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[bk]

Dead battery again. I suspected it might happen because when I locked it last night it didn't beep, then I unlocked and locked again and it did, but something is clearly running in the electrical chain and I think this all has to do with the break in - I read up on that last night and it said when they do whatever it is they do it can drain the battery.  So, guess I'll go to the nearby mechanic and have him take a gander.

[bk]

AAA on their way and once it's jumped I'll go pick up some mail, I guess. 

[Jane]

We just watched and enjoyed The Bishop's Wife, which curiously neither of us had ever seen.

 

What a treat you had.

[Jane]

Tonight, we shall polish off the remains of a Harvey Wallbanger cake.

I used to make that!  Wonder if I still have the recipe...

And the Harvey Wallbanger made an appearance in the “Call the Midwife” Christmas special on PBS.

That was surprising and fun.

[bk]

Apparently this is dead battery day - AAA very busy and won't be here for another fifteen minutes.  Once it's jump started I have to let it run fifteen minutes before driving it, so I won't get out of here until three-thirty, which means I won't have food ordered until four, which means I won't eat until five.  Quite irritating on every level.

[Jane]

I am not a vodka drinker.

[Jane]

Bruce did you report the break in?  If so, and that caused this problem, maybe your insurance would cover the repairs.

[Jrand74]

The extended weather forecast is rather snowy & icy for Iowa and points East.....through Friday.....

[George]

Postal updates:  My sister still hasn't received the package I sent her on December 15th.   I did receive a package mailed from NY state on the 16th.  I also received a card from the same area that was postmarked December 10th.  Most surprising of all, a card mailed from NYC on December 24th arrived yesterday!

I ordered a package of German dumplings for my mom back in October, and they STILL haven't arrived!

[George]

I got my Aetna breakdown of what they will cover from my ER visit after the two kidney stones. I think I'll have a bill of about $140 waiting for me.

That's all?  That's great!

[Jeanne]

Hello, everyone.

[Jeanne]

Apparently this is dead battery day - AAA very busy and won't be here for another fifteen minutes.  Once it's jump started I have to let it run fifteen minutes before driving it, so I won't get out of here until three-thirty, which means I won't have food ordered until four, which means I won't eat until five.  Quite irritating on every level.

We have to assume that the thieves aren't just targeting your car, but others, too. If they're the cause of the dead battery, then it's no wonder lots of other people are having the problem.

[Jeanne]

I got my Aetna breakdown of what they will cover from my ER visit after the two kidney stones. I think I'll have a bill of about $140 waiting for me.

That's all?  That's great!

Agreed. Not bad at all.

[Jane]

Postal updates:  My sister still hasn't received the package I sent her on December 15th.   I did receive a package mailed from NY state on the 16th.  I also received a card from the same area that was postmarked December 10th.  Most surprising of all, a card mailed from NYC on December 24th arrived yesterday!

I ordered a package of German dumplings for my mom back in October, and they STILL haven't arrived!

I think you need a refund or a new order.

[Jeanne]

Glad to hear that DR Laura's feeling better.

[Jeanne]

Postal updates:  My sister still hasn't received the package I sent her on December 15th.   I did receive a package mailed from NY state on the 16th.  I also received a card from the same area that was postmarked December 10th.  Most surprising of all, a card mailed from NYC on December 24th arrived yesterday!

I ordered a package of German dumplings for my mom back in October, and they STILL haven't arrived!

I think you need a refund or a new order.

I think so, too.

[Jeanne]

TTFN.

[John G.]

Kathleen Battle alert!   -- a 1991 L’Elisir d’Amore on Sunday the 3rd.

That opera is pure joy.

[John G.]

We just watched and enjoyed The Bishop's Wife, which curiously neither of us had ever seen.

 

What a treat you had.

Favorite scene?

[George]

Postal updates:  My sister still hasn't received the package I sent her on December 15th.   I did receive a package mailed from NY state on the 16th.  I also received a card from the same area that was postmarked December 10th.  Most surprising of all, a card mailed from NYC on December 24th arrived yesterday!

I ordered a package of German dumplings for my mom back in October, and they STILL haven't arrived!

I think you need a refund or a new order.

Definitely a refund

[bk]

Did not report the break-in.

[bk]

After the battery was charged, I picked up some packages (apparently the USPS delivered a bunch of very late Amazon packages because I got four that were due some time ago), came home, let the car run for another thirty minutes, then shut it off and locked it (beep heard so hopefully nothing is still running to drain the battery).  I ordered from Stanley's - Chinese chicken salad - that wasn't the plan but they sent a 30% off coupon.

[bk]

And since then, I've been listening to a marvelous Weinberger opera - the polar opposite of Schwanda, although the opening chorus piece is very much in the operetta style - but then it gets much more serious and it's really filled with gorgeous music, I must say - it's called Wallenstein.  After that it will be Janacek's Kata Kabanova, which I'm looking forward to.

[singdaw]

Favorite scene?

The boy's choir and the skating scene were definite highlights.

[singdaw]

Sorry about the car, bk. I went through something similar recently (not from a break-in, though), and finally had to have the entire battery replaced. Your problem sounds like it is more extensive.

[singdaw]

It's a terrible feeling, not being able to rely on your car.

[Laura]

Good evening.

[Laura]

I had a dead battery a couple weeks ago, too. It was under warranty, luckily.

[Laura]

The family came over this afternoon and we had a lovely time in the carport. Grandson found the child-sized rake I had bought, and that was it. It entertained him all afternoon.

[Laura]

I think we got him to open two presents. He was more interested in the rake. And using the rake to dig in the dirt with Grandpa. So we will try again next week, I guess.

We did get some excellent news tonight.