Haines His Way
Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on March 28, 2020, 12:33:50 AM
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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were disturbing due to the disturbing meatloaf, and now it is time for you to post until the disturbing cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: SCIOLISM!
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As I posted at the end of the other thread: So, no one's gonna watch Doug's play? I thought there was interest, but I guess not.
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There is interest BK, but in my case, I was gone for most of the day, so I couldn't watch it yesterday.
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You are supposed to be locked inside your home wearing a mask, gloves, and a surgical gown. Well, I hope someone watches it. It's not like there's a lot of time on everyone's hands. I have time on my hands, for example.
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As I said last night, I'm a procrastinator. ::)
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I've bookmarked the link and wrote myself a note on my phone so at least I won't forget about it.
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TOD Lee Marvin
Cat Ballou
Dirty Dozen
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TOD Lee Marvin
Cat Ballou
Dirty Dozen
Great choices. I'd add to that Point Blank and Shack Out on 101.
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I plan on watching the play. I didn’t know it was there until last night.
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Elmore, Nick is about the same. I hope to get him into the doctor next week to start him on the insulin.
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I was half asleep when I remembered that I had not answered elmore’s question.
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Good night, gentlemen.
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Good morning, all!
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Thank you, DR TCB. How was the hot date?
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Oy! Did I have dreams last night! In one I was about to perform a standup comedy act and totally unprepared. Jason Graae was of course totally prepared and brilliant. My goddaughter Charlotte's parents were there, and since I no longer communicate with my former best friend, it was awkward.
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In another, Jason Graae was living in this gigantic apartment and Eric Henwood-Greer and I were houseguests. The apartment building was the old, now-torn-down Bundy apartments in Middletown OH, which were extremely haunted and completely ramshackle in the 1970s when I knew people living there.
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I must email Jason today and tell him he was in two of my dreams last night!
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Glory be! Annabelle appears to be for the most part over her last congestion. I credit the Lysine for that.
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The three cats are currently glued to the window, watching the pigeons fight over the Meow Mix I put out for them.
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I have never seen the film of Ship of Fools, but I read the novel it's based on in 1964. It had been recently published to good reviews and I didn't much care for it, My memory is that I read it before or just after I read Mary McCarthy's The Group, which I liked much more.
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Yesterday morning Fed Ex rang my bell. I was hoping it was the long-delayed Amazon package, but instead it was a post-surgery get well gift of a large number boxes of frozen chicken, pork, and beef from Omaha Steaks. I called the person responsible and thanked her. For dinner I had a yummilicious chicken breast smothered in mushrooms with peas and carrots. I was quite content.
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And this morning I woke to find another rambling email. Thank God there weren't more, as there usually are.
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I'm quite sick of this crap.
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I'm thinking today, since last Sunday's plans were so altered by the surgery's cancellation, that I may watch all of Sanditon. I'm also itching to see again the Royal Shakespeare Company's epic production of Nicholas Nickleby.
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BK, if Doug's play were on DVD, I would happily watch it. I do not like watching anything of a long duration on my computer screen.
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I just went to Amazon to buy more cans of Fancy Feast. 24 cans of Fancy Feast used to cost around $15.00 for 24 3 ounce cans, and that's six days of food. This morning Amazon is charging double that amount for only 12 cans!
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I just went to Chewy.com and the prices there are still around $15.00.
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BK,
I totally agree with you on SHIP OF FOOLS. Boring!
However, that film brings back some fond memories for me.
During the first year after I had moved to Hollywood (I was, probably, 22-23), a friend in the apartment building in which I lived, worked at Columbia Pictures, and one day, he got me onto the set of SHIP OF FOOLS.
Everybody was working that day: Vivien Leigh, Simone Signoret, Lee Marvin, Jose Ferrer, George Segal, Elizabeth Ashley...
I was in awe...specially when I saw who was sitting off to one side, watching Stanley Kramrer direct.
It was Spencer Tracy.
Eventually, somebody asked me who I was. I didn't give the right answer, and I was asked to leave, but what a glorious memory.
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T.O.D.
Vivien Leigh
GONE WITH THE WIND
Lee Marvin
THE DIRTY DOZEN
POINT BLANK
PRIME CUT
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Good morning, all.
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A lovely little sleep-in was had this morning, and my last dream has been trying to make itself known to me since I've been up. I don't think it was anything new or unusual, but it seems to have been a pleasant variation on some themes.
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DR ChasSmith, how are you getting on with Nashville?
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DR ChasSmith, how are you getting on with Nashville?
Fabulously. I haven't gone back for my second viewing with Altman's commentary yet, but I ended up totally immersing myself in it otherwise the other day. Did you see my posts about it?
I can't remember if I reported on these extras, but Criterion's "Making Of" with the actors and crew from just several years ago is wonderful, and the longer Altman interview from the time of the film's release was fascinating. Interesting guy.
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I started watching Doug's play last night, but much later than I'd intended, so I told myself I'd watch up to the intermission point and then watch the second act today. But I forgot to review where BK had said the intermission was. I'd been thinking it was around the one hour mark. Finally, at 1:08, I went back to the notes and found I'd barreled right past it. I went back to what was, indeed, the last scene of Act 1, and of course that made sense.
So I'm happy to have watched the additional few scenes, but I was at the danger point where my eyes were starting to close so I still have the last forty minutes or so to watch today. Naturally, it proceeds splendidly, with a fine cast and very able direction. :)
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There were a lot of people waiting to get into the website today, but since I'm signed up, I came on in.....so here am I!
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Hey, the line starts back there, DR Jrand69!
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Lots of interesting links.
I was going to bake my pork chops today.....but when I went to get them - they were not there.
Damned chemo brain - I must have had pork chops sometime in the last couple of weeks.....I hope. Otherwise my refrigerator is haunted or possessed.
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I shall watch the play soon.....
It is 71 degrees this morning and the windows are open!
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Good morning!
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Okay, this morning is something of a landmark -- I had to refresh the notes page on both the iPad and the MacBook. I think that's a first.
It's funny, because I don't remember to think about that before starting to read the notes. And when they generally make sense, even though they're a day old, I still don't think about it until, finally..."wait, I've read these exact words before!" :) At which point I refresh, and all is well in Note Land for another day.
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Lots of interesting links.
I was going to bake my pork chops today.....but when I went to get them - they were not there.
Damned chemo brain - I must have had pork chops sometime in the last couple of weeks.....I hope. Otherwise my refrigerator is haunted or possessed.
That, or the pork chops pulled a Poltergeist and crawled away while your back was turned.
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TOD:
Leigh:
Gone With the Wind
Ship of Fools
A Streetcar Named Desire
Waterloo Bridge (I think that's the name)
Anna Karenina
The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone
Lee Marvin:
The Big Heat
Kiss Me, Deadly
Point Blank
Ship of Fools
Cat Ballou
M Squad
The Rack
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BK-- I watched Doug's play and enjoyed it. I thought Peyton was excellent!
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That could be, too, DR CHAS SMITH.
Since everything was prepared - I decided to bake chicken breasts instead.
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If anyone's interested, Mr. Barrett is performing online tonight (5 pm Pacific, 8 pm Eastern). You have to purchase a ticket (pay what you can) and the proceeds go to charity:
https://www.stageit.com/brent_barrett_keith_thompson/the_vegas_room_virtual_cabaret/72430
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I have a birthday card to mail so that will be an excuse to go out. It's kind of gloomy but if the rain holds out I plan on taking a walk (social distancing while doing so).
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Finally completed my tax returns. Even though the Federal due date has been extended to July 15, the date in Virginia is May 1 (as always). Since I was getting refunds I figured it would be foolish to wait.
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I have that double feature Blu-ray but have not ever watched Ship of Fools. Nor did I ever read the book. I've always had the distinct impression that what BK and Druxy said would be the case, but now I'm ready to enjoy it for all that's good about it. I've got to remember to take it off the shelf when I go downstairs, and then it'll eventually happen.
But the kicker for me was that BK had never seen Lilith. I hadn't, either, until that very Blu-ray came out several years ago and people on Home Theater Forum were talking about it. I watched and instantly loved it (but maybe that's overstating it, I don't know now), even though it seems like there might have been something a little off about it, plot wise or something. I might be confusing it with something else. I guess I'll have to rewatch that, too.
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Gee, all this talk from me about actually watching things. It feels good to be doing that. I knew that part of my life would return to something close to normal following those last three shows I did. But credit where credit is due... I owe it even more to COVID-19 (sadly), because otherwise I'd be out many of these evenings and weekends playing the next couple of shows.
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Elmore, Nick is about the same. I hope to get him into the doctor next week to start him on the insulin.
Vibes to Nick...
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I just went to Amazon to buy more cans of Fancy Feast. 24 cans of Fancy Feast used to cost around $15.00 for 24 3 ounce cans, and that's six days of food. This morning Amazon is charging double that amount for only 12 cans!
They are charging double for the food I get for Ricky and Boo too. Outrageous!
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I just went to Chewy.com and the prices there are still around $15.00.
Good to know
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DR Tom and George thanks for the nice comments about dad's Obit.
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Tom, I don't know if you remember when my nephew was around. He went to New York with me on one of the HHW trips then posted here a few times he was jhvw something. My sister was his mom. He's had a very hard time with it and is living with his dad now. It was good to see him and the rest of the family last week, just hate the reason why
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TOD, I liked Lee Marvin in Paint Your Wagon
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It's been cool and rainy and has been all week. Think I'll go for a walk anyway.
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TOD
Leigh
Gone With the Wind
St Martin's Lane
A Streetcar Named Desire
Caesar and Cleopatra
The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone
Lee Marvin
Cat Ballou
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DR Vixmom I am relieved you were able to get your medication quickly.
I suggest ordering your refills ahead of the date. By doing this I have slowly acquired an extra month of meds.
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Years ago there was a scare I wouldn't be able to get my thyroid medication which is why I began storing extra meds.
There are people with Lupus or Rheumatoid Arthritis that wish they had extra meds that are currently unavailable due to covid-19.
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As I said last night, I'm a procrastinator. ::)
And I am barely reading thanks to my eye issues.
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DR cillaliz--that was a very nice obituary for your Dad.
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Tom, I don't know if you remember when my nephew was around. He went to New York with me on one of the HHW trips then posted here a few times he was jhvw something. My sister was his mom. He's had a very hard time with it and is living with his dad now. It was good to see him and the rest of the family last week, just hate the reason why
Is it helping them both living together? I hope so.
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DR cillaliz--that was a very nice obituary for your Dad.
Thanks Kevin
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Tom, I don't know if you remember when my nephew was around. He went to New York with me on one of the HHW trips then posted here a few times he was jhvw something. My sister was his mom. He's had a very hard time with it and is living with his dad now. It was good to see him and the rest of the family last week, just hate the reason why
Is it helping them both living together? I hope so.
Yes, I think so. She and her husband were joined at the hip, so to speak. They had been married 40 years. He was and still is devastated, so it's good for him to not come home to an empty house. He takes his dogs with him everywhere, and that helps too. The other boys were also devastated, but they have their own families and I know they are finding comfort there.
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Chicken is done.
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Saturday afternoon greetings! I don't have much to say, but just wanted to check in.
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Good morning, all. Barely
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A local theater was going to stage Bright Star starting tonight. Instead, they offer this bit of optimism by way of social distancing. Given the limitations, it’s wonderful.
https://youtu.be/jZNrw3spZHQ
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I ran several errands. First, I tried to drop off a library book I’d finished, only to discover the drop boxes had been closed off because of the virus. It lives on paper. That likely means I can’t give any books away at the moment.
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Then I went to Costco, which was heavily trafficked, though people were maintaining a didtance. First words out if the greeter’s mouth: Toilet paper this way. Sure enough, they had plenty. One megapack per member.
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Tom, I don't know if you remember when my nephew was around. He went to New York with me on one of the HHW trips then posted here a few times he was jhvw something. My sister was his mom. He's had a very hard time with it and is living with his dad now. It was good to see him and the rest of the family last week, just hate the reason why
Is it helping them both living together? I hope so.
Yes, I think so. She and her husband were joined at the hip, so to speak. They had been married 40 years. He was and still is devastated, so it's good for him to not come home to an empty house. He takes his dogs with him everywhere, and that helps too. The other boys were also devastated, but they have their own families and I know they are finding comfort there.
I am glad it is helping. Now that we are without pets I haven't taken any trips without Keith not wanting to leave him home alone. I know that would be hard on him.
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I managed to find everything I wanted, except for wipes and I still have some of those. Even got a box of Ghirardelli brownie mix, because, why not?
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I ran several errands. First, I tried to drop off a library book I’d finished, only to discover the drop boxes had been closed off because of the virus. It lives on paper. That likely means I can’t give any books away at the moment.
Right. I have been reading that. My brother says he has still been receiving automated notices books on hold can be checked out. Of course the library is closed.
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Last was a trip to the gourmet food supplier and stocked up on black truffle potato chips and some amazing sardines. They also had beautiful red bell peppers, perfect for a Greek salad.
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On the wsy home, I passed a gas station with prices down to $1.59 a gallon.
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I read a heartwarming story. Columbia Sportswear CEO Tim Boyle cut his salary to $10,000 so that retail employees can receive their regular pay. At least 10 top executives took a voluntary 15% pay reduction.
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Then I went to Costco, which was heavily trafficked, though people were maintaining a didtance. First words out if the greeter’s mouth: Toilet paper this way. Sure enough, they had plenty. One megapack per member.
You are set for a long time, or can share it.
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A local theater was going to stage Bright Star starting tonight. Instead, they offer this bit of optimism by way of social distancing. Given the limitations, it’s wonderful.
https://youtu.be/jZNrw3spZHQ
I loved that!
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A local theater was going to stage Bright Star starting tonight. Instead, they offer this bit of optimism by way of social distancing. Given the limitations, it’s wonderful.
https://youtu.be/jZNrw3spZHQ
I loved that!
I think I will share it later with castrecl, too. Singing together when you’re alone had to be really tough.
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Got Snows of Kilimanjaro on now and trying hard not to get work done.
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I just watched with Thatch the first two episodes of Sanditon.
Plenty of references to characters in other novels would tell you - if you didn't know - that it's a Jane Austen work, although in her novels the cruelty lying under the social veneer may be more subtle. I like the cast, and I haven't minded the music so much this time. The truly god-awful score for a good adaptation of a 19th century novel is the BBC Vanity Fair from 1998. Absolutely horrendous.
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A local theater was going to stage Bright Star starting tonight. Instead, they offer this bit of optimism by way of social distancing. Given the limitations, it’s wonderful.
https://youtu.be/jZNrw3spZHQ
I loved that!
I think I will share it later with castrecl, too. Singing together when you’re alone had to be really tough.
I emailed the link to Rob Berman. I hope he gets a hoot from it. I'm sorry that you will miss seeing it.
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Work done unless they call me in.
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DR Vixmom I am relieved you were able to get your medication quickly.
I suggest ordering your refills ahead of the date. By doing this I have slowly acquired an extra month of meds.
With my insurance you can only get a refill 5 days before you run out. But in this case there weren't even any refills left so I couldn't just order one from the pharmacy.
My doctor must have submitted the new prescription immediately after I called and I guess with all the quarantining going on the insurance waived the 5 day rule, or maybe it didn't count because it was new prescription not a refill
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Cilla I do remember your nephew Jon, please pass my condolences to him as well.
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BK I am waiting until I get custody of the TV to watch the play as I don't want to watch on the iPad.
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Right now it appears to still be Vixdads turn
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I had a nice long phone conversation with my Mom today
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And Vixdad and I were on the phone with Vixter and Vixhusband forwell over an hour
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We've also been speaking through messenger with our Canadian relatives
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So it's been nice catching up with everyone
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Breakfast was sausages and bagel for Vixdad, I substituted rye toast.
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There was no upcharge for the substitution
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Not even with cream cheese instead of butter on the toast
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And it was exactly the right amount of cream cheese and the toast was just right, not underdone and not too crunchy
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And of course it was rounded out with a nice pot of tea
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Lunch was hotdogs and beans
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I had sauerkraut, which was cooked with a little butter and a generous helping of caraway seeds, on mine and of course stone ground spicy brown mustard
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The hereticVixdad had catsup on his hotdogs and refused to countenance even the idea of sauerkraut coming into the vicinity of his catsup slathered franks
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I'LL NEVER BE ABLE TO UNSEE POST #99 !!!!!
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I'm up, I'm up - ten hours of sleep.
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Glad to hear comments on the play, which I know will not be everyone's cup of tea.
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Guess I"ll start doing the laundry and then mail and then food.
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Sauerkraut on hot dogs......you wacky Long Islanders!
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DR VIXMOM did you tell your Mom you still have an inventory of your missing items?
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Thunder here but no rain for awhile.....had plenty earlier.
But it is still nice and warm.....74 degrees......
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Sauerkraut on hot dogs......you wacky Long Islanders!
Sauerkraut and Guldens Mustard. Either that or chili, onions, and grated cheddar cheese.
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I watched the first four hours of Sanditon. I'm enjoying it.
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DR Vixmom I am relieved you were able to get your medication quickly.
I suggest ordering your refills ahead of the date. By doing this I have slowly acquired an extra month of meds.
With my insurance you can only get a refill 5 days before you run out. But in this case there weren't even any refills left so I couldn't just order one from the pharmacy.
My doctor must have submitted the new prescription immediately after I called and I guess with all the quarantining going on the insurance waived the 5 day rule, or maybe it didn't count because it was new prescription not a refill
Keep doing the 5 day rule. It adds up after time. If it is a new insurance vs a renewal, in my experience, it does not follow the 5 day rule.
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I'LL NEVER BE ABLE TO UNSEE POST #99 !!!!!
I am sorry for that visual, I should have remembered this was a family site
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The hereticVixdad had catsup on his hotdogs and refused to countenance even the idea of sauerkraut coming into the vicinity of his catsup slathered franks
I agree with Vixdad even though I don't eat hot dogs anymore.
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I'LL NEVER BE ABLE TO UNSEE POST #99 !!!!!
I am sorry for that visual, I should have remembered this was a family site
I wondered what DR Chas was talking about. I guess you removed something.
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As we walked up to our building after our walk I yelled hello to one of the staff at Beaches we know. I have a pretty good idea which neighbor she was delivering food to. She reminded me they do deliveries.
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DR Ginny stay well vibes for our sons & their family, including unborn babies, in Chicago.
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I'LL NEVER BE ABLE TO UNSEE POST #99 !!!!!
Me neither. That just ain’t right. That boy must be half a bubble off plumb.
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Sauerkraut on hot dogs......you wacky Long Islanders!
When I get the hotdog at Costco, I always get it with sauerkraut. Hold the bun.
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Up from a nap.
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Back from picking up Pepcid and a complete surprise out of the blue little miracle that will be most helpful. I love little surprise miracles.
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How was the line today?
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Doing laundry and thinking about food. I could make sandwiches here or I could deliver from that Mexican jernt from last week - I really like their taco and just noticed they also have taquitos. Or Stanley's again. Or, well Door Dash has endless possibilities.
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Dinner is a thing of the past and I need to clean up the cats' dishes. Tonight is Midsomer Murders night and I wish we had some ice cream. I'm sure Annabelle does, too.
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DR VIXMOM did you tell your Mom you still have an inventory of your missing items?
I'm still too mad to discuss it, it's only been 53 years
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Sauerkraut on hot dogs......you wacky Long Islanders!
Sauerkraut and Guldens Mustard. Either that or chili, onions, and grated cheddar cheese.
Exactamente
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DR Vixmom I am relieved you were able to get your medication quickly.
I suggest ordering your refills ahead of the date. By doing this I have slowly acquired an extra month of meds.
With my insurance you can only get a refill 5 days before you run out. But in this case there weren't even any refills left so I couldn't just order one from the pharmacy.
My doctor must have submitted the new prescription immediately after I called and I guess with all the quarantining going on the insurance waived the 5 day rule, or maybe it didn't count because it was new prescription not a refill
Keep doing the 5 day rule. It adds up after time. If it is a new insurance vs a renewal, in my experience, it does not follow the 5 day rule.
I'm on auto renew on all my meds
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I'LL NEVER BE ABLE TO UNSEE POST #99 !!!!!
I am sorry for that visual, I should have remembered this was a family site
I wondered what DR Chas was talking about. I guess you removed something.
Nope, post 99 remains unaltered, Chas has a good imagination
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I'LL NEVER BE ABLE TO UNSEE POST #99 !!!!!
Me neither. That just ain’t right. That boy must be half a bubble off plumb.
Well that's what I gets for marryin' a furriner
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I tried to send Annabelle's vet, the wonderful Dr Mohr, an update on her health, and I got a reply that she was out of the office till the end of April!
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I made lentils in lobster stock and a Moroccan carrot salad. For dessert, coconut key line pie, if it has set up.
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It felt good to be cooking again.
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DR VIXMOM did you tell your Mom you still have an inventory of your missing items?
I'm still too mad to discuss it, it's only been 53 years
Laughing but am sure you are still mad.
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I'LL NEVER BE ABLE TO UNSEE POST #99 !!!!!
I am sorry for that visual, I should have remembered this was a family site
I wondered what DR Chas was talking about. I guess you removed something.
Nope, post 99 remains unaltered, Chas has a good imagination
:))
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I tried to send Annabelle's vet, the wonderful Dr Mohr, an update on her health, and I got a reply that she was out of the office till the end of April!
:o
Oh no. Just Dr. Mohr or is the entire office shut?
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Well, I guess the deal with Cheesecake Factory delivery is that you cannot book it the night before. I happened to be on Door Dash and ready to order Mexican food, and I clicked on the Cheesecake Factory and ASAP was available, so I ordered my farfalle with roasted garlic, chicken, carmelized onions, peas, sundried tomatoes, in a cream sauce, the lunch-size portion, and twenty minutes later it arrived. Really glad I didn't get the full portion or I'd be on the ground unable to move. It was great and so was the bread that came with it - too many calories, but I needed a great meal after yesterday's fiasco. I think I may do that once a week.
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And some guy on Facebook, a founding member of the doom and gloom brigade, actually posted that this is going to last over a year and things won't go back to normal until then - based on? Conversations he's had with "doctors" and "friends." I didn't go after him - he's a nice guy - but the stupidity of his fear-mongering is actually mind-boggling. I took a screen shot and will happily remind him of this at some point and it won't be over a year from now.
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Well, I guess the deal with Cheesecake Factory delivery is that you cannot book it the night before. I happened to be on Door Dash and ready to order Mexican food, and I clicked on the Cheesecake Factory and ASAP was available, so I ordered my farfalle with roasted garlic, chicken, carmelized onions, peas, sundried tomatoes, in a cream sauce, the lunch-size portion, and twenty minutes later it arrived. Really glad I didn't get the full portion or I'd be on the ground unable to move. It was great and so was the bread that came with it - too many calories, but I needed a great meal after yesterday's fiasco. I think I may do that once a week.
Perfect.
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Watching the second film in the Marseille Trilogy, Fanny. The movie is almost over and I realized that the second billed actor, Pierre Fresnay (Franny's lover Marius), isn't in the movie. Yet his spirit hangs over the whole film.
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And some guy on Facebook, a founding member of the doom and gloom brigade, actually posted that this is going to last over a year and things won't go back to normal until then - based on? Conversations he's had with "doctors" and "friends." I didn't go after him - he's a nice guy - but the stupidity of his fear-mongering is actually mind-boggling. I took a screen shot and will happily remind him of this at some point and it won't be over a year from now.
I am sure he would gladly be wrong.
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I remember the almost operatic passion and the heartbreak in these films, which I haven't seen in almost 20 years. But I forgot the scenes of really gut-busting laughter.
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Watching the second film in the Marseille Trilogy, Fanny. The movie is almost over and I realized that the second billed actor, Pierre Fresnay (Franny's lover Marius), isn't in the movie. Yet his spirit hangs over the whole film.
Well, he did show up with less than 30 minutes to go, and it was better than I remembered.
I'm going to hold off on part 3, Cesar, until tomorrow.
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DR elmore watching the news in NY I expect you are relieved your surgery was postponed.
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I read this headline today.
LA Jewish Deli Icon Nate N’ Al’s Closes its Doors in Beverly Hills Tomorrow
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Hello, everyone.
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It was open for 75 years. I have many, many memories of eating there.
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Hi Jeanne.
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My osteopath called me this afternoon and we had a telephonic update. He received the email I sent him a few days ago, when I explained my total exasperation with his office staff. (Know nothing, tell nothing, NEVER get back to you.) He's working in Urgent Care these days and they've cancelled all his appointments. It would have been helpful if they'd explained that. They did offer a phone visit, but never followed up, so I emailed him directly. Everything is, of course, upside-down due to Covid, but all the staff would tell me was a brusque "Your appointment was cancelled" and that he was out of the office. Is he sick? Did he have an accident? Do I need to find another doctor? He's OK, but he did say that a lot of the patients he's seeing are testing positive. I didn't have a chance to ask if they were all showing symptoms, but I imagine most of them were or they wouldn't have come in.
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Hi, Jane.
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I've been doing laundry and cleaning. I really wish I could get Brian over here to help me, but he's exposed to people all day and could be a carrier. I don't feel I can risk that.
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I've also been placing online orders. The online suppliers I rely on have been rushed off their feet and all deliveries have been delayed a week. Amazon seems to be handling the extra load better than most.
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I have no other news.
Stay well, everyone.
TTFN.
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I've been doing laundry and cleaning. I really wish I could get Brian over here to help me, but he's exposed to people all day and could be a carrier. I don't feel I can risk that.
A wise decision not to have him in. I wish you could.
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Taking a break from a motion picture.
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Cilla I do remember your nephew Jon, please pass my condolences to him as well.
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Thanks Vixmom. I'm sure he will appreciate it. He had such a good time on that trip
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I made a roast beef and rice today. I ate too much and got sleepy and nodded off in the recliner with both Ricky and Boo on my lap.
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There was a clap of thunder - not even a loud one - and Boo took of running and jumped into a box I left out for them. She was so cute...
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It's been rainy here for a week, the sun IS supposed to come out tomorrow. Can't wait
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I have a request. If any one of you finds a oral thermometer please buy it for me. I’ve been looking for one for 2 weeks, the one I thought we had is broken
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From the sublime to the ridiculous. I'm now watching Cannibal the Musical. It's really bad. Japanese samurai warriors have somehow entered the picture.
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Finished with my viewing.
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TOD:
I'm not a Vivien Leigh fan. I haven't seen Ship of Fools, though.
I like Lee Marvin in just about anything. In addition to the films mentioned, I would add The Big Red One and The Killers.
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Good night, all.
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Glory be! Annabelle appears to be for the most part over her last congestion. I credit the Lysine for that.
Great news, Larry!
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Yesterday morning Fed Ex rang my bell. I was hoping it was the long-delayed Amazon package, but instead it was a post-surgery get well gift of a large number boxes of frozen chicken, pork, and beef from Omaha Steaks. I called the person responsible and thanked her. For dinner I had a yummilicious chicken breast smothered in mushrooms with peas and carrots. I was quite content.
Very nice!
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I have a request. If any one of you finds a oral thermometer please buy it for me. I’ve been looking for one for 2 weeks, the one I thought we had is broken
Do you have any other type of thermometer? If so I suggest taking a baseline temp with it. Even if it isn't completely accurate you will know if your temperature goes up.
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Listening to music and I'm currently thinking about whether I want to become a serial killer.
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Just for a change of pace.
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I gotta tell you.
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I did no writing today. Must do some tomorrow.
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I didn't read today. I must do so now.
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I just went to Amazon to buy more cans of Fancy Feast. 24 cans of Fancy Feast used to cost around $15.00 for 24 3 ounce cans, and that's six days of food. This morning Amazon is charging double that amount for only 12 cans!
Yikes!! :o
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Okay, so I just wrote a little bit and I'm now up to almost 600 of the 1500 words. I just want to get to the 1500 and then I can futz and finesse until I'm happy with it.
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What is this page six malarky.
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That are we, a gossip column all of a sudden - Page Six?
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A local theater was going to stage Bright Star starting tonight. Instead, they offer this bit of optimism by way of social distancing. Given the limitations, it’s wonderful.
https://youtu.be/jZNrw3spZHQ (https://youtu.be/jZNrw3spZHQ)
That was really cool!
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Then I went to Costco, which was heavily trafficked, though people were maintaining a didtance. First words out if the greeter’s mouth: Toilet paper this way. Sure enough, they had plenty. One megapack per member.
Finally...I still don't need any, but maybe my local Costco will have some the next time I go.
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Watching the second film in the Marseille Trilogy, Fanny. The movie is almost over and I realized that the second billed actor, Pierre Fresnay (Franny's lover Marius), isn't in the movie. Yet his spirit hangs over the whole film.
If the actor isn’t in the movie, how can he be second billed?
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I ran several errands. First, I tried to drop off a library book I’d finished, only to discover the drop boxes had been closed off because of the virus. It lives on paper. That likely means I can’t give any books away at the moment.
Right. I have been reading that. My brother says he has still been receiving automated notices books on hold can be checked out. Of course the library is closed.
In my building, we have shelves for people to check out items that they had place holds on. There were maybe three or four dozen items waiting to be checked out...some people left without checking them out and taking them with them. ALL items that are checked out have been updated to not be due until May 1. They could've had them all this time. Of course, they may not have been at work when the closure happened, so there's that. ::)
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Hi, Tom.
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The hereticVixdad had catsup on his hotdogs and refused to countenance even the idea of sauerkraut coming into the vicinity of his catsup slathered franks
I am in complete agreement with Vixdad! ;D
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Sauerkraut = :P
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Listening to music and I'm currently thinking about whether I want to become a serial killer.
Not if you are going to get pregnant.
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Listening to music and I'm currently thinking about whether I want to become a serial killer.
Not if you are going to get pregnant.
:))
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The hereticVixdad had catsup on his hotdogs and refused to countenance even the idea of sauerkraut coming into the vicinity of his catsup slathered franks
I agree with Vixdad even though I don't eat hot dogs anymore.
Ha! I'm not the only one!! ;)
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Back from picking up Pepcid and a complete surprise out of the blue little miracle that will be most helpful. I love little surprise miracles.
Great news on the complete surprise out of the blue little miracle, BK!
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When I first saw BK's post, I thought it said something about a little blue pill. :o
;D
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I tried to send Annabelle's vet, the wonderful Dr Mohr, an update on her health, and I got a reply that she was out of the office till the end of April!
Oh, no! Hopefully, she or someone will be checking her e-mail!
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Yesterday, I reordered an item that I get regularly on Amazon. I did the one-click purchase. When the receipt popped up on email, I opened it to see when it would be delivered. April 8 - 17. What?
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Not only that, but the price had gone up by $17.00. Cancelled that order quickly.
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I must go read my e-book. They are taking it away tomorrow.
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I have a request. If any one of you finds a oral thermometer please buy it for me. I’ve been looking for one for 2 weeks, the one I thought we had is broken
My friend Margo has also been looking for a thermometer for a couple of weeks and hasn't been able to find one, either. :-\
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From the sublime to the ridiculous. I'm now watching Cannibal the Musical. It's really bad. Japanese samurai warriors have somehow entered the picture.
The original movie? It's great! :D Trey Parker (of South Park) made it when he was in college.
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I was in the stage adaptation twice!
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I'm in agreement with everything except the things I'm not in agreement with, not necessarily in that order.
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The hereticVixdad had catsup on his hotdogs and refused to countenance even the idea of sauerkraut coming into the vicinity of his catsup slathered franks
I agree with Vixdad even though I don't eat hot dogs anymore.
Ha! I'm not the only one!! ;)
;D
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I'll take a shower in a little while, as there's nothing like taking a shower before getting in a bed with freshly laundered sheets.
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Freshly Laundered Sheets - that's the title of my next novel.
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I'm thinking I'll change the topic in two moments.
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Not one moment but two moments.
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One moment is up.
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Uh oh, two moments have gone by and here am I.
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But first we can do this little thing.