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Title: CRACKING UP
Post by: bk on June 25, 2023, 01:08:27 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes cracked, and now it is time for you to post until the cracked cows come home.
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Post by: bk on June 25, 2023, 01:09:12 AM
And the word of the day is: LAMBENT!
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Post by: bk on June 25, 2023, 01:10:44 AM
Oh, and it must be noted that yesterday we hit a grand total of 1.5 million postings! We have now gone over that number.
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Post by: George on June 25, 2023, 01:43:25 AM
Sorry, BK.  I fell asleep. ::) It happens.
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Post by: George on June 25, 2023, 01:47:11 AM
Today, the family is getting together at my sister's house for some of her vegetarian enchiladas.  They're really good.  After dining and probably some Phase 10 (or maybe Scrabble) playing, my sister wants to reset the foam pad on top of the chicken shelter because it's slipping off.  That'll take some time. :P
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Post by: George on June 25, 2023, 01:47:36 AM
And now, for some real sleep.

Have a good day, all!
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Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 03:43:49 AM
Good morning.
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Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 03:44:45 AM
  my sister wants to reset the foam pad on top of the chicken shelter because it's slipping off. 

So her chickens can say, with some veracity, that the sky is falling.
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Post by: vixmom on June 25, 2023, 03:49:08 AM
Good morning
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Post by: vixmom on June 25, 2023, 03:49:34 AM
I planned to sleep until 7 then get up and get ready for my busy day
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Post by: vixmom on June 25, 2023, 03:50:10 AM
But of course I woke up at 615 and try as I might I could not get back to sleep
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Post by: vixmom on June 25, 2023, 03:50:55 AM
I still have to make a macaroni salad and pickup a cookie platter at 8 am
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Post by: vixmom on June 25, 2023, 03:51:20 AM
Then I can head over to church and make sure we’re all set for today
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Post by: vixmom on June 25, 2023, 03:51:33 AM
Guess I’ll wOrdle
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Post by: vixmom on June 25, 2023, 03:56:32 AM
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Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 04:20:07 AM
DR vixmom - I am in amazement.
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Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 04:20:37 AM
Perhaps you should add "hand-letter each place setting in calligraphy" to your list of to-do's.
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Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 04:21:36 AM
~~~LUNCHEON VIBES~~~ for DR vixmom!!!!
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 25, 2023, 04:30:52 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 25, 2023, 04:31:46 AM
I'm very sleepy this morning. I could use some of DR vixmom's energy.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 25, 2023, 04:32:58 AM
DR George, I am so happy you made it to DR TCB's memorial. I miss him so much, and I'm happy you were there to represent the HHW contingent.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: elmore3003 on June 25, 2023, 04:34:08 AM
I have many friends out today celebrating NYC gay pride and the march. I will be working on a ballet score.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 25, 2023, 04:34:47 AM
I have lost my prescription for my glasses. I can't think where I've put it.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 25, 2023, 05:09:03 AM
After 30 minutes of search, I found it. Respiro!
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Post by: Rodzinski on June 25, 2023, 05:11:50 AM
Notes reviewed. Documented.
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Post by: Rodzinski on June 25, 2023, 05:13:17 AM
Glad you found the prescription, Elmore!
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Post by: Rodzinski on June 25, 2023, 05:16:21 AM
This is the film on which George’s favorite card game is based.
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Post by: Rodzinski on June 25, 2023, 05:17:43 AM
As a child, I watched that movie in its network TV airing, and it completely freaked me out.
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Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 05:20:39 AM
I never wanna hear
From any cheerful Pollyannas Smackers
Who tell you Fate
Supplies a mate.
It's all bananas crackers.
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Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 05:21:03 AM
With one more look...
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Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 05:21:11 AM
TWO!!
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Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 05:22:25 AM
Listening to Terry Trotter's Michel Legrand album.
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Post by: John G. on June 25, 2023, 05:32:21 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on June 25, 2023, 05:33:12 AM
Like Vixmom, I awoke early and can’t get back to sleep. It’s already too warm.
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 25, 2023, 06:20:39 AM
I ad libbed "Cheese and crackers" when the floor dropped at rehearsals and the director said I can keep it in.
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 25, 2023, 06:23:31 AM
Today is the family reunion.

Of course the cousin who created the Facebook group has gone off the rails.....she wanted everyone to list what food they were bringing and just a few folks commented.

So she then said Okay - everyone bring their own picnic lunch....and we'll have a church service and big prayer before hand.....

I said.....come on, Pam!  Although I was thinking something else.  I wrote it's a pitch in or what's the point?  No reply.

Of course there are many different religious organizations represented in our family - so I guess everyone will get a turn. 

And it's raining.  So that's perfect.
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 25, 2023, 06:25:13 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 25, 2023, 06:26:27 AM
Oh my, DR Jrand72.

Sounds…..um, fine.  What could be better?  :)

Will you be packing a flask?
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 25, 2023, 06:29:21 AM
Looks like we’re in for a bout of warm-ish humid sometimes-rainy weather.  Yuck.
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 25, 2023, 06:30:27 AM
By this evening it should be time to begin running a little A/C.
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 25, 2023, 06:32:03 AM
(How little IS it??  -  I hear you asking.)
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 25, 2023, 06:33:09 AM
In other news, I had a big running around day yesterday, and I’m beat.
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 25, 2023, 06:36:09 AM
I have never been to a chiropractor.
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 25, 2023, 06:36:35 AM
In case anyone was wondering.
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 25, 2023, 06:39:33 AM
But now you know.
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Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 06:45:28 AM
Wasn't that a teevee show...      When Families Go Wrong?
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Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 06:46:23 AM
~~~VIBES OF FORTITUDE~~~ for DR Jrand72!
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Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 06:46:44 AM
If there's not enough food for the potluck, I hear DR vixmom is puttin' on a spread.
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Post by: Donald on June 25, 2023, 06:49:56 AM
Happy Sunday!  There's a new Broadway Radio Show...Broadway performer Matthew Scott joins me to chat about his new album The Jesus Year: A Letter From My Dad.  It's a fascinating story and a terrific album.  Check it out:

http://www.haineshisway.com/the-broadway-radio-show-2/
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 25, 2023, 06:58:39 AM
Hello, Sunday!  It's everyone today!

Wait!

Reverse that!

Hello, everyone!  It's Sunday!
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 25, 2023, 07:00:26 AM
I awakened a couple of times during the night.  Each time, I very groggily thought it was a weekend day but nothing specific.  Didn't matter.  I lost no sleep over it.  Just dropped back off.
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 25, 2023, 07:02:20 AM
True DR singdaw.....I wonder what time DR VIXMOM wants us there?
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Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 07:02:59 AM
This gal really knows how to celebrate Pride!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 25, 2023, 07:08:52 AM
Nothing of note has happened since my last post of last night.

I am looking forward to today's Zoom chat with my fellow film music lovers.  I presume we will discuss film music during the course of our chat.  We have all gotten so familiar with one another that we discuss other issues.  And we discuss nonsensical things, as well.  But mostly sensical things, I guess.

One of our members is a musician (composer/conductor) with the Joffrey Ballet.  He used to coordinate music for the Jimmy Awards.  The Jimmy Awards are a national celebration of outstanding student achievement in high school musical theatre. They are presented by The Broadway League Foundation and recognize individual artistry in vocal, dance, and acting performance. The winners and nominees are selected from regional competitions across the country and perform on a Broadway stage. The awards are named after the late Broadway producer James M. Nederlander.

He has a love of film music,but enriches our chats with tales of the ballet doings.  Composer Thomas Newman wrote a piece for the Joffrey over the last year and this guy worked on it.  His name is Michael Moricz. 
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Post by: KevinH on June 25, 2023, 07:10:25 AM
Good morning!
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Post by: KevinH on June 25, 2023, 07:10:36 AM
Wordle:  5/6
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Post by: KevinH on June 25, 2023, 07:11:02 AM
Thanks for your report on TCB's memorial service, DR George.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 25, 2023, 07:11:22 AM
Michael's last association with the Jimmys was during the pandemic.  It was a weird setup and it challenged Michael into a near frenzy.  Everything was done via Zoom, and Michael had to get performances by combining Zoomed material.  It worked out, but it was way more work than it should have been.  Happily, it did not compete with his Joffrey work because the ballet was on hiatus. 

Everyone remembers the pandemic, don't they?  It truly changed the world.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 25, 2023, 07:14:44 AM
The beauty of this day is streaming through my windows as I type.  Of course, I am very cool and comfy at my laptop, but it's already 80 degrees outside, and it generally gets much warmer in the afternoon, which is several hours away.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 25, 2023, 07:17:58 AM
Speaking of things streaming...
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 25, 2023, 07:18:08 AM
We have streamed into Page 3.
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 25, 2023, 07:22:23 AM
I have heard of the Jimmy Awards but I do not know anyone who has participated.
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 25, 2023, 07:23:09 AM
I am taking my camera so when Cousin Pam gets up to lead us prayer I can get a picture of her face when I ask:  "Where's your head covering, sister?"
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 25, 2023, 07:39:49 AM
I don't know if this was mentioned here or not, but authorities have found remains in the San Bernardino mountains that they think "may" be those of actor Julian Sands, who has been missing since January.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 25, 2023, 07:41:25 AM
I liked Julian Sands so much when I first saw him in "A Room With A View".  I thought, at that time, that he would have a much bigger career than he had, but he did fine work in many films anyway.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 25, 2023, 07:43:58 AM
When I think of "A Room With A View", I have a strong memory of being amazed at the performance of Daniel Day-Lewis as Cecil Vyse.  I had seen him in only one other film: "My Beautiful Launderette".

I think I must have categorized him, mentally, as a strong character actor, but I had no idea how much he would impress me in his future film projects.  I think he is astonishingly gifted.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 25, 2023, 07:45:34 AM
I see we have two guests (count 'em, 2).

I wonder if they will crash JRand's family reunion?  Will Cousin Pam be amused?

Likely not.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 25, 2023, 07:46:36 AM
I am very grateful that my previous post, #66, was not my 6th post on this page.

Don't need the evil karma.
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Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 07:58:33 AM
DR Ron - when we met for lunch, I didn't know what you looked like.

So i was standing outside in the street at the appointed place and time. When anyone slowed down or seemed to be approaching me, I said: "Ron?  RON?"

I got some very strange looks.
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Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 07:59:05 AM
But I am used to such things.
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Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 07:59:13 AM
Resigned, really.
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Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 07:59:30 AM
Because I am somewhat strange.
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Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 07:59:41 AM
And like attracts like, they say.
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Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 08:00:17 AM
If you dropped a box of crackers, would you have cracked crackers?
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Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 08:00:28 AM
Try saying THAT ten times fast!
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 25, 2023, 08:14:25 AM
I am on my way to the family reunion/rumble.

Pray for Rosemary's Baby.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 25, 2023, 08:28:39 AM
DR Ron - when we met for lunch, I didn't know what you looked like.

So i was standing outside in the street at the appointed place and time. When anyone slowed down or seemed to be approaching me, I said: "Ron?  RON?"

I got some very strange looks.

I guess that is why I didn't have to ask everyone if they were "David".  You were there asking everyone else if they were me.  I guess i could have said "No" and kept going. But, you looked so friendly and interesting I just had to say "Yes."   Plus, I had seen photos you had posted of yourself and knew your face.  I didn't reallze how tall you would be, though.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 25, 2023, 08:31:44 AM
I don't recall if I knew what Rodzinski looked like when i first met him or not.  I was expecting him at my work site (I think). 

I wish I could have spent more than just a lunch time with him.  I would like to have shown him some of the East Bay. 
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 25, 2023, 08:33:51 AM
I also had the pleasure of meeting and supping with former DR JoseSPiano and Monkey.  That was when he was in San Francisco while "Lestat" was being performed.  He was going to meet with the conductor and was associated with it when it went to Broadway.

(What a disappointing show that was for me, although it had some amazing high points).
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Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 09:00:26 AM
DR George, thanks for the detail on the HHW photos.
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Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 09:00:54 AM
I am glad it was a nice tribute.
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Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 09:03:13 AM
I have not eaten at David's Deli on Geary Street.
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Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 09:03:29 AM
When we lived in Tiburon we rarely went into the city.
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Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 09:05:02 AM
DR George, Sharry had asked if I wanted something.  I declined but suggested you might.  I am glad she found just the right keepsakes for you.
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Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 09:05:48 AM
I was tempted to ask for a small Titanic keepsake.  If only I wasn't trying to downsize.
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Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 09:11:39 AM
Today, the family is getting together at my sister's house for some of her vegetarian enchiladas.  They're really good.  After dining and probably some Phase 10 (or maybe Scrabble) playing, my sister wants to reset the foam pad on top of the chicken shelter because it's slipping off.  That'll take some time. :P

What does your sister fill the enchiladas with?
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Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 09:12:49 AM
Today is the family reunion.

Of course the cousin who created the Facebook group has gone off the rails.....she wanted everyone to list what food they were bringing and just a few folks commented.

So she then said Okay - everyone bring their own picnic lunch....and we'll have a church service and big prayer before hand.....

I said.....come on, Pam!  Although I was thinking something else.  I wrote it's a pitch in or what's the point?  No reply.

Of course there are many different religious organizations represented in our family - so I guess everyone will get a turn. 

And it's raining.  So that's perfect.

Oh my.
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Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 09:13:53 AM
Nothing of note has happened since my last post of last night.

I am looking forward to today's Zoom chat with my fellow film music lovers.  I presume we will discuss film music during the course of our chat.  We have all gotten so familiar with one another that we discuss other issues.  And we discuss nonsensical things, as well.  But mostly sensical things, I guess.

One of our members is a musician (composer/conductor) with the Joffrey Ballet.  He used to coordinate music for the Jimmy Awards.  The Jimmy Awards are a national celebration of outstanding student achievement in high school musical theatre. They are presented by The Broadway League Foundation and recognize individual artistry in vocal, dance, and acting performance. The winners and nominees are selected from regional competitions across the country and perform on a Broadway stage. The awards are named after the late Broadway producer James M. Nederlander.

He has a love of film music,but enriches our chats with tales of the ballet doings.  Composer Thomas Newman wrote a piece for the Joffrey over the last year and this guy worked on it.  His name is Michael Moricz. 

I see why you are looking forward to your Zoom gathering.
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Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 09:15:11 AM
I don't know if this was mentioned here or not, but authorities have found remains in the San Bernardino mountains that they think "may" be those of actor Julian Sands, who has been missing since January.

Not mentioned yet but I did read they believe he has been found.  While the news is as expected, at least his family will know for sure.
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Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 09:15:41 AM
DR Ron - when we met for lunch, I didn't know what you looked like.

So i was standing outside in the street at the appointed place and time. When anyone slowed down or seemed to be approaching me, I said: "Ron?  RON?"

I got some very strange looks.

;D
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Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 09:15:57 AM
I am on my way to the family reunion/rumble.

Pray for Rosemary's Baby.

Good luck.
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Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 10:15:11 AM
 :)
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 25, 2023, 10:27:43 AM
Ballet break. I'm almost finished with No. 27; it's a bitch.
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Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 10:28:07 AM
We have a SodaStream. The CO2 tanks makes a horrible screeching noise at the end of its cycle.

So every time I charge a bottle of water, I star in my own brief production of Sweeney Todd.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 25, 2023, 10:29:14 AM
Amazon claims theydelivered three packages for me yesterday, so I must go looking for them, The photo attached to theirclaim is weird: it looks like our first florr, sorta, but I cannto identify the location where the packages are sitting.
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Post by: George on June 25, 2023, 10:36:07 AM
  my sister wants to reset the foam pad on top of the chicken shelter because it's slipping off. 

So her chickens can say, with some veracity, that the sky is falling.

Pretty much. ::)

;)
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Post by: Rodzinski on June 25, 2023, 10:45:50 AM
I don't recall if I knew what Rodzinski looked like when i first met him or not.  I was expecting him at my work site (I think). 

I wish I could have spent more than just a lunch time with him.  I would like to have shown him some of the East Bay. 

Would’ve been fun! I remember the dim sum very well but not exactly where we met up.
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Post by: Rodzinski on June 25, 2023, 10:47:41 AM
Ain’t no family reunion like an Indiana family reunion, I always say.
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Post by: George on June 25, 2023, 11:07:02 AM
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Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: George on June 25, 2023, 11:08:35 AM
DR George, I am so happy you made it to DR TCB's memorial. I miss him so much, and I'm happy you were there to represent the HHW contingent.

Thanks, Larry.  It was definitely worth it.
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Post by: George on June 25, 2023, 11:09:00 AM
Gratuitous Post #100!!
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Post by: George on June 25, 2023, 11:09:26 AM
After 30 minutes of search, I found it. Respiro!

Whew!!
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Post by: George on June 25, 2023, 11:10:27 AM
This is the film on which George’s favorite card game is based.

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7273.0;attach=17882)

That must be one of the prequels! :o
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Post by: George on June 25, 2023, 11:10:33 AM
;D
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Post by: George on June 25, 2023, 11:19:33 AM
Thanks for your report on TCB's memorial service, DR George.

You're welcome, Kevin.
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Post by: George on June 25, 2023, 11:20:59 AM
I don't know if this was mentioned here or not, but authorities have found remains in the San Bernardino mountains that they think "may" be those of actor Julian Sands, who has been missing since January.

Oh, no! :(
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Post by: George on June 25, 2023, 11:22:34 AM
I am on my way to the family reunion/rumble.

Pray for Rosemary's Baby.

Hope you have a great time, Jrand!
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Post by: George on June 25, 2023, 11:23:40 AM
DR George, thanks for the detail on the HHW photos.

It was my pleasure, Jane.
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Post by: George on June 25, 2023, 11:25:35 AM
Today, the family is getting together at my sister's house for some of her vegetarian enchiladas.  They're really good.  After dining and probably some Phase 10 (or maybe Scrabble) playing, my sister wants to reset the foam pad on top of the chicken shelter because it's slipping off.  That'll take some time. :P

What does your sister fill the enchiladas with?

Beans and veggies and (real) cheese and some other stuff.  I don't think she has an actual recipe, so they're always a little different, but have always been good.
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Post by: George on June 25, 2023, 11:26:39 AM
Amazon claims theydelivered three packages for me yesterday, so I must go looking for them, The photo attached to theirclaim is weird: it looks like our first florr, sorta, but I cannto identify the location where the packages are sitting.

Oh, no! :o
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 25, 2023, 11:27:12 AM
My packages were all there. back in a corner by the stairs, and someone kindly brought up a huge Chewy.com carton for me and left it close to my door. I am very grateful for that. On a negative side, since the US postal service has lost three packages of mine in the past four months, there are three cartons for 208 and 212 West 82nd Street sitting in the lobby of our building, 202 west 82nd Street. This is ridiculous.
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Post by: George on June 25, 2023, 11:27:59 AM
Whew!!
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Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 11:28:35 AM
:)

Sweet.
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Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 11:28:53 AM
We have a SodaStream. The CO2 tanks makes a horrible screeching noise at the end of its cycle.

So every time I charge a bottle of water, I star in my own brief production of Sweeney Todd.

;D
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Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 11:29:34 AM
Wordle 736 3/6

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Nice.
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Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 11:30:11 AM
DR George, I am so happy you made it to DR TCB's memorial. I miss him so much, and I'm happy you were there to represent the HHW contingent.

Thanks, Larry.  It was definitely worth it.

Did you know a lot of people at the memorial?
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Post by: John G. on June 25, 2023, 11:32:35 AM
Ron, glad to know another among us who loved A Room with a View. So many other fresh faces in that film. I think it was the first time I recall Helena Bonham Carter and Rupert Graves as well as Simon Callow, all balanced with Maggie Smith, Judi Dench and Denholm Elliott. I remember the joy I found at the theater that day. And it was just about the same on second viewing in the theater.
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Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 11:33:57 AM
While it is very sad about Julian Sands, I keep wondering WHY he went hiking that day.  I read on the news not to go.  Did he miss the news or think where he was going it would be ok  :-\
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Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 11:34:37 AM
Today, the family is getting together at my sister's house for some of her vegetarian enchiladas.  They're really good.  After dining and probably some Phase 10 (or maybe Scrabble) playing, my sister wants to reset the foam pad on top of the chicken shelter because it's slipping off.  That'll take some time. :P

What does your sister fill the enchiladas with?

Beans and veggies and (real) cheese and some other stuff.  I don't think she has an actual recipe, so they're always a little different, but have always been good.

They sound good.
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Post by: George on June 25, 2023, 11:34:41 AM
DR George, I am so happy you made it to DR TCB's memorial. I miss him so much, and I'm happy you were there to represent the HHW contingent.

Thanks, Larry.  It was definitely worth it.

Did you know a lot of people at the memorial?

I think I only knew seven or eight, maybe.  It was nice to reconnect with them.
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Post by: George on June 25, 2023, 11:35:45 AM
Ron, glad to know another among us who loved A Room with a View. So many other fresh faces in thst film. I think it was the first time I recall Helena Bonham Carter and

Ditto and Ditto and
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Post by: George on June 25, 2023, 11:36:00 AM
Oh, look!  It's Page Five!
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Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 11:36:11 AM
I just read about a man and his step-son who died hiking in 119 degree weather.  Again, why would you do that.
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Post by: John G. on June 25, 2023, 11:43:44 AM
An actor named Arthur Hughes is playing Richard III in this Royal Shakespeare Company production I’m watching. He’s excellent. He’s also physically disabled.

The whole production is electrifying. The seduction of Queen Anne hits with both comedy and shock.
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Post by: bk on June 25, 2023, 11:47:44 AM
I'm up, I'm up - eight hours of sleep.
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Post by: bk on June 25, 2023, 11:48:11 AM
Shortly, I'll shave and shower and then be on my way to a matinee.
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Post by: DR Iris on June 25, 2023, 12:28:32 PM
DR Ron, thank you for writing about The Jimmy Awards, also referred to as The Tony Awards for teenagers.

They will be streaming live from New York tomorrow night at 7:30 PM EDT
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Post by: DR Iris on June 25, 2023, 12:29:32 PM
The Jimmy Awards has their own YouTube channel.

Have watched many of their videos over the years.
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Post by: DR Iris on June 25, 2023, 12:32:54 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahwchQKxUvk

This is Anna Zavelson, a finalist in last year’s ceremony, and currently performing the role of Clara in the Encores! production of The Light In The Piazza. What a voice! Listening to her sing reminds me of the first time that I heard Lea Salonga sing…gave me chills.
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 25, 2023, 12:34:10 PM
DR singdaw, everyone who meets DR RODZINSKI wants to show him the East Bay.
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 25, 2023, 12:34:23 PM

thanks for the link and info DR IRIS!
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Post by: DR Iris on June 25, 2023, 12:37:05 PM
The selected high school students, 96 this year, come from all over the country.

They spend one week in New York, attending master classes and rehearsing for the show.

It’s amazing how good they are, given so little time to rehearse.
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Post by: DR Iris on June 25, 2023, 12:37:52 PM
There was a PBS documentary about it, Broadway Or Bust.
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Post by: DR Iris on June 25, 2023, 12:38:27 PM

thanks for the link and info DR IRIS!


You’re welcome, DR Jrand!
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Post by: DR Iris on June 25, 2023, 12:39:07 PM
Are you under a tornado watch right now?

If so, sending stay safe vibes!
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 25, 2023, 12:42:55 PM
Reunion was fun - no knives, chains, or zip guns were flashed.
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Post by: DR Iris on June 25, 2023, 12:44:24 PM
Posted on Twitter a short while ago.

@NWSIndianapolis
·
2h
A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Indiana, Michigan and Ohio until 8 PM EDT
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Post by: DR Iris on June 25, 2023, 12:45:42 PM
Glad your reunion went well, DR Jrand.

Those family reunions can be unpredictable.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: Jrand74 on June 25, 2023, 12:51:40 PM
Not at the moment but we are having a thunderstorm.
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Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 12:54:00 PM
The selected high school students, 96 this year, come from all over the country.

They spend one week in New York, attending master classes and rehearsing for the show.

It’s amazing how good they are, given so little time to rehearse.

It sounds like a great experience for them.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 12:54:23 PM
Reunion was fun - no knives, chains, or zip guns were flashed.

Good :)
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 12:55:09 PM
Not at the moment but we are having a thunderstorm.

Did you miss the rain at the reunion?
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 12:55:35 PM
I remember tornadoes when we lived in Michigan.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 12:55:54 PM
We never had a direct hit though the siren went off once.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 12:56:52 PM
The high school kids couldn't leave school, of course backing up the release time of the rest of the classes waiting for the school buses.
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Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 12:57:23 PM
That was the only time the kids, except for drills, had to line up in the hallways to wait it out.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: Jrand74 on June 25, 2023, 01:03:13 PM
Missed the rain.....still sunny when I came home at 2 p.m.

DR IRIS I just heard the warning siren and the wind is much stronger.....but I think the path is north of me.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 01:06:32 PM
Good regarding the missed rain.
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Post by: John G. on June 25, 2023, 01:09:10 PM
Here’s a rehearsal of the opening number of the Jimmys. I found it about a minute too long. And the audio is occasionally a problem. But what talent.

https://www.playbill.com/article/video-see-the-2023-jimmy-award-nominees-perform-their-dazzling-opening-number
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: John G. on June 25, 2023, 01:09:30 PM
Rain would be welcome.
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Post by: John G. on June 25, 2023, 01:09:48 PM
Six!
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Post by: John G. on June 25, 2023, 01:11:36 PM
I want to take a nap. But I have an hour of Ricjard left.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: John G. on June 25, 2023, 01:15:02 PM
The women in this are surprising. They bring the horror.

The Richard is more charismatic and attractively evil, kinda like some people think Trump is. To be honest, I have never found Trump anything but sleazy, fake and evil.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 01:25:23 PM
I never understood the fascination with Trump, or why he got so much attention and was a guest on tv shows.
Yup, sleazy, fake, evil, and creepy.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: DR Iris on June 25, 2023, 01:26:00 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAC0gUlI8gY

These high school students, having never met before, had less than a week to put this Sondheim tribute together, along with at least 8 other musical numbers.

Aren’t they terrific? Looking forward to tomorrow night’s ceremony.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 01:26:03 PM
I have read Hitler was charismatic.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: DR Iris on June 25, 2023, 01:26:55 PM
DR John G., is your friend Carol feeling better?
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Post by: DR Iris on June 25, 2023, 01:27:45 PM
I have read Hitler was charismatic.

Unfortunately, very true.
Most dictators and cult leaders are.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 01:30:22 PM
It is sad and scary.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 01:31:50 PM
DR Laura, some kitten photos would be appreciated.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: Jrand74 on June 25, 2023, 01:35:36 PM
Sun is back out.....wind and rain gone.....Indiana.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: DR Iris on June 25, 2023, 01:36:47 PM
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/trump-rsquo-s-appeal-what-psychology-tells-us/

Jane, this is a very long article, but reveals so much about Trump’s appeal, and Hitler’s, to some extent.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: DR Iris on June 25, 2023, 01:37:09 PM
Sun is back out.....wind and rain gone.....Indiana.

This is good news!
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: DR Iris on June 25, 2023, 01:43:53 PM
Here’s a rehearsal of the opening number of the Jimmys. I found it about a minute too long. And the audio is occasionally a problem. But what talent.

https://www.playbill.com/article/video-see-the-2023-jimmy-award-nominees-perform-their-dazzling-opening-number

Thank you for this link, DR John G.!  Less than a week to rehearse.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 01:45:36 PM
Interesting links and info here at HHW this afternoon.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 01:46:00 PM
Glad you survived the reunion unscathed, DR Jrand72.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: Rodzinski on June 25, 2023, 01:46:47 PM
I, too, loved A Room With a View. Fell in love with Helena Bonham Carter for a time.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: John G. on June 25, 2023, 01:47:43 PM
DR John G., is your friend Carol feeling better?

Not yet. Thank you for asking. The paxlovid is helping. But she sleeps more than anything, has no energy, and is mostly eating soup.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: Rodzinski on June 25, 2023, 01:47:50 PM
Good news, my contractor neighbor stopped by to grab some extra door hinges. I asked him to help me get the bicycle out from under my house. We were able to do it.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: Rodzinski on June 25, 2023, 01:49:04 PM
And the surprise was a success!
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: John G. on June 25, 2023, 01:49:07 PM
Good news, my contractor neighbor stopped by to grab some extra door hinges. I asked him to help me get the bicycle out from under my house. We were able to do it.

Yay! Rescued!
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Post by: John G. on June 25, 2023, 01:53:26 PM
Nice pic.
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Post by: John G. on June 25, 2023, 01:55:33 PM
I have read Hitler was charismatic.

And Ian McKellan’s Richard III film was done as a Nazi parable.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 01:58:44 PM
Glad the bike was rescued. Love the color.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 02:26:17 PM
BK, are you aware of this new release?
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Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 02:26:45 PM
It's a one-hour excerpt of he opera, with some singing.
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Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 02:29:00 PM
4...
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Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 02:29:08 PM
3...
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Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 02:29:19 PM
2...
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Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 02:29:25 PM
1...
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Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 02:29:33 PM
SEVEN
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Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 02:30:19 PM
Seven ain't like heaven.
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Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 02:30:43 PM
Seven needs more DR Kevin.
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Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 02:31:13 PM
And more Ira Levin.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 02:31:40 PM
We may go out for Thai tonight.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 02:31:54 PM
We shall see what we shall see.
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Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 02:32:19 PM
The bear went over the mountain
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 02:32:31 PM
To see what he could see.
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Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 02:33:22 PM
It's been alternating clouds and sun here today.
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Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 02:34:12 PM
There is a big Pride celebration in downtown Minneapolis today.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 02:34:28 PM
I avoid crowds like the plague.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 02:35:02 PM
And I hope plagues avoid me like the crowd.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 02:36:33 PM
Que será, será.
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Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 02:36:49 PM
I'm Spanish, I'm suddenly Spanish.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 02:37:15 PM
These days you have to be
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Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 02:37:25 PM
In the ma-jority.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 02:40:24 PM
Is that John LaTouche?
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 02:57:29 PM
DR John G., is your friend Carol feeling better?

Not yet. Thank you for asking. The paxlovid is helping. But she sleeps more than anything, has no energy, and is mostly eating soup.

Not pleasant.  Vibes for a speedy recovery from now on.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 02:57:49 PM
Good news, my contractor neighbor stopped by to grab some extra door hinges. I asked him to help me get the bicycle out from under my house. We were able to do it.

Yay!
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 02:58:26 PM
And the surprise was a success!

Someone looks very happy, and the bike is pretty.  I like the color.
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Post by: John G. on June 25, 2023, 03:12:19 PM
Gratuitous post 200!
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Post by: John G. on June 25, 2023, 03:12:46 PM
Slowly stirring after a nap.
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Post by: DR Iris on June 25, 2023, 03:28:24 PM
Has anyone here ever attended the Glastonbury Festival?
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Post by: DR Iris on June 25, 2023, 03:29:28 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA5EgvX_8js

Cat Stevens performed there today.
He sounds exactly the same as he did so many years ago.
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Post by: Jennifer on June 25, 2023, 03:36:17 PM
DR George I'm so glad that you were able to go to the memorial. It must have been such an emotional service.

Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: Jennifer on June 25, 2023, 03:37:25 PM
The air quality here is horrendous today. It's crazy how much it can change in one day. Yesterday I was outside watching my niece's soccer game. Today I watered my flowers for 5 minutes and my throat and eyes were killing. Apparently the air quality today is so bad that it's listed as #1 of all cities in the world.
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Post by: DR Iris on June 25, 2023, 03:46:16 PM
And the surprise was a success!

Aww, so much happiness in this photo. ❤️
Love the color of the bike.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: DR Iris on June 25, 2023, 03:48:28 PM
The air quality here is horrendous today. It's crazy how much it can change in one day. Yesterday I was outside watching my niece's soccer game. Today I watered my flowers for 5 minutes and my throat and eyes were killing. Apparently the air quality today is so bad that it's listed as #1 of all cities in the world.

Very sorry to hear this.
Are fires causing the poor air quality?
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: DR Iris on June 25, 2023, 03:51:47 PM
DR John G., is your friend Carol feeling better?

Not yet. Thank you for asking. The paxlovid is helping. But she sleeps more than anything, has no energy, and is mostly eating soup.

Same symptoms that my son-in-law experienced.
Hopefully, the paxlovid will speed up her recovery time.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: John G. on June 25, 2023, 03:53:31 PM
Starting The Lost King. I’m loving it so far, as with so many Stephen Frears movies. Alexandre Desplat has written a fun, old-fashioned, fine score for it.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: DR Iris on June 25, 2023, 03:56:12 PM
Elton John finished up his over 2 hour set at the Glastonbury Festival tonight, his final performance in the UK.

Reading fantastic reviews.
Hope to see some of it uploaded to their YouTube channel.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 03:57:30 PM
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/trump-rsquo-s-appeal-what-psychology-tells-us/

Jane, this is a very long article, but reveals so much about Trump’s appeal, and Hitler’s, to some extent.

Thank you.  That was very interesting.  It included a few tactics I was not aware of.  I don't think though why he is considered charismatic ;D
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: George on June 25, 2023, 03:58:25 PM
Rain would be welcome.

It would be nice around here, too!
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Post by: George on June 25, 2023, 04:00:15 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAC0gUlI8gY

These high school students, having never met before, had less than a week to put this Sondheim tribute together, along with at least 8 other musical numbers.

Aren’t they terrific? Looking forward to tomorrow night’s ceremony.

That's really cool!
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Post by: George on June 25, 2023, 04:04:17 PM
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/trump-rsquo-s-appeal-what-psychology-tells-us/

Jane, this is a very long article, but reveals so much about Trump’s appeal, and Hitler’s, to some extent.

That was written on 2017.  I wonder if it should be updated in light of recent political developments.
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Post by: DR Iris on June 25, 2023, 04:04:22 PM
Jane, I thought the article was very illuminating in terms of the psychological aspects of his success.

I don’t find him charismatic at all, but he could be very charming in his younger years.
I suppose many of his followers still find him charming.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: George on June 25, 2023, 04:06:38 PM
Good news, my contractor neighbor stopped by to grab some extra door hinges. I asked him to help me get the bicycle out from under my house. We were able to do it.

Very good news, Rodzinski!
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Post by: George on June 25, 2023, 04:07:09 PM
Nice pic.

Agreed!
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Post by: DR Iris on June 25, 2023, 04:08:27 PM
George, the article was written during his campaign and updated in 2017 as an attempt to explain his unlikely victory and incomprehensible appeal.

Of course, we now know how that turned out. ☹️
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Post by: George on June 25, 2023, 04:09:47 PM
DR George I'm so glad that you were able to go to the memorial. It must have been such an emotional service.



Thanks, Jennifer.  It was. :)
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: DR Iris on June 25, 2023, 04:13:54 PM
Rain would be welcome.

It would be nice around here, too!

Lots of rain here…will try to send some your way! 😊
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 25, 2023, 04:58:56 PM
Is that John LaTouche?

No, Leonard Bernstein wrote the lyrics for "I am easily assimilated."
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 25, 2023, 05:01:55 PM
Lillian Hellman wrote the lyrics for "Eldorado."
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 25, 2023, 05:04:05 PM
Dorothy Parker wrote "The Venice Gavotte." A lot of her material was for the cut Eldorado-Holy Child genocide sequence.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 25, 2023, 05:06:23 PM
I, too, fell in love with "A Room With a View" when I first saw it.
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Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 05:32:39 PM
Jane, I thought the article was very illuminating in terms of the psychological aspects of his success.

I don’t find him charismatic at all, but he could be very charming in his younger years.
I suppose many of his followers still find him charming.

I guess he was charming in his younger years, before he became a public figure-lol
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Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 05:33:49 PM
Yes, the psychological aspects of his success was illuminating.
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 25, 2023, 05:51:21 PM
Glad to see the bicycle photo!  Very nice.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: Jrand74 on June 25, 2023, 05:52:05 PM
I have a very unpopular opinion about the 2016 election.....so I will just keep it to myself and we'll all move on.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: Jrand74 on June 25, 2023, 05:52:28 PM
It is a nice warm night here now.....83 degrees.....
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 25, 2023, 05:52:38 PM
Tomorrow night we do ACT ONE.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: Jrand74 on June 25, 2023, 05:53:21 PM
Studying my lines....working on the troublesome section - that gave me trouble on Thursday night....but it's only a couple of pages....so hopefully I can conquer those tonight.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 06:29:07 PM
~~~LINES VIBES~~~ for DR Jrand72!!!!!!
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Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 06:29:20 PM
Thanks for the information, DR elmore3003.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 06:31:32 PM
Why do people settle for semifreddo when they can have real freddo?
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Post by: bk on June 25, 2023, 06:32:57 PM
Saw the matinee - Morning's at Seven - I like the play very much - and then I stopped at Gelson's and got two hamburger patties, lettuce, tomato - came home and made two burgers on my sesame burger buns - very good.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 06:34:41 PM
That does sound good!
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 06:34:41 PM
I have a very unpopular opinion about the 2016 election.....so I will just keep it to myself and we'll all move on.

;D
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 06:34:54 PM
I haven't had a real burger in ages.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 06:35:22 PM
Of course now I am very curious about that opinion ;)
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 06:35:49 PM
I haven't had a real burger in ages.

Ages, as in years and years?
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Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 06:44:21 PM
Well... probably a year, at least.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 06:44:42 PM
DR Jane took us to NINE.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 06:46:34 PM
I should have done a dance.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 06:46:41 PM
And that be fine.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 06:47:15 PM
I think that's it for me for tonight.
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Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 06:47:21 PM
Better late than never ;)

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Post by: singdaw on June 25, 2023, 06:47:27 PM
Good night, friends.
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 06:47:35 PM
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/54/86/99/5486993058ecf2e0d411e329a13eafc9.jpg)
Title: Re: CRACKING UP
Post by: Jane on June 25, 2023, 06:47:48 PM
'night
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Post by: John G. on June 25, 2023, 07:33:02 PM
Back from dinner with friends. Tex-Mex.
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Post by: DR Iris on June 25, 2023, 07:35:24 PM
https://tasty.co/recipe/in-n-out-copycat-sauce

For BK and anyone else interested, here is a copycat recipe for In-N-Out sauce.
Have not tried it myself.
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Post by: John G. on June 25, 2023, 07:37:03 PM
Heard of a documentary to be on PBS called Casa Susanna. It’s set in Greene County, NY, which is where I used to live. It’s about a resort for cross dressers and trans people in an age less accepting of them than today.
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Post by: DR Iris on June 25, 2023, 07:47:04 PM
Back from dinner with friends. Tex-Mex.

Tex-Mex. Yum.
What did you order, John?
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Post by: DR Iris on June 25, 2023, 07:49:58 PM
The first time I had Tex-Mex was in San Antonio , probably around 1980-1982.
Spoiled me forever.
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Post by: George on June 25, 2023, 08:22:35 PM
Rain would be welcome.

It would be nice around here, too!

Lots of rain here…will try to send some your way! 😊


Thanks, Iris!  We'll take it!
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Post by: George on June 25, 2023, 08:24:02 PM
~~~LINES VIBES~~~ for DR Jrand72!!!!!!

~~~SUPER DITTO!!~~~
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Post by: George on June 25, 2023, 08:24:35 PM
Of course now I am very curious about that opinion ;)

As am I!
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Post by: George on June 25, 2023, 08:27:31 PM
https://tasty.co/recipe/in-n-out-copycat-sauce

For BK and anyone else interested, here is a copycat recipe for In-N-Out sauce.
Have not tried it myself.

I've never had an In-N-Out burger, so I wouldn't know how it compares...but as a fry/burger sauce, it does sound good.
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Post by: John G. on June 25, 2023, 08:42:30 PM
Iris, I had enchiladas verdes with rice and refrieds. Pure comfort.
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Post by: John G. on June 25, 2023, 08:43:39 PM
The Lost King wasn’t Frears’s best movie. But I enjoy underdog tales. Sally Hawkins is great. The score is superb.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 25, 2023, 08:48:35 PM
Am caught up.

Nothing much to day.  Day was fine.  Zoom chat was invigorating and covered a lot of things, including film music, much to my delight!!

DR singdaw may recall that he and I went through Gump's department store.  And we also hit the Disney Store, IIRC.

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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 25, 2023, 08:50:42 PM
My eyes are getting very heavy.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 25, 2023, 08:51:04 PM
I am falling deeper and deeper into a state of calm.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 25, 2023, 08:51:37 PM
This is where the hypnotist would tell me to close my eyes.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 25, 2023, 08:52:15 PM
And then, the hypnotist will tell me that on the count of three, I will open my eyes and recall everything I had for dinner on March 16, 2011.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 25, 2023, 08:52:43 PM
He counts to three, I open my eyes.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 25, 2023, 08:53:09 PM
I remember eating at Maly's Donut Shop where I had a wonderful dish of beef and peppers over rice.
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Post by: John G. on June 25, 2023, 08:53:47 PM
Towards the end of The Lost King, the camera rests on a face in passing for a noticeable second too long. Turns out that woman is the real Phillipa Langley, whose story this. She was in the one 3-minute extra.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 25, 2023, 08:54:40 PM
He then tells me that when he claps his hands, I will be on page 10.

He claps his hands
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 25, 2023, 08:54:49 PM
Page 10
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 25, 2023, 08:56:37 PM
And now I am sleepy for real, and I will retire.

No one need count to any number.

And anyone who claps his hands to wake me up will be bitch-slapped 'til hell won't have him.
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Post by: John G. on June 25, 2023, 08:56:49 PM
Starting a movie called Love Letters with Joseph Cotten and Jennifer Jones. Ayn Rand wrote the screenplay. The film is supposedly a restoration. But it’s not a good one.
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Post by: John G. on June 25, 2023, 08:57:27 PM
No bitch-slapping, Ron. Sweet dreams.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 25, 2023, 09:04:17 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 25, 2023, 09:04:59 PM
An unproductive weekend. I need a few more days.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 25, 2023, 09:05:18 PM
Vibes to DF Carol.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 25, 2023, 09:05:39 PM
I am very tired.

Good night.
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Post by: John G. on June 25, 2023, 09:10:31 PM
Good night, all.
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Post by: bk on June 25, 2023, 11:12:57 PM
Page ten, eh?
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Post by: bk on June 25, 2023, 11:13:04 PM
Et tu, page ten?
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Post by: bk on June 25, 2023, 11:13:17 PM
Guess I should write some damn notes.
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Post by: bk on June 25, 2023, 11:13:39 PM
And hopefully George is not asleep and will not go down a damn rabbit hole.
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Post by: George on June 25, 2023, 11:40:44 PM
And hopefully George is not asleep and will not go down a damn rabbit hole.

Well, a minor rabbit hole. ;)
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Post by: George on June 26, 2023, 12:10:41 AM
Today at my sister's, after playing Phase 10 (I forget who won...it wasn't me), we put up a new canopy that my sister's boyfriend got for their chapter of PFLAG (http://pflag-olympia.org/).

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Post by: George on June 26, 2023, 12:14:32 AM
Next Saturday is Olympia's annual Pride Festival (https://www.experienceolympia.com/events/2023-capital-city-pride/), and PFLAG will have a booth.
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Post by: George on June 26, 2023, 12:15:22 AM
But, of course, they want some protection from the sun (and rain, if necessary), so they have (and every other organization has) a canopy.
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Post by: George on June 26, 2023, 12:17:05 AM
We wanted to make sure that everything was there and no parts were missing, and that my sister and her boyfriend new how to set it all up.
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Post by: George on June 26, 2023, 12:17:30 AM
And here it is:
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Post by: George on June 26, 2023, 12:18:40 AM
This one has a few options that their previous canopy didn't, like hard plastic hoops to hang things from, and the actual canopy attaches to the frame (and is easily removeable).
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Post by: bk on June 26, 2023, 12:20:08 AM
Still page ten after all these years?
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Post by: bk on June 26, 2023, 12:20:15 AM
How can that be?
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Post by: bk on June 26, 2023, 12:20:21 AM
What?
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Post by: bk on June 26, 2023, 12:20:27 AM
I can't hear you.
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Post by: bk on June 26, 2023, 12:20:36 AM
New notes are up.
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Post by: bk on June 26, 2023, 12:20:42 AM
Up are new notes.
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Post by: bk on June 26, 2023, 12:20:49 AM
I've seen them.
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Post by: bk on June 26, 2023, 12:20:55 AM
I've read them.
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Post by: bk on June 26, 2023, 12:21:01 AM
I wrote them.
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Post by: George on June 26, 2023, 12:21:05 AM
Also, the company that makes these can also make banners that are made to be attached to these canopies, AND it came with a 50% off coupon for said banner!
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Post by: bk on June 26, 2023, 12:21:08 AM
And now they can be read.
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Post by: bk on June 26, 2023, 12:21:14 AM
Finally.
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Post by: George on June 26, 2023, 12:21:18 AM
PAGE ELEVEN DANCE!!
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Post by: bk on June 26, 2023, 12:21:19 AM
About time.
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Post by: bk on June 26, 2023, 12:21:44 AM
Time about.
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Post by: bk on June 26, 2023, 12:21:53 AM
And?
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Post by: bk on June 26, 2023, 12:22:03 AM
Is there nothing else that can be said?
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Post by: George on June 26, 2023, 12:22:53 AM
Is there nothing else that can be said?

RASPBERRIES!!