Topic: 182%!!! THE SUCCESSFUL INDIEGOGO CAMPAIGN ENDS (Read 3230 times)

bk · « **Reply #60 on:** April 10, 2021, 01:41:43 PM »

Then I drove to Hollywood to see the new Amoeba store. As I suspected there was a line to get in. What I didn't expect was that the line would be over two blocks long. What the HELL is wrong with people. That's a two-hour wait to get into a store. And frankly, I didn't even see the name of the store in front, which I found odd. I drove on, of course, and then went to a store in Reseda that is smaller but basically the same, with the same really low prices on classical stuff. I got a few things and then came home. Traffic was TERRIBLE everywhere.

Jane · « **Reply #61 on:** April 10, 2021, 01:50:14 PM »

Quote from: John G. on April 10, 2021, 12:07:34 PM

I found two more Talavera pots for the front -- and large ones, too. The prices were unbeatable. 80% or more less than other places. The garden is growing.

It sounds as if your growing garden is very pretty.

Jane · « **Reply #62 on:** April 10, 2021, 01:50:42 PM »

Quote from: vixmom on April 10, 2021, 12:36:43 PM

I am getting my second Pfizer in a couple of hours...

Yay. How is your boss feeling?

Jane · « **Reply #63 on:** April 10, 2021, 01:50:58 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on April 10, 2021, 12:42:46 PM

Quote from: Jane on April 10, 2021, 09:21:53 AM
I am packing. Is this really going to happen.

DR Jane, I am so excited for you!

Thank you.

bk · « **Reply #64 on:** April 10, 2021, 01:51:09 PM »

Listening to a Strauss opera called Das Spitzentuch der Königin.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #65 on:** April 10, 2021, 01:59:30 PM »

Quote from: John G. on April 10, 2021, 01:27:43 PM

I'm also trying to finish up a dreary Zola novel strangely titled Joie de Vivre. I think a lot of it was not translatable back in the early 20th century. I just came across "enciente," because it was too scandalous to use "pregnant." Oy.

The only good unbowdlerized translation of Nana, I believe, is the latest Penguin edition, and the same is true of wonderful The Count of Monte Cristo in Robin Buss' excellent, uncensored translation.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #66 on:** April 10, 2021, 02:02:04 PM »

Quote from: bk on April 10, 2021, 01:51:09 PM

Listening to a Strauss opera called Das Spitzentuch der Königin.

The Queen's Handkerchief, the source of the wonderful Strauss waltz, "Roses from the South."

bk · « **Reply #67 on:** April 10, 2021, 02:14:42 PM »

Yes, I recognized that immediately - but it's really a delightful little operetta filled with attractive tunes.

John G. · « **Reply #68 on:** April 10, 2021, 02:33:09 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on April 10, 2021, 01:59:30 PM

Quote from: John G. on April 10, 2021, 01:27:43 PM
I'm also trying to finish up a dreary Zola novel strangely titled Joie de Vivre. I think a lot of it was not translatable back in the early 20th century. I just came across "enciente," because it was too scandalous to use "pregnant." Oy.

The only good unbowdlerized translation of Nana, I believe, is the latest Penguin edition, and the same is true of wonderful The Count of Monte Cristo in Robin Buss' excellent, uncensored translation.

I read that version of The Count. It was great.

singdaw · « **Reply #69 on:** April 10, 2021, 02:35:41 PM »

Well, it's been an interesting afternoon.

singdaw · « **Reply #70 on:** April 10, 2021, 02:37:54 PM »

The post office suddenly "found" two items that the shippers claimed to have sent, and the post office delivered, some time back. One was supposed to have arrived two months ago, the other two weeks ago. I received them today. so that's good. Except for the carrier, who really messed up. They've been sitting here in my building all along, but in the wrong person's box.

singdaw · « **Reply #71 on:** April 10, 2021, 02:39:36 PM »

Then an Amazon grocery order arrived. All was good there, except that I'm missing Brussels sprouts and parsnips, and instead got cherry tomatoes and raspberries and asparagus. The wrong bag was clearly marked with my name and address, so not sure what happened there. Not the end of the world. But it's the first glitch I've had with Amazon groceries.

singdaw · « **Reply #72 on:** April 10, 2021, 02:39:52 PM »

I know. First-world problems.

singdaw · « **Reply #73 on:** April 10, 2021, 02:40:05 PM »

Vent concluded.

singdaw · « **Reply #74 on:** April 10, 2021, 02:49:09 PM »

So, how about those Mets?

singdaw · « **Reply #75 on:** April 10, 2021, 02:49:28 PM »

Or how about Moby Dick?

singdaw · « **Reply #76 on:** April 10, 2021, 02:49:45 PM »

It's about this...

...whale.

singdaw · « **Reply #77 on:** April 10, 2021, 02:50:24 PM »

I just LOVE Roz Russell's line reading on that.

Laura · « **Reply #78 on:** April 10, 2021, 03:29:18 PM »

Aww, I'm glad Thatch is finally a lap cat. You are very patient.

Laura · « **Reply #79 on:** April 10, 2021, 03:30:14 PM »

Leonard walks over me, but he's too big to fit in my lap. When he tries, he spills over.

Laura · « **Reply #80 on:** April 10, 2021, 03:31:02 PM »

My daughter-in-law found a couple of toddler bikes on facebook marketplace this morning, so she asked if I could pick them up right away before someone else got there.

Laura · « **Reply #81 on:** April 10, 2021, 03:31:38 PM »

So we got to visit with an excited toddler for a couple of hours.

singdaw · « **Reply #82 on:** April 10, 2021, 03:36:23 PM »

That's always fun.

singdaw · « **Reply #83 on:** April 10, 2021, 03:36:53 PM »

As DR Ginny will attest, and DR Jane will soon be able to, as well.

Jane · « **Reply #84 on:** April 10, 2021, 03:59:22 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on April 10, 2021, 02:37:54 PM

The post office suddenly "found" two items that the shippers claimed to have sent, and the post office delivered, some time back. One was supposed to have arrived two months ago, the other two weeks ago. I received them today. so that's good. Except for the carrier, who really messed up. They've been sitting here in my building all along, but in the wrong person's box.

And where has the person with your items been?

Jane · « **Reply #85 on:** April 10, 2021, 03:59:51 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on April 10, 2021, 02:39:52 PM

I know. First-world problems.

Laura · « **Reply #86 on:** April 10, 2021, 04:00:22 PM »

I'm excited for you, Jane. But don't be surprised if she doesn't want to be held. She might be too mobile and excited to be held.

Jane · « **Reply #87 on:** April 10, 2021, 04:00:23 PM »

Quote from: Laura on April 10, 2021, 03:30:14 PM

Leonard walks over me, but he's too big to fit in my lap. When he tries, he spills over.

Wow, how much does he weigh?

Laura · « **Reply #88 on:** April 10, 2021, 04:01:16 PM »

I think he was about 15 pounds when I weighed him.

Jane · « **Reply #89 on:** April 10, 2021, 04:02:32 PM »

Quote from: Laura on April 10, 2021, 04:00:22 PM

I'm excited for you, Jane. But don't be surprised if she doesn't want to be held. She might be too mobile and excited to be held.

Thanks for the reminder. I already expect this. I will settle for just be able to touch her.

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