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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were perky and plucky and now it is time for you to post until the perky and plucky cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: SPELUNKER!
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First post?
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Post post-BK, that is.
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Yesterday, JRand wrote:
Ahhh....okay.....well we must be kept informed about any romantic developments here at HHW because we share everything.
If you insist...last Tuesday, I came to work and Carole was sitting at the front desk covering for Kathy, who was on break. Carole motioned for me to come over. She said, "George, are you still single?" "Yes," I said. ::) She went on to tell me that she and her partner Hannah were visiting some friends (another lesbian couple) who were planning on having a baby. They had a "donor" and I guess they wanted to set this guy up on a date and Hannah thought of me! ??? Anyway, I said to Carole, "Tell me about him." Well, she said that he's 38 years old, lives in Vancouver, BC and is an Episcopalian minister! Vancouver, British Columbia, CANADA? And a minster?? I told her that I'm not spiritual in any way, but she said that that's okay. Possibly against my better judgement, I gave Carole my phone number and e-mail to give to him, but I haven't heard anything. :-\
That's my one and only romantic development. Pray for Rosemarie's baby...literally! My mom's name is Rosemarie. ;)
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Oh, and he's German...actually from Germany "German." And I think Carole said that he's from Bavaria, which is the area where my mom is from! What a coinkydink!
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Good night, JMK. 8) I'm off to dream about German-Canadians...hopefully. ;D
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Bavarian dream vibes to George
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Morning, folks.
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Off to index foundations. I'll be back later.
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Good morning, Ben. And a good morning world to all seven guests lurking about!
BK, if you aren't feeling 100% yet (translation: plucky, not yucky), you should delay getting your flu shot.
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And let me be the first to ask this morning;
Is this a slow news day?
Sorry, me bad.
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TOD
Sooooooooo many
Chaplin, Laurel & Hardy, Keaton, Lloyd
Sunrise, Chien D'Allou, Wings, Kenneth Angerfilms
Silent Movie
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George, good vibes regarding the Canadian minister.
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Good morning, Michael S and Jose.
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up... And I actually think I'm finally going to head to the gym in a bit. :)
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I slept sort of well, sort of not well last night. My mind/brain would just not shut down. I have a feeling an afternoon nap will be in order this afternoon. I actually woke up at 4:15, stayed up for a few minutes then drifted back off to bed. Then I woke up again at 6:45, started listening to WQXR - which was playing some rather stormy music this morning - and, now... I'm here...
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Good Morning, DR Michael S and DR TCB.
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As for the Topic of the Day...
The first one that comes to my mind is "The Red Balloon". -But was that really a "silent movie". -When I was in grade school, we would watch it at least once a year.
Otherwise, the usual Chaplin films, I guess.
On the other end of the spectrum, two more recent films which were almost silent films come back to haunt me right now, "Le Fils (The Son)" and "The Brown Bunny". UGH! and Double-UGH!
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Good Morning, DR Ginny and DR FJL.
And how are you and your respective ailments this morning? ;)
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Tuesday morning greetings! Today's my day off and I have some appointments lined up. Our nephew-in-law Scott, who's also our heating & AC guy, is coming at 10 to try to figure out why our furnace wouldn't come on the other day when it was freezing cold in our house. Then at 1pm, I'm taking my car in for some routine maintenance. After that, I'll pick up my mom and take her on some errands and out for late lunch/early dinner. Between times, some puttering here at home.
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Good morning, DR Jose! I still have a cough, but am feeling much better - thanks for asking.
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And the word of the day is: SPELUNKER!
And The Song Of The Day: THE BALLAD OF FLOYD COLLINS
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Good Morning, DR td and DR ArnoldMBrockman.
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Good Morming DR TD and DR Jose
And Good Morning to All
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And now I'm off to the gym... And the phrase "excited and scared" is currently running through my head...
Laters...
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DR JoseSPiano - beware the steam room! ;)
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And here's Bobby in Mauritius - professing his love for his new-found soulmate, DR JoseSPiano, sitting in the audience - to fellow castmate F. Murray Abraham:
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The first one that comes to my mind is "The Red Balloon". -But was that really a "silent movie". -When I was in grade school, we would watch it at least once a year.
We did, too! :)
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DR Cillaliz, congrats on Martha and ***BUSINESS EXPANSION VIBES!!***
DR DakotaCelt - glad to hear that you've got your computer back.
So sorry, DR Jane, to hear about your classmate. I do hope for a good outcome for DD Jesse. Those were lovely photos of DD Sherlock...then and now!
Also sorry to hear about your financial predicament, DR td. ***QUICK AND EFFICIENT RESOLUTION VIBES*** to you and your mother!
Continued ***PAIN-FREE VIBES*** to DRs TCB and FJL.
Lovely photo, DR JRand57 - thank you!
DR elmore3003 - congratulations on your new lofty perch in the HHW clouds!
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Whew! Late night last night at Campagnola [74th & 1st]. The evening was delightful, for a business function. The food was excellent, if a bit pricey. I had spinach ravioli bolognese, and it was heaven on a plate.
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Good morning all sundries and various HHWers.
I'm off to the bank and to work.
I really enjoyed SAMANTHA, WHO last night.
TOD:
(if you think you know me, you'll not be surprised)
SUNRISE
NOSFERATU
THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
SILENT MOVIE
GREED
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Spinach baloney?
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DR GEORGE - I of course am a direct descendant of Harry the Black, King of Bavaria....
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TOD:
Blood & Sand, Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse - two Valentino films that are very interesting.
Metropolis
Sunrise
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Oh, and Phantom of the Opera of course.
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Glad you liked the pic, DR SINGDAW. Thanks.
DR LAURA the trees are slowly turning......
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To start your day off right:
Miss Annette Funicello singing "Promise Me Anything" from Beach Party, on some television show that I can't identify. The background vocals are different from the album recording and the soundtrack....
Lovely dress and hair....DR CILLA LIZ you should wear this to the office! ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pwl5tRXZo0Y (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pwl5tRXZo0Y)
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What a sweet picture, JRand57! The wedding sounds like it was a fabulous success!
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TOD:
THE GENERAL
THE CROWD
A TRIP TO THE MOON
Pseudo-silent: MR HULOT'S HOLIDAY
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What a sweet picture, JRand57! The wedding sounds like it was a fabulous success!
And the best part is....it's OVER!!!! ;D
Thanks DR EDISAURUS. 8)
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Tati doesn't do it for me.....
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Glad to hear about the Indiana leaves. I'm looking forward to photos!
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DR LAURA the trees are slowly turning......
Slooowly they turn.
Step by step.
Leaf by leaf.
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Good morning, all! I slept very badly - too much emotional baggage at the moment and not the wonderful dinner with our DR Jose - and I seriously considered not gettng out of bed at all today. Now that I'm up and about, I'm feeling quite chipper and I'll spend the day finishing the chart for David Burnham.
DR Jose, Bobby lives just around the corner; I usually see him on 83rd or Amsterdam. I've known him around 15 years now; when I first met him at The Drama Book Shop, he and the Lumet lady were living in New Jersey, as I recall. I just realized I also know one of Lumet's grandsons who's now living in Seattle!
DR Ginny, don't forget the phone book!
BK, the batteries went dead and the person with the tape was so enchanted by what he was watching that he wasn't keeping an eye on matters. Actually, there are two pieces missing that I regret. My words to him when given the disc were "I told you you should have come earlier in the run!" The irony is that he loved it so much that he now wishes he had.
TOD: THE STUDENT PRINCE
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
THE CAT AND THE CANARY
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Good morning, Ben. And a good morning world to all seven guests lurking about!
BK, if you aren't feeling 100% yet (translation: plucky, not yucky), you should delay getting your flu shot.
Concur! People often complain that they feel like they have the flu after getting the shot. Best to wait until you're feeling better and stronger.
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Hmmm...my foot is doing a bit better now, but three hours ago, I could hardly walk on it without a cane. A repeat of yesterday's pattern.
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Might be time to see a doctor, if I can actually make it to a doctor's office without extreme pain. A kvetch-22.
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Slooowly they turn.
Step by step.
Leaf by leaf.
Martha! ;D
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Might be time to see a doctor, if I can actually make it to a doctor's office without extreme pain. A kvetch-22.
Might be worth it. :D
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Problem is if I go in during the times of day when I'm in less pain, they won't see the seriousness of it. They'll probbaly say: "Oh, You're walking fine!"
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Feel Better Vibes to DR FJL's Foot!
Feel Better Vibes to All Who Are Ailing!
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Problem is if I go in during the times of day when I'm in less pain, they won't see the seriousness of it. They'll probbaly say: "Oh, You're walking fine!"
But can you dance on it? ;D
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FJL, did you say you'd ruled out gout?
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DR Ginny, don't forget the phone book!
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DR Elmore, it's in the mail (as of 9am yesterday)!
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Did I mention that we're having a nice gentle autumn rain here in SW Ohio?
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But can you dance on it? ;D
;D
Let's keep our priorities straight, eh?
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Good morning!
It's overcast today, but otherwise, it's a cool morning which will be followed by a warm afternoon - again near 80.
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Sorry you're still having pain, DR FJL. Hope you can find some relief.
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;D
Let's keep our priorities straight, eh?
Never an option. 8)
Nice light rain here, too, DR GINNY....and the same in the forecast for the next two days.
Estimate for the car $594! :P
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No spelunking in the rain today.
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I got up early enough this morning to get the newspaper read, clean the dining room (running one day behind since the plumber was here yesterday and I had to clean bathrooms that were grungy from water back-up), and watch last night's CSI: MIAMI.
I was furious that Ryan was featured in one scene only, but it looks like from what happened in the rest of the episode that there will be a spot for him to rejoin the lab.
The Tim Speedle story made my blood boil. I felt it was ineptly handled.
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Very appropriate Song of the Day from DR ARNOLD BROCKMAN chosen for the WOD by MR BK.
Amazing how that works.
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Info on gout. I especially love the expression "exquisitely painful big toe." :)
I had thought to rule out gout in this particular situation because in the past my gout attacks have been two days at most and over.
"GOUT sneaks up on its victims quietly. Many patients are first stricken in the middle of the night with an aching, throbbing, and exquisitely painful big toe. Usually the afflicted joint is swollen, red, and tender and, if the attack continues, the victim can develop fever and chills. Many people later realize that their first attack was stimulated or at least preceded by a bumped toe, surgery, too much alcohol, overeating or fasting, or medications such as penicillin, insulin, or certain "water pills" or diuretics. In fact, all or some of these factors can be implicated.
Most gout victims are male. In fact nearly 90 percent of people who suffer from gout are men over the age of thirty. But women are not immune, particularly if they are taking medications, such as those for hypertension that can predispose them to the condition."
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Good Morning! Once again...
Back from the gym... Guess it's time for me to go to a fitting now. ;)
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Today I'll be watching the upcoming release of DAYS OF HEAVEN on Criterion. As one of the most gorgoeusly shot movies in the history of cinema, I'm eager to see what Criterion has done with it. I haven't seen it since watching it at the movies when it first came out, so it's going to seem new to me.
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I'd also like to get Sunday night's DEXTER watched before I start on DAYS OF HEAVEN.
Tonight, due to the baseball playoffs, neither BONES nor HOUSE is being shown, but I'm going to watch an episode of NCIS in high def to see how it compares to those miserable-looking 480p transfers I endured over the weekend. Maybe the series is supposed to look that soft and grainy. I'll find out tonight.
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Otherwise, my first trip to the gym was quite painless. -Tomorrow, however, will most likely be a different story... I went ahead and did the their "Express" circuit - 8 different Nautilus machines. I did a "light" workout, but since I really haven't worked out in a while, I'm guessing I'll be a little sore tomorrow. Which is to be expected. But, as long as I remember to stretch throughout the day today and keep hydrated I should be OK.
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Bobby Cannavalle had a wonderful string of movies and TV shows there a couple of years ago. Besides winning the Emmy playing Will's boy friend on WILL & GRACE, he was also in that wonderful film with Peter Dinklage, THE STATION AGENT.
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Whew! Scott and his brother Rob have been here and gotten the furnace going. Now it's getting a little warm in here...
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I've always said Chaplin's CITY LIGHTS is among the greatest movies ever made, but if I just want to laugh at a silent movie, I will go to his underrated THE CIRCUS every time.
Keaton's SHERLOCK, JR. is my favorite film of his though many are amazing collections of stunts and set-ups that always pay off.
We talked about SUNRISE last week, and I do think it's one of the great silent dramas. I'd love to see THE BIG PARADE. I've never seen it, but it has always sounded really good.
POTEMKIN is very powerful.
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DR Elmore, it's in the mail (as of 9am yesterday)!
DR Ginny, thank you so much!
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TOD: I like long stretches of Tati's Playtime, and, as I professed here some weeks ago, any fan of Tati (or films of that ilk, if there even is a Tati-esque ilk ;D ) should love, love, love L'Iceberg.
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Tonight is the next-to-last episode of DAMAGES. I read that FX has picked up this Glenn Close series for another season. I'm glad because it has been an excellent whodunit/drama (it's about lawyers and an upcoming trial, but we've barely been inside a courtoom).
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Well, since I seem to be "motivated" right now, I believe I'm finally gonna tackle my room. It shouldn't take too long to clean, it just something that needs to be done. Now! There have been a few times over the past couple of days where I've literally laughed - mainly from incredulity - when I've walked into my room - there's just so much "stuff" piled up on the floor of my room and on my desk. There's really not much that needs to be cleaned, just a lot of stuff that needs to be put away and tidied up. So...
Pray for Rosemary's Baby.
Laters...
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Of Tati's "big three", MON ONCLE is my least favorite. I still find them weird and wonderful, but I have to be in the mood to watch them.
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Many thanks for all the pain-free vibes.
Funny how gout is often seen as one of those things that the person brings on himself. I'm hoping that it's not a gout attack, because I've always been fine with them in the past knowing that they only last a day or two. But this has been going on a while now. On the other hand, it may need a change in diet, which I'd hate but would be good for me.
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Tidy Vibes for the newly exercised (not exOrcised) JOSE.
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DR JMK - isn't there a slight Sidney Lumet-Frances Farmer connection somewhere?
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Fred, cherry juice is very good for gout. I also find that when my tissues get inflammed it really helps to flush them out by drinking a LOT of water (2-4 qts over one day, but not a lot with meals). There's scientific evidence for this, but I won't bore you. I've used this approach many times and with great success.
Also, for JANE, TCB, FJL, and any others with pain problems, Tyler (now under the label Integrative Therapeutics) makes a TRAUMAGESIC COMPLEX, which is a combination of enzymes and herbs, which I keep on hand at all times for back and neck flare-ups. It's available from Willner Chemists, two NY locations: 100 Park Ave or 253 Broadway OR mail-order 800-633-1106 OR willner.com. Believe me, I've tried many things for pain, including some pretty strong drugs, but Traumagesic is my favorite. It's about $16 for 90 capsules. Not a prescription; available over-the-counter.
And, SINGDAW, Willner is also a good place to buy homeopathic remedies. They're probably the largest supplier of supplements in the US and their pharmacists will answer questions and otherwise help out if they're not too busy. A great resource!
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Gout is actually in a lyric in "1776" - Franklin sings "A farmer, a lawyer and a sage, a bit gouty in the leg" in the song "The Egg"
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Jeanne - Is cranberry juice as useful for gout as cherry juice? I really like cranberry juice, so that would be an excuse to have lots of it.
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TOD:
MR HULOT'S HOLIDAY was a great revelation to me when I saw it in my early twenties with filmmaker boyfriend who just adored it. Like MATTH, MON UNCLE was my least favorite. And, also like MATTH, I suspect I need to be in the mood for these films.
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But the TOD was really about silents, wasn't it? Oh, well. I'd have to give that some thought. The Chaplins, of course. Nothing else springs to mind.
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Another mention of gout in "1776" is when Ben Franklin says: "I wish King George felt like my big toe, all over."
(That's how I realized what I had the first time I had a gout attack.)
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TOD: I like long stretches of Tati's Playtime, and, as I professed here some weeks ago, any fan of Tati (or films of that ilk, if there even is a Tati-esque ilk ;D ) should love, love, love L'Iceberg.
I'm going to see if I can snag a copy from First Run.
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Jeanne - Is cranberry juice as useful for gout as cherry juice? I really like cranberry juice, so that would be an excuse to have lots of it.
Fred, I don't know if cranberry juice would do the same thing. The problem is that you're too acidic--most of us are. So you want to alkalinize, which you do by eating lots of fruit and veg. I'd say try the cranberry juice and see what happens. But I'd also do some cherry juice because it has such a great reputation for this. Another thing you can do is take the juice of half a lemon (fresh, please! not those plastic things) in a glass of water three times a day (or however many times you can manage). The lemon juice goes in acid, but leaves an alkaline ash, thus alkalinizing the system. My friend Ed Callaway, a wholistic pharmacist, SWEARS by this. I do it daily.
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Another mention of gout in "1776" is when Ben Franklin says: "I wish King George felt like my big toe, all over."
(That's how I realized what I had the first time I had a gout attack.)
;D Medical diagnosis from musical comedy. Whatever works!
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Watermelon juice is also a great alkalinizer. A bit out of season, though.
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Is it in the toe or heel area, FJL?
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Oh, and stay away from sugar. Sugar is very acidic and amplifies pain problems.
If I eat too much sugar--and it doesn't take much with me--I then use the lemon juice trick to "undo" it. It does help.
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Must go run errands.
WBBL.
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Heading down now to watch DEXTER and then start on lunch preparation. (What a show to watch right before eating lunch! Sheesh!)
WBBL.
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Does anyone know if THE CROWD will be released in the US on DVD? All I can find is a Chinese copy, but it is supposed to play in NTSC...
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Is it in the toe or heel area, FJL?
If he's dancing, it would have to be heel - toe. ;D
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DR EDISARUS I bought Chinese DVD's of A TALE OF TWO CITIES and EL CID and they were both fine....Region Free or Region 0, I think....from Hong Kong.
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Off to do some chores.
It looks as if Mr Drew Carey will be okay on THE PRICE IS RIGHT, but he is a bit uncomfortable right now....
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TOD:
I don't know from "fresh and/or influential" but my favorite silent films are THE TEN COMMANDMENTS (1925) and MYSTERIOUS ISLAND (1929) which was actually partly a sound film as they added in a couple of sound scenes at the last minute.
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DR Cillaliz who did you like on last night's DANCING WITH THE STARS?
I really liked helio and julianne as always. But i really liked the choreography for cameron/edyta and jennie garth and partner.
I am really big into the choreography. I find that good choreography really makes a big difference for me.
I also thought sabrina was very good.
I thought they gave marie way too high marks. Same with jane seymour (although i think she is better). I think mark cuban is the worst. I'm expecting him and floyd to go before any of the women.
I still don't get why they are giving some people really high marks for dancing so slow. Sabrina seems almost like a professional. But she gets almost the same marks as people like marie or jane who don't have any type of speed.
I will be very curious to see which woman will go first. I would probably choose marie or mel (not that fond of her for some reason).
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I saw a few minutes of Drew Carey on the Price is Right yesterday. And i hated it. Maybe it's just being so used to Bob Barker.
I think i sort of liked SAMANTHA WHO. I found Christina Applegate to be so appealing. She just had such star quality and made the show so funny. I also like barry watson.
Jennifer esposito's character was not too likeable. And i cannot figure out what to make of Sookie from GILMORE GIRLS.
But the show seemed fun.
The one thing thought to me is that in some ways it did not seem like a 1/2 hour comedy. But more like a drama that was funny.
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Sorry you're in pain DR FJL.
Sorry you're in pain DR TCB.
Feel better vibes. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Vibes for a feeling better foot, DR FJL!
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Bruce, I hope you have not gone off and gotten a flu shot while you are sick!
The owner told me she's actually been getting calls from people asking if there was a new book and signing coming up.
That should have lifted your spirits. :)
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JRand, the photos of you and Molly is very sweet & has an old fashioned feel with the black and white. Will there be more photos coming, such as the bride in her dress?
DerBrucer I’ll be curious what you think of Samantha Who. Keith complained until I finally turned it off, not that I really minded so much. I was curious to see where it was going.
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Tonight, due to the baseball playoffs, neither BONES nor HOUSE is being shown, but I'm going to watch an episode of NCIS in high def to see how it compares to those miserable-looking 480p transfers I endured over the weekend. Maybe the series is supposed to look that soft and grainy. I'll find out tonight.
The last two episodes of HOUSE were excellent, new & refreshing..... and just in time as we were considering dropping the show from our line-up.
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Whew! Scott and his brother Rob have been here and gotten the furnace going. Now it's getting a little warm in here...
:) I so hate when the heat goes out in the winter. At least this happened before it got too cold.
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I also watched most of Samantha Who? last night, until DH Richard called from Wisconsin right at the end. Jean Smart is one of my favorite TV actresses and I'll keep watching to see how the story develops.
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Good morning, fellow Dear Readers. I have just returned from my walk to get coffee, and I saw nothing of interest.
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:) I so hate when the heat goes out in the winter. At least this happened before it got too cold.
It was very cold in our house on Saturday morning, but is warmer this week. At least we had an early warning and were able to get it fixed before the weather turns cold for the winter.
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Yesterday was the first day since May that the AC was turned off and the windows open.
In the desert we have two seasons: summer and not-summer. I love not-summer.
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Watermelon juice is also a great alkalinizer. A bit out of season, though.
It, as well as the watermelon, is also great for colds and loosening all the congestion, plus you loose weight while on it. :)
Thanks for all the tips. When I remember I add lemon to my water. I'll try to be better about it.
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Have to get a bite of lunch and get myself together to wait while my car is worked on.
Bye for now!
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Thank you Edi & Singdaw. Jesse really is really sweet dog, in spite of his quirks.
FJL-Vibes you get a doctor’s appointment in the morning, while the symptoms are evident.
George-Romance vibes.
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Jean Smart is one of my favorite TV actresses and I'll keep watching to see how the story develops.
I am also a fan of Jean Smart & was delighted to see she was in the show. If the reviews continue to be favorable I will try another episode down the road.
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Good morning, good day, how are you this beautiful day? I slept a little less than eight hours, only because I got to bed later than I wanted, only because I got hung up writing an eBlast to the LACCTAA members. Their lack of interest thus far is truly dismaying and I hope that this missive will get them off their complacent buttcheeks.
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I awoke to one annoying e-mail and I hope it's the last damn annoying e-mail I have to see today because I've just about had it.
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In other news, my chills do seem to be gone, and I'm not having trouble breathing this morning.
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So, today FJL was Citizen Cane.
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Will we never get to page five?
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Citizen Cane, based on William Randolph Hurts hobbling around Hurts Castle
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And now I'll hollar
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Spoo, I meant holler
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Bruce, I'm pleased you are feeling better. I still think you should wait to get the flu shot.
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Thanks, Jeanne, for the treatment advice!
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Thanks, Jrand, for the dance humor.
Doctor, will I be able to dance once this gout attack passes?
Of course!
That's great, because I had two left feet before.
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Edi - It's more in the toe than the heel, but not isolated in the toe joints, making me wonder if I did something else to the foot
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It is gray and rainy here. That is all.
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I would like to be perky and plucky too. Perhpas I'll settle for plucky.
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In other news, my chills do seem to be gone, and I'm not having trouble breathing this morning.
Yay! So glad to hear you're feeling better, Bruce!
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I ran several errands and will soon mosey over to the local video store for their half-price day.
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Mini-Pigs
(http://a.abcnews.com/images/International/ht_pocket_pig_071015_ssh.jpg)
These pint-size pigs are hogging the spotlight, toted as the next perfect pet. Bred at Pennywell farm in Devon, England, the Pennywell Miniature is a variant on a rare breed from New Zealand. Farm co-owner Chris Murray wanted to breed the pocket-size pigs "so that children can enjoy giving them a cuddle."
(Pennywell Farm)
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The miniature pigs are a big hit on the farm and even caught the eye of British TV celebrity Jonathan Ross, who bought two of the pigs for $300, according to the BBC. Farm co-owner Chris Murray said that they try to "sell them in pairs so that they always have company and a companion to snuggle down with on cold winter nights."
(Pennywell Farm)
MORE HERE (http://abcnews.go.com/International/popup?id=3731500&contentIndex=1&page=1)
der Brucer
PS Not recommended for "Show and Tell" in ethnically diverse schools
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Topic of the Day:
Sunrise
Metropolis
Silent Movie
:)
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Bavarian dream vibes to George
Success! ;)
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***ROMANTIC VIBES***
for DR George!
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You can never have enough topiary. That's what I always say! :D
(http://www.topiaryartdesigns.com/images/ElephantsHomeWeb.jpg)
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Thanks, DRs Jeanne and Jane, for all the health info and advice! :)
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Plop! Plop!
Fizz! Fizz!
Oh, what a relief it is!
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bk, thanks for the "Mulholland Drive" review. I've always wanted to see it but could never get anyone to watch it with me, now I'll just watch it alone!!! I think it's in my DVD library.
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Busy, busy morning!
Miss ONE DAY at work and folks would have you believe everything came to a standstill.
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George, good vibes regarding the Canadian minister.
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Thanks! I hope I hear something! :-\
George-Romance vibes.
Thanks, Jane. :)
***ROMANTIC VIBES***
for DR George!
And Thank You! :D
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"Now that I have a "breather, I'm going to clear my sinuses and use my inhaler.
Boy! But it's been tough mouth-breathing all morning.
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DR GEORGE - I of course am a direct descendant of Harry the Black, King of Bavaria....
Wow! The world just got a little smaller. :)
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And now...I'm off to the dentist! ;D
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DerBrucer I’ll be curious what you think of Samantha Who.
Christine is cute and fun to watch; the plotting, however, is lacking. (I like watching Jean Smart steal her scenes.) Not a show I'm likely to keep watching.
der Brucer
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Miss ONE DAY at work and folks would have you believe everything came to a standstill.
Miss ONE DAY at HHW, however...
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Miss ONE DAY at work and folks would have you believe everything came to a standstill.
I know what you mean.
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ASSOCIATED PRESS (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,302066,00.html)
CHICAGO RESEARCHERS LOOK FOR 'GAY GENE'
Shouldn't be hard to find, he's the Episcopal Bishop of New Hampshire!
der Brucer
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Miss ONE DAY at HHW, however...
Miss one casting session and you end up with 82 in your cast, even though you agreeed on MAYBE 60.
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TOD
CITY LIGHTS
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Good Afternoon!
My room is clean. Well, clean enough for now. Things are tidied. Clean laundry has been folded and put away. Other laundry has been put in the to-be-washed basket. And I even made a pass through the living room with the vacuum cleaner. I'm off on Thursday, and I think that's when I will attend to some of the more annoying things, mainly dusting. -And trying to set up some sort of temporarily filing system for all the CDs and DVDs that have yet to be put into the main system as it were.
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DR SINGALING:
DVD release 4 Dec
(http://www.tlavideo.com/images/z/cg/2/5/252752.jpg)
der Brucer
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And I feel pompous, yet plucky and perky
Partly Beef Wellington, partly Beef Jerky
But alive!
But alive!
But alive!
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Miss ONE DAY at HHW, however...
...or two...and aspersions are cast far and flung wide.
You get "welcomed back" even though you never went anywhere.
You get a red dot instead of a gold star and you're labelled "Errant and Truant."
You get castigated by the exasperated and eviscerated by the exacerbated.
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DR SINGALING:
DVD release 4 Dec
(http://www.tlavideo.com/images/z/cg/2/5/252752.jpg)
der Brucer
Too bad they couldn't find any men for the group photo.
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And I feel foreign, yet totally fluent
Totally here, and yet Errant and Truant
But alive!
But alive!
But alive!
What's gotten me on this kick today? :)
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If I kick, it'll be with my right foot, though.
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And I'm content but I'm filled with self-loathing
Totally naked yet covered with clothing
But alive
Ok, now I'm just getting silly :)
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DR FJL - I think it's in the air... Coincidentally, this week and next I'm playing auditions for the upcoming Encores! season... Which happens to include Applause.
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It's a Margo Channing frenzy
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And I'm content but I'm filled with self-loathing
Totally naked yet covered with clothing
But alive
Ok, now I'm just getting silly :)
Now?
;D
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DerBrucer the pigs are darling! Keith is going to want one, or two, when I show him the pictures.
Singdaw, I also enjoyed the elephants.
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And I'm content but I'm filled with self-loathing
Totally naked yet covered with clothing
But alive
Ok, now I'm just getting silly :)
Now?
;D
getting?
;)
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And I'm impromptu yet lousy with planning
Half Margot Kidder and half Margo Channing
Nuts like Edie Beale
Sane as Gavin Creel
Plain to see I feel
Alive
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OK, I'll stop now.
Whew!
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Boy, I haven't stopped since I got up, and I haven't even begun on my scheduling issues.
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Foe Cillaliz = ACLU rides to the rescue:
ASSOCIATED PRESS (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,302277,00.html)
WOMAN OVERHEARD YELLING OBSCENITIES AT TOILET COULD FACE JAIL TIME
SCRANTON, Pa. —
A woman who allegedly shouted profanities at her overflowing toilet within earshot of a neighbor was cited for disorderly conduct, authorities said.
Dawn Herb could face up to 90 days in jail and a fine of up to $300 (euro212).
"It doesn't make any sense. I was in my house. It's not like I was outside or drunk," Herb told The Times-Tribune of Scranton. "The toilet was overflowing and leaking down into the kitchen and I was yelling (for my daughter) to get the mop."
Herb does not recall exactly what she said, but she admitted letting more than a few bad words fly near an open bathroom window Thursday night.
Her next-door neighbor, a city police officer who was off-duty at the time, asked her to keep it down, police said. When she continued, the officer called police.
Mary Catherine Roper, an attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union in Philadelphia, took issue with the citation.
"You can't prosecute somebody for swearing at a cop or a toilet," she said.
"Tho it overfloweth, curse not thy toilet saith the Lord."
der Brucer
I'm sure JMK or Elan will have a more exact quote
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You can never have enough topiary. That's what I always say! :D
(http://www.topiaryartdesigns.com/images/ElephantsHomeWeb.jpg)
DR SINGDAW'S garden?
when's the garden party, Sing?
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OK, I'll stop now.
Whew!
Can't you just change batteries?
der Brucer
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DR SINGDAW'S garden?
when's the garden party, Sing?
Good site for a Giuliani fund raiser :D
der Brucer
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I'd prefer to hear that said neighbor, having gotten the impression that something just might be wrong, had asked if any assistance was needed. But, then, that's just me.
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...or two...and aspersions are cast far and flung wide.
You get "welcomed back" even though you never went anywhere.
You get a red dot instead of a gold star and you're labelled "Errant and Truant."
You get castigated by the exasperated and eviscerated by the exacerbated.
Methinks DR RON is on a roll.
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You would think the officer/neighbor would rush over to make sure everything was ok. ::)
I bet the officer doesn't like the woman to begin with. I wonder if he also has young children.
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OK, I'll stop now.
But...
Why?
;D
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DR SINGDAW'S garden?
Yes, that's our guest cottage in the background.
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Good Afternoon!
For those DRs classically-inclined who also find that they want to spend just a bit more time reading things on the internet ;), I highly suggest this article from the current issue of The New Yorker:
The Well-Tempered Web (http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2007/10/22/071022fa_fact_ross)
It covers and gives a suggested reading list of classical-music-slanted blogs. The article itself is a good read, and the blogs listed are too. And then some.
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NY MAG (http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2007/10/michelle_malkin_quits_oreilly.html)
Michelle Malkin Quits O'Reilly After Nasty Three-Way
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...Geraldo is, in fact, the liberal pea under princess Roger Ailes' many conservative mattresses
WARNING - PLEASE COVER THE EYES OF YOUNG CHILDREN AND SENSITIVE PETS!
(http://nymag.com/images/2/daily/intel/07/10/15_billandfriends_lg.jpg)
People who hate everyone also hate each other. Photo: Patrick McMullan
der Brucer
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I'm curious if they would give BK a flu shot if he is ill.
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I am glad BK is feeling better.
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RE: last night's HEROES
SPOILERS
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It was interesting to me that there was no Hiro and no peter (i love them both). Yet the episode was still good.
I found that adding Sylar to the mix made the twins more interesting.
I really like Monica/the new hero/Micah's cousin. Her powers are awesome.
I liked them showing the picture of the 12 elders and seeing matt's dad. And i liked how it connected to molly and her dreams. HE is the scary man!
Good episode.
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I'm curious if they would give BK a flu shot if he is ill.
Actually, I meant to mention it before, but some flu-shot clinics will refuse to give you a shot if you look like your sick. And some places will even take your temperature before administering the shot. And I think they even make you fill out a brief self-health questionnaire now too. ???
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I was wondering how often anyone asks how you are feeling before they give you a flu shot. My father always gave them to all the family, or almost all the family. After two years of my mother & I becoming terribly ill with flu symptoms he skipped us. To add insult to injury, after we recovered from the fake flu, we always got the real thing. Once is enough!
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I was right, Keith now wants one of those little pigs. ;D
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I've put off the flu shot.
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DR Laura, I took some lovely photos in the park this weekend. I forgot to ask Keith to set them up before going outside to work. I'll try and get them to you, and post a few, within the next two days.
Keith has a new computer arriving in the next couple of weeks. And then I'm going to get his current computer instead of the laptop. Which means I will also have the photo software on my computer. Which means I won't need his computer to post a photo :)
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I was right, Keith now wants one of those little pigs. ;D
And what would Sherlock say?
der Brucer
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Good to hear Bruce.
Now I mustn't put off going for a hike or I will get caught in the rain.
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LOL-I'm sure Sherlock would enjoy a little pig, if the squealing doesn't scare him.
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Foe Cillaliz = ACLU rides to the rescue:
ASSOCIATED PRESS (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,302277,00.html)"Tho it overfloweth, curse not thy toilet saith the Lord."
der Brucer
I'm sure JMK or Elan will have a more exact quote
You mean--[size=10]THE F***ING TOILET'S OVERFLOWING, YOU DUMBA**, GET THE G*DD*** MOP![/size] perchance?
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JR, not sure whereof you speak, unless Lumet directed "Reunion." Did Lumet direct "Reunion"?
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DR dB - This overflowing toilet you speak of wouldn't, perchance, be the one featured in the scenic design toward the end of Legally Blonde, would it?
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I got hung up writing an eBlast to the LACCTAA members. Their lack of interest thus far is truly dismaying and I hope that this missive will get them off their complacent buttcheeks.
bk, is there any way you can get hold of the email lists from the performers, or send an email to them tailored to send out to their minions about the benefit? If they don't have to do anything but forward, maybe that would increase the ticket sales.
Of course, you probably already thought of that...
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I've seen a couple of clips from tonight's Matt Lauer interview with Larry Craig...and it promises to be a wholesale hoot and a holler...and then some.
His wife is GLUED to his side. Apparently, they stopped just short of doing an impromptu bedroom scene where Larry could have PROVED he is straight by having sex with his wife. (Any thoughts on that one, der Brucer?)
And then there's the definitive pronouncement by Larry Craig: "I go to a restroom to use the TOILET!"
Except, of course, when someone else is there to distract him....
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DR dB - This overflowing toilet you speak of wouldn't, perchance, be the one featured in the scenic design toward the end of Legally Blonde, would it?
I keep hearing "My cup runneth over"....I don't know why.
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I began my afternoon of viewing with SUnday night's DEXTER. Oh, my, the game is afoot (in several different ways). This is a mesmerizing series.
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I keep hearing "My cup runneth over"....I don't know why.
Tiny Bubbles?
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Next, I watched Terrence Malick's lyrical tone poem DAYS OF HEAVEN. What a hypnotic movie it is. I had forgotten how powerful some of those sequences are, and, of course, that Oscar-winning cinematography, most of it done in natural light, is beyond exquisite. And the score by Morricone is bliss! One of the real greats of 1970s cinema.
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When the film was over, I watched almost all of the special features. There were interviews with Richard Gere and Sam Shepard and with cinematographer Haskell Wexler and camera operator John Bailey. That was a little over an hour of interviews.
I'll go back and listen to the audio commentary when I go back down. Looks like it's a edit job from four different behind-the-scenes staff connected with the movie.
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I concluded my afternoon of viewing with another episode of BONES. Booth gets captured and beaten up in an effort to garner information from him, and it's up to Temperence and the team to find him. Tempi's father (Ryan O'Neal) is also of great help in the hunt for Booth.
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Back from a fun afternoon in the Buick/Pontiac/GMC "customer lounge," where they forgot me! Heaven only knows how long my car had been finished before I went back to the office to check on it. Then, when I started the car to proceed on my errands, the oil pressure light wouldn't go off. The service guys had to read my owner's manual to figure out how to reset it ::)
Meanwhile, my mother had called to cancel our outing together because she thinks I have no business running around in the rain. So, I'm back home for the evening.
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DR Ginny, that's terrible! Sorry... I never know how to determine the line in those situations between protecting myself and my time versus being too "pushy."
DR JoseSPiano, thanks for the article/blog links.
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DR Ginny, that's terrible! Sorry... I never know how to determine the line in those situations between protecting myself and my time versus being too "pushy."
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Well, my cue to leave the lounge was when the old guy waiting with me changed the TV from MSNBC to "People's Court" and turned the volume 'way up.
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Have some writing to do so let me get to that, and then I'll ehad down to load up the dishwasher and then settle in for more evening viewing.
WBBL.
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Did my shipping, other errands and am back waiting for CDs to arrive and doing all sorts of stuff.
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Before I catch up, I just wanted to say THANK YOU for all the monetary vibes sent this way.
I have just returned from a very interesting and enlightening visit to the bank.
Over half of the funds were returned early this morning, when one of the companies found out that fraudulent activity was occurring.
Two of the other companies were spoken to, in my presence, and one yielded volatile information which confirmed the news from the earlier company. The final company, which had the smallest amount of sales, was reticent, oh, yes, very reticent and not at all forthcoming with any information.
So, at this point, more than two-thirds of the money has been safely put back into the account, the remainder is expected to be returned tomorrow.
Now, for the interesting stuff: two of the companies are graphics companies. The items attempted to be purchased were multiple banners saying "FIGHT MALARIA," the third company is a webstore, www.hottopic.com (http://www.hottopic.com) which is the company which is being reticent. All that the nice young lady at the bank could get out of HotTopic was the fact that the order was placed via an IP Phone normally used by the hearing impaired.
From the first and second companies, we were able to glean that the person attempting to make purchases, also tried with two previous debit card numbers which sequentially followed and/or preceded our numbers. One was an attempt with a MasterCard number - which our bank does not use. The sequential Visa number used was another client at our branch bank, who will be informed of the attempted compromise.
And for the really volatile and interesting - we have a name, a location and a valid email address of the person who is responsible for this scam.
And in other good news - today I trained Sam Morgan's newest hands-on manager; he'll be replacing both myself and our current dining room manager, who is considering a job in Vegas which will take him away for two years.
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Great news, TD!! :D
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td - Glad things are going well towards resolving the problem.
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But on no account did Jose have anything to with getting things cleared up.
For the most part, Jose is to blame for everything.
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Including the long lulls in between postings herein.
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td - Glad things are going well towards resolving the problem.
fjl - I just drank my cherry juice with dinner. How's your toe?
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But on no account did Jose have anything to with getting things cleared up.
For the most part, Jose is to blame for everything.
I cannot blame Jose (this time) since the bank and I know whodunnit.
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Including the long lulls in between postings herein.
I wasn't lulling; I was eating dinner and drinking cherry juice.
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Skip found some black cherry juice, which I hope will serve the same purpose. It sure tastes good, anyway.
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And one for Mahler...Graffiti (http://torontoist.com/2007/10/who_is_the_myst.php), that is!
(http://torontoist.com/attachments/toronto_alexm/2007_10_11mahler2.jpg)
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And just because...another one for Mahler Graffiti!
(http://torontoist.com/attachments/toronto_alexm/2007_10_11mahler.jpg)
;)
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Skip found some black cherry juice, which I hope will serve the same purpose. It sure tastes good, anyway.
If it didn't taste good, you could always add ginger ale, 7UP, Sprite or even Coke.
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DR td - I'm glad to hear that the banking situation is being resolved. Sorry you've had to learn all those interesting things.
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Good Evening!
Well, I decided to go ahead and head out for bit to run some errands and to indulge in some retail therapy. The bank, the post office, Border's, Virgin, Whole Foods, etc. And again, it was a lovely early Fall afternoon in the City. :)
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And now that I'm equipped with the new 2008 Zagat and Michelin guides, well... It's been interesting comparing the evaluations.
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td, great news regarding your account. I'm impressed so much information was obtained regarding the thefts. The items charged to our bank account were all done in Italy.
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And the word of the day is: SPELUNKER!
Lee Collins finally caved in and let his son Floyd become a SPELUNKER.
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From MBarnum:
Did anyone by chance record the Ann Miller movie THE THRILL OF BRAZIL off TCM last week?
We didn't. I checked with my brother-in-law because if he had watched it, he likely would have made a DVD. I'm sorry to report he didn't either.
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td, great news regarding your account. I'm impressed so much information was obtained regarding the thefts. The items charged to our bank account were all done in Italy.
Our culprit didn't make it out of the continental United States: two attempted purchases from Colorado, one from California.
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td - Good to hear that the bank is making progress. And good to know that the fraudulent charges were charges and not cash withdrawals since those take a bit longer to get "corrected".
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Whew! Mum and I are so very relieved.
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Our checking account was pretty much cleaned out. If there had been more money in it they would have gotten more out of it. I don't like ATM cards that can also be used as a credit card. We only used our ATM card as a cash card at Costco so the thief likely worked there. Before this happened I unaware you don't need a PIN to use the card to charge something.
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Whew! Mum and I are so very relieved.
;D I bet. The bank did reimburse us for every penny.
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Keith is now playing his cool new computer game, with the great graphics, on his cool new 30" computer screen-WOW!!!!
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Keith is now playing his cool new computer game, with the great graphics, on his cool new 30" computer screen-WOW!!!!
30-inch computer screen?? :o That's bigger than my TV!!
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DR Cillaliz, congrats on Martha and ***BUSINESS EXPANSION VIBES!!***
DR DakotaCelt - glad to hear that you've got your computer back.
So sorry, DR Jane, to hear about your classmate. I do hope for a good outcome for DD Jesse. Those were lovely photos of DD Sherlock...then and now!
Also sorry to hear about your financial predicament, DR td. ***QUICK AND EFFICIENT RESOLUTION VIBES*** to you and your mother!
Continued ***PAIN-FREE VIBES*** to DRs TCB and FJL.
Lovely photo, DR JRand57 - thank you!
DR elmore3003 - congratulations on your new lofty perch in the HHW clouds!
Slingblade, you are so warm and comforting to everyone! I think you and Nurse Jane should open a spa together.
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Sorry about being E&T, but I've been flat on my back for the last few days. Diarrhea is such a fun thing. :P When I wasn't on the can, I've been pooped out.
And der Brucer never mentioned this? No wonder I didn't get any vibage. Bad der Brucer, bad bad bad.
The good news is that I've had plenty of cuddleing from Fletcher, who has been with me fairly constantly from Sunday morning onwards. He may be a troublemaker, but he gives good cuddle.
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30-inch computer screen?? :o That's bigger than my TV!!
It's way bigger than... oh, never mind.
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Der B has been keeping me up to date on what's been happening here. Every time I've asked him, he's said "Oh, not much." ::)
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SWW-Belated vibes, or vibes you don't get this again. Take it easy until you are completely recovered.
I was in the hospital once, feeling rather sorry for myself none of my friends called. Seems they guys in my family neglected to tell anyone. I'm sure DerBrucer would have mentioned, and asked for vibes, if you were in the hospital.
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30-inch computer screen?? :o That's bigger than my TV!!
;D I guess I should have said
WOW!!![/size]
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TCB you are very sweet to put me in the same class as Singdaw. :)
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Bruce I really think you should do something special for your special birthday. I know the book signings are special, but something where you can relax and have fun & not worry about anything.
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TCB you are very sweet to put me in the same class as Singdaw. :)
True, but, which one of you is HEAD OF THE CLASS?
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Bruce I really think you should do something special for your special birthday. I know the book signings are special, but something where you can relax and have fun & not worry about anything.
Did I miss a birthday on HHW? ??? ??? ???
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DR JANE thanks....right now all I have are some rehearsal pics, but wedding pics will be posted OH YES, they will be posted.
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~~~Feel Better Vibes for SWW!!~~~
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Bruce I really think you should do something special for your special birthday. I know the book signings are special, but something where you can relax and have fun & not worry about anything.
I've been to several of BK's book signings. He really does have a lot of fun at them, gets to meet new people and greet old friends. And the signings don't take up the whole day. I hope he thinks of it as just part of his celebrations, with lots of ham chunks and party cake (not necessarily on the same plate).
And thank-you, DR Jane, for the belated vibes.
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Time for CAVEMAN
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Thank-you, DR George.
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Hmmm...my foot is doing a bit better now, but three hours ago, I could hardly walk on it without a cane. A repeat of yesterday's pattern.
That is because at 4:16 in the morning, you should have been in bed.
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Time for CAVEMAN
Time for Matt Lauer's interview with Larry Craig.
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td you didn't miss anything. Bruce is deciding what date to do his book reading/signing on. One of the options is on his birthday, December 8th.
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A week or so ago, I told my story about being in the Columbus Day Storm of 1962. I mentioned that at the time the storm hit, we were all totally oblivious to the approaching storm. We had heard about the storm in Portland, Oregon that afternoon (200 miles south), but none of our 60s weathermen thought to warn us that it might hit Tacoma.
Ironically, this afternoon all of the local stations have started warning us of a major wind storm that is due to hit our area. The difference, 45 years later, is that this is Tuesday and this wind storm is not due until Thursday. Ah, the miracles of modern science.
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I've been to several of BK's book signings. He really does have a lot of fun at them, gets to meet new people and greet old friends. And the signings don't take up the whole day. I hope he thinks of it as just part of his celebrations, with lots of ham chunks and party cake (not necessarily on the same plate).
And thank-you, DR Jane, for the belated vibes.
You are welcome.
Yes, he does have fun but he often, are you reading Bruce ;) complains the turn out was lower than he wished. I'm sure much fuss and effort is put into doing this, and it will be his 60th. I'm thinking something new and/or more relaxing would be nicer. Of course, since it is Bruce's birthday, whatever he wants to do will work ;D.
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TCB-and you might never have the storm, which I'm sure won't make you sad.
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Time for Matt Lauer's interview with Larry Craig.
Der B is watching NCIS.
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For what it's worth, Der B and I would be there for the signing if we could be.
(Explains why two of the seats will be empty.)
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I'm using Keith's new screen for the 1st time....
My it's BIG! ;D
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Actually, the turnouts for the last two books have been pretty excellent. I'm still undecided.
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I've popped a chicken pot pie in the oven - store bought, not home made, just not up to that right now. It should be ready in about an hour.
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Does anyone know if THE CROWD will be released in the US on DVD? All I can find is a Chinese copy, but it is supposed to play in NTSC...
NTSC? Is that the musical theater festival that everyone loves so much?
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Happy to welcome the latest member of the fundraiser cast - Jennifer Leigh Warren, who will probably be recreating the song she does on my Stephen Schwartz album - Stranger To The Rain.
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Are you reading for a trip to downtown Ashland?
When I mention we sat outside, with Sherlock of course, and ate lunch, this is our usual view.
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Bruce, congrats on your new addition to the show. Continue funding vibes.
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:)
My brother just sent two short video clips to my cellphone...
Emily is Walking! And Dancing too!
:)
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The street goes over the creek, which is behind the ivy.
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Jose, how cute! :)
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The view behind the ivy.
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DR SINGALING:
DVD release 4 Dec
(http://www.tlavideo.com/images/z/cg/2/5/252752.jpg)
der Brucer
Other than the obvious "90 minutes of looking at naked men" is there any point to that show?
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Happy to welcome the latest member of the fundraiser cast - Jennifer Leigh Warren, who will probably be recreating the song she does on my Stephen Schwartz album - Stranger To The Rain.
I loved what she did with that song!
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During lunch we eat on the walkway behind the shops. This is the front view of those shops. Sort of anyway, if only the cars weren't there.
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I'll save the rest of the park photos for tomorrow.
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Other than the obvious "90 minutes of looking at naked men" is there any point to that show?
The choreography, perhaps?
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Great news, td, and I didn't have to read about in George's post.
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Great news, td, and I didn't have to read about in George's post.
No deleting or modifying from me tonight.
and. . .JUST WHAT IS WRONG WITH 90 MINUTES OF NAKED MEN SINGING?
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JUST WHAT IS WRONG WITH 90 MINUTES OF NAKED MEN SINGING?
Exactly! TCB, does there NEED to be any other point to that show??
;)
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Our checking account was pretty much cleaned out. If there had been more money in it they would have gotten more out of it. I don't like ATM cards that can also be used as a credit card. We only used our ATM card as a cash card at Costco so the thief likely worked there. Before this happened I unaware you don't need a PIN to use the card to charge something.
I had a similar problem with my bank account. But the joke was on them, because when they tried to tap the funds, they recieved overdraft notices instead. Sometimes it is great to be poor.
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Feel better vibes for SWW:
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Great photos, Jane.
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Exactly! TCB, does there NEED to be any other point to that show??
;)
Well, from the clips I saw on the internet, it looked pretty stupid. I am sure it would be fun in person, but the clips reminded me of OH CALCUTTA, THE MOVIE.
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TCB, an even better joke would have been if they had to pay the notices for you. Vibes you don't have similar problems, of either kind, again.
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Jose, did you get my little missive?
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TCB, an even better joke would have been if they had to pay the notices for you. Vibes you don't have similar problems, of either kind, again.
Well, I am sure that the shoulder surgery, if and when I have it, will probably put me back in the poor house.
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BK - Yes, I did. If I can do anything, I won't be able to do it until Thursday, so... I'll keep you posted.
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[size=8] SUPER BIG HEALING, WITHOUT THE NEED FOR SURGERY, VIBES TCB!!! [/size]
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Great photos, Jane.
Thanks :)
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To start your day off right:
Miss Annette Funicello singing "Promise Me Anything" from Beach Party, on some television show that I can't identify. The background vocals are different from the album recording and the soundtrack....
Lovely dress and hair....DR CILLA LIZ you should wear this to the office! ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pwl5tRXZo0Y (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pwl5tRXZo0Y)
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Problem is if I go in during the times of day when I'm in less pain, they won't see the seriousness of it. They'll probbaly say: "Oh, You're walking fine!"
So Act like it hurts when it really hurts ;D
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Great news DR Td.
And good feel better vibes to SWW. ~~~~~~~~~~~~
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[size=8] SUPER BIG HEALING, WITHOUT THE NEED FOR SURGERY, VIBES TCB!!! [/size]
Oh, if only..................
After three months (to the day) it is beginning to look doubtful.
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So Act like it hurts when it really hurts ;D
;D I'll remember that, if needed, when I finally have my appointment with the Podiatrist. I don't go until Oct 26th, which is earlier than the Nov 2nd appointment they originally offered. I did get the early, 9:00AM appointment. I didn't want it, but I got it. ;D I also limp more in the morning, hiking seems to loosen up the foot some.
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With the serious foot & toe problems here at HHW, I consider myself very lucky I can walk at all, let alone hike. I kept telling myself that today when I wanted to go much farther than my short 40 minute hike I have been indulging in. I know I shouldn't go farther, and with Sherlock along I mustn't push him too far.
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DR Cillaliz who did you like on last night's DANCING WITH THE STARS?
I really liked helio and julianne as always. But i really liked the choreography for cameron/edyta and jennie garth and partner.
I am really big into the choreography. I find that good choreography really makes a big difference for me.
I also thought sabrina was very good.
I thought they gave marie way too high marks. Same with jane seymour (although i think she is better). I think mark cuban is the worst. I'm expecting him and floyd to go before any of the women.
I still don't get why they are giving some people really high marks for dancing so slow. Sabrina seems almost like a professional. But she gets almost the same marks as people like marie or jane who don't have any type of speed.
I will be very curious to see which woman will go first. I would probably choose marie or mel (not that fond of her for some reason).
I'm watching it right now, but I don't think that dancing is just speed, especially when they were doing the Viennese Waltz. I think we sort of agree, although I thought Mark really improved last week
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I googled the doctor I will be seeing & found an interesting article on his work in Vietnam....Click Here (http://www.gemusa.com/medical/code.htm)
This story was from 1997. I hope the quality of care has improved since then.
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Next, I watched Terrence Malick's lyrical tone poem DAYS OF HEAVEN. What a hypnotic movie it is.
I love his film THE THIN RED LINE.
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Foe Cillaliz = ACLU rides to the rescue:
ASSOCIATED PRESS (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,302277,00.html)"Tho it overfloweth, curse not thy toilet saith the Lord."
der Brucer
I'm sure JMK or Elan will have a more exact quote
Oh Puhleese....The neighbor should be shot
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Hi sorry to have been E & T ... I have been so wiped out after work and doingthe house chores that I have been going to right to bed. I am only just beginning to feel better although the cough is still making guest appearances
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Now to catch up.....
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Vixmom, energy & feel better vibes!
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~night!
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;D I'll remember that, if needed, when I finally have my appointment with the Podiatrist. I don't go until Oct 26th, which is earlier than the Nov 2nd appointment they originally offered. I did get the early, 9:00AM appointment. I didn't want it, but I got it. ;D I also limp more in the morning, hiking seems to loosen up the foot some.
Jane, I've had plantar fasciaitis (sp?) several times...hurts like hell when you get out of bed. I found that stretching my feet before I get out of bed would help a lot, and then more stretching before starting to walk around.
Vibes of the foot variety to you and FJL!
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Tonight, in addition to Jeopardy and NCIS, I've watched a documentary on DVD:
Stolen (http://www.stolenthefilm.com)
about the 1990 theft of 13 works of art from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston.
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I've had plantar fasciitis, also. My doctor had an anti-inflammatory that took care of it.
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We had an interesting story in the news today. Greg and I lodged an ethics complaint against a reviled city councilman several years ago for voting to give the developer our tax money when the developer was also his business partner. Since our ethics board is so weak and has never even slapped anyone on the wrist for major conflicts of interest, nothing happened.
Well, today it came out in the news that the councilman and his wife each claim a homestead exemption, although a married couple is only allowed one exemption. This guy is a lawyer so he knows how to read the fine print, and these two residences were bought at separate times a few years apart. So he made a concious choice to defraud the taxpayers. Besides being illegal, it goes against the oath you take as a councilman.
He has been in office for over 20 years (he became a councilman when he was 21!) and is known as the "stealth mayor" because he bullies other councilmembers until he gets his way. He owns most of the buildings on our downtown square including the old movie theatre he let rot instead of letting anyone else buy it and restore it. Every decision and vote he makes is based on what will benefit him.
I hope he is recalled because of this!
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Whew! And I must say I'm so glad not to be living in that little town anymore!
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Edi, Thanks for the vibes. I once thought I had that but it was something else. Stretching is almost always good.
This begins on the top of my foot & works up into my ankle. It is definitely the result of Sherlock running full speed through the back of my foot & continuing on, knocking me down in the process. My foot and ankle were rather swollen for about a week & then I SLOWLY began to heal. I think returning to my regular exercise & jogging some is what triggered the relapse. My ankle really hurt last night & this morning after jogging yesterday when I needed to keep up with Sherlock.
I just can't stop hiking right now-it is too beautiful & I will get very depressed if I do. So I won't take the advice I would give anyone else & will keep going until I can't. :)
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Yes, that's our guest cottage in the background.
You'll be hosting the next HHW gathering?
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I've had plantar fasciitis, also. My doctor had an anti-inflammatory that took care of it.
I should have gone to a doctor and gotten something to take for it, too. I'm sure it would have gotten better faster.
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My ankle really hurt last night & this morning after jogging yesterday when I needed to keep up with Sherlock.
Jane, have you tried icing it down?
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SWW, Der B should be cooking for YOU!
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I hope he is recalled because of this!
Jail and a huge fine would be even better. :)
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I've done icing, when it is swollen. I don't think it is right now.
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I should have gone to a doctor and gotten something to take for it, too. I'm sure it would have gotten better faster.
I went to the doctor and went to the physical therapist and it still took 6 months to get over my plantar fasciitis
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I am fine with the celeb who went home tonight on DWS. Surprised at the other in the bottom two
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I've done icing, when it is swollen. I don't think it is right now.
Not even monkeycake icing?
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And just because...another one for Mahler Graffiti!
(http://torontoist.com/attachments/toronto_alexm/2007_10_11mahler.jpg)
;)
Gustav Mahler graffiti! Who'd athunk it? Now there's some class!
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Wouldn't you just DIE without Mahler?? (Educating Rita reference)
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Question for SWW/Jose or anyone else who wants to chime in:
Greg and I are having dinner with James Ivory Thursday night. Our host is cooking several dishes from Ismail Merchant's cookbook---Indian food---A shrimp appetizer and a chicken dish.
She has requested red wine, and since there will be 9 people there, I think, I plan to bring 3 bottles of red wine. (Her sister is also bringing one.) I think she chose red because that's her favorite, and what she thinks most people would like, whether or not it would actually go with the food.
So, any recommendations for a red wine that goes with Indian food, in the $20-30 range?
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Slingblade, you are so warm and comforting to everyone! I think you and Nurse Jane should open a spa together.
;D Looks like there's room in the garden.
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I love Mahler, and although I don't like graffiti, I think I wouldn't mind this...
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SWW, Der B should be cooking for YOU!
OH NO HE SHOULDN'T!!!
You've never tried his cooking.
He handles the car, I handle the kitchen.
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I went to the doctor and went to the physical therapist and it still took 6 months to get over my plantar fasciitis
That is the story I normally hear.
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Not even monkeycake icing?
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Feel better vibes for DR SWW!
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Question for SWW/Jose or anyone else who wants to chime in:
Greg and I are having dinner with James Ivory Thursday night. Our host is cooking several dishes from Ismail Merchant's cookbook---Indian food---A shrimp appetizer and a chicken dish.
She has requested red wine, and since there will be 9 people there, I think, I plan to bring 3 bottles of red wine. (Her sister is also bringing one.) I think she chose red because that's her favorite, and what she thinks most people would like, whether or not it would actually go with the food.
So, any recommendations for a red wine that goes with Indian food, in the $20-30 range?
I think she should also have white wine for people, like myself, who can't drink red wine without getting very ill.
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'night
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'night, DR Jane. Take care of that ankle.
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Vibes to all that need them.
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Litttle Boo has become a total terror every night. I think she believes it's a game. Now she's sleeping on my lap. She's just too adorable to stay mad at for more than a minute
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...So, any recommendations for a red wine that goes with Indian food, in the $20-30 range?
I'm not an expert on wine, and have no experience with Indian cuisine. (I'm equally inexperienced with native American dishes.)
However, zipping over to Dornenberg and Page's What to Drink with What You Eat, you might want to consider the following types of wine:
Beaujolais or Beaujolais-Villages
Merlot (esp. with chicken)
Pinot Noir
Rose (esp. with spicy dishes)
Shiraz/Syrah
Avoid fine wines, wines with high alcohol, high tannins, and oakey wines.
They also suggest Champagne, particularly of the rose varieties. Bubbles should match those spices quite nicely!
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TD,
Glad to hear that most of the money has been recovered. I'm pleased for you and your mum, and also pleased to hear that the bank cared and seemed to be handling the situation well.
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No more di Feel better vibes to SWW.
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Glad to hear you're all drinking your cherry juice. BTW, Trader Joe's sells cherry cider, which is quite tasty and I would think it would give all the benefits of traditional cherry juice.
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Jane, do you have Bob Anderson's book on stretching? Or Jim Wharton's?
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I cannot blame Jose (this time) since the bank and I know whodunnit.
Jose uses many aliases.
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Jose uses many aliases.
But he can always be lured out with pastry!
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Sorry to read that you've been under the weather DR S. Woody. I hope you feel better soon.
Likewise to all HHWers who are currently ailing.
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I love his film THE THIN RED LINE.
Yes, it was very powerful. And I am not usually a fan of war movies.
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I began the evening listening to the excellent commentary on the DAYS OF HEAVEN DVD. They got the casting director, the film editor, the costume designer, and the art director in a room and let them gab away about the movie. Really enjoyed all the backstage information they spilled about working on the picture.
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Breaking news from the Larry Craig interview just waiting for TCB's "input," shall we say, department: Suzanne Craig says descriptions of her husband's "areas" are incorrect on three counts.
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Next, I skimmed through today's AS THE WORLD TURNS. No gay story today, and it doesn't look promising for tomorrow either.
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I, too, watched NCIS in high def tonight. Now I see why the standard definition DVDs looked so bad. The show diffuses the photography. Even in HD, the image is soft and hazy, so take away half the resolution, and it's going to look really soft and the color is going to bleed all over the place.
Again, I had the bad guy pegged very early.
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Thanks to all for the vibage and well-wishes.
I think I'm going to turn in.
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I finished LEGALLY BLONDE tonight. Like so many musicals, though there were several big production numbers, the book scenes were really choppy in the second act, a rush to get to the happy ending.
I'd give it a B or B- if I were grading it. The ensemble really does work hard and deserves kudos.
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And DAMAGES solved on of the major mysteries of the season today. One more episode to go to wrap up this story. Will be interested to see if they do one long story arc next season, or do closed ended stories a la THE CLOSER next season.
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ALIASES IN WONDERLAND - that's the title of something, isn't it?
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DR edisaurus - I've always found the safest to drink with Indian food is beer. Indian beer. Kingfisher, Taj Mahal and Flying Horse are the most readily available Indian brands in the states.
As for wine... Well, a lot of it depends on whether they will be serving a predominantly spicy or mild dishes... whether some of the dishes will incorporate cream, butter or yogurt... And, most importantly, whether you want the wine to complement the food or intentionally ease some of the burn/spice. However, for Indian food, it's usually safer to go with very full-bodied wines - red or whites.
As luck would have it, I've always loved the wine selection at Tabla (http://www.tablany.com/) here in NYC - lots of choices, lots of price points. And if you click on the link in the previous sentence, you can then click on the link that will bring up a PDF of their cocktail and wine list.
However, if you have a wine shop you frequent with a well-informed staff, I'd check with them too.
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I think I'll turn in a bit earlier than usual tonight.
Good night!
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And DAMAGES solved on of the major mysteries of the season today. One more episode to go to wrap up this story. Will be interested to see if they do one long story arc next season, or do closed ended stories a la THE CLOSER next season.
I'm wondering about that too. I mean, next season could be the other trial... with some other complications thrown in for good measure, of course.
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Well, I have a full day of auditions to play tomorrow, so...
Goodnight.
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Thanks, Jose.
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Gustav Mahler graffiti! Who'd athunk it? Now there's some class!
Perhaps a piece of Mahler's
I'll Drink to That
And one for Mahler !
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I finally had some good news - small good, but any good is good these days. I would like some good news each and every day and maybe if I have a little each and every day it will wipe off the face of the fershluganah Earth all this bad crap that's been happening for the last month (at least it's sort of all morphed into the last month, as this entire year has been what I'd call a push me/pull you year - good, bad, good, bad, until you want to rip your eyes right out of the socket like Ray Milland in X - The Man With the X-Ray Eyes).
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Edisaurus, I was in Amoeba earlier this evening (had to get out of the house, and took about twenty more DVDs in to trade on some new titles) and I saw two count them two copies of Sacco and Vanzetti.
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Time to take my tired foot to bed. the rest of me will probably go with it, though.
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Did anyone notice (or care) that we hit 380,000 total posts?? I shortened the picture to make it fit:
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t127/georged55/380000Posts.png)
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And only four more members for a total of 5000! :D
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Question for SWW/Jose or anyone else who wants to chime in:
Greg and I are having dinner with James Ivory Thursday night. Our host is cooking several dishes from Ismail Merchant's cookbook---Indian food---A shrimp appetizer and a chicken dish.
She has requested red wine, and since there will be 9 people there, I think, I plan to bring 3 bottles of red wine. (Her sister is also bringing one.) I think she chose red because that's her favorite, and what she thinks most people would like, whether or not it would actually go with the food.
So, any recommendations for a red wine that goes with Indian food, in the $20-30 range?
You can get a fine Australian Tokay for under $20.
R. L. Buller makes a good one.
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Jose uses many aliases.
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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I thought that tonight's REAPER was the finest of this season.
Then I watched LAW & ORDER SVU with a guest appearance by Ms Judy Kuhn.
I followed that with a highly amusing episode of CALIFORNICATION.
Now, before I go to sleep, I'm going to watch a bit of the other gay scandal of the year, the Israeli consulate, working for the United Nations, who was also involved in . . .adult films. . . .
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5.000 Members - that's the title of my next novel.
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You can get a fine Australian Tokay for under $20.
R. L. Buller makes a good one.
I always loved that old song "One Tokay Over The Line," even though it was banned in Salt Lake City. :)
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DR JMK, thanks for making me laugh so often this late at night.
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Busy, busy, busy!
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Frenzy, frenzy, frenzy!
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Has anyone received an internet pass-around that has, as its punchline:
"The telephone goes 'Green! Green! Green!' I pink it up and I say, 'Yellow, this is Mujibar! How am I helping you, please?' "
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Der Brucer: Please pass along to S. Woody my concerns that he take care of himself and that he feels better real soon.
And you take care of "you", too!
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ASSOCIATED PRESS (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,302504,00.html)
IOWA REPUBLICAN PARTY MOVES CAUCUS DATE TO JAN. 3
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Republicans on Tuesday rescheduled their presidential nominating caucuses to Jan. 3 in response to other states scheduling early contests.
"With under 80 days to go, this is a huge help to our counties and county chairs to get the ball rolling and start organizing," Chuck Laudner, executive director of the Iowa GOP, said in a statement.
The announcement came late Tuesday after the state central committee, two national committee members and the party chairman approved the date on a conference call.
Laudner said Republicans will continue to talk with the Iowa Democratic Party, which has yet to choose a caucus date. Democrats are believed to be considering Jan. 3 and Jan. 5. If they choose the later date, it would mean the first split caucus since the 1970s.
The caucuses tentatively had been scheduled for Jan. 14 for both parties.
der brucer
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DR Larry Moore: I hope the baggage has lightened and that you are in good spirits...and, since all has been quiet since earlier today...that you've gotten some much-needed sleep.
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Der Brucer: Please pass along to S. Woody my concerns that he take care of himself and that he feels better real soon.
And you take care of "you", too!
We thank you - Woody is back cuddling with Buster.
The others are out here with me hoping I'll go for a late night snack!
der Brucer
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It's time for bed!
It's time for the sandman!
It's time to dream sweet dreams!
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We thank you - Woody is back cuddling with Buster.
The others are out here with me hoping I'll go for a late night snack!
der Brucer
And I trust you will not disappoint them.