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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were pulled out of Uranus, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - their currently residing on Uranus and will be home sometime soon.
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And the word of the day is: VERJUICE!
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And now - Dino at the piano.
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SANTA'S MONICA PIER
(http://www.latimes.com/media/photo/2008-12/43906817.jpg)
The new ferris wheel is solar powered and the lights are energy efficient computer controlled LEDs.
der Brucer
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More:
(http://www.latimes.com/media/photo/2008-12/43906837.jpg)
der Brucer
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And more:
(http://www.latimes.com/media/photo/2008-12/43906895.jpg)
der Brucer
For some strange reason the server would not accept more than 1 pic per post
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Lovely photos, DR Jane!! :)
Would planning a double wedding have done you in? ;)
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DR JoseSPiano - thanks for your awfully generous offer!! :-*
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And now, off to walk the dog, put myself together, and walk over to catch the 6:18 AM train!
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Jane, those were very nice wedding photos. :)
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Well, I have just finished watching the last six, count 'em SIX episodes of "Heroes" without a break...not even to go to the bathroom (which I didn't have to do anyway ;)).
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And since I deleted them from my DVR, it went from 60% filled to 25% filled.
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Doesn't that just thrill ya??
;D
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And now, to bed.
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Harumph - another pretender!
Review: 'My Name Is Bruce' (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/reviews/la-et-brucereview19-2008dec19,0,6570968.story)
der Brucer
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Mr. Moore has gone to Ohio - the place is all MINE!
(http://www.latimes.com/media/photo/2008-11/43147555.jpg)
LATIMES (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/reviews/la-et-despereaux19-2008dec19,0,1722535.story)
der Brucer
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(http://www.foxnews.com/images/483522/0_65_122108_snow_320.jpg)
Downtown Seattle
Blizzard warnings were posted for parts of Washington as high winds, snow and freezing rain began coating the state Saturday. Western Washington, including the Seattle area, could see wind gusts as high as 90 mph, meteorologist Burg said.
Icy wind and heavy snow closed a 45-mile stretch of Interestate 84 in Oregon between the Portland suburb of Troutdale and Hood River. The state braced for wind gusts up to 60 mph.
(http://www.foxnews.com/photoessay/photoessay_6006_images/1218082055_M_450brella.jpg)
Dec. 18: Song Evans of University Place, Wash., walks with a red umbrella under a dusky gray sky along the Puget Sound near Titlow Beach in Tacoma, Wash.
der Brucer
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May Uranus remain calm for the remainder of the day.
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Pray there are no upheavals in Uranus today.
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I think NASA should refrain from any possible incursions into Uranus now and in the immediate future.
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On the other hand, I believe any enterprising entepreneur with a taste for the adventure of it should lay claim to Uranus and sew up all commercial exploitation of it.
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That said, each of you should discuss Uranus and your thoughts about how it should be used once someone lays claim to it.
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Geez....it's Sunday, December 21, 2009.
Where has this year gone?
Happy LONGEST DAY OF THE YEAR, everyone!
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Tomorrow, my mom, my Aunt Doris and my cousin Debra and I will all venture north to Greenville SC for our annual jaunt/shopping gig. Mostly, it's for reminiscences of the many years I lived there along with the requisite tour of old neighborhoods to see what has changed and what remains the same.
Making it all the merrier, Mother Nature is promising to make the day significantly colder than the weather I've experienced, thus far.
We've been in the upper 60s/lower 70s every day this week. Tomorrow's high is expected to be 43. About tomorrow's low I will not speak of it now. Suffice it to say I won't be sleeping with a window open tomorrow night.
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It's almost time for brekkies, after which I will watch a little TV, then shower/shave/dress and join my mom and aunt at their church for "preachin'".
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Ciao-ders....
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And the word of the day is: VERJUICE!
And The Song Of The Day Is: STRANGE FRUIT
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Good morning all!
What lovely pictures of the happy couple, DR Jane! I bet you are beside yourself with excitement! I am so happy for everyone involved! :) :) :)
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I'm also very glad that Elmoore is having such a nice time despite the McBeths. I'm happy that you and Ginny & family had a nice evening together.
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No more bumper cars for you, BK! I'm thankful that no one was hurt--no matter who was at fault. That's the most important thing.
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I've a question, related to the Topic of the Day, that I'm seriously curious about. As always, I'm worried about sounding snotty. Those of you who don't attend the theatre very often: Why not? Do you not like plays and musicals? Are tickets too expensive? Is there not a wide enough array of stage entertainment near were you live?
From Der B Yesterday
I have several reasons why I don't go as much as I could.
Cost. For example: Sarah Brightman was in town and the nose bleed tickets were about $85.00. I know this was a concert but plays and musicals can cost the same.
I've seen most of the plays the TBPAC (Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center) offers when I was in NY.
And the real BIGGIE: I don't like to drive at night because of my vision and because I am alone.
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And I guess ya'll are wondering about my outing. It went great! I know that I had a good time. I just feel bad that he spent so much money of those movie tickets, a drink and popcorn and then dinner to top it off.
I'm not used to someone else paying for me and I was somewhat embarrassed.
We saw The Day The Earth Stood Still. I won't leave any spoilers just the one comment: Wait for the DVD.
We both felt the same way.
We dined at Chilis. I had the chicken ranch sandwich and he had nachos.
Then we went back to his house for a bit and talked and talked and talked. We have a lot in common--he even likes One Life To Live.
I think we shall meet again. We don't have to out to the movies--I'm just as happy to rent one and pop our own corn.
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Wonderful news, DR DANISE. Thanks for sharing your evening details!
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Yes today is the Winter Solstice....which is the day with the shortest amount of daylight and the longest amount of night time......
And it is very very very cold here. We open at noon, so at least I don't have to go outside for awhile.
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Page 1057 of my memoirs, near the bottom of the page, in small type:
Thanks to Jose Simbulan.
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Free for all -
which film do you think most accurately captured an historical event? (In as much was known at the time of filming). ;D
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We've had some very nice weather this past week put I just saw the weather on Baynews 9 and we will be getting a blast of cold starting tonight into tomorrow. Burrr! May I say that I'm very glad I don't live at place where the high will be -1!
Well, I have to go and dressed so I can take Miss Sheena to see all of her friends at the dog park!
Laters all and have a warm, happy day!
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Wonderful news, DR DANISE. Thanks for sharing your evening details!
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Thank you, DR JRand. I forgot to mention that we went to the theater in Ybor City. Someplace I rarely go to so after the movie we walked around for a bit. It's mostly bars and they don't really interest me.
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Yes today is the Winter Solstice....which is the day with the shortest amount of daylight and the longest amount of night time......
And it is very very very cold here. We open at noon, so at least I don't have to go outside for awhile.
Which also means from this day forward it will be getting lighter every night! Yay!!!!!!!
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Good morning, all! Jayden is helping me with my computer skills this morning. I think he liked the snowy photos of Seattle, but he's noew playing with Randy and Maddie.
Today, we are attending a family party with Jo's side of the family: she's taking devilled eggs, chicken and dumplings, and a very interesting-looking cherry crumb cake. After that, it's Christmas at Randy's with their children - Randy's son Cory and her two - and the grandchildren Jayden and Riley.
Jayden is quite excited over the number of huge wrapped packages his generous grandparents have piled under the tree and he's become quite fond of the cherry chapstick I gave him yesterday. Randy's son Cory and his wife are spending Christmas in Tennessee with his mother and sister so we've having Christmas today before he leaves. On Christmas Day, Randy, Jo and I will exchange gifts. I'm looking forward to seeing my nephews Matt and Tim today, and I think the day will be fun.
I'm coming down with a cold, so I could use a few vibes. I've probably passed it on to DR Ginny and Richard and I'm feeling a bit like Typhoid Mary.
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The biggest news of the day clocks in early when the Sun enters Capricorn (4:05AM PST). This is one the four, sacred turning points of the solar year as the Sun reaches its lowest point of declination (23+ degrees South of the Celestial Equator) in the Northern Hemisphere. This ushers in winter in the Northern Hemisphere.
Meanwhile, in your daily affairs right now, be aware that the Moon in airy Libra is void from 8:58AM PST until 3:38PM PST. Don't make big decisions, sign papers or commit to long-term enterprises during this limbo-like time-span. Once 3:38PM PST rolls around, the Moon enters intense Scorpio for the next 2+ days. Solving personal mysteries and ferreting out secrets are highlighted. Research projects and investigative reporting receive the cosmic green light. Take a good look at yourself in the passion-desire mirror. Why be afraid to understand more about how you tick in your subconscious universe?
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Surviving the cold and cold vibes for DR ELMORE....
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And I guess ya'll are wondering about my outing. It went great! I know that I had a good time....I think we shall meet again. We don't have to out to the movies--I'm just as happy to rent one and pop our own corn.
Good for you!
Just remember, if Elmore makes suggestions for what to pop into the VCR, just ignore him. Different strokes tastes, and all that.
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...I'm coming down with a cold, so I could use a few vibes. I've probably passed it on to DR Ginny and Richard and I'm feeling a bit like Typhoid Mary.
Historically, Typhoid Mary reputedly never felt a twinge of guilt, or even a glimmer of understanding of what was taking place around her. You are not Typhoid Mary!
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(http://www.foxnews.com/images/483522/0_65_122108_snow_320.jpg)
Downtown Seattle
Blizzard warnings were posted for parts of Washington as high winds, snow and freezing rain began coating the state Saturday. Western Washington, including the Seattle area, could see wind gusts as high as 90 mph, meteorologist Burg said.
Icy wind and heavy snow closed a 45-mile stretch of Interestate 84 in Oregon between the Portland suburb of Troutdale and Hood River. The state braced for wind gusts up to 60 mph.
(http://www.foxnews.com/photoessay/photoessay_6006_images/1218082055_M_450brella.jpg)
Dec. 18: Song Evans of University Place, Wash., walks with a red umbrella under a dusky gray sky along the Puget Sound near Titlow Beach in Tacoma, Wash.
der Brucer
Do you know that street that is in downtown Seattle?
In the 22 years that I lived there (until the end of 1963), we has some snow...but never like that and always in February or March.
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So, how is everyone's Christmas schedule stacking up?
For me, it's Workies today, off tomorrow.
Billing, normally done on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, is getting tossed around a bit this week, since Thursday the store will be closed. I'll be starting the job on Tuesday, then putting in a full shift at the register on Wednesday. Thursday der B and I head to his daughter's for Christmas, staying overnight and returning the next morning, when I get back to Billing (starting three hours late and ditto when I'll be leaving for the day). Then I get to finish the Billing on Saturday.
We haven't worked out exactly what my hours will be next week, what with New Year's Eve and Day, but I'm expecting more of the same.
As a bonus, I was looking over our records for the time I've worked at the store this year. It turns out that I'll have put in more hours at the store than I would have back at the insurance company. So much for my being retired!
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Free for all -
which film do you think most accurately captured an historical event? (In as much was known at the time of filming). ;D
I assume that you mean a non-documentary.
That's not an easy question, primarily because if it was a good film it had to take a certain amount of dramatic license.
I'll have to think about that one.
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It's off to get the birthday balloons for today. Then send vibes that the children's nativity during worship today doesn't turn out to be the train wreck it looked like yesterday.
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DR DRUXY is correct - I am not asking about documentaries.....
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DR SWW - today is my last work day until the day after Christmas.
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We are double booked today. Brunch at 11 with a friend and his family and then at about 2 we are off to Brooklyn for a Morelli family cousin get together.
Last night we had dinner at a friend's house. We had bouillabaisse with crusty French bread, pear cider and apple cider (from the Migliorelli (http://migliorelli.com/) stand at the Union Square Greenmarket) and a salad. For dessert we had
Libby's Pumpkin Roll (http://www.verybestbaking.com/recipes/detail.aspx?ID=32372)
with coffee and tea. We also watched "It's a Wonderful Life" and we cried (in happiness).
We also made some crafty things for our host's Christmas wreath. He has a small apartment (and a dog) so he get a wreath, not a tree.
Much fun was had by all.
I anticipate much fun today as well.
It's nice to be on vacation!
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JANE and KEITH
CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU BOTH AND THE HAPPY COUPLE
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Jane and Keith, it sounds like all was well. Congratulations and much love from the East Coast on your wonderful event!
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Free for all -
which film do you think most accurately captured an historical event? (In as much was known at the time of filming). ;D
I think Apollo 13 did a good job. Which is amazing, considering Ron Howard's attitude about historical accuracy. Tom Hanks must have been very severe with the cueball from Burroughs High.
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I'm still not sure about Christmas. If I had to go somewhere today. I wouldn't be going. We're supposed to have snow on Tuesday so the plans aren't set. If all goes well I'll be with the parents from Wednesday to Friday then back home. My sister has cancelled their previously planned trip....well, I think she has, one never knows whether she'll decide at the last minute to come here after all.
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Normally we get together with friends on Chrismas Eve, but their kids are all only going to be togehter one night this year, Christmas eve, so they are doing a family thing instead. My SIL has been sick, so I'm not real anxious to spend that evening at their house. So, we're just playing it by ear.
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Today I'm doing laundry. making calendars and I should wrap the gifts I have so I can see who I've forgotten.
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Off to work, sounds like everyone is going to have an interesting Sunday!
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Workies!
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Good morning!
It rained most of the night, lightly but consistently, and it was very gray when I got up this morning. However, the clouds have parted and the sun is coming out making finally for a break from that gloomy, clammy weather of the past week. Of course, with that also comes cold temperatures, so it will go back to being winter here as the day moves along.
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I agree with DR S. Woody about APOLLO 13. I lived through the real thing, and the film captured brilliantly that breathless sense of seeming doom with just a glimmer of hope. For my money, that's his best film.
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Page Three Dance!!!
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If munitions experts had their way, would they blow up Uranus?
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I really don't know what I'll be watching today. I'll have to look at the stacks of things I have waiting for fun viewing and pick something. I also have two movies on the DVR (P.S. I LOVE YOU and DISTURBIA) that I'd like to watch and clear off though there seems to be plenty of time this week to watch them since there is very little new being broadcast during Christmas week.
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Geez....it's Sunday, December 21, 2009.
Where has this year gone?
Happy LONGEST DAY OF THE YEAR, everyone!
Ron went a lot further south than I had thought.
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MAZEL TOV TO THE LASSNER FAMILY!!
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I am getting one new Blu-ray to review this week, one I elected to do even though I think it's going to be awful juding from the reviews I read when it opened - DISASTER MOVIE. But, not every film can have the depth of a Criterion release, so I'm OK with watching it and making up my own mind.
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Geez....it's Sunday, December 21, 2009.
Where has this year gone?
Happy LONGEST DAY OF THE YEAR, everyone!
Ron went a lot further south than I had thought.
I suspect he was honoring DR Tomovoz! :D
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MICHAEL S: I mentioned the difficulty I had with LOST in my review. That was on my old Samsung, which I just sold, I haven't tried them on my new Sony. What worked for me was letting it get through the loading bars and then pressing either Top Menu or Pop-up Menu, I can't remember which, and then it finally loaded.
As I mentioned yesterday, this Sony seems to have a strange anomaly with newer BDs (e.g., HANCOCK). It goes through the loading protocol twice for some reason.
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PDX is completely snowbound. Church is cancelled. Buses are cancelled. In fact pretty much everything is cancelled. I'll try to take some pics. It's a winter wonderland--over a foot of snow here (which is a ton for PDX), capped by a nice frosty topping of ice (yuck).
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I have quite a few holiday gigs this coming week and am wondering if I will be able to get to them.
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Backyard deck:
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Frontyard:
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That IS a winter wonderland, DR JMK!
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I have some computer stuff to fiddle with and then I'll head down to get laundry ready for washing. I must wrap another load of Christmas presents for a Christmas dinner I'm attending tomorrow night. And, of course, I must fix something to eat for lunch.
WBBL.
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DR Michael S, I do hope you took my advice and joined AVSforum.com and went to their forum section on the Sony 300. I'm sure there are hundreds of users in that forum who can offer advice. Though I have a Sony PS3, it's very different from a standalone player, and I have no practical advice to offer. So sorry I can't be of more help.
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And now I'm REALLY going!
;D
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up... And, actually, I've been up since 8:00. I puttered around about around the apartment, then headed down to Fairway to do some grocery shopping. And from the looks of the groceries that are currently laid out on the dining room table, I'm guessing I'm going to be doing some baking today. :)
*I just finished washing/rinsing out the bowls, utensils and measuring cups and spoons too. Oh, and wiping down the counters. Thus my "break" right now to read and post.
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I agree with DR S. Woody about APOLLO 13. I lived through the real thing, and the film captured brilliantly that breathless sense of seeming doom with just a glimmer of hope. For my money, that's his best film.
I remember the real thing...and agree about the movie, too
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Geez....it's Sunday, December 21, 2009.
Where has this year gone?
Happy LONGEST DAY OF THE YEAR, everyone!
Ron went a lot further south than I had thought.
I suspect he was honoring DR Tomovoz! :D
I just figured he had his days and nights mixed up ;)
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And speaking of "It's A Wonderful Life", here's a very interesting take on the film from the NY Times...
Wonderful? Sorry, George, It’s a Pitiful, Dreadful Life (http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/19/movies/19wond.html?partner=permalink&exprod=permalink)
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Thanks for sharing the photos JMK....enjoy your day being snowbound...it's a great excuse to stay home and relax
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DR Jane - Once again, Congratulations to ALL of you! And I can tell from the pictures that things did indeed work out "just right". :)
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DR Ron Pulliam - When you drive through Greenville, SC, be sure to "wave" at the campus of Furman for me. Furman used to host some of the regional collegiate classical music competitions, and I always loved walking around the lake there before and after playing/competing.
*And when you drive by Bob Jones, just throw something. ;)
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A correction from last night...
Colin Firth, not Peter Firth, plays Harry "Headbanger" in "Mamma Mia!".
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OH!!!...
Backtracking to yesterday's Topic of the Day...
How could I have forgotten:
[title of show]
and
Sunday In the Park with George(!!!!!!!!!)
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Well, we have about 6 inches of snow outside our house. Unheard of. I'll post some pictures later, once I get some boots on and go take some. We are staying inside today unless absolutely necessary to leave.
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Good Morning!
The snow has stopped (for now) and the main roads have been cleared, but I won't be able to get my car out until, at least, tomorrow (sometime). Thanks for the photo of Titlow Beach, derBrucer. My friend, Stan, when he is home, lives right up the hill from Titlow. I am glad I drove over and picked up the mail yesterday afternoon, instead of trying to get there today.
The television news is saying that we got four inches of snow in Tacoma, but I think it is closer to six to eight inches. Unfortunately, I will have no photos to prove it. When they came and fixed the thermostat the other day, they needed to replace the batteries, and the only fresh ones I had were in my camera. :(
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Free for all -
which film do you think most accurately captured an historical event? (In as much was known at the time of filming). ;D
Hmm, I was going to say JFK, but I probably shouldn't open that can of worms. Instead, I will say APOLLO 13.
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Looks like I am snowbound for the day, unless it warms up...which could happen. Right now my car is buried under a lot of snow, and worst of all, ice that can't be broken through with any scraper.
I think I will watch some movies.
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I'm coming down with a cold, so I could use a few vibes. I've probably passed it on to DR Ginny and Richard and I'm feeling a bit like Typhoid Mary.
COLD-FREE VIBES TO DR ELMORE!
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Congratulations to DR Jane and family!
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DR JoseSPiano - thanks for your awfully generous offer!! :-*
You're very welcome, DR singdaw. If the timing had worked out... If anything, I can send you some cookies tomorrow. :)
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(http://www.foxnews.com/images/483522/0_65_122108_snow_320.jpg)
Downtown Seattle
der Brucer
Do you know that street that is in downtown Seattle?
In the 22 years that I lived there (until the end of 1963), we has some snow...but never like that and always in February or March.
That would be 4th Avenue.
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DDIL Ann will testify that where I have to park at my apartment is in an alley and down a slope. There is no getting out of there today.
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DDIL Ann will testify that where I have to park at my apartment is in an alley and down a slope. There is no getting out of there today.
Indeed. I remember very well trying to get out of that !@#$ parking lot during the ice storm a few years ago. No, best to stay put, TCB. If theres' anything you need, have Jed or I come by and stand under your balcony and we'll throw it up to you!
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Usually during snow and ice storms, I park out on the main street (Pearl); but there were so many cars slipping and sliding out of control, that I didn't think that would be a very safe place to park this time.
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PAGE FOUR ALPHABET CITY NATIVITY DANCE
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DDIL Ann will testify that where I have to park at my apartment is in an alley and down a slope. There is no getting out of there today.
Indeed. I remember very well trying to get out of that !@#$ parking lot during the ice storm a few years ago. No, best to stay put, TCB. If theres' anything you need, have Jed or I come by and stand under your balcony and we'll throw it up to you!
LOL! I would love to see that. It might be worth it to request a case of 7-Up.
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DR Michael S, I do hope you took my advice and joined AVSforum.com and went to their forum section on the Sony 300. I'm sure there are hundreds of users in that forum who can offer advice. Though I have a Sony PS3, it's very different from a standalone player, and I have no practical advice to offer. So sorry I can't be of more help.
YES THANK YOU THANK YOU
People were having problems with another film Wall E on the same model I have. A updated firm ware came out a few days ago and I updated it and problem solved.
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Page 1057 of my memoirs, near the bottom of the page, in small type:
Thanks to Jose Simbulan.
You're going to have 1057 pages?
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Page 1057 of my memoirs, near the bottom of the page, in small type:
Thanks to Jose Simbulan.
You're going to have 1057 pages?
That is just the Table of Contents.
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(http://www.foxnews.com/images/483522/0_65_122108_snow_320.jpg)
Downtown Seattle
der Brucer
Do you know that street that is in downtown Seattle?
In the 22 years that I lived there (until the end of 1963), we has some snow...but never like that and always in February or March.
That would be 4th Avenue.
Wow!
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It's off to get the birthday balloons for today. Then send vibes that the children's nativity during worship today doesn't turn out to be the train wreck it looked like yesterday.
And if it does turn out to be a train wreck, just make sure someone videotapes it, and posts it on YouTube.
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Now the local stations are saying that temperatures won't get above freezing until next weekend. So, I guess we will have a White Christmas, a White Hanukkah, and probably a White Kwanzaa (which sounds somewhat offensive).
I am sitting here composing a new Christmas song.
I'LL STAY HOME FOR CHRISTMAS
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I just came across this picture.
This is positive proof that Steve Kanaly (Ray Krebbs on DALLAS) tried to kill me.
;)
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I just came across this picture.
This is positive proof that Steve Kanaly (Ray Krebbs on DALLAS) tried to kill me.
;)
;D
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I just came across this picture.
This is positive proof that Steve Kanaly (Ray Krebbs on DALLAS) tried to kill me.
;)
It might be tough to prove that it is Steve Kanaly, but, at least, we will have no problem identifying the body.
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DR druxy - I like "The Reader" too, but didn't love it. I guess I was expecting it to be a bit more emotionally involving, and also a bit more about Germany post-World War II, post-Holocaust - like the original book. It all just seemed a bit too "moody" for me. And, as I think I may have mentioned previously, having a semi-spoiler presented in the trailer, sort of took some oomph out of the final scenes.
*Then again, I'm not raving about "Doubt" like everyone else seems to be doing, so... ::)
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OK - I should get a start on today's baking. The current plan is to make a batch of cantuccini (almond biscotti), and then prep the doughs for a batch of peanut butter cookies, and a double-batch of chocolate-chip-oatmeal-pecan-toffee(!) cookies. As I discovered semi-accidentally the last time I baked these cookies - and as was confirmed by an article in the Times this past summer - letting the doughs sit and chill and rest for a while contributes to a better final product. -Although, the peanut butter cookie recipe already calls for freezing the balls of dough already.
-And since I just realized I forgot to buy peanuts this morning, well...
Laters...
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Some snow pics -
Our balcony looking over the street
(http://i43.tinypic.com/6jgl1s.jpg)
The side of our house
(http://i40.tinypic.com/35clpxd.jpg)
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I suppose I'll see Doubt at some point, but I so hated the play when I saw it at the Pasadena Playhouse that I really have to work up the energy for it. I realize the production may have been the problem, so I'll try to keep an open mind.
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As to Disturbia, terrible in every way. One of the worst. And the star and director have apparently done it again in Eagle Eye.
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And I'm up. I think the day is still trying to decide whether it's going to be cloudy or sunny or both.
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I had a very good night's sleep, though.
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DR Danise glad your evening went well.
DR Elmore sounds like you are having fun!
DR Jane, that is crazy about bryan's trip getting to the airport. And then they wouldn't let him board. Oy! 45 minutes seems like a lot of time.
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We also have a lot of snow that has fallen this morning. With a lot more to follow this afternoon and tonight.
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I'm not sure what i will watch. My sis recorded the last 9 episodes of True Blood for me (there was a 3 day marathon). So i will probably watch that. I still have a few other shows on my PVR.
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As to Disturbia, terrible in every way. One of the worst. And the star and director have apparently done it again in Eagle Eye.
The main problem with Eagle Eye, Wanted, the latest Mummy movie and virtually every other action movie produced during the last few years is that the filmmakers are so in love with the possibilities of cgi that they overload their pictures with these effects to the point where they become stupid and boring.
Why do these chases have to go on forever? Just so the cgi guys can throw in another big-rig crash? Rather than concentrating on that crap, how about doing a better job developing the story?
Oh, for the days when a cast of 1000s meant a cast of 1000s.
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All caught up
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Jane thank you for posting the wedding phots everything looked lovely -
(including your home - it seems all thr trouble you went to for the past few years was well worth it)
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Jane thank you for posting the wedding phots everything looked lovely -
(including your home - it seems all thr trouble you went to for the past few years was well worth it)
Did it take her that long to clean it?
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Wow, catching up took a long while
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The residents of Vashon Island will be delighted to know that they have reappeared, ala Brigadoon. The island vanished yesterday afternoon when the snow started, but it is back.
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VIBES to BK that it all resolves in your favor -
although I must caution you that in New York (at least) if you hit him the rear (even though he was committing an illegal act) it would be established as your fault as the duty is imposed upon you to be able to stop in time to avoid hitting unexpected obstacles - ypour case would have been easier to prove if he hit you or if you had even hit him in the front
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Danise -it sounds like you had fun - and do not be embarrassed about being treated - my Pastor recently counseled me that inorder for peopel to do good there must be a Giver and a Receveier and that it is incumbent upon us to play each role in its turn with equal grace
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D'oh!
Happy SHORTEST DAY OF THE YEAR, everyone else!
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Well I went to church this morning whihc was sparsely attended due toteh freezing rain falling on top of yesterday's snow -- it has since warmed up and nowe the snow is all being washed away by the rain
I was advised by my doctor that I could attend church if I stood 3 feet from people and didn't touch - fortunalty most of the people sitting around me were aware of my situation and were not offended when I "passed the peace" with a wave instead of a handshake or hug or kiss
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D'oh!
Happy SHORTEST DAY OF THE YEAR, everyone else!
;D
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I let Pastor know I would not be attending Christmas Eve services on doctor's orders - he was very understanding
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VIBES that Laura's church service went off swimmingly well
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Well the Vixter has a Basketball game with pre=game party so I must get her enroute
LATERS!!!
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Page 1057 of my memoirs, near the bottom of the page, in small type:
Thanks to Jose Simbulan.
You're going to have 1057 pages?
Oh, that's just the introduction, Jose!
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OH! and Health VIBES for laura's sister, Thlema's Bill, our very own Elmore, Ginny & Richard and any one else what needs 'em
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Looks like I am snowbound for the day, unless it warms up...which could happen. Right now my car is buried under a lot of snow, and worst of all, ice that can't be broken through with any scraper.
I think I will watch some movies.
Methinks....a portable hair dryer and an extension cord might help break through that ice, MBarnum.
;D
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Back from "preachin'" and lunch. Instead of my aunt eating here, we all went out to the Persimmon Hill Golf Club and ate in their dining hall. VERY GOOD FOOD! Yum.
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BK sorry to hear about your incident. Some people should not be allowed to drive!
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I did like Mamma Mia the movie. But to me it was nowhere near as good as the stage show.
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Nice pics DR jane!
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DR Druxy, love the shot of you and Steve...I presume that is from DALLAS.
And I did not know you were the publicist for the film THE ASTRO ZOMBIES?!! Who knew?
(http://www.amoeba.com/dynamic-images/blog/Sarah/astro-zombies.jpg)
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If there's anything you need, have Jed or I come by and stand under your balcony and we'll throw it up to you!
Oh, the possibilities are rife... ;)
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***HEALTH VIBES***
to DR elmore3003!!!!
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I got to and from church. Our substitute organist did, too. And 20 members of the choir, and most of the congregation. So it was a good Sunday. :)
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We are supposed to have wind chills here of below zero tonight.
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DR Druxy, love the shot of you and Steve...I presume that is from DALLAS.
And I did not know you were the publicist for the film THE ASTRO ZOMBIES?!! Who knew?
(http://www.amoeba.com/dynamic-images/blog/Sarah/astro-zombies.jpg)
Actually, the shot of Steve and me was taken in Thunder Bay, Ontario. We were there doing a car show.
Ah, THE ASTRO ZOMBIES.
One of the great shlock movies. Ed Wood would have been proud.
Ted Mikels is an old friend, though we do have very different tastes in filmmaking.
I think that this might have been Wendell Corey's last movie...or close to it. He had a drinking problem and was not getting the good roles any longer. [Why else would he do this movie?]
I recall that, after he finished his last scene, he said "goodbye" to everybody, then tossed his script into the trash can as he walked out the door.
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DR Jane - did you have a camera with a timer to get some shots of all of you together?
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BTW: Did you notice that Wayne Rogers co-wrote THE ASTRO ZOMBIES?
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BTW: Did you notice that Wayne Rogers co-wrote THE ASTRO ZOMBIES?
Wayne Rogers from M*A*S*H*?
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BTW: Did you notice that Wayne Rogers co-wrote THE ASTRO ZOMBIES?
Wayne Rogers from M*A*S*H*?
Yup.
In fact, I think he even helped arrange the film's financing.
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BK sorry to hear about your incident. Some people should not be allowed to drive!
BK or the other guy? ;D
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I believe I saw Wendell Corey as Emile in South Pacific (I kid you not) when I was but a very young child. This may explain my strange fear of South Pacific in subsequent years. :)
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John Carradine played the mad scientist in THE ASTRO ZOMBIES (What else?)
I recall him saying, "They always cast me as the doctor of spastic pathology."
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I believe I saw Wendell Corey as Emile in South Pacific (I kid you not) when I was but a very young child. This may explain my strange fear of South Pacific in subsequent years. :)
I do recall he came to Seattle during the 1950s in THE CAINE MUTINY COURT-MARTIAL.
He played Greenwald. Paul Douglas was Queeg and the cast also had Steve Brodie & Robert Lowery.
My folks took me to see it at the now gone Orpheum Theater.
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Ooooh! Oooooh! Neighborhood smackdown alert. Some idiot attempted to drive and has gotten stuck in front of a neighbor's house (you can see the house in my "front yard" pic). This neighbor is an elderly lady who just freaks out if anyone parks in front of her house (even though it's perfectly legal). We can see her staring out her window right now, ready to pounce. The trouble is, I don't think she can walk down the hill to accost the guy without slipping. Film at 11!
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Ooooh! Oooooh! Neighborhood smackdown alert. Some idiot attempted to drive and has gotten stuck in front of a neighbor's house (you can see the house in my "front yard" pic). This neighbor is an elderly lady who just freaks out if anyone parks in front of her house (even though it's perfectly legal). We can see her staring out her window right now, ready to pounce. The trouble is, I don't think she can walk down the hill to accost the guy without slipping. Film at 11!
Isn't it amazing what passes for entertainment these days?
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I don't know if BK has ever asked this, but here's a question that should bring back memories:
What is the first professional stage play (or musical) you ever saw?
Mine was HARVEY with Joe E. Brown.
I was 5-years-old. My grandmother took me to see it.
I still recall some very specific moments, including Brown sitting down an talking to the audience after the curtain call.
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I don't know if BK has ever asked this, but here's a question that should bring back memories:
What is the first professional stage play (or musical) you ever saw?
Mine was HARVEY with Joe E. Brown.
I was 5-years-old. My grandmother took me to see it.
I still recall some very specific moments, including Brown sitting down an talking to the audience after the curtain call.
First professional play (musical):
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS with Imogene Coca, King Donovan, and Edward Everett Horton.
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It's so weird just sitting home on a sunday watching the snow fall.
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Hmm, it is starting to snow - again.
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There was a huge sigh of relief yesterday as rail service resumed between Christmasvillagetown and the Nativity Scene. A light bulb was obtained from the BB Train and Hobby Shop (Lloyd's having shut down sometime during the past year) and installed yesterday evening, allowing residents to commence their holiday travels.
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There was a huge sigh of relief yesterday as rail service resumed between Christmasvillagetown and the Nativity Scene. A light bulb was obtained from the BB Train and Hobby Shop (Lloyd's having shut down sometime during the past year) and installed yesterday evening, allowing residents to commence their holiday travels.
Dan, as a friend, let me tell you that you need to get out more often.
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George, how is your snow?
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Good almost-afternoon (PST), everyone! :)
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Last night I was treated to a surprise birthday treat and was taken to a performance of A CHORUS LINE in Philly. Yes, it wasn't quite the show I remembered, and this production doesn't carry the emotional wallop it used to have, but it was still an enjoyable experience.
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There was a huge sigh of relief yesterday as rail service resumed between Christmasvillagetown and the Nativity Scene. A light bulb was obtained from the BB Train and Hobby Shop (Lloyd's having shut down sometime during the past year) and installed yesterday evening, allowing residents to commence their holiday travels.
Dan, as a friend, let me tell you that you need to get out more often.
But if I do, the trains won't run on time!
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George, how is your snow?
It's white as ever...and falling. It's nice out, but cold. I'm going to attempt to go to the store for my mom, but if I need to go home, I will. Fortunately, most of the non-freeway driving is on level ground with very few hills or dips, so I'll just have to drive very carefully. I don't think it'll be a problem. We'll see. :)
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There was a huge sigh of relief yesterday as rail service resumed between Christmasvillagetown and the Nativity Scene. A light bulb was obtained from the BB Train and Hobby Shop (Lloyd's having shut down sometime during the past year) and installed yesterday evening, allowing residents to commence their holiday travels.
Dan, as a friend, let me tell you that you need to get out more often.
But if I do, the trains won't run on time!
Yes. Of course. I wasn't thinking.
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I wasn't sure I would be able to get out at all today--I woke up to find that we had freezing rain during the night and that everything was coated with ice. While it looks pretty, you wouldn't catch me dead going out and diving in it.
Fortunately, the temperatures have risen and the ice has melted, so as soon as I clean my bathroom, I'm heading on out to finish up the shopping.
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Well, I got the official call about a half hour ago that what would've been today's final performance of Reefer Madness! The Musical! has been cancelled...officially. :( They're going to see if we can do a one-night quasi-concert performance at another space after Christmas or the new year and get some people who couldn't see the show this weekend. Wish us luck!
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Well, I got the official call about a half hour ago that what would've been today's final performance of Reefer Madness! The Musical! has been cancelled...officially. :( They're going to see if we can do a one-night quasi-concert performance at another space after Christmas or the new year and get some people who couldn't see the show this weekend. Wish us luck!
I am so sorry, George.
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Well, I got the official call about a half hour ago that what would've been today's final performance of Reefer Madness! The Musical! has been cancelled...officially. :( They're going to see if we can do a one-night quasi-concert performance at another space after Christmas or the new year and get some people who couldn't see the show this weekend. Wish us luck!
I am so sorry, George.
Thanks. It's a bummer. :-\
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If there's anything you need, have Jed or I come by and stand under your balcony and we'll throw it up to you!
Oh, the possibilities are rife... ;)
Now - let's throw it up for TCB
All together now....
der Brucer
Oh - Toby joined in :D
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In the 22 years that I lived there (until the end of 1963), we has some snow...but never like that and always in February or March.
It's Global Warming! It's the End of the World!! :o
;)
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Well, I've been inspired by Jose to do some baking, but I found my kitchen lacking some critical supplies. My DS Toby is wanting to nurse 24/7 and he screams bloody murder if I try to leave, so brave DH Jed is heading out to pick up some more molasses, shortening, chocolate chips, and nilla wafers for me. Such a good guy.
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BTW: Did you notice that Wayne Rogers co-wrote THE ASTRO ZOMBIES?
Wayne Rogers from M*A*S*H*?
Yup.
In fact, I think he even helped arrange the film's financing.
And now he's a regular talking head on FOXNews financial shows.
der Brucer
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Well, I need to take a shower and get dressed for outside weather. We'll see if I can first of all, get my car started, then get to the store, then get to my parents' house, and all safely! :)
Have a good day, all!
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I did manage to walk the few blocks to Walgreens to pick up the Christmas pictures of Toby I had printed up to send in our Christmas letters. And, because I know you guys never get tired of me posting pictures of my son, here they are :)
(http://i43.tinypic.com/2retb1w.jpg)
Ok, I promise no more Toby pics until next year :D
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There was a huge sigh of relief yesterday as rail service resumed between Christmasvillagetown and the Nativity Scene. A light bulb was obtained from the BB Train and Hobby Shop (Lloyd's having shut down sometime during the past year) and installed yesterday evening, allowing residents to commence their holiday travels.
Dan, as a friend, let me tell you that you need to get out more often.
But if I do, the trains won't run on time!
Bring on Mussolini - he makes the trains run on time.
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Ok, I promise no more Toby pics until next year :D
Don't you dare deprive us :'(
der Brucer
Or I'll post more snake and spider pictures
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Ok, I promise no more Toby pics until next year :D
Don't you dare deprive us :'(
der Brucer
Or I'll post more snake and spider pictures
Eeek!
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N E W S B U L L E T I N
Vashon Island has disappeared once again.
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Ooooh! Oooooh! Neighborhood smackdown alert. Some idiot attempted to drive and has gotten stuck in front of a neighbor's house (you can see the house in my "front yard" pic). This neighbor is an elderly lady who just freaks out if anyone parks in front of her house (even though it's perfectly legal). We can see her staring out her window right now, ready to pounce. The trouble is, I don't think she can walk down the hill to accost the guy without slipping. Film at 11!
Do you any Samba Smackdown music you can play?
der Brucer
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First professional stage play for me was MY FAIR LADY with Sally Ann Howes and Edward Mulhare seen on my very first of many, many trips to New York City with my dear aunt and uncle. They had no children, so my brother and I were the lucky recipients of all their wanderlust
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I watched a completely varied set of programs this afternoon enjoying a day off from work.
I began with another episode of HONEY WEST from the boxed set. Since I'm only watching one or two of these every few days, I should be on this set for weeks! ;D
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Next, I watched a Christmas gift from a very dear and precious friend, a Disney movie I've long wanted but couldn't get my hands on as a DVD: SO DEAR TO MY HEART.
Instantly, I became a little kid again watching this movie that I first saw on the DISNEYLAND TV show and never forgot. I only had an old VHS tape of it, and the DVD is SO much better. Beautiful Technicolor that only goes out of registration two or three very brief times during the movie. And Disney has given the DVD a 2.0 stereo soundtrack, and I'll swear it was more effective than the DTS-HD MA 2.0 stereo track on THE LAST EMPEROR that I watched yesterday!
This absolutely MADE my afternoon, and now it proudly joins the other Disney classics on my Disney bookcase in the den.
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Tonight, I'll likely watch THE LOST BOYS on Blu-ray and then rewatch the Blu-ray of THE DARK KNIGHT which I'm anxious to see again since it's so dense with plot.
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Next, I watched a Christmas gift from a very dear and precious friend, a Disney movie I've long wanted but couldn't get my hands on as a DVD: SO DEAR TO MY HEART.
Instantly, I became a little kid again watching this movie that I first saw on the DISNEYLAND TV show and never forgot. I only had an old VHS tape of it, and the DVD is SO much better. Beautiful Technicolor that only goes out of registration two or three very brief times during the movie. And Disney has given the DVD a 2.0 stereo soundtrack, and I'll swear it was more effective than the DTS-HD MA 2.0 stereo track on THE LAST EMPEROR that I watched yesterday!
This absolutely MADE my afternoon, and now it proudly joins the other Disney classics on my Disney bookcase in the den.
I don't believe I have ever seen that film.
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MattH,
My daughter just called and asked me the difference between a Plasma and an LCD TV.
Is there a two three sentence answer? (As in what should she consdier when buying)
der Brucer
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MattH,
My daughter just called and asked me the difference between a Plasma and an LCD TV.
Is there a two three sentence answer? (As in what should she consdier when buying)
der Brucer
I don't know any of the technical stuff, but everybody I talk to says to go with LCD.
I don't know which brand, but that's what I'll be getting for my media room in Austin.
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vixmom, I didn't hit the guy from the rear, I hit clipped his car on the driver's side, just towards the back of the car rather than the front, which is why I think there probably wasn't all that much damage to his car.
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Back from Subway with a turkey sandwich, and Gelson's with some toothpaste.
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MattH,
My daughter just called and asked me the difference between a Plasma and an LCD TV.
Is there a two three sentence answer? (As in what should she consdier when buying)
der Brucer
A definite difference.
Plasmas generally feature better black levels but have highly reflective glass screens which work best in a very dark room. Off axis viewing (anywhere other than dead center of the screen) is better with plasmas. Plasmas are subject to burn-in, so the first 100-200 hours one must be careful not to let images or black bars remain stationary for long periods of time.
LCDs are more flexible in screen sizes going very small to very large. Their screens do not reflect light so they are better if your viewing room is bright with sun or lit while viewing. They have a harder time with fast motion than plasmas, though many brands offer 120mhz modes which help with that. However, many don't like the way the screen looks with that mode turned on: it makes film look like videotape.
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And now I need to head downstairs to put away the folded laundry and then get back to viewing. With nothing on TV tonight, it's a pleasure to have my library to choose from to watch some wonderful things.
WBBL.
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Well, it wasn't quite the train wreck I feared, but it was nothing exciting. Not like the old evening Christmas pageants we used to do years ago.
A little yellow tornado is whirling around my living room.
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Back from Subway with a turkey sandwich, and Gelson's with some toothpaste.
I can't decide which one I'd want to start on first!
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A little yellow tornado is whirling around my living room.
...but not for long!! :'(
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Not much longer, no. :(
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I can't beleive this. It is still snowing here. I hope DS Jed made it back from the store safely.
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DR TCB - is your fire so delightful? :)
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Lovely photos, DR Jane!! :)
Would planning a double wedding have done you in? ;)
LOL. The other couple will be planning their own wedding, if they ever have time to do it.
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There is now a black and white tornado whirling around as well.
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PDX is completely snowbound. Church is cancelled. Buses are cancelled. In fact pretty much everything is cancelled. I'll try to take some pics. It's a winter wonderland--over a foot of snow here (which is a ton for PDX), capped by a nice frosty topping of ice (yuck).
I'm sure glad Bryan flew in yesterday morning & not today.
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Well, I need to take a shower and get dressed for outside weather. We'll see if I can first of all, get my car started, then get to the store, then get to my parents' house, and all safely! :)
Have a good day, all!
Well, I didn't get out of my house...much. I emptied the trash and scraped the snow and ice off my car, but I didn't leave. It's still snowing.
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DR Jane, that is crazy about bryan's trip getting to the airport. And then they wouldn't let him board. Oy! 45 minutes seems like a lot of time.
It was rather shocking, plus it cost us an extra flight & night at a hotel. At least he had a decent night sleep in the hotel & arrived in time. We literally had the wedding as soon as he walked in. ;D
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DerBrucer, nice photos of Washington.
Thank you DR Danise. I’m pleased your evening out was so enjoyable. :) :)
DR elmore, it sounds like this was a better time to visit the family instead of Thanksgiving No cold vibes!
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Jane thank you for posting the wedding phots everything looked lovely -
(including your home - it seems all thr trouble you went to for the past few years was well worth it)
Thank you. It is just wonderful to see you posting. You are constantly in my thoughts.
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Good Afternoon!
Chocolate-Chip-Oatmeal-Pecan-Toffe Cookie dough - a double batch - mixed and chilling and resting in the fridge.
Peanut Butter Cookie dough, mixed, scooped and frozen.
Cantuccini dough mixed, formed into logs, and baked. -For the first time. I will slice them and bake them again - bis - later tonight.
-And I've even washed the dishes, wiped down the counters, and a had a bowl of some wonderful chicken noodle soup. :)
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Well, I got the official call about a half hour ago that what would've been today's final performance of Reefer Madness! The Musical! has been cancelled...officially. :( They're going to see if we can do a one-night quasi-concert performance at another space after Christmas or the new year and get some people who couldn't see the show this weekend. Wish us luck!
GOOD LUCK!
I am so sorry, George.
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A little yellow tornado is whirling around my living room.
Cute :)
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DR Ron Pulliam - I meant to mention this yesterday since a friend's mother had the same questions...
TV signals in early 2009 will be going "Digital". They will not be going "High-Def". Although, "High-Def" transmissions are transmitted digitally. There will still be some non-High-Def programming being transmitted, but instead of being transmitted analogically (?), it will be transmitted digitally. Most cable systems utilize cable boxes that can receive and "translate" digital signals. However, for any one out there who does not have cable - or a cable box - they will need to procure a converter box in order for them to view the digital transmissions (on their non-High-Def, or otherwise, television sets.
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Well, I got the official call about a half hour ago that what would've been today's final performance of Reefer Madness! The Musical! has been cancelled...officially. :( They're going to see if we can do a one-night quasi-concert performance at another space after Christmas or the new year and get some people who couldn't see the show this weekend. Wish us luck!
GOOD LUCK!
I am so sorry, George.
Thanks, Jane.
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Thanks you DRs George, ArnoldMBrockman, Ben, JMK, JoseSPiano, MBarnum, & Jennifer,
DR Singdaw the county clerk took a photograph. I may post it. I don’t really like the photo, at least of me ???
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Dr Ann the photos of DS Toby ARE SOOOO CUTE! Please don’t wait until next year to post more, I want Christmas photos
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ARTICHOKE PIZZA'S NEW LAMP DANCE!!!!!
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3256/3125710890_b1420559da.jpg)
;D :D ;D :D ;D
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The newlyweds are in their room, they got the nice guest room. Bryan is cooking up a storm & talking to Kate. He has a tart in the oven & is making pizza dough. Once he is done we will role out the sugar cookie dough I made & bake Chanukah cookies.
I think I had better clean the kitchen now the dishwasher is done.
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DR Jose, perfect timing for your pizza photo :)
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*Of course, since there are some DRs who have not seen a certain Holiday Christmas Classic movie, the lamp in the picture/pizza place may not be that funny. ;)
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DR Ann and Jed - Again... Cute! Cute! Cute!
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BTW: Did you notice that Wayne Rogers co-wrote THE ASTRO ZOMBIES?
I did not notice that. LOL! I am sure he is proud.
Astro Zombies scared the living daylights out of me when I saw it as a kid. One Ted Mikels film I really do enjoy is THE CORPSE GRINDERS. That one I just get a kick out of.
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So... Has any other DR clicked on today's Google graphic? I've been reading various reports of what's supposed to happen after you click on it. What say you?
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I can't beleive this. It is still snowing here. I hope DS Jed made it back from the store safely.
He did indeed, bless him. He was going to be up at the Seahawks game today, but the guy with the tickets couldn't make it across the pass. So much the better, I say..it's too cold for football!
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I don't know if BK has ever asked this, but here's a question that should bring back memories:
What is the first professional stage play (or musical) you ever saw?
I think my Mom took me to a production of The King & I when we lived in Connecticut. It looked professional to me. However, I don't recall the theatre being that big, so I don't think it was a tour, just a high-end local production. I think.
Oh... And there was one of the many tours of Fiddler on the Roof with Topol at the National Theatre in DC. Or one of the other stalwart Tevye's.
The one production that really sticks in my mind is Ibsen's Ghosts at the Kennedy Center back in 1981 (1982?). It starred Liv Ullman and John Neville Andrews. Kevin Spacey played the son... "The sun.. The sun..."
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I just finished WALL-E.
It was a cute movie, not as much fun as FINDING NEMO, but way better then THE LION KING. I don't think I would watch it again, though.
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DR singdaw - Good to hear that everything worked out this morning at church. So... Will you still be assuming the conducting duties for the Christmas services later this week?
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I just finished WALL-E.
It was a cute movie, not as much fun as FINDING NEMO, but way better then THE LION KING. I don't think I would watch it again, though.
Of course, you'll probably end up loving the Bollywood rip-off version.
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HAPPY HANUKKAH!!
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And speaking of Bollywood, I am now going to watch one...but first, an episode of KLONDIKE!
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(http://teenymanolo.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/hanukkah_dancing_sevivons_16.jpg)
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There was a huge sigh of relief yesterday as rail service resumed between Christmasvillagetown and the Nativity Scene. A light bulb was obtained from the BB Train and Hobby Shop (Lloyd's having shut down sometime during the past year) and installed yesterday evening, allowing residents to commence their holiday travels.
The Bear Family here have been keeping up with the village News and are delighted to know that
holiday travels have commenced. Thank you for the update DtM. (somehow Yahoo missed this news item)
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First professional stage production that I was taken to see was "Kismet".
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Well, I've been inspired by Jose to do some baking, but I found my kitchen lacking some critical supplies. My DS Toby is wanting to nurse 24/7 and he screams bloody murder if I try to leave, so brave DH Jed is heading out to pick up some more molasses, shortening, chocolate chips, and nilla wafers for me. Such a good guy.
He would be loved more if he posted again!
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Ate my sandwich, and am watching a motion picture I TIVOd. Quite good, actually.
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*Of course, since there are some DRs who have not seen a certain Holiday Christmas Classic movie, the lamp in the picture/pizza place may not be that funny.
???
;D
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Ate my sandwich
Saving the toothpaste for dessert? ;)
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So... Will you still be assuming the conducting duties for the Christmas services later this week?
Nope! No choir...just soloists! :)
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Well, I've been inspired by Jose to do some baking, but I found my kitchen lacking some critical supplies. My DS Toby is wanting to nurse 24/7 and he screams bloody murder if I try to leave, so brave DH Jed is heading out to pick up some more molasses, shortening, chocolate chips, and nilla wafers for me. Such a good guy.
He would be loved more if he posted again!
I've tried to tell him...
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Okay, the gingerbread dough is chilling in the fridge for the next three hours, and the Chocolate Toffee Crunch bars are cooling on the counter. Soon I will start the chicken and rice casserole for dinner. I like baking and cooking on cold days, it's so cozy.
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Time to finish the biscotti...
Laters...
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DR DtM - I just trecked down the garden to let DP Colin know about the happenings. He is most pleased to know that trains are running.
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Thanks for the entertainment provided by DR DeltaDawn today. Maybe that was DR FJL.
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BTW: Did you notice that Wayne Rogers co-wrote THE ASTRO ZOMBIES?
I did not notice that. LOL! I am sure he is proud.
Astro Zombies scared the living daylights out of me when I saw it as a kid. One Ted Mikels film I really do enjoy is THE CORPSE GRINDERS. That one I just get a kick out of.
I have not seen that one.
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So where are the pictures of the trains?
Or are we saving them for Christmas Day?
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DR Ron Pulliam - I meant to mention this yesterday since a friend's mother had the same questions...
TV signals in early 2009 will be going "Digital". They will not be going "High-Def". Although, "High-Def" transmissions are transmitted digitally. There will still be some non-High-Def programming being transmitted, but instead of being transmitted analogically (?), it will be transmitted digitally. Most cable systems utilize cable boxes that can receive and "translate" digital signals. However, for any one out there who does not have cable - or a cable box - they will need to procure a converter box in order for them to view the digital transmissions (on their non-High-Def, or otherwise, television sets.
If you have time can you explain what this means. I've seen scrolls on a few stations saying they are going digital in feb 2009. but i don't really understand what it means or if it will affect me.
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vixmom, I didn't hit the guy from the rear, I hit clipped his car on the driver's side, just towards the back of the car rather than the front, which is why I think there probably wasn't all that much damage to his car.
Ok, I wasn't going to weigh in on this but if you were turning left, it was probably your duty to yield even if he passed on the right to get around the car that stopped to let you turn (but didn't have to stop to let you turn). At least that's the way I read it. If they had to yield or had a traffic signal, well that's a different story. Just my gut reaction. I could be wrong. And since I'm not licensed in California...I must add the disclaimer that this isn't legal advice...
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DR Ron Pulliam - I meant to mention this yesterday since a friend's mother had the same questions...
TV signals in early 2009 will be going "Digital". They will not be going "High-Def". Although, "High-Def" transmissions are transmitted digitally. There will still be some non-High-Def programming being transmitted, but instead of being transmitted analogically (?), it will be transmitted digitally. Most cable systems utilize cable boxes that can receive and "translate" digital signals. However, for any one out there who does not have cable - or a cable box - they will need to procure a converter box in order for them to view the digital transmissions (on their non-High-Def, or otherwise, television sets.
If you have time can you explain what this means. I've seen scrolls on a few stations saying they are going digital in feb 2009. but i don't really understand what it means or if it will affect me.
Jennifer, essentially if you have cable, satellite or Dish TV, then it won't affect you at all. It will only affect you if you get your TV only from an antenna.
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Happy Hanukkah!!
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DR Singdaw the county clerk took a photograph.
Wow, Singdaw's commute must be a real bitch.
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:)
Don't you love the English language.
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Wow, Singdaw's commute must be a real bitch.
But oh, the frequent flier miles! :)
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Don't you love the English language.
In America, we haven't spoken it for years! ;D
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DR DeltaDawn
Can you tell what flower I have on?
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DR DeltaDawn
Can you tell what flower I have on?
A faded Jose from days gone by?
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No; he's covered in flour at the moment. :D
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Are you two going on tour sometime soon?
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Was that a voice from Brigadoon?
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Good Evening!
The cantuccini are finished, and the first tray of peanut butter cookies are in the oven.
-And that's the Kitchen Report. Up next, another traffic update from DR Dan (the Man).
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Oh, wait... We have breaking news coming in from the Facebook Status Wire...
Our very own Craig Brockman is officially engaged!!!
Congratulation to him and his Bride-to-be, Heather, as well, as to Craig's parents, DR ArnoldMBrockman and his lovely wife.
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Page 1057 of my memoirs, near the bottom of the page, in small type:
Thanks to Jose Simbulan.
You're going to have 1057 pages?
Double spaced.
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Page 1057 of my memoirs, near the bottom of the page, in small type:
Thanks to Jose Simbulan.
You're going to have 1057 pages?
Double spaced.
Large Print Edition.
;)
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HAPPY HANUKKAH!!
Thank you. the Chanukah cookies are delicious. They are even better with the incredibly delicious whipped egg white batter for the Tom & Jerry's Bryan & Kate made. I discovered dribbling the batter on the cookies was extra yummy. Now we are drinking the Tom & Jerry's which have brandy & rum added.
Bryan received a birthday present of IMBIBE by David Wondrich. If you like history, strong or strange drinks, this is the book for you.
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vixmom, I didn't hit the guy from the rear, I hit clipped his car on the driver's side, just towards the back of the car rather than the front, which is why I think there probably wasn't all that much damage to his car.
Ok, I wasn't going to weigh in on this but if you were turning left, it was probably your duty to yield even if he passed on the right to get around the car that stopped to let you turn (but didn't have to stop to let you turn). At least that's the way I read it. If they had to yield or had a traffic signal, well that's a different story. Just my gut reaction. I could be wrong. And since I'm not licensed in California...I must add the disclaimer that this isn't legal advice...
Well, if you can explain how one is supposed to yield to someone who one cannot see because he has gone around cars in a non-lane and is blocked from view and is speeding to boot, well, I'm happy to listen. There is something a little awry about the traffic laws in this country that clearly favor assholes who are dangerous and shouldn't be behind the wheel. I will not bend on this, and even though I am insured and it's not coming out of my pocket, I have instructed my insurance company that they should not pay and that I am happy to present this case to a jury. It's really that simple. Next you'll all be telling me that people who are talking on cell phones and causing accidents are IN THE RIGHT. Well, they aren't and this guy wasn't.
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Oh, wait... We have breaking news coming in from the Facebook Status Wire...
Our very own Craig Brockman is officially engaged!!!
Congratulation to him and his Bride-to-be, Heather, as well, as to Craig's parents, DR ArnoldMBrockman and his lovely wife.
HOW EXCITING! CONGRATULATIONS!!! :D :D :D
CONGRATULATIONS AS WELL TO DR ARNOLDMBROCKMAN! :)
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Page 1057 of my memoirs, near the bottom of the page, in small type:
Thanks to Jose Simbulan.
You're going to have 1057 pages?
Double spaced.
Large Print Edition.
;)
First volume is only a Cast of Characters.
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Such cute Toby pictures.
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Who left the damned refrigerator door open? I'm fweezing! It is 3 degrees here.....not including the wind chill factor.....
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HAPPY CHANUKAH, and thank you for the Chanukah wishes. I just realized it is dark & while I have been eating Chanukah cookies we have not lit the menorah. I had better do that before the Tom & Jerry's leave me on the floor giggling my heart out ;)
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Traffic LAWS very seldom take circumstances into account.
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I got a google doodle when I clicked....lots of languages.....wishing me Happy Holidays.
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Oh, wait... We have breaking news coming in from the Facebook Status Wire...
Our very own Craig Brockman is officially engaged!!!
Congratulation to him and his Bride-to-be, Heather, as well, as to Craig's parents, DR ArnoldMBrockman and his lovely wife.
Another engagement?? Congratulations! ;D
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I don't know if BK has ever asked this, but here's a question that should bring back memories:
What is the first professional stage play (or musical) you ever saw?
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Jane Powell and Edward Mulhare in My Fair Lady. A women's club that my mother belonged to gathered there with husbands and some of their progeny, therefor the family went. It was done in the round. During the race portion of the Ascot Gavotte, the horses were projected racing around the back wall of the theater.
The theater itself was located in the far western end of the San Fernando Valley, if memory doesn't trick me too terribly. It later became a church, and may still be there.
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Now we are drinking the Tom & Jerry's which have brandy & rum added.
Jane's posts just might get very interesting tonight. ;)
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Robert Lowery was Batman!!!
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San Fernando Valley? That's where they been having all that trouble with the walking dead.....
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Guess what? It's snowing!
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Page 1057 of my memoirs, near the bottom of the page, in small type:
Thanks to Jose Simbulan.
You're going to have 1057 pages?
Double spaced.
Large Print Edition.
;)
Illustrated.
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Now we are drinking the Tom & Jerry's which have brandy & rum added.
Jane's posts just might get very interesting tonight. ;)
LOL-Yes indeed, if I wasn't so busy with the family. Let's see if this works, cuz honestly I'm not sure ;D
For more info on the bar book the Tom & Jerry recipe is from Click Here (http://www.theartofdrink.com/book/index.phpthis) for a tribute to book & author, Jerry Thomas.
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Guess what? It's snowing!
Surprise. Poor Keith spent close to 2 hours (Bryan went down for awhile when he realized what Keith was doing) shoveling the road. Yes, our very long road. Craig & Ioana want to go to the courthouse & pick up copies of their official marriage certificate.
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I don't know if BK has ever asked this, but here's a question that should bring back memories:
What is the first professional stage play (or musical) you ever saw?
...
Jane Powell and Edward Mulhare in My Fair Lady. A women's club that my mother belonged to gathered there with husbands and some of their progeny, therefor the family went. It was done in the round. During the race portion of the Ascot Gavotte, the horses were projected racing around the back wall of the theater.
The theater itself was located in the far western end of the San Fernando Valley, if memory doesn't trick me too terribly. It later became a church, and may still be there.
I remember that theater. Saw a couple of plays there (NEVER TOO LATE w/Andy Devine & WHAT MAKES SAMMY RUN?, a musical with Frank Gorshin). I don't recall the name of the theater, but I think it's now a church.
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Time to get dinner cooking.
Fish & Chips!
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Robert Lowery was Batman!!!
In the serial, right?
In CAINE MUTINY COURT-MARTIAL, Lowery played the role that Fred MacMurray did in the movie.
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DR Jane - Or CLICK HERE (http://www.theartofdrink.com/book/index.php).
;)
*You enclosed "this" in the URL brackets.
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Robert Lowery was Batman!!!
In the serial, right?
In CAINE MUTINY COURT-MARTIAL, Lowery played the role that Fred MacMurray did in the movie.
Kee-rect.....driving around a 1949 Mercury convertible as the Bat Mobile and dancer Johnny Duncan as Robin.
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I think I will watch a DVD movie.
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I just got a call from my supervisor and our building will be closed tomorrow! Another day off! What will I do?? :D
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Hi all. What a day! After I took Sheena to the dog park, I had to make a quick (ha) run over to Brandon to pick up a few things. Her dog food, Bil Jac among them.
I also bought a humming bird feeder, a bird feeder, a squirrel feeder, a bird bath and a shepherds hook to hang the two bird feeders on. I've been wanting to get these items for a long while but couldn't find the ones I wanted. I finely did so I got them.
Then I did the grocery shopping for the week. Christmas dinner will be a ham. A much, much smaller one then I got at Easter time and had to eat for the next 6 months. :) I also bought a very nice beef roast (in case I change my mind about the ham) and a pork roast for New Years.
It took forever! The traffic was horrible (wonder why? ;) )
Then when I got home around 4, I put all the feeders up and gave Miss Sheena a bath so she would be nice for Christmas. I wanted to do that later in the week but the weather man said our nice weather is going Bye Bye.
By the time I put everything away and made dinner, it was after 7.
Needless to say, I didn't get around to doing the Christmas cards. At this point, I just give up. There will be no cards sent this year. I don't know why I couldn't seem to get it in gear but it's way to late to even start them.
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Oh, wait... We have breaking news coming in from the Facebook Status Wire...
Our very own Craig Brockman is officially engaged!!!
Congratulation to him and his Bride-to-be, Heather, as well, as to Craig's parents, DR ArnoldMBrockman and his lovely wife.
HOW EXCITING! CONGRATULATIONS!!! :D :D :D
CONGRATULATIONS AS WELL TO DR ARNOLDMBROCKMAN! :)
I also would like to extend my congrats to the couple!
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Even though Anita Bryant was somewhat of a pawn in that whole debacle , she did get what she deserved-- a divorce and no career. She is/was just pasty enough to have ended up on Lawrence Welk or something otherwise. I did not march in San Francisco over that, but I did a candlelight march in D.C. I did make my whole family boycott Donald Duck Florida orange juice, though. My younger sister wondered for years why my mother changed brands! LOL.
I saw"The Boy In Striped Pajamas" this last week but could not march against that.
I need a happy movie.
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This will be a very busy (and hopefully happy) week.
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Sorry BK about your bumper car incident.
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Even though Anita Bryant was somewhat of a pawn in that whole debacle , she did get what she deserved-- a divorce and no career. She is/was just pasty enough to have ended up on Lawrence Welk or something otherwise. I did not march in San Francisco over that, but I did a candlelight march in D.C. I did make my whole family boycott Donald Duck Florida orange juice, though. My younger sister wondered for years why my mother changed brands! LOL.
I saw"The Boy In Striped Pajamas" this last week but could not march against that.
I need a happy movie.
I most definitely need a "happy" movie after I saw "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas". I'd suggest "Slumdog Millionaire" - although that one will make you cry too. ;)
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DR Jane - Or CLICK HERE (http://www.theartofdrink.com/book/index.php).
;)
*You enclosed "this" in the URL brackets.
Thank you :) I knew it didn't look right. I am having fun, & honestly I feel more energized then high. Jose, I think you would like this drink, & the frosting, very much.
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DR Danise, don't worry about the Christmas cards.
DR Kerry, I thought it was nice that years later Anita Bryant apologized & seemed to truly regret her comments & lack of understanding.
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DR Jane - Or CLICK HERE (http://www.theartofdrink.com/book/index.php).
;)
*You enclosed "this" in the URL brackets.
Thank you :) I knew it didn't look right. I am having fun, & honestly I feel more energized then high. Jose, I think you would like this drink, & the frosting, very much.
:)
Sugar, Sugar, Alcohol (which is derived from sugar), Sugar... ;)
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vixmom, I didn't hit the guy from the rear, I hit clipped his car on the driver's side, just towards the back of the car rather than the front, which is why I think there probably wasn't all that much damage to his car.
Ok, I wasn't going to weigh in on this but if you were turning left, it was probably your duty to yield even if he passed on the right to get around the car that stopped to let you turn (but didn't have to stop to let you turn). At least that's the way I read it. If they had to yield or had a traffic signal, well that's a different story. Just my gut reaction. I could be wrong. And since I'm not licensed in California...I must add the disclaimer that this isn't legal advice...
Well, if you can explain how one is supposed to yield to someone who one cannot see because he has gone around cars in a non-lane and is blocked from view and is speeding to boot, well, I'm happy to listen. There is something a little awry about the traffic laws in this country that clearly favor assholes who are dangerous and shouldn't be behind the wheel. I will not bend on this, and even though I am insured and it's not coming out of my pocket, I have instructed my insurance company that they should not pay and that I am happy to present this case to a jury. It's really that simple. Next you'll all be telling me that people who are talking on cell phones and causing accidents are IN THE RIGHT. Well, they aren't and this guy wasn't.
Not saying he was right or that there was anything you could have done to avoid it at the time. It's just who normally has the right of way. As I said, I don't know exactly what happened so I could be wrong. I'm just saying normally the person who turns left has to yield the right of way. I am very glad you're ok and hope I'm wrong about it. You are in California. things are different there
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Yes,It Is True. My Youngest Son Craig is Engaged to Heather Harris From Potomic,Maryland. Heather is currently living in New York -as is Craig.
When is the Wedding? I will keep You Posted. But It Is Wonderful News in this Holiday Season.
Happy Hanukkah to all our Jewish Friends and A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year To All
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Yes,It Is True. My Youngest Son Craig is Engaged to Heather Harris From Potomic,Maryland. Heather is currently living in New York -as is Craig.
When is the Wedding? I will keep You Posted. But It Is Wonderful News in this Holiday Season.
Happy Hanukkah to all our Jewish Friends and A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year To All
CONGRATS TO ALL!! Wonderful news
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DR Kerry, I thought it was nice that years later Anita Bryant apologized & seemed to truly regret her comments & lack of understanding.
I hope it was sincere on her part, but it sure ruined a lot of lives (including her own).
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Yes,It Is True. My Youngest Son Craig is Engaged to Heather Harris From Potomic,Maryland. Heather is currently living in New York -as is Craig.
When is the Wedding? I will keep You Posted. But It Is Wonderful News in this Holiday Season.
Happy Hanukkah to all our Jewish Friends and A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year To All
Congratulations and happy days!
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I just finished season 4 of LOST
All I can saw is WOW.
I loved.
I believe this is the way to watch the series.
Without commercials. And over a few days. It is gripping television and I never knew what to expect.
I even found some of the Easter eggs.
I am now on to the bonus material.
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Well... I just took the last tray/sheet of cookies out of the oven...
-And I've just realized that all I've had to eat today is a bowl of chicken soup and cookies. Five different types of cookies. But one did have an apricot filling, and one had lemon curd. So, I guess those could count as a fruit. ;)
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vixmom, I didn't hit the guy from the rear, I hit clipped his car on the driver's side, just towards the back of the car rather than the front, which is why I think there probably wasn't all that much damage to his car.
1. Is there a way to advertise for anyone who saw the accident to come forward immediately? The longer time passes, the more anyone who saw it will forget what happened, and you'll have no third party confirmation.
2. If she hasn't done so already, your friend should write down exactly what happened in her own words. Again, the longer time passes, she may forget details.
3. THe fact that he passed you and you clipped him in the rear may make folks wonder why you didn't see him while he was T-shaped with you, and stamp on your brakes. Going too fast, they'll say.
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Well... I just took the last tray/sheet of cookies out of the oven...
-And I've just realized that all I've had to eat today is a bowl of chicken soup and cookies. Five different types of cookies. But one did have an apricot filling, and one had lemon curd. So, I guess those could count as a fruit. ;)
Definitely counts as fruit!!!!!
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Robert Lowery was Batman!!!
In the serial, right?
In CAINE MUTINY COURT-MARTIAL, Lowery played the role that Fred MacMurray did in the movie.
Kee-rect.....driving around a 1949 Mercury convertible as the Bat Mobile and dancer Johnny Duncan as Robin.
I have both BATMAN serials on DVD. They're very dated, of course, and not all that exciting, but I wouldn't want to be without them.
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Doing chores around the house and putting away the laundry took longer than I expected.
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When I turned on cable to check to make sure I wasn't missing anything I wanted to record tonight, I noticed TNT-HD was showing THE WIZARD OF OZ in HD. Since I've never seen it in HD, and the Blu-ray is coming out next year, I thought I'd get a sneak preview at what it would look like. Quite wonderful, of course. I didn't make it all the way to the end. There were just too many commercials for me to stand. But it did look as wonderful as THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD in HD, so I'm sure it'll be stunning when the Blu-ray comes out.
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When I finally turned that off, I put on THE DARK KNIGHT and watched it again. I did catch quite a few plot points I missed the first time around, and things tied together a lot better for me. The Joker pulls so many jobs in the movie; I guess once they saw that Heath Ledger's Joker was so memorable that they wanted him involved in as many jobs as possible.
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I didn't have the PIP "Focus Points" turned on during the movie, so I watched about a half dozen of them after I finished the film. All interesting mini-documentaries about different aspects of the production. I'm sure over the years I'll manage to get to all of them, but I like saving many of them for a later time.
I haven't looked at the second disc at all, so I have no idea what's on that disc.
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Yes,It Is True. My Youngest Son Craig is Engaged to Heather Harris From Potomic,Maryland. Heather is currently living in New York -as is Craig.
When is the Wedding? I will keep You Posted. But It Is Wonderful News in this Holiday Season.
Happy Hanukkah to all our Jewish Friends and A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year To All
Your Craig engaged, my Craig married :)
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vixmom, I didn't hit the guy from the rear, I hit clipped his car on the driver's side, just towards the back of the car rather than the front, which is why I think there probably wasn't all that much damage to his car.
1. Is there a way to advertise for anyone who saw the accident to come forward immediately? The longer time passes, the more anyone who saw it will forget what happened, and you'll have no third party confirmation.
2. If she hasn't done so already, your friend should write down exactly what happened in her own words. Again, the longer time passes, she may forget details.
3. THe fact that he passed you and you clipped him in the rear may make folks wonder why you didn't see him while he was T-shaped with you, and stamp on your brakes. Going too fast, they'll say.
HE was going too fast. I was going about ten miles per hour. Yes, my passenger and I have the same exact story because we both saw the same exact thing. This creep came out of NOWHERE.
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Had I been going faster than that there would have been a hell of a lot more damage to the front of my car - there was virtually none other than the bumper getting scuffed up. No headlights broken, no metal twisted, nada.
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So where are the pictures of the trains?
Or are we saving them for Christmas Day?
Oops! I will post some tomorow, DR Laura.
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HAPPY CHANUKAH, and thank you for the Chanukah wishes. I just realized it is dark & while I have been eating Chanukah cookies we have not lit the menorah. I had better do that before the Tom & Jerry's leave me on the floor giggling my heart out ;)
I thought it was Hanukkah this year, not Chanukah.
I'm confused.
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! ! ! ! ! Happy Hanukkah to All ! ! ! ! !
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Evening web surf now completed, so I'm going to head down to bed. This will be the first night in a week that I'll need all the covers on the bed to stay warm. Yes, it's much colder here tonight. Just like December ought to be!
Good night!
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Yes,It Is True. My Youngest Son Craig is Engaged to Heather Harris From Potomic,Maryland. Heather is currently living in New York -as is Craig.
When is the Wedding? I will keep You Posted. But It Is Wonderful News in this Holiday Season.
Happy Hanukkah to all our Jewish Friends and A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year To All
Congrats to the happy couple and to you, DR ArnoldMBrockman!
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Since DR Jose has inspired me, I just might find some time tomorrow to bake some cookies. Nothing fancy--just a batch of peanut butter chocolate chip. Too bad I didn't make my world famous rum balls this year.
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Congratulations to Mr Brockman Jnr and Fiance and of course to the Senior Brockman family.
What a joyful Yuletide is is turning out to be.
And what a wonder is DR Vixmom.
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'night
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I gotta tell you.
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I've watched a motion picture I TIVOd, I've watched the first episode of Mannix, Season Two, and I'm trying to watch Latitude Zero, a Japanese film with a few American actors - I started with the Japanese version, but I'm going to switch to the American because it's quite unnerving to hear Joseph Cotton speaking in Japanese.
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I gotta tell you.
Tell us what?
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Spent this evening wrapping gifts while watching a batch of Christmas episodes of THE ADVENTURES OF OZZIE AND HARRIET that I Tivo'ed from our local PBS channel last night. I got a lot of wrapping done since the adventures of Ozzie and Harriet didn't exactly demand my full attention (though I did look up long enough to notice that Tracey Nelson grew up to look exactly like her mother.)
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...and to all, a good night!
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I'm getting tired. I'm saving Lattitude Zero for tomorrow and will now watch another episode of Mannix, and maybe the special features on the new Casino Royale (60s version) special edition.
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HAPPY CHANUKAH, and thank you for the Chanukah wishes. I just realized it is dark & while I have been eating Chanukah cookies we have not lit the menorah. I had better do that before the Tom & Jerry's leave me on the floor giggling my heart out ;)
I thought it was Hanukkah this year, not Chanukah.
I'm confused.
Go play with your trains.
*To be said in the same manner as "Drink your juice, Shelby."
;D
*I think that's supposed to be funny. ???
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Congrats to the Brockman family!!!
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I made a fantastic batch of molasses cookies this evening. They were so good looking (and tasty!) that i had to take a picture to share.
(http://i39.tinypic.com/mrbib8.jpg)
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Nothing compared to Jose's cookies, I'm sure, but darn good all the same!
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Very nice, DR Ann!
*I'd take pictures of the cookies I made tonight, but I'm sick of seeing them - even though they taste great. And, I've already boxed up a bunch of them for distribution tomorrow. ;)
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OK... I think I'm going to read the Sunday Times, the actual paper, not online... Then head to bed.
Goodnight.
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Back from "preachin'" and lunch. Instead of my aunt eating here, we all went out to the Persimmon Hill Golf Club and ate in their dining hall. VERY GOOD FOOD! Yum.
I read too fastsoemtimes! I read this as "instead of eating my aunt here, we all..."
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The Vixter's BB team lost today BUT she scored a basket - now she makes baskets ALL THE TIME in practice but she always freezes in the game and ends up passing the ball to one of the "good players" and letting them take the shot
Of course this was the first game ever that I missed - but I am so proud of her I could bust. I hope now she has had a game basket she will stop passing all of the time and start shooting - she has the ability, it's confidence she lacks
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My throat is swelling shut - we knew this would happen but I hoped not quite so soon --
I ask VIBES that I'll retain the ability to eat by mouth at least until the 25th
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Today I went shopping with my little brudder. I helped him pick out one of her Christmas presents.
Can;t say what it is until she sees it!!!
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I remember a lovelier than lovely day when darling Jose sent me cookies via mail.
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well I have radiation in 6 hours so night night all!!!
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All the excellent vibes and xylophones in the universe to vixmom.
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VIBES that BK's bumper car incident turns out in his favor
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VIBES and Prayers for Laura's sister and Thelmas' Bill
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and ANN keep those Toby pcitures acoming!!!
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OH! and Congratualtions to Craig Brockman and fiancee
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WISHING ALL A VERY HAPPY HANNUKKAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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All the excellent vibes and xylophones in the universe to vixmom.
thankyou Bruce
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The bumper car thing isn't really about me "winning." It's about what's right and that I don't think this guy should be able to bluster his way out of it and have my insurance company pay.
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My throat is swelling shut - we knew this would happen but I hoped not quite so soon --
I ask VIBES that I'll retain the ability to eat by mouth at least until the 25th
~~~Extra Super Special Throat Vibes for DR Vixmom!!~~~
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HAPPY CHANUKAH, and thank you for the Chanukah wishes. I just realized it is dark & while I have been eating Chanukah cookies we have not lit the menorah. I had better do that before the Tom & Jerry's leave me on the floor giggling my heart out ;)
I thought it was Hanukkah this year, not Chanukah.
I'm confused.
Don't forget Chrismahanukwanzakah! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73vcbde8Cb8)
;)
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And then there's also Happy RamaHanuKwanzMas! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCo5b-zZPaY)
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I hope no one is offended by those!
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Well, even though I don't need to go to work in the morning, I am pretty tired. So, I'm off to bed.
Good night, all. :)
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A definite difference.
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Thank you
der Brucer
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...I have instructed my insurance company that they should not pay ....
The isurance company has no obligation to honor your wishes - they will settle if they see fit - and adjust your premiums accordingly.
der Brucer
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...I have instructed my insurance company that they should not pay ....
The isurance company has no obligation to honor your wishes - they will settle if they see fit - and adjust your premiums accordingly.
der Brucer
Well, knowing my insurance company as I do I should think they will do everything in their power not to pay. I must say, some of the reactions from certain people on this here site are bordering on the offensive as if I were somehow responsible for this guy's obvious and blatant idiotic driving. I will remind you that none of you were there and you will just have to take my word for it that this guy endangered not only me but others by his reckless attempt to jockey ahead of cars that couldn't go anywhere.