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[John G.]

Five!

[John G.]

What is your inside temp?

It's probably in the low 60s. I've got multiple layers of clothing on, and the heater is giving it its best.

[bk]

Listening to Madama Butterfly - I love the von Karajan/Freni/Pavarotti version a lot, but his one, which I realized I had in the big John Barbirolli box, is its equal and is one of the few Barbirolli CDs that sounds pretty great - the others are all plagued with bad masters or bad engineering - I tried to listen his Otello and in the first bar of music there's so much distortion I couldn't really continue.

[Jane]

What is your inside temp?

It's probably in the low 60s. I've got multiple layers of clothing on, and the heater is giving it its best.

That isn't as bad as I expected. 

[Jane]

STAY WARM VIBES FOR DR JOHN!

[Jane]

I hope I just fixed the problem causing my phone battery to drain.  If not I will have to decide if I want to replace the battery.  I would like the new mini iPhone, however, as far as I can tell the problem connecting to hearing aids as not been fixed yet.

[John G.]

What is your inside temp?

It's probably in the low 60s. I've got multiple layers of clothing on, and the heater is giving it its best.

That isn't as bad as I expected. 

It helped that it got into the low 40s today outside. Lots of the snow melted, and the ice melted, too. But we're supposed to have a snow or ice storm tonight.

[John G.]

I don't want to go back to reading while the power is on. But I also don't feel like starting a movie.

[Jane]

I don't want to go back to reading while the power is on. But I also don't feel like starting a movie.

I would be afraid to start a movie.

[Jane]

[George]

DR George - thanks for the link to America's Test Kitchen. Such a wealth of information!  I have seen the show on television occasionally.

My pleasure!  I really enjoy the show, even just watching.  And one of the guys, Dan, is a real cutie!

They did a live version in San Antonio back when Christopher whats-his-name was still with the show. It was fun. I ushered for and then bought their 50-pound cookbook.

I always found Christopher creepy.  Now he's on a cooking program called Milk Street.  Don't ask me why.

He's very AR. I can sympathize.

Umm...I don't know what AR means?  Should I??

[George]

Power is back on.

WHEW!!

[George]

Heading home.

Until later.

[John G.]

DR George - thanks for the link to America's Test Kitchen. Such a wealth of information!  I have seen the show on television occasionally.

My pleasure!  I really enjoy the show, even just watching.  And one of the guys, Dan, is a real cutie!

They did a live version in San Antonio back when Christopher whats-his-name was still with the show. It was fun. I ushered for and then bought their 50-pound cookbook.

I always found Christopher creepy.  Now he's on a cooking program called Milk Street.  Don't ask me why.

He's very AR. I can sympathize.

Umm...I don't know what AR means?  Should I??

anal retentive

[John G.]

I went outside earlier today just to get out of the house. It was around 4 p.m. Traffic was pretty bad, which I later realized was because the main red light by the supermarket was out. Most of the businesses leading up to that were also dark, though one taqueria had a long drive-thru line. I don't know what they were cooking with or what power they were using. Maybe a higher one.

[singdaw]

Good medical news for many DRs.  Except DR vixmom.   ~~~BACK VIBES~~~ for her!

[singdaw]

Hope things improve darn soon for DR John G.

[vixmom]

Another Dutch oven on sale, Vixmom. It ain’t cheap, but it’s still 60% off.

https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/staub-tall-dutch-oven-sale-36880109?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Category/Channel:+collection/shopping

That looks pretty but unfortunately I dropped the cost on a chiropractor appointment instead as they don’t accept my insurance

[John G.]

I decided against picking up a drive-thru dinner. It would probably have been too long a wait. So, I went to the H-E-B since I was at that intersection. The parking lot wasn't busy, but as I approached the door, I noticed that they had closed off all but two entrances/exits. Once inside the store, the power went out. Before the generator kicked in, I just stood there and waited. It was rather eerie.

I picked up a few things I needed and noticed that most of the store, except for produce, had been stripped bare. I managed to get some cheese I need for a soup I want to make this weekend, some salsa, a couple of bananas for the bird and some potato chips because I need a guilty pleasure. And I also got myself some flowers, because, well, I just needed those, too.

Checkout was a madhouse, with people just wanting to get through while the power was on and they could pay with a card. 

[John G.]

I found out from friends that their H-E-B was closed. No power. No nothing.

[John G.]

We have the bowl water advisory in effect. I'm getting emails that there's a run on gasoline. Who knows what else.

[John G.]

Another Dutch oven on sale, Vixmom. It ain’t cheap, but it’s still 60% off.

https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/staub-tall-dutch-oven-sale-36880109?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Category/Channel:+collection/shopping

That looks pretty but unfortunately I dropped the cost on a chiropractor appointment instead as they don’t accept my insurance

You know, once again I have to question your priorities. A Dutch oven that you need a strong back in order to use or a strong back?

[singdaw]

Wow, DR John G.  It sounds like an apocalyptic world down there.

[singdaw]

Goodnight, my someone everyone.

[Jeanne]

Hello, everyone.

[Jeanne]

Another Dutch oven on sale, Vixmom. It ain’t cheap, but it’s still 60% off.

https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/staub-tall-dutch-oven-sale-36880109?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Category/Channel:+collection/shopping

That looks pretty but unfortunately I dropped the cost on a chiropractor appointment instead as they don’t accept my insurance

You know, once again I have to question your priorities. A Dutch oven that you need a strong back in order to use or a strong back?

I used to use enameled cast iron pots to cook with. They were lovely, but HEAVY! Yes, you need a strong back. I must use lighter cookware these days.  Not that I cook much anymore.

[Jeanne]

Vixmom, I hope you find a new chiropractor you like.

I lucked out last year and found a good one when my medical group wouldn't allow us to see any of our doctors for FOUR months (!). But he wasn't cheap. My benefits changed this year, allowing far less acupuncture   but more chiropractic. I found someone who looks promising and booked an appointment for next week. Fortunately, there are lots of chiropractors near me who take my insurance (at least they're listed in the directory), so if I don't like her I can try someone else.

[Jeanne]

I hope I just fixed the problem causing my phone battery to drain.  If not I will have to decide if I want to replace the battery.  I would like the new mini iPhone, however, as far as I can tell the problem connecting to hearing aids as not been fixed yet.

Jane, are you referring to the 2020 SE?

[Jeanne]

Stay safe and warm to DRs John G, Jrand, Ginny, and anyone else affected by the storm.

[Jeanne]

Some weird things are going on with my hands. I'm considering becoming a hand model buying a wrist brace.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/consumer-reviews/sns-bestreviews-health-the-best-wrist-brace-20191126-mtpkhnlmmrcdpntver7k5t7zh4-story.html

Singdaw, are you familiar with the Incrediwear products? I'm forever spraining/straining my wrists. I have two wrist braces, but it's the Incrediwear brace I wear the most. It's very comfortable to wear.

Hope your hands feel better soon.