Topic: THE VIEW FROM HERE (Read 8384 times)

TCB · « **Reply #30 on:** March 30, 2018, 09:25:04 AM »

Page Two

bk · « **Reply #31 on:** March 30, 2018, 10:29:40 AM »

I'm up, I'm up - maybe seven hours of sleep but maybe less.

Ginny · « **Reply #32 on:** March 30, 2018, 10:43:16 AM »

Friday afternoon greetings! I was outta here before 9am to meet Rebecca for breakfast. We chatted for almost 3 hours and now I'm home trying to psych myself up to start getting ready for Sunday's family gathering here at our house.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #33 on:** March 30, 2018, 12:24:16 PM »

This morning, on our patrol, Annabelle and I stopped by Jaymie's apartment to see how the cleanup was progressing. Her new bathroom is completed and awaiting as paint job. Annabelle had to check everything ad see that it met her standards. As we were leaving, Jaymie asked if she and Thatch would like a toy, which was probably one of her cat's. The cat is with her husband at their home outside Manhattan.

I brought it back and Thatch and Annabelle love it!

Jane · « **Reply #34 on:** March 30, 2018, 12:41:01 PM »

Quote from: John G. on March 30, 2018, 08:21:21 AM

I found a great deal on eBay just this last December. There was an original King Kamehameha Hawaiian shirt for $16. It had just been re-released for $150, so I figured, why not? The shirt had never been worn. Interior tag still in place.

That's a great deal. I looked up the shirt and saw a number of variations. Do you have a photo?

Jane · « **Reply #35 on:** March 30, 2018, 12:42:20 PM »

Quote from: Druxy on March 30, 2018, 08:25:58 AM

Quote from: Jane on March 30, 2018, 08:07:09 AM
Quote from: Druxy on March 30, 2018, 05:56:48 AM
T.O.D.

No idea. There's no new films out there that are of interest.

We've seen all this year's major Oscar winners.

Last night, we watched INTERRUPTED MELODY with Eleanor Parker.

We had started to watch ATOMIC BLONDE, but turned it off after 20+ minutes.

I guess they don't make films for people my age any longer.

Atomic Blond, IMHO, did improve but I doubt you would have cared.

Part of my problem with today's films is that it's often hard to understand what the actors are saying. I don't know if that is because of a technical issue with the sound and/or today's actors tend to mumble or speak too low.

I could hear every word in INTERRUPTED MELODY.

Perhaps I should just stick to old movies.

Another problem aside from simply mumbling is the music is usually too loud.

Jane · « **Reply #36 on:** March 30, 2018, 12:43:05 PM »

Nice gifting on the cat toy.

Jane · « **Reply #37 on:** March 30, 2018, 12:44:47 PM »

I have mentioned I have been reading rather slowly, especially for me. Monday I began a very charming book which I finished this morning. It really is not a book to rush but one to savor and enjoy the characters in between reading.
Thank you Bruce

ChasSmith · « **Reply #38 on:** March 30, 2018, 01:22:03 PM »

That cat toy looks great. I don't know why we haven't had any of those rollerball things for a long time. Have to do something about that.

George · « **Reply #39 on:** March 30, 2018, 01:27:16 PM »

Quote from: Jane on March 30, 2018, 12:41:01 PM

Quote from: John G. on March 30, 2018, 08:21:21 AM
I found a great deal on eBay just this last December. There was an original King Kamehameha Hawaiian shirt for $16. It had just been re-released for $150, so I figured, why not? The shirt had never been worn. Interior tag still in place.

That's a great deal. I looked up the shirt and saw a number of variations. Do you have a photo?

I also just looked up some on eBay and found this: Sun Fusion Button Front Hawaiian Shirt Blue Woodie Cars Palm Tree...for only $9,999.00!!

George · « **Reply #40 on:** March 30, 2018, 01:27:28 PM »

WTF??

Laura · « **Reply #41 on:** March 30, 2018, 01:29:22 PM »

I am enjoying my day off.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #42 on:** March 30, 2018, 01:29:33 PM »

DR Laura, 1-year-old Sammy is awfully adorable!
http://petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A4069260&LOCATION=MRCP2&searchtype=ADOPT&start=3&nopod=1&grid=1&friends=1&samaritans=1&nosuccess=0&rows=50&imght=120&imgres=detail&tWidth=350&view=sysadm.v_mrcp_lost&nobreedreq=1&nomax=1&nocustom=1&fontface=Arial&fontsize=10&miles=20&shelterlist=%27MRCP%27,%27MRCP1%27,%27MRCP2%27&atype=&where=type_CAT

Laura · « **Reply #43 on:** March 30, 2018, 01:29:57 PM »

We had a ball toy similar to that, Elmore. Joshie played with it even at age 15.

Laura · « **Reply #44 on:** March 30, 2018, 01:31:53 PM »

He is, Elmore.

I told my daughter that I might go get a cat after this thing is over. I haven't told my husband that, though.

bk · « **Reply #45 on:** March 30, 2018, 02:21:14 PM »

So happy dearest Jane enjoyed the book. And hope she'll do a little Goodreads review for it. I understand about savoring - I wish I was able to do it, but I'm impatient and just barrel forth when I'm reading something.

bk · « **Reply #46 on:** March 30, 2018, 02:21:30 PM »

Back from an egg salad sandwich and picking up boxes o' books.

bk · « **Reply #47 on:** March 30, 2018, 02:21:41 PM »

Page two? Really?

Jeanne · « **Reply #48 on:** March 30, 2018, 02:48:49 PM »

Hello, everyone.

Jeanne · « **Reply #49 on:** March 30, 2018, 02:51:23 PM »

I drove over to my favorite food store, as the cupboard was getting bare. They're always busy at lunchtime, but the traffic was particularly heavy. There's a Costco a few blocks down, which I suspect was the culprit. I drove by a very busy Whole Foods Market on the way home.

Jeanne · « **Reply #50 on:** March 30, 2018, 02:53:00 PM »

Quote from: George on March 30, 2018, 01:27:16 PM

Quote from: Jane on March 30, 2018, 12:41:01 PM
Quote from: John G. on March 30, 2018, 08:21:21 AM
I found a great deal on eBay just this last December. There was an original King Kamehameha Hawaiian shirt for $16. It had just been re-released for $150, so I figured, why not? The shirt had never been worn. Interior tag still in place.

That's a great deal. I looked up the shirt and saw a number of variations. Do you have a photo?

I also just looked up some on eBay and found this: Sun Fusion Button Front Hawaiian Shirt Blue Woodie Cars Palm Tree...for only $9,999.00!!

George, don't you usually pay $10K for your Hawaiian shirts? This one is even pre-owned. I guess you just don't recognize a bargain when you see one.

Jeanne · « **Reply #51 on:** March 30, 2018, 02:59:01 PM »

I had some good news today. My driver's license expires at the end of May and I was dreading the long wait at the DMV. California allows us to make appointments, which helps, but it's still a long wait--just not quite as long. Plus parking is in short supply there. It all just makes for an unpleasant few hours.

But yesterday I received a notice that I can renew by mail. REALLY?? Registration, yes, for many years now. But a driver's license? I'll GLADLY take them up on it. (You have to renew early to do it.) In fact, I'd gladly pay a surcharge to do it, but I don't think they charge one. Yay!

Jeanne · « **Reply #52 on:** March 30, 2018, 03:06:08 PM »

Quote from: Druxy on March 30, 2018, 08:25:58 AM

Quote from: Jane on March 30, 2018, 08:07:09 AM
Quote from: Druxy on March 30, 2018, 05:56:48 AM
T.O.D.

No idea. There's no new films out there that are of interest.

We've seen all this year's major Oscar winners.

Last night, we watched INTERRUPTED MELODY with Eleanor Parker.

We had started to watch ATOMIC BLONDE, but turned it off after 20+ minutes.

I guess they don't make films for people my age any longer.

Atomic Blond, IMHO, did improve but I doubt you would have cared.

Part of my problem with today's films is that it's often hard to understand what the actors are saying. I don't know if that is because of a technical issue with the sound and/or today's actors tend to mumble or speak too low.

I could hear every word in INTERRUPTED MELODY.

Perhaps I should just stick to old movies.

Once upon a time diction was taught--and not just to actors. I don't know why it no longer is. I frequently have trouble understanding younger people. I can hear them just fine, but I can't understand them, especially over the phone. I seldom have this problem with older people. The younger people, of course, assume I'm hard of hearing. The problem couldn't be them, surely.

Jeanne · « **Reply #53 on:** March 30, 2018, 03:08:00 PM »

TTFN.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #54 on:** March 30, 2018, 03:09:43 PM »

La de DAH dee dah dah

Jrand74 · « **Reply #55 on:** March 30, 2018, 03:12:31 PM »

This morning my oldest brother Mike was down here and asked if I would come this afternoon to install the software I bought him on his computer.....he has had it for almost two weeks, and I thought he was already using it.

He said he had NEVER installed anything on his computer - so I said okay.

He does have Windows 8 - so I had to go back ONE version of the Dragon software.

It took about an hour to get everything set up - I left him doing the Tutorials....but he was reading and the words were showing up, so my guess is it is working!

I hope he likes it. He is working on a book and writing in long hand, which his wife then types into the computer. I told her this would save her a LOT of typing. She said yes, especially since she can't read his writing anyway.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #56 on:** March 30, 2018, 03:12:45 PM »

That was a LONG post.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #57 on:** March 30, 2018, 03:16:43 PM »

Last night there were old Disney cartoons listed on TCM. One cartoon every two hours....I happened to check in some time before 10 p.m. and it turns out they were showing MOVIES after the cartoon.

I saw the ending of IN SEARCH OF THE CASTAWAYS starring MR BK's friend Hayley Mills.

And then AND THEN - I saw The One and Only Genuine Original Family Band - which I have only seen once before. I had the LP and I loved the Sherman Bros. songs.... It was indeed wonderful to see it.....

Walter Brennan was playing the father of Buddy Ebsen who is only 12 years younger than him.....but they looked the same age in 1968...

Jane · « **Reply #58 on:** March 30, 2018, 03:22:29 PM »

Quote from: George on March 30, 2018, 01:27:16 PM

Quote from: Jane on March 30, 2018, 12:41:01 PM
Quote from: John G. on March 30, 2018, 08:21:21 AM
I found a great deal on eBay just this last December. There was an original King Kamehameha Hawaiian shirt for $16. It had just been re-released for $150, so I figured, why not? The shirt had never been worn. Interior tag still in place.

That's a great deal. I looked up the shirt and saw a number of variations. Do you have a photo?

I also just looked up some on eBay and found this: Sun Fusion Button Front Hawaiian Shirt Blue Woodie Cars Palm Tree...for only $9,999.00!!

Jane · « **Reply #59 on:** March 30, 2018, 03:22:42 PM »

Quote from: George on March 30, 2018, 01:27:28 PM

WTF??

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