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Title: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: bk on August 08, 2023, 12:07:32 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were wild, and now it is time for you to post until the wild cows come home.
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Post by: bk on August 08, 2023, 12:08:40 AM
And the word of the day is: IKIGAI!
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Post by: George on August 08, 2023, 12:23:09 AM
Topic of the Day:  I have no idea. ::) I can remember reading Splinter of the Mind's Eye (the very first "Star Wars" novel) by Alan Dean Foster when I was in 6th grade, and The Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks early in high school.  I know that neither one was the "first"...just very early in my reading experience.
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Post by: bk on August 08, 2023, 01:16:15 AM
Fourteen pages if you count the two I wrote when I was futzing and finessing and I'm counting them.
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Post by: bk on August 08, 2023, 01:16:34 AM
Heading into a new little section that I hope will be fun.
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Post by: George on August 08, 2023, 01:40:48 AM
Pretty cool, BK!
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 03:58:18 AM
Good morning, friends.
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 03:58:47 AM
I have never seen Unbreakable. I think I should like to partake.
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 03:59:21 AM
He made his home in
That fish's abdomen.
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 03:59:33 AM
It ain't necessarily so.
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 04:01:18 AM
Glad to read that DR DR Iris emerged from the storm unscathed.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 08, 2023, 04:08:21 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 08, 2023, 04:11:11 AM
It's been terrible so far. Around 6:15, I* sat down with my coffee and read my emails. The cats were romping and suddenly the TV quit. So did all the appliances plugged into the same power strip. I've been untangling cords for the past thirty miinutes abd trying to decipher if the cats did it or if one of the power strips went dead. I am in a mild panic attack because I need help and, at the moment, there is no one I can call.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 08, 2023, 04:13:57 AM
What's even worse is that I have a ballet Zoom meeting at 10:30 and I have other things to do besides deal with the damned power strip situation. This apartment is so old, I believe that there are maybe six outlets in the apartment. As a result, everything was plugged into a power strip with a 10 ft cord, so I need to work backward from the wall outlet, testing each extension cord to see where the fat hell the trouble is.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 08, 2023, 04:21:36 AM
I have no idea what the first non-children's book I read might be. I think it's either Gone with the Wind or, possibly, Anatomy of a Murder. But it might be Peyton Place, which was a real turn-on when I was 13. MY mother, whose child-rearing was passive-aggressive, pretty much abandoned me when Macbeth was born two years later. She seemed to only make contact with me when I was sick or school demanded her attention. I pretty much grew up with the only real adult supervision from my Aunt Jean, about whom I had a strange dream involving the military, a bath, and a huge monster terrifying the city.

I'm guessing Gone with the Wind; I still remember wailing like a banshee over Melanie's death.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 08, 2023, 04:22:00 AM
And back to the power strip mystery.
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 04:28:16 AM
Sorry, DR elmore3003. Hope you can figure it out. At least your computer is still working.
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 08, 2023, 04:29:39 AM
Power strip vibes for DR ELMORE.
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 08, 2023, 04:29:51 AM
I shall have to think about the TOD.
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 08, 2023, 04:30:30 AM
My sister did text back and just as reported by DR IRIS, her town was doing fine by then.....lots of wind and rain before.....but things seem to be fine.
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 04:31:00 AM
Hänsel und Gretel brought Humperdinck worldwide fame but his tragic fairy story Königskinder (‘The King’s Children’) offers a stark contrast to it and has only begun to be revived in recent years.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExJ1Y3PFx5o (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExJ1Y3PFx5o)
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 08, 2023, 04:32:42 AM
MY POWERBALL STORY.

Last night I stopped at the Speedway Gas Station about 9 p.m. to put fuel into Dennis, the Smart Car.

I went in to pay [before pumping] and realized I had in addition to my fuel money - another two ONE DOLLAR bills.  So I asked for a Power Ball ticket.

The young lady with multi colored hair took my money and walked to the other end of the counter.  She came back and handed me a ticket.  But I didn't see her punch any buttons or HEAR a machine print out the ticket.

I got home and......
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 04:36:54 AM
Don't leave us hanging, DR Jrand72!
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 04:37:15 AM
I'm on the edge of my seat...
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 04:38:49 AM
TOD:

The first book I read after I wandered out of the library's children's section was...

Agatha Christie's Murder in Three Acts. I remember feeling so "adult."
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 08, 2023, 04:40:22 AM
So - when I got home....I looked at the ticket.

It had been printed LAST Thursday for LAST Saturday's drawing.

My guess is she pocketed my two bucks.....

ANYWAY.....it had one right number AND the Powerball number - so it's worth $4.

So today when I put gasoline in Petey the PT Cruiser I will use at Casey's to buy two PB tickets for Wednesday night's drawing.
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 08, 2023, 04:40:35 AM
And we won't know the result until tomorrow night.
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 05:10:28 AM
What a scam, DR Jrand72!

I hope that gal finds ants in her britches.
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 05:11:21 AM
2,,,
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 05:11:28 AM
1...
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 05:11:40 AM
PAGE TWO!!
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 05:12:02 AM
Doo Dee Oot Doo.
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 05:13:39 AM
Why does the iguana get its own night, but not the aardvark?
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 08, 2023, 05:16:06 AM
Fabulous night's sleep.

I don't' care who knows it, either!

I dreamed pleasant dreams, all of which have evaporated from my memory.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 08, 2023, 05:21:50 AM
TOD:   I have no memory of what the first "adult" novel was that I read.  I am certain it wasn't too adult.

It may have been "The Prince and the Pauper" by Mark Twain.  I love to read, and I have done so since I first began to read.

The first book I remember that was very serious was "Cry, the Beloved Country."  It took me a while to get into. and I remember going through it rather slowly.  Happily, I recall I looked the title up in an encyclopedia and read an overview of Alan Paton's point of view.  It was the first analysis I had ever read.  It was my first inkling that there were people who pored over meaning and motivation about stories. 
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 08, 2023, 05:23:59 AM
I revisit my podiatrist today.  She will be very pleased at how well my foot has recovered.  It looks like it's a new foot entirely.

While there, in the same building is a lab where I have blood drawn for an appointment I have next week, so two birds will be caged today.

Then it's back home by way of Sam's Club!!!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 08, 2023, 05:27:19 AM
Happy International Cat Day!

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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 08, 2023, 05:27:50 AM
I chose that image above so you can print it out and color it!!!
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 05:36:35 AM
I chose that image above so you can print it out and color it!!!

I'm on it.
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Post by: KevinH on August 08, 2023, 05:54:31 AM
Good morning!
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Post by: KevinH on August 08, 2023, 05:54:39 AM
Wordle:  6/6
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Post by: KevinH on August 08, 2023, 05:56:26 AM
Yes, my area had a tornado watch and thunderstorm warnings last evening.  It turned out to be pretty mild compared to the forecast.
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Post by: vixmom on August 08, 2023, 05:58:15 AM
Good morning
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Post by: vixmom on August 08, 2023, 05:58:47 AM
I fully intended to come here last night and catch up
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Post by: vixmom on August 08, 2023, 05:59:02 AM
Instead our internet went out
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Post by: vixmom on August 08, 2023, 05:59:09 AM
It just came back
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Post by: vixmom on August 08, 2023, 05:59:16 AM
I know not why
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Post by: vixmom on August 08, 2023, 06:00:10 AM
In any case, I have a closing to go to this morning so my day is starting slightly later
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Post by: vixmom on August 08, 2023, 06:00:33 AM
But now I must Wordle and pop off
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Post by: vixmom on August 08, 2023, 06:00:56 AM
I am very glad Iris was missed by the tornadoes
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Post by: vixmom on August 08, 2023, 06:01:13 AM
Iris did your garden survive?
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Post by: vixmom on August 08, 2023, 06:01:53 AM
A/C vibes for BK
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Post by: vixmom on August 08, 2023, 06:02:45 AM
I bought me a powerball ticket  and a mega millions ticket  last night
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Post by: vixmom on August 08, 2023, 06:03:29 AM
So far although there has been no jackpot winner there  have been several million dollar winners
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:03:50 AM
DR vixmom, congratulations on your last closing before retiring due to winning the lottery.
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Post by: vixmom on August 08, 2023, 06:04:20 AM
One was sold in the town just northwest of me, another in the town just. Northeast of me.
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:05:10 AM
North, South,
East or West.
Winning the lottery
Is the best.
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Post by: vixmom on August 08, 2023, 06:05:16 AM
I have decided I would certainly settle for a million dollar second prize
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Post by: vixmom on August 08, 2023, 06:05:27 AM
After all, we can’t all be first
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:05:51 AM
Look to the rainbow!
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Post by: vixmom on August 08, 2023, 06:06:15 AM
DR vixmom, congratulations on your last closing before retiring due to winning the lottery.

I revel in your confidence, Singdaw…from your post to the bouncing balls…
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Post by: vixmom on August 08, 2023, 06:06:27 AM
Oh right… Wordle
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:06:45 AM
Gee! You started page THREE!!!
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Post by: vixmom on August 08, 2023, 06:08:13 AM
Wordle 780 5/6

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Post by: vixmom on August 08, 2023, 06:08:47 AM
A lot of choices this Wordle
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Post by: vixmom on August 08, 2023, 06:09:13 AM
Gee! You started page THREE!!!

Ooh mayb3 I’ll be forgiven for not being here yesterday then.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 08, 2023, 06:10:34 AM
Everything is now up and running. The solution was simple, but 6:15 was too early to think about it and instead my panic mode set it.

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Post by: elmore3003 on August 08, 2023, 06:11:18 AM
It was the cats. One of the three in their play had turned off the power cable at the wall outlet.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 08, 2023, 06:34:01 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 08, 2023, 06:34:46 AM
I'm off in a bit for my "wellness" exam and prescription refills.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 08, 2023, 06:44:14 AM
TOD

Realistically, I have no idea. I started acquiring paperback books fairly early, but many were movie tie-ins and did I even begin reading the more serious ones then? Perhaps not. And I'm compelled, in reading a few other posts, to think that my mom's copy of Gone With the Wind or a few of my parents' Readers Digest Condensed books were indeed among the first that I seriously picked up and read straight through. My own paperback of To Kill a Mockingbird would have been a fairly early read, too.

(Interesting how those of us of a certain age have certain titles in common, ain't it?)  :)

I'm also trying to remember what the first "adult" books were that we were exposed to in school. I know that as of sixth grade, we were still in the young adult books (a favorite was The Lion's Paw), but the junior high grades are kind of a blank. Our high school English teachers definitely got us into some classics.

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Post by: ChasSmith on August 08, 2023, 06:47:38 AM
It was the cats. One of the three in their play had turned off the power cable at the wall outlet.

Ahem.  "There are no accidents", I believe the saying goes?   :)
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Post by: Matthew on August 08, 2023, 08:39:50 AM
Good Morning!  DD JP is doing great.  He slept in the crate last night with the cone on, and he was fine.  I'm going to go out in a bit and get a donut for his collar so we can ditch the cone.  He's really OK with the cone, in the sense that he doesn't try and take it off.  The wound is fine.  All the stitches are internal, so it's just about making sure he doesn't lick the area.  It looks fine, hardly any redness at all, so I think we'll heal quick and be on with our lives. 
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 08, 2023, 08:40:20 AM
Good news DR ELMORE.
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 08, 2023, 08:42:02 AM
Addendum & Dilemma:

So I took the PowerBall ticket in question to CASEY'S this morning and it turns out that it has already been "validated" and is worthless.

So do I take the trouble to stop by SPEEDWAY tonight on the way home and let someone know they have such a person working for them.....or do I just forget it?  I don't expect my money back of course.....but should they be told?
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 08:59:54 AM
That is a dilemma, DR Jrand72.
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 09:00:19 AM
I hope Karma redounds.
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 09:00:34 AM
Good doggie news from DR Matthew.
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Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 09:04:27 AM
Last night, after a quick check, I was very pleased to see that DR Iris was safe.
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Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 09:07:32 AM
DR George it sounds like you didn't read anymore of the Earthsea books after reading the first one.
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Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 09:09:42 AM
George do you recall if Ursula K. Le Guin was a good speaker? 
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Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 09:10:32 AM
I found some interviews with her and one of her reading the book.  I couldn't listen long as I struggled with the sound quality.
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Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 09:10:59 AM
I accomplished by goal of hearing how she pronounced Ged's name.
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Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 09:11:18 AM
It was as I suspected, not pronounced Jed.
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Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 09:13:05 AM
My sister did text back and just as reported by DR IRIS, her town was doing fine by then.....lots of wind and rain before.....but things seem to be fine.

I'm sure it was nice to have her confirm all was well.
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Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 09:23:30 AM
So - when I got home....I looked at the ticket.

It had been printed LAST Thursday for LAST Saturday's drawing.

My guess is she pocketed my two bucks.....

ANYWAY.....it had one right number AND the Powerball number - so it's worth $4.

So today when I put gasoline in Petey the PT Cruiser I will use at Casey's to buy two PB tickets for Wednesday night's drawing.

Wow. Vibes she did you a favor and you win big.
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Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 09:25:32 AM
Fabulous night's sleep.

I don't' care who knows it, either!

I dreamed pleasant dreams, all of which have evaporated from my memory.

Lucky you.
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Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 09:27:38 AM
I chose that image above so you can print it out and color it!!!

;D
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Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 09:28:32 AM
Happy International Cat Day!



They are cute, however, I won't be messing them up with my lack of coloring skills-lol
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Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 09:29:24 AM
Yes, my area had a tornado watch and thunderstorm warnings last evening.  It turned out to be pretty mild compared to the forecast.

I thought that might be the case since I believe you are closer to Craig than DR Iris. It is nice to see you posting and have you confirm all is well.
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Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 09:30:25 AM
I have decided I would certainly settle for a million dollar second prize

;D
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Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 09:31:49 AM
Good Morning!  DD JP is doing great.  He slept in the crate last night with the cone on, and he was fine.  I'm going to go out in a bit and get a donut for his collar so we can ditch the cone.  He's really OK with the cone, in the sense that he doesn't try and take it off.  The wound is fine.  All the stitches are internal, so it's just about making sure he doesn't lick the area.  It looks fine, hardly any redness at all, so I think we'll heal quick and be on with our lives. 

Thanks for the update. I'm glad he is doing well.
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Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 09:32:36 AM
Addendum & Dilemma:

So I took the PowerBall ticket in question to CASEY'S this morning and it turns out that it has already been "validated" and is worthless.

So do I take the trouble to stop by SPEEDWAY tonight on the way home and let someone know they have such a person working for them.....or do I just forget it?  I don't expect my money back of course.....but should they be told?

Yes.  If you feel more comfortable call and speak to the manager.
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Post by: bk on August 08, 2023, 09:36:48 AM
I'm not up, I'm not up - who knows how much sleep.
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Post by: bk on August 08, 2023, 09:37:06 AM
If I had to hazard a guess, I have food poisoning.
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Post by: bk on August 08, 2023, 09:37:30 AM
My tummy feels like there's someone in there squeezing really hard.
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Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 09:37:42 AM
DR Ron mentioned The Prince and the Pauper.  While I read that in maybe 4th grade, I don't count it as it was a children's version.
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Post by: bk on August 08, 2023, 09:38:20 AM
Maybe I wasn't clear on the book topic. Not "adult" like a dirty book or racy book. The first non-children's book you read.
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Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 09:38:23 AM
The first adult book I can recall reading was Exodus by Leon Uris.
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Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 09:40:26 AM
I'm pretty sure I was in 6th grade and all my friends were reading it.
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Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 09:41:07 AM
Maybe the film was why the book, in my class, was suddenly the book to read.
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Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 09:41:39 AM
It is the first time I can recall the excitement of reading a book along with my friends and discussing it.
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 08, 2023, 09:50:20 AM
Thanks DR JANE....still thinking about it.
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 08, 2023, 09:56:00 AM
I read some novels in the Readers Digest condensed volumes - but I don't remember the titles.

The first grownup book that I can remember reading by title was an Ellery Queen mystery book - The Dutch Shoe Mystery.  Then I started reading sci fi short story collections....especially those by Ray Bradbury.....my favorite collection being Dandelion Wine.

And then A Tale of Two Cities.
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 08, 2023, 09:58:53 AM
After that it was a race between Harold Robbins and Jacqueline Susann and in between was Lord of the Flies & Catcher In The Rye.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 08, 2023, 10:16:29 AM
The one book I will always recall reading from the Readers Digest volumes was The Haunting of Hill House, which I loved and read a couple of times even before the 1963 movie was made, and those pen-and-ink illustrations are burned into my brain.

And I actually have a copy of that volume. But not our original one.

Some years ago we had dear friends who had lived here for a long time, but they were moving back to their home in Canada (Ontario). They had owned a set of the Canadian edition that looked like what I remembered except that each book had a thin slipcase. (Maybe ours did, too, and my folks threw them away?) Anyhoo, when I saw those at their house one day I told them my history with the Shirley Jackson story. Later, when they moved, they gave me that volume -- which I absolutely still love, even if only to renew my acquaintance with those pages and those illustrations that help me to remember my own first imaginings of the people and surroundings in the book.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 08, 2023, 10:16:47 AM
Tummy vibes for BK!
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 08, 2023, 10:18:07 AM
At least it wasn't the salmon mousse.
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 10:38:07 AM
Sorry about your malady, BK.
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 10:38:42 AM
At least it wasn't the salmon mousse.

That reminds me, I came across a really simple recipe for fish & chips:
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Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 11:54:51 AM
The one book I will always recall reading from the Readers Digest volumes was The Haunting of Hill House, which I loved and read a couple of times even before the 1963 movie was made, and those pen-and-ink illustrations are burned into my brain.

And I actually have a copy of that volume. But not our original one.

Some years ago we had dear friends who had lived here for a long time, but they were moving back to their home in Canada (Ontario). They had owned a set of the Canadian edition that looked like what I remembered except that each book had a thin slipcase. (Maybe ours did, too, and my folks threw them away?) Anyhoo, when I saw those at their house one day I told them my history with the Shirley Jackson story. Later, when they moved, they gave me that volume -- which I absolutely still love, even if only to renew my acquaintance with those pages and those illustrations that help me to remember my own first imaginings of the people and surroundings in the book.

I enjoyed reading your memories.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 08, 2023, 12:06:12 PM

The one book I will always recall reading from the Readers Digest volumes was The Haunting of Hill House, which I loved and read a couple of times even before the 1963 movie was made, and those pen-and-ink illustrations are burned into my brain.


Me, too!
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 12:23:55 PM
For those of you buying lottery tickets, here are tips on what to do if you win:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/what-you-should--and-shouldnt--do-if-you-win-the-powerball-jackpot-according-to-an-expert-154711118.html
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 12:24:56 PM
I guess you won't be telling us if you win-lol
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 12:26:27 PM
If DR Vixmom suddenly retires and moves to Florida I think we can guess why ;)
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 12:26:55 PM
Hmmm, or would the family all move to a new location?
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Rodzinski on August 08, 2023, 12:37:23 PM
JRand-
That is so insane. The lottery is so tightly regulated that I think that store would be in huge trouble if that happened. The question is if it’s worth dealing with them doubting your account of events. They’d probably have security footage to confirm it if they wanted to look. She made a big mistake, maybe unintentionally.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Rodzinski on August 08, 2023, 12:39:15 PM
As a kid I tried to read Solzhenitsyn’s August 1914. I made it pretty far but can’t say I finished. William Wharton’s “Scumbler” was one I made it through.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Rodzinski on August 08, 2023, 12:40:37 PM
I’m at urgent care down in Lynden, WA. I have a pain in my back I can’t tell if it’s muscle pain or something inside.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: bk on August 08, 2023, 12:43:50 PM
Went back to bed and slept a bit more. Still bad. Left a message for the Muse - I suspect they're either away or she hasn't been told the pages arrived. I'll call later around dinner time.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: bk on August 08, 2023, 12:44:36 PM
Probably not gonna get much writing done today, if any. Going back to bed.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Rodzinski on August 08, 2023, 12:47:43 PM
It’s not like back pain from my spine. Reminds me of a kidney infection I had as a kid, but no other symptoms of that. So we’ll see…
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 01:04:56 PM
Sorry, DR Rodzinski.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 01:05:23 PM
~~~ULTRA MEDICAL VIBES~~~ for you!!!
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 01:09:24 PM
I’m at urgent care down in Lynden, WA. I have a pain in my back I can’t tell if it’s muscle pain or something inside.

:( 
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 01:09:40 PM
Back pain begone vibes for DR Rodzinski.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 01:10:12 PM
It’s not like back pain from my spine. Reminds me of a kidney infection I had as a kid, but no other symptoms of that. So we’ll see…

More vibes!
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Matthew on August 08, 2023, 01:18:54 PM
Healing Vibes for BK
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Matthew on August 08, 2023, 01:34:23 PM
We've switched to the donut. 
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Jrand74 on August 08, 2023, 02:07:08 PM
Feel better vibes for MR BK & DR RODZINSKI.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Jrand74 on August 08, 2023, 02:08:33 PM
I have decided to just leave it to Karma.....it is obviously not the first time she's done it....nor will it be the last.....

And if she's ever in there again when I go in.....I can give a good "I know what you did" look......steady and straight in the eye....probably with a nod of the head.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: John G. on August 08, 2023, 02:09:47 PM
Good afternoon, all.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: John G. on August 08, 2023, 02:09:57 PM
Crazy day.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 02:11:24 PM
We've switched to the donut. 

It looks more comfortable.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: John G. on August 08, 2023, 02:11:38 PM
TOD:

Probably Romeo and Juliet, which I read in second grade. Only got plot details, I’m sure. But it pissed off my teacher, who couldn’t believe I was reading such trash.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 02:12:20 PM
I have decided to just leave it to Karma.....it is obviously not the first time she's done it....nor will it be the last.....

And if she's ever in there again when I go in.....I can give a good "I know what you did" look......steady and straight in the eye....probably with a nod of the head.

If you get another ticket there you can be obvious about making sure it is correct.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: ChasSmith on August 08, 2023, 02:14:29 PM
We've switched to the donut.

Never knew about those! I guess it's more comfortable?
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: ChasSmith on August 08, 2023, 02:16:10 PM
Of course, I may have to plagiarize "We've Switched to the Donut" for the title of my next award-winning documentary.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: George on August 08, 2023, 02:26:09 PM
Everything is now up and running. The solution was simple, but 6:15 was too early to think about it and instead my panic mode set it.
It was the cats. One of the three in their play had turned off the power cable at the wall outlet.

Whew!  Very good news, Larry.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 02:29:02 PM
Of course, I may have to plagiarize "We've Switched to the Donut" for the title of my next award-winning documentary.

;D
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: George on August 08, 2023, 02:29:15 PM
Addendum & Dilemma:

So I took the PowerBall ticket in question to CASEY'S this morning and it turns out that it has already been "validated" and is worthless.

So do I take the trouble to stop by SPEEDWAY tonight on the way home and let someone know they have such a person working for them.....or do I just forget it?  I don't expect my money back of course.....but should they be told?

That was pretty sh*tty, Jrand. >:(
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 02:29:17 PM
Keith introduced me to science fiction.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: George on August 08, 2023, 02:29:23 PM
I'd go back and let the manager know.  You can bet that you're not the only one that that has happened to.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 02:30:14 PM
Of course the first adult book he recalls reading is the scifi novel When Worlds Collide.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: George on August 08, 2023, 02:30:38 PM
DR George it sounds like you didn't read anymore of the Earthsea books after reading the first one.

No.  It was a required read, so I had other required readings that took priority. ::)
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: George on August 08, 2023, 02:31:33 PM
George do you recall if Ursula K. Le Guin was a good speaker? 

She was a very good speaker.  Everyone really enjoyed her.  She also had a question-and-answer section, and I remember that people asked good questions.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 02:34:17 PM
TOD:

Probably Romeo and Juliet, which I read in second grade. Only got plot details, I’m sure. But it pissed off my teacher, who couldn’t believe I was reading such trash.

Pissed off you were reading that trash  :o :D
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 02:34:36 PM
What happened to impressed that you were reading that trash!
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 02:35:29 PM
DR George it sounds like you didn't read anymore of the Earthsea books after reading the first one.

No.  It was a required read, so I had other required readings that took priority. ::)

Required for school? Wow!  I think that's great.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 02:36:11 PM
I wish I had read The Wizard of Earthsea when I was young.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 02:36:55 PM
It is possible I appreciated the message more now that I am old.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 02:37:32 PM
What grade was Earthsea required reading?
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Rodzinski on August 08, 2023, 02:37:58 PM
Ok, urine tests seem good. The urgent care in this little hamlet is quite a well-run machine. So the current thinking is I pulled some back muscles somehow. Blood test results in a few days.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Rodzinski on August 08, 2023, 02:38:13 PM
Thanks for the vibes!
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 02:38:22 PM
Aside child prodigy reading Romeo and Juliet while in 2nd grade, how old was everyone when they read their first adult book?
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 02:53:45 PM
I think I was about 10, DR Jane.
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Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 02:55:18 PM
Thanks.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 02:56:05 PM
DR John, if you lived in Florida today you would not have been permitted to read all of Romeo and Juliet in school.

https://www.newsweek.com/florida-book-ban-targets-shakespeare-raunchiness-schools-1818242?fbclid=IwAR1pOgSKdD-YfClPPNj9Ru8jpChLSQSDwnctFkbsXhpRANuCliG9R7VKqC0
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 02:56:53 PM
Ok, urine tests seem good. The urgent care in this little hamlet is quite a well-run machine. So the current thinking is I pulled some back muscles somehow. Blood test results in a few days.

Good news, and good luck with the test results.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: elmore3003 on August 08, 2023, 03:02:01 PM
It’s not like back pain from my spine. Reminds me of a kidney infection I had as a kid, but no other symptoms of that. So we’ll see…

I hope it's nothing serious.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 08, 2023, 03:02:30 PM
Podiatry went very, very well.  Am done unless I get another callous.

Blood draw went well, too.

Sam's Club -- I was only going to pick up a couple of things, like blueberry muffins and some Haagen-Dazs ice cream.  Trouble is, there was so much that appealed to me that I went hog wild.  My freezer is full, my refrigerator is full, and, happily, my belly is full.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 08, 2023, 03:03:41 PM
I got mail this afternoon, then went to buy Mega Millions quick picks. 

At least I am currently as likely as anyone else to win it all.

Am willing to share it with other lucky ticket buyers.

Not greedy, just as long as I can buy a beach house and a new car.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: George on August 08, 2023, 03:04:58 PM
If I had to hazard a guess, I have food poisoning.

NOOOO!!!! :o
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: elmore3003 on August 08, 2023, 03:06:28 PM
I got mail this afternoon, then went to buy Mega Millions quick picks. 

At least I am currently as likely as anyone else to win it all.

Am willing to share it with other lucky ticket buyers.

Not greedy, just as long as I can buy a beach house and a new car.

I hope it happens for you!
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: George on August 08, 2023, 03:07:22 PM
At least it wasn't the salmon mousse.

That reminds me, I came across a really simple recipe for fish & chips:

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7317.0;attach=18384)

I love it! ;D
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 03:09:39 PM

Sam's Club -- I was only going to pick up a couple of things, like blueberry muffins and some Haagen-Dazs ice cream.  Trouble is, there was so much that appealed to me that I went hog wild.  My freezer is full, my refrigerator is full, and, happily, my belly is full.

The only Haagen-Dazs I have seen at Costco are the bars.  What can you get at Sam's Club?
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 03:10:11 PM
Podiatry went very, very well.  Am done unless I get another callous.

Blood draw went well, too.


Excellent.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 03:10:42 PM
I got mail this afternoon, then went to buy Mega Millions quick picks. 

At least I am currently as likely as anyone else to win it all.

Am willing to share it with other lucky ticket buyers.

Not greedy, just as long as I can buy a beach house and a new car.

;D
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 03:11:01 PM
Good luck to all of you buying lottery tickets.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 03:12:24 PM
Bruce, I hope you are feeling better.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: George on August 08, 2023, 03:16:48 PM
For those of you buying lottery tickets, here are tips on what to do if you win:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/what-you-should--and-shouldnt--do-if-you-win-the-powerball-jackpot-according-to-an-expert-154711118.html

Who'da thunk it. :-\
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 03:22:22 PM
I was expecting an article to only cover how not to blow all that money.  It is shocking how often winners end of broke.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: ChasSmith on August 08, 2023, 03:28:25 PM
That's some incredible advice. I think many of us would have thought of an attorney and an investment advisor, and probably keeping it a secret, but...  wow.

Holy cow.  Now I know.  Whew.

So do I still have to purchase a ticket, or what?
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: George on August 08, 2023, 03:58:43 PM
I’m at urgent care down in Lynden, WA. I have a pain in my back I can’t tell if it’s muscle pain or something inside.

~~~Back-Be-Better Vibes for Rodzinski!!~~~
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: George on August 08, 2023, 03:59:45 PM
We've switched to the donut. 

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7317.0;attach=18386)

Cute!
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: George on August 08, 2023, 04:02:35 PM
What grade was Earthsea required reading?

It was in one of my high school classes.  I don't remember much more than that.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: George on August 08, 2023, 04:08:40 PM
I was expecting an article to only cover how not to blow all that money.  It is shocking how often winners end of broke.
That's some incredible advice. I think many of us would have thought of an attorney and an investment advisor, and probably keeping it a secret, but...  wow.

Holy cow.  Now I know.  Whew.

So do I still have to purchase a ticket, or what?

I know, right??
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 04:11:01 PM
That's some incredible advice. I think many of us would have thought of an attorney and an investment advisor, and probably keeping it a secret, but...  wow.

Holy cow.  Now I know.  Whew.

So do I still have to purchase a ticket, or what?

;D
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: George on August 08, 2023, 04:46:36 PM
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Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: bk on August 08, 2023, 05:10:34 PM
Basically, I've slept all day and that's a good thing. Feeling a little better now. Not sure I'll eat anything today, but we'll see. Maybe something really bland and light a bit later.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: bk on August 08, 2023, 05:12:01 PM
I was awakened by the call from Muse Margaret. She started the pages last night, but didn't finish until this afternoon. And no notes, she just loved it all, and that just makes me so happy. So, I think I'll try to futz and finesse now and see about doing a few new pages, too.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: bk on August 08, 2023, 05:13:46 PM
Grant had me turn the air on, and it seems better today, not as warm as it was yesterday. I can't tell if it's as cold as it should be but I'm certainly getting a nice breeze on me. So, I think we'll wait until the next time it's really warm then I'll just leave it on and we'll have the guy come out. The proof will be if it goes down from the 79 it currently is in the home environment.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: bk on August 08, 2023, 05:14:01 PM
I do not care for page seven.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 05:34:27 PM
I was awakened by the call from Muse Margaret. She started the pages last night, but didn't finish until this afternoon. And no notes, she just loved it all, and that just makes me so happy. So, I think I'll try to futz and finesse now and see about doing a few new pages, too.

That was a nice way to be awakened.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Jrand74 on August 08, 2023, 06:21:28 PM
Good news from Muse Margaret.
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 08, 2023, 06:21:50 PM
Very glad DR RODZINSKI and DR RON PULLIAM and MR BK are on the mend.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Jrand74 on August 08, 2023, 06:23:00 PM
After I told my story to my assistant director - with gestures - she pulled up the app for that particular gas station and I left a brief comment describing when and what happened and what the clerk looked like.....anonymous......
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:36:00 PM
Did you comment incorporate the gestures?
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:37:42 PM
Congratulations to DR Ginny and her state on rejecting the ballot initiative today.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:38:21 PM
We are on page seven.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:38:29 PM
But just barely.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:38:40 PM
Miles to go before I sleep.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:40:23 PM
I can only give you love that lasts forever
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:40:39 PM
And a promise to be near each time you call
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:40:53 PM
And the only heart I own
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:41:01 PM
For you and you alone
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:41:07 PM
That's all
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:41:15 PM
That's all
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:41:33 PM
I can only give you country walks in springtime
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:41:48 PM
And a hand to hold when leaves begin to fall
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:42:00 PM
And a love whose burning light
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:42:10 PM
Wil warm the winter night
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:42:16 PM
That's all
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:42:22 PM
That's all
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:42:33 PM
There are those,
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:42:41 PM
I am sure,
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:42:49 PM
Who have told you
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:43:03 PM
They would give you
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:43:11 PM
The world for a toy
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:43:30 PM
All I have are these arms
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:43:39 PM
EIGHT
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:43:51 PM
To enfold you
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:44:02 PM
And a love time can never destroy
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:44:12 PM
If you're wondering
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:44:22 PM
What I'm asking in return, dear
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:44:31 PM
You'll be glad to know
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:44:40 PM
That my demands are small
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:44:51 PM
Say it's me that you'll adore
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:45:00 PM
For now and ever more
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 06:45:04 PM
After I told my story to my assistant director - with gestures - she pulled up the app for that particular gas station and I left a brief comment describing when and what happened and what the clerk looked like.....anonymous......

Good for you, and your assistant director.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:45:07 PM
That's all
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:45:15 PM
That's all.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 06:45:16 PM
Did you comment incorporate the gestures?

:)
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 06:45:38 PM
Congratulations to DR Ginny and her state on rejecting the ballot initiative today.

I didn't notice.  Congratulations.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:45:44 PM
"That's All"

Music: Bob Haymes
Lyrics: Alan Brandt
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Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 06:46:12 PM
DR Iris & DR Kevin, how is the weather today?
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 06:49:30 PM
Keith is about to pop corn.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: Jane on August 08, 2023, 06:50:19 PM
'night
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: George on August 08, 2023, 06:52:30 PM
After I told my story to my assistant director - with gestures - she pulled up the app for that particular gas station and I left a brief comment describing when and what happened and what the clerk looked like.....anonymous......

That's great!
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: bk on August 08, 2023, 06:53:35 PM
Futzed and finessed and wrote four pages. I'll try to write at least four to six more in a little while. Getting to a critical short sequence that I have to write VERY carefully. I'd intended it to come a bit later, but it's feeling like now might be the time.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: bk on August 08, 2023, 06:53:59 PM
Not sure what to do about food. I'm thinking maybe an omelet would be okay?
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: bk on August 08, 2023, 06:54:32 PM
Can't really think of anything else that would be bland enough - don't want salad.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: bk on August 08, 2023, 06:55:13 PM
Temperature is close to seventy-two now and it's quite frosty so I'll turn it off in a moment and I think it'll remain cool for the evening.
Title: Re: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:56:47 PM
The collective noun for a group of wild cats is a destruction.
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:57:17 PM
I think DR elmore3003's brood have proved that this morning.
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:57:53 PM
BK, do you have any oats in the house?
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 06:58:03 PM
Or rice?
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 07:00:17 PM
Of course, if you're looking for bland, there's also Herbert Hoover: American Quaker by David Hinshaw (1950).
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 07:02:29 PM
 :)
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 07:02:51 PM
One more.
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 07:03:00 PM
PAGE NINE
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 07:04:48 PM
My wife told me to take the spider out instead of killing it.
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 07:05:05 PM
Went out. Had a few drinks. Nice guy.
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 07:05:14 PM
He's a web designer.
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 07:05:58 PM
Barbie didn't give me a poor body image.
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 07:06:21 PM
She taught me that a head can't be re-attached once it's separated from the body.
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 07:10:05 PM
I see people, but no posts.
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Post by: singdaw on August 08, 2023, 07:10:14 PM
Good night, friends.
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Post by: John G. on August 08, 2023, 07:24:52 PM
Good luck to all of you buying lottery tickets.

Double ditto!
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Post by: John G. on August 08, 2023, 07:28:56 PM
Watching a documentary called The Wrecking Crew, about the studio musicians who backed up everything from Phil Spector’s Wall of Sound to Sinatra to Pet Sounds to the Righteous Brothers to Sonny and Cher to Herb Alpert on Tequila.
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Post by: John G. on August 08, 2023, 07:32:26 PM
Glen Campbell was one of the group, and he’s interviewed. Brian Wilson, Cher, Nancy Sinatra, Leon Russell, Dick Clark and many more among the talking heads.
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Post by: John G. on August 08, 2023, 07:43:14 PM
Pie! Oh, my!

https://www.southernliving.com/peach-chiffon-pie-7569665
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Post by: DR Iris on August 08, 2023, 08:11:47 PM
Thanks to everyone for the vibes and concern.

Spent the day cleaning up the balcony and putting the garden back together.

Some broken plants, but nothing serious.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 08, 2023, 08:12:47 PM

Sam's Club -- I was only going to pick up a couple of things, like blueberry muffins and some Haagen-Dazs ice cream.  Trouble is, there was so much that appealed to me that I went hog wild.  My freezer is full, my refrigerator is full, and, happily, my belly is full.

The only Haagen-Dazs I have seen at Costco are the bars.  What can you get at Sam's Club?

The bars and the vanilla ice cream in half-gallon tubs.
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Post by: DR Iris on August 08, 2023, 08:13:23 PM
DR Kevin, glad that your neighborhood was not damaged.

We have many trees down, and power outages. I am one of the fortunate ones who did not lose power.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 08, 2023, 08:14:23 PM
Am very much enjoying Max.

Tonight, I devoured four episodes of season 1 of "The White Lotus".

I have been wondering a long time what folks loved about the show (which I couldn't see because I didn't have HBO).

Now, I know.  Am really into it.
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Post by: DR Iris on August 08, 2023, 08:14:31 PM
BK, toast might be a good idea, or plain rice.

Sorry that you’re unwell.

Do you know what may have caused the food poisoning?
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Post by: DR Iris on August 08, 2023, 08:16:00 PM
Pain free vibes for Rodzinski!

I hope that your back issues can be resolved quickly.
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Post by: DR Iris on August 08, 2023, 08:17:06 PM
DR Ron, I loved The White Lotus, both seasons.

And I rarely watch anything.
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Post by: DR Iris on August 08, 2023, 08:19:03 PM
I will be interested in hearing your reaction to the finale of the first season.

The theme song became a huge hit at dance clubs.


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Post by: DR Iris on August 08, 2023, 08:20:30 PM
Good night, all.

Sweet dreams.
😴
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Post by: John G. on August 08, 2023, 09:27:38 PM
Glad to read that most everything is good, Iris.
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Post by: John G. on August 08, 2023, 09:27:58 PM
Pain free vibes for Rodzinski!

I hope that your back issues can be resolved quickly.

Ditto
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Post by: George on August 08, 2023, 11:43:41 PM
Pie! Oh, my!

https://www.southernliving.com/peach-chiffon-pie-7569665

That sounds yummy!  I'd prefer the peach to the strawberry option.
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Post by: George on August 08, 2023, 11:44:25 PM
DR Kevin, glad that your neighborhood was not damaged.

We have many trees down, and power outages. I am one of the fortunate ones who did not lose power.

That's great, Iris!
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Post by: bk on August 08, 2023, 11:47:45 PM
No oats, no rice. May get some white rice tomorrow depending on how I'm feeling.
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Post by: George on August 09, 2023, 12:02:19 AM
Tonight's rehearsal went pretty well.
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Post by: George on August 09, 2023, 12:03:04 AM
We fixed a couple of sound cues that were having problems (for me).
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Post by: George on August 09, 2023, 12:03:10 AM
::)
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Post by: George on August 09, 2023, 12:04:07 AM
Then, we discovered that I hadn't written the number of one cue in my script, which didn't really affect much because I was setting off the cue anyway, but we just made sure that it was all correct.
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Post by: George on August 09, 2023, 12:05:26 AM
Up to this point, the computer that I've been working on was on a table set amongst the seats, but after tonight's run, we moved it to the actual tech deck, so I'll be up there from now on. :)
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Post by: George on August 09, 2023, 12:05:37 AM
Oh, look!  It's Page Ten!! :D
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Post by: George on August 09, 2023, 12:08:33 AM
Tomorrow, we'll have our invited preview audience, and then we open on Thursday.
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Post by: George on August 09, 2023, 12:09:04 AM
Normally, we'd open on Friday, but I'd heard that someone made a mistake about something, so we had to open on Thursday...I guess.  I have no idea.
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Post by: bk on August 09, 2023, 12:13:17 AM
New notes are up.
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Post by: bk on August 09, 2023, 12:13:23 AM
Up are new notes.
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Post by: bk on August 09, 2023, 12:13:30 AM
I've seen them.
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Post by: bk on August 09, 2023, 12:13:36 AM
I've read them.
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Post by: bk on August 09, 2023, 12:13:43 AM
I wrote them.