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Title: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: bk on April 15, 2018, 12:05:36 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes had ten "I's", and now it is time for you to post until the I cows come home.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: bk on April 15, 2018, 12:06:39 AM
And the word of the day is: PANTOFLE!
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: TCB on April 15, 2018, 12:14:03 AM
 Post after BK.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: TCB on April 15, 2018, 12:14:43 AM
I have returned from last night’s theater experience.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: TCB on April 15, 2018, 12:15:46 AM
PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: TCB on April 15, 2018, 12:20:48 AM
George, you told Fred that you are about an hour from Renton, but he is not going to be in Renton, he is going to be in Redmond.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: George on April 15, 2018, 12:22:45 AM
Post after BK.

 Post after TCB.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: George on April 15, 2018, 12:23:30 AM
;)
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: George on April 15, 2018, 12:23:52 AM
George, you told Fred that you are about an hour from Renton, but he is not going to be in Renton, he is going to be in Redmond.

:o SPOO!!
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: TCB on April 15, 2018, 12:24:30 AM
As for last night’s theater, there were a couple of really strong performances, which managed to save an otherwise weak story.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: TCB on April 15, 2018, 12:26:57 AM
Kyle Sinclair as Black Stache was fantastic, and he really brought the show to life when he was on stage.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: TCB on April 15, 2018, 12:29:07 AM
My friend, Martin, was also wonderful as Mrs. Bumbrake and the Teacher.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: TCB on April 15, 2018, 12:32:04 AM
Otherwise, I guess I have now become a grown-up, because my sense of imagination is shot.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: TCB on April 15, 2018, 12:33:12 AM
Good night, George.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: George on April 15, 2018, 12:35:19 AM
Today, I'm working concessions for the Silent Movie Series: Charlie Chaplin Shorts (http://www.washingtoncenter.org/event/silent-movie-series-charlie-chaplin-shorts/).  I love these silent movies with live organ music.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: George on April 15, 2018, 12:36:13 AM
Good night, Tom.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: George on April 15, 2018, 12:42:16 AM
After the silent movie, I'm going to my parents' house to look at their DVR.  My mom said that there's some problem with the volume control, so I'll go over and check it out.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: George on April 15, 2018, 12:43:42 AM
Then, I'll go to rehearsal and come home when it's all done.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: George on April 15, 2018, 12:51:29 AM
But first...SLEEP!

Have a good day, all!
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: John G. on April 15, 2018, 05:02:52 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: John G. on April 15, 2018, 05:03:13 AM
Today, I'm working concessions for the Silent Movie Series: Charlie Chaplin Shorts (http://www.washingtoncenter.org/event/silent-movie-series-charlie-chaplin-shorts/).  I love these silent movies with live organ music.

Sounds like fun.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: Druxy on April 15, 2018, 05:04:14 AM
Last night, we watched an old Technicolor Betty Grable movie, THE BEAUTIFUL BLONDE FROM BASHFUL BEND

It wasn't very good, but it was written and directed by Preston Sturges.

Everything was too over the top, particularly my late, former acquaintance, Sterling Holloway, who the director didn't seem able to control.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: John G. on April 15, 2018, 05:04:24 AM
I’m ushering this morning (yes, morning) for an insurance company that’s taken over the center for the next few days.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: John G. on April 15, 2018, 05:05:30 AM
Last night, we watched an old Technicolor Betty Grable movie, THE BEAUTIFUL BLONDE FROM BASHFUL BEND

It wasn't very good, but it was written and directed by Preston Sturges.

Everything was too over the top, particularly my late, former acquaintance, Sterling Holloway, who the director didn't seem able to control.

I remember loving that movie as a kid and not being able to watch it as an adult.
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Post by: KevinH on April 15, 2018, 05:44:44 AM
Good morning!
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 15, 2018, 06:30:53 AM
Good morning, all!
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: elmore3003 on April 15, 2018, 06:31:33 AM
I planned toi be asleep by 10 last night, but . . .
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: elmore3003 on April 15, 2018, 06:36:03 AM
Annabelle and Thatch were playing.  He hides from her behind the filing cabinets beside my computer table.  When he was smaller, that was fine, only now he's taller and broader.  Maneuvering around in that narrow space, he pulled the plug to the power strip that charges the computer, lamp, printer, answering machine, from the socket.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: elmore3003 on April 15, 2018, 06:39:18 AM
It took me too long to move books, bookcases, computer table, and lamp out of the way to reach behind the filing cabinets.  I need to locate a flashlight as well since I was completely in the dark.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: elmore3003 on April 15, 2018, 06:46:25 AM
I finally reached the pulled plug. got it back into the outlet, and then everything needed to be updated.  According to my answering machine, it's 2016.  The computer and modem had to reboot.  By the time things were back in place, it was after midnight.  I don't think I settled down for sleep until after 1:00.  I got up at 7:00, fed the cats and went back to bed until 8:45 when one of them, climbing on the bookcase behind my bed, brought down a pile of books that knocked the lamp on my reading table to the floor.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: elmore3003 on April 15, 2018, 06:46:53 AM
!!  2  !!
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: elmore3003 on April 15, 2018, 06:48:16 AM
So, I'm up and I have a lot of tidying today as well as vacuuming and emptying the litter.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: Jane on April 15, 2018, 07:06:35 AM
I’m ushering this morning (yes, morning) for an insurance company that’s taken over the center for the next few days.

I hope you have an interesting morning vs boring.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: Jrand73 on April 15, 2018, 07:27:30 AM
DR JANE - I read FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON the play again last summer because someone wanted to do it - it is IMPOSSIBLY dated now and the science is completely out of date and laughable.

I do not think it is possible to do it even as a period piece - too many things are wrong.....

I liked it when we did it in 1983 - but it's NOT for the 21st century.  Perhaps someone could do a NEW take on the story - or maybe someone already has.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: Jrand73 on April 15, 2018, 07:28:17 AM
Today is our read thru and sing thru - if we have an accompanist.  No one seems to know if one is coming or not.....we shall see.

The director may be a bit late - so I am in CHARGE - HA!
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: vixmom on April 15, 2018, 08:44:21 AM
I finally reached the pulled plug. got it back into the outlet, and then everything needed to be updated.  According to my answering machine, it's 2016.  The computer and modem had to reboot.  By the time things were back in place, it was after midnight.  I don't think I settled down for sleep until after 1:00.  I got up at 7:00, fed the cats and went back to bed until 8:45 when one of them, climbing on the bookcase behind my bed, brought down a pile of books that knocked the lamp on my reading table to the floor.



Such are the joys of parenthood
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: Ginny on April 15, 2018, 09:09:05 AM
Sunday afternoon greetings!  3/4 of our household went to church and I stayed home for some solitude, that included a 90-minute nap.  Perfect for a rainy morning.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: TCB on April 15, 2018, 09:15:53 AM
Good morning / afternoon.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: TCB on April 15, 2018, 09:17:15 AM
It was sometime after 3:30 a.m. before I fell asleep, but I still woke up at 715.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: TCB on April 15, 2018, 09:18:06 AM
I am on cup number two of my morning coffee.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: TCB on April 15, 2018, 09:19:27 AM
All day yesterday, I considered starting to build an Ark, but this morning the rain has finally stopped.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: TCB on April 15, 2018, 09:19:59 AM
I am sure the rain will return this afternoon.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: TCB on April 15, 2018, 09:20:52 AM
Last night, before the theater, Tracy and I went for Chinese food.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: FJL on April 15, 2018, 09:21:28 AM
So do i understand right:  Jane is 3 hours from Redmond, George is an hour from Redmond, and Tom is about a half hour from Redmond.

So we'd probably have to really plan if a HHW PNW mini-gathering is going to happen.

Since the "pay-what-you-can" first  preview is Thursday evening the 14th, I'd assume there will be nothing going on at the theater regarding Last Starfighter the afternoon of the 14th.  But since George must be working that day (although it is Flag Day, which should be a day off but isn't), would the 14th afternoon be OK for Jane and Tom.  Then George, if you might want to see the show that night, since the show's always played under 2 hours, including intermission, it could fit in with your schedule in terms of getting  to work the next morning.  Just an idea.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: TCB on April 15, 2018, 09:22:03 AM
I have had such a craving for real, honest to goodness, American Chinese food.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: Jrand73 on April 15, 2018, 09:22:13 AM
Leaving in a tick.....I shall return anon.

My new garden lights arrived today - perhaps I will put them out tomorrow.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: FJL on April 15, 2018, 09:25:34 AM
Today is our read thru and sing thru - if we have an accompanist.  No one seems to know if one is coming or not.....we shall see.

The director may be a bit late - so I am in CHARGE - HA!

Maybe he'll be there
Or maybe he will not
If no one's playing piano
We'll rehearse no matter what

(sort of tune of "Maybe" from AUNTIE, er, ANNIE)

Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: Jrand73 on April 15, 2018, 09:30:20 AM
HA!  DR FJL - exactly right....I thought I made that clear in my email from the other day about whatever but you keep bringing up a different whatever even though we discussed both whatevers earlier and you agreed to what we talked about, I thought.  And my dead aunt thanks you for letting me have the time to bury her.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: TCB on April 15, 2018, 09:36:17 AM
We had wonton soup, barbecued pork, egg rolls, almond chicken (my favorite), sweet and sour pork, fried rice, honey walnut prawns (Tracy's favorite), chow mein, and fortune cookies.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: TCB on April 15, 2018, 09:37:18 AM
I really like all the food at The Hong Kong, except their fried rice.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: Jrand73 on April 15, 2018, 10:08:47 AM
Flied Lice can be very tricky DR TCB.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: Jrand73 on April 15, 2018, 10:08:56 AM
And now I am off!!
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: TCB on April 15, 2018, 10:17:12 AM
And now I am off!!


Still!
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: TCB on April 15, 2018, 10:19:07 AM
So do i understand right:  Jane is 3 hours from Redmond, George is an hour from Redmond, and Tom is about a half hour from Redmond.

So we'd probably have to really plan if a HHW PNW mini-gathering is going to happen.

Since the "pay-what-you-can" first  preview is Thursday evening the 14th, I'd assume there will be nothing going on at the theater regarding Last Starfighter the afternoon of the 14th.  But since George must be working that day (although it is Flag Day, which should be a day off but isn't), would the 14th afternoon be OK for Jane and Tom.  Then George, if you might want to see the show that night, since the show's always played under 2 hours, including intermission, it could fit in with your schedule in terms of getting  to work the next morning.  Just an idea.


FJL, I shouldn't speak for George, but I imagine he will want to take the afternoon off to come up to Redmond with me.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: Jane on April 15, 2018, 10:31:20 AM
It was sometime after 3:30 a.m. before I fell asleep, but I still woke up at 715.

Annoying isn't it.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: Jane on April 15, 2018, 10:38:47 AM
So do i understand right:  Jane is 3 hours from Redmond, George is an hour from Redmond, and Tom is about a half hour from Redmond.

So we'd probably have to really plan if a HHW PNW mini-gathering is going to happen.

Since the "pay-what-you-can" first  preview is Thursday evening the 14th, I'd assume there will be nothing going on at the theater regarding Last Starfighter the afternoon of the 14th.  But since George must be working that day (although it is Flag Day, which should be a day off but isn't), would the 14th afternoon be OK for Jane and Tom.  Then George, if you might want to see the show that night, since the show's always played under 2 hours, including intermission, it could fit in with your schedule in terms of getting  to work the next morning.  Just an idea.


FJL, I shouldn't speak for George, but I imagine he will want to take the afternoon off to come up to Redmond with me.

My thoughts since he has loads of unused vacation time ;)
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: Jane on April 15, 2018, 10:39:55 AM
I need to figure this out before committing.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: ChasSmith on April 15, 2018, 10:48:58 AM
Good morning afternoon, all.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: ChasSmith on April 15, 2018, 10:54:31 AM
I was permitted to sleep in just a little bit late this morning, which was a godsend. Got up, had one cup of coffee, then had to run out to join a friend at one of the occasional record shows, just to browse and socialize. I ended up buying (count 'em): one record, which if I go downstairs and find I already have it, I'll be pissed. At least only six dollars will be out the window if that turns out to be the case.

At that point I was famished, and indulged in the Sausage & Egg McMuffin breakfast with coffee #2, before stopping at Guitar Center to pick up a couple of cables and a small audio interface I needed for the computer-and-monitor-speakers setup in my bedroom/slash/office.

Now I'm home, and thinking about coffee #3.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: elmore3003 on April 15, 2018, 10:58:55 AM
DR ChasSmith, I have spent most of the morning picking up and putting away books and more books.  I do believe I will have more books to donate to the Connecticut libraries in a couple of weeks.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: ChasSmith on April 15, 2018, 11:19:07 AM
That's fine. The Danbury library's sale is in October. But they know me now :) and will take my donations pretty much whenever, so just let me know.

And yes, welcome to parenthood. I've found that the cleanups and fixes usually end up improving matters if you can take the time to think them out. But it can be such an aggravation...not least, late at night when the LAST thing you want to do is figure out how to fix and rebuild something.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: John G. on April 15, 2018, 11:32:26 AM
I’m ushering this morning (yes, morning) for an insurance company that’s taken over the center for the next few days.

I hope you have an interesting morning vs boring.

We did nothing. I did manage to see the contract for the space: $64,000 for four days, food and beverage not included. There’s probably a discount in there because there’s a public concert tomorrow night.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: bk on April 15, 2018, 12:24:45 PM
I'm up, I'm up - a bit over eight hours of sleep.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: ChasSmith on April 15, 2018, 01:15:36 PM
Well, I'm a happy boy. The record I took a gamble on was indeed one I didn't have.

It's unbelievable to me that I never acquired all of these back in the 1970s when they were being issued, but I recently found that they're in fact quite stunning so I've been filling in the blanks. It's RCA's "Classic Film Scores of..." series with Charles Gerhardt and the National Philharmonic. Today's find is the Miklos Rozsa, which I absolutely must have had, and gotten rid of somehow.  I shall clean it up and properly listen to it on the Big Speakers tomorrow. I'll also check for any others I might be missing.

It just happened that last year I took one of these out to listen to, and found that I'd never gotten all the ones they'd released. And while I'd harbored bad memories of RCA's '70s vinyl (remember Dynaflex?), with the cleaners we have now and the better equipment I'm playing mine on, they turn out to be gorgeous.  They're probably on CD, but I'm thrilled with the cherce vinyl copies I have.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: Jane on April 15, 2018, 01:57:22 PM
Congrats on your new record.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: Jane on April 15, 2018, 01:58:07 PM
DR John, I was hoping you would not be bored this morning.  At least something was of interest.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: Jane on April 15, 2018, 02:02:12 PM
It looks like we will be able to go to Redmond in June. 

We have never been to a last dress rehearsal performance.  Does this mean we do not purchase tickets ahead of time?  If so, DR TCB is that a problem for you?
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: Jeanne on April 15, 2018, 02:14:25 PM
Hello, everyone.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: Jeanne on April 15, 2018, 02:16:07 PM
I’m ushering this morning (yes, morning) for an insurance company that’s taken over the center for the next few days.
I hope you have an interesting morning vs boring.

We did nothing. I did manage to see the contract for the space: $64,000 for four days, food and beverage not included. There’s probably a discount in there because there’s a public concert tomorrow night.

You did nothing, you say. But what did the insurance company do? Concerts? Seminars? ??
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: Jeanne on April 15, 2018, 02:17:23 PM
Congrats to Chaz on his great find.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: vixmom on April 15, 2018, 02:19:53 PM
Leaving in a tick.....I shall return anon.

My new garden lights arrived today - perhaps I will put them out tomorrow.


Wow you must have really big ticks in Indiana....I am delighted to report our ticks are too small to use as a vehicle
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: Jeanne on April 15, 2018, 02:20:14 PM
Last night DR George mentioned the Impossible Burger. There's a burger chain near me that has them. I thought it was one of their creations, but I see now that many restaurants offer them. They don't appeal to me--I find meat completely unappetizing--but I think it's great for carnivores who want to eat less meat and more plant food. I'm glad to hear that George and Margo liked them.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: vixmom on April 15, 2018, 02:24:28 PM
HA!  DR FJL - exactly right....I thought I made that clear in my email from the other day about whatever but you keep bringing up a different whatever even though we discussed both whatevers earlier and you agreed to what we talked about, I thought.  And my dead aunt thanks you for letting me have the time to bury her.


:D
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: Jeanne on April 15, 2018, 02:25:35 PM
I have no other news. I'll hand this over to Vixmom.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: Jeanne on April 15, 2018, 02:25:51 PM
TTFN.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: vixmom on April 15, 2018, 02:40:31 PM
Last night DR George mentioned the Impossible Burger. There's a burger chain near me that has them. I thought it was one of their creations, but I see now that many restaurants offer them. They don't appeal to me--I find meat completely unappetizing--but I think it's great for carnivores who want to eat less meat and more plant food. I'm glad to hear that George and Margo liked them.


Did I hear a story about this on NPR  this week or was a post here by George? 


I myself LOVE meat, but I would be interested in trying his burger if it really does taste meaty
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: vixmom on April 15, 2018, 02:41:34 PM
Vixdad and I just returned from a free LI Reads gathering held at a theatre in Patchogue
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: vixmom on April 15, 2018, 02:44:03 PM
The book was Spaceman and the author was astronaut Mike Massimino, a Long Island native
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: vixmom on April 15, 2018, 02:44:43 PM
We haven't read the book yet but will in the near future
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Post by: vixmom on April 15, 2018, 02:45:56 PM
This is the book
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: vixmom on April 15, 2018, 02:57:27 PM
TCB...I just found your Easter card!   Thank you!
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: TCB on April 15, 2018, 05:15:49 PM
It was sometime after 3:30 a.m. before I fell asleep, but I still woke up at 715.

Annoying isn't it.


I blame Jane!
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: TCB on April 15, 2018, 05:21:34 PM
Well, I'm a happy boy. The record I took a gamble on was indeed one I didn't have.

It's unbelievable to me that I never acquired all of these back in the 1970s when they were being issued, but I recently found that they're in fact quite stunning so I've been filling in the blanks. It's RCA's "Classic Film Scores of..." series with Charles Gerhardt and the National Philharmonic. Today's find is the Miklos Rozsa, which I absolutely must have had, and gotten rid of somehow.  I shall clean it up and properly listen to it on the Big Speakers tomorrow. I'll also check for any others I might be missing.

It just happened that last year I took one of these out to listen to, and found that I'd never gotten all the ones they'd released. And while I'd harbored bad memories of RCA's '70s vinyl (remember Dynaflex?), with the cleaners we have now and the better equipment I'm playing mine on, they turn out to be gorgeous.  They're probably on CD, but I'm thrilled with the cherce vinyl copies I have.


I always suspected that ChasSmith had a record!
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: Jane on April 15, 2018, 05:30:46 PM
The book was Spaceman and the author was astronaut Mike Massimino, a Long Island native

The title is actually "Spaceman: An Astronaut's Unlikely Journey to Unlock the Secrets of the Universe".  Can you tell I looked it up ;)
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: Jane on April 15, 2018, 05:36:20 PM
Last night DR George mentioned the Impossible Burger. There's a burger chain near me that has them. I thought it was one of their creations, but I see now that many restaurants offer them. They don't appeal to me--I find meat completely unappetizing--but I think it's great for carnivores who want to eat less meat and more plant food. I'm glad to hear that George and Margo liked them.

I watched the video today and was thinking the same thing.  Since Stats was long gone, when we became vegetarians I didn't miss hamburgers out, just the sensation of biting into a burger in a bun along with the fixings. 

I actually think a good bean burger is better than a good hamburger.  The problem is they are hard to find in restaurants. 

I would like to try the Impossible Burger to decide for myself.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: Jane on April 15, 2018, 05:37:54 PM
It was sometime after 3:30 a.m. before I fell asleep, but I still woke up at 715.

Annoying isn't it.

I blame Jane!

Why, because you were emulating my sleeping habits ;)
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: Jrand73 on April 15, 2018, 05:49:49 PM
Burgers without MEAT?

What is this madness?

I refuse to even let the thought cross my mind....
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: Jrand73 on April 15, 2018, 05:50:09 PM
Oh and I'm back.....I left my tick at the theatre DR VIXMOM and drove my car home.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: Jrand73 on April 15, 2018, 05:50:59 PM
Remember, everyone, Mercury goes direct tomorrow - so feel free to buy new appliances and electronics, start new project, AND contact those who need to hear from you.....
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: Jane on April 15, 2018, 06:07:27 PM
Burgers without MEAT?

What is this madness?

I refuse to even let the thought cross my mind....

;D

Even if it tastes exactly the same as meat, is healthier, and better for the environment?
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: Jane on April 15, 2018, 06:09:33 PM
We went to Best Buy as Keith wanted a Fitbit and a Fitbit scale.  I was all for the scale if it connected to my Fitbit.  He did not get a fitbit and purchased a scale with a health app he downloaded to his phone.

The scale is ok, except I "gained" half a pound.
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: Jrand73 on April 15, 2018, 06:18:25 PM
LOL DR JANE - I am afraid just the "idea" that it's not meat would not allow me to believe it tasted the same.....
Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: John G. on April 15, 2018, 07:09:54 PM
Burgers without MEAT?

What is this madness?

I refuse to even let the thought cross my mind....

;D

Even if it tastes exactly the same as meat, is healthier, and better for the environment?

I love vegetables. I love meat. I don't want vegetables that taste like meat (except portobello mushrooms, which can taste like beef bone marrow). And I don't want meat that tastes like vegetables. It's really simple.

Title: Re: THE "I'S" HAVE IT
Post by: John G. on April 15, 2018, 07:13:47 PM
That said, I made something wonderful tonight. Low-carb cauliflower "mac" and cheese. It was also gluten-free. It didn't really taste like mac and cheese, but it was rich and satisfying, and I guess for people who have to keep gluten-free, it was a nice side dish.
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Post by: John G. on April 15, 2018, 07:14:30 PM
It was also easy.
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 15, 2018, 07:23:56 PM
Easy is good.
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Post by: ChasSmith on April 15, 2018, 07:54:05 PM
I’d enjoy that any old day. I’ve indulged in a number of broccoli-cheese, cauliflower-cheese, and broccoli-cauliflower-cheese things.
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Post by: ChasSmith on April 15, 2018, 07:59:36 PM
Is tomorrow really Monday?  This was truly an old-fashioned weekend — the kind that escapes faster than wind from a duck.
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Post by: Jennifer on April 15, 2018, 08:02:25 PM
We got zero cms of the the 30 cms of predicted snow. That part is good. But we have had really bad freezing rain tonight. And I think tomorrow is going to be fairly disastrous. I thought it was Spring!
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Post by: John G. on April 15, 2018, 08:26:25 PM
Jennifer, I wish you spring.
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Post by: John G. on April 15, 2018, 08:28:03 PM
Finished up Three Billboards Outside ... Some fine performances, and the script was at times excellent. But I don't think that either script or performances really deserved the Oscars they won. 
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Post by: John G. on April 15, 2018, 08:29:39 PM
I have started watching an unedited King Lear with Michael Hordern as Lear and Penelope Wilton as Regan, looking far more vicious than she ever did on Downton Abbey. Brenda Blethyn is Cordelia. I will have to finish this up tomorrow.
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Post by: John G. on April 15, 2018, 08:29:47 PM
Good night, all.
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Post by: Jane on April 15, 2018, 10:13:08 PM
That said, I made something wonderful tonight. Low-carb cauliflower "mac" and cheese. It was also gluten-free. It didn't really taste like mac and cheese, but it was rich and satisfying, and I guess for people who have to keep gluten-free, it was a nice side dish.

I have seen recipes for this.  Thanks for the description cuz I did not think it would taste like mac and cheese.
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Post by: Jane on April 15, 2018, 10:14:19 PM
We got zero cms of the the 30 cms of predicted snow. That part is good. But we have had really bad freezing rain tonight. And I think tomorrow is going to be fairly disastrous. I thought it was Spring!

Are you able to stay home?  I hate freezing rain.
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Post by: Jane on April 15, 2018, 10:15:05 PM
Jennifer, I wish you spring.

DITTO!
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Post by: Jane on April 15, 2018, 10:16:20 PM
Finished up Three Billboards Outside ... Some fine performances, and the script was at times excellent. But I don't think that either script or performances really deserved the Oscars they won. 

Is there a movie you think deserved to win instead?
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Post by: bk on April 15, 2018, 10:44:59 PM
Page four?  Really?
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Post by: bk on April 15, 2018, 10:45:33 PM
Home from seeing nine fairly dreadful one act plays.  I think the one act play has kind of lost all meaning, frankly.  One act sketches would be more like it.
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Post by: George on April 15, 2018, 10:58:11 PM
Today, I'm working concessions for the Silent Movie Series: Charlie Chaplin Shorts (http://www.washingtoncenter.org/event/silent-movie-series-charlie-chaplin-shorts/).  I love these silent movies with live organ music.

Sounds like fun.

It was!  I love their silent movie series with the live organ accompaniment.  However, because I was working concessions,
I didn't get to see the entire program...I did get to see a lot of it, though. 
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Post by: George on April 15, 2018, 10:58:26 PM
We got new credit card machines and were shown how to learn how they work, so that was a good reason to miss some of the Charlie Chaplin movies.
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Post by: TCB on April 15, 2018, 11:03:11 PM
Good evening.
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Post by: TCB on April 15, 2018, 11:03:34 PM
Hi, George.
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Post by: TCB on April 15, 2018, 11:05:17 PM
I spent most of the day laying low (is that a real term?).
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Post by: TCB on April 15, 2018, 11:05:57 PM
I took a couple of naps.
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Post by: TCB on April 15, 2018, 11:06:30 PM
I watched golf.
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Post by: TCB on April 15, 2018, 11:06:59 PM
That was the exciting part of the day.
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Post by: George on April 15, 2018, 11:07:56 PM
Hi, Tom.
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Post by: TCB on April 15, 2018, 11:08:01 PM
I really regretted giving Tracy all the leftover Chinese food last night.
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Post by: George on April 15, 2018, 11:08:14 PM
I am sure the rain will return this afternoon.

It did. :)
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Post by: TCB on April 15, 2018, 11:09:28 PM
Page 5
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Post by: George on April 15, 2018, 11:10:29 PM
So do i understand right:  Jane is 3 hours from Redmond, George is an hour from Redmond, and Tom is about a half hour from Redmond.

So we'd probably have to really plan if a HHW PNW mini-gathering is going to happen.

Since the "pay-what-you-can" first  preview is Thursday evening the 14th, I'd assume there will be nothing going on at the theater regarding Last Starfighter the afternoon of the 14th.  But since George must be working that day (although it is Flag Day, which should be a day off but isn't), would the 14th afternoon be OK for Jane and Tom.  Then George, if you might want to see the show that night, since the show's always played under 2 hours, including intermission, it could fit in with your schedule in terms of getting  to work the next morning.  Just an idea.

My work schedule is flexible.  I can take a day off. ;D
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Post by: TCB on April 15, 2018, 11:11:54 PM
I am sure the rain will return this afternoon.

It did. :)


I am not sure it did here in Tacoma’s north end.
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Post by: TCB on April 15, 2018, 11:13:22 PM
So do i understand right:  Jane is 3 hours from Redmond, George is an hour from Redmond, and Tom is about a half hour from Redmond.

So we'd probably have to really plan if a HHW PNW mini-gathering is going to happen.

Since the "pay-what-you-can" first  preview is Thursday evening the 14th, I'd assume there will be nothing going on at the theater regarding Last Starfighter the afternoon of the 14th.  But since George must be working that day (although it is Flag Day, which should be a day off but isn't), would the 14th afternoon be OK for Jane and Tom.  Then George, if you might want to see the show that night, since the show's always played under 2 hours, including intermission, it could fit in with your schedule in terms of getting  to work the next morning.  Just an idea.

My work schedule is flexible.  I can take a day off. ;D


I thought you would probably be able to take the day.
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Post by: TCB on April 15, 2018, 11:13:57 PM
Tomorrow I go back to my doctor.
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Post by: TCB on April 15, 2018, 11:14:50 PM
Although, he sent me the results of my lab work this afternoon.
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Post by: TCB on April 15, 2018, 11:17:40 PM
It is a 2:30 doctor’s appointment, so there goes my nap tomorrow.
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Post by: George on April 15, 2018, 11:17:48 PM
Today is our read thru and sing thru - if we have an accompanist.  No one seems to know if one is coming or not.....we shall see.

The director may be a bit late - so I am in CHARGE - HA!

Maybe he'll be there
Or maybe he will not
If no one's playing piano
We'll rehearse no matter what

(sort of tune of "Maybe" from AUNTIE, er, ANNIE)

Funny, Fred! :D
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Post by: George on April 15, 2018, 11:18:18 PM
So do i understand right:  Jane is 3 hours from Redmond, George is an hour from Redmond, and Tom is about a half hour from Redmond.

So we'd probably have to really plan if a HHW PNW mini-gathering is going to happen.

Since the "pay-what-you-can" first  preview is Thursday evening the 14th, I'd assume there will be nothing going on at the theater regarding Last Starfighter the afternoon of the 14th.  But since George must be working that day (although it is Flag Day, which should be a day off but isn't), would the 14th afternoon be OK for Jane and Tom.  Then George, if you might want to see the show that night, since the show's always played under 2 hours, including intermission, it could fit in with your schedule in terms of getting  to work the next morning.  Just an idea.


FJL, I shouldn't speak for George, but I imagine he will want to take the afternoon off to come up to Redmond with me.

What he said. ;)
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Post by: TCB on April 15, 2018, 11:18:41 PM
I think my friend, Sharry, and I are having lunch on Tuesday.
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Post by: TCB on April 15, 2018, 11:20:20 PM
So do i understand right:  Jane is 3 hours from Redmond, George is an hour from Redmond, and Tom is about a half hour from Redmond.

So we'd probably have to really plan if a HHW PNW mini-gathering is going to happen.

Since the "pay-what-you-can" first  preview is Thursday evening the 14th, I'd assume there will be nothing going on at the theater regarding Last Starfighter the afternoon of the 14th.  But since George must be working that day (although it is Flag Day, which should be a day off but isn't), would the 14th afternoon be OK for Jane and Tom.  Then George, if you might want to see the show that night, since the show's always played under 2 hours, including intermission, it could fit in with your schedule in terms of getting  to work the next morning.  Just an idea.


FJL, I shouldn't speak for George, but I imagine he will want to take the afternoon off to come up to Redmond with me.

What he said. ;)


It is hard to believe that June is so close.
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Post by: TCB on April 15, 2018, 11:21:28 PM
It looks like we may get some sunshine by Wednesday.
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Post by: TCB on April 15, 2018, 11:22:56 PM
I am about two hundred pages away from finishing the book I am currently reading.
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Post by: TCB on April 15, 2018, 11:24:04 PM
It is slow going, because a lot of it is medically technical.
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Post by: TCB on April 15, 2018, 11:25:38 PM
Or should that be technically medical?
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Post by: George on April 15, 2018, 11:27:14 PM
Last night DR George mentioned the Impossible Burger. There's a burger chain near me that has them. I thought it was one of their creations, but I see now that many restaurants offer them. They don't appeal to me--I find meat completely unappetizing--but I think it's great for carnivores who want to eat less meat and more plant food. I'm glad to hear that George and Margo liked them.

Thanks, Jennifer.  Maybe if you go with someone, you can try a bite to see how meat-like it is.  Just a thought.
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Post by: George on April 15, 2018, 11:28:33 PM
Last night DR George mentioned the Impossible Burger. There's a burger chain near me that has them. I thought it was one of their creations, but I see now that many restaurants offer them. They don't appeal to me--I find meat completely unappetizing--but I think it's great for carnivores who want to eat less meat and more plant food. I'm glad to hear that George and Margo liked them.


Did I hear a story about this on NPR  this week or was a post here by George? 


I myself LOVE meat, but I would be interested in trying his burger if it really does taste meaty

I don't know if was on NPR, but I did post about it a couple of times.
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Post by: George on April 15, 2018, 11:33:21 PM
Burgers without MEAT?

What is this madness?

I refuse to even let the thought cross my mind....

;D

Even if it tastes exactly the same as meat, is healthier, and better for the environment?

I would assume!  But I haven't looked that much into it.  It's all plant-based, so I would think that it's healthier and better for the environment.
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Post by: George on April 15, 2018, 11:34:44 PM
Jennifer, I wish you spring.

DITTO!!
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Post by: Jane on April 15, 2018, 11:35:14 PM
So do i understand right:  Jane is 3 hours from Redmond, George is an hour from Redmond, and Tom is about a half hour from Redmond.

So we'd probably have to really plan if a HHW PNW mini-gathering is going to happen.

Since the "pay-what-you-can" first  preview is Thursday evening the 14th, I'd assume there will be nothing going on at the theater regarding Last Starfighter the afternoon of the 14th.  But since George must be working that day (although it is Flag Day, which should be a day off but isn't), would the 14th afternoon be OK for Jane and Tom.  Then George, if you might want to see the show that night, since the show's always played under 2 hours, including intermission, it could fit in with your schedule in terms of getting  to work the next morning.  Just an idea.

My work schedule is flexible.  I can take a day off. ;D

Oh good 😊
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Post by: Jane on April 15, 2018, 11:37:56 PM
Last night DR George mentioned the Impossible Burger. There's a burger chain near me that has them. I thought it was one of their creations, but I see now that many restaurants offer them. They don't appeal to me--I find meat completely unappetizing--but I think it's great for carnivores who want to eat less meat and more plant food. I'm glad to hear that George and Margo liked them.

Thanks, Jennifer.  Maybe if you go with someone, you can try a bite to see how meat-like it is.  Just a thought.

Umm, I believe you meant Jeanne.
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Post by: Jane on April 15, 2018, 11:40:09 PM
Although, he sent me the results of my lab work this afternoon.

I hope the results were good.
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Post by: George on April 15, 2018, 11:40:51 PM
Last night DR George mentioned the Impossible Burger. There's a burger chain near me that has them. I thought it was one of their creations, but I see now that many restaurants offer them. They don't appeal to me--I find meat completely unappetizing--but I think it's great for carnivores who want to eat less meat and more plant food. I'm glad to hear that George and Margo liked them.

Thanks, Jennifer.  Maybe if you go with someone, you can try a bite to see how meat-like it is.  Just a thought.

Umm, I believe you meant Jeanne.

AARRGGHH!!  Spoo! ::) Thanks, Jeanne!!
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Post by: Jane on April 15, 2018, 11:42:20 PM
It is a 2:30 doctor’s appointment, so there goes my nap tomorrow.

Good vibes for answers and a fix for whatever this is that has been bothering you.
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Post by: Jane on April 15, 2018, 11:42:38 PM
Last night DR George mentioned the Impossible Burger. There's a burger chain near me that has them. I thought it was one of their creations, but I see now that many restaurants offer them. They don't appeal to me--I find meat completely unappetizing--but I think it's great for carnivores who want to eat less meat and more plant food. I'm glad to hear that George and Margo liked them.

Thanks, Jennifer.  Maybe if you go with someone, you can try a bite to see how meat-like it is.  Just a thought.

Umm, I believe you meant Jeanne.

AARRGGHH!!  Spoo! ::)

;D
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Post by: TCB on April 15, 2018, 11:45:35 PM
Good night.
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Post by: George on April 15, 2018, 11:58:41 PM
Good night, Tom.
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Post by: George on April 15, 2018, 11:59:16 PM
Well...
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Post by: George on April 15, 2018, 11:59:23 PM
...since...
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Post by: George on April 15, 2018, 11:59:49 PM
...we're so darned close, let's not stop until we get to the...
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Post by: George on April 16, 2018, 12:00:00 AM
PAGE SIX DANCE!!
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Post by: George on April 16, 2018, 12:05:48 AM
Well, I hate to do it (no, I really do!), but I need to go to bed now.  Starting tomorrow and for the next three days (Mon-Thurs), we're going to have a person visiting from the company that made our library's computer system to help us learn more about it, and to help us utilize it more efficiently (hopefully). 
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Post by: George on April 16, 2018, 12:06:05 AM
The problem (for me, at least) is that he's coming in each morning two hours before I normally come in, so I need to go to sleep two hours earlier each night so that I can get up two hours earlier.  I hate that. :P
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Post by: George on April 16, 2018, 12:06:49 AM
So, good night Jane (and anyone else lurking out there in the dark), and have a good day!