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Title: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: bk on July 23, 2022, 12:06:42 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes spoke of ol' Ludvig Van, and now it is time for you to post until the ol' cows come home.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: bk on July 23, 2022, 12:07:34 AM
And the word of the day is: CONSCIENTIOUS!
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Post by: TCB on July 23, 2022, 12:10:48 AM
Then I'll go back to writing.

Oh great!  Another snippy post from BK!
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Post by: George on July 23, 2022, 03:56:57 AM
~~~Excellent Vibes and Xylophones for an Early and Safe Arrival of the Indiegogo Funds!!~~~
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 23, 2022, 04:26:18 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 23, 2022, 04:28:42 AM
This new television is working my last nerve. I don't know if it;s the telly, the cable box, the cable, or my incompetence, but I turned the TV on at 6:09a.m., and finally got service at 7:20a.m. Jeez!
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 23, 2022, 04:30:17 AM
Nw that I am awake and crabby, I hope to spend the day being neither. I'gve got some research to do as well as vacuum. Then I hope to doze.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 23, 2022, 04:32:03 AM
I also have a new mystery that I am eager to dive into.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 23, 2022, 04:32:50 AM
DR George, I am very curious about The Frozen Lozenge. Thank you,
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 23, 2022, 04:45:25 AM
BK, I cannot find Frank Konwitschny or his Beethoven cycle on Amazon. I'm not sure I'd buy the set - who am I kidding? I can't afford it at the moment - but I'm curious to hear it.

I actually love Beethoven's opera Fidelio as well as its horrifying supernatural offspring, Weber's Der Freischutz. My first recording, maybe not my favorite but I still love it, is Bernstein's. It's a singspiel with spoken dialogue, making it one of the the darkest musicals of the early 19th century.

Between 1801 and 1850, there were several German fairy tale operas (Lortzing's Undine, e.g.) and gothic horror attempts. Marschner's Der Vampyr gets occasional hearings, even a BBC telecast, but it's more silly than frightening.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 23, 2022, 04:46:25 AM
Safe travels, DR singdaw!
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 23, 2022, 05:28:00 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: ChasSmith on July 23, 2022, 05:30:15 AM
I have never heard of this conductor, and judging by his short wiki page, I think we’re not alone. This seems to be the most correct spelling of his name:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franz_Konwitschny
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 23, 2022, 05:32:56 AM
The page says that in addition to the Beethoven, there are three recordings of Wagner operas. I don’t know if they’re commercial releases, live performance bootlegs, or what.
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Post by: John G. on July 23, 2022, 05:40:19 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on July 23, 2022, 05:41:10 AM
Weird night of dreams, mostly work related.
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Post by: John G. on July 23, 2022, 05:42:45 AM
Wordle in 5. I did not know the word.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: John G. on July 23, 2022, 05:43:11 AM
Long, hot day ahead.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 23, 2022, 05:43:24 AM
We did Fidelio in Cleveland and I think I most listened to the Toscanini recording along with a couple of others. I’m thinking Klemperer, and maybe I had a Furtwängler. I don’t remember if the Bernstein was one. I’m so vague on this that I’m also embarrassed to say I don’t remember who our singers were. Eleanor Steber had really wanted it, and I sure wish that could have happened. I have our live recording and should dig it out.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: ChasSmith on July 23, 2022, 05:45:20 AM
This is our Hot as Hell weekend. Mid 90s today, high 90s tomorrow, and then it falls back into the mid 80s on Monday.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: ChasSmith on July 23, 2022, 05:46:47 AM
I did have that Bernstein. It was a casualty of one of my record purges.
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 23, 2022, 05:53:30 AM
Fidelio in Cleveland is Betty White's new series I think.
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 23, 2022, 05:54:28 AM
TOD:

I take The Fifth!

Although the man who ran Titanic Records was surprised to hear the Ludwig Von did not write TEN symphonies.  Ella set him straight.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: John G. on July 23, 2022, 05:58:38 AM
I have been enjoying the recent recording of Beethoven’s second and fifth symphonies stripped down to Emanuel Ax, Yo-Yo Ma and Leonidas Kavakos.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: ChasSmith on July 23, 2022, 06:04:09 AM
Most interesting, this early stereo Beethoven.

When BK first mentioned it a while back, I said I thought I had an idea which recording it might be. And I was wrong. The one I'd remembered hearing about in the same vein was a Rene Liebowitz cycle issued by Readers Digest. Those were all pressed by RCA then, and as such, were popular with collectors.

I found a pristine copy at a library sale, and I guess the recorded sound was very nice, but for my tastes, his conducting, while not junked up with annoying idiosyncrasies, also didn't set the world on fire. So I figured I'd probably never take it out again and I let that one go, too. The only two Beethoven sets I still have now are Szell and Toscanini.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: elmore3003 on July 23, 2022, 06:22:13 AM
I have never heard of this conductor, and judging by his short wiki page, I think we’re not alone. This seems to be the most correct spelling of his name:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franz_Konwitschny

Thank you! I foujnd the Amazon link. All of the Beethoven symphonies, plus Brahms and Bruckerner,  are on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYV_rTYkNO8&list=RDEMH_URfil53xGZd9fSHk5woQ&start_radio=1
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: John G. on July 23, 2022, 06:29:19 AM
Most interesting, this early stereo Beethoven.

When BK first mentioned it a while back, I said I thought I had an idea which recording it might be. And I was wrong. The one I'd remembered hearing about in the same vein was a Rene Liebowitz cycle issued by Readers Digest. Those were all pressed by RCA then, and as such, were popular with collectors.

I found a pristine copy at a library sale, and I guess the recorded sound was very nice, but for my tastes, his conducting, while not junked up with annoying idiosyncrasies, also didn't set the world on fire. So I figured I'd probably never take it out again and I let that one go, too. The only two Beethoven sets I still have now are Szell and Toscanini.

Dad found a copy of the Toscanini set of Beethoven at a library sale. It was in good condition. He never listened to it, but I did.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: John G. on July 23, 2022, 06:30:42 AM
The phone is recharging. This old phone needs recharging sometimes twice a day, depending on how much I use it.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 23, 2022, 06:32:06 AM
TOD
I'm not a great lover of Beethoven's symphonies. The last moveent of No. 9 is glorious, and I suppose I like the 6th(?) because it's been part of my life since I saw Fantasia over sixty years ago.

I think I prefer the piano concertos more, along with the Missa Solemnis. I think his British fok song arrangements are interesting.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: Jrand74 on July 23, 2022, 06:32:41 AM
Saturday.  It is a good day to be snippy.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: Jrand74 on July 23, 2022, 06:34:04 AM
My fence is supposed to be delivered at any moment.

Of course this is the day that the new neighbors across the street have also had something delivered and now two pickup trucks with trailers are parked in front of my house clogging up traffic.

I hope my fence folks can weave their way through to throw my fence off their truck and into my yard.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: Jrand74 on July 23, 2022, 06:34:17 AM
Page Two Truck Dance.
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 23, 2022, 06:34:56 AM
The people working across the street look like they are from Daryl & Daryl's Screen Door and Fence Co.  We take cash only.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: ChasSmith on July 23, 2022, 06:38:59 AM
TOD
I'm not a great lover of Beethoven's symphonies. The last moveent of No. 9 is glorious, and I suppose I like the 6th(?) because it's been part of my life since I saw Fantasia over sixty years ago.

I think I prefer the piano concertos more, along with the Missa Solemnis. I think his British fok song arrangements are interesting.

I can agree with all of this (except I don’t know the folk songs). It’s the 6th and 9th for me, hands down.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: ChasSmith on July 23, 2022, 06:43:55 AM
Fencing vibes for DR Jrand71!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 23, 2022, 06:49:31 AM
TOD:

I take The Fifth!

Although the man who ran Titanic Records was surprised to hear the Ludwig Von did not write TEN symphonies.  Ella set him straight.

:)
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 23, 2022, 06:51:28 AM
Porch man did a nice job repairing the screens yesterday.  He actually spent several hours re-tacking some in place, including others that had not come loose.  We shall see how it fares after the next storm.

Denny is mowing my lawn right now.  I feel I am being taken well care of even if I'm doing nothing but writing checks.

Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 23, 2022, 06:51:57 AM
Wordle 399 3/6

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Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 23, 2022, 06:54:38 AM
Wordle in 5. I did not know the word.

It is not a word I have ever used, but I have encountered its usage in books I have read, including LOTR.

I learned that it was the more commonly used name for something I call by another name.

We'uns down in the South use that other name frequently.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 23, 2022, 06:56:49 AM
My eye appointment went well yesterday.  Apparently, optometrists are not happy with the new requirement by DMV of having licensed doctors do these tests for them.  It requires them to do extra work online.

My doctor told me South Carolina was the last state to implement this requirement.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: Jrand74 on July 23, 2022, 06:58:20 AM
Good news DR RONPULLIAM!

DR CHAS SMITH two SUVs and another pickup truck have been added to the menagerie across the street......about half of them now parked in front of my house.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: ChasSmith on July 23, 2022, 07:04:14 AM
Good news DR RONPULLIAM!

DR CHAS SMITH two SUVs and another pickup truck have been added to the menagerie across the street......about half of them now parked in front of my house.

Please, will there be photographic evidence?

Sounds like it’s time to wheel the grill out into the front yard and throw on the burgers and dogs!
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Post by: vixmom on July 23, 2022, 07:38:37 AM
Wordle 399 3/6

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Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: vixmom on July 23, 2022, 07:39:05 AM
Good news DR RONPULLIAM!

DR CHAS SMITH two SUVs and another pickup truck have been added to the menagerie across the street......about half of them now parked in front of my house.

It’s a convention!!
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: vixmom on July 23, 2022, 07:41:24 AM
Wordle in 5. I did not know the word.

It is not a word I have ever used, but I have encountered its usage in books I have read, including LOTR.

I learned that it was the more commonly used name for something I call by another name.

We'uns down in the South use that other name frequently.


It’s a word from my Barbie days…only I used it to weed out letters and was surprised it worked
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Post by: vixmom on July 23, 2022, 08:39:54 AM
Vibes for Elmore
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 23, 2022, 08:55:47 AM
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Post by: Jane on July 23, 2022, 09:13:31 AM
Then I'll go back to writing.

Oh great!  Another snippy post from BK!

;D
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: Jane on July 23, 2022, 09:14:27 AM
~~~Excellent Vibes and Xylophones for an Early and Safe Arrival of the Indiegogo Funds!!~~~

DITTO!
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: Jane on July 23, 2022, 09:16:22 AM
The phone is recharging. This old phone needs recharging sometimes twice a day, depending on how much I use it.

Are you thinking of replacing the battery or the phone?
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: Jane on July 23, 2022, 09:17:49 AM
FENCE VIBES FOR DR JRAND!
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Post by: Jane on July 23, 2022, 09:18:58 AM
Good porch news from DR Ron.
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Post by: Jane on July 23, 2022, 09:19:56 AM
DR Ron, good news on passing the eye exam. 
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Post by: Jane on July 23, 2022, 09:20:36 AM
I am having trouble posting, mostly if I try to quote a comment.
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Post by: John G. on July 23, 2022, 10:14:49 AM
I love the seventh symphony of Beethoven’s. Bernstein conducted it during the only time I ever saw him. It turned out to be his last concert. And it was thrilling.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: John G. on July 23, 2022, 10:15:20 AM
Travel vibes for DR Singdaw.
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Post by: John G. on July 23, 2022, 10:15:38 AM
I need a nap.
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Post by: John G. on July 23, 2022, 10:16:05 AM
But let’s get off this page first.
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Post by: John G. on July 23, 2022, 10:16:20 AM
Not too far.
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Post by: John G. on July 23, 2022, 10:16:30 AM
One more …
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Post by: John G. on July 23, 2022, 10:16:38 AM
Three!
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Post by: KevinH on July 23, 2022, 10:23:07 AM
Good afternoon!
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Post by: KevinH on July 23, 2022, 10:23:23 AM
Wordle: 3/6
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 23, 2022, 10:40:50 AM
The convention let out about five minutes before my fence arrived.

It was a big truck and only ONE guy.  He used a small forklift to bring some pallets up my driveway.  The cement bags are now under the carport and the fence pieces wrapped in red plastic are on the driveway.

The forklift would not fit into the carport.  So both cars are parked around the fence pieces so no one can steal them.....I hope.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 23, 2022, 10:48:10 AM
Do you think the thief would get much for them from a fence?
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 23, 2022, 10:49:02 AM
Just a reminder that we do not allow  G R O A N I N G  on haineshisway.com.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 23, 2022, 10:51:16 AM
I wonder if DR singdaw has arrived in the City of Brotherly Love.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 23, 2022, 10:52:03 AM
I wonder if he's eaten a Philadelphia cheesesteak.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 23, 2022, 10:52:25 AM
Or a hoagie.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 23, 2022, 10:52:45 AM
And a Tastykake for dessert.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 23, 2022, 10:53:57 AM
I wonder why I'm hungry all of a sudden.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 23, 2022, 10:56:41 AM
Perhaps some fried seafood st the Jersey shore.
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Post by: Jane on July 23, 2022, 11:59:59 AM
The convention let out about five minutes before my fence arrived.

It was a big truck and only ONE guy.  He used a small forklift to bring some pallets up my driveway.  The cement bags are now under the carport and the fence pieces wrapped in red plastic are on the driveway.

The forklift would not fit into the carport.  So both cars are parked around the fence pieces so no one can steal them.....I hope.

Good timing on the departure of the convention.
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Post by: Jane on July 23, 2022, 12:00:49 PM
Vibes the fence pieces are safe until the fence can be installed.
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Post by: Jane on July 23, 2022, 12:01:26 PM
I wonder if DR singdaw has arrived in the City of Brotherly Love.

My father was born in the City of Brotherly Love.
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Post by: Jane on July 23, 2022, 12:05:50 PM
And a Tastykake for dessert.

I still have two individual packages of Tastykake chocolate Kandy Cakes in my freezer.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 23, 2022, 12:33:14 PM
.

LOL! The story of my life.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 23, 2022, 12:35:11 PM
I've been on YouTube since 11:00 downloadng music. I'm exhausted. And starving.
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Post by: George on July 23, 2022, 12:52:29 PM
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6936.0;attach=15014)

It's been a while, but I feel your pain!
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Post by: George on July 23, 2022, 12:52:36 PM
;D
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 23, 2022, 12:56:29 PM
I just hear Trump's whining at last night's rally about the Jan 6 Hearings claims: I will never understand the fools following him like lemings.

I keep watching in hopes I'll actually see a bullet pass through that emotionally dead brain.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 23, 2022, 12:57:47 PM
 ;)
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Post by: George on July 23, 2022, 01:01:31 PM
Both of those pictures are great, Larry! :))
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Post by: George on July 23, 2022, 01:03:58 PM
And Jane, speaking of Star Trek vs. The Orville:

Petition Aims to Replace Alex Kurtzman With Seth MacFarlane as Executive Producer of All Things “Star Trek” (https://heavy.com/entertainment/star-trek/petition-to-remove-alex-kurtzman/amp/)
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Post by: Jane on July 23, 2022, 01:21:21 PM
I love it.  Keith needs to see this :)
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Post by: Jane on July 23, 2022, 01:24:25 PM
DR George thank you for the link to the story.
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Post by: John G. on July 23, 2022, 01:33:13 PM
The Batman is finished. Was quite enjoyable.
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Post by: John G. on July 23, 2022, 01:34:34 PM
Have now started The Northman, which is occasionally silly despite itself. Yet it is interesting.

Without realizing it, both films have Alexander Skarsgard in them.
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Post by: John G. on July 23, 2022, 01:36:25 PM
The back of the box says The Northman is from "visionary director Robert Eggers." Visionary? He directed The Lighthouse and The Witch. He must also have a good PR person in his employ.
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Post by: John G. on July 23, 2022, 01:37:18 PM
One more.
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Post by: John G. on July 23, 2022, 01:38:08 PM
Four!
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Post by: Jane on July 23, 2022, 01:40:41 PM
Anyone interested in Hulu, Keith said you can get a free monthly trial right now.  We did, even got the no commercials option.
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Post by: bk on July 23, 2022, 01:46:50 PM
I'm up, I'm up - over nine hours of sleep.
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 23, 2022, 01:55:29 PM
I too am a visionary.

A snippy Visionary.....if not THE snippiest!
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 23, 2022, 01:56:41 PM
Yes DR JANE the timing was good.....thanks for the fence vibes....we just have to make it through two nights.

DR CHAS SMITH notwithstanding - I think a movie about a fence fence from a visionary director would be most entertaining.

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Post by: Jrand74 on July 23, 2022, 01:57:21 PM
I am following MR BK's progress on the series with high anticipation....but no anxiety.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 23, 2022, 02:08:44 PM
I just hear Trump's whining at last night's rally about the Jan 6 Hearings claims: I will never understand the fools following him like lemings.

I keep watching in hopes I'll actually see a bullet pass through that emotionally dead brain.

From your keyboard to the universe's ear.

But I'd be just as gratified to see that Hillary meme come true. Please God.
Please? Do I ask so much?
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Post by: George on July 23, 2022, 02:09:02 PM
I love it.  Keith needs to see this :)
DR George thank you for the link to the story.

My pleasure and glad you liked it!
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Post by: George on July 23, 2022, 02:09:33 PM
Anyone interested in Hulu, Keith said you can get a free monthly trial right now.  We did, even got the no commercials option.

Cool!
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Post by: John G. on July 23, 2022, 02:18:17 PM
gratuitous post 99!
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Post by: George on July 23, 2022, 02:19:16 PM
Post #100 Wordle:

Wordle 399 3/6

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Post by: John G. on July 23, 2022, 02:19:26 PM
The blueberry nectarine pie in the oven. Looks good.
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Post by: Jane on July 23, 2022, 03:18:09 PM
I love it.  Keith needs to see this :)
DR George thank you for the link to the story.

My pleasure and glad you liked it!

DR Vixmom did you read it?
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Post by: John G. on July 23, 2022, 04:11:07 PM
Pie!

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Post by: Jeanne on July 23, 2022, 04:12:21 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 23, 2022, 04:16:31 PM
Last week I saw a bench/shoe rack on Amazon that I thought could be repurposed to hold my newly organized boxes of CDs. The bench, of course, requires assembly. I can actually assemble some things, but this just didn't work for me. There's now a note on my neighbor's door, requesting assistance. My cluttered little apartment now has a partly assembled bench sitting right in the middle of the floor.

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Post by: Jeanne on July 23, 2022, 04:17:44 PM
Pie!



the pie looks lovely. Are those angels on top?
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Post by: Jane on July 23, 2022, 04:23:24 PM
DR John did you bake that delicious looking pie?
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: Jeanne on July 23, 2022, 04:24:47 PM
I'm very fond of the Beethoven sonatas. I like the symphonies, too, but don't really have a favorite.
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Post by: Jane on July 23, 2022, 04:25:15 PM
Last week I saw a bench/shoe rack on Amazon that I thought could be repurposed to hold my newly organized boxes of CDs. The bench, of course, requires assembly. I can actually assemble some things, but this just didn't work for me. There's now a note on my neighbor's door, requesting assistance. My cluttered little apartment now has a partly assembled bench sitting right in the middle of the floor.



It's nice you have a neighbor that can help you.  I hope you won't have to live with the clutter too long.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: Jeanne on July 23, 2022, 04:30:37 PM
Jane, many Russians were absolutely appalled when Ukraine was invaded, hate Putin, and felt they could not stay, partly because the government is cracking down on all dissent and partly because they felt they couldn't be a part of such atrocities. Others, many in the arts, have left because they needed freedom to travel to pursue their careers. Many, many Russians have left permanently. Russia is experiencing a real brain drain.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: Jeanne on July 23, 2022, 04:32:14 PM
Last week I saw a bench/shoe rack on Amazon that I thought could be repurposed to hold my newly organized boxes of CDs. The bench, of course, requires assembly. I can actually assemble some things, but this just didn't work for me. There's now a note on my neighbor's door, requesting assistance. My cluttered little apartment now has a partly assembled bench sitting right in the middle of the floor.



It's nice you have a neighbor that can help you.  I hope you won't have to live with the clutter too long.

He has the skills to help, whether he chooses to do so remains to be seen.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: Jeanne on July 23, 2022, 04:33:22 PM
TTFN.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: elmore3003 on July 23, 2022, 04:34:38 PM
Too true!
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: George on July 23, 2022, 04:54:27 PM
Pie!

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6936.0;attach=15019)

Yummy!!
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: George on July 23, 2022, 04:55:09 PM
Too true!

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6936.0;attach=15021)

:))
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: George on July 23, 2022, 05:06:42 PM
Off to dine, then to usher for Hedwig and the Angry Inch again. :)
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: Jane on July 23, 2022, 05:29:59 PM
Jane, many Russians were absolutely appalled when Ukraine was invaded, hate Putin, and felt they could not stay, partly because the government is cracking down on all dissent and partly because they felt they couldn't be a part of such atrocities. Others, many in the arts, have left because they needed freedom to travel to pursue their careers. Many, many Russians have left permanently. Russia is experiencing a real brain drain.

I thought maybe it had been mentioned to you that the desire to leave Russia was partially due to the difficulty of dealing with those that completely support Putin.  I have read the stories of those who refuse to believe family & friends in Ukraine as to what is really happening there.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: Jane on July 23, 2022, 05:30:20 PM
Last week I saw a bench/shoe rack on Amazon that I thought could be repurposed to hold my newly organized boxes of CDs. The bench, of course, requires assembly. I can actually assemble some things, but this just didn't work for me. There's now a note on my neighbor's door, requesting assistance. My cluttered little apartment now has a partly assembled bench sitting right in the middle of the floor.



It's nice you have a neighbor that can help you.  I hope you won't have to live with the clutter too long.

He has the skills to help, whether he chooses to do so remains to be seen.

I hope he chooses to help.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: singdaw on July 23, 2022, 06:20:23 PM
Thank you all for the well.wishes.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: singdaw on July 23, 2022, 06:21:18 PM
The trip was successful, with no.delays or any problems.whatsoever.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: singdaw on July 23, 2022, 06:22:49 PM
Enjoying some family time. There will be many walks, meals, discussions, and books.read.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: singdaw on July 23, 2022, 06:23:41 PM
Good night, friends.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: Jrand74 on July 23, 2022, 06:24:20 PM
Bench vibes.

DR JANE as the second son - I have been "the other one" for 72 years.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: Jane on July 23, 2022, 06:43:32 PM
The trip was successful, with no.delays or any problems.whatsoever.

Wonderful.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: Jane on July 23, 2022, 06:43:49 PM
Enjoying some family time. There will be many walks, meals, discussions, and books.read.

Nice.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: Jane on July 23, 2022, 06:45:20 PM
Bench vibes.

DR JANE as the second son - I have been "the other one" for 72 years.

LOL, I can't recall what I said to explain why you said this to me, but I get it.  I was always "the baby".
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: Jane on July 23, 2022, 06:45:30 PM
'night
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: John G. on July 23, 2022, 07:14:29 PM
Pie!



the pie looks lovely. Are those angels on top?

They’re supposed to be dancing angels.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: John G. on July 23, 2022, 07:16:40 PM
The pie was delicious. The recipe is a keeper.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: John G. on July 23, 2022, 07:22:02 PM
The Northman was laugh out loud silly. Imagine Hamlet as written by one of those chimps banging around on a typewriter.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: John G. on July 23, 2022, 07:24:53 PM
Starting a Criterion film called Farewell Amor. It’s about a man who reunites with his family years after he emigrated to the U.S. 
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: John G. on July 23, 2022, 08:00:24 PM
Fading fast.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: John G. on July 23, 2022, 08:00:35 PM
Good night, all.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 23, 2022, 08:19:37 PM
Post #100 Wordle:

Wordle 399 3/6

⬜🟨🟨🟨⬜
🟨🟩🟨⬜⬜
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Good job. George!
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: vixmom on July 23, 2022, 10:21:14 PM
I love it.  Keith needs to see this :)
DR George thank you for the link to the story.

My pleasure and glad you liked it!

DR Vixmom didv you read it?

I did.

We haven’t seen any of The Orville or any new Star Trek streaming shows so I don’t have an opinion on the matter
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: vixmom on July 23, 2022, 10:24:01 PM
The pie looks delicious
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: vixmom on July 23, 2022, 10:26:05 PM
Bench vibes.

DR JANE as the second son - I have been "the other one" for 72 years.




LOL, I can't recall what I said to explain why you said this to me, but I get it.  I was always "the baby".


My brothers (60 & 61) are always referred to as “the boys”
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: vixmom on July 23, 2022, 10:32:23 PM
Goodnight folks
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: George on July 23, 2022, 10:47:57 PM
Post #100 Wordle:

Wordle 399 3/6

⬜🟨🟨🟨⬜
🟨🟩🟨⬜⬜
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Good job. George!

Thanks, Ron!  The only reason I got it in three was because ALL my choices up until I figured it out weren't real words! :o
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: TCB on July 23, 2022, 11:26:42 PM
T.O.D.



Ludwig van?  I didn’t realize that he wrote any classical music.  I just thought he was Donald’s uncle.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: TCB on July 23, 2022, 11:29:42 PM
This new television is working my last nerve. I don't know if it;s the telly, the cable box, the cable, or my incompetence, but I turned the TV on at 6:09a.m., and finally got service at 7:20a.m. Jeez!


Can’t you ask Ann to check out what you are doing?
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: TCB on July 23, 2022, 11:32:15 PM
Fidelio in Cleveland is Betty White's new series I think.


Don’t be silly, Jrand.  FIDELIO is that musical about the mayor of New York.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: TCB on July 23, 2022, 11:34:39 PM
I wonder if he's eaten a Philadelphia cheesesteak.

Or some Philadelphia cream cheese.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: TCB on July 23, 2022, 11:38:18 PM
Anyone interested in Hulu, Keith said you can get a free monthly trial right now.  We did, even got the no commercials option.


And if you should happen to go over the 30 day free trial, it is only $12.99 a month without commercials
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: TCB on July 23, 2022, 11:44:33 PM
I just hear Trump's whining at last night's rally about the Jan 6 Hearings claims: I will never understand the fools following him like lemings.

I keep watching in hopes I'll actually see a bullet pass through that emotionally dead brain.

But I'd be just as gratified to see that Hillary meme come true. Please God.
Please? Do I ask so much?


Chas, I don’t understand what that means.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: TCB on July 23, 2022, 11:47:48 PM
Jane, many Russians were absolutely appalled when Ukraine was invaded, hate Putin, and felt they could not stay, partly because the government is cracking down on all dissent and partly because they felt they couldn't be a part of such atrocities. Others, many in the arts, have left because they needed freedom to travel to pursue their careers. Many, many Russians have left permanently. Russia is experiencing a real brain drain.


I think the brain drain started the day Putin took power.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: TCB on July 23, 2022, 11:49:44 PM
Pie!




Angel food pie?
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: George on July 23, 2022, 11:54:55 PM
I just hear Trump's whining at last night's rally about the Jan 6 Hearings claims: I will never understand the fools following him like lemings.

I keep watching in hopes I'll actually see a bullet pass through that emotionally dead brain.

But I'd be just as gratified to see that Hillary meme come true. Please God.
Please? Do I ask so much?


Chas, I don’t understand what that means.

Tom, he means that he hopes that this meme comes true:

I just hear Trump's whining at last night's rally about the Jan 6 Hearings claims: I will never understand the fools following him like lemings.

I keep watching in hopes I'll actually see a bullet pass through that emotionally dead brain.

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6936.0;attach=15016)
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: George on July 23, 2022, 11:55:08 PM
Pie!




Angel food pie?

That actually sounds good!
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: TCB on July 23, 2022, 11:59:31 PM
Tonight I watched THE ADAM PROJECT.  I didn’t yknow anything about it, but I like Ryan Reynolds.  I almost didn’t watch it after watching the trailer, a but I am glad I did.  I really enjoyed it.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: TCB on July 24, 2022, 12:00:23 AM
Page 6
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: TCB on July 24, 2022, 12:04:52 AM
The film also stars Mark Ruffalo and Jennifer Garner.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: George on July 24, 2022, 12:07:36 AM
Pie!




Angel food pie?

That actually sounds good!

AND there are recipies!  HERE (https://artofthepie.com/angel-food-pie/) is one!
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: George on July 24, 2022, 12:10:00 AM
This is the recipe from that article:

(https://2rw8d345dax526rcgb121oh9-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Angel-Food-Pie-Sue-Hopkins-1024x903.jpg)
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: George on July 24, 2022, 12:17:59 AM
The website has a more modern and detailed version of the recipe.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: George on July 24, 2022, 12:21:18 AM
Oh, no!  I can't believe that this happened to such a nice guy. ::)

Madison Cawthorn illegally spent campaign funds, can't afford to repay supporters: Report (https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/madison-cawthorn-illegally-spent-campaign-funds-can-t-afford-to-repay-supporters-report/ar-AAZTHLU)
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: George on July 24, 2022, 12:21:50 AM
Well, shucky-darn.

:))
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: bk on July 24, 2022, 12:26:56 AM
I remember Ann.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: bk on July 24, 2022, 12:27:26 AM
We miss her around these here parts. She must have a reason for having deserted us but I've never heard it.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: bk on July 24, 2022, 12:27:40 AM
Wouldn't it be nice to hear about her kids and Jed?
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: bk on July 24, 2022, 12:27:47 AM
I think it would be nice.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: bk on July 24, 2022, 12:27:57 AM
New notes are up.
Title: Re: OL' LUDVIG VAN
Post by: bk on July 24, 2022, 12:28:04 AM
Up are new notes.