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Title: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: bk on August 22, 2021, 12:06:59 AM
Well, you've read the notes, you know who's at the piano, and now it is time for you to post until the piano playing cows come home.
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Post by: bk on August 22, 2021, 12:08:20 AM
And the word of the day is: LIMINAL!
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Post by: bk on August 22, 2021, 12:09:02 AM
Welcome fifty GUESTS!
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Post by: George on August 22, 2021, 12:30:58 AM
Well, this is cool...today's Bing (https://www.bing.com/) Picture of the Day is "The shoreline of Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary, Washington state."

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Post by: George on August 22, 2021, 12:31:19 AM
HERE (http://bing.plmeizi.com/) is a link to someone's Bing picture archive, and HERE (http://bing.plmeizi.com/view/1913) is a link to the specific picture, once it's no longer available through www.bing.com (https://www.bing.com/).
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: George on August 22, 2021, 12:37:07 AM
Today at 2:00, I have a Zoom union meeting.  It's scheduled to take an hour and a half, and they've been very good about ending on time.
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Post by: George on August 22, 2021, 12:57:24 AM
But first, sleep. 8)

Have a good day, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 22, 2021, 03:28:39 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 22, 2021, 03:30:56 AM
I did not sleep well, but I suspect my faithful companions did. Stella stopped by around 3:15 ro remind me I needed a bathroom break. When I did sleep, I had very strange dreams about friends dying and strange work locales.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 22, 2021, 03:33:26 AM
DR Laura, they're pronouncing it Ahn-ry on the local news. When I first heard it, I thought they were calling it Hurricane Ennui.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 22, 2021, 03:35:46 AM
I finished my Philly Pops work yesterday afternoon, so the only things on my agenda today are to read the colonoscopy papers my doctor's office sent me and lie around with the cats.
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Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2021, 04:15:53 AM
Good morning, friends.
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Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2021, 04:29:40 AM
I see there is a new Blu Ray/DVD/CD set of John Corigliano's The Ghosts of Versailles - not the MET version.
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: elmore3003 on August 22, 2021, 05:01:07 AM
I see there is a new Blu Ray/DVD/CD set of John Corigliano's The Ghosts of Versailles - not the MET version.

I believe it's the revised version made after the Met production. I saw a gorgeous production at Manhattan School of Music, and I believe this is the on the new Blu-Ray. It's on my list of DVDs I would like to get.
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Post by: John G. on August 22, 2021, 05:39:06 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on August 22, 2021, 05:41:14 AM
George, that clip of Judy Kaye and company on the Tonys has and probably always will give me goosebumps. I could hardly wait after the original broadcast for the album to arrive in stores.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 22, 2021, 05:53:28 AM
Good Lord, is it humid outside the apartment. The basement iand lobby are like a steam room. I have a large and heavy Chewy.com carton of cat food to bring up, but I'm getting my wind.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 22, 2021, 06:00:19 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 22, 2021, 06:02:03 AM
I Wouldn't be opening windows anyway, today, but I shall take DR Elmore's word for it about the humidity.
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: ChasSmith on August 22, 2021, 06:03:55 AM
I see there is a new Blu Ray/DVD/CD set of John Corigliano's The Ghosts of Versailles - not the MET version.

I believe it's the revised version made after the Met production. I saw a gorgeous production at Manhattan School of Music, and I believe this is the on the new Blu-Ray. It's on my list of DVDs I would like to get.

Count me in for that.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 22, 2021, 06:13:24 AM
I just enjoyed a toasted sesame bagel with cream cheese and a sprinkle of Everything Bagel Seasoning.

I'd also picked up a 4 oz package of smoked nova in case I felt like going all the way with it, but I wasn't hungry enough for that at this point. I have one more bagel and will very likely do that for lunch.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 22, 2021, 06:22:41 AM
I see there is a new Blu Ray/DVD/CD set of John Corigliano's The Ghosts of Versailles - not the MET version.

I believe it's the revised version made after the Met production. I saw a gorgeous production at Manhattan School of Music, and I believe this is the on the new Blu-Ray. It's on my list of DVDs I would like to get.

I wrote this badly. What I meant to post is that I believe the new Blu-Ray is using the revised version, not that it's the Manhattan School of Music production.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 22, 2021, 06:35:44 AM
Another weather site (and app - of course) that someone just pointed me to:

ventusky.com

I liked the look and the animation of this one right off the bat. Might give it a try.
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: ChasSmith on August 22, 2021, 06:36:48 AM
I see there is a new Blu Ray/DVD/CD set of John Corigliano's The Ghosts of Versailles - not the MET version.

I believe it's the revised version made after the Met production. I saw a gorgeous production at Manhattan School of Music, and I believe this is the on the new Blu-Ray. It's on my list of DVDs I would like to get.

I wrote this badly. What I meant to post is that I believe the new Blu-Ray is using the revised version, not that it's the Manhattan School of Music production.

Noted. And I’m curious about the revisions.

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Post by: Jrand74 on August 22, 2021, 07:05:00 AM
I think DR JANE is set to star in a new version of REAR WINDOW.
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Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2021, 07:13:37 AM
 ;D
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Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2021, 07:13:55 AM
 :)
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Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2021, 07:22:27 AM
Lenny is giving Dino a run for his money.
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Post by: John G. on August 22, 2021, 07:47:57 AM
When I went on Amazon to look for the new Ghosts of Versailles DVD, it said that it was “by Patti LuPone.” What does that mean?
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Post by: John G. on August 22, 2021, 07:48:10 AM
Onward!
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Post by: John G. on August 22, 2021, 07:48:18 AM
Two!
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Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2021, 08:04:06 AM
  When I went on Amazon to look for the new Ghosts of Versailles DVD, it said that it was “by Patti LuPone.” What does that mean? 

It means just what you think it does, DR John G.  She controls the entire universe.
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: elmore3003 on August 22, 2021, 08:11:40 AM
When I went on Amazon to look for the new Ghosts of Versailles DVD, it said that it was “by Patti LuPone.” What does that mean?

In the opera there is an entertainment with a middle-eastern singer named Samara, as I recall, and Marilyn Horne origionally played the role. I believe Patti Lupone played it for the Los Angeles Opera.
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Post by: Donald on August 22, 2021, 08:43:00 AM
Hello to one and all... there's a new Broadway Radio Show up on this site for your listening pleasure.  This time it's a fun selection of musical title songs called [title of show].....ENJOY!

http://www.haineshisway.com/the-broadway-radio-show-2/
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Post by: Jane on August 22, 2021, 11:01:44 AM
From George:

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Henry doesn't want a chair...he wants to be up on the table.  My mom actually has a short cardboard box that he likes to lie in, and it helps in keeping him from lying right in front of someone where the cards need to be.

I can't think of a better solution :)
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Post by: Jane on August 22, 2021, 11:03:30 AM
From George:


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Yikes! :o I can't imagine being out of power for 2 weeks!

It is not fun, better in the summer than the winter.
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Post by: Jane on August 22, 2021, 11:04:44 AM
From DR Vixmom:

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Freezer stuffed with extra ice and cold packs

Great idea and one I never thought of.
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Post by: Jane on August 22, 2021, 11:05:42 AM
Exploding transformers are very scary.
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Post by: Jane on August 22, 2021, 11:06:54 AM
From TCB:

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A new version of Whack-a-Mole!

 :D
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Post by: Jane on August 22, 2021, 11:07:21 AM
Well, this is cool...today's Bing (https://www.bing.com/) Picture of the Day is "The shoreline of Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary, Washington state."



Beautiful.
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: Jane on August 22, 2021, 11:07:58 AM
HERE (http://bing.plmeizi.com/) is a link to someone's Bing picture archive, and HERE (http://bing.plmeizi.com/view/1913) is a link to the specific picture, once it's no longer available through www.bing.com (https://www.bing.com/).

It looks better here.
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Post by: Jane on August 22, 2021, 11:11:04 AM
I think DR JANE is set to star in a new version of REAR WINDOW.

It took me a minute to remember why you made this statement :))
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Post by: Jane on August 22, 2021, 11:21:48 AM
DR Chas how is your weather today?  I hope you have power.
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Post by: John G. on August 22, 2021, 11:22:09 AM
When I went on Amazon to look for the new Ghosts of Versailles DVD, it said that it was “by Patti LuPone.” What does that mean?

In the opera there is an entertainment with a middle-eastern singer named Samara, as I recall, and Marilyn Horne origionally played the role. I believe Patti Lupone played it for the Los Angeles Opera.

I was wondering about that, but Singdaw’s explanation really nails it.
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: Jane on August 22, 2021, 11:23:34 AM
Following the news I am guessing DR Chas does not have power, so.....

POWER VIBES FOR DR CHAS!
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: ChasSmith on August 22, 2021, 11:51:53 AM
Everything's fine here. Most of the power outages are in the eastern half of the state. We're in the far western side.

The storm tracked farther east than predicted and we didn't get much of anything except a rainy day. But its force also greatly diminished, so we barely got any winds either, which is the best news.
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Post by: Jane on August 22, 2021, 12:02:59 PM
Great news :)
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Post by: Jane on August 22, 2021, 12:07:20 PM
Everything's fine here. Most of the power outages are in the eastern half of the state. We're in the far western side.


Reading the news I thought you were without power.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 22, 2021, 12:18:12 PM
When I went on Amazon to look for the new Ghosts of Versailles DVD, it said that it was “by Patti LuPone.” What does that mean?

In the opera there is an entertainment with a middle-eastern singer named Samara, as I recall, and Marilyn Horne origionally played the role. I believe Patti Lupone played it for the Los Angeles Opera.

The scene with Horne was a showstopper. I went twice, and I thank the gods the production was preserved on video. Here's a YouTube link that should start just before her entrance (go to 1:16:00 if it doesn't):

https://youtu.be/ot7UZWynn6w?t=4561
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 22, 2021, 12:23:26 PM
When I went on Amazon to look for the new Ghosts of Versailles DVD, it said that it was “by Patti LuPone.” What does that mean?

In the opera there is an entertainment with a middle-eastern singer named Samara, as I recall, and Marilyn Horne origionally played the role. I believe Patti Lupone played it for the Los Angeles Opera.

The scene with Horne was a showstopper. I went twice, and I thank the gods the production was preserved on video. Here's a YouTube link that should start just before her entrance (go to 1:16:00 if it doesn't):

https://youtu.be/ot7UZWynn6w?t=4561

That production was amazing!
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Post by: Ginny on August 22, 2021, 12:26:37 PM
Sunday afternoon greetings!  The crew that was supposed to be here at 8am yesterday to complete the front porch demolition had too many call-offs, so they’ll have to reschedule.  Richard was away overnight Friday-Saturday at a clergy meeting in Indiana and, to be honest, I was relieved that I didn’t have to monitor that work by myself.  I had a very quiet 30 hours and was glad to see Richard return late yesterday afternoon.
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Post by: George on August 22, 2021, 12:55:02 PM
When I went on Amazon to look for the new Ghosts of Versailles DVD, it said that it was “by Patti LuPone.” What does that mean?

:o
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Post by: George on August 22, 2021, 12:55:15 PM
  When I went on Amazon to look for the new Ghosts of Versailles DVD, it said that it was “by Patti LuPone.” What does that mean? 

It means just what you think it does, DR John G.  She controls the entire universe.

:))
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Post by: George on August 22, 2021, 12:56:39 PM
Everything's fine here. Most of the power outages are in the eastern half of the state. We're in the far western side.

The storm tracked farther east than predicted and we didn't get much of anything except a rainy day. But its force also greatly diminished, so we barely got any winds either, which is the best news.

Whew!!
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Post by: John G. on August 22, 2021, 01:01:17 PM
Up from a nap.
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Post by: bk on August 22, 2021, 01:02:07 PM
I'm up, I'm up - nine and a half hours of sleep.
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Post by: John G. on August 22, 2021, 01:03:13 PM
Today is my brother-in-law’s birthday. My sister Brigitte sent a photo of the whole family, about 30 of them. Thei kids, grandkids and great-grandkids  plus spouses
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 22, 2021, 01:05:15 PM
  When I went on Amazon to look for the new Ghosts of Versailles DVD, it said that it was “by Patti LuPone.” What does that mean? 

It means just what you think it does, DR John G.  She controls the entire universe.

:))

Do not try to adjust your set.
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 22, 2021, 01:10:08 PM
A meeting of the clergy in Indiana seems superfluous.
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 22, 2021, 01:12:07 PM
Very warm here today.....lunch at my uncle's house.  And he sent me home with the leftover pizza.  Which means pizza for dinner this evening.

Today is Tyrone Power Day on TCM....which is fine.

My uncle says that when he watched TCM now - every 15 minutes or so, he has commercials.  I told him he must be watching it on some kind of streaming service, but he didn't seem to think that was the case.

Next time I am there I will look at it and see what the dealio is.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 22, 2021, 01:15:20 PM
THE SPARKLING ICE REPORT

Black Cherry -- wonderful, a top favorite.
Ginger Lime -- wonderful, also a top favorite.

Black Raspberry -- it's fine, too, but though I used to get raspberry in just about anything, I'm kind of over it right now.

I'd almost be fine with just those first two, and call it a day, but there are a couple of others I want to try. And the price is nice, at $1 per bottle at the local supermarket. Is that what it is elsewhere? Does it show up cheaper anywhere?
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Post by: George on August 22, 2021, 01:32:34 PM
Today is my brother-in-law’s birthday. My sister Brigitte sent a photo of the whole family, about 30 of them. Thei kids, grandkids and great-grandkids  plus spouses

Happy birthday to your brother-in-law, John!
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Post by: George on August 22, 2021, 01:37:22 PM
And now, I must (finally) get my butt outta bed and take a shower so that I can be ready for my Zoom union meeting.  I also need to shower, because right after the meeting's over, I'm going to my sister's to help her daughter give her cat medicine. 
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Post by: George on August 22, 2021, 01:37:46 PM
Her mom would help, but she's off with friends.  Someone needs to hold the cat while my niece squirts the medicine in her mouth, and my niece can't hold the cat and get the cat's mouth open AND squirt it in with any chance of success.
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Post by: George on August 22, 2021, 01:37:59 PM
Until later!
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Post by: Ginny on August 22, 2021, 01:50:48 PM
A meeting of the clergy in Indiana seems superfluous.

 :D
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 22, 2021, 01:54:57 PM
DR JohnG, how does your ma like her new home now that she's settled in?
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 22, 2021, 01:58:13 PM
THE SPARKLING ICE REPORT

Black Cherry -- wonderful, a top favorite.
Ginger Lime -- wonderful, also a top favorite.

Black Raspberry -- it's fine, too, but though I used to get raspberry in just about anything, I'm kind of over it right now.

I'd almost be fine with just those first two, and call it a day, but there are a couple of others I want to try. And the price is nice, at $1 per bottle at the local supermarket. Is that what it is elsewhere? Does it show up cheaper anywhere?

I've been buying it on Amazon in cases of 12 bottles and with shipping, it's $12.10.
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Post by: John G. on August 22, 2021, 02:00:18 PM
DR JohnG, how does your ma like her new home now that she's settled in?

She likes it just fine. But one of her kids is still on the scene. When Linda leaves in a week or so, we'll see.
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Post by: John G. on August 22, 2021, 02:00:45 PM
I'm also waiting for AT&T to give up her phone number. They still won't let Spectrum have it.
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Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2021, 02:28:29 PM
Glad to read that our East Coast DRs seem to have been spared somewhat from Henri's onslaught.
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Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2021, 02:30:50 PM
2 episodes of Belgravia to go.  We're also half-way finished with Tomorrowland.
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Post by: Jane on August 22, 2021, 02:51:53 PM
Today is my brother-in-law’s birthday. My sister Brigitte sent a photo of the whole family, about 30 of them. Their kids, grandkids and great-grandkids  plus spouses

Nice.
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Post by: Jane on August 22, 2021, 02:55:39 PM
Her mom would help, but she's off with friends.  Someone needs to hold the cat while my niece squirts the medicine in her mouth, and my niece can't hold the cat and get the cat's mouth open AND squirt it in with any chance of success.

I don't know if I am limber enough anymore to do this quickly.  With so many cats I became an expert at quickly giving medications.  Liquid was more difficult than pills.
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Post by: John G. on August 22, 2021, 04:55:35 PM
It's 95 out there now. I went out to water and came back wet with sweat.
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Post by: John G. on August 22, 2021, 04:57:53 PM
I did see the most gorgeous cluster of dragonflies enjoying the golden sunlight of the late afternoon. I've never seen that many in the backyard before. I wonder what's back there that is to their liking.
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Post by: John G. on August 22, 2021, 04:59:03 PM
There have plenty of beautiful orange and black moths on the chives lately, which are in full bloom. There must be 40 or so blooms this year. I've never seen that many before.
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Post by: John G. on August 22, 2021, 04:59:29 PM
Nice, lazy afternoon.
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Post by: John G. on August 22, 2021, 05:00:41 PM
Read about 60 pages in Jeff Abbott's latest, An Ambush of Widows, which is set in Austin and involves the murders of two men. Their widows are trying to figure out, separately so far, whodunnit. I think they'll team up eventually. Good page turner.
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Post by: John G. on August 22, 2021, 05:16:38 PM
Micki Grant, who worked on Eubie! and wrote You're Arms Too Short to Box with God, has died.
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Post by: Laura on August 22, 2021, 05:24:47 PM
Good evening.
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Post by: Jane on August 22, 2021, 05:32:19 PM
While I am glad it isn't 95 degrees here I wish it wasn't warmer and not damp.
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Post by: Laura on August 22, 2021, 05:32:24 PM
A new person who has been attending church had some kind of medical emergency today. She fell asleep during the sermon (I know, I know). I moved over next to her and I'd rouse her and she'd fall back to sleep. She would jerk awake when I said her name, then fall back to sleep. I got her a glucose tablet I had kept in the sound booth years ago. I kept waiting for it to take effect. I'd rouse her, and she'd wake up and smile and tell me she was ok and was feeling better. Her smile didn't droop and she could raise both of her hands, so I don't think it was a stroke. I finally walked her out to the church library and sat her on a sofa and called 911.

We really don't know her. She did tell me she was diabetic. We only know her first name and that she lives in the group home on the corner.

The paramedics were there within minutes, and they called for an ambulance and took her to the hospital.

I probably should have called 911 earlier, but really I only waited about five to ten minutes for the glucose tablet to kick in. The minister was still preaching when the paramedics arrived. So it felt like a long time, but I don't think it really was.

I mean, if we called the paramedics every time someone fell asleep during a sermon ...
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Post by: Jane on August 22, 2021, 05:32:51 PM
Thanks to the weather either my allergies are bad or I am getting a cold.  I can't afford to have either right now.
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Post by: Jane on August 22, 2021, 05:33:01 PM
Tomorrow is my covid test.
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Post by: Jane on August 22, 2021, 05:33:58 PM
Tuesday I see the dermatologist for my 6 month removal of pre-cancerous whatevers ;D
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Post by: Jane on August 22, 2021, 05:34:41 PM
Wednesday is the endoscopy that only took way over a year to get.  I would hate to have to cancel.
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Post by: Jane on August 22, 2021, 05:35:40 PM
A new person who has been attending church had some kind of medical emergency today. She fell asleep during the sermon (I know, I know). I moved over next to her and I'd rouse her and she'd fall back to sleep. She would jerk awake when I said her name, then fall back to sleep. I got her a glucose tablet I had kept in the sound booth years ago. I kept waiting for it to take effect. I'd rouse her, and she'd wake up and smile and tell me she was ok and was feeling better. Her smile didn't droop and she could raise both of her hands, so I don't think it was a stroke. I finally walked her out to the church library and sat her on a sofa and called 911.

We really don't know her. She did tell me she was diabetic. We only know her first name and that she lives in the group home on the corner.

The paramedics were there within minutes, and they called for an ambulance and took her to the hospital.

I probably should have called 911 earlier, but really I only waited about five to ten minutes for the glucose tablet to kick in. The minister was still preaching when the paramedics arrived. So it felt like a long time, but I don't think it really was.

I mean, if we called the paramedics every time someone fell asleep during a sermon ...

Oh my.  I hope she is ok.
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Post by: Jane on August 22, 2021, 05:36:23 PM
Thank goodness you were watching out for her.
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Post by: Laura on August 22, 2021, 05:41:33 PM
I asked where they were taking her so the minister could visit her. They did tell me that. But we don't even know her last name, so it would be hard for him to find her with HIPAA laws in place.
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Post by: John G. on August 22, 2021, 06:23:48 PM
I am glad she had you there, Laura. And yes, many of us have been guilty of dozing during a sermon.
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Post by: John G. on August 22, 2021, 06:23:57 PM
Four!
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2021, 06:24:55 PM
That's quite a story, DR Laura.
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2021, 06:30:16 PM
Good night, friends.
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: Jane on August 22, 2021, 06:38:25 PM
I asked where they were taking her so the minister could visit her. They did tell me that. But we don't even know her last name, so it would be hard for him to find her with HIPAA laws in place.

Maybe the group home can tell him.  It is possible she is already back there.
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: Jane on August 22, 2021, 06:41:11 PM
Keith found my father's draft card today online.

Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: Jane on August 22, 2021, 06:41:24 PM
My father was 27 and my mother 21.  They hadn't been married all that long.

Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: Jane on August 22, 2021, 06:41:35 PM
The card shows their fist home together as a cute little bungalow near MacArthur Park.
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: Jane on August 22, 2021, 06:45:34 PM
'night
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: George on August 22, 2021, 08:34:26 PM
Micki Grant, who worked on Eubie! and wrote You're Arms Too Short to Box with God, has died.

Oh, no. :(
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: George on August 22, 2021, 08:34:38 PM
Gratuitous Post #100.
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: George on August 22, 2021, 08:35:34 PM
Tomorrow is my covid test.

~~~Vibes for a Negative Test for Jane!!~~~
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: George on August 22, 2021, 08:36:17 PM
A new person who has been attending church had some kind of medical emergency today. She fell asleep during the sermon (I know, I know). I moved over next to her and I'd rouse her and she'd fall back to sleep. She would jerk awake when I said her name, then fall back to sleep. I got her a glucose tablet I had kept in the sound booth years ago. I kept waiting for it to take effect. I'd rouse her, and she'd wake up and smile and tell me she was ok and was feeling better. Her smile didn't droop and she could raise both of her hands, so I don't think it was a stroke. I finally walked her out to the church library and sat her on a sofa and called 911.

We really don't know her. She did tell me she was diabetic. We only know her first name and that she lives in the group home on the corner.

The paramedics were there within minutes, and they called for an ambulance and took her to the hospital.

I probably should have called 911 earlier, but really I only waited about five to ten minutes for the glucose tablet to kick in. The minister was still preaching when the paramedics arrived. So it felt like a long time, but I don't think it really was.

I mean, if we called the paramedics every time someone fell asleep during a sermon ...

Oh my.  I hope she is ok.

~~~Ditto Vibes!!~~~
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: George on August 22, 2021, 08:59:24 PM
After helping my niece administer the medicine for her cat, I went to the Capitol Mall where Theater Artists Olympia was having their very first in person rehearsal for their remounting of The HEAD! That Wouldn't DIE!!! :D
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: George on August 22, 2021, 09:02:34 PM
I just stopped in and said hi and picked up a pay-as-you-go cellphone that pug the director (and TAO artistic director) had gotten so that we can take reservation requests. 
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: George on August 22, 2021, 09:02:44 PM
We decided not to set up some kind of ticketing service for people to preorder tickets. 
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: George on August 22, 2021, 09:27:25 PM
There are just too many variables with everything right now, so if it's all pay at the door, then we won't have to deal with any potential refunds if we have to cancel performances.
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: John G. on August 22, 2021, 09:41:43 PM
I did what I haven’t done in ages. I finished the last 300 pages of my book today. It felt restorative. I hope to do that more often. Like on vacation soon.
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: John G. on August 22, 2021, 09:41:56 PM
Good night, all.
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: bk on August 22, 2021, 10:47:53 PM
Back from a surprisingly smooth stumble-through.
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: bk on August 22, 2021, 10:48:36 PM
ChasSmith, my personal fave right now is the Grape Raspberry. But I really do like almost all of them - lemonade, lemon lime are also very refreshing.
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: George on August 22, 2021, 11:30:28 PM
Useless, but deliberate, Post #111!
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: TCB on August 22, 2021, 11:44:09 PM
Better late than never.
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: TCB on August 22, 2021, 11:46:20 PM
I am afraid I fell asleep.
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: TCB on August 22, 2021, 11:47:31 PM
ChasSmith, my personal fave right now is the Grape Raspberry. But I really do like almost all of them - lemonade, lemon lime are also very refreshing.


Perhaps I will try the Lemon-Lime.
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: TCB on August 22, 2021, 11:47:58 PM
My goodness!
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: TCB on August 22, 2021, 11:48:14 PM
We must hurry.
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: TCB on August 22, 2021, 11:49:17 PM
We have witty posts to ahhhh, post
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: TCB on August 22, 2021, 11:49:54 PM
But we are making progress.
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: TCB on August 22, 2021, 11:50:19 PM
One more post until heaven!
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: TCB on August 22, 2021, 11:50:55 PM
Page 5
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: TCB on August 22, 2021, 11:52:16 PM
A page in the right direction.
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: TCB on August 22, 2021, 11:52:43 PM
Although, I would prefer to stay to the left!
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: George on August 22, 2021, 11:54:07 PM
We have witty posts to ahhhh, post

That's never stopped anyone. ;)
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: George on August 22, 2021, 11:54:15 PM
Hi, Tom.
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: George on August 22, 2021, 11:54:31 PM
I was chatting with a friend through text.
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: George on August 22, 2021, 11:55:01 PM
That can take an awfully long time with all that tapping on a phone with one finger!
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: TCB on August 22, 2021, 11:55:15 PM


UNDERPANTS!
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: TCB on August 22, 2021, 11:56:37 PM
That can take an awfully long time with all that tapping on a phone with one finger!


Why not face time?
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: TCB on August 22, 2021, 11:57:02 PM
Hello, George.
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: George on August 22, 2021, 11:58:51 PM
That can take an awfully long time with all that tapping on a phone with one finger!


Why not face time?

He did eventually call me and we spoke...much quicker!
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: TCB on August 23, 2021, 12:00:05 AM
I am watching Disney’s Ichabod Crane.
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: George on August 23, 2021, 12:01:58 AM
I am watching Disney’s Ichabod Crane.

How is it?
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: TCB on August 23, 2021, 12:02:08 AM
Now I know why I never liked Disney’s Ichabod — Bing Crosby!
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: TCB on August 23, 2021, 12:02:38 AM
I hope he wasn’t Druxy’s client.
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: George on August 23, 2021, 12:07:26 AM
Now I know why I never liked Disney’s Ichabod — Bing Crosby!

Not a fan?  I don't mind him.  He had a good voice, but he really was a one-note actor (pun intended ;) ).
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: George on August 23, 2021, 12:08:16 AM
My dad really liked him, though, but he grew up with him, so he became a fan.
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: TCB on August 23, 2021, 12:12:09 AM
He was, also, not a particularly nice man.
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: George on August 23, 2021, 12:14:03 AM
He was, also, not a particularly nice man.

Oh...I think I heard something about that. :-\
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: George on August 23, 2021, 12:14:17 AM
No details, though.
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: TCB on August 23, 2021, 12:14:48 AM
I have to stop and think before I write “Ichabod Crane.”  For years we had that disc jockey in Seattle named Ichabod Cane.
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: George on August 23, 2021, 12:17:20 AM
I have to stop and think before I write “Ichabod Crane.”  For years we had that disc jockey in Seattle named Ichabod Cane.

That's right!  I'd forgotten about him.
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: TCB on August 23, 2021, 12:21:21 AM
Good night, George.
Title: Re: AND NOW - LENNY AT THE PIANO
Post by: George on August 23, 2021, 12:22:37 AM
Good night, Tom.