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Title: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: bk on December 22, 2010, 12:15:51 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were silent and written at night, and now it is time for you to post until the silent cows come home.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: bk on December 22, 2010, 12:16:39 AM
And the word of the day is: CALIGINOUS!
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: bk on December 22, 2010, 12:17:10 AM
Welcome six GUESTS.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Edisaurus on December 22, 2010, 12:41:09 AM
I'm reading these here notes on a couch at my dad's house in the mountains. I got the orientation about how to get him settled for the evening ...took several hours after dinner to do everything so even more respect goes to my stepmom for doing this as long as she did.

I very much want to thank all for their condolences...it means a lot right now.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Edisaurus on December 22, 2010, 12:45:22 AM
Allergies are killing me what with 6 cats and a huge dog and family who chainsmoke. I am going to have to figure out a solution to that to be able to sleep here 2 or 3 nights a week.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Edisaurus on December 22, 2010, 12:47:15 AM
Greg said that a package arrived today from Larry. He didn't open it but I'm betting it's something yummy!
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Edisaurus on December 22, 2010, 12:51:15 AM
The big dog here,  a great pyrenese, is moping around. Her friend, the other dog, disappeared 2weeks ago and now she can't understand why mom's not here.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Edisaurus on December 22, 2010, 12:52:14 AM
But the cats seem ok...
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Michael on December 22, 2010, 02:46:09 AM
First of all I am shocked to hear that Blake Edwards passed away! I hadn't heard about this! He was one of my favorite directors!
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Michael on December 22, 2010, 02:47:05 AM
OKAY NOW

Good morning everyone
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Michael on December 22, 2010, 02:49:04 AM
ASK BK
efore
I usually think of a question a few days before ask BK day but forget what it was by the name the day arrive but...........

today I remember what it was.

How did you decide to pair the Whispers and Equus together? They do not have the same theme like Westerns (The Unforgiven/The Way West) or the same composer like Bernard Herrman (A Christmas Carol and A hild Is Born) or the same director/star (The Apartment/The Fortune Cookie) So what is the connection that I do not see?
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Ben on December 22, 2010, 03:23:04 AM
Morning all.

That is all.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Ginny on December 22, 2010, 04:27:25 AM
Wednesday morning greetings!  We got home late last night from a lovely dinner at Cincinnati's University Club for our friends who are moving to South Carolina.  Richard and I did Christmas errands both on the way there and the way home.  I woke up about half an hour ago, thinking about all that still has to be done, so thought it best just to get up and get started.  First task this morning - gingerbread dough!
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Kerry on December 22, 2010, 05:21:48 AM
Yes it is morning.  And early mornnig, too.   It is not raining at the moment, so I shall take this opportunity to take Sugar for a walk (even though I'd much rather stay in where it is warm and cozy).
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Laura on December 22, 2010, 05:30:29 AM
Good morning. It is dark and soggy here. Outside, that is.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2010, 05:43:27 AM
Good morning, all! I slept fitfully again, and I did not want to get out of bed this morning. I have much to accomplish so I had no choice. For the first time in over two weeks, I actually have money in my bank account and I have bills to pay, a barber to call about a possible haircut today, a comforter to purchase, grocery shoppng, and gift wrapping for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day do's.

Perhaps I will finally get in the holiday spirit. I've certainly been playing enough holiday albums!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Happy Healthy Holiday Vibes to All the DRs! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Ginny on December 22, 2010, 05:58:08 AM
The Ohio Valley is experiencing "frozen fog" this morning.  Glad I'm not driving in it, but it's pretty to look at out the window!
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2010, 06:30:56 AM
I've called the barber; my appointment is for 10am, Christmas Eve. He's busy today and my schedule is a mess tomorrow. It will be nice to have an excuse to see the Radio City Christmas tree and play a bit in midtown.

I guess I will head to the NYPL late this morning and play with the Historic Newspapers Online, visit with staff friends and see what I learn.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Ben on December 22, 2010, 06:32:15 AM
How are you feeling Larry? Is the cold slowly working itself out?
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Ben on December 22, 2010, 06:34:18 AM
The doctor just called. I'm seeing him December 30th at which time we will assess my progress post-hospital. I will be done with my meds by then and perhaps I can eat something on New Year's Eve.

I will see the doctor again in late February/early March to talk about the appendectomy.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Ginny on December 22, 2010, 06:34:23 AM
Gingerbread dough is chilling, dishwasher is running, some desk work is done, and I'm about to get ready for my 11am haircut appointment.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Jennifer on December 22, 2010, 06:35:23 AM
Yesterday DR Jane wrote re: the spiderman accident:

Quote
After listening to the reporter on the video I can understand DR Jennifer's conclusion.  It doesn't show how far the person fell

Well from the video you can't really tell how far he fell or what he fell on.  But what I wrote was more based on a doctor/or EMT who was in the audience. And he had reported on what the EMTs did at the scene.  He said they didn't rush him out ...
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Ben on December 22, 2010, 06:35:38 AM
Dear Amy, much love to you at this very difficult time. We look at our tree and think of your kind and happy face. I hope you're surviving. Know that we think of you often and send all the virtual hugs that will fly to Georgia.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Jennifer on December 22, 2010, 06:38:51 AM
DR Jane I have been typing with my left hand and my thumb and ring finger of my right hand. It's awkward but it seems to be working.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Jennifer on December 22, 2010, 06:42:25 AM
Thanks for the updates re: the spiderman guy who fell.  Hopefully he will make a full recovery! ~~~~

Sorry to hear about Marcia Lewis.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2010, 06:53:11 AM
How are you feeling Larry? Is the cold slowly working itself out?

DR Ben, I thought things were improving, but I talked on the phone to JoAnn about 15 minutes ago, and I started whooping and coughing up a blue streak. Who knows?
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2010, 06:55:12 AM
I'm reading these here notes on a couch at my dad's house in the mountains. I got the orientation about how to get him settled for the evening ...took several hours after dinner to do everything so even more respect goes to my stepmom for doing this as long as she did.

I very much want to thank all for their condolences...it means a lot right now.

{{{{ Amy! }}}
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Ben on December 22, 2010, 06:56:43 AM
I just watched the signing of the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell. What a great day. I don't know what will come in the new Congress but something significant finally happened and I am glad.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on December 22, 2010, 07:02:04 AM
And the word of the day is: CALIGINOUS!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  MISTY
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on December 22, 2010, 07:21:08 AM
Sending thoughts and additional prayers to DR EDISAURUS and her family today.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Ginny on December 22, 2010, 07:36:27 AM
Off to drop Richard at the Historical Society and then to have my hair cut - bye for now!

But here's page 2...
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Ben on December 22, 2010, 07:36:31 AM
And Welcome to Page 2
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Ben on December 22, 2010, 07:37:26 AM
I NEED a haircut. Depending on how I feel tomorrow I may go out and get one. I don't think I can afford to have Yuri come to the apartment and do it. We shall see.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: John G. on December 22, 2010, 07:53:51 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: John G. on December 22, 2010, 07:54:21 AM
Sorry to hear about your daughter not being able to make it to LA, bk.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: John G. on December 22, 2010, 07:54:49 AM
I always loved the cockroach shot in "Victor/Victoria" for the same reason.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: John G. on December 22, 2010, 07:55:20 AM
It's rainy and misty here in San Antonio, but thankfully it's not cold.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: John G. on December 22, 2010, 07:56:25 AM


~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Happy Healthy Holiday Vibes to All the DRs! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
What he said.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: MBarnum on December 22, 2010, 08:29:47 AM
DR JMK, and any other Netflix viewers, here is the listing of the streaming movies/tv shows:

http://instantwatcher.com/titles/new (http://instantwatcher.com/titles/new)

This page shows you what has just been added, and you can check it daily to see what is what and  what is new!

Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: MBarnum on December 22, 2010, 08:30:14 AM
DR Ben, so glad that you are recoving nicely! Have a happy haircut!
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: MBarnum on December 22, 2010, 08:30:31 AM
DR Edisaurus, additional vibes sent your way!!!!!!!
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: MBarnum on December 22, 2010, 08:32:53 AM
RE: Netflix streaming...I talked ot my buddy Jim last night and he bough some small contraption from Apple which plugs into his TV and allows him to stream Netflix movies from the internet via wireless conection from his computer.

After the first of the year I think I will be getting one of these...he said it was only $99. He has been watching streaming movies from Netflix all week long, he says.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: JMK on December 22, 2010, 08:42:12 AM
Oy vey, our "perfect tenants" are turning into problem children as they move out.  They chose to buy a new house when they were only 6 months into this lease, we have bent over backwards to help them out, letting them out of the lease early, etc., and all they are doing is complaining about how expensive things like the mailbox repair and cleaning people are.  Shouldn't have bought a new house then, is all I can say.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: JMK on December 22, 2010, 08:43:29 AM
Re:  Netflix.  It's also a free application (if you subscribe to Netflix) on the PS3.  That's what we watch it "through."
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Matthew on December 22, 2010, 09:02:09 AM
Guess we're heading to Phoenix for a few days at the first of the year.  The DP has been and I have not.  We are going to get away and to visit a friend of his.  Anything exciting there I shouldn't miss?
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on December 22, 2010, 09:07:10 AM
Let them complain DR JMK.....it gets to be entertaining after awhile.

And remember what Lana Turner said:

THE SURVIVORS - her television series was being canceled after 13 episodes and she was contracted to perform in 26 episodes. The producer went to her dressing room to talk to her about not paying her for the episodes that would not be filmed.

Lana was trying on different belts with an outfit and looking in a three way full length mirror as she did so. She listened to the producer as he made his plea, but never took her eyes off the mirror.

He finished and waited.  Lana waited a bit and then said: "I expect every LAST dime from the contract, but thank you for thinking I might not."
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: JMK on December 22, 2010, 09:34:47 AM
I remember THE SURVIVORS.  How old does that make me?  (Don't answer that).  ;)
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on December 22, 2010, 09:46:03 AM
Almost as old as I am.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: JMK on December 22, 2010, 09:58:24 AM
Almost as old as I am.

That's not possible.   ;D
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: JMK on December 22, 2010, 09:59:18 AM
I believe that was the same year that ABC had the two 45 minute shows on Monday before THE SURVIVORS, THE MUSIC SCENE and THE NEW PEOPLE.  I loved, loved, loved both of those shows.  THE NEW PEOPLE was one of my faves.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on December 22, 2010, 10:06:32 AM
The each lasted about as long as THE SURVIVORS.....The New People sort of reminds me of LOST.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: JMK on December 22, 2010, 10:12:08 AM
Yep, they were canceled mid-season, too, couldn't compete with LAUGH-IN.  I believe BK may have worked with THE NEW PEOPLE's Tiffany Bolling at some point.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: bk on December 22, 2010, 10:38:25 AM
ASK BK
efore
I usually think of a question a few days before ask BK day but forget what it was by the name the day arrive but...........

today I remember what it was.

How did you decide to pair the Whispers and Equus together? They do not have the same theme like Westerns (The Unforgiven/The Way West) or the same composer like Bernard Herrman (A Christmas Carol and A hild Is Born) or the same director/star (The Apartment/The Fortune Cookie) So what is the connection that I do not see?

There is no theme between them, other than I thought they worked together musically - both have a certain sadness and melancholy. 
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: bk on December 22, 2010, 10:40:04 AM
Had a very good night's sleep and am now up.  The rain seems to have stopped and although the sky is gray it seems like light is trying to break through.  And it is.  So, maybe we're done with the rain, although the weather pundits said it wouldn't stop until Friday.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 22, 2010, 10:42:24 AM
Good Morning! Good Afternoon!

I'm up, I'm up... And I need to remember to take the "Dream Comfort" bed-topper off the bed... Not so Dream-y nor Comfort-able to/for me.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 22, 2010, 10:50:29 AM
~~~~~CONTINUED VIBES OF COMFORT AND CONSOLATION TO DR EDISAURUS AND HER FAMILY~~~~~
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2010, 11:30:58 AM
I've been to the library and I got back to discover a gift sitting at my door that put me into a fantastic holiday mood. At first I thought it was a wrong item delivered by mistake, but after reading the invoice and gift message, I found the holiday spirit and good cheer I've been missing the past week. This gift, and having money in the bank again for a change, are great restorers of my faith in humanity and the value of friendship. I am very moved today by turns of events.

Now, if I could only shake this damned cold, I could conquer the world! There's always a loophole.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Laura on December 22, 2010, 11:31:19 AM
My questions for Ask BK Day:

Dear BK,
I am filling out my wildlife holding permit renewal form, and there is a place that asks for the "Disposition" of my fish. How should I answer that?
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2010, 11:56:29 AM
My questions for Ask BK Day:

Dear BK,
I am filling out my wildlife holding permit renewal form, and there is a place that asks for the "Disposition" of my fish. How should I answer that?

What is their disposition today? Are your fish happy or fiesty? Moody? Bewildered? My disposition is quite cheerful.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: MBarnum on December 22, 2010, 12:22:37 PM
I got a cranky phone call from my younger brother who was miffed because I didn't sent a present down for his ex-fiance's daughter (from his ex's first marriage)

My brother and this gal broke up a year ago. They did manage to have two kids together during their living in sin years (both are toddlers and I sent down presents for them) before she wised up and dumped him.

Dan (my brother) thinks I should have sent a present for Erika (his ex-s daughter) because he still thinks of Erika as his own daughter.

Well, how was I to know...I talk to my brother Dan maybe once a year, if even that, and he is lucky I send presents to the rest of his offspring (he has two adult kids from his first marriage) and all of their kids. Now he expects me to keep buying gifts for the kids of every floozy he hooks up with?!

How is that for my Christmas spirit, DR Elmore! LOL!

PS: I have never in my entire life gotten so much as a Christmas card or Birthday card from this brother or his kids...ever.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: bk on December 22, 2010, 12:38:31 PM
What is it, fish?  My fish have excellent disposition.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Laura on December 22, 2010, 12:39:14 PM
Have any of them ever sent you a Christmas gift, MBarnum?
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: JMK on December 22, 2010, 12:39:51 PM
My middle sister has NEVER sent so much as a card to either of my kids for their birthdays, Channukah, Christmas, anything.  I helped raise both of her kids.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Ginny on December 22, 2010, 12:42:30 PM
Family life can be such a minefield, DR MBarnum.  Especially when there are ex's involved...
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2010, 12:51:52 PM
I got a cranky phone call from my younger brother who was miffed because I didn't sent a present down for his ex-fiance's daughter (from his ex's first marriage)

My brother and this gal broke up a year ago. They did manage to have two kids together during their living in sin years (both are toddlers and I sent down presents for them) before she wised up and dumped him.

Dan (my brother) thinks I should have sent a present for Erika (his ex-s daughter) because he still thinks of Erika as his own daughter.

Well, how was I to know...I talk to my brother Dan maybe once a year, if even that, and he is lucky I send presents to the rest of his offspring (he has two adult kids from his first marriage) and all of their kids. Now he expects me to keep buying gifts for the kids of every floozy he hooks up with?!

How is that for my Christmas spirit, DR Elmore! LOL!

PS: I have never in my entire life gotten so much as a Christmas card or Birthday card from this brother or his kids...ever.

Mikey, I am so proud of you! At which Piggly-Wiggly did you find those cujones sitting next to the trashy DVDs of 5 for $1.00? That store might revolutionize Salem!
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Laura on December 22, 2010, 12:52:43 PM
MBarnum, I believe it is time for you to let the family know that you are no longer able to send gifts.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2010, 12:54:01 PM
By the way, Mikey, I wish I'd answered yes to your email inquiry! I'd love a photo of your reaction.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2010, 12:55:18 PM
They just announced on the 5:00 news teaser that Christopher Tierney, the actor who fell 30 feet on Monday, had surgery today.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: JMK on December 22, 2010, 12:57:37 PM
Just finished watching SALT.  I am SO tired of movies where I guess the putative "twist" about 30 seconds in.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Ben on December 22, 2010, 12:58:27 PM
Michael, you owe your brother's ex-fiance's daughter absolutely NOTHING. Don't even think of buying her a present, especially since they don't seem to know you exist.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Laura on December 22, 2010, 12:59:13 PM
And it's well past time to quit sending gifts to his adult children, too.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Laura on December 22, 2010, 01:08:33 PM
See, I wasn't sure if I should answer "alive," or "content," or what. Mostly I would say they are always complaining that they are hungry.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Ben on December 22, 2010, 01:09:31 PM
Deb, every day Vicky(i) gets more beautiful!

Thanks for the card.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Laura on December 22, 2010, 01:19:17 PM
They also ask for tag numbers, but I have a terrible time trying to keep those little collars on them. They have no necks, and they are slippery.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: John G. on December 22, 2010, 01:39:29 PM
I got a cranky phone call from my younger brother who was miffed because I didn't sent a present down for his ex-fiance's daughter (from his ex's first marriage)

My brother and this gal broke up a year ago. They did manage to have two kids together during their living in sin years (both are toddlers and I sent down presents for them) before she wised up and dumped him.

Dan (my brother) thinks I should have sent a present for Erika (his ex-s daughter) because he still thinks of Erika as his own daughter.

Well, how was I to know...I talk to my brother Dan maybe once a year, if even that, and he is lucky I send presents to the rest of his offspring (he has two adult kids from his first marriage) and all of their kids. Now he expects me to keep buying gifts for the kids of every floozy he hooks up with?!

How is that for my Christmas spirit, DR Elmore! LOL!

PS: I have never in my entire life gotten so much as a Christmas card or Birthday card from this brother or his kids...ever.
That means you should stop sending gifts to any of them. Perhaps a card will suffice.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Laura on December 22, 2010, 01:40:26 PM
If you don't send a gift to any of them, then you will be treating them all the same.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: George on December 22, 2010, 02:11:43 PM
I just watched the signing of the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell. What a great day. I don't know what will come in the new Congress but something significant finally happened and I am glad.

Ditto!! :)
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2010, 02:24:47 PM
Don't forget, Mikey: I took the Macbeths completely out of my will, except for that $10.00 bequest so they'd know it wasn't an oversight.

Christopher Tierney hadback surgery. His brother says that he doesn't know if he will ever be on the stage again. So much for Ms Taymor's claims yesterday that he said he'd be back as soon as he can.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: bk on December 22, 2010, 02:32:46 PM
I have paid the obscene amounts due in the obscene amount of Kritzerland bills and I think we are all caught up, save for some net thirty bills that just came in and aren't due till mid-January.  It took a LONG time.  Went to the mail place and picked up a few packages, and I did the rest of my shopping just now since Gelson's wasn't too crowded - in fact, I was in and out of there in ten minutes and now don't have to worry about any more shopping, food-wise, for the Do.  Now I must eat.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: bk on December 22, 2010, 02:34:54 PM
The City of Studio is weird, weather-wise.  We didn't have rain this morning and it was clear the light was trying to break through the gray sky.  However, once you leave the City of Studio it's quite a different story - some of the hardest rainfall I've ever seen in LA - I was on the freeway and truly scared, not for me because I know how to drive, but for the idiot LA drivers near me who, despite the incredibly heavy rain still have no compunction about using their phones and texting.  It's raining here now, but not like if you go two miles from here.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Ginny on December 22, 2010, 02:36:28 PM
I worked at the package-wrapping table for several hours this afternoon and almost finished my part of the presents.  Richard is down there now - wonder what he's up to?
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: George on December 22, 2010, 02:52:24 PM
I'm reading these here notes on a couch at my dad's house in the mountains. I got the orientation about how to get him settled for the evening ...took several hours after dinner to do everything so even more respect goes to my stepmom for doing this as long as she did.

I very much want to thank all for their condolences...it means a lot right now.

~~~Continued Vibes of Comfort for Amy (a.k.a. DR Edisaurus)!!~~~
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: George on December 22, 2010, 02:53:25 PM
I got a cranky phone call from my younger brother who was miffed because I didn't sent a present down for his ex-fiance's daughter (from his ex's first marriage)

My brother and this gal broke up a year ago. They did manage to have two kids together during their living in sin years (both are toddlers and I sent down presents for them) before she wised up and dumped him.

Dan (my brother) thinks I should have sent a present for Erika (his ex-s daughter) because he still thinks of Erika as his own daughter.

Well, how was I to know...I talk to my brother Dan maybe once a year, if even that, and he is lucky I send presents to the rest of his offspring (he has two adult kids from his first marriage) and all of their kids. Now he expects me to keep buying gifts for the kids of every floozy he hooks up with?!

How is that for my Christmas spirit, DR Elmore! LOL!

PS: I have never in my entire life gotten so much as a Christmas card or Birthday card from this brother or his kids...ever.

If your brother insists, tell him that he should get her something and say it was from you...and to pay for it with whatever money he was going to spend on YOU! ;)
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Ben on December 22, 2010, 04:00:10 PM
Spiderman's evening performance has been cancelled. They plan to resume performances tomorrow evening.

Good luck with that.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2010, 04:04:05 PM
84 posts?
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2010, 04:05:09 PM
It appears that DR Matthew has switched Christmas Carols in mid-season.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2010, 04:05:38 PM
We will get to page four!
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2010, 04:06:01 PM
Either alone or by myself!
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2010, 04:06:26 PM
Almost there.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2010, 04:07:01 PM
One more.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2010, 04:07:35 PM
PAGE FOUR!!
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: bk on December 22, 2010, 04:07:37 PM
The pouring rain just hit us about thirty minutes ago - huge buckets of rain - and now the sun has broken through in the west.  It's still raining, mind you, but the sun is coming through my window and it's stupid.  One thing or the other, that's what I say.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: bk on December 22, 2010, 04:08:01 PM
The sun isn't making it to the yard, though - out there is slate gray and pouring.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Laura on December 22, 2010, 04:08:37 PM
It has been gray all day here, but no rain today. A small amount last night.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2010, 04:08:48 PM
And the word of the day is: CALIGINOUS!

Wasn't Malcolm McDowell in CALIGINOUS?
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2010, 04:09:55 PM
Allergies are killing me what with 6 cats and a huge dog and family who chainsmoke. I am going to have to figure out a solution to that to be able to sleep here 2 or 3 nights a week.

Buy a small air purifier to put next to your bed.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2010, 04:10:40 PM
Greg said that a package arrived today from Larry. He didn't open it but I'm betting it's something yummy!


Hopefully it isn't ice cream.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2010, 04:19:04 PM
From Jose:
Quote
DR Jane - Make sure that your DS Craig tells the gate agents that it's his birthday. He may get an upgrade. Or at least an extra bag of peanuts or cookies! At the very least, the full can of Coke!

Craig returned safely home from Olympic last night, happy to be home and very pleased with his interview.

Bryan is on his way to Salt Lake City & then, if all goes well, to Medford and us.  The airlines never did anything special for Bryan on his birthday in the good old days of flying so I doubt they would give him anything at all today ;D

I don't think Craig considered flying to Romania.  His wife doesn't want to live in the States anymore  and wants to stay in Romania.  Craig wont live there again. 
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2010, 04:21:26 PM
The big dog here,  a great pyrenese, is moping around. Her friend, the other dog, disappeared 2weeks ago and now she can't understand why mom's not here.

Poor baby!  And poor you!!!  I'll keep reading to see how your father is doing.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: MBarnum on December 22, 2010, 04:21:54 PM
 
And it's well past time to quit sending gifts to his adult children, too.

The adult ones don't get presents from me. Once they turn 18 that is it.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2010, 04:22:49 PM
Guess we're heading to Phoenix for a few days at the first of the year.  The DP has been and I have not.  We are going to get away and to visit a friend of his.  Anything exciting there I shouldn't miss?


Laura.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: MBarnum on December 22, 2010, 04:23:36 PM
They have no necks, and they are slippery.

That is the title of my next Dummies book on going to your first prom.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Laura on December 22, 2010, 04:24:00 PM
Guess we're heading to Phoenix for a few days at the first of the year.  The DP has been and I have not.  We are going to get away and to visit a friend of his.  Anything exciting there I shouldn't miss?


Laura.

I'm still trying to think of something interesting to see in Phoenix. Can't come up with anything.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2010, 04:24:13 PM
Gingerbread dough is chilling, dishwasher is running, some desk work is done, and I'm about to get ready for my 11am haircut appointment.

My shoulder has been worse making it impossible to do anything with my hair.  This afternoon I went to my hairdresser and had her trim my bangs again & make my hair look pretty.  Now I'm all set until after Christmas.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: MBarnum on December 22, 2010, 04:25:48 PM
If your brother insists, tell him that he should get her something and say it was from you...and to pay for it with whatever money he was going to spend on YOU! ;)

I so wish I had thought of that when I was on the phone last night! LOL!
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2010, 04:26:35 PM
How are you feeling Larry? Is the cold slowly working itself out?

DR Ben, I thought things were improving, but I talked on the phone to JoAnn about 15 minutes ago, and I started whooping and coughing up a blue streak. Who knows?

Is your cough loose or is your chest tight?  If tight then use a warm humidifier at night.  Either way prop up your pillows at night and drink lots of liquids.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2010, 04:26:41 PM
I've been to the library and I got back to discover a gift sitting at my door that put me into a fantastic holiday mood. At first I thought it was a wrong item delivered by mistake, but after reading the invoice and gift message, I found the holiday spirit and good cheer I've been missing the past week. This gift, and having money in the bank again for a change, are great restorers of my faith in humanity and the value of friendship. I am very moved today by turns of events.



And no one deserves it more than you do, Larry.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: MBarnum on December 22, 2010, 04:27:15 PM
Either alone or by myself!


And that is  the title of my new self help book on loving yourself.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: MBarnum on December 22, 2010, 04:27:30 PM
and I don't think that made any sense at all.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2010, 04:27:36 PM
I NEED a haircut. Depending on how I feel tomorrow I may go out and get one. I don't think I can afford to have Yuri come to the apartment and do it. We shall see.

How many years have you gone to Yuri?  Ask the price he might not charge you knowing you can't go out.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Ben on December 22, 2010, 04:29:52 PM
I NEED a haircut. Depending on how I feel tomorrow I may go out and get one. I don't think I can afford to have Yuri come to the apartment and do it. We shall see.

How many years have you gone to Yuri?  Ask the price he might not charge you knowing you can't go out.

I think I've been going to Yuri for almost 15 years. Maybe I'll give him a call tomorrow.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Jennifer on December 22, 2010, 04:36:34 PM
Michael, you owe your brother's ex-fiance's daughter absolutely NOTHING. Don't even think of buying her a present, especially since they don't seem to know you exist.

I think that people should buy gifts for who they want to buy gifts for.  The only thing I can think of in your brother's favor would be if you knew all the kids well. And if that third child lives with the others and sees they got presents from you but she didn't.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Jennifer on December 22, 2010, 04:38:21 PM
If your brother insists, tell him that he should get her something and say it was from you...and to pay for it with whatever money he was going to spend on YOU! ;)

I so wish I had thought of that when I was on the phone last night! LOL!

That is a fantastic answer!
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2010, 04:38:28 PM
My friend Fred Barton posted an explanation for the "human error" that nearly killed Christopher Tierney on Monday at SPIDERMAN:
"Tierney was wearing a harness and a tether that was supposed to prevent him from free-falling, but “someone missed their cue and forgot to anchor the tether,” according to a production person who worked on Monday’s performance." (Wall Street Journal.)

In other words, the irresponsible production had no check and balance for such matters as a temporary memory lapse. When you're playing with human lives, that's really irresponsble. I hope this shuts the damend show down.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2010, 04:40:36 PM
From Jose:
Quote
DR Jane - Make sure that your DS Craig tells the gate agents that it's his birthday. He may get an upgrade. Or at least an extra bag of peanuts or cookies! At the very least, the full can of Coke!

Craig returned safely home from Olympic last night, happy to be home and very pleased with his interview.

Bryan is on his way to Salt Lake City & then, if all goes well, to Medford and us.  The airlines never did anything special for Bryan on his birthday in the good old days of flying so I doubt they would give him anything at all today ;D

I don't think Craig considered flying to Romania.  His wife doesn't want to live in the States anymore  and wants to stay in Romania.  Craig wont live there again. 


They are going to need one Hell of a large apartment!
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2010, 04:41:13 PM
Either alone or by myself!


And that is  the title of my new self help book on loving yourself.

And we'd find the slim volume in the adult section of the bookstore next to the adult toys?
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2010, 04:41:53 PM
and I don't think that made any sense at all.

When Do You Ever?
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2010, 04:42:20 PM
And it's well past time to quit sending gifts to his adult children, too.

The adult ones don't get presents from me. Once they turn 18 that is it.

I thought you only gave gifts to men over the age of 70?
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2010, 04:44:32 PM
Sorry to hear about your daughter not being able to make it to LA, bk.

So am I.  Get yourself a webcam & Skype or Google with her.  Does your laptop have a built in webcam?
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2010, 04:44:53 PM

Someone is cheating!
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2010, 04:46:14 PM
From Jose:
Quote
DR Jane - Make sure that your DS Craig tells the gate agents that it's his birthday. He may get an upgrade. Or at least an extra bag of peanuts or cookies! At the very least, the full can of Coke!

I don't think Craig considered flying to Romania.  His wife doesn't want to live in the States anymore  and wants to stay in Romania.  Craig wont live there again. 


Perhaps after Mikey finishes his tome on loving yourself, which I hope is not illustrated, he can work on a marriage manual?
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2010, 04:46:21 PM
PAGE FIVE!
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2010, 04:47:02 PM
I've been to the library and I got back to discover a gift sitting at my door that put me into a fantastic holiday mood. At first I thought it was a wrong item delivered by mistake, but after reading the invoice and gift message, I found the holiday spirit and good cheer I've been missing the past week. This gift, and having money in the bank again for a change, are great restorers of my faith in humanity and the value of friendship. I am very moved today by turns of events.



And no one deserves it more than you do, Larry.

What a kind thing to say, DR TCB! Thank you.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: George on December 22, 2010, 04:48:24 PM
They have no necks, and they are slippery.

That is the title of my next Dummies book on going to your first prom.

ROTFLMAO!! ;D
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2010, 04:48:26 PM
And it's well past time to quit sending gifts to his adult children, too.

The adult ones don't get presents from me. Once they turn 18 that is it.

I thought you only gave gifts to men over the age of 70?

Are you fishing for a gift?
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: George on December 22, 2010, 04:48:44 PM
I don't think Craig considered flying to Romania.  His wife doesn't want to live in the States anymore  and wants to stay in Romania.  Craig wont live there again. 

???
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2010, 04:49:28 PM
I've been to the library and I got back to discover a gift sitting at my door that put me into a fantastic holiday mood. At first I thought it was a wrong item delivered by mistake, but after reading the invoice and gift message, I found the holiday spirit and good cheer I've been missing the past week. This gift, and having money in the bank again for a change, are great restorers of my faith in humanity and the value of friendship. I am very moved today by turns of events.

Now, if I could only shake this damned cold, I could conquer the world! There's always a loophole.

There is always a loophole.  We shall have both boys home & Keith is sick & I seem to be coming down with it.  I can't be hugging Bryan & make him sick.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2010, 04:50:54 PM
I got a cranky phone call from my younger brother who was miffed because I didn't sent a present down for his ex-fiance's daughter (from his ex's first marriage)

My brother and this gal broke up a year ago. They did manage to have two kids together during their living in sin years (both are toddlers and I sent down presents for them) before she wised up and dumped him.

Dan (my brother) thinks I should have sent a present for Erika (his ex-s daughter) because he still thinks of Erika as his own daughter.

Well, how was I to know...I talk to my brother Dan maybe once a year, if even that, and he is lucky I send presents to the rest of his offspring (he has two adult kids from his first marriage) and all of their kids. Now he expects me to keep buying gifts for the kids of every floozy he hooks up with?!

How is that for my Christmas spirit, DR Elmore! LOL!

PS: I have never in my entire life gotten so much as a Christmas card or Birthday card from this brother or his kids...ever.

Time to stop sending any of them gifts in order to treat them all equally.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2010, 04:51:39 PM
And it's well past time to quit sending gifts to his adult children, too.

The adult ones don't get presents from me. Once they turn 18 that is it.

I thought you only gave gifts to men over the age of 70?

Are you fishing for a gift?


Well, that depends on what I see in the illustrated self-help book.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: bk on December 22, 2010, 04:52:03 PM
My friend Fred Barton posted an explanation for the "human error" that nearly killed Christopher Tierney on Monday at SPIDERMAN:
"Tierney was wearing a harness and a tether that was supposed to prevent him from free-falling, but “someone missed their cue and forgot to anchor the tether,” according to a production person who worked on Monday’s performance." (Wall Street Journal.)

In other words, the irresponsible production had no check and balance for such matters as a temporary memory lapse. When you're playing with human lives, that's really irresponsble. I hope this shuts the damend show down.

Perhaps that's why FJL is not coming here - he doesn't like these sorts of posts?  I'll have to e-mail him, I guess, and tell him to get his butt cheeks back here instead of posting on ATC all the livelong day and night.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2010, 04:52:53 PM
I got a cranky phone call from my younger brother who was miffed because I didn't sent a present down for his ex-fiance's daughter (from his ex's first marriage)

My brother and this gal broke up a year ago. They did manage to have two kids together during their living in sin years (both are toddlers and I sent down presents for them) before she wised up and dumped him.

Dan (my brother) thinks I should have sent a present for Erika (his ex-s daughter) because he still thinks of Erika as his own daughter.

Well, how was I to know...I talk to my brother Dan maybe once a year, if even that, and he is lucky I send presents to the rest of his offspring (he has two adult kids from his first marriage) and all of their kids. Now he expects me to keep buying gifts for the kids of every floozy he hooks up with?!

How is that for my Christmas spirit, DR Elmore! LOL!

PS: I have never in my entire life gotten so much as a Christmas card or Birthday card from this brother or his kids...ever.

If your brother insists, tell him that he should get her something and say it was from you...and to pay for it with whatever money he was going to spend on YOU! ;)

Best response yet. :)
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2010, 04:53:24 PM
Bruce congratulations on your quick sell-out!!!
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2010, 04:53:57 PM
I don't think Craig considered flying to Romania.  His wife doesn't want to live in the States anymore  and wants to stay in Romania.  Craig wont live there again. 

???

I am very sorry to hear about Craig and his wife.  I guess I didn't realize that she had returned to Romania.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: bk on December 22, 2010, 04:55:13 PM
The skies have just about cleared, there is a sunset occurring in the westerly sky, and I guess we're done with the rain for a while.  Rain comes, rain goes, like Grand Hotel.  Forty minutes ago it was pouring so hard you wouldn't have believed it.  Thus LA.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2010, 04:55:18 PM
Wasn't Fred posting here yesterday?
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2010, 04:56:43 PM
From Jose:
Quote
DR Jane - Make sure that your DS Craig tells the gate agents that it's his birthday. He may get an upgrade. Or at least an extra bag of peanuts or cookies! At the very least, the full can of Coke!

Craig returned safely home from Olympic last night, happy to be home and very pleased with his interview.

Bryan is on his way to Salt Lake City & then, if all goes well, to Medford and us.  The airlines never did anything special for Bryan on his birthday in the good old days of flying so I doubt they would give him anything at all today ;D

I don't think Craig considered flying to Romania.  His wife doesn't want to live in the States anymore  and wants to stay in Romania.  Craig wont live there again. 


They are going to need one Hell of a large apartment!

:) That might have worked, instead they will be getting divorced.  Craig needs to know what state he will be living in to fill in the paperwork.  This has been very hard on him.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2010, 04:57:48 PM
Wasn't Fred posting here yesterday?


Perhaps Fred is working on a song parody for SPIDERMAN based on Defying Gravity?
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2010, 04:59:02 PM
I don't think Craig considered flying to Romania.  His wife doesn't want to live in the States anymore  and wants to stay in Romania.  Craig wont live there again. 

???

The plan was never to live in Romania.  He stayed an extra two years to be with her.  Having moved around, just in the States, so often I know how difficult it can be and she was never the adventurous type.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2010, 04:59:06 PM
Wasn't Fred posting here yesterday?


Perhaps Fred is working on a song parody for SPIDERMAN based on Defying Gravity?


And if he isn't, perhaps I should!
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2010, 05:12:34 PM
Before I got kicked out of HHW (for the last 15 minutes) I started to say that I am very sorry for the way things worked out for Craig.  It is tough anytime, but especially at this time of year.  I hope that he gets this job.  It sounds like just what he needs right now.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2010, 05:19:45 PM
Before I got kicked out of HHW (for the last 15 minutes) I started to say that I am very sorry for the way things worked out for Craig.  It is tough anytime, but especially at this time of year.  I hope that he gets this job.  It sounds like just what he needs right now.

There have been two periods today where I've not been able to log on. The last was about 5 minutes ago.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Laura on December 22, 2010, 05:20:03 PM
I'm sorry, Jane. I know are fond of Craig's wife.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2010, 05:21:56 PM
Before I got kicked out of HHW (for the last 15 minutes) I started to say that I am very sorry for the way things worked out for Craig.  It is tough anytime, but especially at this time of year.  I hope that he gets this job.  It sounds like just what he needs right now.

I was responding to your post when I got kicked off.  Thank you.  She went for a visit in during the summer and then decided to stay & return to school, and then decided to stay.  I really don't know all the details because I don't ask.  We were suspicious but waited until he was ready to tell us.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2010, 05:23:19 PM
I'm sorry, Jane. I know are fond of Craig's wife.

Thank you.  I was/am but I'm really only sorry for Craig and am very ok with it.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2010, 05:23:53 PM
I need to make a birthday cake for Bryan before we pick him up tonight.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2010, 05:24:52 PM
Before I got kicked out of HHW (for the last 15 minutes) I started to say that I am very sorry for the way things worked out for Craig.  It is tough anytime, but especially at this time of year.  I hope that he gets this job.  It sounds like just what he needs right now.

I was responding to your post when I got kicked off.  Thank you.  She went for a visit in during the summer and then decided to stay & return to school, and then decided to stay.  I really don't know all the details because I don't ask.  We were suspicious but waited until he was ready to tell us.


And then I got kicked out again!
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: John G. on December 22, 2010, 05:25:11 PM
From Jose:
Quote
DR Jane - Make sure that your DS Craig tells the gate agents that it's his birthday. He may get an upgrade. Or at least an extra bag of peanuts or cookies! At the very least, the full can of Coke!

I don't think Craig considered flying to Romania.  His wife doesn't want to live in the States anymore  and wants to stay in Romania.  Craig wont live there again. 


Perhaps after Mikey finishes his tome on loving yourself, which I hope is not illustrated, he can work on a marriage manual?
No illustrations there, either, please. Please.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Laura on December 22, 2010, 05:26:17 PM
Today I found a dead hawk at the water basins where the hunter was Monday, and now the rangers are very interested in my photos.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 22, 2010, 05:26:36 PM
Good Evening!

Well...

I've been walking my parents through the ins and outs of redeeming their frequent flyer miles...
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 22, 2010, 05:27:04 PM
Well...

I'm still walking my parents through the ins and outs of redeeming their frequent flyer miles.

;)
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: bk on December 22, 2010, 05:28:30 PM
Perhaps the rain has caused havoc with our host?
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: John G. on December 22, 2010, 05:29:14 PM
Sorry to read about DS Craig. Not great news this time of year. Or any time of year.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: John G. on December 22, 2010, 05:30:10 PM
Today I found a dead hawk at the water basins where the hunter was Monday, and now the rangers are very interested in my photos.
Sounds like the start of a good thriller. Sorry to hear about the hawk though.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Laura on December 22, 2010, 05:33:18 PM
They are federally protected. Sadly, the other three dead birds I found are not.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 22, 2010, 05:34:03 PM
Perhaps the rain has caused havoc with our host?

That could be it. Do you know "physically" where your host is situated? Some of the news footage about the flooding in SoCal has been quite, well.. wet.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: bk on December 22, 2010, 05:34:44 PM
I think they are somewhere in the west San Fernando Valley - maybe Woodland Hills?
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: bk on December 22, 2010, 05:35:31 PM
The book room is completely clean and organized.  The living room, the same.  Now it's the den and some odds and ends here and there.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2010, 05:37:08 PM
The book room is completely clean and organized.  The living room, the same.  Now it's the den and some odds and ends here and there.


I think I may make a tuna pasta salad tomorrow.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 22, 2010, 05:40:56 PM
Uh-Oh!!!

SantaLeaks (http://www.newyorker.com/talk/2010/12/20/101220ta_talk_greenman)

;D
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2010, 05:58:51 PM
I have to make a batch of my shrimp dip to take to my sister's house on Christmas Day.  But I have to keep reminding myself that Christmas is on Saturday, and not on Friday!
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2010, 05:59:28 PM
Uh-Oh!!!

SantaLeaks (http://www.newyorker.com/talk/2010/12/20/101220ta_talk_greenman)

;D


Yellow snow?
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2010, 05:59:56 PM





G'night!
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Ben on December 22, 2010, 06:01:29 PM
Jane, so sorry to hear the news about Craig.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2010, 06:02:00 PM


G'night!

Good night, DR TCB!
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Ginny on December 22, 2010, 06:04:23 PM
Today I made cookie recipe #3 - gingerbread - and it's not on my diet, either.  Oh, well, my family will enjoy my efforts...
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Laura on December 22, 2010, 06:31:27 PM
Ah, how nice. A bit of rain.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2010, 06:53:21 PM
Sorry to read about DS Craig. Not great news this time of year. Or any time of year.

Thank you.  He did tell us before he returned home.  I hope he get this job I know he would excel at.  He was told they have 100 good applicants and are only interviewing 18 of them.  Out of the 18 he is the only one from out of state (Washington). 
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2010, 06:55:53 PM
Today I made cookie recipe #3 - gingerbread - and it's not on my diet, either.  Oh, well, my family will enjoy my efforts...

Yum, sounds good.  Craig helped with the mixing of my cake as my shoulder tired.  He never uses a mixers so it was interesting.  I finally had to begin giving him instructions. ;D

Now I need to make the citrus  topping, which I shall serve on the side.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: George on December 22, 2010, 06:57:16 PM
Today I found a dead hawk at the water basins where the hunter was Monday, and now the rangers are very interested in my photos.

Ooo...from nature photographer to evidence collector! ;)
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: George on December 22, 2010, 06:58:32 PM
From Jose:
Quote
DR Jane - Make sure that your DS Craig tells the gate agents that it's his birthday. He may get an upgrade. Or at least an extra bag of peanuts or cookies! At the very least, the full can of Coke!

Craig returned safely home from Olympic last night, happy to be home and very pleased with his interview.

Bryan is on his way to Salt Lake City & then, if all goes well, to Medford and us.  The airlines never did anything special for Bryan on his birthday in the good old days of flying so I doubt they would give him anything at all today ;D

I don't think Craig considered flying to Romania.  His wife doesn't want to live in the States anymore  and wants to stay in Romania.  Craig wont live there again. 


They are going to need one Hell of a large apartment!

:) That might have worked, instead they will be getting divorced.  Craig needs to know what state he will be living in to fill in the paperwork.  This has been very hard on him.

Jane, how long were they married?  Did she become a US citizen?  I wouldn't imply that this is the case, but I've read where some foreign women have married American men just to become citizens, then they get divorced. :-\
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2010, 06:59:11 PM
Thank you Ben.  They were together almost six years & seemed very much in love.  I'm glad now there weren't grand children.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: George on December 22, 2010, 07:00:36 PM
Thank you Ben.  They were together almost six years & seemed very much in love.  I'm glad now there weren't grand children.

Together for six years...I guess that wasn't her plan.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: George on December 22, 2010, 07:01:35 PM
And now, I'm going home.

Be back later.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Ginny on December 22, 2010, 07:04:00 PM
DR Jane - I'd been wondering about Craig's wife ever since you started talking about his trek west a few weeks ago and hoped against hope that this would not be the next we heard about her.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2010, 07:05:11 PM
George I unknowingly answered part of your question.  They met in her home town while Craig was in the Peace Corps.  Her goal wasn't to come to America.  She came to be with Craig.  They married when they did so they would not have to be separated when her visa expired and she has a green card.  Had they had the money for a nice wedding they probably would have gotten married sooner.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2010, 07:06:04 PM
DR Jane - I'd been wondering about Craig's wife ever since you started talking about his trek west a few weeks ago and hoped against hope that this would not be the next we heard about her.

I expected more people to figure as much and were too nice to ask. :)
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2010, 07:06:59 PM
Thank you Ben.  They were together almost six years & seemed very much in love.  I'm glad now there weren't grand children.

Together for six years...I guess that wasn't her plan.

;D  Not her plan.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2010, 07:07:15 PM
Back to work for me.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Jennifer on December 22, 2010, 07:07:24 PM
I don't think Craig considered flying to Romania.  His wife doesn't want to live in the States anymore  and wants to stay in Romania.  Craig wont live there again. 

???

I am very sorry to hear about Craig and his wife.  I guess I didn't realize that she had returned to Romania.

I didn't either. The way it was written I thought I had missed something.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: KevinH on December 22, 2010, 07:08:06 PM
Hello--doing last minute preparations for my trip to Buffalo tomorrow.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Ginny on December 22, 2010, 07:08:16 PM
This elf is a little tired and has another kitchen day ahead of her tomorrow.  I'm going to get ready for bed and try out the new reading glasses that I picked up this afternoon - 'night!
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: KevinH on December 22, 2010, 07:09:00 PM
My condolences to DR Edisaurus.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 22, 2010, 07:39:42 PM
Hello--doing last minute preparations for my trip to Buffalo tomorrow.

"...in Buffalo. In Buffalo."
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Cillaliz on December 22, 2010, 07:45:59 PM
RE: Netflix streaming...I talked ot my buddy Jim last night and he bough some small contraption from Apple which plugs into his TV and allows him to stream Netflix movies from the internet via wireless conection from his computer.

After the first of the year I think I will be getting one of these...he said it was only $99. He has been watching streaming movies from Netflix all week long, he says.

That's probably the Roku viewer. you can get them for less than that. www.roku.com
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Cillaliz on December 22, 2010, 07:52:11 PM
I've been to the library and I got back to discover a gift sitting at my door that put me into a fantastic holiday mood. At first I thought it was a wrong item delivered by mistake, but after reading the invoice and gift message, I found the holiday spirit and good cheer I've been missing the past week. This gift, and having money in the bank again for a change, are great restorers of my faith in humanity and the value of friendship. I am very moved today by turns of events.

Now, if I could only shake this damned cold, I could conquer the world! There's always a loophole.

:D
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Cillaliz on December 22, 2010, 07:53:53 PM
Greetings from the Great White North.  Good grief, for as close as my parents live to me the weather is night and day.  There is at least 5-7 inches of snow on the ground here. At home the grass is sticking out and a lot of the snow has melted. 
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Cillaliz on December 22, 2010, 07:54:58 PM
I decided last night to go ahead and leave today.  The snow is supposed to start in the morning.  I didn't want to leave the cats for  4 nights, but then thought about it.  I have someone there at least 3 times a day and they have each other.  They will be fine.  So here I am
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Cillaliz on December 22, 2010, 07:56:19 PM
We went to my sister-in-law's father's apartment for wine then out for dinner and back home.   Tomorrow morning I'm going to use my brother's spare office and get the work done I had planned to do today.  I decided after Thanksgiving that I was going to get here. So here I am
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Cillaliz on December 22, 2010, 07:56:29 PM
Ok, time to catch up on the posts.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Sam on December 22, 2010, 08:25:08 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Cillaliz on December 22, 2010, 08:26:39 PM
I am very sleepy and need to get up early to go to my brother's office and get a brief written.   It will be nice to know when the phone rings it has nothing to do with me
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: John G. on December 22, 2010, 08:42:16 PM
Watching an early episode of "Bosom Buddies" with a young Bruce Vilanich as a hotdog connoisseur. Very funny.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: bk on December 22, 2010, 08:53:58 PM
Almost finished watching a motion picture.  Had a long telephonic conversation with an interesting person.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2010, 08:55:12 PM
I don't think Craig considered flying to Romania.  His wife doesn't want to live in the States anymore  and wants to stay in Romania.  Craig wont live there again. 

???

I am very sorry to hear about Craig and his wife.  I guess I didn't realize that she had returned to Romania.

I didn't either. The way it was written I thought I had missed something.

I didn't really say much about it.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2010, 09:03:42 PM
Hello--doing last minute preparations for my trip to Buffalo tomorrow.

Safe & Easy traveling and have fun in Buffalo.  Bryan's wife is from Buffalo.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: John G. on December 22, 2010, 09:06:39 PM
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs617.ash2/156926_1462481972953_1560585524_1585945_1949050_n.jpg)
Had a homemade Twinkie tonight at a favorite sushi restaurant. It had pineapple-mango cream at the center of spongecake with mixed berries on the side. And it was wonderful.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2010, 09:08:16 PM
I decided last night to go ahead and leave today.  The snow is supposed to start in the morning.  I didn't want to leave the cats for  4 nights, but then thought about it.  I have someone there at least 3 times a day and they have each other.  They will be fine.  So here I am

Tough decision but best to go while you could.  I'm glad you have arrived safely.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2010, 09:09:46 PM
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs617.ash2/156926_1462481972953_1560585524_1585945_1949050_n.jpg)
Had a homemade Twinkie tonight at a favorite sushi restaurant. It had pineapple-mango cream at the center of spongecake with mixed berries on the side. And it was wonderful.

That looks delicious and is very pretty.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: John G. on December 22, 2010, 09:14:17 PM
So, is the Freddie lyricist in the comments below the story someone we know?

http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/20/five-questions-about-a-list-about-movies-about-theater/
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: George on December 22, 2010, 09:19:55 PM
Thank you Ben.  They were together almost six years & seemed very much in love.  I'm glad now there weren't grand children.

Together for six years...I guess that wasn't her plan.

;D  Not her plan.

Nice to know. :)
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2010, 09:21:06 PM
Thank you Ben.  They were together almost six years & seemed very much in love.  I'm glad now there weren't grand children.

Together for six years...I guess that wasn't her plan.

;D  Not her plan.

Nice to know. :)

Yes.  We never doubted it. 
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2010, 09:23:28 PM
The cake is baked & the many, many dishes, with Craig's help are cleaned.  Boy did I make a mess on the counters which Keith was kind enough to finish cleaning.  Now we are waiting to go to the airport.  I am trying to talk Keith into staying home instead of going out with his slight fever. 
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: bk on December 22, 2010, 09:49:05 PM
Finished the second of the three Borzage silent movies - a delightful film called Street Angel.  Not as good as Seventh Heaven but I'll tell you one thing - Janet Gaynor is Seventh Heaven - wow.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: JMK on December 22, 2010, 10:08:20 PM
Someone from the Microsoft Corporation in Redmond spent 23 hours, 59 minutes and 1 second on my FF site yesterday.  I'm assuming their Windows 7 PC crashed just before they got to 24 hours.  ;)
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: JMK on December 22, 2010, 10:09:01 PM
Off to watch del Toro's "Cronos" on BD.  Merry Almost Christmas, everyone.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: John G. on December 22, 2010, 10:12:47 PM
Off to watch del Toro's "Cronos" on BD.  Merry Almost Christmas, everyone.
Got that on reserve. Can't wait to see it.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: John G. on December 22, 2010, 10:13:07 PM
The show goes on for Spidey.

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/12/23/us/AP-US-Spider-Man-Fall.html?hp
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: John G. on December 22, 2010, 10:13:52 PM
Loved Janet Gaynor in "A Star Is Born."
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: John G. on December 22, 2010, 10:24:19 PM
Night, all.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: bk on December 22, 2010, 10:30:38 PM
I have to seek out the Gaynor Star Is Born again - I didn't care for it when I saw it the one and only time I've seen it, about twenty years ago.
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: George on December 22, 2010, 10:50:21 PM
PAGE EIGHT DANCE!!
Title: Re: SILENT NIGHT
Post by: Vincent on December 22, 2010, 10:56:02 PM
Guess we're heading to Phoenix for a few days at the first of the year.  The DP has been and I have not.  We are going to get away and to visit a friend of his.  Anything exciting there I shouldn't miss?


Laura.

I'm still trying to think of something interesting to see in Phoenix. Can't come up with anything.

Why not visit Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West? (It's in Scottsdale). Or try driving the Apache Trail. That'll put hair on your chest!