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Title: DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND MY CONTROL
Post by: bk on June 24, 2010, 12:18:26 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes were beyond my control and were circumcised, and now it is time for you to post until the circumcised cows come home.
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Post by: bk on June 24, 2010, 12:19:22 AM: And the word of the day is: NESCIENT!
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Post by: Ben on June 24, 2010, 02:26:26 AM: Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: John G. on June 24, 2010, 03:15:11 AM: Morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on June 24, 2010, 03:21:01 AM: TOD:
The music that came out of Sam Phillips' Sun Records in Memphis remains the best to me. The early Elvis, Carl Perkins, Johnny cash and Jerry Lee are in "Million Dollar Quartet" but there was also a great lineage that followed, including Roy Orbison and Charlie Rich.

Favorite songs regardless of where they were recorded would have to include "Blue Suede Shoes," Little Richard's "Good Golly, Miss Molly," "Peggy Sue" and "Great Balls of Fire."
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 24, 2010, 04:23:40 AM: Good morning, all! I am in poor health today - hence my concerns about selling dad's property - so I could use some health vibes, if you can send soem my direction.

This is another long day and, much as I look forward to it, I wish I felt on top of it as opposed to buried under it. I begin with the McGlinnventory, a trek to Toyland, edits with Mr Skip Kennon, and then a trip to the post office. My building has a new USPS delivery truck driver and, since he never shows up when I'm here so I can tell him it's all right to leave packages at my door, he leaves me slips telling me to come to the post office and pick up the damned goods. So, i have a trip to the post office as well.

Yesterday, when I went to my branch, there was one young lady waiting ahead of me, and it was a long wait because the postal worker took forever along with several social digressions with one of her co-workers. And the postal service claims they're in financial trouble, Well, after waiting 30 minutes or more to buy stamps or post a letter, I look for an alternative, too. I also think my postal branch is the worst in the City for lines, inefficiency, and someone's nepotism in hiring only the verified offspring of two first cousins.

Rock and roll? Because I grew up in the mid 1950s and early 60s, it all sounds pretty much alike to me before the Beatles, but I really do love Buddy Holly. I remember the initial buzz about Elvis and his Ed Sullivan Show appearances, and how so many of my friends were crazy about him, but it completely passed me by.
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Post by: Michael on June 24, 2010, 04:46:49 AM: tod

not a rock n roll person
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Post by: Michael on June 24, 2010, 04:47:16 AM: off to mtl for a few days. will post from there
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 24, 2010, 05:27:18 AM: Health and property vibes to DR ELMORE.

Do you want a ST Joseph charm?
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 24, 2010, 05:31:30 AM: I enjoy MOST early rock and roll.

Rock Around the Clock is certainly one of favorites, along with Teddy Bear and Hound Dog by Elvis.

But of course I have a special spot in my heart for:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ne2yFQPYYmU

She forgets she didn't sing the chorus part with the Afterbeats and goes ahead and moves her mouth.
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Post by: Druxy on June 24, 2010, 05:52:20 AM: TOD:

Rock Around the Clock
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Post by: Druxy on June 24, 2010, 05:58:46 AM: RE: A STAR IN BORN

There is much that I like in the Judy Garland/James Mason version, though as I said yesterday, I prefer it without the distracting restoration with stills and dialogue.

However, as an overall movie, I much prefer the original with Janet Gaynor and Fredric March. It may not have the glitz and great musical numbers of the remake, but I think it's better storytelling.
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Post by: Laura on June 24, 2010, 06:05:43 AM: Good morning. Too warm for oatmeal today.
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Post by: Jennifer on June 24, 2010, 06:06:40 AM: Health vibes for DR Elmore. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Property selling vibes too. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: Jennifer on June 24, 2010, 06:07:20 AM: DR JohnG next time you have cheese curds you should make poutine! (french fries, cheese curds and gravy). It's very good.
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Post by: Jennifer on June 24, 2010, 06:08:14 AM: Yes, as DRs JRand and Cillaliz mentioned yesterday there was an earthquake here. It was on the Ontario/Quebec border. And you could feel it in Montreal. I think it was a 5.0. Nothing major here just everything shaking.
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Post by: Jennifer on June 24, 2010, 06:08:50 AM: Feel better vibes to DR Jane. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on June 24, 2010, 06:29:19 AM: * * * * * HEALTH AND VIM AND VIGOUR VIBES FOR DR ELMORE * * * * *
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on June 24, 2010, 06:30:36 AM: * * * * * FEEL BETTER VIBES FOR DR JANE, TOO * * * * *
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on June 24, 2010, 06:33:46 AM: TOD:

I do like the rockabilly stuff like Jerry Lee Lewis and early Elvis. And while I can listen to a Doo-Wop song or two, I think I would rather gouge out my ear canals than listen to an entire evening of it (as PBS seems to insist that I do so often...)
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on June 24, 2010, 07:02:22 AM: Quote from: bk on June 24, 2010, 12:19:22 AM
And the word of the day is: NESCIENT!

And The Song Of The Day Is: TEACH ME TONIGHT
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Post by: Ginny on June 24, 2010, 07:18:15 AM: Thursday morning greetings! Well, Synod Days are here and we're about to head to Lima. Richard's leaving first, I'll go to a retirement reception and come back for Rob and we'll be about 2 hours behind Richard. I will be E & T for the next couple of days, but will check in in the evenings.
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 24, 2010, 07:30:46 AM: I like what Esther says to Norman after he has looked at all of her scrapbooks.....

"Well....have you had enough.....as the Republicans used to say...."
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Post by: Matthew on June 24, 2010, 07:41:27 AM: I'm awake! Another day at the All Shook Up camp. I'll try not to beat the poor kids but yesterday, their retention level was below zero. It was not pleasant.

HEALTH VIBES to DR elmore
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Post by: Matthew on June 24, 2010, 07:41:53 AM: Post Modified
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Post by: Ginny on June 24, 2010, 07:55:29 AM: OK, I'm off to give Joanne a retirement hug and then headin' for Lima. See y'all tonight!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 24, 2010, 08:35:25 AM: Since it seems to be "the thing" to do:

"A Star is Born", restored, is the beez kneez! Unrestored, it's mutilated. The dialogue over stills is well worth tolerating for the treasures of the marvelous recording studio scene/marriage proposal and the complete "Lose That Long Face" sequence.

It's a win-win for that reason.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on June 24, 2010, 09:07:22 AM: TOD

Blueberry Hill

der Brucer

My favorite (but not rock and roll) of the 50's was Eartha Kitt!
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Post by: Jennifer on June 24, 2010, 09:23:06 AM: It is supposed to rain today. But I think it is supposed to stop before dinner. I hope so. If it does I will go see the fireworks tonight.

This year they are having fireworks this week (for St. Jean Baptiste Day) and next week (for Canada Day).
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Post by: Jennifer on June 24, 2010, 09:23:32 AM: I can't believe that we are still on page 1.
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Post by: Jennifer on June 24, 2010, 09:24:12 AM: I need to go read. Right now i have 6 books to read in the next 4 1/2 weeks!
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 24, 2010, 09:27:20 AM: Quote from: JRand59 on June 24, 2010, 05:27:18 AM
Health and property vibes to DR ELMORE.

Do you want a ST Joseph charm?

Yes, please, DR JRand59! I'll send it to Randy with instructions.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 24, 2010, 09:42:54 AM: Greetings from Toyland! Thank you all for the health and real estate vibes! I need the money from the real estate sale to get my health in order, and I worry that I'm too late.

We had a good morning at the McGlinnventory. Zak Stains, our naked Hercules, is back from performing at the Spoleto Festival and in fine fettle. Today we finished sorting the printed and manuscript piano-vocal materials into items for sale and for the Library of Congress, per the will's bequest. While Geri, Billy and I sorted and shelved the music, Zak organized the storage space, pulled out every carton of piano-vocal music for us and then started bring us the Full Score cartons. Hopefully, by the end of July, I'll be assembling a list of classical and musical theatre full scores and vocal scores for sale along with a ton of miniature scores.
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Post by: bk on June 24, 2010, 09:45:18 AM: Excellent vibes and xylophones to dear reader elmore.
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Post by: bk on June 24, 2010, 09:45:35 AM: I'm up and it looks very pretty outside.
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Post by: Laura on June 24, 2010, 09:47:01 AM: Elmore, is the property even listed for sale?
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Post by: Laura on June 24, 2010, 09:47:23 AM: And I hope you feel better soon!
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Post by: DERBRUCER on June 24, 2010, 09:52:25 AM: I think our Woodpecker has an agent!

He was hopping about on the tree outside my window - I suspect looking for royalties for last evenings posts. (He might also have been agitated because the evening's storm had wiped out all the corn and peanuts he has learned to crave (what ever happened to his insect diet?)

der Brucer

And, yes Laura, I filled his food bowl.
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Post by: bk on June 24, 2010, 09:52:59 AM: Here's a funny story:

Early in my new book, I talk about doing Stop the World in stock in New Jersey. And I mention that my then-wife went back to LA for a visit during the beginning of her pregnancy. When I first wrote that section, I wrote that one of the cast members had invited me to her apartment on the Upper West Side (before I knew what that meant - the Upper West Side, I mean) and had made me dinner, and then asked if she could wash my hair (it wasn't dirty, she just liked doing that) - I'd never had anyone wash my hair ever, since I was a baby. I said yes. And the memory of that is so clear that it could have happened yesterday - something about it was just so sensual and amazing - I've never forgotten about it. When Margaret read those pages, it made her uncomfortable for various reasons (nothing else happened that night), and so I removed it, and removing it helped move that part of the book along, and it really needed to.

Yesterday, I get a PM on Facebook from a gal who tells me she was in Stop the World with me and do I remember that she invited me for dinner to her Upper West Side apartment, where she cooked beef stroganoff. I wrote her back and said I didn't really remember the stroganoff part (although isn't it odd that stroganoff became one of only two hot foods that I make for guests), but that I certainly remembered coming to her apartment - then I asked her if SHE remembered the thing I've never forgotten - the hair-washing thing - she wrote back today and said she absolutely did. Isn't that weird??? I told her that if I could find those couple of pages that I'd send them to her, because I write about it very affectionately.
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Post by: Laura on June 24, 2010, 09:54:36 AM: Oh -- thank you for the critter pictures yesterday, DerBrucer. I always enjoy your critter pictures.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on June 24, 2010, 10:00:20 AM: Quote from: Laura on June 24, 2010, 09:54:36 AM
Oh -- thank you for the critter pictures yesterday, DerBrucer. I always enjoy your critter pictures.

And I am so fortunate I can do my birding from bed.

der Brucer

Birding From Bed - sounds like a good title for a How To Be Lazy book
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Post by: bk on June 24, 2010, 10:20:41 AM: Get me off this damn page.
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Post by: Edisaurus on June 24, 2010, 10:31:51 AM: Vibes to Elmore and some hugs, too. Sure was fun to see you in NY!
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Post by: Edisaurus on June 24, 2010, 10:33:50 AM: I have a very important question: now that I'm a lady of leisure, I'll be cooking more and want to buy a blender. The main requirement is that it has a glass pitcher and is not too expensive. I have no idea what constitutes (or re-constitutes) a good blender.

Any thoughts from you cooks out there?
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Post by: FJL on June 24, 2010, 10:45:46 AM: LADY OF LEISURE - that's the name of...

Hey, where did five people go?
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Post by: Jane on June 24, 2010, 10:48:25 AM: Cilla:
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Oh I'm just a little ahead of you...I'm slogging through the espionage stuff. I don't find that especially interesting.

I was surprised I didn't slog through any of the book and enjoyed every bit of it. I would have to read them both again to confirm my opinion book two is the best.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on June 24, 2010, 10:51:43 AM: Quote from: Edisaurus on June 24, 2010, 10:33:50 AM
I have no idea what constitutes (or re-constitutes) a good blender.

Any thoughts from you cooks out there?

Aim for one with a higher HP motor - the main casualties to blenders are from motors overheating trying to do a too-tough job.

It helps if the blender top is fully dishwasher safe (not top-rack only)

der Brucer

Not: If you intend to try things like Mayo - make sure the blender top has a removeable plug to allow you to add an ingredient while it is still blending.
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Post by: Jane on June 24, 2010, 10:53:29 AM: Health & money vibes for DR elmore and all who need them!!!
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Post by: DERBRUCER on June 24, 2010, 10:53:52 AM: Birding From Bed also has a companion tome:

Gardening From Driveway:

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/GEORDIEMC/WIND-SPR/WIN2010/Tom0001.jpg)

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/GEORDIEMC/WIND-SPR/WIN2010/Tom0002.jpg)

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/GEORDIEMC/WIND-SPR/WIN2010/Tom0003.jpg)

These plants are in pots and stand in front of the retainaing wall that keeps the road from falling into the drive.

der Brucer
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Post by: Jane on June 24, 2010, 10:53:59 AM: I enjoyed the nature photos from DRs DB & Laura.
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Post by: Jane on June 24, 2010, 10:55:21 AM: DR Laura I can't imagine why a ban on lighting a fire in the fireplace
is need at this time of year. ;) ;D

Thank you Jennifer & DtM.
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Post by: bk on June 24, 2010, 11:00:08 AM: The book's first review (outside of reader reviews):

http://www.filmsinreview.com/2010/06/24/theres-mel-theres-woody-and-theres-me/
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Post by: DERBRUCER on June 24, 2010, 11:03:38 AM: Quote from: Jane on June 24, 2010, 10:55:21 AM
DR Laura I can't imagine why a ban on lighting a fire in the fireplace
is need at this time of year. ;) ;D

Well, if you had a cabin high in the hills, you might be tempted to light a fire to take off the evening chill - and embers rising from that flue could easily start a forest fire.

der Brucer
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Post by: Jane on June 24, 2010, 11:04:57 AM: i'm joking about where laura lives :)
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Post by: DERBRUCER on June 24, 2010, 11:12:23 AM: And then there is the enigma of The Mystery Weed.

In both the side and rear yards there is a volunteer mystery bush. They started out as tiny, fast growing fleshy tunked, lartge leaved tropical looking thingines. I was assured they were simply annual marsh type plants.

Well, these weeds grow and grow - Jack would be envious!

And they are NOT annual, they drop their giant leaves in the fall, stay barren and ugly for the winter, and continure their reach for heavens every summer.

It now appears they want to have sex:

They are growing huge clusters of green sticky skinned hard fleshy fruits.

I hope they are not alien pod-babies.

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/GEORDIEMC/WIND-SPR/WIN2010/Tree0001.jpg)

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/GEORDIEMC/WIND-SPR/WIN2010/Tree0002.jpg)

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/GEORDIEMC/WIND-SPR/WIN2010/Tree0003.jpg)

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/GEORDIEMC/WIND-SPR/WIN2010/Tree0004.jpg)

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/GEORDIEMC/WIND-SPR/WIN2010/Tree0005.jpg)

der Brucer
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Post by: DERBRUCER on June 24, 2010, 11:16:17 AM: Quote from: Jane on June 24, 2010, 11:04:57 AM
i'm joking about where laura lives :)

Yeah - where she lives a fireplace fire might cool things down :D

der Brucer
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Post by: Edisaurus on June 24, 2010, 11:31:27 AM: DerB, your mystery plant looks like one we have here in the southeast, called Paulownia tomentosa. (Some might call it "tormetosa"!) It's also called a Princess Tree, although it can assume a bush form if it keeps getting cut back. This is a non-native plant from Asia, and like kudzu, runs rampant through the southeast. It has nice stalks of lavender flowers that become clusters of green sticky pods afterwards. When the pods dry, they burst open, release tons of tiny seeds. This tree has very aggressive growth and since the seeds are so small, they can lodge in places like brick and I've seen them high up on buildings peeling the brick right off!

I like this tree when it's under control. There's a big one in our botanical garden, stunning when it's in bloom. I wonder if it's related to yours?
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Post by: Edisaurus on June 24, 2010, 11:35:13 AM: Ah---it does grow up north. See if this sounds familiar:

http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/invasivetutorial/princess_tree.htm
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Post by: Edisaurus on June 24, 2010, 11:35:51 AM: And don't feel bad if you decide to kill it.
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Post by: Edisaurus on June 24, 2010, 11:36:57 AM: And if you do, kill it before the seed pods dry and pop open!
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Post by: DERBRUCER on June 24, 2010, 11:54:11 AM: Quote from: Edisaurus on June 24, 2010, 11:35:13 AM
Ah---it does grow up north. See if this sounds familiar:

http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/invasivetutorial/princess_tree.htm

JACKPOT!!!!!

This is definitely the beatsie! The 8 years to flower even matches it's early arrival when we first cleared the land.

Thank you Dear Lady.

der Brucer
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Post by: DERBRUCER on June 24, 2010, 12:00:08 PM: Quote from: Edisaurus on June 24, 2010, 11:31:27 AM
I like this tree when it's under control.

Well these trees are certainly not under control! (But I do enjoy the large leafy foliage and this is the first year it flowered.)

der Brucer
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Post by: Edisaurus on June 24, 2010, 12:01:42 PM: Dang, I just traced the National Parks DVD's I ordered for my dad and it says it delivered...the day we left. The housesitter would have brought it in when she came, but it's not here, so what is my recourse now, since it's my word against theirs?
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Post by: Edisaurus on June 24, 2010, 12:03:16 PM: Quote from: DERBRUCER on June 24, 2010, 12:00:08 PM
Quote from: Edisaurus on June 24, 2010, 11:31:27 AM
I like this tree when it's under control.

Well these trees are certainly not under control! (But I do enjoy the large leafy foliage and this is the first year it flowered.)

Yes, it's amazing how huge the leaves are when they're young. I think they get smaller as the plant ages.

Good luck with it!

der Brucer
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Post by: bk on June 24, 2010, 12:04:06 PM: Nobody read the review? Too busy talking about plants? Wow. Just back from the Apple Store - when I talked to them about returning my newly-bought phone to replace with the 4G they said if I came in about noon there shouldn't be too long a wait. And I suppose they're right, if six hours isn't considered too long a wait. Unbelievable. I told them I'd be back tomorrow, and that if they were out of them that they'd have to do the return, activate my old 3G, and then when they get them back in I'll get it then. Six hours. It is to laugh. And the line started at five this morning.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on June 24, 2010, 12:21:40 PM: Quote from: bk on June 24, 2010, 11:00:08 AM
The book's first review (outside of reader reviews):

http://www.filmsinreview.com/2010/06/24/theres-mel-theres-woody-and-theres-me/

Hmmmm.....

He knows your randy habits:

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Bruce Kimmel, as one light began to dim, he reached into his imagination and screwed another one in its place.

He knows your coterie:

Quote
...as you can imagine he has very few straight friends.

But ends offering Tea and Sympathy:

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So Bruce, when you read this, and I know you will… please be kind

der Brucer
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Post by: Jane on June 24, 2010, 12:34:01 PM: Quote from: bk on June 24, 2010, 12:04:06 PM
Nobody read the review?

i really couldn't/can't focus on reading-sorry. i'm having enough problems with the posts. at least my throat doesn't hurt as much today.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on June 24, 2010, 12:50:57 PM: Quote from: Jane on June 24, 2010, 12:34:01 PM
...at least my throat doesn't hurt as much today.

But an afternoon medicinal dish of ice cream couldn't hurt.

der Brucer
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 24, 2010, 01:02:00 PM: Quote from: Laura on June 24, 2010, 09:47:01 AM
Elmore, is the property even listed for sale?

DR Laura, my two brothers won't let a realtor list it because they don't want to pay a commission and I can do nothing with the fact they're foolish. The question is, are they expending any energy themselves to move it? Randy or Jo would be the one to do it. The Macbeths are two busy being complete creeps. I wouldn't stop to pee on Lady M if she were on fire.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 24, 2010, 01:03:41 PM: Quote from: FJL on June 24, 2010, 10:45:46 AM
LADY OF LEISURE - that's the name of...

Hey, where did five people go?

Howdy, Fred!
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 24, 2010, 01:05:45 PM: Quote from: Edisaurus on June 24, 2010, 12:01:42 PM
Dang, I just traced the National Parks DVD's I ordered for my dad and it says it delivered...the day we left. The housesitter would have brought it in when she came, but it's not here, so what is my recourse now, since it's my word against theirs?

DR edisaurus, confirm the delivery address.
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Post by: Charles Pogue on June 24, 2010, 01:53:35 PM: I have read Mr. Del Valle's amusing, affectionate review. Very nice, though I wish it could have been a little more about the book and less about his connection to you. But all in all, a positive good thing. Hopefully, it will generate more sales.
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Post by: Edisaurus on June 24, 2010, 02:07:50 PM: I don't see a way to trace it from USPS to find out where it was delivered, it just says it was delivered to my zip code.
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Post by: Edisaurus on June 24, 2010, 02:11:55 PM: Quote from: bk on June 24, 2010, 12:04:06 PM
Nobody read the review? Too busy talking about plants? Wow. Just back from the Apple Store - when I talked to them about returning my newly-bought phone to replace with the 4G they said if I came in about noon there shouldn't be too long a wait. And I suppose they're right, if six hours isn't considered too long a wait. Unbelievable. I told them I'd be back tomorrow, and that if they were out of them that they'd have to do the return, activate my old 3G, and then when they get them back in I'll get it then. Six hours. It is to laugh. And the line started at five this morning.

We're talking about trees, you're talking about apples.

Nice review!
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Post by: Druxy on June 24, 2010, 02:29:11 PM: Good review. Congrats!
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Post by: Druxy on June 24, 2010, 02:30:54 PM: BK,

You probably covered this a few days ago, but with my doctor's appointments and subsequent surgery, I missed it.

Did you ever get your invoices back?
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Post by: Druxy on June 24, 2010, 02:32:18 PM: I have to make another post, just so I can get beyond from 1984.

::)
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 24, 2010, 02:33:56 PM: Quote from: Edisaurus on June 24, 2010, 02:07:50 PM
I don't see a way to trace it from USPS to find out where it was delivered, it just says it was delivered to my zip code.

contact the seller and ask them to what address it was shipped.
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Post by: bk on June 24, 2010, 03:02:55 PM: Yes, invoices came back.
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Post by: bk on June 24, 2010, 03:03:13 PM: The review has already generated some sales today.
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Post by: bk on June 24, 2010, 03:04:10 PM: The lady who's helping with publicity tried to get me on something called The Joy Behar Show - as it turns out Joy is a huge Nudie Musical fan, and know my work well. However, they won't book me because I don't fit into their very narrow demographic. Oh, well.
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Post by: Jane on June 24, 2010, 04:33:07 PM: Quiet day. I haven't been very hungry today & had to force myself to eat. The only good thing about not feeling well, I might lose a few pounds. My head is hurting less & I don't have chills anymore.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 24, 2010, 04:44:16 PM: BK, did you get Alex Rybeck's email from Jill O'Hara? How neat!
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Post by: TCB on June 24, 2010, 04:46:54 PM: Quote from: Ginny on June 24, 2010, 07:18:15 AM
Thursday morning greetings! Well, Synod Days are here and we're about to head to Lima. Richard's leaving first, I'll go to a retirement reception and come back for Rob and we'll be about 2 hours behind Richard. I will be E & T for the next couple of days, but will check in in the evenings.

Retirement reception? Boy, Ginny, you are really milking your retirement. What has it been? A year, at least? And they are still giving you retirement receptions. This sounds like pure greed to me.
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Post by: TCB on June 24, 2010, 05:03:42 PM: Quote from: bk on June 24, 2010, 11:00:08 AM
The book's first review (outside of reader reviews):

http://www.filmsinreview.com/2010/06/24/theres-mel-theres-woody-and-theres-me/

What a great review of a really great book.
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Post by: TCB on June 24, 2010, 05:09:51 PM: Quote from: DERBRUCER on June 24, 2010, 11:12:23 AM

It now appears they want to have sex:

They are growing huge clusters of green sticky skinned hard fleshy fruits.

I hope they are not alien pod-babies.

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/GEORDIEMC/WIND-SPR/WIN2010/Tree0001.jpg)

der Brucer

The one on the left does look a little bit like King Donovan!
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Post by: TCB on June 24, 2010, 05:42:20 PM: How can we have gone from 19 pages to 11 pages to 3?
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 24, 2010, 05:42:31 PM: I cannot believe we are still on page 3! What the hell is going on?
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Post by: Laura on June 24, 2010, 05:49:07 PM: I have been playing with kittens most of the day.
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Post by: TCB on June 24, 2010, 05:52:17 PM: Cilla, time for some posting magic!
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 05:52:18 PM: Quote from: Jane on June 24, 2010, 10:48:25 AM
Cilla:
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Oh I'm just a little ahead of you...I'm slogging through the espionage stuff. I don't find that especially interesting.

I was surprised I didn't slog through any of the book and enjoyed every bit of it. I would have to read them both again to confirm my opinion book two is the best.

This was near the beginning of the third book...I'm just not that into the Sapo stuff
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 05:52:50 PM: VIBES TO DR ELMORE~~~~~~~~MAY YOU SELL THE PROPERTY AND LIVE LONG AND PROSPER
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Post by: TCB on June 24, 2010, 05:53:50 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 05:52:18 PM
Quote from: Jane on June 24, 2010, 10:48:25 AM
Cilla:
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Oh I'm just a little ahead of you...I'm slogging through the espionage stuff. I don't find that especially interesting.

I was surprised I didn't slog through any of the book and enjoyed every bit of it. I would have to read them both again to confirm my opinion book two is the best.

This was near the beginning of the third book...I'm just not that into the Sapo stuff

Am I the only person left on this planet (besides MBarnum) who is not going to read these three books?
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Post by: TCB on June 24, 2010, 05:55:47 PM: If your brothers won't allow a realtor, how the Hell do they expect the property to sell?
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 06:02:22 PM: I found a handy man today
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 06:02:40 PM: He is going to take off the combination windows
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Post by: Matthew on June 24, 2010, 06:02:44 PM: Just used our new cordless electric mower. Very nice and light and does a great job.

DP and I are at our final countdown for our annual trip to Cancun - we leave Saturday night. So much to do before then, how did the time move so quickly?
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 06:02:50 PM: Then scrape the windows
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 06:02:59 PM: then reglaze the windows
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 06:03:07 PM: then paint the windows
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 06:03:18 PM: then put the combinations back on the windows
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 06:03:34 PM: Then fix the lower cement patio
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 06:03:44 PM: then fix the rotten boards on the deck
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 06:03:57 PM: then fix the rotten boards in the floor of the gazebo
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 06:04:03 PM: then fix the gazebo door
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 06:04:14 PM: then re-shingle the gazebo
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 06:04:34 PM: then do other projects I find for him (and his crew)
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 06:04:46 PM: All for about the same price as replacing 6 windows!
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 06:05:04 PM: I am pleased
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Post by: TCB on June 24, 2010, 06:05:06 PM: I guess I can't comment about windows, because I don't know anything about glazing or reglazing windows. Glazed donuts I know!
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 06:05:38 PM: How am I doing TCB?
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 06:07:12 PM: The best news is I got the City Council Agenda for Monday's meeting. In addition to reconsidering the Vicious Animal Ordinance...I am being appointed to the Historic Preservation Commission for a three year term. It will be official and I'm really pleased
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 06:08:40 PM: I'm just glad I found someone to do the work so my preservationist friends will leave me alone about it. They were right, I needed to save the windows, but I didn't expect the peer pressure about windows lol
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 06:09:11 PM: Oh and don't tell anyone I said they are right
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 06:09:36 PM: Nice review, BK, but I agree, it would have been nice if it had been more about the book and less about how he knows you
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 06:10:04 PM: can we get off this page already?
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 06:10:27 PM: DR Elmore could you put an ad in the local paper or the nearest city paper advertising the property for sale?
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 06:10:43 PM: Just a few more posts
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 06:10:55 PM: and we will be off this page
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 06:11:01 PM: Ok ready?
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 06:11:18 PM: Ta Da!
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 06:12:37 PM: Whew!
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 06:13:02 PM: Ok, who's next? Post away and get us to page 6
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 06:13:47 PM: I could have put those however many posts into one, but then we'd still be on page 4
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 06:14:38 PM: Quote from: TCB on June 24, 2010, 05:53:50 PM
Quote from: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 05:52:18 PM
Quote from: Jane on June 24, 2010, 10:48:25 AM
Cilla:
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Oh I'm just a little ahead of you...I'm slogging through the espionage stuff. I don't find that especially interesting.

I was surprised I didn't slog through any of the book and enjoyed every bit of it. I would have to read them both again to confirm my opinion book two is the best.

This was near the beginning of the third book...I'm just not that into the Sapo stuff

Am I the only person left on this planet (besides MBarnum) who is not going to read these three books?

Yes
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 06:14:56 PM: Ok, stuff to do laters
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 24, 2010, 06:16:24 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 05:52:50 PM
VIBES TO DR ELMORE~~~~~~~~MAY YOU SELL THE PROPERTY AND LIVE LONG AND PROSPER

Thank you, dear!

And thanks for Page 5! That will keep the BK from barking too loudly.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 24, 2010, 06:16:44 PM: Quote from: TCB on June 24, 2010, 05:53:50 PM
Quote from: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 05:52:18 PM
Quote from: Jane on June 24, 2010, 10:48:25 AM
Cilla:
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Oh I'm just a little ahead of you...I'm slogging through the espionage stuff. I don't find that especially interesting.

I was surprised I didn't slog through any of the book and enjoyed every bit of it. I would have to read them both again to confirm my opinion book two is the best.

This was near the beginning of the third book...I'm just not that into the Sapo stuff

Am I the only person left on this planet (besides MBarnum) who is not going to read these three books?

Ya got me, baby!

DR MBarnum would only read it if it was part of the Dick and Jane series. Or has he moved up to the Bobbsey Twins?
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 24, 2010, 06:17:34 PM: Quote from: TCB on June 24, 2010, 05:55:47 PM
If your brothers won't allow a realtor, how the Hell do they expect the property to sell?

Act of God, I think. They can be so stupid!
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 24, 2010, 06:20:56 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 06:10:27 PM
DR Elmore could you put an ad in the local paper or the nearest city paper advertising the property for sale?

At one point, Jo listed it on Craig's List but nothing happened. The problem is, those two do it all, from mowing the weeds to checking on the property, because the Macbeths won't get off their fat asses to do anything. They were a complete waste during my settling the estate and only spoke up when they decided I was doing it poorly. I don't have the energy to waste in loathing them. I just want them dead.
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Post by: KevinH on June 24, 2010, 06:24:32 PM: Vibes of all kinds for DR elmore!
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 24, 2010, 06:25:24 PM: So, I just sealed a Priority Mail package of McGlinn memorabilia for his sister Lorin in Denver. I'll mail it in the morning.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 24, 2010, 06:25:43 PM: I'm out of vodka. Rats!
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 24, 2010, 06:25:59 PM: I do have gin, though. And some rum.
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Post by: KevinH on June 24, 2010, 06:26:19 PM: Another scorcher in the DC area--I think it hit 97 degrees today.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 24, 2010, 06:26:45 PM: I don't believe I have any more news.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 24, 2010, 06:27:46 PM: Quote from: KevinH on June 24, 2010, 06:26:19 PM
Another scorcher in the DC area--I think it hit 97 degrees today.

I don't know what the temperature was here today but it was dreadful at noon. We had scattered showers in te late afternoon.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 24, 2010, 06:29:07 PM: The taxi driver who drove me from the McGlinnventory to Toyland told me that a policeman had been killed somewhere around Park Avenue and the 30s, but I've heard nothing about it on the news tonight.
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Post by: KevinH on June 24, 2010, 06:30:07 PM: Nice review, BK!
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 24, 2010, 06:30:31 PM: I also read two the Amazon reviews for LIFE BEGINS AT 8:40; I was dying to respond and bring up the fact that not all of the album is conducted by the person credited on the cover. Did I say that?
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Post by: KevinH on June 24, 2010, 06:31:09 PM: Time for me to say "Goodnight!"
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Post by: Laura on June 24, 2010, 06:32:45 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on June 24, 2010, 06:25:59 PM
I do have gin, though. And some rum.

A gin rummy?
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 24, 2010, 06:41:11 PM: Quote from: KevinH on June 24, 2010, 06:30:07 PM
Nice review, BK!

It was positive which I liked, but I agree with DR Charles Pogue that it wasn't enough about the book. I was then completely floored when BK said he thought he'd just made some sales because of it.

I would swear, but I'm vague after 30 years, that Joy Behar was our opening act when I was MD and arranger for the trio "Just Good Friends" when we played all the cabarets in Manhattan between 1980 and 1982. We even got a nice notice and a huge picture (clothed) in BLUEBOY magazine in October 1981. I was 29 years and 60 lbs younger then.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 24, 2010, 06:45:01 PM: Quote from: Laura on June 24, 2010, 06:32:45 PM
Quote from: elmore3003 on June 24, 2010, 06:25:59 PM
I do have gin, though. And some rum.

A gin rummy?

Sounds awful!
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 24, 2010, 06:46:03 PM: I need some drugs. And tv.
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Post by: Jane on June 24, 2010, 06:48:13 PM: Quote from: Laura on June 24, 2010, 05:49:07 PM
I have been playing with kittens most of the day.

:)
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Post by: Jane on June 24, 2010, 06:50:10 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 06:07:12 PM
The best news is I got the City Council Agenda for Monday's meeting. In addition to reconsidering the Vicious Animal Ordinance...I am being appointed to the Historic Preservation Commission for a three year term. It will be official and I'm really pleased

Congratulations!!! Vibes the handyman does great work!!!
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Post by: Jane on June 24, 2010, 06:52:06 PM: Quote from: KevinH on June 24, 2010, 06:26:19 PM
Another scorcher in the DC area--I think it hit 97 degrees today.

And humid?
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 07:05:50 PM: Quote from: Jane on June 24, 2010, 06:50:10 PM
Quote from: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 06:07:12 PM
The best news is I got the City Council Agenda for Monday's meeting. In addition to reconsidering the Vicious Animal Ordinance...I am being appointed to the Historic Preservation Commission for a three year term. It will be official and I'm really pleased

Congratulations!!! Vibes the handyman does great work!!!

Thanks Jane. I was about 90 percent sure I would be appointed and the chair of the commission was talking like I was already on it, but I didn't really believe it until I saw it on the consent agenda...meaning no vote or discussion needed
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 07:08:02 PM: The grocery store was selling alcohol already included packs of margaritas, pina coladas etc that you just put in your freezer and take out when you want one. Since they were 3 for $5 I bought one of three different drinks and will try them this weekend. if I like them, I will definitely stock up for summertime cooling and relaxation
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 07:08:41 PM: Oh Look it's page 6!!
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Post by: Laura on June 24, 2010, 07:12:21 PM: That's because people who volunteer to be on boards are very hard to find, Cillaliz.
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Post by: Laura on June 24, 2010, 07:13:32 PM: Mmm. Those sound good, Cillaliz. Very refreshing.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 24, 2010, 07:16:01 PM: I'm closing this shop down till tomorrow, folks! Have a good evening. Thanks for the vines and keep 'em coming!
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Post by: Laura on June 24, 2010, 07:16:48 PM: Another wildfire. This one is on the Beeline Highway, north of Fountain Hills, south of Sunflower. We just drove that road yesterday.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 07:17:33 PM: Sleep well, Elmore
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Post by: Edisaurus on June 24, 2010, 07:19:09 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on June 24, 2010, 02:33:56 PM
Quote from: Edisaurus on June 24, 2010, 02:07:50 PM
I don't see a way to trace it from USPS to find out where it was delivered, it just says it was delivered to my zip code.

contact the seller and ask them to what address it was shipped.

Haven't heard from them yet...hmmm...
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 07:19:11 PM: Quote from: Laura on June 24, 2010, 07:12:21 PM
That's because people who volunteer to be on boards are very hard to find, Cillaliz.

True, the appointments are all on the consent calendar. There was a possibility there weren't going to be any openings on this commission this year, that's why I wasn't sure if I'd get on.
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Post by: Edisaurus on June 24, 2010, 07:21:36 PM: Quote from: TCB on June 24, 2010, 05:53:50 PM
Quote from: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 05:52:18 PM
Quote from: Jane on June 24, 2010, 10:48:25 AM
Cilla:
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Oh I'm just a little ahead of you...I'm slogging through the espionage stuff. I don't find that especially interesting.

I was surprised I didn't slog through any of the book and enjoyed every bit of it. I would have to read them both again to confirm my opinion book two is the best.

This was near the beginning of the third book...I'm just not that into the Sapo stuff

Am I the only person left on this planet (besides MBarnum) who is not going to read these three books?

No.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 07:24:30 PM: This summer I'm trying a new thing at the office. No appointments scheduled on Friday. So far it hasn't worked, I've had to set things to accomodate people, but tomorrow....AHHH a day in the office to catch up on all the things I haven't been able to get to this week. That will be SOOO nice. And lunch with a couple friends with no rush to get back to work
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Post by: Edisaurus on June 24, 2010, 07:26:26 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 06:08:40 PM
I'm just glad I found someone to do the work so my preservationist friends will leave me alone about it. They were right, I needed to save the windows, but I didn't expect the peer pressure about windows lol

I tried to be gentle...

Reglazing will give you good street cred with the preservationists. Congratulations on your win-win situation. And if they run out of work, would they like to come to Atlanta?
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Post by: Edisaurus on June 24, 2010, 07:29:49 PM: Quote from: KevinH on June 24, 2010, 06:26:19 PM
Another scorcher in the DC area--I think it hit 97 degrees today.

98 here yesterday. I took a 2 hour walk this morning, taking advantage of my "leisure time". Quite toasty, I must say!
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 07:31:23 PM: Quote from: Edisaurus on June 24, 2010, 07:26:26 PM
Quote from: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 06:08:40 PM
I'm just glad I found someone to do the work so my preservationist friends will leave me alone about it. They were right, I needed to save the windows, but I didn't expect the peer pressure about windows lol

I tried to be gentle...

Reglazing will give you good street cred with the preservationists. Congratulations on your win-win situation. And if they run out of work, would they like to come to Atlanta?

When I really looked at my windows, I realized i was just frustrated and that I really did want to keep them. The replacements are pretty ugly compared to what I have
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Post by: Edisaurus on June 24, 2010, 07:32:21 PM: Vibes that they treat preservation commissioners with more respect than they do in Marietta, GA!
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 07:32:22 PM: And yes, you were gentle....it was no holds barred with the guys in Siouxlandmark. They were relentless. I found it quite amusing
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 07:32:59 PM: Quote from: Edisaurus on June 24, 2010, 07:32:21 PM
Vibes that they treat preservation commissioners with more respect than they do in Marietta, GA!
Thanks! It's still an advisory commission, so they treat them ok, just don't listen.
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Post by: vixmom on June 24, 2010, 07:40:18 PM: what a day!!! we finally decided to close down shop at 9:15 PM ....if I go in by 7 Am again tomorrow I might still be ok....
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Post by: vixmom on June 24, 2010, 07:41:15 PM: Didn't Joy Behar used to be on that Barbara Walters womens group chat show thingy?
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Post by: vixmom on June 24, 2010, 07:41:36 PM: HEALTH VIBES FOR DEAR ELMORE
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Post by: vixmom on June 24, 2010, 07:42:06 PM: PROPERTY SALE VIBES FOR DEAR ELMORE
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Post by: vixmom on June 24, 2010, 07:42:38 PM: Cilla - please take pictures of your windows
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Post by: vixmom on June 24, 2010, 07:43:35 PM: its a gals club - where have all the boys gone?
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Post by: vixmom on June 24, 2010, 07:44:21 PM: NO MORE FIRES VIBES FOR ARIZONA
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Post by: vixmom on June 24, 2010, 07:45:46 PM: thanks for the wildlife shots DerB
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Post by: Laura on June 24, 2010, 07:47:36 PM: We need our monsoon rains, which should begin in early July at the earliest.
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Post by: vixmom on June 24, 2010, 07:52:01 PM: http://www.target.com/s/182-1705216-2538066?_encoding=UTF8&CPNG=Small%20Appliances&LID=1148246&search-alias=tgt-index&keywords=speed%20blender&ref=tgt_adv%5FXSGT0749&searchNodeID=1038576%7C1287991011&AFID=google&searchPage=1&LNM=12%5Fspeed%5Foster%5Fblender (http://www.target.com/s/182-1705216-2538066?_encoding=UTF8&CPNG=Small%20Appliances&LID=1148246&search-alias=tgt-index&keywords=speed%20blender&ref=tgt_adv%5FXSGT0749&searchNodeID=1038576%7C1287991011&AFID=google&searchPage=1&LNM=12%5Fspeed%5Foster%5Fblender)

Edi

I have 12 speed Osterizer - it probably cost $20, 20 years ago when I bought it - I use it nearly every day and its not a kitchen aid - but do you need a $100 + blender?
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Post by: Ginny on June 24, 2010, 08:03:29 PM: Greetings from the west side of beautiful Lima, OH! All but 2 of the synod registrants are here and we knew one of those wouldn't arrive until tomorrow morning. We have a few "surprise" guests, but we were prepared for that. The biggest news is that the stained glass window over the altar was installed yesterday and it's stunning. Tonight's service and "Savories and Sweets Meet and Greet" was a huge success. After a little wine gathering in the common area of the hotel, we have now crashed to get ready for a really l-o-o-o-o-ong day tomorrow.
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Post by: vixmom on June 24, 2010, 08:07:05 PM: http://pogpog.com/v/the-greatest-dance-number-ever-filmed/ (http://pogpog.com/v/the-greatest-dance-number-ever-filmed/)

courtesy of George!!!
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Post by: vixmom on June 24, 2010, 08:08:32 PM: Quote from: Ginny on June 24, 2010, 08:03:29 PM
Greetings from the west side of beautiful Lima, OH! All but 2 of the synod registrants are here and we knew one of those wouldn't arrive until tomorrow morning. We have a few "surprise" guests, but we were prepared for that. The biggest news is that the stained glass window over the altar was installed yesterday and it's stunning. Tonight's service and "Savory and Sweets Meet and Greet" was a huge success. After a little wine gathering in the common area of the hotel, we have now crashed to get ready for a really l-o-o-o-o-ong day tomorrow.

very nice!! Can you take a photo of the window or os that not allowed?
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Post by: Ginny on June 24, 2010, 08:09:16 PM: LOL, DR TCB, the retirement reception I attended today was for someone else! I thoroughly enjoyed being the guest of honor at my own a year and a half ago, but today was all about Joanne, who I hired as the library secretary 31 years ago. She was radiant today and I am very happy for her.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 08:09:26 PM: Quote from: vixmom on June 24, 2010, 07:42:38 PM
Cilla - please take pictures of your windows

This is from when I redid the dining room. It's the other side that's bad, the glazing is the stuff that keeps the glass from falling out. It's chipping and falling off and is in bad shape.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 08:09:56 PM: Hey I'm first on a page again!
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Post by: Ginny on June 24, 2010, 08:15:51 PM: Oh, yes, DR Vixmom, photos are allowed and some good ones have already been taken. I may get those via email and I'll take some of my own tomorrow. Meanwhile, here's the artist's drawing:
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 08:16:58 PM: They're just windows, but it's hard to find windows with real wood muntins (dividers) and each section is a separate piece of glass. they are actually pretty nice. I need to sand them down and restain them on the inside. but I can do that later, first to get them sealed and restored on the outside.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 08:17:32 PM: Nice Ginny! I was talking about my windows in the previous post, not yours
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 08:18:08 PM: All right girls push it, we should try to get to 200 before BK comes back
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 08:18:53 PM: Vixmom, do you get the 4th of July off?
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 08:19:13 PM: Do you think things will slow down after June 30?
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 08:19:28 PM: Ginny did you have cake? What kind?
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 08:20:06 PM: I celebrated the news of my appointment with red velvet cake
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 08:20:26 PM: Come on girls, 11 more posts to 200
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 08:20:42 PM: I spy Der B!
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 08:20:51 PM: Help me here, will ya?
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 08:22:27 PM: DR Elmore, I still say an ad in the paper may help sell the property....at least it's better than nothing. You could do a misprint and have it be for something really stupid and put in MacBeth's phone number
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 08:22:42 PM: But that wouldn't be nice ;)
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 08:23:31 PM: Boo thinks we should be eating treats
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 08:24:16 PM: Is anybody there? Does anybody care? Does anybody see what I see?
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 08:24:37 PM: Ok I'll do it myself
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 08:24:44 PM: just a couple more
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 08:24:51 PM: Two more
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 08:25:06 PM: 200 I shall now eat cake
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Post by: vixmom on June 24, 2010, 08:27:04 PM: http://vimeo.com/11621957

courtesy of my SIL
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Post by: Edisaurus on June 24, 2010, 08:28:12 PM: Quote from: vixmom on June 24, 2010, 07:52:01 PM
http://www.target.com/s/182-1705216-2538066?_encoding=UTF8&CPNG=Small%20Appliances&LID=1148246&search-alias=tgt-index&keywords=speed%20blender&ref=tgt_adv%5FXSGT0749&searchNodeID=1038576%7C1287991011&AFID=google&searchPage=1&LNM=12%5Fspeed%5Foster%5Fblender (http://www.target.com/s/182-1705216-2538066?_encoding=UTF8&CPNG=Small%20Appliances&LID=1148246&search-alias=tgt-index&keywords=speed%20blender&ref=tgt_adv%5FXSGT0749&searchNodeID=1038576%7C1287991011&AFID=google&searchPage=1&LNM=12%5Fspeed%5Foster%5Fblender)

Edi

I have 12 speed Osterizer - it probably cost $20, 20 years ago when I bought it - I use it nearly every day and its not a kitchen aid - but do you need a $100 + blender?

In keeping with my new budget, I went to Walmart and got an Osterizer for 40 bucks. Should do the trick for awhile...

Thanks!
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Post by: vixmom on June 24, 2010, 08:30:10 PM: I keep forgetting to refresh and I am sitting hre waiting for someone to post ///duh
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Post by: Edisaurus on June 24, 2010, 08:31:14 PM: Quote from: vixmom on June 24, 2010, 08:07:05 PM
http://pogpog.com/v/the-greatest-dance-number-ever-filmed/ (http://pogpog.com/v/the-greatest-dance-number-ever-filmed/)

courtesy of George!!!

That's so funny---I just posted a link to this same dance number on FB, with new music laid in: my favorite Contours song-"First I Look at the Purse". It really fits this well!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8ioa_7axug
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Post by: vixmom on June 24, 2010, 08:33:03 PM: Quote from: Edisaurus on June 24, 2010, 08:28:12 PM
Quote from: vixmom on June 24, 2010, 07:52:01 PM
http://www.target.com/s/182-1705216-2538066?_encoding=UTF8&CPNG=Small%20Appliances&LID=1148246&search-alias=tgt-index&keywords=speed%20blender&ref=tgt_adv%5FXSGT0749&searchNodeID=1038576%7C1287991011&AFID=google&searchPage=1&LNM=12%5Fspeed%5Foster%5Fblender (http://www.target.com/s/182-1705216-2538066?_encoding=UTF8&CPNG=Small%20Appliances&LID=1148246&search-alias=tgt-index&keywords=speed%20blender&ref=tgt_adv%5FXSGT0749&searchNodeID=1038576%7C1287991011&AFID=google&searchPage=1&LNM=12%5Fspeed%5Foster%5Fblender)

Edi

I have 12 speed Osterizer - it probably cost $20, 20 years ago when I bought it - I use it nearly every day and its not a kitchen aid - but do you need a $100 + blender?

In keeping with my new budget, I went to Walmart and got an Osterizer for 40 bucks. Should do the trick for awhile...

Thanks!

I hope it serves you as well as mine has served me - I find for making smoothies with ice its importantr to put liquid or fruit in first and the ice on top of that - but it works wonderfully and will finally blend the ice provided you remeber that caveat
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Post by: Ginny on June 24, 2010, 08:34:07 PM: DR Cillaliz - no cake, but we did have cupcakes, brownies, and 4 kinds of cookies.

And now I'm going to sleep - 'night!
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Post by: Edisaurus on June 24, 2010, 08:34:35 PM: [q
Quote from: vixmom on June 24, 2010, 08:30:10 PM
I keep forgetting to refresh and I am sitting hre waiting for someone to post ///duh

I just refreshed--after a 2 hour walk and an evening at the laundromat I needed it!
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Post by: Edisaurus on June 24, 2010, 08:36:09 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 07:32:59 PM
Quote from: Edisaurus on June 24, 2010, 07:32:21 PM
Vibes that they treat preservation commissioners with more respect than they do in Marietta, GA!
Thanks! It's still an advisory commission, so they treat them ok, just don't listen.

Yep...sounds like Marietta!
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Post by: DERBRUCER on June 24, 2010, 08:37:57 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 08:20:42 PM
I spy Der B!

So, you're one of the Snoop Sisters, huh :)

Laura's monsoon stopped by here this evening - lots of thunder, lightening, wind and rain - and no power for two hours.

der Brucer
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Post by: Laura on June 24, 2010, 08:41:21 PM: That was a great dance video.
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Post by: vixmom on June 24, 2010, 08:46:05 PM: thanks for your link - I loved the differnt music!
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Post by: vixmom on June 24, 2010, 08:46:38 PM: pretty windows Cilla!!
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Post by: vixmom on June 24, 2010, 08:48:44 PM: we had a momentary storm here aroung 3 pm high winds, thunder and lightening -black black sky but itt only lasted about 20 minutes before moving on

I undertsand it did cause quite a v bit of damage in some parts of the ISLAND
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Post by: DERBRUCER on June 24, 2010, 08:48:57 PM: God bless rain:

Rain makes corn, corn makes whiskey
Whiskey makes my baby, feel a little frisky

der Brucer
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Post by: vixmom on June 24, 2010, 08:50:06 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 08:18:53 PM
Vixmom, do you get the 4th of July off?

ABSOLUTELY since its on Sunday!!
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Post by: vixmom on June 24, 2010, 08:51:52 PM: actually he told us half of us can take off Friday and th eother half Monday I picked Friday since we are planning tohost a BBQ for the Vixter's friends onthe 3rd
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 08:59:42 PM: Quote from: vixmom on June 24, 2010, 08:27:04 PM
http://vimeo.com/11621957

courtesy of my SIL

Cute!
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 09:01:20 PM: Quote from: vixmom on June 24, 2010, 08:46:38 PM
pretty windows Cilla!!

Thanks!
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 09:02:18 PM: Quote from: vixmom on June 24, 2010, 08:51:52 PM
actually he told us half of us can take off Friday and th eother half Monday I picked Friday since we are planning tohost a BBQ for the Vixter's friends onthe 3rd

I hope you have a wonderful time...you certainly deserve a break!
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Post by: vixmom on June 24, 2010, 09:03:41 PM: yes 20 teenagers in the backyard - that should be welcome relief
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Post by: vixmom on June 24, 2010, 09:04:00 PM: :D
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 09:04:09 PM: Ok, I better go to bed. I can sleep well. I'm going to need to work hard to save the $$ to pay the handyman.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 09:04:42 PM: Do you think it will slow down after June 30? Wasnt' that a deadline for closing on the tax credit?
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Post by: vixmom on June 24, 2010, 09:04:56 PM: and I have to get up in 6 hours////goodnight all!!
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Post by: Edisaurus on June 24, 2010, 09:05:54 PM: We have the date for our NY theatrical premiere. Wouldn't it be great if it coincides with bk's Town Hall Benefit?

http://www.quadcinema.com/coming-soon/
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 09:11:09 PM: It would be great. That's the same theater where Julie's Clear Blue Tuesday is opening in September
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 09:13:46 PM: What was I going to do....oh yes, go to bed....night all
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Post by: MBarnum on June 24, 2010, 09:26:54 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on June 24, 2010, 07:16:01 PM
I'm closing this shop down till tomorrow, folks! Have a good evening. Thanks for the vines and keep 'em coming!

What are you going to do with all those vines?
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Post by: Sam on June 24, 2010, 09:31:20 PM: Hi. ;D
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Post by: Sam on June 24, 2010, 09:36:28 PM: Most of my life is of no interest so I try to stay fairly quite.

BUT

Last night we had birthday cake for the wonderful Jane Russell. (Hollywood Heritage).

And I did not have my camera. :'(

What a wonderful person she is. Funny with great stories.
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Post by: Sam on June 24, 2010, 09:39:05 PM: I'm trying to do things in town after work and then be home by 10 or 11 PM. I think that might just work one or two times a month. :)
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Post by: George on June 24, 2010, 09:39:31 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on June 24, 2010, 04:23:40 AM
Good morning, all! I am in poor health today - hence my concerns about selling dad's property - so I could use some health vibes, if you can send soem my direction.

~~~Get/Feel Better Vibes for DR Elmore!!~~~
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Post by: Laura on June 24, 2010, 09:40:16 PM: Hi Sam.
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Post by: Sam on June 24, 2010, 09:40:32 PM: Saturday I'm switching the internet connection over to the IMac. And this computer is going going gone.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on June 24, 2010, 09:41:05 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on June 24, 2010, 09:26:54 PM
Quote from: elmore3003 on June 24, 2010, 07:16:01 PM
I'm closing this shop down till tomorrow, folks! Have a good evening. Thanks for the vines and keep 'em coming!

What are you going to do with all those vines?

Why hang them from the fire escapes, of course! His latest venture is More's Upper West Side Tarzan Transportation Company:

their slogan: COME SWING WITH US!

der Brucer
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Post by: Sam on June 24, 2010, 09:41:30 PM: Hi Laura.
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Post by: Sam on June 24, 2010, 09:43:09 PM: Mega health vibes to elmore. ;)
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Post by: Sam on June 24, 2010, 09:45:49 PM: Night. ;D ;D
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Post by: Edisaurus on June 24, 2010, 09:50:36 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on June 24, 2010, 09:26:54 PM
Quote from: elmore3003 on June 24, 2010, 07:16:01 PM
I'm closing this shop down till tomorrow, folks! Have a good evening. Thanks for the vines and keep 'em coming!

What are you going to do with all those vines?

If they're red vines, send them to bk. (After his TV appearance, of course...)
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Post by: George on June 24, 2010, 09:53:55 PM: PAGE NINE DANCE!!
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Post by: George on June 24, 2010, 09:54:15 PM: Quote from: bk on June 24, 2010, 11:00:08 AM
The book's first review (outside of reader reviews):

http://www.filmsinreview.com/2010/06/24/theres-mel-theres-woody-and-theres-me/

Nice review, BK!
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Post by: George on June 24, 2010, 10:47:41 PM: Quote from: Michael S on June 24, 2010, 04:46:49 AM
tod

not a rock n roll person

Ditto...for the most part.
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Post by: George on June 24, 2010, 10:48:09 PM: Quote from: bk on June 24, 2010, 03:04:10 PM
The lady who's helping with publicity tried to get me on something called The Joy Behar Show - as it turns out Joy is a huge Nudie Musical fan, and know my work well. However, they won't book me because I don't fit into their very narrow demographic. Oh, well.

Those fools! You would've been great on The Joy Behar Show! :D
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Post by: George on June 24, 2010, 11:26:46 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 06:07:12 PM
The best news is I got the City Council Agenda for Monday's meeting. In addition to reconsidering the Vicious Animal Ordinance...I am being appointed to the Historic Preservation Commission for a three year term. It will be official and I'm really pleased

Congratulations, Cilla! I'm sure that you'll be a great asset!
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Post by: George on June 24, 2010, 11:26:56 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 06:14:38 PM
Quote from: TCB on June 24, 2010, 05:53:50 PM
Quote from: Cillaliz on June 24, 2010, 05:52:18 PM
Quote from: Jane on June 24, 2010, 10:48:25 AM
Cilla:
Quote
Oh I'm just a little ahead of you...I'm slogging through the espionage stuff. I don't find that especially interesting.

I was surprised I didn't slog through any of the book and enjoyed every bit of it. I would have to read them both again to confirm my opinion book two is the best.

This was near the beginning of the third book...I'm just not that into the Sapo stuff

Am I the only person left on this planet (besides MBarnum) who is not going to read these three books?

Yes

Umm...no.

;)
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Post by: George on June 24, 2010, 11:27:46 PM: Quote from: vixmom on June 24, 2010, 07:41:15 PM
Didn't Joy Behar used to be on that Barbara Walters womens group chat show thingy?

She still is. I watch it every once in a while...when they have a guest that I want to see.
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Post by: bk on June 24, 2010, 11:56:06 PM: Back from a very fun evening, about which more in the notes I shall now write.