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Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on January 04, 2023, 12:20:09 AM

Title: UP TO SPEED
Post by: bk on January 04, 2023, 12:20:09 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were up to speed, and now it is time for you to post until the up to speed cows come home.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: bk on January 04, 2023, 12:21:48 AM
And the word of the day is: ENTELECHY!
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: bk on January 04, 2023, 12:23:21 AM
And now - Dino at the piano.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: bk on January 04, 2023, 01:02:55 AM
Wrote another three and a half pages and I'm done for this evening.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: George on January 04, 2023, 01:08:11 AM
Wrote another three and a half pages and I'm done for this evening.

Nice.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: George on January 04, 2023, 01:09:17 AM
BK, do you have a timeline for when you expect to reach certain points, or is it that it'll take however long it takes?
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: bk on January 04, 2023, 01:25:40 AM
It always takes what it takes, but I do try and do at least ten pages a day these days. This one's averaging more. I also usually have a general idea of how many manuscript pages something will run, but I have no idea with this one yet.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2023, 03:43:40 AM
Good morning, friends.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: elmore3003 on January 04, 2023, 03:44:27 AM
Good morning, all!
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2023, 03:44:35 AM
Is "smoky eye" related to "side eye"? Can a side eye be smoky, or a smoky eye side?
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2023, 03:45:46 AM
And the word of the day is: ENTELECHY!

Used in a sentence:
I don't need no damned ENTELECHY.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2023, 03:46:17 AM
Sorry you had to cancel your appointment, DR TCB.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: elmore3003 on January 04, 2023, 03:51:13 AM
Several years ago, when Thatch finally decided that he no longer feared and hated me, he began showing his affection by sleeping with me every night. I would ask, "Thatch, ready for bed?" and he'd jump on on the bed, trot to the upper left corner of the mattress and settle in.

Over the pandemic, he stopped doing that. Occasionally on a really cold night I'd find him sleeping next to me, but for the most part, he seemed to like sleeping in my computer chair or the cat tree. Lately, he's returned to sleeping in his old spot.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: elmore3003 on January 04, 2023, 03:56:49 AM
I did not sleep well last night, but the cats did. I had a hard time settling and getting comfortable, and I was up too many times.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: elmore3003 on January 04, 2023, 03:58:18 AM
DR TCB, I also have a problem with too much salt in my system.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: elmore3003 on January 04, 2023, 04:01:08 AM
I must see Joshie today and turn in this work I've finished. I'm planning on making the trip to City Center, and I hope it goes better than yesterday's failed trip.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2023, 04:07:30 AM
~~~CONTINUED MAJOR MIRACLE VIBES~~~ for BK!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2023, 04:08:07 AM
And ~~~WRITING VIBES~~~ too, of course....
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2023, 04:09:49 AM
BK, regarding Sami, during editing when you want to change one shot of a line out for another take, do you have a journal of all the takes to refer to, or is everything just stored in your head?
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2023, 04:12:06 AM
i saved 15 per
cent on my insurance by
switching to haiku
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: elmore3003 on January 04, 2023, 04:16:10 AM
 ;)
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2023, 04:34:28 AM
Good one, DR elmore3003.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2023, 04:34:57 AM
~~~TRAVEL VIBES~~~ for you, today.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Laura on January 04, 2023, 04:54:13 AM
Good morning.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 04, 2023, 05:10:02 AM
And another fine morning you've gotten me into!
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 04, 2023, 05:11:06 AM
It's gg to be a gray, stormy day here in SC.


Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 04, 2023, 05:13:55 AM
I don't recall any specific dreams, but I woke up thinking about stupid TV commercials.

One of the worst is for a drug used to combat the symptoms of TED...or, Thyroid Eye Disease.

What bugs me is how the women pronounce thyroid, which is correctly pronounced THIGH-ROYD.

In the commercials they say THIGH-rid.  I suppose the ROYD seems somehow related to the HEMO variety.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 04, 2023, 05:16:45 AM
The first commercial featured a blond woman named Jeannie, who is seen throughout the commercial wearing sunglasses...in each shot, she removes a pair only to reveal another pair.

Ultimately, we see her without.  But the commercial offers us the opportunity to visit the drug's website for "before and after" pictures of Jeannie.

AS IF
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 04, 2023, 05:18:06 AM
I recognize TED as a major problem that deserves a successful treatment.

But the TV commercials just make me want to FWOW UP.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 04, 2023, 05:18:14 AM
Rant over.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 04, 2023, 05:18:22 AM
For the fourth day of 2023, I have started Page 2.

Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 04, 2023, 05:19:48 AM
I have no idea what I will be doing today, but I'm willing to bet it won't be nearly as much as I should do.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2023, 05:41:06 AM
We are expecting snow all day again today.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: elmore3003 on January 04, 2023, 05:55:19 AM
Well, I've decided to go to City Center. If I start to feel puny, I'll come home with a bundle of scores to proofread here.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: ChasSmith on January 04, 2023, 05:59:54 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: ChasSmith on January 04, 2023, 06:09:01 AM
I slept in a little late and had the predictably crazy dream to prove it. Nothing I haven't had before, just another variation on the usual circumstances:  it's time to leave someplace that I and a number of other people have been at for a week or so, and I'm trying to assemble my various belongings, figure out where my car is, that kind of thing...and it's never quite under control and time's a'wastin'. I really need to think through the similar times of my life to see if I can come up with an actual source for this.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: ChasSmith on January 04, 2023, 06:10:09 AM
Have a good trip to City Center, DR Elmore. The project sounds like fun.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: ChasSmith on January 04, 2023, 06:13:55 AM
Up to speed is what I need to get today.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: ChasSmith on January 04, 2023, 06:18:17 AM
Today is the warmest of our January Thaw, reaching 60 or above. Tomorrow and Friday it's back to 50, then it's probably back to more normal winter temps but I haven't looked any farther ahead yet.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: ChasSmith on January 04, 2023, 06:24:16 AM
We don't follow any particular schedule or tradition on it, but we're taking the ornaments off the tree and getting it out of here today. It was a very nice tree, but smaller than our usual one, which was all we felt like dealing with this time, and it's also shedding needles like crazy. So, it's time.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: John G. on January 04, 2023, 06:38:27 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: John G. on January 04, 2023, 06:42:05 AM
I had a dream about being a detective working on a murder in a local philharmonic. The bodies were being hauled off in the standing bass case. Turns out the bass player’s SO was hauling them off, leaving the bass player with an alibi. She was in on it, too.

I called it Orchestra Knives, a play on Orchestra Wives, a favorite Fox musical.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: John G. on January 04, 2023, 06:44:47 AM
Wordle 5, Phoodle 2
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: John G. on January 04, 2023, 06:46:07 AM
I am not ready to stir just yet.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: John G. on January 04, 2023, 06:56:19 AM
Would someone buy me a winning Mega Millions ticket, please?
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: John G. on January 04, 2023, 06:56:47 AM
I’d share.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 04, 2023, 06:59:18 AM
We are having an hellacious  thunderstorm right now, and we are under a tornado watch until 2 p.m., EST.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: John G. on January 04, 2023, 07:16:09 AM
Stay safe vibes for Ron.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: KevinH on January 04, 2023, 07:19:12 AM
Good morning!
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: KevinH on January 04, 2023, 07:19:23 AM
Wordle:  4/6
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Ginny on January 04, 2023, 07:20:01 AM
Wednesday morning greetings!  I had a couple of commitments away from home yesterday and survived them both.  Had to take a nap when I got home.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Ginny on January 04, 2023, 07:20:43 AM
Now I have 3 blank days on the calendar.  Looking forward to some desk work and, maybe, some crafting.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 04, 2023, 07:22:46 AM
Gosh and golly!

Town tornado warning sounded for five minutes.

Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 04, 2023, 07:23:09 AM
I hope I don't find myself in Kansas in a little while.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Ginny on January 04, 2023, 07:28:48 AM
Take care, DR Ron!
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2023, 07:36:35 AM
DR Ron Pulliam, if you get blown off track, just click your heels together three times.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2023, 07:37:34 AM
I'll tell you what's up to speed; we are speeding toward a page turn.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2023, 07:37:43 AM
It is ever closer.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2023, 07:37:58 AM
Of course, objects in the mirror are closer than they appear.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2023, 07:38:07 AM
But we don't mind.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2023, 07:38:18 AM
When we're on page THREE.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: George on January 04, 2023, 07:40:28 AM
;)

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:))
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 04, 2023, 07:42:45 AM
The orange one has asked the GOP to fully back McCarthy today.

It will be interesting to see if his endorsement carries any weight.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: John G. on January 04, 2023, 07:45:31 AM
The orange one has asked the GOP to fully back McCarthy today.

It will be interesting to see if his endorsement carries any weight.


Sadly, it probably does, because the no votes came from election deniers.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: John G. on January 04, 2023, 07:48:33 AM
Starting first season of Schitt’s Creek. Have never seen this show.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2023, 08:38:13 AM
My overseas BO is always exaggerated.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2023, 08:38:33 AM
No tornado vibes for DR RON PULLIAM.

Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2023, 08:38:45 AM
Trip vibes for DR ELMORE.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2023, 08:39:01 AM
Continued writing vibes for MR BK.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2023, 08:39:17 AM
Where is DR JANE?
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2023, 08:40:14 AM
DR CHAS SMITH your dream is a typical one for the start of the new year as we all struggle to get it together.....it also tells us that you will find something that was lost - that you had forgotten about.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2023, 08:40:33 AM
Please deposit $35 in my PayPal account.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2023, 08:44:59 AM
DR JOHN G - the Dream-O-Matic 6000 (used previously today on the dream of DR CHAS SMITH) says that your dream indicates an attention to detail that you wish others in your orbit also had - and that also someone you work with is NOT carrying the weight as should be. 
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2023, 08:45:13 AM
Please deposit $35 in my PayPal account.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2023, 08:46:48 AM
My question for ASK BK Day:

What word processing program do you use for your writing?  I am assuming APPLE has its own called Apple something or other.....but perhaps you use something a bit more exotic.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2023, 09:12:40 AM
From John:

Quote
Henry Baur and Robert Lynen were both in this and Carrottop. In reading the notes, I discovered Baur, an amazing actor, was tortured by the Gestapo, who believed he was a Jew. He died under mysterious circumstances, which many say was brought about by the Nazis.

 :(
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2023, 09:16:57 AM
DR Jrand I hope you sort out the problem with your Humana Visa Account.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2023, 09:19:05 AM
DR TCB I am sorry you had to cancel your lunch and doctor plans.  Has the swelling gone down?
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: George on January 04, 2023, 09:31:36 AM
Look what I just checked out from my local library! :D
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Ginny on January 04, 2023, 09:34:19 AM
My question for ASK BK Day:

What word processing program do you use for your writing?  I am assuming APPLE has its own called Apple something or other.....but perhaps you use something a bit more exotic.

I'm not BK, but I can tell you that the Apple word processing program is called Pages.  It's what I use.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2023, 09:48:38 AM
  I'm not BK

Ah! The title of my next memoir!        8)
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: vixmom on January 04, 2023, 10:50:00 AM
I am at work
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: vixmom on January 04, 2023, 10:50:09 AM
My back.hurts
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Post by: vixmom on January 04, 2023, 10:50:21 AM
I havent wordled yet
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Post by: vixmom on January 04, 2023, 10:52:49 AM
Wordle 564 3/6

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Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: vixmom on January 04, 2023, 10:53:24 AM
Now I have
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 04, 2023, 11:07:26 AM
I am home. Today, which is quite rare, was a perfect AAR day: two good, considerate drivers, and on time. Would that every ride were this wonderful!
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: John G. on January 04, 2023, 11:09:41 AM
Continued writing vibes for MR BK.

Exactly
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: ChasSmith on January 04, 2023, 11:20:49 AM
Congratulations, DR Elmore!
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: ChasSmith on January 04, 2023, 11:24:00 AM
I am back from picking up a pair of headlight bulbs at Autozone. One light is out, but I always replace both when it happens. I got the conventional bulbs, but I think I'm going to go back and exchange these for the next level of whiteness and brightness. Live large, I say.

It's also high time I gave those headlight lenses their long overdue toothbrushing! That in itself will improve matters, and I now have the power drill kit I'd intended to get originally for polishing those things up.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: John G. on January 04, 2023, 11:30:36 AM
Four!
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Post by: John G. on January 04, 2023, 11:34:23 AM
I don’t think I should binge watch Schitt’s Creek. It’s very funny. But it’s better in smaller doses.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2023, 11:48:38 AM
Thanks DR GINNY.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2023, 11:49:16 AM
Yes DR TCB - I guess it's a new benefit with my Humana Medicare Advantage Plan....

But I have not received an email response as yet.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2023, 11:54:13 AM
BUT I just checked the site and now I am activated!  So I guess that's my answer.

And my questions are answered there!  Very nice.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: George on January 04, 2023, 11:56:02 AM
I am home. Today, which is quite rare, was a perfect AAR day: two good, considerate drivers, and on time. Would that every ride were this wonderful!

That's great, Larry!
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: George on January 04, 2023, 11:58:27 AM
Wordle 564 5/6

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Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: John G. on January 04, 2023, 12:08:32 PM
Fifth time is not the charm for McCarthy.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: John G. on January 04, 2023, 12:08:57 PM
I would think he’d get the message.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: John G. on January 04, 2023, 12:09:14 PM
Gratuitous post 99!
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2023, 12:11:11 PM
I don't recall any specific dreams, but I woke up thinking about stupid TV commercials.

One of the worst is for a drug used to combat the symptoms of TED...or, Thyroid Eye Disease.

What bugs me is how the women pronounce thyroid, which is correctly pronounced THIGH-ROYD.

In the commercials they say THIGH-rid.  I suppose the ROYD seems somehow related to the HEMO variety.

That is strange.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2023, 12:13:09 PM
Starting first season of Schitt’s Creek. Have never seen this show.

We enjoyed it.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2023, 12:13:49 PM
Where is DR JANE?


I usually don't post this early.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Ginny on January 04, 2023, 12:14:23 PM
Fifth time is not the charm for McCarthy.

Calling Randy Rainbow!
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2023, 12:14:58 PM
No tornado vibes for DR RON PULLIAM.



DITTO!
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2023, 12:15:29 PM
Look what I just checked out from my local library! :D

Cool.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2023, 12:16:46 PM
I don’t think I should binge watch Schitt’s Creek. It’s very funny. But it’s better in smaller doses.

When you say binge watch, is that all in one day or one episode a day?
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2023, 12:17:34 PM
I think of binge watching as multiple episodes on the same day.  I know people who consider an episode a day, vs waiting a week in-between episodes.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2023, 12:18:11 PM
BUT I just checked the site and now I am activated!  So I guess that's my answer.

And my questions are answered there!  Very nice.

Good, and without needing to talk to someone.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2023, 12:18:43 PM
Fifth time is not the charm for McCarthy.

I saw the headline when I turned on my computer.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: elmore3003 on January 04, 2023, 12:55:27 PM
Listening to these idiot GOP House members tout their candidate for Speaker and bash Biden and Democrats makes my tummy hurt. Each one implies "whatever you heard last will be more intelligent than my contribution."
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2023, 12:58:58 PM
Good news from DR elmore3003!
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Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2023, 12:59:11 PM
Good news from DR Jrand72!
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Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2023, 12:59:25 PM
And good news from DR John G. yesterday.
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Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2023, 12:59:34 PM
So we're on a roll.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2023, 12:59:53 PM
May the trend continue for those DRs still in need of it.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: George on January 04, 2023, 01:00:01 PM
I would think he’d get the message.

You'd think. ::)
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: George on January 04, 2023, 01:00:29 PM
Fifth time is not the charm for McCarthy.

Calling Randy Rainbow!

Yes!! ;D
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Post by: George on January 04, 2023, 01:04:35 PM
And look what FINALLY came in the mail today!!  It's the London cast recording on vinyl!
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Post by: George on January 04, 2023, 01:05:38 PM
ALSO it's one of only 50 (so they say) that was autographed by Mel Brooks himself! ;D
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: George on January 04, 2023, 01:08:17 PM
PAGE FIVE YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN DANCE!!

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Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2023, 01:11:42 PM
ALSO it's one of only 50 (so they say) that was autographed by Mel Brooks himself! ;D

Cool.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2023, 01:29:52 PM
Very nice DR GEORGE.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2023, 01:30:19 PM
Sixth time wasn't the charm either.

Republican Victoria Spartz from Indiana voted "Present."
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2023, 01:30:59 PM
Didn't Orange Face tell his toadies to vote for McCarthy?  Jordan & Greene did.....but this new guy Donalds got 20 votes.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2023, 01:32:29 PM
Here is my question I know that the experts on HHW will know the answer.

Since the new members have to be sworn in by the Speaker of the House - and there is NO Speaker of the House.....why are they voting?  Or is there a rule of law that permits them to do so at the opening of the Congress?

Perhaps the swearing in is just ceremonial.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2023, 01:32:52 PM
I am asking with alacrity.

I messaged Tyler Peck, but she didn't know.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: John G. on January 04, 2023, 01:36:11 PM
I think of binge watching as multiple episodes on the same day.  I know people who consider an episode a day, vs waiting a week in-between episodes.

I was going to watch all in one day. I have watched five or six.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: John G. on January 04, 2023, 01:37:24 PM
Sixth time wasn't the charm either.

Republican Victoria Spartz from Indiana voted "Present."

At least it wasn’t a lie on her part.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: John G. on January 04, 2023, 01:39:10 PM
Nice autograph. George.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2023, 01:41:53 PM
Well that's true DR JOHN G.....
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: John G. on January 04, 2023, 01:45:55 PM
Well that's true DR JOHN G.....

That is saying a lot for a Republican.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: John G. on January 04, 2023, 01:47:02 PM
Mom could use some vibes and prayers. A friend went to visit and she’s not responding too much. Don’t know yet if it’s another stroke.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: George on January 04, 2023, 01:57:10 PM
Mom could use some vibes and prayers. A friend went to visit and she’s not responding too much. Don’t know yet if it’s another stroke.

Oh, no. :(

~~~SUPER VIBES OF ALL KINDS!!~~~
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2023, 02:02:41 PM
Sixth time wasn't the charm either.

Republican Victoria Spartz from Indiana voted "Present."

;D
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2023, 02:03:40 PM
I think of binge watching as multiple episodes on the same day.  I know people who consider an episode a day, vs waiting a week in-between episodes.


I was going to watch all in one day. I have watched five or six.

I think that is enough binging for one day ;D
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2023, 02:04:24 PM
Mom could use some vibes and prayers. A friend went to visit and she’s not responding too much. Don’t know yet if it’s another stroke.

Oh no, sending major vibes.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2023, 02:13:03 PM
Vibes for the mother of DR JOHN G.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2023, 02:29:25 PM
I just ordered stamps online for the first time.  It was much easier than at the post office where I have trouble hearing my stamp design options.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2023, 02:29:38 PM
I got cute little elephants.
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Post by: Jane on January 04, 2023, 02:30:58 PM
It beats the Little Mo tennis player stamps I ended up with at the post office the last time I purchased stamps.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2023, 02:31:31 PM
It was cold and windy with the possibility of rain so I took a shower instead of walking.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2023, 02:32:04 PM
By the time I was done it was cold, windy, and pouring rain. 
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Post by: Jane on January 04, 2023, 02:32:17 PM
I am not sorry about my decision.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 04, 2023, 02:40:27 PM
DR JohnG, how soon will you learn more about your mother's current situation? I hope she's okay.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2023, 02:44:29 PM
~~~PRAYERS AND POSITIVE VIBES~~~ for the mother of DR John G.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2023, 02:45:04 PM
Are those the stamps you asked for, DR Jane, or is that what you ended up getting because you couldn't hear?
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2023, 02:46:41 PM
Me: My eyes are up here.
Picasso: I disagree.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: John G. on January 04, 2023, 02:46:59 PM
No one at the place is answering the phone, except for Mom. Linda said she sounded weak and tired. So, probably no answers today.
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Post by: John G. on January 04, 2023, 02:47:54 PM
Onward.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: John G. on January 04, 2023, 02:48:02 PM
Six!
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Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2023, 02:54:21 PM
PAGE SIX CHRISTMAS LIGHT DANCE!
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: John G. on January 04, 2023, 02:57:13 PM
Here’s the quote

Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 04, 2023, 03:19:22 PM
Lots of storm damage in these parts, but none in my neighborhood!!! 
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: George on January 04, 2023, 03:20:12 PM
I just ordered stamps online for the first time.  It was much easier than at the post office where I have trouble hearing my stamp design options.

What a coinkydink!  I actually went to the post office today.  John and Singdaw should expect packages probably sometime next week. :)
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: George on January 04, 2023, 03:21:34 PM
Me: My eyes are up here.
Picasso: I disagree.

:))
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Post by: George on January 04, 2023, 03:22:21 PM
PAGE SIX CHRISTMAS LIGHT DANCE!

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7101.0;attach=16084)

;D
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: George on January 04, 2023, 03:23:02 PM
Here’s the quote

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7101.0;attach=16085)

Very nice.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: bk on January 04, 2023, 03:25:00 PM
I'm up, I'm up - I could not fall asleep and didn't until seven - so eight hours but my day is totally screwy now and I doubt I'll get more than ten pages done at some point, but we shall see. I have to futz and finesse in a few moments. The good news is a Major Miracle happened so that will alleviate some stress.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: bk on January 04, 2023, 03:27:35 PM
BK, regarding Sami, during editing when you want to change one shot of a line out for another take, do you have a journal of all the takes to refer to, or is everything just stored in your head?

Marshall has all the takes of a scene in a folder in the Avid, so it's really simple to call up another take and check it out, then swap it if we think it's better.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: bk on January 04, 2023, 03:29:19 PM
My question for ASK BK Day:

What word processing program do you use for your writing?  I am assuming APPLE has its own called Apple something or other.....but perhaps you use something a bit more exotic.

I'm a Word for Mac guy - always.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: John G. on January 04, 2023, 03:31:07 PM
Good news on the major miracle, BK.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: John G. on January 04, 2023, 03:34:19 PM
Starting Purple Noon, which I don’t think I’ve ever seen. They misspelled Nino Rota’s name in the credits. They have Nino Rotta. Either way, the score is lovely.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: John G. on January 04, 2023, 03:36:57 PM
I loved Patricia Highsmith’s novel and the remake, The Talented Mr. Ripley.  Since do many used the title to describe George Santos or whatever that liar’s name is, I thought I’d give it a try.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Ginny on January 04, 2023, 03:46:37 PM
Vibes for DR John G’s mother!
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: John G. on January 04, 2023, 04:16:56 PM
Thank y’all. No word.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: George on January 04, 2023, 04:29:08 PM
I'm up, I'm up - I could not fall asleep and didn't until seven - so eight hours but my day is totally screwy now and I doubt I'll get more than ten pages done at some point, but we shall see. I have to futz and finesse in a few moments. The good news is a Major Miracle happened so that will alleviate some stress.

Very good news!
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2023, 04:38:04 PM
Are those the stamps you asked for, DR Jane, or is that what you ended up getting because you couldn't hear?

LOL, I did not ask for those.  I like pretty or cute stamps.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2023, 04:38:47 PM
These are the stamps I just purchased.

(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/G28AAOSwQFBixs6b/s-l500.jpg)
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2023, 04:40:27 PM
No one at the place is answering the phone, except for Mom. Linda said she sounded weak and tired. So, probably no answers today.

Did you speak to her as well?
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2023, 04:41:05 PM
Lots of storm damage in these parts, but none in my neighborhood!!! 

I am glad you are ok.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2023, 04:42:57 PM
I just ordered stamps online for the first time.  It was much easier than at the post office where I have trouble hearing my stamp design options.

What a coinkydink!  I actually went to the post office today.  John and Singdaw should expect packages probably sometime next week. :)

I was going to go soon, mail the package and get stamps.  Now I am less motivated to mail the package-lol
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: John G. on January 04, 2023, 04:43:50 PM
I forgot that this is Twelfth Night.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2023, 04:44:02 PM
I only have two stamps here.  One is a pretty LOVE stamp and the other is the ugly Mo one.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2023, 04:45:03 PM
I'm up, I'm up - I could not fall asleep and didn't until seven - so eight hours but my day is totally screwy now and I doubt I'll get more than ten pages done at some point, but we shall see. I have to futz and finesse in a few moments. The good news is a Major Miracle happened so that will alleviate some stress.

Great news.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2023, 04:45:05 PM
Thanks in advance, DR George!
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Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2023, 04:45:27 PM
Very happy for BK that the Major Miracle has arrived.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2023, 04:45:40 PM
Nifty musical quote, DR John G.!
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2023, 04:45:43 PM
DR Vixmom I hope you are feeling less pain today.  Did you ever figure out why you fell to avoid it happening again?
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2023, 04:46:16 PM
The snow has stopped. I think it's 14" over the past 2 days.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Ginny on January 04, 2023, 04:46:22 PM
These are the stamps I just purchased.

(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/G28AAOSwQFBixs6b/s-l500.jpg)

I have those and the Peanuts stamps especially for sending mail to our granddaughters and great nieces and nephews.

I also like to order stamps online because most post office clerks get surly when you want “specials.”
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2023, 04:46:33 PM
SEVEN!!
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Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2023, 04:47:16 PM
Surly Clerks sounds like it should be the title of something-or-other.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2023, 05:02:32 PM
The snow has stopped. I think it's 14" over the past 2 days.

Is that normal for this time of year?
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2023, 05:16:14 PM
These are the stamps I just purchased.


I have those and the Peanuts stamps especially for sending mail to our granddaughters and great nieces and nephews.

I also like to order stamps online because most post office clerks get surly when you want “specials.”

They used to have samples available to look at, now they just hand you stamps from their pick and I have to ask what the other options are.  I think I will do this from now on.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: George on January 04, 2023, 05:42:44 PM
These are the stamps I just purchased.

(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/G28AAOSwQFBixs6b/s-l500.jpg)

Those are cute!
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: George on January 04, 2023, 05:44:08 PM
Thanks in advance, DR George!

You're very welcome, Singdaw!
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 04, 2023, 05:44:36 PM
Did my boy Kevin win?
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2023, 05:46:54 PM
HA!!!!
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2023, 05:47:13 PM
Word for Mac - I learned something ELSE today.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2023, 05:47:25 PM
Congrats to MR BK on the Major Miracle.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2023, 05:47:52 PM
Luka Garza was in for the first quarter:

11 points and 5 rebounds.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2023, 05:48:39 PM
DR JOHN G I love Purple Noon....even more than I love The Talented Mr Ripley.....

Of course....Alain Delon.....what's not to like?
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2023, 05:49:06 PM
I decided to take my shower tonight since my doctor's appointment is tomorrow.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2023, 05:49:24 PM
Does it cost extra to order stamps by mail?
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2023, 05:50:51 PM
What are these fools trying to prove?  Why are they interrupting the work of the House?

For me this is just another January 6......from even more on the inside.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Laura on January 04, 2023, 05:54:49 PM
Good evening.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: bk on January 04, 2023, 05:55:11 PM
It took ninety minutes to futz and finesse - lots of little things, then a bunch of additions, a few subtractions, but I was pretty happy with it. I added three pages' worth of new stuff so we'll see how many pages I do and whether I can do twelve or not. Certainly, I'd have to write for most of the evening to do that many, so we'll see.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2023, 05:55:14 PM
Does it cost extra to order stamps by mail?

It was $1.50, however, the forever stamps were the original price vs the current price.  The small extra charge was worth it to me.  I only ordered two 20 stamp books.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Laura on January 04, 2023, 05:55:55 PM
I have nothing to report.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2023, 06:00:03 PM
Maybe that is a good thing ;)
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2023, 06:08:26 PM
Tonight we watched one of the new episodes of Midsomer Murders.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2023, 06:21:33 PM
Good night, friends.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2023, 06:43:23 PM
'night
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: vixmom on January 04, 2023, 07:03:13 PM
What are these fools trying to prove?  Why are they interrupting the work of the House?

For me this is just another January 6......from even more on the inside.

They’re bullies, they love that they’re able to disrupt things because they think it makes them important
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: vixmom on January 04, 2023, 07:06:26 PM
Wouldn’t it be fun if 6 moderate Republicans switched their vote next round to Jeffries?
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: vixmom on January 04, 2023, 07:06:38 PM
Are there any moderate Republicans left?
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Post by: vixmom on January 04, 2023, 07:11:20 PM
I am glad to hear Elmores trips went smoothly
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Post by: vixmom on January 04, 2023, 07:12:26 PM
I am sorry about TCBs continued problems
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Post by: John G. on January 04, 2023, 07:49:58 PM
DR JOHN G I love Purple Noon....even more than I love The Talented Mr Ripley.....

Of course....Alain Delon.....what's not to like?

Exactly.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: John G. on January 04, 2023, 07:52:01 PM
What are these fools trying to prove?  Why are they interrupting the work of the House?

For me this is just another January 6......from even more on the inside.

Except Josh Hawley hasn’t made a run for it. Granted, he’s in the Senate, but …
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: John G. on January 04, 2023, 07:52:10 PM
Eight!
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: John G. on January 04, 2023, 07:52:41 PM
Got ahead of myself there.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: John G. on January 04, 2023, 07:53:49 PM
Had a nice dinner with friends. Well, the conversation was nice. The Asian tapas were s bit too fussy for me.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: John G. on January 04, 2023, 07:54:28 PM
Time to finish Purple Noon.
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Post by: George on January 04, 2023, 08:09:28 PM
Wouldn’t it be fun if 6 moderate Republicans switched their vote next round to Jeffries?

I was thinking that exact same thing!
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Post by: bk on January 04, 2023, 08:13:32 PM
I girded my loins and wrote seven more pages for a total of ten and I'll try to do another five after I finish the movie I've started.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2023, 09:03:25 PM
Congrats on the writing MR BK!
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2023, 09:04:40 PM
Thanks DR JANE.....I always try to go to the Post Office on a weekday mid morning.....it's usually not very crowded.

Although once there was a lady mailing QUILTS to people all over the U.S. for her church.....and she had put the same zip code on them all even though they were going to different states.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2023, 09:05:01 PM
That sounds about right DR VIXMOM.

And yes that would be a wonderful moment!
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2023, 09:05:16 PM
We'll find out at noon tomorrow.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2023, 09:05:30 PM
Or the next day.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2023, 09:05:46 PM
OH I REACHED A MILLSTONE!!!!
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Post by: John G. on January 04, 2023, 09:06:17 PM
Congratulations, JRand!
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Post by: John G. on January 04, 2023, 09:07:09 PM
Cincinnati chili fans, check it out:

https://www.rachaelrayshow.com/recipes/spicy-cincinnati-chili-inspired-by-skyline-but-with-more-kick
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Post by: George on January 04, 2023, 09:08:09 PM
OH I REACHED A MILLSTONE!!!!

Congrats to Jrand for reaching and passing a momentous posting millstone! ;D
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Post by: John G. on January 04, 2023, 09:10:01 PM
I wasn’t thrilled with the ending of Purple Noon, which changed the book. But the director said he must be brought to justice.
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Post by: John G. on January 04, 2023, 09:11:51 PM
Interesting interview with Patricia Highsmith in the extras.
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Post by: John G. on January 04, 2023, 09:36:59 PM
Good night, all.
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Post by: TCB on January 04, 2023, 11:31:44 PM
ALSO it's one of only 50 (so they say) that was autographed by Mel Brooks himself! ;D



Nice autograph!
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: TCB on January 04, 2023, 11:36:18 PM
Mom could use some vibes and prayers. A friend went to visit and she’s not responding too much. Don’t know yet if it’s another stroke.

John, prayers and good vibes to your dear mother.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: bk on January 04, 2023, 11:40:30 PM
Where's page nine?
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: bk on January 04, 2023, 11:40:37 PM
Where's George?
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: bk on January 04, 2023, 11:40:45 PM
Down some damn rabbit hole?
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: bk on January 04, 2023, 11:41:01 PM
Offline it says.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: bk on January 04, 2023, 11:41:08 PM
Offline.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: bk on January 04, 2023, 11:41:20 PM
Online is where we need dear George.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: bk on January 04, 2023, 11:41:28 PM
Online, not offline.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: bk on January 04, 2023, 11:41:35 PM
Nyet to offline.
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: bk on January 04, 2023, 11:42:09 PM
Is there gaslighting going on?
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: bk on January 04, 2023, 11:42:18 PM
Is there?
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: bk on January 04, 2023, 11:42:25 PM
See?
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: bk on January 04, 2023, 11:42:42 PM
Page nine has made its delayed entrance.
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Post by: bk on January 04, 2023, 11:42:52 PM
Meanwhile, George is offline.
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Post by: TCB on January 04, 2023, 11:51:16 PM
Strange dream this morning.  Susan Stroman had a new best-selling novel.  It was called THE MISFITS.  It was the Arthur Miller screenplay rewritten as a Marx Brothers comedy.
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Post by: TCB on January 04, 2023, 11:54:32 PM
I haven’t read it, but if it turns out that Chico is playing the Clark Gable part, instead of Groucho, as everyone expects; then I believe that vixmom should get a special thank you in the Author’s Notes.


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Post by: George on January 04, 2023, 11:55:37 PM
ALSO it's one of only 50 (so they say) that was autographed by Mel Brooks himself! ;D



Nice autograph!

Thanks, Tom!
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Post by: George on January 04, 2023, 11:56:39 PM
Where's George?

Here:  https://www.wheresgeorge.com/ (https://www.wheresgeorge.com/)

;D
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: TCB on January 05, 2023, 12:00:10 AM
Where is BK.?


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Post by: George on January 05, 2023, 12:02:39 AM
Down some damn rabbit hole?

https://www.youtube.com/@AmericasTestKitchen/videos (https://www.youtube.com/@AmericasTestKitchen/videos)
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Post by: George on January 05, 2023, 12:03:03 AM
Online is where we need dear George.

I'm here...where are YOU now??
Title: Re: UP TO SPEED
Post by: George on January 05, 2023, 12:04:48 AM
Where is BK.?


https://www.bk.com/ (https://www.bk.com/)

;)
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Post by: bk on January 05, 2023, 12:13:47 AM
New notes are up.
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Post by: bk on January 05, 2023, 12:13:54 AM
Up are new notes.
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Post by: bk on January 05, 2023, 12:14:01 AM
I've read them.
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Post by: bk on January 05, 2023, 12:14:09 AM
I really have.
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Post by: bk on January 05, 2023, 12:14:19 AM
And now you can read them.
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Post by: bk on January 05, 2023, 12:14:25 AM
As have I.