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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were decisive, and now it is time for you to post until the decisive cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: EPEOLATRY!
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And a happy haineshisway.com birthday to aspara, whomever they may be.
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Cranberries.
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I'm thinking about biscuits and gravy is what I'm thinking about.
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A Very Happy Birthday to DR Julie!! ;D
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A Very Happy Birthday to DR Julie!! ;D
a very big ditto
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Happy Happy Birthday, DR Julie!
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Good luck on the car-buying, BK. I hate to buy cars (although I enjoy having a new car).
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Happy Birthday to Julie!!!
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Our new tape player works beautifully.
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And the word of the day is: EPEOLATRY!
And The Song Of The Day Is: THREE LITTLE WORDS
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HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JULIE
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Good morning, all! I wanted to be out of bed at 6:30 this morning so I went to bed at 10 pm. At 2:30 I was wide awake: the neighbor above me was walking around, dragging something around, and making a rather unneighborly racket for some time and that put me off my sleeping cycle. I mostly dozed between 3 and 6 am, when I finally fell into a deep sleep and dreamed, it was something about my last college roommate and other folk I cannot now identify. I haven't seen my roommate since his wedding in June, 1971, so I have no idea what prompted his appearance. When I woke, it was 7:45 and I figured the hell with it.
So, today, another trip to the post office to mail CDs of the 9/18 John McGlinn memorial to several friends; the son of one of Evan McGlinn's friends taped the entire two and a half hour concert on his phone, and it sounds very good. Several of the singers, and John's sister Lorin, asked for copies, so I spent a couple of hours burning the CDs on Saturday. After that, the NYPL for more historic newspapaers online and more biographical work on Harold Sanford and Otto Langey.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Birthday to Our DR Julie !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Monday morning greetings! Today I'm off to help my mother clear stuff out in preparation for her move. We'll take clothing to the thrift shop. She also needs to go to the grocery store and then I'm going to hang around out there until my cousin and his family arrive.
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Happiest of birthdays to DR Julie!
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Big decision vibes to BK!
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! ! ! ! ! HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR JULIE ! ! ! ! !
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A very good morning to everyone!
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Thank you very much to BK for including me in the notes today!
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* * * * * AUTOMOBILE PURCHASING VIBES FOR BK * * * * *
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Thank you very much to DRs George, Michael S, Ben, Laura, ArnoldMBrockman, elmore, Ginny, and Dan (the Man) for the birthday wishes! Thank you all!
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New car vibes for BK!!!
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DR Ben - is your new tape player one that is made specifically to allow you to transfer and convert cassette tapes to mp3s on your computer?
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A Very Happy Birthday to DR Julie!!
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up... And I'm back in Hamilton Heights (a.k.a. West Harlem, Uptown, El Alto, Vinegar Hill, Sugar Hill, "Canada", etc., etc., etc...).
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR JULIE!!!!!
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In other news...
When I stepped into my apartment, I heard this low buzzing, rattling noise. At first I thought it was my roommate's alarm clock - ??? - then I realized it was something in the living room. Alas, I then realized it was the DVR. The screen was stuck in "boot" mode, and as soon as I unplugged it, the buzzing and rattling stopped. Then I plugged it back in again, more buzzing and rattling, then it stopped... But it never booted up. So... I unplugged it again and left it unplugged while I took a shower. Well... I'm really not looking forward to switching out a DVR box during this holiday week. Although, I have had some previous communications with some of the Time-Warner folks via Twitter... Hmm...
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bk - ~~~~~Happy and Smart Car Shopping, Bargaining and Buying Vibes to You!~~~~~
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Excellent Vibes and Xylophones to Our BK ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I'm listening to Elgar's "Enigma" variations; Variation No. 9 "Nimrod" leaves me a blubbering mess every time I hear it.
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DR Ben - is your new tape player one that is made specifically to allow you to transfer and convert cassette tapes to mp3s on your computer?
Yes, Julie. It's an ION Tape2PC unit. We have an old system which works withouth the USB cable but, as I said, it's old and the quality is not great so when Phil and Rose asked what we wanted for Christmas this popped into our mind. Since we already have the turntable and it works great, we decided to get the tape deck as well. You can attach it to a stereo system and use it as a plain cassette deck without the computer but the USP port allows us to attach it to the computer and use Audacity and burn our tapes to the hard drive, clean them up (if necessary) and them burn them to CD!
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Happy Birthday, Julie!
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Off to the post office to mail myself a couple of packages....and to mail my rent checks (condo and storage unit).
My last day in Johnston.
My flight leaves at 8:40 a.m. tomorrow. I need to be there by 6:40 a.m. It's an hour's drive, so my mom, my aunt and I need to leave the house at 5:40 a.m.
Oy!
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And now for something completely different:
Birds on Broadway (http://www.animelodies.com/broadway.html)
I laughed 'til I cried!
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bk - ~~~~~Happy and Smart Car Shopping, Bargaining and Buying Vibes to You!~~~~~
For what it's worth, I've always found that the way to get the best deal on a car is to not be afraid to walk out the door.
Once you fall in love with a particular car, you're a goner.
This is a buyer's market. Drive a hard bargain. Say "No," and the salesman will come chasing after you.
Good luck!
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Happy Birthday, Julie !
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BLUE VELVET is a strange picture, but I've always enjoyed it.
My friend, George Dickerson, played Laura Dern's policeman father.
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Good morning!
Cold but not uncomfortably so this morning. I enjoyed my walk in the early morning chill, but it doesn't look to get out of the 40s today despite being bright and sunny.
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TOD:
Major 2009 events:
1. I moved to Austin, TX.
2. ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD was published. I had more fun writing that book than anything else I've ever written.
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Happy Birthday to DR Julie!!!
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BLUE VELVET is very strange and discomforting to watch, but I do admire its moxy, and I revisit it every couple of years.
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No UPS deliveries yet today, so it looks like I'll be finishing up 8 1/2's bonus features. They are formidible! Several documentaries and interviews that run an hour each (at least three of those that I glimpsed in the table of contents), so if I indeed continue with it today, it'll take all afternoon and likely some of the evening.
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Luckily for me, there's nothing on TV of interest. THE CLOSER has concluded for the season, and CASTLE is preempted tonight for the third PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN movie.
So, I'll have time to give whatever disc I'll be working on.
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If I have some time for myself, I'll likely watch CHANGELING if it recorded off one of the HBO HD channels last night.
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A VERY VERY HAPPY HHW BIRTHDAY GREETING
TO DR JULIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(http://www.cestafamily.com/whatsnew/images/julie_cake.jpg)
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~~~CAR-BUYING VIBES OF FORTITUDE~~~
to bk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Monumental events in my life in 2009:
My health crisis. Having had almost picture-perfect health for my entire life, this was a life-altering experience. I battled some kind of inflammatory nerve condition for about three months. I'm happy to say through exercise and the sterling efforts of my physical therapists, I have almost fully recovered, the only remnants of my condition a slight numbness in the last three fingers of my right hand.
While I was battling my physical ailments, my house decided to get sick as well with a back porch roof needing complete replacement and a shower head falling off in mid-use causing me to finish my cleansing under a single stream of water coming from the bare pipe. And without strength in my right hand to fix it, I had to enlist the help of a friend after I found a replacement head for it. With all of the doctor, medicine, hospital, and physical therapy bills looming (even with insurance), the last thing I needed was to deal with expensive home repairs.
In the midst of all this, I also had to renew my driver's license right when I was in terrible physical condition. A three hour wait in line before making it to schedule an appointment did me no good either, but I did get it out of the way.
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So for me, 2010 has just GOT to be a better year!
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Hmmm... Well... I guess I'll finally be watching some DVDs over the next few days...
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DR DAW - Do you happen to know if Sasha is getting "hazard pay" for this? ;) -A vocal recital at 11:00am?!?!?
Sunday Morning Coffee Concerts
Sasha Cooke, mezzo-soprano; Ken Noda, piano (http://new.lincolncenter.org/live/index.php/gp-09-sunday-morning-coffee-concerts-jan-10)
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As for "Blue Velvet"...
I've tried a couple of times to watch the movie all the way through, and I don't think I've ever succeeded. Well, at least I don't ever remember watching the whole movie in one sitting. I guess I need to come back to it one of these days. -And since my Cable/DVR box is on the fritz, I guess I could pull out my VHS copy of it... ;)
*I will say that one of my big stumbling blocks with "Blue Velvet" is Isabella Rosselini. Her Italian-ized English just pulls me out of the movie - well, almost every English movie she's ever done.
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A Very Happy Birthday to DR Julie!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR JULIE!!!!!
Thank you so much, DRs Kerry and Jose!
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I'm heading downstairs now to clean myself up. Lunch plans are indefinite now, but even if we don't do lunch, I need a shave and shower.
WBBL.
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DR Ben - is your new tape player one that is made specifically to allow you to transfer and convert cassette tapes to mp3s on your computer?
Yes, Julie. It's an ION Tape2PC unit. We have an old system which works withouth the USB cable but, as I said, it's old and the quality is not great so when Phil and Rose asked what we wanted for Christmas this popped into our mind. Since we already have the turntable and it works great, we decided to get the tape deck as well. You can attach it to a stereo system and use it as a plain cassette deck without the computer but the USP port allows us to attach it to the computer and use Audacity and burn our tapes to the hard drive, clean them up (if necessary) and them burn them to CD!
Thanks for the explanation, Ben. I also have a bunch of old LPs and tapes that are gathering dust rigt now, as I no longer have either a turntable or cassette player. I should probably look into something like this.
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Happy happy happy birthday to dear Julie!!!
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Thanks for the birthday wishes to DRs Ron Pulliam, Druxy and Matt!!
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Off to the post office to mail myself a couple of packages....and to mail my rent checks (condo and storage unit).
My last day in Johnston.
My flight leaves at 8:40 a.m. tomorrow. I need to be there by 6:40 a.m. It's an hour's drive, so my mom, my aunt and I need to leave the house at 5:40 a.m.
Oy!
Safe travel vibes and early wake up calls for DR Ron Pulliam.
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A VERY VERY HAPPY HHW BIRTHDAY GREETING
TO DR JULIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(http://www.cestafamily.com/whatsnew/images/julie_cake.jpg)
Thank you so much, David! You always amaze me with the images you find!
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So for me, 2010 has just GOT to be a better year!
Vibes for a much better, happy and healthy 2010 for DR Matt H.
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Thank you very much, DR FJL!!
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TOD:
Truth be told, 2009 was less than a brillaint year for me. Nothing out-and-out bad happened to me but there has been a series of minor disappointments and I'm left with a general feeling of having just coasted through the year. I'm hoping that 2010 will be much better (for everyone!)
One true bright spot was in meeting DR Jose for the very first time. While my choice of venue for our lunch was less than ideal, his company more than made up for it.
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Page Three Winter Dance:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/WandaDuck/Winter-Dance.jpg)
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So for me, 2010 has just GOT to be a better year!
Vibes for a much better, happy and healthy 2010 for DR Matt H.
Yes, indeed! And for all of us!
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My 2009 high spot was FINIAN'S RAINBOW.
I had several low spots, the primary one being the poor health of July and August.
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Happy Birthday to DR Julie.
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TOD:
One true bright spot was in meeting DR Jose for the very first time. While my choice of venue for our lunch was less than ideal, his company more than made up for it.
Aw, Thank You, Dan. <blush>
It was great finally getting to meet you too.
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Well... It looks like I'm heading over to the Guggenheim to check out the Kandinsky exhibit this afternoon. Well, right after noon, so...
Laters...
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TOD
My highlights of the year? Sure!
Brent Barrett, Brian Lane Green and Kevin Spirtas as The Broadway Tenors.
Mandy Patinkin and Patti LuPone doing their nationwide concert.
Mary Cleere Haran in The Rrazz Room.
Risi Competizione, first in class in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Corvette Racing and their new cars against Risi Competizione and its Ferrari.
My trip to New York to see the Mabel Mercer Cabaret Convention.
Kristin Chenoweth and her concert in Scottsdale.
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Happy Birthday, DR JULIE.
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MR BK here are a couple of reviews of the car you are talking about. I think it sounds like quite a deal - one unlikely to be matched especially in mileage by a dealer - and since you have the warranty - what's to worry? Of course if you buy a black car, you will have to buy a fedora to wear while driving it.
http://autos.yahoo.com/2009_infiniti_g37_sedan_journey-reviews_expert/
http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2009/04/12/456636.html
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Even with the Mercury retrograde in full swing - car buying is favored Monday and Tuesday - not so much Wednesday and Thursday where complications and misunderstandings could develop.
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It's been an okay year. Kept all of my old friends - made one or two new ones.
Lots of things to read - including DR DRUXY's book - if we've done books already, I am sorry I left it off my list. GRRRRRR
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DR MBARNUM - Miss Sally Mansfield was pretty bad on the Gene Autry episodes you sent me....whew! And Sally Fraser was a bit better - I would guess the most serious acting they both had to do was to keep smiling while Fat Gene was singing to them.
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Ya, not much to challenge anyone, acting wise, on that show, for sure! LOL!
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DR Julie, wishing you a wonderfully happy birthday today! I do look forward to meeting you next time I am in NY, NY!
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff234/AboutPostcards/11/J3465.jpg)
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and speaking of acting challenges, I saw a new credit on the IMDB for Miss Allison Hayes. Some obscure show titled CAPTAIN DAVID GRIEF. Looks like Ally appeared in an epside as a character named Melba. Not a very fitting name, if you ask me.
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Never heard of this series....first run syndication.....probably ZIV....Allison was big with the ZIV gang. And that series called Case of the Dangerous Robin is another one that is unknown to me.
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Hmmmmmmmmmmmm......I guess it was based on some Jack London stories and was a sea faring adventure series.....four episodes, but not Allison's are available.
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Well I ordered the DVD - just to see what Allison got herself mixed up with.
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I am back from an excruciating several hours in the emergency room. I was awakened around 3:30 this morning by the most debilitating pain I think I've ever experienced. I thought for a moment I was experiencing some sort of Godzilla sized indigestion but quickly realized this was something worse. I could barely breathe and thought I would, in BK's inestimable words, vomit on the ground. A firetruck and an ambulance came, the firemen took my vitals and the ambulance driver took me off to the ER. Unfortunately said ambulance driver was an idiot and took the most circuitous route to the hospital imaginable. After a CAT scan it was determined that for the first time in my life I have several kidney stones and will probably be in this beleagured state for at least a day or two. The ER doctor told me that kidney stones are the only ailment he treats where he's seen grown men cry, and women regularly say it hurts worse than childbirth. I pray none of you ever have to experience this--it's really hideous.
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And in happier news, Happy Birthday Julie!
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OWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!
Sorry to hear this, DR JMK. Pain free vibes for you.
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I am back from an excruciating several hours in the emergency room. I was awakened around 3:30 this morning by the most debilitating pain I think I've ever experienced. I thought for a moment I was experiencing some sort of Godzilla sized indigestion but quickly realized this was something worse. I could barely breathe and thought I would, in BK's inestimable words, vomit on the ground. A firetruck and an ambulance came, the firemen took my vitals and the ambulance driver took me off to the ER. Unfortunately said ambulance driver was an idiot and took the most circuitous route to the hospital imaginable. After a CAT scan it was determined that for the first time in my life I have several kidney stones and will probably be in this beleagured state for at least a day or two. The ER doctor told me that kidney stones are the only ailment he treats where he's seen grown men cry, and women regularly say it hurts worse than childbirth. I pray none of you ever have to experience this--it's really hideous.
So sorry to hear that. My son had a kidney stone a couple of years back. It was not fun.
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And now for something completely different:
Birds on Broadway (http://www.animelodies.com/broadway.html)
I laughed 'til I cried!
Really. A bird that sings show tunes. Now WHERE have I heard that before? :)
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Happy Birthday DR Julie!!
TOD - getting through 2009 was a chore. Lots of changes at work (new pastor/boss etc), being a homeowner for a year
Highlights would have to be our production of The King and I which was such a joy to work on, and my trip to WDW with the DP. Oh, and Christmas Eve Mass with a bigger choir (20) and instrumentalists, it was incredible.
Like most of you as it seems, I'm looking forward to a better 2010!!
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Excellent vibes and xylophones for no more kidney stones for JMK - pass them suckers.
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I'm up and ready to think about the big decision.
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Oh wow - how could I forget, the biggest highlight of 2009, our son Manny (now almost 8 months old) coming to live with us and his DD Uncle Otto. Life with Manny as been challenging, but he's such a sweet dog and we love him to death- even Otto loves him on occasion!
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Oh gosh, JMK!
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I'm waiting for the car guy to call back so I can go over there with a few more questions.
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2009 was a nice enough year for me. Got some interviews published, which is always nice. Began working on big project which I hope to complete in 2010.
My only disappointment with 2009 was that I have gotten myself into serious debt, and this time refinancing the house is not an option (due to the fact that housing prices in my area are down, down, down).
Due to this rather serious debt situation I was unable to take any trips to NY or Los Angeles (of course having done so in the past is partly why I am in such great debt)
However, in 2010 I plan to win the lottery and my financial woes will be gone.
The only other downer for this year that I can think of, is learning the my beloved Dog Bosco may have cancer, and it scares me to bits the thought of not having him around for another summer of fun. This dog really is my best friend! :'( But I plan to spend as much time with him as I possibly can, while he still is feeling good.
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Page four Uncle Mike and Taylor dance!
(http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo146/mbarnum/scan0004.jpg?t=1262021673)
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JMK - Hope all is well soon. I haven't had a kidney stone in over ten years, but I remember how painful it was.
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MattH - Sending health vibes to you for 2010 and beyond.
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Hello, everyone.
Wow, JMK! And I thought I had a bad night! VIBES OF HEALTH TO YOU!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DR JULIE!
I hope you have a wonderful day!
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GOOD DECISION VIBES TO BK!
May you find a REALLY GREAT deal and be as happy with the new car as you were with the last one!
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Much to do. Will try to BBL.
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Nice picture DR MBARNUM.
I plan to win the lottery too. That will be wonderful.
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I also enjoyed being in KISS ME KATE and especially ARSENIC AND OLD LACE this year.....I had never been in LACE, and I got to play the bad guy Jonathan and it was a lot of fun.
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Oh and directing MAN OF LA MANCHA was a lot of fun as well.
And I did start writing a new book in December....it's coming along.....well.....
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Just talked to the local dealer - I'm going to see him in a half-hour at which time I'll look at the Carfax report, ask a few more questions, and make a decision. I canceled the appointment in Glendale - my pal David Wechter helped me last night by going on the the Kelly Blue Book site and also researching comps and he's of the opinion that this is a really good deal.
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Excellent Vibes and Xylophones for car-buying BK!
BTW, BK, I believe that if you buy a car from someone on Craig's List, you are required to have sex with them, too.
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Just talked to the local dealer - I'm going to see him in a half-hour at which time I'll look at the Carfax report, ask a few more questions, and make a decision. I canceled the appointment in Glendale - my pal David Wechter helped me last night by going on the the Kelly Blue Book site and also researching comps and he's of the opinion that this is a really good deal.
The stars agree.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DR JULIE!
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I am back from an excruciating several hours in the emergency room. I was awakened around 3:30 this morning by the most debilitating pain I think I've ever experienced. I thought for a moment I was experiencing some sort of Godzilla sized indigestion but quickly realized this was something worse. I could barely breathe and thought I would, in BK's inestimable words, vomit on the ground. A firetruck and an ambulance came, the firemen took my vitals and the ambulance driver took me off to the ER. Unfortunately said ambulance driver was an idiot and took the most circuitous route to the hospital imaginable. After a CAT scan it was determined that for the first time in my life I have several kidney stones and will probably be in this beleagured state for at least a day or two. The ER doctor told me that kidney stones are the only ailment he treats where he's seen grown men cry, and women regularly say it hurts worse than childbirth. I pray none of you ever have to experience this--it's really hideous.
FEEL BETTER VIBES FOR DR JMK!
I have suffered (and cried) through many kidney stone attacks.
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Page four Uncle Mike and Taylor dance!
(http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo146/mbarnum/scan0004.jpg?t=1262021673)
Great photo Uncle Mike!
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I also enjoyed being in KISS ME KATE and especially ARSENIC AND OLD LACE this year.....I had never been in LACE, and I got to play the bad guy Jonathan and it was a lot of fun.
Oh, I am sure you have been in Lace.
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Thanks for the birthday wishes DRs Jennifer, JRand, Matthew, and JMK!! Much appreciated!
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I am back from an excruciating several hours in the emergency room. I was awakened around 3:30 this morning by the most debilitating pain I think I've ever experienced. I thought for a moment I was experiencing some sort of Godzilla sized indigestion but quickly realized this was something worse. I could barely breathe and thought I would, in BK's inestimable words, vomit on the ground. A firetruck and an ambulance came, the firemen took my vitals and the ambulance driver took me off to the ER. Unfortunately said ambulance driver was an idiot and took the most circuitous route to the hospital imaginable. After a CAT scan it was determined that for the first time in my life I have several kidney stones and will probably be in this beleagured state for at least a day or two. The ER doctor told me that kidney stones are the only ailment he treats where he's seen grown men cry, and women regularly say it hurts worse than childbirth. I pray none of you ever have to experience this--it's really hideous.
Ouch! So sorry to hear about this painful experience. Quick recovery and get rid of the terrible pain vibes for DR JMK.
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DR Julie, wishing you a wonderfully happy birthday today! I do look forward to meeting you next time I am in NY, NY!
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff234/AboutPostcards/11/J3465.jpg)
Thank you!! I would like that very much!
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And I love the photo with Taylor!
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stones Be gone! Vibes to DR JMK! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Thank you to DRs Jeanne and TCB!!
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Possibly this car might interest you, BK.
(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u271/actr2000/2009_1124GandD0314-1.jpg)
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Thankfully, 2010 will be a better year. I just received this e-mail and I am greatly relieved.
Achieve perfect virility quick
Who says there is no such thing as perfection?
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I also enjoyed being in KISS ME KATE and especially ARSENIC AND OLD LACE this year.....I had never been in LACE, and I got to play the bad guy Jonathan and it was a lot of fun.
Oh, I am sure you have been in Lace.
"Which one of you bitches is my mother?"
Or is that a different LACE?
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The shelving we purchased at Costco sometime last year is finally out of the box and assembled. It's a great unit, can't wait to make use out of it.
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I am back from an excruciating several hours in the emergency room. I was awakened around 3:30 this morning by the most debilitating pain I think I've ever experienced. I thought for a moment I was experiencing some sort of Godzilla sized indigestion but quickly realized this was something worse. I could barely breathe and thought I would, in BK's inestimable words, vomit on the ground. A firetruck and an ambulance came, the firemen took my vitals and the ambulance driver took me off to the ER. Unfortunately said ambulance driver was an idiot and took the most circuitous route to the hospital imaginable. After a CAT scan it was determined that for the first time in my life I have several kidney stones and will probably be in this beleagured state for at least a day or two. The ER doctor told me that kidney stones are the only ailment he treats where he's seen grown men cry, and women regularly say it hurts worse than childbirth. I pray none of you ever have to experience this--it's really hideous.
~~~No More Kidney Stones Vibes for DR JMK!!~~~
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So for me, 2010 has just GOT to be a better year!
Vibes for a much better, happy and healthy 2010 for DR Matt H.
Thanks, DR Julie. I'm optimistic about the coming year. Actually these last couple of months have been terrific, so I'm counting on the upswing continuing.
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Page four Uncle Mike and Taylor dance!
(http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo146/mbarnum/scan0004.jpg?t=1262021673)
That's such a sweet picture! ;D
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I am back from an excruciating several hours in the emergency room. I was awakened around 3:30 this morning by the most debilitating pain I think I've ever experienced. I thought for a moment I was experiencing some sort of Godzilla sized indigestion but quickly realized this was something worse. I could barely breathe and thought I would, in BK's inestimable words, vomit on the ground. A firetruck and an ambulance came, the firemen took my vitals and the ambulance driver took me off to the ER. Unfortunately said ambulance driver was an idiot and took the most circuitous route to the hospital imaginable. After a CAT scan it was determined that for the first time in my life I have several kidney stones and will probably be in this beleagured state for at least a day or two. The ER doctor told me that kidney stones are the only ailment he treats where he's seen grown men cry, and women regularly say it hurts worse than childbirth. I pray none of you ever have to experience this--it's really hideous.
I'm so sorry to read this. I've passed three of them in my life, and I know full well what excruciating pain it is to have one moving through the urinary tract so it can come out. Fingers crossed that it can be over for you soon.
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MattH - Sending health vibes to you for 2010 and beyond.
Thank you so much (and thanks to DR ELmore for his well wishes, too). I wish good health to all DRs which have been down with something this year. That includes quite a few of us!
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Before I left for lunch and after I got back, I spent all day so far watching the bonus features on 8 1/2. When the shortest bonus feature is almost 20 minutes long (well, apart from the theatrical trailer), these are some very comprehensive bonuses. Glad to have seen them.
The one from Sandra Milo was an eye-opener - Fellini's mistress for 17 years!
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I did skim through today's ATWT nothing. I don't think there's anything of interest in OLTL either, but I'll check later today. I know Fish and Kyle are back tomorrow for sure.
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I'm going to watch GONE WITH THE WIND tonight on Blu-ray. I have it, and I've been so busy and preoccupied with other things that I haven't even cracked the cellophane on it. Tonight's the night!
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I finished BUT HE DOESN'T KNOW THE TERRITORY last night. Really enjoyable book, but I wanted it to at least go through awards season so Meredith could recount the thrill of the show winning all of those Tonys. Ah, well. Maybe they weren't all that important to him.
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And now for something completely different:
Birds on Broadway (http://www.animelodies.com/broadway.html)
I laughed 'til I cried!
Really. A bird that sings show tunes. Now WHERE have I heard that before? :)
I give up, BK. Where?
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DR JMK - Yikes, how scary! I hope you feel better soon!
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Aww, Taylor sure loves her Uncle Mikey (and vice versa!)
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And the decision has been made and I am now the proud owner of a brand new (almost - car actually has only 688 miles on it), black obsidian Infinity G37. As we were going over some things I got an e-mail from the Glendale dealer saying he had one sedan left - and the price, shockingly, was only $1100 more than what I was paying - same color. BUT - it did not have the $2500 premium package stereo, etc. that mine has and 1100 is 1100 and I'm also getting a refund on most of what they charged me for the registration, since the car was already registered. That should save me, according to the dealer guy, an additional $600 and that will happen when my license and registration arrives, which will be in two to three weeks.
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I will say, these new-fangled cars are amazingly amazing. No key - it just knows me. When one has the keyless remote in one's pocket the car knows them - all I have to do is bush a button on the door and it unlocks the car. And then I just push a button and the car starts. And the stereo and stuff is all voice command. The guy paired my iPhone with the car via bluetooth, and now I just push a button on the steering wheel to answer a call or to make a call. I can speak the number I want to call or just say a name in my address book. Who knew? And now, I think I'll go drive the new motor car to the mail place and then I think I'll go have a spot of lunch.
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COngratulations! The car sounds really super, and I hope it gives you years and years of faithful service.
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I am now going to hop off-line and get the review finished up since I've completed all the bonus items.
Rhett and Scarlett are waiting downstairs for me!
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Spoo!
WBBL.
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I will say, these new-fangled cars are amazingly amazing. No key - it just knows me. When one has the keyless remote in one's pocket the car knows them - all I have to do is bush a button on the door and it unlocks the car. And then I just push a button and the car starts. And the stereo and stuff is all voice command. The guy paired my iPhone with the car via bluetooth, and now I just push a button on the steering wheel to answer a call or to make a call. I can speak the number I want to call or just say a name in my address book. Who knew? And now, I think I'll go drive the new motor car to the mail place and then I think I'll go have a spot of lunch.
Mazel Tov!
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And the decision has been made and I am now the proud owner of a brand new (almost - car actually has only 688 miles on it), black obsidian Infinity G37. As we were going over some things I got an e-mail from the Glendale dealer saying he had one sedan left - and the price, shockingly, was only $1100 more than what I was paying - same color. BUT - it did not have the $2500 premium package stereo, etc. that mine has and 1100 is 1100 and I'm also getting a refund on most of what they charged me for the registration, since the car was already registered. That should save me, according to the dealer guy, an additional $600 and that will happen when my license and registration arrives, which will be in two to three weeks.
Congratulations!! There's nothing like a new car. :D
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Congratulations, BK - we must see a photo!
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Great news, BK!
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Page four Uncle Mike and Taylor dance!
That's such a sweet picture! ;D
Ah, George, you did notice that Taylor is also in the picture?
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Mazel Tov on your Infinity, BK!
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New car congrats!
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DR JMK--ouch!!!! I also went through a kidney stone attack about eight years ago. Mine occurred at work and I wound up being ambulanced to the hospital. They gave me a mild pain killer which actually helped. I was extra lucky in that my attack totally subsided and returned only briefly over the following days before plunking the stone into my pee sieve. It looked like a very tiny version of the meteor that the Blob came to Earth in.
* * * * * QUICK AND PAINLESS PASSING VIBES FOR DR JMK * * * * *
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I sort of pushed myself to get out of the house today so I went looking for, coincidentally, blue velvet curtains. I didn't find any, but I did pick up the NINE sountrack which I'll listen to tomorrow.
It was pretty cold and windy out there and I needed to stop at a Wawa for a cup of hot black coffee to shake off the chill.
I think I stumbled upon the title of my next jazz recording--BLACK COFFEE AND BLUE VELVET.
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Page four Uncle Mike and Taylor dance!
That's such a sweet picture! ;D
Ah, George, you did notice that Taylor is also in the picture?
LOL!
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And the decision has been made and I am now the proud owner of a brand new (almost - car actually has only 688 miles on it), black obsidian Infinity G37. As we were going over some things I got an e-mail from the Glendale dealer saying he had one sedan left - and the price, shockingly, was only $1100 more than what I was paying - same color. BUT - it did not have the $2500 premium package stereo, etc. that mine has and 1100 is 1100 and I'm also getting a refund on most of what they charged me for the registration, since the car was already registered. That should save me, according to the dealer guy, an additional $600 and that will happen when my license and registration arrives, which will be in two to three weeks.
Who says HHW vibes don't work?
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Vibes to JMK to feel better and not have that happen again!
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Good Evening!
Well... The original plan was to go to The Guggenheim and check out the Kandinsky exhibit, but by the time we got there, the line was out the door and down the block - about a hundred people deep. In the wind and cold. So...
The Metropolitan Museum of Art was open today for one of their "Met Holiday Mondays". I hadn't been there in ages, so it was like it was all brand new to me. -Oh, and to Monkey too. ;)
*They had a couple of the galleries roped off today. At first, I thought they were doing some maintenance or an installation. It turned out that they were just short-staffed today due to the holiday schedule. However, there was still plenty to see. We didn't even make it up to the second floor.
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DR JMK - ~~~~~SMOOTH PASSING VIBES TO YOU~~~~~
*And, actually, I've been dealing with some minor - thankfully(!) - kidney stone issues the past two weeks myself. And I found out that two friends of mine who live in Inwood - 40 blocks north of me - are also dealing with them. And we all seemed to come down with them at the same time. -I wonder if something is in the water.
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Congratulations on acquiring Infinity, BK!
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bk - Congrats on your new wheels!
*Now, just remember: It's a CAR. Not an iPhone app. ;)
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(http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/thumb_191/1191462443lrkNp1.jpg)
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Yowee, DR JMK!
I wonder if Ouzo would help deaden any pain you might experience?
It's great for toothaches, according to many Greeks!
Find something to hold onto and just YOWL whenever you have to.
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Today I went birdwatching with a friend. Our best find was a peregrine falcon.
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Congratulations on the new car BK!
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It was cold (to us) and windy and quite unbirdy.
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It was cold (to us) and windy and quite unbirdy.
80?
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Photograph as requested. I did some errands and went to Jerry's Deli for a sandwich - this photograph was taken in the Jerry's parking lot. Funny story: I came out of the restaurant and went to the car and was admiring it from the front when I saw a ding in the paint on the hood - hadn't seen it before and I must say I found it irksome. I went to the door and pushed the button to open. Nothing. Then I looked and it wasn't my car! My car was next to it - both black and similar looks, but the car with the ding was an Audi. Whew!
(http://i47.tinypic.com/2049kh.jpg)
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Low 40s and windy.
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Beautiful car, BK!
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More photographs.
(http://i47.tinypic.com/2i097vd.jpg)
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Drives like a dream. Still futzing with the seat positions, but I think I have it the way I like it now, and happily it memorizes the position you like.
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(http://i47.tinypic.com/feneqf.jpg)
Nice car, BK!
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Nice car BK! Enjoy!
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Did you trade in the old one?
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Did you trade in the old one?
No, I think Ron's mom is adding it to her collection!
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Did you trade in the old one?
No, he gave it to RLP's mother. ;D
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Looks like we share something more than kidney stones, Tom.
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Did you trade in the old one?
No, I think Ron's mom is adding it to her collection!
Did you trade in the old one?
No, he gave it to RLP's mother. ;D
Funny!!
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No, this dealer doesn't do trades. Nor would I have gotten much of anything, what with the brakes needing to be redone, the paint on the roof oxidizing and coming off, and the battery probably needing to be replaced. I may see if my daughter wants it and her friend could just drive it to her.
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You can donate it to a charity and take the tax deduction.
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Looks like we share something more than kidney stones, Tom.
Good looks?
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You can donate it to a charity and take the tax deduction.
Good idea, especially right before the end of the year.
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Vibes for DR JMK. That sounds terrible! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Very nice new car, BK!
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I was going to say "check out the Nissan 370Z," but you've beaten me to the punch - The G37s have the same V6 engine. Awesome driving (and hoonage) vibes to the guy who produced "This Funny World."
Someday I'll get a new car and we'll race. I'll probably trade in my current car for either a suspension upgrade or a turbocharger to be put in the new one.
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Sleek new wheels, bk. :)
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PAGE SEVEN
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR JULIE!!!!!!
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Car buying vibes...
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Happy Birthday Julie....
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and I have returend from the wilds of Wisconsin
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feel better vibes to JMK... those hurt horribly
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I will say, these new-fangled cars are amazingly amazing. No key - it just knows me. When one has the keyless remote in one's pocket the car knows them - all I have to do is bush a button on the door and it unlocks the car. And then I just push a button and the car starts. And the stereo and stuff is all voice command. The guy paired my iPhone with the car via bluetooth, and now I just push a button on the steering wheel to answer a call or to make a call. I can speak the number I want to call or just say a name in my address book. Who knew? And now, I think I'll go drive the new motor car to the mail place and then I think I'll go have a spot of lunch.
Congrats on the new car....
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Your car looks sharp!!
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Wow....MR BK those new wheels are a chick magnet! For sure!
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I thought DR LAURA said she went bewitching with a friend.
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Cold and windy here, too, DR DtM. The name of my book however would be Black Coffee ON Blue Velvet.
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Hi DR DAKOTA CELT!
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Hmmmmm our guest left when MR BK left.
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Thinking about movies on DVD to watch tonight.
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Was quite worried about getting Ye Newe Car in the garage environment. I opened the garage door and tried to ease it in reallllly slowly, but at a certain point just before it goes in the exhaust pipe or whatever's low in the back of the car scrapes against the pavement - with my last car, at some point it scraped so much it punched a hole in the oil pan or something. As soon as I heard it scrape I backed out and parked on the street. But we've got rich entitled young cretins in this neighborhood, and they caused at least two dings on my other car and I'm not going to chance that. So, I assessed the situation, I reviewed the situation, and then I tried a solution, which was to put two large pieces of cardboard boxing on the cement at the place where the steepness is just too much for today's motor cars. I then eased the car up and into the garage and lo and behold and behold and lo, no scraping at all. That's the trick for now and I may have my handyman assemble one large cardboard runner (I used two separate pieces) that I can just move in and out easily and that can just rest on the garage floor when not in use. So, now the car is safe inside the garage environment, and that's a good thing. And if I have to run out for something this very evening (doubtful) the Olde Motor Car is out front.
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Congrats on your new car BK!!!! It looks fabulous!! You're going to love the keyless entry. I'm assuming yours is like mine and it's impossible to lock your keys in the car because it won't lock with them inside. Nice feature. The bluetooth phone is really fun too. it took me awhile to get used to it and you have to remember to transfer the call to your phone when you want to get out of the car or you'll hang up on people. But it's great.
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Does anyone know anything about DETAIL Magazine?
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I will say, these new-fangled cars are amazingly amazing. No key - it just knows me. When one has the keyless remote in one's pocket the car knows them - all I have to do is bush a button on the door and it unlocks the car. And then I just push a button and the car starts.
be careful, it is easy to forget to turn the engine off when you leave the car, until you get used to the keyless system.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
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2009 was a very good year for me in many many ways. I think the real highlight for me, though is the unseen. I gained more self confidence this year than any time I can remember. I am very happy with the way my business is progressing. There is a very long way to go, and I'm sticking my neck out going into 2010, but I have no fear about it. I totally believe it will all work out and that we are definitely on the right track. It's a very exciting time and the hard work of 2009 is what is making it possible.
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Some other highlights would be the trip to Viroqua, WI and going to Taliesin with my nephew's wife. Ok, I guess I'll include Christmas. As strange and crazy as it got being snowed in. It was nice to spend so much time with my parents....Oh..Oh...OH.......THE SPAM MUSEUM!!!!
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You can donate it to a charity and take the tax deduction.
CHECK INTO IT FIRST. I'VE BEEN READING ABOUT THE HASSLES WITH THAT. i hate when i forget to remove the caps before typing
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(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n222/Code_M/HappyBirthdayJulie.jpg)
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ron, SAFE & EASY travel vibes!!!
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JMK, i'm sorry about your painful trip last night. i hope the pain is under control and all is soon well.
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G'night!
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g'night tcb
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Congrats on your new car BK!!!! It looks fabulous!! You're going to love the keyless entry. I'm assuming yours is like mine and it's impossible to lock your keys in the car because it won't lock with them inside. Nice feature. The bluetooth phone is really fun too. it took me awhile to get used to it and you have to remember to transfer the call to your phone when you want to get out of the car or you'll hang up on people. But it's great.
The keyless entry is fantastic, but I must say it's still unnerving me a little. But no, you can't lock your keys in the car because the little thing you carry is in your pocket and never actually goes in the car.
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The iPod is all hooked up and working and I did make a call from the car and that was pretty groovy. I gather you have to enter your names and phone numbers into the car address book - I thought it might recognize them from the phone but it doesn't seem to, unless I'm doing something wrong.
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I'm watching Misery on Blu and Ray.
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Pain Free vibes to DR JMK!
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Already had my conversation with the co-author and now I am free of the long musical until next Monday!
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i ordered peanuts from the peanut shop in williamsburg. they finally made it to portland this morning and are now on their way to medford. hopefully they will be delivered tomorrow, 1 day ahead of schedule. i'm looking forward to the peanuts.
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'night
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BK- CONGRATS ON THE NEW CAR..TO INFINITY AND BEYOND
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JMK-
I've had three Kidney Stone experiences and I know what You're going through.
Pain Go Away..Don't Stay another Day Vibes
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I spent much of the evening luxuriating with GONE WITH THE WIND on Blu-ray. Looks just fantastic and, as usual with Blu-rays of classics I've seen dozens and dozens of times, I sat there noticing things I hadn't noticed before. Just watched the movie - didn't do any of the bonus material today. At some point this week, I'll likely rewatch the making of GWTW. I know they didn't transfer it in HD, but that's OK. I'll enjoy seeing it again anyway.
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After that was over, I checked out today's ONE LIFE TO LIVE. Fish was on in a minor capacity, but I understand he and Kyle show up tomorrow in more generous amounts of screen time, so I'll look forward to watching that.
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I rewatched another episode of THE MENTALIST, the one with the father-son team of policemen investigating the murder of two supposed druggies in a motel.
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I had recorded the HD airing of THE OPPOSITE SEX this afternoon, so I looked at about 20 minutes of it tonight. Color much stronger than the DVD-R I burned for myself last year, but I'll have to put it on again to make sure I want to burn another one since my DVD won't burn it in HD anyway.
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We had a very nice day, quiet and relaxed. We went to
Eisenberg's Sandwich Shop (http://www.eisenbergsnyc.com/)
on Fifth Avenue and 22nd Street for lunch. They have "...been raising New York's cholesterol since 1929" It's a lot of fun to eat there. It's a sandwich counter with some tables and they have been in continuous operation for 80 years! I had a BLT on white toast (I went off my low-cholesterol diet for lunch) and a chocolate egg cream and Anthony had a liverwurst (ugh - I feel about liverwurst the way I feel about beets) sandwich and a chocolate egg cream. Yum!!!
We are having a guest tomorrow to see our festive tree. I have to contact dear Larry to arrange a time for him to view the tree as well. Just a few more days of vacation left. But Larry can come over well into January since we leave the tree up for quite a while.
Anyway, it's late (for me) so I will take my leave. See you in the morning.
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Nothing review-worthy came in the mail today, so right now it appears I may have a day off tomorrow. Likely those Fox discs will arrive some time this week, but maybe not tomorrow. They don't appear to be titles that people are eager to purchase.
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OK, I guess I've finished my evening internet surf and now I'm ready to head downstairs to bed.
Good night!
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Good night, Matt.
I'm leaving work now, so I'll say (as usual), until later!
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Ah, well...
Say Goodbye to Music: Broadway's Ragtime Will Close Jan. 3, 2010
(http://www.playbill.com/news/article/135546-Say-Goodbye-to-Music-Broadways-Ragtime-Will-Close-Jan.-3-2010)
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*This announcement makes me very sad for a number of reasons. First of all, it's always sad when a show closes, regardless of the reasons. I also have some friends from DC in this production - many of whom were making their Broadway debut. I just talked to two of them. Alas, both of them had just signed leases on new temporary (thankfully) apartments. In fact, one of them moved into her new place today - just a few hours before the closing announcement was made official. She signed up for another three month term. My other friend got lucky(?) and just signed up for another month. Her last (for now) Broadway paycheck will be covering that rent. :-\
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DR Ben - I love Eisenberg's! Although, I haven't been there in years. Guess I should remedy that in 2010.
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i ordered peanuts from the peanut shop in williamsburg. they finally made it to portland this morning and are now on their way to medford. hopefully they will be delivered tomorrow, 1 day ahead of schedule. i'm looking forward to the peanuts.
DR Jane - Have you ever tried the peanuts from the Virginia Diner (http://www.vadiner.com/)? Their product line more or less duplicates that of The Peanut Shop of Williamsburg (http://www.thepeanutshop.com/), but over the years, I've come to prefer the Virginia Diner peanuts (plain, roasted, salted).
*And I actually like the Peanut Soup from The Peanut Shop.
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bk - Nice Wheels!
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Sorry to hear that Ragtime is closing
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I do wish to thank everyone who sent the patented excellent haineshisway.com vibes and xylophones - I think I made the right decision, and we can just hope and pray that Kritzerland continues to sell out releases quickly, so that we can build up the kitty in no time flat.
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Nightline - I know the story isn't funny but the way he said it well ..."The pictures of the explosive packed in his underwear is so striking there, how do we prevent that"
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VIBES TO BK~~~~~~~~
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Vibes to bk~~~~~~~~~~
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It was a long drive back and I am tuckered out.....
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Welcome back, DR DakotaCelt. Glad to hear you made it back safe and sound.
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And speaking of being tuckered out...
Goodnight.
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fried shrimp tacos, (DP got a new deep fryer for Christmas), whiskey sours, Beatles Rock Band and good friends - priceless
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I updated my home iPod, which I hadn't done in ages, so there are six hundred plus more songs on it, and one motion picture I downloaded from the iTunes store. Tomorrow I'll do the same for the car iPod, which I reckon hasn't been updated in six months or more.
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A very happy birthday to Julie.
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Goodnight. Sleep tight.
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Wow, if Sam actually read the notes or posts she might know what happened today.