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Title: WELCOME 2024!!!!!
Post by: bk on January 01, 2024, 12:08:18 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were so 2024, and now it is time for you to post until the 2024 cows come home.
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2024, 12:09:12 AM
And the word of the day is: BONANZA!
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2024, 12:12:17 AM
We closed out 2023 with 31,000 more postings than 2022. Over 13,000,000 visits.
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2024, 12:15:43 AM
Yes.
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Post by: Rodzinski on January 01, 2024, 12:15:47 AM
Notes contemplated. Templated.
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Post by: Rodzinski on January 01, 2024, 12:17:03 AM
I am personally responsible for a fraction of the increase in posts as I was not around for 2022.
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Post by: Rodzinski on January 01, 2024, 12:20:33 AM
Bonanza story. David Canary said Dan Blocker used to hide a transistor radio under his cowboy hat, and the soundman on set would be going nuts trying to figure out where this faint broadcast was coming from.
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Post by: George on January 01, 2024, 12:25:54 AM
This is my absolute favorite version of Auld Lang Syne, sung by The Barra MacNeils:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80PlTeDollo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80PlTeDollo)

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Post by: George on January 01, 2024, 12:26:09 AM
They sing Burns's original Scots version (at least, according to the Wikipedia page (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auld_Lang_Syne)):

Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
and auld lang syne?

Chorus:
For auld lang syne, my jo,
for auld lang syne,
we'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

And surely ye'll be your pint-stoup!
and surely I'll be mine!
And we'll tak' a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

Chorus

We twa hae run about the braes,
and pou'd the gowans fine;
But we've wander'd mony a weary fit,
sin' auld lang syne.

Chorus

We twa hae paidl'd in the burn,
frae morning sun till dine;
But seas between us braid hae roar'd
sin' auld lang syne.

Chorus

And there's a hand, my trusty fiere!
and gie's a hand o' thine!
And we'll tak' a right gude-willie waught,
for auld lang syne.

Chorus x2
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Post by: George on January 01, 2024, 12:30:28 AM
Bonanza story. David Canary said Dan Blocker used to hide a transistor radio under his cowboy hat, and the soundman on set would be going nuts trying to figure out where this faint broadcast was coming from.

:))
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Post by: vixmom on January 01, 2024, 01:55:57 AM
We watched the neighborhood fireworks at midnight from our front door
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Post by: vixmom on January 01, 2024, 01:57:12 AM
They are, of course, strictly illegal here but the skies looked like 4th of July at Disney
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Post by: vixmom on January 01, 2024, 01:57:25 AM
Then we went to bed and to sleep after a quick phone call from the Vixter
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Post by: vixmom on January 01, 2024, 01:58:18 AM
She sounded exhausted and was on the way to bed herself
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Post by: vixmom on January 01, 2024, 02:00:29 AM
 I am looking forward to holding my grandson in 2024 and praying he will be a happy and healthy child.
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Post by: vixmom on January 01, 2024, 02:01:01 AM
I woke up at 3:33
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Post by: vixmom on January 01, 2024, 02:01:16 AM
Wide awake and with a craving for hot cocoa
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Post by: vixmom on January 01, 2024, 02:01:42 AM
I hoped it would make me tired but I’m still feeling wakeful
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Post by: vixmom on January 01, 2024, 02:01:58 AM
But I shall try once again to get some sleep
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Post by: vixmom on January 01, 2024, 02:02:22 AM
Vixdad and I are meeting friends for brunch
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Post by: vixmom on January 01, 2024, 02:03:35 AM
We’ve all known each other for between 48 and 51 years .
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Post by: vixmom on January 01, 2024, 02:04:00 AM
Vixdad is the newcomer , only around for the past 37 years or so
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Post by: vixmom on January 01, 2024, 02:05:01 AM
We’re going to a lovely place where they have a large and delicious buffet
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Post by: vixmom on January 01, 2024, 02:05:37 AM
We went there last year and liked it very much , so I am very much looking forward to both the meal and the conversation
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Post by: vixmom on January 01, 2024, 02:06:45 AM
Be back later!
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Post by: George on January 01, 2024, 02:52:55 AM
You're nearing a posting millstone, Vixmom!  Hopefully, someone can capture the momentous moment! ;D
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Post by: George on January 01, 2024, 02:53:06 AM
Wordle 926 5/6

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Title: Re: WELCOME 2024!!!!!
Post by: singdaw on January 01, 2024, 04:13:43 AM
Good morning, friends.
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Post by: singdaw on January 01, 2024, 04:14:10 AM
I didn't know about The Barra MacNeils. Thanks, DR George!
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Post by: singdaw on January 01, 2024, 04:18:44 AM
One more.
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Post by: singdaw on January 01, 2024, 04:19:07 AM
All that, and PAGE TWO!
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Post by: singdaw on January 01, 2024, 04:26:00 AM
MOM: You don't need a new year. We have a perfectly good year at home.
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Post by: singdaw on January 01, 2024, 04:29:23 AM
WIFE: Can you walk Fido again, please?

HUSBAND: Sure; it's the leash I can do.
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Post by: Laura on January 01, 2024, 04:56:05 AM
Good morning. And Happy New Year to us all.
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Post by: Laura on January 01, 2024, 04:57:06 AM
I was wrong; they didn't move. The noise went on until around 3 a.m.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 01, 2024, 05:40:24 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 01, 2024, 05:44:54 AM
I went to bed around 9:00. slept soundly until about 10 minutes after midnight. It was quite noisy: sirens, shouting, and fireworks. I think the noise spooked the cays, and that's what actually woke me. From then on, I slept poorly. The temperature dropped, and my 2:30, it was quite chilly in the apartment. From that point on, my bed was a warm-up location for three playful cats celebrating the New Year.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 01, 2024, 05:55:45 AM
I remember bits of one dream: I was back at Goodspeed after an absence of some time. I needed to use the phone, but I couldn't remember the code to get an outside line. At one point, a rather attractive man dressed in medical attire came through the lobby while I was trying to get the receptionist to help me with my call. The man - maybe early 40's, maybe vaguely familiar - spoke my name and started talking to me. I didn't know who the hell he was, but I was sure we had met before, so I kept looking at the badge on his shit for a name. Everything he said - mostly thanking me for telling him he was an okay, maybe too gay, chorus boy but he'd have a better life if he followed his parents' advice and went to medical school - sorta got my memory working, but I just couldn't place his face. I walked to his vehicle with him, and we might have set a date for dinner. Then three roping cats woke me.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 01, 2024, 06:02:46 AM
I have no idea what 2024 has in store for me, but here are my hopes:
    1. Annabelle and Thatch has a successful life as a book; it would be wonderful if something fantastic came from it but I wrote it to amuse myself and a few friends. I hope others enjoy it, too.
    2. The March ballet performances are a big success and lead to more work; I need a steady income to supplement the Social Security and pension which are not enough to survive on in NYC.
    3. My health improves.
My biggest fear: I don't live to see 2025.
   
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Post by: Freddie on January 01, 2024, 06:18:19 AM
You're nearing a posting millstone, Vixmom!  Hopefully, someone can capture the momentous moment! ;D

Wow, that is quite a millstone coming up for vixmom!
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Post by: Freddie on January 01, 2024, 06:22:24 AM
I am looking forward to holding my grandson in 2024 and praying he will be a happy and healthy child.

A wonderful milestone!
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Post by: Freddie on January 01, 2024, 06:23:38 AM
Larry is very close to an HHW posting millstone as well!
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Post by: Freddie on January 01, 2024, 06:24:15 AM
MOM: You don't need a new year. We have a perfectly good year at home.


LOL!
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Post by: Freddie on January 01, 2024, 06:25:00 AM
I am personally responsible for a fraction of the increase in posts as I was not around for 2022.

That may be the case for me, too.
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Post by: Freddie on January 01, 2024, 06:25:53 AM
I was wrong; they didn't move. The noise went on until around 3 a.m.

So sorry to hear that, Laura. :(
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Post by: Freddie on January 01, 2024, 06:27:16 AM
I remember bits of one dream: I was back at Goodspeed after an absence of some time. I needed to use the phone, but I couldn't remember the code to get an outside line. At one point, a rather attractive man dressed in medical attire came through the lobby while I was trying to get the receptionist to help me with my call. The man - maybe early 40's, maybe vaguely familiar - spoke my name and started talking to me. I didn't know who the hell he was, but I was sure we had met before, so I kept looking at the badge on his shit for a name. Everything he said - mostly thanking me for telling him he was an okay, maybe too gay, chorus boy but he'd have a better life if he followed his parents' advice and went to medical school - sorta got my memory working, but I just couldn't place his face. I walked to his vehicle with him, and we might have set a date for dinner. Then three roping cats woke me.


That's quite a dream, and such a strong memory of it!
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 01, 2024, 06:36:20 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 01, 2024, 06:37:27 AM
And the happiest of new years to every one of us!
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 01, 2024, 06:40:22 AM
Today, a day of rest and continued recovery. It’s just so wonderful to wake up to the feeling of a lousy cold having left the building.
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Post by: Freddie on January 01, 2024, 06:44:07 AM
George, thanks for that nice post last night!
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Post by: Freddie on January 01, 2024, 06:44:34 AM
Jrand is very close to a major millstone, too!
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Post by: Freddie on January 01, 2024, 06:46:15 AM
JohnG, it was wonderful to hear that terrific Gretchen Cryer and Nancy Ford song again.  So glad you linked it in last night's posts!
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Post by: Freddie on January 01, 2024, 06:47:54 AM
Today, a day of rest and continued recovery. It’s just so wonderful to wake up to the feeling of a lousy cold having left the building.

More continued-recovery vibes, Chas!
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Post by: Freddie on January 01, 2024, 06:59:38 AM
singdaw - regarding your post in last night's posts, Skip is making Hoppin' John to have with dinner.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 01, 2024, 07:01:46 AM
Good Morning!  Good Morning!
I slept the whole night through.
Good Morning, Good Morning
To You.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 01, 2024, 07:03:15 AM


HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 01, 2024, 07:04:18 AM

I had a phone call this morning a bit after 8 a.m.

I was invited to New Year's Day lunch at my cousin Debra's!

Hooray!

Now to shower and shave.
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Post by: vixmom on January 01, 2024, 07:09:58 AM
Good morning!

Happy New Year once again!
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Post by: vixmom on January 01, 2024, 07:13:40 AM
The hot cocoa must have worked because I slept until 9 am
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Post by: vixmom on January 01, 2024, 07:14:11 AM
Now I must get ready for brunch , but first I’ll Wordle
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Post by: vixmom on January 01, 2024, 07:22:45 AM
Wordle 926 3/6

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Title: Re: WELCOME 2024!!!!!
Post by: vixmom on January 01, 2024, 07:24:05 AM
May today be the first wonderful day of a wonderful year for all of us!
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Post by: John G. on January 01, 2024, 07:54:46 AM
JohnG, it was wonderful to hear that terrific Gretchen Cryer and Nancy Ford song again.  So glad you linked it in last night's posts!

There is a really bad version of the song on YouTube that Gretchen sang live last year. Her voice is shot and off key. It was rather painful to watch
 
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Post by: John G. on January 01, 2024, 07:54:59 AM
Good morning, all..
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Post by: John G. on January 01, 2024, 07:55:34 AM
Many blessings and happiness in the New year for us all.
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Post by: John G. on January 01, 2024, 07:56:08 AM
Wordless 3, Phoodle 1
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Post by: John G. on January 01, 2024, 07:57:10 AM
Having hot pot at 1, then on to another party
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Post by: John G. on January 01, 2024, 07:57:41 AM
I feel as social as Singdaw
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Post by: singdaw on January 01, 2024, 08:03:13 AM
DR vixmom, I hope you describe every single foodstuff consumed.
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Post by: singdaw on January 01, 2024, 08:03:55 AM
I feel as social as Singdaw

I hardly ever get out.
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Post by: singdaw on January 01, 2024, 08:04:12 AM
Some of us have to live life vicariously.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 01, 2024, 08:13:10 AM
Congrats to DR VIXMOM on her millstone!

And have a great brunch!
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 01, 2024, 08:14:14 AM
It would be nice if my new play - nearly all written - got some attention this year.

But mostly I want good health for all of my family and friends.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 01, 2024, 08:14:33 AM
Two cases of Covid in the family - nephew's wife and daughter.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 01, 2024, 08:14:53 AM
My sister, husband, and daughter are on the way home from Maryland.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 01, 2024, 08:17:52 AM
Some of us have to live life vicariously.

Or gregariously!    ;)
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Post by: Ginny on January 01, 2024, 08:28:19 AM
New Year’s Day greetings!  All settled in to watch the Tournament of Roses Parade.
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Post by: Ginny on January 01, 2024, 08:29:43 AM
My hope for 2024 is a smooth closing on our old house and less upheaval than we had in 2023.
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Post by: singdaw on January 01, 2024, 08:35:53 AM
Hear, hear!
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Post by: singdaw on January 01, 2024, 08:36:29 AM
CONGRATULATIONS to DR vixmom on her lofty new perch in the HHW firmament!!
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 01, 2024, 09:25:52 AM
JohnG, it was wonderful to hear that terrific Gretchen Cryer and Nancy Ford song again.  So glad you linked it in last night's posts!

There is a really bad version of the song on YouTube that Gretchen sang live last year. Her voice is shot and off key. It was rather painful to watch
 

I knew Gretchen Cryer. I liked her very much. The last time I saw her, she was moving to California to be close to John. I arranged "Old Friend" for the cabaret act "Just Good Friends," and the New York City Gay Men's Chorus recorded it on their album "Love Lives On." It isn't on YouTube, but the Orlando Gay Men's Chorus performed, although I am not credited for the arrangement and that pisses me off.The arrangement begins 1:24 into the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuQtLOLFMoM&t=263s

The arrangement was "inspired" - if that's the correct word - by my friendship with actor Time Winters, my oldest living New York City buddy.
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 09:43:53 AM
We closed out 2023 with 31,000 more postings than 2022. Over 13,000,000 visits.

Excellent. The return of former DRs was very nice.
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 09:44:46 AM
I am personally responsible for a fraction of the increase in posts as I was not around for 2022.

I am very happy for this.  Aside from returning, reading all about your new home has been very interesting.
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 09:45:05 AM
Bonanza story. David Canary said Dan Blocker used to hide a transistor radio under his cowboy hat, and the soundman on set would be going nuts trying to figure out where this faint broadcast was coming from.

 :D
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 09:45:44 AM
We watched the neighborhood fireworks at midnight from our front door

That was convenient, not that I would have been awake to watch them.
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 09:46:23 AM
I take that back.  I was awake, curled up in bed reading.
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 09:47:18 AM
I am looking forward to holding my grandson in 2024 and praying he will be a happy and healthy child.

I look forward to photos of you holding your happy and healthy grandson.
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 09:48:02 AM
Vixdad and I are meeting friends for brunch

I like your way of beginning the new year.
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 09:48:29 AM
We’ve all known each other for between 48 and 51 years .

Long time friends are wonderful.  Ours are motly in L.A.
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 09:48:40 AM
Vixdad is the newcomer , only around for the past 37 years or so

;D
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 09:49:35 AM
I was wrong; they didn't move. The noise went on until around 3 a.m.

Groan.
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 09:50:40 AM
FOUR!

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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 09:51:38 AM
I am personally responsible for a fraction of the increase in posts as I was not around for 2022.

That may be the case for me, too.

Yup, welcome back.
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 09:52:04 AM
Today, a day of rest and continued recovery. It’s just so wonderful to wake up to the feeling of a lousy cold having left the building.

Yay!
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 09:52:56 AM

I had a phone call this morning a bit after 8 a.m.

I was invited to New Year's Day lunch at my cousin Debra's!

Hooray!

Now to shower and shave.

Hooray, enjoy the company.
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 09:53:18 AM
Wordle 926 3/6

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Nice.
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 09:53:52 AM
May today be the first wonderful day of a wonderful year for all of us!

DITTO!
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 09:54:20 AM
Wordless 3, Phoodle 1

Congrats.
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 09:55:41 AM
My hope for 2024 is a smooth closing on our old house and less upheaval than we had in 2023.

Smooth house selling vibes!
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 09:55:57 AM
CONGRATULATIONS to DR vixmom on her lofty new perch in the HHW firmament!!

Congratulations!
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 09:57:03 AM
It would be nice if my new play - nearly all written - got some attention this year.

But mostly I want good health for all of my family and friends.

I hope both of your wishes come true.
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 10:19:00 AM
From DR Ron:
Quote
THIS is what I have always wanted to be able to do...but with two left feet, it wasn't in my cards:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-b4M8jssX8&t=2s

That was delightful.  Her dress is perfect.
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Post by: John G. on January 01, 2024, 10:20:57 AM
I feel as social as Singdaw

I hardly ever get out.

Exactly
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 10:22:34 AM
I also enjoyed watching the Bunny Hop.
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 10:25:48 AM
And the Hula Tap.
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Post by: John G. on January 01, 2024, 10:25:56 AM
JohnG, it was wonderful to hear that terrific Gretchen Cryer and Nancy Ford song again.  So glad you linked it in last night's posts!

There is a really bad version of the song on YouTube that Gretchen sang live last year. Her voice is shot and off key. It was rather painful to watch
 

I knew Gretchen Cryer. I liked her very much. The last time I saw her, she was moving to California to be close to John. I arranged "Old Friend" for the cabaret act "Just Good Friends," and the New York City Gay Men's Chorus recorded it on their album "Love Lives On." It isn't on YouTube, but the Orlando Gay Men's Chorus performed, although I am not credited for the arrangement and that pisses me off.The arrangement begins 1:24 into the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuQtLOLFMoM&t=263s

The arrangement was "inspired" - if that's the correct word - by my friendship with actor Time Winters, my oldest living New York City buddy.

I met her once. I interviewed her about a business she started up in the Hudson area. It was a gourmet frozen food business. She talked about the business and was surprised O knew her stage work. I think I had an autographed copy of The Last Sweet Days of Isaac.
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Post by: Freddie on January 01, 2024, 10:39:57 AM
I am personally responsible for a fraction of the increase in posts as I was not around for 2022.

That may be the case for me, too.

Yup, welcome back.

Thanks, Jane!
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Post by: Freddie on January 01, 2024, 10:42:12 AM
CONGRATULATIONS to DR vixmom on her lofty new perch in the HHW firmament!!

Congratulations!

Am I reading the numbers right, that you're closing in on a major posting millstone, too?  Only 30 posts away.
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Post by: Freddie on January 01, 2024, 10:46:24 AM
I feel as social as Singdaw


That sounds like it could be twisted into a song
"I'm as social as a Singdaw on a chat site"
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 01, 2024, 11:20:08 AM
Gretchen Cryer met her husband David when they were both students at DePauw.

Of course years later they divorced and David married Britt - a lovely dancer he met when they were doing a Broadway play with Ray Bolger.

When he came back to DePauw years later to receive some kind of honor, Gretchen & Britt were both with him.....he stood up and started his speech with:  "I am the most nervous man here tonight, my wife and ex-wife are sitting together in the front row."

Of course back in 2012 I did THE CRUCIBLE with David & Britt at....DePauw.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 01, 2024, 11:20:50 AM
Yes DR JANE is approaching a millstone.
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2024, 11:47:20 AM
I'm up, I'm up - eight and a half hours of sleep. Weird dreams having to do with the new book.
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2024, 11:48:10 AM
Guess I'll do a little writing - although I'll admit to having written two pages before going to bed - and then start preparing the spaghetti sauce.
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Post by: KevinH on January 01, 2024, 12:00:00 PM
Happy New Year!
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Post by: KevinH on January 01, 2024, 12:06:41 PM
Wordle 926 3/6

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Congrats, DR vixmom!
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Post by: KevinH on January 01, 2024, 12:07:20 PM
Thanks for the Wordle comments, DR Jane ! 
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Post by: KevinH on January 01, 2024, 12:07:56 PM
Wordle today:  6/6.  Thought I wasn’t going to get it!
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 12:11:51 PM
CONGRATULATIONS to DR vixmom on her lofty new perch in the HHW firmament!!

Congratulations!

Am I reading the numbers right, that you're closing in on a major posting millstone, too?  Only 30 posts away.

I rarely pay attention to the numbers.  With this post I will look where I am.
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 12:13:03 PM
Wordle today:  6/6.  Thought I wasn’t going to get it!

Whew, just in time.
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 12:13:41 PM
Yesterday Keith got Wordle in three because he went with the word that is the name of our beloved upstairs dog.
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Post by: vixmom on January 01, 2024, 12:20:07 PM
DR vixmom, I hope you describe every single foodstuff consumed.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 01, 2024, 12:20:20 PM
Gretchen Cryer met her husband John when they were both students at DePauw.

Of course years later they divorced and John married Britt - a lovely dancer he met when they were doing a Broadway play with Ray Bolger.

When he came back to DePauw years later to receive some kind of honor, Gretchen & Britt were both with him.....he stood up and started his speech with:  "I am the most nervous man here tonight, my wife and ex-wife are sitting together in the front row."

Of course back in 2012 I did THE CRUCIBLE with David & Britt at....DePauw.

Johm is their son. The husband is David. I saw him in 1776 on Broadway, August 1969.
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Post by: vixmom on January 01, 2024, 12:20:38 PM
DR vixmom, I hope you describe every single foodstuff consumed.
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 12:20:44 PM
DR vixmom, I hope you describe every single foodstuff consumed.

Oh, YUM!
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 12:22:11 PM
DR Laura I am reading about your bad air quality, possibly due to fireworks and wood burning to keep warm.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 01, 2024, 12:22:13 PM
I'm having dinner: pork, fried cabbage, and mashed potatoes. I wish I'd baked that frozen pumpkin pie.
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Post by: Freddie on January 01, 2024, 12:26:07 PM
DR vixmom, I hope you describe every single foodstuff consumed.


That's even better than a description!!!!
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 12:30:39 PM
My wish for 2024 is to see the end of Hamas and for Russia to leave Ukraine.
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Post by: singdaw on January 01, 2024, 12:32:29 PM
A gal after my own heart: dessert first.     :)
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 12:33:33 PM
A gal after my own heart: dessert first.     :)

I agree, it taste much better that way.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 01, 2024, 12:49:05 PM
Run, babies!
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Post by: George on January 01, 2024, 12:58:05 PM
I didn't know about The Barra MacNeils. Thanks, DR George!

My pleasure.  I first heard about them when that Christmas special was shown on PBS. :)
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Post by: George on January 01, 2024, 01:04:06 PM
I have no idea what 2024 has in store for me, but here are my hopes:
    1. Annabelle and Thatch has a successful life as a book; it would be wonderful if something fantastic came from it but I wrote it to amuse myself and a few friends. I hope others enjoy it, too.
    2. The March ballet performances are a big success and lead to more work; I need a steady income to supplement the Social Security and pension which are not enough to survive on in NYC.
    3. My health improves.
My biggest fear: I don't live to see 2025.
   

~~~Vibes for Hopes to Become Realities!!~~~
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Post by: George on January 01, 2024, 01:04:34 PM
I am looking forward to holding my grandson in 2024 and praying he will be a happy and healthy child.

A wonderful milestone!

Agreed!!
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Post by: George on January 01, 2024, 01:05:12 PM
George, thanks for that nice post last night!

You're very welcome, Freddie!
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Post by: George on January 01, 2024, 01:06:46 PM

I had a phone call this morning a bit after 8 a.m.

I was invited to New Year's Day lunch at my cousin Debra's!

Hooray!

Now to shower and shave.

Today, I'm going to my sister's to possibly play Scrabble and definitely have some homemade cinnamon rolls, and then have lunch with my friend Margo.
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Post by: George on January 01, 2024, 01:07:41 PM
JohnG, it was wonderful to hear that terrific Gretchen Cryer and Nancy Ford song again.  So glad you linked it in last night's posts!

There is a really bad version of the song on YouTube that Gretchen sang live last year. Her voice is shot and off key. It was rather painful to watch
 

Oh, no. :-\
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Post by: George on January 01, 2024, 01:11:36 PM
Many blessings and happiness in the New year for us all.

~~~SUPER DITTO!!~~~
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Post by: George on January 01, 2024, 01:12:36 PM
CONGRATULATIONS to DR vixmom on her lofty new perch in the HHW firmament!!

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7463.0;attach=20365)

Congrats, Vixmom!
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Post by: George on January 01, 2024, 01:25:17 PM
Yes DR JANE is approaching a millstone.

There are millstones all around! :D
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Post by: George on January 01, 2024, 01:26:42 PM
DR vixmom, I hope you describe every single foodstuff consumed.

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7463.0;attach=20367)

Those look so good!
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Post by: George on January 01, 2024, 01:28:09 PM
DR vixmom, I hope you describe every single foodstuff consumed.

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7463.0;attach=20369)

Except for the shrimp ( :P ), this looks really good, too!
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Post by: George on January 01, 2024, 01:28:56 PM
Run, babies!

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7463.0;attach=20371)

;D
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Post by: George on January 01, 2024, 01:29:40 PM
And now, I'm off.

Have a good rest of the day, all!
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 01, 2024, 02:22:59 PM
I have corrected my name gaffe......twice I wrote John and the third time I wrote David....

Now ALL of Davids are in the right spot.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 01, 2024, 02:23:13 PM
I blame DR JOSE.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 01, 2024, 02:24:43 PM
The remote control for my sound bar stopped working after I changed the battery - one of those small round ones about the size of a nickel.

So after all of these weeks, I took the battery out and turned it over.

And now it works.  I had put it in upside down.
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 02:41:51 PM
I blame DR JOSE.

;D
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 02:42:14 PM
The remote control for my sound bar stopped working after I changed the battery - one of those small round ones about the size of a nickel.

So after all of these weeks, I took the battery out and turned it over.

And now it works.  I had put it in upside down.

:))
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 03:09:47 PM
Since summer I have had a photo of Greenland on my Screen Saver.  Today I changed it to a photo taken on New Year's Day 2018.
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 03:10:18 PM
Chances are the photo is too big, but I'll give it a try.
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 03:10:36 PM
That was a nice surprise :)
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 03:12:26 PM
Six!

(https://img.kwcdn.com/product/open/2023-09-24/1695541920979-486c2a9fa8e44bad91c743cd0ff7896d-goods.jpeg?imageMogr2/auto-orient%7CimageView2/2/w/800/q/70/format/webp)
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Post by: Freddie on January 01, 2024, 03:15:19 PM
Chances are the photo is too big, but I'll give it a try.

Beautiful photo!
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 03:15:56 PM
Thank you. 
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 03:16:22 PM
If you click on the photo it is prettier.
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Post by: Freddie on January 01, 2024, 03:24:09 PM
If you click on the photo it is prettier.

Absolutely!
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Post by: vixmom on January 01, 2024, 03:42:08 PM
Thank you for capturing my new plateau
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 03:42:51 PM
We are having a beautiful first day of the year.  Our walk was lovely, with clear views of Mt. Hood and sailboats on the river.
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 03:50:02 PM
Keith took a photo with Mt Hood and our little marina.
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 03:52:17 PM
I should have waited to post my photo as Keith's camera takes a better photo.
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2024, 04:29:44 PM
Written about nine pages so far, but also did quite a bit of adding to what I'd already written. I'll do a few more later.
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2024, 04:30:18 PM
Everything is ready for the Do - pasta water is almost boiling and then the pasta will take twenty to twenty-five minutes to cook.
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2024, 04:30:42 PM
I'm always surprised how much there is to do for the Do.
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2024, 04:31:04 PM
Hopefully, people will arrive on time, as I really do want to be done by nine if not earlier.
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 04:48:42 PM
Everything is ready for the Do - pasta water is almost boiling and then the pasta will take twenty to twenty-five minutes to cook.

Have a good time.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 01, 2024, 05:04:31 PM
I just watched Mrs Harris Goes to Paris. What a delightful movie! I loved the cast.
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2024, 05:05:55 PM
All is ready. Sauce is good, tuna pasta salad is out and ready to be eaten, and pasta is cooked and ready for plating. All we need is someone to show up and I hope it's soon because I'm HUNGRY.
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2024, 05:06:30 PM
Ten pages so far. Will definitely do another three or four after the Do, since I'm in an interesting section.
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 05:16:50 PM
I hope a few guests have arrived by now.
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 05:17:37 PM
Note to self, if sending an email from my phone change the address from iCloud to our main email address.
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 05:18:47 PM
Note to self, if forgetting the above, check for received emails on iCloud.  ::) ;D
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 05:23:13 PM
I just deleted some from February that I never read-fortunately they weren't important.
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 05:32:00 PM
DR Ginny it was a good first half.
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 05:34:14 PM
DR Ginny, I posted and then the game got exciting again :)
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2024, 05:37:39 PM
Thus far the Do is a Dud. Even the usuals who are always here on time aren't here and we're thirty minutes after five now. I wasn't about to wait, so I had a small helping of spaghetti and tuna pasta salad. I should have made this an hour less and said to get here on time.
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 05:39:40 PM
I'm sorry.  Maybe they are watching the Rose Bowl which has gone into overtime.
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 05:55:04 PM
DR Ginny, YAY!
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 06:08:06 PM
Bruce is gone.  I hope that means guests have arrived.
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Post by: Ginny on January 01, 2024, 06:14:39 PM
DR Ginny, YAY!

I’m a wreck!
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Post by: Freddie on January 01, 2024, 06:18:44 PM
Is it page 7 already?
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Post by: Freddie on January 01, 2024, 06:18:58 PM
Page 7!
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Post by: Freddie on January 01, 2024, 06:20:19 PM
Jane is only 2 posts from a truly amazing millstone!
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 06:29:59 PM
DR Ginny, YAY!

I’m a wreck!

LOL.  I'm texting with Craig who had to go to a bar to watch it since he doesn't have ESPN.  We have eaten where he went and it is a nice bar/restaurant.  He said it was pretty boring for most of it and not well played.  He thinks they were lucky to win.
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 06:30:52 PM
And here goes that second post Freddie ;D
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Post by: John G. on January 01, 2024, 06:36:25 PM
I just watched Mrs Harris Goes to Paris. What a delightful movie! I loved the cast.

It was a joy.
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Post by: John G. on January 01, 2024, 06:36:52 PM
Congratulations, Vixmom and Jane!
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Post by: John G. on January 01, 2024, 06:37:38 PM
I would rather be toasting one of you winning the lottery, so please, bring that into being.
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Post by: John G. on January 01, 2024, 06:40:27 PM
Watching Under Capricorn. I hated this the first time I saw it. Byt I am liking itbtonight, except for the fact that Ingrid Bergman is supposed to be Irish.
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 06:41:58 PM
I guess I must post it.

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Post by: John G. on January 01, 2024, 06:43:38 PM
DR Ginny, YAY!

I’m a wreck!
Vibes!

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Post by: John G. on January 01, 2024, 06:44:20 PM
I hope they’re doing the do.
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 06:46:06 PM
To celebrate this good day we are going to have popcorn.
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 06:47:01 PM
DR Ginny, my niece and family had a great time at the game.  It was very exciting for her to see them play and win and the hometown game.
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 06:47:14 PM
I hope they’re doing the do.

I hope so.
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2024, 06:47:30 PM
'night
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Post by: Ginny on January 01, 2024, 06:52:35 PM
DR Ginny, YAY!

I’m a wreck!

LOL.  I'm texting with Craig who had to go to a bar to watch it since he doesn't have ESPN.  We have eaten where he went and it is a nice bar/restaurant.  He said it was pretty boring for most of it and not well played.  He thinks they were lucky to win.

I agree with Craig.
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Post by: singdaw on January 01, 2024, 06:52:55 PM
CONGRATULATIONS on your lofty new perch in the HHW firmament, DR Jane!!!
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Post by: singdaw on January 01, 2024, 06:53:21 PM
And loved all of your photos this evening.
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Post by: John G. on January 01, 2024, 07:00:24 PM
I have about 20 more Hitchcock films to watch in this cycle.
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Post by: John G. on January 01, 2024, 07:01:16 PM
The two I don’t have are The Paradine Case and Spellbound. I think the library will have them.
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Post by: singdaw on January 01, 2024, 07:03:44 PM
After all the eating I did over the holidays, I am happy to report that my socks still fit.
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Post by: singdaw on January 01, 2024, 07:10:58 PM
Spaghetti-stuffed garlic butter rolls. In case you don't have enough carbs.
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Post by: Freddie on January 01, 2024, 07:14:12 PM
I guess I must post it.




Congratulations on 130,000 posts, Jane!
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Post by: singdaw on January 01, 2024, 07:17:33 PM
Vamping to page eight.
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Post by: singdaw on January 01, 2024, 07:17:54 PM
[place holder]
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Post by: singdaw on January 01, 2024, 07:18:03 PM
[deleted post]
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Post by: singdaw on January 01, 2024, 07:18:14 PM
Winning Powerball numbers:
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Post by: singdaw on January 01, 2024, 07:18:24 PM
Just a few more.
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Post by: singdaw on January 01, 2024, 07:18:33 PM
And, voila:
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Post by: singdaw on January 01, 2024, 07:18:41 PM
PAGE EIGHT
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Post by: singdaw on January 01, 2024, 07:18:53 PM
Hope the "Do" is doin'
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Post by: singdaw on January 01, 2024, 07:19:12 PM
~~~WRITING VIBES~~~ for BK!!!!
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Post by: singdaw on January 01, 2024, 07:19:20 PM
Good night, friends.
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Post by: Rodzinski on January 01, 2024, 07:31:50 PM
Vixdad is the newcomer , only around for the past 37 years or so

I really hope your friend-group sees fit to accept him one of these days.
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Post by: Rodzinski on January 01, 2024, 07:33:36 PM
David Cryer was in the cast of Phantom for, like, ever.
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Post by: Rodzinski on January 01, 2024, 07:34:11 PM
So many millstones today. What a year we are having already!
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Post by: Rodzinski on January 01, 2024, 07:36:31 PM
For the first time in my life I joined the Polar Bear Club. This morning I jumped in the bay. Well, I walked in. It was painfully cold. But I didn’t stay in long. My kids were impressed.
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Post by: Rodzinski on January 01, 2024, 07:42:11 PM
Coming up on a millstone of my own, but not today, I don’t believe.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 01, 2024, 07:50:28 PM
My cousin's lunch today was scrumptious!

She had fried pork chops and ribs;
Sweet potato souffle;
Black-eyed peas (with stewed tomatoes and chopped onions);
Macaroni and cheese; and
The most delicious collards I have ever tasted!!!!

Also, cornbread!!  She makes it with buttermilk and without sugar, which is my preferred cornbread.

The entire meal was absolutely delicious, and I very much enjoyed all the company - her son and 12-year-old grandson and her daughter, son-in-law and two-year-old granddaughter.

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Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 01, 2024, 07:51:32 PM
For the first time in my life I joined the Polar Bear Club. This morning I jumped in the bay. Well, I walked in. It was painfully cold. But I didn’t stay in long. My kids were impressed.

As am I!
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Post by: Rodzinski on January 01, 2024, 07:57:24 PM
I’ll miss ol’ be-wigged me, my avatar that I uploaded sometime in the early ‘00s, but the new year brings new changes, beginning with my new avatar.
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Post by: Rodzinski on January 01, 2024, 07:58:34 PM
For the first time in my life I joined the Polar Bear Club. This morning I jumped in the bay. Well, I walked in. It was painfully cold. But I didn’t stay in long. My kids were impressed.

As am I!

Thank you, Ron!
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Post by: John G. on January 01, 2024, 08:05:30 PM
Count me impressed with the polar bear club initiation. I myself went into 100-degree water yesterday.
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Post by: John G. on January 01, 2024, 08:05:45 PM
Love the avatar, sir.
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Post by: John G. on January 01, 2024, 08:06:57 PM
Starting Stage Fright. I will likely finish it tomorrow.
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Post by: Rodzinski on January 01, 2024, 08:07:50 PM
Love the avatar, sir.

Thank you, thank you.
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Post by: Rodzinski on January 01, 2024, 08:08:26 PM
And no more free advertising for Photobucket!
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Post by: Jeanne on January 01, 2024, 08:09:00 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 01, 2024, 08:09:20 PM
HappyNew Year to all!
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Post by: Rodzinski on January 01, 2024, 08:11:09 PM
Tuna was a big choice for the Do. Some people can have strong feelings about tuna. I pray it was a success.
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Post by: Rodzinski on January 01, 2024, 08:11:20 PM
Jeanne!!
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Post by: Rodzinski on January 01, 2024, 08:11:43 PM
Happy New Year, Jeanne!
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Post by: Jeanne on January 01, 2024, 08:13:47 PM
I spent the day at home, doing a load of laundry, then some work here. The day flew. Of course, sleeping until 8:30 didn’t help, but I fell asleep late and needed the sleep.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 01, 2024, 08:16:11 PM
Hi, Rodz! Talk about changing your image! Nice photo, though. Friendly and congenial.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 01, 2024, 08:17:23 PM
Bruce always serves tuna pasta salad. It seems pretty popular.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 01, 2024, 08:19:30 PM
I imagine that your neighbor who had the NYE do was a bit frantic trying to get ready, then someone rang the door bell. Eek!
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Post by: Jeanne on January 01, 2024, 08:25:34 PM
I was accustomed to needing to be on time for school, for business meetings, etc. One day, not too long after I moved East, a neighbor invited me over for some do. I arrived 15 minutes after the stated arrival time time, trying to be considerate in case they were running a bit late. I was the first guest to arrive and no, they weren’t quite ready. It was a while before the others arrived. There did seem to be quite a few unstated rules that I, a Californian, was unfamiliar with.
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Post by: George on January 01, 2024, 08:29:31 PM
The remote control for my sound bar stopped working after I changed the battery - one of those small round ones about the size of a nickel.

So after all of these weeks, I took the battery out and turned it over.

And now it works.  I had put it in upside down.

I've done that myself far too many times. ::)
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Post by: George on January 01, 2024, 08:30:01 PM
And now that we're so close...
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Post by: George on January 01, 2024, 08:30:12 PM
PAGE NINE DANCE!!

(https://t3.ftcdn.net/jpg/05/26/54/74/360_F_526547488_NiOr8B9zEXHuy2Nl3fgsU5GAgI9h9Cya.jpg)
Title: Re: WELCOME 2024!!!!!
Post by: Jeanne on January 01, 2024, 08:31:10 PM
I must admit that I have some apprehension about the coming year, primarily because of the November election. A lot can happen between now and then, and I truly hope things change for the better. It will be an interesting year. Buckle up.
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Post by: George on January 01, 2024, 08:34:31 PM
Chances are the photo is too big, but I'll give it a try.

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7463.0;attach=20373)

Wonderful picture, Jane!
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Post by: George on January 01, 2024, 08:35:36 PM
We are having a beautiful first day of the year.  Our walk was lovely, with clear views of Mt. Hood and sailboats on the river.

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7463.0;attach=20375)

Very nice!
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Post by: George on January 01, 2024, 08:36:08 PM
As are your other pictures, Jane!
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Post by: Jeanne on January 01, 2024, 08:36:12 PM
Hi, George.
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Post by: George on January 01, 2024, 08:36:51 PM
Hopefully, people will arrive on time, as I really do want to be done by nine if not earlier.

Hope everything's going well and everyone is enjoying themselves!
Title: Re: WELCOME 2024!!!!!
Post by: George on January 01, 2024, 08:37:06 PM
Hi, George.

Hi, Jeanne.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 01, 2024, 08:38:27 PM
Good night.
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Post by: George on January 01, 2024, 08:38:29 PM
Jane is only 2 posts from a truly amazing millstone!

Congrats, Jane!
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Post by: George on January 01, 2024, 08:38:42 PM
Good night, Jeanne.
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Post by: George on January 01, 2024, 08:40:14 PM
I guess I must post it.

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7463.0;attach=20381)

That works! ;D
Title: Re: WELCOME 2024!!!!!
Post by: George on January 01, 2024, 08:41:28 PM
Spaghetti-stuffed garlic butter rolls. In case you don't have enough carbs.

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7463.0;attach=20383)

Who'd thunk it?? :o
Title: Re: WELCOME 2024!!!!!
Post by: George on January 01, 2024, 08:41:52 PM
And, of course, why??
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Post by: George on January 01, 2024, 08:47:15 PM
I think those would be real good just with whatever sauce was used and not the actual spaghetti. 
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Post by: George on January 01, 2024, 08:47:31 PM
Why hasn't someone thought of that?? ???
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Post by: George on January 01, 2024, 08:47:57 PM
Oh, wait... (https://www.joshuaweissman.com/post/homemade-calzones)

(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PrbpuNZyoUQ/maxresdefault.jpg)
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Post by: George on January 01, 2024, 08:48:06 PM
;)
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2024, 08:50:58 PM
Do is Done and was Fun with a capital F.
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2024, 08:51:28 PM
I've cleaned up everything but the sauce and pasta pans and I'm just leaving those covered and will eat more of it tomorrow.
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2024, 08:53:39 PM
We had Barry and Cindy Pearl, Adryan Russ and Dale Cooke, our own Amy and Mark, Alby Potts and his gal pal, Marshall Harvey, and Kay Cole.
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Post by: John G. on January 01, 2024, 09:06:33 PM
Sounds like a delightful do.
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Post by: John G. on January 01, 2024, 09:07:06 PM
Good night, all.
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Post by: vixmom on January 01, 2024, 09:12:57 PM
Congratulations on your amazing new posting millstone, Jane!
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Post by: vixmom on January 01, 2024, 09:13:12 PM
I loved the pictures , very pretty
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Post by: vixmom on January 01, 2024, 09:13:41 PM
Speaking of pretty, Rodzinski your new avatar is excellent!
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Post by: vixmom on January 01, 2024, 09:14:09 PM
Congratulations Bruce that the Do done did!
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Post by: vixmom on January 01, 2024, 09:16:38 PM
Rodzinski, I don’t know how you walked into that freezing water, I have trouble with a tepid shower
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Post by: vixmom on January 01, 2024, 09:17:14 PM
Ron, that repast sounded wonderful! No wonder Debra is your favorite cousin!
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2024, 10:37:09 PM
Dishwasher is washing. Trying to decide if I should put the sauce in a container and in the fridge - that's probably the smart thing to do. Then I could just save the pasta and cook the sauce tomorrow.
Title: Re: WELCOME 2024!!!!!
Post by: bk on January 01, 2024, 10:37:26 PM
I'm close to a new plateau myself.
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2024, 10:37:37 PM
Page ten it is.
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2024, 10:38:44 PM
Did a bit more writing - twelve pages so far, which is fine for a first day. I'm still finding the tone I want and still finding how long and short I want things before we get down the both the nitty and the gritty.
Title: Re: WELCOME 2024!!!!!
Post by: Rodzinski on January 01, 2024, 11:01:18 PM
Congratulations on Do Success!
Title: Re: WELCOME 2024!!!!!
Post by: Rodzinski on January 01, 2024, 11:55:54 PM
I imagine that your neighbor who had the NYE do was a bit frantic trying to get ready, then someone rang the door bell. Eek!

Yeah, I wasn’t really too mad, it just became a good excuse to not go back to a party I didn’t want to go to in the first place.
Title: Re: WELCOME 2024!!!!!
Post by: Rodzinski on January 01, 2024, 11:56:55 PM
No posts in an hour there. George not around. The “holidays” have nigh concluded.
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Post by: bk on January 02, 2024, 12:01:54 AM
George Not Around - that's the title of my next novel.
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Post by: bk on January 02, 2024, 12:02:08 AM
Nine posts away from a new plateau.
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Post by: bk on January 02, 2024, 12:02:23 AM
Exciting.
Title: Re: WELCOME 2024!!!!!
Post by: George on January 02, 2024, 12:08:36 AM
We had Barry and Cindy Pearl, Adryan Russ and Dale Cooke, our own Amy and Mark, Alby Potts and his gal pal, Marshall Harvey, and Kay Cole.

That's great, BK!
Title: Re: WELCOME 2024!!!!!
Post by: bk on January 02, 2024, 12:09:18 AM
New notes are up.
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Post by: bk on January 02, 2024, 12:09:25 AM
Up are new notes.
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Post by: bk on January 02, 2024, 12:09:31 AM
I've seen them.
Title: Re: WELCOME 2024!!!!!
Post by: bk on January 02, 2024, 12:09:37 AM
I've read them.
Title: Re: WELCOME 2024!!!!!
Post by: bk on January 02, 2024, 12:09:43 AM
I wrote them.
Title: Re: WELCOME 2024!!!!!
Post by: George on January 02, 2024, 12:10:08 AM
George Not Around - that's the title of my next novel.

Cool!  I'll buy it! ;)
Title: Re: WELCOME 2024!!!!!
Post by: George on January 02, 2024, 12:10:41 AM
Here's my new plateau!
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Post by: George on January 02, 2024, 12:12:26 AM
;D
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Post by: George on January 02, 2024, 12:12:40 AM
One more for your new millstone, BK!
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Post by: George on January 02, 2024, 12:15:10 AM
PAGE ELEVEN POST #300 DANCE!!

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