Topic: THE RETURN OF THE BIG GLASSES (Read 3586 times)

elmore3003 · « **Reply #30 on:** July 25, 2020, 05:25:09 AM »

Someone - most likely Stella - knocked everything off the top of the bathroom sink at some point between 9:00 last night and this morning. So I spent some time this morning retrieving everything.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #31 on:** July 25, 2020, 05:26:13 AM »

Page 2 Dance!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #32 on:** July 25, 2020, 05:27:51 AM »

Last night we started to watch Agatha Christie's The Caribbean Mystery, and I could not stay awake, We'll finish it this afternoon

ChasSmith · « **Reply #33 on:** July 25, 2020, 05:42:52 AM »

Good morning, all.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #34 on:** July 25, 2020, 05:44:55 AM »

One of my childhood friends who lived down the road was CATHARTIC. The rest of us were Protestants.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #35 on:** July 25, 2020, 06:12:04 AM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on July 25, 2020, 05:44:55 AM

One of my childhood friends who lived down the road was CATHARTIC. The rest of us were Protestants.

Groan . . .

elmore3003 · « **Reply #36 on:** July 25, 2020, 06:14:30 AM »

I have been postponing "updates" for three days, so in about 30 minutes I will shut down and let Apple do their damage. I do wish that Apple would tell you what the fat hell these updates are before they install them.

John G. · « **Reply #37 on:** July 25, 2020, 06:34:21 AM »

Good morning, all.

John G. · « **Reply #38 on:** July 25, 2020, 06:34:59 AM »

I managed to get a few hours of sleep.

John G. · « **Reply #39 on:** July 25, 2020, 06:35:24 AM »

Not enough.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #40 on:** July 25, 2020, 07:06:21 AM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on July 25, 2020, 06:14:30 AM

I have been postponing "updates" for three days, so in about 30 minutes I will shut down and let Apple do their damage. I do wish that Apple would tell you what the fat hell these updates are before they install them.

I know! Windows is the same. They'll give you a little HINT of whether it's security matters or whatever. But I think it's unconscionable that they don't tell you at least which thing (OS or apps) is being updated. If I knew that much I'd be okay with it since I'm hardly in a position to second guess them on what needs to be done. But I feel very insecure not knowing what they're going to be touching. Or is there something about this notification process that we've been missing all these years?

Of course it would also be very nice of them to allow us to check or uncheck each item, in case we have some reason to stay on a particular version of something. For instance, I absolutely cannot move from Mojave to Catalina because certain things in musical apps aren't yet compatible with it. I believe Apple does NOT force OS changes, but it's difficult to trust them.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #41 on:** July 25, 2020, 07:13:28 AM »

Heat wave comin' up!

Like it hasn't already been pretty brutal, what with the humidity levels. Oy!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #42 on:** July 25, 2020, 07:34:26 AM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on July 25, 2020, 07:06:21 AM

Quote from: elmore3003 on July 25, 2020, 06:14:30 AM
I have been postponing "updates" for three days, so in about 30 minutes I will shut down and let Apple do their damage. I do wish that Apple would tell you what the fat hell these updates are before they install them.

I know! Windows is the same. They'll give you a little HINT of whether it's security matters or whatever. But I think it's unconscionable that they don't tell you at least which thing (OS or apps) is being updated. If I knew that much I'd be okay with it since I'm hardly in a position to second guess them on what needs to be done. But I feel very insecure not knowing what they're going to be touching. Or is there something about this notification process that we've been missing all these years?

Of course it would also be very nice of them to allow us to check or uncheck each item, in case we have some reason to stay on a particular version of something. For instance, I absolutely cannot move from Mojave to Catalina because certain things in musical apps aren't yet compatible with it. I believe Apple does NOT force OS changes, but it's difficult to trust them.

The current situation is the "Updates"window hasn't shown up since I pressed "Remind me in an hour" over 90 minutes ago. So to hell with it today.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #43 on:** July 25, 2020, 07:35:57 AM »

It looks as if the Columbia Dental Clinic is open on Monday, so I will call to see if they will take care of me.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #44 on:** July 25, 2020, 07:44:20 AM »

I just received the first bill I must pay for the surgery. My insurance/Medicare is not paying $390 so I need to send Lenox Hill a check. So much VIP insurance. I hope there are no more!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #45 on:** July 25, 2020, 07:47:16 AM »

I just saw this chest pof drawers on Craig's List for $100, so I've sent an email asking if the seller can deliver it.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #46 on:** July 25, 2020, 08:07:07 AM »

Looks good, DR Elmore.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #47 on:** July 25, 2020, 08:10:34 AM »

I'm afraid that in this crazy week I missed watching the Met's Macbeth. Some other time!

Last night was Falstaff, but I own that one. I should watch it.

Tonight, Der Rosenkavalier from 2010.
Tomorrow, La fanciulla del West from 2008.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #48 on:** July 25, 2020, 08:14:28 AM »

Ah, finally! Next Friday, July 31 -- the 2017 Rusalka. I saw the HD Live presentation at a theater and have always wanted to revisit it.

John G. · « **Reply #49 on:** July 25, 2020, 08:15:29 AM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on July 25, 2020, 08:10:34 AM

I'm afraid that in this crazy week I missed watching the Met's Macbeth. Some other time!

Last night was Falstaff, but I own that one. I should watch it.

Tonight, Der Rosenkavalier from 2010.
Tomorrow, La fanciulla del West from 2008.

i want to see Rosenkavalier. i hope I remember.

John G. · « **Reply #50 on:** July 25, 2020, 08:16:12 AM »

I just finished setting two fence posts and clearing away from vines. It's very hot out there already. I'm a puddle of sweat.

John G. · « **Reply #51 on:** July 25, 2020, 08:17:24 AM »

But I also finished Robin Cook's Pandemic. Meh. I've since started The Answer Is. Alex Trebek reads his introduction, but the book is read by Ken Jennings. Slender read. Only 4 hours.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #52 on:** July 25, 2020, 08:19:10 AM »

For $100, he should deliver it with some nice stuff in the drawers.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #53 on:** July 25, 2020, 08:20:00 AM »

When my dad was in the hospital he had a CATHARTIC inserted, and it was very painful.

...DR CHAS SMITH beat me to my first thought.....

Jrand74 · « **Reply #54 on:** July 25, 2020, 08:20:14 AM »

DR JEANNE I am sending you doctor vibes.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #55 on:** July 25, 2020, 08:27:10 AM »

I just read that Trump's Gestapo controlling Portland protestors shot a reporter, and here's another dragging off another.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #56 on:** July 25, 2020, 08:28:06 AM »

TOD:

David Niven:
Bonjour Tristesse
55 Days at Peking
Please Don't Eat the Daisies

Blake Edwards:
Mister Cory
Breakfast at Tiffany's
S.O.B.
The Pink Panther
Experiment in Terror

Peter Sellers:
The Pink Panther
Lolita
Dr. Strangelove.....
What's New Pussycat?
The World of Henry Orient
Waltz of the Toreadors

elmore3003 · « **Reply #57 on:** July 25, 2020, 08:28:08 AM »

I wonder if any of these "police" are Betsy DeVos' brother's mercenaries?

Jrand74 · « **Reply #58 on:** July 25, 2020, 08:29:48 AM »

I think I shall probably have sandwiches today and do some cooking tomorrow.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #59 on:** July 25, 2020, 08:31:25 AM »

David Niven
Please Don't Eat the Daisies
Around the World in 80 Day
The Bishop's Wife

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