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Title: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: bk on October 09, 2024, 12:13:47 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were concrete, and now it is time for you to post until the concrete cows come home.
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Post by: bk on October 09, 2024, 12:15:19 AM
And the word of the day is: DEFIANT!
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Post by: bk on October 09, 2024, 12:16:05 AM
Welcome 553 GUESTS! Is that some kind of record?
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Post by: George on October 09, 2024, 12:37:33 AM
Wordle 1,208 6/6

⬜⬜⬜⬜🟨
⬜⬜🟨⬜⬜
⬜🟩⬜⬜🟨
🟩🟩⬜⬜⬜
🟩🟩⬜⬜🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Whew!!
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: George on October 09, 2024, 12:38:10 AM
I can't believe it took that many tries to get the word. ::)
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Post by: George on October 09, 2024, 12:43:08 AM
Anyway, here's the new 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray listing for:

The Faculty - Collector's Edition (https://www.amazon.com/Faculty-Collectors-Ultra-Blu-ray-UHD/dp/B0CSBK31W2/)

(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71t+drHP3vL._AC_SL1500_.jpg)
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 09, 2024, 04:11:19 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 09, 2024, 04:13:01 AM
I slept really well last night, so that was a nice change. It's supposed to get really cold tonight, so I may try to close a window today. I hope I can manage it.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 09, 2024, 04:16:05 AM
Speaking of weather, I hope the damned hurricane blows Ron de Santis' sorry ass off the face of the earth and spares everyone else.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: elmore3003 on October 09, 2024, 04:19:06 AM
Today is another Gypsy day. "If Mama Was Married" has more problems than I expected, from wrong notes to big differences between the full scores and the published vocal score, which was created from the full scores! Often there are cues in the published score that were cut and don't excists in the cast recording or orechestra parts. Oy!
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Post by: singdaw on October 09, 2024, 04:42:48 AM
A conundrum, indeed.
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Post by: singdaw on October 09, 2024, 04:42:58 AM
Good morning, friends.
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Post by: singdaw on October 09, 2024, 04:43:09 AM
And others.
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Post by: singdaw on October 09, 2024, 04:43:21 AM
.
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Post by: singdaw on October 09, 2024, 04:44:10 AM
Curves? I've got plenty.
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Post by: singdaw on October 09, 2024, 04:44:18 AM
Curves galore.
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Post by: singdaw on October 09, 2024, 05:01:36 AM
~~~CONTINUED MULTIPLE MODERN MAJOR MIRACLE VIBES~~~ for the likes o' BK!!!!!
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: singdaw on October 09, 2024, 05:03:20 AM
Did I miss DR John G.'s repor on how the Christmas Cake recipe turned out?
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: ChasSmith on October 09, 2024, 05:33:34 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: ChasSmith on October 09, 2024, 05:36:00 AM
Today is another Gypsy day. "If Mama Was Married" has more problems than I expected, from wrong notes to big differences between the full scores and the published vocal score, which was created from the full scores! Often there are cues in the published score that were cut and don't excists in the cast recording or orechestra parts. Oy!

This gets more astounding with every song!

How did all of this ever come to pass? I hope all will be revealed in Volume XII of DR Elmore's memoirs.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: John G. on October 09, 2024, 05:52:20 AM
Good morning, all
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Freddie on October 09, 2024, 05:53:12 AM
MichaelG and Rodzinski, thanks for your thoughts on the STEREOPHONIC lawsuit, and thanks John G for chiming in.

The connection to DAISY JONES AND THE SIX, which MichaelG mentioned last night, is quite interesting.   

I've wondered whether there being no legal action about DAISY JONES AND THE SIX could have something to do with Stevie Nicks expressing her approval of that project.  She wrote on instagram:

"stevienicks
 
Just finished watching Daisy Jones + the 6 for the 2nd time. In the beginning, it wasn't really my story, but Riley seamlessly, soon became my story.
It brought back memories that made me feel like a ghost watching my own story.
It was very emotional for me. I just wish Christine could have seen it. She would have loved it.
Hopefully it will continue... "


Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: ChasSmith on October 09, 2024, 05:54:00 AM
Got a surprise check in the mail yesterday, one I'd completely forgotten to look for. It was from the US Treasury and I had no idea what it could be until I saw the notation "JURY DUTY". It was for $91.42 - the $50 for one day served, plus mileage. Incredible. The feds really do pay, and that's whether you have a job or not. And to think that could have been several hundred smackers if I'd been selected to sit on the case. That sure beats the local/state level, which is $zero except for those who would be docked pay and get some reimbursement for that.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: John G. on October 09, 2024, 05:54:13 AM
Did I miss DR John G.'s repor on how the Christmas Cake recipe turned out?

Cake smelled great while baking. It is now wrapped in cheesecloth. In a week I start pouring frangelico on it and continue weekly for a few months or so.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: singdaw on October 09, 2024, 06:04:57 AM
Oh, thanks. I had forgotten it was one of those long-term dealies.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: singdaw on October 09, 2024, 06:07:53 AM
So I have time to book my tickets, then.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: singdaw on October 09, 2024, 06:10:28 AM
Anyway, here's the new 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray listing for:

The Faculty - Collector's Edition (https://www.amazon.com/Faculty-Collectors-Ultra-Blu-ray-UHD/dp/B0CSBK31W2/)

BK is included in the extras.

He is now officially a TALKING HEAD.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: singdaw on October 09, 2024, 06:12:53 AM
Not a disembodied head, mind you.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: singdaw on October 09, 2024, 06:13:05 AM
Even though it is October.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: singdaw on October 09, 2024, 06:13:15 AM
Enough nonsense.
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Post by: singdaw on October 09, 2024, 06:13:21 AM
PAGE TWO
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 09, 2024, 06:48:46 AM
Well we are back Normal at HHW.....well what passes for normal here....and I am glad.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jrand74 on October 09, 2024, 06:49:36 AM
It is 52 degrees headed for 79 degrees.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jrand74 on October 09, 2024, 06:54:02 AM
DR JANE I found this on my news feed this morning.

https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/News/video/tropicana-hotel-imploded-67-years-114632521
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Freddie on October 09, 2024, 07:03:25 AM
DR JANE I found this on my news feed this morning.

https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/News/video/tropicana-hotel-imploded-67-years-114632521


Thanks for that link, Jrand. 

The feelings by the former showgirls about the implosion were quite touching.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jrand74 on October 09, 2024, 07:18:01 AM
Yes they were.  I still don't know how they do that......in the middle of the city.....wild.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jrand74 on October 09, 2024, 07:18:22 AM
Early voting starts next Tuesday in my area.....so I shall be doing that.....
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: John G. on October 09, 2024, 08:43:33 AM
Ours starts Oct. 20 or 21.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: John G. on October 09, 2024, 08:44:57 AM
Listening to the Cry Baby recording. I really enjoy this score. Very sad one of the creators died from covid.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: elmore3003 on October 09, 2024, 08:59:10 AM
Early voting starts next Tuesday in my area.....so I shall be doing that.....

I mailed my ballot in yesterday.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: elmore3003 on October 09, 2024, 09:00:09 AM
I just finished "If Mama Was Married." On to "Seattle to Los Angeles."
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 09:24:43 AM
DR Singdaw thanks for the welcome home.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 09:25:53 AM
DR Vixmom, sorry about your phone.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 09:27:24 AM
And thank you for the welcome home DR George.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 09:28:19 AM
DR Rodzinski, how are your feet today?
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: John G. on October 09, 2024, 09:32:44 AM
From all appearances, you had a great trip, Jane.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: John G. on October 09, 2024, 09:33:03 AM
Lentils bread is out of the oven.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: John G. on October 09, 2024, 09:33:15 AM
Wonderful aroma.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 09:33:17 AM
I can't believe it took that many tries to get the word. ::)

Now that we are home Keith will likely return to doing Wordle in the afternoons.  I'll have to wait to know how many it took him.  Because of him, I do understand your frustration.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 09:33:44 AM
Anyway, here's the new 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray listing for:

The Faculty - Collector's Edition (https://www.amazon.com/Faculty-Collectors-Ultra-Blu-ray-UHD/dp/B0CSBK31W2/)

(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71t+drHP3vL._AC_SL1500_.jpg)

Nice.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 09:34:45 AM
Got a surprise check in the mail yesterday, one I'd completely forgotten to look for. It was from the US Treasury and I had no idea what it could be until I saw the notation "JURY DUTY". It was for $91.42 - the $50 for one day served, plus mileage. Incredible. The feds really do pay, and that's whether you have a job or not. And to think that could have been several hundred smackers if I'd been selected to sit on the case. That sure beats the local/state level, which is $zero except for those who would be docked pay and get some reimbursement for that.

Congrats on the extra money.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 09:36:07 AM
Did I miss DR John G.'s repor on how the Christmas Cake recipe turned out?

Cake smelled great while baking. It is now wrapped in cheesecloth. In a week I start pouring frangelico on it and continue weekly for a few months or so.

Darn, now I can't have any.  What happened to using Brandy ;)
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 09:37:05 AM
DR JANE I found this on my news feed this morning.

https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/News/video/tropicana-hotel-imploded-67-years-114632521

Thank you very much :)
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 09:40:32 AM
Basically it was already gone.  You can see that only the shell was left to implode.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 09:40:50 AM
DR JANE I found this on my news feed this morning.

https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/News/video/tropicana-hotel-imploded-67-years-114632521


Thanks for that link, Jrand. 

The feelings by the former showgirls about the implosion were quite touching.

That was very touching.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 09:41:53 AM
From all appearances, you had a great trip, Jane.

We did thank you, and made up for my difficult beginning.  While I still hurt it is tolerable.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Freddie on October 09, 2024, 09:56:47 AM
And you're home just in time to be only 25 posts from a 136,000 millstone.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Freddie on October 09, 2024, 09:57:39 AM
Could be three millstones in one week!
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: bk on October 09, 2024, 10:03:20 AM
I'm up, I'm up - was in bed by one and up at eight - seven hours. Ironically, no noise. Go know.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Laura on October 09, 2024, 10:27:34 AM
Good morning.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Laura on October 09, 2024, 10:28:49 AM
Basically it was already gone.  You can see that only the shell was left to implode.

When we were there in early June, it looked like they had been throwing stuff out the windows. It didn't look like there was much left then.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Laura on October 09, 2024, 10:29:17 AM
Early voting starts next Tuesday in my area.....so I shall be doing that.....

Ours started today. I'm done!
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Laura on October 09, 2024, 10:31:13 AM
It is 52 degrees headed for 79 degrees.

I'm looking forward to under 100 degree days. Another week, maybe.
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Post by: KevinH on October 09, 2024, 10:48:43 AM
Good afternoon!
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Post by: KevinH on October 09, 2024, 10:49:10 AM
Wordle: 6/6.   I see what you mean, DR George!
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Freddie on October 09, 2024, 10:55:57 AM
293 Guests are viewing this board - on an early Wednesday afternoon (Eastern time)?


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Post by: Freddie on October 09, 2024, 10:56:08 AM
Maybe this really is people looking for information about DRAT! THE CAT!
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Post by: John G. on October 09, 2024, 11:20:59 AM
Did I miss DR John G.'s repor on how the Christmas Cake recipe turned out?

Cake smelled great while baking. It is now wrapped in cheesecloth. In a week I start pouring frangelico on it and continue weekly for a few months or so.

Darn, now I can't have any.  What happened to using Brandy ;)

Do you mean amaretto? I have more frangelico.
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 09, 2024, 11:29:02 AM
Glad to know that DR JANE & KEITH are home safely.
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Post by: Rodzinski on October 09, 2024, 11:57:16 AM
DR Rodzinski, how are your feet today?

So good I forgot what was wrong with them.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: George on October 09, 2024, 12:23:07 PM
Today is another Gypsy day. "If Mama Was Married" has more problems than I expected, from wrong notes to big differences between the full scores and the published vocal score, which was created from the full scores! Often there are cues in the published score that were cut and don't excists in the cast recording or orechestra parts. Oy!

I came across this today:
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: George on October 09, 2024, 12:26:35 PM
Did I miss DR John G.'s repor on how the Christmas Cake recipe turned out?

Cake smelled great while baking. It is now wrapped in cheesecloth. In a week I start pouring frangelico on it and continue weekly for a few months or so.

:o
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: George on October 09, 2024, 12:26:48 PM
Oh, thanks. I had forgotten it was one of those long-term dealies.

Evidently, so had I!
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: elmore3003 on October 09, 2024, 12:29:11 PM
Today is another Gypsy day. "If Mama Was Married" has more problems than I expected, from wrong notes to big differences between the full scores and the published vocal score, which was created from the full scores! Often there are cues in the published score that were cut and don't excists in the cast recording or orechestra parts. Oy!

I came across this today:

The stuff nightmares are made of!
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: elmore3003 on October 09, 2024, 12:29:45 PM
Badger.dot and Ellie do The Hobbit:
https://www.tiktok.com/@badger.dot/video/7423088218679020843?lang=en
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: George on October 09, 2024, 12:33:38 PM
Early voting starts next Tuesday in my area.....so I shall be doing that.....

I got our voter's pamphlet yesterday, and it says that ballots will be mailed by October 18th.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: George on October 09, 2024, 12:35:43 PM
Listening to the Cry Baby recording. I really enjoy this score. Very sad one of the creators died from covid.

Oh, no. :(  I liked that recording, too.  I recently found that CD and a burned CD of the original demos. :)
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 09, 2024, 12:37:43 PM
I shall eschew National Moldy Cheese Day, thanks.

Gesundheit to all eschewers!
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: George on October 09, 2024, 12:37:48 PM
And you're home just in time to be only 25 posts from a 136,000 millstone.

PUUUUUUUUUSSSSSSSHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: George on October 09, 2024, 12:38:29 PM
Could be three millstones in one week!

That's probably its own millstone! ;D
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 09, 2024, 12:39:26 PM
Just a thought!
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Post by: George on October 09, 2024, 12:39:36 PM
Wordle: 6/6.   I see what you mean, DR George!

I know, right??
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: George on October 09, 2024, 12:40:53 PM
Today is another Gypsy day. "If Mama Was Married" has more problems than I expected, from wrong notes to big differences between the full scores and the published vocal score, which was created from the full scores! Often there are cues in the published score that were cut and don't excists in the cast recording or orechestra parts. Oy!

I came across this today:

The stuff nightmares are made of!

Do tell! ;)
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 12:42:37 PM
And you're home just in time to be only 25 posts from a 136,000 millstone.

Interesting.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 12:42:51 PM
I rarely look at my posting numbers.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 12:43:07 PM
Could be three millstones in one week!

Maybe ;D
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 12:43:43 PM
Basically it was already gone.  You can see that only the shell was left to implode.

When we were there in early June, it looked like they had been throwing stuff out the windows. It didn't look like there was much left then.

LOL, did you see anything flying out of the windows?
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 12:44:44 PM
Early voting starts next Tuesday in my area.....so I shall be doing that.....

Ours started today. I'm done!

We recieved our pamphlet but not our ballots.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 09, 2024, 12:45:20 PM
Have had some busy days this week, some of it constructive and some rather bothersome.

The bothersome:

I have two friends living in Florida who are most definitely in harm's way with Hurricane Milton.  One is my age (76) and he is staying with his 87-year-old sister and 93-year-old brother-in-law because they don't want to leave.  He is determined to "hunker down" with them and ride it all out.  They are more inland than coast-side, but not far enough to avoid major wind and rain damage.

The other friend was on a visit to NYC and returned two days ago.  He refuses to say whether he will evacuate, and he lives in a condo in Tampa.  I have urged him to reconsider, but he has not replied.

Sigh.

On the plus side, some of my cousins had their power restored yesterday afternoon.  They are out in the country, and it took a while for the restoration.  They are in a heavy woodland area and their power lines were off a dirt road.  I can well imagine that road was virtually impassable for a few days this week.  Many trees came down across that road, too, so...

Johnston is "rural" small town at best, but it sure beats the heck out of being out in the boonies, especially since infrastructure is better maintained.





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Post by: George on October 09, 2024, 12:46:45 PM
Badger.dot and Ellie do The Hobbit:
https://www.tiktok.com/@badger.dot/video/7423088218679020843?lang=en

So cute!
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 12:47:09 PM
It is 52 degrees headed for 79 degrees.

I'm looking forward to under 100 degree days. Another week, maybe.

We only did one good hike on our trip because of the heat.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 12:48:22 PM
FOUR!
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Freddie on October 09, 2024, 12:49:23 PM
Could be three millstones in one week!

That's probably its own millstone! ;D

LOL!
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 12:49:31 PM
Wordle: 6/6.   I see what you mean, DR George!

At least you didn't miss.  I know someone who did.  I hope Keith does ok.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Freddie on October 09, 2024, 12:50:57 PM
I rarely look at my posting numbers.

What that commercial say, we watch your posting numbers so you don't have to.

Or something like that.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 12:51:48 PM
Did I miss DR John G.'s repor on how the Christmas Cake recipe turned out?

Cake smelled great while baking. It is now wrapped in cheesecloth. In a week I start pouring frangelico on it and continue weekly for a few months or so.

Darn, now I can't have any.  What happened to using Brandy ;)

Do you mean amaretto? I have more frangelico.

Doesn't frangelico have hazelnut? 
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 12:52:00 PM
John, in my mind Christmas cake is fruitcake.  Is that what you made?
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 12:52:33 PM
Glad to know that DR JANE & KEITH are home safely.

Thank you.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 12:53:17 PM
DR Rodzinski, how are your feet today?

So good I forgot what was wrong with them.

LOL, excellent :)
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 12:55:40 PM
Early voting starts next Tuesday in my area.....so I shall be doing that.....

I got our voter's pamphlet yesterday, and it says that ballots will be mailed by October 18th.

Thanks.  I was wondering and hadn't actually looked at the pamphlet yet.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 12:56:21 PM
I do hope the ballots arrive quickly, BEFORE we leave town again.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 12:57:02 PM
Could be three millstones in one week!

That's probably its own millstone! ;D

:)
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 12:59:51 PM
DR Ron, good vibes to your friends living in Florida.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Freddie on October 09, 2024, 01:00:18 PM
Have had some busy days this week, some of it constructive and some rather bothersome.

The bothersome:

I have two friends living in Florida who are most definitely in harm's way with Hurricane Milton.  One is my age (76) and he is staying with his 87-year-old sister and 93-year-old brother-in-law because they don't want to leave.  He is determined to "hunker down" with them and ride it all out.  They are more inland than coast-side, but not far enough to avoid major wind and rain damage.

The other friend was on a visit to NYC and returned two days ago.  He refuses to say whether he will evacuate, and he lives in a condo in Tampa.  I have urged him to reconsider, but he has not replied.

Sigh.

On the plus side, some of my cousins had their power restored yesterday afternoon.  They are out in the country, and it took a while for the restoration.  They are in a heavy woodland area and their power lines were off a dirt road.  I can well imagine that road was virtually impassable for a few days this week.  Many trees came down across that road, too, so...

Johnston is "rural" small town at best, but it sure beats the heck out of being out in the boonies, especially since infrastructure is better maintained.







Ron, I sent you a message
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 01:00:46 PM
I have following former DR Jason's post regarding his hurricane prep, etc.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 01:01:09 PM
I rarely look at my posting numbers.

What that commercial say, we watch your posting numbers so you don't have to.

Or something like that.

Much appreciated ;D
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 09, 2024, 01:01:41 PM
Another bothersome thing:

When I was at my first Navy duty station -- Naval Air Station Jacksonville Florida -- my best friend was a guy in my rating (Radioman).  We had some good times, I was designated godfather to his first-born son, that sort of thing.

The friendship, since we were in the Navy, faced mandatory separation when he was assigned to Hawaii just after I was given approval to cross-train into the Journalist rating.  We bade farewell and promised to stay in touch, but that never really works.

Roughly four years later, after two tours in Italy, I was assigned to the Bureau of Naval Personnel as staff journalist to the senior enlisted man in the Navy (Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy).  Among the perks of that job was easy access to finding everyone/anyone in the Navy and where they were located.  The mystery, however, was what happened to my friend who was not on any list of active-duty Navy people.  He had reenlisted four years earlier for a six-year hitch. His reason was that he was married and was in a "Critical" rating, meaning that reenlistment bonuses were very high if you committed yourself.  When I was searching for him, he should have had two years left on that reenlistment. 

Fast forward to the years when the internet became common in households, Google became a search engine and then Facebook began helping us find former friends and classmates. 

Essentially 49 years elapsed during which time I made occasional searches on Facebook for former friends, but this one friend wasn't to be found.

One day, i received a message asking me if I was the same Ron Pulliam he served with in Jacksonville FL 50 years earlier.

I was.  It was my friend.  Over the months since that time, we have spoken quite a few times.  He has regaled me with details of his three marriages, his children and grandchildren, his jobs and a more than generous recounting of all the Navy experiences he had before he was granted a separation from the service because of a divorce and having children to care for.

Yesterday, i had another call from him. It purported to be a welfare call to ensure I was as okay as my posts, post-Helene, indicated.   But, for the majority of hour we spoke, it was a non-stop recap of all his accomplishments/experiences in the Navy, how much he wished he could do it again and many sidebars.  I probably had 5 minutes of the conversation.

And now I find myself never really wanting to talk to him again.  Whatever our friendship was based upon, I am at a loss as to what it was.  And my memories of him never included non-stop self-aggrandizement.

I'd much rather discuss movies, music, some politics, etc.

What does anyone else think?
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: George on October 09, 2024, 01:09:26 PM
Oh, my goodness!  I know a few people who talk all about themselves like that. ::) I am more of a listener, so it kind of works out...usually. ;)
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: George on October 09, 2024, 01:10:42 PM
But you'd think that after 49 years and him finding you that he'd at least take a breath and let you speak!
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 09, 2024, 01:11:23 PM
Oh, my goodness!  I know a few people who talk all about themselves like that. ::) I am more of a listener, so it kind of works out...usually. ;)

I think he expect me to be impressed, but I truly am not.  He is a bore.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: John G. on October 09, 2024, 01:12:55 PM
Did I miss DR John G.'s repor on how the Christmas Cake recipe turned out?

Cake smelled great while baking. It is now wrapped in cheesecloth. In a week I start pouring frangelico on it and continue weekly for a few months or so.

Darn, now I can't have any.  What happened to using Brandy ;)

Do you mean amaretto? I have more frangelico.

Doesn't frangelico have hazelnut? 

Yup. I’m sorty, but I am not sending you any   
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: John G. on October 09, 2024, 01:14:59 PM
John, in my mind Christmas cake is fruitcake.  Is that what you made?

Without the citron stuff, the waxy, nasty, neon cherries and the like. It’s all dried fruit and nuts.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Laura on October 09, 2024, 01:31:43 PM
I'm so sorry, Ron Pulliam. But I had to laugh. That's kinda how I feel about anyone from high school ever finding me.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Laura on October 09, 2024, 01:33:45 PM
It looks like Sunday might be our last 100+ degree day.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Rodzinski on October 09, 2024, 01:48:46 PM
Early voting starts next Tuesday in my area.....so I shall be doing that.....

Ours started today. I'm done!

We recieved our pamphlet but not our ballots.

Same.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Rodzinski on October 09, 2024, 01:52:18 PM
I wrote a cover story about a guy in Pumpkintown, SC, who does custom slate headstone carving. The issue is out now but I haven’t been able to reach the guy to let him know and get him some copies. Hope he’s ok.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Rodzinski on October 09, 2024, 01:58:23 PM
Update on my next door neighbor who had a stroke some weeks back. Progress has been slim. I don’t think he’ll ever return. His wife will have to sell the house and move him to long-term care.

One day, he was lending me a hedge trimmer and asking me to water plants when they left town. Now, he won’t be coming back.


I sent his wife some G&S audio clips to see if that sparked anything.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: John G. on October 09, 2024, 02:05:22 PM
Vibes for DR Rodzinski’s neighbors.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: John G. on October 09, 2024, 02:06:43 PM
Starting Travels with My Aunt. Fun Maggie Smith, who seems to be channeling Estelle Winwood.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: John G. on October 09, 2024, 02:06:53 PM
Onward!
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: John G. on October 09, 2024, 02:07:06 PM
Five!
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Freddie on October 09, 2024, 02:13:06 PM
Update on my next door neighbor who had a stroke some weeks back. Progress has been slim. I don’t think he’ll ever return. His wife will have to sell the house and move him to long-term care.

One day, he was lending me a hedge trimmer and asking me to water plants when they left town. Now, he won’t be coming back.


I sent his wife some G&S audio clips to see if that sparked anything.

Sad news.  Vibes of all kinds for your neighbors.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Freddie on October 09, 2024, 02:15:09 PM
Starting Travels with My Aunt. Fun Maggie Smith, who seems to be channeling Estelle Winwood.

Latest word is the Broadway theaters are dimming the lights for Maggie Smith.

"In addition to Creel, a well-known and well-liked actor who died on Sept. 30 at age 48, the theater owners said they would also dim the lights of all theaters to honor Maggie Smith, the British stage and screen star, as well as the actor Adrian Bailey, both of whom died last month. The lights for Bailey will be dimmed Oct. 17; the dimmings for Creel and Smith will be scheduled in consultation with their families."
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/09/theater/broadway-lights-dim-gavin-creel.html
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Freddie on October 09, 2024, 02:16:46 PM
It looks like Sunday might be our last 100+ degree day.


Good weather news!
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: ChasSmith on October 09, 2024, 02:43:38 PM
That is rough, DR Rodzinski. I'm sorry to hear it.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: ChasSmith on October 09, 2024, 02:44:38 PM
And that is just bizarre, DR Ron Pulliam.

I think that would be quite the disappointment, reconnecting with someone and finding...that that's all there is? Wow.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 03:03:46 PM
Another bothersome thing:

When I was at my first Navy duty station -- Naval Air Station Jacksonville Florida -- my best friend was a guy in my rating (Radioman).  We had some good times, I was designated godfather to his first-born son, that sort of thing.

The friendship, since we were in the Navy, faced mandatory separation when he was assigned to Hawaii just after I was given approval to cross-train into the Journalist rating.  We bade farewell and promised to stay in touch, but that never really works.

Roughly four years later, after two tours in Italy, I was assigned to the Bureau of Naval Personnel as staff journalist to the senior enlisted man in the Navy (Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy).  Among the perks of that job was easy access to finding everyone/anyone in the Navy and where they were located.  The mystery, however, was what happened to my friend who was not on any list of active-duty Navy people.  He had reenlisted four years earlier for a six-year hitch. His reason was that he was married and was in a "Critical" rating, meaning that reenlistment bonuses were very high if you committed yourself.  When I was searching for him, he should have had two years left on that reenlistment. 

Fast forward to the years when the internet became common in households, Google became a search engine and then Facebook began helping us find former friends and classmates. 

Essentially 49 years elapsed during which time I made occasional searches on Facebook for former friends, but this one friend wasn't to be found.

One day, i received a message asking me if I was the same Ron Pulliam he served with in Jacksonville FL 50 years earlier.

I was.  It was my friend.  Over the months since that time, we have spoken quite a few times.  He has regaled me with details of his three marriages, his children and grandchildren, his jobs and a more than generous recounting of all the Navy experiences he had before he was granted a separation from the service because of a divorce and having children to care for.

Yesterday, i had another call from him. It purported to be a welfare call to ensure I was as okay as my posts, post-Helene, indicated.   But, for the majority of hour we spoke, it was a non-stop recap of all his accomplishments/experiences in the Navy, how much he wished he could do it again and many sidebars.  I probably had 5 minutes of the conversation.

And now I find myself never really wanting to talk to him again.  Whatever our friendship was based upon, I am at a loss as to what it was.  And my memories of him never included non-stop self-aggrandizement.

I'd much rather discuss movies, music, some politics, etc.

What does anyone else think?

Sorry, that is hard.  It sounds as if he is rather sad.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 09, 2024, 03:03:58 PM
I'm so sorry, Ron Pulliam. But I had to laugh. That's kinda how I feel about anyone from high school ever finding me.

LOL
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 03:04:01 PM
But you'd think that after 49 years and him finding you that he'd at least take a breath and let you speak!

Very true.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 03:04:26 PM
Did I miss DR John G.'s repor on how the Christmas Cake recipe turned out?

Cake smelled great while baking. It is now wrapped in cheesecloth. In a week I start pouring frangelico on it and continue weekly for a few months or so.

Darn, now I can't have any.  What happened to using Brandy ;)

Do you mean amaretto? I have more frangelico.

Doesn't frangelico have hazelnut? 

Yup. I’m sorty, but I am not sending you any   

;D
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 03:05:30 PM
John, in my mind Christmas cake is fruitcake.  Is that what you made?

Without the citron stuff, the waxy, nasty, neon cherries and the like. It’s all dried fruit and nuts.

That part sounds good.  I just think it should be soaked in Brandy or maybe Whisky-lol
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 03:05:42 PM
I'm so sorry, Ron Pulliam. But I had to laugh. That's kinda how I feel about anyone from high school ever finding me.

LOL.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 03:05:55 PM
It looks like Sunday might be our last 100+ degree day.

Fingers crossed!
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Freddie on October 09, 2024, 03:09:01 PM
312 Guests are viewing this board - you'd think it's a Wednesday evening (Eastern time)!
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: John G. on October 09, 2024, 03:13:50 PM
John, in my mind Christmas cake is fruitcake.  Is that what you made?

Without the citron stuff, the waxy, nasty, neon cherries and the like. It’s all dried fruit and nuts.

That part sounds good.  I just think it should be soaked in Brandy or maybe Whisky-lol

That's more like my mom's whiskey nut cake.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: John G. on October 09, 2024, 03:15:34 PM
Cindy Williams is quite charming in Travels.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 03:18:21 PM
I suppose I should take a snapshot of this one.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: John G. on October 09, 2024, 03:20:25 PM
Congratulations, Jane.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Laura on October 09, 2024, 03:25:33 PM
DR Elmore, I am seeing the tour of Funny Girl later this month. Do you know anyone in this cast?
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: ChasSmith on October 09, 2024, 03:28:15 PM
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/05/squeezed-out-last-accordion-maker-in-france-to-close-shop-after-105-years

The last French maker of accordions, Maugein, has gone into liquidation after 105 years. They blame unfair competition from China, along with the slump brought on by Covid. The last instrument leaves the factory next week.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: singdaw on October 09, 2024, 03:28:59 PM
I'm so sorry, Ron Pulliam. But I had to laugh. That's kinda how I feel about anyone from high school ever finding me.

 ;D
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: George on October 09, 2024, 03:33:41 PM
I wrote a cover story about a guy in Pumpkintown, SC, who does custom slate headstone carving. The issue is out now but I haven’t been able to reach the guy to let him know and get him some copies. Hope he’s ok.

~~~Ditto!!~~~
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 03:33:54 PM
Congratulations, Jane.

Thanks.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: George on October 09, 2024, 03:34:14 PM
Vibes for DR Rodzinski’s neighbors.

~~~Ditto!!~~~
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 03:34:58 PM
Here it is.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Freddie on October 09, 2024, 03:36:17 PM
Here it is.


Congratulations, Jane, on your near-record HHW millstone!
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 03:37:10 PM
Keith did Wordle in five today.  Considering the word I think that was rather good.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 03:37:58 PM
Update on my next door neighbor who had a stroke some weeks back. Progress has been slim. I don’t think he’ll ever return. His wife will have to sell the house and move him to long-term care.

One day, he was lending me a hedge trimmer and asking me to water plants when they left town. Now, he won’t be coming back.


I sent his wife some G&S audio clips to see if that sparked anything.

This is sad.  Continued vibes for your neighbors.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 03:39:14 PM
John, in my mind Christmas cake is fruitcake.  Is that what you made?

Without the citron stuff, the waxy, nasty, neon cherries and the like. It’s all dried fruit and nuts.

That part sounds good.  I just think it should be soaked in Brandy or maybe Whisky-lol

That's more like my mom's whiskey nut cake.

Every year my mother made several traditional fruit cakes for Christmas.  I believe she used Brandy.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: George on October 09, 2024, 03:39:26 PM
I suppose I should take a snapshot of this one.

One post late, but still Congrats, Jane!
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 03:39:59 PM
I wrote a cover story about a guy in Pumpkintown, SC, who does custom slate headstone carving. The issue is out now but I haven’t been able to reach the guy to let him know and get him some copies. Hope he’s ok.

The article sounds interesting.  I hope he is ok and that your are able to reach him.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: George on October 09, 2024, 03:40:17 PM
Here it is.

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7745.0;attach=23747)

Nice! :D
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 03:41:10 PM
SIX!

(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91YJgMLnctL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg)
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: George on October 09, 2024, 03:41:25 PM
Page Six!!
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 03:41:30 PM
Thanks George.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 03:41:44 PM
Oh my, that six is a bit large ;D
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: George on October 09, 2024, 03:41:51 PM
SIX!

(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91YJgMLnctL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg)

Those are cool.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: singdaw on October 09, 2024, 03:43:23 PM
CONGRATULATIONS, DR Jane, on your lofty new perch in the HHW firmament!!!!!
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: singdaw on October 09, 2024, 03:44:24 PM
Oh my, that six is a bit large ;D

Large and in charge!
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: singdaw on October 09, 2024, 03:46:01 PM
We got approval to hire up to 10 additional folks for our department. Unfortunately, due to the timing of the posting and my vacation, I'm going to miss out on conducting any of the interviewing for said positions.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Freddie on October 09, 2024, 03:47:55 PM
When do you leave on vacation, singdaw?
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Freddie on October 09, 2024, 03:49:24 PM
CBS put the whole episode 1 of MATLOCK (2024 version) on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuF_lYO-eI8


Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 04:00:55 PM
CONGRATULATIONS, DR Jane, on your lofty new perch in the HHW firmament!!!!!

Thank you.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 04:01:22 PM
We got approval to hire up to 10 additional folks for our department. Unfortunately, due to the timing of the posting and my vacation, I'm going to miss out on conducting any of the interviewing for said positions.

Darn.  I hope you like who they hire.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: MichaelG on October 09, 2024, 04:46:49 PM
We got approval to hire up to 10 additional folks for our department. Unfortunately, due to the timing of the posting and my vacation, I'm going to miss out on conducting any of the interviewing for said positions.

Hope you have good staff there already to fill the gap!
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: singdaw on October 09, 2024, 06:22:36 PM
We are flying to Philly early Monday morning.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: singdaw on October 09, 2024, 06:36:03 PM
And driving from there down to the Jersey shore.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 06:39:08 PM
Wishes you have a great trip.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: singdaw on October 09, 2024, 06:40:57 PM
 :)
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: singdaw on October 09, 2024, 06:41:15 PM
Thanks, DR Jane.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Freddie on October 09, 2024, 06:53:26 PM
And driving from there down to the Jersey shore.

Hope it's a smooth and fun trip!
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2024, 06:55:42 PM
'night
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: Freddie on October 09, 2024, 07:03:42 PM
Good night, Jane
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: singdaw on October 09, 2024, 07:24:34 PM
Good night, friends.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: singdaw on October 09, 2024, 07:24:41 PM
And others.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: John G. on October 09, 2024, 08:10:31 PM
Keith did Wordle in five today.  Considering the word I think that was rather good.

I got it in three.  It helped that I got three letters right n the first guess.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: John G. on October 09, 2024, 08:11:12 PM
And driving from there down to the Jersey shore.

Hope Milton stays far away.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: John G. on October 09, 2024, 08:13:53 PM
Back to Travels with My Aunt. I can't remember the book at all.the movie is sloppy but enjoyable.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: John G. on October 09, 2024, 08:17:46 PM
I went to a Boo-Hoo Buffet tonight. That's what a friend has dubbed a wake at the home of a person who died. Make the family host all these people and feed them. I like the name.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: John G. on October 09, 2024, 08:19:25 PM
The house was on a street called Cave Lane. Sounds like hero of a bad romance novel.

"Oh, Cave. You are so deep, dark and mysterious."
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: John G. on October 09, 2024, 08:40:42 PM
Seven!
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: John G. on October 09, 2024, 08:40:56 PM
Grandiloquent seven!
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: John G. on October 09, 2024, 08:41:14 PM
Monumental seven!
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: John G. on October 09, 2024, 09:07:05 PM
Finishing up Independence, a half-hour film John Huston made for the National Archives in 1976. Ken Howard reprises his 1776 role as Thomas Jefferson. Pat Hingle, who played Ben Franklin in 1776, is John Adams here. Eli Wallace is Franklin.

It's on YouTube. 
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: John G. on October 09, 2024, 09:11:48 PM
YouTube has a few Huston films that I can't find elsewhere.  One is We Were Strangers with Jennifer Jones. It's a historical drama about Cuba.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: vixmom on October 09, 2024, 09:19:07 PM
I am not caught up
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: vixmom on October 09, 2024, 09:20:36 PM
This morning I called a few phone screen  repair places and was given quotes between $400 -$500
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: John G. on October 09, 2024, 09:35:28 PM
This morning I called a few phone screen  repair places and was given quotes between $400 -$500

All the more reason for you to win the lottery..
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: John G. on October 09, 2024, 09:58:09 PM
Good night, all.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: bk on October 09, 2024, 10:42:18 PM
This day has gotten away from me, which is very odd as I sang You'll Never Get Away from Me really loudly.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: bk on October 09, 2024, 10:42:33 PM
I just don't get how this day got away from me.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: bk on October 09, 2024, 10:42:55 PM
Anyway, I watched a movie and now I'm here.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: bk on October 09, 2024, 10:43:31 PM
I had a Tom's bacon cheeseburger and fries for food. It traveled much better than other times and was really, really good.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: bk on October 09, 2024, 10:43:41 PM
Even the fries were beautiful.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: bk on October 09, 2024, 10:43:51 PM
Even the orchestra is beautiful.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: bk on October 09, 2024, 10:44:05 PM
What am I, Joel Grey all of a sudden?
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: George on October 09, 2024, 10:56:37 PM
We got approval to hire up to 10 additional folks for our department. Unfortunately, due to the timing of the posting and my vacation, I'm going to miss out on conducting any of the interviewing for said positions.

Darn.  I hope you like who they hire.

Ditto and Ditto!
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: George on October 09, 2024, 10:59:44 PM
I'm home after a full run-through and have just finished eating my last piece of leftover lasagna.
Title: Re: THE POURING OF THE CONCRETE
Post by: George on October 09, 2024, 11:00:12 PM
I had no burrito today.
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Post by: George on October 09, 2024, 11:02:06 PM
I actually thought about driving through Taco Bell and getting one before I got home, but I didn't do that. 
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Post by: George on October 09, 2024, 11:02:15 PM
I came directly home and I'm glad I did.
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Post by: George on October 09, 2024, 11:02:38 PM
The lasagna was quite delish, even reheated. :)
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Post by: George on October 09, 2024, 11:02:48 PM
Gratuitous Post #202!!
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Post by: George on October 09, 2024, 11:03:57 PM
We are flying to Philly early Monday morning.
And driving from there down to the Jersey shore.

~~~Travel Vibes for Singdaw and His DH!!~~~
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Post by: George on October 09, 2024, 11:04:59 PM
The house was on a street called Cave Lane. Sounds like hero of a bad romance novel.

"Oh, Cave. You are so deep, dark and mysterious."

;D
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Post by: George on October 09, 2024, 11:08:17 PM
This morning I called a few phone screen  repair places and was given quotes between $400 -$500

Did you look on YouTube to see if you can replace the screen yourself?  I was able to do that with my previous phone, an LG G5, and the screen only cost $30 and the set of tools that had the one non-standard screwdriver that was needed only cost about $11.  I got both on eBay and save a TON of money...assuming it's possible to do that with your phone. :-\
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Post by: George on October 09, 2024, 11:09:59 PM
Either way...

~~~Continued Phone Repair Vibes!!~~~
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Post by: George on October 09, 2024, 11:13:19 PM
Oh, my effing gee...

Meteorologists Get Death Threats as Hurricane Milton Conspiracy Theories Thrive (https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/hurricane-milton-misinformation-meteorlogist-death-threats-1235130352/)

It's their job to warn residents about destructive storms — but political polarization has made them targets online

:o
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Post by: George on October 09, 2024, 11:24:25 PM
And with that...
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Post by: George on October 09, 2024, 11:25:48 PM
Let's turn to the effusive...
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Post by: George on October 09, 2024, 11:26:06 PM
PAGE EIGHT DANCE!!
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Post by: bk on October 10, 2024, 12:18:43 AM
Clam (malc, spelled backwards) chowder was excellent. I do love clam chowder. I love it large.
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Post by: bk on October 10, 2024, 12:20:01 AM
New notes are up.
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Post by: bk on October 10, 2024, 12:20:10 AM
Up are new notes.
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Post by: bk on October 10, 2024, 12:20:18 AM
I've seen them.
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Post by: bk on October 10, 2024, 12:20:24 AM
I've read them.
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Post by: bk on October 10, 2024, 12:20:30 AM
I wrote them.
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Post by: bk on October 10, 2024, 12:20:59 AM
Took a Mucinex-D for phlegm - particularly bad this evening.