Haines His Way
Archives => Archive 18 => Topic started by: bk on June 07, 2010, 11:58:57 PM
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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were technological and had pad, and now it is time for you to post until the technological cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: TAXIS!
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Morning all.
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That is all.
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Good morning, all.
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TOD: I'm often accused of being a Luddite because I refuse to get a cell phone and I don't TiVO (or watch TV), have a DVR, an iPad, an e-reader or too many gadgets outside of the computer that were designed to make my life complete.
I thankfully feel more complete without all of the above, so my answer - at least this early in the morning - would likely be my KitchenAid mixer and/or my food processor, both of which help immeasurably in the kitchen. The heat here in San Antonio is climbing above 90 most every day now, so you might want to throw in the ice cream maker, too.
I'm sure there's something else to go on the list, but I can't think of it right now.
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Good morning, all! I awoke at 5:30 and decided to get out of bed at 6, rather than wait for the 6:30 alarm. This morning is another McGlinnventory day, followed by a quick trip to Toyland. We were informed yesterday that the Master Toymaker has renewed our lease so that bodes something positive, i believe.
After my very brief sojourn in Toyland, I will head to the NYPL and continue work on the libretto for THE LADY OF THE SLIPPER. At 6:30, I meet my friend Chris for dinner, and that's my day.
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John, I like your post. I am not remotely a Luddite but I get looks like "how can you survive" when I tell people we don't have cable or a DVR. I have and use a computer every day but that doesn't mean I need or want to be connected every minute of every day. The iPad is just another electronic device for me. I don't need my life changed by an electronic slab. I've lived 57 years without one and I think I can live another 30 or so the same way.
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TOD:
1. The personal computer
2. The Internet
3. Television
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My wife's answer to TOD:
The dishwasher
The self-cleaning refrigerator
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TOD: The personal computer & the internet - as opposed to Univac.
I have been connected since 1998 and if has indeed changed my life....mostly for the better.
Second would be the VCR/DVD - I can watch anything I want - anytime I want - I am no longer at the mercy of the television programmers.
Third - cable/satellite television.
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It's a day.
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Oh....and CD's - so nice to hear such glorious sound.
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I think I asked DR JOSE about a new I Phone last week when I heard the rumor......
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TOD:
Number One for me is definitely the development of the personal computer and self-contained operating system software, especially in regard to my line of work in programming. The difference in time and effort and frustration between the tasks I had to perform years ago just to run an initial test on a module of a program and the ease and immediacy with which I can whip up a web application today is incredible.
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I am also pondering the Ipad. It's tempting, but like BK says, it really doesn't do much more than an iPhone or the iTouch does. I suppose the size helps with readabilty but if comes to that I have my laptop or desktop. If it had a robust Office-type app in which one would write full documents with ease, I think I would jump at it more readily (I think there is a bluetooth external keyboard accessory.) But for now, it's a toy...
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The iPad does make for a dandy cat toy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uL6GL61HKbs)...
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TOD: computers and the internet.
Things I am particularly fond of: air conditioning, dishwashers, my simple cell phone, self-cleaning ovens
I would like the self-cleaning refrigerator that Betsy has.
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TOD: I have to go along with most: Computer and internet. I would have gotten many more constructive things done the last fifteen years; if it hadn't been for the allure of the internet.
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Definitely the computer and internet.
The DVR machine, which changed the way I watch television. No having to set the timer each week to program my favorite series. Just a click and every episode is set to record. Watching a show live and missed something? Just hit reverse and see/hear what you missed. And burning a show or movie to DVDr is so easy!
The cell phone: although I rarely use it, it is very handy when out and about and you need to reach someone or they need to reach you.
The telephone answering machine/voice mail.
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And the word of the day is: TAXIS!
And The Song Of The Day Is: DRY BONES
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Bruce-
I just purchased an i-pad for my wife.
She has never used a computer in her life.
She wants something to easily send and receive-mail,use google and Facebook and surf the web.
She,also is an avid reader. I was thinking,originally,of getting her a Kindle.
This certainly serves that purpose.And The Kindle is very expensive to just use for reading.
She loves the i-pad. At least I think she does
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Tuesday morning greetings! I slept in 'til 9am today and will soon start on a furniture project that will rid our household of my old Cleopatra couch and make room for a new (to us) blue loveseat. This maneuver requires moving a bookcase from the living room to Richard's study area and sliding the piano about a foot toward the dining room. Something tells me I'll be churning up a lot of dust in the next couple of days.
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A Hallmark-style greeting I found on the internet:
So your daughter's a hooker,
and it spoiled your day,
Look at the bright side,
it's really good pay.
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TOD: Not that I've had it...but have had several acquaintances who did...I think the greatest technological advance, thus far, in my lifetime, is the non-invasive surgical procedure for repairing arteries...inserting a probe in a vein in the groin area and being able to insert stints to bypass weakened arteries all through the body, including the heart and the brain.
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TOD: If I must select an electronics device that is a technological wonder of my lifetime, I'll have to say I'm torn -- oh, yes! I am torn -- between computer disc technology (CD & DVD) and digital/hi-def video.
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I was thinking,originally,of getting her a Kindle.
This certainly serves that purpose.And The Kindle is very expensive to just use for reading.
Hmmm...I suppose one could also use the Kindle as a paper weight....or a doorstop. (Just to throw out some idea for Kindle versatility).
;)
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It's election day.
I voted.
The pickin's were slim.
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Occasional DR Lulu,
(http://www.grandprofile.com/Myspace_Comments/Happy_Birthday_Comments/images/Happy-Birthday-98.gif)
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And All that Jazz!
Happy Birthday former DR Lulu!
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Boo!
We're on Page 2!
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up... And I'm pretty sure I'll be rotating "out" my new sandals today. -But, again, no blisters.
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No blisters - that's quite an endorsement!
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Writing down my blocking for the last scene of BLITHE SPIRIT - which we will set tonight.
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Greetings from Toyland!
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The work continues.....but I will re-do the desk area next week..... at the Goodwill I found a nice BEDSIDE table with a flat top, some shelves and a drawer.....so that is nice....everything fits well....so that is nice.
I put some old shelves out at the curb about 15 minutes ago....we shall see what happens.
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I'm still laughing at the thought of my nerdy friend (that's a compliment) trying to be tough race car guy in his big truck and the boards flying out the back. OMG. When I saw him sitting in his office this morning I burst out laughing. Luckily he started laughing too. Nice way to start the morning
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TOD - I guess it's the computer and internet, but cell phones have had a pretty big impact too.
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I had a really busy day yesterday and am having a tough time getting started on work. Maybe I'll go out for lunch soon
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And, apparently, ConEd is working on the lines again today... Lots of flickering going on... So...
Laters...
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Has anyone seen The Addams Family?
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Not I.
I am not even interested in watching an ootlegbay.
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Bruce-
I just purchased an i-pad for my wife.
She has never used a computer in her life.
She wants something to easily send and receive-mail,use google and Facebook and surf the web.
She,also is an avid reader. I was thinking,originally,of getting her a Kindle.
This certainly serves that purpose.And The Kindle is very expensive to just use for reading.
She loves the i-pad. At least I think she does
Here's something she can do right away - there's a FREE app which lets you download Kindle for the iPad. FREE. Then you have access to purchase all Kindle books for your iPad.
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I don't see Lulu's birthday on our home page, hence it's not in the notes. A very happy haineshisway.com birthday to only occasional dear reader Lulu.
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Another bad-day-at-Hallmark greeting:
Your friends and I wanted to do
something special for your birthday .
So we're having you put to sleep .
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I'm up. CDs arrived THIS morning instead of tomorrow morning, but the helper is coming tomorrow morning not THIS morning so here they will sit until tomorrow morning. Unless I'm feeling adventurous in which case I'll ship out the non-dealer copies.
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Bruce-
I just purchased an i-pad for my wife.
She has never used a computer in her life.
She wants something to easily send and receive-mail,use google and Facebook and surf the web.
She,also is an avid reader. I was thinking,originally,of getting her a Kindle.
This certainly serves that purpose.And The Kindle is very expensive to just use for reading.
She loves the i-pad. At least I think she does
Here's something she can do right away - there's a FREE app which lets you download Kindle for the iPad. FREE. Then you have access to purchase all Kindle books for your iPad.
Actually, you can download the Kindle application free for your regular Mac and your PC also.
Smart move on Amazon's part.
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Well, we didn't pay for the loveseat, but they're continuing to hold it for us until Saturday when the store's 15% off sale starts:
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I rented SHUTTER ISLAND to watch tonight.
My wife refuse to watch that one with me.
:o
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Has anyone seen The Addams Family?
I saw it. I will say the audience loved it. I did not. I often wonder at times like that what, if anything, I'm missing. It's a good cast in a mediocre, mush of a show.
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Bruce-
I just purchased an i-pad for my wife.
She has never used a computer in her life.
She wants something to easily send and receive-mail,use google and Facebook and surf the web.
She,also is an avid reader. I was thinking,originally,of getting her a Kindle.
This certainly serves that purpose.And The Kindle is very expensive to just use for reading.
She loves the i-pad. At least I think she does
Here's something she can do right away - there's a FREE app which lets you download Kindle for the iPad. FREE. Then you have access to purchase all Kindle books for your iPad.
Thanks. Done
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Congrats to DR elmore's goddaughter.
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Tonight is the season finale of GLEE.
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Yet another Hallmark-wannabe-remark:
I'm so miserable without you
it's almost like you're here.
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Lovely settee, DR GINNY.
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DR CILLA LIZ - one day in the last century, a group of friends and stopped at a red light at 52nd Street and Keystone.
A pickup truck got the green light....he pulled away in a great hurry. Setting in the back of a truck was a LARGE console television set - wood cabinet....you remember what they were like......well the truck went, and because the television was on the very BACK of the truck and the tailgate was down....WELL......there was a big television face down in the intersection.
CRASH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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LOL, JRand. Was it you?
Luckily last night is there was no one around except a couple of people sitting in a doorway. One car came by while I was standing in the middle of the road laughing like crazy and moving the boards out of the way. Mind you this was right out in front of the courthouse and the jail/sheriff's office. Pretty funny place to decide to drag. It's all one way around there so he had to go around a couple blocks to get back to where we started.
I will say he totally left me in the dust so I loved that he had to come back to pick up his cargo. It was like I hadn't even put my foot on the accelerator and he was down the block with the boards a 1/2 block behind him.
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Hmm, Edith left for lunch 1 1/2 hours ago...not like her to be late coming back when we have people coming in. Hope there isnt' a problem
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I was only an interested bystander, DR CILLA LIZ....the television was not mine....thanks goodness.
However I did leave home in a Toyota pickup truck one morning and arrived at my destination without the Camper Shell that was on the bed.....it was dark and I never felt or heard a thing.
A drive back saw nothing beside the road......didn't notice it until I started to back into my parking space and thought "Wow, I sure can see a lot back there, usually it's DARK!"
I am convinced it was the Mysterians that took my camper shell up into their spaceship.
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Hmm, Edith left for lunch 1 1/2 hours ago...not like her to be late coming back when we have people coming in. Hope there isnt' a problem
Slow lunch service.....
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Lovely settee, DR GINNY.
Thanks, DR JRand - here's a close up of the fabric:
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Got everything but the dealer packages shipped. We'll do those tomorrow. Ate lunch at Hugo's and the lunch meeting with Barry Pearl will happen tomorrow.
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Woooooohoooooooooooo.....BAP on its way!
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Pretty, DR GINNY.
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Thanks, again, DR JRand. I think it will coordinate well with the couch we inherited from Richard's mother and the chair I bought last summer. Now we just need to find one more chair - comfortable for Richard - and our living room make-over will be complete.
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Topic of the Day: Ditto to just about everything!
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Occasional DR Lulu,
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Ditto to DR Lulu!
That's a great graphic, Jane. :D
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Has anyone seen The Addams Family?
I haven't seen it, but the CD arrived just about an hour ago and I'm just about to listen to it. :)
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Off to rehearsal.
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Has anyone seen The Addams Family?
I haven't seen it, but the CD arrived just about an hour ago and I'm just about to listen to it. :)
Nathan Lane was in The Producers and sang a song called, "Where Did We Go Right?" In The Addams Family, he sings a song called, "Where Did We Go Wrong?" :D
I like the CD...so far.
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For a long time, I believed the technological advance that altered my life the most was the ATM machine. Actually, I'm too young to have ever been inconvenied by rushing out in the middle of work to withdraw cash from a bank before they all closed at 2:00 pm. But I remember family members complaining about it, and I was so glad that I was born just in the right year that I would never have to deal with such an inconvenience. I do remember asking my Dad why all banks closed at 2:00 pm and he had no idea, but he could tell me that's where the expression "bankers hours" came from. The irony now is that I almost never go to a bank because I pay for everything with debit or credit cards, which are virtually accepted everywhere now. So, I would say the second technological advance that altered my life is debit cards. I never carry cash anymore. I have a really weird fat wallet with zippers that holds a gazillion store member cards (Ralph's card, Best Buy card, CVS card, Staples card, etc.), but it can't hold cash very well unless I fold the bills very tiny.
I have two computers at work and two computers at home, which I use constantly, but no cell phone at all. The reactions I get from people when they ask for my cell phone number and I tell them I don't have one is always amusing.
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happy, happy, former DR Lulu.
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I'm exhausted. Have been rearranging things a little in the garage and then lugging out twelve big boxes to get them out of the living room. Have to get all this crap cleaned up because I cannot STAND all these boxes around here. Aside from the new release, most of which will ship out tomorrow) there's only two boxes left, save for all the tape boxes that have to get returned to MGM.
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DR Ron Pulliam those Hallmark grettings are making me laugh.
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This show will probably not appeal to most people here. But the new show PRETTY LITTLE LIARS (based on the books) premieres tonight. In the US it is on ABC Family. Here it is on Much Music.
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DR Ron Pulliam those Hallmark grettings are making me laugh.
Another one, then:
Happy birthday! You look great for your age .
Almost Lifelike!
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;D
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Company is arriving later than we expected, and we feared they would be here too early.
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Okay, I think I've been a very good boy these last three weeks, but I am now saying loudly and clearly: PAGE THREE?
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Post deleted.
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There's gonna be a lot of post deleteds.
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Back from dinner. I'm sleepy.
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I've been thinning out my DVD collection today.
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Today (here at work) was probably only the second day on our new computer system that I was able to pay invoices. It's slow going, but it works.
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The library system is getting a new director, so they've been having public forums where the public can "interview" the candidates. Click HERE (http://www.trl.org/About/PressReleases/Candidate-forums-bios-0510.pdf) for a .pdf of the news release about the candidates. Tonight, the forum will be at the Tumwater library, which is just down the street from where I live, so I plan to go. I want to get something to eat before I go, so I'm leaving work now. Depending how late the forum ends (it's scheduled to go from 7:00 to 8:30), I'll probably go to my parents' house and visit with my aunt. My aunt and mom were planning on going to the casino today, so if they did, there's no telling how long they'll be there. ;)
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Be back later!
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And one for Mahler!
;D
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nice settee Ginny!!
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I laughed out loud at your story Cilla!
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Congrats on your new shelves JRand
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I have been missing my Jose stories ----come tell us more please
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Congrats to Elmore's godaughter on her scholarship!
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onight the Vixter and I went to orientation at the loca lcommunity college where the Vixter will be taking classes in the mornings during her last year of high school
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mebbe I kin tAke tpying classes there
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LOL! Maybe.
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I love my cellphone - since I am seldom at home it is the most wonderful tool for a working mom
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I also agree about the debit cards - I remember that when I was in high school one of my teachers told us that we would in our lifetimes become a virtually cash free society I laughed but now I carry a debit card and rarely carry cash - the same teacher told me that we would all have computers inour homes - since we had one teletype computer in out whole high school I thought that was ridiculous statement
more fool me
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Hoo and Ray and Ray and Hoo!! I keep seeing a notice in my mortgage statement that you can refinance easily through the company that already has my mortgage. So tonight I picked up the phone and called. It's not a done deal and I'm not celebrating too much yet, but it's nearly certain that I will be able to go to a 20 year fixed at 4.85. Considering I'm at a 30 year fixed at 6.0 that's a deal. I have to send a few things in, but I discussed the self employed new business issue with him and he said it's not a problem.
The best part is I get Marriott rewards points for refinancing. What a kick! It's not 1 for 1 or anything, but it's making a NYC fall vacation a lot more tempting
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It's funny, since I've been working with my immigration clients who almost all use only cash, I've been using cash most of the time. It really helps me keep on a budget.
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The loan officer told me he thinks I'm paying way too much for homeowner's insurance. I'm going to call my insurance agent tomorrow and discuss it with him. If I can't get a better deal from him, I'm going to start shopping around.
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Let's see, we need to get to page 5
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I am still laughing
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Boo is looking out the window, at what I have no idea
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I'm thinking I need ice cream
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Maybe a chocolate dip cone
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the desktop computer and the internet completely changed the way I do my job - back in the "old days" the 1990's for nstance - titel reports came in the mail - bank closing packages came by mail or overnight carrier and closings were schedueld at least a week in advance - nowadays everything can be done by internet so people expect instanteous everything - if tehy get bank clearance at 10 AM they expect you to conduct their closing at noon
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That really sounds good
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So what does an IPhone do that a Blackberry doesn't
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The Schwann's truck that goes past my house has needed a break job for the past few months. They really squeal every time he goes by
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Ok, it was a post
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I'm doing all the refi stuff on the internet this time. I've always done it via mail. It will be interesting to see how it works
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We're getting closer
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congrats Cilla - that interest drop certainly sounds excellent! Take a carefuil look at your GFE for closing costs though you can often negiotiate those down a bit
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I don't know what I'd do without a computer at work. I would never have been able to start my business without it and the internet to do research.
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Yeah, there are closing costs, but I'm just biting the bullet on those. I don't plan to leave this house for many many years, so it will still save me money
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The costs are lower because they don't have to do an appraisal etc. that helps
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Cilla do you mind revealing the nameof your Lender? (or IM if you'd rather)
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No, it's Chase
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But you get Marriott points with them. That cracks me up
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I have nothing to say except that the boy kittens are scheduled for their surgeries on Friday.
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It's a post.
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Have you told them?
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It's page 5!!!
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I spotted the bunny in the backyard tonight
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Having nothing to say has never stopped me from trying to add more posts
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I always tell them, but they are always so surprised.
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The Backyard Bunny - that's the title of my new children's book
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Oh -- and I said yesterday that Jeanne really enjoyed being brushed. Well, I have since concluded that she is in heat. She is enjoying the brushing just a little too much.
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Oh my!!
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I just realized I haven't had dinner yet. Hmmmm. I supposed I should go find something to eat.
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You definitely should be able to negotiate the closing costs a bit with Chase - not alot but you can probably get them to cut a couple of hundred off - for instance if they charge an application fee you can ask teh loan officer that you are dealing with to waive it since you are already a customer... the LO's hav acertain amount of dicretion on some of these "junk fees' -
take a look at the Wells Fargo, Bank of America and Citimortgage websites too and compare their costs to the Chase costs - simply mentioning that you are shopping around and throwing a few of those figures out can often get you a better deal with your current Lender
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I always tell them, but they are always so surprised.
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Maybe they misheard you
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Oh -- and I said yesterday that Jeanne really enjoyed being brushed. Well, I have since concluded that she is in heat. She is enjoying the brushing just a little too much.
:o
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Spying Cellphones - that's the headline story for my local news channel
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Thanks Vixmom.
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Was trying to watch a movie on Universal HD. This is an HD cable station - wouldn't you think they'd show a nice hi-def movie without INTERRUPTION by commercial every ten minutes - and long breaks - which means to 102 minute movie is cut - and also looped for regular TV. I shall never again watch Universal HD.
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I may, however, try to do a quick jog.
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The Goldstein sisters were just here. They played with the kittens. Tommy hides, so we are working on playing extra with him.
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it is really quite cool this evening
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Got back from my AAUW board cook-out/meeting just in time to see GLEE and now I'm chatting with two different nieces in two different states on Facebook.
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I was able to see my niece graduate in Ohio via Facebook
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That's pretty cool, DR Vixmom!
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I thought so too! it's hard not having any of the cousins nearby
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My day of furniture rearranging has sort of wiped me out - 'night!
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It's storming like crazy right now and the rain is whooshing down in heavy gusts. So, why again did I volunteer to pick up friends at the airport at 11:30 tonight? Especially when I have to be at work at 4 a.m.? (Other than they have done likewise for me many times in the past.)
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Great greeting cards, DR Ron Pulliam. Have gotten a great laugh out of them tonight.
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So, what's the story behind "The Backyard Bunny"?
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Thought this would take us to the next page.
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I was wrong.
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And I have to leave.
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Ah, but this one does. Page six dance!
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Night, all.
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The Vixter found a tiny bunny when she was mowing the lawn and stopped the mower just in time. She put it back in the nest.
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Think I'll start reading The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo....anyone ever heard of it? ;)
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Time for me to get some sleep. I have another busy day tomorrow. Night
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I've packaged up a few new book orders, and have spent the last two hours listening to the original album mix of Promises, the Ryko re-do, and the London cast album, all of which I had put on CD so I could evaluate and make some judgment calls for our brand new mix.
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Now I am listening to this three CD Oscar promo on Avatar.
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That's a LOT of Avatar.
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Other than that, I did a quick mile and a half jog, which was quick and a mile and a half.
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All I've eaten today are eggs, two pieces of toast, and a small Caesar salad. I've been eating pretty lightly all week and this was the third jogging day in a row, but I'm in that netherworld where I won't actually lose weight for another few days - but then it should start coming off pretty regularly.
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What am I, doing a monologue?
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I will single-handedly take us to page seven.
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Or not.
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Of course, there is no one around these here parts to help.
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I am a voice in the wilderness and, conversely, a wilderness in the voice.
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Sad to be all alone in the world.
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I happen to be on Facebook right now reading the Alice Ripley controversy, and guess who is also on Facebook? Why our very own dear reader Jane. She's not HERE, mind you, she's THERE.
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And now she's gone - replaced by dear reader Jose.
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Was trying to watch a movie on Universal HD. This is an HD cable station - wouldn't you think they'd show a nice hi-def movie without INTERRUPTION by commercial every ten minutes - and long breaks - which means to 102 minute movie is cut - and also looped for regular TV. I shall never again watch Universal HD.
What I don't like about the Universal HD channel is that they'll show full-frame movies stretched out to fit widescreen TVs! They can't even be bothered to get the widescreen versions of some movies! That's just stupid. :P