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« Reply #90 on: January 12, 2012, 01:21:19 PM »

Good Afternoon!

And before I take a nap...
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« Reply #91 on: January 12, 2012, 01:21:43 PM »

!!!!PAGE FOUR!!!!
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« Reply #92 on: January 12, 2012, 01:22:39 PM »

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« Reply #93 on: January 12, 2012, 01:22:59 PM »

Good Afternoon!

And before I take a nap...
I need a nap. Allergy meds aren't doing anything but making me drowsy.
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« Reply #94 on: January 12, 2012, 01:23:21 PM »

DR George - Your "care package" arrived today. Thank You.
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« Reply #95 on: January 12, 2012, 01:23:51 PM »

DR Ron Pulliam - Yep, that story tops mine. ;)
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« Reply #96 on: January 12, 2012, 01:36:15 PM »

Is that next to the Vivian Vance Theatre?


And acrosss the street from the John Vivyan Playhouse.
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« Reply #97 on: January 12, 2012, 02:03:37 PM »

OK...

Nap commencing in 4... 3... 2...


Laters...
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« Reply #98 on: January 12, 2012, 02:10:58 PM »

I finessed, I wrote about ten new pages, then had a sandwich and onion rings, then picked up no packages, and am now listening to half of our new master (the other score contained therein will be done by tomorrow.
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« Reply #99 on: January 12, 2012, 02:12:18 PM »

Most of what I wrote today was a love letter to Laurie Beechman.  I was writing about our work sessions and doing the arrangements, so I put on her Andrew Lloyd Webber CD just to hear them again briefly - and I just burst into big old stupid tears hearing that voice and that album. 
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« Reply #100 on: January 12, 2012, 02:27:14 PM »

Most of what I wrote today was a love letter to Laurie Beechman.  I was writing about our work sessions and doing the arrangements, so I put on her Andrew Lloyd Webber CD just to hear them again briefly - and I just burst into big old stupid tears hearing that voice and that album. 
Nothing stupid about those tears. She had a singular gift that has touched many of us, and through your albums, she continues to inspire and, yes, break our hearts.
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« Reply #101 on: January 12, 2012, 02:37:30 PM »

I finessed, I wrote about ten new pages, then had a sandwich and onion rings, then picked up no packages, and am now listening to half of our new master (the other score contained therein will be done by tomorrow.

I loved her! It was fun to hang out on her sessions.
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« Reply #102 on: January 12, 2012, 02:40:07 PM »

I've proofed two more DEAREST ENEMY numbers, "Full Blown Roses" and "The Hermits." Lordy, I hope these fixes are easily accomplished.
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« Reply #103 on: January 12, 2012, 02:54:24 PM »

Here comes a bit more snow.....
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« Reply #104 on: January 12, 2012, 04:10:31 PM »

I've written twenty pages so far, so am ahead for once.  I'll do two pages at some point tonight.  But what I wanted to happen has happened.  I'm getting through the year 1995 in thirty to forty pages instead of 130.
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« Reply #105 on: January 12, 2012, 04:14:03 PM »

Blanche is once again in the "Cone of Shame" because she has this spot on her paw she won't stop licking.  This syndrome has an actual name that's something like "licking granularium" or something like that.  If we can't get her to stop, are you ready for the cure?  Prozac.  (For her, not us).

Have you tested her for allergies and/or changed her food?
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« Reply #106 on: January 12, 2012, 04:15:36 PM »

DR Jane: I've been reading your interesting posts about your cruise. I've often thought about doing a cruise but I very easily get seasick so I don't think I can risk it.

Two words, DR Doug R:  River Cruise

Was it completely calm?
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« Reply #107 on: January 12, 2012, 04:17:21 PM »

Jennifer, I have to wonder if "keeping" an e-book would really prevent the next person "in line" from getting it. 

I forgot about that when I said I would test the theory.  First I'll make sure there isn't anyone waiting for the book.
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« Reply #108 on: January 12, 2012, 04:18:58 PM »

DR Jane: I've been reading your interesting posts about your cruise. I've often thought about doing a cruise but I very easily get seasick so I don't think I can risk it.

Two words, DR Doug R:  River Cruise

I spent 10 years of my life as Music Director on a river cruise line.  Oy and vey.

I didn't know this.  When was that & which river?

Speaking of cruises, Keith & I both think an Alaska cruise with your children would be a better than the Disney cruise.
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« Reply #109 on: January 12, 2012, 04:20:26 PM »

I've been free of backache for years - until I woke with lower back pain today!

Bummer!!  Wishes you are soon free of the back pain again.
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« Reply #110 on: January 12, 2012, 04:29:28 PM »

Jennifer, I have to wonder if "keeping" an e-book would really prevent the next person "in line" from getting it. 

I've never taken an ebook out from the library. But I know DR Jane does. And I think you have to wait your turn. And I thought the next person only got it when the person before was done. Maybe someone who takes out ebooks can tell us.

I was surprised I had to wait to get an eBook thinking it would be immediate.  I expect, just like regular books, the library only has so many that they purchase.
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« Reply #111 on: January 12, 2012, 04:31:02 PM »

Heigh-ho!


It is Thursday in Oakland of CA.

I was home sick yesterday.

I have this sinus condition that goes back and forth from being "sensitive to allergens" to being sinusitis with side effects (i.e., a buttload of other stuff).

Literally, sadly.

You go and go.  And when you think you cannot possibly go again, you do.

But that's behind me today, so to speak.



Have you ever tried the netipot? They make one now that is just a squeezer. A lot of people i know who have sinus problems use this (i do, my sis does, her best friend does, her husband does). It really clears out your nasal passages!

Does it work better than the ones in the plastic bottles from the drug store?
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« Reply #112 on: January 12, 2012, 04:33:20 PM »

DR Jane: I've been reading your interesting posts about your cruise. I've often thought about doing a cruise but I very easily get seasick so I don't think I can risk it.

Two words, DR Doug R:  River Cruise

Was it completely calm?

Yes, DR Jane, it was.  The only bumps I really remember were the times we hit the side of a lock - probably just a "tap" that sounded worse to me as a newbie.
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« Reply #113 on: January 12, 2012, 04:34:55 PM »

So...

My mom's friend, Susan, dropped off a Thank You package for me yesterday at the house. I was able to arrange some comps for her and my parents to see MY FAIR LADY. My mom sent an email to me last night at 2:17am:

"I will open the card for you rather than mailing it or do you want me to mail it to you.
Will keep the wine & candy."

Well...

While I was in a lesson a little while ago, my mom left me a voicemail stating that she had opened the card. She then read to me what Susan had written. And that there was a $50 bill in their too.

"I'll just keep it all here."

WHAT?!?!?!?

I just left a voicemail for her telling her that she could have easily sent me the card, even after she had already opened it and read it to me. I would like to SEE the card for myself. I also told her I would donate the $50 to a charity of my choosing. We'll see what happens.

 ???  I'm sorry. ;D

When Craig was in Romania I hated having to open his mail. 
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« Reply #114 on: January 12, 2012, 04:36:20 PM »

Jennifer, I have to wonder if "keeping" an e-book would really prevent the next person "in line" from getting it. 

I've never taken an ebook out from the library. But I know DR Jane does. And I think you have to wait your turn. And I thought the next person only got it when the person before was done. Maybe someone who takes out ebooks can tell us.

DR Jenn, you do wait in a queue for books (I was number 80-something when I first put NIGHT CIRCUS on hold.)  But I agree with DR JMK that just because I'm preventing the book from being deleted that I am holding up the queue.  Once my borrowing period expired, someone else move up and was able to download the book.

How do you know this for sure?  Did you check if you have any over due book fees on your account.  ;)
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« Reply #115 on: January 12, 2012, 04:45:26 PM »

We've had a nice surprise visit from Rob and Mary Linda.  They were shopping near here and called to ask if they could stop by.  We sent Rob to The Jug for burgers for dinner and they've now headed home.
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« Reply #116 on: January 12, 2012, 04:56:47 PM »

Is that next to the Vivian Vance Theatre?


As my friend Keith says whenever her name comes up:  "Ethel was not fat!  She had a lovely figure."
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« Reply #117 on: January 12, 2012, 05:23:13 PM »

Blanche is once again in the "Cone of Shame" because she has this spot on her paw she won't stop licking.  This syndrome has an actual name that's something like "licking granularium" or something like that.  If we can't get her to stop, are you ready for the cure?  Prozac.  (For her, not us).

Have you tested her for allergies and/or changed her food?

This has been going on for months.  She got a nick on her forepaw that she started chewing at once it scabbed over and she just won't leave it alone.
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« Reply #118 on: January 12, 2012, 05:24:35 PM »

So...

My mom's friend, Susan, dropped off a Thank You package for me yesterday at the house. I was able to arrange some comps for her and my parents to see MY FAIR LADY. My mom sent an email to me last night at 2:17am:

"I will open the card for you rather than mailing it or do you want me to mail it to you.
Will keep the wine & candy."

Well...

While I was in a lesson a little while ago, my mom left me a voicemail stating that she had opened the card. She then read to me what Susan had written. And that there was a $50 bill in their too.

"I'll just keep it all here."

WHAT?!?!?!?

I just left a voicemail for her telling her that she could have easily sent me the card, even after she had already opened it and read it to me. I would like to SEE the card for myself. I also told her I would donate the $50 to a charity of my choosing. We'll see what happens.

 ???  I'm sorry. ;D

When Craig was in Romania I hated having to open his mail. 

Keeping his money, on the other hand, was fun!!!
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« Reply #119 on: January 12, 2012, 05:25:49 PM »

One more?
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