Topic: THE CLOCK AND MIDNIGHT DUKE IT OUT (Read 3380 times)

Jeanne · « **Reply #60 on:** July 20, 2019, 01:33:17 PM »

The weather here remains nice and not too hot, but the pollen is getting me. Ugh! At least it's not both.

Jeanne · « **Reply #61 on:** July 20, 2019, 01:33:34 PM »

Bruce, is the pollen bothering you?

Jeanne · « **Reply #62 on:** July 20, 2019, 01:35:23 PM »

Enjoy your weekend, everyone.

TTFN.

Ginny · « **Reply #63 on:** July 20, 2019, 02:00:39 PM »

Saturday afternoon greetings!

Quote from: bk on July 20, 2019, 12:26:02 AM

Where in tarnation IS everyone?

I have attended two memorial services today. This morning’s was for 91-year-old Dot and this afternoon for 86-year-old Charles. Both long lives that were well-celebrated, but I’m a bit drained.

Of course, 92 degrees with a heat index of 102 might have something to do with that, too

John G. · « **Reply #64 on:** July 20, 2019, 02:17:29 PM »

Quote from: Jeanne on July 20, 2019, 01:33:34 PM

Bruce, is the pollen bothering you?

It's bothering me and I ain't even in California.

Jane · « **Reply #65 on:** July 20, 2019, 02:32:02 PM »

Quote from: Jeanne on July 20, 2019, 01:29:24 PM

Quote from: Jane on July 20, 2019, 08:42:50 AM
I saw a reminder on FB that leaving bottled water in the car can start a fire. I always keep mine in the shade.
http://www.ktvu.com/news/warning-leaving-bottled-water-in-your-car-could-start-a-fire?fbclid=IwAR39fBJVhbNePSQ6-Hyz_isjT7uH1fcWXRP3lfofUtVsL4u_HIF-CgM1Dvg

Water in plastic bottles should be kept out of the sun also because plastic is a petroleum product and heat causes it to outgas even more.

Very true.

Jane · « **Reply #66 on:** July 20, 2019, 02:33:00 PM »

Quote from: Ginny on July 20, 2019, 02:00:39 PM

Saturday afternoon greetings!

Quote from: bk on July 20, 2019, 12:26:02 AM
Where in tarnation IS everyone?

I have attended two memorial services today. This morning’s was for 91-year-old Dot and this afternoon for 86-year-old Charles. Both long lives that were well-celebrated, but I’m a bit drained.

Of course, 92 degrees with a heat index of 102 might have something to do with that, too

All three in one day is draining.

Jeanne · « **Reply #67 on:** July 20, 2019, 04:00:54 PM »

Quote from: John G. on July 20, 2019, 02:17:29 PM

Quote from: Jeanne on July 20, 2019, 01:33:34 PM
Bruce, is the pollen bothering you?

It's bothering me and I ain't even in California.

John G, I think there's more pollen in your area than here. I'm not surprised it's bothering you. Vibes for some major relief!

Jeanne · « **Reply #68 on:** July 20, 2019, 04:01:51 PM »

Quote from: Jane on July 20, 2019, 02:33:00 PM

Quote from: Ginny on July 20, 2019, 02:00:39 PM
Saturday afternoon greetings!

Quote from: bk on July 20, 2019, 12:26:02 AM
Where in tarnation IS everyone?

I have attended two memorial services today. This morning’s was for 91-year-old Dot and this afternoon for 86-year-old Charles. Both long lives that were well-celebrated, but I’m a bit drained.

Of course, 92 degrees with a heat index of 102 might have something to do with that, too

All three in one day is draining.

Yes, even one can be.

Jeanne · « **Reply #69 on:** July 20, 2019, 04:02:51 PM »

I did the laundry and some cleaning, but I'm not doing a lot today.

Jeanne · « **Reply #70 on:** July 20, 2019, 04:05:44 PM »

I read a frightening article in the NYT about safe deposit boxes not being safe. When a bank is sold to another bank the boxes are often removed and items are later missing. The bank isn't liable for much--only $500 in some cases. Can't you even trust banks anymore? (I know the answer to that.)

Jane · « **Reply #71 on:** July 20, 2019, 04:17:24 PM »

This doesn't sound legal.

Jane · « **Reply #72 on:** July 20, 2019, 04:18:57 PM »

Tonight we are going to watch Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. As this is a cartoon we hadn't planned to watch it. The ratings are excellent & Bryan told us to see it.

Jane · « **Reply #73 on:** July 20, 2019, 04:25:29 PM »

Quote from: Jeanne on July 20, 2019, 04:05:44 PM

I read a frightening article in the NYT about safe deposit boxes not being safe. When a bank is sold to another bank the boxes are often removed and items are later missing. The bank isn't liable for much--only $500 in some cases. Can't you even trust banks anymore? (I know the answer to that.)

Wow, the horror stories https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2017/05/06/customers-complain-bofa-is-drilling-safe-deposit-boxes-and-losing-valuables/

John G. · « **Reply #74 on:** July 20, 2019, 04:25:45 PM »

Quote from: Jeanne on July 20, 2019, 04:05:44 PM

I read a frightening article in the NYT about safe deposit boxes not being safe. When a bank is sold to another bank the boxes are often removed and items are later missing. The bank isn't liable for much--only $500 in some cases. Can't you even trust banks anymore? (I know the answer to that.)

Sad.

John G. · « **Reply #75 on:** July 20, 2019, 04:26:36 PM »

Thank you, Jeanne. I think I'll be OK in a few days when the heat breaks. I also think I'm due to a tune up from the acupuncturist. I'm supposed to see him quarterly. Well, we're in the third quarter.

John G. · « **Reply #76 on:** July 20, 2019, 04:27:06 PM »

Having leftover steak for dinner, which I heated up with the leftover fried rice. Very comforting as I try to do anything but write.

John G. · « **Reply #77 on:** July 20, 2019, 04:27:45 PM »

I actually got about 200 words written. It's not a lot, but it's a start.

Jane · « **Reply #78 on:** July 20, 2019, 04:29:53 PM »

Will you meet your deadline?

Jane · « **Reply #79 on:** July 20, 2019, 04:30:12 PM »

Should I have said vibes you meet your deadline

John G. · « **Reply #80 on:** July 20, 2019, 04:32:28 PM »

Listening to some Andre Previn soundtracks while I work. Am on Elmer Gantry right now.

John G. · « **Reply #81 on:** July 20, 2019, 04:48:18 PM »

Off to dance.

Jane · « **Reply #82 on:** July 20, 2019, 04:55:16 PM »

Have fun.

FJL · « **Reply #83 on:** July 20, 2019, 06:42:05 PM »

Quote from: Jane on July 20, 2019, 04:30:12 PM

Should I have said vibes you meet your deadline

I think there's an HHW BK rule: It's always better to do two posts rather than one
about anything.

Jane · « **Reply #84 on:** July 20, 2019, 06:51:05 PM »

True, however, this time it was an afterthought

bk · « **Reply #85 on:** July 20, 2019, 06:53:28 PM »

Jeanne, yes, allergy problems today.

bk · « **Reply #86 on:** July 20, 2019, 06:57:30 PM »

The work session was, well, frustrating and irritating. We heard a lot of songs that sounded like they were thrown together quickly, which they were. I said the next thing that has to happen is we need mp3s of the composer playing and singing, because the pianist today was playing off lead-sheets that were nothing but confusing, with no tempo markings, no idea as to what the feel should be. A couple of weeks ago, one of the authors asked me to get to work and write stuff we don't have - I've done two songs now - music only for me, to someone else's lyrics and though I hate to say it (I do, really) they're really the only two songs that have actual form and the ability to engage the listener in terms of music comfort, which is very important in musical theater. I'm not sure where we go from here, but mp3s will tell us that.

Jane · « **Reply #87 on:** July 20, 2019, 07:05:27 PM »

Oh no.

bk · « **Reply #88 on:** July 20, 2019, 07:15:15 PM »

And then I got an e-mail that AT&T took the monthly payment via Auto Pay and took the amount they took last month. As you may recall, I had my bill adjusted down and was promised that would take effect for this payment AND that I'd be credited back the difference for last month's. Well, I thought my head was going to explode. I called them, the lady cancelled the payment instantly, and finally, after thirty minutes found out why I was charged the same - apparently the idiot who did the stuff last month, did something wrong and it was stalled in the system - she put it through and there won't be additional issues. And gave me the credit for June. Meanwhile, PayPal has my money and I don't. So, I called them and they've become completely unbearable about this stuff - they said they could see the payment had been cancelled but that the authorization was still pending and we had to wait until that fell off, which happens in five days. Well, that's theft of my money - they see it's cancelled so I should be credited back. Then I was told to wait for a supervisor, who never showed up, then I called back and that guy said he couldn't see that it had been cancelled. I'd already been told to call AT&T and have them remove the authorization code. They told me they just charge and they'd cancelled and given me that confirmation number. PayPal wanted them to fax something and holding cell phone and landline together they conversed - to no end. So, I now have to wait until Thursday for my money to show up again. It's outrageous and I truly believe there's a class action lawsuit waiting to happen, since one of their agents clearly acknowledged that she could see the cancelled payment. A year ago, none of this was a problem and the money would have been back in the account instantly - but they changed policy and now we have to endure this crap. All in all - over two hours wasted on the phone, never got to the mail place, and didn't get to go eat where I wanted to, which I may try to do tomorrow. For food, I had the remaining lox on two bagels with cream cheese and I'm done eating.

John G. · « **Reply #89 on:** July 20, 2019, 08:10:45 PM »

Quote from: Jane on July 20, 2019, 04:30:12 PM

Should I have said vibes you meet your deadline

Thank you.

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