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[JMK]

never been to Esperant.

One of my favorite tunes by the little-known Esperanto group Tri Hund Nokt.

[elmore3003]

In 1976 or so, I had my TONSILs removed, and one of my first visitors during my convalescence was DRGinny.  She said something like "I know you like Broadway musicals and horror stories so I brought you some library books."  One was Ethan Mordden's wonderful (and best) book BETTER FOOT FORWARD and the other was the newly-published Stephen King (an author I'd never heard of) novel THE SHINING.  I never would have guessed in 1976 that I would be friends with Mr Mordden between 1979 and 1989, and that Stephen King would write many novels and become very rich even though I don't think he's written anything since 1976 as wonderful as THE SHINING amd 'SALEM'S LOT.

[Tomovoz]

One of my favorite tunes by the little-known Esperanto group Tri Hund Nokt.

Joy To The world. LOL JMK

[S. Woody White]

And the word of the day is: TONSIL!

How many people still have theirs?  And, like Benjamin Kritzer, do you have vivid memories of having them out, if you indeed had them out?

I had my tonsils out the summer between the ninth and tenth grades.  Leave it to my practical parents to wait until I couldn't miss school to have them taken out.  As it happened, I had been in the mixed chorus at John Muir Jr. High, a pretty good bass.  After the tonsilectomy, my voice simply wasn't that good for singing any more.  So it goes.

[Jrand74]

DRMBARNUM you drive and talk if you want to.

[Ginny]

In 1976 or so, I had my TONSILs removed, and one of my first visitors during my convalescence was DRGinny.  She said something like "I know you like Broadway musicals and horror stories so I brought you some library books."

...and before I left, another visitor came in to see DR elmore and brought him a bag of Doritos.  Elmore and I are still friends, she and he are not (I presume).

[Jane]

Ginny did you have an interesting day?
LOL-STAR WARS sure gets around.

Vixmom I don’t think of LOTR Trilogy as a swashbuckler film  

To return to Hisaka’s question I would call INDIANA JONES an adventure film.

[S. Woody White]

Cell phones: der B and I resisted them for years.  We were in Dallas for a political conference once, and about a quarter of the people in the hotel seemed to be using them constantly.  That number would be far larger these days, of course.  I referred to the cell phones as an ear infection that was going around.

When we moved here to Delaware, der B finally broke down and decided to get us each a phone.  The idea was that we'd be able to call each other, so that I could tell him I was ready to be picked up from "wherever."  That's not quite how things have worked, however.  Instead, we use their voicemail feature.  If we're on the road, or on the computer, we don't miss any calls.  Danged handy.

[MBarnum]

MBarnum, it's people like you what make it difficult for the rest of us.  I curse cell phone drivers frequently.  They are particularly terrible at turns and red lights.

Honestly, it really was just a joke CP. Safe driving is something I don't chance.

There have only been a very few times when I was driving while talking on the cell phone. Once I realized I could not safely do both at the same time I stopped doing so.

[S. Woody White]

Broadswords don't have much of a swashbuckle quality.  Too heavy.

[MBarnum]

Thank you Jrand! LOL!

[Jane]

I still have my TONSILs...

Which always seem to become an "issue" whenever I come down with some sort of major ears/nose/throat infection/crap -

I know what you mean.  There have been so many times I just wish mine were gone.  When I was in Jr. High my mother wanted to have them removed but my father, the doctor, found it too difficult to watch another child have surgery and said no.

Ben, as a mother I would prefer running back to the hospital and taking care of sick children all at once even if it was more difficult.

[Ginny]

Ginny did you have an interesting day?

Yes, Jane, my day was very interesting.  The students did a good job getting to know their nonprofit agencies and then doing research to find a suitable potential funder.  They, of course, gnashed their teeth a lot and made it 'way more difficult than it needed to be.

The proposal review panel I listened to was also very informative.  My great frustration, though, is that more grantseekers don't take advantage of the opportunity to observe the process, which usually takes place behind closed doors.  Because this is public money, the deliberations are open.  Even if someone isn't from an arts organization they could learn a lot about what proposal reviewers look for and about how much they care.

It's really interesting in the library as the April 15 tax deadline approaches.  We distribute tax forms and it's frightening the questions people ask.  Like, "Which one's the state form?"  Uh, the one that says:  OHIO?  People will be coming in to pick up forms right up until we close tomorrow (5:30) and some will be disappointed when they can't get them later.

[Jane]

CP, cell phones have built in phone books-you just need to punch in the numbers.

I lover my cell phone but I try not to be rude.  I also have a head set for the car so I can drive safely.

[Ginny]

Oh, Jane, I also started reading Hamlet's Dresser today.  It's really hooked me.  Good thing I've already read this month's book group book, The Middle of Everywhere, and will just have to skim it to get ready for next week's discussion.

[Jane]

I've wanted to ask customers at Barnes & Noble "Do you want my help or do you want to chat in front of me?" many times.  I've heard morons tell a store full of strangers their entire weekend plans ("We're not home, come rob us"), I've listened to half of a loud conversation on trains and planes, I got into a fight at RENT with the obnoxious young ladies in front of me who couldn't turn off or put down their cell phones, and I wish brain cancer on all of them.

A report just came out saying cell phones do not cause brain cancer.  

If I am using my cell phone I ask the person to wait, or I get off, while talking to a sales person or paying for my items.  Just because I use my phone frequently doesn't mean I'm rude about it.     Most of the time.

[DearReaderLaura]

We just got high-speed internet, and boy, is it speedy!

[Jane]

Tomovoz good vibes at the operating theater!

I don’t remember what my first typewriter was.  It was a manual similar to the one I learned on at school.  Later I had an electric typewriter.  Years ago I purchased a Remington Noiseless 6 at an antique store.  It still works, not well but it does work.

JMK should I be listening for Betsy’s voice on these spots?

Ron I’m also glad you didn’t give anything away.  

[DearReaderLaura]

I love my cell phone. I rarely use it, but it surely is handy! Most of my calls come from my kids or DH. They always seem to want to check up on me!

[Jane]

Doritos after a tonsillectomy-LOL

Ginny I’m pleased you are enjoying the book and glad you had a good day.

DRLaura I’m jealous of your high speed connection.  Maybe one day we can also have it.  Thanks for the building update.  

[JoseSPiano]

Good Evening!

Steve ended up picking me up around 2:30, and we headed out to get lunch - which turned out to basically be his breakfast.  We headed over to our good ole stand-by, Joe's.  Nice lunch, although Steve's lunch - fried tilapia - was a little overdone - but still very filling nonetheless.  I ended up with a cup of lentil soup, a grilled turkey, cheddar and bacon sandwich.  Oh, and some onion rings.



After lunch, we headed back to his old place to pick up some "soft stuff" - his clothes, some smaller fragile items the movers did not take, etc.  Then it was back to his new place where we unpacked a couple of things.  We both sat down for a bit, and ended up taking an impromptu nap.  Then came a run to the grocery store, and Steve dropped me off on the way back to his new place.

-Oh, and Ben & Jerry's is on sale this week at Ukrop's.

 

Steve's new place is very nice.  It's basically two BIG rooms - a bedroom and dining/living/office space.  And a bathroom and kitchen.  Unfortunately, Steve discovered the other day while setting up some of his new furniture, that the "odor" from the neighbor's kitchen next door somehow sneaks into his apartment.  -His landlord informed him that his neighbor is from Trinidad.  -Oh, and Steve also realized that he could hear the conversations going on next door in his bedroom.  And pretty distinctly too.  So...  He placed a call into his landlord - well, property manager - and informed of the problems.  They sent some workmen to recaulk and reseal some "cracks" - it's a converted warehouse space, so there's lots of old wood, etc.  Well...  As we woke up from our naps, we realized that we smelled something cooking again.  We walked into the hallway and couldn't smell anything out there.  Ah, well...  He'll see how his first weekend goes.

OH!  Steve decided to give his piano a try to see how the tuning held through the move.  After a few bars, we heard a "knocking" sound on the wall.  Hmmm...  Steve played some more.  No more "knocking". Maybe it was just a coincidence.  But if it wasn't.... If Steve has to smell his neighbor's cooking, then they can listen to Steve's piano playing.



...Well, that ended up longer than I expected...

[Jane]

MARK OF ZORRO (Ty Power) and all the ones that followed
ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD
COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (Robt. Donat)
COURT JESTER
THE THREE MUSKETEERS
THE SEVENTH VOYAGE OF SINBAD
SON OF FURY
THE PRINCESS BRIDE
PIRATES OF THE CARRIBEAN

[Ginny]

Cell phones - we have 'em, but use them sparingly.  I receive calls so seldom that when mine rings, I think, "Oh, somebody's phone's ringing."  DH Richard keeps his phone in his shirt pocket set to vibrate instead of ring and when he receives a call, he thinks he's having a heart attack.  

The most ridiculous usage we've observed was at orientation for freshmen and their parents at The University of Cincinnati last summer.  As soon as some parents got out of a session, they'd call their kid (who was maybe still in a session).  I'm sure the last thing these about-to-be-liberated young people wanted to do was talk to their PARENTS.

[Ginny]

Has anybody else noticed the new layout on amazon.com?  The coolest thing, to this geeky librarian, is on nonfiction books.  When you run your mouse over the cover image a box opens that has links to all kinds of features.  My fav is the "This books cites 41 books" and "29 books that cite this book."  Powerful research tool.

[JoseSPiano]

As for cell phones...

I got my first one when I started getting work on the road. Truly the most economical way to stay in touch whilst hopping from city to city, state to state.  I used to get killed with calling card calls/bills.  Otherwise, I primarily use it for my long distance calls.  My land-line here in Richmond is strictly bare bones service, and I keep it just in case an emergency should arise, and the number should have to be traced.

When I am "home", I hardly use my phone - cell or otherwise.  I giggle sometimes when I get my bill, and my monthly usage - outgoing and incoming calls - hasn't even broken 200 minutes - "unlimited" or "peak hours".  And there will be blocks of days where I haven't made or received calls.

I'm an internet and e-mail power user!

[elmore3003]

...and before I left, another visitor came in to see DR elmore and brought him a bag of Doritos.  Elmore and I are still friends, she and he are not (I presume).

DRGinny, I've forgotten that!  Who brought Doritos?

[elmore3003]

A report just came out saying cell phones do not cause brain cancer.  

If I am using my cell phone I ask the person to wait, or I get off, while talking to a sales person or paying for my items.  Just because I use my phone frequently doesn't mean I'm rude about it.     Most of the time.

DRJane, I can't imagine you could ever be rude to anyone!  I am bummed about the brain cancer report, though.

[elmore3003]

Tomovoz good vibes at the operating theater!

If I get to the operating theatre and those obnoxious ladies from RENT are there with their cell phones, I'm giving them lobotomies myself.

[Ginny]

DRGinny, I've forgotten that!  Who brought Doritos?

BIG HINT - she moved away and married someone tall.

DR's, it's been a fun day, talking about tonsils and typewriters and such, but I must go.  Tomorrow's another day of handing out tax forms to the desperate    'night!

[Jane]

DRJane, I can't imagine you could ever be rude to anyone!  I am bummed about the brain cancer report, though.

Sweet elmore I'm not perfect.  I'm sure Keith will tell you I'm far from it.  

Sorry you are bummed out now.