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[Jane]

Once again, I will not get cards out.

[Jane]

Yesterday DR Jane asked re: Maggie Stiefvater's new book

Thanks.  Does the series end with book 3?  If so do you suggest I finish reading them?

No there is a book four that is supposed to be the final book in the series.

I don't know how much you liked book one.  All the books are similar (multiple 3rd person narrators with very complicated terminology).  I enjoyed book 3. But found it took a lot of concentration.  Many of the books I read are much easier reads.  I find the story extremely interesting (especially the last 100 pages in book 3).

Thanks.  I enjoyed it ok.  I have so many books to read I am trying to limit the number of series I do read and doubt I will continue with this if it is never-ending;) 

[ChasSmith]

My morning, on the other hand, was quite okay ... until this happened:

A few of you might remember that I posted about losing our beloved vet, Dr. Tom Nero, who had died suddenly of a heart attack a year and a half ago.  He had founded and guided the wonderful Cat Clinic of Danbury, and fortunately for all of us, his wife searched and searched and finally found the doctor she felt would best replace him.  And that new doctor, Dr. Mille, was indeed a lovely person.  I got to speak with him a few times during the past year, and there was never any question that she'd made the right choice.

Well, I just went down there to pick up something and received the news in person:  Dr. Mille died suddenly of a heart attack on the day after Thanksgiving.

[ChasSmith]

Because I didn't get to know Dr. Mille nearly to extent that we'd grown to know and love Dr. Nero, this is not quite the sad personal loss as that was.  And yet, it is.  It's still a punch in the gut to Cat Clinic, its families and employees, and to cat lovers in the community.

[Jane]

Best Buy makes it difficult to make a purchase sometimes. I've got an appointment later this evening so I will go to a different Best Buy before I go to see if I can get the tablet I've been trying to get since yesterday. They still have the sale price but at the store yesterday there were no tablets and no interest in seeing if more tablets existed in the back store room. If they had made an effort they would have taken in over $300 (from a gift card) but since they can't be bothered if I can't do it tonight, I'll try Staples tomorrow.

Good luck!  We are lucky the service is good at our Best Buy.

[Jane]

The back room is SO FAR AWAY, DR BEN......so very far away.......

[Jane]

My morning, on the other hand, was quite okay ... until this happened:

A few of you might remember that I posted about losing our beloved vet, Dr. Tom Nero, who had died suddenly of a heart attack a year and a half ago.  He had founded and guided the wonderful Cat Clinic of Danbury, and fortunately for all of us, his wife searched and searched and finally found the doctor she felt would best replace him.  And that new doctor, Dr. Mille, was indeed a lovely person.  I got to speak with him a few times during the past year, and there was never any question that she'd made the right choice.

Well, I just went down there to pick up something and received the news in person:  Dr. Mille died suddenly of a heart attack on the day after Thanksgiving.

OMG!

My condolences to all who loved and cared about this man.

[Jrand74]

DR CHAS SMITH that is so sad.....

[George]

BK, I saw at least two of my favorite songs on your program: "Winter Was Warm," which I have loved since the first broadcast of "Mr Magoo's Christmas Carol," and "Penny By Penny," which I scored for UNSUNG MUSICALS III.

This weekend I listened to the two sets of the Billboard Christmas hits: "Grandna Got Run Over By A Reindeer" still makes me laugh, but I will never like that moronic "Little Drummer Boy."
http://www.amazon.com/Billboard-Greatest-Christmas-Hits-1955-Present/dp/B0000032JO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417526185&sr=8-1&keywords=billboard+christmas

"Grandma Got run Over By a Reindeer" got it's own spoof version:  Spice Girls Got Run Over By a Reindeer!  I actually sang this during a vocal workshop more than 10 years ago.

[George]

I know it's not strictly the TOD, but "the Man With the Bag" is high on my listening list right now

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2o4nVsLNwQ

Until reading today's notes, I had never heard (nor heard OF) this song.   Love it!     

I've heard of, heard, and always liked this song.

[Jrand74]

LOL....maybe they are waiting for the dealer to bring a new battery for the truck.

[elmore3003]

The promised Ted Royal full scores for PAINT YOUR WAGON do not exisr at NYPL. What they have is a great many of the song copies and dance arrangements he worked from. It was fun to look at them all, especially the cut songs, but it was of no real use to Joshie and me. We had a good time visiting with several librarians, and I enjoyed that.

[bk]

Back from a meeting and a quesadilla.  The car update is fine: They're bringing me a loaner (actually top of the line Infinite Q50) and they'll take my car back and put the new battery in, do the servicing that's due, and then let me know when it's ready.  The should be her in about forty minutes.

[Jane]

Good service!

[Jrand74]

Good service indeed.

[Ginny]

Tuesday evening greetings!  After much deliberation this morning, I decided to brave the threat of freezing rain and go to Dayton for lunch with my grantwriter friends.  I saw no precipitation whatsoever and had a delightful time.  Got home in time to watch the press conference announcing the termination of Michigan's football coach (no surprise) and some of the chit chat on BTN.  Richard and I are about to make pizzas for our dinner.

[bk]

I don't really want to give this Q50 back.  I'd do an even trade .  I thought there was something wrong with it - I could press the door button and lock it fine, but when I pressed it to open it just kept locking.  Found out the deal: With this model, or probably all the new Infinitis, the door unlocks automatically when you approach it.  I LIKE THAT.  It likes me, it really likes me.  It's got all toys that you'd ever want and I think I'll test out its sound system with the Sandy CD.  They tell me my car could be ready by tomorrow, but if it's after rush hour, I'll just get it Thursday morning.

[Jane]

, but if it's after rush hour, I'll just get it Thursday morning.

Any excuse to keep it longer

[Jane]

Tuesday evening greetings!  After much deliberation this morning, I decided to brave the threat of freezing rain and go to Dayton for lunch with my grantwriter friends.  I saw no precipitation whatsoever and had a delightful time.

Don't tell your mother

[Jrand74]

Method to their madness.

[Jane]

[George]

My morning, on the other hand, was quite okay ... until this happened:

A few of you might remember that I posted about losing our beloved vet, Dr. Tom Nero, who had died suddenly of a heart attack a year and a half ago.  He had founded and guided the wonderful Cat Clinic of Danbury, and fortunately for all of us, his wife searched and searched and finally found the doctor she felt would best replace him.  And that new doctor, Dr. Mille, was indeed a lovely person.  I got to speak with him a few times during the past year, and there was never any question that she'd made the right choice.

Well, I just went down there to pick up something and received the news in person:  Dr. Mille died suddenly of a heart attack on the day after Thanksgiving.

Because I didn't get to know Dr. Mille nearly to extent that we'd grown to know and love Dr. Nero, this is not quite the sad personal loss as that was.  And yet, it is.  It's still a punch in the gut to Cat Clinic, its families and employees, and to cat lovers in the community.

Oh, my goodness!  That's terrible for both vets...and the Cat Clinic.

[Ginny]

Tuesday evening greetings!  After much deliberation this morning, I decided to brave the threat of freezing rain and go to Dayton for lunch with my grantwriter friends.  I saw no precipitation whatsoever and had a delightful time.

Don't tell your mother

There's a lot I don't tell her, DR Jane 

[Ginny]

Sorry to hear about the new vet, DR ChasSmith.

[bk]

It's been raining pretty good all day since about noon.  Not quite the STORM predicted, but needed and hopefully it will continue through tomorrow.

[singdaw]

Really? Don't you have Sandy Bainum's Xmas cd?

I guess I haven't paid enough attention!       

[KevinH]

Good evening!

[Jane]

Tuesday evening greetings!  After much deliberation this morning, I decided to brave the threat of freezing rain and go to Dayton for lunch with my grantwriter friends.  I saw no precipitation whatsoever and had a delightful time.

Don't tell your mother

There's a lot I don't tell her, DR Jane 

I'm sure

[KevinH]

BK: Speaking of Sandy, I have posted my review of "It Might Be Fun" on amazon.com.

[KevinH]

It's cloudy and 38 here but it's supposed to rain tomorrow and get up to 53.

30's today in DC and 60 tomorrow!