Haines His Way
Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on November 10, 2017, 12:20:05 AM
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Well, you've read the notes, the notes spoke to 10,000 of my nearest and dearest friends, and now it is time for you to post until the 10,000 cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: ARETE!
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First post after BK!
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Hello.
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Back to my book. I am reading "The Life She Was Given". If It wasn't so interesting I might have fallen asleep by now.
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I voted! I saw that Jason Graae had two nominations, and that one of the Kritzerland shows was nominated:
17) Best Special Theatre Event: The Songs That Got Away VII - Kritzerland at Sterling's Upstairs at The Federal!
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And now, to bed.
Have a good day, all!
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Good morning.
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Looks like the NYC subway announcements will no lomnger start with "Ladies and gentlemen." Instead, the announcements will be gender-neutral, like "Passengers" or "Riders" or "Everyone"
https://www.amny.com/transit/mta-announcements-1.14880905
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Good morning, all!
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And here's the Thatch Report for today:
I went to bed around 9:00, put Annabelle in the bathroom, and set his plate of food away from the bookcase so he would have to come out of hiding to eat. It had been sitting - half of the plate under the bookcase - uneaten since 6:00 or so.
It was really warm in the apartment, so I slept fitfully, but I would occasionally hear sounds if activity from the Thatch corner. At one point I thought I heard movement under my bed. Occasionally I would hear this very little mewing, and I'd think, I hope this means he wants to be rescued.
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Around 12:00, i was awakened by a crash of something falling, so I thought, Thatch is out and about. I went to use the bathroom and brought Annabelle back to sleep with me. I checked the plate of food, which was empty, and I thought, this is not a bad sign. At 2:00, Thatch and Annabelle got into it and woke me. He was up on top of some books on one of the lower shelves behind my bed. The crash that woke me earlier had been the books falling when he'd climbed up into the cranny. Annabelle was tired of his crap, so she was striking back, spitting and hissing, and trying to reach him. I took her away, moved the bed, dragged him fighting and scratching out from the books, and carried him into the bathroom.
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I took in a plate of treats, Annabelle's tent bed which she had stopped using, and left him there.
This morning, he was sleeping in Annabelle's litter box, but he ran to her tent bed when I came in. Juggling him staying in and keeping Annabelle out is an ordeal. let me tell you!
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I went to the market thinking, I'm not socializing this poor baby, I'm only making him more problematic for others. If this experiment fails, I do not want some shelter euthanizing him for being unsocialized.
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So, when I got back from market and prepared Thatch's food and Annabelle's food, I took his plate, along with the towel she sits on to watch the birds, into the bathroom. He had eaten the dry food I left with him last night, and he was again lying in the litter box. There's certainly no problem with him getting used to her scent at this point.
I set the food down and tried to pet him. He shrank into the litter and hissed. I spoke gently to him and kept petting him. Then I stuck my finger into the food, and he licked it off my finger. He ate a bit out of my hand, then I set the plate hear him. As I left the bathroom, he was eating.
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I hope we are on the right road. Milla has sent me the name of a cat counselor, and I will talk to him tomorrow. Today I am off to the sitzprobe for BRIGADOON.
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Good morning, all.
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DR Jane wrote:
I can't imagine waiting an hour for a flu shot. At least you were entertained. Do you know which one you got, the newer quad or the old standard of 3?
I'm not sure which shot I got. Usually the wait isn't that long. But it's the first week of the free shots. And it was very convenient since I had to drop my niece off for swim team. It actually turned out even better since I was able to spend the hour in the lobby of the pool and watch her swim.
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Good luck to Thatch! At least he is eating.
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OMG, what a story.
I am on the train, almost at Grand Central, on my way to meet DR Elmore at today’s rehearsals.
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Good morning, all.
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It sounds to me like progress is being made, but of course we want to hear of more.
This is such a challenge with these critters.
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Back later. Friday vibes - of all stripes - to all!
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Great notes....continued moving and rehearsal vibes for MR BK!
I have voted in all categories....including SPECIAL EVENT!! My votes in some categories are probably for folks who will lose, but I like RETURN TO THE FORBIDDEN PLANET, so I voted for that show in several categories.....
GET OUT THE VOTE VIBES FOR MR BK!
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Thatch seems to be coming along.
Tomorrow is a Post Office Holiday, so that probably means the banks will be closed as well.
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I forgot to mention that the Monday car repair included brakes, a leaking shock in the back, and the replacing of the dogbone motor mount which was apparently broken....total: $700!!
But they did it all in one day....I think I may have found a new car repair place.
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I had to brush my teeth, and Thatch was back crouching in the litter box. I brought him a little dry food and he jumped ot of the box for it and, while he ate, I petted him and spoke quietly to him. I think I need to establish some rapport with him after treating him so roughly as he fought me for the past two days. Annabelle continues to want very much to check out the situation, but I do not think they are ready for another confrontation yet. She's hell-bent to get into that bathroom.
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I've let her know that the litter box I had for Thatch was now at her disposal (NO PUN INTENDED!), so we'll see if she uses it while I'm away.
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I voted.
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Happy cat vibes for Elmore.
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I’m waiting for doctor No. 1.
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Two!
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Friday morning greetings! It's very cold, but clear and sunny, here in SW Ohio - perfect for the first day of AAUW Middletown's Holiday Bazaar. I'm working today and tomorrow from 1-3pm each day.
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I’m waiting for doctor No. 1.
Vibes for you to feel better soon!
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Good morning to all
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I hope we are on the right road. Milla has sent me the name of a cat counselor, and I will talk to him tomorrow. Today I am off to the sitzprobe for BRIGADOON.
Cat counselor - who knew? I hope they haven't torn up your apartment while you're away...
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I am on the train, almost at Grand Central, on my way to meet DR Elmore at today’s rehearsals.
Have fun in The City, DR ChasSmith!
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Brigadoon!
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Doctor vibes for DR JOHN G.
HELLO DR MICHAEL!
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I voted!
I voted for Bruce, Kay Cole, Jason Graae, and Carly Bracco (for Peter Pan).
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TOD from yesterday:
I'm sorry I forgot to check the blog yesterday.
As I've mentioned before, I can't access haineshisway from work, so I can only post in the morning and then I'm done. But before the evil management at my work started sensoring "entertainment" and "social networking" sites, and I was able to post throughout the day, I remember a particularly fun day where we all posted our memories of finale sit-com episodes. And since Bruce doesn't watch sit-coms, we must have come up with this topic all on our own, although I don't remember how it got started. Anyway, I never knew how "Newhart" ended, which was a particularly clever finale, but once the folks here told me about it, I was able to watch in on Youtube. I'll always be grateful for that.
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I'm up, I'm up - alarm would not have gone off - I set it, and leave it as I should on the clock app and at some point in the evening this ancient iPad just reverts back to the home screen - when that happens, alarm will not work.
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Good afternoon!
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Hoping that Thatch becomes acclimated to his new home soon.
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Happy cat vibes for Elmore.
DITTO!
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Doctor No. 2 coming up soon.
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The first doctor is practicing tough love. She wants me to work through the pain with plenty of exercise. Resting is not good. So, tomorrow I start to walk.
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Are you allowed to sleep at night?
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Good luck to Thatch! At least he is eating.
Ditto and ditto! There have been several times where I've stuck my finger in Neve's food and she licked it off my finger, but she still wouldn't eat the actual food. What's that all about? :-\
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The first doctor is practicing tough love. She wants me to work through the pain with plenty of exercise. Resting is not good. So, tomorrow I start to walk.
~~~Painless-as-Possible Tough Love Exercising for John!!~~~
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Good evening, all.
Back on the train, homeward bound.
And in logging on now, I have beat DR Elmore!
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I hope we are on the right road. Milla has sent me the name of a cat counselor, and I will talk to him tomorrow. Today I am off to the sitzprobe for BRIGADOON.
Cat counselor - who knew? I hope they haven't torn up your apartment while you're away...
I told him I hope that when he turns the corner onto 82nd Street, he doesn’t see a pile of rubble where his building used to be.
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BRIGADOON — just beautiful. And with a magnificent orchestration.
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BRIGADOON — just beautiful. And with a magnificent orchestration.
I would love to hear that. BRIGADOON was the very first musical that I ever performed in. I was in college and played Angus McGuffie (and other assorted chorus bits).
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Hello, everyone.
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The first doctor is practicing tough love. She wants me to work through the pain with plenty of exercise. Resting is not good. So, tomorrow I start to walk.
I have to wonder if Doctor #1 has ever been in a similar situation. As much as I believe in exercise, I hear doctors recommend things that would sometimes be next to impossible for the patient.
I hope the walking helps you, John G, but I'm also interested in what Doctor #2 has to say. He/she will probably tell you to do the opposite.
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It's been a very busy week and I am ready for a break!
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Glad Chas was able to see BRIGADOON.
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Continued adjustment vibes to Thatch, Annabelle, and Larry.
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I am home. I had to check the building's foundations, then feed Annabelle and Thatch, and now I'm waiting for a delivery of Chinese food.
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Are you allowed to sleep at night?
Only if I'm not resting. :)
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Three!
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Finally.
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I am home. I had t check the building's foundations, then feed Annabelle and Thatch, and now I'm waiting for a delivery of Chinese food.
My dance instructor just delivered Chinese food for tonight and tomorrow's lunch.
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I started watching a film of Samson and Delilah with Diana Rigg, Michael Gambon, Dennis Hopper and too many others. Nicholas Roeg is directing. It's not great and not bad. It leaves the biblical story far too much. I guess it was a mini-series. Why else would it be three hours long?
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So, here's tonight's Thatch report:
He gobbled his food like a starving child. When I went into the bathroom to get his plat, he was crouching in the litter box and hissing at me. When I returned with the food, he ate some of it from my hand and licked my fingers. Then he got scared and jumped back in the litter box to crouch and hiss. I gave him some more food, sat on the toilet seat cover, and while he ate, I stroked his back and spoke very gently to him about how much Anabelle and I want him to be her little brother.
Then he started circling me, rubbing against my pants, and purring while I stroked his back and neck. I won't try to pick him up because I fear he'll panic again and we'll lose the good mood.
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The first doctor is practicing tough love. She wants me to work through the pain with plenty of exercise. Resting is not good. So, tomorrow I start to walk.
I like this approach.
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Are you allowed to sleep at night?
;D
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Excellent progress DR elmore.
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DR John our friends ate at the Southerleigh Fine Food and Brewery. I don't drink beer and I have no idea what I would eat there but it is a cool looking place.
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Well, I'm off. A couple friends who live in the same condo complex are having a "Falloween" party (whatever that means), and they're going to show "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" in preparation for "Star Wars: The Last Jedi," which opens next month! I'm sure that we'll be out late.
I'll be back...later!
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So, here's tonight's Thatch report:
He gobbled his food like a starving child. When I went into the bathroom to get his plat, he was crouching in the litter box and hissing at me. When I returned with the food, he ate some of it from my hand and licked my fingers. Then he got scared and jumped back in the litter box to crouch and hiss. I gave him some more food, sat on the toilet seat cover, and while he ate, I stroked his back and spoke very gently to him about how much Anabelle and I want him to be her little brother.
Then he started circling me, rubbing against my pants, and purring while I stroked his back and neck. I won't try to pick him up because I fear he'll panic again and we'll lose the good mood.
Home now.
Definitely progress!
Just keep it s-l-o-w, and you're right not to push him now in being picked up. He'll get there. I can't wait to meet him!
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DR John our friends ate at the Southerleigh Fine Food and Brewery. I don't drink beer and I have no idea what I would eat there but it is a cool looking place.
Yes. It's Texas coastal food and beer brewed on the premises. I enjoy it. Jeff is a good chef, and they make you feel at home, even in a rather massive space. I had never thought of this, but the next chef over, in the Boiler House, is also named Jeff.
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The last half hour of this Samson and Delilah is even bloodier in its fiction than the original story.
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I took a TON of photographic evidence at the orchestra rehearsal and the sitzprobe today.
It's funny, I never plan on grabbing more than a few shots, and indeed my reason for being there is to concentrate on the music (which I do, don't worry about that). But I really got going today.
I'm too beat now to transfer them and see what I've got. I'll do it tomorrow, and post a couple of good ones.
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DR John our friends ate at the Southerleigh Fine Food and Brewery. I don't drink beer and I have no idea what I would eat there but it is a cool looking place.
Yes. It's Texas coastal food and beer brewed on the premises. I enjoy it. Jeff is a good chef, and they make you feel at home, even in a rather massive space. I had never thought of this, but the next chef over, in the Boiler House, is also named Jeff.
Our friends looked like they were having a good time. Tomorrow they are going to Fredericksburg. Keith suggested they stop in Luckenbach on the way.
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DR John our friends ate at the Southerleigh Fine Food and Brewery. I don't drink beer and I have no idea what I would eat there but it is a cool looking place.
Yes. It's Texas coastal food and beer brewed on the premises. I enjoy it. Jeff is a good chef, and they make you feel at home, even in a rather massive space. I had never thought of this, but the next chef over, in the Boiler House, is also named Jeff.
Our friends looked like they were having a good time. Tomorrow they are going to Fredericksburg. Keith suggested they stop in Luckenbach on the way.
Nice. Should be a cool day. Rain's not coming until Sunday.
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Watching Pennebaker's documentary on Jimi Hendrix at Monterey.
Great music. Thrilling performance.
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Anxious to see the photographic evidence of DR CHAS SMITH.
WELL.....after 37 years.......there is no way I could not go to the viewing for my friend Jim. My sister Paula went with me so I wouldn't be driving alone.
It was nice to see many friends there....and to share a few minutes with Miss Emily, Jim's wife.....I am 100% happy that I went...though it did take much effort. I am BEAT right now and will certainly sleep well tonight.
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Good progress DR ELMORE....may it continue.....
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Vibes for peace and strength, JRand67.
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In a way, Pennebaker's move about Otis Redding at Monterey was even better because it was more of a surprise. Just an astounding performer. His take on Try a Little Tenderness is just wonderful.
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TOD:
Carols for a Cure 2017 has arrived. Time to start playing the Christmas music. (I guess it's an antidote to Jimi and Otis.)
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Page three? Really?
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I started another movie, The Girl Can't Help It, with Jayne Mansfield and a slew of early rock stars and singers, including Little Richard, Fats Domino, Abbey Lincoln and the Platters.
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Julie London just dropped by to sing Cry Me a River.
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Will we ever make it to page four?
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Maybe soon.
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Maybe late.
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Maybe in one.
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Four!
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Page four? Really?
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Good night, all.
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DR John our friends ate at the Southerleigh Fine Food and Brewery. I don't drink beer and I have no idea what I would eat there but it is a cool looking place.
Yes. It's Texas coastal food and beer brewed on the premises. I enjoy it. Jeff is a good chef, and they make you feel at home, even in a rather massive space. I had never thought of this, but the next chef over, in the Boiler House, is also named Jeff.
Our friends looked like they were having a good time. Tomorrow they are going to Fredericksburg. Keith suggested they stop in Luckenbach on the way.
Nice. Should be a cool day. Rain's not coming until Sunday.
I am glad.
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Julie London just dropped by to sing Cry Me a River.
I remover a friend in school named Julie London. Of course her name got a lot of comments from adults.
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DR Jrand, I am glad there was comfort today and you were able to be there.
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'night
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Page FOUR??? Really?
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I have yet to stop. Rehearsal, banking, unboxing, and boxing with an hour off for dinner.
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Good evening.
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Page 4? Really?
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Where is everybody?
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Has Ron been here this week?
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I hope he is okay.
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I'm enjoying the Thatch saga.
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That sounds like an ABC miniseries.
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Starring Richard Chamberlin and Nick Nolte.
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Jane has gone to bed.
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John has gone to bed.
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George is at a party.
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The east coast is either asleep or out for the evening.
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Vixmom is probably still at work.
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No, wait! Vixmom and Vixdad went to some type of fan activity. STAR WARS? STAR TRECK?
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Nope, I was wrong (again).
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It is a DOCTOR WHO gathering.
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Elmore is probably trying to sleep, while the two cats try to figure out what to do next.
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I am glad that Jrand was able to go to the gathering for his friend.
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George is always somewhere!
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Today I met my friend Sharry for lunch.
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Finally finished - all the kitchen drawers are done as are the hallway drawers. All CDs save for a few jazz things in the book room closet are done, too. All ten boxes were used for CDs - it's disgusting, actually and when I get these things unboxed there will be a huge purging.
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Everybody has to be somewhere.
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Page 5
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Sharry is currently in rehearsal for SEUSICAL.
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They open December 1.
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Currently, she going through her "I'm not having a good time" phase.
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It feels weird not doing a holiday show this year.
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Actually, it feels weird not to be doing any show.
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Nicky seems to be uncomfortable tonight.
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TCB seems to be uncomfortable tonight.
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Actually, my medication is starting to kick in now.
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I wish that Nicky's would start to kick in soon.
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I am listening to a recording of OLIVER. It says that is the "Original Soundtrack," but it is Ron Moody and Georgia Brown, so I don't know which version this is.
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It isn't the movie soundtrack and it isn't the Broadwat cast recording. I downloaded it from Amazon so who knows.
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At least the little boy playing Oliver is better than Mark Lester.
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The other day I downloaded the original Off-Broadway cast recording of THE FANTASTICKS. It was nice to have it ( besides the album),but they cut the girl's song "Much More." Why?
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Oh well, I should just buy a cheap turntable, and then I could listen to the album.
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And all the other albums that I still have.
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Well, I'm off. A couple friends who live in the same condo complex are having a "Falloween" party (whatever that means), and they're going to show "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" in preparation for "Star Wars: The Last Jedi," which opens next month! I'm sure that we'll be out late.
I'll be back...later!
Well, we didn't watch the movie. There were more than a dozen adults and four children and a smattering of food stuffs. We all sat and stood around, ate food, and chatted, and a good time was had by all.
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I got there at 6:00 pm, and we ended the festivities at about 11:00.
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Hi, Tom.
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Hello, George.
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George is always somewhere!
Yes, but I always come back to HHW!
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Sharry is currently in rehearsal for SEUSICAL.
Cool! What role(s) does she play?
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Micheal is playing the Mayor of the Who's and she is Mrs. Mayor.
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Micheal is playing the Mayor of the Who's and she is Mrs. Mayor.
Then, I'll definitely have to go see it!