Topic: THE THINGS (Read 5870 times)

KevinH · « **Reply #30 on:** January 07, 2022, 08:11:33 AM »

Good morning!

KevinH · « **Reply #31 on:** January 07, 2022, 08:11:43 AM »

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Jane · « **Reply #32 on:** January 07, 2022, 08:16:54 AM »

DR George thanks for the article on Sidney Poitier.

John G. · « **Reply #33 on:** January 07, 2022, 08:21:23 AM »

https://www.npr.org/2022/01/07/1071067052/jennifer-doudna-what-does-crispr-mean-for-the-future-of-human-evolution

Great TED talk with Jennifer Doudna on CRISPR advances. Fascinating stuff.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #34 on:** January 07, 2022, 09:09:59 AM »

Things have actually cleaned up pretty well. I probably could have gone in. My biggest worry was getting the walker through the piles of snow on the sidewalk to the street.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #35 on:** January 07, 2022, 09:57:47 AM »

This is a first: We got our driveway plowed early this morning by accident.

The neighbor had someone new come to do hers, and he went up the wrong one. We heard him, and assumed it was our regular guy. So later Nathan and I went out to do the snowblowing, shovel cleanup, sanding, etc. and along comes our guy. We were chatting for a minute and, in conversation, found out this was his first time here today.

So, haha. We are very fortunate in not having to pay for it, but most people pay - a lot - and I'll bet that other guy was pissed when he had to come back to do the correct driveway...for free.

John G. · « **Reply #36 on:** January 07, 2022, 10:00:27 AM »

Nice, ChasSmith.

John G. · « **Reply #37 on:** January 07, 2022, 10:01:40 AM »

I’m going to have to watch The Prom again. I didn’t realize that Emma’s closeted girlfriend is Ariana DeBose from West Side Story.

John G. · « **Reply #38 on:** January 07, 2022, 10:25:34 AM »

Has anyone played Wordle yet? It’s an online word game.

singdaw · « **Reply #39 on:** January 07, 2022, 11:24:10 AM »

Yes, DR John G. It is cold here today.

singdaw · « **Reply #40 on:** January 07, 2022, 11:24:31 AM »

Thanks for noticing.

George · « **Reply #41 on:** January 07, 2022, 11:48:32 AM »

Quote from: Jrand71 on January 07, 2022, 05:40:29 AM

Things I learned yesterday - DR GEORGE misplaced his internet and went to New Mexico.

And it was a delish trip!

George · « **Reply #42 on:** January 07, 2022, 11:49:20 AM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on January 07, 2022, 09:57:47 AM

This is a first: We got our driveway plowed early this morning by accident.

The neighbor had someone new come to do hers, and he went up the wrong one. We heard him, and assumed it was our regular guy. So later Nathan and I went out to do the snowblowing, shovel cleanup, sanding, etc. and along comes our guy. We were chatting for a minute and, in conversation, found out this was his first time here today.

So, haha. We are very fortunate in not having to pay for it, but most people pay - a lot - and I'll bet that other guy was pissed when he had to come back to do the correct driveway...for free.

Good for you!

ChasSmith · « **Reply #43 on:** January 07, 2022, 12:09:29 PM »

It's an odd day. Everyone's home and it feels completely like a Saturday. So it's nice knowing we still have a weekend ahead of us and tomorrow's another Saturday. Or maybe tomorrow will feel like Sunday, then we'll have another Sunday. One never knows how it will all play out.

Jane · « **Reply #44 on:** January 07, 2022, 12:19:38 PM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on January 07, 2022, 09:57:47 AM

This is a first: We got our driveway plowed early this morning by accident.

The neighbor had someone new come to do hers, and he went up the wrong one. We heard him, and assumed it was our regular guy. So later Nathan and I went out to do the snowblowing, shovel cleanup, sanding, etc. and along comes our guy. We were chatting for a minute and, in conversation, found out this was his first time here today.

So, haha. We are very fortunate in not having to pay for it, but most people pay - a lot - and I'll bet that other guy was pissed when he had to come back to do the correct driveway...for free.

Poor guy.

Jane · « **Reply #45 on:** January 07, 2022, 12:22:01 PM »

When we lived in Michigan the second time it was the only home where we had someone who plowed regularly. We had the option to play a flat rate for the season or each time he plowed. We opted to go with the flat rate and not worry about it. The guy was great about plowing. Over the years it probably came out about even with the flat rate vs per plow.

John G. · « **Reply #46 on:** January 07, 2022, 12:36:09 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on January 07, 2022, 11:24:31 AM

Thanks for noticing.

I’m always glad to notice other people’s cold temperatures from afar. It’s freezing here today and supposedly is going to hit 80 Sunday.

John G. · « **Reply #47 on:** January 07, 2022, 12:38:14 PM »

My mother used to hire me out to shovel neighbors’ driveways, which I detested because of the cold. And she undercharged for the service. I think that has contributed to my hatred of snow.

Jane · « **Reply #48 on:** January 07, 2022, 12:40:14 PM »

Quote from: John G. on January 07, 2022, 12:36:09 PM

Quote from: singdaw on January 07, 2022, 11:24:31 AM
Thanks for noticing.

I’m always glad to notice other people’s cold temperatures from afar. It’s freezing here today and supposedly is going to hit 80 Sunday.

LOL, I always felt that way growing up in LA.

Jane · « **Reply #49 on:** January 07, 2022, 12:44:35 PM »

Quote from: John G. on January 07, 2022, 12:38:14 PM

My mother used to hire me out to shovel neighbors’ driveways, which I detested because of the cold. And she undercharged for the service. I think that has contributed to my hatred of snow.

Once I offered Craig's services to babysit when Bryan wasn't home to do it. I thought he would be thrilled to have his first job. Nope, he was angry at me. Of course he had to do it anyway and I never offered his services to anyone again. I did not set the fee though. I expect they paid whatever they paid Bryan, though Bryan did magic tricks for the kids which they loved.

Jane · « **Reply #50 on:** January 07, 2022, 12:45:43 PM »

DR TCB are you beginning to feel better from your covid symptoms? I also hope your ankle is hurting less each day.

Ginny · « **Reply #51 on:** January 07, 2022, 12:59:40 PM »

Friday afternoon greetings! In today’s grocery pick-up I ordered 6 bananas and received 6 bunches of bananas - 11.5 pounds. One bunch has already gone to our neighbor Rosemary. Tomorrow for breakfast we’re going to have another Dutch baby - with caramelized bananas.

Jane · « **Reply #52 on:** January 07, 2022, 01:19:24 PM »

Banana bread?

bk · « **Reply #53 on:** January 07, 2022, 01:27:41 PM »

I'm up, I'm up - fell asleep around four something, woke up at seven-thirty, back to bed at nine-thirty, maybe fell asleep at ten-thirty and up at one. No idea how much sleep that is but it's not enough.

bk · « **Reply #54 on:** January 07, 2022, 01:27:56 PM »

Well futz and finesse as soon as I can focus.

Ginny · « **Reply #55 on:** January 07, 2022, 01:33:43 PM »

Quote from: Jane on January 07, 2022, 01:19:24 PM

Banana bread?

Yes, eventually…

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #56 on:** January 07, 2022, 01:39:44 PM »

Another Friday is biting the dust.

Where, oh! where, did this week GO?

At least I got to the bank today. Have been putting it off for weeks. Deposits.

Ah, well.

"Castle" re-runs are airing and I'm a'watchin'!

John G. · « **Reply #57 on:** January 07, 2022, 02:51:46 PM »

Slow day. Finally logging off from work.

singdaw · « **Reply #58 on:** January 07, 2022, 03:10:20 PM »

I can't hear you. I have a banana in my ear.

singdaw · « **Reply #59 on:** January 07, 2022, 03:12:55 PM »

Today was a frantic work day. And I'm working Saturday, too.

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