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Title: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: bk on January 26, 2025, 12:22:28 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes had fixes, and now it is time for you to post until the fixed cows come home.
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Post by: bk on January 26, 2025, 12:25:10 AM
And the word of the day is: REBOANT!
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Post by: bk on January 26, 2025, 12:25:46 AM
Welcome, 405 GUESTS!
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Post by: George on January 26, 2025, 12:34:40 AM
Wordle 1,317 5/6

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Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Freddie on January 26, 2025, 02:45:38 AM
Great photos in last night's notes, John G!  Thanks for posting them.
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Post by: singdaw on January 26, 2025, 05:07:16 AM
Nice lanterns, DR John G.
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Post by: singdaw on January 26, 2025, 05:07:26 AM
And that ain't no euphemism.
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Post by: singdaw on January 26, 2025, 05:07:38 AM
Good morning, friends.
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Post by: singdaw on January 26, 2025, 05:07:45 AM
And others.
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Post by: singdaw on January 26, 2025, 05:08:00 AM
.
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Post by: singdaw on January 26, 2025, 05:08:18 AM
Wanna wash your peanut brittle down with green juice?
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Post by: singdaw on January 26, 2025, 05:08:29 AM
Whilst listening to Juice Newton?
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Post by: Laura on January 26, 2025, 05:25:05 AM
Good  morning.
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Post by: Laura on January 26, 2025, 05:28:20 AM
DR Iris, I left you a PM.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 26, 2025, 05:47:55 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 26, 2025, 05:51:40 AM
DR RODZINSKI I emailed you a link.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 26, 2025, 05:52:15 AM
It is 26 degrees heading for 35 degrees.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 26, 2025, 05:52:36 AM
I slept in this morning, and it was quite nice to hunker down with Thatch, who loves to cuddle. Around 2:15 this morning, accompanied by Stella, I had an emergency run to the bathroom that I fortunately made. When I got back to bed, I decided to turn off the alarm and sleep late as I wanted. So I did.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Jrand74 on January 26, 2025, 05:53:13 AM
I have always done my own rehearsal schedule.....and other directors I have worked with have done that also.

Interesting.

I hate it because you have to work around "conflicts."
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 26, 2025, 05:53:30 AM
Don't get me started.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 26, 2025, 05:53:56 AM
DR RON PULLIAM'S post made me hungry.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 26, 2025, 05:54:40 AM
Today I am possessed by A Rage To Live.

I will be raging to live all over the place.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 26, 2025, 05:55:05 AM
First thing this morning, I need to schedule Access-a-Ride for the appointment I missed last week. After that, I must take the trash and recyclables down to the basement. Then I will work on my iTunes mess, fixes to the A&T Book 2, or my taxes. Decisions, decisions . . .
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 26, 2025, 05:55:35 AM
I knew about the Monopoly/Landlord kerfuffle.....

Bruce Kimmel's Demos.

That sounds like a fun board game.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: elmore3003 on January 26, 2025, 06:00:39 AM
Speaking opf A & T Book 1, I got a lovely email from my publisher. After apologizing for the delay, he wrote:
. . . you should know that your book is the last outside title that Moreclacke will publish, and I intend to go out with a bang. Kristine[his wife] firmly believes that A&T will be very successful and who am I to disagree?
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: singdaw on January 26, 2025, 06:07:41 AM
That's nice, DR elmore3003.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 26, 2025, 06:08:55 AM
I have always done my own rehearsal schedule.....and other directors I have worked with have done that also.

Interesting.

I hate it because you have to work around "conflicts."

I've always done my own as well. I like it. Of course, with recording, there are only occasional hurdles since the singers are hired for a certain number of days and expected to arrive knowing the material. In 2001, when John McGlinn recorded Babes in Toyland, we got to London and the soprano hired to sing the role of Tom-Tom arrived with such a cold and vocal issues and she was paid off and replaced immediately. In 1998, recording The Most Happy Fella in London, our Tony, Louis Quilico arrived thinking he remembered the score from singing the role before. We ended up, for the most part, recording his orchestra tracks and giving him several months to relearn the material. He was a very nice man and once a great baritone, but . . .
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: elmore3003 on January 26, 2025, 06:12:53 AM
How could I forget "Goldfinger?" I loved the movie and was crazy about the song. I drove my parents mad when I got the sheet music and wouldn't stop playing it on the piano. WThen, when the soundtrack album was released, I played that sucker to death.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 26, 2025, 06:22:19 AM
That's nice, DR elmore3003.

Sure is! I like Robert, and I hope Kristine's right.

Since I wrote it over five years ago, there's been a plethora of cat pages o Facebook and Instagram, and I would hate for the book to get lost in the shuffle. The "cat pages" I follow include:
Elie the Hallway Cat
Tiger JoJo
Badger.Dot
BackpackSeven
Princess Honeybelle
Penny the Talking Cat
Fitzcapades,
Loki Does Tricks
Liebchen.Travels
Fisher the Maine Coon Cat
George the Stourbridge Junction Cat
Misty the Moo
I find them all fun and clever. Much of the material is wonderful. It's sadly cut down on my own writing time because I don't want to be guilty of stealing material from any of them.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Freddie on January 26, 2025, 06:29:37 AM
Wanna wash your peanut brittle down with green juice?


Green Juice and Peanut Brittle at the Whistle Stop Cafe - Possible title for something or other?
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Post by: Freddie on January 26, 2025, 06:32:27 AM
I knew about the Monopoly/Landlord kerfuffle.....

Bruce Kimmel's Demos.

That sounds like a fun board game.


That mention in the notes of the BK demos is quite intriguing!
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Post by: Freddie on January 26, 2025, 06:33:08 AM
Speaking opf A & T Book 1, I got a lovely email from my publisher. After apologizing for the delay, he wrote:
. . . you should know that your book is the last outside title that Moreclacke will publish, and I intend to go out with a bang. Kristine[his wife] firmly believes that A&T will be very successful and who am I to disagree?


That's great, Larry!
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Post by: Freddie on January 26, 2025, 06:34:54 AM
Page Two!
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Post by: Donald on January 26, 2025, 06:47:53 AM
Happy Sunday to one and all.  It's time for another Putting It Together episode on the Broadway Radio Show.  This time we are putting together Lionel Bart's Tony Award winning score for OLIVER! using 6 different cast recordings, including the just released live cast recording of the hit London revival.  Check it out!

http://www.haineshisway.com/the-broadway-radio-show-2/
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: ChasSmith on January 26, 2025, 06:50:06 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 26, 2025, 06:51:04 AM
Some interesting posts this morning...starting with BK's notes about the reel-to-reel "Demos". MOST interesting.
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 26, 2025, 06:53:44 AM
Speaking opf A & T Book 1, I got a lovely email from my publisher. After apologizing for the delay, he wrote:
. . . you should know that your book is the last outside title that Moreclacke will publish, and I intend to go out with a bang. Kristine[his wife] firmly believes that A&T will be very successful and who am I to disagree?

And this is - at first, alarming, but - very positive news. I love their feeling about it, and I hope they make it happen SOON.
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 26, 2025, 06:56:19 AM
I have always done my own rehearsal schedule.....and other directors I have worked with have done that also.

Interesting.

I hate it because you have to work around "conflicts."

I've always done my own as well. I like it. Of course, with recording, there are only occasional hurdles since the singers are hired for a certain number of days and expected to arrive knowing the material. In 2001, when John McGlinn recorded Babes in Toyland, we got to London and the soprano hired to sing the role of Tom-Tom arrived with such a cold and vocal issues and she was paid off and replaced immediately. In 1998, recording The Most Happy Fella in London, our Tony, Louis Quilico arrived thinking he remembered the score from singing the role before. We ended up, for the most part, recording his orchestra tracks and giving him several months to relearn the material. He was a very nice man and once a great baritone, but . . .

Wow. Several MONTHS? I remember seeing him at the Met (will have to think what it was) and probably hearing him on broadcasts. He was a big deal then.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: ChasSmith on January 26, 2025, 07:01:58 AM
How could I forget "Goldfinger?" I loved the movie and was crazy about the song. I drove my parents mad when I got the sheet music and wouldn't stop playing it on the piano. WThen, when the soundtrack album was released, I played that sucker to death.

Goldfinger was my entry point into the Bond films because my parents hadn't let me go to the first two at my tender age! But man, what a whole new world that opened up. I went repeatedly and I'm sure I destroyed my first copy of that soundtrack album, too. As for playing on the piano, I don't remember if I got the sheet music. I probably picked out "Goldfinger" and little bits of the soundtrack by ear, and it would almost certainly have sucked.
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 26, 2025, 07:05:16 AM
Great photos last night, DR John G. That must have been even more beautiful in real life!
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 26, 2025, 07:14:42 AM
In our 99- (give or take) seat theeders, the directors I've worked with have had to draw up their own rehearsal schedules - and yes, deal with the CONFLICTS which seem to become a more nightmarish challenge every year.

We have a few stage managers who are excellent in all respects, but none I've been involved with have had that responsibility. They do, of course, take charge at maintaining the schedules and herding the cats - I mean the casts - or was I right the first time? - accordingly.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 26, 2025, 07:46:14 AM
Great news DR ELMORE.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 26, 2025, 07:55:35 AM
I have always done my own rehearsal schedule.....and other directors I have worked with have done that also.

Interesting.

I hate it because you have to work around "conflicts."

I've always done my own as well. I like it. Of course, with recording, there are only occasional hurdles since the singers are hired for a certain number of days and expected to arrive knowing the material. In 2001, when John McGlinn recorded Babes in Toyland, we got to London and the soprano hired to sing the role of Tom-Tom arrived with such a cold and vocal issues and she was paid off and replaced immediately. In 1998, recording The Most Happy Fella in London, our Tony, Louis Quilico arrived thinking he remembered the score from singing the role before. We ended up, for the most part, recording his orchestra tracks and giving him several months to relearn the material. He was a very nice man and once a great baritone, but . . .

Wow. Several MONTHS? I remember seeing him at the Met (will have to think what it was) and probably hearing him on broadcasts. He was a big deal then.

I think his most fampous roles were in Verdi operas, particularly Rigoletto. His handsome son Gino had a big career for a while, particularly Figaro in Corigliano's Ghosts of Versaille.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 26, 2025, 07:57:12 AM
Great photos last night, DR John G. That must have been even more beautiful in real life!

That's true! I bet the food was wonderful and that a good time was had by all.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 26, 2025, 07:58:47 AM
Gino Quilico is 69 years old now! I guess in my mind he'll always be 30-40 and very handsome. And he was a wondewrful baritone. I think I have a DVD of The Barber of Seville with him in the title role.
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Post by: John G. on January 26, 2025, 08:11:18 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on January 26, 2025, 08:11:56 AM
I’m glad you enjoyed the photos. I may post a couple more.
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Post by: John G. on January 26, 2025, 08:12:19 AM
Nice note on the book, Elmore.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 26, 2025, 08:14:48 AM
Last night, I began watching the 1980 BBC production of Pride and Prejudice. I love Elizabeth Garvie as Elizabeth Bennet but the teleplay - on five episodes as opposed to six in the 1995 BBC production - does some strange things to cover lost plot elements and the romantic quality is far superior in Andrew Davis' 1995 teleplay. This time around I noticed two things:
1. The score is far inferior to Carl Davis' energetic and witty 1995 work.
2. The novel closely adheres to the 1812-1813 calendar, and the novel covers a year, September 1812 to September 1813:
Late summer, September 1812, Bingley rents Netherfield Hall;
Late Nov. 1812, Bingley leave Netherfield;
Just after Christmas, Jane Bennet goes to London for several months to stay with her Aunt and Uncle Gardiner;
March 1813, Elizabeth spends two months in Kent with Charlotte and Mr Collins;
Early April 1813, Mr Darcy proposes to Elizabrth and she rejects him;
July 1813, Elizabeth and the Gardiners travel to Derbyshire and Pemberley; Lydia is seduced by Wickham;
August 1813, Darcybuys Wickham to save Lydia's reputation;
September 1813, Bingly returns to Netherfield and proposes to Jane Bennet, Darcy proposes to Elizabeth.

In the 1980 production, the seasons never change; thew entire series of evens takes place in warm weather anmd the events of the novel appear to take place over a couple of spring-summer months!
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Post by: John G. on January 26, 2025, 08:16:36 AM
A tree decorated to look like spring
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Post by: John G. on January 26, 2025, 08:17:10 AM
The exterior of Buddha Hall
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Post by: John G. on January 26, 2025, 08:17:34 AM
The interior
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 26, 2025, 08:17:35 AM
Access-a-Ride booked.
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Post by: John G. on January 26, 2025, 08:17:57 AM
I want to dance on the ceiling
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 26, 2025, 08:18:18 AM
The interior

That's quite lovely.
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Post by: John G. on January 26, 2025, 08:20:42 AM
We went late last night, so no one was particularly hungry. We did share a bowl that could be described as a Vietnamese version of ramen. Rice noodles in a tasty broth with beef and plenty of fresh vegetables. It was excellent, particularly thin slivers of red and green cabbage that were still crunchy.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 26, 2025, 08:22:13 AM
Lovely photos DR JOHN G.
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Post by: John G. on January 26, 2025, 08:22:14 AM
I didn’t even know the retreat was there. It’s fairly secluded. And it’s only about six or seven miles from my house.
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Post by: John G. on January 26, 2025, 08:22:40 AM
Let’s move on.
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Post by: John G. on January 26, 2025, 08:22:50 AM
One more.
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Post by: John G. on January 26, 2025, 08:22:56 AM
Three!
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Post by: John G. on January 26, 2025, 08:23:24 AM
I must stir. Birdy wants breakfast.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 26, 2025, 09:01:22 AM
US Ice Skating Championship

Men's Long Program today on NBC at 4 p.m.
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Post by: singdaw on January 26, 2025, 10:07:11 AM
Thank you, DR Jrand74.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 26, 2025, 10:34:24 AM
Of course.....this time I didn't wait until they were over!

There is a Women's College Basketball Game on just before - so hopefully there won't be any overtime antics.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 26, 2025, 11:03:28 AM
I flipped my mattress yesterday and I cannot believe how much more comfortable and restful this side is.....I was obviously sleeping on the Devil's side of the mattress.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 26, 2025, 11:04:38 AM
I just swatted another Elon fly....and closed one up in the refrigerator where he had taken refuge.

How in the world are they existing in this weather and time?
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 26, 2025, 11:06:20 AM
Next week weatherwise is looking nice.

I would again recommend the YAHOO! weather app for anyone interested.  Enter your own zip code.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/weather/united-states/indiana/mooresville-12777624

Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Jrand74 on January 26, 2025, 11:10:54 AM
Wordle in Six.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 26, 2025, 11:13:02 AM
I don't why I moved away from YAHOO which I loved when I joined the inner web in 1998.  It really is still a great browser.

Do any other readers still use their EARLY inner net browsers or have we all moved on?
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 26, 2025, 11:53:55 AM
Quiet day on HHW.
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Post by: George on January 26, 2025, 12:47:47 PM
Speaking opf A & T Book 1, I got a lovely email from my publisher. After apologizing for the delay, he wrote:
. . . you should know that your book is the last outside title that Moreclacke will publish, and I intend to go out with a bang. Kristine[his wife] firmly believes that A&T will be very successful and who am I to disagree?

That's very encouraging, Larry.
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Post by: George on January 26, 2025, 12:49:50 PM
How could I forget "Goldfinger?" I loved the movie and was crazy about the song. I drove my parents mad when I got the sheet music and wouldn't stop playing it on the piano. WThen, when the soundtrack album was released, I played that sucker to death.

That reminds me of another Bond theme song, For Your Eyes Only.  I love that song!
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Post by: George on January 26, 2025, 12:50:59 PM
Wanna wash your peanut brittle down with green juice?


Green Juice and Peanut Brittle at the Whistle Stop Cafe - Possible title for something or other?

;D
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Post by: John G. on January 26, 2025, 12:55:36 PM
I loved seeing Paul McCartney perform Live and Let Die live as fireworks exploded on both sides of the stage. But it’s not a great song, IMO.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 26, 2025, 12:55:44 PM
Bond songs were iconic.  Back in the day.
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Post by: George on January 26, 2025, 12:57:13 PM
A tree decorated to look like spring
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7854.0;attach=25179)

That's really nice.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 26, 2025, 12:57:29 PM
I just ordered a DVD of SUBSTANCE......time will tell if it is something I really want to see.

MR BK's precis of the film is all I have to go by.

Time will tell.
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Post by: George on January 26, 2025, 12:57:34 PM
And I love the other pictures, too. :)
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 26, 2025, 12:58:37 PM
My email is empty.

The story of my life.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 26, 2025, 12:59:16 PM
The snow is melting and I am happy.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 26, 2025, 12:59:47 PM
The men's long program will be starting soon.

This is the story of my life.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 26, 2025, 12:59:57 PM
SUNDAY.
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Post by: George on January 26, 2025, 01:00:04 PM
I don't why I moved away from YAHOO which I loved when I joined the inner web in 1998.  It really is still a great browser.

Do any other readers still use their EARLY inner net browsers or have we all moved on?

I used to use Netscape...anyone remember that?  Then it went the way of the dodo bird. :-\
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 26, 2025, 01:00:32 PM
Skies are clear and temperature is fine for the this time of year.....hear.
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Post by: John G. on January 26, 2025, 01:00:32 PM
Natalie Haynes continues her feminist take on Greek myths with The Children of Jocasta, a thrilling retelling of the story best known through Sophocles’ plays. Ismene’s story unfolds as she’s writing a history of her parents, so they unfold simultaneously. It’s wonderfully effective. You know tragedy and horror lies in wait. But in her take, the reasons are not exactly what you’ve read before.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 26, 2025, 01:01:14 PM
I shall reserve judgment DR JOHN G.
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Post by: John G. on January 26, 2025, 01:02:28 PM
Makes me want to watch Martha Graham and her boy toy at the time dance Jocasta and Oedipus. And to listen to or watch The Gospel at Colonus.
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Post by: John G. on January 26, 2025, 01:23:42 PM
Time for a page turn.
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Post by: John G. on January 26, 2025, 01:23:49 PM
Uno mas.
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Post by: John G. on January 26, 2025, 01:23:55 PM
Four!
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Post by: John G. on January 26, 2025, 01:24:10 PM
Time for a nap.
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Post by: John G. on January 26, 2025, 01:24:37 PM
Is Vixmom on her way to Florida?
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Post by: John G. on January 26, 2025, 01:24:58 PM
I can’t keep track.
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Post by: Freddie on January 26, 2025, 01:33:28 PM
My email is empty.

The story of my life.


Is that a good thing maybe, being all caught up on email?
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Post by: Ginny on January 26, 2025, 01:55:00 PM
Sunday afternoon greetings!  I have spent several hours cleaning up my desk and it’s now a much more workable space than before.  I’d let a lot of things slide after my diagnosis last summer.
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Post by: Freddie on January 26, 2025, 02:17:00 PM
Sunday afternoon greetings!  I have spent several hours cleaning up my desk and it’s now a much more workable space than before.  I’d let a lot of things slide after my diagnosis last summer.

That's great.

I think there's a quote about "clear space, clear mind" - which I think can be a very good thing.
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Post by: Jane on January 26, 2025, 02:29:32 PM
Thank you DR Kevin, and congrats on Wordle in three yesterday.
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Post by: Jane on January 26, 2025, 02:30:44 PM
Thank you DR George.
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Post by: Jane on January 26, 2025, 02:33:37 PM
George, thanks for the links to Politics Girl.
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Post by: KevinH on January 26, 2025, 02:46:27 PM
Good evening!
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Post by: KevinH on January 26, 2025, 02:46:42 PM
Wordle:  3/6
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Post by: KevinH on January 26, 2025, 02:48:13 PM
I saw "September 5" yesterday.  I agree that it's a great movie, BK!
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 26, 2025, 03:32:17 PM
I have ordered THE SUBTANCE on DVD.....
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 26, 2025, 03:33:29 PM
Good results on the US Men's Skating Championships....

But I keep seeing the musical selection at the beginning of the routines and I kept help thinking......GURL, PLEASE.
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Post by: Jane on January 26, 2025, 03:51:48 PM
.

I will celebrate my spouse, especially after he spent the morning rearranging our wall art. Everything looks lovely.
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Post by: Jane on January 26, 2025, 03:55:00 PM
I didn’t even know the retreat was there. It’s fairly secluded. And it’s only about six or seven miles from my house.

Interesting but what a great place to discover.
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Post by: Jane on January 26, 2025, 03:55:22 PM
I flipped my mattress yesterday and I cannot believe how much more comfortable and restful this side is.....I was obviously sleeping on the Devil's side of the mattress.

;D
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Post by: Jane on January 26, 2025, 03:56:51 PM
Wordle:  3/6

Same as Keith :)
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Post by: Jane on January 26, 2025, 03:57:30 PM
Keith must have interupted me about five times while I was trying to order Freyja's birthday gift.
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Post by: Jane on January 26, 2025, 03:57:59 PM
I blame the interuptions for my error.
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Post by: Jane on January 26, 2025, 03:58:36 PM
I panicked when I realized I had accidentally submitted the order without changing the delivery from our address to her address.
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Post by: Jane on January 26, 2025, 03:59:07 PM
Fortunately I was able to call the store and get it changed. 
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Post by: Jane on January 26, 2025, 03:59:31 PM
Not only would we have had to pay shipping twice, it would not have arrived in time for her birthday.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Jane on January 26, 2025, 04:01:36 PM
Is Vixmom on her way to Florida?

I expect that she is already there.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Jane on January 26, 2025, 04:02:21 PM
I saw "September 5" yesterday.  I agree that it's a great movie, BK!

I look forward to seeing it.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Laura on January 26, 2025, 04:27:49 PM
Good evening.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Freddie on January 26, 2025, 04:29:02 PM
Fortunately I was able to call the store and get it changed. 


Oh, good!
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: bk on January 26, 2025, 05:02:27 PM
I'm up, I'm up - seven hours of sleep.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: bk on January 26, 2025, 05:03:26 PM
I was actually up at ten-thirty, but then was on the phone for ninety minutes, then had to go to the theater to pick up a script, then had to come back, then had to talk to Muse Margaret, then had to eat.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: bk on January 26, 2025, 05:03:47 PM
Now I'm full.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: bk on January 26, 2025, 05:03:55 PM
Enter page five.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: bk on January 26, 2025, 05:04:02 PM
Page FIVE?
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: bk on January 26, 2025, 05:04:23 PM
Proofer one's stuff has been discussed and much of it entered.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: bk on January 26, 2025, 05:04:34 PM
One down, one to go.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: bk on January 26, 2025, 05:05:04 PM
I'll try to find something to watch now.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Jane on January 26, 2025, 05:28:30 PM
Fortunately I was able to call the store and get it changed. 


Oh, good!

Fortunately I was able to call within minutes of placing the order.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Jane on January 26, 2025, 05:33:52 PM
Wow, I just watched a story of two firefighters that saved a family's batch of photos by putting them in coolers while battling the blaze.  The family is overjoyed.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Jeanne on January 26, 2025, 05:59:07 PM
Hello, everyone.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Jeanne on January 26, 2025, 05:59:55 PM
.

It just so happens that I drank some green juice today.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Jeanne on January 26, 2025, 06:00:54 PM
It is National Green Juice Day, in case you were wondering.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Jeanne on January 26, 2025, 06:05:15 PM
The Palisades fire is now 82% contained, but I still hear sirens all day long. A single siren might be a trip to the hospital unrelated to these fires, but so many sirens at once, as we have at the moment, makes me think they must be fire engines. It began raining last night about 9 and rained most of today. The rain will help, but this is, sadly, not over.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Jeanne on January 26, 2025, 06:06:46 PM
Good news from Elmore about A&T.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Jeanne on January 26, 2025, 06:12:33 PM
I’ve been trying to get a showing on a condo, but the listing agent is very lax. Does he even want to sell this place? One has to wonder.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Jeanne on January 26, 2025, 06:14:10 PM
I wish I had some good news to share. Maybe it’s out there and I just don’t see it.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Jeanne on January 26, 2025, 06:14:43 PM
Vibes to all for a good week ahead.

TTFN.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: DR Iris on January 26, 2025, 06:18:20 PM
DR Iris, I left you a PM.

Thank you. Laura.

I can’t figure out how to locate it.

I scrolled all the way to the top, but I don’t see anything. 🙁
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: DR Iris on January 26, 2025, 06:19:46 PM
I have an old iPad, and maybe that’s the problem.

Anyone know what I’m doing wrong?

Thanks!
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: DR Iris on January 26, 2025, 06:20:57 PM
It’s been a bad weekend.

My grand-cat suddenly passed away at the age of 9.

He was a Scottish Fold, and was very much loved.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: DR Iris on January 26, 2025, 06:23:11 PM
Then I couldn’t figure out why I hadn’t heard from a very dear friend for a few months.

When I looked up his name online, I was shocked to see his obituary.

Am going to bed early.

First meeting with the radiation oncologist tomorrow.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: DR Iris on January 26, 2025, 06:23:36 PM
Sorry I couldn’t post some cheerful news.

Wishing everyone a good week.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Jane on January 26, 2025, 06:29:03 PM
.

It just so happens that I drank some green juice today.

Good for you.  Green juice is not something I willingly drink-lol
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Jane on January 26, 2025, 06:29:14 PM
It is National Green Juice Day, in case you were wondering.

:)
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Jane on January 26, 2025, 06:29:58 PM
The Palisades fire is now 82% contained, but I still hear sirens all day long. A single siren might be a trip to the hospital unrelated to these fires, but so many sirens at once, as we have at the moment, makes me think they must be fire engines. It began raining last night about 9 and rained most of today. The rain will help, but this is, sadly, not over.

Sadly not.  Thanks for the rain report.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Jane on January 26, 2025, 06:30:44 PM
I’ve been trying to get a showing on a condo, but the listing agent is very lax. Does he even want to sell this place? One has to wonder.

We have had that happen and it is very frustrating.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Jane on January 26, 2025, 06:31:06 PM
I wish I had some good news to share. Maybe it’s out there and I just don’t see it.

Vibes for good news in the near future.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Jane on January 26, 2025, 06:33:19 PM
DR Iris, I left you a PM.

Thank you. Laura.

I can’t figure out how to locate it.

I scrolled all the way to the top, but I don’t see anything. 🙁

Hmmm.  Can you read it on your email? Not that it helps when replying. 
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Jane on January 26, 2025, 06:36:12 PM
Under your avatar it says "news".

Under that should be a bar that says:
Home Help Search Profile My Messages Calendar Members Logout

Clicking on My Messages should work.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Jane on January 26, 2025, 06:38:31 PM
It’s been a bad weekend.

My grand-cat suddenly passed away at the age of 9.

He was a Scottish Fold, and was very much loved.

I'm very sorry.  I know this is heartbreaking.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Jane on January 26, 2025, 06:39:03 PM
Then I couldn’t figure out why I hadn’t heard from a very dear friend for a few months.

When I looked up his name online, I was shocked to see his obituary.

Am going to bed early.

First meeting with the radiation oncologist tomorrow.

:(  Sending hugs and vibes of comfort.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Jane on January 26, 2025, 06:39:28 PM
Sorry I couldn’t post some cheerful news.

Wishing everyone a good week.

I hope your meeting goes well tomorrow.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Jane on January 26, 2025, 06:40:35 PM
SIX!

(https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b1913_88dcf855a59f42d5948f6974953792ed~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_750,h_1000,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01/0b1913_88dcf855a59f42d5948f6974953792ed~mv2.jpg)
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Freddie on January 26, 2025, 06:59:03 PM
Iris, sending you vibes of all sorts.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Freddie on January 26, 2025, 06:59:34 PM
SIX!

(https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b1913_88dcf855a59f42d5948f6974953792ed~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_750,h_1000,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01/0b1913_88dcf855a59f42d5948f6974953792ed~mv2.jpg)


Really adorable photo!
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: John G. on January 26, 2025, 07:01:15 PM
<<<<Hugs, Iris>>>>
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: singdaw on January 26, 2025, 07:06:02 PM
Sorry about your news, DR DR Iris.     
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: singdaw on January 26, 2025, 07:06:27 PM
~~~VIBES~~~ for your appointment tomorrow.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: singdaw on January 26, 2025, 07:06:41 PM
.      [click to embiggen]
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: singdaw on January 26, 2025, 07:19:01 PM
Good night, friends.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: singdaw on January 26, 2025, 07:19:08 PM
And others.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Ginny on January 26, 2025, 07:20:32 PM
{{{{{Hugs for DR Iris}}}}}
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Laura on January 26, 2025, 07:31:17 PM
Hugs, Iris.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Laura on January 26, 2025, 07:33:02 PM
As Singdaw's photo shows, there is a blue bar under your photo when you are signed in. There should be a tiny "1" where it says "My Messages"
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: John G. on January 26, 2025, 08:54:28 PM
Listened to Lang Lang play Saint-Saens tonight, then Bartok’s string quartets. I’m in a relaxed mood.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: John G. on January 26, 2025, 09:22:36 PM
First review of Kiss of the Spider woman gives it a C+. But the writing of the review is scattershot. So, I don't know how serious to take it. 

https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/kiss-of-the-spider-woman-review-jennifer-lopez-1235088738/
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: John G. on January 26, 2025, 09:22:48 PM
Good night, all.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: bk on January 26, 2025, 10:54:47 PM
I have to call foul or fowl on the 82% contained. We had huge rain today and nobody is going to tell me any of these fires are still burning.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: bk on January 26, 2025, 10:54:57 PM
Page six???
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: bk on January 26, 2025, 10:55:04 PM
Really?
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: bk on January 26, 2025, 10:55:12 PM
Was this a holiday?
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: bk on January 26, 2025, 10:55:54 PM
Are people out doing lewd things filled with debauchery - like eating sandwiches and grapes?
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: bk on January 26, 2025, 11:00:42 PM
A decade ago I flirted with the idea that Robert Armin eventually did - to start a Kritzerland publishing arm, to do my books and others. At that time, CreateSpace wasn't what it is today, nor would I, unlike Robert, have used it because I just don't care for it. Ultimately, it just seemed too unwieldy and I think Robert found that out. I'm glad he'll go out with a bang on elmore's book.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Rodzinski on January 26, 2025, 11:09:57 PM
Sorry to hear that DR Iris
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Rodzinski on January 26, 2025, 11:10:56 PM
I spent most of the day in the garage trying to build this home gym we bought. Maybe 2/3 the way there.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Rodzinski on January 26, 2025, 11:11:50 PM
Anyone see the movie Oh Canada from last year? With Richard Gere and Uma Thurman?
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Rodzinski on January 26, 2025, 11:13:33 PM
This character I know who owns a big crematory in Queens called to tell me some scenes were shot at the mausoleum he operates.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Rodzinski on January 26, 2025, 11:16:30 PM
Scheduling was my least favorite part of directing shows.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: bk on January 26, 2025, 11:19:08 PM
That's why I like professional productions where everyone has a job to do and the job of a director is - to direct. I've had it easy with the past shows I've done because the schedules were basically everyone needed all the time - those were very big casts and very few small scenes. With THIS show, I do have a ton of scenes that just involve two people, plus a few that involve three to six people.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: bk on January 26, 2025, 11:19:25 PM
Where in tarnation IS everyone? In tarnation?
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: bk on January 26, 2025, 11:20:06 PM
I literally sat on my couch from six to nine with the remote in my hand, in mid-click, dozing off over and over and over again.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: bk on January 26, 2025, 11:20:39 PM
Ah, the page that shall not be named.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: bk on January 26, 2025, 11:20:47 PM
But really.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: bk on January 26, 2025, 11:20:56 PM
Really, really.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: bk on January 26, 2025, 11:21:29 PM
I could achieve a rather large new plateau tonight, but I think I'll save it for morning, unless I do it AFTER the notes and new topic.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: bk on January 26, 2025, 11:44:12 PM
Um...
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: George on January 26, 2025, 11:53:47 PM
George, thanks for the links to Politics Girl.

You're welcome, Jane.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: George on January 26, 2025, 11:56:21 PM
The Palisades fire is now 82% contained, but I still hear sirens all day long. A single siren might be a trip to the hospital unrelated to these fires, but so many sirens at once, as we have at the moment, makes me think they must be fire engines. It began raining last night about 9 and rained most of today. The rain will help, but this is, sadly, not over.

Hopefully, it continues to rain!
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: George on January 26, 2025, 11:58:27 PM
It’s been a bad weekend.

My grand-cat suddenly passed away at the age of 9.

He was a Scottish Fold, and was very much loved.
Then I couldn’t figure out why I hadn’t heard from a very dear friend for a few months.

When I looked up his name online, I was shocked to see his obituary.

Am going to bed early.

First meeting with the radiation oncologist tomorrow.

Oh, no!  I'm sorry for the loss of your grand cat and your dear friend. :'(
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: George on January 26, 2025, 11:59:32 PM
~~~Vibes of Comfort for Iris!!~~~

Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: George on January 27, 2025, 12:01:41 AM
And...

~~~Vibes for Iris' Radiation Oncology Appointment!!~~~
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: George on January 27, 2025, 12:02:26 AM
SIX!

(https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b1913_88dcf855a59f42d5948f6974953792ed~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_750,h_1000,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01/0b1913_88dcf855a59f42d5948f6974953792ed~mv2.jpg)

So cute! ;D
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: George on January 27, 2025, 12:05:25 AM
First review of Kiss of the Spider woman gives it a C+. But the writing of the review is scattershot. So, I don't know how serious to take it. 

https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/kiss-of-the-spider-woman-review-jennifer-lopez-1235088738/

Interesting. :-\
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: George on January 27, 2025, 12:05:50 AM
I really do want to see it in the theater, though.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: George on January 27, 2025, 12:07:29 AM
I spent most of the day in the garage trying to build this home gym we bought. Maybe 2/3 the way there.

Hope that building the rest of the gym goes well!
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: George on January 27, 2025, 12:08:00 AM
This character I know who owns a big crematory in Queens called to tell me some scenes were shot at the mausoleum he operates.

That's pretty cool.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: George on January 27, 2025, 12:08:41 AM
Ah, the page that shall not be named.

It's name is Rupert. ;)
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: George on January 27, 2025, 12:09:24 AM
Well, my mom's leg has been hurting again. :(
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: George on January 27, 2025, 12:09:47 AM
If she can just lie in bed or on the couch, she's fine.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: George on January 27, 2025, 12:10:23 AM
But the transitions (standing or sitting or some walking) are what are really painful.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: George on January 27, 2025, 12:10:52 AM
She'll call her doctor and hopefully be able to get an appointment very soonly.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: George on January 27, 2025, 12:11:05 AM
Gratuitous Post #200!!
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Rodzinski on January 27, 2025, 12:11:05 AM
Netscape. That was my jam.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Rodzinski on January 27, 2025, 12:11:47 AM
I liked how a star would shoot across the logo.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: George on January 27, 2025, 12:12:45 AM
I don't know if the physical therapy that they scheduled for her will improve what's been happening lately, or if it'll exacerbate it.

Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Rodzinski on January 27, 2025, 12:12:47 AM
Best for your mom’s leg, G.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: George on January 27, 2025, 12:13:21 AM
I liked how a star would shoot across the logo.

That's right! 
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: George on January 27, 2025, 12:13:51 AM
Best for your mom’s leg, G.

Thanks, R!
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Rodzinski on January 27, 2025, 12:14:27 AM
I will confess I’ve made casting choices for people who weren’t as great for a role but had fewer conflicts. And it rarely worked out well.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Rodzinski on January 27, 2025, 12:15:58 AM
Can get us off this page.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Rodzinski on January 27, 2025, 12:16:12 AM
Easy peasy.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: Rodzinski on January 27, 2025, 12:16:30 AM
Lemon squeezie. 8!
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: George on January 27, 2025, 12:17:38 AM
Can get us off this page.

Hoo and Ray!
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: bk on January 27, 2025, 12:20:11 AM
Finally.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: bk on January 27, 2025, 12:20:26 AM
Thank goodness we're on page eight.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: bk on January 27, 2025, 12:20:48 AM
Maybe I'll achieve my big new plateau right now.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: bk on January 27, 2025, 12:21:00 AM
Who's gonna stop me?
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: bk on January 27, 2025, 12:21:12 AM
Not Steve Reeves.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: bk on January 27, 2025, 12:21:36 AM
I sure loved those two Hercules movies.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: bk on January 27, 2025, 12:21:52 AM
They deserve a first-class Blu-ray release.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: bk on January 27, 2025, 12:22:01 AM
New transfers.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: bk on January 27, 2025, 12:22:19 AM
Closer than ever.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: bk on January 27, 2025, 12:22:29 AM
Starting here, starting now.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: bk on January 27, 2025, 12:22:38 AM
New notes are up.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: bk on January 27, 2025, 12:22:44 AM
Up are new notes.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: bk on January 27, 2025, 12:22:50 AM
I've seen them.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: bk on January 27, 2025, 12:23:09 AM
I've read them. And - drum roll...
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: George on January 27, 2025, 12:23:18 AM
Maybe I'll achieve my big new plateau right now.

Yes!
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: bk on January 27, 2025, 12:23:42 AM
I wrote them. And 150,000 postings it is. Screen shot coming.
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: bk on January 27, 2025, 12:26:01 AM
And the proof!
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: George on January 27, 2025, 12:26:01 AM
Here it is!
Title: Re: THE FIX IS IN
Post by: George on January 27, 2025, 12:26:20 AM
Double proof! :D