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Title: DECISIONS, DECISIONS
Post by: bk on December 21, 2021, 12:11:45 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes had decisions, and now it is time for you to post until the decisive cows come home.
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Post by: bk on December 21, 2021, 12:14:09 AM
And the word of the day is: CEREBRATE!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 21, 2021, 04:06:08 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 21, 2021, 04:09:27 AM
Another A & T agent rejection this morning. Luckily, there are more depressing things on my plate, so I will continue submissions. All the rejections are the same "Not my cup of tea. but some other agent may find your drivel interesting."
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 21, 2021, 04:10:37 AM
Continued vibes for the mother of DR JohnG and our DR TCB!
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Title: Re: DECISIONS, DECISIONS
Post by: elmore3003 on December 21, 2021, 04:21:40 AM
DR JohnG, "Christmas Revels" is the Sixth Scene of Sir Arthiur Sullivan's 1897 ballet, "Victoria and Merroe England."
https://www.gsarchive.net/sullivan/victoria/victoria.html

Also: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=victoria+and+merrie+england+scene+6
Title: Re: DECISIONS, DECISIONS
Post by: elmore3003 on December 21, 2021, 04:22:36 AM
DR singdaw, baked salmon and brussels sprouts sounds quite delightful to me!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 21, 2021, 04:24:06 AM
Around 6:30 last night Ann and Jen came down and reassembled my demolished teacart. I am blessed to have them in the building.
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Post by: singdaw on December 21, 2021, 04:27:02 AM
Good morning, friends.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 21, 2021, 04:27:13 AM
I threw the chicken soup out. I think what my neighbor does is put a whole chicken into a pot with a bit of water, boil it till it completely falls apart, pick out the large bones, and call it soup. The last time she brought some over, I was picking out pieces of skin and bone before I threw it out, and once was more than enough.
Title: Re: DECISIONS, DECISIONS
Post by: singdaw on December 21, 2021, 04:27:33 AM
DR elmore3003, glad the cart is back in service. And thanks be for good neighbors.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 21, 2021, 04:28:55 AM
Depending on how my right leg and hip joint react to my sitting, I may try to accomplish some work at my desk.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 21, 2021, 04:31:02 AM
DR elmore3003, glad the cart is back in service. And thanks be for good neighbors.

God bless them both! They're both leaving for their families on Thursday, and I have nine days without them in the building. I will pick up any packages that arrive for them and miss them enormously.
Title: Re: DECISIONS, DECISIONS
Post by: singdaw on December 21, 2021, 04:32:10 AM
I suppose that "soup" would need to be completely re-strained (if it ever was in the first place) to approach edible-ness.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 21, 2021, 04:32:36 AM
I really am grateful for my neighbors next door, and sometimes the food they bring over is quite delicious, the chicken soup, not so much.
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Post by: singdaw on December 21, 2021, 04:32:41 AM
No Thanks, says I.
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Post by: singdaw on December 21, 2021, 04:33:28 AM
Nancy Drew and the Tale of the Chicken Soup.
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Post by: singdaw on December 21, 2021, 04:34:37 AM
More snow predicted for today.
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Post by: singdaw on December 21, 2021, 04:37:10 AM
Last night we enjoyed Brian Stokes Mitchell hosting a 2-hour retrospective of Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. I thought it was a well-done program. Many clips from over the many years.
Title: Re: DECISIONS, DECISIONS
Post by: elmore3003 on December 21, 2021, 04:38:24 AM
I suppose that "soup" would need to be completely re-strained (if it ever was in the first place) to approach edible-ness.

When I make chicken soup, I strain the broth and remove all the meat and bones to cool. Once cool, I go through the meat and bones, including the mush of onion and garlic, separate the meat for the soup from the dross, and put the clean meat back into the boiling broth, then I add chopped potatoes and carrots. When the veggies are cooked, I add frozen peas and chopped celery and turn off the heat so they do not overcook.

I put the dross into a pot with water and boil it for stock before I throw out the mess.
Title: Re: DECISIONS, DECISIONS
Post by: elmore3003 on December 21, 2021, 04:41:19 AM
Last night we enjoyed Brian Stokes Mitchell hosting a 2-hour retrospective of Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. I thought it was a well-done program. Many clips from over the many years.

I wanted to see that, but MSNBC hath me in thrall. On Sunday night we watched Lucy Worsley's Twelve Days of a Tudor Christmas, which reminds me that I must prepare my 12 days listening achedule.
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Post by: singdaw on December 21, 2021, 04:42:10 AM
That sounds delicious, DR elmore3003. I'll be right over.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 21, 2021, 04:42:21 AM
Today is officially the first day of winter.
Title: Re: DECISIONS, DECISIONS
Post by: elmore3003 on December 21, 2021, 04:43:18 AM
That sounds delicious, DR elmore3003. I'll be right over.

Bring the chicken. The potatoes are in a bag and the peas and carrots are in the freezer.
Title: Re: DECISIONS, DECISIONS
Post by: singdaw on December 21, 2021, 04:44:48 AM
Well, I suppose I should get about seeing what the day has in store.
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Post by: singdaw on December 21, 2021, 04:45:06 AM
What fresh hell, etc.
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Post by: singdaw on December 21, 2021, 04:45:49 AM
Continued ~~~VIBES~~~ to all as needs 'em, as previously mentioned.
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2021, 05:25:33 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2021, 05:26:22 AM
Thanks, Elmore, for the Sullivan info. Will listen later.
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2021, 05:26:46 AM
Slept poorly.
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2021, 05:26:56 AM
Two!
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2021, 05:28:08 AM
My boss’s boss, once a mentor, has resigned. It’ll be interesting to catch up on that today. 
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2021, 05:29:30 AM
Here’s a dessert I made last year and will make again this week. This time I’m adding coconut.

https://www.rachaelraymag.com/recipe/lime-chess-pie-with-candied-cranberries-recipe
Title: Re: DECISIONS, DECISIONS
Post by: Laura on December 21, 2021, 05:48:07 AM
Good morning.
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Post by: Laura on December 21, 2021, 05:50:02 AM
In a couple of hours the roofer and the owner of the roofing company are coming to inspect the roof and see what needs to be done to fix it. I don't expect we will really know anything today. They'll probably need to discuss it at the office and make a plan.
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Post by: Laura on December 21, 2021, 05:50:37 AM
I could tell when the roof failed the hose test that he was sorry they took this job. They will lose money on us for sure.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 21, 2021, 06:05:20 AM
Congrats to Kritzerland on being in the credits of a soon to be Oscar nominated film!
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 21, 2021, 06:05:30 AM
Continued vibes for DR ELMORE.
Title: Re: DECISIONS, DECISIONS
Post by: Jrand74 on December 21, 2021, 06:06:16 AM
Yes DR JANE.  The appraisal place is also an auction place....so the remaining items will be sold at an online auction.....and then a junk man will take the rest.....
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 21, 2021, 06:06:42 AM
Off to meet my aunt and cousin and my sister at the scene of the crime so we can finally find out what she wants.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 21, 2021, 06:07:19 AM
And then it is our turn.  I only want a couple of things and I am buying something that my baby sister wants......so I am taking my checkbook.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 21, 2021, 06:55:15 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 21, 2021, 07:06:35 AM
DR Elmore -- I hope they at least chop off the head and pluck the feathers?   :D
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Post by: Laura on December 21, 2021, 07:23:18 AM
Elmore, I probably would have just strained that and kept it as chicken broth.
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Post by: KevinH on December 21, 2021, 08:18:37 AM
Good morning!
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Post by: KevinH on December 21, 2021, 08:19:13 AM
Vibes for TCB and JohnG's Mother.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 21, 2021, 08:19:56 AM
Elmore, I probably would have just strained that and kept it as chicken broth.

It was like sludge. I didn't want to go near it.
Title: Re: DECISIONS, DECISIONS
Post by: elmore3003 on December 21, 2021, 08:20:38 AM
I'm ready for a nap. These cats wear me out.
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2021, 08:44:27 AM
Congrats to Kritzerland on being in the credits of a soon to be Oscar nominated film!

Indeed. Nice news.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 21, 2021, 09:06:38 AM
It was nice to see vixmom again late last night.

Thank you for the birthday wishes!  We miss you!
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2021, 10:00:44 AM
It was nice to see vixmom again late last night.

Thank you for the birthday wishes!  We miss you!

We do, indeed.
Title: Re: DECISIONS, DECISIONS
Post by: Jane on December 21, 2021, 10:20:29 AM
From Bruce:
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Jane, Jeanne mentioned the restaurant - Louise's Trattoria in West LA, not so far from your house.

Thanks.  After responding to DR Jeann's hello post I neglected to return to the post and read the rest of the page.  Oops.
Title: Re: DECISIONS, DECISIONS
Post by: Jane on December 21, 2021, 10:24:56 AM
I could tell when the roof failed the hose test that he was sorry they took this job. They will lose money on us for sure.

I am glad they care enough to fix it.
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2021, 10:25:09 AM
Lunch from the garden.

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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2021, 10:25:23 AM
Yes DR JANE.  The appraisal place is also an auction place....so the remaining items will be sold at an online auction.....and then a junk man will take the rest.....

Great.
Title: Re: DECISIONS, DECISIONS
Post by: Jane on December 21, 2021, 10:26:28 AM
And then it is our turn.  I only want a couple of things and I am buying something that my baby sister wants......so I am taking my checkbook.

Good luck you get the items you both want.
Title: Re: DECISIONS, DECISIONS
Post by: John G. on December 21, 2021, 10:27:03 AM
Got some arugula, lolla rosa, lettuces, parsley, sorrel, purslane, mint, thyme, oregano and pansies.
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2021, 10:27:43 AM
Lunch from the garden.



Your lunch is beautiful.  I wish I enjoyed eating fancy leaves.
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2021, 10:33:47 AM
Bruce, how exciting to see Kritzerland in the credits :)
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 21, 2021, 10:34:27 AM
I forgot to mention, too, that last night Jen brought me a ton of her delicious hot and spicy sausage and bean soup. She and Ann brought two vessels, one for now and one for the freezer.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 21, 2021, 10:41:31 AM
I forgot to mention, too, that last night Jen brought me a ton of her delicious hot and spicy sausage and bean soup. She and Ann brought two vessels, one for now and one for the freezer.

That sounds GREAT!
Title: Re: DECISIONS, DECISIONS
Post by: Jane on December 21, 2021, 10:42:01 AM
DR Ginny you may not have been thrilled with the paramedics that "helped" Richard.  At least they entered your home, unlike these guys who insisted the patient be pushed out of the care facility to them.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/patient-care-facility-cardiac-arrest-114739283.html
Title: Re: DECISIONS, DECISIONS
Post by: John G. on December 21, 2021, 11:22:12 AM
Elmore, thank you for straightening out the Confession authorship on castrecl. Errors need to be pointed out on case someone else takes it as gospel.
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2021, 11:40:58 AM
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Post by: bk on December 21, 2021, 11:44:02 AM
I'm up, I'm up - six-and-a-half hours of sleep.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 21, 2021, 12:43:54 PM
I just had an hour and 45 minute phone call with an animal rescue group I work with. Oy!
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Post by: George on December 21, 2021, 01:02:13 PM
DR JohnG, "Christmas Revels" is the Sixth Scene of Sir Arthiur Sullivan's 1897 ballet, "Victoria and Merroe England."
https://www.gsarchive.net/sullivan/victoria/victoria.html

Also: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=victoria+and+merrie+england+scene+6

That's really cool, Larry!
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Post by: George on December 21, 2021, 01:02:42 PM
Around 6:30 last night Ann and Jen came down and reassembled my demolished teacart. I am blessed to have them in the building.

Nice! ;D
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Post by: singdaw on December 21, 2021, 01:07:32 PM
Well, it has been an exciting day.
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Post by: singdaw on December 21, 2021, 01:08:32 PM
Thousands of state workers, including me and my department, have been locked out of our computers due to a statewide server outage.
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Post by: singdaw on December 21, 2021, 01:09:06 PM
We don't know if it will be fixed today.
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Post by: singdaw on December 21, 2021, 01:09:40 PM
Or even tomorrow.
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Post by: singdaw on December 21, 2021, 01:10:11 PM
So I've been busy elsewhere.  In the kitchen.
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Post by: singdaw on December 21, 2021, 01:10:30 PM
But not making chicken soup.
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Post by: singdaw on December 21, 2021, 01:10:59 PM
Although some kind of soup may be forthcoming later.
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Post by: singdaw on December 21, 2021, 01:17:43 PM
But I have to keep my phone handy in case we get alerted to any new development.
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2021, 01:57:59 PM
Thousands of state workers, including me and my department, have been locked out of our computers due to a statewide server outage.

Not good.  At least you have other things to do to keep you entertained.
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2021, 02:28:53 PM
I have been unable to post.  This is a test.
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Post by: singdaw on December 21, 2021, 02:30:19 PM
It seems to have worked, DR Jane!     :)
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Post by: George on December 21, 2021, 02:35:55 PM
Congrats to Kritzerland on being in the credits of a soon to be Oscar nominated film!

Ditto!!
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Post by: George on December 21, 2021, 02:43:30 PM
DR Ginny you may not have been thrilled with the paramedics that "helped" Richard.  At least they entered your home, unlike these guys who insisted the patient be pushed out of the care facility to them.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/patient-care-facility-cardiac-arrest-114739283.html

Oh, my goodness!  That's horrible!
Title: Re: DECISIONS, DECISIONS
Post by: George on December 21, 2021, 02:44:26 PM
Thousands of state workers, including me and my department, have been locked out of our computers due to a statewide server outage.

Oh, no!
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Post by: George on December 21, 2021, 02:44:50 PM
We don't know if it will be fixed today.
Or even tomorrow.

I'm jealous! ;D
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Post by: singdaw on December 21, 2021, 02:46:21 PM
 :D
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2021, 02:46:56 PM
It took awhile before the test worked.
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2021, 02:47:34 PM
DR Ginny you may not have been thrilled with the paramedics that "helped" Richard.  At least they entered your home, unlike these guys who insisted the patient be pushed out of the care facility to them.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/patient-care-facility-cardiac-arrest-114739283.html

Oh, my goodness!  That's horrible!

And shocking.
Title: Re: DECISIONS, DECISIONS
Post by: Jane on December 21, 2021, 02:50:03 PM
DR Singdaw are you still doing PT for your vocal cords?
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Post by: Ginny on December 21, 2021, 02:52:57 PM
Tuesday evening greetings!  Busy day here, starting at 8:30am with the guy who reconfigured some basement piping to stop the sump pump from spewing water into our new landscaping and making a mess on the patio.
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Post by: Ginny on December 21, 2021, 02:54:35 PM
Then at noon I Zoomed to the book discussion at the library where my career began while Richard wrapped presents.  After lunch he took a shower and I redressed his burned foot.
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Post by: singdaw on December 21, 2021, 02:55:20 PM
DR Jane - my last session was the week after Thanksgiving. I feel it made an extraordinary improvement in my speaking voice.

My singing voice marginally improved, but is nowhere near back to 100%.
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Post by: Ginny on December 21, 2021, 02:55:50 PM
So I've been busy elsewhere.  In the kitchen.

I have, too, DR Singdaw, and we have Christmas cookies to decorate tomorrow.
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Post by: singdaw on December 21, 2021, 02:56:25 PM
Wow.  Glad they got that sorted, DR Ginny.
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Post by: Ginny on December 21, 2021, 02:56:28 PM
DR Ginny you may not have been thrilled with the paramedics that "helped" Richard.  At least they entered your home, unlike these guys who insisted the patient be pushed out of the care facility to them.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/patient-care-facility-cardiac-arrest-114739283.html

Oh, my!
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2021, 03:02:25 PM
Tuesday evening greetings!  Busy day here, starting at 8:30am with the guy who reconfigured some basement piping to stop the sump pump from spewing water into our new landscaping and making a mess on the patio.

I didn't realize it was that bad.  I hope the fix works.
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2021, 03:02:37 PM
Been a crazy day, and my lightheadedness/dizziness hasn't helped.
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Post by: singdaw on December 21, 2021, 03:02:38 PM
  Oh, my! 

Lions, Tigers, and Bears?
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2021, 03:03:41 PM
In addition to work, I had to find someone who could take Mom to her doctor's appointment tomorrow. And I had to get her to understand that it was all arranged, her friends were not going to do it, and she really didn't have a say in the matter.
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2021, 03:04:02 PM
DR Jane - my last session was the week after Thanksgiving. I feel it made an extraordinary improvement in my speaking voice.

My singing voice marginally improved, but is nowhere near back to 100%.

I though maybe therapy would continue since your singing voice only marginally improved.  I am sorry about that.  Do you continue to do exercises every day?
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Post by: singdaw on December 21, 2021, 03:04:04 PM
DR John G. - sorry to hear that hasn't improved.
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2021, 03:04:08 PM
Just what I always wanted: To be the Grinch at Christmas.
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2021, 03:04:27 PM
Gratuitous post No. 100!
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2021, 03:06:15 PM
Is anyone else having trouble posting?
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2021, 03:06:57 PM
Been a crazy day, and my lightheadedness/dizziness hasn't helped.

That is not good.  Are you taking anything for it?  Vibes it goes away.
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2021, 03:07:53 PM
In addition to work, I had to find someone who could take Mom to her doctor's appointment tomorrow. And I had to get her to understand that it was all arranged, her friends were not going to do it, and she really didn't have a say in the matter.

Excellent.  Do they have people at the retirement home who do this?
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Post by: singdaw on December 21, 2021, 03:08:24 PM
You're in a tough position, DR John G.  It has to be done, but that doesn't make it any easier.   {{{hugs}}}
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Post by: singdaw on December 21, 2021, 03:09:36 PM
DR Jane - not doing the exercises as religiously as I should, but yes, I am working at it.
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2021, 03:13:47 PM
Good.
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2021, 03:41:02 PM
Been a crazy day, and my lightheadedness/dizziness hasn't helped.

That is not good.  Are you taking anything for it?  Vibes it goes away.

Had the first acupuncture treatment yesterday. One more Thursday.
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2021, 03:41:18 PM
And an ear just popped.
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2021, 03:42:19 PM
In addition to work, I had to find someone who could take Mom to her doctor's appointment tomorrow. And I had to get her to understand that it was all arranged, her friends were not going to do it, and she really didn't have a say in the matter.

Excellent.  Do they have people at the retirement home who do this?

No. If they did, it goes from assisted living to nursing home. She would have to move.
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2021, 03:42:49 PM
Listening to A Broadway Christmas.
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Post by: Ginny on December 21, 2021, 03:51:27 PM
DR John G,  I’m sorry you and your mom are going through all this.  It’s difficult any time, but worse at the holidays.  And long distance.  Vibes and prayers for you both.
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Post by: George on December 21, 2021, 04:12:36 PM
~~~Vibes of All Kinds for John and His Mother!!~~~
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2021, 04:23:15 PM
And an ear just popped.

Wow, hopefully that will help.
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2021, 04:24:43 PM
In addition to work, I had to find someone who could take Mom to her doctor's appointment tomorrow. And I had to get her to understand that it was all arranged, her friends were not going to do it, and she really didn't have a say in the matter.

Excellent.  Do they have people at the retirement home who do this?

No. If they did, it goes from assisted living to nursing home. She would have to move.

How did you find someone to escort her?
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2021, 04:36:51 PM
A friend told me that another friend knew someone who ran a caregiver business. It was a matter of texts.
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2021, 04:45:41 PM
I hope your mother is very pleased with who you find.  I expect there will be follow-up visits.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 21, 2021, 04:49:54 PM
HA!  Nine and half hours later.....

A few more folks Wednesday and Thursday....then we should be done.

Exhausting.....of course they still have to come and pick up stuff hopefully before Friday.

There are some people I NEVER want to see or hear from again in my life.....mostly my aunt & niece who both pieces of work who need just stop being asses.....but that is not in their nature.
Title: Re: DECISIONS, DECISIONS
Post by: Jrand74 on December 21, 2021, 04:50:15 PM
Time for bed.....and so early, too.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 21, 2021, 04:51:12 PM
Oh former DR MIKE BARNUM asked me to tell everyone here at HHW a big HELLO!  We had an email exchange about John Saxon....as you do.
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2021, 04:56:38 PM
HA!  Nine and half hours later.....

A few more folks Wednesday and Thursday....then we should be done.

Exhausting.....of course they still have to come and pick up stuff hopefully before Friday.

There are some people I NEVER want to see or hear from again in my life.....mostly my aunt & niece who both pieces of work who need just stop being asses.....but that is not in their nature.

Well, it is Christmas and a donkey has a role in the story. Maybe they're just getting into the spirit.
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2021, 04:56:47 PM
Five!
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Post by: bk on December 21, 2021, 04:58:08 PM
Ended up trying to help a Facebook friend - he published via Amazon's CreateSpace or Kindle direct or whatever they call it. He sent me a copy after he spent days trying to fix the crazy way it came out. He did, he thought, but not really, because he simply doesn't understand Word or how to do this. The book has a nice cover and the interior is completely inept. Times New Roman for the font, double spaces between all paragraphs, no indentations, new chapters starting in the middle of a page right after the end of the previous chapter. I told him to call me. Trying to tell him how to fix and hear him struggling with trying to understand things, I told him to send me his Word doc.
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2021, 05:02:23 PM
Oh former DR MIKE BARNUM asked me to tell everyone here at HHW a big HELLO!  We had an email exchange about John Saxon....as you do.

Hi, Mike. You've been missed.
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Post by: bk on December 21, 2021, 05:02:31 PM
He did, and so I spent an hour redoing the front matter and the first two chapters - using a proper book font (Garamond), fixing the spacing issues, putting a proper page break at the end of those two chapters (he hadn't done that, which is why it comes out screwy), found a nice font for his chapter headings and subtitles and did that and sent it back to him - oh, and added all the indents for starts of paragraphs - that's really the only time consuming thing - you have to do that before any of the other stuff or you don't know where the paragraph breaks are. I sent it to him and he, of course, loves that it now looks like a book. Now, I can either try and talk him through how to set up everything so it will do all this stuff, or I can just try to do it for him. We'll see. I don't really want to do it, but I feel bad for him. But if I at least get everything in Garamond and the other font and do the page breaks at ends of chapters, then if he just inputs what I tell him into the "paragraph" tab in Word, then the rest is easy.
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Post by: bk on December 21, 2021, 05:03:59 PM
I went to the mail place and picked up some packages - two screeners, one being Being the Ricardos, which I streamed already and wish now I hadn't, and Licorice Pizza, which is just about the only movie I was really interested in seeing. So, that will be tonight's film. Eating sandwiches now.
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2021, 05:04:57 PM
HA!  Nine and half hours later.....


;D  I feel for you.
Title: Re: DECISIONS, DECISIONS
Post by: Jane on December 21, 2021, 05:06:13 PM

There are some people I NEVER want to see or hear from again in my life.....mostly my aunt & niece who both pieces of work who need just stop being asses.....but that is not in their nature.

Are these the same two people who have been left nothing in the will?
Title: Re: DECISIONS, DECISIONS
Post by: Jane on December 21, 2021, 05:07:09 PM
HA!  Nine and half hours later.....

A few more folks Wednesday and Thursday....then we should be done.

Exhausting.....of course they still have to come and pick up stuff hopefully before Friday.

There are some people I NEVER want to see or hear from again in my life.....mostly my aunt & niece who both pieces of work who need just stop being asses.....but that is not in their nature.

Well, it is Christmas and a donkey has a role in the story. Maybe they're just getting into the spirit.

;D
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2021, 05:07:37 PM
DR Jrand thanks for sharing former DR Michael Barnum's message.
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2021, 05:09:55 PM
Bruce I am glad the person you helped is appropriately grateful.  It was nice of you to help him.
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Post by: singdaw on December 21, 2021, 06:17:19 PM
Good night, friends.
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2021, 06:22:59 PM
Starting to watch Female Trouble with Divine. When she doesn't get the cha-cha heels she wants for Christmas, Divine's character throws the tree down on her parents and runs off to lead a life of crime. If Die Hard can qualify as a Christmas movie, then so can this.
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2021, 06:24:51 PM
Except Die Hard sounds like a much better movie ;D
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Post by: Jane on December 21, 2021, 06:29:33 PM
'night
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2021, 06:38:50 PM
Except Die Hard sounds like a much better movie ;D

To you. :)
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2021, 09:19:32 PM
Wow. No posts in a while.
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2021, 09:20:33 PM
I finished off a Maigret novel. It was fun. Sociopath mother and overly devoted son were the killer and accomplice.
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Post by: John G. on December 21, 2021, 09:30:35 PM
Good night, all.
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Post by: bk on December 21, 2021, 09:50:55 PM
Finished with my viewing.
Title: Re: DECISIONS, DECISIONS
Post by: George on December 22, 2021, 12:00:20 AM
Ended up trying to help a Facebook friend - he published via Amazon's CreateSpace or Kindle direct or whatever they call it. He sent me a copy after he spent days trying to fix the crazy way it came out. He did, he thought, but not really, because he simply doesn't understand Word or how to do this. The book has a nice cover and the interior is completely inept. Times New Roman for the font, double spaces between all paragraphs, no indentations, new chapters starting in the middle of a page right after the end of the previous chapter. I told him to call me. Trying to tell him how to fix and hear him struggling with trying to understand things, I told him to send me his Word doc.
He did, and so I spent an hour redoing the front matter and the first two chapters - using a proper book font (Garamond), fixing the spacing issues, putting a proper page break at the end of those two chapters (he hadn't done that, which is why it comes out screwy), found a nice font for his chapter headings and subtitles and did that and sent it back to him - oh, and added all the indents for starts of paragraphs - that's really the only time consuming thing - you have to do that before any of the other stuff or you don't know where the paragraph breaks are. I sent it to him and he, of course, loves that it now looks like a book. Now, I can either try and talk him through how to set up everything so it will do all this stuff, or I can just try to do it for him. We'll see. I don't really want to do it, but I feel bad for him. But if I at least get everything in Garamond and the other font and do the page breaks at ends of chapters, then if he just inputs what I tell him into the "paragraph" tab in Word, then the rest is easy.

Hope you get a special thanks in the book, BK!
Title: Re: DECISIONS, DECISIONS
Post by: George on December 22, 2021, 12:02:18 AM
Starting to watch Female Trouble with Divine. When she doesn't get the cha-cha heels she wants for Christmas, Divine's character throws the tree down on her parents and runs off to lead a life of crime. If Die Hard can qualify as a Christmas movie, then so can this.

:))
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Post by: George on December 22, 2021, 12:02:46 AM
Except Die Hard sounds like a much better movie ;D

To you. :)

Exactly! :D
Title: Re: DECISIONS, DECISIONS
Post by: George on December 22, 2021, 12:29:05 AM
Well, I hate to do it, but I need to get to sleep.  I want to get to work a little early again, so I need to get to sleep earlier.

Good night and have a pleasant tomorrow. :)