Haines His Way

Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on April 15, 2022, 12:29:45 AM

Title: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: bk on April 15, 2022, 12:29:45 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were descending, and now it is time for you to post until the descending cows come home.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: bk on April 15, 2022, 12:30:20 AM
And the word of the day is: VANGUARD!
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: George on April 15, 2022, 12:35:34 AM
More fun pictures, BK!
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: George on April 15, 2022, 12:56:23 AM
Well, this is certainly going to be a weekend!  This Sunday will be my niece's 38th birthday!  For her birthday presents, she wanted to know if I could take her to Tacoma to a glass blowing place so that she could get some new glass pumpkins (which she collects), and also go to a vegan cupcake place and get some cupcakes.  I said sure, so I'm taking off half the day from work and we'll take her car to Tacoma (since my new car hasn't arrived yet >:( ) and then I'll go to work for half a day.  But then after work tonight...
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: George on April 15, 2022, 12:57:10 AM
After Wednesday's Mamma Mia! rehearsal, the woman playing Donna (her real name is Michelle) came up to me and asked if I would like (and would be able) to be a part of Evergreen Playhouse's next One From the Shelf (https://evergreenplayhouse.com/ofts) staged reading of Charley's Aunt that she was directing.  One actor had to quit at the (almost) last minute and wondered if I could do it.  Its only performance is tomorrow night!  Well, I said that I could and that I would, so I am. :)
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: George on April 15, 2022, 12:57:44 AM
I'm reading the role Brassett, the butler.  I didn't realize that the play is so long!  The script is 136 pages!  That's a lot of words!  Tonight at 6:00 will be the first rehearsal that I'll be at...it is just a staged reading, so scripts will be in hand and no memorization will be needed.  I don't know if they've had any other rehearsals.  Tomorrow, we'll meet at 5:00 and read through the show before the one and only 7:30 performance.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: George on April 15, 2022, 12:59:08 AM
But before that, my friend David is coming down to Olympia to visit, so that'll be fun.  He's not planning to stay all day, so I'll have plenty of time to get to Centralia after he leaves. 
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: George on April 15, 2022, 12:59:23 AM
Then Sunday, the family is getting together at my sister's house for my niece's birthday.  The vegan cupcakes are the dessert. :)

And that's my weekend.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: George on April 15, 2022, 01:01:21 AM
But now, I must hie myself to bed so that I can be bright eyed and bushy tailed for the drive up to Tacoma and back, and then Centralia and back...that's definitely lots o' driving today!

Have a good day, all!
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: singdaw on April 15, 2022, 02:53:53 AM
Good morning, friends.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: singdaw on April 15, 2022, 02:54:16 AM
WOW!!  Break a leg, DR George!
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: singdaw on April 15, 2022, 02:55:10 AM
Congratulations on your lofty new perch in the HHW firmament, bk.  115,000 - that's a lot of posts!
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: singdaw on April 15, 2022, 02:56:41 AM
Sorry about your hand, DR vixmom.  ~~~QUICK HEALING VIBES~~~ to you!

Did you go back to see if there is blood all over the files inside the cabinet?

What we do for our art job!
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: elmore3003 on April 15, 2022, 04:15:34 AM
Good morning, all!
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: elmore3003 on April 15, 2022, 04:17:00 AM
And to all my Jewish friends,
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: elmore3003 on April 15, 2022, 04:18:36 AM
I know it's Good Friday in the Christian calendar, but Easter is my least favorite holiday ever. I will never understand the mythology ofi t.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: vixmom on April 15, 2022, 04:18:38 AM
Wordle 300 5/6

🟨⬜⬜🟨⬜
🟨🟨🟩⬜⬜
⬜⬜🟩🟩🟩
⬜⬜🟩🟩🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: vixmom on April 15, 2022, 04:19:43 AM
Congratulations to BK on an amazing new plateau
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: elmore3003 on April 15, 2022, 04:19:49 AM
DR vixmom, do you plan on checking out that drawer to see what assaulted you? Are you up-to-date on your tetanus shot?
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: vixmom on April 15, 2022, 04:20:00 AM
Happy Passover to those who observe
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: vixmom on April 15, 2022, 04:20:26 AM
A blessed Good Friday for those who observe
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: vixmom on April 15, 2022, 04:22:12 AM
Sorry about your hand, DR vixmom.  ~~~QUICK HEALING VIBES~~~ to you!

Did you go back to see if there is blood all over the files inside the cabinet?

What we do for our art job!

Oh, no I didn’t…I probably should do that today
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: vixmom on April 15, 2022, 04:22:33 AM
But I’m not sure I want to go near that thing again, it bites
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: elmore3003 on April 15, 2022, 04:25:29 AM
My only news this morning is bad. I think I may lose the ballet job because they want to pay much less than what I'd like for two hours of music and a large orchestra. On top of that, the recording project may be in jeopardy. I think the gods are out to kill me.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: vixmom on April 15, 2022, 04:48:36 AM
Vibes for better news for Elmore
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: vixmom on April 15, 2022, 04:49:45 AM
DR vixmom, do you plan on checking out that drawer to see what assaulted you? Are you up-to-date on your tetanus shot?

I think I’m good with my tetanus shot, I’m pretty sure it was the inside edge of the back of the drawer that got me
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: vixmom on April 15, 2022, 04:50:36 AM
Tonight I am the reader at our church’s Good Friday Tennenbrae service
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: ChasSmith on April 15, 2022, 05:07:21 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: ChasSmith on April 15, 2022, 05:08:19 AM
Vibes for better news for Elmore

DITTO. BIG TIME.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: ChasSmith on April 15, 2022, 05:09:48 AM
Keep your hands and face out of that file drawer, vixmom!

Don't you know about the kinds of things that can take up residence in there?
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Michael on April 15, 2022, 05:27:42 AM
Good morning to all
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Michael on April 15, 2022, 05:28:09 AM
Happy Passover or/and Easter to everyone
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 15, 2022, 05:41:29 AM
Friday.

Beautiful morning.

Gonna be warm!

We have a Good Friday service at our church tonight at 7 p.m.

Y'all are welcome if you like.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 15, 2022, 05:41:48 AM
Good night's sleep.

Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 15, 2022, 05:42:59 AM
Try to find an appealing way to relax this weekend!
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: elmore3003 on April 15, 2022, 05:55:36 AM
Kitty cleanup is finished. I'm ready to go back to bed for a year or so.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jrand74 on April 15, 2022, 06:00:55 AM
Congrats to MR BK on his new millstone.

Great pictures in the notes!  A good time was had by all!
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jrand74 on April 15, 2022, 06:01:09 AM
Telephone vibes for DR JANE.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jrand74 on April 15, 2022, 06:01:25 AM
Handy vibes for DR VIXMOM.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 15, 2022, 06:01:27 AM
Wordle 300 4/6
🟨🟨⬜⬜🟨
🟩🟨🟩⬜⬜
🟩⬜🟩🟩⬜
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jrand74 on April 15, 2022, 06:02:12 AM
Wordle 300 5/6

⬜⬜⬜🟨⬜
🟩⬜⬜⬜⬜
🟩⬜⬜🟨⬜
🟩🟩🟩⬜⬜
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

I did my first WORDLE by following DR GEORGE's link.....and I got the word on the fifth line.....not sure if I will do it again....but it is entertaining.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: John G. on April 15, 2022, 06:06:39 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: John G. on April 15, 2022, 06:07:57 AM
Break-a-leg vibes for George as a butler who buttles the tea?

A Carolyn Leigh reference. Butles?
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: John G. on April 15, 2022, 06:08:54 AM
Great photos in the notes, BK. Love the woman’s Mondrian coat.

And congratulations on the lofty new plateau.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: John G. on April 15, 2022, 06:09:29 AM
Happy, peaceful and lucrative day vibes for Elmore.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: John G. on April 15, 2022, 06:09:48 AM
More healing vibes for Vixmom!
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: John G. on April 15, 2022, 06:10:54 AM
I guessed around and around at Wordle

Wordle 300 6/6

🟨⬜⬜⬜🟩
🟩⬜🟩⬜🟩
🟩🟩🟩⬜🟩
🟩🟩🟩⬜🟩
🟩🟩🟩⬜🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: John G. on April 15, 2022, 06:12:35 AM
Happy seems the wrong word for either Passover or Good Friday, but vibes for all who observe.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: John G. on April 15, 2022, 06:13:30 AM
Late getting started today, and half the team is out today. So, I must work.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: John G. on April 15, 2022, 06:30:37 AM
Late getting started today, and half the team is out today. So, I must work.

I lied. It’s only a quarter. But it feels like half.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: singdaw on April 15, 2022, 06:53:24 AM
Happy, peaceful and lucrative day vibes for Elmore.

Double ditto!
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: singdaw on April 15, 2022, 06:53:47 AM
Objects in the mirror are closer than they seem.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 15, 2022, 07:33:57 AM
I just HAD to share this:
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: George on April 15, 2022, 08:31:15 AM
WOW!!  Break a leg, DR George!

Thanks, Singdaw!
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: George on April 15, 2022, 08:33:33 AM
Vibes for better news for Elmore

~~~SUPER DITTO!!~~~
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: George on April 15, 2022, 08:34:41 AM
Try to find an appealing way to relax this weekend!

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6837.0;attach=14398)

:))
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: George on April 15, 2022, 08:35:17 AM
Break-a-leg vibes for George as a butler who buttles the tea?

A Carolyn Leigh reference. Butles?

Thanks, John!
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: George on April 15, 2022, 08:36:21 AM
I just HAD to share this:

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6837.0;attach=14400)

Funny! ;D
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: George on April 15, 2022, 08:36:56 AM
And now, I'm off to the shower to prepare for the day. :)
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: elmore3003 on April 15, 2022, 08:54:59 AM
Well, the ballet seems in limbo for me. The entire budget for the Indiana University production is about the fee I was asking for. It's interesting to me that a major music school who must be luring major retired opera divas and other names to be on their faculty for a good price can agree to mount a production of what looks to be a major event for peanuts.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: George on April 15, 2022, 08:59:47 AM
PAGE THREE WORDLE DANCE!!

Wordle 300 4/6

🟨⬜⬜⬜⬜
⬜⬜🟩⬜🟨
🟩⬜🟩⬜⬜
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

:D
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: TCB on April 15, 2022, 09:51:57 AM
It takes a lot of guts to wear a purple sport coat!
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: TCB on April 15, 2022, 09:56:43 AM
I know it's Good Friday in the Christian calendar, but Easter is my least favorite holiday ever. I will never understand the mythology ofi t.


?? What's there to understand?
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jane on April 15, 2022, 10:21:08 AM
Well, this is certainly going to be a weekend!  This Sunday will be my niece's 38th birthday!  For her birthday presents, she wanted to know if I could take her to Tacoma to a glass blowing place so that she could get some new glass pumpkins (which she collects), and also go to a vegan cupcake place and get some cupcakes.  I said sure, so I'm taking off half the day from work and we'll take her car to Tacoma (since my new car hasn't arrived yet >:( ) and then I'll go to work for half a day.  But then after work tonight...

Please share photos of the glass pumpkins.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jane on April 15, 2022, 10:23:03 AM
But I’m not sure I want to go near that thing again, it bites

;D

How is your hand today? Please watch carefully as hands can easily get infected.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jane on April 15, 2022, 10:25:01 AM
Happy Passover or/and Easter to everyone
Telephone vibes for DR JANE.

Thank you.  I am on hold trying to schedule a medical test now, just in case I can't use my phone later today. 
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jane on April 15, 2022, 10:25:20 AM
Telephone vibes for DR JANE.

Thank you.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jane on April 15, 2022, 10:27:36 AM
Happy seems the wrong word for either Passover or Good Friday, but vibes for all who observe.

True, but I always found Passover a fun holiday when I was young.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: singdaw on April 15, 2022, 10:27:37 AM
  It takes a lot of guts to wear a purple sport coat! 

But if anyone could pull it off, you could, DR TCB!
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jane on April 15, 2022, 10:51:27 AM
For those who celebrate,

(https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/April/Passover560x350.jpg)
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: singdaw on April 15, 2022, 11:38:21 AM
We have our supplies laid in. Though technically, our matzoh is not kosher for Passover.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: elmore3003 on April 15, 2022, 11:39:09 AM
I know it's Good Friday in the Christian calendar, but Easter is my least favorite holiday ever. I will never understand the mythology ofi t.


?? What's there to understand?

I understand the mythology of the phoenix rising from the ashes, but I will never understand this "dying to save us" nonsense and a religion built on torture, beating and execution. That should put a lot of Christian panties in a bunch!
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: singdaw on April 15, 2022, 11:39:14 AM
And even though I am approaching 60, I will be the youngest at the table. So I will be asking the four questions.  :)
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: John G. on April 15, 2022, 11:51:22 AM
The four questions:

Can we have take-out tonight?
What’s on Netflix?
Can I have some more wine?
Are we done yet?
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: John G. on April 15, 2022, 11:52:28 AM
And the ubiquitous fifth:

What is it, fish?
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: George on April 15, 2022, 11:53:27 AM
Well, this is certainly going to be a weekend!  This Sunday will be my niece's 38th birthday!  For her birthday presents, she wanted to know if I could take her to Tacoma to a glass blowing place so that she could get some new glass pumpkins (which she collects), and also go to a vegan cupcake place and get some cupcakes.  I said sure, so I'm taking off half the day from work and we'll take her car to Tacoma (since my new car hasn't arrived yet >:( ) and then I'll go to work for half a day.  But then after work tonight...

Please share photos of the glass pumpkins.

We're back in town.  I didn't think to take any pictures of the pumpkins today, but I can on Sunday.  And it turns out that it wasn't a vegan cupcake place...it's just a cupcake place.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: George on April 15, 2022, 11:54:20 AM
The four questions:

Can we have take-out tonight?
What’s on Netflix?
Can I have some more wine?
Are we done yet?

;D
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: John G. on April 15, 2022, 11:54:40 AM
BTW, when is your birthday, Singdaw?
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: elmore3003 on April 15, 2022, 12:37:15 PM
Here are my lovely neighbors Ann and Jen, who take such good care of me. I really, really love these two ladies.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: elmore3003 on April 15, 2022, 12:38:49 PM
I just called Goodspered and inquired about Brad Johnson. I hope I get good news back from the call.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: singdaw on April 15, 2022, 12:47:41 PM
 :)
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: singdaw on April 15, 2022, 12:48:29 PM
I'll definitely have to add that 5th question into my siddur, DR John G.


And given gefilte fish, it is particularly apt.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: singdaw on April 15, 2022, 12:49:07 PM
DR John G., my birthday is September 14.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: singdaw on April 15, 2022, 12:49:27 PM
Should I plan for a parcel of baked goods?     :D
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: singdaw on April 15, 2022, 12:50:57 PM
Nice to see Ann and Jen. They are dears!
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: ChasSmith on April 15, 2022, 01:18:24 PM
Here are my lovely neighbors Ann and Jen, who take such good care of me. I really, really love these two ladies.

It's great to see them!
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: John G. on April 15, 2022, 01:27:34 PM
DR John G., my birthday is September 14.

So, you are a mere 14 days older than me.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: John G. on April 15, 2022, 01:28:01 PM
Nice to see Ann and Jen. They are dears!

Yes, they are.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 15, 2022, 01:40:05 PM
:)

Hah!! :)
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jane on April 15, 2022, 01:55:09 PM
We have our supplies laid in. Though technically, our matzoh is not kosher for Passover.

I don't like Passover matzoh and stopped buying it years ago.  I now stock up on regular matzoh before it is no longer available.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jane on April 15, 2022, 01:55:29 PM
And even though I am approaching 60, I will be the youngest at the table. So I will be asking the four questions.  :)

;D
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jane on April 15, 2022, 01:56:07 PM
Well, this is certainly going to be a weekend!  This Sunday will be my niece's 38th birthday!  For her birthday presents, she wanted to know if I could take her to Tacoma to a glass blowing place so that she could get some new glass pumpkins (which she collects), and also go to a vegan cupcake place and get some cupcakes.  I said sure, so I'm taking off half the day from work and we'll take her car to Tacoma (since my new car hasn't arrived yet >:( ) and then I'll go to work for half a day.  But then after work tonight...

Please share photos of the glass pumpkins.

We're back in town.  I didn't think to take any pictures of the pumpkins today, but I can on Sunday.  And it turns out that it wasn't a vegan cupcake place...it's just a cupcake place.

But they did sell vegan cupcakes-yes?
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jane on April 15, 2022, 01:57:34 PM
From DR Singdaw:
Quote
Good night, DR Jane. And good luck tomorrow.

Thank you.  Details after I go for a much needed walk.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: bk on April 15, 2022, 02:28:51 PM
I'm up, I'm up - eleven hours of sleep. I think I've now finally caught up so don't need to do that again and won't.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: bk on April 15, 2022, 02:30:26 PM
Our drummer was feeling ill on Wednesday - tested negative. Feeling ill on Thursday - tested negative - feeling better today - tested positive. So, there's a sub coming in tonight and tomorrow - but can't do Sunday - looking for someone to do that - then our guy will be back. His son, who usually subs for him, lives with him. He's tested negative but...
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: John G. on April 15, 2022, 02:32:19 PM
Bummer. Drummer vibes for BK.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jeanne on April 15, 2022, 02:39:35 PM
Hello, everyone.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jeanne on April 15, 2022, 02:43:38 PM
The BIG news here:

BRIAN is BACK!

Yes, my cleaning guy, Brian, is here after TWO YEARS! He's scrubbing away at all the spots I've missed. There won't be time today to do it all, but he's putting a big dent in it. I've been trying to throw out more and will continue to do so. Then we'll be able to reach even more dust.

As he cleans, I did some laundry and cleaned out a bunch of email. It certainly piles up.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jeanne on April 15, 2022, 02:46:12 PM
I love the photo of BK holding the placard of his youthful head shot.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jeanne on April 15, 2022, 02:46:45 PM
I also liked the photo from the other day of how NOT to lean into the frame.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: elmore3003 on April 15, 2022, 02:47:33 PM
:)

LOL!
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jeanne on April 15, 2022, 02:48:05 PM
Better ballet news for Elmore.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jeanne on April 15, 2022, 02:51:30 PM
The four questions:

Can we have take-out tonight?
What’s on Netflix?
Can I have some more wine?
Are we done yet?

 ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: singdaw on April 15, 2022, 02:52:46 PM
  Better ballet news for Elmore. 

Indeed!!
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: singdaw on April 15, 2022, 02:53:17 PM
  BRIAN is BACK!   

Congratulations!
:)
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jeanne on April 15, 2022, 02:53:34 PM
Here are my lovely neighbors Ann and Jen, who take such good care of me. I really, really love these two ladies.

It's great to see them!

Yes, it is. We thank them for all the help they give you.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: singdaw on April 15, 2022, 02:54:21 PM
 :)
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: singdaw on April 15, 2022, 02:55:02 PM
Take care, DR Jeanne. Good to see you here.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 15, 2022, 02:55:45 PM
The BIG news here:

BRIAN is BACK!

Yes, my cleaning guy, Brian, is here after TWO YEARS! He's scrubbing away at all the spots I've missed. There won't be time today to do it all, but he's putting a big dent in it. I've been trying to throw out more and will continue to do so. Then we'll be able to reach even more dust.

As he cleans, I did some laundry and cleaned out a bunch of email. It certainly piles up.

Hooray!  Does he have any friends in South Carolina who do the same work???
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 15, 2022, 02:56:12 PM
:)

:)
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 15, 2022, 02:57:51 PM
Is that Boy George?
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jeanne on April 15, 2022, 03:00:47 PM
TOD:

Probably MRS MAISEL.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jeanne on April 15, 2022, 03:02:39 PM
Hi, Sing. Hi, Ron. Hi, Elmore.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: George on April 15, 2022, 03:04:26 PM
Here are my lovely neighbors Ann and Jen, who take such good care of me. I really, really love these two ladies.

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6837.0;attach=14402)

Very nice picture, Larry.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: George on April 15, 2022, 03:05:16 PM
I just called Goodspered and inquired about Brad Johnson. I hope I get good news back from the call.

~~~Vibes of All Kinds!!~~~
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jeanne on April 15, 2022, 03:06:43 PM
The BIG news here:

BRIAN is BACK!

Yes, my cleaning guy, Brian, is here after TWO YEARS! He's scrubbing away at all the spots I've missed. There won't be time today to do it all, but he's putting a big dent in it. I've been trying to throw out more and will continue to do so. Then we'll be able to reach even more dust.

As he cleans, I did some laundry and cleaned out a bunch of email. It certainly piles up.

Hooray!  Does he have any friends in South Carolina who do the same work???

Sorry, no friends in So Carolina. I've found it surprisingly difficult to find anyone to clean. It took me 3 years to find Brian. He isn't available on a regular basis, but he does all the doesn't-need-it-often stuff for me and is very thorough. It's a great help.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jeanne on April 15, 2022, 03:07:31 PM
Hi, George.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: elmore3003 on April 15, 2022, 03:11:51 PM
Here's my favorite photo of them.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jeanne on April 15, 2022, 03:12:00 PM
Bummer. Drummer vibes for BK.

Yes, a bummer about the drummer. Vibes it works out.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jeanne on April 15, 2022, 03:12:39 PM
Here's my favorite photo of them.

That's a very nice photo of them.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jeanne on April 15, 2022, 03:13:05 PM
Good weekend to all.

TTFN.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: George on April 15, 2022, 03:13:52 PM
Well, this is certainly going to be a weekend!  This Sunday will be my niece's 38th birthday!  For her birthday presents, she wanted to know if I could take her to Tacoma to a glass blowing place so that she could get some new glass pumpkins (which she collects), and also go to a vegan cupcake place and get some cupcakes.  I said sure, so I'm taking off half the day from work and we'll take her car to Tacoma (since my new car hasn't arrived yet >:( ) and then I'll go to work for half a day.  But then after work tonight...

Please share photos of the glass pumpkins.

We're back in town.  I didn't think to take any pictures of the pumpkins today, but I can on Sunday.  And it turns out that it wasn't a vegan cupcake place...it's just a cupcake place.

But they did sell vegan cupcakes-yes?

Actually, I was looking through their website:

https://www.hello-cupcake.com/ (https://www.hello-cupcake.com/)

And I didn't notice anything specifying that they had vegan options.  Sorry to get your hopes up, Jane. :-\

 
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: George on April 15, 2022, 03:16:57 PM
The BIG news here:

BRIAN is BACK!

Yes, my cleaning guy, Brian, is here after TWO YEARS! He's scrubbing away at all the spots I've missed. There won't be time today to do it all, but he's putting a big dent in it. I've been trying to throw out more and will continue to do so. Then we'll be able to reach even more dust.

As he cleans, I did some laundry and cleaned out a bunch of email. It certainly piles up.

Good news, Jeanne!
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: George on April 15, 2022, 03:18:03 PM
Is that Boy George?

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6837.0;attach=14406)

:))
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: George on April 15, 2022, 03:18:32 PM
Hi, George.

Hi, Jeanne.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: elmore3003 on April 15, 2022, 03:18:39 PM
I got a nice email from the artist about Annabelle & Thatch, He does black & white illustration, wants to work for The New Yorker, and is eager to work on A&T.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: George on April 15, 2022, 03:18:42 PM
Sorry I missed you!
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: George on April 15, 2022, 03:19:02 PM
I got a nice email from the artist about Annabelle & Thatch, He does black & white illustration, wants to work for The New Yorker, and is eager to work on A&T.

That's great, Larry!! :D
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jrand74 on April 15, 2022, 03:37:08 PM
Good news from DR JEANNE.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: John G. on April 15, 2022, 03:37:34 PM
:)

Love it!
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jrand74 on April 15, 2022, 03:37:52 PM
DR ELMORE it's Indiana unless it's done with a round ball and has a half time - it can't get realistic funding.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: John G. on April 15, 2022, 03:38:05 PM
Jeanne, I’m glad Brian is back.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jrand74 on April 15, 2022, 03:38:16 PM
Congrats to DR GEORGE on his buttling part.....
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jrand74 on April 15, 2022, 03:38:32 PM
Excitement in the neighborhood.....sort of.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jrand74 on April 15, 2022, 03:38:42 PM
And on Passover, too!
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: John G. on April 15, 2022, 03:39:39 PM
I have finished Vladimir. The final word was today’s Wordle.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: John G. on April 15, 2022, 03:40:45 PM
A Texas Citrus Rustic Cake for Easter is in the oven. The cake is better after a day or two.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: ChasSmith on April 15, 2022, 03:51:07 PM
DR ELMORE it's Indiana unless it's done with a round ball and has a half time - it can't get realistic funding.

Ha!

But this is sad, because Indiana University is by all accounts a great school. I was even hearing about the quality of their music department back when I was in school, and I still do.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: ChasSmith on April 15, 2022, 03:52:42 PM
I got a nice email from the artist about Annabelle & Thatch, He does black & white illustration, wants to work for The New Yorker, and is eager to work on A&T.

Wonderful!
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jane on April 15, 2022, 05:01:14 PM
Our drummer was feeling ill on Wednesday - tested negative. Feeling ill on Thursday - tested negative - feeling better today - tested positive. So, there's a sub coming in tonight and tomorrow - but can't do Sunday - looking for someone to do that - then our guy will be back. His son, who usually subs for him, lives with him. He's tested negative but...

Groan, vibes you find a replacement.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jane on April 15, 2022, 05:02:00 PM
The BIG news here:

BRIAN is BACK!

Yes, my cleaning guy, Brian, is here after TWO YEARS! He's scrubbing away at all the spots I've missed. There won't be time today to do it all, but he's putting a big dent in it. I've been trying to throw out more and will continue to do so. Then we'll be able to reach even more dust.

As he cleans, I did some laundry and cleaned out a bunch of email. It certainly piles up.

WONDERFUL!  I hope you won't have to wait another two years until he returns.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jane on April 15, 2022, 05:04:00 PM
Well, this is certainly going to be a weekend!  This Sunday will be my niece's 38th birthday!  For her birthday presents, she wanted to know if I could take her to Tacoma to a glass blowing place so that she could get some new glass pumpkins (which she collects), and also go to a vegan cupcake place and get some cupcakes.  I said sure, so I'm taking off half the day from work and we'll take her car to Tacoma (since my new car hasn't arrived yet >:( ) and then I'll go to work for half a day.  But then after work tonight...

Please share photos of the glass pumpkins.

We're back in town.  I didn't think to take any pictures of the pumpkins today, but I can on Sunday.  And it turns out that it wasn't a vegan cupcake place...it's just a cupcake place.

But they did sell vegan cupcakes-yes?

Actually, I was looking through their website:

https://www.hello-cupcake.com/ (https://www.hello-cupcake.com/)

And I didn't notice anything specifying that they had vegan options.  Sorry to get your hopes up, Jane. :-\

 

LOL I don't care.  I just figured most places have vegan options these days and figured you could get something for your niece.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jane on April 15, 2022, 05:12:46 PM
I decided Best Buy has the nicest staff and we should go there to get my phone, and they guarantee they will set it up vs depending on how busy they are.

Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jane on April 15, 2022, 05:13:19 PM
We arrived just their opening time of 11:00 and didn't get out of there until 1:30.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jane on April 15, 2022, 05:13:46 PM

After getting the phone I wanted a bit of time was spent setting it up and transferring my backed up info from iCloud to the new phone.

Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jane on April 15, 2022, 05:14:22 PM
Then came the moment of truth, would the phone stream into my hearing aids.  Keith used his phone to call me and.... :(

Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jane on April 15, 2022, 05:15:04 PM
For an hour one attempt after another failed.  Just as we had about given up our wonderful salesman did a software update on the phone. 

Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jane on April 15, 2022, 05:15:23 PM
YAY, SUCCESS :) :) :)
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jane on April 15, 2022, 05:34:42 PM
I enjoyed the photos in the notes.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: singdaw on April 15, 2022, 05:55:55 PM
I am so glad, DR Jane!!!!!!
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: singdaw on April 15, 2022, 05:56:06 PM
SIX!!!!!!
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: singdaw on April 15, 2022, 05:56:21 PM
Sorry it took so long, but you have success.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: singdaw on April 15, 2022, 05:57:18 PM
~~~STILL SENDING OPENING/CLOSING NIGHT VIBES~~~ to DR George...
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: George on April 15, 2022, 06:03:47 PM
Congrats to DR GEORGE on his buttling part.....

Thanks, Jrand!  I just hope I can see my highlighting!  I'm in the theater waiting for others but I can barely see that my lines were highlighted. :-\
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: George on April 15, 2022, 06:05:44 PM
~~~STILL SENDING OPENING/CLOSING NIGHT VIBES~~~ to DR George...

Thanks (again), Singdaw!
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: George on April 15, 2022, 06:07:47 PM
Well, this is certainly going to be a weekend!  This Sunday will be my niece's 38th birthday!  For her birthday presents, she wanted to know if I could take her to Tacoma to a glass blowing place so that she could get some new glass pumpkins (which she collects), and also go to a vegan cupcake place and get some cupcakes.  I said sure, so I'm taking off half the day from work and we'll take her car to Tacoma (since my new car hasn't arrived yet >:( ) and then I'll go to work for half a day.  But then after work tonight...

Please share photos of the glass pumpkins.

We're back in town.  I didn't think to take any pictures of the pumpkins today, but I can on Sunday.  And it turns out that it wasn't a vegan cupcake place...it's just a cupcake place.

But they did sell vegan cupcakes-yes?

Actually, I was looking through their website:

https://www.hello-cupcake.com/ (https://www.hello-cupcake.com/)

And I didn't notice anything specifying that they had vegan options.  Sorry to get your hopes up, Jane. :-\

 

LOL I don't care.  I just figured most places have vegan options these days and figured you could get something for your niece.

It's not a problem.  She's not exclusively vegan anymore, so she's okay with dairy and some fish.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: George on April 15, 2022, 06:08:48 PM
For an hour one attempt after another failed.  Just as we had about given up our wonderful salesman did a software update on the phone. 


YAY, SUCCESS :) :) :)

HOO and RAY!!
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Ginny on April 15, 2022, 06:11:18 PM
Friday evening greetings!  Charlotte and her parents arrived about 1am today, so we’ve taken it pretty easy.  Except for Granddad, who received a call yesterday to fill in tonight (and Sunday) for a Dayton-area priest who broke his arm.

I’m having fun learning to speak Charlotte’s language.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jane on April 15, 2022, 06:47:06 PM
I am so glad, DR Jane!!!!!!

Thank you.  So am I.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jane on April 15, 2022, 06:48:01 PM
Well, this is certainly going to be a weekend!  This Sunday will be my niece's 38th birthday!  For her birthday presents, she wanted to know if I could take her to Tacoma to a glass blowing place so that she could get some new glass pumpkins (which she collects), and also go to a vegan cupcake place and get some cupcakes.  I said sure, so I'm taking off half the day from work and we'll take her car to Tacoma (since my new car hasn't arrived yet >:( ) and then I'll go to work for half a day.  But then after work tonight...

Please share photos of the glass pumpkins.

We're back in town.  I didn't think to take any pictures of the pumpkins today, but I can on Sunday.  And it turns out that it wasn't a vegan cupcake place...it's just a cupcake place.

But they did sell vegan cupcakes-yes?

Actually, I was looking through their website:

https://www.hello-cupcake.com/ (https://www.hello-cupcake.com/)

And I didn't notice anything specifying that they had vegan options.  Sorry to get your hopes up, Jane. :-\

 

LOL I don't care.  I just figured most places have vegan options these days and figured you could get something for your niece.

It's not a problem.  She's not exclusively vegan anymore, so she's okay with dairy and some fish.

I forgot.  Happy birthday to her.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jane on April 15, 2022, 06:48:16 PM
For an hour one attempt after another failed.  Just as we had about given up our wonderful salesman did a software update on the phone. 


YAY, SUCCESS :) :) :)

HOO and RAY!!

Thanks.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jane on April 15, 2022, 06:48:44 PM
Friday evening greetings!  Charlotte and her parents arrived about 1am today, so we’ve taken it pretty easy.  Except for Granddad, who received a call yesterday to fill in tonight (and Sunday) for a Dayton-area priest who broke his arm.

I’m having fun learning to speak Charlotte’s language.

Awww. :)  Take lots of photos.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jane on April 15, 2022, 06:49:21 PM
I now have working apps again.  They kept shutting down on my old phone due to lack of storage space.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jane on April 15, 2022, 06:49:38 PM
One of those apps is Pandora, and the music sounds beautiful.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Jane on April 15, 2022, 06:49:59 PM
'night
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: singdaw on April 15, 2022, 07:46:48 PM
Good night, friends.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: John G. on April 15, 2022, 08:02:27 PM
I now have working apps again.  They kept shutting down on my old phone due to lack of storage space.

Working Apps is the name of my next novel.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: John G. on April 15, 2022, 08:03:34 PM
I gave up on Red Rocket. But what I watched instead, the last two Shirley Temple movies, aren't any better.

Shirley in blackface. Ugh.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: George on April 15, 2022, 08:07:50 PM
Well, this is certainly going to be a weekend!  This Sunday will be my niece's 38th birthday!  For her birthday presents, she wanted to know if I could take her to Tacoma to a glass blowing place so that she could get some new glass pumpkins (which she collects), and also go to a vegan cupcake place and get some cupcakes.  I said sure, so I'm taking off half the day from work and we'll take her car to Tacoma (since my new car hasn't arrived yet >:( ) and then I'll go to work for half a day.  But then after work tonight...

Please share photos of the glass pumpkins.

We're back in town.  I didn't think to take any pictures of the pumpkins today, but I can on Sunday.  And it turns out that it wasn't a vegan cupcake place...it's just a cupcake place.

But they did sell vegan cupcakes-yes?

Actually, I was looking through their website:

https://www.hello-cupcake.com/ (https://www.hello-cupcake.com/)

And I didn't notice anything specifying that they had vegan options.  Sorry to get your hopes up, Jane. :-\

LOL I don't care.  I just figured most places have vegan options these days and figured you could get something for your niece.

It's not a problem.  She's not exclusively vegan anymore, so she's okay with dairy and some fish.

I forgot.  Happy birthday to her.

Thanks, Jane. :)
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 15, 2022, 08:10:15 PM
I have watched something I very much enjoyed today.

Amazon Prime is offering "Why Didn't They Ask Evans?", an Agatha Christie mystery. 

It is a three-part TV presentation written and directed by Hugh Laurie, based on the Christie novel, but with a wholly different perspective from the short story.

The young stars are particularly good, IMO, and the entire presentation is what Kenneth Branagh should be forced to sit through to see HOW a Christie adaptation should be done if one is not going to be literal in one's presentation of a Christie novel.

I recommend it to all.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 15, 2022, 08:14:52 PM
I attended a Good Friday service at my church.

It was unexpectedly nerve-wrackingly grim and negative.  I understood the pastor's point-of-view but was almost made ill by his incessant dwelling on negativity.

I prefer a bit of joy to arise out of sermons, but this one had none.  It was headache-inducing. 

I didn't like it at all.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: John G. on April 15, 2022, 09:09:14 PM
The Good Friday Tenebrae service at my church is always grim. But I enjoy it because they always play one of my favorite hymns, "O, Sacred Head Now Wounded."
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: John G. on April 15, 2022, 09:09:23 PM
I think I need some sleep.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: John G. on April 15, 2022, 09:09:30 PM
Good night, all.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: vixmom on April 15, 2022, 10:26:40 PM
I got a nice email from the artist about Annabelle & Thatch, He does black & white illustration, wants to work for The New Yorker, and is eager to work on A&T.

I am happy to hear this he seemed like a very nice guy
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: vixmom on April 15, 2022, 10:27:15 PM
And he's certainly very talented
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: TCB on April 15, 2022, 11:23:35 PM
I'll definitely have to add that 5th question into my siddur, DR John G.


And given gefilte fish, it is particularly apt.


Sandy’s mother’s gefilte fish was awesome!  It was my favorite part of Passover.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: TCB on April 15, 2022, 11:29:32 PM
Did anyone here happen to record (George…maybe George…maybe George) the Patrick Swayze Superstar documentary last night on ABC?
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: George on April 15, 2022, 11:44:04 PM
Did anyone here happen to record (George…maybe George…maybe George) the Patrick Swayze Superstar documentary last night on ABC?

Sorry, Tom.  I didn't even know about it. :-\
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: George on April 15, 2022, 11:49:45 PM
Comcast's On Demand has a documentary from 2019 called "Patrick Swayze: Ghosts & Demons," but no "Superstar."
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: George on April 15, 2022, 11:56:32 PM
PAGE SEVEN SWAZYE DANCE!!

(https://www.gannett-cdn.com/presto/2019/08/13/USAT/7a7414ae-0415-4b50-b816-f642a5cfc184-swayze2.jpg)
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: bk on April 15, 2022, 11:56:41 PM
I think I accidentally passed over Passover. Oh, well. Maybe tomorrow I'll get some matzoh ball soup from Gelson's, some chopped liver and gefilte fish and some chicken - then I can feel like a real Jew.
Title: Re: ORPHEUS DESCENDING
Post by: bk on April 15, 2022, 11:57:03 PM
Page seven. That's what I'M talkin' about!