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Title: BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN
Post by: bk on October 04, 2023, 12:07:11 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were back in the saddle, and now it is time for you to post until the back in the saddle again cows come home.
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Post by: bk on October 04, 2023, 12:07:55 AM
And the word of the day is: ELOQUENCE!
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 04, 2023, 03:28:14 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 04, 2023, 03:28:49 AM
I am waiting on an Amazon Fresh delivery. I'm next in line so it will be soon.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 04, 2023, 03:29:31 AM
I don't have a thing to report.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 04, 2023, 03:41:23 AM
 ;)
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2023, 05:05:46 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 05:05:57 AM
 ;D
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 05:06:11 AM
Good morning, friends.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 05:07:32 AM
Went to bed at 8:30pm; couldn't fall asleep until  around 1:00am.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 05:07:47 AM
Meh.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 05:08:54 AM
I've got a golden ticket.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2023, 05:26:17 AM
Wordle and Phoodle 3. I had never heard the Phoodle word before.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2023, 05:26:41 AM
I need to move. But I don’t want to.
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 04, 2023, 05:46:06 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 04, 2023, 05:53:02 AM
This evening I have to call to find out if I'm supposed to show up for jury duty tomorrow.

Last time, seven years ago, the case was dismissed and we didn't have to show up and that was that. The time before that, I sat there through the morning and afternoon, reading, till the judge came out and thanked us for our patience and said that one was dismissed. So, we shall see what we shall see.
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 04, 2023, 05:57:36 AM
Our Xfinity connection came back up yesterday afternoon but I was too wiped out to do much of anything, including sitting in front of a computer and logging in. It was my day after the Covid shot, and this one resulted in the same 24-hour fatigue that the previous ones had. Good thing I know how to schedule those things.
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 04, 2023, 05:57:46 AM
Today I need to do my share of some housecleaning and Halloween decorating. Kristi has a school friend in town for the weekend and we want to be in full swing by then.
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 04, 2023, 06:02:22 AM
Sadly, we are looking at YET ANOTHER SUCKY WEEKEND WEATHER FORECAST.

We've had this beautiful warm fall weather since Sunday, but come Friday it'll be time for our weekly cool-down. Saturday's supposed to be all rain AGAIN and Sunday takes a dive in temperature so I think we're expecting the first of the frost warnings.

None of the seasonal changes are as gradual or smooth as they should be. It's just too up and down these days, and at this time of year that stands to harm what is "normally" one of the country's most beautiful regions in the fall.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2023, 06:25:41 AM
I hated grilled cheese as a kid because of the horrible taste of American cheese food and store-bought white bread. Still hate that and dislike cheeseburgers that use fake cheese.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2023, 06:27:37 AM
I like to make grilled cheese with a very good bread (it can be any kind but rye, which doesn’t toast well) and several types of cheese, including Swiss, cheddar, you name it.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2023, 06:28:45 AM
You can add bacon, brisket, the protein of your choice. But don’t overfill it. The cheese should still be the star of the show.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2023, 06:29:32 AM
I also like slices of tomato to give it some acidity.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2023, 06:31:12 AM
After years of making lame grilled cheese sandwiches, I did a little research. Discovered that if you spread mayo on the outside and butter on the inside of the bread, it will pan-fry the way you want it.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2023, 06:31:27 AM
It really works.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2023, 06:32:00 AM
I would try it later, except I have no bread in the house.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2023, 06:32:30 AM
I guess I am doing a monologue.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2023, 06:32:44 AM
Hello, 0 guests!
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2023, 06:33:05 AM
Can it get any cheesier?
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2023, 06:33:13 AM
Onward’
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2023, 06:33:20 AM
Two!
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 04, 2023, 06:39:24 AM
At 6:15 Amazon Fresh sent me an email that I was the next stop. 50 minutes later it showed up. They're getting as bad as Access-a-Ride.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 06:45:55 AM
  The cheese should still be the star of the show. 

The Cheese Stands Alone.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 04, 2023, 06:56:52 AM
 :D  Oh, yes, JohnG, it can get a lot cheesier!! 
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2023, 06:59:41 AM
:D  Oh, yes, JohnG, it can get a lot cheesier!! 

With a dollop of John Waters on top.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 04, 2023, 07:02:02 AM
I slept very well.

I dreamed.

And I remember at least the last one:  My folks had bought a house in a city.  It was one of those streets with adjoining houses and stoops.  It looked really nice from the outside, and inside was very nice as well.

I explored while they were out of the house and found something rather strange...a hallway that ended with an ornate wall.   It seemed the hall was meant to lead somewhere, but it simply stopped.

I touched some of the relief on the wall...very beautiful.  And one thing I touched made the wall open up.  And behind that wall was the rest of the hallway...and beautifully appointed rooms.  A library, another bedroom, a vast main room and windows and light.  I was stunned.

It was not the first time I had dreamed such a dream.  The house was different, but I have had several dreams in my life where I found "hidden" rooms.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 04, 2023, 07:04:45 AM
My favorite grilled sandwich is a Reuben.

The best I ever had was the first one I ever had.  It was in a jernt called The Rathskeller in Asheville NC when I was in college.

The sandwich was served with a side of German potato salad (heavenly) and a slice of dill pickle.  I have never had a better German potato salad than that one, which was served warm.  The next best Reuben I had was in a place on 14th Street in Oakland CA.  Cannot recall the name, but it was a "deli" (part of th name, too) and its major function was catering, but it had tables for eat-in guests.  Great sandwiches of all kinds, including pastramis.

I love a hot pastrami.  And hamburgers, of course.

Grilled cheese is my favorite comfort food.  Add some tomato soup and I'm a happy camper.
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 04, 2023, 07:05:04 AM
I agree with DR John G.'s grilled cheeses, except that I don't hate American cheese. But I no longer make a grilled cheese with just that. Too cloying. My grilled cheese ingredients are Swiss, cheddar, and I include one slice of American for its melty factor.

My white bread of choice these days is Pepperidge Farm's "sourdough", which I don't buy for any perceived similarity to real sourdough, but because it's a national brand white bread that stands up nicely to sandwich making of many kinds, including grilling, and has the firm/squish factor I love in a decent white bread.

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Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 04, 2023, 07:08:05 AM
I love my grilled cheeses with sharp cheddar.  For a nice change, a Jarlsberg fits the bill.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 04, 2023, 07:09:39 AM
  The cheese should still be the star of the show. 

The Cheese Stands Alone.

Must be the limburger.
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 04, 2023, 07:10:12 AM
Years ago, Denny's had one called a "Mega Melt" or something like that, that included roast beef and I forget what else, but it was mouth-filling and thoroughly delicious and satisfying.

Agree that a grilled cheese sandwich, the cheese is a star. But overall, I don't believe I've ever met a grilled sandwich I didn't like.

I must try the mayo method next time I make one, which will probably be in the next couple of days because I have the supplies on hand.
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 04, 2023, 07:16:14 AM
Last night we learned that JB is a cannibal.
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 04, 2023, 07:16:50 AM
Hopefully I will finish scanning pictures today.
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 04, 2023, 07:20:39 AM
DR RON PULLIAM dreaming of discovering hidden rooms indicates that you want to reach your full potential and should actively seek to do so.
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 04, 2023, 07:21:03 AM
Please deposit $35 in my PayPal account.  I do not accept Venmo.
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 04, 2023, 07:21:30 AM
The court clerk on Perry Mason just asked:

"Is there a Harry Johnson in the court room?"
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 07:38:05 AM
I AM SPARTACUS!
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 07:38:18 AM
No, I'm just Harry Johnson.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 07:38:32 AM
There's another Powerball drawing tonight.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 07:39:20 AM
A local jernt I like serves their tomato soup with croutons that are TINY GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES!
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 07:47:20 AM
Is you is
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 07:47:29 AM
Or is you ain't
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 07:47:37 AM
My baby?
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Post by: bk on October 04, 2023, 08:39:50 AM
Up briefly because I realized it's Wednesday not Tuesday so I changed to topic of the day to Ask BK Day - now, back to bed.
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Post by: bk on October 04, 2023, 08:54:58 AM
In another speedy turnaround, the book has gone through content evaluation in a mere day and is now with the team that assembles the whole thing.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2023, 09:12:05 AM
TOD:

What’s your favorite style of grilled cheese sandwich?
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Post by: Matthew on October 04, 2023, 09:15:16 AM
Good morning - frantic chores at home this morning in preparation of the chaos that will be tomorrow.  This afternoon, more parent-teacher conferences and tonight another vocal rehearsal for White Christmas - sometimes I miss the time when we stayed home and did nothing!  However, I'm always grateful for the opportunity to do things with people now!
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 09:25:34 AM
Good morning.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 09:26:08 AM
With only three hours of sleep I am having trouble keeping my eyes open.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 09:26:22 AM
More because they burn then because I am sleepy.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 09:27:28 AM
Went to bed at 8:30pm; couldn't fall asleep until  around 1:00am.

8:30  :o
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 09:27:54 AM
DR Singdaw, I fell asleep earlier than you did, but then didn't stay asleep for long.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 09:28:04 AM
Meh.

Yup.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 09:28:33 AM
Wordle and Phoodle 3. I had never heard the Phoodle word before.

Well done!
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 09:28:59 AM
This evening I have to call to find out if I'm supposed to show up for jury duty tomorrow.

Last time, seven years ago, the case was dismissed and we didn't have to show up and that was that. The time before that, I sat there through the morning and afternoon, reading, till the judge came out and thanked us for our patience and said that one was dismissed. So, we shall see what we shall see.

Good luck.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 09:29:41 AM
Our Xfinity connection came back up yesterday afternoon but I was too wiped out to do much of anything, including sitting in front of a computer and logging in. It was my day after the Covid shot, and this one resulted in the same 24-hour fatigue that the previous ones had. Good thing I know how to schedule those things.

We don't have any plans for after our covid shots on Friday.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 09:30:21 AM
Sadly, we are looking at YET ANOTHER SUCKY WEEKEND WEATHER FORECAST.

We've had this beautiful warm fall weather since Sunday, but come Friday it'll be time for our weekly cool-down. Saturday's supposed to be all rain AGAIN and Sunday takes a dive in temperature so I think we're expecting the first of the frost warnings.

None of the seasonal changes are as gradual or smooth as they should be. It's just too up and down these days, and at this time of year that stands to harm what is "normally" one of the country's most beautiful regions in the fall.

:(
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 09:31:49 AM
Last night we learned that JB is a cannibal.

;D
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 09:32:22 AM
A local jernt I like serves their tomato soup with croutons that are TINY GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES!

That sounds good.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 09:33:08 AM
TOD:

What’s your favorite style of grilled cheese sandwich?

It is confusing now ;) ;D
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 09:34:20 AM
I almost missed the....
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 09:34:55 AM
PAGE THREE CATS.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 09:35:09 AM
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 09:35:31 AM
Gosh they are cute :)
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 09:35:43 AM
I need to go pick up my new glasses.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 09:36:03 AM
I hope my vision improves with them.
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Post by: Ginny on October 04, 2023, 09:41:34 AM
Wednesday afternoon greetings!  Mary Linda is working in her company’s Cincinnati office today, tomorrow, and Friday and staying with us.  Charlotte came along and we get to spend 3 days with her.  Color me happy.
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Post by: Ginny on October 04, 2023, 09:43:03 AM
They packed very light so we can fill up the minivan with at least part of the pile of stuff we’ve set aside for them to take home.
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Post by: Ginny on October 04, 2023, 09:44:25 AM
DR Singdaw, please accept my belated condolences for the loss of your mother-in-law.
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 04, 2023, 10:48:42 AM
It's warm!  And humid!

We're up to 81, and the humidity is supposedly around 62%.

Sunny beaches!  (If you catch my drift.)
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2023, 10:53:58 AM
Up to 81?
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2023, 10:54:43 AM
We’re 91, with a high of 94 later.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2023, 10:55:02 AM
Tomorrow it’s supposed to be a blustery 83.
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Post by: vixmom on October 04, 2023, 11:04:01 AM
This morning we brought Vixdads car to the collision shop.
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Post by: vixmom on October 04, 2023, 11:05:10 AM
In a pleasant turn of events the other guys insurance ( Liberty Mutual) readily accepted 100% liability with out argument.
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Post by: vixmom on October 04, 2023, 11:06:04 AM
Then I had to stop and pickup milk before dropping him.home and continuing on to work
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Post by: vixmom on October 04, 2023, 11:06:26 AM
Where I am currently wrapping up lunch
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Post by: vixmom on October 04, 2023, 11:07:07 AM
I like extra sharp New York cheddar on seeded rye bread
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Post by: George on October 04, 2023, 11:07:30 AM
After years of making lame grilled cheese sandwiches, I did a little research. Discovered that if you spread mayo on the outside and butter on the inside of the bread, it will pan-fry the way you want it.

My mom has done that, and it's not bad, but I just like the taste of butter so much more.
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Post by: vixmom on October 04, 2023, 11:07:39 AM
Singdaw, tomatoes soup with grilled cheese croutons sounds heavenly
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Post by: vixmom on October 04, 2023, 11:08:30 AM
I am.hoping the rain stays away as Mom and I are flying to Virginia Saturday morning.  We flyback Sunday night
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Post by: vixmom on October 04, 2023, 11:09:02 AM
It would be very annoying on such a quick trip to have our flights delayed
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Post by: vixmom on October 04, 2023, 11:09:27 AM
Wordle time then back to work
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Post by: vixmom on October 04, 2023, 11:12:08 AM
Wordle 837 5/6

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Post by: bk on October 04, 2023, 11:34:07 AM
I'm up, I'm up - again - almost eight hours of sleep.
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Post by: bk on October 04, 2023, 11:34:23 AM
Food should be here in thirty minutes - tri-salad.
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Post by: George on October 04, 2023, 11:43:49 AM
I got the Emergency Alert test on my phone a little while ago.
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Post by: George on October 04, 2023, 11:43:56 AM
It was loud.
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 04, 2023, 12:01:34 PM
I've been putting up some Halloween decorations. It feels like I should have been putting up some July 4th ones instead.
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Post by: Ginny on October 04, 2023, 12:05:45 PM
It was loud.

And it was 2 minutes early here…
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Post by: Ginny on October 04, 2023, 12:09:04 PM
TOD:

What’s your favorite style of grilled cheese sandwich?

I love a tuna melt.  We go to a diner in Sharonville (Cincinnati ‘burb) where that’s my standing order.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 12:38:13 PM
Wednesday afternoon greetings!  Mary Linda is working in her company’s Cincinnati office today, tomorrow, and Friday and staying with us.  Charlotte came along and we get to spend 3 days with her.  Color me happy.

Lucky, happy you :)
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 12:38:40 PM
They packed very light so we can fill up the minivan with at least part of the pile of stuff we’ve set aside for them to take home.

That's great.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 12:39:20 PM
In a pleasant turn of events the other guys insurance ( Liberty Mutual) readily accepted 100% liability with out argument.

It is always nice when that happens.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 12:40:45 PM
After years of making lame grilled cheese sandwiches, I did a little research. Discovered that if you spread mayo on the outside and butter on the inside of the bread, it will pan-fry the way you want it.

My mom has done that, and it's not bad, but I just like the taste of butter so much more.

I do not think I would care for mayo on a grilled cheese sandwich.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 12:41:26 PM
I am.hoping the rain stays away as Mom and I are flying to Virginia Saturday morning.  We flyback Sunday night

SAFE AND EASY TRAVEL VIBES!
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 12:41:56 PM
It would be very annoying on such a quick trip to have our flights delayed

It sure would be. 
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 12:43:07 PM
I got the Emergency Alert test on my phone a little while ago.

Did you also have a notification explaining the alert on your phone?
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 12:44:09 PM
It was loud.

At 11:40, while we were in the car, Keith's alarm went off again.  It was very loud.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 12:45:56 PM
Keith said he received the 11:20 alarm while we were at the gym. 
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 12:46:02 PM
Since it was in his pocket the sound was somewhat muffled.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2023, 12:46:41 PM
It was loud.

Yes. It was.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2023, 12:47:34 PM
After years of making lame grilled cheese sandwiches, I did a little research. Discovered that if you spread mayo on the outside and butter on the inside of the bread, it will pan-fry the way you want it.

My mom has done that, and it's not bad, but I just like the taste of butter so much more.

I do not think I would care for mayo on a grilled cheese sandwich.

It somehow makes the outside crispy. Doesn’t taste of mayo.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 12:47:49 PM
Keith's accompanying text message was in Spanish  ::)
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2023, 12:48:16 PM
Lazy post 113!
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2023, 12:48:35 PM
Who can count?
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 12:48:40 PM
At 11:40, while I was on the treadmill with my phone in my pocket, I did not hear the alarm and doubt I received one.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 12:49:01 PM
I did not receive a message in either English or Spanish.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 12:50:13 PM
It was loud.

Yes. It was.

Why I expected to hear it, IF the alert didn't go through my hearing aids.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 12:50:42 PM
After years of making lame grilled cheese sandwiches, I did a little research. Discovered that if you spread mayo on the outside and butter on the inside of the bread, it will pan-fry the way you want it.

My mom has done that, and it's not bad, but I just like the taste of butter so much more.

I do not think I would care for mayo on a grilled cheese sandwich.

It somehow makes the outside crispy. Doesn’t taste of mayo.

OK.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2023, 02:04:11 PM
Five!
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Post by: George on October 04, 2023, 02:19:08 PM
After years of making lame grilled cheese sandwiches, I did a little research. Discovered that if you spread mayo on the outside and butter on the inside of the bread, it will pan-fry the way you want it.

My mom has done that, and it's not bad, but I just like the taste of butter so much more.

I do not think I would care for mayo on a grilled cheese sandwich.

I don't mind mayo in a grilled cheese, just as long as the outside of the bread has the delish flavor of real butter. 😋
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Post by: George on October 04, 2023, 02:19:19 PM
Wordle 837 5/6

⬜⬜⬜⬜🟨
⬜🟨⬜⬜⬜
⬜🟨🟩⬜🟨
🟨⬜🟩🟩🟨
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
Title: Re: BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN
Post by: George on October 04, 2023, 02:20:43 PM
I got the Emergency Alert test on my phone a little while ago.

Did you also have a notification explaining the alert on your phone?

Yes, I did get the messages (English and Spanish).
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 04, 2023, 02:54:13 PM
Well, ladies and germs, all jurors are expected to show up tomorrow morning. So if I don't say good morning first thing, it'll be later!  :)
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 02:54:40 PM
~~~VISION VIBES~~~ for DR Jane!!!
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 02:55:06 PM
~~~JURY DUTY VIBES~~~ for DR ChasSmith!!!
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 02:55:37 PM
~~~SAFE & EASY TRAVEL VIBES~~~ for DR vixmom and DR Matthew!!!!
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 02:56:03 PM
~~~POWERBALL DRAWING VIBES~~~ for all as needs 'em!!!!!!
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 02:56:38 PM
I still have blue hair.       :D
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 02:57:50 PM
I got the Emergency Alert test on my phone a little while ago.

Did you also have a notification explaining the alert on your phone?

Yes, I did get the messages (English and Spanish).

You got both  :o
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 02:58:19 PM
Well, ladies and germs, all jurors are expected to show up tomorrow morning. So if I don't say good morning first thing, it'll be later!  :)

Good luck you will be excused.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 02:58:50 PM
~~~VISION VIBES~~~ for DR Jane!!!

Thanks.  For a second I forgot I was wearing my new glasses. 
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 02:59:15 PM
I thought my new script was weaker than my old one, nope it is stronger.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 02:59:55 PM
I seem to be the most comfortable with them while at the computer.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 03:00:11 PM
I had hoped to see street signs better-nope.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 03:01:48 PM
Today I received a shipment of a nighttime drink powder that is supposed to help with sleep. In the bargain was an insulated thermos mug and a rechargeable frother.

I have never used a frother.

In the little instruction leaflet, point one:
1, To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put the device in water or other liquid. 
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 03:02:19 PM
Now, maybe I'm just delusional, but isn't the POINT of a frother to froth LIQUID?
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 03:02:28 PM
Am I missing something?
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Post by: George on October 04, 2023, 03:06:09 PM
Well, ladies and germs, all jurors are expected to show up tomorrow morning. So if I don't say good morning first thing, it'll be later!  :)

Have a great time, ChasSmith!

;)
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Post by: George on October 04, 2023, 03:07:55 PM
I got the Emergency Alert test on my phone a little while ago.

Did you also have a notification explaining the alert on your phone?

Yes, I did get the messages (English and Spanish).

You got both  :o

It was just a displayed message, and you scrolled sideways to see the Spanish language version.
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Post by: George on October 04, 2023, 03:09:39 PM
Am I missing something?

They just didn't specify which end of the device was not to be submerged. ::)
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 03:19:59 PM
Today I received a shipment of a nighttime drink powder that is supposed to help with sleep. In the bargain was an insulated thermos mug and a rechargeable frother.

I have never used a frother.

In the little instruction leaflet, point one:
1, To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put the device in water or other liquid. 

;D
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 03:20:17 PM
How are you supposed to wash it?
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 03:21:22 PM
Now, maybe I'm just delusional, but isn't the POINT of a frother to froth LIQUID?

You are putting the liquid inside the mug, not the mug inside the liquid ;)
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 03:22:41 PM
I think DR George has got it - just don't submerge the electronics end.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 03:22:59 PM
I love this quote.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 03:24:13 PM
I got the Emergency Alert test on my phone a little while ago.

Did you also have a notification explaining the alert on your phone?

Yes, I did get the messages (English and Spanish).

You got both  :o

It was just a displayed message, and you scrolled sideways to see the Spanish language version.

Hmmm, scrolling sideways did nothing.  I think to see all three pages that he received he scrolled down.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 03:25:10 PM
One surprise when I went to get my vaccines last week: they have retired the COVIC vaccine card. Since the U.S. Government is no longer distributing the vaccines, the CDC is no longer printing new cards. The pharmacy did, however, give me a printout from the state system showing a record of all my previous shots.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 03:25:38 PM
One more.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 03:25:48 PM
SIX!
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 03:30:37 PM
In other breaking news, an outfit calls "Boystown" has sent me a package enticing me to give them money. The package includes a 3-pack of pens/markers and two sets of cute socks.

These socks are tiny. i might be able to fit 2 or 3 toes in them.

Which is appropriate, I guess, for "Boystown."
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 03:31:39 PM
However, it does beg the question:

Wouldn't "Boystown" be better served by KEEPING and USING these teeny tiny socks themselves?
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 03:32:24 PM
I guess their cuteness factor is supposed to entice me to open my wallet.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 03:36:11 PM
One surprise when I went to get my vaccines last week: they have retired the COVIC vaccine card. Since the U.S. Government is no longer distributing the vaccines, the CDC is no longer printing new cards. The pharmacy did, however, give me a printout from the state system showing a record of all my previous shots.

I read about that this morning.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 03:36:53 PM
In other breaking news, an outfit calls "Boystown" has sent me a package enticing me to give them money. The package includes a 3-pack of pens/markers and two sets of cute socks.

These socks are tiny. i might be able to fit 2 or 3 toes in them.

Which is appropriate, I guess, for "Boystown."

That is an unusual amount of gifts for an enticement.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 03:37:25 PM
However, it does beg the question:

Wouldn't "Boystown" be better served by KEEPING and USING these teeny tiny socks themselves?

I agree.  I guess guilty people into donating works.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 03:37:42 PM
Keith has done Wordle in two today.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 03:39:03 PM
I just read if tv's are on they should also have had an emergency alert.  Keith looked up at the row of tv's at the gym this morning and didn't see a single alert.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 03:40:54 PM
"Customers whose phones are set to the Spanish language will get the message in Spanish."

I had Keith double check and his phone is set to English.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 03:46:15 PM
The next Tony Awards will be broadcast on Sun 6/16/2024 from Lincoln Center.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 03:46:28 PM
So DR Jrand72, get your dress ready.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 03:50:13 PM
Comments from people who did not receive the emergency test:
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 03:50:52 PM


“I didn’t get the emergency alert does that mean I’m safe from the zombie apocalypse,”

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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 03:51:03 PM
 “WHY DIDNT I GET THE EMERGENCY ALERT.......... oh I am so dead when the apocalypse comes.”
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 03:51:42 PM
I do have notifications turned off, however, I thought the test would override that.
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Post by: George on October 04, 2023, 03:54:52 PM
I love this quote.

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7374.0;attach=19099)

My piano teacher and instructor when I was going to Centralia College, Ken Kimble, actually studied piano with Nadia Boulanger!
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 03:55:06 PM
Yup, I still should have gotten it.
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Post by: George on October 04, 2023, 03:55:49 PM
I got the Emergency Alert test on my phone a little while ago.

Did you also have a notification explaining the alert on your phone?

Yes, I did get the messages (English and Spanish).

You got both  :o

It was just a displayed message, and you scrolled sideways to see the Spanish language version.

Hmmm, scrolling sideways did nothing.  I think to see all three pages that he received he scrolled down.

Probably different models of phone display messages differently.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 03:56:15 PM
That is cool, DR George.
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Post by: George on October 04, 2023, 03:57:08 PM
Keith has done Wordle in two today.

Cool!
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 03:58:45 PM
I got the Emergency Alert test on my phone a little while ago.

Did you also have a notification explaining the alert on your phone?

Yes, I did get the messages (English and Spanish).

You got both  :o

It was just a displayed message, and you scrolled sideways to see the Spanish language version.

Hmmm, scrolling sideways did nothing.  I think to see all three pages that he received he scrolled down.

Probably different models of phone display messages differently.

True, however, it was only supposed to be in the language your phone it set to.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 03:59:03 PM
Keith has done Wordle in two today.

Cool!

Thanks.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 04:01:22 PM
Now that I have confirmed I have allergies vs covid, I should think about getting reading for dinner out with friends.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 04:01:40 PM
I ran the test as we will be riding in the car with them.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 04:01:59 PM
Plus the tests will be expiring next month.
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Post by: George on October 04, 2023, 04:13:45 PM
I got the Emergency Alert test on my phone a little while ago.

Did you also have a notification explaining the alert on your phone?

Yes, I did get the messages (English and Spanish).

You got both  :o

It was just a displayed message, and you scrolled sideways to see the Spanish language version.

Hmmm, scrolling sideways did nothing.  I think to see all three pages that he received he scrolled down.

Probably different models of phone display messages differently.

True, however, it was only supposed to be in the language your phone it set to.

Interesting.
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Post by: George on October 04, 2023, 04:14:11 PM
Now that I have confirmed I have allergies vs covid, I should think about getting reading for dinner out with friends.

Enjoy!
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 04:14:42 PM
Now that I have confirmed I have allergies vs covid, I should think about getting reading for dinner out with friends.

Enjoy!

Thanks.
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Post by: George on October 04, 2023, 04:14:44 PM
Plus the tests will be expiring next month.

The updated expiration dates?
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 04:15:09 PM
Plus the tests will be expiring next month.

The updated expiration dates?

Yes.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 04:15:28 PM
I have other tests expiring in December.
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Post by: George on October 04, 2023, 04:16:15 PM
 
s e v e n ! ! ! ! ! ! !
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2023, 04:16:24 PM
George, when do your new tests expired?
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 04:51:42 PM
I love this quote.

Here is a related one:
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 04:53:01 PM
Oh, DR Jane - to answer your question, the tests I got in the mail this week have a printed expiration of Jan 2023 - so, Jan 2024.
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Post by: George on October 04, 2023, 05:09:32 PM
Oh, DR Jane - to answer your question, the tests I got in the mail this week have a printed expiration of Jan 2023 - so, Jan 2024.

This is what mine show:
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Post by: George on October 04, 2023, 05:10:11 PM
So, they're good for only THREE months?  Really?? :o

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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 05:29:21 PM
DR vixmom, I have a restaurant for you to add to your NYC itinerary.

Or, of course, when you win the Powerball you can just buy it.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 05:30:19 PM
I have a list of things I should try to accomplish tonight.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 05:30:33 PM
But what I really want to do is just sit and vegetate.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 05:30:55 PM
I will try the herbal supplement and see if I can get a better night's sleep.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 05:31:53 PM
Has anyone listened to the new London recording of Guys & Dolls? I am reading some good things on the Innerwebs.
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Post by: George on October 04, 2023, 06:21:42 PM
Has anyone listened to the new London recording of Guys & Dolls? I am reading some good things on the Innerwebs.

I want to get that.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 06:24:55 PM
I want to get pommes frites.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 06:25:33 PM
I want to get a winning Powerball ticket.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 06:25:58 PM
I want to get around to it.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 06:27:10 PM
Or I'd even settle for this.
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Post by: Rodzinski on October 04, 2023, 07:03:50 PM
Who says rye doesn’t toast well? I wryly disagree.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 07:05:26 PM
I see what you did there, DR Rodzinski.         ;)
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 07:06:09 PM
The toastes with the mostest.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 07:06:32 PM
I have imbibed my sleeping brew.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 07:06:43 PM
We'll see what happens.
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Post by: Rodzinski on October 04, 2023, 07:07:36 PM
The Belgian Pomme Frites place used to be my go-to place in the East Village. For years. Then someone at a building next door rigged up a gas line illegally and blew up the entire corner it was on, killing a couple people and destroying homes and businesses.
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Post by: Rodzinski on October 04, 2023, 07:14:48 PM
BK-

I was in the middle of nowhere today and found this LP for sale. Some sort of promo piece signed perhaps by one or both Shermans. Maybe to benefit “Theater 40.” It was still in shrink. Any idea what that’s about? No record label.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 07:22:32 PM
That's horrible, DR Rodzinski.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 07:22:44 PM
I hope that person went to jail.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 07:24:46 PM
3...
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 07:24:53 PM
2...
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 07:24:59 PM
1...
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 07:25:11 PM
EIGHT!
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 07:25:21 PM
Eight is great.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 07:25:30 PM
Eight is not too late.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2023, 07:25:54 PM
Good night, friends.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 04, 2023, 07:47:24 PM
However, it does beg the question:

Wouldn't "Boystown" be better served by KEEPING and USING these teeny tiny socks themselves?

I have always thought so.  They're not my "style", anyway.  In a week or two, you will  get another letter and on the outside will be written:  "Didn't you get your free gifts?"

Only, they don't want you to think of them as "free". 

I get dreamcatchers and dish towels from a Native American organization.  How they got my name is beyond me.

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Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 04, 2023, 07:48:20 PM
My appointment is at 9 a.m. tomorrow.

Must leave here by 7:45 a.m....or 8 am. at the latest.  It's because I must always be early.  It's in my blood.  Navy training.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2023, 07:48:32 PM
I love this quote.

Charles Strouse was a student of hers.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 04, 2023, 07:50:18 PM
I think you have something VERY SPECIAL there, Rodzinski, with that Sherman Brothers album

Obviously made for them and donated to a worthy cause by them.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 04, 2023, 07:51:41 PM
I want to get a winning Powerball ticket.

I got Powerball and MegaMillions today. 
Title: Re: BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN
Post by: John G. on October 04, 2023, 07:53:04 PM
Who says rye doesn’t toast well? I wryly disagree.

I did. It depends on the rye. A pumpernickel doesn’t toast well.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2023, 07:54:04 PM
BK-

I was in the middle of nowhere today and found this LP for sale. Some sort of promo piece signed perhaps by one or both Shermans. Maybe to benefit “Theater 40.” It was still in shrink. Any idea what that’s about? No record label.

Beautiful
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2023, 07:59:40 PM
Had dinner with friends tonight. Wonderful.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2023, 08:00:11 PM
Dessert was an apple galette. Yum.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2023, 08:01:15 PM
Post-haste post 223!
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2023, 08:02:44 PM
I’ve started The Last Devil to Die, the latest Thursday Murder Club mystery.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2023, 08:02:59 PM
Laughing out loud.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2023, 08:47:54 PM
Good night, all.
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Post by: George on October 04, 2023, 10:01:11 PM
I want to get pommes frites.

What a coinkydink!  After the show, I had a hankerin' for some fries, so I drove through Dairy Queen and got the makings for what I call Poor Man's Poutine.
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Post by: George on October 04, 2023, 10:01:38 PM
I'd only done this once before.
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Post by: George on October 04, 2023, 10:02:45 PM
I ordered the fries, their (breaded) cheese curds, and a side of their country (white, pepper) gravy.
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Post by: George on October 04, 2023, 10:03:50 PM
I brought it all home and assembled it, and here it is:
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Post by: George on October 04, 2023, 10:04:14 PM
It was pretty darned good.
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Post by: Rodzinski on October 04, 2023, 10:08:06 PM
I hope that person went to jail.

A couple people did go to jail, I believe.
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Post by: Rodzinski on October 04, 2023, 10:10:16 PM
I think you have something VERY SPECIAL there, Rodzinski, with that Sherman Brothers album

Obviously made for them and donated to a worthy cause by them.

I couldn’t drop $30 on it, but I may return. It has at least one Happiest Millionaire track on it.
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Post by: George on October 04, 2023, 10:14:36 PM
The Belgian Pomme Frites place used to be my go-to place in the East Village. For years. Then someone at a building next door rigged up a gas line illegally and blew up the entire corner it was on, killing a couple people and destroying homes and businesses.

Oh, my goodness! :o
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Post by: George on October 04, 2023, 10:15:47 PM
BK-

I was in the middle of nowhere today and found this LP for sale. Some sort of promo piece signed perhaps by one or both Shermans. Maybe to benefit “Theater 40.” It was still in shrink. Any idea what that’s about? No record label.

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7374.0;attach=19108)

That's so cool!
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Post by: George on October 04, 2023, 10:18:14 PM
Maybe Kritzerland can release it on CD!
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Post by: Rodzinski on October 04, 2023, 10:40:38 PM
Some of it was stuff lifted right from movie soundtracks like Dick Van Dyke singing Chim Chim Cheree, so I don’t think it was a legal LP by any stretch.
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Post by: bk on October 04, 2023, 10:43:49 PM
Privately done by them. Theater 40's still around. A lot of Group Rep people also work there.
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Post by: bk on October 04, 2023, 10:44:22 PM
Very fun rehearsal tonight. Got another ten pages done and the hard part of another number.
Title: Re: BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN
Post by: bk on October 04, 2023, 10:49:00 PM
In the not fun department, we lost Sharon McNight - she's not feeling well, has mold in her house that's causing her issues, but I know she's not been happy at rehearsals, mostly to do with the fact that the music the actors have doesn't match the lyrics in the script frequently. Everyone deals with it and we always go with the script, which matches the CD. And her unhappiness brings with it negativity and frankly no one needs that. It's a shame because I was already giving her great comic stuff and she would have been terrific. But she was also worried about learning everything.
Title: Re: BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN
Post by: bk on October 04, 2023, 10:49:29 PM
I already have an ask out but I don't think she'll say yes. If not, then Doug has two good folks he can ask.
Title: Re: BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN
Post by: Rodzinski on October 04, 2023, 10:50:00 PM
Very fun rehearsal tonight. Got another ten pages done and the hard part of another number.

Nice. Gonna put on the title song now. It’s my late-night jam.
Title: Re: BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN
Post by: bk on October 04, 2023, 10:50:54 PM
Such are the ways of things in 99-seat membership companies. I can certainly say it didn't make me happy to be put in this position. And if this were a paid production I don't think things would have gone this way, frankly.
Title: Re: BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN
Post by: bk on October 04, 2023, 10:51:47 PM
It's interesting to be approaching thirty pages and the actual plot has not kicked in.
Title: Re: BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN
Post by: Rodzinski on October 04, 2023, 10:52:05 PM
In the not fun department, we lost Sharon McNight - she's not feeling well, has mold in her house that's causing her issues, but I know she's not been happy at rehearsals, mostly to do with the fact that the music the actors have doesn't match the lyrics in the script frequently. Everyone deals with it and we always go with the script, which matches the CD. And her unhappiness brings with it negativity and frankly no one needs that. It's a shame because I was already giving her great comic stuff and she would have been terrific. But she was also worried about learning everything.

Ugh. I hate when people can’t just roll with the punches. Sounds like she only had one foot in from the get-go.
Title: Re: BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN
Post by: Rodzinski on October 04, 2023, 10:55:24 PM
I know someone who’d be great but she’s on the wrong coast.
Title: Re: BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN
Post by: George on October 04, 2023, 11:47:11 PM
In the not fun department, we lost Sharon McNight - she's not feeling well, has mold in her house that's causing her issues, but I know she's not been happy at rehearsals, mostly to do with the fact that the music the actors have doesn't match the lyrics in the script frequently. Everyone deals with it and we always go with the script, which matches the CD. And her unhappiness brings with it negativity and frankly no one needs that. It's a shame because I was already giving her great comic stuff and she would have been terrific. But she was also worried about learning everything.

Oh, no.  That's too bad, especially about the mold in the house. :P
Title: Re: BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN
Post by: George on October 04, 2023, 11:48:53 PM
Well...
Title: Re: BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN
Post by: George on October 04, 2023, 11:49:09 PM
...since we're so close...
Title: Re: BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN
Post by: George on October 04, 2023, 11:49:30 PM
Gratuitous Post #250!! :D
Title: Re: BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN
Post by: George on October 04, 2023, 11:58:16 PM
So, my sister's boyfriend (named Larry, but not HHW's Larry ;) ), forwarded to me (and others, I'm sure) someone's Facebook post about something that horribly affected their cat. 
Title: Re: BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN
Post by: George on October 04, 2023, 11:58:46 PM
Since I can't link that FB post here, I'm going to post it, a paragraph at a time...it's quite descriptive, but I'm not going to edit it because it probably needs to be known about. :-\

Title: Re: BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN
Post by: George on October 04, 2023, 11:59:19 PM
CAUTION CAT OWNERS
Written by Audrey Tucker & Adam Tucker.
September 18 at 12:49 PM

(FYI: I don't know these people at all.)
Title: Re: BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN
Post by: George on October 05, 2023, 12:00:30 AM
I wanted to share the horrors we went through for the past 3 weeks.
Title: Re: BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN
Post by: George on October 05, 2023, 12:01:22 AM
We first noticed drainage coming out of her right nostril. It was mostly clear in nature and she was sneezing quite a bit. We took her to our vet and they thought she had an upper respiratory infection. We gave her antibiotics and went on our way.
Title: Re: BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN
Post by: George on October 05, 2023, 12:01:37 AM
One week later, the drainage had increased and turned bloody and her appetite was starting to decrease. We called the vet again and they had us come in an pick up another antibiotic/immune boost to add to her food.
Title: Re: BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN
Post by: George on October 05, 2023, 12:01:53 AM
That Sunday, she stopped eating, stopped drinking, was isolating herself and I noticed she wasn’t going to the bathroom as much.
Title: Re: BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN
Post by: George on October 05, 2023, 12:02:13 AM
At this point, nothing was helping. She was dying and we knew it. All day Friday I cried and kept thinking about what we had done differently around the house and that’s when it hit me.
Title: Re: BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN
Post by: George on October 05, 2023, 12:02:32 AM
About a month ago Adam found these really good smelling plug in fragrance wall diffusers. I immediately unplugged them, opened windows and turned on fans. By Friday evening Mit Meow was able to walk to us. Saturday morning she woke me up at 4:45 am meowing and hungry. Her nasal drainage had stopped, she was eating, her balance was improving and she wanted attention.
Title: Re: BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN
Post by: George on October 05, 2023, 12:02:41 AM
After further investigation we learned that several of these diffusers are toxic to animals and that they have more severe reactions to cats because they are at nose level to them.
Title: Re: BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN
Post by: George on October 05, 2023, 12:03:23 AM
That was the entire post.  There was a picture, but I'm not going to post that because it was quite graphic.
Title: Re: BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN
Post by: George on October 05, 2023, 12:04:38 AM
There were some comments.  One was:

Thanks for posting but What type of plug in was it please?

And the person who posted it wrote:

I did not write the article, so therefore I do not know what kind of plug in, but I would suggest not using any of them.
Title: Re: BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN
Post by: George on October 05, 2023, 12:05:29 AM
And then another person commented:

Surprised the vet didn’t ask if there were plug in air fresheners… I’ve heard this reaction multiple times and assumed a vet would too…
Title: Re: BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN
Post by: George on October 05, 2023, 12:06:17 AM
Another comment:

It's not the diffusers it's what you put in them. A lot of essential oils are extremely harmful to cats and dogs.
Title: Re: BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN
Post by: George on October 05, 2023, 12:07:25 AM
And the last comment that I'll post:

ALL diffusers are toxic to animals and people. The scents are solid particles that stay in your lungs when you exhale. The same for scented cleaning products, detergents, dryer sheets, etc.
Title: Re: BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN
Post by: George on October 05, 2023, 12:07:36 AM
Very scary!! :o
Title: Re: BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN
Post by: bk on October 05, 2023, 12:48:56 AM
New notes are up.
Title: Re: BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN
Post by: bk on October 05, 2023, 12:49:03 AM
Up are new notes.
Title: Re: BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN
Post by: bk on October 05, 2023, 12:49:09 AM
I've seen them.
Title: Re: BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN
Post by: bk on October 05, 2023, 12:49:15 AM
I've read them.
Title: Re: BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN
Post by: bk on October 05, 2023, 12:49:23 AM
I wrote them.
Title: Re: BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN
Post by: bk on October 05, 2023, 12:49:34 AM
All that AND page ten!