Topic: TALL TALES AND TALL TAILS (Read 6858 times)

John G. · « **Reply #90 on:** August 22, 2014, 02:35:14 PM »

Isn't that how they got Renee Zellweger and Marlon Brando to sing? Splicing it all together?

John G. · « **Reply #91 on:** August 22, 2014, 02:35:54 PM »

Four!

ChasSmith · « **Reply #92 on:** August 22, 2014, 02:55:40 PM »

I hope that wasn't a TALL TALE in keeping with today's theme, DR Elmore -- because it's a helluva story!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #93 on:** August 22, 2014, 02:58:08 PM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on August 22, 2014, 02:55:40 PM

I hope that wasn't a TALL TALE in keeping with today's theme, DR Elmore -- because it's a helluva story!

I speak only the truth as I remember it.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #94 on:** August 22, 2014, 03:00:53 PM »

I had worked at the Drama Book Shop with a play reader for the Public theatre, and she thought Joe Papp was god. I was looking forward to meeting him, and hoping he'd like the chart and ask me to work on a show at the Public. He was a pig to everyone, although he told me he liked my chart, and I never heard from him again.

Jane · « **Reply #95 on:** August 22, 2014, 03:23:42 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on August 22, 2014, 04:16:30 AM

I hope folks will not take this as a criticism, because I do not mean it as such. But I am curious about something. I notice quite that quite a few fellow DRs are writing "lightening" when referring to a meteorological event.

I had always thought that it was "thunder and lightning," but "I am lightening the color of my jeans by adding bleach to the wash."

Perhaps it is a regional thing?

It is lightning and if I have written lightening I was simply wrong

Jane · « **Reply #96 on:** August 22, 2014, 03:25:20 PM »

Quote from: FJL on August 22, 2014, 05:49:08 AM

Hoping to start catching up on the weekend. One unusual thing about the September 15 - October 15 tax season at this place is that while we will put in more hours on a regular weekday, weekend work seems not to be expected. This is very different from other places I've been.

That sounds like a good thing, unless you were paid extra for the weekend work.

Jane · « **Reply #97 on:** August 22, 2014, 03:27:10 PM »

Quote from: John G. on August 22, 2014, 06:59:25 AM

Today is National Hug Your Boss Day.

I ain't doing that. And it's because I like my boss. And I know he doesn't like hugs.

Jeanne · « **Reply #98 on:** August 22, 2014, 03:58:00 PM »

Hello, everyone.

Jeanne · « **Reply #99 on:** August 22, 2014, 03:59:12 PM »

Larry, sorry to hear about the identity theft. It's always so galling! I hope it's resolved quickly and without any more inconvenience.

Jeanne · « **Reply #100 on:** August 22, 2014, 04:02:44 PM »

For a day and a half every time I tried to access Gmail I received the error message screen that says that the server was having problems and that's all they know. That's a long time for a server to be down. Then, this morning, I clicked on an old Google link and Whoa! It wasn't down at all!! ARRRGGHHH! I know what happened, but Google really ought to give accurate error messages! Damn programmers!

Jane · « **Reply #101 on:** August 22, 2014, 04:08:21 PM »

Sorry Jeanne. We haven't had any problems with gmail.

Jeanne · « **Reply #102 on:** August 22, 2014, 04:09:11 PM »

TOD:

I've been watching the British thriller HAPPY VALLEY, available on Netflix streaming. Very good, IMO, but definitely gritty and dark. It's written by Sally Wainwright, whose work I admire.

Bruce, I know you didn't think much of the American version of THE KILLING. I think you'd like this. The characters are all flawed, but come across stronger somehow. I'd be interested in your take.

BTW, one of the actresses had a familiar voice and mouth. Who is that? Then it dawned on me. I'm used to her in a very different context. Many DRs will know her, too.

Jeanne · « **Reply #103 on:** August 22, 2014, 04:12:37 PM »

Quote from: Jane on August 22, 2014, 04:08:21 PM

Sorry Jeanne. We haven't had any problems with gmail.

No, it was the URL for my menu bar that was incorrect. But Google's error message was VERY misleading. I don't have a lot of patience with poor software.

Jeanne · « **Reply #104 on:** August 22, 2014, 04:17:56 PM »

DR Ginny, you've mentioned that you have blood tests on a regular basis to accompany your blood thinning medication. I've heard that there's a device for home use that involves just a finger prick. Have you tried it? Know anything about it? It tests the INR.

Jeanne · « **Reply #105 on:** August 22, 2014, 04:18:52 PM »

I think I need a little chocolate.

TTFN.

Jeanne · « **Reply #106 on:** August 22, 2014, 04:19:32 PM »

Chocolate for blood thinning.

John G. · « **Reply #107 on:** August 22, 2014, 04:27:36 PM »

This is all so enlightning.

Jane · « **Reply #108 on:** August 22, 2014, 04:28:58 PM »

Quote from: Jeanne on August 22, 2014, 04:12:37 PM

Quote from: Jane on August 22, 2014, 04:08:21 PM
Sorry Jeanne. We haven't had any problems with gmail.

No, it was the URL for my menu bar that was incorrect. But Google's error message was VERY misleading. I don't have a lot of patience with poor software.

I don't either. I'm lucky I can yell "Keith!", not that he appreciates my calling for help-lol

John G. · « **Reply #109 on:** August 22, 2014, 04:29:41 PM »

TCB, just caught with last night's posts. Meet Me in Las Vegas is a light and breezy musical with DanDailey, a gorgeous Cyd Charisse and some fun musical numbers.

Jane · « **Reply #110 on:** August 22, 2014, 04:30:08 PM »

Quote from: Jeanne on August 22, 2014, 04:18:52 PM

I think I need a little chocolate.

TTFN.

I went to See's today while I was waiting for the oil & power steering fluid changes.

Ginny · « **Reply #111 on:** August 22, 2014, 04:30:10 PM »

Quote from: Jeanne on August 22, 2014, 04:17:56 PM

DR Ginny, you've mentioned that you have blood tests on a regular basis to accompany your blood thinning medication. I've heard that there's a device for home use that involves just a finger prick. Have you tried it? Know anything about it? It tests the INR.

DR Jeanne, I used to have those tests when I was on Coumadin and, yes, my doctor tried to get me a home testing device. The geniuses at the insurance company wouldn't approve paying for it, though. When I switched from Coumadin to Xarelto last winter, they told me I don't need the tests anymore and there are no dietary restrictions.

Jane · « **Reply #112 on:** August 22, 2014, 04:31:02 PM »

Quote from: Ginny on August 22, 2014, 04:30:10 PM

Quote from: Jeanne on August 22, 2014, 04:17:56 PM
DR Ginny, you've mentioned that you have blood tests on a regular basis to accompany your blood thinning medication. I've heard that there's a device for home use that involves just a finger prick. Have you tried it? Know anything about it? It tests the INR.

DR Jeanne, I used to have those tests when I was on Coumadin and, yes, my doctor tried to get me a home testing device. The geniuses at the insurance company wouldn't approve paying for it, though. When I switched from Coumadin to Xarelto last winter, they told me I don't need the tests anymore and there are no dietary restrictions.

I didn't realize this. NO dietary restrictions-WONDERFUL!!!

Ginny · « **Reply #113 on:** August 22, 2014, 04:31:25 PM »

Quote from: Jeanne on August 22, 2014, 04:19:32 PM

Chocolate for blood thinning.

I'd buy that...

Ginny · « **Reply #114 on:** August 22, 2014, 04:31:53 PM »

Quote from: Jane on August 22, 2014, 04:31:02 PM

Quote from: Ginny on August 22, 2014, 04:30:10 PM
Quote from: Jeanne on August 22, 2014, 04:17:56 PM
DR Ginny, you've mentioned that you have blood tests on a regular basis to accompany your blood thinning medication. I've heard that there's a device for home use that involves just a finger prick. Have you tried it? Know anything about it? It tests the INR.

DR Jeanne, I used to have those tests when I was on Coumadin and, yes, my doctor tried to get me a home testing device. The geniuses at the insurance company wouldn't approve paying for it, though. When I switched from Coumadin to Xarelto last winter, they told me I don't need the tests anymore and there are no dietary restrictions.

I didn't realize this. NO dietary restrictions-WONDERFUL!!!

Bring on the broccoli!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #115 on:** August 22, 2014, 04:43:18 PM »

Quote from: Jeanne on August 22, 2014, 03:59:12 PM

Larry, sorry to hear about the identity theft. It's always so galling! I hope it's resolved quickly and without any more inconvenience.

I hadn't thought any further than the credit card thefy. If they want the rest of my lousy life, I hope it brings them the same joy it's brought me for the last year.

I had a scare tonight: I thought my Mac, which is due to be replaced, had finally died, and i was wondering how fast turning on the gas would take to finish me off.

This run of shitty luck has got to end before it kills me.

Jane · « **Reply #116 on:** August 22, 2014, 04:46:34 PM »

Quote from: Ginny on August 22, 2014, 04:31:53 PM

Quote from: Jane on August 22, 2014, 04:31:02 PM
Quote from: Ginny on August 22, 2014, 04:30:10 PM
Quote from: Jeanne on August 22, 2014, 04:17:56 PM
DR Ginny, you've mentioned that you have blood tests on a regular basis to accompany your blood thinning medication. I've heard that there's a device for home use that involves just a finger prick. Have you tried it? Know anything about it? It tests the INR.

DR Jeanne, I used to have those tests when I was on Coumadin and, yes, my doctor tried to get me a home testing device. The geniuses at the insurance company wouldn't approve paying for it, though. When I switched from Coumadin to Xarelto last winter, they told me I don't need the tests anymore and there are no dietary restrictions.

I didn't realize this. NO dietary restrictions-WONDERFUL!!!

Bring on the broccoli!

John G. · « **Reply #117 on:** August 22, 2014, 04:48:06 PM »

{{{{{{Elmore}}}}}

Jane · « **Reply #118 on:** August 22, 2014, 04:53:43 PM »

DR elmore,

Cillaliz · « **Reply #119 on:** August 22, 2014, 05:34:17 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on August 22, 2014, 04:16:30 AM

I hope folks will not take this as a criticism, because I do not mean it as such. But I am curious about something. I notice quite that quite a few fellow DRs are writing "lightening" when referring to a meteorological event.

I had always thought that it was "thunder and lightning," but "I am lightening the color of my jeans by adding bleach to the wash."

Perhaps it is a regional thing?

Or we just don't know how to spell it

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