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Title: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: bk on March 15, 2022, 12:12:13 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes came to visit, and now it is time for you to post until the visiting cows come home.
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: bk on March 15, 2022, 12:12:53 AM
And the word of the day is: GREGARIOUS!
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: elmore3003 on March 15, 2022, 03:55:16 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 15, 2022, 03:56:11 AM
I think the time change hit me this morning, and I am not happy about it.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 15, 2022, 03:57:37 AM
BK, I don't think that's John Mauceri, but like you, I'm not sure.
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: elmore3003 on March 15, 2022, 04:01:15 AM
DR Jeanne, if I scheduled my trips a week ahead, I'd call then the day before the trips to confirm them. I'm happy everything worked out, but you don't need the stress before surgery.
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: elmore3003 on March 15, 2022, 04:02:32 AM
I'm ready to return to bed for another hour.
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Post by: John G. on March 15, 2022, 05:13:40 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: ChasSmith on March 15, 2022, 06:19:20 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: ChasSmith on March 15, 2022, 06:21:17 AM
An on-and-off night of sleep, and none of the dreams have made themselves known. Would sure love to fall back to sleep for an hour.
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: ChasSmith on March 15, 2022, 06:37:55 AM
In 1979/80 I lived two blocks south of Factor’s, and I enjoyed some good lox-and-bagel breakfasts there.

I remember driving down to where Beverly Drive circles around that little park and sitting there for a while reading. So BK’s house would have been just four houses to the east. For me, Beverlywood meant that area and the neighborhood to the south.
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: elmore3003 on March 15, 2022, 06:46:02 AM
I did go back to bed for an hour and lay down with the cats. I did not sleep because the neuropathy in my right leg had it throbbing while ny foot felt as if someone were jabbing needles into my big toe.
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 15, 2022, 06:49:55 AM
I'm ready to return to bed for another hour.

Like you, I felt the same way 90 minutes ago. So I did go back to bed. If the damned phone hadn't rung, I'd still be there. 

If I pay for my phone and the phone service, it seems I should have some say in who calls me.  Telemarketers are absolutely without shame.

I understand it's a job, just as it used to be a job for people who went door-to-door selling magazine subscriptions.  Yes, I sometimes subscribed just because the salesperson looked so hopeful.

But now, they call and you answer...and get no reply...and if you say hello again (and again) someone might start talking to you or you get a recording.  I have zero patience with that.  I say THEY should pay for that call, not me.

Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 15, 2022, 06:50:38 AM
Good morning, I say pleasantly.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 15, 2022, 06:51:45 AM
It's on its way...
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 15, 2022, 06:53:58 AM
Yesterday warmed up, the sun shone, and the day was glorious.

Today, everything started brightly, but we have a storm front moving in.  The rains probably won't start until tonight.  Tomorrow looks to be hellish, weather-wise.

I love rain, but I don't love it over several days.  Let it rain, and then let the sun shine.
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 15, 2022, 06:58:56 AM
I had a most pleasant night of sleep.  I had pleasant dreams, as well.

Of course, it's a bit odd to me that the one dream that was most vivid was of me running into a former co-worker in Oakland who was coming to my business to meet with someone.  We crossed a couple of streets on foot, but then he wanted to get into my building via the parking garage.

But, I explained, I gave up my parking access when I retired, so I cannot get us in this way.  Let's use the main entrance.

No, he explained.  He might run into the person he was there to meet.

All right.  Color me puzzled and perplexed as to why I would dream such a thing.  I retired and never once went back to the offices where I worked.  I met with the people in restaurants, but I couldn't have been bothered to go back to the offices.

Oh, well.
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: Jrand74 on March 15, 2022, 07:01:30 AM
Vibes of all kind to DR JEANNE.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 15, 2022, 07:01:44 AM
DR ELMORE I hope your day gets better.
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: ChasSmith on March 15, 2022, 07:06:36 AM
I was thinking more on yesterday’s school lunch TOD, trying to recall what kind of sandwiches I would have brought from home. Baloney (I refuse to call it bologna), certainly. Cheese, probably. Maybe peanut butter and jelly. All very simple stuff, on white bread. And just American cheese.

DR John G. mentioned an olive spread, something I love but which I was never exposed to as a kid.

DR Jrand71 mentioned sloppy joes, which is very likely something we had in the school cafeterias. I hadn’t thought of that. I really liked them as a kid, but didn’t have any for a few decades. I REALLY love them now as an adult.
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 15, 2022, 07:07:02 AM
Just remember...
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: Jrand74 on March 15, 2022, 07:07:39 AM
I was most amused at the reaction to my Manhattan imbibation.....I am trying to find out what it is that was called that on our lunch menus, but I cannot find it......

HOWEVER I did recall the Olive Wars.

One day when I was a sophomore, we all got about five olives in one of our plate compartments.  This was something new.....we had never had such a thing.....and they were black olives!

Sometime during the lunch, someone threw an olive to a friend, and then another person did and then another and another and another...soon the air was full of black olives being hoisted from table to table.

The lunch ladies scattered and started clapping their hands demanding that the disrespect to the vegetables cease immediately, but they were of course outvoted.

Eventually the ADMINISTRATION was called.  We were all properly chastised and had to remain in the lunch room for the REST of the lunch break.....

And olives were never served for lunch again.
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: Jrand74 on March 15, 2022, 07:11:31 AM
Oh....a Beef Manhattan.

https://cookthink.com/the-best-beef-manhattan-recipe/
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 15, 2022, 07:20:50 AM
TOD:

Downton Abbey (hands down)
Grantchester (until James Norton left the cast)
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: ChasSmith on March 15, 2022, 07:33:49 AM
Oh....a Beef Manhattan.

https://cookthink.com/the-best-beef-manhattan-recipe/

I forgot to comment on the Manhattan name which was most amusing. I had never heard of this dish, and it sounds great. And it even hails from Indianapolis!

I guess it’s not altogether different from a typical open-faced sandwich, then, except that the mashed potatoes go right on it? Speaking of which, I haven’t had a hot open-faced sandwich in several years, and I would kill for one right about now.
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: Jane on March 15, 2022, 09:22:58 AM
From DR George:

Quote
Jane's only four, count 'em, FOUR posts from 111,000 posts! :D

Wow, now only three ;)
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: John G. on March 15, 2022, 09:37:37 AM
Crazy day at work. I hope it settles down.
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: John G. on March 15, 2022, 09:40:17 AM
Congratulations on you impending milestone, DR Jane.
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: John G. on March 15, 2022, 09:41:16 AM
Oh....a Beef Manhattan.

https://cookthink.com/the-best-beef-manhattan-recipe/

I forgot to comment on the Manhattan name which was most amusing. I had never heard of this dish, and it sounds great. And it even hails from Indianapolis!

I guess it’s not altogether different from a typical open-faced sandwich, then, except that the mashed potatoes go right on it? Speaking of which, I haven’t had a hot open-faced sandwich in several years, and I would kill for one right about now.

You can deliver to San Antonio, right?
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: John G. on March 15, 2022, 09:41:46 AM
Hasta, page one …
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: John G. on March 15, 2022, 09:42:03 AM
Time for two!
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 15, 2022, 10:48:03 AM
I never heard of beef manhattan, but we used to have creamed chipped beef aka sh*t on a shingle quite often, but I cannot remember if that was in junior high or high school.
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: ChasSmith on March 15, 2022, 11:38:21 AM
Oh yes, we had that, too. And certainly at home. I loved it then and would probably love it now. I have no idea when I last had it.

And -- same here. With most of these, I don't remember whether they were grade school, junior high, high school, or all of the above.
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: ChasSmith on March 15, 2022, 11:39:15 AM
Just got back from Shop Rite with the St. Paddy's Day goods. Thursday is cookin' day.
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: Jane on March 15, 2022, 11:54:03 AM
In 1979/80 I lived two blocks south of Factor’s, and I enjoyed some good lox-and-bagel breakfasts there.

I remember driving down to where Beverly Drive circles around that little park and sitting there for a while reading. So BK’s house would have been just four houses to the east. For me, Beverlywood meant that area and the neighborhood to the south.

My first childhood home was in Beverlywood on S Crest Dr, a ten minute walk to Circle Park. 
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: Jane on March 15, 2022, 12:04:33 PM

If I pay for my phone and the phone service, it seems I should have some say in who calls me.  Telemarketers are absolutely without shame.

I understand it's a job, just as it used to be a job for people who went door-to-door selling magazine subscriptions.  Yes, I sometimes subscribed just because the salesperson looked so hopeful.

But now, they call and you answer...and get no reply...and if you say hello again (and again) someone might start talking to you or you get a recording.  I have zero patience with that.  I say THEY should pay for that call, not me.


I agree. It is very annoying to have to pay for a call that technically isn't even legal since I am on the no call list.
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: Jane on March 15, 2022, 12:05:49 PM
I was most amused at the reaction to my Manhattan imbibation.....I am trying to find out what it is that was called that on our lunch menus, but I cannot find it......

HOWEVER I did recall the Olive Wars.

One day when I was a sophomore, we all got about five olives in one of our plate compartments.  This was something new.....we had never had such a thing.....and they were black olives!

Sometime during the lunch, someone threw an olive to a friend, and then another person did and then another and another and another...soon the air was full of black olives being hoisted from table to table.

The lunch ladies scattered and started clapping their hands demanding that the disrespect to the vegetables cease immediately, but they were of course outvoted.

Eventually the ADMINISTRATION was called.  We were all properly chastised and had to remain in the lunch room for the REST of the lunch break.....

And olives were never served for lunch again.

:))

Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: Jane on March 15, 2022, 12:06:08 PM
I liked chopped olive and mayo sandwiches for lunch.
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: Jane on March 15, 2022, 12:07:53 PM
Oops, I zipped through my milestone without stopping ;D
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: Jane on March 15, 2022, 12:11:20 PM
It is an eight minute walk from my first home to Bruce's second home on Bolton.
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: bk on March 15, 2022, 12:12:35 PM
I'm up, I'm up - seven hours of sleep. Waiting to hear from Grant. I have a feeling he'll try to do this so late in the afternoon that it will be impossible, as I have to be at the theater at six.
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Post by: bk on March 15, 2022, 12:13:13 PM
Had some problematic emails this morning that will make things difficult, show-wise - not cast issues.
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 15, 2022, 12:23:38 PM
Oy.
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Post by: bk on March 15, 2022, 12:28:23 PM
Book fixes at one, so that's good.
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: ChasSmith on March 15, 2022, 12:31:46 PM
Whew!  :)
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: ChasSmith on March 15, 2022, 12:34:29 PM
This morning I was asked to play/MD a production of Peter and the Starcatcher in June.

I know nothing about it except that it's "a play with music" as opposed to a musical, and though there are only a few songs, it's awkwardly written for piano (i.e., for a pianist who has at least three hands) and percussion, but that it could actually be lots of fun once you come to terms with it. But that's not a good time for me, and I had to pass. Too bad, because both the director and choreographer are two of our area's best. They'll do really well with it. But I also want to get to know it at some point before jumping in.
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: ChasSmith on March 15, 2022, 12:38:54 PM
Hmmm...

Introducing Ambitus, a new font for pitch incipits, scales, and range diagrams
https://bit.ly/35VJKfE
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: Jane on March 15, 2022, 12:52:34 PM
DR Jeanne I hope you are feeling better today.
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: George on March 15, 2022, 01:05:00 PM
It's on its way...

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6806.0;attach=14130)

:))
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: George on March 15, 2022, 01:07:04 PM
I was most amused at the reaction to my Manhattan imbibation.....I am trying to find out what it is that was called that on our lunch menus, but I cannot find it......

HOWEVER I did recall the Olive Wars.

One day when I was a sophomore, we all got about five olives in one of our plate compartments.  This was something new.....we had never had such a thing.....and they were black olives!

Sometime during the lunch, someone threw an olive to a friend, and then another person did and then another and another and another...soon the air was full of black olives being hoisted from table to table.

The lunch ladies scattered and started clapping their hands demanding that the disrespect to the vegetables cease immediately, but they were of course outvoted.

Eventually the ADMINISTRATION was called.  We were all properly chastised and had to remain in the lunch room for the REST of the lunch break.....

And olives were never served for lunch again.

Wow! 
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: George on March 15, 2022, 01:07:22 PM
Nothing like that happened at my school. :-\
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: George on March 15, 2022, 01:11:34 PM
Oops, I zipped through my milestone without stopping ;D

Well, at least this could be preserved before you went too far :D
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: George on March 15, 2022, 01:12:19 PM
Now, you'll definitely need to stop when you reach 111,111 posts!
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: singdaw on March 15, 2022, 01:46:22 PM
My goodness, it's been a day!  Still catching up.
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Post by: singdaw on March 15, 2022, 01:46:55 PM
However, ~~~ULTIMATE RECUPERATION VIBES~~~ for DR Jeanne!!!!!
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Post by: singdaw on March 15, 2022, 01:48:08 PM
I'm kind of surprised they'd allow you to leave via Uber or Lyft or taxi. The few times I've had in-patient or out-patient surgery, I have to have my driver with me and they haven't allowed any kind of outsourced transportation.
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Post by: singdaw on March 15, 2022, 01:48:22 PM
I'm glad it all worked out.

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Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 15, 2022, 01:56:02 PM
I'm kind of surprised they'd allow you to leave via Uber or Lyft or taxi. The few times I've had in-patient or out-patient surgery, I have to have my driver with me and they haven't allowed any kind of outsourced transportation.

I miss references every now and again.  Who didn't have someone with him or her and took a commercial ride from a medical procedure?
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: Jrand74 on March 15, 2022, 01:59:13 PM
Congrats to DR JANE on her millstone.
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 15, 2022, 01:59:28 PM
It has been a very quiet, low-key day except for some phone calls I made regarding various medical appointments.  All is well.

Even though it's an hour later than it ought to be, theoretically, the day sure passes by quickly.

That said, the U.S. Senate passed a bill today that would make daylight savings time permanent.  If it is approved by all of Congress, it would become effective in November 2023.
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 15, 2022, 02:01:06 PM
Ah, I see we have entered Page 3.
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: Jrand74 on March 15, 2022, 02:01:09 PM
Yes DR CHAS SMITH the mashed potatoes go righ on top of the bread.

I explained the dish to my mother who immediately proclaimed that such a heathen dish would never be prepared in her kitchen.  Potatoes on bread was an abomination.
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 15, 2022, 02:01:49 PM
Does anyone here remember all the fuss that was made over the possibility that computers wouldn't work once the year 2000 arrived?

It was called Y2K...and businesses, especially, freaked out over it.

Hard to believe that was more than 22 years ago!
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: John G. on March 15, 2022, 02:07:07 PM
Tickets for An Officer and a Gentleman: The (Jukebox) Musical just went down to 50% off.
I usher for it Sunday.
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: Jeanne on March 15, 2022, 02:07:20 PM
Hello, everyone.
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: singdaw on March 15, 2022, 02:07:34 PM
Hi, DR Jeanne!
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Post by: John G. on March 15, 2022, 02:07:54 PM
Does anyone here remember all the fuss that was made over the possibility that computers wouldn't work once the year 2000 arrived?

It was called Y2K...and businesses, especially, freaked out over it.

Hard to believe that was more than 22 years ago!

And my laptop back then no longer works. Who said it was a hoax?
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Post by: singdaw on March 15, 2022, 02:08:03 PM
Congratulations to DR Jane on her lofty new perch in the HHW firmament!
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Post by: John G. on March 15, 2022, 02:08:18 PM
Hi, DR Jeanne!
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: singdaw on March 15, 2022, 02:08:27 PM
  And my laptop back then no longer works. Who said it was a hoax?

 ;D
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Post by: singdaw on March 15, 2022, 02:09:00 PM
DR Jeanne - I'm sure you planned ahead and have food and all you need for the next few days. If not, there's always delivery!
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Post by: singdaw on March 15, 2022, 02:09:20 PM
Glad you are able to post.
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: Jeanne on March 15, 2022, 02:09:47 PM
I am quite pleased at how I'm doing today. No pain at all from yesterday's outpatient surgery, but I am VERY tired. When I've had these things in the past I allowed 4 days of recuperation -- and needed every bit of it. This time is easier.
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: singdaw on March 15, 2022, 02:09:50 PM
I am picturing an olive war quite vividly.    :)
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Post by: Jeanne on March 15, 2022, 02:11:14 PM
Hi, Sing. Hi, John G.
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Post by: Jeanne on March 15, 2022, 02:11:42 PM
Hi, Ron. Hi, Jack.
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: Jeanne on March 15, 2022, 02:14:29 PM
DR Jeanne - I'm sure you planned ahead and have food and all you need for the next few days. If not, there's always delivery!

Yes, I always have lots of preparation to do before I go into couch potato mode. I stocked up on food that I can heat up easily, but I want something different today--at least for lunch, so I've ordered from GrubHub.
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: Jeanne on March 15, 2022, 02:16:07 PM
  And my laptop back then no longer works. Who said it was a hoax?

 ;D

 ;D
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: Jeanne on March 15, 2022, 02:18:13 PM
Time for lunch and a nap.

TTFN.
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: bk on March 15, 2022, 02:30:07 PM
Fixes entered and book is ready for the publisher.
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: George on March 15, 2022, 02:30:24 PM
It has been a very quiet, low-key day except for some phone calls I made regarding various medical appointments.  All is well.

Even though it's an hour later than it ought to be, theoretically, the day sure passes by quickly.

That said, the U.S. Senate passed a bill today that would make daylight savings time permanent.  If it is approved by all of Congress, it would become effective in November 2023.

Cool!
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: George on March 15, 2022, 02:31:15 PM
I am quite pleased at how I'm doing today. No pain at all from yesterday's outpatient surgery, but I am VERY tired. When I've had these things in the past I allowed 4 days of recuperation -- and needed every bit of it. This time is easier.

Great news, Jeanne!
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: singdaw on March 15, 2022, 02:34:29 PM
Fixes entered and book is ready for the publisher.

Congratulations!! Great news.
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: Jane on March 15, 2022, 02:41:22 PM
Nothing like that happened at my school. :-\

While I was never involved in a food fight at school, or have knowledge of one, I certainly was involved in a few good food fights outside of school :)
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: John G. on March 15, 2022, 02:54:14 PM
I am picturing an olive war quite vividly.    :)

So am I. I see myself in the middle eating any that fly by me.
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: singdaw on March 15, 2022, 02:57:53 PM
Like a frog catching flies, DR John G.?
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Post by: singdaw on March 15, 2022, 02:58:21 PM
We are close!
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Post by: singdaw on March 15, 2022, 02:58:30 PM
We can do this!
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Post by: singdaw on March 15, 2022, 02:58:40 PM
The time is nigh!
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Post by: singdaw on March 15, 2022, 02:58:50 PM
Almost!
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Post by: singdaw on March 15, 2022, 02:59:01 PM
FOUR!!!!
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Post by: singdaw on March 15, 2022, 02:59:12 PM
Whew.
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Post by: singdaw on March 15, 2022, 02:59:26 PM
NO one can say we didn't get to four.
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Post by: singdaw on March 15, 2022, 02:59:36 PM
Let 'em try!
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Post by: singdaw on March 15, 2022, 03:00:33 PM
I will laugh at them!
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Post by: singdaw on March 15, 2022, 03:00:41 PM
HA!
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: bk on March 15, 2022, 03:01:04 PM
Photo in the notes - 1997 - the two people in question are John Fricke and Billy Stritch.
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Post by: singdaw on March 15, 2022, 03:01:39 PM
Angela Lansbury does an excellent "Ha!" on the OBC of Anyone Can Whistle.
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Post by: singdaw on March 15, 2022, 03:02:21 PM
Good to know, bk.  Thanks!
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Post by: singdaw on March 15, 2022, 03:02:49 PM
Did we ever solve the mystery of the third Harvey Schmidt painting?
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: Jane on March 15, 2022, 03:03:53 PM
I am picturing an olive war quite vividly.    :)

So am I. I see myself in the middle eating any that fly by me.

Yes, while an olive food fight sounds fun I too would want to eat the olives ;D
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Post by: singdaw on March 15, 2022, 03:04:08 PM
By the way, I checked out the Manze Vaughan Williams symphony recordings. It looks like you would need to get 5 CDs to get all 9 symphonies.
Title: Re: THE BROTHER COMES TO VISIT
Post by: Jane on March 15, 2022, 03:07:20 PM
The Senate just voted to abolish Standard Time and make Daylight Saving Time permanent.  Now it goes to the House for a vote.

DR Laura I was surprised that Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) was on board with the change.  I thought Arizona wanted to stay on Standard Time.
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Post by: Laura on March 15, 2022, 03:33:39 PM
Good afternoon.
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Post by: Laura on March 15, 2022, 03:36:01 PM
I'm ready to return to bed for another hour.

Like you, I felt the same way 90 minutes ago. So I did go back to bed. If the damned phone hadn't rung, I'd still be there. 

If I pay for my phone and the phone service, it seems I should have some say in who calls me.  Telemarketers are absolutely without shame.

I understand it's a job, just as it used to be a job for people who went door-to-door selling magazine subscriptions.  Yes, I sometimes subscribed just because the salesperson looked so hopeful.

But now, they call and you answer...and get no reply...and if you say hello again (and again) someone might start talking to you or you get a recording.  I have zero patience with that.  I say THEY should pay for that call, not me.



Go to Youtube and type in "Hello, this is Lenny"
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Post by: Laura on March 15, 2022, 03:36:26 PM
The Senate just voted to abolish Standard Time and make Daylight Saving Time permanent.  Now it goes to the House for a vote.

DR Laura I was surprised that Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) was on board with the change.  I thought Arizona wanted to stay on Standard Time.

The last thing Arizona wants or needs is more sunlight in the summer.
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Post by: Laura on March 15, 2022, 03:40:24 PM
We had ground beef in gravy over instant mashed potatoes in school. My sister called it Gravy Train.
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Post by: Jennifer on March 15, 2022, 04:08:23 PM
DR Jane I can't remember if I thanked you for the beautiful card that you sent. I really appreciate it.
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Post by: Jane on March 15, 2022, 04:34:13 PM
The Senate just voted to abolish Standard Time and make Daylight Saving Time permanent.  Now it goes to the House for a vote.

DR Laura I was surprised that Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) was on board with the change.  I thought Arizona wanted to stay on Standard Time.

The last thing Arizona wants or needs is more sunlight in the summer.

Do you plan on letting your representative know?
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Post by: Jane on March 15, 2022, 04:40:09 PM
DR Jane I can't remember if I thanked you for the beautiful card that you sent. I really appreciate it.

I am glad you received it.  How is your family coping?
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Post by: Jane on March 15, 2022, 04:41:09 PM
We had ground beef in gravy over instant mashed potatoes in school. My sister called it Gravy Train.

LOL, as in dog food.
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Post by: bk on March 15, 2022, 05:12:05 PM
I shall shortly be on my way to the mail place and then the theater.
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Post by: George on March 15, 2022, 05:22:37 PM
The Senate just voted to abolish Standard Time and make Daylight Saving Time permanent.  Now it goes to the House for a vote.

DR Laura I was surprised that Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) was on board with the change.  I thought Arizona wanted to stay on Standard Time.

The last thing Arizona wants or needs is more sunlight in the summer.

That certainly makes sense!
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Post by: singdaw on March 15, 2022, 05:50:33 PM
Heading to bed early this evening. Good night, friends!
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Post by: John G. on March 15, 2022, 05:51:19 PM
We had ground beef in gravy over instant mashed potatoes in school. My sister called it Gravy Train.

Gravy Train would be a good name for a cat.
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Post by: John G. on March 15, 2022, 05:51:46 PM
Heading to bed early this evening. Good night, friends!

Have fun.
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Post by: KevinH on March 15, 2022, 06:17:37 PM
Good evening!
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Post by: KevinH on March 15, 2022, 06:18:32 PM
I am quite pleased at how I'm doing today. No pain at all from yesterday's outpatient surgery, but I am VERY tired. When I've had these things in the past I allowed 4 days of recuperation -- and needed every bit of it. This time is easier.


Good news, DR Jeanne!
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Post by: KevinH on March 15, 2022, 06:19:33 PM
Looking forward to your new book, BK!
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Post by: KevinH on March 15, 2022, 06:19:41 PM
One more
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Post by: KevinH on March 15, 2022, 06:19:48 PM
Page 5!
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Post by: Jane on March 15, 2022, 06:22:37 PM
We had ground beef in gravy over instant mashed potatoes in school. My sister called it Gravy Train.

Gravy Train would be a good name for a cat.

Not my cat :))
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Post by: Jane on March 15, 2022, 06:23:29 PM
Does anyone here remember all the fuss that was made over the possibility that computers wouldn't work once the year 2000 arrived?

It was called Y2K...and businesses, especially, freaked out over it.

Hard to believe that was more than 22 years ago!

And my laptop back then no longer works. Who said it was a hoax?

;D
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Post by: Jane on March 15, 2022, 06:23:43 PM
Congratulations to DR Jane on her lofty new perch in the HHW firmament!

Thank you.
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Post by: Jane on March 15, 2022, 06:24:23 PM
I am quite pleased at how I'm doing today. No pain at all from yesterday's outpatient surgery, but I am VERY tired. When I've had these things in the past I allowed 4 days of recuperation -- and needed every bit of it. This time is easier.

Wonderful news.  Enjoy your rest without pain.
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Post by: Jane on March 15, 2022, 06:25:56 PM
I am not a fan of gravy.
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Post by: Jane on March 15, 2022, 06:26:35 PM
DR Jeanne - I'm sure you planned ahead and have food and all you need for the next few days. If not, there's always delivery!

Yes, I always have lots of preparation to do before I go into couch potato mode. I stocked up on food that I can heat up easily, but I want something different today--at least for lunch, so I've ordered from GrubHub.

I hope it was good.
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Post by: Jane on March 15, 2022, 06:26:51 PM
Fixes entered and book is ready for the publisher.

Congratulations.
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Post by: Jane on March 15, 2022, 06:27:29 PM
It has been a very quiet, low-key day except for some phone calls I made regarding various medical appointments.  All is well.

Even though it's an hour later than it ought to be, theoretically, the day sure passes by quickly.

That said, the U.S. Senate passed a bill today that would make daylight savings time permanent.  If it is approved by all of Congress, it would become effective in November 2023.

Cool!

See if you still think it is cool during the darkest days of winter, if it passes.
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Post by: Jane on March 15, 2022, 06:29:03 PM
I realized I missed a page or two of posts today.
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Post by: Jane on March 15, 2022, 06:31:26 PM
My eyes are saying to shut my computer off.  Now that I have caught up with DR Jeanne's good news.....
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Post by: Jane on March 15, 2022, 06:31:32 PM
'night
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Post by: John G. on March 15, 2022, 06:44:21 PM
Been listening to a wonderful recording of Mendelssohn's piano trios played by Emmanuel Ax, Yo-Yo Ma and Itzhak Perlman. Just inspired playing of two pieces that I guess I should have been familiar with but wasn't. I've heard both trios now twice through. Very peaceful.
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Post by: John G. on March 15, 2022, 08:53:42 PM
Fading.
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Post by: John G. on March 15, 2022, 08:53:54 PM
Good night, all.
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Post by: bk on March 15, 2022, 10:45:39 PM
Back from a productive rehearsal. Since I was missing two people, I spent the evening running all the group numbers and getting everyone used to the set and entering and exiting, so that was very helpful.
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Post by: bk on March 15, 2022, 10:47:03 PM
Naturally, Microsoft wants to do an update - every two weeks or so - I find it quite irritating but if you don't do it, then you just get pop-up reminders five times a day.
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Post by: George on March 16, 2022, 12:01:45 AM
My computer hasn't needed an update for awhile...sometime last year, I think. 
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Post by: George on March 16, 2022, 12:02:04 AM
My new phone had an update this weekend.
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Post by: George on March 16, 2022, 12:02:42 AM
I didn't notice any difference, so it obviously went okayly. ;)
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Post by: TCB on March 16, 2022, 12:03:31 AM
Hey, George.
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Post by: George on March 16, 2022, 12:04:23 AM
Earlier this evening, I was going through some papers and I found a gift certificate for a local business that sells (sold?) "Bamboo Clothing, Bedding, Towels and other items for a sustainable planet."
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Post by: George on March 16, 2022, 12:04:37 AM
Hey, George.

Hi, Tom.
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Post by: George on March 16, 2022, 12:05:05 AM
I don't know if that bamboo business is still in business. 
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Post by: George on March 16, 2022, 12:06:39 AM
I just checked their website and nope...it no longer exists.
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Post by: George on March 16, 2022, 12:07:28 AM
How are you doing, Tom?
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Post by: TCB on March 16, 2022, 12:08:39 AM
I just checked their website and nope...it no longer exists.


Oh, no!
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Post by: TCB on March 16, 2022, 12:09:25 AM
I am okay, tired of being at home.
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Post by: TCB on March 16, 2022, 12:10:25 AM
So, I went to the grocery store and the pharmacy today.
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Post by: George on March 16, 2022, 12:13:05 AM
So, I went to the grocery store and the pharmacy today.

Good!  Hopefully, it all went well.
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Post by: TCB on March 16, 2022, 12:14:39 AM
SIX!
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Post by: TCB on March 16, 2022, 12:15:03 AM
Yes, everything went well.