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Title: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: bk on December 18, 2021, 12:44:46 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were in review, and now it is time for you to post until the reviewed cows come home.
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: bk on December 18, 2021, 12:45:27 AM
And the word of the day is: VOLANT!
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Post by: George on December 18, 2021, 01:13:36 AM
Well, today is not only the birthdays of former DRs PennyO and Dan (the Man), it's also the birthday of my friend Margo!
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: George on December 18, 2021, 01:25:52 AM
I wished her a happy birthday on Facebook, and I sent her a text.  Hopefully, I'll actually be able to chat with her on the phone, or even in person. :)
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Post by: George on December 18, 2021, 01:26:02 AM
And now, I'm off to bed.

Have a good day, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 18, 2021, 04:28:26 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 18, 2021, 04:29:25 AM
I am very sleepy, but I think it's the Tizanidine kicking in.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 18, 2021, 04:34:48 AM
Lasr night, for a first in year, I slept five hours straight before I needed a bathroom break. I was complete flabbergasted when I woke at 2:30 with Stella stretched out beside me and Thatch sleeping next to me just below her/ Then I slept poorly for the next 3.5 hours.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 18, 2021, 04:35:56 AM
DR TCB, DR singdaw was correct: your friend Micheal is a true saint.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 18, 2021, 04:37:01 AM
BK, that is one fantastic photo of you and Richard Sherman.
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Post by: singdaw on December 18, 2021, 04:37:45 AM
Good morning, friends.
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Post by: singdaw on December 18, 2021, 04:38:07 AM
One week from today, it will be Christmas Day!
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Post by: singdaw on December 18, 2021, 04:38:20 AM
The year has flown, as they say.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 18, 2021, 04:38:38 AM
After kitty cleanup this morning, I must make an important phone call to Norfolk, VA, about this project.
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: elmore3003 on December 18, 2021, 04:43:43 AM
The year has flown, as they say.

https://soundcloud.com/user5614139/the-old-year-now
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: singdaw on December 18, 2021, 04:56:01 AM
DR elmore3003 - I am sorry about MTI. I am very excited about the prospects of the recording project.
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Post by: singdaw on December 18, 2021, 05:08:02 AM
I love all of the "Moonshine and Mistletoe" entries.
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Post by: Laura on December 18, 2021, 05:12:19 AM
Good morning.
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Post by: Laura on December 18, 2021, 05:12:50 AM
I think that's all I have to say.
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Post by: Laura on December 18, 2021, 05:13:04 AM
My DH would consider that a blessing.
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Post by: singdaw on December 18, 2021, 05:16:44 AM
bk, so glad that you got to dine with Richard Sherman.
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: singdaw on December 18, 2021, 05:17:16 AM
Looking forward to your thoughts on West Side Story.
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Post by: singdaw on December 18, 2021, 05:17:29 AM
Congratulations on your new iPhone!
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: elmore3003 on December 18, 2021, 05:54:49 AM
DR elmore3003 - I am sorry about MTI. I am very excited about the prospects of the recording project.

Thanks. It would have been a tedious and uninteresting job, but the money is desperately needed. The recording project could be wonderful, but I'm still apprehensive that the funders will make a provision that I and my colleagues do not want to accept. The person who broached the project is well-intentioned but too much of a wild card, and I fear he could too easily screw things up.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 18, 2021, 05:56:27 AM
The musician's union has a program "No Musician Left Behind," and I have applied for financial aid. I am literally down to nothing.
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: John G. on December 18, 2021, 06:44:23 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: John G. on December 18, 2021, 06:44:45 AM
O need another hour of sleep.
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Post by: John G. on December 18, 2021, 06:45:09 AM
But there is work to be done.
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: Jrand74 on December 18, 2021, 06:57:35 AM
What lovely notes and what lovely photographic evidence of the meeting of the minds.
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: Jrand74 on December 18, 2021, 06:58:23 AM
Lots of things happening to the folks here at HHW - and most of it makes me very happy!

Vibes that the good things continue for everyone and that the OTHER things go AWAY!
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: John G. on December 18, 2021, 06:59:19 AM
Two!
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 18, 2021, 06:59:30 AM
I am burning a green candle for DR ELMORE so that some $$ come his way...and in fact the cycle of the moon today could start some good things for us all!
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: Jrand74 on December 18, 2021, 07:00:23 AM
So I thought DR JOHN G was ushering for the ballet last night - and then I read that a fight broke out......I suppose there may have been disagreement about tempi.....
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: Jrand74 on December 18, 2021, 07:01:00 AM
Not much to do today - and I like it.

I am going to order pizza for lunch and it will be enough for TWO days unless I have company.
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: John G. on December 18, 2021, 07:01:17 AM
It was over tutu colors.
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: Jrand74 on December 18, 2021, 07:01:44 AM
I'm a bit worried about the theeder next summer with the numbers going back up.....etc.....but I guess we shall just see.....as time goes by.
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: Jrand74 on December 18, 2021, 07:03:20 AM
We have a meeting at the bank on Monday to sign some papers about getting a cash buyout for an annuity.

My nephew is interested in the little house.....we want to sell it as it sets.....our offer and counteroffer are only a few thousand dollars apart.....we shall see......
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 18, 2021, 07:16:04 AM
I am all for other things going away.

Advancing years, for instance.  The looks on my doctors faces when they tell me I am experiencing what others "my age" are experiencing.

I want to be YOUNG, dagnabit.
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 18, 2021, 07:16:28 AM
Gosh!  Did I say that in print?
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 18, 2021, 07:19:33 AM
How can we possibly be one week away from Christmas???
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Post by: KevinH on December 18, 2021, 07:32:03 AM
Good morning!
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Post by: KevinH on December 18, 2021, 07:32:19 AM
So good to see TCB posting!   
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Post by: KevinH on December 18, 2021, 07:32:36 AM
Great photo of BK and Mr. Sherman!
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: singdaw on December 18, 2021, 08:04:43 AM
  I want to be YOUNG, dagnabit.   
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: ChasSmith on December 18, 2021, 08:57:21 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: ChasSmith on December 18, 2021, 08:58:46 AM
I will be scarce, as there is much to be done today.

Will try to get back later before I have to get ready for our

CLOSING NIGHT.  (finally!)  :)
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: ChasSmith on December 18, 2021, 09:00:28 AM
Excellent notes and photographic evidence today!

Vibes for all!

Till later...
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 18, 2021, 09:00:40 AM
I am burning a green candle for DR ELMORE so that some $$ come his way...and in fact the cycle of the moon today could start some good things for us all!

Thank you! It's greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: ChasSmith on December 18, 2021, 09:53:35 AM
BIG VIBES for that green candle to do its job!
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 18, 2021, 09:56:00 AM
Like I needed one more thing to do today:

I just ran out to the auto parts store to buy a pair of bulbs for my headlights. One was out when I got home last night, and I so SO hate to have been "that guy". Letting the engine cool down before what I hope will be a successful replacement of both of them.

($45.00!!)  (Remember when you bought the old style big bulbs for like five bucks apiece??)
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Post by: Ginny on December 18, 2021, 10:06:04 AM
Saturday afternoon greetings!  It’s gray and drizzly here today and I’m trying to get some holiday baking and wrapping done.
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2021, 10:17:02 AM
DR TCB, wow on thar TNT truck blowing up.
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Post by: Jane on December 18, 2021, 10:20:05 AM
I looked up the story from 1959.  You were there a long time ago ;D
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Post by: Jane on December 18, 2021, 10:24:34 AM
I attempted to copy and paste the story here.  I need my computer to do that.
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2021, 10:40:15 AM
Well, today is not only the birthdays of former DRs PennyO and Dan (the Man), it's also the birthday of my friend Margo!

And my best girlfriend, Susan, since 9th grade.  When I met Penny in 10th grade it was easy to remember her birthday.
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2021, 10:41:20 AM
I wished her a happy birthday on Facebook, and I sent her a text.  Hopefully, I'll actually be able to chat with her on the phone, or even in person. :)

Happy birthday to Margo. I haven't reached my friend Susan yet.  I did send her an email.
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2021, 10:42:06 AM
My DH would consider that a blessing.

:))
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2021, 10:44:13 AM
I am all for other things going away.

Advancing years, for instance.  The looks on my doctors faces when they tell me I am experiencing what others "my age" are experiencing.

I want to be YOUNG, dagnabit.

;D. I know the feeling.
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2021, 10:44:48 AM
How can we possibly be one week away from Christmas???

 :o
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2021, 10:45:21 AM
Thank goodness Freyja's packages finally arrived.
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2021, 10:46:33 AM
She was very unhappy not to be able to open the last box.  They put her gingerbread house on top of it and that pleased her :)
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2021, 10:47:02 AM
So good to see TCB posting!   

Yes it is.
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Post by: John G. on December 18, 2021, 10:47:50 AM
Three!
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Post by: John G. on December 18, 2021, 10:48:35 AM
Thunderstorms are hovering over the city. And I went out shopping in them.
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Post by: John G. on December 18, 2021, 10:48:50 AM
Closing show vibes for ChasSmith and company!
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Post by: John G. on December 18, 2021, 10:49:38 AM
I found the See's Candy store with little problem. The greater problem was choosing what to buy.
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Post by: John G. on December 18, 2021, 10:50:10 AM
I also made it to Trader Joe's to stock up on radishes before Noche de los Rabanos arrives.
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: ChasSmith on December 18, 2021, 11:08:08 AM
Headlamps are whole again, thankfully (and thankfully, that's not too difficult on this car).

And though it seems like I just got up and it should be - oh, maybe only about ten in the morning? - it's 2 pm and I have but three hours before getting ready to go. I believe someone stole half a day from me.
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: ChasSmith on December 18, 2021, 11:09:36 AM
Thanks for the closing night vibes and for the heads up re the Noche.

I don't know what's done on that day, but we do love our radishes here.
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Post by: Jane on December 18, 2021, 11:14:54 AM
I found the See's Candy store with little problem. The greater problem was choosing what to buy.

I could have helped you decide ;)
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 18, 2021, 11:25:08 AM
Additional Closing Night vibes for DR CHAS SMITH & Co.
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Post by: John G. on December 18, 2021, 11:31:03 AM
I found the See's Candy store with little problem. The greater problem was choosing what to buy.

I could have helped you decide ;)

I got a box of truffles. And some double cocoa hot chocolate. And a Santa stocking stuffer.
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Post by: John G. on December 18, 2021, 11:32:24 AM
On the radio while I was out, the NPR had a great program of music from soundtracks related to Christmas. I heard two selections from The Preacher's Wife, one from The Bishop's Wife and, best of all, some Victor Herbert from Babes in Toyland.
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Post by: Jane on December 18, 2021, 11:33:24 AM
OK.  The stocking stuffer and hot chocolate sound good.  I am not a fan of truffles.  I love their chocolate buttercreams.
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Post by: Laura on December 18, 2021, 12:12:00 PM
Good afternoon.
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Post by: Laura on December 18, 2021, 12:13:31 PM
I'm baking cookies to give the children at church tomorrow.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 18, 2021, 12:14:56 PM
Closing show vibes for ChasSmith and company!

Ditto!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 18, 2021, 12:16:50 PM
I had a very good phone conversation with the project's chief funder, and all seems good. This is a relief.
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Post by: Jane on December 18, 2021, 12:22:34 PM
I'm baking cookies to give the children at church tomorrow.

Yum.
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Post by: Jane on December 18, 2021, 12:24:13 PM
We are only 30 mi from home, plus the time it takes  to stock up on essentials at the market.
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Post by: Laura on December 18, 2021, 12:24:59 PM
I'm being incredibly lazy. Mostly stars, candy canes, and snowflakes. They are the quickest to do.
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Post by: Laura on December 18, 2021, 12:25:43 PM
I'm glad to hear that Elmore. You must provide those kitties the lifestyle to which they have become accustomed.
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Post by: bk on December 18, 2021, 12:27:34 PM
I'm up, I'm up - nine hours of sleep. Must go pick up packages, although am fearful of the lines.
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Post by: Laura on December 18, 2021, 12:42:28 PM
I'm out of powdered sugar. How can I be out of powdered sugar?

Oh yeah. Baking.
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Post by: John G. on December 18, 2021, 12:51:10 PM
I'm out of powdered sugar. How can I be out of powdered sugar?

Oh yeah. Baking.

That sounds like me. I know I bought four pounds of butter. Where did it go?
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: George on December 18, 2021, 01:24:03 PM
The year has flown, as they say.

https://soundcloud.com/user5614139/the-old-year-now

Very nice! ;D
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Post by: George on December 18, 2021, 01:27:20 PM
How can we possibly be one week away from Christmas???

:o I know, right??  Who'd thunk it??
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: George on December 18, 2021, 01:28:02 PM
  I want to be YOUNG, dagnabit.   

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6716.0;attach=13440)

:))
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Post by: George on December 18, 2021, 01:29:00 PM
I will be scarce, as there is much to be done today.

Will try to get back later before I have to get ready for our

CLOSING NIGHT.  (finally!)  :)

~~~Break Legs Vibes for ChasSmith and Company!!~~~
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: George on December 18, 2021, 01:29:54 PM
BIG VIBES for that green candle to do its job!

~~~SUPER DITTO!!~~~
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Post by: George on December 18, 2021, 01:31:08 PM
 
FOUR!!!!
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Post by: Ginny on December 18, 2021, 01:31:59 PM
One batch of caramel corn - done!
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: George on December 18, 2021, 01:32:52 PM
Well, today is not only the birthdays of former DRs PennyO and Dan (the Man), it's also the birthday of my friend Margo!

And my best girlfriend, Susan, since 9th grade.  When I met Penny in 10th grade it was easy to remember her birthday.

Happy Birthday to Susan!
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: George on December 18, 2021, 01:33:18 PM
I wished her a happy birthday on Facebook, and I sent her a text.  Hopefully, I'll actually be able to chat with her on the phone, or even in person. :)

Happy birthday to Margo. I haven't reached my friend Susan yet.  I did send her an email.

Thanks, Jane!
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Post by: George on December 18, 2021, 01:35:50 PM
One batch of caramel corn - done!

Sounds yummy! :D
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Post by: George on December 18, 2021, 01:38:10 PM
My sister just texted me, asking if I would go shopping with her so that she could get ingredients for Nuts & Bolts (aka the original homemade Chex Mix), and fudge...but she's not making Nuts & Bolts Fudge.  That would just be too weird.
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: George on December 18, 2021, 01:39:25 PM
Thunderstorms are hovering over the city. And I went out shopping in them.

No thunderstorms, but it's raining here in Tumwater.
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: George on December 18, 2021, 01:40:07 PM
Headlamps are whole again, thankfully (and thankfully, that's not too difficult on this car).

And though it seems like I just got up and it should be - oh, maybe only about ten in the morning? - it's 2 pm and I have but three hours before getting ready to go. I believe someone stole half a day from me.

Whew!!
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: George on December 18, 2021, 01:40:59 PM
I had a very good phone conversation with the project's chief funder, and all seems good. This is a relief.

Great news, Larry!!
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Post by: George on December 18, 2021, 01:41:37 PM
We are only 30 mi from home, plus the time it takes  to stock up on essentials at the market.

Welcome home, Jane!
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Post by: George on December 18, 2021, 01:41:53 PM
Gratuitous Post #100!!
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Post by: John G. on December 18, 2021, 01:45:10 PM
The sun has got his hat on and has come out to play.
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Post by: George on December 18, 2021, 01:45:47 PM
Here's a feel-good story that a friend just sent to me:

 Arizona grandmother tried to return Nintendo Switches mistakenly delivered to her. Now Target is gifting them back as thanks. (https://www.12news.com/article/life/heartwarming/an-arizona-mom-tried-to-return-nintendo-switches-mistakenly-delivered-to-her-now-target-is-gifting-them-back-as-thanks/75-9c355038-8c40-45d1-bfd8-ab849a6f2196)
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Post by: Laura on December 18, 2021, 03:55:45 PM
Arizona grandmas have been in the news lately.
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Post by: Laura on December 18, 2021, 03:56:41 PM
This Arizona grandma had to stop because her back is aching.
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Post by: John G. on December 18, 2021, 04:14:54 PM
This Arizona grandma had to stop because her back is aching.

Alert the media.

(Just kidding. You deserve a break.)
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Post by: John G. on December 18, 2021, 04:16:48 PM
Here's a feel-good story that a friend just sent to me:

 Arizona grandmother tried to return Nintendo Switches mistakenly delivered to her. Now Target is gifting them back as thanks. (https://www.12news.com/article/life/heartwarming/an-arizona-mom-tried-to-return-nintendo-switches-mistakenly-delivered-to-her-now-target-is-gifting-them-back-as-thanks/75-9c355038-8c40-45d1-bfd8-ab849a6f2196)


That is a sweet story.
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Post by: John G. on December 18, 2021, 04:25:14 PM
One year, I'll make it to the Sydney Opera House. Until then, there is this spritely version of Handel's Messiah filmed there.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bR0cEOTpYSk
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Post by: John G. on December 18, 2021, 04:31:26 PM
There's a countertenor instead of an alto.
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Post by: Jane on December 18, 2021, 04:51:10 PM
I'm being incredibly lazy. Mostly stars, candy canes, and snowflakes. They are the quickest to do.

I wouldn't call that lazy ;D
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Post by: TCB on December 18, 2021, 04:51:12 PM
And the word of the day is: VOLANT!


Didn’t Robert Wagner play Prince VOLANT back in the 50’s?  That wig made him look so nelly.  Come to think of it, maybe……..
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2021, 04:51:51 PM
One batch of caramel corn - done!

Yum.
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2021, 04:52:23 PM
Well, today is not only the birthdays of former DRs PennyO and Dan (the Man), it's also the birthday of my friend Margo!

And my best girlfriend, Susan, since 9th grade.  When I met Penny in 10th grade it was easy to remember her birthday.

Happy Birthday to Susan!

Thank you.  She was busy celebrating earlier, we did however just have a very nice chat.
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Post by: Ginny on December 18, 2021, 04:52:33 PM
There's a countertenor instead of an alto.

Twenty years ago, or so, Rob and I took Richard’s mother to a Messiah performance where they did that and she DID NOT APPROVE.  When it was over, she wouldn’t even clap.  I was so embarrassed by her behavior I drove her home in silence.

The next day she was ranting to her musician eldest son.  He told her there was probably some historic validity to that choice, but she still wasn’t convinced.

Have I mentioned my mother-in-law was a force of nature?
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2021, 04:53:24 PM
We are only 30 mi from home, plus the time it takes  to stock up on essentials at the market.

Welcome home, Jane!

Thank you.
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2021, 04:53:44 PM
We even managed to squeeze in a quick walk before it rained.
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2021, 05:01:16 PM
The sun has got his hat on and has come out to play.

We should have gone to San Antonio again ;)
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2021, 05:02:45 PM
Here's a feel-good story that a friend just sent to me:

 Arizona grandmother tried to return Nintendo Switches mistakenly delivered to her. Now Target is gifting them back as thanks. (https://www.12news.com/article/life/heartwarming/an-arizona-mom-tried-to-return-nintendo-switches-mistakenly-delivered-to-her-now-target-is-gifting-them-back-as-thanks/75-9c355038-8c40-45d1-bfd8-ab849a6f2196)

Nice.
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2021, 05:04:57 PM
This Arizona grandma had to stop because her back is aching.

I can believe it.  I hope it feels better tomorrow.
Title: Re: THE YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE
Post by: Jane on December 18, 2021, 05:05:45 PM
There's a countertenor instead of an alto.

Twenty years ago, or so, Rob and I took Richard’s mother to a Messiah performance where they did that and she DID NOT APPROVE.  When it was over, she wouldn’t even clap.  I was so embarrassed by her behavior I drove her home in silence.

The next day she was ranting to her musician eldest son.  He told her there was probably some historic validity to that choice, but she still wasn’t convinced.

Have I mentioned my mother-in-law was a force of nature?

;D
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Post by: TCB on December 18, 2021, 05:34:40 PM
Have I missed any reviews here from our members about WEST SIDE STORY?
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Post by: TCB on December 18, 2021, 05:35:47 PM
Page five
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Post by: Jane on December 18, 2021, 06:43:33 PM
'night
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Post by: bk on December 18, 2021, 07:15:10 PM
Back from seeing West Side Story - no Amoeba, too crowded to even drive over there.
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Post by: vixmom on December 18, 2021, 08:35:00 PM
Hey there , hi there , ho there
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Post by: vixmom on December 18, 2021, 08:35:10 PM
Remember me?
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Post by: vixmom on December 18, 2021, 08:36:02 PM
I have not caught up
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Post by: vixmom on December 18, 2021, 08:36:21 PM
But I shall do so now
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Post by: George on December 18, 2021, 08:50:54 PM
One year, I'll make it to the Sydney Opera House. Until then, there is this spritely version of Handel's Messiah filmed there.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bR0cEOTpYSk

Nice.  On Tuesday, I'm ushering for a local annual singalong of The Messiah.
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Post by: George on December 18, 2021, 08:52:56 PM
Hey there , hi there , ho there

Hey there, hi there, ho there, Vixmom!
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Post by: John G. on December 18, 2021, 08:57:44 PM
There's a countertenor instead of an alto.

Twenty years ago, or so, Rob and I took Richard’s mother to a Messiah performance where they did that and she DID NOT APPROVE.  When it was over, she wouldn’t even clap.  I was so embarrassed by her behavior I drove her home in silence.

The next day she was ranting to her musician eldest son.  He told her there was probably some historic validity to that choice, but she still wasn’t convinced.

Have I mentioned my mother-in-law was a force of nature?

Ha! They had a countertenor one year with the San Antonio Symphony. A small boy kept saying to his mother in a loud whisper, "Mommy, that man sounds like a girl."
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Post by: John G. on December 18, 2021, 08:58:22 PM
Hey there , hi there , ho there

Who you calling a ho?
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Post by: John G. on December 18, 2021, 09:14:31 PM
Starting to watch a documentary called Bergman: A Year in a Life. It's about 1957, the year in which he made both The Seventh Seal and Wild Strawberries. For some reason, one of the talking heads is Barbra Streisand. Elliott Gould is also interviewed. He makes sense. He at least made The Touch with Bergman.
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Post by: John G. on December 18, 2021, 09:15:47 PM
One year, I'll make it to the Sydney Opera House. Until then, there is this spritely version of Handel's Messiah filmed there.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bR0cEOTpYSk

Nice.  On Tuesday, I'm ushering for a local annual singalong of The Messiah.

Ours was canceled here because the symphony is still on strike.
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Post by: John G. on December 18, 2021, 09:34:46 PM
A jealous man dating a secret spy is not a perfect match.

Great line from Bergman.
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Post by: TCB on December 18, 2021, 09:40:34 PM
I'm baking cookies to give the children at church tomorrow.


I think we have another sainthood candidate.
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Post by: George on December 18, 2021, 09:44:07 PM
One year, I'll make it to the Sydney Opera House. Until then, there is this spritely version of Handel's Messiah filmed there.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bR0cEOTpYSk

Nice.  On Tuesday, I'm ushering for a local annual singalong of The Messiah.

Ours was canceled here because the symphony is still on strike.

Darn.
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Post by: John G. on December 18, 2021, 10:04:09 PM
Good night, all.
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Post by: TCB on December 18, 2021, 10:29:34 PM
There's a countertenor instead of an alto.

Twenty years ago, or so, Rob and I took Richard’s mother to a Messiah performance where they did that and she DID NOT APPROVE.  When it was over, she wouldn’t even clap.  I was so embarrassed by her behavior I drove her home in silence.

The next day she was ranting to her musician eldest son.  He told her there was probably some historic validity to that choice, but she still wasn’t convinced.

Have I mentioned my mother-in-law was a force of nature?


Kind of like a thunder storm from Hell!
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Post by: TCB on December 18, 2021, 10:37:34 PM
We even managed to squeeze in a quick walk before it rained.


Sure, rub it in!
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Post by: TCB on December 18, 2021, 11:13:17 PM
George, no plans on a Saturday night?
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Post by: TCB on December 18, 2021, 11:20:13 PM
I thought (and hoped) that vixmom would come back and chat.
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Post by: TCB on December 18, 2021, 11:21:59 PM
Welcome home, Jane!  Somehow I thought you returned during my absence.


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Post by: TCB on December 18, 2021, 11:31:21 PM
Well, I guess I will say good night.
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Post by: George on December 18, 2021, 11:45:32 PM
George, no plans on a Saturday night?

Not anymore. 
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Post by: George on December 18, 2021, 11:45:59 PM
I went shopping with my sister this afternoon and her boyfriend brought us dinner.
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Post by: George on December 18, 2021, 11:46:10 PM
He got me an egg salad sandwich from the local Meconi's.
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Post by: George on December 18, 2021, 11:46:21 PM
It was pretty darned good...as usual. :)
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Post by: George on December 18, 2021, 11:46:58 PM
Tomorrow, however, I'm working concessions for one of the local ballets.
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Post by: George on December 18, 2021, 11:49:18 PM
It's Ballet Northwest's annual production of The Nutcracker (https://www.washingtoncenter.org/event/21-22-ballet-northwest-nutcracker-6/).
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Post by: George on December 18, 2021, 11:50:08 PM
PAGE SIX THE NUTCRACKER BALLET!!

(https://www.washingtoncenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/BNW-Nutcracker-2021-Featured-Image-740x405-WCPA.jpg)
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Post by: George on December 18, 2021, 11:52:24 PM
Today, I didn't get out of bed until about 1:00 PM. :D
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Post by: George on December 18, 2021, 11:52:52 PM
Tomorrow, I have to be at the theater at 12:15 at the latest.
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Post by: George on December 18, 2021, 11:53:35 PM
Fortunately, my black jeans are clean (enough ;) ) and I can wear any shirt.
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Post by: George on December 18, 2021, 11:53:51 PM
Concessionaires aren't required to wear white shirts like the ushers.
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Post by: George on December 18, 2021, 11:54:35 PM
I can't remember if my white shirt is clean or not, but I don't actually usher until Tuesday, which is for the singalong Messiah.
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Post by: George on December 18, 2021, 11:55:01 PM
I'll have time either tomorrow after the ballet or even Monday to wash my shirt, if I need to.
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Post by: George on December 18, 2021, 11:55:52 PM
My sister's boyfriend saw this kind of bumper sticker on a car today:

(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/410zjrdmDmL._AC_.jpg)
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Post by: George on December 18, 2021, 11:56:17 PM
:))
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Post by: George on December 18, 2021, 11:57:28 PM
Amazon actually sells it (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CKJRBKW/), so I think I need to get one!
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Post by: George on December 18, 2021, 11:58:31 PM
Amazon had several other similar bumper stickers, like this one (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08GFG1H2H/):

(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SqqWcwueL._AC_.jpg)
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Post by: George on December 19, 2021, 12:01:02 AM
This one: (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08GFR636L/)

(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/318K1QqCpCL._AC_.jpg)
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Post by: George on December 19, 2021, 12:02:11 AM
And this one (https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08GFTSX3Y/), one of the real reasons I want another stick shift:

(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31wWBfFIkvL._AC_.jpg)
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Post by: George on December 19, 2021, 12:02:23 AM
;D
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Post by: TCB on December 19, 2021, 12:05:06 AM
Is Ballet Northwest a ballet school, or a professional company?
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Post by: George on December 19, 2021, 12:08:11 AM
Is Ballet Northwest a ballet school, or a professional company?

A ballet school.
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Post by: George on December 19, 2021, 12:08:50 AM
They usually sometimes even bring in former students who've gone on to have professional careers.
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Post by: TCB on December 19, 2021, 12:17:01 AM
Yes, but a production using students in all of the leading roles can be cute, but a very long afternoon of theater.
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Post by: bk on December 19, 2021, 12:18:14 AM
New notes are up - and they are a novelette.
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Post by: George on December 19, 2021, 12:19:27 AM
Yes, but a production using students in all of the leading roles can be cute, but a very long afternoon of theater.

And that's why I work concessions...and bring my Kindle to read out in the lobby during the show. ::)