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Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on December 22, 2023, 12:07:44 AM

Title: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: bk on December 22, 2023, 12:07:44 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes needed some merry, and now it is time for you to post until the merry cows come home.
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: bk on December 22, 2023, 12:08:42 AM
And the word of the day is: CROMULENT!
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Post by: singdaw on December 22, 2023, 04:03:20 AM
  CROMULENT!   

That contraption in Sunday in the Park with George?
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Post by: singdaw on December 22, 2023, 04:03:33 AM
Good morning, friends.
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Post by: singdaw on December 22, 2023, 04:13:50 AM
~~~FEEL BETTER PRONTO VIBES~~~ for BK and any DR that needs 'em!!!!!!
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Post by: singdaw on December 22, 2023, 04:39:12 AM
~~~CONTINUED MULTIPLE MODERN MAJOR MIRACLE VIBES~~~ for the likes of BK!!!!!!
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: singdaw on December 22, 2023, 04:39:31 AM
That's MMMM, for short.
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Post by: singdaw on December 22, 2023, 04:41:46 AM
Last work day before the holiday weekend.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2023, 04:42:24 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2023, 04:44:13 AM
The Upper West Side is clearing out for the next two weeks: I was the second delivery this morning for Amazon Fresh. It arrived by 6:30, and it took me around 30 minutes to put away.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2023, 04:45:12 AM
Usually, Amazon Fresh never arrives before 7:15-7:30.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2023, 04:46:55 AM
I have a ton of cleaning this morning: too many cartons to take to the basement, laundry to prepare for tomorrow, and I really need to vacuum this morning.
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: vixmom on December 22, 2023, 05:11:54 AM
Good morning
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Post by: vixmom on December 22, 2023, 05:12:28 AM
I had some weird dreams but now they disappeared and I can’t quite grasp them
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Post by: vixmom on December 22, 2023, 05:12:49 AM
Maybe I’ll Wordle and get the day started
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Post by: vixmom on December 22, 2023, 05:14:35 AM
Wordle 916 4/6

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Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2023, 05:17:54 AM
Annabelle's new crush is George!
https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeTheStourbridgeStationCat
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: ChasSmith on December 22, 2023, 05:55:57 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 22, 2023, 05:56:18 AM
Get well vibes for BK!
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2023, 06:06:53 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 22, 2023, 06:11:17 AM
I woke up thinking it was Saturday. 

Good morrow, folks!

Friday it is, and Friday it shall remain...until midnight, EST.
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: John G. on December 22, 2023, 06:11:33 AM
Vibes for BK and us all.
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 22, 2023, 06:12:49 AM
Yes, DR Rodzinski, I did a small countdown to move us along to a new page. 

I don't know what got into me.

I guess I thought DR slingflaw was getting slack and someone had to do it.
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: John G. on December 22, 2023, 06:12:55 AM
Got a memorial service this morning and ushering for a big band Christmas show tonight.
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: ChasSmith on December 22, 2023, 06:13:44 AM
So, after yesterday’s li’l discussion about Nutcracker recordings, and in my unhappiness with myself for not having nabbed a copy of DR Elmore’s recommended Irving/NYC Ballet one when the subject came up before, I briefly checked eBay listings then went to Discogs to see what’s what… and I took the plunge on something I hadn’t acquired in over 20 years… the Kapp reel-to-reel release.

There were two copies available, one of which I deemed not at all worth the asking price plus shipping, and one in seemingly great shape for $10 plus $14 shipping from Canada. That’s about what any of the available stereo LPs would have come to, so no contest, because $10 is, these days, a steal for a reel-to-reel tape.

There’s no telling when it’ll get here, of course, but I will have a full repor when it does.
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: John G. on December 22, 2023, 06:13:47 AM
That slack Singdaw. Sounds like a sitcom.
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 22, 2023, 06:13:58 AM
I am...ahem...congested this morning.

Not my usual state of health.

I am still going to Sam's Club to get the things that must be gotten before Christmas, so....

Hopefully, my first cup of coffee will set me to rights.
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 22, 2023, 06:14:47 AM
That slack Singdaw. Sounds like a sitcom.

Yes.
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: John G. on December 22, 2023, 06:16:02 AM
I need to make my radish bread before Noche de los Rabanos tomorrow.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2023, 06:16:32 AM
Onward!
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2023, 06:16:43 AM
Two!
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2023, 06:19:03 AM
TOD

The Bishop's Wife
Some silent Christmas shorts
Holiday Inn
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: John G. on December 22, 2023, 06:19:50 AM
I remember how Tom loved the stage version of Holiday Inn.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2023, 06:21:12 AM
I am waiting for my Allegra D to kick in.
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Post by: KevinH on December 22, 2023, 06:30:35 AM
Good morning!
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: KevinH on December 22, 2023, 06:30:49 AM
Wordle:  3/6
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: KevinH on December 22, 2023, 06:31:14 AM
More vibes for BK
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: Freddie on December 22, 2023, 06:40:21 AM

I really enjoy Tom's performance as Scrooge in SCROOGE!
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: Freddie on December 22, 2023, 06:41:07 AM
Maybe SCROOGE didn't have an exclamation point in its title, but it should have. :)
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Post by: Freddie on December 22, 2023, 06:44:17 AM
How nice that Ron asked for page 10 or 11 yesterday, and sure enough, that happened!
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: Jrand74 on December 22, 2023, 07:18:26 AM
Continued feel better vibes for MR BK.
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: Jrand74 on December 22, 2023, 07:19:26 AM
I am repeating the TCM REMEMBERS link for anyone who may have missed it last night.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-OggxFtRLE
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: Jrand74 on December 22, 2023, 07:19:51 AM
I think there was a mention of Mr. B.I.G. when he passed away.
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: Jrand74 on December 22, 2023, 07:22:29 AM
I shall have to look on MAX for the Leone documentary.

Now and then I watch my DVD of The Colossus of Rhodes....and I always wish we had the leading man originally cast John Derek instead of who we get Rory Calhoun.
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: ChasSmith on December 22, 2023, 07:23:46 AM
Oh right, I meant to look this up yesterday:

March 9, 2023:
MR. B.I.G. AND I
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: ChasSmith on December 22, 2023, 07:36:31 AM
Loved watching Maestro last night.

Like every bio-pic ever made, it has its flaws or falls short in one respect or another. A ten-hour miniseries would have been nice, but it’s quite the ride for its two hours, and I shall look forward to repeat viewings when I’ll be able to feel free to concentrate on details.
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2023, 07:36:34 AM
So, after yesterday’s li’l discussion about Nutcracker recordings, and in my unhappiness with myself for not having nabbed a copy of DR Elmore’s recommended Irving/NYC Ballet one when the subject came up before, I briefly checked eBay listings then went to Discogs to see what’s what… and I took the plunge on something I hadn’t acquired in over 20 years… the Kapp reel-to-reel release.

There were two copies available, one of which I deemed not at all worth the asking price plus shipping, and one in seemingly great shape for $10 plus $14 shipping from Canada. That’s about what any of the available stereo LPs would have come to, so no contest, because $10 is, these days, a steal for a reel-to-reel tape.

There’s no telling when it’ll get here, of course, but I will have a full repor when it does.

DR ChasSmith, I have a memory that the last time I looked for the Kapp recording online that the reel to reel may be missing one of the Act Two dances; do you have the Dover full score for Nutcracker? Also, at the time of the recording, Robert Irving was the NYC Ballet's music director and, either before or after, he was the MD for the Royal Ballet. He knows his stuff!
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: ChasSmith on December 22, 2023, 07:40:27 AM
So, after yesterday’s li’l discussion about Nutcracker recordings, and in my unhappiness with myself for not having nabbed a copy of DR Elmore’s recommended Irving/NYC Ballet one when the subject came up before, I briefly checked eBay listings then went to Discogs to see what’s what… and I took the plunge on something I hadn’t acquired in over 20 years… the Kapp reel-to-reel release.

There were two copies available, one of which I deemed not at all worth the asking price plus shipping, and one in seemingly great shape for $10 plus $14 shipping from Canada. That’s about what any of the available stereo LPs would have come to, so no contest, because $10 is, these days, a steal for a reel-to-reel tape.

There’s no telling when it’ll get here, of course, but I will have a full repor when it does.

DR ChasSmith, I have a memory that the last time I looked for the Kapp recording online that the reel to reel maybe missing one of the Act Two dances; do you have the Dover full score for Nutcracker? Also, at the time of the recording, Robert Irving was the NYC Ballet's music director and, either before or after, he was the MD for the Royal Ballet. He knows his stuff!

Yikes! Yes, I have the Dover full score and I’ll listen through the entire piece with it and report back. Thank you for the heads up!
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: John G. on December 22, 2023, 08:36:56 AM
Got through dishes and getting a few ingredients together for the radish bread. I will have to make after the memorial.
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: John G. on December 22, 2023, 08:38:42 AM
Also finished Surely You Can’t Be Serious. Highly recommended if you love the movie. The section on Ethel Merman’s cameo is fun.
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: bk on December 22, 2023, 08:43:25 AM
I'm up, I'm up - barely.
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: bk on December 22, 2023, 08:46:11 AM
Whatever food poisoning issue I have is, I'm afraid, the last straw. My stomach, like the last time this happened a couple of weeks ago, feels like constant cramping, like to idiots are in there pinching things. So, I was up a good deal of the night. Pepcid's not helping at all. I guess I needed one more thing to make this week a complete disaster. I may try for more sleep later.
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: bk on December 22, 2023, 08:47:00 AM
At least the other stuff seems to be calming down - breathing through both nostrils now and the cough isn't quite as horrific.
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: Ginny on December 22, 2023, 09:13:41 AM
Friday morning greetings!  We have just returned from watching Charlotte perform in her daycare Christmas program.  She was the best, of course.
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: Ginny on December 22, 2023, 09:14:32 AM
And, we have a listing:

https://portal.onehome.com/en-US/property/aotf~1053227503~DAYTON?token=eyJPU04iOiJEQVlUT04iLCJ0eXBlIjoiMCIsInNldGlkIjoiNDI0OTgzMzUiLCJzZXRrZXkiOiI5MjkiLCJlbWFpbCI6InBhbG1lcnZlQGdtYWlsLmNvbSIsInJlc291cmNlaWQiOjAsImFnZW50aWQiOjU0MTcsImxpc3RpbmdpZCI6IjI3NTE4MTgzIiwiVmlld01vZGUiOiIxIn0%3D&searchId=e0defbee-f359-33b1-8baf-c04d2f4ea33b

Whe-e-e-e!
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: Ginny on December 22, 2023, 09:23:48 AM
BK, I hope you’re feeling better today.
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2023, 09:27:02 AM
Wordle:  3/6

Nice.
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2023, 09:28:10 AM
Friday morning greetings!  We have just returned from watching Charlotte perform in her daycare Christmas program.  She was the best, of course.

Awww :)
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2023, 09:33:22 AM
And, we have a listing:

https://portal.onehome.com/en-US/property/aotf~1053227503~DAYTON?token=eyJPU04iOiJEQVlUT04iLCJ0eXBlIjoiMCIsInNldGlkIjoiNDI0OTgzMzUiLCJzZXRrZXkiOiI5MjkiLCJlbWFpbCI6InBhbG1lcnZlQGdtYWlsLmNvbSIsInJlc291cmNlaWQiOjAsImFnZW50aWQiOjU0MTcsImxpc3RpbmdpZCI6IjI3NTE4MTgzIiwiVmlld01vZGUiOiIxIn0%3D&searchId=e0defbee-f359-33b1-8baf-c04d2f4ea33b

Whe-e-e-e!

It looks very nice, and I like how your agent kept the staging simple.  It was just enough to add warmth without overwhelming the home.
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: Freddie on December 22, 2023, 09:34:57 AM
And, we have a listing:

https://portal.onehome.com/en-US/property/aotf~1053227503~DAYTON?token=eyJPU04iOiJEQVlUT04iLCJ0eXBlIjoiMCIsInNldGlkIjoiNDI0OTgzMzUiLCJzZXRrZXkiOiI5MjkiLCJlbWFpbCI6InBhbG1lcnZlQGdtYWlsLmNvbSIsInJlc291cmNlaWQiOjAsImFnZW50aWQiOjU0MTcsImxpc3RpbmdpZCI6IjI3NTE4MTgzIiwiVmlld01vZGUiOiIxIn0%3D&searchId=e0defbee-f359-33b1-8baf-c04d2f4ea33b

Whe-e-e-e!

Looks lovely!!!   Vibes for offers!
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: Freddie on December 22, 2023, 09:35:55 AM
More feel-better wishes for BK!
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2023, 09:36:10 AM
Feel good vibes for everyone!
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2023, 09:36:40 AM
Thanks to Freddie we are on page three :)
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Post by: Freddie on December 22, 2023, 09:49:05 AM
Thanks to Freddie we are on page three :)

:)
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Post by: Freddie on December 22, 2023, 09:49:32 AM
That makes me feel like I've accomplished something!

:)
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2023, 09:57:42 AM
DR Ginny, I looked at the listing's photos and didn't recognize the place!
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: Ginny on December 22, 2023, 10:32:45 AM
And, we have a listing:

https://portal.onehome.com/en-US/property/aotf~1053227503~DAYTON?token=eyJPU04iOiJEQVlUT04iLCJ0eXBlIjoiMCIsInNldGlkIjoiNDI0OTgzMzUiLCJzZXRrZXkiOiI5MjkiLCJlbWFpbCI6InBhbG1lcnZlQGdtYWlsLmNvbSIsInJlc291cmNlaWQiOjAsImFnZW50aWQiOjU0MTcsImxpc3RpbmdpZCI6IjI3NTE4MTgzIiwiVmlld01vZGUiOiIxIn0%3D&searchId=e0defbee-f359-33b1-8baf-c04d2f4ea33b

Whe-e-e-e!

It looks very nice, and I like how your agent kept the staging simple.  It was just enough to add warmth without overwhelming the home.

We’re pleased, too.
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: Ginny on December 22, 2023, 10:33:10 AM
And, we have a listing:

https://portal.onehome.com/en-US/property/aotf~1053227503~DAYTON?token=eyJPU04iOiJEQVlUT04iLCJ0eXBlIjoiMCIsInNldGlkIjoiNDI0OTgzMzUiLCJzZXRrZXkiOiI5MjkiLCJlbWFpbCI6InBhbG1lcnZlQGdtYWlsLmNvbSIsInJlc291cmNlaWQiOjAsImFnZW50aWQiOjU0MTcsImxpc3RpbmdpZCI6IjI3NTE4MTgzIiwiVmlld01vZGUiOiIxIn0%3D&searchId=e0defbee-f359-33b1-8baf-c04d2f4ea33b

Whe-e-e-e!

Looks lovely!!!   Vibes for offers!

Thanks, DR Freddie!
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: Ginny on December 22, 2023, 10:33:38 AM
DR Ginny, I looked at the listing's photos and didn't recognize the place!

We barely recognized it ourselves!
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: George on December 22, 2023, 10:37:37 AM
  CROMULENT!   

That contraption in Sunday in the Park with George?

CROMULENT number...seven??

;)
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: George on December 22, 2023, 10:38:25 AM
~~~CONTINUED MULTIPLE MODERN MAJOR MIRACLE VIBES~~~ for the likes of BK!!!!!!

~~~SUPER DITTO!!~~~
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Post by: George on December 22, 2023, 10:40:01 AM
Annabelle's new crush is George!
https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeTheStourbridgeStationCat

Sweet!
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Post by: George on December 22, 2023, 10:47:42 AM
Wordle:  3/6

Congrats, Kevin!
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Post by: George on December 22, 2023, 10:49:26 AM
Wow!  I made it in three, also!

Wordle 916 3/6

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Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: George on December 22, 2023, 10:51:14 AM
Friday morning greetings!  We have just returned from watching Charlotte perform in her daycare Christmas program.  She was the best, of course.

Of course! ;D
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: George on December 22, 2023, 10:57:55 AM
And, we have a listing:

https://portal.onehome.com/en-US/property/aotf~1053227503~DAYTON?token=eyJPU04iOiJEQVlUT04iLCJ0eXBlIjoiMCIsInNldGlkIjoiNDI0OTgzMzUiLCJzZXRrZXkiOiI5MjkiLCJlbWFpbCI6InBhbG1lcnZlQGdtYWlsLmNvbSIsInJlc291cmNlaWQiOjAsImFnZW50aWQiOjU0MTcsImxpc3RpbmdpZCI6IjI3NTE4MTgzIiwiVmlld01vZGUiOiIxIn0%3D&searchId=e0defbee-f359-33b1-8baf-c04d2f4ea33b

Whe-e-e-e!

That's great, Ginny!  Congrats!
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Post by: Ginny on December 22, 2023, 11:02:01 AM
Thanks, DR George!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 22, 2023, 11:24:22 AM
And, we have a listing:

https://portal.onehome.com/en-US/property/aotf~1053227503~DAYTON?token=eyJPU04iOiJEQVlUT04iLCJ0eXBlIjoiMCIsInNldGlkIjoiNDI0OTgzMzUiLCJzZXRrZXkiOiI5MjkiLCJlbWFpbCI6InBhbG1lcnZlQGdtYWlsLmNvbSIsInJlc291cmNlaWQiOjAsImFnZW50aWQiOjU0MTcsImxpc3RpbmdpZCI6IjI3NTE4MTgzIiwiVmlld01vZGUiOiIxIn0%3D&searchId=e0defbee-f359-33b1-8baf-c04d2f4ea33b

Whe-e-e-e!

Wow!  Very nice house, Ginny!

I am a bit surprised at the "sparse" staging, but I guess they wanted just a little something to offer perspective.

Nice neighborhood, nice yard.  I love that basement!!  You should have NO trouble at all selling this house!!!
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 22, 2023, 11:26:45 AM
Whatever food poisoning issue I have is, I'm afraid, the last straw. My stomach, like the last time this happened a couple of weeks ago, feels like constant cramping, like to idiots are in there pinching things. So, I was up a good deal of the night. Pepcid's not helping at all. I guess I needed one more thing to make this week a complete disaster. I may try for more sleep later.

This food poisoning has happened far too frequently, Bruce!  Something you are routinely eating is simply not agreeing with you.  It is likely something you favor and enjoy, too.

I recommend seeking medical assistance in narrowing down what is making you sick.
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 22, 2023, 11:29:35 AM
I completed my trip to Sam's Club with no issues of any kind other than drivers who don't understand who has the right-of-way at a four-way stop.

I was stopped and waiting for a car to my right to go through, when he did I started through, but the car that was behind him decided not to stop and cut right into my path/right-of-way.

No accident happened, but it was close.
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 22, 2023, 11:31:15 AM
For all the stuff that Sam's Club has, it did not have one of the main things I wanted:  Christmas bags of a medium size.

I found what I wanted at The Dollar Tree just up the road from where I live.  Stopped there on my way home.

I did get my blueberry muffins and ice cream product from Sam's, however, so the trip wasn't a waste.
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 22, 2023, 11:33:55 AM
I had baked catfish, grits, succotash and a baked sweet potato for lunch.

The owner of Third Generation asked me what I was doing on Christmas Day.  I have Christmas Eve plans, but none for the next day.  Therefore, I was invited to Christmas Dinner for friends of Third Generation. It is a private dinner for their constant patrons.  I am honored to be asked, and I may go. 
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: Freddie on December 22, 2023, 11:36:24 AM
I completed my trip to Sam's Club with no issues of any kind other than drivers who don't understand who has the right-of-way at a four-way stop.

I was stopped and waiting for a car to my right to go through, when he did I started through, but the car that was behind him decided not to stop and cut right into my path/right-of-way.

No accident happened, but it was close.

That sounds scary!  So glad you're OK!
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 22, 2023, 11:37:36 AM
I have gift bags to prepare for Christmas Eve.  I plan on wrapping a few things, and the rest will just be tossed into bags.

Most Christmas gifts have already been given...all the ladies got earrings and they got seasonal candles (Harry Slatkin variety) to burn during the holidays.

These folks are all cousins, but as I have no children of my own, I think of them as such.
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 22, 2023, 11:39:49 AM
DR John G., I have received two amaryllis bulbs in wax.  They won't be blooming any time real soon, but they have grown quite a bit since I put them near a window earlier this week.

Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 22, 2023, 11:44:55 AM
I completed my trip to Sam's Club with no issues of any kind other than drivers who don't understand who has the right-of-way at a four-way stop.

I was stopped and waiting for a car to my right to go through, when he did I started through, but the car that was behind him decided not to stop and cut right into my path/right-of-way.

No accident happened, but it was close.

That sounds scary!  So glad you're OK!

I drive defensively at all times.  Far too many folks refuse to heed signs, lights and rights of way.

Since I retired, my driving has been far less anxious/anxiety-inducing.  I see my former self in folks who suddenly appear in my rear-view mirror when I'm doing the speed limit, and they are 10-15 mph over the limit. 

My mom used to perturb me by not stopping for Stop signs, but she would say everyone locally does it when they can see that nothing is coming.  She's the one who criticized me for breathing when I was learning to drive!!!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 22, 2023, 11:46:25 AM
Page four...and that's my limit for a while.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2023, 11:52:49 AM
Radish bread is in the oven. I added dried cherries and walnuts.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2023, 11:54:28 AM
The memorial service was good. It was a friend from church.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2023, 11:56:04 AM
Getting to church was a problem. Apparently there is a major water main break, diverting traffic past the church. It just wasn’t moving. It took 10 minutes to go half a mile.
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2023, 12:10:35 PM
That makes me feel like I've accomplished something!

:)

:)
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2023, 12:14:48 PM
Sell the spell of old Noel.
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2023, 12:27:23 PM
Wow!  I made it in three, also!

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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2023, 12:30:00 PM
I completed my trip to Sam's Club with no issues of any kind other than drivers who don't understand who has the right-of-way at a four-way stop.

I was stopped and waiting for a car to my right to go through, when he did I started through, but the car that was behind him decided not to stop and cut right into my path/right-of-way.

No accident happened, but it was close.

We too have had recent issues with people not waiting their turn at a four way stop. 
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Post by: Ginny on December 22, 2023, 12:33:00 PM
And, we have a listing:

https://portal.onehome.com/en-US/property/aotf~1053227503~DAYTON?token=eyJPU04iOiJEQVlUT04iLCJ0eXBlIjoiMCIsInNldGlkIjoiNDI0OTgzMzUiLCJzZXRrZXkiOiI5MjkiLCJlbWFpbCI6InBhbG1lcnZlQGdtYWlsLmNvbSIsInJlc291cmNlaWQiOjAsImFnZW50aWQiOjU0MTcsImxpc3RpbmdpZCI6IjI3NTE4MTgzIiwiVmlld01vZGUiOiIxIn0%3D&searchId=e0defbee-f359-33b1-8baf-c04d2f4ea33b

Whe-e-e-e!

Wow!  Very nice house, Ginny!

I am a bit surprised at the "sparse" staging, but I guess they wanted just a little something to offer perspective.

Nice neighborhood, nice yard.  I love that basement!!  You should have NO trouble at all selling this house!!!

Thank you, DR Ron!  Getting the basement to look that good was Richard’s handiwork.
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2023, 12:33:07 PM
I had baked catfish, grits, succotash and a baked sweet potato for lunch.

The owner of Third Generation asked me what I was doing on Christmas Day.  I have Christmas Eve plans, but none for the next day.  Therefore, I was invited to Christmas Dinner for friends of Third Generation. It is a private dinner for their constant patrons.  I am honored to be asked, and I may go. 

That is very nice.  You should go.  When do you need to let them know if you are attending?
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2023, 12:34:38 PM
Slept another couple of hours. Stomach cramping still here. Other stuff is getting better.
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2023, 12:41:31 PM
The memorial service was good. It was a friend from church.

I'm glad it was good and I'm sorry about your friend.
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2023, 12:42:27 PM
And, we have a listing:

https://portal.onehome.com/en-US/property/aotf~1053227503~DAYTON?token=eyJPU04iOiJEQVlUT04iLCJ0eXBlIjoiMCIsInNldGlkIjoiNDI0OTgzMzUiLCJzZXRrZXkiOiI5MjkiLCJlbWFpbCI6InBhbG1lcnZlQGdtYWlsLmNvbSIsInJlc291cmNlaWQiOjAsImFnZW50aWQiOjU0MTcsImxpc3RpbmdpZCI6IjI3NTE4MTgzIiwiVmlld01vZGUiOiIxIn0%3D&searchId=e0defbee-f359-33b1-8baf-c04d2f4ea33b

Whe-e-e-e!

Wow!  Very nice house, Ginny!

I am a bit surprised at the "sparse" staging, but I guess they wanted just a little something to offer perspective.

Nice neighborhood, nice yard.  I love that basement!!  You should have NO trouble at all selling this house!!!

Thank you, DR Ron!  Getting the basement to look that good was Richard’s handiwork.

He did a great job.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2023, 12:50:25 PM
Radish bread is ready for Noche de los Rabanos! It’s only a day away!
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2023, 12:51:11 PM
Listening to Brent Barrett’s Christmas album while I bake.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2023, 12:51:32 PM
Two cherry almond tarts in the oven.
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2023, 12:52:50 PM
From DR Jrand:

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I just happened to see the TCM REMEMBERS for 2023 and was surprised about the many folks I had forgotten who were lost this year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-OggxFtRLE

Thank you for the link, and I too had forgotten a few of these people left us this year.
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Post by: George on December 22, 2023, 12:54:17 PM
I had baked catfish, grits, succotash and a baked sweet potato for lunch.

The owner of Third Generation asked me what I was doing on Christmas Day.  I have Christmas Eve plans, but none for the next day.  Therefore, I was invited to Christmas Dinner for friends of Third Generation. It is a private dinner for their constant patrons.  I am honored to be asked, and I may go. 

That's pretty cool, Ron.  Enjoy...if you do go!
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Post by: George on December 22, 2023, 12:56:00 PM
Wow!  I made it in three, also!

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Thanks, Jane!
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Post by: George on December 22, 2023, 12:57:32 PM
And I just noticed that Ginny is about to hit a momentous millstone! :D
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2023, 01:02:05 PM
From Bruce:

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Bert I. Gordon died? I'm sure I knew that, right?

From your notes regarding the In Memoriam:
March 13, 2023:
A NIGHT AT THE OSCARS

"I’ll start with the most egregious omission because it was, for me, outrageous, and that was our very own Cindy Williams."
"No Robert Morse? No Bert I. Gordon?"

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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2023, 01:04:54 PM
From DR Iris:

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This is the Worst. Answer. Ever.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgeSpculyNk

 :o :D
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Post by: Ginny on December 22, 2023, 01:08:33 PM
Two cherry almond tarts in the oven.

Yum!  Do you deliver?
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Post by: Ginny on December 22, 2023, 01:10:07 PM
And I just noticed that Ginny is about to hit a momentous millstone! :D

Oh, my!  I hope you’ll be able to capture it for me.
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2023, 01:15:07 PM
From DR Rodzinski:

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John “Dukes of Dumb” Schneider the latest to unmask himself as an insane buffoon, endorsing the public hanging of the president and his son. But no he’s saying we all misunderstood. I hope he is rendered unemployable.

It is very sad.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 22, 2023, 01:16:19 PM
Ladies and Germs, it is HELL out there.

I had to (absolutely had to, no choice) go out today to four stores, and let me just tell you...it was HELL.
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2023, 01:16:53 PM
Ladies and Germs, it is HELL out there.

I had to (absolutely had to, no choice) go out today to four stores, and let me just tell you...it was HELL.

Sorry.
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2023, 01:17:12 PM
I am glad you did errands the last two days, before the rain returned today.
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2023, 01:18:16 PM
TJ's was very busy but not too bad, still it wasn't worth shopping there when they didn't have the item I wanted.
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2023, 01:18:59 PM
See's was busy but extremely well organized.  I didn't have to wait for anyone to fill a gift box and the lines went quickly.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2023, 01:42:22 PM
Two cherry almond tarts in the oven.

Yum!  Do you deliver?

If you pay delivery expenses.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2023, 01:42:30 PM
Five!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2023, 01:50:02 PM
I just had a bath following another violent bout of bad health. Thank God I'm doing laundry tomorrow. I suspect I will spend Christmas Eve mopping the bathroom.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2023, 01:51:21 PM
This bout has gone on far to long - since April - and I am literally sick of it. For a while, it was occasional, and now it's far too frequent.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2023, 02:39:35 PM
More vibes for BK, Elmore and all.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 22, 2023, 02:45:31 PM
Yes health vibes for DR ELMORE and MR BK.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 22, 2023, 02:45:46 PM
Lovely listing DR GINNY and a very competitive price!
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 22, 2023, 02:46:18 PM
I was watching Six Degrees of Separation.

It's a fun movie with some good performances and Will Smith.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 22, 2023, 02:46:51 PM
I almost went to the store this morning.....but then I didn't want to tempt chaos.

I want nothing that will not wait until Tuesday.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 22, 2023, 02:47:17 PM
DR RON PULLIAM that sounds like fun.....we hope to have a full report after the dinner.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 22, 2023, 02:47:36 PM
DR singdaw thanks for the photo you sent me.

Most excellent.
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Post by: Ginny on December 22, 2023, 02:51:15 PM
Lovely listing DR GINNY and a very competitive price!

Thank you, DR JRand!
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Post by: vixmom on December 22, 2023, 02:51:21 PM
Friday morning greetings!  We have just returned from watching Charlotte perform in her daycare Christmas program.  She was the best, of course.

Well if course she was!
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Post by: vixmom on December 22, 2023, 02:51:52 PM

I really enjoy Tom's performance as Scrooge in SCROOGE!

I must pull out my copy and watch it again this week.
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Post by: vixmom on December 22, 2023, 02:52:00 PM
I miss TCB
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Post by: vixmom on December 22, 2023, 02:52:47 PM
Whatever food poisoning issue I have is, I'm afraid, the last straw. My stomach, like the last time this happened a couple of weeks ago, feels like constant cramping, like to idiots are in there pinching things. So, I was up a good deal of the night. Pepcid's not helping at all. I guess I needed one more thing to make this week a complete disaster. I may try for more sleep later.

Health vibes for BK
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Post by: vixmom on December 22, 2023, 02:53:24 PM
Got a memorial service this morning and ushering for a big band Christmas show tonight.

 Iam sorry for your loss, John
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Post by: vixmom on December 22, 2023, 02:54:24 PM
Annabelle's new crush is George!
https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeTheStourbridgeStationCat

That is a handsome cat
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Post by: vixmom on December 22, 2023, 02:54:54 PM
I am...ahem...congested this morning.

Not my usual state of health.

I am still going to Sam's Club to get the things that must be gotten before Christmas, so....

Hopefully, my first cup of coffee will set me to rights.


Health vibes for Ron
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Post by: vixmom on December 22, 2023, 02:57:23 PM
I had baked catfish, grits, succotash and a baked sweet potato for lunch.

The owner of Third Generation asked me what I was doing on Christmas Day.  I have Christmas Eve plans, but none for the next day.  Therefore, I was invited to Christmas Dinner for friends of Third Generation. It is a private dinner for their constant patrons.  I am honored to be asked, and I may go. 

That sounds very nice! I hope you do go!
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Post by: vixmom on December 22, 2023, 02:58:16 PM
Ginny your house is beautiful.  I would snap it up in a minute   if I were house hunting in your area
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2023, 02:59:15 PM
I’ve been listening to Thomas Ades’ Dante, a musical imagining of Inferno, Purgatorio and Paradiso. I liked a lot of Inferno and don’t like Purgatorio much at all. Hopefully Paradiso will be better.
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Post by: vixmom on December 22, 2023, 03:01:41 PM
Health vibes for Elmore
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2023, 03:04:37 PM
I miss TCB

I know.  When we were in Olympia in June it was sad not to have been able to make plans with him.
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2023, 03:12:23 PM
Has anyone else received texts from Nikki Haley asking for support?
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Post by: Freddie on December 22, 2023, 03:21:22 PM
The memorial service was good. It was a friend from church.


Condolences on the loss of your friend, John G.
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Post by: George on December 22, 2023, 03:24:38 PM
I miss TCB

Ditto. :(
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2023, 03:49:35 PM
DR George, I think it is the hardest on you since you saw him the most :(
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2023, 03:50:59 PM
I miss TCB

Me, too!
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Post by: singdaw on December 22, 2023, 03:57:43 PM
The listing looks great, DR Ginny. Your (old) house is very spacious.
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Post by: singdaw on December 22, 2023, 03:58:02 PM
~~~OFFERS GALORE VIBES~~~
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Post by: singdaw on December 22, 2023, 03:58:11 PM
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Post by: singdaw on December 22, 2023, 04:02:38 PM
The bread looks great, DR John G. Did you make your fruitcakes this year?
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Post by: singdaw on December 22, 2023, 04:03:11 PM
~~~MEGA-STRENTH SICK ABEYANCE VIBES~~~ for BK!!!!!
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Post by: singdaw on December 22, 2023, 04:05:20 PM
For DR Ron Pulliam and DR elmore3003, as well.
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Post by: singdaw on December 22, 2023, 04:05:58 PM
 :)
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Post by: singdaw on December 22, 2023, 04:06:52 PM
 :)
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2023, 04:15:03 PM
The bread looks great, DR John G. Did you make your fruitcakes this year?

No. Since it was discovered that dried can give me kidney stones, I dropped the whiskey nut cake, which had four pounds of dried fruit in it.
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Post by: singdaw on December 22, 2023, 04:15:41 PM
Oh, that's so sad!
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Post by: singdaw on December 22, 2023, 04:16:05 PM
By the way, whiskey nut cake sounds so much more dignified than fruit cake.
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Post by: singdaw on December 22, 2023, 04:16:33 PM
Dignity. Always dignity.
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Post by: singdaw on December 22, 2023, 04:20:36 PM
Two houses, both alike in dignity.
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Post by: singdaw on December 22, 2023, 04:21:10 PM
Always glad to oblige, DR Jrand73.
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2023, 04:49:55 PM
The bread looks great, DR John G. Did you make your fruitcakes this year?

No. Since it was discovered that dried can give me kidney stones, I dropped the whiskey nut cake, which had four pounds of dried fruit in it.

While a smart decision it is sad.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2023, 04:56:23 PM
 ;)
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Post by: Freddie on December 22, 2023, 05:20:49 PM
The bread looks great, DR John G. Did you make your fruitcakes this year?

No. Since it was discovered that dried can give me kidney stones, I dropped the whiskey nut cake, which had four pounds of dried fruit in it.

That's too bad.  Sorry to hear that.
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Post by: Freddie on December 22, 2023, 05:21:47 PM
:)

LOL!
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Post by: Freddie on December 22, 2023, 05:22:25 PM
That LOL was for the holiday canine humor.
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Post by: Freddie on December 22, 2023, 05:23:17 PM
;)

And another LOL for the holiday feline humor!
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Post by: singdaw on December 22, 2023, 05:28:14 PM
It's equal opportunity holidays around here.   :)
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2023, 05:36:48 PM
TOD:

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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2023, 05:37:01 PM
We have the last episode of Murder at the End of the World

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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2023, 05:37:10 PM
We have the second episode of Lessons in Chemistry.  Brie Larson is exactly as I pictured Elizabeth while reading the book.
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Post by: singdaw on December 22, 2023, 06:17:39 PM
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2023, 06:18:22 PM
Classmates.com sent me an email saying they found a photo of me in the Winter'67 year book.  Keith is also in the photo since it is a photo of our Thespian club.  Even though this is after Bruce graduated I will share the photo to see how many people he recognizes.
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Post by: singdaw on December 22, 2023, 06:18:31 PM
PAGE SEVEN
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2023, 06:18:42 PM
SEVEN!
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Post by: singdaw on December 22, 2023, 06:18:58 PM
Sounds fun, DR Jane.
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2023, 06:19:29 PM
PAGE SEVEN

HA, HA, I beat you to it.
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Post by: singdaw on December 22, 2023, 06:27:26 PM
  I beat you to it.

You did indeed, DR Jane. 
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2023, 06:27:36 PM
Blast from the past!
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Post by: singdaw on December 22, 2023, 06:27:45 PM
Now: what are you going to do about it?       :)
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Post by: singdaw on December 22, 2023, 06:28:08 PM
What a great photo!
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Post by: singdaw on December 22, 2023, 06:28:31 PM
Approaching the summit.
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2023, 06:31:58 PM
Sounds fun, DR Jane.

Double fun since Keith is with me.
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2023, 06:32:12 PM
  I beat you to it.

You did indeed, DR Jane. 

;D
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2023, 06:32:25 PM
Now: what are you going to do about it?       :)

;D
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Post by: singdaw on December 22, 2023, 06:32:34 PM
What if the holidays are just a massive scam perpetrated by cats to get more boxes?
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2023, 06:32:36 PM
What a great photo!

Thank you.
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2023, 06:33:06 PM
You might recognize DR Penny.
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2023, 06:33:29 PM
Who was wearing a cast.  I need to ask her about that.
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2023, 06:33:51 PM
Keith arm looks odd due to the shading.  It is cute that is hand was on me.
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Post by: Freddie on December 22, 2023, 06:46:19 PM
Blast from the past!


Nice photo!
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Post by: Freddie on December 22, 2023, 06:46:39 PM
Everyone looks so young!
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2023, 06:47:47 PM
Blast from the past!


Nice photo!

Thank you.
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2023, 06:48:20 PM
Everyone looks so young!

LOL, that we were.
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2023, 06:49:18 PM
I guess I will have to wait until tomorrow to find out who Bruce recognizes in the photo.
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2023, 06:49:25 PM
'night
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Post by: Freddie on December 22, 2023, 06:53:15 PM
'night

Goodnight, Jane!
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Post by: Jeanne on December 22, 2023, 07:31:26 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2023, 07:35:15 PM
Whilst sleeping for most of the day and evening, a modern major miracle arrived.
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2023, 07:35:47 PM
I was just going to post that Jeanne couldn't get online.
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2023, 07:36:05 PM
Back to bed. I honestly think it's the best thing I can do.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 22, 2023, 07:39:39 PM
Thursday morning about 1 am Spectrum, my ISP, had an outage. It was over around 4 am, but my wi-fi never came back. I had a long call with Spectrum, who said everything looked good at their end and referred me to Apple, since I have an Apple router. Than a long call with Apple, who told me to go to Best Buy or Apple to have all the settings reset. I did that this morning, but was told they can’t do that. My iPad was able to connect to the internet in the store, confirming that it’s not a hardware problem with the iPad. I must do all my internet access from my iPhone — ugh!
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Post by: singdaw on December 22, 2023, 07:40:52 PM
Oh that's terrible, DR Jeanne. I'm sorry.
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Post by: singdaw on December 22, 2023, 07:40:59 PM
EIGHT.
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Post by: singdaw on December 22, 2023, 07:41:10 PM
Another headache you didn't need.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 22, 2023, 07:41:13 PM
I’m trying to keep up with the posts, but I won’t be helping the post count much.
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Post by: singdaw on December 22, 2023, 07:41:22 PM
It is high time for everyone's luck to change.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 22, 2023, 07:43:16 PM
It is high time for everyone's luck to change.


Agreed!

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Post by: singdaw on December 22, 2023, 07:46:34 PM
Here is a still from a rare cut scene from Maestro:
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Post by: Jeanne on December 22, 2023, 07:46:46 PM
My best to all of you for a delightful holiday weekend.

I’m staying home, which is all I want to do. I’m finding relaxing at home is quite the thing. I’ll post as I can.

Good night.
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Post by: singdaw on December 22, 2023, 07:50:16 PM
The heart wants what the heart wants. Or is that stomach?
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Post by: singdaw on December 22, 2023, 07:50:37 PM
Good night, DR Jeanne.
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Post by: singdaw on December 22, 2023, 07:54:09 PM
Good night, friends.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2023, 08:29:15 PM
A fun piece from the concert tonight. Beethoven meets Benny Goodman

https://youtu.be/rZzwVQbJdlM?si=gExInYQwf_u_O8OP
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 22, 2023, 08:57:23 PM
I had baked catfish, grits, succotash and a baked sweet potato for lunch.

The owner of Third Generation asked me what I was doing on Christmas Day.  I have Christmas Eve plans, but none for the next day.  Therefore, I was invited to Christmas Dinner for friends of Third Generation. It is a private dinner for their constant patrons.  I am honored to be asked, and I may go. 

That is very nice.  You should go.  When do you need to let them know if you are attending?

I just show up if I can.  No prior notice required.
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2023, 09:23:24 PM
Up again.
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2023, 09:23:41 PM
I think I'll stay up now until the notes are posted.
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Post by: George on December 22, 2023, 10:11:51 PM
DR George, I think it is the hardest on you since you saw him the most :(

Thanks.
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Post by: George on December 22, 2023, 10:13:04 PM
Jed actually knew him longer...but still it's never easy.
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Post by: George on December 22, 2023, 10:14:14 PM
:)

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7453.0;attach=20107)

;D
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Post by: George on December 22, 2023, 10:15:09 PM
:)

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7453.0;attach=20109)

:))
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Post by: George on December 22, 2023, 10:15:46 PM
The bread looks great, DR John G. Did you make your fruitcakes this year?

No. Since it was discovered that dried can give me kidney stones, I dropped the whiskey nut cake, which had four pounds of dried fruit in it.

Oh, my goodness!
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Post by: George on December 22, 2023, 10:17:26 PM
;)

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7453.0;attach=20110)

Agreed!! :D
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Post by: George on December 22, 2023, 10:18:36 PM
Classmates.com sent me an email saying they found a photo of me in the Winter'67 year book.  Keith is also in the photo since it is a photo of our Thespian club.  Even though this is after Bruce graduated I will share the photo to see how many people he recognizes.

That's great, Jane!
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Post by: George on December 22, 2023, 10:19:32 PM
PAGE SEVEN

SEVEN!

Is there an echo in the house?  ::)

;D

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Post by: George on December 22, 2023, 10:23:32 PM
Blast from the past!

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7453.0;attach=20112)

My goodness, Jane...you're just a baby!!
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Post by: George on December 22, 2023, 10:23:57 PM
Otherwise, that's a wonderful picture!
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Post by: George on December 22, 2023, 10:24:59 PM
Approaching the summit.

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7453.0;attach=20114)

Yikes!! :o
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Post by: George on December 22, 2023, 10:25:40 PM
What if the holidays are just a massive scam perpetrated by cats to get more boxes?

It's possible.
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Post by: George on December 22, 2023, 10:27:02 PM
Whilst sleeping for most of the day and evening, a modern major miracle arrived.

That's fantastic, BK!  Congrats!
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Post by: George on December 22, 2023, 10:27:58 PM
Thursday morning about 1 am Spectrum, my ISP, had an outage. It was over around 4 am, but my wi-fi never came back. I had a long call with Spectrum, who said everything looked good at their end and referred me to Apple, since I have an Apple router. Than a long call with Apple, who told me to go to Best Buy or Apple to have all the settings reset. I did that this morning, but was told they can’t do that. My iPad was able to connect to the internet in the store, confirming that it’s not a hardware problem with the iPad. I must do all my internet access from my iPhone — ugh!

Ugh is right! :P Good luck, Jeanne!!
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Post by: George on December 22, 2023, 10:34:56 PM
Here is a still from a rare cut scene from Maestro:

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7453.0;attach=20116)

Can't wait to see the extended Blu-ray edition with all the cut scenes!! ;D
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Post by: George on December 22, 2023, 10:36:47 PM
PAGE NINE DANCE!!
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Post by: George on December 22, 2023, 10:36:57 PM
My best to all of you for a delightful holiday weekend.

I’m staying home, which is all I want to do. I’m finding relaxing at home is quite the thing. I’ll post as I can.

Good night.

Enjoy your quiet weekend, Jeanne!
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Post by: George on December 22, 2023, 10:39:20 PM
The heart wants what the heart wants. Or is that stomach?

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7453.0;attach=20118)


(https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/352/470/1b5.gif)
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: George on December 22, 2023, 10:39:47 PM
;D
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2023, 10:40:20 PM
Doc Watkins’ Christmas concert was almost a carbon copy of last year’s, except the band was better tonight.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2023, 10:42:06 PM
They did Duke Ellington’s Sugar Rum Cherry and the sax soloist got it this year. F—- the Fox News Network. This was America at its finest.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2023, 10:42:58 PM
The same saxophonist had a tremendous solo on Silent Night that brought the house down.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2023, 10:44:02 PM
People know what to expect and they brought it. It was a sold-out house that was hyper enthusiastic.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2023, 10:44:35 PM
I ran into some friends who invited me out for a drink. I accepted.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2023, 10:45:06 PM
They were good friends with the bartender.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2023, 10:46:48 PM
He started by mixing up a dirty martini with Plymouth gin, which I like. But I saw that he had Botanist on the shelf, which I love.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2023, 10:47:49 PM
So I asked him why he used Plymouth. It’s perfect for a dirty martini. Botanist is for a straight up.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2023, 10:49:36 PM
So we all enjoyed our drinks. And talked. And out came some jalapeño potato chips, which went perfectly with the saltiness of the dirty martini.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2023, 10:50:31 PM
Suddenly a glass of Ridge Zinfandel appeared. This is an old friend I can no longer afford.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2023, 10:53:26 PM
Meanwhile, James the bartender (yes, we’re on a first-name basis) makes up some Botanist martinis for Gary and me, which were absolute perfection in another way.
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Post by: George on December 22, 2023, 10:53:45 PM
A fun piece from the concert tonight. Beethoven meets Benny Goodman

https://youtu.be/rZzwVQbJdlM?si=gExInYQwf_u_O8OP

That's really good!  Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2023, 10:54:20 PM
I’m home in one piece and still relatively sober. In 30 minutes or so, look out.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2023, 10:55:21 PM
Gary was not. Thankfully his wife, Debbi, was driving.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2023, 10:57:25 PM
She invited me to a tamalada in January. If you’ve ever made tamales by hand, you know how time consuming it is. But with a team, it can be fun. And full of gossip.
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Post by: George on December 22, 2023, 10:58:08 PM
Have you heard of Brandon Lambert (https://m.youtube.com/@brandonmanwell)?  He's a singer-songwriter-performer and wrote this version of "Für Elise (https://m.youtube.com/shorts/oxMnNErEzsI?si=izpRrH8G9DOSCUK5)." :))

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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2023, 10:58:42 PM
I done did my best to move us to another page.
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Post by: George on December 22, 2023, 10:59:53 PM
People know what to expect and they brought it. It was a sold-out house that was hyper enthusiastic.

That's wonderful!
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: John G. on December 22, 2023, 10:59:55 PM
Have you heard of Brandon Lambert (https://m.youtube.com/@brandonmanwell)?  He's a singer-songwriter-performer and wrote this version of "Für Elise (https://m.youtube.com/shorts/oxMnNErEzsI?si=izpRrH8G9DOSCUK5)." :))



Ha!
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Post by: George on December 22, 2023, 11:00:10 PM
I ran into some friends who invited me out for a drink. I accepted.

Nice!
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Post by: George on December 22, 2023, 11:01:31 PM
She invited me to a tamalada in January. If you’ve ever made tamales by hand, you know how time consuming it is. But with a team, it can be fun. And full of gossip.

That sounds like a lotta fun.
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Post by: George on December 22, 2023, 11:08:03 PM
This was (for me) one of the recommended videos following Brandon's:

Chinese Tone Twister (INSANE) (https://m.youtube.com/shorts/H3R9tnaBjqY)

:D
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2023, 11:50:22 PM
Had some oatmeal.
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2023, 11:50:49 PM
I hope I did the right thing. It was pretty good.
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2023, 11:51:19 PM
Very little nose blowing today.
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2023, 11:52:14 PM
CVS near me - they are literally out of everything I ordered this evening, so they do replacements that I don't want - you have to go into your order manually and select don't replace, but who remembers that?
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2023, 11:52:19 PM
I don't.
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2023, 11:52:30 PM
I do remember sky.
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2023, 11:52:38 PM
It was blue as ink.
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2023, 11:52:49 PM
Page ten has joined us.
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2023, 11:53:07 PM
And we have joined page ten.
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2023, 12:15:46 AM
New notes are up.
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2023, 12:16:05 AM
Up are new notes.
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2023, 12:16:20 AM
I've seen them.
Title: Re: BRING ON THE MERRY
Post by: bk on December 23, 2023, 12:16:28 AM
I've read them.
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2023, 12:16:36 AM
I wrote them.