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Title: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: bk on January 30, 2019, 12:38:13 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes got the best of me, and now it is time for you to post until the proofing cows come home.
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Post by: bk on January 30, 2019, 12:38:54 AM
And the word of the day is: PROLIFERATE!
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Post by: George on January 30, 2019, 12:57:22 AM
A Very Happy Birthday to (former) DR Kate!
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Post by: George on January 30, 2019, 01:35:15 AM
Time for me to go to bed.

Have a good day, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 30, 2019, 04:16:50 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 30, 2019, 04:19:19 AM
I am quite frustrated over losing a day of tax prep yesterday.  It all began around 10:30 with the smell of cat pee.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 30, 2019, 04:23:55 AM
I keep things pertaining to the litter box quite clean and odorless, so that stink sent me into a cleaning mode.  I cleaned the area around the liter box, washed down the litter mat, and sprayed everything with an enzyme odor0-eating cleaner for cats.  I had to keep the cats out of the bathroom while that dried, so I locked them out and decided to clean the TV screen, which really needed it, and moved on to the computer. 
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 30, 2019, 04:29:19 AM
I unplugged the keyboard, cleaned the computer screen, and sprayed Windex onto the keyboard and briskly wiped it with a paper towel.  I plugged the keyboard back into the computer and got a black screen.  Well, it wasn't really black, the brightness had dimmed until everything was barely legible.  I found the brightness button at the top of the keyboard, and pressed it, the screen lit up, but as soon as I touched a key the screen went dark again.  I went into Systems Preferences and tinkered with that for a bit until it was no longer dimming.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 30, 2019, 04:33:37 AM
Then, since I never play with the keys at the top of the keyboard, I touched one that corresponds with the F4 key on some keyboards (mine had only symbols) and all the icons on my desktop grouped into clumps: all the .jpgs in one, documents in another, and I knew something was out of my limited control.  I called my Mac expert Joshie, who suggested I go to Findet, go to "View" and unstack everything.  I did, things seemed to revert, and I went thanked him.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 30, 2019, 04:38:10 AM
Only . . . the icons were now stuck to the desktop and could not be moved around any longer,  I called Joshie back, and got a message that he was away from his desk.  I called AppleCare.  I spoke to a nice young man named Justin, who  - after suggested several things that failed - believed the solution to my problem was a needed upgrade to Mojave 10.14.3.  My computer insisted that 10.14.2 was the latest upgrade, which I had, but Justin guided me through getting the new upgrade, and that wasted two hours of my life.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 30, 2019, 04:44:18 AM
Well, I may have Apple's latest upgrade, but my computer was still screwed up, so around 2:30 I called AppleCare again and got a nice young man named Richie.  I gave him my case number, and he made a lot of suggestions that didn't work.  I had discovered, playing around with the desktop, that I could not throw anything into the trash.  When I tried, I had to enter my password, and the computer told me I wasn't authorized to  do anything!  Richie was quite thorough, and we learned that part of my problem working with him was that my keyboard was no longer working, so I retrieved another from my closet.  I had purchased one last year when I thought the other keyboard was dying, but I hated the new one and just put it away.  We went through every possible thing he could think of to help me, and he finally said that I needed to talk to a senior officer.  Lyle took over the case around 4:00.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 30, 2019, 04:54:01 AM
Lyle went through everything that Richie had been through.  Since our keyboards were linked, he could see the issues on my desktop, and in a passing comment, I mentioned the problem with putting things into the trash.  He knew exactly what the problem was, and I still do not.  In terms I can best understand, I needed to reset the entire computer and my personal ownership of it, something Lyle hadn't done before, and we had to do it twice since the first attempt was bungled by attempting to accomplish two processes at the same time.  Before we redid this, all the icons on the desktop unfroze, but only to a limited degree.  The second attempt finished up just around 8:00, and it worked.  Everything is back in place, and all is well this morning.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 30, 2019, 04:59:30 AM
This will be a looooong tax day.
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Post by: Druxy on January 30, 2019, 05:08:33 AM
I am pleased to announce the publication of DICK POWELL, the 20th play in THE HOLLYWOOD LEGENDS Collection.

Dick Powell made a career of reinventing himself. 

Born in Arkansas, the young tenor played horn, banjo and sang with various dance bands and orchestras in Pittsburgh and elsewhere before he was brought to Hollywood where he sang opposite Ruby Keeler and others in such classic Busby Berkeley musicals as 42ND STREET, FOOTLIGHT PARADE, GOLD DIGGERS OF 1935 and the Al Jolson film, WONDER BAR

In the mid-1940s, Powell played Philip Marlowe in MURDER, MY SWEET, which began his period of doing “tough guy” roles in films like CORNERED, JOHNNY O’CLOCK and CRY DANGER

His astute mind for business led him to invest in real estate and, in the early 1950s, he moved his show business interests into producing and directing.  Along with David Niven and Charles Boyer, he formed Four Star Productions, one of the most prolific production companies in television. 

Powell was married three times.  His second wife was actress Joan Blondell and his third, actress June Allyson, twelve years his junior.

Michael B. Druxman’s DICK POWELL is a one-person play that looks in on the actor at two different periods in his life: during the mid-1940s when he is struggling to reinvent his career from singer to dramatic actor, and the mid-1950s, as he deals with billionaire Howard Hughes, producer of director Powell’s ill-fated (and deadly) John Wayne-epic film, THE CONQUEROR.

DICK POWELL
is available in both paperback and Kindle editions via Amazon and other booksellers.  Performance rights are available.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1794632611/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1548805592&sr=1-1&keywords=dick+powell+druxman

Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: ChasSmith on January 30, 2019, 05:27:25 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 30, 2019, 05:31:11 AM
Well, our state is a sea of black ice. Not the main roads, but some neighborhood ones and many driveways and parking lots. The next few days will be treacherous enough in many states because of the temperatures. Fun, fun, fun. Stay warm, everyone.
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 30, 2019, 05:39:10 AM
OMG, DR Elmore, what a horrible day. Vibes it is all behind you.
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 30, 2019, 05:51:21 AM
How great to see photographic evidence of vixmom and vixdad at the Space Center, especially the one at the Vehicle Assembly Building. I have been in awe of that thing since I was there on a trip with my high school chorus in ‘66/‘67. If you haven’t literally been there, you have no idea of the mindboggling size of that amazing structure. Since then I’ve only seen it from a distance, and I need to get back to all of that someday because I love the whole “Space Coast” thing.
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Post by: John G. on January 30, 2019, 05:58:09 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on January 30, 2019, 05:58:38 AM
Congratulations on the Dick Powell play, DR Druxy.
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Post by: John G. on January 30, 2019, 05:59:12 AM
I slept well, but my body is greedy and wants more.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 30, 2019, 06:34:21 AM
DR DRUXY the play sounds very interesting!
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 30, 2019, 06:34:39 AM
Apple Vibes for DR ELMORE - with tax vibes thrown in.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 30, 2019, 06:35:38 AM
Yes Indiana is closed.....US Mail delivery has been suspended.....my thermometer shows -10 degrees....that is without the wind chill factor....so it is an enforced home day for us.
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 30, 2019, 06:48:48 AM
Yep. We get ours tonight and over the next two days.
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Post by: KevinH on January 30, 2019, 06:52:30 AM
Good morning!
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Post by: Jane on January 30, 2019, 07:32:42 AM
Congratulations on the Dick Powell play, DR Druxy.

I second that.
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Post by: Jane on January 30, 2019, 07:33:14 AM
I slept well, but my body is greedy and wants more.

Same way I feel.
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Post by: Jane on January 30, 2019, 07:34:58 AM
DR George, TCB was referrencing a past cruise through a hurricane.   Passengers and the crew are fine on his current trip.
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Post by: Jane on January 30, 2019, 07:37:36 AM
DR elmore I am glad you had a spare keyboard.
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Post by: Jane on January 30, 2019, 07:42:00 AM
Since my keyboard is wireless I only clean it when my computer is off.  I am curious, does anyone else spray their keyboard with a cleaner?  The only spray I ever use is a cold air can which basically blows dirt/food out of it.
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Post by: William F. Orr on January 30, 2019, 08:17:40 AM
Just finished listening to the Encores Pipe Dream.  The score still doesn't grab me.  It feels "inauthentic" in a way that Oklahoma! doesn't and didn't when I was growing up in Oklahoma.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 30, 2019, 08:26:27 AM
Just finished listening to the Encores Pipe Dream.  The score still doesn't grab me.  It feels "inauthentic" in a way that Oklahoma! doesn't and didn't when I was growing up in Oklahoma.

I think the Pipe Dream score is about 50-75% wonderful, but the tone of the Steinbeck books is wrong. Supposedly Steinbeck told R&H they had turned his whores into army nurses.  I much prefer the Encores! recording to the original cast, except for Leslie Uggams, who was consistently flat in performance. Give meHelen Traubel.  On the other hand, I think Oklahoma! is 100% wonderful.
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Post by: TCB on January 30, 2019, 08:28:06 AM
Greetings from Honduras!  I woke up really dizzy, going back to bed for a time.
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Post by: Ginny on January 30, 2019, 08:46:41 AM
Wednesday morning greetings!  Our current temperature is -4, with a wind chill of -24.  Richard and I have tickets to see Shen Yun tonight at the Schuster Center in Dayton.  Fortunately, the parking garage is right across the street.
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Post by: Ginny on January 30, 2019, 08:47:10 AM
Greetings from Honduras!  I woke up really dizzy, going back to bed for a time.

Hope you feel better soon, DR TCB!
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Post by: John G. on January 30, 2019, 08:49:37 AM
Just finished listening to the Encores Pipe Dream.  The score still doesn't grab me.  It feels "inauthentic" in a way that Oklahoma! doesn't and didn't when I was growing up in Oklahoma.

Agreed. But i like it better than the original
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Post by: John G. on January 30, 2019, 08:52:37 AM
Saw a bootleg of the Encores! production and had a reverse reaction, Elmore. Didn’t like Will Chase but loved Uggams.
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Post by: John G. on January 30, 2019, 08:54:06 AM
I guess Nick Nolte will always be Doc to me after the movie. Chase just seemed too boyish. Not looking forward to him in Kiss Me, Kate, either.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 30, 2019, 09:12:59 AM
Saw a bootleg of the Encores! production and had a reverse reaction, Elmore. Didn’t like Will Chase but loved Uggams.

Will sang on pitch; Leslie did not.
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Post by: Jane on January 30, 2019, 10:47:05 AM
Greetings from Honduras!  I woke up really dizzy, going back to bed for a time.

Oh no.  I hope you feel better and were able to get off the ship, if that was your plan to begin with.
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Post by: Jane on January 30, 2019, 10:48:11 AM
Wednesday morning greetings!  Our current temperature is -4, with a wind chill of -24.  Richard and I have tickets to see Shen Yun tonight at the Schuster Center in Dayton.  Fortunately, the parking garage is right across the street.

Enjoy the show and bundle up for the short walk.
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Post by: bk on January 30, 2019, 10:57:53 AM
I'm up, I'm up - six hours of sleep.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 30, 2019, 11:15:02 AM
Feel better vibes for vacationing DR TCB.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 30, 2019, 11:16:21 AM
At Cape Kennedy.

(https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/51099729_10217003584229243_656588997912428544_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.xx&oh=7edc463176689c65ef6e2c73bf7632fb&oe=5CBAE833)
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 30, 2019, 11:17:13 AM
The country's in the very best of hands.

(https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/51308631_10217005099947135_8993914426973224960_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.xx&oh=25bc56953e843ff2c85054ec53ca0e84&oe=5CBFE0D2)
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 30, 2019, 11:18:36 AM
A video of the visit.

https://www.kennedyspacecenter-selfie.com/5c51d15274b84538f0bb5541?utm_source=messenger&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share_buttons
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Post by: vixmom on January 30, 2019, 11:19:56 AM
Thanks Jack!
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Post by: vixmom on January 30, 2019, 11:28:56 AM
How great to see photographic evidence of vixmom and vixdad at the Space Center, especially the one at the Vehicle Assembly Building. I have been in awe of that thing since I was there on a trip with my high school chorus in ‘66/‘67. If you haven’t literally been there, you have no idea of the mindboggling size of that amazing structure. Since then I’ve only seen it from a distance, and I need to get back to all of that someday because I love the whole “Space Coast” thing.

A couple of years ago we were able to take a tour that allowed us to go inside that building.   It was amazing and aweinspiring
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Post by: vixmom on January 30, 2019, 11:29:38 AM
That's no longer possible as they are currently building a ship to Mars in there
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Post by: Jane on January 30, 2019, 11:32:09 AM
At least there is a good reason.
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Post by: Jane on January 30, 2019, 11:32:32 AM
The photos of you are wonderful.
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Post by: Jane on January 30, 2019, 11:33:13 AM
I had expected this trip to be filled with news of the wedding plans.  I am glad to see you are having a very fun time.
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 30, 2019, 11:41:19 AM
That's no longer possible as they are currently building a ship to Mars in there

I think I'd heard this. Or had at least heard that inside visits were off for a while. I thought it was a security issue, and maybe it was at first. Well, we shall hope it's not forever. I mean, they were certainly building things when I was there. :D  Though it might have been that the quadrant we were able to step inside of, and look up -- and up -- and up -- didn't have a ship in it. Not sure.
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Post by: Michael on January 30, 2019, 12:31:12 PM
Good Afternoon everyone
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Post by: Jane on January 30, 2019, 12:40:29 PM
Hi DR Michael. How are you feeling?
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 30, 2019, 01:45:08 PM
A snow squall just passed through, and I can only say, "Wow."
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Post by: FJL on January 30, 2019, 03:25:23 PM
Liam didn't like it outside at all.
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Post by: John G. on January 30, 2019, 03:26:25 PM
BK, do you have Dropbox? I have Marguerite.
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Post by: John G. on January 30, 2019, 03:27:49 PM
Saw a bootleg of the Encores! production and had a reverse reaction, Elmore. Didn’t like Will Chase but loved Uggams.

Will sang on pitch; Leslie did not.

Picky, picky, picky

:)
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Post by: bk on January 30, 2019, 03:28:58 PM
John, I do, but you have to send the request to kritzerland at gmail dot com - that's how I can retrieve it.
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Post by: bk on January 30, 2019, 03:30:38 PM
Had some chicken tenders for the meal o' the day, picked up some packages, had the CD pick-up, proofed about fifty pages, and here I be, listening to music.  I think I found a way to consolidate two middle chapters so that I can break a sequence for a new chapter where it desperately feels needed.
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Post by: FJL on January 30, 2019, 03:31:38 PM
Interesting clip from 1976, Donny and Marie and a post-divorce Sonny and Cher sing "You'd think that people would have had enough of silly love songs"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju8er_jnz5c

Musically, it sounds well-rehearsed, at least to these ears.  But it looks like they just winged it for the jokes.  Back then, I'm sure they never imagined these things would get watched away from the show.   

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Post by: FJL on January 30, 2019, 03:32:08 PM
There's something sweet about Donny and Cher bouncing off each other.  My favorite joke in that clip is when Cher says "Song Cue!" and Donny says "You're welcome." 
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Post by: John G. on January 30, 2019, 04:04:36 PM
John, I do, but you have to send the request to kritzerland at gmail dot com - that's how I can retrieve it.

I will try to do that later tonight.
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Post by: John G. on January 30, 2019, 04:05:47 PM
Had a wonderful lunch with a baked oyster, salad and eggplant parmigiana.
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Post by: William F. Orr on January 30, 2019, 04:06:05 PM
Now I'm into the first act of the complete recording of Allegro.  A flop perhaps, but the most influential flop ever written.  More  later about my impressions.  Cranking the furnace tonight.
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Post by: John G. on January 30, 2019, 04:06:28 PM
Dinner tonight promises to be just as good, thanks to San Antonio Restaurant Weeks.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 30, 2019, 04:36:56 PM
Nice clip.

My question for ASK BK DAY:

I purchased your Donny/Marie as a perk a few years ago, and some of the scenes said "Bank" instead of giving a time and place for taping....were these scenes that had already been taped and would be inserted into the show?
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 30, 2019, 04:38:12 PM
It's up to 3 degrees now.....another night of opening the cabinet doors under the sinks to help keep the pipes from freezing.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 30, 2019, 04:38:36 PM
And of course keep a small drip of water running from the faucet.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 30, 2019, 04:38:59 PM
I hope DR TCB is having a good time on his cruise.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 30, 2019, 04:39:29 PM
Lightning and Penguins are playing in hockey tonight.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 30, 2019, 04:43:19 PM
I had to close the window again.  The drop in temperature in the last two hours is amazing.,
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Post by: Laura on January 30, 2019, 04:54:27 PM
Good evening.
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Post by: TCB on January 30, 2019, 05:24:01 PM
Good evening.
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Post by: TCB on January 30, 2019, 05:25:23 PM
Had a wonderful lunch with a baked oyster, salad and eggplant parmigiana.


A baked oyster?  How big was the damn thing?
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Post by: TCB on January 30, 2019, 05:26:05 PM
Vixmom, I am glad  to see that the weather has improved in Florida.
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Post by: TCB on January 30, 2019, 05:26:36 PM
I hope it is nice in Tampa when we return on  Sunday.
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Post by: TCB on January 30, 2019, 05:27:32 PM
We are going home Sunday evening, but we are taking a city tour, and I hate to have it rain on us.
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Post by: TCB on January 30, 2019, 05:28:30 PM
No, George, no one sick on this cruise.  The weather is calm, and everyone seems to be having a good time.
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Post by: John G. on January 30, 2019, 05:29:33 PM
Had a wonderful lunch with a baked oyster, salad and eggplant parmigiana.


A baked oyster?  How big was the damn thing?

Normal size. It was like an oyster Rockefeller.
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Post by: TCB on January 30, 2019, 05:32:05 PM
Mahogany Bay was a cute little tourist trap.  In order to enter the area from the ship, and to return to it later, you had to go through the large Duty Free Store.  Nothing seemed like a very good price, especially things like chocolate and rum cakes.
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Post by: TCB on January 30, 2019, 05:34:27 PM
Once past the Duty Free store, you came upon a large group of little shops.  Some sold diamonds or pearls or emeralds; but other than that, it was all the exact same tourist stuff.  You could get a passport stamp for Honduras, but they requested a donation in return for it.
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Post by: TCB on January 30, 2019, 05:37:37 PM
It was around 78 degrees, so neither one of us felt like taking a taxi into the actual town.  We also skipped the beach, since my scooter does not do well in sand.  They had a fun little beach lift (like a ski lift) that took you from the stores, over the trees, and then dropped you off on the beach.
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Post by: TCB on January 30, 2019, 05:40:35 PM
I bought a trinket or two, and then we returned to the ship.  After lunch, we watched SKYSCRAPER on the TV.  Yesterrday it was the movie in the theater, but we missed it.  Also, last night, I watched most of CRAZY RICH ASIANS on TV.  Now I am off to wander the ship, looking for fun, fun, fun!
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Post by: TCB on January 30, 2019, 05:41:02 PM
I shall return later.
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Post by: John G. on January 30, 2019, 05:42:19 PM
Fun, fun, fun vibes for TCB!
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 30, 2019, 06:23:46 PM
In my apartment complex in Schaumburg, IL, everyone in corner units had to do the open-cabinet dripping-faucet thing when it dropped to a certain temperature.

I was surprised when I found I have to drip a faucet right here. My laundry room is on the second floor with the bedrooms and it backs onto an attic space with minimal insulation. Those are the only pipes in the house that aren’t well “inside” the jernt, and it’s lucky I had them install a sink at the last minute or there would be nothing to drip.
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Post by: Jane on January 30, 2019, 06:24:39 PM
Liam didn't like it outside at all.

I would think not.
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Post by: Jane on January 30, 2019, 06:26:23 PM
It's up to 3 degrees now.....another night of opening the cabinet doors under the sinks to help keep the pipes from freezing.

Are you also letting water drip from the faucets?
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Post by: Jane on January 30, 2019, 06:26:40 PM
And of course keep a small drip of water running from the faucet.

LOL, yes you are.
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Post by: Jane on January 30, 2019, 06:27:23 PM
We are going home Sunday evening, but we are taking a city tour, and I hate to have it rain on us.

Rain kind of makes it difficult to see much.
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Post by: Jane on January 30, 2019, 06:28:59 PM
Mahogany Bay was a cute little tourist trap.  In order to enter the area from the ship, and to return to it later, you had to go through the large Duty Free Store.  Nothing seemed like a very good price, especially things like chocolate and rum cakes.

They usually are not the best prices.  Often you see things you can't get elsewhere.
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Post by: bk on January 30, 2019, 06:29:18 PM
Nice clip.

My question for ASK BK DAY:

I purchased your Donny/Marie as a perk a few years ago, and some of the scenes said "Bank" instead of giving a time and place for taping....were these scenes that had already been taped and would be inserted into the show?

Yes, as in banked - already shot.  They did this regularly.
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: bk on January 30, 2019, 06:29:42 PM
Dozed off for a bit.  Now watching a movie and then will proof some more.
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: Jane on January 30, 2019, 06:29:47 PM
  They had a fun little beach lift (like a ski lift) that took you from the stores, over the trees, and then dropped you off on the beach.

That's interesting.
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: Jane on January 30, 2019, 06:31:39 PM
(https://www.carnival.com/awaywego/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/CL_Actv_ChairLift_Couple.jpg)
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: Jane on January 30, 2019, 06:33:09 PM
I bought a trinket or two, and then we returned to the ship.  After lunch, we watched SKYSCRAPER on the TV.  Yesterrday it was the movie in the theater, but we missed it.  Also, last night, I watched most of CRAZY RICH ASIANS on TV.  Now I am off to wander the ship, looking for fun, fun, fun!

We were very glad we watched CRAZY RICH ASIANS before going to Singapore.
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: Jane on January 30, 2019, 06:36:13 PM
In my apartment complex in Schaumburg, IL, everyone in corner units had to do the open-cabinet dripping-faucet thing when it dropped to a certain temperature.

I was surprised when I found I have to drip a faucet right here. My laundry room is on the second floor with the bedrooms and it backs onto an attic space with minimal insulation. Those are the only pipes in the house that aren’t well “inside” the jernt, and it’s lucky I had them install a sink at the last minute or there would be nothing to drip.

I never thought about not having a sink to drip.  We never have had pipes freeze but never burst.  The first time I called a plumber.  The next time I thawed the pipes with a blow dryer.  Then I turned both taps on instead of just one and insulated the pipes underneath the sink which were in the garage.
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: Druxy on January 30, 2019, 07:22:25 PM
We just watched THE WIFE with Glenn Close.

Excellent movie.

Hopefully, Glenn will finally get her Oscar.
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: George on January 30, 2019, 08:02:01 PM
Well, our state is a sea of black ice. Not the main roads, but some neighborhood ones and many driveways and parking lots. The next few days will be treacherous enough in many states because of the temperatures. Fun, fun, fun. Stay warm, everyone.
Yes Indiana is closed.....US Mail delivery has been suspended.....my thermometer shows -10 degrees....that is without the wind chill factor....so it is an enforced home day for us.

~~~Stay Warm and Be Safe Vibes for ChasSmith and Jrand!!~~~
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: George on January 30, 2019, 08:02:09 PM
Apple Vibes for DR ELMORE - with tax vibes thrown in.

~~~SUPER DITTO and DITTO, TOO!!~~~
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: Jane on January 30, 2019, 08:02:27 PM
We are watching season 1 of Star Trek: Discovery.
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: George on January 30, 2019, 08:02:31 PM
DR George, TCB was referrencing a past cruise through a hurricane.   Passengers and the crew are fine on his current trip.

Ahh...I missed that. ::)
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: George on January 30, 2019, 08:02:55 PM
We are watching season 1 of Star Trek: Discovery.

What do you think, so far?
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: FJL on January 30, 2019, 08:04:13 PM
I bought a trinket or two, and then we returned to the ship.  After lunch, we watched SKYSCRAPER on the TV.  Yesterrday it was the movie in the theater, but we missed it.  Also, last night, I watched most of CRAZY RICH ASIANS on TV.  Now I am off to wander the ship, looking for fun, fun, fun!

One of the all-time favorite Tony show bits - at 5:50, Charles Nelson Reilly sings "Spare That Building" from SKYSCRAPER
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5MZOUrjuzU
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: George on January 30, 2019, 08:05:50 PM
Since my keyboard is wireless I only clean it when my computer is off.  I am curious, does anyone else spray their keyboard with a cleaner?  The only spray I ever use is a cold air can which basically blows dirt/food out of it.

I usually blow through the keys with air from a can like you do, Jane, but I pop off one of the lower corner keys so that all the debris can escape.  If I was going to actually clean the keys, I'd spray a cloth, then wipe the keyboard with that.  I don't think I'd spray any liquid, however misty, directly onto it. :-\
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: George on January 30, 2019, 08:15:34 PM
I bought a trinket or two, and then we returned to the ship.  After lunch, we watched SKYSCRAPER on the TV.  Yesterrday it was the movie in the theater, but we missed it.  Also, last night, I watched most of CRAZY RICH ASIANS on TV.  Now I am off to wander the ship, looking for fun, fun, fun!

One of the all-time favorite Tony show bits - at 5:50, Charles Nelson Reilly sings "Spare That Building" from SKYSCRAPER
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5MZOUrjuzU


Wow!  An eight-and-a-half minute segment with just one person.  That'll never happen again these days.
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: George on January 30, 2019, 08:15:49 PM
At Cape Kennedy.

(https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/51099729_10217003584229243_656588997912428544_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.xx&oh=7edc463176689c65ef6e2c73bf7632fb&oe=5CBAE833)

Great picture!
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: George on January 30, 2019, 08:16:53 PM
Interesting clip from 1976, Donny and Marie and a post-divorce Sonny and Cher sing "You'd think that people would have had enough of silly love songs"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju8er_jnz5c

Musically, it sounds well-rehearsed, at least to these ears.  But it looks like they just winged it for the jokes.  Back then, I'm sure they never imagined these things would get watched away from the show.

That was fun (once the singing started ;) ).  I liked the arrangement.
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: George on January 30, 2019, 08:17:02 PM
No, George, no one sick on this cruise.  The weather is calm, and everyone seems to be having a good time.

Very good news!
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: Jane on January 30, 2019, 08:23:09 PM
We are watching season 1 of Star Trek: Discovery.

What do you think, so far?

Mixed feelings.  Are you still watching?  The plots have improved.  We do not like the look of the Klingons
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: George on January 30, 2019, 08:37:24 PM
We are watching season 1 of Star Trek: Discovery.

What do you think, so far?

Mixed feelings.  Are you still watching?  The plots have improved.  We do not like the look of the Klingons

I don't think many people liked the Klingons.  I enjoyed the show more than I thought I would, and enjoyed it more as the season went on.  I got a free month of CBS All Access, so I got to see it for free. ;D When the second season has completely finished, I'll wait until I get another free week or month (I continually get those offers) and watch it then.  Or I could wait until the library gets the DVDs.  They got the first season, so I'm sure the second season will be released, too.
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: George on January 30, 2019, 08:46:01 PM
And now, I'm finally leaving work.  I needed to clean up the areas around my computer because in the morning, I and several co-workers are each getting a second monitor.  I've never had two monitors on one computer before (nor have any of the people who are getting them), but EVERYONE that I've talked to who have two say that they LOVE having two and can't imagine having only one ever again.  Even my sister has two monitors hooked up to her home computer.  We'll see if I drink that Kool-Aid.
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: George on January 30, 2019, 08:46:12 PM
Be back later!
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: TCB on January 30, 2019, 09:47:00 PM
Good evening.
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: TCB on January 30, 2019, 09:47:39 PM
It is almost midnight.
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: TCB on January 30, 2019, 09:49:46 PM
Ken and I just finished pasta and chicken fingers in our room.  Ken went upstairs and snatched some off the buffet.
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: John G. on January 30, 2019, 10:01:04 PM
Let's move on.
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: John G. on January 30, 2019, 10:01:10 PM
Five!
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: John G. on January 30, 2019, 10:01:31 PM
BK, your Dropbox invitation has been sent.
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: John G. on January 30, 2019, 10:01:44 PM
I'm very late for bed. Good night, all.
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: TCB on January 30, 2019, 10:17:06 PM
I really like the improvements Holland America has made to the buffet.
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: TCB on January 30, 2019, 10:19:44 PM
You no longer serve yourself.  You tell them what you want and how much of each and they serve it up for you.  Much less disease associated with the buffet.
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: Jane on January 30, 2019, 10:21:23 PM
We are watching season 1 of Star Trek: Discovery.

What do you think, so far?

Mixed feelings.  Are you still watching?  The plots have improved.  We do not like the look of the Klingons

I don't think many people liked the Klingons.  I enjoyed the show more than I thought I would, and enjoyed it more as the season went on.  I got a free month of CBS All Access, so I got to see it for free. ;D When the second season has completely finished, I'll wait until I get another free week or month (I continually get those offers) and watch it then.  Or I could wait until the library gets the DVDs.  They got the first season, so I'm sure the second season will be released, too.

I am glad it isn't just us regarding the Klingons.  We do seem to be more interested with each episode.  Right now we also have it for free.  We don't like it enough to pay for it.
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: Jane on January 30, 2019, 10:22:40 PM
And now, I'm finally leaving work.  I needed to clean up the areas around my computer because in the morning, I and several co-workers are each getting a second monitor.  I've never had two monitors on one computer before (nor have any of the people who are getting them), but EVERYONE that I've talked to who have two say that they LOVE having two and can't imagine having only one ever again.  Even my sister has two monitors hooked up to her home computer.  We'll see if I drink that Kool-Aid.

Keith had two for a short while.  It was fun and first and then he didn't want the second one anymore.
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: TCB on January 30, 2019, 10:22:46 PM
And they have some nice new stations.  They have a great salad station with these huge salad bowls.  You tell them what stuff you want, tell them what dressing, and then they toss it for you.
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: Jane on January 30, 2019, 10:24:00 PM
Ken and I just finished pasta and chicken fingers in our room.  Ken went upstairs and snatched some off the buffet.

Good idea.  Usually we snatch snacks for the room or ice cream at night for dessert.
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: TCB on January 30, 2019, 10:24:09 PM
I have eaten more salads this week than I have in the last month.
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: Jane on January 30, 2019, 10:38:00 PM
Often we go to the salad bar for lunch, especially if we eat breakfast early and won't have dinner until 7:00.  Normally we don't eat lunch.
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: Jane on January 30, 2019, 10:39:31 PM
I like thousand island dressing.  Since I do not eat it at home I often have it at the salad bars.
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: Jane on January 30, 2019, 10:40:27 PM
I can indulge cuz I rarely gain weight on cruises.  This ladt trip I lost a pound, probably because I was sick.
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: TCB on January 30, 2019, 10:51:13 PM
Well, it is almost one in the morning.  I need to try and get some sleep.
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: TCB on January 30, 2019, 10:51:55 PM
Good night.
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: George on January 30, 2019, 11:04:14 PM
We are watching season 1 of Star Trek: Discovery.

What do you think, so far?

Mixed feelings.  Are you still watching?  The plots have improved.  We do not like the look of the Klingons

I don't think many people liked the Klingons.  I enjoyed the show more than I thought I would, and enjoyed it more as the season went on.  I got a free month of CBS All Access, so I got to see it for free. ;D When the second season has completely finished, I'll wait until I get another free week or month (I continually get those offers) and watch it then.  Or I could wait until the library gets the DVDs.  They got the first season, so I'm sure the second season will be released, too.

I am glad it isn't just us regarding the Klingons.  We do seem to be more interested with each episode.  Right now we also have it for free.  We don't like it enough to pay for it.

I know.  When I had the service for free, I didn't find any other shows that I wanted to watch, and I wasn't going to pay $5.99 a month for just one show.
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: George on January 30, 2019, 11:05:01 PM
You no longer serve yourself.  You tell them what you want and how much of each and they serve it up for you.  Much less disease associated with the buffet.

That's a good idea.
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: George on January 30, 2019, 11:08:05 PM
And now, I'm finally leaving work.  I needed to clean up the areas around my computer because in the morning, I and several co-workers are each getting a second monitor.  I've never had two monitors on one computer before (nor have any of the people who are getting them), but EVERYONE that I've talked to who have two say that they LOVE having two and can't imagine having only one ever again.  Even my sister has two monitors hooked up to her home computer.  We'll see if I drink that Kool-Aid.

Keith had two for a short while.  It was fun and first and then he didn't want the second one anymore.

That's what I'm wondering.  But I figure that I might as well try it, then if I don't like it, I can either just not use it and set it aside, or give it back to the IT department for someone else.
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: Jane on January 30, 2019, 11:12:32 PM
It was a spare monitor.
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: George on January 31, 2019, 12:09:49 AM
Since it's being offered, who am I to say no.
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: George on January 31, 2019, 12:10:08 AM
;)
Title: Re: PROOFING GOT THE BEST OF ME
Post by: George on January 31, 2019, 12:35:11 AM
Well, I need to get some sleep, so I'm off to bed.

Have a good day tomorrow, all!