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[TCB]

Nine!

[Jeanne]

TTFN.

[Jane]

Stay healthy vibes for DR JANE.....

Thank you.

[TCB]

DR Jeanne, I feel sorry for you. I've lived around people like that, and I could find the right solution, other than moving out.

I've looked many times for better housing, but have found nothing. I even tried a higher price range, thinking that would help. It didn't. I'd have to go MUCH higher. The tricky thing is evaluating the potential for noise. This place was quiet as the grave when I viewed it. Ideally, I'd like a duplex or triplex, ie, lower density, that is not surrounded by other apartments. If someone tells me about a building where management is strict about noise, I'd definitely consider that. Otherwise, how would you know?

You might want to invest in a good pair of earplugs, Jeanne.

[Jane]

My hairdresser, Richard, is from New Jersey and sometimes--like today--comes across as a sort of Mafioso type. Maybe I need to ask him to talk to my neighbors. "Hey, stop bothering Jeanne!"

[Jeanne]

DR Jeanne, I feel sorry for you. I've lived around people like that, and I could find the right solution, other than moving out.

I've looked many times for better housing, but have found nothing. I even tried a higher price range, thinking that would help. It didn't. I'd have to go MUCH higher. The tricky thing is evaluating the potential for noise. This place was quiet as the grave when I viewed it. Ideally, I'd like a duplex or triplex, ie, lower density, that is not surrounded by other apartments. If someone tells me about a building where management is strict about noise, I'd definitely consider that. Otherwise, how would you know?

You might want to invest in a good pair of earplugs, Jeanne.

Tried that. Not comfortable. If anyone knows of really comfortable earplugs, I'd like to know about them.

A DVD will often drown them out, but my little white noise machine doesn't do enough.

[Jane]

You said other's have complained.  Maybe you need to knock on their door in mass.

[Jennifer]

I am so tired from Boxing Day. I cannot remember ever seeing so many people at the mall. It was crazy.

Did you get there early before the rush?

The mall is only allowed to open at 1pm. You have to get there really early so you can get parking. At 11:40am the place was packed. It is crazy.

A few stores opened early.

Did you manage to get some good bargains?

A few. It still baffles me how the day after Christmas can be the biggest shopping day of the year.

There was one department store that made me feel so sick. A whole section of the store smelled of perfume. It was horrible. Occasionally only at the front of a store this happens. But they had a whole aisle in the middle of the store dedicated to perfume. And I guess they were spraying. My head started pounding.

[TCB]

DR Jeanne, I feel sorry for you. I've lived around people like that, and I could find the right solution, other than moving out.

I've looked many times for better housing, but have found nothing. I even tried a higher price range, thinking that would help. It didn't. I'd have to go MUCH higher. The tricky thing is evaluating the potential for noise. This place was quiet as the grave when I viewed it. Ideally, I'd like a duplex or triplex, ie, lower density, that is not surrounded by other apartments. If someone tells me about a building where management is strict about noise, I'd definitely consider that. Otherwise, how would you know?

You might want to invest in a good pair of earplugs, Jeanne.

Tried that. Not comfortable. If anyone knows of really comfortable earplugs, I'd like to know about them.

A DVD will often drown them out, but my little white noise machine doesn't do enough.

I am hoping that the relatively new neighbors above me are just entertaining holiday visitors.  The first couple of weeks they were very quiet but last week there started to be loud stomping around and a possible bowling tournament.

[Jennifer]

I almost had a heart attack. My kindle froze. And would not start.

I tried to push the starter button but nothing. I went to amazon help. ANd it said to hold that button for 20 seconds. Nothing happened. It said to recharge for 30 minutes and try again.

When I was about to do this my kindle started to reset itself.

Phew that was almost the worst after Christmas day ever.

I am always scared it could die.

Thankfully all is well now.

[Jennifer]

I am so tired from Boxing Day. I cannot remember ever seeing so many people at the mall. It was crazy.

Did you get there early before the rush?

The mall is only allowed to open at 1pm. You have to get there really early so you can get parking. At 11:40am the place was packed. It is crazy.

A few stores opened early.

How did some stores get away with opening early, if the rest of them couldn't?

Well the restaurants and fast food places are allowed to open early. I guess some stores risk getting fined.

[Jennifer]

Ditto on what Cilla said

Tritto from me.

[Jane]

I am so tired from Boxing Day. I cannot remember ever seeing so many people at the mall. It was crazy.

Did you get there early before the rush?

The mall is only allowed to open at 1pm. You have to get there really early so you can get parking. At 11:40am the place was packed. It is crazy.

A few stores opened early.

Did you manage to get some good bargains?

A few. It still baffles me how the day after Christmas can be the biggest shopping day of the year.

There was one department store that made me feel so sick. A whole section of the store smelled of perfume. It was horrible. Occasionally only at the front of a store this happens. But they had a whole aisle in the middle of the store dedicated to perfume. And I guess they were spraying. My head started pounding.

That is unusual.  One of the markets we shop at, there are several near us, has a section near the front of the store with stinky stuff.  I either hold my breath or cover my face when passing it.  It is very annoying.  At least it is far enough away from the check out lines.

[Jennifer]

My relaxing Christmas Day was marred late last night when the two twenty-somethings next door once again could not stop celebrating. They like to have friends over and they get very LOUD. I've asked them repeatedly to quiet down by 11pm. California law states 10pm, but I'd be happy with 11:00. The previous discussions were polite; last night's was not. I am at the end of my patience with this. It has gone on the entire four years that I've lived here and the manager has made it clear that she does not want to be bothered. She told me it was my problem. Last night my neighbor said that 11pm isn't late and that I'm fussing over nothing, that I am the only one bothered by it and why should they change just to suit me (ALL of us who live near them have complained), and that I'm treating them like children. I treat them the same way I'd treat anyone making this much noise and showing so little respect for others, but they do act like children.

What is wrong with people? I think their age has a lot to do with it. They are clearly in denial, insisting that they are not noisy. I hate to call the police for such matters, but I may have to next time.

I would have told them that you have tried to be patient. But the law says 10pm. And next time you will be forced to call the police and then it will be on THEIR RECORD.  Call the police and apologize to them. But tell them you've tried everything.

The manager really should take care of it.

[Jennifer]

Feel better vibes for DR Jane!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

[Jane]

DR Jeanne, I feel sorry for you. I've lived around people like that, and I could find the right solution, other than moving out.

I've looked many times for better housing, but have found nothing. I even tried a higher price range, thinking that would help. It didn't. I'd have to go MUCH higher. The tricky thing is evaluating the potential for noise. This place was quiet as the grave when I viewed it. Ideally, I'd like a duplex or triplex, ie, lower density, that is not surrounded by other apartments. If someone tells me about a building where management is strict about noise, I'd definitely consider that. Otherwise, how would you know?

You might want to invest in a good pair of earplugs, Jeanne.

Tried that. Not comfortable. If anyone knows of really comfortable earplugs, I'd like to know about them.

A DVD will often drown them out, but my little white noise machine doesn't do enough.

I am hoping that the relatively new neighbors above me are just entertaining holiday visitors.  The first couple of weeks they were very quiet but last week there started to be loud stomping around and a possible bowling tournament.

Vibes it is just for the holidays!!!

[TCB]

Ditto on what Cilla said

Tritto from me.

Thanks, Jennifer.

[Jane]

I almost had a heart attack. My kindle froze. And would not start.

I tried to push the starter button but nothing. I went to amazon help. ANd it said to hold that button for 20 seconds. Nothing happened. It said to recharge for 30 minutes and try again.

When I was about to do this my kindle started to reset itself.

Phew that was almost the worst after Christmas day ever.

I am always scared it could die.

Thankfully all is well now.

I couldn't open my book this morning and had to hold down the button to shut off my Nook and then hold it down again to restart.  It worked.  I know your fear-lol

[Jennifer]

I think I shall greatly enjoy SAVING MR. BANKS. But it will likely be on pay-per-view or Blu-Ray, rather than in a theater. I just have no patience for rude audiences in public anymore. Alas.   

I can certainly relate to that.

I am more concerned about 1)smelly perfumed people sitting next to me and 2) my legs do not like to sit in that position for 2+ hours.

I am much more comfortable watching dvds at home.

I didn't even see the new Hunger Games movie yet.

[Jane]

Thank you DR Jennifer.

[John G.]

Watching a movie I don't think I've seen before. "Call Me Mister" with Betty Grable, Dan Dailey and a very young Bobby Short. Not a great movie by any means, with half of Harold Rome's songs cut, including "South America, Take It Away." But I'm realizing that I really enjoy Dan Dailey. 

[Jennifer]

DR Jeanne, I feel sorry for you. I've lived around people like that, and I could find the right solution, other than moving out.

I've looked many times for better housing, but have found nothing. I even tried a higher price range, thinking that would help. It didn't. I'd have to go MUCH higher. The tricky thing is evaluating the potential for noise. This place was quiet as the grave when I viewed it. Ideally, I'd like a duplex or triplex, ie, lower density, that is not surrounded by other apartments. If someone tells me about a building where management is strict about noise, I'd definitely consider that. Otherwise, how would you know?

Would a white noise machine help block out their noise?

[Jennifer]

DR Jeanne, I feel sorry for you. I've lived around people like that, and I could find the right solution, other than moving out.

I've looked many times for better housing, but have found nothing. I even tried a higher price range, thinking that would help. It didn't. I'd have to go MUCH higher. The tricky thing is evaluating the potential for noise. This place was quiet as the grave when I viewed it. Ideally, I'd like a duplex or triplex, ie, lower density, that is not surrounded by other apartments. If someone tells me about a building where management is strict about noise, I'd definitely consider that. Otherwise, how would you know?

You might want to invest in a good pair of earplugs, Jeanne.

Tried that. Not comfortable. If anyone knows of really comfortable earplugs, I'd like to know about them.

A DVD will often drown them out, but my little white noise machine doesn't do enough.

I have not found comfortable ear plugs. I was wondering if your white noise machine would help. What about the white noise machine combined with tv. That drowns out most things for me.

[Jennifer]

I am so tired from Boxing Day. I cannot remember ever seeing so many people at the mall. It was crazy.

Did you get there early before the rush?

The mall is only allowed to open at 1pm. You have to get there really early so you can get parking. At 11:40am the place was packed. It is crazy.

A few stores opened early.

Did you manage to get some good bargains?

A few. It still baffles me how the day after Christmas can be the biggest shopping day of the year.

There was one department store that made me feel so sick. A whole section of the store smelled of perfume. It was horrible. Occasionally only at the front of a store this happens. But they had a whole aisle in the middle of the store dedicated to perfume. And I guess they were spraying. My head started pounding.

That is unusual.  One of the markets we shop at, there are several near us, has a section near the front of the store with stinky stuff.  I either hold my breath or cover my face when passing it.  It is very annoying.  At least it is far enough away from the check out lines.

Sephora was particularly bad today we well. They must have sprayed a lot of their perfume.

Usually in the department store it would only be at the front. But it's been much better the last number of years. But today there was a whole aisle in the middle of the store that stunk. I should have complained. But the store was so busy.  It was really bad. My head was pounding.

[Jennifer]

I almost had a heart attack. My kindle froze. And would not start.

I tried to push the starter button but nothing. I went to amazon help. ANd it said to hold that button for 20 seconds. Nothing happened. It said to recharge for 30 minutes and try again.

When I was about to do this my kindle started to reset itself.

Phew that was almost the worst after Christmas day ever.

I am always scared it could die.

Thankfully all is well now.

I couldn't open my book this morning and had to hold down the button to shut off my Nook and then hold it down again to restart.  It worked.  I know your fear-lol

It's terrifying. I held down the button but didn't realize it was supposed to be for 20 seconds. The other two times just before i did it for 10 seconds.

I was just about to start my 115th book of the year. So i was in a panic.

[Jennifer]

The extra chinese food lasted for 3 meals!

[Jane]

I am so tired from Boxing Day. I cannot remember ever seeing so many people at the mall. It was crazy.

Did you get there early before the rush?

The mall is only allowed to open at 1pm. You have to get there really early so you can get parking. At 11:40am the place was packed. It is crazy.

A few stores opened early.

Did you manage to get some good bargains?

A few. It still baffles me how the day after Christmas can be the biggest shopping day of the year.

There was one department store that made me feel so sick. A whole section of the store smelled of perfume. It was horrible. Occasionally only at the front of a store this happens. But they had a whole aisle in the middle of the store dedicated to perfume. And I guess they were spraying. My head started pounding.

That is unusual.  One of the markets we shop at, there are several near us, has a section near the front of the store with stinky stuff.  I either hold my breath or cover my face when passing it.  It is very annoying.  At least it is far enough away from the check out lines.

Sephora was particularly bad today we well. They must have sprayed a lot of their perfume.

Usually in the department store it would only be at the front. But it's been much better the last number of years. But today there was a whole aisle in the middle of the store that stunk. I should have complained. But the store was so busy.  It was really bad. My head was pounding.

I suspect they wouldn't have cared today.  I don't react as severely as I used to.  Maybe there is hope for you.

[Jane]

I almost had a heart attack. My kindle froze. And would not start.

I tried to push the starter button but nothing. I went to amazon help. ANd it said to hold that button for 20 seconds. Nothing happened. It said to recharge for 30 minutes and try again.

When I was about to do this my kindle started to reset itself.

Phew that was almost the worst after Christmas day ever.

I am always scared it could die.

Thankfully all is well now.

I couldn't open my book this morning and had to hold down the button to shut off my Nook and then hold it down again to restart.  It worked.  I know your fear-lol

It's terrifying. I held down the button but didn't realize it was supposed to be for 20 seconds. The other two times just before i did it for 10 seconds.

I was just about to start my 115th book of the year. So i was in a panic.

Better than being in the middle of the book, or even worse at the end.  Congrats on a 115 books.

[Jane]

Speaking of books.  I finally had to find out what Bryan sent as nothing had arrived.  It will arrive in the mail and fit in the mail box so I don't have to watch for it anymore.  He sent me a subscription the the NYT review of books.

[Jane]

I'm sucking on a Cold Eze.  I do not like these things and usually wait until I actually have a cold to take one.  Later tonight I will have a Halls Defense which doesn't leave as strong of an aftertaste.