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[Ron Pulliam]

For a couple of years now, der B has groused and grumbled every time I've forgotten to turn on the hood over the stove while cooking.  I can't blame him - our smoke detectors are very sensitive, and equally loud.

But it was very satisfying to hear those smoke detectors start to blare when he was fixing himself a grilled cheese sandwich today.

Well, obviously, you're a bad influence on him.

[Ron Pulliam]

It's nearly time for lunch.

I cannot believe how much I've accomplished today.  In such a few short hours.


Tomorrow morning is "haircut" for December (I'll actually have another on on Dec. 29th, so George will have to work around my haircut if he's to come down and install a new kitchen faucet for me).

[Ginny]

I can see the headlines now:

NEW CAUSE OF CAR CRASHES - DRIVERS READING AT THE WHEEL!!!

The morning drive-time announcer on my NPR station mentioned a few school delays and closings this morning, then recommended, "For a complete list, please visit our website."  Richard and I laughed about how difficult that would be from behind the wheel of your car.

[JMK]

Anyone here remember "Our Gang" and Alfalfa?

Did you know he co-starred in Frances Farmer's first film, Too Many Parents, and he's hilarious in it.

[Ginny]

Have you ever noticed how many Hainsies and Kimlets get haircuts at the same time?  Mine's tomorrow at 11:45am.

[ArnoldMBrockman]

And the word of the day is: SUPERFICIES!

And The Song Of The Day Is: CLEAR OUT OF THIS WORLD

[singdaw]

Mine's tomorrow at 11:45am.

 And mine was yesterday!

[ArnoldMBrockman]

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[George]

Don't forget that there are new holiday episodes for PSYCH and MONK tonight on USA at their regular times.

I didn't know about PSYCH being on (I don't watch MONK)!  Is it a one-off holiday episode or has there been a regular season going on that I didn't know about??

Otherwise, thanks for posting this!!

[George]

Oh, and nice faucet, DR George.

That's what my date said last night!

[George]

It looks kind of droopy, but nice all the same.

 

It works...that's all that matters.

[Tomovoz]

TOTD:
CDs (1) Home On The Range - Soundtrack
       (2) Mornigntown Ride to Christmas - The Seekers
       (3) Best of Van Morrison Vol 3.

DVD: Pirates - 1 (Black Pearl)

[George]

Nice hardware, DR GEORGE.

Thanks for noticing.

[George]

Congrats to GEORGE on his successful plumbing project.

And thank you!

[George]

I have a kitchen sink that requires George's handiness.

How about December 29th, George?  Can you fly down and install a new kitchen faucet?

If you're paying, I'll be there.

[Jeanne]

Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times

Modjeska Canyon resident Gil Santos walks his dog, Negro, on his daily hike.

der Brucer

Anyone know where Modjeska Canyon is? Is this a der B typo that I should recognize? The area looks lovely, but I've never heard of it.

[Jeanne]

bk, DR Ginny was correct, the primary difference between Kindle and other e-readers is the connectivity.  Which kind of ties you to Amazon, for good and for ill.  Amazon at the moment appears to have the largest selection of e-books [90,000 titles and growing daily - but that is only a small percentage of Amazon's stock], but it only accepts a few other formats besides its own proprietary format.  Kindle books by and large cannot be viewed on other e-devices, and vice-versa.  You can manipulate books from the www.guttenberg.org project to work on Kindle.  But for now, the vast majority of books on Amazon - including yours - are not converted to the proprietary format, nor are much of the print books already in your collection - which is certainly a limitation.  You can, for a very nominal fee, have Amazon convert Word or .pdf docs to Kindle-ready "books."  The .pdfs would be more successful if they are simple text and nothing complicated.

You do not get covers.  There are no formats - it's just the text, so hardcover/softcover are indistinguishable - you're just getting the text of the book.  No download charge at all - it's built in to the cost of the reader device and the Kindle version of the book.  Most Kindle versions of the best-sellers are going for under $10.00.  Things in the public domain [that have been converted and are available] can go from .99 to a few dollars.

It certainly doesn't replace a print book, and it has its limitations, but it is very convenient for reading on the go, and for books you'd like to read but don't really care if you own a hard copy.

Sounds like it won't hurt BK's book sales, assuming someone really wants to read one of his books, ie they won't be able to read it "free" on Kindle.

It does give new meaning to the word "library", though.

[Jeanne]

MOVIE?  How do you know Jeanne isn't referring to DVDs of episodes of the television cooking show with Ina Garten called The Barefoot Contessa?  (Named after her catering business.)

Woody,
You are correct that I could have been referring to the cooking DVDs.
I am indeed familiar with Ina Garten and her Barefoot Contessa line. She was a regular for a while in MARTHA STEWART LIVING. I admit that the name of her company spurs interest in me for the movie. However, Ron's assumption in this case was correct. Much to my nutritional distress, I am mad about movies these days and "off" cooking.  

[Jeanne]

Then again, do we know that Ron was referring to the movie and not the TV cooking show???

[Jeanne]

Drop her a note about having friends in her area.  And that I can be found over at her local Super G.  (Only I use my legal name there - Stephen.)  She may already know who I am!

Wouldn't that be funny!

[Jeanne]

Have you ever noticed how many Hainsies and Kimlets get haircuts at the same time?  Mine's tomorrow at 11:45am.

And I had one yesterday.

Does JRAnd have an explanation??

[Jeanne]

It works...that's all that matters.

And last night's UGLY BETTY had a little plumbing scene.

[FJL]

I assumed all the haircuts related to the notes being called SHAV AND A HAIRCUT two days ago.  Power of suggestion, maybe?

[MBarnum]

Especially for JRand57, or any fan of haute couture

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaGXvGpcASA&feature=related

[Jeanne]

I donned winter coat, scarf, gloves, and boots, and went out for a walk. I found a copy of Winspear's BIRDS OF A FEATHER, which I purchased for my friend. She's not a mystery lover, but this isn't a traditional mystery. I'd like to put something else with it, but am completely out of ideas.

[George]

Tomorrow morning is "haircut" for December (I'll actually have another on on Dec. 29th, so George will have to work around my haircut if he's to come down and install a new kitchen faucet for me).

Not a problem...I haven't had a haircut since July.

I'm just sayin'.

[George]

And last night's UGLY BETTY had a little plumbing scene.

Fortunately, mine was a little less stressful.

[Jeanne]

OK, Modjeska Canyon is in eastern Orange County. I had never heard of it.

[Jeanne]

Fortunately, mine was a little less stressful.

Glad to hear it.

[Ginny]

I donned winter coat, scarf, gloves, and boots, and went out for a walk. I found a copy of Winspear's BIRDS OF A FEATHER, which I purchased for my friend. She's not a mystery lover, but this isn't a traditional mystery. I'd like to put something else with it, but am completely out of ideas.

Tea? A nice bookmark?