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[elmore3003]

I stopped down to our new super's apartment to tell him I'm getting no heat, and his wife told me he was still in bed and started work at 9:00!

Our previous super and Val before him were already working by 7:30!

Yikes!  I always thought that a super was essentially on call...whenever something is needed, no matter when.

I thought so, too.  He's got a little boy who must be out of bed by 7:00 or so for school, so I'm surprised he isn't up then as well.  He was very friendly about the radiator, but I was very welcoming when began working here, so mayybe I'm on his good side. 

[elmore3003]

Page 3 Dance!

[ChasSmith]

Back to WRECK THE HALLS rehearsals. I was off last week due to my “procedure”. Now I find out my director is down with a leg issue and a wee touch of bronchitis. So it’s all me and the cast tonight.

[Jane]

Two years ago today I went to an adoption event at the 92nd Street Petco, looking for a little brother for Annabelle. I wanted a cat with white in his coat because I had stepped or tripped over Annabelle in the dark on my way to the bathroom in the middle of the night, and there he was, this little 3-month old creamsicle of a kitten. I was smitten; Cupid's arrow never pierced a heart with such alacrity.

Four days later, Thatch moved in, and after several rocky months he decided he liked it here.  You are my sunshine, Thatch!

Sweet photos.  Happy found day to both of you.

[Jane]

Thank you, all, for the kind comments about Rob and Mary Linda's move to Chicagoland.  It would actually be incorrect to say they're moving to Chicago, because their jobs will be in Glendale Heights and they're focusing their home search in Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, and Elmhurst - all west of O'Hare and not even in Cook County.  The only advice I've given them is to live somewhere that will be convenient to taking the train into the city.

Excellent advice and hopefully also an easy train ride to the airport.

[Jane]

I stopped down to our new super's apartment to tell him I'm getting no heat, and his wife told me he was still in bed and started work at 9:00!

Our previous super and Val before him were already working by 7:30!

Yikes!  I always thought that a super was essentially on call...whenever something is needed, no matter when.

I thought so, too.  He's got a little boy who must be out of bed by 7:00 or so for school, so I'm surprised he isn't up then as well.  He was very friendly about the radiator, but I was very welcoming when began working here, so mayybe I'm on his good side. 

Maybe he just isn't a morning person and is more productive if he sleep in a bit.

[elmore3003]

I stopped down to our new super's apartment to tell him I'm getting no heat, and his wife told me he was still in bed and started work at 9:00!

Our previous super and Val before him were already working by 7:30!

Yikes!  I always thought that a super was essentially on call...whenever something is needed, no matter when.

I thought so, too.  He's got a little boy who must be out of bed by 7:00 or so for school, so I'm surprised he isn't up then as well.  He was very friendly about the radiator, but I was very welcoming when began working here, so mayybe I'm on his good side. 

Maybe he just isn't a morning person and is more productive if he sleep in a bit.

Then he's in the wrong business.  I bet most tenants in this building leave for work between 7:30 and 8:30, and it's hard to stop by and see the super about something if he's not available.

[Jrand74]

Happy Thatch Anniversary.

[FJL]

Jrand, I'm pretty sure it means if you see a winsome young gal with a man who seems to be managing he work schedule, they're not a musical theater performer and her agent even if she' quoting lines from "Hey Big Spender."

[FJL]

There were lots of families there, but once I was alerted, I started to notice people checking in with very little luggage (though maybe some baggage).

[Jane]

I stopped down to our new super's apartment to tell him I'm getting no heat, and his wife told me he was still in bed and started work at 9:00!

Our previous super and Val before him were already working by 7:30!

Yikes!  I always thought that a super was essentially on call...whenever something is needed, no matter when.

I thought so, too.  He's got a little boy who must be out of bed by 7:00 or so for school, so I'm surprised he isn't up then as well.  He was very friendly about the radiator, but I was very welcoming when began working here, so mayybe I'm on his good side. 

Maybe he just isn't a morning person and is more productive if he sleep in a bit.

Then he's in the wrong business.  I bet most tenants in this building leave for work between 7:30 and 8:30, and it's hard to stop by and see the super about something if he's not available.

Very true. 

[Jane]

I have never lived in a building with a super, just a manager who took the rent & called for someone to do repairs.  The nicest manager was actually the owner of the building.

[Jane]

There were lots of families there, but once I was alerted, I started to notice people checking in with very little luggage (though maybe some baggage).

Interesting.

[bk]

Had a chicken salad sandwich for lunch, picked up a couple of packages, and then came home.

[bk]

Been relaxing and listening to music played by the marvelous Hollywood String Quartet.

[bk]

I gotta tell you.

[Jeanne]

Hello, everyone.

[Jane]

We had a lovely near the end of autumn day.

[Jeanne]

Congrats to Mary Linda and Rob. I'm sorry, though, to see them leave that charming house they purchased. I hope they find equally suitable housing in Chicagoland.

[Jane]

DR Ginny, Keith reminded me Chicago has a high property tax.  I hope it is better where Rob & Mary Linda are looking to live.  Will they rent at first?

[Jeanne]

I just had a strange experience. Things haven't been going well all day, but thankfully they've been minor, rather than major, problems.

I have an auto-ship order with Amazon. Among the items is a case of bottled water. Granted, it's heavy. Sometimes the delivery person brings it up to my door, other times he leaves it at the base of the stairs. Today I received an email from Amazon saying that delivery had been "attempted." Attempted? I was here, and they usually leave it anyway. Delivery was in the hands of USPS, not Amazon. Uh-oh.

I heard the mail carrier this afternoon and asked her if she knew anything about my package. She said she couldn't deliver it because it was too heavy and that I needed to take this slip she just put in my mailbox and go to the PO and pick it up. I explained that I can't do that. She said, "Don't you have a male who can do it?" (I find that quite funny, actually.) I said I'd call Amazon. She didn't see any point in that.

I spoke to Amazon. The rep understood my point: Amazon is supposed to deliver my order. He then called the USPS, where a very polite, but VERY slow man took my information (repeatedly) for 33 minutes. I am told the package will be delivered tomorrow. We'll see.

[George]

I just had a strange experience. Things haven't been going well all day, but thankfully they've been minor, rather than major, problems.

I have an auto-ship order with Amazon. Among the items is a case of bottled water. Granted, it's heavy. Sometimes the delivery person brings it up to my door, other times he leaves it at the base of the stairs. Today I received an email from Amazon saying that delivery had been "attempted." Attempted? I was here, and they usually leave it anyway. Delivery was in the hands of USPS, not Amazon. Uh-oh.

I heard the mail carrier this afternoon and asked her if she knew anything about my package. She said she couldn't deliver it because it was too heavy and that I needed to take this slip she just put in my mailbox and go to the PO and pick it up. I explained that I can't do that. She said, "Don't you have a male who can do it?" (I find that quite funny, actually.) I said I'd call Amazon. She didn't see any point in that.

I spoke to Amazon. The rep understood my point: Amazon is supposed to deliver my order. He then called the USPS, where a very polite, but VERY slow man took my information (repeatedly) for 33 minutes. I am told the package will be delivered tomorrow. We'll see.

Good luck, Jeanne!!

[George]

Earlier in the summer, my niece found a kitten a few weeks old hanging around her garage.  After a few days she brought it inside the garage and began feeding it and made a blanket bed for her.

Kitty always avoided her....but always ate and used the litter box...

Last month, Kitty came to live with my sister who has a Manx cat named Puddin'.  Kitty lived in her cage for awhile....has been to the vet a couple of times.

And now she is a member of the household.  She and Puddin' eat each other's food chase each other around and lie together in the window.

Kitty's name is now Pixie Lou.  I have one picture of them playing a game that my sister sent me on my phone.....so I shall try to post it here today....Pixie is a brindle/calico.

That's so sweet, Jrand!  Congrats to your sister and her new family member!

[Jeanne]

I hadn't realized that Amazon still gives some packages to the USPS for delivery; I thought everything came via Amazon truck. I'm wondering if the mail carrier just didn't want to be bothered. I wouldn't blame her, but delivery means DELIVERY, not pick-up.

[George]

I have a working radiator.  The super was actually very good about it.  I saw him at 9:00, and he said he would check the boiler.  He just came up to tell I should be okay, and yes, the radiator is on.

Very good news, Larry!

[George]

George as scotch ages it becomes smoother and richer in flavor.  Between 12 & 18 years there is a slight difference, enough that I am aware of it.  There is also a jump in the price.  The real question is if it is worth the jump.  Keith, who does not drink it, says it is not

Thanks for the info, Jane.  I don't think that I'll be partaking of the scotch anytime soon.

[Jeanne]

I just had a strange experience. Things haven't been going well all day, but thankfully they've been minor, rather than major, problems.

I have an auto-ship order with Amazon. Among the items is a case of bottled water. Granted, it's heavy. Sometimes the delivery person brings it up to my door, other times he leaves it at the base of the stairs. Today I received an email from Amazon saying that delivery had been "attempted." Attempted? I was here, and they usually leave it anyway. Delivery was in the hands of USPS, not Amazon. Uh-oh.

I heard the mail carrier this afternoon and asked her if she knew anything about my package. She said she couldn't deliver it because it was too heavy and that I needed to take this slip she just put in my mailbox and go to the PO and pick it up. I explained that I can't do that. She said, "Don't you have a male who can do it?" (I find that quite funny, actually.) I said I'd call Amazon. She didn't see any point in that.

I spoke to Amazon. The rep understood my point: Amazon is supposed to deliver my order. He then called the USPS, where a very polite, but VERY slow man took my information (repeatedly) for 33 minutes. I am told the package will be delivered tomorrow. We'll see.

Good luck, Jeanne!!

Thanks, George.

[George]

Puddin' on the left and her new friend Pixie on the right.

Great picture, Jrand!

[George]

Two years ago today I went to an adoption event at the 92nd Street Petco, looking for a little brother for Annabelle. I wanted a cat with white in his coat because I had stepped or tripped over Annabelle in the dark on my way to the bathroom in the middle of the night, and there he was, this little 3-month old creamsicle of a kitten. I was smitten; Cupid's arrow never pierced a heart with such alacrity.

Four days later, Thatch moved in, and after several rocky months he decided he liked it here.  You are my sunshine, Thatch!

Happy Thachiversary, Larry!!

[Jeanne]

I stopped down to our new super's apartment to tell him I'm getting no heat, and his wife told me he was still in bed and started work at 9:00!

Our previous super and Val before him were already working by 7:30!

Yikes!  I always thought that a super was essentially on call...whenever something is needed, no matter when.

I thought so, too.  He's got a little boy who must be out of bed by 7:00 or so for school, so I'm surprised he isn't up then as well.  He was very friendly about the radiator, but I was very welcoming when began working here, so mayybe I'm on his good side. 

Maybe he just isn't a morning person and is more productive if he sleep in a bit.

Then he's in the wrong business.  I bet most tenants in this building leave for work between 7:30 and 8:30, and it's hard to stop by and see the super about something if he's not available.

I would think he'd be on call at 7:30, even if not making his rounds.