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Title: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - PART TWO, THE DAY BEFORE THE DO
Post by: bk on December 23, 2024, 12:13:33 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes were part two and the day before the Do, and now it is time for you to post until the day before the cows come home.
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2024, 12:14:44 AM: And the word of the day is: DELECTATION!
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Post by: George on December 23, 2024, 01:18:43 AM: ~~~Most Excellent Vibes and Xylophones for the Arrival of Payment Two!!~~~
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Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - PART TWO, THE DAY BEFORE THE DO
Post by: vixmom on December 23, 2024, 03:02:44 AM: I just read Rodzinskis story about Fred and I’m crying
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Post by: Freddie on December 23, 2024, 04:07:53 AM: Sending BK more of the most excellent vibes and xylophones for payment two to arrive!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 23, 2024, 04:50:31 AM: Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 23, 2024, 04:52:16 AM: I slept well until sometime around 2:30; the last three hours were endless, listening to the cats run around and cuddling with A & T.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 23, 2024, 04:55:35 AM: Yesterday morning, when I checked my bank account online, I was $26.00 overdrawn. I was so rattled that I spent too much time between 2:30 and 5:30 fretting over how much worse it might be today. So, I spent some time debating my options. Since my union pension will not land until Jan. 2 and I'm not expecting any DR to win the lottery and give me a ouple of million, I decided that I cannot afford to move from the apartment until 2025.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 23, 2024, 04:57:52 AM: So, around 3:30 this morning, I called Access-a-Ride and canceled today's trips to CVS for the vaccines. I needed all my AAR cash in the apartment - you have to pay for the rides in cash, and I've got $60 in singles here at the moment - to make a bank deposit this week to cover the overdraft.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 23, 2024, 05:00:02 AM: At 6:00 this morning I canceled my CVS appointment. I can reschedule after Jan. 2, and then I checked my bank account online to see if the overdraft had become larger. Well, knock me over! I am no longer overdrawn, and I have a bank balance of $2.50.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 23, 2024, 05:02:33 AM: I can transpose to any key, I supposedly have a high IQ, the number for which I have never known, I can read Latin and French, I'm a whiz at English grammar, but I have never been able to balance a checkbook or manage money. Go figure./
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - PART TWO, THE DAY BEFORE THE DO
Post by: ChasSmith on December 23, 2024, 05:05:49 AM: Good morning, all.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 23, 2024, 05:06:02 AM: so if any DR wins the Big Lottery, I'd happily accept $2,000,000. That should keep me solvent through the end of my days and give me enough to record Jubilee. If you want to give me $3,000,000, I can also record Babes in Toyland. And you have a nice tax write-off.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - PART TWO, THE DAY BEFORE THE DO
Post by: ChasSmith on December 23, 2024, 05:06:17 AM: I am up, just to start getting done whatever things need to get done. And there are plenty of them.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 23, 2024, 05:07:32 AM: I've made a note of those figures, DR Elmore, and will keep an eye on my winnings.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 23, 2024, 05:08:22 AM: I can balance a checkbook.

My only problem in doing so is that I always run out of numbers too soon!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 23, 2024, 05:08:24 AM: I did get one bit of good news this morning: John Wilson sent me a thank you for his Christmas card. He's recording in the spring the new edition of Guys and Dolls that Jason Buell and I co-edited in 2017.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - PART TWO, THE DAY BEFORE THE DO
Post by: elmore3003 on December 23, 2024, 05:09:11 AM: Quote from: ChasSmith on December 23, 2024, 05:07:32 AM
I've made a note of those figures, DR Elmore, and will keep an eye on my winnings.

I do so love to write all those zeros!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - PART TWO, THE DAY BEFORE THE DO
Post by: ChasSmith on December 23, 2024, 05:12:17 AM: Speaking of running out of numbers, it is currently one degree outside.

One. Count it.

We have one degree.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - PART TWO, THE DAY BEFORE THE DO
Post by: elmore3003 on December 23, 2024, 05:13:01 AM: Well, here's today's shocker. Yesterday morning, around 7:30, a sleeping woman was burned alive in a subway car. A Guatemalan man has been held by police.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - PART TWO, THE DAY BEFORE THE DO
Post by: elmore3003 on December 23, 2024, 05:13:59 AM: Quote from: ChasSmith on December 23, 2024, 05:12:17 AM
Speaking of running out of numbers, it is currently one degree outside.

One. Count it.

We have one degree.

That was another reason to cancel CVS today. Who wants to be outside?
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Post by: Laura on December 23, 2024, 05:24:06 AM: Good morning.
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2024, 05:56:52 AM: Good morning, all.
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Post by: singdaw on December 23, 2024, 05:58:45 AM: Good morning, friends.
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Post by: singdaw on December 23, 2024, 05:58:53 AM: And others.
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Post by: singdaw on December 23, 2024, 05:59:04 AM: .
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Post by: singdaw on December 23, 2024, 05:59:20 AM: Who decides these things?
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2024, 05:59:48 AM: Elmote, your talk of zeroes has me singing Five Zeroes from On the Twentieth Century, which I dearly love. I am hoping you get your wish.
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2024, 06:01:50 AM: Quote from: singdaw on December 23, 2024, 05:59:04 AM
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Hey, they forgot Noche de los Rabanos. Happy Night of the Radishes, y'all.
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2024, 06:02:00 AM: Two!
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2024, 06:02:39 AM: May all your radish festivities be bright.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 23, 2024, 06:02:48 AM: Today is former DR William Orr's birthday.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 23, 2024, 06:03:34 AM: Today is the fourth anniversary of the death of my beloved friend Rebecca Luker.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 23, 2024, 06:04:42 AM: Quote from: John G. on December 23, 2024, 05:59:48 AM
Elmote, your talk of zeroes has me singing Five Zeroes from On the Twentieth Century, which I dearly love. I am hoping you get your wish.

Elmote? I've gone Mexican! Thanks, DR JohnG.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - PART TWO, THE DAY BEFORE THE DO
Post by: elmore3003 on December 23, 2024, 06:05:51 AM: Quote from: John G. on December 23, 2024, 06:02:39 AM
May all your radish festivities be bright.

I've always loved fresh radishes and I don't think I've had one since Cafe Frida closed.
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Post by: singdaw on December 23, 2024, 06:16:18 AM: ~~~MOST EXCELLENT VIBES & XYLOPHONES FOR THE ARRIVAL OF PAYMENT TWO~~~ for BK!!!!!
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Post by: singdaw on December 23, 2024, 06:16:47 AM: And ~~~VIBE$$~~~ for DR elmore3003 as well!!!
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2024, 06:37:28 AM: Elmote. I com form thi Vixmam Schul off tyPing.
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2024, 06:38:54 AM: Up to make a flourless chocolate cake for later.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 23, 2024, 06:42:53 AM: El Mote! A real badass from the north. You've been warned.
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Post by: vixmom on December 23, 2024, 06:44:46 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 23, 2024, 06:02:48 AM
Today is former DR William Orr's birthday.
It isindeex! And a milestone birthday as well, celebrating 8 decades upon the earth
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Post by: vixmom on December 23, 2024, 06:46:05 AM: We've been friends for close to 5 of them
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Post by: Freddie on December 23, 2024, 07:10:26 AM: Happy birthday wishes to William F. Orr!
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 23, 2024, 07:12:47 AM: Monday.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 23, 2024, 07:13:05 AM: Payment arrival vibes for MR BK.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 23, 2024, 07:13:40 AM: I enjoyed listening to DR RODZINSKI's story.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 23, 2024, 07:14:00 AM: DR GINNY sorry your plans have been thwarted.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 23, 2024, 07:15:19 AM: TOD:

Again.....the reading of my play.

Working on OKLAHOMA! again.

Directing a really well received production of FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON.

Being put on the 5-year plan for a certain procedure.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 23, 2024, 07:15:52 AM: It is 33 degrees here now headed for 43 degrees.
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Post by: Freddie on December 23, 2024, 07:18:50 AM: Quote from: Jrand74 on December 23, 2024, 07:15:19 AM
TOD:

Again.....the reading of my play.

Working on OKLAHOMA! again.

Directing a really well received production of FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON.

Being put on the 5-year plan for a certain procedure.

What great 2024 highlights!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - PART TWO, THE DAY BEFORE THE DO
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 23, 2024, 07:29:19 AM: TOD:

My favorite things about this past year are few, sad to say. The most memorable positives are my two cataract surgeries which have allowed me to discard wearing glasses for anything (except sun glasses, that is).

Another positive is the truly wonderful tale of Fred written by Rodzinski. I really enjoyed reading it, and it would make a wonderful feel-good movie with character studies aplenty.

I tried to listen, as well, but it did not sound like his voice to me. Wasn't that an AI-generated reading?
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 23, 2024, 07:32:00 AM: Some least favorite things of the year include Hurricane Helene which devastated much of Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina...and caused damage elsewhere, as well.

It's always strange to me when I drive down a road I haven't been on since the hurricane and find so many downed or uprooted trees, often huge ones. And in areas where trees have been cleared, it's shocking to see what fallen trees did to homes they fell upon. I consider myself extremely lucky to have survived it unscathed.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 23, 2024, 07:40:06 AM: Last evening, I thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality of my cousin Chad and his wife Courtney. He had a Christmas "do" for local relatives including his mother, Debra, his sister Becky and her husband Evan, his uncle Butch and his fiancee Sharon, and me, his "favored" cousin. The house was warm, beautifully decorated, and there was plenty of snacking food. Dinner was rib-eye steaks Chad cooked outdoors, roasted zucchini with onions, baked potatoes and a wonderful Caesar salad (without chicken).

While we adults really enjoyed ourselves, the house belonged to the children. Chad and Courtney have two daughters, Brynlee and Allie, ages 3 and 1 1/2, respectively. Becky and Evan have Audrey, also 3, and Levi who is 8 months old. Levi was fascinated by me for some reason. He just stared at me and smiled a lot. I got a kick out of that.

The little girls were all about dressing up, playing, hurting each other's feelings, screaming at the top of their lungs and being very excited about opening presents.

I arrived at 4:45 p.m. and departed at 7:15 p.m. The meal was delicous. Chad is a whiz with the grill.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 23, 2024, 07:46:32 AM: Yesterday afternoon I had my weekly Zoom chat with like-minded film-music-lovers. There were only five of us this week as others had holiday plans.

One of the guys, Marhsall Harvey (BK's editor on a few projects), regaled us with stories about working on a Tournament of Roses float. It's a huge project, and it's taking a lot of time. He suggested that since my Christmas gathering was early that I should fly out to LA and help them cover the float with flowers, etc. As interesting as that sounds, I took a pass. If I still lived in California, I'd have taken him up on it, though. It sounds interesting, and if the float turns out to look like the artistic rendering he showed us, it should take a major prize.

Another member, Henry Stanny, seconded Marshall's invite and said I would be welcome at his end-of-year party on the 29th. That sounded great, too. I would dearly love to meet these guys because they are genuinely nice people. Bruce has worked with Henry as the EMCEE on concerts Henry puts together.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 23, 2024, 08:00:41 AM: I have a Friday appointment with my ENT doctor to discuss a sleep study.

I had one nearly 10 years ago which led to my getting a CPAP machine. The County of Alameda had a medical plan with Kaiser, and it was they who not only provided the CPAP but also all support for same. When I retired and relocated to SC, the VA took up my CPAP support based on copies of the sleep study I had obtained from Kaiser.

A couple of weeks ago, my CPAP started making noises. These noises were very irritating. I could fall asleep using the machine, but I would wake up at 3:30 or 4 a.m. and not be able to fall back asleep. It's difficult to describe the sound, as I first thought it might be "me" causing the noise...as if the air pressure was causing my nasal passages to whistle. I heard it loudly in my head, so it wasn't something I could pinpoint. I Googled the issue and learned that these noises indicate that the CPAP machine was possibly wearing out.

I turned to the VA to request a new machine. They said i would need a new sleep study as regulations had changed requiring sleep studies to be done every 10 years before they would replace a machine. Sigh. I was told a request for a sleep study had been entered into the VA system, but it may take a long time and I shoudl go to my ENT if I wanted faster results.

And so, Friday afternoon, I will visit the doctor who had previously helped me with my hearing loss and with my nasal polyps.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - PART TWO, THE DAY BEFORE THE DO
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 23, 2024, 08:01:58 AM: There is an upshot to that previous tale:

Two nights ago, I used my CPAP and it made no noise at all. I slept peacefully through the night. Same again last night.

Still, the machine is old and should be replaced, so I'm going to go through it all again.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - PART TWO, THE DAY BEFORE THE DO
Post by: Freddie on December 23, 2024, 08:03:04 AM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on December 23, 2024, 07:40:06 AM
Last evening, I thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality of my cousin Chad and his wife Courtney. He had a Christmas "do" for local relatives including his mother, Debra, his sister Becky and her husband Evan, his uncle Butch and his fiancee Sharon, and me, his "favored" cousin. The house was warm, beautifully decorated, and there was plenty of snacking food. Dinner was rib-eye steaks Chad cooked outdoors, roasted zucchini with onions, baked potatoes and a wonderful Caesar salad (without chicken).

While we adults really enjoyed ourselves, the house belonged to the children. Chad and Courtney have two daughters, Brynlee and Allie, ages 3 and 1 1/2, respectively. Becky and Evan have Audrey, also 3, and Levi who is 8 months old. Levi was fascinated by me for some reason. He just stared at me and smiled a lot. I got a kick out of that.

The little girls were all about dressing up, playing, hurting each other's feelings, screaming at the top of their lungs and being very excited about opening presents.

I arrived at 4:45 p.m. and departed at 7:15 p.m. The meal was delicous. Chad is a whiz with the grill.

Sounds like such a lovely celebration.
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2024, 08:14:44 AM: I'm up, I'm up - seven hours of sleep.
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2024, 08:16:48 AM: Had a message from another gal at the insurance company - had to sign one additional document, which I did online, and THAT should now trigger the payment, so hopefully today it will arrive at some point soon. Digits crossed and thanks for all the vibes and xylophones and keep 'em coming so we can have a Merry Christmas here. :)
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Post by: vixmom on December 23, 2024, 08:41:31 AM: Quote from: John G. on December 23, 2024, 06:37:28 AM
Elmote. I com form thi Vixmam Schul off tyPing.

Iam so pourd
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2024, 08:46:44 AM: Not yet. Have e-mailed the gal who's supposed to release the payment - nothing. Texted the new gal who wrote and asked her to make sure the other one was working today and if not, to please have someone else release the payment. This is excruciatingly excruciating but hopefully by the time I get home from food and shopping, it will be done.
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2024, 08:47:45 AM: She's working. And apparently not in such a hurry to release the payment. She seems not to understand how stressful this has all been.
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2024, 08:50:36 AM: Now she says she's sent the payment request to a supervisor for approval and that I'll get an e-mail when I can retrieve the money and that will happen sometime today.
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Post by: Freddie on December 23, 2024, 09:05:17 AM: Quote from: bk on December 23, 2024, 08:50:36 AM
Now she says she's sent the payment request to a supervisor for approval and that I'll get an e-mail when I can retrieve the money and that will happen sometime today.

Great news! Some real progress.
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2024, 09:35:13 AM: From DR Laura:

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When we sold our old church building, they removed the time capsule that was placed under the cross. One of the items inside was a note from the pastor's teenage son. He's now one of the older guys in the congregation.

That must have been fun for him to see it opened.
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2024, 09:36:45 AM: Quote from: George on December 23, 2024, 01:18:43 AM
~~~Most Excellent Vibes and Xylophones for the Arrival of Payment Two!!~~~

DITTO!
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2024, 09:36:57 AM: Quote from: vixmom on December 23, 2024, 02:54:23 AM
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2024, 09:37:15 AM: Quote from: vixmom on December 23, 2024, 03:02:44 AM
I just read Rodzinskis story about Fred and I’m crying

I know.
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2024, 09:38:10 AM: I keep thinking of the miracle of the Christmas card getting there unusually fast, especially since Bryan's birthday card/gift seems to be missing and we mailed it early.
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2024, 09:40:47 AM: Quote from: vixmom on December 23, 2024, 06:44:46 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on December 23, 2024, 06:02:48 AM
Today is former DR William Orr's birthday.
It isindeex! And a milestone birthday as well, celebrating 8 decades upon the earth

Wow, please wish him a very happy birthday from me.
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2024, 09:44:39 AM: Bruce I'm glad you have your new car for your Christmas day drive.
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Post by: George on December 23, 2024, 11:05:43 AM: Quote from: vixmom on December 23, 2024, 02:54:23 AM
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Post by: George on December 23, 2024, 11:07:59 AM: Quote from: ChasSmith on December 23, 2024, 05:08:22 AM
I can balance a checkbook.

My only problem in doing so is that I always run out of numbers too soon!

Or...

I can't be overdrawn! I still have checks left!

;)
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Post by: George on December 23, 2024, 11:08:35 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 23, 2024, 05:08:24 AM
I did get one bit of good news this morning: John Wilson sent me a thank you for his Christmas card. He's recording in the spring the new edition of Guys and Dolls that Jason Buell and I co-edited in 2017.

That's so cool, Larry!
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Post by: George on December 23, 2024, 11:09:15 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 23, 2024, 05:13:01 AM
Well, here's today's shocker. Yesterday morning, around 7:30, a sleeping woman was burned alive in a subway car. A Guatemalan man has been held by police.

Oh, my goodness! :o
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Post by: George on December 23, 2024, 11:10:32 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 23, 2024, 06:03:34 AM
Today is the fourth anniversary of the death of my beloved friend Rebecca Luker.

It's been four years? I never would've guessed. :(
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Post by: George on December 23, 2024, 11:12:01 AM: A Very Happy 80th Birthday to (former) DR William F. Orr!!
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2024, 11:40:51 AM: Back from a very light breakfast and the last of the shopping for the Do.
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2024, 11:41:23 AM: Payment two has not arrived. I'm gonna give it another hour and then I'm taking the gloves off, I'm afraid.
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2024, 12:36:14 PM: Cutting into the Christmas cranberry-pistachio cake
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2024, 12:36:54 PM: Also made a flourless chocolate cake today
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2024, 12:37:36 PM: I am not a diabetic. Well, I keep trying to convince myself of that.
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2024, 12:43:39 PM: Quote from: John G. on December 23, 2024, 12:36:14 PM
Cutting into the Christmas cranberry-pistachio cake

It looks yummy.
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2024, 12:44:13 PM: Quote from: John G. on December 23, 2024, 12:36:54 PM
Also made a flourless chocolate cake today

Another yum. Is is very moist not having flour?
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2024, 12:44:54 PM: Quote from: John G. on December 23, 2024, 12:37:36 PM
I am not a diabetic. Well, I keep trying to convince myself of that.

;D I keep praying I did not sent myself over the line from pre to diabetic.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 23, 2024, 12:45:39 PM: Back, from four (4) hours of HELL, to wit:

The bank - No problem. In and out. Done.
Store #1 - HELL. They inexplicably had almost nothing I was there for, and someone I (happily) hadn't seen in years found me and put me through HELL bringing me up to date on their life and that of others. Pure torture.
Store #2 - HELL. Nothing fancy, just plain HELL. Every which way.
Store #3 - Piece o' cake, since it's right next door to Store #2 and I could walk in, buy one thing, and get my ASS out.
Store #4 - Walked in, took one look around, and walked right back out. I didn't need it THAT bad.
Gas station - Put 2 gallons of gas in the can I brought with me for the snowblower, etc. All fine, except it didn't spit out a receipt after I said "yes" to "do you want a receipt?"

The traffic: I only got about four miles from my house (as the crow flies - till somebody shoots the bastard down), and it was HELL the entire way. From what I could see in a couple of places, the opposing traffic had it even worse. Still...
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 23, 2024, 12:49:59 PM: Haven't had one in ages, but I love flourless chocolate cakes.
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2024, 12:52:06 PM: Just sent a really long text to everyone on the text thread. I think their plan is to string this out until the end of the day or even morning and I told them that it's neither fair nor right for it to take this time once I signed the additional document and the gal who sent it to me wrote, "As soon as it is completed, I will let your adjuster know they can release the final payment. If you have any questions, please let me know." Well, release the damn payment already. I don't need this damn anxiety anymore. I've had it since Friday.
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2024, 12:52:38 PM: Of course, they're probably all at lunch now.
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2024, 12:52:45 PM: Enter page four.
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2024, 01:08:24 PM: Quote from: ChasSmith on December 23, 2024, 12:45:39 PM
Back, from four (4) hours of HELL, to wit:

Sorry. I hope you are unwinding now and feeling better after your experience.
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Post by: Freddie on December 23, 2024, 01:24:36 PM: Quote from: John G. on December 23, 2024, 12:36:54 PM
Also made a flourless chocolate cake today

Yum!!!
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 23, 2024, 01:58:51 PM: Get the damned payment out there vibes for MR BK.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 23, 2024, 01:59:45 PM: I was at the computer and everything was going well.....when I was struck with a bout of some kind of sickness.

I have been lying down since 10:30 a.m. and feeling a bit better.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 23, 2024, 02:00:32 PM: DR RON PULLIAM that sounds like a fun party!
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 23, 2024, 02:00:43 PM: Delicious photos.
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2024, 02:09:05 PM: Quote from: vixmom on December 23, 2024, 08:41:31 AM
Quote from: John G. on December 23, 2024, 06:37:28 AM
Elmote. I com form thi Vixmam Schul off tyPing.

Iam so pourd

Tank hue, Vixen. On Dadher, on Prancter!
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 23, 2024, 02:09:54 PM: DR CHAS SMITH sorry for your hellish day.
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2024, 02:10:39 PM: My throat is feeling a bit sore - hope that goes away soon.
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2024, 02:10:57 PM: No response.
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2024, 02:11:30 PM: I did get a pleasant little check so that was nice.
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2024, 02:12:53 PM: Quote from: bk on December 23, 2024, 02:10:39 PM
My throat is feeling a bit sore - hope that goes away soon.

Vibes and lozenges it does.
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2024, 02:13:38 PM: I finally got my election day check. It wss less than I expected but still welcome.
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2024, 02:14:06 PM: I’m at the cardiologist waiting for a checkup.
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2024, 02:19:12 PM: Quote from: Jrand74 on December 23, 2024, 01:59:45 PM
I was at the computer and everything was going well.....when I was struck with a bout of some kind of sickness.

I have been lying down since 10:30 a.m. and feeling a bit better.

Vibes you feel a lot better by tonight.
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2024, 02:20:02 PM: Quote from: bk on December 23, 2024, 02:10:39 PM
My throat is feeling a bit sore - hope that goes away soon.

Vibes you are fine by tonight and well for the 24th & 25th.
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2024, 02:20:32 PM: Quote from: John G. on December 23, 2024, 02:14:06 PM
I’m at the cardiologist waiting for a checkup.

I hope all is well!
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2024, 02:20:53 PM: I think it's just stress.
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Post by: Ginny on December 23, 2024, 02:28:55 PM: Monday evening greetings! I have made peace with our decision to stay home this week. We picked up a huge Kroger order and I’ve started preparing some of our favorite holiday dishes. Meanwhile, Rob and Mary Linda are kindly sending frequent photos of what we’re missing at their house.
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Post by: Ginny on December 23, 2024, 02:35:10 PM: TOD - I started 2024 with Covid and I’m ending it with bronchitis and threw in a little thing called cancer in between. Add to that the deaths of one beloved relative and two special librarian friends and this year has been a real dumpster fire.

But, I am grateful for the smooth sale of our old house and the high level of contentment we have here in the new one. And we do have one piece of REALLY GOOD NEWS:

Come spring Charlotte and Hannah will welcome a sibling into our family!

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2024, 02:53:28 PM: Wonderful news, Ginny!
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 23, 2024, 02:57:02 PM: Quote from: Ginny on December 23, 2024, 02:28:55 PM
Monday evening greetings! I have made peace with our decision to stay home this week. We picked up a huge Kroger order and I’ve started preparing some of our favorite holiday dishes. Meanwhile, Rob and Mary Linda are kindly sending frequent photos of what we’re missing at their house.

That's wonderful, DR Ginny! What time should we be dropping by?
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2024, 03:05:42 PM: Quote from: Ginny on December 23, 2024, 02:35:10 PM
TOD - I started 2024 with Covid and I’m ending it with bronchitis and threw in a little thing called cancer in between. Add to that the deaths on one beloved relative and two special librarian friends and this year has been a real dumpster fire.

But, I am grateful for the smooth sale of our old house and the high level of contentment we have here in the new one. And we do have one piece of REALLY GOOD NEWS:

Come spring Charlotte and Hannah will welcome a sibling into our family!

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

WOW on the wonderful news! CONGRATULATIONS!
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Post by: Ginny on December 23, 2024, 03:08:24 PM: Quote from: ChasSmith on December 23, 2024, 02:57:02 PM
Quote from: Ginny on December 23, 2024, 02:28:55 PM
Monday evening greetings! I have made peace with our decision to stay home this week. We picked up a huge Kroger order and I’ve started preparing some of our favorite holiday dishes. Meanwhile, Rob and Mary Linda are kindly sending frequent photos of what we’re missing at their house.

That's wonderful, DR Ginny! What time should we be dropping by?

You’re always welcome, DR ChasSmith, but I should warn you that one of those items is lemon lime Jello cottage cheese surprise.

https://youtu.be/nCfvhurLvnA?si=HAP9C6xMsPQXRJ7g
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Post by: Freddie on December 23, 2024, 03:13:03 PM: Quote from: Jrand74 on December 23, 2024, 01:59:45 PM
I was at the computer and everything was going well.....when I was struck with a bout of some kind of sickness.

I have been lying down since 10:30 a.m. and feeling a bit better.

Sending Feel better vibes!
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Post by: Freddie on December 23, 2024, 03:13:51 PM: Quote from: John G. on December 23, 2024, 02:14:06 PM
I’m at the cardiologist waiting for a checkup.

Hoping it's only good news.
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Post by: Freddie on December 23, 2024, 03:14:52 PM: Quote from: Ginny on December 23, 2024, 02:35:10 PM
TOD - I started 2024 with Covid and I’m ending it with bronchitis and threw in a little thing called cancer in between. Add to that the deaths of one beloved relative and two special librarian friends and this year has been a real dumpster fire.

But, I am grateful for the smooth sale of our old house and the high level of contentment we have here in the new one. And we do have one piece of REALLY GOOD NEWS:

Come spring Charlotte and Hannah will welcome a sibling into our family!

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Great to hear that fabulous news, Ginny!
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Post by: Freddie on December 23, 2024, 03:16:18 PM: Quote from: bk on December 23, 2024, 02:10:39 PM
My throat is feeling a bit sore - hope that goes away soon.

Sore-throat-go-away vibes!
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Post by: Freddie on December 23, 2024, 03:16:31 PM: Page Five!
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Post by: Ginny on December 23, 2024, 03:19:36 PM: Thank you, DRs John G, Jane, and Freddie for the nice comments on the good news I just shared.
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2024, 03:21:50 PM: Quote from: Ginny on December 23, 2024, 03:08:24 PM
Quote from: ChasSmith on December 23, 2024, 02:57:02 PM
Quote from: Ginny on December 23, 2024, 02:28:55 PM
Monday evening greetings! I have made peace with our decision to stay home this week. We picked up a huge Kroger order and I’ve started preparing some of our favorite holiday dishes. Meanwhile, Rob and Mary Linda are kindly sending frequent photos of what we’re missing at their house.

That's wonderful, DR Ginny! What time should we be dropping by?

You’re always welcome, DR ChasSmith, but I should warn you that one of those items is lemon lime Jello cottage cheese surprise.

https://youtu.be/nCfvhurLvnA?si=HAP9C6xMsPQXRJ7g

;D
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2024, 03:29:35 PM: Well, the comedy of errors continues. The thing was sent to the supervisor for approval at eight-thirty. The supervisor apparently didn't get it or couldn't see it, and then she was gone for the day. So, I've been promised that if it's not here when I get up in the morning, she'll follow up and get it done. So, another day goes by and I am now really up against it in terms of getting to the bank and still being able to cook and do stuff I need to do. If it's here and I'm up by ten, then it will be okay. Later than that is going to be a real problem and I don't even know if the bank closes early.
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2024, 03:30:05 PM: Crazy, infuriating, and exasperating.
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Post by: singdaw on December 23, 2024, 03:42:59 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 23, 2024, 05:08:24 AM
I did get one bit of good news this morning: John Wilson sent me a thank you for his Christmas card. He's recording in the spring the new edition of Guys and Dolls that Jason Buell and I co-edited in 2017.

That's very exciting!!
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Post by: Laura on December 23, 2024, 03:43:07 PM: Such great news, Grandma Ginny!
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Post by: singdaw on December 23, 2024, 03:45:01 PM: Sorry, BK. That stinks.
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Post by: singdaw on December 23, 2024, 03:45:27 PM: CONGRATULATIONS to DR Ginny on such happy happy news!!!
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Post by: Freddie on December 23, 2024, 03:46:23 PM: Quote from: bk on December 23, 2024, 03:29:35 PM
Well, the comedy of errors continues. The thing was sent to the supervisor for approval at eight-thirty. The supervisor apparently didn't get it or couldn't see it, and then she was gone for the day. So, I've been promised that if it's not here when I get up in the morning, she'll follow up and get it done. So, another day goes by and I am now really up against it in terms of getting to the bank and still being able to cook and do stuff I need to do. If it's here and I'm up by ten, then it will be okay. Later than that is going to be a real problem and I don't even know if the bank closes early.

Yikes!

Vibes it all ends up working out.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 23, 2024, 03:58:24 PM: Quote from: John G. on December 23, 2024, 12:36:14 PM
Cutting into the Christmas cranberry-pistachio cake

Oooooooooh-h-h-h-h-h!!!
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Post by: singdaw on December 23, 2024, 04:06:32 PM: There seem to be an inordinate amount of cakes, pies, and other delicacies emerging from the kitchen of DR John G.
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Post by: singdaw on December 23, 2024, 04:06:40 PM: Lucky him!
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Post by: singdaw on December 23, 2024, 04:07:04 PM: Are you getting paid by the word today, DR Ron Pulliam? :)
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2024, 04:18:59 PM: Quote from: bk on December 23, 2024, 03:30:05 PM
Crazy, infuriating, and exasperating.

I can imagine the stress when you have so much to do tomorrow.
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2024, 04:19:52 PM: Quote from: singdaw on December 23, 2024, 04:07:04 PM
Are you getting paid by the word today, DR Ron Pulliam? :)

LOL.
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2024, 04:20:05 PM: DR Ron I enjoyed your posts today.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 23, 2024, 04:54:36 PM: Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 23, 2024, 04:59:03 PM: I just returned from what I hope is my last medical appointment of 2024. I need to have a little surgery and have been waiting to see the surgeon since last spring. My appointments have been cancelled, the rescheduled repeatedly. I was scheduled to see him tomorrow, Christmas Eve, but the office called this morning and asked me to come in today. Finally! I am now off until Jan 3rd — and need every bit if it.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 23, 2024, 05:00:35 PM: Sorry to hear about your bronchitis, DR Ginny. What a disappointment for you. Vibes of health and recovery.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 23, 2024, 05:01:04 PM: Health vibes all around, including BK and Jrand.
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Post by: Freddie on December 23, 2024, 05:01:53 PM: Quote from: Jeanne on December 23, 2024, 04:59:03 PM
I just returned from what I hope is my last medical appointment of 2024. I need to have a little surgery and have been waiting to see the surgeon since last spring. My appointments have been cancelled, the rescheduled repeatedly. I was scheduled to see him tomorrow, Christmas Eve, but the office called this morning and asked me to come in today. Finally! I am now off until Jan 3rd — and need every bit if it.

Sending relaxation vibes!
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Post by: Jeanne on December 23, 2024, 05:02:12 PM: Congratulations to DR Ginny, as well!
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2024, 05:02:24 PM: Quote from: Jeanne on December 23, 2024, 04:59:03 PM
I just returned from what I hope is my last medical appointment of 2024. I need to have a little surgery and have been waiting to see the surgeon since last spring. My appointments have been cancelled, the rescheduled repeatedly. I was scheduled to see him tomorrow, Christmas Eve, but the office called this morning and asked me to come in today. Finally! I am now off until Jan 3rd — and need every bit if it.

Finally! Do you have a date for the surgery?
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Post by: Jeanne on December 23, 2024, 05:02:44 PM: Quote from: Freddie on December 23, 2024, 05:01:53 PM
Quote from: Jeanne on December 23, 2024, 04:59:03 PM
I just returned from what I hope is my last medical appointment of 2024. I need to have a little surgery and have been waiting to see the surgeon since last spring. My appointments have been cancelled, the rescheduled repeatedly. I was scheduled to see him tomorrow, Christmas Eve, but the office called this morning and asked me to come in today. Finally! I am now off until Jan 3rd — and need every bit if it.

Sending relaxation vibes!

Thank you, Freddie! And the same back to you.
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Post by: Ginny on December 23, 2024, 05:03:31 PM: Quote from: Jeanne on December 23, 2024, 05:00:35 PM
Sorry to hear about your bronchitis, DR Ginny. What a disappointment for you. Vibes of health and recovery.

Thank you, DR Jeanne, and good vibes for your upcoming procedure.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 23, 2024, 05:03:40 PM: Quote from: Jane on December 23, 2024, 05:02:24 PM
Quote from: Jeanne on December 23, 2024, 04:59:03 PM
I just returned from what I hope is my last medical appointment of 2024. I need to have a little surgery and have been waiting to see the surgeon since last spring. My appointments have been cancelled, the rescheduled repeatedly. I was scheduled to see him tomorrow, Christmas Eve, but the office called this morning and asked me to come in today. Finally! I am now off until Jan 3rd — and need every bit if it.

Finally! Do you have a date for the surgery?

July.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 23, 2024, 05:04:48 PM: Quote from: Ginny on December 23, 2024, 05:03:31 PM
Quote from: Jeanne on December 23, 2024, 05:00:35 PM
Sorry to hear about your bronchitis, DR Ginny. What a disappointment for you. Vibes of health and recovery.

Thank you, DR Jeanne, and good vibes for your upcoming procedure.

Thank you. It’s a long wait, too.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 23, 2024, 05:05:52 PM: Insurance vibes to Bruce.

Stay calm.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 23, 2024, 05:07:17 PM: Happy Birthday to William Orr!
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Post by: Ginny on December 23, 2024, 05:07:45 PM: Thanks, DRs Laura, Singdaw, and Jeanne.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 23, 2024, 05:11:45 PM: Has anyone heard hoe DR Iris’ surgery went?
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2024, 05:12:23 PM: I'm ready to kill myself and damn well may. They finally sent the payment. I went to the site and it asks for an access code, which they e-mail you. Okay. Only it didn't work. I clicked resend. Nothing. A third time - nothing. And apparently that was IT - no more tries and now they say they'll send a check in seven to ten days. I cannot do this. I cannot have this. I cannot ask the car dealer to wait anymore. I've called and written everyone and no one's there. I have no idea if they can fix this or not. Merry effing Christmas.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 23, 2024, 05:25:50 PM: TTFN.
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2024, 05:27:29 PM: Quote from: Jeanne on December 23, 2024, 05:11:45 PM
Has anyone heard hoe DR Iris’ surgery went?

I haven't heard anything. I know the recovery from that surgery is hard. I hope she has someone helping her.
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2024, 05:28:09 PM: Quote from: bk on December 23, 2024, 05:12:23 PM
I'm ready to kill myself and damn well may. They finally sent the payment. I went to the site and it asks for an access code, which they e-mail you. Okay. Only it didn't work. I clicked resend. Nothing. A third time - nothing. And apparently that was IT - no more tries and now they say they'll send a check in seven to ten days. I cannot do this. I cannot have this. I cannot ask the car dealer to wait anymore. I've called and written everyone and no one's there. I have no idea if they can fix this or not. Merry effing Christmas.

:(
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2024, 05:28:24 PM: Bruce, vibes for good news!
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Post by: Freddie on December 23, 2024, 05:43:19 PM: Quote from: bk on December 23, 2024, 05:12:23 PM
I'm ready to kill myself and damn well may. They finally sent the payment. I went to the site and it asks for an access code, which they e-mail you. Okay. Only it didn't work. I clicked resend. Nothing. A third time - nothing. And apparently that was IT - no more tries and now they say they'll send a check in seven to ten days. I cannot do this. I cannot have this. I cannot ask the car dealer to wait anymore. I've called and written everyone and no one's there. I have no idea if they can fix this or not. Merry effing Christmas.

:( Vibes that this can be fixed!
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 23, 2024, 06:20:52 PM: SO frustrating and unnecessary MR BK......
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 23, 2024, 06:21:05 PM: DR GINNY thanks for sharing the wonderful news!
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2024, 06:37:02 PM: VIBES TO EVERYONE FOR A GOOD CHRISTMAS EVE DAY & CHRISTMAS EVE!
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Post by: singdaw on December 23, 2024, 06:39:25 PM: Ain't that the truth! We all need vibes!
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2024, 06:39:41 PM: My favorite things this year were the four amazing trips we took. I think we just made up for the year of covid.
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Post by: singdaw on December 23, 2024, 06:39:43 PM: For various and sundried reasons.
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Post by: Jane on December 23, 2024, 06:40:08 PM: 'night
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Post by: singdaw on December 23, 2024, 06:40:31 PM: One of the best things of my year are all of you folks here.
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Post by: singdaw on December 23, 2024, 06:40:49 PM: Good night, DR Jane.
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Post by: singdaw on December 23, 2024, 06:43:08 PM: Sorry to have missed DR Jeanne.

~~~MOST EXCELLENT VIBES OF ALL SORTS, INCLUDING MEDICAL~~~ for her!!!
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Post by: singdaw on December 23, 2024, 06:48:23 PM: :)
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Post by: singdaw on December 23, 2024, 07:04:27 PM: Good night, friends.
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Post by: singdaw on December 23, 2024, 07:04:34 PM: And others.
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2024, 09:27:16 PM: Quote from: Jane on December 23, 2024, 03:21:50 PM
Quote from: Ginny on December 23, 2024, 03:08:24 PM
Quote from: ChasSmith on December 23, 2024, 02:57:02 PM
Quote from: Ginny on December 23, 2024, 02:28:55 PM
Monday evening greetings! I have made peace with our decision to stay home this week. We picked up a huge Kroger order and I’ve started preparing some of our favorite holiday dishes. Meanwhile, Rob and Mary Linda are kindly sending frequent photos of what we’re missing at their house.

That's wonderful, DR Ginny! What time should we be dropping by?

You’re always welcome, DR ChasSmith, but I should warn you that one of those items is lemon lime Jello cottage cheese surprise.

https://youtu.be/nCfvhurLvnA?si=HAP9C6xMsPQXRJ7g

;D

I made lime congealed salad for a friend today. If that’s what she wants, it’s what I will make.
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2024, 09:28:21 PM: Quote from: singdaw on December 23, 2024, 06:40:31 PM
One of the best things of my year are all of you folks here.

I feel the same way, Singdaw. Y’all are family in the best sense.
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2024, 09:30:54 PM: Quote from: singdaw on December 23, 2024, 06:48:23 PM
:)

I love this.
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2024, 09:33:43 PM: I’m watching The Nativity Story. Plain. Effective. Powerful.
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2024, 09:35:26 PM: I finally finished my advent calendar puzzle for day 23. It’s the only day this month I have been this late.
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2024, 09:36:06 PM: One corner and this jigsaw will be done.
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2024, 09:37:04 PM: Tomorrow I will decorate the gingerbread house.
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2024, 09:37:44 PM: At least that is the plan.
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2024, 09:38:03 PM: Onward!
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2024, 09:38:14 PM: Seven!
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2024, 09:38:30 PM: Heavenly seven!
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2024, 09:39:20 PM: I got a hat from Amazon yesterday. One size fits all.
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2024, 09:39:36 PM: Except it doesn’t fit.
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Post by: George on December 23, 2024, 09:40:21 PM: Quote from: John G. on December 23, 2024, 12:36:14 PM
Cutting into the Christmas cranberry-pistachio cake

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7820.0;attach=24683)

Ooo...looks good. :)
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2024, 09:40:39 PM: I also have to make the gingerbread cake tomorrow.
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Post by: George on December 23, 2024, 09:41:36 PM: Quote from: John G. on December 23, 2024, 12:36:54 PM
Also made a flourless chocolate cake today

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7820.0;attach=24685)

I must confess that this looks better...to me, at least. ;)
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Post by: George on December 23, 2024, 09:44:15 PM: Quote from: John G. on December 23, 2024, 12:37:36 PM
I am not a diabetic. Well, I keep trying to convince myself of that.

I hear ya. ::)
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2024, 09:46:33 PM: Ah, the page that shall not be named.
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2024, 09:46:53 PM: I've calmed down a wee bit, thanks to a nice dinner out with the Wechters.
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2024, 09:48:54 PM: We came back here and he showed me some videos we wrote and he directed for Playboy - little short comic sketches with a LOT of nudity - I star in almost all of them (no nudity, per my contract). The funny thing is I had no memory of ever having done them - when I watched them I kind of remembered a couple, but a couple were like watching something that happened in a dream.
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2024, 09:51:11 PM: But the thing this afternoon was the straw that broke the Kimmel's back - their system completely malfunctioning and I have to pay the price. Just hope it can be fixed in the morning so I can actually enjoy the Do and Christmas Day. I'm tired of asking for vibes and xylophones - they've been great and have mostly worked, but this afternoon sent me into such a rage that I never ever want to go in again. A true comedy of errors sans the comedy and loading up on the errors.
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2024, 09:56:16 PM: Vibes for BK. This sounds egregious and stupid.
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Post by: George on December 23, 2024, 09:56:44 PM: Quote from: ChasSmith on December 23, 2024, 12:45:39 PM
Back, from four (4) hours of HELL, to wit:

The bank - No problem. In and out. Done.
Store #1 - HELL. They inexplicably had almost nothing I was there for, and someone I (happily) hadn't seen in years found me and put me through HELL bringing me up to date on their life and that of others. Pure torture.
Store #2 - HELL. Nothing fancy, just plain HELL. Every which way.
Store #3 - Piece o' cake, since it's right next door to Store #2 and I could walk in, buy one thing, and get my ASS out.
Store #4 - Walked in, took one look around, and walked right back out. I didn't need it THAT bad.
Gas station - Put 2 gallons of gas in the can I brought with me for the snowblower, etc. All fine, except it didn't spit out a receipt after I said "yes" to "do you want a receipt?"

The traffic: I only got about four miles from my house (as the crow flies - till somebody shoots the bastard down), and it was HELL the entire way. From what I could see in a couple of places, the opposing traffic had it even worse. Still...

Yikes! :o
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2024, 09:59:12 PM: Finished an interesting book today. Truman Capote’s Summer Crossing. It’s totally predictable, but as a first novel, it’s good and points the way for what is to come. Some very good passages.
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2024, 09:59:48 PM: Hi, George.
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2024, 10:00:08 PM: I need sleep.
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2024, 10:00:32 PM: But I want to finish this movie first.
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Post by: George on December 23, 2024, 10:01:06 PM: Hi, John.
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Post by: George on December 23, 2024, 10:01:26 PM: I went shopping today mostly for my sister. She needed me to go to Trader Joes, Costco (including eggs), AND Fred Meyer (which is right next to Costco).
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2024, 10:01:29 PM: But there’s a half hour left.
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Post by: George on December 23, 2024, 10:01:41 PM: Gratuitous Post #201!!
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2024, 10:01:50 PM: Gratuitous post 201!
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Post by: George on December 23, 2024, 10:02:03 PM: I went and brought her her stuff, then I had to go to Fred Meyer for myself. It would not have been possible for me to get her stuff AND my stuff, so I went twice.
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2024, 10:02:08 PM: Obviously I can’t count.
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Post by: George on December 23, 2024, 10:02:22 PM: THEN, I went back to Costco for more eggs for my sister and for me. I found out that the price of eggs at Fred Meyer made it worth going back to Costco. ::) Then, I came home.
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Post by: George on December 23, 2024, 10:02:40 PM: Quote from: John G. on December 23, 2024, 10:02:08 PM
Obviously I can’t count.

I couldn't either, but I updated my post. ;)
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2024, 10:03:14 PM: Sounds like an ordeal.
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Post by: George on December 23, 2024, 10:03:37 PM: Now, I need to ketchup on the rest of today's posts.
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2024, 10:03:44 PM: Let’s get off this page.
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Post by: John G. on December 23, 2024, 10:04:01 PM: Eight!
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Post by: George on December 23, 2024, 10:04:03 PM: Quote from: John G. on December 23, 2024, 10:03:14 PM
Sounds like an ordeal.

It was quite the ordeal!
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Post by: George on December 23, 2024, 10:06:52 PM: Quote from: Jrand74 on December 23, 2024, 01:59:45 PM
I was at the computer and everything was going well.....when I was struck with a bout of some kind of sickness.

I have been lying down since 10:30 a.m. and feeling a bit better.

Oh, no! :o Glad you're feeling better, even a bit.
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Post by: George on December 23, 2024, 10:07:39 PM: Quote from: bk on December 23, 2024, 02:11:30 PM
I did get a pleasant little check so that was nice.

Cool!
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Post by: Rodzinski on December 23, 2024, 10:40:09 PM: Quote from: vixmom on December 23, 2024, 03:02:44 AM
I just read Rodzinskis story about Fred and I’m crying

Thank you… and sorry!
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2024, 10:44:19 PM: Pasta is made for the tuna pasta salad - now to add the tuna, red onions, and some mayo.
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Post by: Rodzinski on December 23, 2024, 10:44:31 PM: Quote from: Jrand74 on December 23, 2024, 07:13:40 AM
I enjoyed listening to DR RODZINSKI's story.

Thank you!
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2024, 10:44:38 PM: Page eight has made it's entrance.
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2024, 10:44:53 PM: So it is written, so it shall be done.
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Post by: Rodzinski on December 23, 2024, 10:45:19 PM: Catching up after a day down in normal Washington, doing passport stuff for the kids.
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2024, 10:45:21 PM: I took home half my dinner, so I'm eating the other half now.
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2024, 10:45:39 PM: Why not?
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2024, 10:45:49 PM: Sometimes, you just have to do it.
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2024, 10:46:00 PM: Can't let it go to waste.
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2024, 10:46:08 PM: That would be unseemly.
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2024, 10:46:23 PM: I am so ready for this day to be done.
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2024, 10:46:32 PM: SO ready.
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2024, 10:46:41 PM: Ready as can be.
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2024, 10:46:56 PM: Ready as a can of Ready Whip.
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2024, 10:47:14 PM: Ready or not, end the damn day.
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Post by: Rodzinski on December 23, 2024, 10:48:30 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on December 23, 2024, 07:29:19 AM
TOD:

My favorite things about this past year are few, sad to say. The most memorable positives are my two cataract surgeries which have allowed me to discard wearing glasses for anything (except sun glasses, that is).

Another positive is the truly wonderful tale of Fred written by Rodzinski. I really enjoyed reading it, and it would make a wonderful feel-good movie with character studies aplenty.

I tried to listen, as well, but it did not sound like his voice to me. Wasn't that an AI-generated reading?

Thank you for such kind words. If you clicked the FSI green podcast thing at top, it was me. I think the website also has AI read the stories on another spot you might have clicked. A third possibility is I sound very much like AI!
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Post by: Rodzinski on December 23, 2024, 10:49:01 PM: Mmm ready whip…
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Post by: Rodzinski on December 23, 2024, 10:57:16 PM: Ginny! Amazing news!
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Post by: Rodzinski on December 23, 2024, 10:57:43 PM: Happy Birthday to Lord WFO!
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Post by: Rodzinski on December 23, 2024, 11:02:59 PM: Ron, wish you could go to Pasadena and work on the float.
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Post by: Rodzinski on December 23, 2024, 11:04:22 PM: BK, inexplicable shenanigans! Foiled by humans and technology both!
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Post by: Rodzinski on December 23, 2024, 11:06:43 PM: ChasSmith was just a couple Hells short of Ida Lupino in Private Hell #36.
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Post by: Rodzinski on December 23, 2024, 11:15:51 PM: Highs and lows of 2024?
Spent the year writing/editing stories about cemeteries and death care. The pay ain’t great but the schedule is flexible and the staff is nice.

Went on a couple nice trips. Got chased out of a cemetery in Hawaii which is what I get for mixing business with family time.

Managed to lose some weight I might just add back on this week if I’m not careful.

Got a grand niece and grand nephew on the way.

Downs?
Our gas oven is a lemon and we can’t get anyone to work on it, and I don’t know how we’ll get it out of the house ever.
Depressing state of world affairs; I’ll leave it at that.
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Post by: Rodzinski on December 23, 2024, 11:17:11 PM: Trying to learn French. Slow and steady.
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Post by: Rodzinski on December 23, 2024, 11:17:34 PM: Goodbye, this page.
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Post by: Rodzinski on December 23, 2024, 11:17:50 PM: Hello, this page.
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2024, 11:39:44 PM: Page nine has made its entrance.
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2024, 11:39:51 PM: And so have I.
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2024, 11:39:59 PM: New notes are written.
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Post by: bk on December 23, 2024, 11:40:23 PM: Now I must complete the tuna pasta salad and then begin slicing and dicing and mincing.
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2024, 12:09:52 AM: Onion and mushrooms sliced and diced, not necessarily in that order.
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2024, 12:10:11 AM: Just the garlic left to mince, but that's what takes a lot of time.
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2024, 12:10:21 AM: But I will finish it this evening.
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2024, 12:10:36 AM: Where's George and his Jamburrito?
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2024, 12:10:41 AM: Not here.
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2024, 12:10:46 AM: I'm here.
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2024, 12:10:56 AM: But George isn't.
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2024, 12:11:20 AM: Clearly.
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2024, 12:11:38 AM: New notes are up.
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2024, 12:11:45 AM: Up are new notes.
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2024, 12:11:51 AM: I've seen them.
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2024, 12:11:57 AM: I've read them.
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2024, 12:12:03 AM: I wrote them.
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2024, 12:12:43 AM: My back is so sore from sitting and then the two batches of tuna pasta salad and the slicing and dicing.
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2024, 12:12:54 AM: I have to take a small break.
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2024, 12:13:06 AM: And I don't care who knows it.
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2024, 12:13:41 AM: I still have to do my nightly warm salt water rinse.
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2024, 12:13:53 AM: Thankfully, I showered earlier.
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2024, 12:14:09 AM: Still and all, we're getting it done.
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2024, 12:14:17 AM: Someone has to Do it.
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Post by: George on December 24, 2024, 12:14:23 AM: Quote from: Ginny on December 23, 2024, 02:35:10 PM
TOD - I started 2024 with Covid and I’m ending it with bronchitis and threw in a little thing called cancer in between. Add to that the deaths of one beloved relative and two special librarian friends and this year has been a real dumpster fire.

But, I am grateful for the smooth sale of our old house and the high level of contentment we have here in the new one. And we do have one piece of REALLY GOOD NEWS:

Come spring Charlotte and Hannah will welcome a sibling into our family!

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Congrats on the new sibling!! :D
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2024, 12:14:24 AM: Do it for the Do.
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2024, 12:14:43 AM: George has shown up.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - PART TWO, THE DAY BEFORE THE DO
Post by: bk on December 24, 2024, 12:14:53 AM: Did he bring his jam and burrito?
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - PART TWO, THE DAY BEFORE THE DO
Post by: bk on December 24, 2024, 12:14:59 AM: One wonders.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - PART TWO, THE DAY BEFORE THE DO
Post by: George on December 24, 2024, 12:15:00 AM: Topic of the Day: I stage managed TWO shows for the very first time...and got paid for BOTH! ;D
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - PART TWO, THE DAY BEFORE THE DO
Post by: George on December 24, 2024, 12:15:06 AM: PAGE TEN DANCE!!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - PART TWO, THE DAY BEFORE THE DO
Post by: bk on December 24, 2024, 12:15:33 AM: I think page ten is waiting in the wings.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - PART TWO, THE DAY BEFORE THE DO
Post by: bk on December 24, 2024, 12:15:40 AM: See?
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - PART TWO, THE DAY BEFORE THE DO
Post by: bk on December 24, 2024, 12:15:49 AM: Changing to topic.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - PART TWO, THE DAY BEFORE THE DO
Post by: George on December 24, 2024, 12:17:05 AM: Quote from: bk on December 23, 2024, 03:29:35 PM
Well, the comedy of errors continues. The thing was sent to the supervisor for approval at eight-thirty. The supervisor apparently didn't get it or couldn't see it, and then she was gone for the day. So, I've been promised that if it's not here when I get up in the morning, she'll follow up and get it done. So, another day goes by and I am now really up against it in terms of getting to the bank and still being able to cook and do stuff I need to do. If it's here and I'm up by ten, then it will be okay. Later than that is going to be a real problem and I don't even know if the bank closes early.

Darn! >:(