Topic: THE VIENNESE WALTZING NOTES (Read 3972 times)

Jane · « **Reply #120 on:** July 31, 2019, 05:17:39 PM »

Keith's aunt kept insisting I read it. I am glad I listened.

George · « **Reply #121 on:** July 31, 2019, 05:25:32 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on July 31, 2019, 05:12:39 PM

Has anyone read The Art of Racing in the Rain? I've seen previews for the film, but I'd like to read the book.

I haven't read it, but early last year, a local semi-professional theater company did a stage adaptation of the book. It was wonderful. My library quite a few years ago, chose the book to be our "Timberland Reads Together" title, where everyone in the library district (who choses to participate) reads the same book and engages in events throughout the entire five-county district, with many events including the author.

George · « **Reply #122 on:** July 31, 2019, 05:28:24 PM »

And now, we have another milestone to celebrate!

KevinH · « **Reply #123 on:** July 31, 2019, 06:07:31 PM »

Congrats on your milestone, DR elmore!

John G. · « **Reply #124 on:** July 31, 2019, 06:08:34 PM »

Congratulations, Elmore. Too bad I can't say that in dollars.

John G. · « **Reply #125 on:** July 31, 2019, 06:10:44 PM »

Tonight, it's Clash by Night. Fritz Lang. Barbara Stanwyck. Marilyn Monroe. Clifford Odets.

bk · « **Reply #126 on:** July 31, 2019, 06:13:09 PM »

Had a nice lunch at Islands - cheeseburger (smaller than they used to be - maybe that's the lunch special version) and fries - I was VERY good with the fries. I ate less than a third of what they brought, so I'm sure I'm fine calorie-wise.

bk · « **Reply #127 on:** July 31, 2019, 06:13:47 PM »

Walked back home, ascertained the important envelope hadn't arrived, scanned some stuff courtesy of Grant, and then finally heard from the car service guy.

bk · « **Reply #128 on:** July 31, 2019, 06:16:59 PM »

It was actually laughable - he told me it needed a new engine - 14K PLUS labor. His advice was to just get a new car. So, I'm out that $175, sadly, and with no satisfaction and now certainly no loaner. He said even rebuilt would be 10K. I mean, really. So, I had a conversation with a friend about it, discussed options, and then called a Studio City auto repair jernt that I've been to before. When I told him what the car service guy had said, HE laughed out loud. I gave him the make and model and year of the car and he'll call me tomorrow to tell me what he can do it for. If it's reasonable, I'll probably do that and have him fix the other stuff that's wrong. If not, then I'll either get a new car or a lease.

George · « **Reply #129 on:** July 31, 2019, 06:22:55 PM »

Quote from: bk on July 31, 2019, 06:16:59 PM

It was actually laughable - he told me it needed a new engine - 14K PLUS labor. His advice was to just get a new car. So, I'm out that $175, sadly, and with no satisfaction and now certainly no loaner. He said even rebuilt would be 10K. I mean, really. So, I had a conversation with a friend about it, discussed options, and then called a Studio City auto repair jernt that I've been to before. When I told him what the car service guy had said, HE laughed out loud. I gave him the make and model and year of the car and he'll call me tomorrow to tell me what he can do it for. If it's reasonable, I'll probably do that and have him fix the other stuff that's wrong. If not, then I'll either get a new car or a lease.

Oh, my goodness! My whole car cost $14K brand new...of course, that was 21 years ago. Was this all because of the water/oil issue, or more because of the age of the car?

George · « **Reply #130 on:** July 31, 2019, 06:24:41 PM »

Well, I'm off to see Kathy Griffin's one-night-only Docu-Comedy! I'm sure that it'll be hysterical and scary and informative and even funny, too!

Be back later with a report!

Jane · « **Reply #131 on:** July 31, 2019, 06:26:27 PM »

Quote from: KevinH on July 31, 2019, 06:07:31 PM

Congrats on your milestone, DR elmore!

Ditto!

Jane · « **Reply #132 on:** July 31, 2019, 06:26:46 PM »

Quote from: John G. on July 31, 2019, 06:08:34 PM

Congratulations, Elmore. Too bad I can't say that in dollars.

If only, that would be wonderful.

Jane · « **Reply #133 on:** July 31, 2019, 06:29:18 PM »

Quote from: bk on July 31, 2019, 06:16:59 PM

It was actually laughable - he told me it needed a new engine - 14K PLUS labor. His advice was to just get a new car. So, I'm out that $175, sadly, and with no satisfaction and now certainly no loaner. He said even rebuilt would be 10K. I mean, really. So, I had a conversation with a friend about it, discussed options, and then called a Studio City auto repair jernt that I've been to before. When I told him what the car service guy had said, HE laughed out loud. I gave him the make and model and year of the car and he'll call me tomorrow to tell me what he can do it for. If it's reasonable, I'll probably do that and have him fix the other stuff that's wrong. If not, then I'll either get a new car or a lease.

Fingers crossed.

Be sure to get a full copy of their diagnostic testing & results.

Jane · « **Reply #134 on:** July 31, 2019, 06:30:22 PM »

I keep thinking about Carvel's now, especially the fact that I will not be buy chocolate crunchies anymore. I should not eat sugar on top of sugar.

John G. · « **Reply #135 on:** July 31, 2019, 07:31:20 PM »

I wish I liked Clash by Night more than I do. The script has some good lines in it, but the plot is too cliched and predictable. Don't like Robert Ryan this time around (and I usually do), but the rest of the cast is really good.

vixmom · « **Reply #136 on:** July 31, 2019, 07:45:36 PM »

Quote from: Jane on July 31, 2019, 03:56:45 PM

Quote from: vixmom on July 31, 2019, 03:02:55 PM
And I visited one today

What did you have? I always get the same thing, a small soft vanilla cone. I like to buy my chocolate crunchies to go vs dipping the cone, though the cone is delicious with the chocolate crunchies.

I miss buying their cakes. I would special order a vanilla cake with double chocolate crunchies.

I had a cup with soft serve, half vanilla and half snickers

vixmom · « **Reply #137 on:** July 31, 2019, 07:49:21 PM »

Congratulations on your new plateau, Elmore...vibes someone showers you with a dollar for every post

vixmom · « **Reply #138 on:** July 31, 2019, 07:49:49 PM »

Yuck, BK that's awful....hope the new car guy has better news

John G. · « **Reply #139 on:** July 31, 2019, 08:13:00 PM »

Listening to Bounce. It has a couple of lovely songs, but the overture seems to be better than anything. It's also easy to see why Prince couldn't handle it. The vision is too big, the story too small.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #140 on:** July 31, 2019, 08:16:57 PM »

Congrats to DR Elmore on his fifty grand!!!

I captured the image. I’ll trim and post it when I’m on the laptop.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #141 on:** July 31, 2019, 08:18:58 PM »

Okay, so, 14K for an engine?

Did they quote you on a Rolls Royce engine for a Boeing 757 by mistake?

Laura · « **Reply #142 on:** July 31, 2019, 08:32:02 PM »

Good evening.

Laura · « **Reply #143 on:** July 31, 2019, 08:32:59 PM »

When my husband's new truck engine melted it needed a new engine. That was about 15 or 20 grand. Luckily it was covered by warranty.

Laura · « **Reply #144 on:** July 31, 2019, 08:33:21 PM »

BK, did you tell them about the water in the oil?

John G. · « **Reply #145 on:** July 31, 2019, 08:42:52 PM »

I just found out about a cool, wonderful place in Fredericksburg up in the Hill Country. It's an elephant preserve, and they let people get up close with the elephants to wash them and give them pedicures. The photos look wonderful. I'm going to have to do this at some point.

I'm due to chair the annual rose' panels on Saturday at a winery up there, but that will take up too much time, so I can't do both.

Here's a link: www.visitthepreserve.com

John G. · « **Reply #146 on:** July 31, 2019, 08:44:42 PM »

Good night, all.

bk · « **Reply #147 on:** July 31, 2019, 09:34:56 PM »

Yes, I told them about the water/oil, but I made clear that the car was making noises prior to that. It may have exacerbated the problem, certainly. I don't trust them at all and I wasted $175 to not trust them at all.

bk · « **Reply #148 on:** July 31, 2019, 09:35:05 PM »

Finished with my viewing.

vixmom · « **Reply #149 on:** July 31, 2019, 09:35:59 PM »

Good night John boy

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