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Title: APRIL LOVE
Post by: bk on April 01, 2025, 12:19:38 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes had both April and Love, and now it is time for you to post until the April cows come home with loads of lovely love.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: bk on April 01, 2025, 12:20:55 AM
And the word of the day is: PROFUSELY!
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Post by: bk on April 01, 2025, 12:21:43 AM
Welcome, 443 GUESTS!
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Post by: George on April 01, 2025, 12:29:10 AM
Wordle 1,382 5/6

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⬜🟨🟨🟩⬜
⬜🟩⬜🟩🟩
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Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: Jane on April 01, 2025, 01:18:40 AM
Even with our time difference George still managed to do Wordle before Keith ;D
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Post by: Jane on April 01, 2025, 01:19:11 AM
We had something strange happen last night.
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Post by: Jane on April 01, 2025, 01:20:03 AM
Around 2:30 the tv suddenly went on with the screen saying welcome.
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Post by: Jane on April 01, 2025, 01:20:31 AM
At least there wasn't any sound.
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Post by: Jane on April 01, 2025, 01:20:50 AM
It was very bright and in our faces.
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Post by: Jane on April 01, 2025, 01:21:52 AM
After turning the TV off Keith was lucky and we t back to sleep.  I was already awake
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Post by: Jane on April 01, 2025, 01:22:54 AM
After breakfast we stopped at the front desk to make sure it won't happen again.
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Post by: Jane on April 01, 2025, 01:23:54 AM
It might happen again as there is some kind of glitch causing this to happen in all of the rooms.
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Post by: Jane on April 01, 2025, 01:24:43 AM
Great.  In the last two days I have had a total of fours hours of sleep.
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Post by: Jane on April 01, 2025, 01:48:36 AM
Keith also got Wordle in five.
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Post by: Jane on April 01, 2025, 01:50:57 AM
Keith and George have the same 4th line.
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Post by: Rodzinski on April 01, 2025, 03:51:58 AM
Notes splurged. Urged.
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Post by: Rodzinski on April 01, 2025, 03:52:34 AM
Unplug the TV at night like my grandparents used to do?
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Post by: Rodzinski on April 01, 2025, 03:53:35 AM
I was up late uploading the next thrilling edition of my magazine.
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Post by: Rodzinski on April 01, 2025, 03:54:55 AM
But April Love can slip right through your fingers…
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Post by: Rodzinski on April 01, 2025, 03:56:03 AM
So put on your bonnet, your cape and your glove. To make your fingers less slippery.
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Post by: Rodzinski on April 01, 2025, 03:56:46 AM
A little Pat Boone cross-pollination for ya.
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Post by: Rodzinski on April 01, 2025, 03:58:55 AM
Diana Dors is referenced in the British musical “Salad Days” which I once directed to minor acclaim.
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Post by: Rodzinski on April 01, 2025, 04:01:05 AM
Yesterday was pretty crummy for us too, so maybe let’s get that out of our system and start April with a whole new vibe.
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 01, 2025, 04:03:02 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 01, 2025, 04:07:15 AM
I slept rather well. Thatch stayed with me most of the night. I had a strange dream that made me sit up and think WOW! and now I recall nothing about it.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: elmore3003 on April 01, 2025, 04:19:50 AM
I am now on Season 4  of The Marvelous Mrs Maisel. I don't know if any DRs watched it in its original run, but I loved Seasons 1 and 2, thought Season 3 had moments with a lousy conclusion, and then I thought Season 4 began poorly, but last night I watched Season 4, Episode 3, and its combination of serious grief and huge, hilarious synagogue fight during a bar mitzvah made me think the series was back on its feet. Then, in Episode 4, Tony Shalhoub, whom I find an irritating actor, made me want to throw rocks at the TV.

On the other hand, I love Jane Lynch, whose character Sophie Tennant from Queens - maybe a parody of aging Fanny Brice - is so outside the parameters of sanity that her every appearance, going further and further into more absurdity and lunacy, is worth the entire episode.
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 01, 2025, 04:22:09 AM
This morning, I need to make my trek to the basement. New regulations on garbage go into effect, so we'll see if the landlord is making new provisions for the mess.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: Freddie on April 01, 2025, 04:22:49 AM
Vibes that BK's two important envelopes arrive today!
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Post by: Freddie on April 01, 2025, 04:27:34 AM
As Bk mentioned in the notes, it's a day to be on guard for April Fool's pranks.

I was already quite confused (before 7 a.m.) by something someone posted which didn't make any logical sense, anyway -  of course, when I looked at the comments under the post, that confirmed it was an April Fools joke.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: Freddie on April 01, 2025, 04:34:22 AM
Something I find kind of interesting: Kieran Culkin's character on SUCCESSION was Roman, his character in GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS on Broadway is Richard Roma.

Maybe not THAT interesting, but at least it's a post on the way to page 2. 
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Post by: Freddie on April 01, 2025, 04:34:36 AM
Page Two!
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 01, 2025, 04:58:54 AM
Here's more on that cat sanctuary fire yesterday.
https://abc7ny.com/post/happy-cat-sanctuary-owner-least-100-cats-killed-fire-medford-long-island/16111474/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJYsHVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHV42aX9mRskojc7UcPlYBvdOtFGO8geJjbXFK9igJNM-6wt_njppbdNKBQ_aem_nK8T10m5ucrQ9-0BbCFjzQ
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: elmore3003 on April 01, 2025, 05:11:12 AM
Here's a Facebook video from 2017 of the new cat sanctuary and Chris Arsenault, who died in yesterday's fire.
https://www.facebook.com/happycatsanctuaryrescue/videos/1070334776430638
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: ChasSmith on April 01, 2025, 05:40:27 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on April 01, 2025, 05:42:42 AM
This has already been a crazy morning, and it has nothing to do with it being April 1.

I'm avoid April 1 stuff today, too. Just don't need it this time. Let's just get through the day.  :)
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: ChasSmith on April 01, 2025, 05:44:01 AM
DR Elmore, I'll look at all of that later. I can't even imagine the horror and sadness, and I'm not quite ready to tackle it yet.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: singdaw on April 01, 2025, 05:47:53 AM
Good morning, friends.
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Post by: singdaw on April 01, 2025, 05:47:59 AM
And others.
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Post by: singdaw on April 01, 2025, 05:48:09 AM
I have nothing new to report.
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Post by: singdaw on April 01, 2025, 05:54:21 AM
TOD: what I do NOT enjoy is crispy dried onions from a can. And I have extra, if anyone wants some.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: singdaw on April 01, 2025, 05:54:48 AM
~~~IMPORTANT ENVELOPE ARRIVAL VIBES~~~ for BK!!!
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: ChasSmith on April 01, 2025, 05:54:51 AM
TOD

I love the idea of canned foods -- for storage, ease of use, definitely some easy and favorite items here and there, all the reasons. I think the one negative is how they are such sodium bombs. But so are many other types of prepared/processed foods. So I try to remain cognizant of that and consume such things in moderation. Not that MY idea of moderation is any kind of model! But I do try to think about these things.

A few favorites? I always keep a couple of cans of Hormel no-beans chili around for adding to various and sundry things. Campbell's tomato, bean, cream of chicken, cream of celery, and I love a few of their more deluxe chunky varieties. Progresso's split pea with (what is it, ham? bacon? I forget, but I think it's the most delicious canned pea soup). Black eyed peas. Collard greens. A couple of types of canned tomatoes in case I need to high-tail it out of Yonkers. Sloppy Joe mix, for when I'm too lazy to make my own. Canned peaches. Oh hell, there are probably a lot of things I'm not thinking of. Oh, how about those little cans of Underwood Deviled Ham? I loved that stuff as a kid and I indulge now and then. I could go on...
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: ChasSmith on April 01, 2025, 05:55:15 AM
Send me those onions, DR singdaw.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: singdaw on April 01, 2025, 05:55:20 AM
~~~MULTIPLE MODERN MAJOR MIRACLE VIBES~~~ for the likes o' BK!!!
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: ChasSmith on April 01, 2025, 05:57:39 AM
Well, back to rehearsal today...

for...

you guessed it!...

SpongeBob number two!
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: ChasSmith on April 01, 2025, 06:03:01 AM
The first SpongeBob was a one-week affair with full hired pit plus their more talented kids participating...28 musicians in all. What a pleasure that was, and that quirky score shined. That was at a middle school, so, way younger kids than most of us are used to, but they were so professional and full of character our jaws were on the floor.

This one is a high school that does very good work and will have much more developed singing, but the full pit will be all students except for two keyboards and two guitars. I think they're skipping the third keyboard. So, no one-week affair there, they've been working on it for a while. I do look forward to seeing the similarities and differences between the productions.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: Jrand74 on April 01, 2025, 06:11:16 AM
Can you see the stage from your vantage point DR CHAS SMITH?
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Post by: Jrand74 on April 01, 2025, 06:12:21 AM
Vibes for everyone to have a good day.

I shall be having a ME day.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: Rodzinski on April 01, 2025, 06:25:28 AM
Better than a MEH day.
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Post by: John G. on April 01, 2025, 06:40:29 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: John G. on April 01, 2025, 06:41:09 AM
Better than a MEH day.

I’ve had a few of those lately.
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Post by: John G. on April 01, 2025, 06:45:03 AM
TOD:

Beans are more convenient from a can than soaking them overnight, then cooking them sometimes for hours before they’re done. I’m especially thinking of canned white beans that are sometimes needed in salads or soups.

I love canned Skyline Chili.

Canned corn makes it easy for me to have Mexican street corn.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: John G. on April 01, 2025, 06:47:43 AM
I’m not big on canned cherries anymore. It’s usually more cornstarch goo than actual cherries. Same with canned gooseberries. Canned peaches are slimy. But I like what I can do with canned pineapple.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: John G. on April 01, 2025, 06:50:02 AM
I always have canned milk and sweetened condensed milk on hand. I don’t use a lot of fresh milk unless I know I am making something in advance. That prevents some last-minute trips to the store.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: John G. on April 01, 2025, 06:50:54 AM
You can keep your VegAll.
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Post by: ChasSmith on April 01, 2025, 06:51:08 AM
Can you see the stage from your vantage point DR CHAS SMITH?

Sadly, my back is to it in both venues. And as it turned out, I would really liked to have seen that younger production.

At this upcoming one I have the autonomy of tweaking it a bit, and will do so.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: Jane on April 01, 2025, 06:51:21 AM
Unplug the TV at night like my grandparents used to do?

Great idea.
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Post by: John G. on April 01, 2025, 06:53:57 AM
I forgot my favorite of all: anchovies!
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Post by: ChasSmith on April 01, 2025, 06:54:13 AM
DR John G. reminds me of Skyline chili in cans. Essential!
And when I have it around, I keep cans of "small red beans" which are perfect for that.

You know what those slimy cans of peaches are good for? When you have a bout of diverticulitis-type belly-aching going on, and that's all you want to eat.  :)

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Post by: John G. on April 01, 2025, 06:54:26 AM
Let’s can this page.
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Post by: John G. on April 01, 2025, 06:54:47 AM
Three!
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Post by: ChasSmith on April 01, 2025, 06:55:20 AM
Excuse me, I have to visit the can.
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Post by: John G. on April 01, 2025, 06:56:39 AM
Peaches come from a can
They were put there by a man
in a factory downtown.
If I had my way
I’d eat peaches every day
Sun-soaked bulges in the shade.

Millions of peaches
Peaches for me
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: John G. on April 01, 2025, 06:57:37 AM
That song was from the one-hit wonder group, The Presidents of the United States of America.
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Post by: Freddie on April 01, 2025, 06:59:32 AM

Peaches and Herb - "Shake Your Groove Thing"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz2Cv6Zb9a0

Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: Freddie on April 01, 2025, 07:00:11 AM
Excuse me, I have to visit the can.

LOL!


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Post by: Freddie on April 01, 2025, 07:01:07 AM
That song was from the one-hit wonder group Presidents of the United States of America.


Is that a real group? 

I could google, but it takes up more posts to ask.
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Post by: John G. on April 01, 2025, 07:01:33 AM
That song was from the one-hit wonder group Presidents of the United States of America.


Is that a real group? 

I could google, but it takes up more posts to ask.

Yes.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: Freddie on April 01, 2025, 07:11:24 AM
Since it's Can Day and also Doris Day's birthday week, from LOVER COME BACK

Carol Templeton:  Believe me, the agency that lands this account is the one that shows Mr. Miller the most attractive can.
[Carol picks up a can of wax and the next scene is a line of dancing girls' derierres]
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Post by: Rodzinski on April 01, 2025, 07:22:08 AM
That song was from the one-hit wonder group, The Presidents of the United States of America.

That isn’t even their biggest hit, which was the Gershwinesque “Lump.”
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: Rodzinski on April 01, 2025, 07:24:46 AM
I like canned tuna. Beans. Corn.

Recently tried my first Dinty Moore Beef Stew.

I survived on cans in college. But yeah, it’s awfully salty food.
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Post by: John G. on April 01, 2025, 07:37:42 AM
… it’s awfully salty food.

I’m afraid i do not understand these words. Whatever language you’re using is not Griffin speak.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: elmore3003 on April 01, 2025, 07:45:08 AM
I had two fantastic deliveries yesterday: the new vocal score for Love Life and a book I've wanted for some time. It's usually rather too expensive for me, but I lucked out several weeks ago and found a nice copy on eBay for less than $20.
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 01, 2025, 07:45:59 AM
Abigayil is the reason that tabby cats all have the M marking above their eyes.
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Post by: John G. on April 01, 2025, 07:54:50 AM
Abigayil sounds fascinating.
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 01, 2025, 08:04:37 AM
As to the new Love Life vocal score, I wish that digitized music had the grace, balance, and beauty of engraved music. The score isn't as horrifying as some, but when we worked on the Babes in Toyland edition, we tried very much to make the new scores look more like the old engraved scores.
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Post by: John G. on April 01, 2025, 08:19:38 AM
I have blueberries growing. I have netted the plants. I hope they keep the birds, squirrels and other hungry critters away.
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Post by: bk on April 01, 2025, 08:22:59 AM
I'm up, I'm up - rough night in Jericho - maybe five hours of sleep. Maybe.
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Post by: bk on April 01, 2025, 08:24:02 AM
Why does my darling Jane not ever mention that she read Vegas Can Be Murder? She left s brief review on Goodreads - I rarely go there anymore, but I couldn't remember if I'd put the book on there. Thankfully, I did.
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Post by: Jrand74 on April 01, 2025, 08:31:09 AM
I like that song DR FREDDIE.
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Post by: Jrand74 on April 01, 2025, 08:32:15 AM
DR RODZINSKI I received my generous payment for the magazine article!  Thanks so much.

I immediately called Long's Tree Service to get an estimate to have my bush trimmed.

We shall see if I have any $$ left.
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Post by: MichaelG on April 01, 2025, 08:35:05 AM
If you're a music notation software fan, I may have been the tipster behind today's Scoring Notes story:

https://www.scoringnotes.com/news/boston-celtics-sale-to-avid-owner-lays-up-new-sibelius-features/
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Post by: MichaelG on April 01, 2025, 08:37:08 AM
TOD: In general I avoid canned food, but good canned tuna, canned San Marzano tomatoes, jarred anchovies, and jarred cannelini beans are delicious exceptions.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: John G. on April 01, 2025, 08:47:07 AM
San Marzano tomatoes are excellent. And Ro-tel is always nice to have on hand.
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Post by: John G. on April 01, 2025, 08:47:53 AM
We have a local band named Ro-Tel and the Hot Tomatoes.
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Post by: ChasSmith on April 01, 2025, 08:49:37 AM
I know whereof you speak, DR Elmore. Other newer published vocal scores have that "cold" look, and it seems so unnecessary. Because they could indeed look absolutely beautiful if the know-how and effort were put into them.
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Post by: ChasSmith on April 01, 2025, 08:50:05 AM
Thank you for the link, DR MichaelG. Will check that one out later, too.
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Post by: John G. on April 01, 2025, 08:50:28 AM
Here they are.

https://youtu.be/LpcOa-g4rLk?si=WkzRdNTrc_4HhiuM
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: John G. on April 01, 2025, 08:51:03 AM
Let’s move on. 
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Post by: John G. on April 01, 2025, 08:51:10 AM
In one.
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Post by: John G. on April 01, 2025, 08:51:17 AM
Four!
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Post by: ChasSmith on April 01, 2025, 08:51:30 AM
I had two fantastic deliveries yesterday: the new vocal score for Love Life and a book I've wanted for some time. It's usually rather too expensive for me, but I lucked out several weeks ago and found a nice copy on eBay for less than $20.

But congratulations for these! I'm officially jealous.
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Post by: John G. on April 01, 2025, 08:53:35 AM
My blueberry bushes have tiny fruit on them. So, I netted them this morning. Here’s hoping the netting keeps the critters out.
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 01, 2025, 09:22:10 AM
Jen is going to make a bank trip for me when she walks Oscar this afternoon. I guess I had better check my account online first.
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 01, 2025, 09:27:26 AM
All is good.
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Post by: Jane on April 01, 2025, 09:38:47 AM
TOD:

Beans are more convenient from a can than soaking them overnight, then cooking them sometimes for hours before they’re done. I’m especially thinking of canned white beans that are sometimes needed in salads or soups.

I love canned Skyline Chili.

Canned corn makes it easy for me to have Mexican street corn.

I agree.  I stopped making my own years ago.
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Post by: Jane on April 01, 2025, 09:39:20 AM
I like Bush's Black Beans.
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Post by: Jane on April 01, 2025, 09:40:56 AM
Since it's Can Day and also Doris Day's birthday week, from LOVER COME BACK

Carol Templeton:  Believe me, the agency that lands this account is the one that shows Mr. Miller the most attractive can.
[Carol picks up a can of wax and the next scene is a line of dancing girls' derierres]

:)
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: Jane on April 01, 2025, 09:43:53 AM
Why does my darling Jane not ever mention that she read Vegas Can Be Murder? She left s brief review on Goodreads - I rarely go there anymore, but I couldn't remember if I'd put the book on there. Thankfully, I did.

I did, and I said that I liked it.  Plus I made a comment  in reference to the book while I was reading it.
I Hate writing reviews!
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Post by: Jane on April 01, 2025, 09:47:45 AM
Bruce, if you hadn't put the book on Goodreads I would have let you know:)



 
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Post by: Jane on April 01, 2025, 10:31:01 AM
We had a nice day today, mostly just staying walking, shopping, and enjoying all of the beautiful buildings.
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Post by: Jane on April 01, 2025, 10:32:54 AM
After a brief stop in our hotel room we went back out to an area where we had seen the best options for a light dinner.
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Post by: Jane on April 01, 2025, 10:33:43 AM
Keith had a strange Ceasars salad while I enjoyed my pumpkin soup.
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Post by: Jane on April 01, 2025, 10:36:29 AM
For the main meal I had a carrot burger with a honey mustard dressing and Keith had the artichoke burger with a blue cheese dressing.  We both thought our burger was delicious.
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Post by: Freddie on April 01, 2025, 10:38:15 AM
Keith had a strange Ceasars salad while I enjoyed my pumpkin soup.

Whaat was strange about the salad?
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Post by: Jane on April 01, 2025, 10:38:57 AM
For us it is exciting find an unusual veggie burger on the menu. This is the first time we have found two , and the first time seeing these choices
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Post by: Jane on April 01, 2025, 10:40:09 AM
Keith had a strange Ceasars salad while I enjoyed my pumpkin soup.

Whaat was strange about the salad?

I don't recall aside from the fact that it was mixed lettuce vs all romaine.
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Post by: ChasSmith on April 01, 2025, 10:44:57 AM
Greetings from Foggy Bottom.

No. That’s not right.

Greetings from Bottom Dollar?

No. Wait. I know. Greetings from Bikini Bottom! Where no one, to my knowledge, has an underwear problem. At least I hope not.
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Post by: ChasSmith on April 01, 2025, 10:47:11 AM
Not that we’re actually there yet. We’re not even close to tech week.
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Post by: John G. on April 01, 2025, 11:41:20 AM
I took a little nap that turned out to be two+ hours long. I guess I am exhausted.
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Post by: Jrand74 on April 01, 2025, 11:46:10 AM
Interesting article DR MICHAELG
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Post by: Jrand74 on April 01, 2025, 11:47:47 AM
I like canned corn - although I also buy frozen....depends on where I am in the store when I remember I need some.

I also like the petite diced tomatoes with celery, green peppers, and garlic.

Last night I saw a tv ad for a Campbell's Soup I have never tried Fluffy Mac & Cheese - which I will be looking for this week.  Unless I dreamed it.
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Post by: John G. on April 01, 2025, 12:18:13 PM
I started listening to a book called Stone Yard Devotional. It was shortlisted for the Booker, and it’s fascinating. It’s a mix of Rumer Godden, climate change warning and Stephen King horror. It’s from Australia.
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Post by: John G. on April 01, 2025, 12:22:40 PM
Merrily at the movies

https://playbill.com/article/merrily-we-roll-along-live-stage-film-will-be-released-by-sony-pictures-classics
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: Freddie on April 01, 2025, 12:23:58 PM
I like canned corn - although I also buy frozen....depends on where I am in the store when I remember I need some.

I also like the petite diced tomatoes with celery, green peppers, and garlic.

Last night I saw a tv ad for a Campbell's Soup I have never tried Fluffy Mac & Cheese - which I will be looking for this week.  Unless I dreamed it.


Fluffy Mac & Cheese soup?  That sounds terrific!
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Post by: John G. on April 01, 2025, 12:26:11 PM
The oak pollen is really starting to fall. And the headache that comes with it is forming in my head. I will have to wear a mask when I go outdoors.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: Freddie on April 01, 2025, 12:29:42 PM
The oak pollen is really starting to fall. And the headache that comes with it is forming in my head. I will have to wear a mask when I go outdoors.


Vibes the headache goes away soon.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: Jane on April 01, 2025, 12:35:08 PM
The oak pollen is really starting to fall. And the headache that comes with it is forming in my head. I will have to wear a mask when I go outdoors.

I hope the mask helps and you stop getting headaches.

Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: Jane on April 01, 2025, 12:36:09 PM
I am going to try and get some much needed sleep.
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Post by: Freddie on April 01, 2025, 12:43:10 PM
It's almost page 5 before 3:30 PM Eastern - and that's not an April Fools joke.
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Post by: Freddie on April 01, 2025, 12:43:25 PM
Page Five
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Post by: KevinH on April 01, 2025, 12:51:16 PM
Good afternoon!
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Post by: KevinH on April 01, 2025, 12:51:36 PM
Wordle:  4/6
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Post by: Jrand74 on April 01, 2025, 12:59:17 PM
DR RODZINKSI has sent me a link to the internet version of the article the world has been waiting for.

I may soon be behind a paywall....so I will also scan it when I get a hard copy.

https://www.kates-boylston.com/american-cemetery-and-cremation/frances-farmer-s-long-path-to-peace/article_29ad76ee-f56e-11ef-af07-97c8ea0edf32.html

Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: MichaelG on April 01, 2025, 01:16:54 PM
Merrily at the movies

https://playbill.com/article/merrily-we-roll-along-live-stage-film-will-be-released-by-sony-pictures-classics

It's wonderful that this production has been filmed for all those who couldn't see it in person.
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Post by: Rodzinski on April 01, 2025, 01:22:57 PM
Excellent work, JRand!
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Post by: Freddie on April 01, 2025, 01:25:58 PM
DR RODZINKSI has sent me a link to the internet version of the article the world has been waiting for.

I may soon be behind a paywall....so I will also scan it when I get a hard copy.

https://www.kates-boylston.com/american-cemetery-and-cremation/frances-farmer-s-long-path-to-peace/article_29ad76ee-f56e-11ef-af07-97c8ea0edf32.html




Excellent article, Jrand!!!
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Post by: Jrand74 on April 01, 2025, 01:41:22 PM
Thanks DR RODZINSKI & DR FREDDIE.

All credit to DR RODZINSKI for making it happen and for his excellent editorial work on my typing.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: Freddie on April 01, 2025, 01:53:41 PM
Thanks DR RODZINSKI & DR FREDDIE.

All credit to DR RODZINSKI for making it happen and for his excellent editorial work on my typing.

Kudos to Rodzinski!
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: Ginny on April 01, 2025, 02:52:00 PM
Tuesday afternoon greetings!  It’s been a quiet April Fool’s Day here.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: Ginny on April 01, 2025, 02:55:50 PM
DR RODZINKSI has sent me a link to the internet version of the article the world has been waiting for.

I may soon be behind a paywall....so I will also scan it when I get a hard copy.

https://www.kates-boylston.com/american-cemetery-and-cremation/frances-farmer-s-long-path-to-peace/article_29ad76ee-f56e-11ef-af07-97c8ea0edf32.html



This is very interesting, DR JRand.  Having spent a lot of time in the 1950s and ‘60s in Indianapolis, I probably saw FF on TV at some point.  And, I attended 2 family funerals at Conkle’s in Speedway - my grandmother’s in 1987 and my mother’s cousin’s in 2001.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: singdaw on April 01, 2025, 03:09:30 PM
We are expecting at least 3 inches of snow here tomorrow. And that is NOT an April Fool's joke.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: singdaw on April 01, 2025, 03:16:03 PM
If you're a music notation software fan, I may have been the tipster behind today's Scoring Notes story:

https://www.scoringnotes.com/news/boston-celtics-sale-to-avid-owner-lays-up-new-sibelius-features/ (https://www.scoringnotes.com/news/boston-celtics-sale-to-avid-owner-lays-up-new-sibelius-features/)

 ;D
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: singdaw on April 01, 2025, 03:19:57 PM
Merrily at the movies

https://playbill.com/article/merrily-we-roll-along-live-stage-film-will-be-released-by-sony-pictures-classics (https://playbill.com/article/merrily-we-roll-along-live-stage-film-will-be-released-by-sony-pictures-classics)

That would be wonderful. I hope it isn't an April Fool's joke.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: singdaw on April 01, 2025, 03:20:54 PM
Congratulations on being published, DR Jrand74!!! Can't wait to read it.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: singdaw on April 01, 2025, 03:21:30 PM
~~~MIGRAINE ABEYANCE VIBES~~~ for DR John G.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: bk on April 01, 2025, 03:26:08 PM
Not exactly a ME day - perhaps tomorrow.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: bk on April 01, 2025, 03:26:22 PM
I'm way beyond overtired.
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Post by: bk on April 01, 2025, 03:26:35 PM
I'm way beyond the valley of the dolls.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: bk on April 01, 2025, 03:27:40 PM
So far - I picked up two important envelopes, did my banking, which was very quick, although my nice gal at the bank seemed a little out of sorts - she was very nice, but not as jovial today.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: bk on April 01, 2025, 03:28:45 PM
I came home, ordered a personal pizza from a jernt called Napoli's - I'd had it in the early days of the pandemic and I gave it a great Yelp review. But it wasn't that good, really.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: bk on April 01, 2025, 03:29:02 PM
Lots of telephonic calls.
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Post by: George on April 01, 2025, 04:23:47 PM
Even with our time difference George still managed to do Wordle before Keith ;D

I'm almost always up anyway. ::)
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: George on April 01, 2025, 04:24:09 PM
Around 2:30 the tv suddenly went on with the screen saying welcome.

:o
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: George on April 01, 2025, 04:27:27 PM
Great.  In the last two days I have had a total of fours hours of sleep.

Nooooo!!! :-\
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Post by: George on April 01, 2025, 04:27:45 PM
Keith and George have the same 4th line.

Cool!
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: George on April 01, 2025, 04:28:38 PM
Unplug the TV at night like my grandparents used to do?

Probably can't do that at a hotel.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: George on April 01, 2025, 04:29:02 PM
I was up late uploading the next thrilling edition of my magazine.

Congrats, Rodzinski!
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Post by: George on April 01, 2025, 04:31:42 PM
I am now on Season 4  of The Marvelous Mrs Maisel. I don't know if any DRs watched it in its original run, but I loved Seasons 1 and 2, thought Season 3 had moments with a lousy conclusion, and then I thought Season 4 began poorly, but last night I watched Season 4, Episode 3, and its combination of serious grief and huge, hilarious synagogue fight during a bar mitzvah made me think the series was back on its feet. Then, in Episode 4, Tony Shalhoub, whom I find an irritating actor, made me want to throw rocks at the TV.

On the other hand, I love Jane Lynch, whose character Sophie Tennant from Queens - maybe a parody of aging Fanny Brice - is so outside the parameters of sanity that her every appearance, going further and further into more absurdity and lunacy, is worth the entire episode.

I remember when it first came on that I thought that it was something that I'd like to watch, but then I just never did.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: George on April 01, 2025, 04:32:28 PM
Vibes that BK's two important envelopes arrive today!

~~~DITTO!!~~~
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Post by: George on April 01, 2025, 04:33:56 PM
PAGE SIX DANCE!!
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: MichaelG on April 01, 2025, 04:44:20 PM
DR RODZINKSI has sent me a link to the internet version of the article the world has been waiting for.

I may soon be behind a paywall....so I will also scan it when I get a hard copy.

https://www.kates-boylston.com/american-cemetery-and-cremation/frances-farmer-s-long-path-to-peace/article_29ad76ee-f56e-11ef-af07-97c8ea0edf32.html

Great article - congratulations on the publication!
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: George on April 01, 2025, 04:56:12 PM
I don't know if this has been mentioned here yet, but:

Merrily We Roll Along Live Stage Film Will Be Released by Sony Pictures Classics (https://playbill.com/article/merrily-we-roll-along-live-stage-film-will-be-released-by-sony-pictures-classics)

The Tony-winning revival of the Stephen Sondheim-George Furth musical was filmed towards the end of its run in 2024 at the Hudson Theatre.

:D
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: Jrand74 on April 01, 2025, 05:44:19 PM
Thanks everyone!

DR GINNY very interesting.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: Rodzinski on April 01, 2025, 06:21:14 PM
I asked my mom if she knew Frances had been in Indiana, but she did not. So vast the chasm between The Region and the rest of Indiana.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: ChasSmith on April 01, 2025, 07:01:48 PM
Congrats and thanks to DRs Jrand74 and Rodzinski for the informative and enjoyable article!
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Post by: singdaw on April 01, 2025, 07:12:49 PM
Groceries procured at the getting place.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: singdaw on April 01, 2025, 07:13:03 PM
And the gas tank filled. Sorry; didn't notice the price.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: singdaw on April 01, 2025, 07:13:19 PM
The snow is starting to stick to the roads.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: singdaw on April 01, 2025, 07:13:27 PM
I am glad to be home.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: singdaw on April 01, 2025, 07:13:46 PM
And once there, I found - in the mailbox - a jury summons.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: singdaw on April 01, 2025, 07:14:06 PM
In the County Courthouse in downtown Saint Paul.
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Post by: singdaw on April 01, 2025, 07:14:18 PM
Starting Monday, May 19.
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Post by: singdaw on April 01, 2025, 07:15:03 PM
At least it is after our upcoming vacation to Palm Springs and after our move down the hall to our new apartment.
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Post by: John G. on April 01, 2025, 07:20:18 PM
Yikes, Singdaw. Just tell ‘em they’re all guilty.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: singdaw on April 01, 2025, 07:20:45 PM
 ;D
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Post by: singdaw on April 01, 2025, 07:20:59 PM
Murder most foul!
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: singdaw on April 01, 2025, 07:40:12 PM
I'm going to impress the judge with my Margaret Rutherford imitation.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: singdaw on April 01, 2025, 07:40:22 PM
Good night, friends.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: singdaw on April 01, 2025, 07:40:28 PM
And others.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: Jrand74 on April 01, 2025, 07:46:52 PM
Interesting DR RODZINSKI.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: Jrand74 on April 01, 2025, 07:47:49 PM
DR singdaw.....jury duty is probably going to be a thing of the past as we move ahead in this administration.....so enjoy it as you may.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: Jrand74 on April 01, 2025, 07:51:18 PM
We have severe thunderstorms/tornado warnings for Wednesday here.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: Jrand74 on April 01, 2025, 07:52:09 PM
An EMPTY fortune cookie.....I am horrified.......
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Post by: Jrand74 on April 01, 2025, 07:53:04 PM
Quiet April 1 here on HHW.

But most entertaining and informative as always.
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Post by: Jrand74 on April 01, 2025, 07:55:12 PM
I didn't watch any network television this evening.

I did watch Visconti's production of THE DAMNED OnDEMAND and found the most interesting part to be his version of the the Night of the Long Knives.....which speaks more about me than about him .
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Post by: singdaw on April 01, 2025, 07:55:50 PM
Leon did NOT manage to buy the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: John G. on April 01, 2025, 07:56:22 PM
I didn't watch any network television this evening.

I did watch Visconti's production of THE DAMNED OnDEMAND and found the most interesting part to be his version of the the Night of the Long Knives.....which speaks more about me than about him .

Scary. That movie was scary in its decadence
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: Jrand74 on April 01, 2025, 07:57:25 PM
Saturday we will  be opening the barn for auditions for A CHRISTMAS CAROL our June production......don't ask don't tell.

I said all I could say in our program committee meetings.....but this may be the straw....the absolute straw....the final straw....and weighty straw.....time will tell.....
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: Jrand74 on April 01, 2025, 07:57:50 PM
I am hoping I hear about my bush tomorrow.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: Jrand74 on April 01, 2025, 07:59:09 PM
I have some banking to do tomorrow, too.  I hope it goes as well as MR BK's did.

I am also hoping against hope that I receive my Social Security into my account on Thursday.

Fingers crossed.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: Jrand74 on April 01, 2025, 08:00:55 PM
Page Seven.  I am disheartened by the election results tonight.

I am astounded at the ignorance of so many of my fellow citizens and I am in mourning for my country.....

Disgrace is too small a word.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: Jrand74 on April 01, 2025, 08:01:11 PM
Let's move on from Rupert.
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Post by: Jrand74 on April 01, 2025, 08:01:58 PM
I do have a set designer for The Cemetery Club.....I hope we can agree on a concept.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: John G. on April 01, 2025, 08:13:22 PM
Howdy, Rupert.
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Post by: John G. on April 01, 2025, 08:16:50 PM
Watching the new Criterion release of Charles Chaplin’s A Woman of Paris. It’s really good, surprisingly affecting.
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Post by: John G. on April 01, 2025, 08:21:07 PM
Apparently the extras include interviews with Michael Powell and Liv Ullmann.
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Post by: bk on April 01, 2025, 09:26:00 PM
Finished with my viewing - a cheesy 80s thing with Tommy Lee Jones.
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Post by: bk on April 01, 2025, 09:26:27 PM
I might just achieve a nice new number this evening.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: bk on April 01, 2025, 09:26:36 PM
It could happen here.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: bk on April 01, 2025, 09:26:43 PM
We shall see.
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Post by: bk on April 01, 2025, 09:27:20 PM
I've been having a lot of disappointing food lately - must rectify that tomorrow.
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Post by: bk on April 01, 2025, 09:27:27 PM
Do a sure thing.
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Post by: John G. on April 01, 2025, 09:39:52 PM
Good night, all.
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Post by: vixmom on April 01, 2025, 10:03:39 PM
These days I always have the Aldi version of Ro-Tel, and canned Aldi black beans, red beans and white beans in the house, with some ground beef I can whip up a chili pretty quickly for dinner ( Vixdad likes a bean heavy chili) although it's always nicer if i let the flavors meld in the fridge overnight
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Post by: vixmom on April 01, 2025, 10:06:14 PM
Also Starkist chunk light tuna packed in water was always a favorite, although BJs stopped carrying the extremely reasonably priced 10 pack and now only has Bumblebee which I find somewhat lacking .
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Post by: vixmom on April 01, 2025, 10:07:26 PM
Also canned sliced new potatoes are very helpful for speedy breakfast potatoes.
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Post by: vixmom on April 01, 2025, 10:10:08 PM
When i left work on Friday afternoon I saw what I thought was a 'drip' of water down the middle of my windscreen,  but a quick flip of the wipers made it clear it was in fact a 10 inch crack right down the center of the glass
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: vixmom on April 01, 2025, 10:11:41 PM
I have no recollection of a pepple strike or the like so I am mystified about the origin story of the crack
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: vixmom on April 01, 2025, 10:12:17 PM
Very fortunately we have always included full glass coverage in our auto policy
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: vixmom on April 01, 2025, 10:15:00 PM
The very nice man from Safelight arrived in my office parking lot this mid morning in his spiffy Safelight van and changed out my windscreen, then reaffixing my registration and inspection stickers, rear view mirror and remote start control thingy
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: vixmom on April 01, 2025, 10:15:22 PM
And he vacuumed my floor to boot!
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Post by: vixmom on April 01, 2025, 10:16:23 PM
The emailed  receipt showed that my insurance co was charged approximately $330 for services rendered
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: vixmom on April 01, 2025, 10:17:00 PM
My only cost was the $20 tip I gave the nice man
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Post by: vixmom on April 01, 2025, 10:18:37 PM
It's remarkable the difference a new windshield makes, it almost seemed like there was no glass at all. It's so clear
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: vixmom on April 01, 2025, 10:18:58 PM
Check vibes for all
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Post by: bk on April 01, 2025, 11:21:35 PM
Can we not get off this damn page.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: bk on April 01, 2025, 11:21:46 PM
I'm in the midst of writing notes.
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Post by: bk on April 01, 2025, 11:22:18 PM
Just decided to buckle down, Winsocki and get them done. Another ten minutes will do the trick.
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Post by: bk on April 01, 2025, 11:22:32 PM
Thirty posts to a new achievement.
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Post by: bk on April 01, 2025, 11:22:55 PM
Not sure if I've got thirty posts in me, but we shall see.
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Post by: bk on April 01, 2025, 11:23:06 PM
Enter page eight!
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Post by: bk on April 01, 2025, 11:54:34 PM
George is absent.
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Post by: bk on April 01, 2025, 11:54:41 PM
Not here.
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Post by: bk on April 01, 2025, 11:54:57 PM
Elsewhere.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: bk on April 01, 2025, 11:55:15 PM
Probably having a burrito.
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Post by: bk on April 01, 2025, 11:55:29 PM
I am, however, here.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: bk on April 02, 2025, 12:19:05 AM
George is cruisin' for a BKin'.
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Post by: bk on April 02, 2025, 12:19:17 AM
New notes are up.
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Post by: bk on April 02, 2025, 12:19:25 AM
Up are new notes.
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Post by: bk on April 02, 2025, 12:19:34 AM
I've seen them.
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Post by: bk on April 02, 2025, 12:19:40 AM
I've read them.
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Post by: bk on April 02, 2025, 12:19:48 AM
I wrote them.
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Post by: bk on April 02, 2025, 12:20:24 AM
A mere fifteen postings away from a new achievement.
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Post by: bk on April 02, 2025, 12:20:56 AM
Don't know if I'll make it this evening or tomorrow.
Title: Re: APRIL LOVE
Post by: bk on April 02, 2025, 12:21:13 AM
Perhaps I'll save the occasion for tomorrow when I arise.