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Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on December 17, 2022, 12:13:50 AM

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Post by: bk on December 17, 2022, 12:13:50 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were written on a page that is no longer blank, and now it is time for you to post until the blank cows come home.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2022, 12:16:00 AM
And the word of the day is: REINFORCE!
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Post by: George on December 17, 2022, 12:39:42 AM
Topic of the Day:  we always go to my mom's for Christmas Eve, and we do our gift exchanging there.  Then on Christmas day (late morning/early afternoon), we go to my sister's and usually have finger-foodstuffs.
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 02:29:36 AM
Good morning, friends.
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 02:29:51 AM
And 49 Guests.
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 02:30:33 AM
Slept pretty well, actually.
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 02:30:54 AM
Would have loved to sleep in just a few hours longer, but I'll take it.
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 02:49:36 AM
I have a work shift today.
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 03:31:55 AM
Turkey Lurkey performed by stop-action dolls:
(681) Turkey Lurkey Dollmation - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1UXp97ZTjE)
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 17, 2022, 04:18:54 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 17, 2022, 04:23:07 AM
I slept poorly. Some of it was the usual assorted neuropathy and joint aches, but the remainder was the fallout of grisly mess that took me an hour to clean up.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 17, 2022, 04:23:45 AM
I plan to take it very easy today.
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 05:05:14 AM
I have just opened a small stack of seasonal greeting cards received in the mail.
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 05:05:31 AM
And now there is microscopic glitter.
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 05:05:40 AM
Everywhere.
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 05:53:24 AM
If you signed yearbooks like this:
 
     2 good
+   2 be
- - - - - - - -
=   4 gotten

Please note: It's time to schedule your colonoscopy.
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2022, 06:02:26 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2022, 06:03:20 AM
Turkey Lurkey performed by stop-action dolls:
(681) Turkey Lurkey Dollmation - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1UXp97ZTjE)

Some people have way too much time on their hands. And thank you.
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2022, 06:04:01 AM
About nine hours of sleep. That’s good.
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2022, 06:04:18 AM
Wordle 2, Phoodle 4
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2022, 06:17:17 AM
These latke Reubens look delicious.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/food-dining/2022/12/16/latke-recipes-gail-simmons-latke-reubens-with-apple-slaw/10774241002/
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 06:17:49 AM
Yum!
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 06:18:27 AM
This is proudly displayed by the elevator bank in my building.

Am I just a dirty old man?
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 06:18:59 AM
AITA?
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 06:21:14 AM
Is that a flame, or are you just happy to see me?
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2022, 06:22:18 AM
I’m thinking I should stir.
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2022, 06:22:31 AM
Like a martini.
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2022, 06:22:55 AM
But first …
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2022, 06:23:10 AM
Let’s get off this page.
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2022, 06:23:21 AM
Onward!
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2022, 06:23:30 AM
Teo!
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2022, 06:24:25 AM
Tonight is the office party. All tribute bands. With names like The Stonez.
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Post by: vixmom on December 17, 2022, 06:31:10 AM
Good morning
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Post by: vixmom on December 17, 2022, 06:31:28 AM
I have nothing to say
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Post by: vixmom on December 17, 2022, 06:31:36 AM
So I’ll wordle
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Post by: vixmom on December 17, 2022, 06:39:26 AM
Wordle 546 4/6

⬜🟨⬜⬜⬜
⬜🟨🟨⬜⬜
⬜⬜🟩🟩🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 17, 2022, 06:53:20 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 17, 2022, 06:54:48 AM
I have nothing, either.

I had a solid sleep that was cut short by a stupid irritating and repeating dream, but the sleep did a world of good after the exhaustion I was feeling yesterday.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 17, 2022, 06:55:49 AM
DR Jeanne, thank you for the birthday wishes!
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 17, 2022, 07:03:07 AM
When I first heard about The Whale it seemed like something I might be interested in seeing, but the more I hear about it, the less the interest.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 17, 2022, 07:06:00 AM
I must run a couple of errands this morning -- stop at the bank (maybe I'll rob it) and put gas in the automobile (after which I shall duly report today's price, which just might have dipped below $3.00) -- and then relax and get myself up for another closin' tonight.
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2022, 07:39:55 AM
When I first heard about The Whale it seemed like something I might be interested in seeing, but the more I hear about it, the less the interest.

Like Blonde, it seems to be a great performance trapped in a less-than-great movie.
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2022, 07:42:48 AM
I’m finishing up a romance called Funny You Should Ask, which was billed as a LOL novel. Since I could use some laughs, I gave it a shot. No, I haven’t laughed once. But it is at least engaging.
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 07:43:35 AM
It is snowing here.

Quelle surprise.
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2022, 07:44:03 AM
One load of laundry in. I swapped things in the bedroom to the other side of the bed so I won’t be using my left hand after the surgery.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2022, 07:44:05 AM
I'm up, I'm up - seven hours of sleep.
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2022, 07:44:20 AM
It is snowing here.

My sympathies.
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2022, 07:44:53 AM
More cleaning to do.
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 07:45:45 AM
Hello, 41 Guests.
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 07:46:20 AM
Do you have the whole week off from work next week, DR John G.?
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 07:46:29 AM
I certainly hope so.
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2022, 07:50:57 AM
Penguin!

https://scoop.upworthy.com/exchange-of-views-between-an-old-lady-and-a-curious-penguin-is-making-rounds-on-the-internet
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2022, 07:51:35 AM
Do you have the whole week off from work next week, DR John G.?

Monday and Tuesday, but I don’t have to go in for the next two weeks.
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Post by: vixmom on December 17, 2022, 07:53:46 AM
I must run a couple of errands this morning -- stop at the bank (maybe I'll rob it) and put gas in the automobile (after which I shall duly report today's price, which just might have dipped below $3.00) -- and then relax and get myself up for another closin' tonight.

I paid 3.09 for regular at BJs yesterdsy
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2022, 08:00:38 AM
I must run a couple of errands this morning -- stop at the bank (maybe I'll rob it) and put gas in the automobile (after which I shall duly report today's price, which just might have dipped below $3.00) -- and then relax and get myself up for another closin' tonight.

I paid 3.09 for regular at BJs yesterdsy

$2.37 on Thursday, but now it’s colder, prices have gone up.
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 08:10:40 AM
I am glad to know that penguins speak French. I think it is fitting.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 17, 2022, 08:30:55 AM
Let me say this about Brendan Fraser:

He, at the very least, deserved a supporting actor nomination for "Gods and Monsters".
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 17, 2022, 08:31:28 AM
It's a cold, gray late Fall day in Johnston SC.

Just the kind of day for a nice fire, some soup and a nap.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2022, 08:33:06 AM
I am very entertained by the dolls doing Turkey Lurkey......
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Post by: KevinH on December 17, 2022, 08:38:57 AM
Good morning!
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2022, 08:39:57 AM
Let me say this about Brendan Fraser:

He, at the very least, deserved a supporting actor nomination for "Gods and Monsters".

I have almost always enjoyed Fraser. Crash was an exception. I enjoyed nothing about that movie.
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2022, 08:40:06 AM
Trois!
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2022, 08:40:20 AM
I was speaking to a penguin.
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Post by: KevinH on December 17, 2022, 08:41:42 AM
Wordle:  3/6
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 17, 2022, 08:43:46 AM
$2.89

But DR John G. wins by a long shot.
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Post by: KevinH on December 17, 2022, 08:45:43 AM
I think I enjoy HBO Max more for their old movies than new.  I watched "Great Expectations" earlier and am now watching "Hobson's Choice."
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 17, 2022, 08:50:11 AM
DR singdaw:

You posted yesterday evening about listening to The Hours.

I think you told us this earlier, but where is it available to hear? I never did get to the movie theeder for it.
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Post by: Ginny on December 17, 2022, 09:23:06 AM
Saturday afternoon greetings!  We are watching the Cincinnati Bearcats in the Fenway Bowl.
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2022, 09:54:10 AM
Enjoying Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile as a children’s movie.
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2022, 10:03:59 AM
In the attic where Lyle lives, there’s a poster for Joseph…Dreamcoat.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2022, 10:06:27 AM
From Vixmom:

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My insurance wont pay for drugs available OTC

 Wow, not even for generic drugs when you are on it long term.  Over the counter are meant to be used a couple of weeks at a time.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2022, 10:06:49 AM
I am lucky my insurance pays for my generic Protonix.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2022, 10:07:50 AM
From George:

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And speaking of nutcrackers...People shocked to discover what nutcrackers are actually for. :D

;D
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2022, 10:09:54 AM
If I think about it I rarely see bowls of nuts sitting out with any kind of nutcracker.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2022, 10:10:14 AM
I remember this style was the most popular.

(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/W/WEBP_402378-T2/images/I/81fN6CuTf1L._AC_SX679_.jpg)
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2022, 10:10:46 AM
This one is cute.

(https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/shopping?q=tbn:ANd9GcQqiNahZYD_G9CmLUiO7gPGhIHsf3rW9waeOoVdvHY1r62dbuDELGWaQyTdVPboFq3xb09kxEtD4X6ZPC_D5O57TCKHzpAOrTtyn2kQuP0)
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2022, 10:14:27 AM
My new tests arrived in the mail today
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2022, 10:14:43 AM
Popping a nut into the mouth of a wooden soldier nutcracker was always a special treat.

(https://media.istockphoto.com/id/521206219/photo/traditional-christmas-nutcracker.jpg?s=612x612&w=0&k=20&c=CTyrp3JTe_wCEuepLe-j5E4bbhBAfPZmH_6Di-5xhUw=)

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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2022, 10:15:52 AM
This one is cute.

(https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/shopping?q=tbn:ANd9GcQqiNahZYD_G9CmLUiO7gPGhIHsf3rW9waeOoVdvHY1r62dbuDELGWaQyTdVPboFq3xb09kxEtD4X6ZPC_D5O57TCKHzpAOrTtyn2kQuP0)

That’s gorgeous.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2022, 10:18:48 AM
DR TCB I hope you are having a better day.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2022, 10:20:15 AM
And now there is microscopic glitter.

Groan.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2022, 10:20:32 AM
If you signed yearbooks like this:
 
     2 good
+   2 be
- - - - - - - -
=   4 gotten

Please note: It's time to schedule your colonoscopy.

:))
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2022, 10:21:45 AM
One load of laundry in. I swapped things in the bedroom to the other side of the bed so I won’t be using my left hand after the surgery.

Good idea.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2022, 10:22:20 AM
Let me say this about Brendan Fraser:

He, at the very least, deserved a supporting actor nomination for "Gods and Monsters".

I agree.
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Post by: George on December 17, 2022, 10:34:40 AM
Turkey Lurkey performed by stop-action dolls:
(681) Turkey Lurkey Dollmation - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1UXp97ZTjE)

That was pretty cool!
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Post by: George on December 17, 2022, 10:37:25 AM
This is proudly displayed by the elevator bank in my building.

Am I just a dirty old man?

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7083.0;attach=15927)

Of course...but you're not the only one. ;)
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Post by: George on December 17, 2022, 10:39:27 AM
Tonight is the office party. All tribute bands. With names like The Stonez.

Have a great time!  We don't have office parties, anymore. :-\
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2022, 10:39:41 AM
This one is cute.

(https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/shopping?q=tbn:ANd9GcQqiNahZYD_G9CmLUiO7gPGhIHsf3rW9waeOoVdvHY1r62dbuDELGWaQyTdVPboFq3xb09kxEtD4X6ZPC_D5O57TCKHzpAOrTtyn2kQuP0)

That’s gorgeous.

It looked even nicer when I saw it enlarged after posting the photo.
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Post by: George on December 17, 2022, 10:43:58 AM
Penguin!

https://scoop.upworthy.com/exchange-of-views-between-an-old-lady-and-a-curious-penguin-is-making-rounds-on-the-internet

Sweet!
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Post by: George on December 17, 2022, 10:48:47 AM
I remember this style was the most popular.

(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/W/WEBP_402378-T2/images/I/81fN6CuTf1L._AC_SX679_.jpg)

My parents had that kind.
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Post by: George on December 17, 2022, 10:49:03 AM
This one is cute.

(https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/shopping?q=tbn:ANd9GcQqiNahZYD_G9CmLUiO7gPGhIHsf3rW9waeOoVdvHY1r62dbuDELGWaQyTdVPboFq3xb09kxEtD4X6ZPC_D5O57TCKHzpAOrTtyn2kQuP0)

It is!
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Post by: George on December 17, 2022, 10:49:35 AM
PAGE FOUR SQUIRREL NUTCRACKER DANCE!!
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2022, 10:49:59 AM
Penguin!

https://scoop.upworthy.com/exchange-of-views-between-an-old-lady-and-a-curious-penguin-is-making-rounds-on-the-internet

Sweet!

Cute :)
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Post by: George on December 17, 2022, 10:51:20 AM
Today, I'm taking my car in to the dealer for its first servicing. 
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Post by: George on December 17, 2022, 10:53:13 AM
And yesterday, I FINALLY was able to talk to an insurance agent who was able to get the ball rolling on getting my window fixed. 
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Post by: George on December 17, 2022, 10:53:27 AM
He apologized for the other agent not calling me back after I called and left messages TWICE! :o
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Post by: George on December 17, 2022, 10:54:29 AM
And then, we have a show tonight that my sister will come to see.
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Post by: George on December 17, 2022, 10:55:26 AM
But now, I need to shower, get dressed, and hie myself to the dealers for the aforementioned servicing. 

Until later!
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 10:58:27 AM
I love their pasta!
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2022, 11:03:24 AM
And yesterday, I FINALLY was able to talk to an insurance agent who was able to get the ball rolling on getting my window fixed. 

Finally!
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2022, 11:03:47 AM
He apologized for the other agent not calling me back after I called and left messages TWICE! :o

I hope you get to continue working with this agent.
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 11:09:35 AM
  You posted yesterday evening about listening to The Hours.

I think you told us this earlier, but where is it available to hear? I never did get to the movie theeder for it.

If you have a device with the BBC app, it is archived on the "Opera on 3" channel until early January.
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 11:11:24 AM
And yesterday, I FINALLY was able to talk to an insurance agent who was able to get the ball rolling on getting my window fixed.

Thank goodness for that.
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 11:12:11 AM
Love that squirrel nutcracker.
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 11:12:36 AM
Contemplating his next crime...
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Post by: Laura on December 17, 2022, 11:12:46 AM
Good afternoon.
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Post by: Laura on December 17, 2022, 11:13:08 AM
I think my days of decorated sugar cookies are coming to an end.
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Post by: Laura on December 17, 2022, 11:13:18 AM
The candy canes are a disaster.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2022, 11:19:15 AM
Love that squirrel nutcracker.

:)
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2022, 11:19:30 AM
Contemplating his next crime...

I love this.
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Post by: Ginny on December 17, 2022, 11:19:35 AM
I’m about to take a pumpkin pie out of the oven. 
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2022, 11:20:10 AM
The candy canes are a disaster.

I prefer colored sugar to frosting anyway ;)
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Post by: Laura on December 17, 2022, 11:25:48 AM
The kids love them. They take so much time, and I am sooooo messy.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2022, 11:39:22 AM
Are you giving them the disaster candy canes?
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Post by: Laura on December 17, 2022, 11:44:29 AM
No cookies this year.
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Post by: Laura on December 17, 2022, 11:44:58 AM
I'll give them to the kids next door and tell them they are my failures. I'm not doing any more this year.
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Post by: Laura on December 17, 2022, 11:45:51 AM
Now that I think about it, I have a different brand of powdered egg whites than I have used in the past. I just can't get the consistency right. The icing is too fluffy.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2022, 11:54:41 AM
Back from a fun birthday breakfast at Art's with Robert Yacko - actual birthday is Tuesday.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2022, 11:54:53 AM
Nothing at the mail place.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2022, 11:55:02 AM
At the mail place, nothing.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2022, 11:55:18 AM
I think she of the Evil Eye is done or almost done.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2022, 11:56:04 AM
Omaha Steaks package has not arrived, which I was hoping would be the case. It's due by end of day, but the window was actually nine to three, so hopefully by three it will arrive.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2022, 11:56:55 AM
I may have one hot dog to see how that is. I think I'll try grilling it in a frying pan, although I've never done that before. I assume you split it and grill each side until done, whenever that may be.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2022, 11:57:40 AM
I did stop at Gelson's and got some Vernor's Zero Sugar ginger ale - it was cheap, actually. I need stamps - guess I'll check Amazon for prices.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 17, 2022, 11:58:03 AM
I just saw for the first time the images on Trump's NFT cards. I cannot believe the utter tackiness and stupidity of the images - a thin DJT? - any more than I can believe fools actually paid $99 for a set of them.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2022, 11:58:09 AM
And that's about it for now and for now that's about it.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2022, 11:59:38 AM
They did NOT pay  99 bucks for a set - they paid it for a single card, and when you know that they don't actually get a physical card, they get a digital card, you know just what a sham of a scam this really is. People's stupidity never ceases to amaze me.
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Post by: George on December 17, 2022, 12:10:47 PM
I love their pasta!

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7083.0;attach=15929)

;D
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Post by: George on December 17, 2022, 12:11:26 PM
He apologized for the other agent not calling me back after I called and left messages TWICE! :o

I hope you get to continue working with this agent.

Hopefully!!
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Post by: George on December 17, 2022, 12:12:26 PM
Contemplating his next crime...

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7083.0;attach=15930)

Like one does. ;)
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Post by: George on December 17, 2022, 12:15:14 PM
I may have one hot dog to see how that is. I think I'll try grilling it in a frying pan, although I've never done that before. I assume you split it and grill each side until done, whenever that may be.

Yes, and it's very good that way. :D
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2022, 12:17:45 PM
Up from a nap. Much needed.
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2022, 12:18:37 PM
Time to shower before getting ready for the party.
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2022, 12:19:16 PM
Word is that Mom is doing much better at her physical therapy. That’s a huge relief.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2022, 12:19:25 PM
Package has arrived - steaks, burgers, chicken, hot dogs, and some kind of potato stuff. All frozen. I've put two steaks and the hot dogs in the fridge for defrosting. How long does that usually take? Or can you defrost in the microwave?
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Post by: George on December 17, 2022, 12:31:12 PM
Package has arrived - steaks, burgers, chicken, hot dogs, and some kind of potato stuff. All frozen. I've put two steaks and the hot dogs in the fridge for defrosting. How long does that usually take? Or can you defrost in the microwave?

I've defrosted frozen hot dogs in the microwave.  I just make sure to either use the defrost button (check your owner's manual for details), or a low/half power setting and check it often.
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 12:55:27 PM
Great news about your mom, DR John G.
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 12:56:08 PM
This plumb icing is too ripe fluffy!!!
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 12:56:25 PM
Sorry!
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 12:56:46 PM
A little Jones & Schmidt humor.
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 12:57:57 PM
~~~BREAK-A-LEG SHOW VIBES~~~ tonight for DR ChasSmith and DR George & Company!!!!!!
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 01:00:01 PM
This male alto is amazing. He had a role in The Hours.
(682) Vivaldi: Ah, ch'infelice! | John Holiday & Academy of Ancient Music - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6MJJrJap8w)
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2022, 01:12:18 PM
I'll give them to the kids next door and tell them they are my failures. I'm not doing any more this year.

I am sure they will appreciate the failures though I know the feeling of disappointment after all your hard work.
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 01:12:30 PM
I got a few of the things on my list done today.
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 01:12:47 PM
I did not bake any cookies, however.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2022, 01:13:21 PM
Now that I think about it, I have a different brand of powdered egg whites than I have used in the past. I just can't get the consistency right. The icing is too fluffy.

Oh, the problem was with the icing not the cookie.  Never having made cookie icing I didn't realize it was made with powdered egg whites.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2022, 01:14:36 PM
They did NOT pay  99 bucks for a set - they paid it for a single card, and when you know that they don't actually get a physical card, they get a digital card, you know just what a sham of a scam this really is. People's stupidity never ceases to amaze me.

What, for a digital card they can take off of the internet.  OMG :))
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2022, 01:15:23 PM
Word is that Mom is doing much better at her physical therapy. That’s a huge relief.

Thank goodness.  May she continue to improve!
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2022, 01:15:52 PM
Package has arrived - steaks, burgers, chicken, hot dogs, and some kind of potato stuff. All frozen. I've put two steaks and the hot dogs in the fridge for defrosting. How long does that usually take? Or can you defrost in the microwave?

Do you have a defrost setting?
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2022, 01:16:36 PM
I got a few of the things on my list done today.

So have I since I didn't go to the gym.
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 01:17:20 PM
Page Six!
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2022, 01:17:51 PM
At 37 degrees outside Keith doesn't want to walk this afternoon.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2022, 01:18:00 PM
I could go by myself.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2022, 01:18:23 PM
I still have a lot of work to do inside so I will not exercise today.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2022, 01:18:31 PM
 :o
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2022, 01:20:50 PM
~~~BREAK-A-LEG SHOW VIBES~~~ tonight for DR ChasSmith and DR George & Company!!!!!!

Double ditto!
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 01:40:11 PM
At least Tom is still my friend.
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 01:40:41 PM
[remember Tom from MySpace?]
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2022, 01:52:41 PM
Having a sandwich for afternoon food. Why not? Defrosting, I'm sure, will be done by tomorrow and I'll make a hot dog or one of the teeny-tiny steaks.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2022, 01:53:20 PM
You're not gonna believe this, but - welcome 169 GUESTS!
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2022, 01:57:18 PM
One of my nutcrackers

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Post by: George on December 17, 2022, 01:58:30 PM
A little Jones & Schmidt humor.

Very little. ;)
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Post by: George on December 17, 2022, 01:58:46 PM
~~~BREAK-A-LEG SHOW VIBES~~~ tonight for DR ChasSmith and DR George & Company!!!!!!

Thanks, Singdaw!
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Post by: George on December 17, 2022, 02:09:15 PM
This male alto is amazing. He had a role in The Hours.
(682) Vivaldi: Ah, ch'infelice! | John Holiday & Academy of Ancient Music - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6MJJrJap8w)

Wow...he's good!
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Post by: George on December 17, 2022, 02:10:23 PM
~~~BREAK-A-LEG SHOW VIBES~~~ tonight for DR ChasSmith and DR George & Company!!!!!!

Double ditto!

Thanks, John!
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Post by: George on December 17, 2022, 02:11:33 PM
At least Tom is still my friend.

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7083.0;attach=15931)

But how old is that picture??
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Post by: George on December 17, 2022, 02:11:54 PM
And is he still that cute? ;)
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Post by: George on December 17, 2022, 02:12:50 PM
One of my nutcrackers

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7083.0;attach=15932)

That really cool!
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Post by: Ginny on December 17, 2022, 02:42:05 PM
Word is that Mom is doing much better at her physical therapy. That’s a huge relief.

Definitely a Christmas blessing!
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Post by: Ginny on December 17, 2022, 02:43:02 PM
We have assembled our Christmas tree and put the lights on.  Tomorrow we’ll start on the ornaments.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2022, 03:27:21 PM
You're not gonna believe this, but - welcome 169 GUESTS!

WOW!
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2022, 03:27:52 PM
One of my nutcrackers



Cool, and a bit scar ;D  Does it work?
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 05:47:29 PM
I'm zonked.
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 05:47:41 PM
I'm knackered.
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 05:48:30 PM
I've burnt the candle at both ends.
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 05:48:39 PM
I'm past my prime.
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 05:48:54 PM
I've given up the ghost.
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 05:49:08 PM
I've overstayed my welcome.
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 05:49:17 PM
I'm out of sorts.
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 05:49:32 PM
And I didn't have any spare sorts to begin with.
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 05:49:43 PM
But I reached page seven!
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2022, 05:49:53 PM
Good night, friends.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2022, 06:33:12 PM
I accomplished much today but not enough.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2022, 06:42:21 PM
'night
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2022, 07:02:53 PM
I assume the nutcracker works, Jane. But it hasn’t been anything but a knickknack for several decades.
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2022, 07:05:02 PM
The company party is fairly lackluster. The food was odd. The music is good, not outstanding. The country act is playing too long. And people are leaving. We will, too, soon.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2022, 08:03:16 PM
But, but - page eight is waiting in the wings.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2022, 08:03:22 PM
As am I.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2022, 08:03:30 PM
Two movies watched.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2022, 08:03:39 PM
That's one more than one.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2022, 08:03:52 PM
I'm gonna start a third but won't finish it.
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2022, 09:24:47 PM
I’m home. Not a memorable evening.
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2022, 09:25:09 PM
But nothing to complain too much about.
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2022, 09:28:14 PM
Finishing up Small Things Like These, another short Claire Keegan book. It’s a Christmas book that was up for the Booker Prize this year. I read it last year. Listening to it is equally beautiful, heartbreaking and hopeful.
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Post by: John G. on December 17, 2022, 09:29:11 PM
Good night, all.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2022, 09:52:32 PM
Everyone has disappeared into the ether.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2022, 09:53:23 PM
Well, not everyone - we do have 135 GUESTS with us. Surely one of them can sign up and make a post or twelve.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2022, 09:53:37 PM
But the writing is on the wall.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2022, 09:53:55 PM
I hate when there's writing on a wall - so messy and hard to remove.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2022, 09:54:16 PM
Surely page eight will make an entrance one of these fine days.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2022, 09:54:24 PM
Well, nights - day is done.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2022, 09:54:34 PM
But the night is not.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2022, 09:54:44 PM
Not by a long shot, baby.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2022, 09:55:01 PM
Not even by a short shot.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2022, 09:55:44 PM
Nor a medium shot.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2022, 09:56:03 PM
Okay, is someone trying to gaslight on a Saturday night?
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2022, 09:56:22 PM
We should have been on page eight ages ago.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2022, 09:56:34 PM
Something is awry.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2022, 09:56:40 PM
Askew.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2022, 09:56:45 PM
Akimbo.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2022, 09:56:57 PM
Okay, seriously, gaslighting 101.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2022, 09:57:19 PM
At long last, page eight has made its star entrance.
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Post by: George on December 17, 2022, 10:47:52 PM
Everyone has disappeared into the ether.

I'm home...finally.
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Post by: George on December 17, 2022, 11:28:07 PM
But the writing is on the wall.

I love that song (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L9fsdU9E8o). ;D
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Post by: George on December 17, 2022, 11:28:44 PM
We had a good show tonight.
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Post by: George on December 17, 2022, 11:29:57 PM
Not a large-ish crowd, but filled with friends and the friendly.
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Post by: George on December 17, 2022, 11:30:20 PM
Tomorrow, we have two performances.
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Post by: George on December 17, 2022, 11:54:40 PM
Well, this is a really good feel-good story:

A chef changed the name of his restaurant from his nonbinary child's deadname to their current name — and business is booming (http://www.insider.com/chef-named-new-restaurant-after-his-nonbinary-childs-new-name-2022-12). :)
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Post by: bk on December 18, 2022, 12:05:10 AM
No, TCB, no George, no page nine.
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Post by: bk on December 18, 2022, 12:05:22 AM
And you know that page nine is waiting in the wings.
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Post by: bk on December 18, 2022, 12:05:29 AM
As am I.
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Post by: bk on December 18, 2022, 12:06:15 AM
Welcome, seventy-six GUESTS. Hope you brought seventy-six trombones.
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Post by: bk on December 18, 2022, 12:06:46 AM
George has gone down a rabbit hole.
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Post by: bk on December 18, 2022, 12:06:53 AM
I have not.
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Post by: bk on December 18, 2022, 12:07:00 AM
I'm still here.
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Post by: bk on December 18, 2022, 12:07:10 AM
I'm also there.
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Post by: bk on December 18, 2022, 12:07:37 AM
Not sure page nine will be making its entrance.
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Post by: bk on December 18, 2022, 12:07:50 AM
Then again, you never know, do you?
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Post by: bk on December 18, 2022, 12:08:01 AM
Surprises happen.
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Post by: bk on December 18, 2022, 12:08:14 AM
George might come out of the rabbit hole and post.
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Post by: bk on December 18, 2022, 12:08:29 AM
Although that now seems unlikely.
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Post by: bk on December 18, 2022, 12:08:50 AM
Oh well.
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Post by: bk on December 18, 2022, 12:08:56 AM
Well oh.
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Post by: bk on December 18, 2022, 12:09:04 AM
I can tell you this:
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Post by: bk on December 18, 2022, 12:09:11 AM
New notes are up.
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Post by: bk on December 18, 2022, 12:09:18 AM
Up are new notes.
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Post by: bk on December 18, 2022, 12:09:27 AM
I have personally seen them.
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Post by: bk on December 18, 2022, 12:09:42 AM
Have you?
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Post by: bk on December 18, 2022, 12:09:58 AM
I've not only seen them, I've read them.
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Post by: bk on December 18, 2022, 12:10:08 AM
They were a nice time passer.
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Post by: bk on December 18, 2022, 12:10:36 AM
Enter page nine!
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Post by: George on December 18, 2022, 12:10:55 AM
I was engaging in my evening ablutions.
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Post by: George on December 18, 2022, 12:11:09 AM
And now, I have finished.
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Post by: George on December 18, 2022, 12:12:13 AM
And I watched a bit of The Meidas Touch (https://www.youtube.com/@MeidasTouch).  These guys are practicing lawyers and know what they're talking about. :)
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Post by: bk on December 18, 2022, 12:14:21 AM
I've taught those boys a thing or two. They used to open every video with "a breaking bombshell news alert" - I told them to knock it off because not everything is a breaking bombshell news alert. I posted that five or six times, and they finally took my advice and only use it now if there truly is a breaking bombshell news alert.