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Title: AUGUST AUGUST
Post by: bk on August 01, 2019, 12:05:23 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were August notes, and now it is time for you to post until the August cows come home.
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Post by: bk on August 01, 2019, 12:06:04 AM
And the word of the day is: MAJESTIC!
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Post by: Jane on August 01, 2019, 12:12:47 AM
Hello.
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Post by: Jane on August 01, 2019, 12:16:05 AM
DR TCB,  funny about the battery ;D
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Post by: Jane on August 01, 2019, 12:16:18 AM
'night
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Post by: George on August 01, 2019, 12:19:57 AM
Good night, Jane.
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Post by: TCB on August 01, 2019, 12:23:55 AM
BK, are you familiar with Uber Eats.  You have a wide choice of restaurants, and it is quick and painless.
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Post by: TCB on August 01, 2019, 12:28:19 AM
As for groceries, in the Northwest, all of our major grocery chains (Safeway, Albertsons, Fred Meyer, etc.) offer grocery delivery.  And if we have it in Washington state, I am sure you have it in L.A.  The prices are the same as in the store, and usually the first delivery is free.
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Post by: TCB on August 01, 2019, 12:28:38 AM
Good night, Jane.
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Post by: TCB on August 01, 2019, 12:29:25 AM
And good night, George.
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Post by: George on August 01, 2019, 12:31:02 AM
Good night, Tom.
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Post by: George on August 01, 2019, 12:43:30 AM
Topic of the Day:  in high school, I did the 10-mile C.R.O.P. Walk; and after college, I did several local A.I.D.S. fund-raising walks that were anywhere from five to ten miles long.  One year, then Miss America Kate Shindle came to one of the walks and I got her autograph on a walk t-shirt!  I still have that. :D And for several years, I was on a Relay-For-Life team at work where we walked for 24 hours (well, at least one person on our team was on the track at all times) to raise money for breast cancer research.

Just walking on my own, I think the longest that I've walked at one time is a little over four miles.
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Post by: George on August 01, 2019, 01:09:29 AM
Today, I have a meeting with a vendor rep and one of our selectors.  However, the selector has been out sick a couple of days this week.  Hopefully, she'll be well enough to be at the meeting.  If not, I don't really know what the meeting's about...only that I was asked to be there. ::)
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Post by: George on August 01, 2019, 01:10:31 AM
And now, I need to get some sleep. 

Have a good day, all!
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Post by: Druxy on August 01, 2019, 03:43:14 AM
Day 2 without my Mac.

Nothing good on TV.

The paint on the wall is starting to look interesting.
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Post by: Druxy on August 01, 2019, 03:45:00 AM
T.O.D.

I don't recall how long it was, but back in the 1980s, I'd walk/jog around the lake at Calabasas Park a couple times a week.
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 01, 2019, 04:57:15 AM
Yes DR GEORGE I was thinking about Ebonie.
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 01, 2019, 04:57:26 AM
Better car results vibes for MR BK.
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 01, 2019, 04:57:55 AM
August is of course my birthday month, so any gifts you want to send me as the days go along will be appreciated.
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 01, 2019, 04:58:19 AM
Congrats to DR ELMORE on his millstone.

Dear Cat Stella has Bette Davis Eyes.
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 01, 2019, 04:58:35 AM
TOD:

From the bedroom to the bathroom.
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Post by: John G. on August 01, 2019, 04:59:52 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on August 01, 2019, 05:01:35 AM

Day 2 without my Mac.

Nothing good on TV.

The paint on the wall is starting to look interesting.

You watching an Eric Rohmer movie? (Reference to a great Gene Hackman line in Night Moves.)
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Post by: John G. on August 01, 2019, 05:02:35 AM
TOD:

From the bedroom to the bathroom.

Ha!
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Post by: John G. on August 01, 2019, 05:05:42 AM
TOD

When I was in high school I spent a summer in Barcelona. Bookending the trip were a few side trips to London and Paris. I had no money in Paris but I wanted to see the city, so I walked everywhere for five days until my legs were sore, sore, sore. But I saw a lot of that city. Loved every step I took.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 01, 2019, 05:23:29 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: vixmom on August 01, 2019, 05:24:24 AM
BK, if you decide to buy anew car Vixdad absolutely loves his Nissan Altima .  We bought it from a Hertz outlet where they sold used rental cars.  All the cars were no more than a  year old ( he got a 2018 last September) and the price was very reasonable.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 01, 2019, 05:24:52 AM
Thank you all for the kind wishes about 50,000 posts.  I never pay attention to these things so I was completely surprised.
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Post by: vixmom on August 01, 2019, 05:26:18 AM
TOD

When I was a teenager I participated in the March of Dimes Walkathon for several years.  That was 20 miles.

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Post by: vixmom on August 01, 2019, 05:26:44 AM
Good morning dear Elmore.
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Post by: vixmom on August 01, 2019, 05:27:08 AM
I hope today brings you good news about employment and property sales
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 01, 2019, 05:27:42 AM
As soon as I finish this coffee and take care of the litter, I am catching a bus down to Music Theatre International to pick up my How To Succeed . . . check.  I spent part of yesterday afternoon writing checks, which I will post as soon as the check has been deposited.

And I am once again a poor penniless bum!
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 01, 2019, 05:48:15 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 01, 2019, 05:51:09 AM
First of all, some important business from last night to ketchup on!
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 01, 2019, 05:54:03 AM
Well, another quarter has passed, and this morning I must go to our li'l town hall and pay some ugly property taxes.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 01, 2019, 05:58:10 AM
This afternoon, a bit of movie going pleasure will be had when I go back to the Bedford Playhouse to see the new Tarantino flick in what is, so far, an empty theater with but two other people besides me having bought tickets. I'm sure there will be more, but it's strange to see that because this evening's showing has been sold out for the past few days.

Afternoon showings are great, though, and I should take advantage of them more often.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 01, 2019, 05:58:23 AM
DR vixmom, that damned property will most likely be the thing that kills me.  I don't think it will ever sell.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 01, 2019, 06:00:33 AM
Annabelle needs the vet again, so there goes the remainder of my How To Succeed .  .  .  money.  I'm so glad that Thatch, except for his bad heart, and Stella are healthy.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 01, 2019, 06:01:59 AM
I got in yesterday's mail my referrals to an allergist and ENT surgeon, so I need to book appointments when I return.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 01, 2019, 06:19:06 AM
DR vixmom, that damned property will most likely be the thing that kills me.  I don't think it will ever sell.

We need a miracle here.
Of course I need a few of my own, too. And don't we all. But this one's priority.  :)
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 01, 2019, 06:21:20 AM
And isn't it just perfect that I'm off right now to bust my own budget paying my quarterly taxes.

Lordy.
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 01, 2019, 06:39:37 AM
My blood work seems to be ALL good news, if I read the results correctly....time will tell.
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Post by: John G. on August 01, 2019, 06:42:00 AM
DR vixmom, that damned property will most likely be the thing that kills me.  I don't think it will ever sell.

We need a miracle here.
Of course I need a few of my own, too. And don't we all. But this one's priority.  :)

Perhaps Ginny can go plant a St. Anthony on the property. Isn’t that the one who is supposed to help sales?
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Post by: John G. on August 01, 2019, 06:42:46 AM
Sorry to volunteer you, Ginny.
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Post by: John G. on August 01, 2019, 06:43:02 AM
My blood work seems to be ALL good news, if I read the results correctly....time will tell.

Excellent news.
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Post by: John G. on August 01, 2019, 06:44:16 AM
Listening to The Prom. Some bad, forced rhymes (jocks, works) but I like the music.
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Post by: KevinH on August 01, 2019, 06:51:14 AM
Good morning!
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Post by: KevinH on August 01, 2019, 06:52:54 AM
Sorry about your car news, BK!
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Post by: Jane on August 01, 2019, 07:26:34 AM
Day 2 without my Mac.

Nothing good on TV.

The paint on the wall is starting to look interesting.

LOL  Do you have a book to read?
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Post by: Jane on August 01, 2019, 07:30:03 AM
T.O.D.

I don't recall how long it was, but back in the 1980s, I'd walk/jog around the lake at Calabasas Park a couple times a week.

That would have been a good walk.
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Post by: Jane on August 01, 2019, 07:32:53 AM
TOD

When I was in high school I spent a summer in Barcelona. Bookending the trip were a few side trips to London and Paris. I had no money in Paris but I wanted to see the city, so I walked everywhere for five days until my legs were sore, sore, sore. But I saw a lot of that city. Loved every step I took.

We have done the same.  I am guessing you walked close to 12 miles each day.  It could have been much more if you didn't take breaks.
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Post by: Jane on August 01, 2019, 07:35:04 AM
TOD

When I was a teenager I participated in the March of Dimes Walkathon for several years.  That was 20 miles.



You walked 20 miles in one day  :o  I didn't know any Walkathons were that long.
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Post by: Jane on August 01, 2019, 07:36:39 AM
DR vixmom, that damned property will most likely be the thing that kills me.  I don't think it will ever sell.

We need a miracle here.
Of course I need a few of my own, too. And don't we all. But this one's priority.  :)

ABSOLUTELY!
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Post by: Jane on August 01, 2019, 07:37:27 AM
My blood work seems to be ALL good news, if I read the results correctly....time will tell.

Wonderful :)
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 01, 2019, 07:46:47 AM
DR vixmom, that damned property will most likely be the thing that kills me.  I don't think it will ever sell.

We need a miracle here.
Of course I need a few of my own, too. And don't we all. But this one's priority.  :)

Perhaps Ginny can go plant a St. Anthony on the property. Isn’t that the one who is supposed to help sales?

I thought it was St. Joseph, but I am not an expert in the field.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 01, 2019, 07:56:48 AM
When I was in the hospital for my appendectomy at age eight, the lovely nurse we'd gotten to know a little bit from her frequent presence in my hospital room gave me a little St. (Somebody) medal as good luck on the morning of my surgery. I kept it for quite a long time afterward, and I'm sorry to say it's been gone for many years.

I have this memory of her putting it in my hand on our way up to surgery, but that's probably not accurate. I also "recall" that she was Amish -- though that doesn't seem right, either, as I'm not sure they would have taken jobs in the cities. But maybe care-giving jobs? Or maybe she was Mennonite? Oh well, what do I know? Not much, obviously.

Anyway, all of this was to say I don't even remember the name of the damned saint.  :)

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Post by: ChasSmith on August 01, 2019, 07:57:30 AM
My blood work seems to be ALL good news, if I read the results correctly....time will tell.

Excellent news, as always, DR Jrand68!
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 01, 2019, 08:15:19 AM
DR JRand68 sent me a St Joseph statue years ago and my sister-in-law JoAnn buried it on the property.  That saint hasn't done a thing for us.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 01, 2019, 08:17:43 AM
My blood work seems to be ALL good news, if I read the results correctly....time will tell.

Great news!  Vibes they continue!
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 01, 2019, 08:22:32 AM
We're gonna need a bigger saint.
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Post by: Jane on August 01, 2019, 08:58:07 AM
Eight years old seemed unusually young to need an appendectomy.  I looked it up and found that the average age is between 10 and 30. 
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 01, 2019, 08:59:46 AM
We're gonna need a bigger saint.

LOL!
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Post by: Ginny on August 01, 2019, 09:05:39 AM
Thursday morning greetings!  I'm getting ready today to leave tomorrow for a long weekend in Michigan with my sister.  Our high school's reunion picnic for the classes of the 1950s and '60s is Sunday and we're going to represent the classes of 1959 and 1968.  Looking forward to seeing a lot of friends, especially the ones from 1969 who will be there for their 50th.  Our husbands both opted out this year...
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Post by: Jane on August 01, 2019, 09:37:31 AM
Thursday morning greetings!  I'm getting ready today to leave tomorrow for a long weekend in Michigan with my sister.  Our high school's reunion picnic for the classes of the 1950s and '60s is Sunday and we're going to represent the classes of 1959 and 1968.  Looking forward to seeing a lot of friends, especially the ones from 1969 who will be there for their 50th.  Our husbands both opted out this year...

Many spouses opt out for these.  Keith & I are lucky to share the same reunions.
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Post by: Jane on August 01, 2019, 09:38:00 AM
Safe, easy, and fun weekend vibes for DR Ginny!
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Post by: Ginny on August 01, 2019, 10:27:47 AM
Thanks, DR Jane!
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Post by: bk on August 01, 2019, 10:55:44 AM
I'm up, I'm up - seven hours of sleep.  If it's to be a refurbished engine it will be around 4500 bucks, considerably cheaper than the dealer.  But if he can rebuild what's there it will be cheaper so he's getting the car and we'll see what's what and then I can make a decision.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 01, 2019, 11:11:41 AM
In a few minutes I will be on my way to see ONCE UPON A TIME ... IN HOLLYWOOD.

(For which I'm told the ellipsis is ... meaningful)
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 01, 2019, 11:23:25 AM
There's an adorable pocket pittie up for euthanasia today.  I offered to foster, but I was told that since his history with cats is unknown, no would would give him to me.  I am so worried they will kill him.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39fNJB_Gfw0
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Post by: George on August 01, 2019, 12:21:25 PM
Today, I have a meeting with a vendor rep and one of our selectors.  However, the selector has been out sick a couple of days this week.  Hopefully, she'll be well enough to be at the meeting.  If not, I don't really know what the meeting's about...only that I was asked to be there. ::)

The formerly out sick selector was here today and a couple other people were at the meeting as well.  The rep was really nice and knowledgeable, and mentioned that he used to be an actor (I don't know if he acted professionally, or just in community theater stuff).  He's certainly attractive enough to be an actor. ;)
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Post by: George on August 01, 2019, 12:24:53 PM
August is of course my birthday month, so any gifts you want to send me as the days go along will be appreciated.

My dad's birthday is this month, also. :)
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Post by: John G. on August 01, 2019, 12:46:38 PM
It’s too darn hot.
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Post by: bk on August 01, 2019, 12:51:14 PM
Tow truck on its way to the dealership - then they'll deliver the car to the auto repair place.
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Post by: bk on August 01, 2019, 12:51:47 PM
Important envelope did not arrive.  Not good.  Praying for tomorrow or this weekend is going to be hellish and who needs THAT?
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Post by: Jane on August 01, 2019, 03:07:50 PM
I'm up, I'm up - seven hours of sleep.  If it's to be a refurbished engine it will be around 4500 bucks, considerably cheaper than the dealer.  But if he can rebuild what's there it will be cheaper so he's getting the car and we'll see what's what and then I can make a decision.

Great.  If he rebuilds it I hope it comes with some kind of guarantee. 
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Post by: George on August 01, 2019, 03:13:54 PM
DR vixmom, that damned property will most likely be the thing that kills me.  I don't think it will ever sell.

We need a miracle here.
Of course I need a few of my own, too. And don't we all. But this one's priority.  :)

~~~Property Priority Vibes for Larry!!~~~
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Post by: George on August 01, 2019, 03:14:39 PM
My blood work seems to be ALL good news, if I read the results correctly....time will tell.

Great news, Jrand!
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Post by: George on August 01, 2019, 03:14:45 PM
When I was in the hospital for my appendectomy at age eight, the lovely nurse we'd gotten to know a little bit from her frequent presence in my hospital room gave me a little St. (Somebody) medal as good luck on the morning of my surgery. I kept it for quite a long time afterward, and I'm sorry to say it's been gone for many years.

I have this memory of her putting it in my hand on our way up to surgery, but that's probably not accurate. I also "recall" that she was Amish -- though that doesn't seem right, either, as I'm not sure they would have taken jobs in the cities. But maybe care-giving jobs? Or maybe she was Mennonite? Oh well, what do I know? Not much, obviously.

Anyway, all of this was to say I don't even remember the name of the damned saint.  :)

I didn't know that saints could be damned. ::)

;)
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Post by: George on August 01, 2019, 03:15:12 PM
Important envelope did not arrive.  Not good.  Praying for tomorrow or this weekend is going to be hellish and who needs THAT?

~~~Important Envelope Arriving Vibes for BK!!~~~
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 01, 2019, 04:03:46 PM
Poor little Timbo was indeed murdered this afternoon with another dog.  Thoroughly adoptable, he was passed over as the ACC reprieved six dogs and gave them two more days to find rescue or die.  I am heartbroken.  I would have adopted him to save him, but I cannot afford the adoption fees at the moment.  Fostering him would have cost me nothing.
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Post by: Jeanne on August 01, 2019, 04:40:03 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on August 01, 2019, 04:42:38 PM
I saw my osteopath today. He must not have had another patient right after me because he spent a lot of time with me. I usually feel rushed, as the twenty minutes they allow just isn't enough for us old folks. We had a lot to discuss. He also sprayed the skin spots that didn't disappear the last time he sprayed them. Ugh.
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Post by: Jeanne on August 01, 2019, 04:44:53 PM
I went to Whole Foods Market afterwards, which is in the same complex. I wanted a sandwich, but the line was too long, so I just bought things off the salad bar and hot foods bar. I bought some of their potato salad, which looked really good, but proved to be the blandest potato salad I've ever had! Their food is usually quite tasty.
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Post by: Jeanne on August 01, 2019, 04:46:44 PM
I think it's time that Elmore won the lottery. Enough already! Then he could buy out his brothers and set up a humane rescue center on the Ohio property.
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Post by: Jeanne on August 01, 2019, 04:48:31 PM
BK, are you familiar with Uber Eats.  You have a wide choice of restaurants, and it is quick and painless.

Yes, it's quite easy. But there are fees attached. Some restaurants will deliver at no extra charge, without going through GrubHub or the others.
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Post by: Jeanne on August 01, 2019, 04:49:00 PM
There's lots you learn when you don't have a car or can't drive.
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Post by: Jeanne on August 01, 2019, 04:50:53 PM
As for groceries, in the Northwest, all of our major grocery chains (Safeway, Albertsons, Fred Meyer, etc.) offer grocery delivery.  And if we have it in Washington state, I am sure you have it in L.A.  The prices are the same as in the store, and usually the first delivery is free.

I checked into Von's delivery once. It was $13 for delivery. I find that rather steep. Is that what you must pay in Washington, TCB?
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Post by: Jane on August 01, 2019, 04:51:37 PM
I saw my osteopath today. He must not have had another patient right after me because he spent a lot of time with me. I usually feel rushed, as the twenty minutes they allow just isn't enough for us old folks. We had a lot to discuss. He also sprayed the skin spots that didn't disappear the last time he sprayed them. Ugh.

If they return more than 3 times I suggest getting them biopsied.
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Post by: Jeanne on August 01, 2019, 04:52:05 PM
Day 2 without my Mac.

Nothing good on TV.

The paint on the wall is starting to look interesting.

 ;D

Mac repair vibes for Druxy..
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Post by: Jane on August 01, 2019, 04:52:33 PM
I went to Whole Foods Market afterwards, which is in the same complex. I wanted a sandwich, but the line was too long, so I just bought things off the salad bar and hot foods bar. I bought some of their potato salad, which looked really good, but proved to be the blandest potato salad I've ever had! Their food is usually quite tasty.

I am a big believer in asking for a taste before purchasing. Those salads often look better than they taste.
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Post by: Jeanne on August 01, 2019, 04:56:24 PM
My blood work seems to be ALL good news, if I read the results correctly....time will tell.

Very good news!
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Post by: Jane on August 01, 2019, 04:56:38 PM
As for groceries, in the Northwest, all of our major grocery chains (Safeway, Albertsons, Fred Meyer, etc.) offer grocery delivery.  And if we have it in Washington state, I am sure you have it in L.A.  The prices are the same as in the store, and usually the first delivery is free.

I checked into Von's delivery once. It was $13 for delivery. I find that rather steep. Is that what you must pay in Washington, TCB?

I looked up our local Fred Meyer and it says "A $5.95 delivery fee and a $6.00 service charge will be applied to your order at the time it’s placed.".
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Post by: Jeanne on August 01, 2019, 04:58:10 PM
Thursday morning greetings!  I'm getting ready today to leave tomorrow for a long weekend in Michigan with my sister.  Our high school's reunion picnic for the classes of the 1950s and '60s is Sunday and we're going to represent the classes of 1959 and 1968.  Looking forward to seeing a lot of friends, especially the ones from 1969 who will be there for their 50th.  Our husbands both opted out this year...

That sounds like quite a nice trip. Have a good one.
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Post by: Jane on August 01, 2019, 04:59:47 PM
For a fee comparison:

"Curbside pick-up is available at many Fred Meyer stores throughout Oregon and Washington for a fee of $4.95".
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Post by: Jeanne on August 01, 2019, 05:02:46 PM
I saw my osteopath today. He must not have had another patient right after me because he spent a lot of time with me. I usually feel rushed, as the twenty minutes they allow just isn't enough for us old folks. We had a lot to discuss. He also sprayed the skin spots that didn't disappear the last time he sprayed them. Ugh.

If they return more than 3 times I suggest getting them biopsied.

They didn't return; they never left in the first place. He said it can take two or three times.
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Post by: Jeanne on August 01, 2019, 05:04:18 PM
I went to Whole Foods Market afterwards, which is in the same complex. I wanted a sandwich, but the line was too long, so I just bought things off the salad bar and hot foods bar. I bought some of their potato salad, which looked really good, but proved to be the blandest potato salad I've ever had! Their food is usually quite tasty.

I am a big believer in asking for a taste before purchasing. Those salads often look better than they taste.

The store was quite crowded and I was in a hurry to leave. Not the nicest way to shop!
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Post by: Jeanne on August 01, 2019, 05:05:50 PM
thanks for the delivery prices, Jane.
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Post by: Jeanne on August 01, 2019, 05:06:50 PM
The Mercury retrograde is over, so maybe things will go a bit more smoothly. Let's hope so!
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Post by: Jeanne on August 01, 2019, 05:06:58 PM
TTFN.
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Post by: Jane on August 01, 2019, 05:06:59 PM
I saw my osteopath today. He must not have had another patient right after me because he spent a lot of time with me. I usually feel rushed, as the twenty minutes they allow just isn't enough for us old folks. We had a lot to discuss. He also sprayed the skin spots that didn't disappear the last time he sprayed them. Ugh.

If they return more than 3 times I suggest getting them biopsied.

They didn't return; they never left in the first place. He said it can take two or three times.

Oh, what are they then?  Something raised or flat?
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Post by: Jane on August 01, 2019, 05:07:27 PM
I went to Whole Foods Market afterwards, which is in the same complex. I wanted a sandwich, but the line was too long, so I just bought things off the salad bar and hot foods bar. I bought some of their potato salad, which looked really good, but proved to be the blandest potato salad I've ever had! Their food is usually quite tasty.

I am a big believer in asking for a taste before purchasing. Those salads often look better than they taste.

The store was quite crowded and I was in a hurry to leave. Not the nicest way to shop!

It isn't the best way to shop.
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Post by: Jane on August 01, 2019, 05:10:45 PM
I often see a delivery truck from Zupan Market & finally looked it up.  I could not find the cost of delivery.  They are nice gourmet/catering markets all located in the Portland area.
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Post by: Jane on August 01, 2019, 05:11:07 PM
thanks for the delivery prices, Jane.

You are welcome.
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Post by: Jane on August 01, 2019, 06:27:06 PM
We went for an after dinner stroll.  I always feel better walking after eating.
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Post by: Ginny on August 01, 2019, 06:34:51 PM
So, early this afternoon I plugged my 2 year old iPhone into my newish computer in order to get some music from my iTunes library to listen to via Bluetooth in my brand new car.  I inadvertently “updated” my phone to 2012.  It was a mess, but 6 hours and a trip to the Apple Store later it’s as back to normal as it’s going to get.  And Richard and I managed to sync my phone with my car without having to visit the dealership.  Oh, and I did manage to transfer the music...
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Post by: bk on August 01, 2019, 06:52:23 PM
Had a really fun second rehearsal.  I'm starving, but I just couldn't walk for a mile to get something to eat, and then sit for an hour eating it.  So, I looked up this little pizza jernt that looked good and they do postmates, so I ordered two slices of pepperoni pizza and they'll be here in about twenty minutes.  That's only six hundred calories, but I do have some pistachios here, so I'll eat a few of those and/or make three ounces of pasta with butter.
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Post by: Jane on August 01, 2019, 06:54:03 PM
So, early this afternoon I plugged my 2 year old iPhone into my newish computer in order to get some music from my iTunes library to listen to via Bluetooth in my brand new car.  I inadvertently “updated” my phone to 2012.  It was a mess, but 6 hours and a trip to the Apple Store later it’s as back to normal as it’s going to get.  And Richard and I managed to sync my phone with my car without having to visit the dealership.  Oh, and I did manage to transfer the music...

Oh my.  Enjoy the music.
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Post by: Jane on August 01, 2019, 06:55:13 PM
I had to look up Postmates.  That's great you could order only 2 pieces of pizza. 
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Post by: Druxy on August 01, 2019, 06:55:22 PM
Poor little Timbo was indeed murdered this afternoon with another dog.  Thoroughly adoptable, he was passed over as the ACC reprieved six dogs and gave them two more days to find rescue or die.  I am heartbroken.  I would have adopted him to save him, but I cannot afford the adoption fees at the moment.  Fostering him would have cost me nothing.

This makes me angry and very sad.  I've always felt that the people who kill these innocent animals are sick bastards.
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Post by: bk on August 01, 2019, 07:04:14 PM
Now delivery time is five minutes later. 
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Post by: bk on August 01, 2019, 07:06:02 PM
Gearing up for the small Indiegogo campaign we have to do for the Creature DVD - just want to do it right - the money goes to all the authoring and getting it to look as good as it possibly can.  These things are never cheap, and I have to, of course, pay for the art, pressing, and printing.  So, it's the production side that I need to raise the dough for.
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Post by: John G. on August 01, 2019, 08:28:40 PM
When do you think the campaign will launch, BK?
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Post by: John G. on August 01, 2019, 08:29:20 PM
Listening to the remastered Follies at a fairly full volume. Stunning sound.
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Post by: John G. on August 01, 2019, 08:30:24 PM
Not much happened tonight. Dance lessons. The folks seemed to pick up on waltz tonight more than Joy's other classes. I think because these folks have been dancing other dances for a while.
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Post by: John G. on August 01, 2019, 08:30:40 PM
But the heat is just too oppressive and no break in sight.
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Post by: John G. on August 01, 2019, 08:31:03 PM
Gratuitous post No. 115!
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Post by: John G. on August 01, 2019, 08:45:00 PM
Good night, all.
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Post by: vixmom on August 01, 2019, 09:01:29 PM
Good news from Jrand on the bloodwork
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Post by: vixmom on August 01, 2019, 09:02:08 PM
I have to go to DMV before work tomorrow
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Post by: vixmom on August 01, 2019, 09:02:21 PM
Pray for Rosemarys baby
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Post by: vixmom on August 01, 2019, 09:04:10 PM
I have gathered several tons of paperwork emblazoned  with my name and address, blood and stool samples, dental records, and affidavits from 27 of my nearest and dearest swearing I am who I say I am and I hardly ever drive like a crazy person






More than once a day


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Post by: vixmom on August 01, 2019, 09:04:25 PM
So I might be prepared
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Post by: vixmom on August 01, 2019, 09:05:54 PM
I should also think about a book to help while away wait time
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Post by: vixmom on August 01, 2019, 09:06:11 PM
What do you think I should write about?
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Post by: bk on August 01, 2019, 09:33:38 PM
JohnG, hoping for Monday or Tuesday.  Have to make a little video first.  I've got everything in motion and that's all we'll be waiting on.
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Post by: Jane on August 01, 2019, 10:22:23 PM
Pray for Rosemarys baby

Good luck.
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Post by: bk on August 01, 2019, 10:30:14 PM
Spent the last ninety minutes writing all the Indiegogo verbiage - the "Story" section is probably too long, but I think it's important for folks to know the history and why we want so badly to get this out into the world.
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Post by: Jane on August 01, 2019, 11:11:33 PM
Bruce how was your pizza?
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Post by: bk on August 01, 2019, 11:19:27 PM
The pizza was pretty good, actually.
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Post by: bk on August 01, 2019, 11:19:57 PM
Certainly better than any of the other neighborhood pizza jernts I've tried.
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Post by: bk on August 01, 2019, 11:20:42 PM
My voice is trashed, thanks to the very dry air and allergies - two others in our cast are having the same issues.  So, I've got tomorrow and Saturday to keep quiet and rest it.
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Post by: bk on August 01, 2019, 11:21:04 PM
Having to turn the air on in the house it bad, too.  My voice hates air conditioning.
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Post by: George on August 01, 2019, 11:42:01 PM
As for groceries, in the Northwest, all of our major grocery chains (Safeway, Albertsons, Fred Meyer, etc.) offer grocery delivery.  And if we have it in Washington state, I am sure you have it in L.A.  The prices are the same as in the store, and usually the first delivery is free.

I checked into Von's delivery once. It was $13 for delivery. I find that rather steep. Is that what you must pay in Washington, TCB?

I looked up our local Fred Meyer and it says "A $5.95 delivery fee and a $6.00 service charge will be applied to your order at the time it’s placed.".

A delivery fee AND a service charge?? :o
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Post by: George on August 01, 2019, 11:43:55 PM
That can add up for people who really need the service. :-\
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Post by: George on August 01, 2019, 11:44:40 PM
For a fee comparison:

"Curbside pick-up is available at many Fred Meyer stores throughout Oregon and Washington for a fee of $4.95".

That's certainly a better deal.
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Post by: TCB on August 01, 2019, 11:46:38 PM
Good evening.
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Post by: TCB on August 01, 2019, 11:46:59 PM
Hi, George.
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Post by: George on August 01, 2019, 11:48:11 PM
So, early this afternoon I plugged my 2 year old iPhone into my newish computer in order to get some music from my iTunes library to listen to via Bluetooth in my brand new car.  I inadvertently “updated” my phone to 2012.  It was a mess, but 6 hours and a trip to the Apple Store later it’s as back to normal as it’s going to get.  And Richard and I managed to sync my phone with my car without having to visit the dealership.  Oh, and I did manage to transfer the music...

Whew!  It's always an inconvenience when something automatically updates when you really don't want it to. :P
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Post by: George on August 01, 2019, 11:48:22 PM
Hi, Tom.
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Post by: TCB on August 01, 2019, 11:49:26 PM
As for groceries, in the Northwest, all of our major grocery chains (Safeway, Albertsons, Fred Meyer, etc.) offer grocery delivery.  And if we have it in Washington state, I am sure you have it in L.A.  The prices are the same as in the store, and usually the first delivery is free.

I checked into Von's delivery once. It was $13 for delivery. I find that rather steep. Is that what you must pay in Washington, TCB?


First of all, it depends on how much you order.  The more you buy, the less the delivery fee.
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Post by: George on August 01, 2019, 11:49:53 PM
Gearing up for the small Indiegogo campaign we have to do for the Creature DVD - just want to do it right - the money goes to all the authoring and getting it to look as good as it possibly can.  These things are never cheap, and I have to, of course, pay for the art, pressing, and printing.  So, it's the production side that I need to raise the dough for.

Very exciting, BK!
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Post by: TCB on August 01, 2019, 11:52:26 PM
Also, they often offer reduced fees or quite often, no fee, at all.  I mean, I certainly wouldn’t order a pack of Luckies and a bottle of Muscatel and expect it to be free.
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Post by: George on August 01, 2019, 11:52:30 PM
As for groceries, in the Northwest, all of our major grocery chains (Safeway, Albertsons, Fred Meyer, etc.) offer grocery delivery.  And if we have it in Washington state, I am sure you have it in L.A.  The prices are the same as in the store, and usually the first delivery is free.

I checked into Von's delivery once. It was $13 for delivery. I find that rather steep. Is that what you must pay in Washington, TCB?


First of all, it depends on how much you order.  The more you buy, the less the delivery fee.

Ahh...that's a good thing.
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Post by: TCB on August 01, 2019, 11:55:44 PM
I tend to order a lot of things that are hard for me to carry home by myself.  I order like six to eight giant bottles of cranberry juice, three or four 12 packs of diet Sierra Mist, a 24 package of toilet paper, a six or twelve pack of paper towels, etc., etc., etc.
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Post by: TCB on August 01, 2019, 11:59:31 PM
For a fee comparison:

"Curbside pick-up is available at many Fred Meyer stores throughout Oregon and Washington for a fee of $4.95".


Except pick-up wouldn’t do Bruce any good if he doesn’t have a car.
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Post by: TCB on August 02, 2019, 12:02:26 AM
Milo Ventimiglia is on Jimmy Kimmel.
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Post by: George on August 02, 2019, 12:04:40 AM
Milo Ventimiglia is on Jimmy Kimmel.

I'm recording that because I'm watching Stephen Colbert.
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Post by: TCB on August 02, 2019, 12:05:54 AM
Be sure and let us know, first, when the campaign is going to start.
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Post by: TCB on August 02, 2019, 12:08:29 AM
George, have you seen the Look Larson Auto dealer commercials with Rob Larson Jr.?  He is a hottie!  Short, but very hot!