Topic: THE YEAR IN REVIEW (Read 12150 times)

Jrand74 · « **Reply #91 on:** December 20, 2013, 02:25:54 PM »

I was trying to find a book today to give to my 21 year old nephew, but I couldn't find much....lots of fantasy which he enjoys....but many of the books seem to have female protagonists which I am not sure is his favorite....

Finally found one that seemed pretty good....we shall see.

Ginny · « **Reply #92 on:** December 20, 2013, 02:36:03 PM »

I am back after a very full day. All of my errands were fruitful and Becky's birthday lunch at The Grand Finale was dee-lightful.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #93 on:** December 20, 2013, 02:48:58 PM »

I am also back after a very full day of errands, including a run up to Poughkeepsie where I believe they're still picking their feet. It's a beautiful drive, especially along the Taconic State Parkway, but on every other road the traffic was just horrible. For no discernible reason. Even around "Road Work" areas. There's just no explanation for it. I think we've gotten to the point where the only remedy is immediate revocation of all IDIOTS' drivers licenses, which will pretty much leave me on the highways by myself, but what are you gonna do.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #94 on:** December 20, 2013, 02:51:01 PM »

Quote from: Jrand63 on December 20, 2013, 02:25:54 PM

I was trying to find a book today to give to my 21 year old nephew, but I couldn't find much....lots of fantasy which he enjoys....but many of the books seem to have female protagonists which I am not sure is his favorite....

Finally found one that seemed pretty good....we shall see.

Jack, look at Jack Finney's TIME AND AGAIN: time travel, murder, New York in the 1870s.

Also, Pete Hamill's FOREVER.

George · « **Reply #95 on:** December 20, 2013, 03:22:50 PM »

Well, the evaluations that I did for my staff are done and we've all had our meetings, so the whole process is finished for this year! Hoo and Ray!!

George · « **Reply #96 on:** December 20, 2013, 03:23:37 PM »

Now, I just have to worry about the fiscal year roll-over, which shouldn't be too bad. But in the meantime, I'm going to lunch now.

George · « **Reply #97 on:** December 20, 2013, 03:24:26 PM »

On my Kindle (that I'll read at lunch) is C. S. Lewis' "The Silver Chair." We'll see what CD I listen to when I get back.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #98 on:** December 20, 2013, 03:30:19 PM »

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR RYACKO!!!

Cillaliz · « **Reply #99 on:** December 20, 2013, 03:32:31 PM »

Quote from: ryacko on December 20, 2013, 11:29:14 AM

THANK YOU ALL FOR THE BIRTHDAY LOVE AND GOOD WISHES!

I am deeply honored, being such a newbie here. Truly, thank you all for your kindness!

BK, it looks like it's been quite the wonderful year for you. Maybe we should all look back like that and count our blessings.

I will begin by saying: Thank you, BK, for inviting me into your Kritzerland world this year. It has been a joy and a blessing!

So nice to have you here!

Cillaliz · « **Reply #100 on:** December 20, 2013, 03:35:02 PM »

I am on vacation...I am on vacation.....WOOO HOOOOO!!!!

Cillaliz · « **Reply #101 on:** December 20, 2013, 03:37:56 PM »

I also settled my claim today for my accident. It's not a lot of money in the grand scheme of things, but it fixes the cash flow problem since the accident and makes it totally ok for Edith and I to close the office for a week.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #102 on:** December 20, 2013, 03:41:06 PM »

I was just watching ABC news. The reporter quoted the president as saying "When it comes to athletic performance we don't make a distinction based on sexual performance" I think he meant preference, LOL

elmore3003 · « **Reply #103 on:** December 20, 2013, 03:48:50 PM »

Quote from: Cillaliz on December 20, 2013, 03:41:06 PM

I was just watching ABC news. The reporter quoted the president as saying "When it comes to athletic performance we don't make a distinction based on sexual performance" I think he meant preference, LOL

Was that from today's press conference? I guess I was asleep by then. I lay down around two, woke up for a bit of the press conference and slept through most of Doctor Phil.

And I'm still sleepy. I hope my Britcoms are back tonight and that the PBS begging is over.

Jane · « **Reply #104 on:** December 20, 2013, 03:53:23 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on December 20, 2013, 09:45:19 AM

An aerial view: celebrating Christmas at St. Paul's, London:

Wow!

Jane · « **Reply #105 on:** December 20, 2013, 03:56:18 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on December 20, 2013, 11:08:46 AM

World's End... (the south coast of England)

I had to look this one up and read more about it.

Jane · « **Reply #106 on:** December 20, 2013, 04:01:21 PM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on December 20, 2013, 11:41:25 AM

First and Foremost, Belated Happy Birthday Greetings to Jane, Bruce, Mike Barnum, Ginny, ChasSmith and Penny-O!

Hi Ron and thank you. It is nice to see you.

Jane · « **Reply #107 on:** December 20, 2013, 04:03:44 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on December 20, 2013, 11:47:42 AM

Speaking of pie o' the month, Jane and Michael Stern offer some hints on mail-order pies worth ordering:
http://www.splendidtable.org/story/give-the-gift-of-pie-6-mail-order-picks

The mince pie looks good, if it is vegetarian.

Jane · « **Reply #108 on:** December 20, 2013, 04:14:03 PM »

Quote from: Jennifer on December 20, 2013, 12:42:16 PM

I need to find something with a very strong smell that i can use to cover the faint smell of the turpentine that is still by my computer.

It is still burning my eyes. It was better in the room during the freezing cold smell.

Do you have a fan you can blow on the area?

I found variations of this method:
Air a room where turpentine has been spilt on the floor or carpet. Sop up the excess with paper towels and let the area dry. Clean the floor with soapy water. If the spill is on a carpet, sprinkle baking soda, a powder carpet freshener or kitty litter over the turpentine. This should soak up extra liquid and neutralise the smell. Vacuum the carpet after a few hours.

Jane · « **Reply #109 on:** December 20, 2013, 04:18:37 PM »

Quote from: Cillaliz on December 20, 2013, 03:32:31 PM

Quote from: ryacko on December 20, 2013, 11:29:14 AM
THANK YOU ALL FOR THE BIRTHDAY LOVE AND GOOD WISHES!

I am deeply honored, being such a newbie here. Truly, thank you all for your kindness!

BK, it looks like it's been quite the wonderful year for you. Maybe we should all look back like that and count our blessings.

I will begin by saying: Thank you, BK, for inviting me into your Kritzerland world this year. It has been a joy and a blessing!

So nice to have you here!

It sure is!!!

Jane · « **Reply #110 on:** December 20, 2013, 04:19:05 PM »

Quote from: Cillaliz on December 20, 2013, 03:37:56 PM

I also settled my claim today for my accident. It's not a lot of money in the grand scheme of things, but it fixes the cash flow problem since the accident and makes it totally ok for Edith and I to close the office for a week.

Congratulations!

Jane · « **Reply #111 on:** December 20, 2013, 04:20:21 PM »

Quote from: Cillaliz on December 20, 2013, 03:41:06 PM

I was just watching ABC news. The reporter quoted the president as saying "When it comes to athletic performance we don't make a distinction based on sexual performance" I think he meant preference, LOL

LOL I hope the reporter misquoted the President and not the other way.

Jane · « **Reply #112 on:** December 20, 2013, 04:22:10 PM »

DR Ron I like that your mother and aunt took you shopping to pick out what you want. I'm sure it was fun for them.

Ginny · « **Reply #113 on:** December 20, 2013, 04:23:40 PM »

DR Ron Pulliam, welcome to the Eastern Time Zone and thank you for the birthday wish!

Ben · « **Reply #114 on:** December 20, 2013, 04:28:53 PM »

According to the summons I received today I will have to begin Jury Duty on January 30th. I have to call the evening before to see if they still need/want me. I haven't done JD since 2006. Before that I did it like clockwork, when the schedule was every 2 years. Now they have made exemptions much stricter and it's hard to get out of JD (not that I ever did). Almost everyone has to show up for at least 1 day. Back in the day I did JD 6 times between 1986 and 2006. I did Criminal, Civil, Federal and Grand Jury (I have the fingerprints to prove it) and all the cases (except for Grand Jury) came to verdict.

Matthew · « **Reply #115 on:** December 20, 2013, 04:28:54 PM »

Happy Birthday, DR ryacko !!!

John G. · « **Reply #116 on:** December 20, 2013, 04:29:42 PM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on December 20, 2013, 02:48:58 PM

I am also back after a very full day of errands, including a run up to Poughkeepsie where I believe they're still picking their feet. It's a beautiful drive, especially along the Taconic State Parkway, but on every other road the traffic was just horrible. For no discernible reason. Even around "Road Work" areas. There's just no explanation for it. I think we've gotten to the point where the only remedy is immediate revocation of all IDIOTS' drivers licenses, which will pretty much leave me on the highways by myself, but what are you gonna do.

I used to love riding along the Taconic for that very reason.

Ben · « **Reply #117 on:** December 20, 2013, 04:30:25 PM »

It's 51 degrees in Manhattan and it's supposed to be 57 tomorrow and 66 on Sunday! The temperatures start to drop after that but not by that much. It will be 37 and sunny on Christmas day.

John G. · « **Reply #118 on:** December 20, 2013, 04:34:23 PM »

Congrats, Cillaliz, and enjoy the vacation.

TCB · « **Reply #119 on:** December 20, 2013, 04:40:46 PM »

It is wonderful to read Ron's "Visit Home" stories!

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