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Title: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 12:14:48 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were windy and had wind, and now it is time for you to post until the windy cows come home.
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Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 12:15:54 AM
And the word of the day is: ABSTERGENT!
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Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 12:16:31 AM
Welcome, 432 GUESTS!
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Post by: George on January 08, 2025, 12:18:59 AM
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Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 12:20:49 AM
George I am not a big believer waiting at a hospital and agree with your decision to leave.
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Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 12:21:36 AM
I can't believe your mother did go to sleep after all that.
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Post by: George on January 08, 2025, 12:25:18 AM
George I am not a big believer waiting at a hospital and agree with your decision to leave.

Yup.  My mom is a retired nurse and very practical.  She knows how long things take, and doesn't want us there just for the sake of being there.
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Post by: George on January 08, 2025, 12:26:25 AM
I can't believe your mother did go to sleep after all that.

Something like this happened to my sister when we were in Seattle more than 20 years ago.  She also felt fine afterwards, so we went to IKEA and she had no problems.
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Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 01:04:55 AM
Wow.  Lucky people.
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Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 01:10:35 AM
DR Jeanne I hope you are ok.
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Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 03:25:59 AM
Here's one for the books - a signed photo from the Merrily We Roll Along session - note Sondheim on the extreme left. The only problem is - I have NEVER EVER signed this photo and the only way anyone could have GOTTEN this photo is to grab it from Facebook. That's it. Now,  a year ago I got several requests to sign plain white cards from "fans" who wanted to share with their friends. I did two before checking online and finding it was a scam. And here is the result. And their selling this as if I signed THIS photo. How they get my signature on there is unknown but it's probably easy as pie. https://www.ebay.com/itm/267107107134?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20231107084023%26meid%3Dbd6515627d004b5b8e4476f9d7c28a51%26pid%3D101875%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D276775022730%26itm%3D267107107134%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2332490%26algv%3DSimVIDwebV3WithCPCExpansionEmbeddingSearchQueryRecallAuctionPushout&_trksid=p2332490.c101875.m1851&itmprp=cksum%3A267107107134bd6515627d004b5b8e4476f9d7c28a51%7Cenc%3AAQAJAAABQM%252BSIK5LCqs2uiCwInhHqGVzIMLIMo0iPltG%252Fc%252FV8dzqXG8bAAbTVw985HbdYTuG2wPTDx%252F8lbe8GSu4NUrsEPcDBvCLFhf2QkBmtTX5yUHK1xN8yVTwcC2Ss8jOYtze2a5aAJnKXKYmyb8Nd67bFxt60DcvtFQVJgyzGVNHrwPTGz%252B6muUbGTm3MmL8A4SA21BTZv5t319IjkB4Jkpc2t2a1GYg25vxnzJXsZz%252FnDFnDmrNLAO6MIJmOxxQQ6L%252BrLoCfaUbk5XxIOIkbF%252FCxqlMa3hYUFQqV82eNC5YaFIkXGH3O%252BBvXOVMriVNOP%252B9xXgjGAJIrVE6qgOfJLxCXB0B1%252FolGO9Vn7%252FORFfXW5T5KNz4%252BhLyJuURQ6WoSAGTVDdrt9Wdi91yNd8E1bRvCNHOuQmhMsEl2DB9BEyHEzYW%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2332490&itmmeta=01JH2SNH1HS932GAG89XGC9X67
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Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 03:38:40 AM
In other news, one of my biggest annoyances with Paramount and The First Nudie Musical is that we are the ONLY Paramount film I know of that did not have a lobby card set. Posters, yes. Lobbies, NEVER. Well, just before bed tonight I happened to search Nudie on Ebay and guess what I found? For the Australian release of the movie they did a full set of lobby cards - and I just bought them :)
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Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 03:39:35 AM
I have written the two sellers who are hawking that fake photo and warned them that'I'll be contacting eBay tomorrow and directing them to these bogus items.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 08, 2025, 04:09:57 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 08, 2025, 04:11:19 AM
I slept well. When I woke around 4:00, thew Tom Paxton song "Willie Seton" was running through my head.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 08, 2025, 04:12:03 AM
DR Iris, I'm happy you were able to get to your appointment yesterday.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 08, 2025, 04:14:04 AM
DR George, I'm hope your mother's health continues to be good. That was quite a scare yesterday.
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Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 04:43:26 AM
Good morning, friends.
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Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 04:43:36 AM
And others.
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Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 04:44:11 AM
DR DR Iris - so glad you were able to keep your appointment yesterday. And that the news was so good.
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Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 04:45:15 AM
~~~VIBES OF THE STRONGEST SORT~~~ for the nephew and brother of DR Jane, and all in the path of the fire
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Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 04:46:16 AM
~~~CONTINUED RECUPERATION VIBES~~~ for the dear mother of DR George!!!!
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Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 04:47:04 AM
~~~CONTINUED MULTIPLE MODERN MAJOR MIRACLE VIBES~~~ for the likes o' BK!!!
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Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 04:47:34 AM
I am so happy you were able to procure the Nudie lobby cards.
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Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 04:48:15 AM
That's wild about the "signed" photos, though.
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Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 04:48:35 AM
.
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Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 04:48:59 AM
Who decides these things?
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Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 04:49:20 AM
 :)
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Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 04:50:32 AM
 :)
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Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 04:50:45 AM
One more.
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Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 04:50:54 AM
PAGE TWO!!
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Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 04:54:14 AM
BK, glad to hear that your auditions went well. Surprised that so many people came out, with the windy wind and all.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 08, 2025, 05:30:33 AM
Continued vibes for DR IRIS.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 08, 2025, 05:30:43 AM
Writing vibes for MR BK.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 08, 2025, 05:31:22 AM
Vibes for the mother of DR GEORGE.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 08, 2025, 05:31:35 AM
Congrats to DR JOHN G on his new millstone.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 08, 2025, 05:31:44 AM
Vibes for everyone in the Fire Zone.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 08, 2025, 05:32:15 AM
It is 19 degrees headed for 24 degrees and then dropping to about ZERO overnight.
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Post by: vixmom on January 08, 2025, 05:38:02 AM
Vibes for George’s dear Mom.
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Post by: vixmom on January 08, 2025, 05:38:09 AM
Vibes for Iris
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 08, 2025, 05:45:05 AM
Don't order your checks through the Bradford Exchange - you are then enrolled in some kind of subscription plan and charged $16.95 a month.

I finally got it canceled after 4 emails and two telephone calls.  We shall see if it really worked at the end of the month.
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Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 05:54:34 AM
And the wind it windeth every day.
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Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 06:01:59 AM
Yes, please.
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Post by: Freddie on January 08, 2025, 06:19:41 AM
George I am not a big believer waiting at a hospital and agree with your decision to leave.

Yup.  My mom is a retired nurse and very practical.  She knows how long things take, and doesn't want us there just for the sake of being there.

George, I'm so glad your Mom is feeling much better after what she went through! 
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Post by: John G. on January 08, 2025, 06:24:18 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: Freddie on January 08, 2025, 06:25:27 AM
Sending more vibes of all sorts for Jane's family!
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Post by: John G. on January 08, 2025, 06:25:39 AM
I second all those vibes for Iris, BK, George’s mother, Jane’s family and, well, all of us.
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Post by: Freddie on January 08, 2025, 06:29:35 AM
John G, congratulations on your brand new HHW posting millstone!
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Post by: Rodzinski on January 08, 2025, 06:33:49 AM
I second all those vibes for Iris, BK, George’s mother, Jane’s family and, well, all of us.

Thirded!
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Post by: Rodzinski on January 08, 2025, 06:37:45 AM
He was 16 when he loved, 16 when he cried. 16 when he robbed a train and 16 when he died.

Willie Seton.
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Post by: Rodzinski on January 08, 2025, 06:40:36 AM
A couple years ago when we stayed at a house in Topanga Canyon for a week, we smelled smoke one night outside and even that was nerve wracking. Not that I ever could live there, but if I could I wouldn’t. The constant fire fear would have me on edge.
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 08, 2025, 06:42:05 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 08, 2025, 06:42:22 AM
I second all those vibes for Iris, BK, George’s mother, Jane’s family and, well, all of us.

Thirded!

Fourthed!
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 08, 2025, 06:43:24 AM
These fires are unthinkable.

It seems like every year they (the fires) find new territories to ravage.
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 08, 2025, 06:46:16 AM
The winds sound like they're possibly even more severe than they are in many years and many Santa Anas.

Or it's just where they've hit this time. Has the Palisades ever been under direct attack like this? I certainly recall fires out that way, but never so close into town. Or I'm just forgetting. But I don't remember any such evacuation orders in these parts.
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 08, 2025, 06:48:49 AM
We're under a wind attack here, too, on the opposite coast. It started after our light "snow event" Monday, and yesterday and even through the nights they've just been scary. Tomorrow's supposed to be just as severe, if not more so, before this lets up. I'm fast becoming an enemy of severe winds. Who wrote the short horror story about the guy fearful of the wind? Bradbury, right?
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Post by: Rodzinski on January 08, 2025, 06:49:10 AM
I think I read the winds will be coming for days.
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Post by: John G. on January 08, 2025, 06:52:23 AM
There’s a broken wind joke in there somewhere, but I am too classy and too tired to go there.
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Post by: John G. on January 08, 2025, 06:52:48 AM
Well, okay, just too tired.
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Post by: John G. on January 08, 2025, 06:53:01 AM
Onward!
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Post by: John G. on January 08, 2025, 06:53:08 AM
Three!
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Post by: Rodzinski on January 08, 2025, 07:01:24 AM
The wind it was howlin’ and the snow was outrageous.

-Dylan in his song “Isis.”
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Post by: Laura on January 08, 2025, 07:11:40 AM
Good morning.
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Post by: Laura on January 08, 2025, 07:12:00 AM
It sounds like I missed a lot yesterday.
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Post by: Freddie on January 08, 2025, 07:58:13 AM
There’s a broken wind joke in there somewhere, but I am too classy and too tired to go there.

Is the joke "Don't you love farts?  My fault, I fear"

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Post by: ChasSmith on January 08, 2025, 08:17:02 AM
Old lady on her way to Wynn, waking up from an unplanned nap on the train: "Oh my, have I passed Wynn?"

The kindly gentleman seated next to her, tipping his hat:  "Well ma'am, if you did, it was so ladylike I didn't notice."
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Post by: DR Iris on January 08, 2025, 08:40:18 AM
DR Iris, I'm happy you were able to get to your appointment yesterday.
Thank you, Elmore, me too.
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Post by: DR Iris on January 08, 2025, 08:41:04 AM
DR George, glad your mom is okay.
Sending health vibes!
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Post by: DR Iris on January 08, 2025, 08:41:49 AM
DR DR Iris - so glad you were able to keep your appointment yesterday. And that the news was so good.

Thank you, Singdaw!
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Post by: DR Iris on January 08, 2025, 08:42:44 AM
Continued vibes for DR IRIS.
Thanks, Jrand!
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Post by: DR Iris on January 08, 2025, 08:43:23 AM
Vibes for Iris
Thank you, Vixmom, very much appreciated.
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Post by: DR Iris on January 08, 2025, 08:45:52 AM
DR Jane, have you heard from your family in L.A. this morning?

I hope that they are safe, and that their homes were not damaged.
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Post by: DR Iris on January 08, 2025, 08:47:47 AM
My friends in Santa Monica were placed under a mandatory evacuation order shortly after I posted about them last night.

A large part of Santa Monica heading in the direction of Brentwood evacuated shortly before midnight.
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Post by: DR Iris on January 08, 2025, 08:48:38 AM
One thing I never worried about living in Santa Monica was fire.

Earthquakes yes, but not fire.
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 08, 2025, 08:53:24 AM
My friends in Santa Monica were placed under a mandatory evacuation shortly after I posted about them last night.

A large part of Santa Monica heading in the direction of Brentwood evacuated shortly before midnight.

Unbelievable. And unheard of (I think).
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Post by: Freddie on January 08, 2025, 09:06:04 AM
Old lady on her way to Wynn, waking up from an unplanned nap on the train: "Oh my, have I passed Wynn?"

The kindly gentleman seated next to her, tipping his hat:  "Well ma'am, if you did, it was so ladylike I didn't notice."

LOL!
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Post by: DR Iris on January 08, 2025, 09:25:41 AM
A couple years ago when we stayed at a house in Topanga Canyon for a week, we smelled smoke one night outside and even that was nerve wracking. Not that I ever could live there, but if I could I wouldn’t. The constant fire fear would have me on edge.

Same here.
I love Topanga Canyon and Malibu, but never lived in those areas because of the threat of fires.
There was a restaurant in Topanga Canyon where I would always take out of town guests, The Inn Of The Seventh Ray. Extremely beautiful, and quintessential L.A.
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 08, 2025, 09:28:09 AM
A couple years ago when we stayed at a house in Topanga Canyon for a week, we smelled smoke one night outside and even that was nerve wracking. Not that I ever could live there, but if I could I wouldn’t. The constant fire fear would have me on edge.

Same here.
I love Topanga Canyon and Malibu, but never lived in those areas because of the threat of fires.
There was a restaurant in Topanga Canyon where I would always take out of town guests, The Inn Of The Seventh Ray. Extremely beautiful, and quintessential L.A.

I loved those canyons and spent many happy hours driving around through there and up in the hills, sometimes wishing I could live the Topanga Canyon life. Uh, perish the thought....
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Post by: John G. on January 08, 2025, 09:53:01 AM
I’m early for my noon interview. It’s too cold to walk around.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 08, 2025, 09:59:01 AM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 08, 2025, 10:05:46 AM
An update:

We’d been told that yesterday would be very windy, with possible gusts up to 100 mph, and, of course, we all know of the potential for fires. But this happened so quickly. I was driving home from a doctor’s appointment about 2 pm yesterday when I saw the huge billows of smoke to the west. By last night the mandatory evacuation zone was down to San Vicente Blvd, with evacuation warnings down to Montana Ave. That’s Brentwood and Santa Monica, not Pacific Palisades. The evacuation zone is HUGE.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 08, 2025, 10:12:12 AM
I’m a few miles away. I doubt it’ll get to my ‘hood, but I felt “on alert” last night, checking updates and such. Like bk, we had electricity interruptions, but they didn’t last long. By the time I reached the kitchen where I keep the emergency lantern the power was back on.

I usually turn my phone off before I go to bed to avoid wrong numbers and Amber Alerts, but last night I kept it on and also kept a flashlight next to my bed.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 08, 2025, 10:15:50 AM
There was no damage in my area that I know of, but the winds still windeth, and probably will for the rest of the day.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 08, 2025, 10:16:52 AM
Oh, and did I mention the sirens? Not quite to the 9/11 level, but eerily reminiscent.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 08, 2025, 10:19:13 AM
I have a few things I need I need to take care of, but will be back later to catch up.

TTFN.
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Post by: DR Iris on January 08, 2025, 10:27:52 AM
I have a few things I need I need to take care of, but will be back later to catch up.

TTFN.

Glad to know you’re okay, Jeanne.
Please do keep us updated.
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Post by: DR Iris on January 08, 2025, 10:28:19 AM
A couple years ago when we stayed at a house in Topanga Canyon for a week, we smelled smoke one night outside and even that was nerve wracking. Not that I ever could live there, but if I could I wouldn’t. The constant fire fear would have me on edge.

Same here.
I love Topanga Canyon and Malibu, but never lived in those areas because of the threat of fires.
There was a restaurant in Topanga Canyon where I would always take out of town guests, The Inn Of The Seventh Ray. Extremely beautiful, and quintessential L.A.

I loved those canyons and spent many happy hours driving around through there and up in the hills, sometimes wishing I could live the Topanga Canyon life. Uh, perish the thought....

Me too, Chas.
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Post by: DR Iris on January 08, 2025, 10:30:14 AM
One of my daughter’s voice teachers lived in Topanga Canyon.

I would sit on her deck and listen to the coyotes.

Her husband had built a theater on their property, mostly designed for plays by Shakespeare.
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Post by: vixmom on January 08, 2025, 10:31:08 AM
Stay safe vibes for Jeanne and BK
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Post by: DR Iris on January 08, 2025, 10:31:37 AM
It truly is a magical place.

One would never know you were living in a big city.

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Post by: vixmom on January 08, 2025, 10:33:58 AM
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Post by: DR Iris on January 08, 2025, 10:41:28 AM
Will Geer’s outdoor theater is also in Topanga Canyon.
I hope it was saved…I have many fond memories of attending plays there.

From Wikipedia:

Set in the natural amphitheater of a mountain canyon, the Theatricum Botanicum is traditionally used for performances of William Shakespeare's plays, as well as modern plays and music concerts.
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Post by: vixmom on January 08, 2025, 10:42:47 AM
Connections
Puzzle #577
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 08, 2025, 10:49:39 AM
Last night I tuned to the FLIX movie channel that's right next to TCM on our cable service. They were showing The Two Jakes, the "sequel" to Chinatown one always wishes were better, and it just doesn't live up to what it should be. But I can never not watch it when I come upon it, so I saw the last half hour and fell asleep near the end.

I woke up a bit later to the next movie, Hannibal Rising, the one Hannibal Lecter entry I'd never paid the slightest attention to. I shouldn't judge something when I wake up in the middle of it, but it truly seemed to be of no redeeming social value.
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Post by: George on January 08, 2025, 10:59:22 AM
Oh, no. :(

Peter Yarrow, Singer With Folk Legends Peter, Paul & Mary and Co-Writer of ‘Puff the Magic Dragon,’ Dies at 86 (https://www.aol.com/peter-yarrow-singer-folk-legends-172111000.html).
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Post by: George on January 08, 2025, 10:59:45 AM
My sister's boyfriend was a huge fan of his.
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Post by: George on January 08, 2025, 11:00:26 AM
From yesterday:

Congrats, Vixmom and Kevin on your two-try Wordles!
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Post by: George on January 08, 2025, 11:00:33 AM
Congrats, John, on your momentous millstone!
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Post by: George on January 08, 2025, 11:00:50 AM
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Congrats again, Vixmom!
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: George on January 08, 2025, 11:02:05 AM
Here's one for the books - a signed photo from the Merrily We Roll Along session - note Sondheim on the extreme left. The only problem is - I have NEVER EVER signed this photo and the only way anyone could have GOTTEN this photo is to grab it from Facebook. That's it. Now,  a year ago I got several requests to sign plain white cards from "fans" who wanted to share with their friends. I did two before checking online and finding it was a scam. And here is the result. And their selling this as if I signed THIS photo. How they get my signature on there is unknown but it's probably easy as pie. https://www.ebay.com/itm/267107107134?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20231107084023%26meid%3Dbd6515627d004b5b8e4476f9d7c28a51%26pid%3D101875%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D276775022730%26itm%3D267107107134%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2332490%26algv%3DSimVIDwebV3WithCPCExpansionEmbeddingSearchQueryRecallAuctionPushout&_trksid=p2332490.c101875.m1851&itmprp=cksum%3A267107107134bd6515627d004b5b8e4476f9d7c28a51%7Cenc%3AAQAJAAABQM%252BSIK5LCqs2uiCwInhHqGVzIMLIMo0iPltG%252Fc%252FV8dzqXG8bAAbTVw985HbdYTuG2wPTDx%252F8lbe8GSu4NUrsEPcDBvCLFhf2QkBmtTX5yUHK1xN8yVTwcC2Ss8jOYtze2a5aAJnKXKYmyb8Nd67bFxt60DcvtFQVJgyzGVNHrwPTGz%252B6muUbGTm3MmL8A4SA21BTZv5t319IjkB4Jkpc2t2a1GYg25vxnzJXsZz%252FnDFnDmrNLAO6MIJmOxxQQ6L%252BrLoCfaUbk5XxIOIkbF%252FCxqlMa3hYUFQqV82eNC5YaFIkXGH3O%252BBvXOVMriVNOP%252B9xXgjGAJIrVE6qgOfJLxCXB0B1%252FolGO9Vn7%252FORFfXW5T5KNz4%252BhLyJuURQ6WoSAGTVDdrt9Wdi91yNd8E1bRvCNHOuQmhMsEl2DB9BEyHEzYW%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2332490&itmmeta=01JH2SNH1HS932GAG89XGC9X67


The image has been removed from the listing, but it's still listed. ::)
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: ChasSmith on January 08, 2025, 11:04:14 AM
Item name:  Bruce
Item description from the seller:  Bruce Kimmel Sign 

Holy moly.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: DR Iris on January 08, 2025, 11:25:17 AM
Here's one for the books - a signed photo from the Merrily We Roll Along session - note Sondheim on the extreme left. The only problem is - I have NEVER EVER signed this photo and the only way anyone could have GOTTEN this photo is to grab it from Facebook. That's it. Now,  a year ago I got several requests to sign plain white cards from "fans" who wanted to share with their friends. I did two before checking online and finding it was a scam. And here is the result. And their selling this as if I signed THIS photo. How they get my signature on there is unknown but it's probably easy as pie. https://www.ebay.com/itm/267107107134?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20231107084023%26meid%3Dbd6515627d004b5b8e4476f9d7c28a51%26pid%3D101875%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D276775022730%26itm%3D267107107134%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2332490%26algv%3DSimVIDwebV3WithCPCExpansionEmbeddingSearchQueryRecallAuctionPushout&_trksid=p2332490.c101875.m1851&itmprp=cksum%3A267107107134bd6515627d004b5b8e4476f9d7c28a51%7Cenc%3AAQAJAAABQM%252BSIK5LCqs2uiCwInhHqGVzIMLIMo0iPltG%252Fc%252FV8dzqXG8bAAbTVw985HbdYTuG2wPTDx%252F8lbe8GSu4NUrsEPcDBvCLFhf2QkBmtTX5yUHK1xN8yVTwcC2Ss8jOYtze2a5aAJnKXKYmyb8Nd67bFxt60DcvtFQVJgyzGVNHrwPTGz%252B6muUbGTm3MmL8A4SA21BTZv5t319IjkB4Jkpc2t2a1GYg25vxnzJXsZz%252FnDFnDmrNLAO6MIJmOxxQQ6L%252BrLoCfaUbk5XxIOIkbF%252FCxqlMa3hYUFQqV82eNC5YaFIkXGH3O%252BBvXOVMriVNOP%252B9xXgjGAJIrVE6qgOfJLxCXB0B1%252FolGO9Vn7%252FORFfXW5T5KNz4%252BhLyJuURQ6WoSAGTVDdrt9Wdi91yNd8E1bRvCNHOuQmhMsEl2DB9BEyHEzYW%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2332490&itmmeta=01JH2SNH1HS932GAG89XGC9X67


The image has been removed from the listing, but it's still listed. ::)
One seller is still showing the image.

Bruce Kimmel Signed 4x6 Photo The First Nudie Musical Sami The Faculty Autograph

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Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: ChasSmith on January 08, 2025, 11:36:18 AM
Ask BK:

And other Angelenos who might remember:

Café Swiss - 450 N. Rodeo, according to a matchbook I saw online. Who ate there, and did you have the Hot Swiss Cheese and Onion Pie?

In the late 70s when I was working a few blocks over at Litton Industries headquarters, coworkers introduced me to the restaurant and to this dish, which I thought was to die for. We went there to have it for lunch on any number of occasions. Something recently made me think of it, and I've been looking online for recipes that look and sound as close to what I remember as possible. It's probably pretty simple to make, but it's got to be "right".

Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: ChasSmith on January 08, 2025, 11:37:36 AM
Here's one for the books - a signed photo from the Merrily We Roll Along session - note Sondheim on the extreme left. The only problem is - I have NEVER EVER signed this photo and the only way anyone could have GOTTEN this photo is to grab it from Facebook. That's it. Now,  a year ago I got several requests to sign plain white cards from "fans" who wanted to share with their friends. I did two before checking online and finding it was a scam. And here is the result. And their selling this as if I signed THIS photo. How they get my signature on there is unknown but it's probably easy as pie. https://www.ebay.com/itm/267107107134?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20231107084023%26meid%3Dbd6515627d004b5b8e4476f9d7c28a51%26pid%3D101875%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D276775022730%26itm%3D267107107134%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2332490%26algv%3DSimVIDwebV3WithCPCExpansionEmbeddingSearchQueryRecallAuctionPushout&_trksid=p2332490.c101875.m1851&itmprp=cksum%3A267107107134bd6515627d004b5b8e4476f9d7c28a51%7Cenc%3AAQAJAAABQM%252BSIK5LCqs2uiCwInhHqGVzIMLIMo0iPltG%252Fc%252FV8dzqXG8bAAbTVw985HbdYTuG2wPTDx%252F8lbe8GSu4NUrsEPcDBvCLFhf2QkBmtTX5yUHK1xN8yVTwcC2Ss8jOYtze2a5aAJnKXKYmyb8Nd67bFxt60DcvtFQVJgyzGVNHrwPTGz%252B6muUbGTm3MmL8A4SA21BTZv5t319IjkB4Jkpc2t2a1GYg25vxnzJXsZz%252FnDFnDmrNLAO6MIJmOxxQQ6L%252BrLoCfaUbk5XxIOIkbF%252FCxqlMa3hYUFQqV82eNC5YaFIkXGH3O%252BBvXOVMriVNOP%252B9xXgjGAJIrVE6qgOfJLxCXB0B1%252FolGO9Vn7%252FORFfXW5T5KNz4%252BhLyJuURQ6WoSAGTVDdrt9Wdi91yNd8E1bRvCNHOuQmhMsEl2DB9BEyHEzYW%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2332490&itmmeta=01JH2SNH1HS932GAG89XGC9X67


The image has been removed from the listing, but it's still listed. ::)
One seller is still showing the image.

Bruce Kimmel Signed 4x6 Photo The First Nudie Musical Sami The Faculty Autograph

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99.3% positiveSeller's other itemsSeller's other itemsContact seller
US $0.99

Oy. and Wow.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:55:15 AM
I'm up, I'm up - seven hours of sleep.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:56:07 AM
One of the dealers got back to me - the one who took the image down. He's getting me the name of the person who is selling these to dealers - that will be good information. I'll call eBay later.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:57:00 AM
Vibes to all who need them - and I'd say we ALL need them :)
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:57:19 AM
I'll futz and finesse shortly.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:57:28 AM
As soon as I'm coherent.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:57:46 AM
I don't hear any windy wind outside, so maybe it's calmed down.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: KevinH on January 08, 2025, 11:57:58 AM
Good afternoon!
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: KevinH on January 08, 2025, 11:58:48 AM
From yesterday:

Congrats, Vixmom and Kevin on your two-try Wordles!




Thanks, DR George.  Today's a different story for me:
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: KevinH on January 08, 2025, 11:59:01 AM
Wordle:  6/6
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:59:47 AM
I don't really have to go anywhere today, although if there's anything at the mail place, I'll probably go over there.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: John G. on January 08, 2025, 12:01:40 PM
Vibes for Jeanne.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: KevinH on January 08, 2025, 12:02:01 PM
DR Iris--I imagine the roads are okay now but I haven't had a need to go out.  Glad you made it to your appointment okay.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: KevinH on January 08, 2025, 12:04:03 PM
Vibes for Jeanne.




From me too
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: KevinH on January 08, 2025, 12:04:18 PM
Congrats on your milestone, DR JohnG!
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: John G. on January 08, 2025, 12:06:44 PM
Watching the rest of A Foreign Affair. Marlene can do no wrong. But John Lund is dreadful. The tone isn’t right. Wilder wants screwball comedy and social commentary.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jrand74 on January 08, 2025, 12:58:54 PM
CBS had fire coverage this morning at 11 a.m.

It was very scary.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jrand74 on January 08, 2025, 12:59:21 PM
The US Mail is not running tomorrow in observance of Pres. Carter's funeral.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jrand74 on January 08, 2025, 12:59:30 PM
Page Five.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jrand74 on January 08, 2025, 01:00:01 PM
My question for ASK BK DAY:

What is your favorite episode of I LOVE LUCY?
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: elmore3003 on January 08, 2025, 01:02:13 PM
I’m a few miles away. I doubt it’ll get to my ‘hood, but I felt “on alert” last night, checking updates and such. Like bk, we had electricity interruptions, but they didn’t last long. By the time I reached the kitchen where I keep the emergency lantern the power was back on.

I usually turn my phone off before I go to bed to avoid wrong numbers and Amber Alerts, but last night I kept it on and also kept a flashlight next to my bed.

Stay safe, DR Jeanne!
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Freddie on January 08, 2025, 01:03:01 PM
There was no damage in my area that I know of, but the winds still windeth, and probably will for the rest of the day.

Great that you're OK, Jeanne.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Freddie on January 08, 2025, 01:03:58 PM
Oh, no. :(

Peter Yarrow, Singer With Folk Legends Peter, Paul & Mary and Co-Writer of ‘Puff the Magic Dragon,’ Dies at 86 (https://www.aol.com/peter-yarrow-singer-folk-legends-172111000.html).

:(


Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Rodzinski on January 08, 2025, 01:03:59 PM
One of my daughter’s voice teachers lived in Topanga Canyon.

I would sit on her deck and listen to the coyotes.

Her husband had built a theater on their property, mostly designed for plays by Shakespeare.

There’s the Will Geer Theater out there too. Hope the fires don’t go that far!
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: elmore3003 on January 08, 2025, 01:04:16 PM
I've been watching the fire coverage on MSNBC.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Rodzinski on January 08, 2025, 01:05:16 PM
Will Geer’s outdoor theater is also in Topanga Canyon.
I hope it was saved…I have many fond memories of attending plays there.

From Wikipedia:

Set in the natural amphitheater of a mountain canyon, the Theatricum Botanicum is traditionally used for performances of William Shakespeare's plays, as well as modern plays and music concerts.

Oops, catching up and I see you already mentioned this. There is a really cool antique and kitschy clothing store we love along there too.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: elmore3003 on January 08, 2025, 01:05:29 PM
Last night I watched the first two episodes of a PBS seruies from several years ago, Mercy Street. I'm enjoying it.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 01:21:32 PM
~~~VIBES OF THE STRONGEST SORT~~~ for the nephew and brother of DR Jane, and all in the path of the fire

Thank you.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 01:21:45 PM
~~~CONTINUED RECUPERATION VIBES~~~ for the dear mother of DR George!!!!

DITTO!
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 02:02:44 PM
Favorite Lucy - the chocolates assembly line.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 02:03:15 PM
Futzed and finessed but think heavens the last rewrite for the problem timeline works like a dream.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 02:03:24 PM
Have written four new pages.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: DR Iris on January 08, 2025, 02:03:38 PM
Ask BK:

And other Angelenos who might remember:

Café Swiss - 450 N. Rodeo, according to a matchbook I saw online. Who ate there, and did you have the Hot Swiss Cheese and Onion Pie?

In the late 70s when I was working a few blocks over at Litton Industries headquarters, coworkers introduced me to the restaurant and to this dish, which I thought was to die for. We went there to have it for lunch on any number of occasions. Something recently made me think of it, and I've been looking online for recipes that look and sound as close to what I remember as possible. It's probably pretty simple to make, but it's got to be "right".



DR Chas, voila!


Let me know what time to arrive for a sample.😊

Cafe Swiss Cheese and Onion Pie

2  1/2 cups grated Swiss cheese
3 eggs beaten
8 oz. half and half
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
1 box of chopped white onionsj
3 tablespoons butter
1 deep dish pie crust

Heat oven to 375.
Spread 3 T. butter in crust.
Beat eggs. Add half and half and salt.
Saute onions in remaining 3 T. butter for 10 minutes.
Place all of onions in crust.
Top with cheese.
Pour egg mixture over.
Bake for 50 minutes or until golden brown.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: DR Iris on January 08, 2025, 02:04:21 PM
I remember that matchbook.

Red with gold letters, I recall.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 02:04:24 PM
Taking a break now. Had a bagel, cream cheese, and lox so far but need something else at some point.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 02:04:32 PM
Nothing too much.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 02:05:27 PM
I did have to take forty minutes to research some stuff - and found something that's helpful that I never knew about.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Freddie on January 08, 2025, 02:06:27 PM
Are the food places near you delivering despite the fires?
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jrand74 on January 08, 2025, 02:16:55 PM
Good choice!
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jrand74 on January 08, 2025, 02:17:27 PM
This afternoon on SCREENPIX I watched a Sonja Henie movie title It's A Pleasure.....only it wasn't.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 02:22:15 PM
BK, glad to hear that your auditions went well. Surprised that so many people came out, with the windy wind and all.

I was also surprised.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 02:22:40 PM
Vibes for everyone in the Fire Zone.

DITTO!
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 02:23:30 PM
Don't order your checks through the Bradford Exchange - you are then enrolled in some kind of subscription plan and charged $16.95 a month.

I finally got it canceled after 4 emails and two telephone calls.  We shall see if it really worked at the end of the month.

Thanks for the warning.  I hope your problem has been solved.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 02:23:48 PM
Sending more vibes of all sorts for Jane's family!

Much appreciated.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 02:24:05 PM
I second all those vibes for Iris, BK, George’s mother, Jane’s family and, well, all of us.

Thank you.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 02:25:11 PM
I second all those vibes for Iris, BK, George’s mother, Jane’s family and, well, all of us.

Thirded!

Thank you.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 02:25:39 PM
I second all those vibes for Iris, BK, George’s mother, Jane’s family and, well, all of us.

Thirded!

Fourthed!

Thank you.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 02:32:38 PM
The winds sound like they're possibly even more severe than they are in many years and many Santa Anas.

Or it's just where they've hit this time. Has the Palisades ever been under direct attack like this? I certainly recall fires out that way, but never so close into town. Or I'm just forgetting. But I don't remember any such evacuation orders in these parts.

I remember smaller fires there and people who had to evacuate were able to quickly return.  I could be wrong.  I don't know that the Santa Ana winds have ever been this fierce, at least from what some friends have said.  I'm sure they are worse than what I have experienced in the past.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 02:32:57 PM
SIX!
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 02:34:05 PM
I think I read the winds will be coming for days.

Yes, but when will not be this strong.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: ChasSmith on January 08, 2025, 02:34:46 PM
I remember that matchbook.

Red with gold letters, I recall.

Yes indeed it was!

And THANK YOU!!!!! Is that their actual recipe, or you've just figured it out yourself? It sure sounds right on!
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: ChasSmith on January 08, 2025, 02:37:37 PM
The Café Swiss was one of the many incredibly wonderful establishments that made B.H. the veritable "village" it was when I knew it.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 02:38:59 PM
DR Jane, have you heard from your family in L.A. this morning?

I hope that they are safe, and that their homes were not damaged.

Thank you. My brother has been great about sending updates.  My nephew still doesn't know if he has a home.  He reached friends that lost their homes.  It really will be a miracle if he does have a home to return to.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 02:40:03 PM
My brother is still on an evacuation warning.  His son and family are thinking of going out of the area for now.  I'm guessing friends invited them.  My brother said he will not go with them and stay home unless he is told to evacuate.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 02:40:59 PM
My friends in Santa Monica were placed under a mandatory evacuation order shortly after I posted about them last night.

A large part of Santa Monica heading in the direction of Brentwood evacuated shortly before midnight.

I checked on friends who, for now, are just outside the Santa Monica evacuation.  My brother is in Brentwood.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 02:41:43 PM
One thing I never worried about living in Santa Monica was fire.

Earthquakes yes, but not fire.

I know.  I can't believe it will reach my brother.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 02:43:42 PM
An update:

We’d been told that yesterday would be very windy, with possible gusts up to 100 mph, and, of course, we all know of the potential for fires. But this happened so quickly. I was driving home from a doctor’s appointment about 2 pm yesterday when I saw the huge billows of smoke to the west. By last night the mandatory evacuation zone was down to San Vicente Blvd, with evacuation warnings down to Montana Ave. That’s Brentwood and Santa Monica, not Pacific Palisades. The evacuation zone is HUGE.

Shockingly HUGE, with the surrounding areas on high alert.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 02:44:14 PM
I’m a few miles away. I doubt it’ll get to my ‘hood, but I felt “on alert” last night, checking updates and such. Like bk, we had electricity interruptions, but they didn’t last long. By the time I reached the kitchen where I keep the emergency lantern the power was back on.

I usually turn my phone off before I go to bed to avoid wrong numbers and Amber Alerts, but last night I kept it on and also kept a flashlight next to my bed.

I'm glad you are keeping your phone on at night. 
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 02:44:36 PM
Oh, and did I mention the sirens? Not quite to the 9/11 level, but eerily reminiscent.

I didn't think about that :(
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 02:45:08 PM
Stay safe vibes for Jeanne and BK

DITTO!
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 02:45:25 PM
Wordle 1,299 2/6

🟨⬜🟩🟨⬜
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Congrats!
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: ChasSmith on January 08, 2025, 02:48:22 PM
Here's another question o' the day for anyone who'd like to jump in, and this one's kind of wide open:

What would you say are the "essential" World War II movies? The ones that are not only well made (however you wish to define that), but which have something essential to say and/or portray about the war. They can be famous ones from the forties or fifties, or more contemporary ones that look back from a later vantage point. I'm all ears.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: George on January 08, 2025, 02:53:12 PM
~~~CONTINUED RECUPERATION VIBES~~~ for the dear mother of DR George!!!!

Thanks, Singdaw!
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: George on January 08, 2025, 02:54:12 PM
:)
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7836.0;attach=24921)

;D
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: George on January 08, 2025, 02:54:53 PM
:)
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7836.0;attach=24923)

:))
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: George on January 08, 2025, 02:55:19 PM
Vibes for the mother of DR GEORGE.

Thanks, Jrand!
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: George on January 08, 2025, 02:56:00 PM
Vibes for everyone in the Fire Zone.

~~~SUPER DITTO!!~~~
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: George on January 08, 2025, 02:56:15 PM
Vibes for George’s dear Mom.

Thanks, Vixmom!
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: George on January 08, 2025, 02:57:03 PM
Yes, please.
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7836.0;attach=24925)

Yum!! 
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Ginny on January 08, 2025, 02:57:08 PM
Wednesday evening greetings!  Having been marooned because the plows that took care of our street left a mountain of snow at the end of our driveway, we were glad to see another crew last night.  They worked until midnight and Richard was able to make it to an appointment he had this morning.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: George on January 08, 2025, 02:57:39 PM
George I am not a big believer waiting at a hospital and agree with your decision to leave.

Yup.  My mom is a retired nurse and very practical.  She knows how long things take, and doesn't want us there just for the sake of being there.

George, I'm so glad your Mom is feeling much better after what she went through! 

Thanks, Freddie!  So are we!
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Post by: George on January 08, 2025, 02:58:06 PM
I second all those vibes for Iris, BK, George’s mother, Jane’s family and, well, all of us.

Thanks, John!
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Post by: Ginny on January 08, 2025, 02:58:23 PM
I, however, had to reschedule yesterday’s 3-month follow-up with my radiation oncologist to next Monday.
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Post by: George on January 08, 2025, 02:58:24 PM
I second all those vibes for Iris, BK, George’s mother, Jane’s family and, well, all of us.

Thirded!

Thanks, Rodzinski!
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Post by: George on January 08, 2025, 02:58:58 PM
I second all those vibes for Iris, BK, George’s mother, Jane’s family and, well, all of us.

Thirded!

Fourthed!

Thanks, ChasSmith!
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Post by: Ginny on January 08, 2025, 03:00:00 PM
My thoughts are with all who are coping with the fires in Southern California. 
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Post by: George on January 08, 2025, 03:00:23 PM
DR George, glad your mom is okay.
Sending health vibes!

Thanks, Iris!
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Post by: George on January 08, 2025, 03:00:55 PM
Old lady on her way to Wynn, waking up from an unplanned nap on the train: "Oh my, have I passed Wynn?"

The kindly gentleman seated next to her, tipping his hat:  "Well ma'am, if you did, it was so ladylike I didn't notice."

:D
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Post by: Ginny on January 08, 2025, 03:01:17 PM
DR George, I’m so glad your mother’s episode was resolved.  Continuing vibes for her!
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Post by: George on January 08, 2025, 03:01:48 PM
Oh, Look!  It's Page Seven...The Page That Dare Not Speak It's Name!

;)
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Post by: George on January 08, 2025, 03:02:03 PM
DR George, I’m so glad your mother’s episode was resolved.  Continuing vibes for her!

Thanks, Ginny!
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Post by: George on January 08, 2025, 03:07:28 PM
~~~CONTINUED RECUPERATION VIBES~~~ for the dear mother of DR George!!!!

DITTO!

Thanks, Jane!
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Post by: George on January 08, 2025, 03:08:26 PM
Futzed and finessed but think heavens the last rewrite for the problem timeline works like a dream.

That's great, BK!
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Post by: George on January 08, 2025, 03:11:00 PM
DR Jane, have you heard from your family in L.A. this morning?

I hope that they are safe, and that their homes were not damaged.

Thank you. My brother has been great about sending updates.  My nephew still doesn't know if he has a home.  He reached friends that lost their homes.  It really will be a miracle if he does have a home to return to.

Oh, no. :-\
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Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 03:13:31 PM
Thanks for updating us, DR Jeanne. May you continue to be safe.
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Post by: George on January 08, 2025, 03:14:03 PM
Here's another question o' the day for anyone who'd like to jump in, and this one's kind of wide open:

What would you say are the "essential" World War II movies? The ones that are not only well made (however you wish to define that), but which have something essential to say and/or portray about the war. They can be famous ones from the forties or fifties, or more contemporary ones that look back from a later vantage point. I'm all ears.

The Best Years of Our Lives is the first one I thought of.
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Post by: John G. on January 08, 2025, 03:14:21 PM
Last night I watched the first two episodes of a PBS seruies from several years ago, Mercy Street. I'm enjoying it.

I have both seasons of that. Great cast.
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Post by: George on January 08, 2025, 03:15:42 PM
Also Schindler's List and Casablanca.
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Post by: John G. on January 08, 2025, 03:15:58 PM
My question for ASK BK DAY:

What is your favorite episode of I LOVE LUCY?

The conveyor belt at the chocolate factory and the Italian wine press are mine.
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Post by: John G. on January 08, 2025, 03:17:19 PM
Ask BK:

And other Angelenos who might remember:

Café Swiss - 450 N. Rodeo, according to a matchbook I saw online. Who ate there, and did you have the Hot Swiss Cheese and Onion Pie?

In the late 70s when I was working a few blocks over at Litton Industries headquarters, coworkers introduced me to the restaurant and to this dish, which I thought was to die for. We went there to have it for lunch on any number of occasions. Something recently made me think of it, and I've been looking online for recipes that look and sound as close to what I remember as possible. It's probably pretty simple to make, but it's got to be "right".



DR Chas, voila!


Let me know what time to arrive for a sample.😊

Cafe Swiss Cheese and Onion Pie

2  1/2 cups grated Swiss cheese
3 eggs beaten
8 oz. half and half
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
1 box of chopped white onionsj
3 tablespoons butter
1 deep dish pie crust

Heat oven to 375.
Spread 3 T. butter in crust.
Beat eggs. Add half and half and salt.
Saute onions in remaining 3 T. butter for 10 minutes.
Place all of onions in crust.
Top with cheese.
Pour egg mixture over.
Bake for 50 minutes or until golden brown.


I have most of these ingredients on hand.
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Post by: John G. on January 08, 2025, 03:23:54 PM
From a Criterion email about director Richard Linklater:

Nouvelle Vague will be Linklater’s twenty-second feature, and he wrapped production on his twenty-third last fall. Blue Moon stars Ethan Hawke as lyricist Lorenz Hart; Bobby Cannavale as his songwriting partner, Richard Rodgers; and Andrew Scott as Oscar Hammerstein II. Written by novelist Robert Kaplow (Me and Orson Welles), Blue Moon also stars Margaret Qualley.
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Post by: John G. on January 08, 2025, 03:24:27 PM
Interesting casting, though I think Hawke is way too tall.
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Post by: John G. on January 08, 2025, 03:25:03 PM
He is tall enough to be your brother.

Or something like that.
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Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 03:30:36 PM
Ask BK:

And other Angelenos who might remember:

Café Swiss - 450 N. Rodeo, according to a matchbook I saw online. Who ate there, and did you have the Hot Swiss Cheese and Onion Pie?

In the late 70s when I was working a few blocks over at Litton Industries headquarters, coworkers introduced me to the restaurant and to this dish, which I thought was to die for. We went there to have it for lunch on any number of occasions. Something recently made me think of it, and I've been looking online for recipes that look and sound as close to what I remember as possible. It's probably pretty simple to make, but it's got to be "right".



I do not remember eating there.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 03:31:03 PM
I don't hear any windy wind outside, so maybe it's calmed down.

I hope so.
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Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 03:31:42 PM
The US Mail is not running tomorrow in observance of Pres. Carter's funeral.

Thanks for letting me know.
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Post by: George on January 08, 2025, 03:32:10 PM
Interesting casting, though I think Hawke is way too tall.

That's exactly what I thought! :o
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Post by: George on January 08, 2025, 03:32:26 PM
Gratuitous Post #200!!
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Post by: George on January 08, 2025, 03:32:58 PM
He is tall enough to be your brother.

Or something like that.

;D
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Post by: John G. on January 08, 2025, 03:33:02 PM
Same email:

Bernard Rose calls his Lear Rex a “radical but accessible adaptation of Shakespeare’s greatest play.” Al Pacino stars as the aging and raging king, and the supporting cast includes Jessica Chastain as Goneril, Ariana DeBose as Cordelia, Rachel Brosnahan as Regan, LaKeith Stanfield as Edmund, and Peter Dinklage as the Fool.
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Post by: John G. on January 08, 2025, 03:33:48 PM
And finally:

Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas face off in John Carney’s Power Ballad, a musical comedy about a wedding singer, a rock star, and the song that comes between them. Jesse Eisenberg will soon begin production on an untitled musical comedy starring Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti. The story will center on a shy woman who blooms when she’s cast in a musical being staged by a local community theater. And Geremy Jasper (Patti Cake$) directs Sadie Sink, Regina Hall, and Kelly Macdonald in O’Dessa, a postapocalyptic rock opera about a farm girl on an epic quest.
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Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 03:35:11 PM
Ah, the page that shall not be named.
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Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 03:35:20 PM
Break over.
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Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 03:35:51 PM
Ordered a burger that got delivered elsewhere - to an office building - hardly looks like a HOUSE.
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Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 03:35:58 PM
The Café Swiss was one of the many incredibly wonderful establishments that made B.H. the veritable "village" it was when I knew it.

I don't know why I can't remember this. 
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Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 03:36:15 PM
And of course the Dasher doesn't respond. I got full credit and reordered and maybe this order will arrive.
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Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 03:36:34 PM
Back to writing shortly.
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Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 03:37:30 PM
I'm pretty sure I can do at least seven or eight more pages today and tonight, even WITH watching a movie if I so choose and I may so choose.
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Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 03:37:39 PM
Enter page eight!
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Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 03:37:50 PM
A fine entrance it is, too.
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Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 03:38:05 PM
I laughed, I cried, I did the Limbo.
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Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 03:38:12 PM
Wednesday evening greetings!  Having been marooned because the plows that took care of our street left a mountain of snow at the end of our driveway, we were glad to see another crew last night.  They worked until midnight and Richard was able to make it to an appointment he had this morning.

I hate when the snow crews leave snow at the end of the driveway.  I used to have to shovel four feet of it when we lived in Massachusetts. The snow from the plows is packed down more making it harder to shovel.
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Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 03:38:22 PM
Then I did the Lambada (The Forbidden Dance).
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Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 03:38:33 PM
I, however, had to reschedule yesterday’s 3-month follow-up with my radiation oncologist to next Monday.

Sorry.
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Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 03:38:35 PM
What is snow?
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Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 03:38:49 PM
There was a bit more Windy Wind earlier.
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Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 03:38:59 PM
Nothing like yesterday.
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Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 03:39:23 PM
Yesterday the windy wind was fierce.
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Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 03:39:35 PM
The Wayward Wind was Gogi Grant.
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Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 03:39:57 PM
Did you know that Gogi spelled backwards is Igog?
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Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 03:40:30 PM
The Wayward Wind was Gogi Grant.

One of my favorite songs.
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Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 03:40:32 PM
I know Mr. Snow.
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Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 03:41:01 PM
Not personally - I know Mr. Snow from Carousel mostly because I played his son in a production at LACC.
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Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 03:41:19 PM
I know a snow cone.
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Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 03:41:29 PM
Do they still have Snow Cones?
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Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 03:41:41 PM
Flavored ice as I recall.
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Post by: John G. on January 08, 2025, 03:46:43 PM
Do they still have Snow Cones?

We call them raspas and they’re sold everywhere around town. Love ‘em.
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Post by: John G. on January 08, 2025, 03:47:57 PM
People like to get them with a scoop of ice cream, usually vanilla, added.
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Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 04:02:58 PM
Thanks for the gratis burger, BK. It was great.
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Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 04:03:26 PM
Could one eat a raspa on a vespa?
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Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 04:03:33 PM
One wonders.
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Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 04:06:12 PM
I am poaching some chicken breasts.
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Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 04:07:22 PM
Enough is enough!
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Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 04:07:49 PM
We're cruising for a bruisin' a new page.
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Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 04:08:03 PM
With just a few more posts.
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Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 04:08:10 PM
We can do it.
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Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 04:08:18 PM
Do it, we can.
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Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 04:08:26 PM
PAGE NINE
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Post by: Freddie on January 08, 2025, 04:09:21 PM
Oh, Look!  It's Page Seven...The Page That Dare Not Speak It's Name!

;)


LOL!

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Post by: Freddie on January 08, 2025, 04:11:31 PM
He is tall enough to be your brother.

Or something like that.


:)


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Post by: Freddie on January 08, 2025, 04:12:45 PM
Ordered a burger that got delivered elsewhere - to an office building - hardly looks like a HOUSE.


Oy!

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Post by: Freddie on January 08, 2025, 04:13:51 PM
Then I did the Lambada (The Forbidden Dance).


Is there video?
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Post by: John G. on January 08, 2025, 04:14:16 PM
I have started Fedora. It’s creaky. The homophobic jokes aren’t very good. But it’s better than I remember.
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Post by: Freddie on January 08, 2025, 04:15:49 PM
Ginny, sorry to hear about your appointment being delayed.
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Post by: George on January 08, 2025, 04:27:07 PM
And finally:

Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas face off in John Carney’s Power Ballad, a musical comedy about a wedding singer, a rock star, and the song that comes between them. Jesse Eisenberg will soon begin production on an untitled musical comedy starring Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti. The story will center on a shy woman who blooms when she’s cast in a musical being staged by a local community theater. And Geremy Jasper (Patti Cake$) directs Sadie Sink, Regina Hall, and Kelly Macdonald in O’Dessa, a postapocalyptic rock opera about a farm girl on an epic quest.

Oh, my.  Those sound...interesting. :)

The Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti movie sounds a bit like Kurt Vonnegut's Who Am I This Time? (https://www.amazon.com/American-Playhouse-Season-Episode-This/dp/B000F9RLG2/).
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Post by: George on January 08, 2025, 04:28:24 PM
I laughed, I cried, I did the Limbo.

What?  Not The Lambada...The Forbidden Dance?? :o
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Post by: George on January 08, 2025, 04:28:57 PM
Then I did the Lambada (The Forbidden Dance).

Ah...I didn't read far enough ahead. ;)
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Post by: George on January 08, 2025, 04:30:26 PM
Enough is enough!
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7836.0;attach=24927)

:))
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Post by: John G. on January 08, 2025, 04:37:48 PM
The new dance sensation is the limbo lambada.
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Post by: John G. on January 08, 2025, 04:38:13 PM
It’s only danced in purgatory.
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Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 05:02:08 PM
The new dance sensation is the limbo lambada.

They should combine that with the Lindy.
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Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 05:02:32 PM
The Limby?
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Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 05:11:09 PM
They turned that frown piano upside down!
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Post by: John G. on January 08, 2025, 05:32:19 PM
Fedora is over. I think one of the many problems it has is that it’s too easy, too evident from the start, which means there is absolutely no tension whatsoever.
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Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 05:54:23 PM
Will Rogers historical park, including his home, burned down :(
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Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 05:54:54 PM
I have many fun childhood, and a few as an adult, memories there.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 08, 2025, 06:01:06 PM
Thanks for all the vibes and thoughts.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 08, 2025, 06:02:09 PM
It’s heartbreaking to see so much of LA’s heritage gone, not to mention homes and businesses.
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Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 06:07:01 PM
Heartbreaking.  I hope you can avoid breathing the bad air.
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Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 06:07:31 PM
Muse Margaret called and had not one thing to fix. She loved it and said she was laughing throughout, so that's good. My favorite kind of call.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 08, 2025, 06:07:54 PM
We will need a MAJOR donation effort. I read that the LAPD doesn’t have enough supplies, and, of course, the shelters will need food, clothing, blankets, and so on. I don’t know how well we were prepared, either. But I like Mayor Karen Bass. We shall see.
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Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 06:08:19 PM
Wrote another two pages and will now watch something, the buckle down, Winsocki, and maybe finish a chapter.
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Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 06:09:00 PM
Burger was just okay.
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Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 06:09:52 PM
Fries were soggy.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 08, 2025, 06:10:33 PM
Heartbreaking.  I hope you can avoid breathing the bad air.

I have the air purifier on full-time. It hasn’t been noticeably bad indoors. I haven’t gone outdoors today, both to avoid bad air and to help keep the roads clear.
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Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 06:11:03 PM
The windy wind  has calmed down again.
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Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 06:11:16 PM
Can you calm up?
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Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 06:11:28 PM
Can you calm sideways?
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Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 06:11:53 PM
Enter page ten!
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Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 06:12:08 PM
A page for all seasons.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 08, 2025, 06:13:12 PM
To answer Freddie’s question, some restaurants are closed, others are open. I suspect everyone is playing it by ear. We don’t know when the winds will be gone and the fires contained.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 08, 2025, 06:13:55 PM
Can you calm up?

Don’t even think it.
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Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 06:14:39 PM
We will need a MAJOR donation effort. I read that the LAPD doesn’t have enough supplies, and, of course, the shelters will need food, clothing, blankets, and so on. I don’t know how well we were prepared, either. But I like Mayor Karen Bass. We shall see.

So many people without.  I hope most of them have family and friends to help them.
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Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 06:15:22 PM
Heartbreaking.  I hope you can avoid breathing the bad air.

I have the air purifier on full-time. It hasn’t been noticeably bad indoors. I haven’t gone outdoors today, both to avoid bad air and to help keep the roads clear.

Excellent.  If you go outside your covid masks should help some.
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Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 06:15:51 PM
The windy wind  has calmed down again.

Keep reporting this.  Do you know how fast the wind is?
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Post by: Jeanne on January 08, 2025, 06:16:12 PM
Vibes to all of you in the snow and the cold and to all dealing with health issues.

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Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 06:18:23 PM
To answer Freddie’s question, some restaurants are closed, others are open. I suspect everyone is playing it by ear. We don’t know when the winds will be gone and the fires contained.

My brother said is first choice to eat last night was closed.  They walked to another restaurant and it was opened.  I don't know what they did for dinner tonight.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 08, 2025, 06:18:40 PM
Heartbreaking.  I hope you can avoid breathing the bad air.

I have the air purifier on full-time. It hasn’t been noticeably bad indoors. I haven’t gone outdoors today, both to avoid bad air and to help keep the roads clear.

Excellent.  If you go outside your covid masks should help some.

Yes, I hope people are pulling out their masks.
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Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 06:18:54 PM
I'm waiting for an update.  It is possible there isn't any new news to report.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 08, 2025, 06:19:29 PM
To answer Freddie’s question, some restaurants are closed, others are open. I suspect everyone is playing it by ear. We don’t know when the winds will be gone and the fires contained.

My brother said is first choice to eat last night was closed.  They walked to another restaurant and it was opened.  I don't know what they did for dinner tonight.

Did he have to evacuate?
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Post by: Jeanne on January 08, 2025, 06:20:53 PM
Oops, my vibe post overlooked all of us dealing with the fires. Vibes to all Angelenos.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 08, 2025, 06:22:10 PM
I'm waiting for an update.  It is possible there isn't any new news to report.

I haven’t seen a lot of updates. The nature of the news business or nothing’s changed?
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Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 06:24:48 PM
To answer Freddie’s question, some restaurants are closed, others are open. I suspect everyone is playing it by ear. We don’t know when the winds will be gone and the fires contained.

My brother said is first choice to eat last night was closed.  They walked to another restaurant and it was opened.  I don't know what they did for dinner tonight.

Did he have to evacuate?

Not that I know of.  I saw that Kamala Harris's home is in the evacuation area but I'm sure she doesn't live near my brother.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 08, 2025, 06:25:58 PM
To answer Freddie’s question, some restaurants are closed, others are open. I suspect everyone is playing it by ear. We don’t know when the winds will be gone and the fires contained.

My brother said is first choice to eat last night was closed.  They walked to another restaurant and it was opened.  I don't know what they did for dinner tonight.

Did he have to evacuate?

Not that I know of.  I saw that Kamala Harris's home is in the evacuation area but I'm sure she doesn't live near my brother.

She has a home here? I didn’t know that.
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Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 06:26:21 PM
I'm waiting for an update.  It is possible there isn't any new news to report.

I haven’t seen a lot of updates. The nature of the news business or nothing’s changed?

The news goes for the big headlines and I haven't found much on his area.  I consider that good news because if the shopping area of Brentwood was buring the news would report it.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 08, 2025, 06:26:54 PM
Vibes to all for everything.

TTFN.
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Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 06:28:29 PM
The son-in-law of a friend of mine is driving, along with two other firefighters, his fire truck from Colorado to LA to help out.
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Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 06:28:50 PM
Vibes to your DR Jeanne.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jeanne on January 08, 2025, 06:29:28 PM
I'm waiting for an update.  It is possible there isn't any new news to report.

I haven’t seen a lot of updates. The nature of the news business or nothing’s changed?

The news goes for the big headlines and I haven't found much on his area.  I consider that good news because if the shopping area of Brentwood was buring the news would report it.

Remember that the news crews can’t get access to every area. But I haven’t heard of the fire reaching your brother’s area.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jeanne on January 08, 2025, 06:30:01 PM
Vibes to your DR Jeanne.

Thanks.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: DR Iris on January 08, 2025, 06:38:03 PM
Just saw this:

BRUSH FIRE - SUNSET FIRE EVACUATION ORDER 01/08/2025 INC#2526

Brush Fire - SUNSET FIRE EVACUATION ORDER; INC#2526; 05:34PM; 2350 N Solar Dr; https://bit.ly/3W9GW5a; Hollywood Hills West; Approximately 10 acres burning between Runyon Canyon and Wattles Park. A Mandatory Evacuation Order is now in place for Laurel Canyon Blvd (on the west) to Mulholland Dr (on the north) to 101 Freeway (on the east) down to Hollywood Blvd (on the south).
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: DR Iris on January 08, 2025, 06:38:40 PM
Hopeful that this will be contained before it reaches populated areas.
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Post by: DR Iris on January 08, 2025, 06:40:25 PM
I remember that matchbook.

Red with gold letters, I recall.

Yes indeed it was!

And THANK YOU!!!!! Is that their actual recipe, or you've just figured it out yourself? It sure sounds right on!

Chas, I found the recipe on an L.A. food blog that I once followed.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: DR Iris on January 08, 2025, 06:40:53 PM
“Recently I was craving the Cheese and Onion Pie from Cafe Swiss the long-gone restauran once located at 450 Rodeo Drive. I used to eat there with my Nana and Papa Warner and always ordered the same thing. Cafe Swiss originally opened in 1950 and closed in 1985. The beautiful back patio was the scene of many wonderful lunches for me and my grandparents. The continental fare was peppered with some typical Swiss dishes and the Cheese and Onion pie has remained in my heart (and probably arteries too) forever. Here is the recipe. Enjoy!”
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: DR Iris on January 08, 2025, 06:41:22 PM
This one:

https://labornandbread.com/298693404.html
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: DR Iris on January 08, 2025, 06:45:16 PM
I'm waiting for an update.  It is possible there isn't any new news to report.

Major vibes for family and friends of DR Jane, and everyone affected by these terrible fires.
Please keep us updated, Jane.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: DR Iris on January 08, 2025, 06:46:59 PM
Do they still have Snow Cones?

We call them raspas and they’re sold everywhere around town. Love ‘em.

We call them snowballs, and they are often layered with vanilla or chocolate frozen custard. 😋
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Post by: DR Iris on January 08, 2025, 06:48:42 PM
I, however, had to reschedule yesterday’s 3-month follow-up with my radiation oncologist to next Monday.

Sorry that you had to postpone your appointment, DR Ginny.
Vibes that the weather will improve, and that you’ll be able to see your doctor on Monday.

I will be making an appointment to see a radiation oncologist tomorrow.

Might move to Sedona for a few months, and have it there.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: DR Iris on January 08, 2025, 06:49:00 PM
PAGE 11!
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 06:51:39 PM
I'm waiting for an update.  It is possible there isn't any new news to report.

I haven’t seen a lot of updates. The nature of the news business or nothing’s changed?

The news goes for the big headlines and I haven't found much on his area.  I consider that good news because if the shopping area of Brentwood was buring the news would report it.

Remember that the news crews can’t get access to every area. But I haven’t heard of the fire reaching your brother’s area.

Thanks, I would know that as he would text me.  I will be very surprised if it does reach him.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 06:52:09 PM
Hopeful that this will be contained before it reaches populated areas.

I hope so.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: DR Iris on January 08, 2025, 06:52:15 PM
Me ex-husband is Sedona’s radiation oncologist, and my best friends live there, so I wouldn’t be alone and isolated, like here in Baltimore.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 06:52:41 PM
“Recently I was craving the Cheese and Onion Pie from Cafe Swiss the long-gone restauran once located at 450 Rodeo Drive. I used to eat there with my Nana and Papa Warner and always ordered the same thing. Cafe Swiss originally opened in 1950 and closed in 1985. The beautiful back patio was the scene of many wonderful lunches for me and my grandparents. The continental fare was peppered with some typical Swiss dishes and the Cheese and Onion pie has remained in my heart (and probably arteries too) forever. Here is the recipe. Enjoy!”

What a lovely memory.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: DR Iris on January 08, 2025, 06:52:52 PM
I did get snowed in once in Sedona, but the snow melts quickly there.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 06:53:06 PM
This one:

https://labornandbread.com/298693404.html

Yum.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 06:53:29 PM
I'm waiting for an update.  It is possible there isn't any new news to report.

Major vibes for family and friends of DR Jane, and everyone affected by these terrible fires.
Please keep us updated, Jane.

Thank you and I will.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 06:54:33 PM
Me ex-husband is Sedona’s radiation oncologist, and my best friends live there, so I wouldn’t be alone and isolated, like here in Baltimore.

That sounds like an excellent plan.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: DR Iris on January 08, 2025, 06:54:48 PM
“Recently I was craving the Cheese and Onion Pie from Cafe Swiss the long-gone restauran once located at 450 Rodeo Drive. I used to eat there with my Nana and Papa Warner and always ordered the same thing. Cafe Swiss originally opened in 1950 and closed in 1985. The beautiful back patio was the scene of many wonderful lunches for me and my grandparents. The continental fare was peppered with some typical Swiss dishes and the Cheese and Onion pie has remained in my heart (and probably arteries too) forever. Here is the recipe. Enjoy!”

What a lovely memory.

It really is, although not mine.
I wish that I had been raised in California.
I knew that I wanted to move there from the age of 8!
Would have been lovely to have grown up there with family members.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 06:54:53 PM
I did get snowed in once in Sedona, but the snow melts quickly there.

Yes, cold but not Baltimore cold.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 06:55:06 PM
And Sedona is beautiful.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: DR Iris on January 08, 2025, 06:55:32 PM
Me ex-husband is Sedona’s radiation oncologist, and my best friends live there, so I wouldn’t be alone and isolated, like here in Baltimore.

That sounds like an excellent plan.

It’s a tough decision, but I’m leaning towards it.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 06:55:43 PM
“Recently I was craving the Cheese and Onion Pie from Cafe Swiss the long-gone restauran once located at 450 Rodeo Drive. I used to eat there with my Nana and Papa Warner and always ordered the same thing. Cafe Swiss originally opened in 1950 and closed in 1985. The beautiful back patio was the scene of many wonderful lunches for me and my grandparents. The continental fare was peppered with some typical Swiss dishes and the Cheese and Onion pie has remained in my heart (and probably arteries too) forever. Here is the recipe. Enjoy!”

What a lovely memory.

It really is, although not mine.
I wish that I had been raised in California.
I knew that I wanted to move there from the age of 8!
Would have been lovely to have grown up there with family members.

Having the beach close by was fun.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Freddie on January 08, 2025, 06:56:04 PM
I have many fun childhood, and a few as an adult, memories there.


:(


Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: DR Iris on January 08, 2025, 06:56:25 PM
And Sedona is beautiful.

I agree.
There is no such thing as Uber there, however, and I haven’t driven in 7 years!
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: DR Iris on January 08, 2025, 06:57:45 PM
My heart will always be in Southern California.

Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: DR Iris on January 08, 2025, 06:59:18 PM
Leaving for a bit to check the news.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Freddie on January 08, 2025, 07:00:15 PM
Vibes to all for everything.

TTFN.

Sending vibes to you, Jeanne.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Freddie on January 08, 2025, 07:03:33 PM
Me ex-husband is Sedona’s radiation oncologist, and my best friends live there, so I wouldn’t be alone and isolated, like here in Baltimore.


That sounds like a good option, if you decide to do it there.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: John G. on January 08, 2025, 07:05:31 PM
Starting Gypsy with Imelda Staunton. I’m not sold on her performance. It’s too much schmacting. Might have worked better in the theater. In the back balcony.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: ChasSmith on January 08, 2025, 07:08:11 PM
This is unheard of:

Latest evacuation zone:  Hollywood U.S.A.

My first place in L.A. is in the zone that extends south to Hollywood Blvd. Hell, my last place is just a few blocks south of the zone in West Hollywood. This includes the Blvd. and all that's on it (the Chinese, the Pantages), the Magic Castle, the Hollywood Bowl and Mulholland Drive, Whitley Heights and the High Tower apts. and so many more unique places.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: ChasSmith on January 08, 2025, 07:08:32 PM
Thank you for all of that info, DR DR Iris!
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: ChasSmith on January 08, 2025, 07:11:19 PM
I guess this Hollywood fire started in Runyon Canyon.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: John G. on January 08, 2025, 07:18:35 PM
Gratuitous post 325!
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 07:34:46 PM
From 1966-1971 I grew up in Palos Verdes Estates (now Rancho Palos Verdes). It was an idyllic childhood.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 07:35:01 PM
That is south of downtown.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 07:35:30 PM
So much devastation.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 07:35:41 PM
One more.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 07:35:50 PM
PAGE TWELVE
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: ChasSmith on January 08, 2025, 07:45:17 PM
Stay tuned for a public service announcement:

It’s ELVIS NIGHT - all night - on TCM.

Thank you.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 07:45:39 PM
This would be fun to read. But I'm not gonna pay $30 to buy it.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: John G. on January 08, 2025, 07:46:29 PM
This would be fun to read. But I'm not gonna pay $30 to buy it.

Library?
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 07:47:31 PM
The Critic's Choice Awards have been postponed due to the wildfires.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 07:47:47 PM
  Library?

Yep.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 07:48:19 PM
But the SAG Awards are slated to stream on Netflix on Sun Feb 23.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 07:48:32 PM
And the Oscars on Sun Mar 2.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 07:59:08 PM
Good night, friends.
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Post by: singdaw on January 08, 2025, 07:59:14 PM
And others.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: DR Iris on January 08, 2025, 08:39:24 PM
Stay tuned for a public service announcement:

It’s ELVIS NIGHT - all night - on TCM.

Thank you.

Today would have been his 90th birthday.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: DR Iris on January 08, 2025, 08:39:57 PM
Thank you for all of that info, DR DR Iris!

You are most welcome! 😊
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: DR Iris on January 08, 2025, 08:40:42 PM
Me ex-husband is Sedona’s radiation oncologist, and my best friends live there, so I wouldn’t be alone and isolated, like here in Baltimore.


That sounds like a good option, if you decide to do it there.

Thank you, Freddie.
I’m reviewing the situation. 🎶
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: DR Iris on January 08, 2025, 08:42:12 PM
Vibes to all for everything.

TTFN.

Vibes to you, Jeanne. Hope the smoke clears and that you’ll stay safe.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: DR Iris on January 08, 2025, 08:42:52 PM
This would be fun to read. But I'm not gonna pay $30 to buy it.

Yum. 😋
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: DR Iris on January 08, 2025, 08:49:36 PM
Will Geer’s outdoor theater is also in Topanga Canyon.
I hope it was saved…I have many fond memories of attending plays there.

From Wikipedia:

Set in the natural amphitheater of a mountain canyon, the Theatricum Botanicum is traditionally used for performances of William Shakespeare's plays, as well as modern plays and music concerts.

Oops, catching up and I see you already mentioned this. There is a really cool antique and kitschy clothing store we love along there too.

I remember that!
Lots of unique and fun little stores in that area, which I explored in the late 70’s.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: John G. on January 08, 2025, 09:05:25 PM
Imelda's Rose's Turn is probably the worst I have ever seen. All anger and nothing deeper. Full of noise and fury signifying nothing.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: John G. on January 08, 2025, 09:41:40 PM
The next Billy Wilder will be one of the worst: The Emperor Waltz with Bing Crosby.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: John G. on January 08, 2025, 09:48:41 PM
Good night, all.
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Post by: George on January 08, 2025, 10:21:30 PM
They turned that frown piano upside down!
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7836.0;attach=24929)

:o
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: George on January 08, 2025, 10:21:55 PM
Gratuitous Post #350!! :D
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: George on January 08, 2025, 10:22:34 PM
Will Rogers historical park, including his home, burned down :(

Oh, no. :(
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: George on January 08, 2025, 10:25:18 PM
The son-in-law of a friend of mine is driving, along with two other firefighters, his fire truck from Colorado to LA to help out.

Wow!  Hope the long drive is an easy one!
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Rodzinski on January 08, 2025, 10:52:55 PM
Vibes to LA peeps and those who have people there. It’s scary.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 10:57:35 PM
The question is - WHAT started the fire in Runyon Canyon.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 10:58:06 PM
So nice to see all the Iris posts - very glad she's here.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 10:58:18 PM
I've written thirteen pages today.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 10:58:38 PM
And yet we're not on page thirteen here.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 10:58:59 PM
But we will be, oh, yes, we will be.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 10:59:13 PM
Don't know where, don't know when.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 10:59:46 PM
I'll try to write another two or three after posting notes.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 10:59:55 PM
Enter page thirteen.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:00:00 PM
Amazing.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:00:49 PM
Lots of helicopters flying tonight.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:01:52 PM
I will be finishing a chapter for sure - just a few paragraphs away from doing that. Then tomorrow, I have to do more research and make some notes about upcoming things I need to get ready for.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:02:31 PM
Guess I'll write some notes.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:02:41 PM
Just because I can.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:02:58 PM
I've had two bagels, one burger, some fries.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:03:44 PM
I could make a salami sandwich but I'm thinking about that tempura I had the other night - so light and calorie friendly, and with veggies.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:04:01 PM
I'll think about that as I'm writing some damn notes.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:04:12 PM
And I will be writing some damn notes.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:04:22 PM
Bet your bottom dollar.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:04:31 PM
Or your top dollar.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:06:36 PM
I'm on the top of the world.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:06:48 PM
I've got the World on a String.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:07:02 PM
He's Got the Whole World in His Hands.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:09:09 PM
In Our Hands.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:09:28 PM
Our Love is Here to Stay.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:09:55 PM
Here I'll Stay.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:10:30 PM
Here, There, and Everywhere.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:10:45 PM
There But for You Go I.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:11:03 PM
But Not for Me.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:11:26 PM
But in the Morning, No.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:11:43 PM
I've Got the Sun in the Morning.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:12:11 PM
The Sun on My Face.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:12:24 PM
Let's Face the Music and Dance.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:12:45 PM
Save the Last Dance for Me.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:13:22 PM
At Long Last Love.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:14:04 PM
The Last Time I Saw Paris.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:15:32 PM
Paris Makes Me Horny.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:15:54 PM
The Music That Makes Me Dance.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:16:09 PM
Enter page fourteen!
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:16:19 PM
And now, to the damn notes.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 11:18:34 PM
And Sedona is beautiful.

I agree.
There is no such thing as Uber there, however, and I haven’t driven in 7 years!

 :o
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 11:20:00 PM
This is unheard of:

Latest evacuation zone:  Hollywood U.S.A.

My first place in L.A. is in the zone that extends south to Hollywood Blvd. Hell, my last place is just a few blocks south of the zone in West Hollywood. This includes the Blvd. and all that's on it (the Chinese, the Pantages), the Magic Castle, the Hollywood Bowl and Mulholland Drive, Whitley Heights and the High Tower apts. and so many more unique places.

Nice memories.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 11:21:12 PM
From 1966-1971 I grew up in Palos Verdes Estates (now Rancho Palos Verdes). It was an idyllic childhood.

I bet.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Rodzinski on January 08, 2025, 11:22:20 PM
14 pages! That’s how we do.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Jane on January 08, 2025, 11:24:48 PM
Bruce how far are you from the Studio City fire?
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Rodzinski on January 08, 2025, 11:26:57 PM
How far is BK’s old Studio City place?
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Rodzinski on January 08, 2025, 11:28:02 PM
It’s hard to envision the scope of this in my mind. And I am allergic to tv news.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: George on January 08, 2025, 11:42:52 PM
Gratuitous Post #400!! :D
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Rodzinski on January 08, 2025, 11:46:23 PM
Sounds like they’ve contained the fire in Studio City.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Rodzinski on January 08, 2025, 11:47:07 PM
G! Watch me, I’m approaching a big millstone.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Rodzinski on January 08, 2025, 11:47:28 PM
Get a load of me!
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Rodzinski on January 08, 2025, 11:48:44 PM
Nearly 11,000 posts spread over 20-some years. Each a nugget of brilliance and/or incoherence.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:49:03 PM
I haven't heard about a Studio City fire. I'm probably two or three miles from my Studio City house.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:49:29 PM
I'll have to check out where it is.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:49:53 PM
Rodzinski is about to have a nice new posting plateau.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:50:23 PM
And I'll be here to capture it, since George is nowhere to be seen at the moment.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:56:02 PM
The Studio City fire was actually way south of Ventura Blvd. behind Fryman Canyon, where there are houses on stilts. It started IN a house, which makes you wonder what the cause was - we never seem to get that information - but the fire is out.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:56:17 PM
Thankfully.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:57:35 PM
Lots of brush there, so it's good they got it out, but I want to understand what in that house, that four-story house CAUSED the fire. Certainly if it started inside, it wasn't the wind. And I was just outside and there is zero wind, at least here in the Oaks of Sherman.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:57:46 PM
Where in the HELL is George?
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:58:31 PM
Oh, he WAS here three minutes ago.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:58:47 PM
New notes are written. I kept them short.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Rodzinski on January 08, 2025, 11:58:53 PM
WWII movies I dig?
The Bridge at Remagen
Back Door to Hell which is a pretty cool early Jack Nicholson movie starring Jimmie “Honeycomb” Rodgers
Between Heaven and Hell with Robert Wagner and Buddy Ensenada
PT 109
The Fighting Sullivans
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:58:54 PM
Sometimes one must.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Rodzinski on January 08, 2025, 11:59:31 PM
Ok let me do this.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:59:37 PM
I do think page fifteen is in our future, which means I definitely have to write two more pages of the book to match the page count.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 08, 2025, 11:59:45 PM
DO IT.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Rodzinski on January 09, 2025, 12:00:36 AM
This is my final post as an under-11,000-post person.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 09, 2025, 12:00:57 AM
Enter page fifteen!
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Rodzinski on January 09, 2025, 12:01:05 AM
And here it is. Glory be!
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 09, 2025, 12:01:11 AM
Drum roll for Rodzinski.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 09, 2025, 12:02:50 AM
And here is the living proof. Night of the Living Proof.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Rodzinski on January 09, 2025, 12:05:18 AM
Thank you. I am honored.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 09, 2025, 12:05:20 AM
THAT is rather large.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 09, 2025, 12:05:43 AM
Very, very large.
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Post by: bk on January 09, 2025, 12:06:57 AM
The computer is being VERY ornery tonight. Not time to do the crash since we had one only a few days ago.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 09, 2025, 12:07:31 AM
Maybe it's the windy wind that isn't a windy wind.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 09, 2025, 12:07:43 AM
Maybe it's the memory of the windy wind.
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Post by: bk on January 09, 2025, 12:08:02 AM
I like when Jane is here for the late-night postings.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 09, 2025, 12:08:16 AM
And why did George disappear into the ether?
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 09, 2025, 12:08:27 AM
Gone with the windy wind is he.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 09, 2025, 12:08:41 AM
Not very sporting.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Rodzinski on January 09, 2025, 12:08:48 AM
Thank you also for The Creature Wasn’t Nice, which was the impetus for me ever finding this spot and is what I consider life-giving comedy.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Rodzinski on January 09, 2025, 12:09:39 AM
In less than 100 posts, I can do the five 1s.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 09, 2025, 12:09:51 AM
:)
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 09, 2025, 12:10:09 AM
How come that smiling emoji is so TINY.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Rodzinski on January 09, 2025, 12:10:11 AM
Though some of you have already done six 1s.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 09, 2025, 12:10:31 AM
That should be a BIG smiling emoji.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 09, 2025, 12:10:39 AM
Supersize.
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Post by: Rodzinski on January 09, 2025, 12:10:44 AM
Tiny emotions.
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Post by: bk on January 09, 2025, 12:10:58 AM
Persnickety is what this here computer is being.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 09, 2025, 12:11:23 AM
I think there should be a candy bar called Persnickety.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Rodzinski on January 09, 2025, 12:11:54 AM
450 gets us another page!
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 09, 2025, 12:12:19 AM
New notes are up.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 09, 2025, 12:12:28 AM
Up are new notes.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: George on January 09, 2025, 12:12:33 AM
Sounds like they’ve contained the fire in Studio City.

I just came across this video short: 

PERFECT Water Drop EXTINGUISHES FIRE in Hollywood Hills (https://www.youtube.com/shorts/9FmxFckNM0U)
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 09, 2025, 12:12:36 AM
I've seen them.
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Post by: bk on January 09, 2025, 12:12:44 AM
I've read them.
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Post by: Rodzinski on January 09, 2025, 12:12:50 AM
Watchamacallit is a good bar. Or was.
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Post by: bk on January 09, 2025, 12:12:51 AM
I wrote them.
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Post by: bk on January 09, 2025, 12:13:02 AM
Enter page sixteen!
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: bk on January 09, 2025, 12:13:11 AM
Quite the posting day.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Rodzinski on January 09, 2025, 12:13:29 AM
Suite 16.
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Post by: bk on January 09, 2025, 12:13:32 AM
I still want to know the CAUSE of the fire in that Studio City house.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: George on January 09, 2025, 12:15:57 AM
Where in the HELL is George?

I went down the rabbit hole of videos of the California fires.
Title: Re: THE WINDY WIND
Post by: Rodzinski on January 09, 2025, 12:16:19 AM
There could be a fire in Studio City on any day, perhaps this was magnified.