu with Boulez conducting and Teresa Stratas - I find the Bohm more appealing in terms of conducting and the way has with the music, but this is really excellent, too, and I'm looking forward to act three. The other two were Pfitzner operas. That's been my accompaniment for the Indiegogo business.
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Post by: bk on March 09, 2021, 10:12:49 PM
I had a pastrami sandwich from Togo's at two, and a muffin since. Not so terrible.
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Post by: Jane on March 09, 2021, 10:30:57 PM
Just saw the DGA list of the five best directors - the director of The Father is NOT up. I see no reason to vote, really.

Did you see the films of the 5 listed?
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Post by: TCB on March 09, 2021, 11:22:11 PM
Thank you for the kind words regarding my doctor.
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Post by: TCB on March 09, 2021, 11:26:53 PM
I thought the director of NOMADLAND was the front-runner for the DGA and the Academy Awards
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Post by: TCB on March 09, 2021, 11:28:33 PM
I went out to lunch today with my friend, Ken.
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Post by: TCB on March 09, 2021, 11:30:23 PM
I think if you count all of the employees along with the customers, we were still a group of 10 people or less.
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Post by: TCB on March 09, 2021, 11:32:46 PM
Ken was nice enough to come over and put in a temporary shower head in my walk-in shower for me.
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Post by: Jane on March 09, 2021, 11:37:05 PM
Ken was nice enough to come over and put in a temporary shower head in my walk-in shower for me.

That was nice if him.  Why is it only temporary?
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Post by: TCB on March 09, 2021, 11:39:41 PM
The former colossal (Land of the Giants) shower head fell and attempted to kill me Sunday, as I was getting in for a shower.
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Post by: TCB on March 09, 2021, 11:41:39 PM
I have been forced to use the shower in the other bathroom.
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Post by: bk on March 09, 2021, 11:43:04 PM
I'm up, I'm up - oh, wait...
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Post by: bk on March 09, 2021, 11:43:46 PM
Now playing: Act two of Berg's Lulu. Then comes the third act, which wasn't part of the other recording I heard.
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Post by: bk on March 09, 2021, 11:43:56 PM
Looking forward to that.
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Post by: bk on March 09, 2021, 11:44:09 PM
To that I'm looking forward.
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Post by: bk on March 09, 2021, 11:44:16 PM
I am perked out.
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Post by: Jane on March 09, 2021, 11:48:28 PM
The former colossal (Land of the Giants) shower head fell and attempted to kill me Sunday, as I was getting in for a shower.

Oh no :o
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Post by: Jane on March 09, 2021, 11:50:28 PM
'night
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Post by: George on March 10, 2021, 12:01:32 AM
Just saw the DGA list of the five best directors - the director of The Father is NOT up. I see no reason to vote, really.

Is there an option for a write-in candidate?
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Post by: George on March 10, 2021, 12:03:07 AM
The former colossal (Land of the Giants) shower head fell and attempted to kill me Sunday, as I was getting in for a shower.

Yikes!! :o
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Post by: George on March 10, 2021, 12:03:18 AM
I've been in Indiegogoland for hours, doing perks and setting everything up so we can hopefully launch in the morning. Some really good perks - you'll want to get there early :)

I just saw the video on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWGPfXJ9XHE). :)
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Post by: George on March 10, 2021, 12:04:06 AM
I have been forced to use the shower in the other bathroom.

You have two showers?  Nice.  I just have one bathroom and a "powder room." ::)
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Post by: George on March 10, 2021, 12:05:32 AM
That's pretty exciting about the new Indiegogo campaign...except for the issue that you have to call and resolve.
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Post by: George on March 10, 2021, 12:05:39 AM
And now...
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Post by: George on March 10, 2021, 12:05:47 AM
...since we're so close...
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Post by: George on March 10, 2021, 12:06:01 AM
PAGE SIX DANCE!! ;D