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Title: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: bk on August 16, 2022, 12:06:52 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were a walk on the wild side, and now it is time for you to post until the wild cows come home.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: bk on August 16, 2022, 12:08:26 AM
And the word of the day is: ARIOSO!
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: singdaw on August 16, 2022, 02:53:20 AM
Good morning, friends.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: singdaw on August 16, 2022, 02:56:52 AM
At the CatOlympics, there will be synchronized napping.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: singdaw on August 16, 2022, 02:57:33 AM
DR TCB - I, for one, have never heard your story about Mr. and Mrs. Knott.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: singdaw on August 16, 2022, 02:57:47 AM
But would love to.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: singdaw on August 16, 2022, 02:58:11 AM
I wonder if they ever went out with Mr. and Mrs. Bridge?
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: singdaw on August 16, 2022, 02:58:53 AM
We've been watching the documentary series on HBO Max about Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward. It is interesting.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: singdaw on August 16, 2022, 03:00:02 AM
I am leaving shorty to get in line to get my driver's license renewed.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: singdaw on August 16, 2022, 03:00:15 AM
Pray for Rosemary's Baby.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: elmore3003 on August 16, 2022, 03:50:36 AM
Good morning, all!
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: elmore3003 on August 16, 2022, 03:53:40 AM
I slept pretty well last night, except for a stretch around 3:00a.m., when Thatch went bananas and refused to settle down and go back to sleep. He kept jumping on and off the bed, on and off me, lying down for a second and then changing positions. He finally vanished and I fell back to sleep. I woke later and he was sleeping beside me.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: elmore3003 on August 16, 2022, 03:55:01 AM
Today, more of the overture. I'm still working out how to get from theslower song back to the allegro tempo.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 04:30:55 AM
Good morning
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 04:31:09 AM
I m now officially a senior citizen
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 04:31:21 AM
How the hell did that happen?
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: John G. on August 16, 2022, 04:52:22 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: John G. on August 16, 2022, 04:52:43 AM
Happy birthday, Vixsenior!
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: John G. on August 16, 2022, 04:53:04 AM
Or is that Vixseniormom?
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: John G. on August 16, 2022, 05:01:06 AM
By the way, you don’t look a day older than your avatar.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: John G. on August 16, 2022, 05:02:43 AM
Flattery like that will only get us one post closer to page two.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: George on August 16, 2022, 05:10:55 AM
A Very Happy Birthday to Vixmom!! ;D
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 05:24:08 AM
Wordle 423 3/6

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Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: ChasSmith on August 16, 2022, 05:27:30 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: ChasSmith on August 16, 2022, 05:29:31 AM
Oh, my.

A very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the NEW! SENIORIZED! vixmom!
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: elmore3003 on August 16, 2022, 05:45:14 AM
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happiest of Birthdays today to our ever-young DR vixmom !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: elmore3003 on August 16, 2022, 05:47:50 AM
Kitty cleanup and bed are finished. Next up, the basement and mail.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: elmore3003 on August 16, 2022, 05:53:19 AM
 ;)
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: John G. on August 16, 2022, 06:09:52 AM
;)

Priceless.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: singdaw on August 16, 2022, 06:27:08 AM
HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAY WISHES TO DR VIXMOM!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: singdaw on August 16, 2022, 06:27:42 AM
And I'll bet by your volume of mail that Medicare knows how old you are!
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: singdaw on August 16, 2022, 06:27:51 AM
Two.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: singdaw on August 16, 2022, 06:28:41 AM
The satellite license bureau was quick and efficient. I am never going downtown again!
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: George on August 16, 2022, 06:30:44 AM
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Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: George on August 16, 2022, 06:31:33 AM
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Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: Jrand74 on August 16, 2022, 06:33:31 AM
Happy Birthday DR VIXMOM.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: Laura on August 16, 2022, 07:30:37 AM
Good morning.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: Laura on August 16, 2022, 07:30:49 AM
Happy Birthday, Vixmom!
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: Laura on August 16, 2022, 07:31:12 AM
Today I have an appointment to donate blood. I hope I am successful this time.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: Jane on August 16, 2022, 08:58:49 AM
DR VIXMOM,

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Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: Freddie on August 16, 2022, 09:03:39 AM
Happy birthday, dear vixmom!
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: Jane on August 16, 2022, 09:15:44 AM
From DR Vixmom:

Quote
It was delicious

Of course it was ;)
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: Jane on August 16, 2022, 09:17:43 AM
From DR TCB:

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Again, I started saying that I didn’t know where to call, and she said, once again, “Well, you could have called us at this phone number.”

Did you tell her you didn't have the phone number until she called you?
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: Jane on August 16, 2022, 09:18:10 AM
DR TCB are you rescheduled for surgery?
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: Jane on August 16, 2022, 09:22:49 AM
The satellite license bureau was quick and efficient. I am never going downtown again!

Our little DMV in Ashland was like that.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 09:59:50 AM
Happy birthday, Vixsenior!






Thanks, Sonny!
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 10:00:29 AM
DR TCB - I, for one, have never heard your story about Mr. and Mrs. Knott.

Nor have I.

I look forward to hearing it
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 10:01:09 AM
A Very Happy Birthday to Vixmom!! ;D

Thank you George!!
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 10:01:44 AM
Oh, my.

A very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the NEW! SENIORIZED! vixmom!


Thank you, Chas!!
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 10:02:40 AM
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happiest of Birthdays today to our ever-young DR vixmom !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you, Elmore!!

Im.old enough to knowbetter, young enough to do it anyway
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 10:06:44 AM
;)

I am definitely stealing that "problem" picture!!
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 10:07:15 AM
HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAY WISHES TO DR VIXMOM!!!!!!!!!

Thank yiu Singdaw!!
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 10:08:34 AM
And I'll bet by your volume of mail that Medicare knows how old you are!

SSN emailed and paper mailed me about a dozen times to remind me to sign up for medicare
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 10:09:39 AM
So I finally went on line and tried to sign up but it would'nt let me complete my application
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 10:10:39 AM
So I called the help desk and the nice lady said it was all done and I'd get something in the mail.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 10:11:48 AM
Yesterday I received a letter in the mail saying i woukd have to present my birth certificate to prove I was eligible
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 10:12:25 AM
The satellite license bureau was quick and efficient. I am never going downtown again!
Excellent!!
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 10:12:59 AM
Happy Birthday DR VIXMOM.

Thank you Jack!!
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 10:13:29 AM
Happy Birthday, Vixmom!


Thank you, Laura!!
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 10:14:51 AM
Today I have an appointment to donate blood. I hope I am successful this time.

Good luck! They won't take mine anymore, they dont like my meds
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 10:15:14 AM
DR VIXMOM,

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Thank you, Jane!!
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 10:15:59 AM
Page three!!!
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: John G. on August 16, 2022, 10:29:09 AM
What kind of celebratory dessert do you like best, Vixmomoldiebutgoodie?
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 11:14:27 AM
Hmmmm that is a difficult question youngun.

I love creme brulee, tiramasu, friut pies with really flakey crusts, ice cream (sooooomany flavors to choose from), then theres cheesecake, and orange cake with dark chocolate icing,  and brownies (especially warm.and topped woth vanilla ice cream)


I guess the answer is all of them
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: DR Iris on August 16, 2022, 11:34:55 AM
Happy birthday, Vixmom!
Are you doing anything special to celebrate? 🌹
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: John G. on August 16, 2022, 11:43:48 AM
Hmmmm that is a difficult question youngun.

I love creme brulee, tiramasu, friut pies with really flakey crusts, ice cream (sooooomany flavors to choose from), then theres cheesecake, and orange  with dark chocolate icing,  and brownies (especially warm.and topped woth vanilla ice cream)


I guess the answer is all of them

Well, I wish you all of them, just not all at once.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: George on August 16, 2022, 11:51:09 AM
Today I have an appointment to donate blood. I hope I am successful this time.

Hope everything comes out alright! ;D
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: George on August 16, 2022, 11:54:09 AM
Today I have an appointment to donate blood. I hope I am successful this time.

Good luck! They won't take mine anymore, they dont like my meds

I've never donated because I wasn't allowed to EVER because I'm gay. ::)
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: George on August 16, 2022, 11:54:17 AM
I haven't tried to donate since the rules were supposed to have been changed.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: Jane on August 16, 2022, 12:09:21 PM
Today I have an appointment to donate blood. I hope I am successful this time.

Good luck! They won't take mine anymore, they dont like my meds

Apparently my blood has been tainted since I was 18. 

Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: Jane on August 16, 2022, 12:11:53 PM
I haven't tried to donate since the rules were supposed to have been changed.

I didn't know they had finally changed. 
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: bk on August 16, 2022, 12:16:27 PM
I'm up, I'm up - seven-and-a-half hours of sleep.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: bk on August 16, 2022, 12:30:05 PM
I must have been in a fog of a haze of a daze last night - normally, I always check the page for birthdays, but I forgot to last night. In any case, I just added it to the notes and apologies for it being late!
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: TCB on August 16, 2022, 01:10:34 PM
A Very Happy Birthday to vixmomat55!!
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: singdaw on August 16, 2022, 01:16:43 PM
  I didn't know they had finally changed. 

The rules were relaxed in 2016. As of now, gay men can donate blood if they attest that they have not had male/male sex in the past 12 months.

It's still discriminatory, in my book. Straight men who have had 20 partners in the past 12 months (or weeks) can donate.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: singdaw on August 16, 2022, 01:18:46 PM
On a happier note...   have a great day!   :)
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: elmore3003 on August 16, 2022, 02:41:08 PM
This day went from good to downright lousy around 1:30.
    1. The guys repairing the roof were so noisy that Thatch and Annabelle went into hiding for three hours and missed their dinners, which Stella ate.
    2. The jerks working on the roof shut down the elevator so I am now a prisoner on the third floor.
    3. I had to cancel tomorrow's lab work and Access-a-Ride.
    4. I rescheduled it for Thursday, hoping the elevator is running again.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: Jane on August 16, 2022, 02:49:06 PM
  I didn't know they had finally changed. 

The rules were relaxed in 2016. As of now, gay men can donate blood if they attest that they have not had male/male sex in the past 12 months.

It's still discriminatory, in my book. Straight men who have had 20 partners in the past 12 months (or weeks) can donate.

vs those in a monogamous relationship, especially when there are shortages.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: Laura on August 16, 2022, 02:56:53 PM
Good afternoon.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: Laura on August 16, 2022, 02:57:04 PM
I succeeded.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: Laura on August 16, 2022, 02:58:08 PM
I was fine, until about the last three minutes. Then I broke out into a cold sweat and got light-headed. That got me a lot of attention.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: Laura on August 16, 2022, 02:58:46 PM
This was in honor of Vixdad.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: Jane on August 16, 2022, 03:13:39 PM
I succeeded.

Congratulations.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: Jane on August 16, 2022, 03:14:10 PM
I was fine, until about the last three minutes. Then I broke out into a cold sweat and got light-headed. That got me a lot of attention.

It sounds like you barely succeeded.  Did you drink lots of water?
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: Ginny on August 16, 2022, 03:19:51 PM
Tuesday evening greetings!  Couldn’t let this day get away from me without saying:

Happiest of birthdays to DR Vixmom!!!
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: Laura on August 16, 2022, 03:27:20 PM
She said she was getting some vials for testing. They already had the donation bag.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: Jane on August 16, 2022, 03:52:07 PM
She said she was getting some vials for testing. They already had the donation bag.

Never having been permitted to give blood I didn't realize extra vials were taken for testing.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: Jane on August 16, 2022, 03:52:32 PM
It makes sense.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: bk on August 16, 2022, 04:00:25 PM
Had In 'N' Out for food - two cheeseburgers - very good. Now I guess I'll try and do the last of my adjustments to the screenplay.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: Jeanne on August 16, 2022, 04:22:11 PM
Hello, everyone.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: Jeanne on August 16, 2022, 04:24:27 PM
Happy Birthday to Vixmom!

I hope you're having a wonderful day!



Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: Jeanne on August 16, 2022, 04:26:42 PM
I suggest you look into the Medicare Advantage plans in your area. They usually offer zero premiums, zero co-pays and lots of perks.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: Jeanne on August 16, 2022, 04:27:09 PM
Jrand, thanks for your heavenly insights the other day.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: Jeanne on August 16, 2022, 04:34:52 PM
Today I went to a nearby laundromat. I had two comforters that needed washing and they're too big and bulky for the machines here. I called a couple places. One charges $40 to wash and dry a down comforter. I was shocked. I only paid $50 for it. The other place charges by the pound and I paid $34 for the two, one down, one not. This was for drop-off service, as I loathe laundromats.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: Jane on August 16, 2022, 04:35:36 PM
I suggest you look into the Medicare Advantage plans in your area. They usually offer zero premiums, zero co-pays and lots of perks.

I also suggest making sure your favorite doctors accept whatever plan you sign up for.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 04:41:07 PM
What kind of celebratory dessert do you like best, Vixmomoldiebutgoodie?

And I resent the implication that I’m moldy
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: Jeanne on August 16, 2022, 04:41:28 PM
I was really surprised at how that little neighborhood has changed. I hadn't been there in several years, definitely before Covid. The two little shops next door were both gone, empty, so at least parking improved. Other storefronts across the street were empty, too. It's one of those older areas that hasn't been bulldozed for big box stores and still has small businesses. I'd like to see it stay that way. Santa Monica has become very upscale and unaffordable. This  is one of the less expensive areas, but it has its charms.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 04:43:24 PM
Happy birthday, Vixmom!
Are you doing anything special to celebrate? 🌹

We’re going to the Texas Roadhouse for dinner
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 04:44:21 PM
I must have been in a fog of a haze of a daze last night - normally, I always check the page for birthdays, but I forgot to last night. In any case, I just added it to the notes and apologies for it being late!

Thank you BK!!
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 04:45:51 PM
A Very Happy Birthday to vixmomat55!!

Oh you sweet sweet man, you’re 10 years off
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: Jeanne on August 16, 2022, 04:46:23 PM
Over the weekend I watched an excellent WWII film, whose English title was FEMALE AGENTS. It's a French film about a female commando group. Very well done. On Amazon Prime Video, IIRC.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 04:47:12 PM
This was in honor of Vixdad.

I am sure he appreciates the special effort you made on his behalf
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 04:48:03 PM
Today I have an appointment to donate blood. I hope I am successful this time.

Good luck! They won't take mine anymore, they dont like my meds

I've never donated because I wasn't allowed to EVER because I'm gay. ::)

Ridiculous.

Vixdad was never allowed because he’s British , so must be infected with mad cow disease
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: Jeanne on August 16, 2022, 04:48:42 PM
I also started the new BORGEN. The original was excellent and so far this one, taking place ten years later, is too. On Netflix streaming.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 04:49:08 PM
  I didn't know they had finally changed. 

The rules were relaxed in 2016. As of now, gay men can donate blood if they attest that they have not had male/male sex in the past 12 months.

It's still discriminatory, in my book. Straight men who have had 20 partners in the past 12 months (or weeks) can donate.

So only celibate gay men…what about gay women?
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: Jeanne on August 16, 2022, 04:49:40 PM
TTFN.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 04:56:16 PM
  I didn't know they had finally changed. 

The rules were relaxed in 2016. As of now, gay men can donate blood if they attest that they have not had male/male sex in the past 12 months.

It's still discriminatory, in my book. Straight men who have had 20 partners in the past 12 months (or weeks) can donate.

I agree it’s ludicrous
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 04:56:44 PM
This day went from good to downright lousy around 1:30.
    1. The guys repairing the roof were so noisy that Thatch and Annabelle went into hiding for three hours and missed their dinners, which Stella ate.
    2. The jerks working on the roof shut down the elevator so I am now a prisoner on the third floor.
    3. I had to cancel tomorrow's lab work and Access-a-Ride.
    4. I rescheduled it for Thursday, hoping the elevator is running again.

I’m sorry, Elmore
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 04:57:11 PM
Tuesday evening greetings!  Couldn’t let this day get away from me without saying:

Happiest of birthdays to DR Vixmom!!!

Thank you Ginny!
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 04:58:08 PM
Happy Birthday to Vixmom!

I hope you're having a wonderful day!







Thank you Jeanne! It’s been very nice so far!
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: Jane on August 16, 2022, 04:59:34 PM
I was really surprised at how that little neighborhood has changed. I hadn't been there in several years, definitely before Covid. The two little shops next door were both gone, empty, so at least parking improved. Other storefronts across the street were empty, too. It's one of those older areas that hasn't been bulldozed for big box stores and still has small businesses. I'd like to see it stay that way. Santa Monica has become very upscale and unaffordable. This  is one of the less expensive areas, but it has its charms.

Vibes it stays that way.
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Post by: Jane on August 16, 2022, 05:02:36 PM
Today I have an appointment to donate blood. I hope I am successful this time.

Good luck! They won't take mine anymore, they dont like my meds

I've never donated because I wasn't allowed to EVER because I'm gay. ::)

Ridiculous.

Vixdad was never allowed because he’s British , so must be infected with mad cow disease

Didn't he leave before mad cow disease?
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Post by: Jane on August 16, 2022, 05:03:52 PM
And now that Vixdad is an American citizens is he permitted to donate blood?
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Post by: Jane on August 16, 2022, 05:10:59 PM
According to this Vixdad can donate blood:

After more than two decades, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has finally relaxed a number of blood donor regulations, including the ones surrounding vCJD or “Mad Cow.”

In 2000, the administration banned blood donations from individuals who had spent more than 6 months in the UK from 1980 to 1997, due to the possible risk of spreading “Mad Cow.”

The FDA lifted the deferral after an investigation showed there were no documented cases of vCJD being transmitted through a blood transfusion.
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Post by: singdaw on August 16, 2022, 06:23:23 PM
  It's a French film

From France?       ;)
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Post by: Jane on August 16, 2022, 06:24:03 PM
'night
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Post by: singdaw on August 16, 2022, 06:31:43 PM
Good night, DR Jane.
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Post by: singdaw on August 16, 2022, 06:32:05 PM
Page Four is where we're at.
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Post by: singdaw on August 16, 2022, 06:32:18 PM
Page Five is where we want to go.
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Post by: singdaw on August 16, 2022, 06:32:31 PM
A post is a direction in the right step.
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Post by: singdaw on August 16, 2022, 06:32:38 PM
Five!
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Post by: singdaw on August 16, 2022, 06:32:51 PM
Good night, friends.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 06:53:07 PM
I suggest you look into the Medicare Advantage plans in your area. They usually offer zero premiums, zero co-pays and lots of perks.

We’re still covered under Vixdad’s insurance so I’m not sure I need to sign up for anything but  the required part A
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 06:55:07 PM
Today I have an appointment to donate blood. I hope I am successful this time.

Good luck! They won't take mine anymore, they dont like my meds

I've never donated because I wasn't allowed to EVER because I'm gay. ::)

Ridiculous.

Vixdad was never allowed because he’s British , so must be infected with mad cow disease

Didn't he leave before mad cow disease?

No he lived in England during the prohibited period so he is permanently banned
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 06:56:28 PM
According to this Vixdad can donate blood:

After more than two decades, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has finally relaxed a number of blood donor regulations, including the ones surrounding vCJD or “Mad Cow.”

In 2000, the administration banned blood donations from individuals who had spent more than 6 months in the UK from 1980 to 1997, due to the possible risk of spreading “Mad Cow.”

The FDA lifted the deferral after an investigation showed there were no documented cases of vCJD being transmitted through a blood transfusion.


Oh…maybe he could then…unless his meds are on the banned list
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 06:57:11 PM
So we went to Texas Roadhouse
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 06:57:30 PM
We had a very nice server named Pedro
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 07:01:06 PM
And I had received a birthday coupon for a free appetizers ( we chose potato skins)
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 07:02:10 PM
Since it was my birthday I decided to splurge and have a drink
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 07:05:10 PM
I ordered a Jamaican cowboy margarita ( made with rum and peach schanapps) rimmed with sugar
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 07:05:28 PM
The young bartender trainee rimmed it with salt
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Post by: George on August 16, 2022, 07:10:54 PM
The young bartender trainee rimmed it with salt

:o
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Post by: bk on August 16, 2022, 07:14:00 PM
Watching the documentary We Need to Talk About Cosby.
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 07:48:52 PM
I sent it back and watched as she took a new glass and rimmed it, then poured my drink…over the salted rim, into the new glass
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 07:49:31 PM
And it turned out she rimmed the drink with salt AGAIN
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 07:51:28 PM
I sent the drink back again and this time our waiter rimmed the glass with sugar…but then the  bartender poured the same drink …over the salted rim, into the new glass
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 07:51:47 PM
The drink was impossible to drink it was so full of salt
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 07:52:43 PM
I sent it back and cancelled the order and the bartender had the nerve to look surprised and offended
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 07:52:53 PM
But Pedro was very nice
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 07:54:09 PM
And apologized profusely  and took it off the bill
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 07:58:52 PM
But the damage was done , my mouth tastes of salt
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 07:59:25 PM
I ended up having my dinner wrapped and brought it home
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 08:01:43 PM
Despite brushing my teeth twice and a cup of tea I still just taste salt
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 08:02:29 PM
But we had a lovely long chat in the phone with the Vixter before dinner
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 08:03:04 PM
And a lovely long chat with Vixdad’s sister afterwards
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 08:03:17 PM
So it’s been a nice day all in all
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Post by: John G. on August 16, 2022, 08:11:40 PM
And I would send it back if it had been rimmed in sugar. Sugar has no place in the same vincinity as a margarita.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: John G. on August 16, 2022, 08:12:10 PM
But, Vixmom, I had a lovely Lemon Blueberry Steamed Pudding in honor of your birthday.
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: John G. on August 16, 2022, 08:12:26 PM
Right now, waiting for my weekly results.
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Post by: John G. on August 16, 2022, 08:13:03 PM
And watching the rest of Un Purge Bebe. That translates into Baby's Laxative. Very French. Very bizarre.
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Post by: John G. on August 16, 2022, 08:13:10 PM
Six!
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Post by: John G. on August 16, 2022, 08:13:20 PM
Negative!
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Post by: John G. on August 16, 2022, 08:14:31 PM
Has anyone read Nightcrawling? It was an Oprah pick. I started it today and I don't think it's one of her better choices.
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Post by: John G. on August 16, 2022, 08:24:22 PM
Hello, 0 guests!
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: John G. on August 16, 2022, 08:55:20 PM
I just found on YouTube a complete copy of Renoir’s Night at the Crossroads, based on a Maigret mystery.
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Post by: John G. on August 16, 2022, 08:56:24 PM
It’s only 70 minutes long. The problem is it’s in French (from France) with Portuguese subtitles.
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Post by: John G. on August 16, 2022, 08:57:05 PM
But it’s easy to follow so far.
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Post by: John G. on August 16, 2022, 08:58:26 PM
Jean Renoir’s elder brother Pierre is Maigret.
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Post by: John G. on August 16, 2022, 09:07:43 PM
Good night, all.
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 09:44:20 PM
Negative!

Yay!
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 09:44:54 PM
My boss has been out of work for two days
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 09:45:10 PM
Today he called in to say he has Covid
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2022, 09:45:27 PM
I hope that’s not my fault
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Post by: bk on August 16, 2022, 10:17:36 PM
Finished with my viewing.
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Post by: bk on August 16, 2022, 10:17:47 PM
With my  viewing I'm finished.
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Post by: bk on August 16, 2022, 10:17:55 PM
And I don't care who knows it.
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Post by: bk on August 16, 2022, 10:21:37 PM
So, I had the two cheeseburgers - 900 calories for the two - okay so far. Later, I figure I can do another three hundred calories, so I do something I haven't - I order from El Pollo Loco - one chicken breast (200 calories). In order to get the discount of ten bucks, I also order a side of corn, as that's almost nothing, maybe another 100 calories. Food arrives - no corn, so I contact DoorDash and they instantly give me an eight dollar credit. I eat this chicken breast and it is so, pardon the pun, FOUL, but I paid and I eat the damn thing and I'm feeling so gross right now. I'd never had their chicken before and I can assure you I will never have it again. Dear Lord, it was awful.
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Post by: TCB on August 16, 2022, 11:34:10 PM
DR TCB are you rescheduled for surgery?


Yes.  In October.
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Post by: TCB on August 16, 2022, 11:36:32 PM
A Very Happy Birthday to vixmomat55!!

Oh you sweet sweet man, you’re 10 years off


Oh, I’m so sorry.  You are forty-five!
Title: Re: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF HENRY MANCINI
Post by: George on August 16, 2022, 11:44:04 PM
A Very Happy Birthday to vixmomat55!!

Oh you sweet sweet man, you’re 10 years off


Oh, I’m so sorry.  You are forty-five!

;D
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Post by: TCB on August 16, 2022, 11:52:32 PM
I watched a couple mor EXPEDITION UNKNOWN episodes tonight.  Josh Gates is so funny.  I am now on Season 3.
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Post by: TCB on August 16, 2022, 11:56:34 PM
Then I watched THE LOST CITY with Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum.  And Daniel Radcliffe as the villain.  It was not great, but I found it pretty entertaining.  In the middle of the closing credits, they switched to another scene, that made no sense at all.
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Post by: TCB on August 16, 2022, 11:57:41 PM
Oh, and the film also had Brad Pitt.
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Post by: TCB on August 16, 2022, 11:58:29 PM
Well, good night.
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Post by: George on August 17, 2022, 12:05:21 AM
Good night, Tom.
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Post by: bk on August 17, 2022, 12:07:47 AM
New notes are up.
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Post by: bk on August 17, 2022, 12:07:54 AM
Up are new notes.
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Post by: bk on August 17, 2022, 12:08:13 AM
I couldn't find The Lost City - didn't show up.
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Post by: bk on August 17, 2022, 12:08:26 AM
Is page six trying to gaslight me?
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Post by: bk on August 17, 2022, 12:08:31 AM
Yes or no?
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Post by: bk on August 17, 2022, 12:08:36 AM
No or yes?