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Title: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: bk on May 18, 2023, 12:15:12 AM
Well, you've read the notes, you've filed the notes away for a rainy day, and now it is time for you to post until the rainy day cows come home.
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Post by: bk on May 18, 2023, 12:16:54 AM
And the word of the day is: QUIDNUNC!
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Post by: George on May 18, 2023, 12:21:31 AM
And here's BK's latest millstone!!
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Post by: Rodzinski on May 18, 2023, 12:43:11 AM
Notes considered. Filed.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 03:06:04 AM
Good morning, friends.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 03:06:19 AM
Tell me more about this backstory.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 03:06:27 AM
 8)
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 03:07:09 AM
Congratulations to Mister BK on his lofty new perch in the HHW firmament!!!!
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 03:07:45 AM
~~~CONTINUED PAIN BEGONE VIBES~~~ for DR John G.!!!!!!!
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 03:09:04 AM
And ~~~CONTINUED IMPROVED HEALTH VIBES~~~ for so many, including DR elmore3003, DR Jane, DH Richard...  Hope I'm not forgetting anyone.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 03:10:46 AM
DR Jrand72, thank you for the updates on yesterday. Sounds like it was lovely, and glad that you survived the gauntlet. I would be exhausted. And a rehearsal on top of it all!
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 03:17:01 AM
I have been playing with Merlin, a phone app on all things birds. You can use your phone to record bird song, and it tells you what they are. There's an extensive library, and it's keyed to your region of the US.

There are also plant apps that allow you to photograph a plant with your phone, and it tells you what it is.

Ain't technology grand?
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 03:18:16 AM
Right now, I'm hearing American Robins and Black-capped Chickadees.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 03:18:56 AM
And I've identified all the house plants the DH is tending to.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 03:19:09 AM
So I'm up-to-date, nature-wise.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 03:19:24 AM
I'm well informed.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 03:19:34 AM
And well intentioned.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 03:20:00 AM
I'm a well of well, as it were.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 03:23:18 AM
Those documentaries sound interesting, BK.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 03:30:24 AM
Listening to the demos of four songs from Adam Guettel's new Days of Wine and Roses:
https://www.adamguettel.com/days-of-wine-and-roses
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: elmore3003 on May 18, 2023, 03:47:19 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 18, 2023, 03:52:32 AM
Given that I napped most of the day, I slept quite well last night. Today I must deal with the fallout: messages to my ophthalmologist about a new appointment, another call to Margaret, Dr. Kassapidis' surgical assistant about the hip surgery - I've already made two phone calls that she has not returned - and a call to Indiana University about my second payment. The lady in the music dept. who handles this is giving me the same runaround she did in January, and I do not understand her behavior.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 18, 2023, 03:54:22 AM
We finished Sanditon last night. I liked much of it, but I think the writer, whose past work I've admired, got sloppy.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 18, 2023, 04:14:04 AM
DR singdaw, I first encountered Owen Brannigan in the Angel-EMI series of Gilbert & Sullivan operas conducted by Sir Malcolm Sargent. Britten wrote two roles for him: Bottom in Midsummer Night's Dream and Noye in the wonderful Noye's Fludde.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 18, 2023, 04:22:45 AM
I think I first encountered Elizabeth Harwood, one of my favorite lyric-coloratura sopranos, on the Angel-EMI recording of Händel's Messiah, conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras. I remember seeing her on a couple of BBC opera broadcasts on PBS in the 1970s, La Traviata and Tales of Hoffmann, in which she sang all four women's roles. For the english Opera Group she played Galatea in Händel's Acis and Galatea in 1968 at the Montreal Expo, so I was surprised to read in Britten's letters that he was not thrilled to have her record Tytania in his recording of A Midsummer Night's Dream. She also recorded the lead role of The Merry Widow for Herbert von Karajan. She died too young from cancer.
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: vixmom on May 18, 2023, 04:55:47 AM
Good morning
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Post by: vixmom on May 18, 2023, 04:57:20 AM
Tonight Vixdad and I are going to the Cradle of Aviation to hear a talk about actual real life space travel
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: vixmom on May 18, 2023, 04:57:56 AM
This weekend I’m going to a Star Trek convention with a friend to hear about make believe space travel
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: vixmom on May 18, 2023, 04:58:16 AM
Right now I am in the recliner with the coffee
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Post by: vixmom on May 18, 2023, 04:58:26 AM
Which means it’s Wordle time
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Post by: vixmom on May 18, 2023, 04:59:57 AM
Wordle 698 5/6

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Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 18, 2023, 05:12:04 AM
Good morrow.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 18, 2023, 05:12:44 AM
How can it be May 18th already??

Seriously....HOW?
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 05:13:21 AM
Or good marrow, if you are eating ossobuco.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 05:13:58 AM
Which I am not, currently.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 05:14:18 AM
If I eat it tomorrow, would it be marrow on the morrow?
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 18, 2023, 05:14:32 AM
I imagine the working lot among us are jubilant about tomorrow being Friday.  I remember Thursdays being days of joy while working.  Just one more day.

Of course, that day -- the next one, that is -- the FRIDAY -- was not always perfect, but it WAS the last day of the work week.
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 05:14:44 AM
Or will I be morose on the morrow?
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 05:15:38 AM
Of course, you could also eat a marshmallow on the morrow.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 05:16:05 AM
Moreover.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 05:16:31 AM
What a lot of malarkey.
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 18, 2023, 05:17:01 AM
I sort of miss that "Oh, boy! Tomorrow is Friday!" euphoria.

Now, I am happy if I can remember that it IS Friday.

That's not to say I am not compos mentis.  I simply do not measure my days into a work week and then a weekend.

I have no work goals to accomplish before the end of a work day or work week.

Sigh.   Who knew retirement would be, in some ways, discombubulating?
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 05:19:46 AM
I recommend that you administer minestrone, mister.
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 18, 2023, 05:19:54 AM
Yes, I ponder such things.

But I am by no means regretful of being a retiree.

Not. One. Bit.

My mom told me I needed to find a job of some kind.  Something to occupy my mind a day or two a week.  Not for money, though.  For structure.  For routine.

She was probably right, but I am stubborn.  I may one day seek out such a structure for my sanity, but it is not this day!!
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 18, 2023, 05:21:48 AM
If a woodchuck could chuck wood, would he chuck any wood at singdaw?

I wonder.
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 18, 2023, 05:22:42 AM
Time for coffee.

Almost past time for coffee.  I could eat a bite, as well.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 05:23:33 AM
Woodchippers R Us.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 05:23:44 AM
At your service.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 05:23:53 AM
Serve us.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 05:24:35 AM
Severus Snape.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 05:24:57 AM
Free associating.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 05:25:16 AM
Thanks for the musical memories, DR elmore3003.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 18, 2023, 05:33:57 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on May 18, 2023, 05:36:55 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on May 18, 2023, 05:37:32 AM
Congratulations, BK, on your loftiness.
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Post by: John G. on May 18, 2023, 05:37:52 AM
Vibes for us all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 18, 2023, 05:38:41 AM
Thanks for the musical memories, DR elmore3003.

Yes indeed! Good to hear those names again.

I never acquired any of the Sir Malcolm Sargent G&S, and I imagine I should plug that hole in my life.
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: John G. on May 18, 2023, 05:39:30 AM
I slept okay. I had some dreams, none of which I remember, except for telling myself that I should remember one of them, which I promptly forgot.
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: John G. on May 18, 2023, 05:40:37 AM
I’m still prone. I haven’t checked on the pain yet.
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Post by: John G. on May 18, 2023, 05:40:55 AM
In one …
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Post by: John G. on May 18, 2023, 05:41:03 AM
Three!
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 18, 2023, 05:45:05 AM
My people!

I am free!!! 

Free!!!!!!!

After three months of whirlwind activity, I have nothing on my calendar for the next week and a half, except for attending a couple of things - starting with a Cabaret on Saturday evening that I know will be wholly enjoyable.
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: elmore3003 on May 18, 2023, 05:54:50 AM
Kitty cleanup is finished. I am up-to-date on bills payments, I've send needed emails, and I need to make the bed.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 18, 2023, 05:56:01 AM
The dumbass Republicans voted to keep lyin; conartist George Santos in Congress. At leaqst we publicly know who these dumbasses are now since the vote isxon record.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 18, 2023, 05:57:12 AM
My new cart and cat tree have arrived. I hope that Jen, who is much more mechnically adept and much more agile than I, has time to assemble them for me.
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 06:03:19 AM
Congratulations on your freedom, DR ChasSmith.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 06:03:45 AM
We will want photos of the new cat tree, occupied, once assembled.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 06:04:33 AM
DR John G., perhaps you should not shake before stirring.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 18, 2023, 06:06:05 AM
Like BK, I was at the Comedy Store exactly once. Mine was in 1987, with an out of town guest who had insisted on seeing Howie Mandel. At that time I only knew him from St. Elsewhere. I have no memory of anyone who might have appeared with him. He was quite the fidgeting spectacle to these eyes, but he was entertaining enough and his OCD and other issues were never any kind of a secret, even back then, as he was already making plenty of jokes about himself.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 18, 2023, 06:11:09 AM
It’s funny, though (see what I did there??) — how, in spite of how much I love comedy, most stand-up wears out its welcome with me so quickly, and isn’t something I gravitate to. Other people can’t get enough of it.
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Post by: KevinH on May 18, 2023, 06:18:57 AM
Good morning!
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Post by: KevinH on May 18, 2023, 06:19:08 AM
Wordle:  3/6
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 18, 2023, 06:20:57 AM
No, wait, I was in another one of those places! Again, just once. What was the one on Melrose? The Improv? I went to a traffic school held there one weeknight.

You could do that once every so often to keep a ticket from going on your record, a very good deal. I’d been to one years before, and decided this time might as well be entertaining. And it was! I don’t remember if they had actual police officers who liked doing comedy, or if actual comedians were trained in the laws and did it, but it was truly funny. And yes, educational.
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Post by: John G. on May 18, 2023, 06:41:59 AM
I have an appointment with the acupuncturist this morning. Ouch.
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Post by: John G. on May 18, 2023, 06:42:16 AM
No change in pain level.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 06:54:42 AM
Sorry, DR John G.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 06:55:05 AM
I love that idea, DR ChasSmith. And yes, a very good deal.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 06:55:15 AM
Such a deal!
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 07:33:42 AM
Today may, in fact, BE a rainy day here. Thunderstorms are predicted.
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Post by: George on May 18, 2023, 07:46:01 AM
Listening to the demos of four songs from Adam Guettel's new Days of Wine and Roses:
https://www.adamguettel.com/days-of-wine-and-roses

Those are...interesting songs.  I definitely want to hear the rest of the score.  Thanks for sharing the link, Singdaw.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 18, 2023, 07:50:16 AM
Congrats to MR BK on his millstone.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 18, 2023, 07:50:27 AM
Sticking vibes for DR JOHN G.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 18, 2023, 07:50:46 AM
Enjoy your week and half DR CHAS SMITH.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 18, 2023, 07:53:07 AM
The PITA who joined the cast last week decided that he needed to occupy the director's complete attention last night for about twenty minutes clarifying his movements and motivations - while the rest of us stood around.

We are in the rehearsal center and so once we get onstage - most of the blocking will have to be modified....and of course three cast members were missing so it was not easy....but that's show business, I guess.
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Post by: George on May 18, 2023, 07:53:14 AM
No change in pain level.

Darn. :-\
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 18, 2023, 07:54:13 AM
One of the main problems with using high school students in the cast or crew is that they have graduation rehearsal and sports schedules and other activities that interfere with the schedule.

The End.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 18, 2023, 07:59:30 AM
Movements and motivations!

Back histories!

Just a few of the things that make theeder the rich experience it is!
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 18, 2023, 08:05:24 AM
TOD:

What's Up, Doc?
The Awful Truth & My Favorite Wife
Pillow Talk
Just For You...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIvuorCpyBU

I want to have a house like that and have a party like that.

AND:

A Summer Place & Rome Adventure & Parrish
Bonjour Tristesse
Love Story
Back Street - 1961

Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: ChasSmith on May 18, 2023, 08:09:11 AM
There's not much to repor on the audition front, I'm sad to say. Turnout was still too low. I think I'm done having to show up for these, though if there should be another, hey, it's easy money. But I don't think they're fully cast yet. Looked to me like it's phone call time.

Three of the people who showed up last night were from my Carrie cast. Sadly, they were three of the less skilled ones. (Whew - let it not be forgotten how desperate we were then.) They could work out better for Pippin, very likely.

One truly non-capable person that no one knew showed up. To make some joke about it wouldn't even feel right. After her two song attempts, she got concise thank you's from the "table" that even I thought was a little abrupt. Ouch.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 18, 2023, 08:10:00 AM
DR GEORGE's story reminds me:

Once I was directing and choreographing a production of BYE BYE BIRDIE....The schedule called for running Act One on Monday & Tuesday and Act Two on Wednesday and Thursday....and the show on Friday.

Act Two on Wednesday looked great - so all day at work I was thinking, since Act One needed more work...we would do Act One again on Thursday.

So I got to rehearsal and announced tonight we are doing Act One.  It was awful - worse than ever....I was crushed and didn't even give notes just sent everyone home.

I was complaining to my assistant director who finally said: "Well, Jack, everyone came in planning to do Act Two so that's what they were prepared for....Act One was sort of surprise....."

Since then, I always do what's on the schedule....I may add a scene or song or two at the end of the evening if we have time....but I don't surprise them anymore.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 18, 2023, 08:11:30 AM
Notes from the trenches!
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 18, 2023, 08:12:11 AM
Oh DR CHAS SMITH - I am familiar with such painful auditions...I don't know which is a greater stumbling block - the lack of talent or the lack of self awareness.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 18, 2023, 08:13:09 AM
Exactly.  Well said, DR Jrand72.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 08:31:09 AM
the lack of self awareness.

An eternal mystery.
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Post by: John G. on May 18, 2023, 08:33:14 AM
The acupuncture didn’t help.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 08:33:24 AM
This morning, during the course of my work, I have come across two different families that consist of 10 people, mostly young children, where the household income is at $30,000 per year or less.

And I have to wonder...

How does that work?

And is it responsible to have so many children when you can't provide for them financially?
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 08:33:39 AM
The acupuncture didn’t help.

Drat.
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Post by: vixmom on May 18, 2023, 08:42:48 AM
This morning, during the course of my work, I have come across two different families that consist of 10 people, mostly young children, where the household income is at $30,000 per year or less.

And I have to wonder...

How does that work?

And is it responsible to have so many children when you can't provide for them financially?

If the rethugilans get their way we'll have many many more of these families. No doubt the kids will each get a free gun at biryh
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 08:43:52 AM
Very true, DR vixmom.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 08:44:22 AM
DR Jrand72: have you considered asking the local quilters to mow your large lawn?
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 08:44:44 AM
Taco cornbread pie? Yes, please.
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: George on May 18, 2023, 08:47:38 AM
DR GEORGE's story reminds me:

Once I was directing and choreographing a production of BYE BYE BIRDIE....The schedule called for running Act One on Monday & Tuesday and Act Two on Wednesday and Thursday....and the show on Friday.

Act Two on Wednesday looked great - so all day at work I was thinking, since Act One needed more work...we would do Act One again on Thursday.

So I got to rehearsal and announced tonight we are doing Act One.  It was awful - worse than ever....I was crushed and didn't even give notes just sent everyone home.

I was complaining to my assistant director who finally said: "Well, Jack, everyone came in planning to do Act Two so that's what they were prepared for....Act One was sort of surprise....."

Since then, I always do what's on the schedule....I may add a scene or song or two at the end of the evening if we have time....but I don't surprise them anymore.

Oh, my!  I don't doubt that I've been in situations like that over the years.
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: John G. on May 18, 2023, 08:47:43 AM
Listening to the demos of four songs from Adam Guettel's new Days of Wine and Roses:
https://www.adamguettel.com/days-of-wine-and-roses

Those are...interesting songs.  I definitely want to hear the rest of the score.  Thanks for sharing the link, Singdaw.

I can’t say those alleviated any pain. But I liked them  sort of. Not my idea of theatrical. More song cycle.
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: John G. on May 18, 2023, 08:48:36 AM
Taco cornbread pie? Yes, please.

Now.
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Post by: Jane on May 18, 2023, 08:54:45 AM
DR John, I am sorry the pain hasn't gone away.
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Post by: Jane on May 18, 2023, 08:55:25 AM
Thank you DR Jrand.
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Post by: Jane on May 18, 2023, 08:57:36 AM
From DR Jrand:

Quote
There were very few dry eyes left in the house....and many nice comments from the family followed.

Very, very nice.  I am sure your words were a comfort to the family and friends.
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: George on May 18, 2023, 08:58:35 AM
Listening to the demos of four songs from Adam Guettel's new Days of Wine and Roses:
https://www.adamguettel.com/days-of-wine-and-roses

Those are...interesting songs.  I definitely want to hear the rest of the score.  Thanks for sharing the link, Singdaw.

I can’t say those alleviated any pain. But I liked them  sort of. Not my idea of theatrical. More song cycle.

That makes sense, like Guettel's Myths and Hymns
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Post by: Jane on May 18, 2023, 08:58:57 AM
Thank you DR George.
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Post by: Jane on May 18, 2023, 09:01:41 AM
I have been playing with Merlin, a phone app on all things birds. You can use your phone to record bird song, and it tells you what they are. There's an extensive library, and it's keyed to your region of the US.

There are also plant apps that allow you to photograph a plant with your phone, and it tells you what it is.

Ain't technology grand?

Yup.  I should tell Keith about the bird app.
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Post by: Jane on May 18, 2023, 09:03:00 AM
This weekend I’m going to a Star Trek convention with a friend to hear about make believe space travel

;D
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Post by: Jane on May 18, 2023, 09:06:48 AM
My people!

I am free!!! 

Free!!!!!!!

After three months of whirlwind activity, I have nothing on my calendar for the next week and a half, except for attending a couple of things - starting with a Cabaret on Saturday evening that I know will be wholly enjoyable.

Congrats and enjoy!
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Post by: Jane on May 18, 2023, 09:11:22 AM
This morning, during the course of my work, I have come across two different families that consist of 10 people, mostly young children, where the household income is at $30,000 per year or less.

And I have to wonder...

How does that work?

And is it responsible to have so many children when you can't provide for them financially?

Shocking.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 10:21:51 AM
Which part of your morning routine takes the longest?
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 10:22:06 AM
Deciding to get up.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 10:28:54 AM
 :)
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 10:29:18 AM
4...
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 10:29:24 AM
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 10:29:31 AM
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 10:29:37 AM
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 10:29:44 AM
FIVE
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Post by: bk on May 18, 2023, 10:45:51 AM
I'm up, I'm up - maybe four and a half hours of sleep.
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Post by: bk on May 18, 2023, 10:46:56 AM
The Improv on Melrose - yes - I was there only once, too, and I can't remember why. I do remember thinking the only comic I thought was amusing that day (it had to be some kind of event) was Sarah Silverman.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 11:51:00 AM
The wheels on this bus go round and round...   very fast!


(https://media1.giphy.com/media/YcLorQZbPI4Ks/giphy.gif?cid=de9bf95esl336n7twrccytxt3f700p8ai3ynd7lsglbquw6u&ep=v1_gifs_search&rid=giphy.gif&ct=g)
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: Jane on May 18, 2023, 12:16:24 PM
I just confirmed I do not have covid so I can go to my appointment tomorrow with a clear conscience.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 12:17:25 PM
Very good news, DR Jane.
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Post by: Jane on May 18, 2023, 12:25:45 PM
Thanks.  I only did it as we have plenty to spare, and to be sure before going to a medical office.  I knew it would be negative.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 18, 2023, 12:32:27 PM
This photo breaks my heart.
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Post by: George on May 18, 2023, 12:33:50 PM
That's so sad, Larry. :(
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Post by: George on May 18, 2023, 12:34:44 PM
I just confirmed I do not have covid so I can go to my appointment tomorrow with a clear conscience.

Whew!!
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 18, 2023, 12:35:49 PM
This photo breaks my heart.

Oh, man.  Awful.
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: George on May 18, 2023, 12:48:31 PM
And now, on a happier note (F#):

KRAFT’S HEINZ REMIX MACHINE WILL LET YOU CREATE CUSTOM CONDIMENTS (https://nerdist.com/article/kraft-heinz-remix-lets-you-mix-create-new-flavors-first-ever-customizable-condiment-dispenser-machine/)
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Post by: George on May 18, 2023, 12:49:13 PM
(https://legendary-digital-network-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/18055859/Kraft-Heinz-Remix.jpg)

I think this is something that we ALL could use in our lives!
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Post by: George on May 18, 2023, 12:49:30 PM
:D
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 01:03:44 PM
  I think this is something that we ALL could use in our lives! 

I'll take one. I wonder if I have enough counter space?
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 01:30:09 PM
If the photo on the GrubHub solicitation I received is to be believed, they think I should order pizza, eggrolls, chicken wings, and cinnamon buns.
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 01:40:51 PM
Speaking of fast food, Oscar Meyer is going to start calling their roving wienermobiles "frankmobiles," and fans are not happy.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 18, 2023, 02:03:17 PM
That is such good news DR JANE.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 18, 2023, 02:03:28 PM
Sorry it didn't work DR JOHN G.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 18, 2023, 02:03:52 PM
Perhaps your next move should be toward a Wiccan treatment.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 18, 2023, 02:04:19 PM
I love the idea of the apps DR singdaw was talking about.  Perhaps I shall investigate this weekend.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 18, 2023, 02:04:30 PM
MR BK needs more sleep.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 18, 2023, 02:05:26 PM
I went to Burger King yesterday and had one of their ROYAL Chicken sandwiches.

It was very good - so perhaps I shall try it again.  I was going to get my usual WHOPPER - but decided life is too short not to try new things.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 18, 2023, 02:05:41 PM
DR ELMORE that is very sad......
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 18, 2023, 02:06:12 PM
I shall now be on my way to run ACT TWO - missing two people who have the most dialog....if I survive, I shall return.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 18, 2023, 02:13:19 PM
Red-Tail hawk Pale Male, a New York celebrity and subject of several children's books, has died at the age of 33.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 02:53:47 PM
4...
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 02:53:55 PM
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 02:54:05 PM
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 02:54:11 PM
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 02:54:17 PM
SIX
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Post by: Jane on May 18, 2023, 03:02:50 PM
I just confirmed I do not have covid so I can go to my appointment tomorrow with a clear conscience.

Whew!!

Yes.
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Post by: Jane on May 18, 2023, 03:03:47 PM
That's so sad, Larry. :(

Lamb, my favorite, was the first meat I stopped eating.
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: Jane on May 18, 2023, 03:05:01 PM
And now, on a happier note (F#):

KRAFT’S HEINZ REMIX MACHINE WILL LET YOU CREATE CUSTOM CONDIMENTS (https://nerdist.com/article/kraft-heinz-remix-lets-you-mix-create-new-flavors-first-ever-customizable-condiment-dispenser-machine/)

Maychup, is that like thousand island dressing ;D
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: Jane on May 18, 2023, 03:05:34 PM
That is such good news DR JANE.

Thanks.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 18, 2023, 03:32:36 PM
OMG, this is so weird, sitting here thinking:

"I don't have to get dressed and get ready to go play somewhere.
I can do ... anything I want.

Anything!

And tomorrow is the same - and it's a Friday night!"
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 18, 2023, 03:38:30 PM
In other news, we've had a bunny frequenting the back yard these past few weeks.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 18, 2023, 03:39:43 PM
He's {sic} out there right now, nibbling on weeds at the edge of the hill behind the house.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 18, 2023, 04:01:21 PM
Okay, I'm going to watch a damned movie. What a treat!
Details later.
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Post by: John G. on May 18, 2023, 04:22:45 PM
Red-Tail hawk Pale Male, a New York celebrity and subject of several children's books, has died at the age of 33.

Sad. I watched that documentary. JB reacted violently. He rarely reacts to a movie.
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Post by: John G. on May 18, 2023, 04:23:21 PM
OMG, this is so weird, sitting here thinking:

"I don't have to get dressed and get ready to go play somewhere.
I can do ... anything I want.

Anything!

And tomorrow is the same - and it's a Friday night!"

Very happy for you.
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Post by: John G. on May 18, 2023, 04:35:58 PM
I received a notice that my review of Preview Harvey has been posted.
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Post by: bk on May 18, 2023, 04:37:04 PM
Just had some fun doing some detective work. I found what I was looking for, so that my instincts were proven right once again. If you'd like to know what I'm talking about - PM me.
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Post by: Jeanne on May 18, 2023, 04:51:12 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on May 18, 2023, 04:56:09 PM
I put my car in the shop today. I'm always expecting to hear that it needs major work, but no, they tell me no. It's 12 years old, but has low miles. I got so disgusted with the Volvo dealers when I had my beloved Volvo and started taking it to an independent. They've saved me so much money! This car, an Audi, has needed very little work and the independent doesn't make up needed repairs, like some of the dealers do. So I got off cheaply -- again.
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Post by: Jeanne on May 18, 2023, 04:58:36 PM
However, last week, probably when I was at the bank, someone scratched the passenger side, an 18 inch long scratch. Sigh. This is why I no longer buy new cars. It's upsetting enough on an old one.
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: Jeanne on May 18, 2023, 05:01:24 PM
The second Uber driver told me that his day job is testing autonomous vehicles. Eeeekkkk! No way I'd want that job! The idea of a driverless car makes me very uneasy.
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: Jane on May 18, 2023, 05:12:40 PM
Red-Tail hawk Pale Male, a New York celebrity and subject of several children's books, has died at the age of 33.

Sad. I watched that documentary. JB reacted violently. He rarely reacts to a movie.

Awww, poor JB.
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: Jane on May 18, 2023, 05:13:48 PM
I put my car in the shop today. I'm always expecting to hear that it needs major work, but no, they tell me no. It's 12 years old, but has low miles. I got so disgusted with the Volvo dealers when I had my beloved Volvo and started taking it to an independent. They've saved me so much money! This car, an Audi, has needed very little work and the independent doesn't make up needed repairs, like some of the dealers do. So I got off cheaply -- again.

Great.  I had a good independent repair place in Ashland and was sorry when they closed shop.
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: Jane on May 18, 2023, 05:14:15 PM
However, last week, probably when I was at the bank, someone scratched the passenger side, an 18 inch long scratch. Sigh. This is why I no longer buy new cars. It's upsetting enough on an old one.

Sorry.
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: Jane on May 18, 2023, 05:14:28 PM
The second Uber driver told me that his day job is testing autonomous vehicles. Eeeekkkk! No way I'd want that job! The idea of a driverless car makes me very uneasy.

I agree with you.
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Post by: Jeanne on May 18, 2023, 05:14:42 PM
John G, I'm sorry you're having so much trouble with pain and surprised that the acupuncture did n't help. It's usually very effective with pain. Do you stretch at all? I have neck and shoulder problems much like you described every day due to old injuries. I stretch for an hour every morning and find it helpful. It doesn't make me pain-free, but some days I can stretch the tightness out for a few hours.

A wonderful book on stretching:
Bob Anderson's STRETCHING
Easy-to-follow diagrams and a classic in the field

On YouTube I like Jasper at Milton Chiropractic (UK).

Vibes you find some relief soon.
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Post by: Jane on May 18, 2023, 05:20:22 PM
I just spent an hour searching for a new cover for my tablet.  Unfortunately my current case, that is peeling and kind of falling apart, is no longer available.

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Post by: Jane on May 18, 2023, 05:20:43 PM
It it had been available I would have ordered a new one months ago.

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Post by: Jane on May 18, 2023, 05:20:53 PM
I like it as it is cushioned and soft, unlike most cases for tablets.

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Post by: Jane on May 18, 2023, 05:21:09 PM
I finally broke down and ordered the softest one I could find. 
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Post by: Jeanne on May 18, 2023, 05:21:26 PM
If the photo on the GrubHub solicitation I received is to be believed, they think I should order pizza, eggrolls, chicken wings, and cinnamon buns.

Isn't that what you usually order?    ;)
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: Jane on May 18, 2023, 05:21:38 PM
When I fall asleep reading it doesn't hurt as much with a soft case.
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Post by: Jane on May 18, 2023, 05:22:07 PM
When I roll over in bed onto my tablet after falling asleep, soft is comfy ;D
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: George on May 18, 2023, 05:22:45 PM
Speaking of fast food, Oscar Meyer is going to start calling their roving wienermobiles "frankmobiles," and fans are not happy.

As well they should be! >:(
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: Jeanne on May 18, 2023, 05:23:06 PM
Speaking of fast food, Oscar Meyer is going to start calling their roving wienermobiles "frankmobiles," and fans are not happy.

I thought they retired those years ago.
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: George on May 18, 2023, 05:23:26 PM
"Frankmobile"?? :o WTH??
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: Jeanne on May 18, 2023, 05:24:00 PM
OMG, this is so weird, sitting here thinking:

"I don't have to get dressed and get ready to go play somewhere.
I can do ... anything I want.

Anything!

And tomorrow is the same - and it's a Friday night!"


Vibes to DR Chas for a delightful staycation.
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: George on May 18, 2023, 05:25:18 PM
I received a notice that my review of Preview Harvey has been posted.

And I have just finished reading Preview Harvey! :)
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Post by: Jeanne on May 18, 2023, 05:27:18 PM
Vibes to all.

TTFN.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 05:27:45 PM
I fall asleep reading almost every night. Sometimes it is a challenge to find my Kindle in the morning.
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: George on May 18, 2023, 05:27:53 PM
However, last week, probably when I was at the bank, someone scratched the passenger side, an 18 inch long scratch. Sigh. This is why I no longer buy new cars. It's upsetting enough on an old one.

Yikes!  At least, you didn't have the F-word scratched onto your car like I had about a year after getting my Ford Escort. :P
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: George on May 18, 2023, 05:28:42 PM
The second Uber driver told me that his day job is testing autonomous vehicles. Eeeekkkk! No way I'd want that job! The idea of a driverless car makes me very uneasy.

Certainly at this early stage in their development!
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 05:28:44 PM
Yikes, DR George.
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Post by: George on May 18, 2023, 05:30:47 PM
Fortunately, insurance paid for the repair.
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Post by: George on May 18, 2023, 05:32:37 PM
I'm at Subway and EVERYONE'S phone just went off for an emergency alert...for an incident in Idaho. ::)
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: John G. on May 18, 2023, 06:04:14 PM
John G, I'm sorry you're having so much trouble with pain and surprised that the acupuncture did n't help. It's usually very effective with pain. Do you stretch at all? I have neck and shoulder problems much like you described every day due to old injuries. I stretch for an hour every morning and find it helpful. It doesn't make me pain-free, but some days I can stretch the tightness out for a few hours.

A wonderful book on stretching:
Bob Anderson's STRETCHING
Easy-to-follow diagrams and a classic in the field

On YouTube I like Jasper at Milton Chiropractic (UK).

Vibes you find some relief soon.

Something is helping in terms of a stretch. But only when I do it.
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: John G. on May 18, 2023, 06:10:24 PM
Watching The Slipper and the Rose. Great score, game cast (I never miss a Dame Edith Evans musical), and lousy direction. Plus the choreography is a Mary Poppins rehash from Marc Breaux.
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: Jane on May 18, 2023, 06:24:46 PM
I fall asleep reading almost every night. Sometimes it is a challenge to find my Kindle in the morning.

;D  It is rare that my tablet isn't right next to me.
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: Jane on May 18, 2023, 06:25:11 PM
However, last week, probably when I was at the bank, someone scratched the passenger side, an 18 inch long scratch. Sigh. This is why I no longer buy new cars. It's upsetting enough on an old one.

Yikes!  At least, you didn't have the F-word scratched onto your car like I had about a year after getting my Ford Escort. :P

 >:(
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: Jane on May 18, 2023, 06:25:32 PM
Fortunately, insurance paid for the repair.

Good thing.
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: Jane on May 18, 2023, 06:28:53 PM
Speaking of fast food, Oscar Meyer is going to start calling their roving wienermobiles "frankmobiles," and fans are not happy.

I thought they retired those years ago.

We took this photo in 2019.
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Post by: Jane on May 18, 2023, 06:40:23 PM
'night
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 06:46:23 PM
Wonderful shot, DR Jane.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 06:46:54 PM
There was a really unique bird song I heard this morning that I'd like to try to identify tomorrow morning.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 06:47:03 PM
With luck I will.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 06:47:14 PM
But I'm fading fast.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 06:47:28 PM
I will try to get us off page seven.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 06:47:44 PM
Which BK does not care for.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 06:47:50 PM
So I'm told.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 06:48:28 PM
Sad that they are retiring the Metropolitan Opera's grand old production of Aida.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 06:48:44 PM
With its massive sets.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 06:49:03 PM
What will take its place?
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 06:49:21 PM
I don't know.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 06:49:29 PM
One more.
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 06:49:35 PM
EIGHT
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Post by: singdaw on May 18, 2023, 06:49:49 PM
Good night, friends.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 18, 2023, 07:01:23 PM
I am curious if DR singdaw will find out his bird ID.
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: Jrand74 on May 18, 2023, 07:01:38 PM
I have PM'd MR BK to solve the mystery.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 18, 2023, 07:02:01 PM
I hope you like your new case DR JANE.
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: Jrand74 on May 18, 2023, 07:02:17 PM
DR JEANNE and I feel exactly the same way about driverless cars.
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: Jrand74 on May 18, 2023, 07:03:30 PM
We did ACT TWO twice - with two substitute actors - and we made it through.....there will be some changes made....but we are getting there.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 18, 2023, 07:04:49 PM
There was an article about the local BIG Equity Theatre in Indy....about all of the "famous" people who have done shows there.

The headline in the print edition was:  MANY FAMOUS STARS AT IRP.

Unfortunately it is the Indiana Repertory Theatre - IRT.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 18, 2023, 07:06:12 PM
I remember vividly that the Artistic Director of IRP used to tie up the rights to many plays just coming available for professional production....saying she "might" do them.....so that my friend Bryan could not do them at his theatre.

And of course most of them she never did.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 18, 2023, 07:08:40 PM
And before her we had execrable Libby Appel who lost almost a third of the theatre's base subscribers.....and hired her son to do all the music for her stupid versions of plays and all of her untalented friends from NYC to do roles in her shows - some say....not I....I don't think.

Then she moved on to DR JANE's territory and was the AD at, I think, the Oregon Shakespearean Wigwam and Storm Door Company.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 18, 2023, 07:10:05 PM
She did an S/M Hamlet that had the title character in a studded black leather jockstrap and spinning on a giant game show wheel.....
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 18, 2023, 07:10:25 PM
I shall leave you with that mind picture.
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Post by: John G. on May 18, 2023, 07:49:51 PM
Stunning image, JRand. Even in my pain, I felt a twinge more.
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Post by: John G. on May 18, 2023, 07:50:50 PM
Loved The Slipper and the Rose for all its faults. Watched the Sherman Brothers extra but couldn’t take anymore.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 18, 2023, 08:02:24 PM
I am curious if DR singdaw will find out his bird ID.

If he doesn't, I can give him a bird!
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Post by: George on May 18, 2023, 08:37:35 PM
There was an article about the local BIG Equity Theatre in Indy....about all of the "famous" people who have done shows there.

The headline in the print edition was:  MANY FAMOUS STARS AT IRP.

Unfortunately it is the Indiana Repertory Theatre - IRT.

:o
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Post by: George on May 18, 2023, 08:37:56 PM
I remember vividly that the Artistic Director of IRP used to tie up the rights to many plays just coming available for professional production....saying she "might" do them.....so that my friend Bryan could not do them at his theatre.

And of course most of them she never did.

How rude! >:(
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Post by: vixmom on May 18, 2023, 08:57:57 PM
She did an S/M Hamlet that had the title character in a studded black leather jockstrap and spinning on a giant game show wheel.....

I shall leave you with that mind picture.


Um….thank you?
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Post by: vixmom on May 18, 2023, 08:58:29 PM
Anti pain vibes for John
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Post by: Rodzinski on May 18, 2023, 09:08:08 PM
DQ is offering a new dipped cone. Churro Dipped Cone. Had to try it.
The churro flavor is pretty good. Not sure I’d get it again though.
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Post by: John G. on May 18, 2023, 09:25:27 PM
I agree, Rodzinski. Liked the cinnamon flavor.
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Post by: John G. on May 18, 2023, 09:25:40 PM
Good night, all.
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Post by: Rodzinski on May 18, 2023, 09:31:43 PM
Good night and may it be pain-free, John G.
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Post by: bk on May 18, 2023, 09:47:54 PM
I've answered the private messages. :)
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Post by: bk on May 18, 2023, 09:48:07 PM
George, please do an Amazon review.
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Post by: George on May 18, 2023, 09:59:48 PM
DQ is offering a new dipped cone. Churro Dipped Cone. Had to try it.
The churro flavor is pretty good. Not sure I’d get it again though.

Of course, I just HAVE to live two blocks from DQ! ::)

;)
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Post by: Rodzinski on May 18, 2023, 10:15:59 PM
2 blocks would be brutal for me. Like when I lived across the street from a Taco Bell in grad school.
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Post by: Rodzinski on May 18, 2023, 10:17:15 PM
The next page is not far off.
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Post by: Rodzinski on May 18, 2023, 10:17:46 PM
Why, it might even be said that it is near.
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Post by: Rodzinski on May 18, 2023, 10:18:05 PM
How near, my dears?
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Post by: Rodzinski on May 18, 2023, 10:18:39 PM
Tis here! Page NINE.
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Post by: George on May 18, 2023, 10:39:32 PM
The next page is not far off.
Why, it might even be said that it is near.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FTN7f46WIAAYez5?format=jpg&name=large)
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Post by: George on May 18, 2023, 10:39:43 PM
:D
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Post by: bk on May 18, 2023, 10:44:17 PM
I will write some notes shortly.
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Post by: bk on May 18, 2023, 10:45:21 PM
And hopefully, whilst I am writing notes shortly, George will be writing a review shortly. I hope he enjoyed the book.
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Post by: bk on May 18, 2023, 10:45:37 PM
Where's page ten?
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Post by: George on May 18, 2023, 11:56:53 PM
Tonight's rehearsal went quite well
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Post by: George on May 18, 2023, 11:57:46 PM
We ran the show, and only one person (Nurse/Mrs./Blair Daniels) was missing.
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Post by: George on May 18, 2023, 11:58:05 PM
She was feeling sick, but assured the director that it wasn't Covid-related.
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Post by: George on May 18, 2023, 11:58:26 PM
Which is very good, because I've been driving her to and from rehearsals the last several days.
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Post by: George on May 18, 2023, 11:58:33 PM
Gratuitous Post #250!!
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Post by: George on May 18, 2023, 11:59:30 PM
And hopefully, whilst I am writing notes shortly, George will be writing a review shortly. I hope he enjoyed the book.

I did enjoy the book!
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Post by: George on May 18, 2023, 11:59:43 PM
But it always takes me a while to write something. ::)
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Post by: George on May 19, 2023, 12:00:46 AM
...of substance, anyway. ;)
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Post by: George on May 19, 2023, 12:02:57 AM
We don't have rehearsal tomorrow (first Friday off in quite a while), so I'll be able to play Phase 10 with my mom and her friends and my niece. :)
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Post by: George on May 19, 2023, 12:03:14 AM
Saturday, however, that's going to be the day!
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Post by: George on May 19, 2023, 12:04:04 AM
It's the cue-to-cue, and they're going to start with a mic check.
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Post by: George on May 19, 2023, 12:04:40 AM
So, the whole rehearsal day will start at 11:00 am, and is scheduled to go until 7:30! :o
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Post by: George on May 19, 2023, 12:05:24 AM
But we'll have breaks along the way, and I think they said that food would be brought in, but I'm not sure if I heard that correctly.
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Post by: George on May 19, 2023, 12:05:56 AM
We also got an e-mail today saying that non-students can get a small stipend for gas!
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Post by: George on May 19, 2023, 12:06:22 AM
It'll just be $200 for each person, but still that's a nice thing to do.
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Post by: George on May 19, 2023, 12:06:46 AM
We won't, however, get the money until after the show is over, but that's okay.
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Post by: George on May 19, 2023, 12:07:03 AM
I wasn't expecting it, at all.
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Post by: George on May 19, 2023, 12:07:36 AM
I didn't get anything for driving down to Centralia for the two shows that I did there, but I didn't mind that, either.
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Post by: George on May 19, 2023, 12:07:47 AM
So it's all good.
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Post by: George on May 19, 2023, 12:09:24 AM
I'm enjoying the whole process and all the people are really nice.
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Post by: George on May 19, 2023, 12:15:17 AM
The last show where I had a microphone was Hairspray five years ago.
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Post by: bk on May 19, 2023, 12:16:53 AM
Page ten is elusive.
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Post by: George on May 19, 2023, 12:16:56 AM
Before that, it might've been when I was in Side Show in 2009.
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Post by: bk on May 19, 2023, 12:17:05 AM
Page ten is stubborn.
Title: Re: FILING THINGS AWAY FOR A RAINY DAY
Post by: George on May 19, 2023, 12:17:08 AM
Page ten is elusive.

No, it's not.
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Post by: bk on May 19, 2023, 12:17:10 AM
As a mule.
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Post by: George on May 19, 2023, 12:17:16 AM
PAGE TEN DANCE!!
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Post by: bk on May 19, 2023, 12:17:22 AM
Page eleven is elusive.
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Post by: bk on May 19, 2023, 12:17:30 AM
New notes are up.
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Post by: bk on May 19, 2023, 12:17:37 AM
Up are new notes.
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Post by: bk on May 19, 2023, 12:17:43 AM
I've seen them.
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Post by: bk on May 19, 2023, 12:17:50 AM
I've read them.
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Post by: bk on May 19, 2023, 12:17:57 AM
I wrote them.
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Post by: bk on May 19, 2023, 12:18:09 AM
George will appreciate the title.
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Post by: George on May 19, 2023, 12:18:48 AM
Page eleven is elusive.

Tonight, yet is it. :D
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Post by: George on May 19, 2023, 12:19:05 AM
George will appreciate the title.

Just saw it! :))