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Title: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: bk on August 16, 2009, 12:19:38 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes had change, and now it is time for you to post until the chump cows come home - they're currently singing I Am Changing from Dreamgirls.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: bk on August 16, 2009, 12:21:43 AM
And the word of the day is: VULNERARY!
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Post by: Sam on August 16, 2009, 12:33:13 AM
Do I dare post after bk
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Post by: Sam on August 16, 2009, 12:34:39 AM
Happy Sunday to everyone.

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Post by: Sam on August 16, 2009, 12:35:15 AM
Goodnight.
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Post by: DAW on August 16, 2009, 01:28:37 AM
HAPPIEST OF HAPPY BIRTHDAYS
TO OUR VERY OWN DR VIXMOM!!!!!!!

May you have a WONDERFUL year.   You deserve it!!!!!!

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Post by: Michael on August 16, 2009, 05:37:57 AM
A very happy birthday to Debra aka Vixmom. A year of great health, happiness and love



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Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Michael on August 16, 2009, 05:48:12 AM
Catching up from the last couple of days.

I read the review about the new musical Catch Me If You Can. Glad to see it works. I couldn't imagine the story being turned into a musical.

I was wondering about the use of the NBC peacock at the beginning of the show. Is Universal Studios one of the producers of the show? If so I guess the started the show with a product placement.
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Post by: Michael on August 16, 2009, 05:51:54 AM
QUESTION FOR BK

Working with the woman from the very long musical.

Do you and the writers have Final Draft? If so they have CALLOBWRITER.

That's where you tie in with each others computers and you can make changes that can be seen by both people in real time.

This might help rather than doing it over the phone
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Post by: Michael on August 16, 2009, 05:55:49 AM
TO DR JOSE

You made me laugh so hard that I fell down and injured my other hip ;D
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on August 16, 2009, 06:02:58 AM
And the word of the day is: VULNERARY!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  THE HURT DOESN'T GO AWAY
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on August 16, 2009, 06:05:03 AM
HAPPT HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR OWN VIXMOM
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Post by: Laura on August 16, 2009, 06:08:55 AM
Happy Happy Birthday, DR Vixmom!
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Post by: Ben on August 16, 2009, 06:15:46 AM
Happy Happy Day to our Dear VixMom.
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Post by: td on August 16, 2009, 06:18:33 AM
HAPPY NATAL DAY DR VIXMOM!
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Post by: Druxy on August 16, 2009, 06:21:15 AM
Happy Birthday, DR Vixmom!
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Post by: Druxy on August 16, 2009, 06:25:01 AM
My 50 year high school reunion was on August 8th.

I didn't go, primarily because it would have been a 7 hour trip (with a switch of planes) from Austin to Seattle.

Frankly, I'm not really sorry that I didn't go because virtually all of the people who I would like to have seen are no longer with us.
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Post by: Ben on August 16, 2009, 07:04:32 AM
My 40 Year reunion is in two years (2011) I doubt I'll go because I don't keep in touch with anyone from high school. The last time I saw anyone was in 1981 at my 10th reunion.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: elmore3003 on August 16, 2009, 07:06:24 AM
Good morning, all! I went to bed around 11,, because I was tired, and I couldn't sleep, Around 12:30 I began reading John Wiley's book on the ballets of Lev Ivanov and stopped around 2. At some point after that I passed out. So, I slept longer than I wanted today, and I believe I will postpone my Toyland trek until tomorrow. I'm having a good time proofing the new orchestra score to OH BOY! and I believe I shall continue with that today.  I also need to begin my notes on the Appendix numbers from THE MOST HAPPY FELLA.

I've managed to miss all my high school reunions, and DR Ginny and Richard usually keep me informed. For some reason, our 45th anniversary is having a reunion in September at the same time as my birthday. I had wanted to attend, but, because I worked little during July and because the asses in Accounts Payable at the Library of Congress have screwed up payments on Life Begins At 8:40, my finances are in utter chaos at the moment and I can't afford a trip to the corner. I also wanted to buy a new suit for the McGlinn memorial in September, which is also happening at the time of my high school reunion, since I'm one of the speakers, but I'll drag out the one I have and hope it fits.

Speaking of McGlinn, I've been thinking very seriously about my podium time. I have five minutes and I do not want it to be about me, which is what I see a lot in memorials, but I'm sure it will end up being exactly that. I also have to read a letter from tenor Jeffrey Lentz, who cannot attend.

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Post by: Kerry on August 16, 2009, 07:21:23 AM
A HUGE HHW BIRTHDAY CHEER AND HUG TO WONDERFUL DR VIXMOM!!!
Hooray!!!
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Post by: Matt H. on August 16, 2009, 07:24:43 AM
Good morning!

A little brighter this morning but I suspect that means more heat and humidity. I'll be staying in today anyway, so it doesn't really matter.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Matt H. on August 16, 2009, 07:25:47 AM
Happiest of Happy Birthdays to DR Vixmom!!!
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Post by: Matt H. on August 16, 2009, 07:27:16 AM
I seem to be sleeping a little longer each night, but I'm not satisfied that I'm on any kind of road to recovery. I still have sporadic aches and soreness and tightness. Hopefully, the MRI can be scheduled this week and that will give us some answers.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 16, 2009, 07:28:17 AM
I'll be watching the next two noirs in that Criterion box set, but I'm ashamed to admit, I haven't pulled them out yet to see what they are. I'll watch one this afternoon and one this evening if it's humanly possible.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Matt H. on August 16, 2009, 07:29:49 AM
There's nothing on the DVR for me to watch while I eat lunch, so I may go ahead and watch the advanced showings in their respective On-Demand channels of NURSE JACKIE or TRUE BLOOD while I eat.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 16, 2009, 07:32:50 AM
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Birthday to our DR vixmom !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: Matt H. on August 16, 2009, 07:33:43 AM
On TV Tonight!™

NBC - MERLIN
CBS - 60 MINUTES, BIG BROTHER 11, THERE GOES THE NEIGHBORHOOD
ABC - WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE?, SHARK TANK, DEFYING GRAVITY
AMC - MAD MEN (season premiere)
FOOD - FOOD NETWORK CHALLENGE
HBO - TRUE BLOOD, HUNG, ENTOURAGE
H&G - HOUSE HUNTERS, HGTV DESIGN STAR
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Charles Pogue on August 16, 2009, 07:33:45 AM
My 40th High School Reunion was last October and I had a wonderful time, as I have had at every reunion since our 20th (25th, 30th, 35th, 40th).  Fortunately, our high school was rather small so we only had about 160-some people in our graduating class and you actually knew everybody.  We've had pretty good turnouts for each one.
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 16, 2009, 07:46:58 AM
Thanks to all for the vibes and wishes on our closing night.  It was fine, with a crying baby in the audience.
The strike was okay...90 minutes from start to finish.  Then we had pizza and chatted until about 1:45 a.m. which was long enough. 
And now on to ARSENIC AND OLD LACE.  We did get a very nice standing ovation last night, in fact we received a standing ovation seven nights out of eight.  We are the only show to do so this season.  And we received lots of nice comments.....most expected, but a few unexpected.  Expected because people are nice not because we necessarily deserved them all.....
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Jrand73 on August 16, 2009, 07:47:39 AM
Happy Birthday to DR VIXMOM.

I have to watch three DVD's and finish reading a couple of books so I can do some reviews BEFORE starting on lines!
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Jrand73 on August 16, 2009, 07:48:24 AM
Yes DR MBARNUM....MAD MEN is available on Comcast on Demand.  It is a fun show and I am looking forward to its premiere tonight.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Jrand73 on August 16, 2009, 07:50:24 AM
Page Two Mad Men dance.

(http://download-mad-men-episodes.edogo.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/madmen-admen.jpg)

Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Cillaliz on August 16, 2009, 08:01:17 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR VIXMOM!!!
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 16, 2009, 08:04:44 AM
 As you all know, I just attended my 30th class reunion.  I had a great time.  My class was a little bigger than Pogues and we have also always had a good turnout.  We have them every 5 years and I'll go next time if I'm able
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: td on August 16, 2009, 08:07:20 AM
My kitchen has the wafting aroma of steamed cabbage.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Jrand73 on August 16, 2009, 08:23:05 AM
MR BK I think my friend Adam is in LA this week, you may hear from him for lunch.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 16, 2009, 08:40:09 AM
I have never been to a high school or college reunion. I'm not really in touch with any of those people at all any more.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: DAW on August 16, 2009, 08:40:11 AM
My kitchen has the wafting aroma of steamed cabbage.

Oh, DR td, I'm so sorry...

;)
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Post by: Matt H. on August 16, 2009, 08:42:49 AM
I guess it's time to head downstairs and fix some lunch.

WBBL.
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Post by: JMK on August 16, 2009, 08:54:22 AM
Happy Birthday, Vixmom!
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Post by: JMK on August 16, 2009, 08:55:26 AM
We had a very fun pool party at the J last night.  Of course, after weeks of 106 degree weather, it was quite chilly last night, so Betsy needed to run home to bring a stack of jackets/sweaters for people to wear.  But other than that, it went wonderfully, and Gabe had a great day which he told us was the highlight of his childhood, LOL.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: bk on August 16, 2009, 08:56:32 AM
Just to be clear - this is not a high school reunion or any kind of official reunion - this is put together by someone who is obsessed with my sixth grade class.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: bk on August 16, 2009, 08:56:55 AM
Shayne, I wish it were that easy, but no, it's all being done in Word.
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Post by: JMK on August 16, 2009, 08:57:10 AM
There was this fancy-schmancy Bat Mitzvah going on upstairs in one of the J's ballrooms, and they had a videographer outside taking "testimonials" from the people (it was evidently a themed party--they were all wearing pink cowboy hats and pink bandanas--at least, I'm hoping it was a themed party).  So I told Gabe (who was in swim trunks with wet hair) he should go over and take the microphone and say, "Hi, I guess my invitation got lost in the mail, but I was downstairs at the *cool* Bar Mitzvah party and wanted to wish you good luck."
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: bk on August 16, 2009, 08:57:46 AM
I'm up, and as has been the case for the last few days, it's overcast.  That usually clears up around ten-thirty.  I slept better last night.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: TCB on August 16, 2009, 09:03:33 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR VIXMOM!

I know that this birthday will be very special to you.
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Post by: TCB on August 16, 2009, 09:04:13 AM
It was probably supposed to be JMK's birthday and I screwed it up again.
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Post by: JMK on August 16, 2009, 09:05:29 AM
It was probably supposed to be JMK's birthday and I screwed it up again.

No, you still have about 45 shopping days left until my birthday.  Use them wisely.  :)
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: elmore3003 on August 16, 2009, 09:08:14 AM
Page Two Mad Men dance.

(http://download-mad-men-episodes.edogo.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/madmen-admen.jpg)



Oh look! There's my friend Bryan Batt. Whenever I see him, I expect him to be in that CATS suit from JEFFREY.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 16, 2009, 09:09:58 AM
Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And it's been another NPR Sunday morning.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 16, 2009, 09:10:47 AM

Oh look! There's my friend Bryan Batt. Whenever I see him, I expect him to be in that CATS suit from JEFFREY.

Well, considering the "history" of his character on "Man Men", that could happen. ;)
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 16, 2009, 09:11:31 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR VIXMOM!!!!!
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: TCB on August 16, 2009, 09:12:55 AM
There's nothing on the DVR for me to watch while I eat lunch, so I may go ahead and watch the advanced showings in their respective On-Demand channels of NURSE JACKIE or TRUE BLOOD while I eat.


Matt (or anyone else), I am curious why a network (is it HBO?) would put advance showings in On-Demand.  I can understand having advance showings available for reviewers, but why the general public?  It seems to defeat any hope of accurate ratings.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 16, 2009, 09:13:45 AM
From last night:

DR JMK:

Quote
Funniest punchline of the kiddush luncheon--Betsy's cousin Brad came over and asked if all the male cousins (8 boys between the ages of 10-14) could congregate at our house and I could watch them for a little while before the rest of the troops arrived.  At which point one of Betsy's radio friends, in her best advertising voice, looked at me and asked, "Isn't it time for another Percoset?"

With 10 you get minyan, right?

;)
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 16, 2009, 09:14:42 AM
As for my high school reunions...



...





That is all.
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Post by: TCB on August 16, 2009, 09:16:02 AM
My kitchen has the wafting aroma of steamed cabbage.

Oh, DR td, I'm so sorry...

;)


Especially since he was cooking spaghetti sauce.   :P
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: TCB on August 16, 2009, 09:18:14 AM
There was this fancy-schmancy Bat Mitzvah going on upstairs in one of the J's ballrooms, and they had a videographer outside taking "testimonials" from the people (it was evidently a themed party--they were all wearing pink cowboy hats and pink bandanas--at least, I'm hoping it was a themed party).  So I told Gabe (who was in swim trunks with wet hair) he should go over and take the microphone and say, "Hi, I guess my invitation got lost in the mail, but I was downstairs at the *cool* Bar Mitzvah party and wanted to wish you good luck."


And you wonder why your children are the way they are?
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Jane on August 16, 2009, 09:22:42 AM
We had a very fun pool party at the J last night.  Of course, after weeks of 106 degree weather, it was quite chilly last night, so Betsy needed to run home to bring a stack of jackets/sweaters for people to wear.  But other than that, it went wonderfully, and Gabe had a great day which he told us was the highlight of his childhood, LOL.

:D

That Gabe is so cute.
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Post by: Jane on August 16, 2009, 09:29:45 AM

DR VIXMOM, HAVE A VERY, VERY SPECIAL DAY!!!

(http://m.pimpmyspace.org/pimp/1/ff/ff34b91e2a0ea5b9ba10.gif)
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 16, 2009, 09:33:29 AM
My kitchen has the wafting aroma of steamed cabbage.

Oh, DR td, I'm so sorry...

;)


Especially since he was cooking spaghetti sauce.   :P

That, or Dixie Bell ate some cabbage last night.
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Post by: TCB on August 16, 2009, 09:33:59 AM


PAGE THREE!
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Post by: TCB on August 16, 2009, 09:35:13 AM
Which one is Bryan Batt?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 16, 2009, 09:38:42 AM
Which one is Bryan Batt?

The one on DR JMK's right.

;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 16, 2009, 09:39:52 AM
PAGE THREE BRYAN BATT DANCE!!!!!

(http://www.bryanbatt.com/images/Headshot2007-splash.jpg)
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: td on August 16, 2009, 09:45:09 AM
My kitchen has the wafting aroma of steamed cabbage.

Oh, DR td, I'm so sorry...

;)

Then I guess I will have to revoke your dinner invitation - I'm making stuffed cabbages. . . .
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Post by: TCB on August 16, 2009, 09:49:31 AM
I tell you.  Elmore has some good looking friends!
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Post by: TCB on August 16, 2009, 09:52:31 AM
Three months from today, I will be in Naples!









Is he going to keep this up for the next three months?
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Post by: TCB on August 16, 2009, 09:53:48 AM
I tell you.  Elmore has some good looking friends!


Jose, you missed your cue.  Like Jose!
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 16, 2009, 09:56:46 AM
Three months from today, I will be in Naples!





Is he going to keep this up for the next three months?

I've just alerted the authorities!
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Post by: TCB on August 16, 2009, 09:56:50 AM
Today it is supposed to be in the high 70s.  Beginning tomorrow, we go back into the 80s for the rest of the week.
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Post by: bk on August 16, 2009, 09:58:19 AM
Finished polishing and rewriting my liner notes and those have now been sent to the designer.  And now, I shall go do some version of the jog.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 16, 2009, 09:58:27 AM
Three months from today, I will be in Naples!





Is he going to keep this up for the next three months?

I've just alerted the authorities!

I am so jealous!
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Post by: TCB on August 16, 2009, 09:59:34 AM
Three months from today, I will be in Naples!







Is he going to keep this up for the next three months?

I've just alerted the authorities!



You should probably alert the entire Italian coast.
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Post by: DAW on August 16, 2009, 09:59:59 AM
Then I guess I will have to revoke your dinner invitation

:(


That's what the ;) was for!!        :)
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Post by: TCB on August 16, 2009, 10:01:32 AM
Better yet, please alert the Italian navy!   ;D
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: TCB on August 16, 2009, 10:03:08 AM
Three months from today, I will be in Naples!





Is he going to keep this up for the next three months?

I've just alerted the authorities!

I am so jealous!

If you weren't in so much pain, I would offer to pack you in my suitcase.
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Post by: Jane on August 16, 2009, 10:09:42 AM
Three months from today, I will be in Naples!

Is he going to keep this up for the next three months?

:)
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Post by: TCB on August 16, 2009, 10:10:15 AM
I don't believe I knew anyone who looked like this in 2000.


(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u271/actr2000/YearbookYourself_2000.jpg)
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 16, 2009, 10:11:07 AM
Three months from today, I will be in Naples!





Is he going to keep this up for the next three months?

I've just alerted the authorities!

I am so jealous!

If you weren't in so much pain, I would offer to pack you in my suitcase.

Adding lumbago to the sciatica?
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: td on August 16, 2009, 10:20:22 AM
Since it's so very hot out today, I put the two dozen stuffed cabbage into the electric roaster and put that onto the back porch. . .I'm cooking outside today.
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Post by: Ben on August 16, 2009, 10:29:22 AM
I don't know if I would recognize anyone from my 6th grade class. I didn't have a good time in 6th Grade. We had a hateful teacher, Mr. Munsterman (I called him Mr. Monsterman) who played obvious favorites with students. I guess he thought it built character in the other students if it was obvious you weren't on his good list. He was a mean, nasty man and he helped to make 6th grade (a time of change for most students anyway) even more unpleasant.

We had over 600 students in my high school graduating class which is one of the reasons I don't attend. I know that most of those I was friends with wouldn't bother going anyway and I have nothing to say to the other 550 people who might show up. I didn't have a bad time in high school, I was actually pretty lucky that I wasn't singled out by those who could make my life miserable. There were a few other more obvious candidates they chose. I actually did have rather high status because I was prominent in the Drama and Speech department. While that usually spelled doom for students in many schools it didn't seem to make that much difference at Coon Rapids Senior High School. That was in 1971. Things have changed! My nephew has just finished his sophomore year there and he is not returning. He hasn't had a hellish year but because he likes theatre (and musicals) he has been taunted as being *gay* or a fag (he's not, he's one of those straight boys who likes musicals, God Forbid). Other things have happened as well so my brother and sister-in-law have decided it's worth the price for my nephew and niece to attend a private school. According to others in my family, my senior high school, which was once a respected, good school is now a sh*thole. Too bad. As I said, I don't have bad memories of high school, in fact in many ways it saved my sanity (difficult childhood and all) and pointed me to ways out. I just have no desire to reconnect with many people I haven't seen for 30 years.
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Post by: Ben on August 16, 2009, 10:33:45 AM
It is dreadfully hot here in Manhattan. Some might enjoy it but it's torture for me. I do have to go out for some groceries for the week but we are staying in with the curtains drawn and the fans blowing. We will turn on the AC tonight before bedtime.

It's amazing how much cooler a room can be when you close the (heavy) drapes to keep out the beautiful but burning hot sun. We have lots of southern exposure so the sun fills the room if the curtains are open. We have to watch for fading of the rug and chair and photos on the table by the window.
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Post by: TCB on August 16, 2009, 10:36:31 AM
You also have to be careful too much sun will make your hair turn gray................ or fall out.
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Post by: Ben on August 16, 2009, 10:58:25 AM
You also have to be careful too much sun will make your hair turn gray................ or fall out.

Or both! I guess I need to start wearing a hat more often
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Michael on August 16, 2009, 11:05:23 AM
Bryan Batt and his partner Tom Cianfichi run a store in New Orleans called Hazelnut.


http://www.hazelnutneworleans.com/about.shtml (http://www.hazelnutneworleans.com/about.shtml)

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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 16, 2009, 11:11:23 AM
OK - Time to head off to India and Australia for a couple of hours.

Laters...
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Post by: bk on August 16, 2009, 11:24:58 AM
Back from a two-mile jog - too much going on in my head and I must get it out of my head NOW.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on August 16, 2009, 11:30:55 AM
Just Got Back From taking My Grandchildren to the movie PONYO.What A Joy.

You Must SEA This Movie!!!
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Post by: George on August 16, 2009, 11:31:28 AM
A Very, Very, Very (that's three verys) Happy Birthday to DR Vixmom!! ;D
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Post by: George on August 16, 2009, 11:42:25 AM
Well, since we're so close...
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Post by: George on August 16, 2009, 11:42:40 AM
PAGE FOUR DANCE!!
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Post by: George on August 16, 2009, 11:43:26 AM
And now, I must be off.  I need to go to my place and feed my cat, then come back to my sister's and do some more laundry. ;)

Have a good day, all!!
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Sam on August 16, 2009, 11:44:30 AM

A REALLY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DEAR READER VIXMOM.
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 16, 2009, 12:38:27 PM
I am watching four Slasher DVD's that I am to review for SCARLET MAGAZINE and I am about to die myself.....what is most horrifying is to see TWO pages of EXTRAS on these cheap jack, badly acted, worthless....movies (?).....and know I have to suffer through it again and again.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Matt H. on August 16, 2009, 01:30:59 PM
There's nothing on the DVR for me to watch while I eat lunch, so I may go ahead and watch the advanced showings in their respective On-Demand channels of NURSE JACKIE or TRUE BLOOD while I eat.


Matt (or anyone else), I am curious why a network (is it HBO?) would put advance showings in On-Demand.  I can understand having advance showings available for reviewers, but why the general public?  It seems to defeat any hope of accurate ratings.

I'm sure any viewings of the On-Demand choices, especially for paycable offerings, will be forwarded from cable companies to the respective networks for them to figure into the ratings. All DVR recordings of shows are likewise added into the final count for shows. You have to remember in the 21st century that ratings are compiled from more than one viewing experience, especially with cable shows which repeat the shows several times throughout the week. Nielsen calls these advanced ratings "overnight + 7" meaning the premiere airing plus all other airings within seven days of the premiere.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Matt H. on August 16, 2009, 01:33:27 PM
Had a pretty good afternoon. We also had a tremendous rainstorm that lasted a couple of hours. We were running about an inch under the monthly average, but I'll bet that was erased this afternoon.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Matt H. on August 16, 2009, 01:35:20 PM
I watched NURSE JACKIE while I ate lunch. Excellent episode with only two left for its first season. Victor Garber was the guest star playing a snooty movie critic.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Matt H. on August 16, 2009, 01:36:53 PM
This afternoon's work project was called RUSTY KNIFE, and I liked it much more than yesterday's I AM WAITING. Production values seemed a bit higher, too, and the liner notes say that this was a smash hit when it was released in 1958.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Matt H. on August 16, 2009, 01:39:29 PM
Then I pulled out TOY STORY 2 and watched it. It was just a DVD, of course (Blu-ray coming next year), but upconverted in my Blu-ray player, it looked as close to HD as it's possible for a movie to look.

And I like the second one much more than the original film. Those Randy Newman songs in the movie are just great, especially the poignant one about Jessie's loss of her owner's affection as she grew up.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Kerry on August 16, 2009, 01:40:27 PM
I had a very strange dream last night.  In it, Don Grady and Tina Cole were in a Bollywood movie with Tina Cole doing some "Gumnaam" type numbers.  Somehow my "My Three Sons" (the later seasons) plug got put into my Bollywood hole. 

So to speak.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Matt H. on August 16, 2009, 01:58:26 PM
I've got some writing to do, and then I'll head back down to fold the laundry (still in the dryer right now) and then get to my next work project tonight.

WBBL.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Jane on August 16, 2009, 02:09:44 PM
Bryan Batt and his partner Tom Cianfichi run a store in New Orleans called Hazelnut.


http://www.hazelnutneworleans.com/about.shtml (http://www.hazelnutneworleans.com/about.shtml)




Not a store I would walk into.  I would be afraid to breathe in there.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Jane on August 16, 2009, 02:13:19 PM
Just Got Back From taking My Grandchildren to the movie PONYO.What A Joy.

You Must SEA This Movie!!!

Thank you for the suggestion.  I just put it on our NetFlix queue.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: td on August 16, 2009, 02:16:43 PM
I had a very strange dream last night.  In it, Don Grady and Tina Cole were in a Bollywood movie with Tina Cole doing some "Gumnaam" type numbers.  Somehow my "My Thre Sons" (the later seasons) plug got put into my Bollywood hole. 

So to speak.

It might be contagious!  Seriously! 
Only yesterday I dreamed that I was working with and dating Abhishek Bachchan!  In my dream Abhishek and I were at various places in and around Pittsburgh as well as at my house.  We were apparently getting ready to go to work (whether or not it was a movie or what is unclear).  But, Abhisheck and I were best buds, and Aishwarya Ray was nowhere in sight.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Laura on August 16, 2009, 02:16:48 PM
A Very Happy Birthday to Miss Mae-Ling Goldstein, who turns seven years old today.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Ginny on August 16, 2009, 02:21:47 PM
We are back from church in Lima, a visit to our oldest parishioner (she'll be 99 in 2 weeks), lunch at Culver's in Sidney, and a visit to John's room at Hospice of Dayton.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Ginny on August 16, 2009, 02:22:16 PM
Happiest of Birthdays to dear DR Vixmom!
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 16, 2009, 02:25:40 PM
Happy  Birthday, Dearest Debra (aka Vixmom)!
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: TCB on August 16, 2009, 02:30:25 PM
Bryan Batt and his partner Tom Cianfichi run a store in New Orleans called Hazelnut.


http://www.hazelnutneworleans.com/about.shtml (http://www.hazelnutneworleans.com/about.shtml)




Are they partners or partners?
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Kerry on August 16, 2009, 02:32:24 PM
I had a very strange dream last night.  In it, Don Grady and Tina Cole were in a Bollywood movie with Tina Cole doing some "Gumnaam" type numbers.  Somehow my "My Thre Sons" (the later seasons) plug got put into my Bollywood hole. 

So to speak.

It might be contagious!  Seriously! 
Only yesterday I dreamed that I was working with and dating Abhishek Bachchan!  In my dream Abhishek and I were at various places in and around Pittsburgh as well as at my house.  We were apparently getting ready to go to work (whether or not it was a movie or what is unclear).  But, Abhisheck and I were best buds, and Aishwarya Ray was nowhere in sight.

We'll have to be careful what we eat before going to bed.

Oh-- you know what I mean.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: DAW on August 16, 2009, 02:40:03 PM
HAPPY SEVENTH BIRTHDAY, MISS MAE-LING GOLDSTEIN!!!!!!!
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: DAW on August 16, 2009, 03:04:06 PM
Well --

Since it seems to be a fairly slow news day here at HHW, I hope people won't mind if I share some photos from yesterday morning's outing...
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: DAW on August 16, 2009, 03:04:23 PM
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t87/singdaw/P8150085-1.jpg?t=1250459428)
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: DAW on August 16, 2009, 03:05:12 PM
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t87/singdaw/P8150105.jpg?t=1250459552)
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: DAW on August 16, 2009, 03:05:53 PM
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t87/singdaw/P8150108.jpg?t=1250459589)
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: DAW on August 16, 2009, 03:06:30 PM
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t87/singdaw/P8150109.jpg?t=1250459603)
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: DAW on August 16, 2009, 03:07:19 PM
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t87/singdaw/P8150110.jpg?t=1250459669)
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: DAW on August 16, 2009, 03:07:47 PM
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t87/singdaw/P8150111.jpg?t=1250459681)
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: DAW on August 16, 2009, 03:08:12 PM
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t87/singdaw/P8150114.jpg?t=1250459718)
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: DAW on August 16, 2009, 03:08:42 PM
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t87/singdaw/P5100037.jpg?t=1250459761)
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: DAW on August 16, 2009, 03:12:39 PM
Oh, and this wasn't part of yesterday's itinerary, but for DR TCB:  a shot of the glass ceilings in the main hall of the Masonic Lodge in New York City.  They are supposed to be exact copies of those installed in the Titanic.

(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t87/singdaw/P8140090.jpg?t=1250459934)
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Kerry on August 16, 2009, 03:15:08 PM
Wow-- those are some pictures, DAW.  That was some outing!

Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: DAW on August 16, 2009, 03:15:57 PM
Thanks, DR Kerry!

Oh, and one more for good measure:

ZACH

(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t87/singdaw/P9130004.jpg?t=1250460149)
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: TCB on August 16, 2009, 03:17:44 PM
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t87/singdaw/P8150105.jpg?t=1250459552)


Is he any relation to Tommy Dorsey?
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: TCB on August 16, 2009, 03:20:06 PM
Oh, and this wasn't part of yesterday's itinerary, but for DR TCB:  a shot of the glass ceilings in the main hall of the Masonic Lodge in New York City.  They are supposed to be exact copies of those installed in the Titanic.

(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t87/singdaw/P8140090.jpg?t=1250459934)


Thank you, DAW, although I don't remember a Masonic Lodge on the Titanic.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: TCB on August 16, 2009, 03:22:21 PM
What cemetery did you visit?
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Laura on August 16, 2009, 03:25:24 PM
I thought I was the only one who enjoyed cemeterying. Thanks, DAW!
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Jrand73 on August 16, 2009, 03:27:30 PM
Happy Birthday Miss Mae-Ling
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Ben on August 16, 2009, 03:32:26 PM
Happy Seven to Mae-Ling!!!
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Ben on August 16, 2009, 03:33:03 PM
Bryan Batt and his partner Tom Cianfichi run a store in New Orleans called Hazelnut.


http://www.hazelnutneworleans.com/about.shtml (http://www.hazelnutneworleans.com/about.shtml)




Are they partners or partners?

They are Husband and Husband (perhaps not legally but emotionally).
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Cillaliz on August 16, 2009, 03:33:13 PM
Has anyone seen District 9?   
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: DAW on August 16, 2009, 03:34:46 PM
Thanks!

Most of yesterday's pictures are from Kensico in Valhalla, NY.

Judy is located at Ferncliff in Hartsdale, NY.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Cillaliz on August 16, 2009, 03:37:59 PM
Recovery vibes to the Mayor of Milwaukee who was beaten with a lead pipe when he tried to help a woman who was being attacked

http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/08/16/milwaukee.mayor.attacked/index.html
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Laura on August 16, 2009, 03:46:35 PM
Yikes, Cillailz! Yes, many vibes to the mayor.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: TCB on August 16, 2009, 03:49:16 PM
Recovery vibes to the Mayor of Milwaukee who was beaten with a lead pipe when he tried to help a woman who was being attacked

http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/08/16/milwaukee.mayor.attacked/index.html


How horrible!
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: TCB on August 16, 2009, 03:50:51 PM
Bryan Batt and his partner Tom Cianfichi run a store in New Orleans called Hazelnut.


http://www.hazelnutneworleans.com/about.shtml (http://www.hazelnutneworleans.com/about.shtml)




Are they partners or partners?

They are Husband and Husband (perhaps not legally but emotionally).


Just as well.  They are both too good looking for me.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: DAW on August 16, 2009, 04:19:49 PM
Thank you, DAW, although I don't remember a Masonic Lodge on the Titanic.

Hmmm.   It must have been on the Poop Deck.       ;)
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Jane on August 16, 2009, 04:31:33 PM
HAPPY 7TH BIRTHDAY TO CUTE MAE-LING!!
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Jane on August 16, 2009, 04:32:25 PM
I thought I was the only one who enjoyed cemeterying. Thanks, DAW!

We enjoy it :)

Thanks for the photos DR DAW.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Jane on August 16, 2009, 04:33:53 PM
Has anyone seen District 9?  

Bryan saw it today & said it was good.  If he had just mentioned it I wouldn't have had a clue what you were asking ;D
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Jane on August 16, 2009, 04:36:08 PM
Recovery vibes to the Mayor of Milwaukee who was beaten with a lead pipe when he tried to help a woman who was being attacked

http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/08/16/milwaukee.mayor.attacked/index.html

I saw the, slightly emotional, interview with his brother.

FULL RECOVERY VIBES FOR THE BRAVE MAYOR OF MILWAUKEE!!!
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: TCB on August 16, 2009, 04:39:05 PM
It looks like Tropical Storm Claudette is pounding Danise's part of the world.  Has anyone heard anything from her?
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Jane on August 16, 2009, 04:42:53 PM
Here is the interview (http://www.necn.com/Boston/Nation/2009/08/16/Milwaukees-Mayor-Barrett/1250453524.html)
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Jane on August 16, 2009, 04:43:36 PM
It looks like Tropical Storm Claudette is pounding Danise's part of the world.  Has anyone heard anything from her?

I have not. ???
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: td on August 16, 2009, 04:48:46 PM
I am another one who enjoys cemetery-ing.  Thanks for the pix, DR DAW.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: td on August 16, 2009, 04:56:38 PM
Slow news day on HHW!?!?!?  Here's Dixie Bell's playground:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/minx_the_dog/Dixie%20Bell/th_DSCN0411.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v305/minx_the_dog/Dixie%20Bell/?action=view&current=DSCN0411.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/minx_the_dog/Dixie%20Bell/th_DSCN0412.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v305/minx_the_dog/Dixie%20Bell/?action=view&current=DSCN0412.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/minx_the_dog/Dixie%20Bell/th_DSCN0413.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v305/minx_the_dog/Dixie%20Bell/?action=view&current=DSCN0413.jpg)

Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: td on August 16, 2009, 04:57:40 PM
 . . .and Miss Dixie Bell after she's been to "the playground:"

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/minx_the_dog/Dixie%20Bell/th_DSCN0414.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v305/minx_the_dog/Dixie%20Bell/?action=view&current=DSCN0414.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/minx_the_dog/Dixie%20Bell/th_DSCN0345.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v305/minx_the_dog/Dixie%20Bell/?action=view&current=DSCN0345.jpg)
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Jane on August 16, 2009, 05:03:52 PM
Nice playground, and it is always nice to see Miss Dixie Bell :)
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: TCB on August 16, 2009, 05:09:32 PM
Thanks, DR Kerry!

Oh, and one more for good measure:

ZACH

(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t87/singdaw/P9130004.jpg?t=1250460149)


Zach is almost as handsome as his......... mother.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Laura on August 16, 2009, 05:10:24 PM
I took the girls cemeterying in LA. We saw Evelyn Nesbit, Lawrence Welk, Bing Crosby, Bugsy Seigel, Marilyn Monroe, and Mrs. Miller.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Jane on August 16, 2009, 05:16:16 PM
When did you take the girls to L.A.?  Did you go for the night & to Disneyland?
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Jrand73 on August 16, 2009, 05:27:35 PM
Lovely doggie photos from DR DAW and DR td. 

The headstone photos were very interesting as well.

I am most intrigued by the Japanese Noirs that DR MATTH was writing about writing about yesterday and DR MBARNUM posted a link to....most interesting, but a bit pricey for me.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: JMK on August 16, 2009, 05:33:27 PM
Recovery vibes to the Mayor of Milwaukee who was beaten with a lead pipe when he tried to help a woman who was being attacked

http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/08/16/milwaukee.mayor.attacked/index.html

My sister-in-law, who was just here, is an ADA in Milwaukee and may get that case!  I was just asking her about the little girl there who slit her grandfather's throat.  Evidently it wasn't a totally bad thing, if you get my drift.  This is the same sister in law who was mentioned on Rush Limbaugh's show several years ago, much to the hilarity of the rest of the family.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Cillaliz on August 16, 2009, 05:40:45 PM
My guess is the guy will plead to something.  Not a good case to take to trial from a defense standpoint
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Jane on August 16, 2009, 05:42:51 PM
This will soon be Yogi's playground.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: TCB on August 16, 2009, 05:43:03 PM
My new TV has a beautiful picture.  Unfotunately, it is not in HD.  Sigh!   :P
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: FJL on August 16, 2009, 05:43:49 PM
Birthday wishes to vixmom
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Jane on August 16, 2009, 05:51:07 PM
DR TCB have you figured out what is needed to get your HD picture?
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: TCB on August 16, 2009, 05:54:08 PM
DR TCB have you figured out what is needed to get your HD picture?


Yes, a new cable box.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: TCB on August 16, 2009, 05:54:41 PM
I think.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Jrand73 on August 16, 2009, 05:55:54 PM
I had to upgrade my box to receive the HD signal
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: TCB on August 16, 2009, 05:56:15 PM
This will soon be Yogi's playground.


I was waiting for someone else to ask, so that I wouldn't have to look stupid; but who is Yogi?
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: TCB on August 16, 2009, 05:59:31 PM
I had to upgrade my box to receive the HD signal

My old TV was so old (How old is it?) that they apparently had to use one of their old obsolete cable boxes to match my set.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Jane on August 16, 2009, 06:05:26 PM
This will soon be Yogi's playground.


I was waiting for someone else to ask, so that I wouldn't have to look stupid; but who is Yogi?

Our grand-dog, or Craig & Ioana's dog.  If you look closely you can see Craig & Yogi in the photo.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Jane on August 16, 2009, 06:06:14 PM
DR TCB I hope you can get the HD picture soon.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: TCB on August 16, 2009, 06:14:13 PM
DR TCB I hope you can get the HD picture soon.



Well, I am not going to wait for the mountain to come to Muhammad.  I have packed up my cable box and remote, and I will go to Comcast tomorrow and exchange them.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: TCB on August 16, 2009, 06:15:43 PM
This will soon be Yogi's playground.


I was waiting for someone else to ask, so that I wouldn't have to look stupid; but who is Yogi?

Our grand-dog, or Craig & Ioana's dog.  If you look closely you can see Craig & Yogi in the photo.


I thought that was your grand-dog, but I figured I would feel really stupid if you had a brother named Yogi; and I mentioned that he would have lots of trees to pee on.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: TCB on August 16, 2009, 06:20:31 PM
Ginny, how are you?
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Ginny on August 16, 2009, 06:23:07 PM
Ginny, how are you?

Exhausted.  Thanks for asking, DR TCB.

I'm sorry to sit here like so much fish, but it's nice just to be in BK's living room with all of you.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: TCB on August 16, 2009, 06:23:55 PM
Has there been any change with John?
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Laura on August 16, 2009, 06:25:38 PM
Jane, I took the girls many years ago -- probably around 2002.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: TCB on August 16, 2009, 06:26:16 PM
Jane, I took the girls many years ago -- probably around 2002.


Your girls, right?  Not the neighbor girls?
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Laura on August 16, 2009, 06:27:05 PM
Sandra and Megan.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Jane on August 16, 2009, 06:27:39 PM
Hi Ginny.  Is John still at the hospital or is the hospice room in a new location?
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Jane on August 16, 2009, 06:28:02 PM
Sandra and Megan.

LOL-I had thought you meant the neighbor girls.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: bk on August 16, 2009, 06:28:27 PM
Back from the reunion, have addressed all packages (will postage them tomorrow), and had a meal at Jerry's Deli again.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: TCB on August 16, 2009, 06:32:54 PM
Back from the reunion, have addressed all packages (will postage them tomorrow), and had a meal at Jerry's Deli again.

No food at the reunion?  Well, what you serve at a 6th grade reunion?  Graham crackers and chocolate milk?
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Jane on August 16, 2009, 06:37:05 PM
Milk & crackers work for me ;)

Bruce, did you have a nice time?  I would enjoy a 6th grade reunion.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: TCB on August 16, 2009, 06:41:18 PM




G'night!
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: bk on August 16, 2009, 06:42:46 PM
I'll be announcing our new title at midnight tonight for your eyes only.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Laura on August 16, 2009, 06:47:30 PM
I decided to skip my last reunion because I decided that, with the exception of one person, I really didn't care what any of them were doing.

The one person I cared about I saw last spring. And I should see him and his lovely wife more often.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 16, 2009, 06:54:09 PM
bk - Is the guy who organizes these sixth grade class reunions actually part of your sixth grade class? Or is he truly obsessed with your sixth grade class?
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Jennifer on August 16, 2009, 07:06:08 PM
Happy Birthday DR Vixmom. Hope you had a great day!
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Ginny on August 16, 2009, 07:09:49 PM
DRs TCB and Jane - the only change is that John was transferred to the Hospice of Dayton campus about noon today.  It's a lot more comfortable for his wife and daughters.  Farther from their (and our) homes, though.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 16, 2009, 07:10:29 PM
Another good "True Blood"... And now onto "Mad Men"...

*For a glimpse of what's going on right now at http://twitter.com/_RadioCity be sure to check out http://twitter.com/_ethelmerman

:)
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Jane on August 16, 2009, 07:20:46 PM
DR Ginny, I hope not too much farther away.  Is your sister-in-law sleeping there?  I feel so very bad for all of you.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Matt H. on August 16, 2009, 07:25:09 PM
DR TCB I hope you can get the HD picture soon.



Well, I am not going to wait for the mountain to come to Muhammad.  I have packed up my cable box and remote, and I will go to Comcast tomorrow and exchange them.

If you have a set of rabbit ears, you could probably get local HD channels over-the-air right now. All you'd need to do is go into your TV's setup menu and have it search for the local signals. But without rabbit ears, it won't work.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Matt H. on August 16, 2009, 07:27:54 PM
My work project tonight was called TAKE AIM AT THE POLICE VAN. It was a whodunit, believe it or not. Story was a little confused, but the action was intense, and the central performance, a jailhouse guard who's investigating the crime of the movie's title, was excellent.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Ginny on August 16, 2009, 07:28:46 PM
DR Ginny, I hope not too much farther away.  Is your sister-in-law sleeping there?  I feel so very bad for all of you.

John's wife and youngest daughter have not left him now since Thursday, except briefly Friday night.  The other 2 daughters, from his previous marriage, have been there when their job and family responsibilities permit.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Matt H. on August 16, 2009, 07:30:26 PM
It was only 79 minutes, so I had plenty of time to watch other things. I opted for more DOLLHOUSE episodes on Blu-ray. I watched two more shows. The first was a very good which I had watched during the show's regular run, but having seen all of the preceding shows, it made a lot more sense now. Nice surprise ending with the idenification of the neighbor's identity.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2009, 07:30:29 PM
I tell you.  Elmore has some good looking friends!

birds of a feather....
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Matt H. on August 16, 2009, 07:31:44 PM
The second episode was not so good, a muddled story with flashbacks mixing two stories, neither very effective, about a drug which was making everyone lose his inhibitions.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Jane on August 16, 2009, 07:32:51 PM
My work project tonight was called TAKE AIM AT THE POLICE VAN. It was a whodunit, believe it or not. Story was a little confused, but the action was intense, and the central performance, a jailhouse guard who's investigating the crime of the movie's title, was excellent.

Is this a foreign film?
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Matt H. on August 16, 2009, 07:32:51 PM
I watched a little bit of THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM on HBOW-HD. I have the HD-DVD of it, but it was nice seeing about 20 minutes of that spectacular car chase
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Ginny on August 16, 2009, 07:32:56 PM
'night!
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Jane on August 16, 2009, 07:33:21 PM
Hi Vixmom.  Have you had a nice birthday?  Did you eat cake?
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Matt H. on August 16, 2009, 07:33:58 PM
My work project tonight was called TAKE AIM AT THE POLICE VAN. It was a whodunit, believe it or not. Story was a little confused, but the action was intense, and the central performance, a jailhouse guard who's investigating the crime of the movie's title, was excellent.

Is this a foreign film?

All of these films I'm watching for work are from a box of Japanese noir films, hence the awkward title.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Jane on August 16, 2009, 07:34:08 PM
'night Ginny.  Rest well.  I also hope Johns wife & daughter get some sleep. 
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: Matt H. on August 16, 2009, 07:34:39 PM
And I ended my eveing watching tonight's TRUE BLOOD, a super episode with a very emotional ending. I loved it.
Title: Re: CHUMP CHANGE
Post by: elmore3003 on August 16, 2009, 07:35:21 PM
DR Ginny, I hope not too much farther away.  Is your sister-in-law sleeping there?  I feel so very bad for all of you.

John's wife and youngest daughter have not left him now since Thursday, except briefly Friday night.  The other 2 daughters, from his previous marriage, have been there when their job and family responsibilities permit.

DR Ginny, did you and Richard see Christine Andreas perform? I wonder how many showed up for her?
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Post by: Jane on August 16, 2009, 07:35:23 PM
My work project tonight was called TAKE AIM AT THE POLICE VAN. It was a whodunit, believe it or not. Story was a little confused, but the action was intense, and the central performance, a jailhouse guard who's investigating the crime of the movie's title, was excellent.

Is this a foreign film?

All of these films I'm watching for work are from a box of Japanese noir films, hence the awkward title.

That is a lot of sub-titles to read in one grouping ;)
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 16, 2009, 07:35:50 PM
I tell you.  Elmore has some good looking friends!

birds of a feather....

And that's why I love you!
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2009, 07:42:11 PM
Hello all!!  I am sorry I was E & T all day but I was busy getting ready to celebrate and then celebrating and then cleaning up afterwards


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Post by: bk on August 16, 2009, 07:44:08 PM
bk - Is the guy who organizes these sixth grade class reunions actually part of your sixth grade class? Or is he truly obsessed with your sixth grade class?

:)  Yes, he's a member of the class.
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2009, 07:44:48 PM
We had a barbeque today- the guests were my parents , my brother and his fiancee and the Vixter's best friend and her family (parents and 2 brothers) and another one of the Vixters girlfriends

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Post by: bk on August 16, 2009, 07:45:54 PM
Just finished proofing the packaging for our new release - it looks swell - have a few corrections to give, which I'll hopefully do later tonight, then we'll send it for approval and get it to the printers by Tuesday.  The master will be finalized by early tomorrow afternoon and that will get Fed Exed to the pressing plant.  And then, it's on to the next, which we'll announce two weeks from this Thursday.  Whew!
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2009, 07:46:09 PM
It was hot and sunny all day but the kids were in the pool and we were in the tent cabana thingy and it was very nice 
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Post by: Matt H. on August 16, 2009, 07:47:45 PM
Going to write for just a little bit and then heading down to bed.

Good night!
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Post by: Jane on August 16, 2009, 07:49:42 PM
Sounds like a very nice day DR Vixmom. :D
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Post by: Jane on August 16, 2009, 07:54:43 PM
'night
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2009, 07:58:10 PM
I marinated some steak for 24 hours  in some Cabernet Savereoign and garlic, black pepper and kosher salt, and cooked in over slow heat in the gas grill and it came out tender and delicious

we also had bonelesschicken breasts which I cooked ina pan with ginger dressing, soy sauce and sesame seeds mixed all together , also over low heat - also a success

the menu also included new potatoes slowly cooked in butter in the grill, boiled sweet corm n on the cob, coleslaw that I made from a kit I got at Costo yesterday -

they give you the sliced cabbage, shelled and quartered walnuts, dried cranberries and the dressing  - I mixed it all together this morning and let it sit for about 6 hourts before servingand it was really good.

I also served a green salad which was another Costco kit - fancy lettuces, thinly sliced carrots, glazed pecans, feta cheese and dried cranberries to whci I added cucumber and  which I served with a cranberry balsamic dressing

oh and dinner rolls and my Mom brought homemade potato salad




 
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2009, 07:59:39 PM
thank you all for the lovely birthday wishes  - I wish I could have had all of you here for my boirthday celebration
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Post by: Laura on August 16, 2009, 08:01:45 PM
What? No cake and ice cream on the menu?
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2009, 08:01:47 PM
there was no cake  however the other Mom brought cannolis and we set up our chocolate fountain and had fresh strawberries, blueberries, bannana slices, grapes, marshmallows and graham crackers for dipping


Oh and I also had Klondike Bars
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2009, 08:02:27 PM
so that's the ice cream!!
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2009, 08:05:08 PM
My best freind since we were 14, who resides in Michigan, sent me a beautiful bouquet  and my lovely Canadian niece who today celebrated her 1st anniversary called me, as did my inlaws and my other brother and family (who  live in Ohio)

So all in all it was a wonderful day   
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Post by: bk on August 16, 2009, 08:05:34 PM
Watching Grumpy Old Men right now.
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2009, 08:05:56 PM
The Vixrer presented me with a birthday card she made herself
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Post by: George on August 16, 2009, 08:12:18 PM
Nice, Vixmom!
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 16, 2009, 08:12:19 PM
I marinated some steak for 24 hours  in some Cabernet Savereoign and garlic, black pepper and kosher salt, and cooked in over slow heat in the gas grill and it came out tender and delicious

we also had bonelesschicken breasts which I cooked ina pan with ginger dressing, soy sauce and sesame seeds mixed all together , also over low heat - also a success

the menu also included new potatoes slowly cooked in butter in the grill, boiled sweet corm n on the cob, coleslaw that I made from a kit I got at Costo yesterday -

they give you the sliced cabbage, shelled and quartered walnuts, dried cranberries and the dressing  - I mixed it all together this morning and let it sit for about 6 hourts before servingand it was really good which I served with a cranberry balsamic dressing

oh and dinner rolls and my Mom brought homemade potato salad

Oh and we had a green salad with fancy  lettuces, carrot strips, glazed pecans, cranberries, feta cheese, and sliced cucumber


 



YUM!!!  Want to come and cook in my kitchen?
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Post by: George on August 16, 2009, 08:14:51 PM
I'm at my home, watching TV and making DVDs of TV shows for my niece and a friend.  I should've been at my sister's doing laundry.  I could've been doing laundry here at my house, but I brought all my dirty clothes to my sister's thinking that I would spend most of today there.  I didn't.  Anyway, I have to leave and do laundry, now.

Have a good rest of the evening, all!
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2009, 08:14:55 PM
this is the picture she drew
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Post by: George on August 16, 2009, 08:15:50 PM
Very nice card!
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2009, 08:21:15 PM
and this is the poem she wrote - that made me cry



You've reared me from my childhood
You've held me in your arms
You've always been right by my side
to keep away life's harms

You've always been a trusted friend
We're closer than words can say
and I know somehow we'll stay this close
no matter what comes our way

You've given me your golden hair
and sparkling saphire eyes
You taught me to appreciate
Spring flowers and evening skies

No matter what life throws at us
This one thing will stay true
I'll make it out of anything
as long as I have you



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Post by: Cillaliz on August 16, 2009, 08:23:35 PM
That's wonderful Vixmor. 
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2009, 08:26:32 PM
I marinated some steak for 24 hours  in some Cabernet Savereoign and garlic, black pepper and kosher salt, and cooked in over slow heat in the gas grill and it came out tender and delicious

we also had bonelesschicken breasts which I cooked ina pan with ginger dressing, soy sauce and sesame seeds mixed all together , also over low heat - also a success

the menu also included new potatoes slowly cooked in butter in the grill, boiled sweet corm n on the cob, coleslaw that I made from a kit I got at Costo yesterday -

they give you the sliced cabbage, shelled and quartered walnuts, dried cranberries and the dressing  - I mixed it all together this morning and let it sit for about 6 hourts before servingand it was really good which I served with a cranberry balsamic dressing

oh and dinner rolls and my Mom brought homemade potato salad

Oh and we had a green salad with fancy  lettuces, carrot strips, glazed pecans, cranberries, feta cheese, and sliced cucumber


 



YUM!!!  Want to come and cook in my kitchen?

I must admit I have never been very creative  in cooking nor have I been much of a marianter - but the meals that Skip has cooked that I have been lucky enough to eat  were my inspiration

the slow cooking beef in  a low heat was a trick that Skip taught  me last Christmas when I called in a panic realizing I had no clue how to cook the prime rib I had purchased   

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Post by: Cillaliz on August 16, 2009, 08:28:38 PM
I love Skip's cooking!!!
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2009, 08:28:53 PM
and I must also thank Jose and Woody for their many culinary explanations -

 
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2009, 08:30:19 PM
I love Skip's cooking!!!

he is amazing!!!

Maybe now that this dinner turned out well I will be brave enough  to invite them here to sample my cooking
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 16, 2009, 08:32:52 PM
Glad you had a good day Vixmom, you certainly deserve it
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 16, 2009, 08:35:11 PM
Time for me to go...night
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2009, 08:36:21 PM
thank you!!

Your kitchen is lovely BTW - would you like to come and do mine?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 16, 2009, 08:36:57 PM
DR the vixter - Thank you for making me cry. :)
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Post by: FJL on August 16, 2009, 08:38:52 PM
Just read the posts abpve about cooking to Skip - thanks, Cilla and vixmom!
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Post by: FJL on August 16, 2009, 08:39:12 PM
Beautiful poem by the vixter!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 16, 2009, 08:39:41 PM
DR vixmom - It really does sound like you had a wonderful day.

*Now promise me - promise all of us - that you will continue to celebrate your birthday by not working more than eight hours tomorrow. ;)
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2009, 08:40:37 PM
Oh and my present from Vixdad was
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2009, 08:41:57 PM
DR vixmom - It really does sound like you had a wonderful day.

*Now promise me - promise all of us - that you will continue to celebrate your birthday by not working more than eight hours tomorrow. ;)

well I'll try ... we have someone out on vacation so I cannot promise
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2009, 08:45:43 PM
I have really really really wanted to get a Shark steam mop and could not justify the expense so I was really happy when Vixdad preaneted mne with not only teh shark but the new top of the line version

I used it this morning on my kitchen floor which is  ceramis tile, the wood floor it the living room and the tiel floor in the downstairs  bath

 It was so easy to use and got the floors so clean!!  I was very excited
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2009, 08:48:39 PM
Just read the posts abpve about cooking to Skip - thanks, Cilla and vixmom!

You two are wonderful hosts _ and It was so gernrous of him to spend all that time on the phone with me last Christmas to talk me through my cooking dliemma while you had a house full of guets yourselves

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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2009, 08:52:08 PM
If I have not learned anything else in this past year I did learn this :  I am very very blessed and I count all of you who have been so wonderfully supportive and generous with  your love, your time and your knowlege
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2009, 08:53:25 PM
and now I want to hear all about Gabe's Bar Mitzvah and I want to see pictures!!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 16, 2009, 09:10:48 PM
Oh...

I had a nice time at the private screening earlier tonight, and I also had a nice, albeit brief, time at the India Day Parade and Festival.  -There were really just too many people crammed into too few blocks down by Madison Square Park.  One of the food stands had two portable, wood-burning tandoor ovens - now that's a lotta heat!  And one the kulfi - ice cream - vendors just kept grabbing the treats right out of the dry ice! -A burn of a different type.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 16, 2009, 09:11:22 PM
And now... I'm going to have to head to the land of the Wussburgers...

Goodnight.
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2009, 09:17:02 PM
I just caught up on yesterday - Ginny I am so very sorry



I will say some extra prayers tonight for John and all who love him 
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Post by: vixmom on August 16, 2009, 09:17:28 PM
Gosh  - I have to get up in 6 hours.... goodnight!!
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Post by: Kerry on August 16, 2009, 09:20:25 PM
And now, I must be off.  I need to go to my place and feed my cat, then come back to my sister's and do some more laundry. ;)

Have a good day, all!!

Vibes to George that he keeps track of whose house he is in and which cat he is feeding!
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Post by: Kerry on August 16, 2009, 09:21:00 PM
Thanks, DR Kerry!

Oh, and one more for good measure:

ZACH

(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t87/singdaw/P9130004.jpg?t=1250460149)

AW-- that's the greatest!!!!
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Post by: Kerry on August 16, 2009, 09:24:31 PM
. . .and Miss Dixie Bell after she's been to "the playground:"

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/minx_the_dog/Dixie%20Bell/th_DSCN0414.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v305/minx_the_dog/Dixie%20Bell/?action=view&current=DSCN0414.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/minx_the_dog/Dixie%20Bell/th_DSCN0345.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v305/minx_the_dog/Dixie%20Bell/?action=view&current=DSCN0345.jpg)

Beautiful!
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Post by: Kerry on August 16, 2009, 09:32:40 PM
and this is the poem she wrote - that made me cry

You've reared me from my childhood
You've held me in your arms
You've always been right by my side
to keep away life's harms

You've always been a trusted friend
We're closer than words can say
and I know somehow we'll stay this close
no matter what comes our way

You've given me your golden hair
and sparkling saphire eyes
You taught me to appreciate
Spring flowers and evening skies

No matter what life throws at us
This one thing will stay true
I'll make it out of anything
as long as I have you


How lovely!
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Post by: Kerry on August 16, 2009, 09:34:03 PM
and now I want to hear all about Gabe's Bar Mitzvah and I want to see pictures!!
Ditto!
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Post by: Sam on August 16, 2009, 09:48:00 PM
Just wanted to say Goodnight to everyone.

And have a very great Monday.
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Post by: Sam on August 16, 2009, 09:48:27 PM
Hi Kerry
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Post by: Sam on August 16, 2009, 09:49:24 PM
The day was busy, but not very exciting.

So I have nothing to post.
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Post by: Sam on August 16, 2009, 09:51:22 PM
Sleep well everyone.

 :)
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Post by: Kerry on August 16, 2009, 10:10:55 PM
Goodnight, Sam.  Goodnight, 2 guests.
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Post by: td on August 16, 2009, 10:44:22 PM
The vixter even made me cry!  What a lovely card! 

And I thought I cried enough at the end of TRUE BLOOD tonight. . .
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Post by: bk on August 16, 2009, 11:23:40 PM
FJL, are we having a get-together at some point - I'd love to see as many of you dear, dear people out there in the dark as possible.
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Post by: DAW on August 16, 2009, 11:24:03 PM
The vixter even made me cry! 

Me three!!     
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Post by: bk on August 16, 2009, 11:24:42 PM
I have not stopped today - just one thing after another, but boy did I get a lot done.  I just did the editing road map for the next Kritzerland CD (after the one I'm announcing here tonight at midnight), so that's a big load off.  I tried to start a movie, but there was just no time to watch it.
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Post by: DAW on August 16, 2009, 11:38:00 PM
bk - being busy is probably the best thing to help you from feeling blue!
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Post by: DAW on August 16, 2009, 11:55:11 PM
For DR JoseSPiano and fans of Glee! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIoSTbPt_PI&feature=channel)   :)