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Title: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: bk on January 22, 2023, 12:06:41 AM
Well, you're read the notes, the notes finished the notes, and now it is time for you to post until the finished cows come home.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: bk on January 22, 2023, 12:08:02 AM
And the word of the day is: STYLISH!
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Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 12:17:28 AM
(https://www.funimada.com/assets/images/cards/big/congrats-1.gif)

TO BK FOR FINISHING BOOK #23!! ;D
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 12:47:09 AM
Wordle 582 6/6

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Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 12:53:21 AM
Today, my mom is going to take Mona and Dee to the Red Wind casino for dinner for their birthdays (both are in January, but not on the same day).  Mona and Dee are two of the Friday night Phase 10 regulars, along with me and my niece.  Anyway, I'm going to go with them.  It should be a fun evening.  We might (or might not) stay to play.  We'll see.


Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: elmore3003 on January 22, 2023, 04:12:36 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 04:14:10 AM
Good morning, friends.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: elmore3003 on January 22, 2023, 04:14:23 AM
Congratulations, BK! I look forward to learning what the book is about.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 04:14:41 AM
CONGRATULATIONS to BK on book #23!!!!!!!!
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 22, 2023, 04:16:36 AM
I slept in until 6:00. That caused a frenzy among my household. All of them came to check on me and remind me their breakfast was late.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: elmore3003 on January 22, 2023, 04:22:51 AM
My fourth floor neighbor Steve Williford, who was living in the building when I moved in 40 years ago, is a director for the soap The Young and the Restless. These days, since the soap films in LA, he's in New York maybe once a month for 2-5 days. We spoke on Friday, and I mentioned my frustrations with the apartment management doing nothing to provide a chair for the laundry room. This morning he sent me these two photos.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 04:31:17 AM
Wow - that's amazing!
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 22, 2023, 04:31:24 AM
Speaking of my neighbors, I haven't seen Ann and Jen in two weeks. Ann's been busy with school and her weekends have been taking care of her elderly parents in Boston. Jen's spent most of her time in Stamford, CT, with her father, who died this last week:
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/stamfordadvocate/name/laurence-williams-obituary?id=38707456
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 04:32:32 AM
Every time I get too down about the current state of humanity, one of DR elmore3003's neighbors gives me hope.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 04:35:02 AM
Saw this in my scrolling - a new, easier method for spanakopita:
https://smittenkitchen.com/2022/01/spanakopita/?fbclid=IwAR3OOC_9RwYXQgr-E2ol3yt_s9cCP3LUnVpVgCGbKNitlHzPrfZrwm6fbrI
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: elmore3003 on January 22, 2023, 04:45:42 AM
 ;)
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 04:52:40 AM
~~~CONTINUED MAJOR MIRACLE VIBES~~~ for BK!!!!!!
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: elmore3003 on January 22, 2023, 05:14:23 AM
I have not heard from Jeremy since his return from vacation, so I suspect he is not interested in illustrating Annabelle & Thatch. So I guess, like The Wind in the Willows, it will be published without illustrations.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 05:23:48 AM
That's too bad, DR elmore3003.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 05:24:16 AM
Everyone needs some animal toast.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: John G. on January 22, 2023, 05:55:40 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: John G. on January 22, 2023, 05:56:15 AM
Shouldn’t we be on page three by now?
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: John G. on January 22, 2023, 05:56:44 AM
I slept fairly well.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: John G. on January 22, 2023, 05:57:21 AM
I wish I had slept more.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: John G. on January 22, 2023, 06:14:19 AM
Wordle 3, Phoodle 6
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: John G. on January 22, 2023, 06:15:57 AM
I got very cold last night.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: John G. on January 22, 2023, 06:16:47 AM
This morning is too warm.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: John G. on January 22, 2023, 06:17:08 AM
Call me Goldilocks.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: John G. on January 22, 2023, 06:17:39 AM
Gray-dilocks?
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: John G. on January 22, 2023, 06:17:52 AM
Onward!
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: John G. on January 22, 2023, 06:18:01 AM
Two!
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 06:26:39 AM
What a great idea, DR John G.!!

A new television series....    THE GRAY-DY BUNCH. It's set in a retirement community.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 06:27:32 AM
One episode is all about how no one knows how to un-mute on a Zoom call.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 06:28:54 AM
And the recurring refrain of "Marcia, Marcia, Marcia" refers to Senator Marsha Blackburn. And not in a nice way.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: John G. on January 22, 2023, 06:29:00 AM
You coulda been a contender, Singdaw.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 06:29:37 AM
Aw. That's sweet.   :)
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: John G. on January 22, 2023, 06:30:56 AM
In news of another BK, the Brett Kavanaugh documentary sounds fascinating and infuriating. It’s called Justice.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: John G. on January 22, 2023, 06:32:06 AM
News of the screening has prompted so many further claims, the finished film is back to being a work in progress.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 06:34:12 AM
Can't wait for it. Also the one about Gym Jordan.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 06:34:53 AM
Here's a pretty stunning choral rendition of Enya's song from Lord of the Rings.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7M5ZqFSynQ
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: John G. on January 22, 2023, 06:36:37 AM
Here’s a review of Justice.

https://www.rogerebert.com/festivals/sundance-2023-justice
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: KevinH on January 22, 2023, 06:46:56 AM
Good morning!
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: KevinH on January 22, 2023, 06:47:10 AM
Congrats on finishing your book, BK!
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: KevinH on January 22, 2023, 06:47:23 AM
Wordle:  4/6
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: Donald on January 22, 2023, 07:03:26 AM
Hello to everyone from Egypt where I am winding down a 2 week vacation, but never fear, there is a new Broadway Radio Show for your listening pleasure.  This week, Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole sing show tunes! Two great vocalists performing classics from the stage...enjoy!

http://www.haineshisway.com/the-broadway-radio-show-2/
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: John G. on January 22, 2023, 07:26:46 AM
I guess our invites to Egypt got lost in the mail.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: John G. on January 22, 2023, 07:27:08 AM
Enjoy yourself, Donald.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: John G. on January 22, 2023, 07:27:24 AM
And we’ll enjoy the show.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: Ginny on January 22, 2023, 07:32:42 AM
Sunday morning greetings!  It’s snowing like crazy and accumulating more than the predictors expected.  I’m so glad I didn’t have to deal with this LAST Sunday!
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: John G. on January 22, 2023, 08:08:42 AM
Sounds awfully white, Ginny.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: ChasSmith on January 22, 2023, 08:10:05 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: ChasSmith on January 22, 2023, 08:10:39 AM
Congratulations to BK on the birth of No. 23!   
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 08:12:02 AM
What's this about DR Donald walking like an Egyptian?
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 08:12:34 AM
I wonder if Nat King Cole ever played Egypt.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: ChasSmith on January 22, 2023, 08:13:51 AM
My fourth floor neighbor Steve Williford, who was living in the building when I moved in 40 years ago, is a director for the soap The Young and the Restless. These days, since the soap films in LA, he's in New York maybe once a month for 2-5 days. We spoke on Friday, and I mentioned my frustrations with the apartment management doing nothing to provide a chair for the laundry room. This morning he sent me these two photos.

That is wonderful. When you first posted about it, I wondered how difficult it would be for someone in the building to simply donate an inexpensive chair or two (I don't know how much space there is), and just dare the management to remove it or do anything about it. I'm so glad to see this.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: ChasSmith on January 22, 2023, 08:34:41 AM
DR Elmore, it's indeed disappointing that Jeremy hasn't yet replied to you about illustrating the book.

Rightly or wrongly, my first thought (when you said he didn't reply at all, not that he replied but said no thanks) is that many MANY otherwise good people are surprisingly slow, or just downright poor, at responding to things like email in a timely manner. Or they're simply disorganized in that way while being expertly on top of things in others -- which Jeremy obviously must be in his musical life. I've had nothing but the best impression of those Claytons -- though other than "knowing him" through your posts and stories about him, I've only had the pleasure of chatting with Josh a couple of brief times. Those illustrations were amazing and it would be so great if he can give this some serious thought.

Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 09:00:42 AM
New page in 4...
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 09:00:49 AM
In 3...
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 09:00:56 AM
In 2...
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 09:01:12 AM
In 1...
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 09:01:19 AM
Three!
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 09:01:31 AM
Now, if writing were only that easy.
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 09:02:09 AM
Well, with ChatGPT, perhaps it is.
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Post by: Jane on January 22, 2023, 09:10:54 AM
DR George, congrats on your new, beautiful, working Kindle case.
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Post by: Jane on January 22, 2023, 09:11:32 AM
As I suspected, the magnets ;D
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Post by: Jane on January 22, 2023, 09:12:05 AM
Great photo of your kindle book inside the case.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: Jane on January 22, 2023, 09:13:55 AM
DR Vixmom, thank you for the update on WFO.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: Jane on January 22, 2023, 09:14:06 AM
His cookies sound good.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: Jane on January 22, 2023, 09:14:43 AM
Bruce, congratulations on finishing your book.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: Jane on January 22, 2023, 09:20:13 AM
I guess our invites to Egypt got lost in the mail.

;D
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: Jane on January 22, 2023, 09:20:51 AM
Hello to everyone from Egypt where I am winding down a 2 week vacation, but never fear, there is a new Broadway Radio Show for your listening pleasure.  This week, Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole sing show tunes! Two great vocalists performing classics from the stage...enjoy!

http://www.haineshisway.com/the-broadway-radio-show-2/


I would love to know where in Egypt you went.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: Jane on January 22, 2023, 09:21:29 AM
Sunday morning greetings!  It’s snowing like crazy and accumulating more than the predictors expected.  I’m so glad I didn’t have to deal with this LAST Sunday!

Thanks goodness you had decent weather last week.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: Jane on January 22, 2023, 09:22:40 AM
My fourth floor neighbor Steve Williford, who was living in the building when I moved in 40 years ago, is a director for the soap The Young and the Restless. These days, since the soap films in LA, he's in New York maybe once a month for 2-5 days. We spoke on Friday, and I mentioned my frustrations with the apartment management doing nothing to provide a chair for the laundry room. This morning he sent me these two photos.

That is wonderful. When you first posted about it, I wondered how difficult it would be for someone in the building to simply donate an inexpensive chair or two (I don't know how much space there is), and just dare the management to remove it or do anything about it. I'm so glad to see this.

I thought the same thing.  It seemed like an easy thing to do.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: Ginny on January 22, 2023, 09:33:56 AM
Sunday morning greetings!  It’s snowing like crazy and accumulating more than the predictors expected.  I’m so glad I didn’t have to deal with this LAST Sunday!

Thanks goodness you had decent weather last week.

Absolutely!

Today’s weather would probably have bought me a second night on the couch in Richard’s room.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: Jrand74 on January 22, 2023, 09:42:23 AM
Congrats to MR BK on finishing the book!
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 22, 2023, 09:42:35 AM
Egypt!
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 22, 2023, 09:43:05 AM
I am making some nice Gorton's Fish Squares for lunch/dinner today....they will done in five minutes or so.
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 09:43:09 AM
The Internet is urging me to buy the Yoga Trapeze™. Without delay.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 22, 2023, 09:43:45 AM
DR JOHN G I liked that review - but my computer is so slow I can't scroll......it jumps up and down.....I'll try it later today.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 09:44:02 AM
Fish squares. Teaching folks geometry since 1935.
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 09:45:37 AM
If you bunch them together, you get Fish rectangles. And if you cut them diagonally, you get Fish triangles. And if you're really fancy, Fish parallelograms.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 09:45:56 AM
But the question remains:
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 09:46:07 AM
What is it, fish?
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 09:46:51 AM
Are fish sticks related to fiddle sticks?
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 09:47:05 AM
We may never know for sure.
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 09:47:21 AM
But have they ever been seen in the same room at the same time?
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 09:47:59 AM
If a fish sticks the landing, do the judges say, "Fish sticks!"?
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 09:48:40 AM
Does the tuna need a tuneup?
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 09:49:02 AM
Does the maki maki need a makeover?
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 09:49:21 AM
And what about the wild trout?
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 09:49:29 AM
Four.
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Post by: Matthew on January 22, 2023, 09:51:03 AM
Good Morning.  Congrats to BK on finishing the book - where there never was a book.  Which reminds me that I never did purchase last years book, I guess I should get on that - being a completest you know....

At work, in my classroom while the kids sing at this particular mass this morning.  Sometimes I sit in and play guitar, other times I just leave for the time.

Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 10:17:40 AM
My fourth floor neighbor Steve Williford, who was living in the building when I moved in 40 years ago, is a director for the soap The Young and the Restless. These days, since the soap films in LA, he's in New York maybe once a month for 2-5 days. We spoke on Friday, and I mentioned my frustrations with the apartment management doing nothing to provide a chair for the laundry room. This morning he sent me these two photos.

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7119.0;attach=16222)

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7119.0;attach=16223)

That's great, Larry!!
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Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 10:29:21 AM
Speaking of my neighbors, I haven't seen Ann and Jen in two weeks. Ann's been busy with school and her weekends have been taking care of her elderly parents in Boston. Jen's spent most of her time in Stamford, CT, with her father, who died this last week:
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/stamfordadvocate/name/laurence-williams-obituary?id=38707456

Oh, no.  My condolences to Jen and her family. :(
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 10:34:06 AM
I have not heard from Jeremy since his return from vacation, so I suspect he is not interested in illustrating Annabelle & Thatch. So I guess, like The Wind in the Willows, it will be published without illustrations.

Darn. :-\
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Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 10:35:04 AM
Everyone needs some animal toast.

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7119.0;attach=16226)

Those are so cute...and look quite tasty! ;D
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 10:37:22 AM
What a great idea, DR John G.!!

A new television series....    THE GRAY-DY BUNCH. It's set in a retirement community.

That's funny! :))
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: bk on January 22, 2023, 10:39:45 AM
I'm up, i'm up - seven hours of sleep.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: bk on January 22, 2023, 10:40:10 AM
Will begin futzing and finessing in about twenty minutes.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 10:42:03 AM
Here's a pretty stunning choral rendition of Enya's song from Lord of the Rings.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7M5ZqFSynQ

That was very nice.
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Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 10:42:36 AM
Gratuitous Post #100!!
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Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 10:53:59 AM
DR George, congrats on your new, beautiful, working Kindle case.

Thanks, Jane!
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Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 10:54:55 AM
As I suspected, the magnets ;D

Never having one with the sleep mode like this before, I really had no idea.
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Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 10:55:42 AM
Great photo of your kindle book inside the case.

;D
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: John G. on January 22, 2023, 10:56:17 AM
I’m tired.
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Post by: John G. on January 22, 2023, 10:56:44 AM
90-minute lesson and another coming up.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: Jane on January 22, 2023, 11:04:24 AM
John & George, do you have Libby synced between devices?  I have one into my first issue, the sync goes away once I close the app on my tablet requiring me to sync it each time I open it. 
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 11:19:03 AM
I am reading Dennis Shrock's Choral Repertoire, a 1,000-page tome. I'm trying to do a little synchronized listening. Right now, I'm listening to madrigals.

The nymphs and shepherds are definitely fa-la-la-la-laying.
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 11:20:01 AM
Long live fair Oriana!
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 11:26:15 AM
Conserve the Sound:  an online museum of lost everyday sounds.
https://www.conservethesound.de/category/sound
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 11:27:37 AM
Only I can't figure out how to hear the sounds.
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 11:27:44 AM
Oh well.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: Jane on January 22, 2023, 11:34:18 AM
I opened the app differently and it seems to working now.  Time will tell.
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Post by: Jane on January 22, 2023, 11:54:38 AM
The Libby app took away the option to recommend my library purchase a book  >:( >:(
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Post by: Jane on January 22, 2023, 11:55:16 AM
It also doesn't tell me how much time I have left to borrow a book that is now available on my holds.
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 12:15:42 PM
That sounds like two key features that shouldn't have been removed.
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 12:15:51 PM
Sigh.
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 12:16:02 PM
I think I'm going to nap.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 12:16:13 PM
But first,
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 12:16:23 PM
Let's move on.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 12:17:01 PM
Five.
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Post by: John G. on January 22, 2023, 01:01:33 PM
John & George, do you have Libby synced between devices?  I have one into my first issue, the sync goes away once I close the app on my tablet requiring me to sync it each time I open it. 

No. And that’s irritating.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 01:16:45 PM
John & George, do you have Libby synced between devices?  I have one into my first issue, the sync goes away once I close the app on my tablet requiring me to sync it each time I open it. 

I don't use Libby.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 01:19:35 PM
The Libby app took away the option to recommend my library purchase a book  >:( >:(

Why would they do that??  At least, you can still go to your library's OverDrive site and recommend there. :-\
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 01:19:59 PM
That sounds like two key features that shouldn't have been removed.

Agreed!!
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: Jane on January 22, 2023, 01:22:19 PM
That sounds like two key features that shouldn't have been removed.

I think so.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: Jane on January 22, 2023, 01:22:33 PM
I often used both features.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: Jane on January 22, 2023, 01:23:03 PM
I have one more thing to figure out before I am completely set up on Libby.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: Jane on January 22, 2023, 01:23:25 PM
I need to export my read list from Overdrive to Libby.
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Post by: Jane on January 22, 2023, 01:24:40 PM
As I suspected, the magnets ;D

Never having one with the sleep mode like this before, I really had no idea.

I miss the magnets on my cover, however, I couldn't find the option on the padded covers.
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Post by: vixmom on January 22, 2023, 03:00:18 PM
I have not heard from Jeremy since his return from vacation, so I suspect he is not interested in illustrating Annabelle & Thatch. So I guess, like The Wind in the Willows, it will be published without illustrations.

What happened with that first guy you werr talking to?
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Post by: vixmom on January 22, 2023, 03:00:57 PM
My fourth floor neighbor Steve Williford, who was living in the building when I moved in 40 years ago, is a director for the soap The Young and the Restless. These days, since the soap films in LA, he's in New York maybe once a month for 2-5 days. We spoke on Friday, and I mentioned my frustrations with the apartment management doing nothing to provide a chair for the laundry room. This morning he sent me these two photos.


Whst a lovrly neighbor!!
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Post by: vixmom on January 22, 2023, 03:04:14 PM
I've been on the run since I woke up
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Post by: vixmom on January 22, 2023, 03:04:46 PM
I hav'nt even wordled
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Post by: vixmom on January 22, 2023, 03:05:37 PM
Congratilations to BK on finishing the hat book!
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Post by: vixmom on January 22, 2023, 03:05:58 PM
Ok wordle
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Post by: vixmom on January 22, 2023, 03:09:35 PM
Wordle 582 4/6

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Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: Jane on January 22, 2023, 03:12:23 PM
The Libby app took away the option to recommend my library purchase a book  >:( >:(

Why would they do that??  At least, you can still go to your library's OverDrive site and recommend there. :-\

Except it is be gone soon, when I don't know.  The libraries say sometime at the beginning of the year.
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Post by: Jane on January 22, 2023, 03:13:34 PM
I found another missing option, my reading history.  I cannot transfer my reading history from Overdrive to Libby and it doesn't do it automatically.
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Post by: Jane on January 22, 2023, 03:14:05 PM
I now have one book in my Libby history, the one I am currently reading.
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Post by: Jane on January 22, 2023, 03:17:41 PM
I recommended a couple of books at my library.  One has been purchased with a February release, and I am the first person in line for it.  I get very excited when that happens.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 22, 2023, 03:18:34 PM
I have not heard from Jeremy since his return from vacation, so I suspect he is not interested in illustrating Annabelle & Thatch. So I guess, like The Wind in the Willows, it will be published without illustrations.
What happened with that first guy you werr talking to?

Money.
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Post by: Jane on January 22, 2023, 03:18:39 PM
Another recommended book will be released in April.  With luck I will still be able to use Overdrive when the book is released.  I expect to be high on the list for this one as well.
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Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 03:27:36 PM
The Libby app took away the option to recommend my library purchase a book  >:( >:(

Why would they do that??  At least, you can still go to your library's OverDrive site and recommend there. :-\

Except it is be gone soon, when I don't know.  The libraries say sometime at the beginning of the year.

What's going away next year?  The libraries' OverDrive websites?  I hadn't heard that.
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Post by: Jane on January 22, 2023, 03:38:59 PM
This year, Overdrive is being replaced by Libby.  I am curious what your library is doing.
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Post by: Jane on January 22, 2023, 03:45:46 PM
From my library:

OverDrive app going away in early 2023
The original OverDrive app has been removed from the Google Play, Apple App, and Microsoft stores. This means that new OverDrive users will need to download the Libby app to access OverDrive eBooks and eAudiobooks on their Android and iOS devices.

Current users of the OverDrive app may keep using it for now, but OverDrive plans to discontinue it in early 2023.

Please note:

Devices with browsers can also use FVRL's Libby website, which has the look and feel of the Libby app.
The library's OverDrive website will continue to be fortvancouver.overdrive.com, which has the look and feel of the original OverDrive app.
For a seamless transition, be sure to switch to Libby by the end of 2022.
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Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 03:50:22 PM
Yes, the app is going away, but not the OverDrive websites.  That was my confusion.
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Post by: bk on January 22, 2023, 03:52:31 PM
Muse Margaret seems to have been out all day and is still out. If they listen to my message when they return they'll know I sent the stuff but she probably now won't read it until tomorrow. If they don't listen to the message and her hubby doesn't check his email then I'll have to call tomorrow.
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Post by: Jane on January 22, 2023, 03:53:19 PM
Yes, the app is going away, but not the OverDrive websites.  That was my confusion.

What does that mean, that I can still look at my OverDrive but not use it?
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Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 04:22:16 PM
Yes, the app is going away, but not the OverDrive websites.  That was my confusion.

What does that mean, that I can still look at my OverDrive but not use it?

No, you should be able to go to the website, which is on the Internet.  The app is downloaded onto a device and is not a website.
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Post by: Jane on January 22, 2023, 04:26:16 PM
LOL, I went to the website.  First thing on it is about changing to Libby. 
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Post by: bk on January 22, 2023, 05:25:29 PM
Heard from Muse Margaret. She just got home so she'll read tomorrow. But while I had her on the phone, I read all the little changes I made that were her suggestions - just read them to her and she liked 'em all and they do help and it's amazing how a few small things just add that little extra something. I don't even think it took twenty minutes to make the changes. But it was good for her to know what they are because a few of them are then used later in the book and she wouldn't have understood otherwise.
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Post by: bk on January 22, 2023, 05:27:11 PM
I was trying to watch a movie called Tenet and it is so damn convoluted and two and a half hours long and everyone talks so low and gobbles their words that I couldn't even tell what was going on other than time runs backwards stuff. I don't know if I'll finish it or not.
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Post by: Jane on January 22, 2023, 05:38:28 PM
I am a bit depressed right now.  I opened a book to read in the Libby app.  A very serious change has been made.  I can no longer adjust the brightness as I could with OverDrive.  The Libby app is too bright for me to read at night :(

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Post by: Jrand74 on January 22, 2023, 05:38:30 PM
My fish squares came out very well......and I was ready to eat them when I discovered I had two packages of hot dog buns and NO packages of hamburger buns.

Well I had one bun left in a package.

So I had one fish square on a bun.  Then later I ate two fish squares on a plate with potato salad.  I have five fish squares left.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 22, 2023, 05:39:41 PM
They have just predicted 5-7 inches of s**w for us starting Tuesday night at midnight - on into Wednesday early a.m. and throughout the day.

So I am glad I went to the store on Friday.  Even though I forgot hamburger buns.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 22, 2023, 05:40:01 PM
DR ELMORE that's a nice chair!
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Post by: Jane on January 22, 2023, 05:44:10 PM
They have just predicted 5-7 inches of s**w for us starting Tuesday night at midnight - on into Wednesday early a.m. and throughout the day.

So I am glad I went to the store on Friday.  Even though I forgot hamburger buns.

You have time to go back before the storm ;)
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: vixmom on January 22, 2023, 06:33:01 PM
I have not heard from Jeremy since his return from vacation, so I suspect he is not interested in illustrating Annabelle & Thatch. So I guess, like The Wind in the Willows, it will be published without illustrations.
What happened with that first guy you werr talking to?

Money.

Ah!
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Post by: Jane on January 22, 2023, 06:33:22 PM
'night
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 06:36:21 PM
I discovered that my smart TV has a Vimeo app, so I have been re-watching the Cameron Mackintosh Sondheim concert on the TV.
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 06:44:21 PM
A friend of mine wrote this; I thought it was cute.

The New Year's confusing for Rex
Which leads to a problem complex:
It's the Year of the Rabbit
But still, (out of habit)
It's "Tiger" he writes on his checks.
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 06:45:45 PM
Maybe I'll go and hang in my Yoga Trapeze™.
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 06:46:25 PM
I can do my Tiler Peck Yoga Trapeze™ workout.
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 06:46:44 PM
Such timing.
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 06:46:53 PM
Such suppleness.
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 06:47:13 PM
Such rapport.
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 06:47:46 PM
I will look like a gazelle, glistening in the morning dew.
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 06:48:14 PM
Not.
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 06:48:41 PM
I'll probably look more like a bottle of Mountain Dew that's gone flat.
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 06:49:26 PM
I'm sure it's frustrating to have to wait until tomorrow to get the book feedback.
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 06:56:35 PM
No one here but me.
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 06:56:45 PM
So Lucky to Be Me
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 06:56:56 PM
All By Myself
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 06:57:18 PM
But it's A Grand Night for Singing
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 06:57:48 PM
I thought I could make it to a page turn
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 06:58:03 PM
But now I'm not so sure.
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 06:58:16 PM
Well, it's only a few more.
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 06:58:28 PM
Just a little post here
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 06:58:37 PM
And a little post there
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 06:58:44 PM
Seven!
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Post by: singdaw on January 22, 2023, 06:58:54 PM
Good night, friends.
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Post by: John G. on January 22, 2023, 07:07:39 PM
A friend of mine wrote this; I thought it was cute.

The New Year's confusing for Rex
Which leads to a problem complex:
It's the Year of the Rabbit
But still, (out of habit)
It's "Tiger" he writes on his checks.


I agree. Of course, I was born in the year of the Tiger.
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Post by: John G. on January 22, 2023, 07:08:08 PM
And we know from Monty Python and the Holy Grail what a terror rabbits can be.
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Post by: John G. on January 22, 2023, 07:10:49 PM
It's been a very long day. Glad I have an episode or two of Miss Scarlet to escape into.
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Post by: John G. on January 22, 2023, 08:18:40 PM
I got next to nothing done that I wanted to this weekend. And the weekend is gone.
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Post by: John G. on January 22, 2023, 08:20:03 PM
Oh well.
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Post by: John G. on January 22, 2023, 09:06:16 PM
Good night, all.
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Post by: bk on January 22, 2023, 10:53:30 PM
Finished with my viewing.
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Post by: bk on January 22, 2023, 10:53:41 PM
With my viewing I'm finished.
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Post by: bk on January 22, 2023, 10:54:15 PM
I believe there will be a diatribe in the notes this evening, oh, yes, I believe there will be a diatribe.
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Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 11:01:44 PM
A friend of mine wrote this; I thought it was cute.

The New Year's confusing for Rex
Which leads to a problem complex:
It's the Year of the Rabbit
But still, (out of habit)
It's "Tiger" he writes on his checks.


;D
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Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 11:03:23 PM
Today, I went with my mom and Dee (Mona didn't feel up to it) to the Red Wind Casino for a birthday dinner for Dee.
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Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 11:05:01 PM
I got the Chicken Parmesan, which came with some spaghetti and vegetables.
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Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 11:05:19 PM
I just ate the chicken and it was quite delish.
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Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 11:06:15 PM
I got some extra marinara sauce for the spaghetti because there wasn't any on it, and I brought that home for a later meal.
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Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 11:06:48 PM
Dee and I also got a piece of cheesecake to go. 
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Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 11:07:43 PM
We all had a good time and meal, then Dee left to go home because she didn't want to gamble.
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Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 11:08:03 PM
Fortunately, she drove herself, so she could do that.
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Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 11:08:43 PM
My mom and I stayed (my mom really wanted to stay) and we played the slot machines.
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Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 11:08:53 PM
Gratuitous Post #200!!
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Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 11:09:47 PM
I played (and lost) the $60 I brought, but my mom gave me some money to continue playing...so I continued.
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Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 11:17:23 PM
I lost that, but then she gave me more money to play, and I found a machine that was a winning machine in a way that I've never won before!
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Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 11:18:21 PM
So, she gave me $100, and I played, and then I started getting big wins, like $66 and then $74 on a single spin!
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Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 11:19:07 PM
I eventually got over $140 and cashed in, kept the $140+ and started playing with the $100 again.
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Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 11:20:27 PM
Three, count 'em, THREE more times I got over $150 and cashed in, kept the $50, and then continued playing with the $100 on that same machine! :D
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Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 11:21:27 PM
The last time, I did end up losing the $100 that my mom gave me, but I ended up taking home $244!
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Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 11:23:06 PM
And that actually was AFTER giving back the $100!
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Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 11:23:37 PM
If/when I go back, I'll definitely try that machine again!
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Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 11:23:45 PM
;)
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Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 11:34:46 PM
PAGE EIGHT SLOT MACHINE DANCE!!

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Post by: TCB on January 22, 2023, 11:35:36 PM
Congratulations



to BK for finishing the book!
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Post by: TCB on January 22, 2023, 11:43:23 PM
Is the book about finishing the hat?
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Post by: TCB on January 22, 2023, 11:45:52 PM
I am starting to reverse my improvements.
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Post by: TCB on January 22, 2023, 11:46:48 PM
I am back to using oxygen almost all day.
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Post by: TCB on January 22, 2023, 11:47:29 PM
Plus, the night time, of course.
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Post by: TCB on January 22, 2023, 11:49:04 PM
George, I don’t know what the rules are at the RedWind casino, but at most casinos you can get thrown out for taking pictures inside the casino.


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Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 11:53:16 PM
George, I don’t know what the rules are at the RedWind casino, but at most casinos you can get thrown out for taking pictures inside the casino.




What??  I didn't take that picture!  Really, I didn't!
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Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 11:53:24 PM
;D
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Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 11:53:53 PM
I am starting to reverse my improvements.

No! :(
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Post by: TCB on January 22, 2023, 11:56:49 PM
George, I don’t know what the rules are at the RedWind casino, but at most casinos you can get thrown out for taking pictures inside the casino.




What??  I didn't take that picture!  Really, I didn't!


Oh, okay.
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Post by: George on January 22, 2023, 11:58:45 PM
It's actually hot-linked from Red Wind's very own website!  Really and truly!
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Post by: TCB on January 23, 2023, 12:01:44 AM
Congratulations on your winnings.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: TCB on January 23, 2023, 12:02:57 AM
It's actually hot-linked from Red Wind's very own website!  Really and truly!


That’s good.
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Post by: bk on January 23, 2023, 12:06:36 AM
Hot-Linked from Red Wind - that's the title of my next novel.
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Post by: George on January 23, 2023, 12:06:54 AM
Congratulations on your winnings.

Thanks, Tom!
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Post by: bk on January 23, 2023, 12:07:00 AM
Page nine is waiting in the wings.
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Post by: bk on January 23, 2023, 12:07:08 AM
As am I.
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Post by: bk on January 23, 2023, 12:07:26 AM
I need to win one million dollars.
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Post by: George on January 23, 2023, 12:07:30 AM
Hot-Linked from Red Wind - that's the title of my next novel.

I'd buy that!  I might not read it, but I'd buy it. :D
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Post by: bk on January 23, 2023, 12:07:38 AM
New notes are up.
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Post by: bk on January 23, 2023, 12:07:51 AM
Up are new notes.
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Post by: George on January 23, 2023, 12:07:51 AM
I need to win one million dollars.

SUPER DITTO!!
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Post by: bk on January 23, 2023, 12:07:59 AM
I've seen them.
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Post by: George on January 23, 2023, 12:08:04 AM
Gratuitous Post #234!!
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Post by: bk on January 23, 2023, 12:08:05 AM
I read them.
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Post by: bk on January 23, 2023, 12:08:13 AM
I wrote them.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 23
Post by: bk on January 23, 2023, 12:08:42 AM
That's what I'M talkin' about.
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Post by: George on January 23, 2023, 12:08:43 AM
I wrote them.

I would hope so!
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Post by: bk on January 23, 2023, 12:09:00 AM
Just tuned into PBS to see if there's anything worth viewing.
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Post by: bk on January 23, 2023, 12:09:24 AM
The notes include a long rant.
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Post by: bk on January 23, 2023, 12:09:35 AM
Page nine has made its entrance.
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Post by: George on January 23, 2023, 12:09:45 AM
PAGE NINE DANCE!!