Topic: THE PHANTOM DOORBELL (Read 7448 times)

Jennifer · « **Reply #30 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:04:50 AM »

DR Cillaliz, re: the women's figure skating. It wasn't that I was unhappy for the winner. I just didn't think that she had the best long program.

It's interesting how some losers at the Olympics are handling the loss of the Gold. I saw a Dutch speedskater last week who had the biggest frown on his face when he won silver. Contrast that with something I saw yesterday that was so beautiful. It was in the skiing race (the one where there are 4 women against each other). There was a veteran in the finals (who had a great chance to get a medal). She crashed. But when she got to the finish line she went and hugged the gold and silver medalists. I thought that was so classy.

Compare that to how the women's US hockey team reacted when they lost. I know they strongly dislike the Canadian team. And I know that they thought that they were going to win. But wow the scowls on their faces throughout the medal ceremony was really bad (there were a few who smiled even though they were obviously unhappy).

Jennifer · « **Reply #31 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:05:15 AM »

I'm going to watch my niece at a swim meet at her pool. Next month's swim meet is at my pool.

Jennifer · « **Reply #32 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:06:18 AM »

Hopefully the parking won't be terrible. I'm going to try to go early. The skating rink shares the parking lot. And her pool has 5 x 25 m pools. So there will still be swimming lessons and stuff going on during the meet.

Fingers crossed on the parking.

John G. · « **Reply #33 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:08:44 AM »

Quote from: MBarnum on February 22, 2014, 07:48:39 AM

TOD:

Any wacky, unpredictable things I may have done were done so long ago I don't even remember what they may have been, but chances are that they involved alcohol.

Man's best friend. In bottle form.

John G. · « **Reply #34 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:09:22 AM »

Good morning, all.

Everything's at least an hour behind schedule today. Ugh.

John G. · « **Reply #35 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:15:32 AM »

TOD:

Liquor was not involved, but perhaps it should. I was one of 9 people stuffed into a Fiat in Brazil as we were going up and down mountains to get to the beach. Sometimes, going up hill, it felt like we needed a Fred Flinstone push of the feet to keep the car moving. Plus, all of us, driver included, were dancing to some disco/samba/lambada music playing on the radio at the time, with arms flying out windows this way and that. Great memory.

John G. · « **Reply #36 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:18:12 AM »

Found a used copy of Kelli O'Hara's solo album last night.

I enjoyed the song from "Bridges of Madison County," but I found her affected and forced on too many other songs, while the arrangements were odd.

BK, it makes me enjoy your Varese albums even more.

bk · « **Reply #37 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:33:55 AM »

I'm up, I'm up, barely.

bk · « **Reply #38 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:34:20 AM »

I haven't heard Kelli's album, but I can certainly imagine what you're talking about.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #39 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:54:42 AM »

Greetings from Toyland!

The vocal score is in the bag, and I will shortly return home.

vixmom · « **Reply #40 on:** February 22, 2014, 09:15:50 AM »

its been a busy week annual chili contest at church today theme is the Oscars

I will catch up tomorrow

Jane · « **Reply #41 on:** February 22, 2014, 10:08:43 AM »

DR George & DR Jrand-glad you enjoyed your evenings.

Dan M · « **Reply #42 on:** February 22, 2014, 10:43:34 AM »

Quote from: FJL on February 22, 2014, 06:04:35 AM

Dan M - Really enjoying your parody work here on HHW!

Where are you located?

Thank you DR FJL, I'm enjoying writing it (sometimes I laugh too much while I'm writing).
I've been living in Tucson since 2009 transplanted from my native land of the York of New.

singdaw · « **Reply #43 on:** February 22, 2014, 10:50:27 AM »

Thank you so much, everyone, for the continued vibes and good wishes. More swollen and sore today, but that is what is expected. Slowly and surely, my body will recover. But all of you sure help! Thanks.

singdaw · « **Reply #44 on:** February 22, 2014, 10:51:24 AM »

Happy Birthday, Edward Gorey!!!

singdaw · « **Reply #45 on:** February 22, 2014, 10:53:47 AM »

DR Jane - the "ice tsunami" photos and videos were very scary! I live on the Mississippi River, but fortunately high atop a large hill.

Dan M · « **Reply #46 on:** February 22, 2014, 10:55:14 AM »

WACKY EVENT THAT I CAN RECALL:

One that comes to mind and is suitable for reading here (and in an indirect way relates to the subject of westerns vis a vis Red Gold):

During my time as an undergraduate, the drinking age was changed and then changed back for some dumb reason. Anyway, to celebrate, a group of us got together and toddled on over to Collegetown where I was "magically" transformed into Nasty McNasty (of Warner Bros. cartoon fame). Not being a drinker, the effects of the many White Russians I had made me think that I could slide the glasses down the length of the bar just like in the Old West. Needless to say, I broke quite a few glasses and pitchers. Before you could say "Randolph Scott", my buddies got me out of there to avoid any problems. In real life, I am a very Clark Kent-ish person, but I discovered that night I can be really wild given a bit of the old spirits. I learned my lesson though. I was so sick for the next 2-3 days, that I have never, ever gotten that inebriated again, and never will.

singdaw · « **Reply #47 on:** February 22, 2014, 10:56:14 AM »

~ ~ ~ WORK VIBES ~ ~ ~ for DR Cillaliz!

~ ~ ~ SHOW WORK VIBES ~ ~ ~ for DR FJL!

Dan M · « **Reply #48 on:** February 22, 2014, 11:00:10 AM »

Keeping with the same college vibe, I recently saw an old college friend of mine who in his day was quite toothsome to many people (think Chris Isaak with a Jersey Boy attitude). While I do not wish to compare him to a Camembert, he has not aged well, i.e. he looks a lot older than me (which makes me feel better about myself).

Dan M · « **Reply #49 on:** February 22, 2014, 11:01:27 AM »

Quote from: singdaw on February 22, 2014, 10:51:24 AM

Happy Birthday, Edward Gorey!!!

. . . and of course to George Washington who founded, among other things, that great big bridge over the Hudson.

singdaw · « **Reply #50 on:** February 22, 2014, 11:13:02 AM »

Matthew · « **Reply #51 on:** February 22, 2014, 11:23:01 AM »

Good morning

Matthew · « **Reply #52 on:** February 22, 2014, 11:23:23 AM »

And really, that's all I have to say

elmore3003 · « **Reply #53 on:** February 22, 2014, 11:31:53 AM »

And I am home. I have the score, and I am now ready for tomorrow's sessions.

bk · « **Reply #54 on:** February 22, 2014, 12:04:48 PM »

And I am at home after some poached eggs and an English muffin to tide me over till later this evening.

Druxy · « **Reply #55 on:** February 22, 2014, 12:52:30 PM »

The reading of my play went extremely well. I was very pleased.

My dog decided that he likes living with us. Indeed, he virtually ignored his former owners for the 2-3 hours that they were here.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #56 on:** February 22, 2014, 01:30:03 PM »

I love this

bk · « **Reply #57 on:** February 22, 2014, 01:32:41 PM »

Listening to our new release - an early St. Patrick's Day gift.

bk · « **Reply #58 on:** February 22, 2014, 01:32:49 PM »

Page two? Really?

bk · « **Reply #59 on:** February 22, 2014, 01:32:56 PM »

No packages today.

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