Topic: THE SMOOTH REHEARSAL (Read 9338 times)

Jennifer · « **Reply #90 on:** May 27, 2014, 05:19:01 PM »

Quote from: John G. on May 27, 2014, 04:23:06 PM

My sister just called. My dad apparently got taken in by a scam today from people pretending that they had my nephew captive in Mexico. Instead of calling my sister to find out, he went and withdrew a large sum of money, which he proceeded to send. The people at the CVS tried to talk him out of it, my mother tried to talk him out of it, but he was convinced it was the truth. Nobody is really quite sure how much he sent.

We're all worried that this may be a sign of dementia.

My folks have no Internet or anything like that in their house, so they're not exposed to these types of schemes.

That is terrible. hopefully everything will be okay. Too bad that your mom did not call your sister. Couldn't the people at CVS have just refused to do it?

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Jennifer · « **Reply #91 on:** May 27, 2014, 05:21:20 PM »

My niece went back to school today after her chicken pox. I have my fingers crossed that she will have her energy back on Saturday for her swimming finals. I told her to just do her best. And if she still hasn't gotten her energy back to 100% everybody will understand if she doesn't swim her best time. It's too bad. But i guess it could have been worse and been last Saturday when she wouldn't have been able to go at all.

John G. · « **Reply #92 on:** May 27, 2014, 05:36:26 PM »

Quote from: Laura on May 27, 2014, 03:04:41 PM

Hugs and prayers for Cillaliz's family, especially Samantha.

And another dose.

John G. · « **Reply #93 on:** May 27, 2014, 05:41:37 PM »

Dad is quite embarrassed by what has happened. He was just at the doctor, who said everything was OK, but you never know.

I've told my boss. I think he'd let me work from Louisville for a few weeks if I needed to go up there. (Another reason to give thanks for this job.)

ChasSmith · « **Reply #94 on:** May 27, 2014, 05:56:06 PM »

Sorry to hear about that, DR John G. That kind of scam is scary, and the whole thing is depressing.

Oddly, I had a strong sense of deja vu reading your post. I guess these scams have been talked about enough that it's bound to sound familiar. I must have read a detailed case history of one of them. What's so alarming is the extent to which the scammers have studied their prey enough to feel very sure of what they can get away with. So, to succeed like that without being checked on and having it fall through -- well, like I said, that's scary.

Jane · « **Reply #95 on:** May 27, 2014, 06:39:27 PM »

Quote from: John G. on May 27, 2014, 04:23:06 PM

My sister just called. My dad apparently got taken in by a scam today from people pretending that they had my nephew captive in Mexico. Instead of calling my sister to find out, he went and withdrew a large sum of money, which he proceeded to send. The people at the CVS tried to talk him out of it, my mother tried to talk him out of it, but he was convinced it was the truth. Nobody is really quite sure how much he sent.

We're all worried that this may be a sign of dementia.

My folks have no Internet or anything like that in their house, so they're not exposed to these types of schemes.

Sadly he is far from the first person to do this. I can't imagine how scary this is to you that he fell for it without checking with your sister. A bit scary too is why didn't your mother call your sister?

VIBES IT IS NOT A SIGN OF DEMENTIA!!!!

Jane · « **Reply #96 on:** May 27, 2014, 06:41:44 PM »

Quote from: John G. on May 27, 2014, 05:41:37 PM

I've told my boss. I think he'd let me work from Louisville for a few weeks if I needed to go up there. (Another reason to give thanks for this job.)

Nice of your boss

bk · « **Reply #97 on:** May 27, 2014, 06:43:45 PM »

Just got the news that Sandy needs to push our recording date by a month, which is actually infuriating since two musicians turned down other work to take our July dates. We'll see how it all shakes out, but it looks like the new date will either be the third of fourth week of August, which means the CD can't come out before November, really.

Michael · « **Reply #98 on:** May 27, 2014, 07:46:04 PM »

I forgot that I saw Little Shop Of Horrors Off-Broadway. (I saw for a second time on tour in Denver when I lived there).

I remember that when I saw it Off-Broadway I "sold out" the house. I bought the last seat for that evening's performance.

vixmom · « **Reply #99 on:** May 27, 2014, 08:09:20 PM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on May 27, 2014, 11:35:27 AM

This morning while I was sitting at my desk, there was a little "incident" involving a small spider.

A very small spider.

Even so, probably best to just leave it at that...

1. My deepest sympathy and empathy
2. There si no such thing as a "small " spider
3. If you are still living in the same house and there was no body else in the house to deal with the intruder you are a far better man than I, Gunga Din!

vixmom · « **Reply #100 on:** May 27, 2014, 08:13:56 PM »

(((Cilla and Family, especially Sam)

vixmom · « **Reply #101 on:** May 27, 2014, 08:16:03 PM »

John G I am so sorry to hear that your Dad got caught my Mom nearly got scammed by the guys from India calling to say there is something wrong with your computer but fortunately I called in on call waiting while she was talking to them and when she told me who was on the other line I made her hang up

singdaw · « **Reply #102 on:** May 27, 2014, 08:17:39 PM »

Aunt Josephine always sends the BEST cards!

singdaw · « **Reply #103 on:** May 27, 2014, 08:18:41 PM »

Sorry to hear about the scam, DR John G.

Really hoping and praying that this is not a sign of problems to come.

John G. · « **Reply #104 on:** May 27, 2014, 08:19:02 PM »

Quote from: Jane on May 27, 2014, 06:39:27 PM

Quote from: John G. on May 27, 2014, 04:23:06 PM
My sister just called. My dad apparently got taken in by a scam today from people pretending that they had my nephew captive in Mexico. Instead of calling my sister to find out, he went and withdrew a large sum of money, which he proceeded to send. The people at the CVS tried to talk him out of it, my mother tried to talk him out of it, but he was convinced it was the truth. Nobody is really quite sure how much he sent.

We're all worried that this may be a sign of dementia.

My folks have no Internet or anything like that in their house, so they're not exposed to these types of schemes.

Sadly he is far from the first person to do this. I can't imagine how scary this is to you that he fell for it without checking with your sister. A bit scary too is why didn't your mother call your sister?

VIBES IT IS NOT A SIGN OF DEMENTIA!!!!

My mom seems to be the one who stopped it and she did so after getting a hold of my brother-in-law, who convinced my dad that my sister had indeed taken her son to school today, so he didn't have time to get to Mexico.

I didn't call. My sister said Dad was too embarrassed. So, I'll call tomorrow.

John G. · « **Reply #105 on:** May 27, 2014, 08:20:47 PM »

I finally saw Frozen, so now I've heard Let It Go. It was a better score than Book of Mormon, but that's not saying anything.

singdaw · « **Reply #106 on:** May 27, 2014, 08:21:38 PM »

Back from a lecture/recital on Gabriel Fauré from a DMA candidate at the University of Minnesota that included lots of French songs. Sung in French.

It was quite fascinating, actually.

singdaw · « **Reply #107 on:** May 27, 2014, 08:23:22 PM »

Quote from: John G. on May 27, 2014, 08:20:47 PM

so now I've heard Let It Go.

And your entire life experience is now and forevermore divided into "before" and "after."

John G. · « **Reply #108 on:** May 27, 2014, 08:23:32 PM »

Watched a recording of the Encores No, No, Nanette today. Beth Leavel is great. Michael Beresse was fun, too. And it was nice to see Sandy Duncan. But the book was so truncated that it wasn't as light or as fun as it should have been.

vixmom · « **Reply #109 on:** May 27, 2014, 08:24:12 PM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on May 27, 2014, 05:56:06 PM

Sorry to hear about that, DR John G. That kind of scam is scary, and the whole thing is depressing.

Oddly, I had a strong sense of deja vu reading your post. I guess these scams have been talked about enough that it's bound to sound familiar. I must have read a detailed case history of one of them. What's so alarming is the extent to which the scammers have studied their prey enough to feel very sure of what they can get away with. So, to succeed like that without being checked on and having it fall through -- well, like I said, that's scary.

its really easy these days -- just google someone most likely you will find a site that not only tells you where that person lives and their phone # but people who are most likely related to them

vixmom · « **Reply #110 on:** May 27, 2014, 08:26:05 PM »

Its ridiculous really there appears to be no way of getting yourself unlisted

John G. · « **Reply #111 on:** May 27, 2014, 08:29:26 PM »

TOD:
(From recordings only)
The Blitzstein revival of Threepenny Opera
The Golden Apple
Little Shop of Horrors
Saturday Night
The Boys from Syracuse
Oil City Symphony
Forbidden Broadway -- the first album
Here Lies Love
Jacques Brel ...
The Shoestring Revues
Leave It to Jane

John G. · « **Reply #112 on:** May 27, 2014, 08:31:48 PM »

Watching an out-of-focus version of the Broadway Little Shop. Sadly, Jerry Zaks shows no feeling for the material.

vixmom · « **Reply #113 on:** May 27, 2014, 08:40:56 PM »

sorry boys, I know it is only page 4 but its late and I'm tired good night all

vixmom · « **Reply #114 on:** May 27, 2014, 08:41:50 PM »

EMPLOYMENT VIBES FOR ELMORE

vixmom · « **Reply #115 on:** May 27, 2014, 08:42:22 PM »

John G is there any chance of recovering the money?

vixmom · « **Reply #116 on:** May 27, 2014, 08:42:48 PM »

Has this been reported to the police?

George · « **Reply #117 on:** May 27, 2014, 08:46:55 PM »

Quote from: George on May 27, 2014, 02:09:50 PM

Quote from: singdaw on May 27, 2014, 06:03:26 AM

Very nice...small and unreadable, but very nice.

Here's a much more readable version. I just saw Jrand's FB post from yesterday, but the picture isn't a FB link, so everyone should be able to see it:

George · « **Reply #118 on:** May 27, 2014, 08:51:50 PM »

And now, I'm off.

George · « **Reply #119 on:** May 27, 2014, 08:51:58 PM »

But before I go...

News:

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