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Title: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: bk on September 09, 2011, 12:51:23 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were fun and yet not fun, and now it is time for you to post until the fun but not fun cows come home.
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Post by: bk on September 09, 2011, 12:52:58 AM
And the word of the day is: INVERECUND!
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Post by: Ben on September 09, 2011, 02:34:08 AM
Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: Michael on September 09, 2011, 04:18:57 AM
hello to everyone
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 09, 2011, 04:31:23 AM
Le de DAH de dah dah!
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 09, 2011, 04:33:22 AM
Thanks to all for the Opening Night vibes.  We had a fine performance and a GREAT audience.  The play really works - Woody Allen has quite a way with dialog.....

And we have some good performers mixed in with the group....the audience was very vocal with its laughter, which is great...and we had an ALMOST sold out show!

And we are almost sold out tonight.  Our audiences love comedies.  My character has NOTHING funny to say, so I didn't get any laughs in the first act, although I got a few in the second act when I am drunk at the party....otherwise.....oh well.
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 09, 2011, 04:33:43 AM
And now I am getting ready to go to work.

Oh well.
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 09, 2011, 04:34:37 AM
TOD:

DVD - last night's performance of DDTW, a test disc

CD - Hollywood themes conducted by Mr WIlson courtesy of a DR
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Post by: John G. on September 09, 2011, 05:01:08 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: John G. on September 09, 2011, 05:01:38 AM
Great news, JRand. Continued break-a-leg vibes for the rest of the run.
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 09, 2011, 05:02:07 AM
Thanks DR JOHN G.

Off to work.  OH well.
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Post by: John G. on September 09, 2011, 05:04:02 AM
TOD: Don't know what I'm going to get to this weekend.

MP3: Loving Repeating, Sun Valley Serenade soundtrack

Car CD: "It Looked Different on the Model" from Laurie Notaro, a very funny woman.

DVD: Funny Lady

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Post by: John G. on September 09, 2011, 05:04:14 AM
Off to work, too.
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Post by: vixmom on September 09, 2011, 05:16:44 AM
another grey and cloudy morn....
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Post by: vixmom on September 09, 2011, 05:17:14 AM
ooh  the sun just peeked through  dare I hope for a fine day tomorrow?
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Post by: vixmom on September 09, 2011, 05:19:52 AM
I have  tickets fro great Adventure Amusement park in New jersey  the Vixfamily was planning to go mid August but got rained out   the plan is now to go tomorrow with the Vixters best friend subbing for Vixdad - could we hope for sun?
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Post by: vixmom on September 09, 2011, 05:20:18 AM
VIBES for One and All and also All and One
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Post by: Ginny on September 09, 2011, 05:20:52 AM
Friday morning greetings!  Today is the first morning since our whirlwind wedding weekend that I woke up refreshed and with some energy for the day.  I'm off in a bit for another try at the vampire's blood lab and then to my hairdresser for a perm.  Pray for Rosemary's baby...
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Post by: Ginny on September 09, 2011, 05:21:41 AM
DR Vixmom - you can always hope for sun.  Hope you get it tomorrow!
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Post by: vixmom on September 09, 2011, 05:22:09 AM
Having drunk my tea, eaten my maple brown sugar cream of wheat, and prepared my turkey & swiss on white bread sandwich for lunch  its off to work I go
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Post by: vixmom on September 09, 2011, 05:22:18 AM
Hi HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Ginny on September 09, 2011, 05:32:20 AM
Have a good day, DR Vixmom!
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Post by: Laura on September 09, 2011, 05:33:23 AM
Good morning. Accuweather is teasing us by saying we are supposed to get a lot of rain the next couple of days. Oh, I hope so! The last rain here was August 3, I believe.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 09, 2011, 05:41:20 AM
Good morning, all! What a round of weird dreams last night! All I remember now is that I was staging somethng like "The Golden Apple," but it was set in Middletown, OH, and there were pioneers in a snow storm singing a silly number with guitars. I remember little of the cast, but I think Roger Roe whom I have not seen since 1976 was in it, and so were the Nederlanders and Bruce Pomahac. The dream was endless.

Right now the laundry is in the washers and I feel nauseous. I have a trek planned to the NYPL that I may cancel, and I forgot that I had also meant to renew my drivers license today, but I can do that on Monday morning.

DR JRand61, I forgot to send you opening night wishes, so I'm hsppy that it went well. I hope the rst of the run is sold out and successful.

It's about time to head back to the laundromat. And I need more coffee.
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Post by: Druxy on September 09, 2011, 05:52:31 AM
TOD:

X-MEN: FIRST CLASS

and, if it arrives today:

The final season of RESCUE ME.
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Post by: Druxy on September 09, 2011, 05:52:52 AM
I have a breakfast meeting this morning, so I'm off.
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Post by: Ben on September 09, 2011, 06:00:58 AM
We are doing laundry this afternoon when I return home from work.
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Post by: Ben on September 09, 2011, 06:01:30 AM
We will most likely watch The Great Ziegfeld sometime this weekend and perhaps the television remake of Rebecca.
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Post by: FJL on September 09, 2011, 06:08:50 AM
Continued great success to DON'T DRINK THE WATER!!!!!!!
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: FJL on September 09, 2011, 06:10:42 AM
I can't find the song from DON'T DRINK THE WATER on youtube, but it started:

Telephone Tel Aviv
Tell 'em there's a DC leaving for New York

or is it from New York?  Or something like that.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on September 09, 2011, 06:13:48 AM
@ @ @ @ @  CONGRATS TO DR JRAND AND THE CAST OF DDTW  @ @ @ @ @
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on September 09, 2011, 06:16:44 AM
Page Two Dance:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/WandaDuck/Russian_Folk_Dance_Barynya.jpg)
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 09, 2011, 06:24:57 AM
The laundry is in the dryers and I am dealing with Victor Herbert's THE RED MILL for the nonce.

I'd like to go back to bed for another couple of hours, but I am up and moving.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 09, 2011, 06:25:31 AM
Page Two Dance:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/WandaDuck/Russian_Folk_Dance_Barynya.jpg)

Happy peasants!
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on September 09, 2011, 06:26:03 AM
MEdia Check:

iPod:  I've been on an 80's Police kick the past few days

DVD:  Been digging through my unwatched DVDs and found COUSIN BETTE with Margaret Tyzack.  That, along with a couple of Dean Martin Show discs will be this weekend's viewing.
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Dan (the Man) on September 09, 2011, 06:33:53 AM
My Mom had a brief scare at the rehab center yesterday.  She discovered that when one is early on in taking Coumadin, one shouldn't blow one's nose too hard.  This resulted in a spectacular nosebleed which took a while to stop.  It also resulted in me researching on the web last night, review methods on how to remove blood stains from one of her favorite blouses.  Turns out that hydogen peroxide does the trick.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 09, 2011, 06:35:28 AM
TOD:
DVD: a couple of operas, LARKRISE TO CANDLEFORD (Season 1), Gervaise
CD: Classical Marches, John Wilson 2011 Proms, Guy Haines, Rebecca Luker, Johann Strauss, Jr, Oscar Straus
VCR: oy!
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: elmore3003 on September 09, 2011, 06:36:31 AM
My Mom had a brief scare at the rehab center yesterday.  She discovered that when one is early on in taking Coumadin, one shouldn't blow one's nose too hard.  This resulted in a spectacular nosebleed which took a while to stop.  It also resulted in me researching on the web last night, review methods on how to remove blood stains from one of her favorite blouses.  Turns out that hydogen peroxide does the trick.

DR Dan(theMan), I hope she's recuperating well beyond the nosebleed?
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Laura on September 09, 2011, 06:46:32 AM
Vibes for Dan (the Man)'s mother.
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Post by: FJL on September 09, 2011, 06:57:42 AM
My Mom had a brief scare at the rehab center yesterday.  She discovered that when one is early on in taking Coumadin, one shouldn't blow one's nose too hard.  This resulted in a spectacular nosebleed which took a while to stop.  It also resulted in me researching on the web last night, review methods on how to remove blood stains from one of her favorite blouses.  Turns out that hydogen peroxide does the trick.


Continued vibes for your Mom.
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Post by: Kerry on September 09, 2011, 07:11:46 AM
TOD:  "Big" ( I only saw it once when it came out, and it was cute as I recall, so I'll give it a shot)
"Clash By Night"
"The Tender Trap"
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 09, 2011, 07:16:13 AM
Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And it's Friday... Which is like a combo Sunday/Wednesday/Thursday for me.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 09, 2011, 07:17:21 AM
Congrats to DR JRand and his Fellow Cast Members of Don't Drink the Water!!!!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 09, 2011, 07:18:45 AM
And...

My back is twinge-y again this morning... :-\ I think I may borrow/buy an Aerobed later today. -Or at least when I get back from Atlanta on Tuesday.

::)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 09, 2011, 07:20:35 AM
As for the Friday Media Check...

Well...

When my brother gave me my iPad, he also gave me a gift card for the iTunes store. I haven't bought any apps yet, but I certainly have been browsing them.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 09, 2011, 07:22:35 AM
~~~~~CONTINUED RECOVERY VIBES FOR THE DEAR MOTHER OF DR DAN (THE MAN)~~~~~
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 09, 2011, 07:24:28 AM
DR vixmom - I hope you and your vixfamily are able to have a fun and rain-free time at Great Adventure.
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Post by: Jennifer on September 09, 2011, 07:46:18 AM
There is this article in my local paper today that says that 50% of Canadians are illiterate.

They use a scale with 5 levels of literacy. One is very poor literacy skills. Level 2 has a capacity to deal with only simple clear material. Those first two levels are what is considered illiterate.

Level 3 is adequate to cope with demands of everyday life or the level if you completed high school.

I sort of find this shocking since i would say my 5 year old niece is a strong level 2.
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Post by: Jennifer on September 09, 2011, 07:47:16 AM
DR Cillaliz, did you happen to catch BB when you got home last night?

They had this mixer contraption that spun for the HOH comp.IT made me sick just watching it. I can't even imagine being on it. Yuck!
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: bk on September 09, 2011, 08:08:01 AM
I'm up, barely.  I got up at seven thinking I would try to jog before CDs arrived but that was quite the error in judgment.  I could barely move, so I just went back to bed - didn't really sleep but at least I rested for another hour.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 09, 2011, 09:05:06 AM
And...

Good Afternoon!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 09, 2011, 09:05:17 AM
And...

I just woke up from a cat nap.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 09, 2011, 09:07:13 AM
And...

Since I didn't end up packing my luggage last night, I shall do so now.

Laters...
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on September 09, 2011, 09:28:03 AM
My Mom had a brief scare at the rehab center yesterday.  She discovered that when one is early on in taking Coumadin, one shouldn't blow one's nose too hard.  This resulted in a spectacular nosebleed which took a while to stop.  It also resulted in me researching on the web last night, review methods on how to remove blood stains from one of her favorite blouses.  Turns out that hydogen peroxide does the trick.

DR Dan(theMan), I hope she's recuperating well beyond the nosebleed?

Now that she's out of the hospital, she is, thank you.
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Post by: Ginny on September 09, 2011, 09:30:08 AM
Shirley Temple, here...

I'm back from the hairdresser's with my new perm.  It's quite curly and I keep assuring Richard that it will calm down.
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Post by: Ginny on September 09, 2011, 09:33:55 AM
DR Dan (the Man), I'm sorry (but not surprised) to hear about your Mom's nosebleed.  Not to alarm her, but another thing that can happen is a subconjunctival hemorrhage in which the white of the eye turns bright red.  Coumadin is very tricky stuff.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on September 09, 2011, 09:45:30 AM
Thanks to you all for the vibes for Mom!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 09, 2011, 09:46:50 AM
Good morning, one and all.

"Break a Leg" to them what needs 'em.

"Vibes" to all what needs 'em.

TGIF, besides.
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Dan (the Man) on September 09, 2011, 09:48:01 AM
DR Dan (the Man), I'm sorry (but not surprised) to hear about your Mom's nosebleed.  Not to alarm her, but another thing that can happen is a subconjunctival hemorrhage in which the white of the eye turns bright red.  Coumadin is very tricky stuff.

Actually, that happened to a friend of mine who was just on Plavix, DR Ginny.  He developed a red spot below his iris.  It took a week for it to start to fade.
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Post by: Ginny on September 09, 2011, 10:31:57 AM
They eyeball thing happened to me at church and freaked Fr. Richard out.  It looks more gruesome than it is.
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Post by: George on September 09, 2011, 10:47:16 AM
My Mom had a brief scare at the rehab center yesterday.  She discovered that when one is early on in taking Coumadin, one shouldn't blow one's nose too hard.  This resulted in a spectacular nosebleed which took a while to stop.  It also resulted in me researching on the web last night, review methods on how to remove blood stains from one of her favorite blouses.  Turns out that hydogen peroxide does the trick.

:o

~~~Continued Vibes for Dan (the Man)'s Mother!!~~~
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Post by: George on September 09, 2011, 10:47:24 AM
Great news, JRand. Continued break-a-leg vibes for the rest of the run.

Ditto and Ditto!! :D
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Post by: George on September 09, 2011, 10:47:46 AM
We are doing laundry this afternoon when I return home from work.

I need to start laundry tonight...or maybe tomorrow.  But I need to do some SOON! ::)
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 09, 2011, 10:59:38 AM
My laudry is finished, which makes me quite happy, but I've cancelled my trip to the library. I'm feeling nauseous, so I'm staying home.
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Post by: Ginny on September 09, 2011, 11:07:01 AM
Yay - the sun is out here in SW Ohio and NYPL told me via Facebook that it's out in New York, too!
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Post by: Ginny on September 09, 2011, 11:07:28 AM
Oh, DR Elmore, I'm sorry you're not feeling well...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 09, 2011, 11:12:47 AM
...All my bags are packed, I'm ready to go...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 09, 2011, 11:13:04 AM
~~~~~NO MORE NAUSEA VIBES TO DR ELMORE~~~~~
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 09, 2011, 11:14:32 AM
In other news...

I need to take care of two errands before I head in, and, well... That's about it.

Laters...
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Post by: Ginny on September 09, 2011, 11:15:50 AM
Remember, a couple of months ago, when we packed up our TV and sent it back to Sony/Target?  Well, the replacement was just delivered!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 09, 2011, 11:21:11 AM
Anti-barf vibes to DR Elmore3003!
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Post by: Laura on September 09, 2011, 11:35:10 AM
I hope you feel better this afternoon, Elmore.
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Post by: Laura on September 09, 2011, 11:35:31 AM
Have you been without a tv all this time, Ginny?
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Post by: Jane on September 09, 2011, 11:37:22 AM
I've loved INCHWORM since I saw the movie.
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Post by: Ginny on September 09, 2011, 11:37:41 AM
No, DR Laura.  Rob had his Grandma's old one in his room and we've been using that.  I'm looking forward to having our HD back - hope we can get it set up before tomorrow night's Michigan/Notre Dame game.  It's the first night game ever in Michigan Stadium - Go, Blue!
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Post by: Jane on September 09, 2011, 11:39:41 AM
Thanks to all for the Opening Night vibes.  We had a fine performance and a GREAT audience.  The play really works - Woody Allen has quite a way with dialog.....

And we have some good performers mixed in with the group....the audience was very vocal with its laughter, which is great...and we had an ALMOST sold out show!

And we are almost sold out tonight.  Our audiences love comedies.  My character has NOTHING funny to say, so I didn't get any laughs in the first act, although I got a few in the second act when I am drunk at the party....otherwise.....oh well.


I'm very glad :)
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Post by: Jane on September 09, 2011, 11:43:08 AM
~~~~~NO MORE NAUSEA VIBES TO DR ELMORE~~~~~

DITTO!!!
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Post by: Jane on September 09, 2011, 11:44:32 AM
No, DR Laura.  Rob had his Grandma's old one in his room and we've been using that.  I'm looking forward to having our HD back - hope we can get it set up before tomorrow night's Michigan/Notre Dame game.  It's the first night game ever in Michigan Stadium - Go, Blue!

TV setting up vibes!

Did you give blood today?
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Post by: Ginny on September 09, 2011, 12:08:47 PM
Yes, DR Jane, the vampires were successful today and I'm awaiting a call from my doctor's office with the results of my test.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 09, 2011, 12:17:44 PM
Thamk you all for the good wishes. I am feeling much better than earlier.
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Post by: MBarnum on September 09, 2011, 12:48:30 PM
TOD:
DVD:
Somethning Indian, most likely.

DVR:
Hmmmm..... I don't know yet, but I am recording several 9/11 type documentaries

CD:
Something Indian
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Post by: Jane on September 09, 2011, 12:50:10 PM
Yes, DR Jane, the vampires were successful today and I'm awaiting a call from my doctor's office with the results of my test.

GOOD RESULT VIBES!!!
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Post by: Jane on September 09, 2011, 12:50:44 PM
Thamk you all for the god wishes. I am feeling much better than earlier.

Glad to hear & wishes you feel even better in a short while.
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Post by: Jennifer on September 09, 2011, 12:51:13 PM
It is quite hot here today (high 80s). But tomorrow the high is supposed to be low 60s. But still sunny.
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Post by: Jane on September 09, 2011, 12:52:33 PM
DVD: Barney's Version
DVR: Cheyenne, Maverick, Lawman, & Wagon Train
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Post by: Jane on September 09, 2011, 12:53:26 PM
It is quite hot here today (high 80s). But tomorrow the high is supposed to be low 60s. But still sunny.

It is hot here as well & expected to be in the 90's tomorrow.
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Post by: MBarnum on September 09, 2011, 12:53:36 PM
Do any HHWers watch the show CARSON NATION?

I just came to find out that a girl I know, who was one of my niece Katie's best friends, is Carson's assistant Ashley on the show.

I adore Ashley, and I remember when she was getting ready to move to Los Angeles right after she and Katie graduated high school so as to get into show business.

She is such a sweetie and I am so happy to see that she is continuing her success down there...she had been working behind the scenes on various films as in the costuming area and also did the same on QUEER EYE FOR THE STRAIGHT GUY (which I was not aware of until today). I will have to start watching this show now.

Last time I saw her (which was at my niece's wedding) she was telling me about all of the various famous people she was "dressing." She was having lots of fun!
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Post by: Jennifer on September 09, 2011, 12:55:46 PM
Did anybody happen to catch the CBS fall preview special on last night?  It is such a good idea. I really get little from promos. ANd it's even hard to get a clear grasp when reading about the shows.  But this preview special really described (and showed) what the shows were like.

There are 2 shows that they showed that i was already planning to try. One is Person of Interest with Ben from Lost. Not sure if this will be for me. But i will try it.  The other is A Gifted Man with Patrick Wilson. Sort of seems like part Eli Stone, part Ghost Whisperer. I like him and think i will like this show.

I saw another show previewed that I had heard very little about. It's called Unforgettable.  Some time in the last year on The View there was a segment with Marilu Henner that described a gift that she (and like 6 people in the US?) have where they can remember every detail about every day in their life.

I remember being so fascinated by this at the time (and i was surprised i'd never heard this about Marilu Henner before). Anyways this show Unforgettable is about a a woman (Piper something who was from Without a Trace) who has this condition. And i guess she solves cases.

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Post by: Jennifer on September 09, 2011, 12:56:44 PM
I've never heard of Carson Nation. I wonder if it is on a channel i do not get.
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Post by: MBarnum on September 09, 2011, 12:58:13 PM
JRand, so glad opening night went well!!
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Post by: Jane on September 09, 2011, 01:14:00 PM
DR Jennifer I haven't even thought about new shows.  When do they begin? 

Thank you very much for the reminder.
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Post by: Ginny on September 09, 2011, 01:15:27 PM
Second night vibes (since I missed opening night...) to DR JRand and the DDTW company!
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Post by: George on September 09, 2011, 01:22:40 PM
Did anybody happen to catch the CBS fall preview special on last night?  It is such a good idea. I really get little from promos. ANd it's even hard to get a clear grasp when reading about the shows.  But this preview special really described (and showed) what the shows were like.

There are 2 shows that they showed that i was already planning to try. One is Person of Interest with Ben from Lost. Not sure if this will be for me. But i will try it.  The other is A Gifted Man with Patrick Wilson. Sort of seems like part Eli Stone, part Ghost Whisperer. I like him and think i will like this show.

I saw another show previewed that I had heard very little about. It's called Unforgettable.  Some time in the last year on The View there was a segment with Marilu Henner that described a gift that she (and like 6 people in the US?) have where they can remember every detail about every day in their life.

I remember being so fascinated by this at the time (and i was surprised i'd never heard this about Marilu Henner before). Anyways this show Unforgettable is about a a woman (Piper something who was from Without a Trace) who has this condition. And i guess she solves cases.

Thanks for mentioning ths...if I'd've known about it, I would've watched it.  I wonder if it's on CBS's website.  I'll check when I get home. :)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 09, 2011, 01:23:30 PM
Good Afternoon!

Greetings from the Fichlander Green Room.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 09, 2011, 01:26:32 PM
DR elmore - Glad to hear that you are feeling better.

You had mentioned returning to Dublin, and I also remember you mentioning that you might be returning there for some more work with the same company again. Any further info on that possibility?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 09, 2011, 01:32:10 PM
In other news...

Nothing else right now to report. ;)
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Post by: Jane on September 09, 2011, 01:33:52 PM
DR elmore - Glad to hear that you are feeling better.

You had mentioned returning to Dublin, and I also remember you mentioning that you might be returning there for some more work with the same company again. Any further info on that possibility?

If you do return for work won't they pay for your traveling expenses again?
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Post by: Jane on September 09, 2011, 01:34:32 PM
Did anybody happen to catch the CBS fall preview special on last night?  It is such a good idea. I really get little from promos. ANd it's even hard to get a clear grasp when reading about the shows.  But this preview special really described (and showed) what the shows were like.

There are 2 shows that they showed that i was already planning to try. One is Person of Interest with Ben from Lost. Not sure if this will be for me. But i will try it.  The other is A Gifted Man with Patrick Wilson. Sort of seems like part Eli Stone, part Ghost Whisperer. I like him and think i will like this show.

I saw another show previewed that I had heard very little about. It's called Unforgettable.  Some time in the last year on The View there was a segment with Marilu Henner that described a gift that she (and like 6 people in the US?) have where they can remember every detail about every day in their life.

I remember being so fascinated by this at the time (and i was surprised i'd never heard this about Marilu Henner before). Anyways this show Unforgettable is about a a woman (Piper something who was from Without a Trace) who has this condition. And i guess she solves cases.

Thanks for mentioning ths...if I'd've known about it, I would've watched it.  I wonder if it's on CBS's website.  I'll check when I get home. :)

I need to get a haircut.  If you find a link for this will you please share it.
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: bk on September 09, 2011, 01:44:20 PM
Back from a work session, shipping CDs and finally picking up the replacement debit card - thank you USPS for taking nine days to deliver an envelope from Nebraska.
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: bk on September 09, 2011, 01:44:33 PM
I have to jog now, after which I'll eat.
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Cillaliz on September 09, 2011, 02:12:10 PM
Just when I thought the week couldn't get any more frustrating.......today comes along.
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Cillaliz on September 09, 2011, 02:13:27 PM
There is this article in my local paper today that says that 50% of Canadians are illiterate.

They use a scale with 5 levels of literacy. One is very poor literacy skills. Level 2 has a capacity to deal with only simple clear material. Those first two levels are what is considered illiterate.

Level 3 is adequate to cope with demands of everyday life or the level if you completed high school.

I sort of find this shocking since i would say my 5 year old niece is a strong level 2.

We do know at least 50% of Canadians won't read about the study
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Cillaliz on September 09, 2011, 02:13:58 PM
DR Cillaliz, did you happen to catch BB when you got home last night?

They had this mixer contraption that spun for the HOH comp.IT made me sick just watching it. I can't even imagine being on it. Yuck!

No, I didn't....actually I didn't get home until 11:00 PM.   Who got HOH?
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Cillaliz on September 09, 2011, 02:15:21 PM
I've loved INCHWORM since I saw the movie.

The Inchworm had his own movie?
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Cillaliz on September 09, 2011, 02:16:33 PM
DR JOSE -----   THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!!!
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Cillaliz on September 09, 2011, 02:19:32 PM
SO, tonight is movie night.  I'm thinking sitting outside watching who knows what...usually something stupid or strange and having a few adult beverages with my friends would be the best way to shake off this week.   Nothing terrible just many many minor frustrations that just made me want to strangle someone.  I also got nothing done at the office which is not a good thing because I was behind.  SO, I may have to work part of the weekend to avoid another frustrating week
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Cillaliz on September 09, 2011, 02:21:33 PM
I did learn yesterday that my neighbors' 7 year old grandson died in July after a severe asthma attack.  So sad.  He was a cutie.  I can't believe I didn't know about it until now.  I would have done something for them.
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 09, 2011, 02:28:19 PM
DR JOSE -----   THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!!!

YOU'RE WELCOME! YOU'RE WELCOME! YOU'RE WELCOME!!!
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 09, 2011, 02:30:29 PM
And speaking of the post office...

I had to stop by the one by my brother's house to buy some stamps. When I got there, there were signs saying their credit/debit card system was down and that they could only take cash at that time. Well...

I guess in order to make it easier for everyone in line to deal with that technological snafu, they had all of their windows open AND the supervisor was checking with everyone in line to see what they needed. It was truly one of the most efficient trips to the post office I've ever had! Go figure!
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Cillaliz on September 09, 2011, 02:30:51 PM
OK, the day ended on a good note.  My client who has been trying to get his 5 kids here from Somalia (well they are in Kenya) just got a date for their interviews to get their visas.   He came in and was very happy and gave me a hug.   That feels much better
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Cillaliz on September 09, 2011, 02:32:08 PM
Last time I went to the post office was a very busy time of day and they only had one window open.  They said due to cutbacks, that's how it will be staffed now.  I like your post office better than mine, lol   And yes, that was this week
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 09, 2011, 02:32:30 PM
Back from a work session, shipping CDs and finally picking up the replacement debit card - thank you USPS for taking nine days to deliver an envelope from Nebraska.

Just to play USPS's Advocate for a second:
-Is there a postmark on the envelope?
-Did PayPal say they sent out your new card on a particular date? Or that they just processed your request for a new card on a certain date?

Otherwise...

Glad to hear you got your new card to go in your new wallet.
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Cillaliz on September 09, 2011, 02:32:36 PM
He also brought a payment....that feels good too
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 09, 2011, 02:33:07 PM
I did learn yesterday that my neighbors' 7 year old grandson died in July after a severe asthma attack.  So sad.  He was a cutie.  I can't believe I didn't know about it until now.  I would have done something for them.

:(
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 09, 2011, 02:33:29 PM
And now I'm gonna head out to grab some dinner.

Laters...
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Cillaliz on September 09, 2011, 02:34:31 PM
My mail has been taking forever lately and I can see Nebraska out my office window.  I've heard lots of complaints about it. So, maybe it's on this end 
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Cillaliz on September 09, 2011, 02:35:39 PM
I think I'm going to get out of here.   Good news is I have a new computer and a new copier/printer system
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Cillaliz on September 09, 2011, 02:36:38 PM
The bad news is the new copier and printer don't work with the whole network (read to my old AND new computers) despite 3 visits from service/sales technicians in as many days. 
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Ginny on September 09, 2011, 02:36:53 PM
We just had a call from the honeymooners - they're back in the USA!
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Cillaliz on September 09, 2011, 02:37:57 PM
ENough about the office.....I'm getting out of here.
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: FJL on September 09, 2011, 02:40:23 PM
Is it page 5 yet?
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: George on September 09, 2011, 02:58:35 PM
I did learn yesterday that my neighbors' 7 year old grandson died in July after a severe asthma attack.  So sad.  He was a cutie.  I can't believe I didn't know about it until now.  I would have done something for them.

Cillaliz, that's terrible.  My condolences to your neighbor's family. :'(
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: George on September 09, 2011, 02:59:03 PM
OK, the day ended on a good note.  My client who has been trying to get his 5 kids here from Somalia (well they are in Kenya) just got a date for their interviews to get their visas.   He came in and was very happy and gave me a hug.   That feels much better

That is good! :)
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: George on September 09, 2011, 02:59:59 PM
Did anybody happen to catch the CBS fall preview special on last night?  It is such a good idea. I really get little from promos. ANd it's even hard to get a clear grasp when reading about the shows.  But this preview special really described (and showed) what the shows were like.

There are 2 shows that they showed that i was already planning to try. One is Person of Interest with Ben from Lost. Not sure if this will be for me. But i will try it.  The other is A Gifted Man with Patrick Wilson. Sort of seems like part Eli Stone, part Ghost Whisperer. I like him and think i will like this show.

I saw another show previewed that I had heard very little about. It's called Unforgettable.  Some time in the last year on The View there was a segment with Marilu Henner that described a gift that she (and like 6 people in the US?) have where they can remember every detail about every day in their life.

I remember being so fascinated by this at the time (and i was surprised i'd never heard this about Marilu Henner before). Anyways this show Unforgettable is about a a woman (Piper something who was from Without a Trace) who has this condition. And i guess she solves cases.

Thanks for mentioning ths...if I'd've known about it, I would've watched it.  I wonder if it's on CBS's website.  I'll check when I get home. :)

I need to get a haircut.  If you find a link for this will you please share it.

Well, that was easy to find...here it is:  http://www.cbs.com/shows/fall_preview_2011/

:D
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 09, 2011, 03:03:57 PM
I did learn yesterday that my neighbors' 7 year old grandson died in July after a severe asthma attack.  So sad.  He was a cutie.  I can't believe I didn't know about it until now.  I would have done something for them.

That is so sad. Poor kid.
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: elmore3003 on September 09, 2011, 03:04:40 PM
DR elmore - Glad to hear that you are feeling better.

You had mentioned returning to Dublin, and I also remember you mentioning that you might be returning there for some more work with the same company again. Any further info on that possibility?

No, DR Jose, no more trips to Dublin at the present, dammit.
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Ginny on September 09, 2011, 03:18:11 PM
DR Cillaliz - I'm so sorry to hear about your neighbor's grandson.
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Laura on September 09, 2011, 03:40:08 PM
So very sorry to hear about the neighbor's grandson.

I am glad to hear your day ended on a good note.
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on September 09, 2011, 04:18:14 PM
And the word of the day is: INVERECUND!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  FOLLOW THE FOLD
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Jane on September 09, 2011, 04:44:51 PM
I've loved INCHWORM since I saw the movie.

The Inchworm had his own movie?

You forgot to wink ;)
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Jane on September 09, 2011, 04:45:40 PM
I did learn yesterday that my neighbors' 7 year old grandson died in July after a severe asthma attack.  So sad.  He was a cutie.  I can't believe I didn't know about it until now.  I would have done something for them.

So very sad.
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Jane on September 09, 2011, 04:46:43 PM
Back from a work session, shipping CDs and finally picking up the replacement debit card - thank you USPS for taking nine days to deliver an envelope from Nebraska.

Just to play USPS's Advocate for a second:
-Is there a postmark on the envelope?
-Did PayPal say they sent out your new card on a particular date? Or that they just processed your request for a new card on a certain date?

Otherwise...

Glad to hear you got your new card to go in your new wallet.

LOL, my thoughts as well.
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Jane on September 09, 2011, 04:49:21 PM
He also brought a payment....that feels good too

Double good news :)
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Jane on September 09, 2011, 04:50:17 PM
The bad news is the new copier and printer don't work with the whole network (read to my old AND new computers) despite 3 visits from service/sales technicians in as many days. 

Vibes the problem can be solved!
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Jane on September 09, 2011, 04:50:59 PM
DR Ginny did the newlyweds enjoy Toronto?
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Jane on September 09, 2011, 05:16:52 PM
Did anybody happen to catch the CBS fall preview special on last night?  It is such a good idea. I really get little from promos. ANd it's even hard to get a clear grasp when reading about the shows.  But this preview special really described (and showed) what the shows were like.

There are 2 shows that they showed that i was already planning to try. One is Person of Interest with Ben from Lost. Not sure if this will be for me. But i will try it.  The other is A Gifted Man with Patrick Wilson. Sort of seems like part Eli Stone, part Ghost Whisperer. I like him and think i will like this show.

I saw another show previewed that I had heard very little about. It's called Unforgettable.  Some time in the last year on The View there was a segment with Marilu Henner that described a gift that she (and like 6 people in the US?) have where they can remember every detail about every day in their life.

I remember being so fascinated by this at the time (and i was surprised i'd never heard this about Marilu Henner before). Anyways this show Unforgettable is about a a woman (Piper something who was from Without a Trace) who has this condition. And i guess she solves cases.

Thanks for mentioning ths...if I'd've known about it, I would've watched it.  I wonder if it's on CBS's website.  I'll check when I get home. :)

I need to get a haircut.  If you find a link for this will you please share it.

Well, that was easy to find...here it is:  http://www.cbs.com/shows/fall_preview_2011/

:D

Thank you.  I'm watching it now.

DR Jennifer I picked the same three as possible shows to watch. 
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Ginny on September 09, 2011, 05:22:29 PM
DR Ginny did the newlyweds enjoy Toronto?

Rob was driving when he called, so we didn't get too much information.  I do know they celebrated his birthday by attending a concert by a group called "Within Temptation."  Rob said the weather was so cold he had to buy a sweatshirt.  And Mary Linda bought some household stuff.
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Jane on September 09, 2011, 05:32:20 PM
It has been a lot of years since I've been to Toronto but I do remember nice shops there.
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: td on September 09, 2011, 05:57:30 PM
I've loved INCHWORM since I saw the movie.

That one starred Laurence Olivier and Jacqueline Bisset, right?
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Jane on September 09, 2011, 06:00:31 PM
Inchworm ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXi3bjKowJU
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: td on September 09, 2011, 06:07:34 PM
Oh, Jane:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084132/
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: td on September 09, 2011, 06:09:27 PM
. . .and while we're at it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3QYkUaILOI&feature=colike
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Jane on September 09, 2011, 06:23:31 PM
Oh, Jane:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084132/

I haven't seen this one & from the write up that may be a good thing.
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Jane on September 09, 2011, 06:23:57 PM
. . .and while we're at it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3QYkUaILOI&feature=colike

As always I had a good laugh. :)
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Laura on September 09, 2011, 06:40:31 PM
Still waiting for that rain they promised.
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Jennifer on September 09, 2011, 06:40:54 PM
Did anybody happen to catch the CBS fall preview special on last night?  It is such a good idea. I really get little from promos. ANd it's even hard to get a clear grasp when reading about the shows.  But this preview special really described (and showed) what the shows were like.

There are 2 shows that they showed that i was already planning to try. One is Person of Interest with Ben from Lost. Not sure if this will be for me. But i will try it.  The other is A Gifted Man with Patrick Wilson. Sort of seems like part Eli Stone, part Ghost Whisperer. I like him and think i will like this show.

I saw another show previewed that I had heard very little about. It's called Unforgettable.  Some time in the last year on The View there was a segment with Marilu Henner that described a gift that she (and like 6 people in the US?) have where they can remember every detail about every day in their life.

I remember being so fascinated by this at the time (and i was surprised i'd never heard this about Marilu Henner before). Anyways this show Unforgettable is about a a woman (Piper something who was from Without a Trace) who has this condition. And i guess she solves cases.

Thanks for mentioning ths...if I'd've known about it, I would've watched it.  I wonder if it's on CBS's website.  I'll check when I get home. :)

I need to get a haircut.  If you find a link for this will you please share it.

Well, that was easy to find...here it is:  http://www.cbs.com/shows/fall_preview_2011/

:D

Thank you.  I'm watching it now.

DR Jennifer I picked the same three as possible shows to watch. 

We'll have to compare notes!
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Jennifer on September 09, 2011, 06:42:18 PM
DR Jane, some shows start this coming week. I"m sure there is a list somewhere.

I know some shows that you don't watch are starting: Parenthood on tues, vampire diaries on thurs. I'll see if i can find a list. But most are starting the week after. I saw the dates in my sister's Entertainment Weekly.
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Jennifer on September 09, 2011, 06:44:27 PM
There is this article in my local paper today that says that 50% of Canadians are illiterate.

They use a scale with 5 levels of literacy. One is very poor literacy skills. Level 2 has a capacity to deal with only simple clear material. Those first two levels are what is considered illiterate.

Level 3 is adequate to cope with demands of everyday life or the level if you completed high school.

I sort of find this shocking since i would say my 5 year old niece is a strong level 2.

We do know at least 50% of Canadians won't read about the study

I personally never thought of people in level 2 as being illiterate. I guess their definition means you have to have a strong comprehension of what you're reading. I always thought illiterate meant you could not read.

I actually tested my niece tonight. There was an Entertainment Weekly with information on the new tv shows. I would say it was fairly complex (maybe a level 3 or 4).

She could read most of the words (there were some big words she did not know). But she understood nothing. She could read the text. But did not understand what she was reading!
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Jennifer on September 09, 2011, 06:49:50 PM
DR Cillaliz do you want to know re: BIG BROTHER what happened on the show or what happened after the show on the live feeds?

Anyhow i'll tell you what happened on the show. And then in another post i'll put spoiler warnings in case you don't want to know what happened afterwards.

So on last night's show they showed Adam having to nominate two people. He nominated Jordan and Porsche. The nominations really didn't matter since it was all about who won the veto.

They showed the veto comp that had occured a day or so before. Anyhow Porsche won. So she took herself off the block. So it was Rachel vs Jordan with Porsche being the only vote.

She had decided on the live feeds to vote out Jordan. So J knew she was going. P and J had never spoken the whole summer. And i actually think that Jordan would have beat her in F2 (Brendan, rachel, shelly and jeff for sure). Some people say that P should have kept Jordan because she would have beat her in the final HOH comps. But some of those are questions which J could have won.

Anyhow, Jordan sadly left. And the show ended with Rachel, Adam and Porsche on this huge mixer thing with batter in it. They had to stand on these steps while they were dunked and splashed with the goop. But the thing was spinning. It made me sick just watching it.

Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Jane on September 09, 2011, 06:51:27 PM
DR Jennifer you don't want your niece to be too smart ;)

www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/illiterate - Cachedil·lit·er·ate. adj i(l)-ˈli-t(ə-)rət\. Definition of ILLITERATE. 1. : having little or no education; especially : unable to read or write
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Jennifer on September 09, 2011, 06:52:58 PM
BIG BROTHER LIVE FEED SPOILERS FROM TODAY

This will include who won part one of HOH comp started on yesterday's show.

Btw, there is no show until the final next wed at 9:30pm



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Anyhow it was pretty obvious that this comp was not for Adam. He is too big to stand on that little step. And not too good at endurance. It was going to be between P and R. And it was. Adam jumped off early. Although in this case the comp was not just about endurance. It was also about who could stand on the spinning thing. It made me want to throw up watching it. And apparently P and A were not feeling well Anyhow Rachel was the winner. So now A and P will go up in part 2 of the hoh. Maybe tonight or tomorrow. And whoever wins that will go against R to be the final hoh winner. That person will get to decide who they take to the finals.I really really want Rachel to win the final hoh and to take adam.
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Jane on September 09, 2011, 06:53:52 PM
DR Jane, some shows start this coming week. I"m sure there is a list somewhere.

I know some shows that you don't watch are starting: Parenthood on tues, vampire diaries on thurs. I'll see if i can find a list. But most are starting the week after. I saw the dates in my sister's Entertainment Weekly.

I should have returning shows set to record, however, I do like to double check when possible.

I think I will send Matt H & ask what new shows he is interested in.  I'll share any info I get.
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Jennifer on September 09, 2011, 06:54:44 PM
DR Jennifer you don't want your niece to be too smart ;)

www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/illiterate - Cachedil·lit·er·ate. adj i(l)-ˈli-t(ə-)rət\. Definition of ILLITERATE. 1. : having little or no education; especially : unable to read or write

I also tested her tonight with her french reading. I didn't think she'd be able to read too much. But she was quite good. There were some bigger french words she didn't know. But she was quite decent.

Apparently they will start reading in grade one next week (in french) and the teacher will let them read at their level. Although i think all kids but 2 can't read. So i guess their level will be pretty basic.
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Jennifer on September 09, 2011, 06:55:54 PM
DR Jennifer you don't want your niece to be too smart ;)

www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/illiterate - Cachedil·lit·er·ate. adj i(l)-ˈli-t(ə-)rət\. Definition of ILLITERATE. 1. : having little or no education; especially : unable to read or write

That definition is more what i thought. But i guess now you have to be able to comprehend a lot too.

I didn't even realize you could read like you understood what you were reading, but not understand a thing.


Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Jane on September 09, 2011, 07:00:08 PM
You are lucky you grow up learning a second language in your schools, so few do that here and it is a shame.
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Jennifer on September 09, 2011, 07:00:36 PM
DR Jane this has all the dates of the returning shows:

http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/08/08/fall-tv-debut-dates/?ew%5FpackageID=20302134
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Jennifer on September 09, 2011, 07:02:15 PM
You are lucky you grow up learning a second language in your schools, so few do that here and it is a shame.

I actually think there is too much French in my niece's school. She only has 3 hours of English a week. Plus gym, and music. I feel like they should be learning how to read in English.

Most of the other things they do it doesn't matter what language it's done in. But i feel like none of the kids will know how to read in English. Although maybe they will pick it up once they learn to read in French.
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Jane on September 09, 2011, 07:06:30 PM
Interesting Jennifer.  Obviously your niece will be ok with English since you read so much with her.
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Jane on September 09, 2011, 07:07:06 PM
DR Jane this has all the dates of the returning shows:

http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/08/08/fall-tv-debut-dates/?ew%5FpackageID=20302134

Thanks.
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Jane on September 09, 2011, 07:08:45 PM
'night
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Jennifer on September 09, 2011, 07:11:47 PM
Interesting Jennifer.  Obviously your niece will be ok with English since you read so much with her.

Yah she'll be okay.

I wonder when her 2 year old sister will start reading. I can tell she is gonna be a smart one. And she loves books!
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: John G. on September 09, 2011, 07:35:22 PM
My Mom had a brief scare at the rehab center yesterday.  She discovered that when one is early on in taking Coumadin, one shouldn't blow one's nose too hard.  This resulted in a spectacular nosebleed which took a while to stop.  It also resulted in me researching on the web last night, review methods on how to remove blood stains from one of her favorite blouses.  Turns out that hydogen peroxide does the trick.
Yikes! Vibes she's doing better.
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: John G. on September 09, 2011, 07:44:32 PM
Just got in and had a message from my mom that one of my dad's brothers had a heart attack today. They can't operate because his kidneys aren't functioning. Doesn't look good.
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: vixmom on September 09, 2011, 08:28:34 PM
...All my bags are packed, I'm ready to go...

was that you waiting there outside my door?
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Sam on September 09, 2011, 08:38:09 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: vixmom on September 09, 2011, 08:38:19 PM
VIBES for Dan's Mom
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: Sam on September 09, 2011, 08:39:00 PM
Hope to catch up on Saturday.  Been really busy and tired.

 ;D
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: vixmom on September 09, 2011, 08:39:16 PM
My deepest condolences to your neighbor's Cilla, that is so terribly sad
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: vixmom on September 09, 2011, 08:40:04 PM
John G.  VIBES for your uncle - my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family now
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: John G. on September 09, 2011, 08:40:29 PM
Just read that Keira Knightly will be playing Anna Karenina. She was a horrible Elizabeth Bennet, so now she gets to ruin another of the best female characters in literature? What next?
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: John G. on September 09, 2011, 08:40:41 PM
John G.  VIBES for your uncle - my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family now
Thanks, Vixmom.
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: John G. on September 09, 2011, 08:40:49 PM
Night, all.
Title: Re: FUN, YET NOT FUN
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 09, 2011, 08:43:24 PM
Good Evening!

A good show tonight!! A sold out house. And, because, it was sold out, we started about eight minutes late. And intermission ran long too. We normally play our final note around 10:40. Tonight it was played around 10:52. -The show in the other theater started up tonight too, so were just lots of audience members mulling about.

But, again, it was a good show.
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Post by: vixmom on September 09, 2011, 08:44:38 PM
Laura your rain apparently was diverted to New Jersey --- iit appears there is a 50 % chance of thunderstorms tomorrow --- today of course was gorgeous --- I was in the office from 9 - 5:30 then drove (2 hours!) to Brooklyn to conduct a closing we could not get covered then drove (2 hours AGAIN?????? why are all these people on the road this late at night and why do they keep crashing into each other and  there are MORE  construction delays???!!) home again

but we are going to forge ahead nontheless an attempt to ride the rides   maybe the forecast will keep the crowds away
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 09, 2011, 08:44:39 PM
Just read that Keira Knightly will be playing Anna Karenina. She was a horrible Elizabeth Bennet, so now she gets to ruin another of the best female characters in literature? What next?

Isn't she playing opposite Jude Law?
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Post by: vixmom on September 09, 2011, 08:45:32 PM
in 15 minutes (give or take a few seconds) it will be 9/10/11
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 09, 2011, 08:45:51 PM
~~~~~VIBES~~~~~VIBES~~~~~VIBES~~~~~
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Post by: vixmom on September 09, 2011, 08:46:40 PM
Just read that Keira Knightly will be playing Anna Karenina. She was a horrible Elizabeth Bennet, so now she gets to ruin another of the best female characters in literature? What next?

Miss Marple
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 09, 2011, 08:47:06 PM
And since I need to leave for the airport in four and a half hours...

Goodnight.
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Post by: vixmom on September 09, 2011, 08:47:50 PM
Good Evening!

A good show tonight!! A sold out house. And, because, it was sold out, we started about eight minutes late. And intermission ran long too. We normally play our final note around 10:40. Tonight it was played around 10:52. -The show in the other theater started up tonight too, so were just lots of audience members mulling about.

But, again, it was a good show.

I have so enjoyed hearing about this I am so sad we are not going to get to see it --- it ends next week, correct?
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Post by: vixmom on September 09, 2011, 08:48:27 PM
travel VIBES for Jose
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Post by: vixmom on September 09, 2011, 08:48:39 PM
(((JOhn G))))
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Post by: vixmom on September 09, 2011, 08:49:01 PM
Feel Better Vibes for ((((Elmore))))
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Post by: vixmom on September 09, 2011, 08:49:55 PM
Congratulations to JRand  Break a leg vibes for the rest of the run!!!
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Post by: vixmom on September 09, 2011, 08:50:08 PM
BK I am glad you finally got your Card
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Post by: vixmom on September 09, 2011, 08:50:29 PM
Ginny will you be posting a picture of your curlylocks?
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Post by: vixmom on September 09, 2011, 08:51:10 PM
Techo Vibes for Cilla

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Post by: td on September 09, 2011, 08:51:17 PM
Vibes


Vibes


and
more


VIBES
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Post by: vixmom on September 09, 2011, 08:57:13 PM
Jennifer  my niece and nephew who live in  Alberta went to French immersion schools  they spoke only French in school and took one lesson in English a day.... here they don;t start teaching the kids a foreign language untilthey are 12 or 13 


It is so foolish  -  younger children can so much more easily absorb  different languages

I was just with a young couple who have toddlers --they all  spoke to me in English  but the wife spoke to the children in Chinese while the father spoke to them in French  - what an advantage those kids will have growing up!!!


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Post by: vixmom on September 09, 2011, 08:57:27 PM
TD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: vixmom on September 09, 2011, 08:57:46 PM
We have missed you !!  How is your Mom?
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Post by: vixmom on September 09, 2011, 09:01:48 PM
well I had better get me to bed if I am to be up bright and early  to drive to  new Jersey



it will probably take less time than it did to drive to Brooklyn!!


(at least I can hope!)
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Post by: vixmom on September 09, 2011, 09:05:06 PM
well it  is officially  9/10/11 here so top o' the morning to ya!
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Post by: bk on September 09, 2011, 09:33:03 PM
I'll have to finish my viewing on the 'morrow.  I forgot how long the movie I'm watching is and I'm just too tired to continue.  Funnily, I'd started to watch The Caine Mutiny at around six and immediately fell asleep for almost an hour - so I'll start that over soon.
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 09, 2011, 09:36:11 PM
I've loved INCHWORM since I saw the movie.

The Inchworm had his own movie?

You forgot to wink ;)

You think I wasn't being serious? ;)
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 09, 2011, 09:42:56 PM
DR Jennifer thanks for the update on BB.  I agree on wanting Rachael to win and to take Adam. 
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Post by: George on September 09, 2011, 10:46:58 PM
Just got in and had a message from my mom that one of my dad's brothers had a heart attack today. They can't operate because his kidneys aren't functioning. Doesn't look good.

~~~Vibes for John G.'s Uncle!!~~~
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Post by: George on September 09, 2011, 10:47:34 PM
~~~Vibes of Comfort for John G. and His Family!!~~~