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Title: FAREWELL 2015, HELLO 2016!
Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 12:24:48 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes said farewell and hello, and now it is time for you to post until the farewell and hello cows come home.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 12:26:17 AM: And the word of the day is: PATERNOSTER!
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 12:27:14 AM: Welcome forty-two GUESTS!
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 12:32:09 AM: I guess you should know that 2015 was a pretty excellent year for this site. December's postings were our biggest month all year. Our full year post count is, as you know, missing about five thousand posts from those weeks we lost, but we know where we would be had we not had that problem. It wouldn't have been a record year, but a very good one. In terms of page views, December was our second biggest month with close to 650,000 - our biggest month, page view-wise this year was March with over 810,000. Overall page views for the year were up over a million from last year, but not quite up to the eight million and more we've had in past years. Still, very pleasing on every level.
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2015, 12:41:24 AM: Hello to the first post after BK!
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Post by: George on December 31, 2015, 01:02:49 AM: A Very Happy New Year's Eve Day to Everyone!! :D
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Post by: George on December 31, 2015, 01:05:42 AM: Today is going to be a day for me. I need to go to bed now so that I can get up much earlier than I usually do. I first have to be at my parents' house by 8:30 at the latest. Then, I have to run an errand, which is the reason that I needed to be at my parents' house so early, then I'll go to work.
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Post by: George on December 31, 2015, 01:09:04 AM: I'll leave work early (I'm not yet sure how early) and go to my sister's house for the family's New Year's Eve get-together. I think we're going to have pizza. I need to find out if I should bring anything.
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Post by: George on December 31, 2015, 01:09:22 AM: But I won't stay there all night because a friend of mine is having her birthday party this evening. She rented The Midnight Sun for her party, but will have all her guests read through William Shakespeare's "Star Wars: Verily, A New Hope." It's "Star Wars" translated into Shakespeare! It'll be a lot of fun! :D
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Post by: George on December 31, 2015, 01:14:57 AM: I don't plan on staying to midnight, but you never know. We'll see how I feel in the moment.
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Post by: George on December 31, 2015, 01:15:39 AM: And now, to bed. 8)

Good night.
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Post by: FJL on December 31, 2015, 02:52:36 AM: First post in the actual New Year's Eve morning.
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Post by: FJL on December 31, 2015, 02:53:06 AM: Thanks to TCB and vixmom for your comments last night!
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Post by: FJL on December 31, 2015, 02:53:39 AM: More health vibes to HHW!!!
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 03:20:27 AM: I was prescribed a narcitic based cough medicine yesterday which I did purchase, but I dozed off in the recliner before I took it.
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 03:21:37 AM: I woke up around 5:30 coughing but it was too late to take the cough medicine so I am sipping hot tea with plenty of honey and lemon
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 03:21:52 AM: It does sooth the throat
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 03:22:20 AM: Thank you f
Or the vibes
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 03:22:34 AM: And cold be gone vibes for Ginny
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 03:22:51 AM: And stay well vibes for the rest of yez
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 03:23:24 AM: I had no plans for tonight which is just as well considering I would have to break them
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Post by: Michael on December 31, 2015, 04:20:29 AM: good morning to all
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Post by: Michael on December 31, 2015, 04:20:56 AM: health vibes to all that need them
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Post by: Michael on December 31, 2015, 04:21:17 AM: a very happy new year to all that celebrate it
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Post by: Michael on December 31, 2015, 04:25:35 AM: tod

Memorable and disappointing.

I was in Time Square circa 1980/1981 before it became Disneyland.

It was fantastic being with friends and 1000s of others waiting for the ball to drop although it might have been the apple back then.

The disappointing factor was that soon afterwards the crowds began to disperse. I thought that the party would continue but it didn't
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Post by: Michael on December 31, 2015, 04:27:26 AM: As for the party there will be none for me. I'll probably be in bed asleep.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 31, 2015, 04:48:30 AM: Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 31, 2015, 04:50:26 AM: A Very Happy New Year to all DRs everywhere, in any time zone and in any hemisphere! May 2016 bring you not only happiness, health and wealth, but everything you may require and desire!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 31, 2015, 04:52:31 AM: I am not leaving the neighborhood today. Getting into midtown was an ordeal yesterday, so I brought two scores for CABIN IN THE SKY home with me t work on over the weekend.

This morning, I'll make a trip to the market, and stay around the apartment the rest of the day.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 31, 2015, 04:55:22 AM: More coffee!
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Post by: Kerry on December 31, 2015, 05:03:06 AM: A Very Safe and Happy New Year's Eve (Day and Night and Morning and Afternoon) to All!!!
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2015, 05:27:07 AM: Good morning, all.

And here we are. On "that" day. My goodness.
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Post by: Druxy on December 31, 2015, 05:32:52 AM: TOD:

Sandy and I went on a cruise to Mexico the year we met. Most memorable.
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Post by: Druxy on December 31, 2015, 05:34:18 AM: BTW: Tomorrow (1) is Sandy's birthday.

She still thinks that all the fireworks are for her.

::)
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Post by: Druxy on December 31, 2015, 05:37:20 AM: I've been watching the first season of MARCO POLO on Blu-ray.

Fantastic cinematography and production values, but the storyline is confusing. After 6 episodes, it's still not clear who is who.
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Post by: Druxy on December 31, 2015, 05:37:36 AM: Happy New Year everybody!
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2015, 05:46:35 AM: Continued miracle vibes for MR BK.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2015, 05:50:44 AM: Quote from: Jrand65 on December 31, 2015, 05:46:35 AM
Continued miracle vibes for MR BK.

DITTO.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2015, 05:51:23 AM: New Year's VIBES to all, for all good things!
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2015, 05:59:10 AM: I will be here this evening, but off and on because I must juggle this partay with a small gathering here in my house.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2015, 06:01:41 AM: TOD:

One New Year's Eve, my friend Brian came home from California, and we went to see a production of Little Shop of Horrors and stayed for the party at the theatre afterwards....it was a lot of fun.

And also my friend Bryan and I attended a party in Chicago one New Year's Eve that was excellent and fun. We made many new friends and had a great time.

Of course now, my idea of a good time is staying home and reading the posts on HHW!

Drivers!!!! The almost accident in the notes was very scary to read about.
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Post by: Laura on December 31, 2015, 06:09:27 AM: Good morning.

For over 30 years now I have always gone to the church soup dinner on New Year's Eve. After we left that on 1999/2000, though, my sister and I took my son to the downtown Phoenix celebration to see whatever band it was he liked. Sandra stayed home and shared ice cream with her cat Sasha, whom we still have.

My sister and I remembered joking when we were young that we'd both be old when the year 2000 hit.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 31, 2015, 06:15:39 AM: I had weird dreams last night: the first ones were all about the BBC mystery series GRANTCHESTER, and the second round were about Bernstein's CANDIDE and WEST SIDE STORY.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2015, 06:30:41 AM: TOD

This is interesting, because as I try to flip back through the years, there are many NYEs I simply don't remember. In early years with the family, we didn't do anything too special. I sort of recall being excited to stay up late and watch whatever festivities were shown on TV. In college years, I remember nothing-- whether at home for the holidays or, later, staying in my own place there, I have no recollection of doing anything at all special on those NYEs.

For my first couple of years in L.A., still nothing comes to mind, but then the first really "nice" NYE happened in 1974 when my roommate and I were invited to spend the evening and stay over at his boss's (at the Hollywood Hamburger Hamlet) and his wife's nice apartment in Brentwood. We'd all become good friends in the past couple of years, and they hosted the loveliest NYE dinner we'd ever been exposed to. It was just the four of us enjoying a quiet but (to us, then) elegant evening and following day. Interestingly, I strongly associate that memory with the then-just-released YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN that we were all very excited about.

Skipping ahead a bunch of years, I have to fondly recall two consecutive and unique NYEs spent in -- get ready for it -- Grand Central Terminal. They were hosting huge NYE dances on the main floor, but that isn't why I was there. This was pre-restoration, and up in the southeast quadrant of the mezzanine I was part of a gathering of BBS and early Internet users who were members of "ECHO", a text-based BBS based in the West Village. ECHO got to set up some terminals and modems (it was still dial-up) to demonstrate for anyone interested in walking up the stairs what online communications were all about. So, I'd take the train in and walk right up the stairs to my par-tay. Nothing wild and crazy about it, just the excitement of being in one of the hearts of NYC with these people in elegant gowns, etc., dancing on the main floor. I don't even know if they still do that. The trains both ways were packed to the gills, and what was memorable about the trips back out to the 'burbs were the hundreds of partying kids. It wasn't too unpleasant, but it was totally crazy and the conductors didn't even try to come through and collect tickets. Whoever was on those trains could have been riding for free for all anyone knew.
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2015, 06:59:40 AM: Good morning, all.

Wishes for a peaceful and prosperous new year to all of you.
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2015, 07:00:09 AM: Health vibes for Ginny, Vixmom and all in need.
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2015, 07:01:01 AM: AT&T is here doing work they don't have to. What fresh hell will this bring?
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2015, 07:03:47 AM: I don't pay attention to New Year's Eve. Probably my most favorite was 2001 when friends opened a magnum of Perrier-Jouet fleur bottle Champagne and we watched the official start of the new century and millennium. It was a lovely gathering of friends.
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Post by: Ginny on December 31, 2015, 08:08:17 AM: New Year's Eve morning greetings! It will be a quieter than usual NYE for us because I'm still sneezing and coughing and this morning I have no voice. Richard will probably go get us Chinese food and we'll watch the NCAA college football semi-finals (Go, Michigan State!).
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2015, 08:16:44 AM: Happy birthday a day early to DR Druxy's DW Sandy.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 31, 2015, 08:20:16 AM: Home from market. I've pulled some things from the freezer to thaw for tomorrow's dinner. I'm debating doing laundry tomorrow morning, but I think that maybe I should.
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2015, 08:45:55 AM: Watching Bunuel's L'Age d'Or while trying not to work. Not sure Bunuel was made for the morning.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:26:22 AM: You would think that on this final day of the year that all these terrible construction people would take a break, but no, I was awakened by chain saws and hammering - of course as soon as I got out of bed it all stopped. I may try for another hour of sleep because I've only had six.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 31, 2015, 10:53:50 AM: I won $6.00 on the lottery today. I need to win about $9,999,994.00 to reach my goal.
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Post by: Matthew on December 31, 2015, 11:22:36 AM: Good Morning - been rushing around at the shops picking up the last minute things for my NYE Thing "Pajama Jammy Jam" - where I'm expecting at LEAST 8 people from my vast Facebook world. Amazing, huh?
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Post by: Matthew on December 31, 2015, 11:23:42 AM: I'm roasting a turkey as well as putting together skewers of mozzarella, tortellini and cherry tomatoes drizzled with balsamic.
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Post by: Matthew on December 31, 2015, 11:24:35 AM: We'll make mini sandwiches from the turkey with stuffing and CRANBERRY(IES) sauce.
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2015, 11:37:25 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 31, 2015, 10:53:50 AM
I won $6.00 on the lottery today. I need to win about $9,999,994.00 to reach my goal.

Best of luck with that and congrats on your solid start.
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Post by: Ginny on December 31, 2015, 11:38:15 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 31, 2015, 10:53:50 AM
I won $6.00 on the lottery today. I need to win about $9,999,994.00 to reach my goal.

Little by little, DR Elmore!
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Post by: Ginny on December 31, 2015, 11:38:47 AM: Being sick is really boring...
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2015, 11:39:06 AM: Quote from: Matthew on December 31, 2015, 11:24:35 AM
We'll make mini sandwiches from the turkey with stuffing and CRANBERRY(IES) sauce.

What time should we be there?
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2015, 11:39:25 AM: Three!
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Post by: Matthew on December 31, 2015, 11:39:57 AM: Everyone is invited!!! Come around 7:00 or so... it's a drop in :-)
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2015, 11:47:38 AM: Happy New year. Tonight we will anchor in Copacabana Harbor to celebrate and watch the fireworks.

Wishing you all a good year of health and happiness!
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2015, 11:52:35 AM: Been watching Blandings again. Hilarious stuff. Freddie, the feckless nephew who spends too much time at a bar called the Pink Pussy, has acquired the nickname "Flat Unfurnished" from his bar mates. It's said to describe his mental prowess.
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 11:58:46 AM: Well I felt a bit better this morning. after actually getting some sleep and I guess the meds are kicking in.... I slept in a bit and didn't get to the office until 9:30 ... I am due in at 9 but as I am usually in much much earlier and stay late I felt no guilt whatsoever
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 12:02:02 PM: The boss didn't show up until 10:30 and announced we would make it "a short day".....the new girl was excited until the rest of us exchanged knowing looks and explained. That means. 4, 4:30......
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 12:02:42 PM: Only the police had different ideas.... They came in at 12:30 and invited us to leave the building
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Post by: Matthew on December 31, 2015, 12:17:46 PM: Quote from: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 12:02:42 PM
Only the police had different ideas.... They came in at 12:30 and invited us to leave the building

Was there drama??
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2015, 12:18:51 PM: This is the police: Stop Working!
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 31, 2015, 12:20:10 PM: Lottery vibes for DR ELMORE.

Party vibes for DR MATTHEW.

My computer is doing some strange things. I get a notice that my "Display Driver has stopped working" and my computer shuts down.

It may be time for a new computer.....ugh
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2015, 12:30:44 PM: Quote from: Jrand65 on December 31, 2015, 12:18:51 PM
This is the police: Stop Working!

:D
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 12:34:15 PM: The Citibank on the first floor was robbed and they wanted the building vacated.
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 12:34:27 PM: We happily obliged
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 12:42:14 PM: I have our New Years hotdogs on the stove ... They are simmering in a sauce of steak sauce, ketchup, vinegar and brown sugar
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Post by: Matthew on December 31, 2015, 12:43:22 PM: Quote from: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 12:42:14 PM
I have our New Years hotdogs on the stove ... They are simmering in a sauce of steak sauce, ketchup, vinegar and brown sugar

Don't forget the sauerkraut!!!
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 12:44:17 PM: There are large cooked shrimp chilling in the fridge along with some lemon and cocktail sauce
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 12:45:20 PM: I have some sliced pepperoni, cheddar cheese, port wine, smoked Gouda and Swiss
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 12:45:51 PM: Wheat thin crackers, ritz crackers and bacon flavored ritz
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 12:47:42 PM: And later I will call in a takeaway order to the roadhouse
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2015, 12:48:23 PM: DRs vixmom's and Matthew's feasts could feed hungry HHWers for a week!
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 12:48:36 PM: Quote from: Matthew on December 31, 2015, 12:43:22 PM
Quote from: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 12:42:14 PM
I have our New Years hotdogs on the stove ... They are simmering in a sauce of steak sauce, ketchup, vinegar and brown sugar

Don't forget the sauerkraut!!!

I am the only one in this family that will eat sauerkraut
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Post by: Ginny on December 31, 2015, 12:51:35 PM: Quote from: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 12:34:15 PM
The Citibank on the first floor was robbed and they wanted the building vacated.

Yikes, DR Vixmom!
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2015, 12:59:10 PM: Quote from: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 12:34:27 PM
We happily obliged
It's good to be so obliging.
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2015, 01:02:52 PM: Doing a California radio show called Falvors! Flavor Is Everything with Greg and Marleen on Sunday. It airs live at noon, which is 2 pm (CST) here, right? I'll be talking Texas barbecue.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 01:14:21 PM: Back from a bacon and cheese omelet and bagel, then picking up one tiny package.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 01:15:07 PM: For those who are interested, Welcome to My Word the script is now up for ordering at Kritzerland - I only put it up there if anyone would like a signed copy - it's a buck cheaper than Amazon, too :) http://kritzerland.com/wtmw_play_script.htm
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 01:40:02 PM: Quote from: Ginny on December 31, 2015, 12:51:35 PM
Quote from: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 12:34:15 PM
The Citibank on the first floor was robbed and they wanted the building vacated.

Yikes, DR Vixmom!

Their loss was our gain. :)
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Post by: George on December 31, 2015, 01:42:40 PM: Quote from: bk on December 31, 2015, 01:15:07 PM
For those who are interested, Welcome to My Word the script is now up for ordering at Kritzerland - I only put it up there if anyone would like a signed copy - it's a buck cheaper than Amazon, too :) http://kritzerland.com/wtmw_play_script.htm

Ordered. ;D
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Post by: George on December 31, 2015, 01:43:03 PM: Quote from: John G. on December 31, 2015, 01:02:52 PM
Doing a California radio show called Falvors! Flavor Is Everything with Greg and Marleen on Sunday. It airs live at noon, which is 2 pm (CST) here, right? I'll be talking Texas barbecue.

That's great, John! Hope it goes (went?) well!
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Post by: George on December 31, 2015, 01:43:46 PM: PAGE FOUR WtMW DANCE!

(http://kritzerland.com/BK_WTMW_ScriptCov_342x515.jpg)
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 01:50:20 PM: Just saw an update there was no actual robbery just an attempted robbery.

The tellers backed away from the counter and the would be robber left his bag and ran away. They evacuated the building in case there was a bomb in the bag
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Post by: Matthew on December 31, 2015, 01:59:31 PM: So, it was half a turkey..... but still 12.5lbs. So, it's business as usual
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2015, 02:02:47 PM: Thanks, George. Here the link the to the radio show. It will be on this coming Sunday:

http://www.zbsradio.com/show_detail/id/76
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Post by: George on December 31, 2015, 02:04:01 PM: Quote from: John G. on December 31, 2015, 02:02:47 PM
Thanks, George. Here the link the to the radio show. It will be on this coming Sunday:

http://www.zbsradio.com/show_detail/id/76

Cool!
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Post by: FJL on December 31, 2015, 02:08:38 PM: Matthew is 16 away from a key milestone of 5000.
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Post by: Matthew on December 31, 2015, 02:13:57 PM: I'm glad people pay attention to that! I'll do my best to usher in 2016 with 5000 posts.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2015, 02:41:15 PM: Hey kids, it's time for:
PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE!!!

Here's the table being set for NYE dinner 1974...
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2015, 02:43:01 PM: And remembering Young Frankenstein..
How about a multi-storied one on the side of the Playboy Building on the Sunset Strip?

Those were the days, my friend...
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2015, 02:49:49 PM: I have absolutely nothing to show for the event at Grand Central. I've put the word out to others who participated, so maybe something will turn up.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2015, 03:16:42 PM: Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2015, 03:18:41 PM: My, my, Vixmom! How clever of you and your co-workers! What a great ploy to go home early. After all, no one had to actually ROB the bank--just make it look like it.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2015, 03:22:25 PM: Those of you who know the old LA may recall the Bit o' Scotland restaurant, a well-known fish and chips place, that was on Westwood Blvd north of Pico (maybe north of Olympic, too). The owners of John O'Groats owned that previously.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2015, 03:26:38 PM: I've never been able to get behind the NYE hoopla. If you go out, you have to put up with price-gouging, crowds, parking, and other drivers. I've had some nice quiet evenings with friends, but nothing really memorable. An early dinner (in or out), and then a movie at home or the HHW par-tay is all I need.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2015, 03:28:42 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 31, 2015, 04:50:26 AM
A Very Happy New Year to all DRs everywhere, in any time zone and in any hemisphere! May 2016 bring you not only happiness, health and wealth, but everything you may require and desire!

Thank you, DR Elmore!

And the same to you!
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2015, 03:32:26 PM: Quote from: John G. on December 31, 2015, 01:02:52 PM
Doing a California radio show called Falvors! Flavor Is Everything with Greg and Marleen on Sunday. It airs live at noon, which is 2 pm (CST) here, right? I'll be talking Texas barbecue.

Good for you, John G! Have a great time doing it.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2015, 03:38:01 PM: I drove to my favorite food store this morning and bought my favorite foods. Then I came home and did some laundry and some of what I usually do on Friday afternoons. I'm now pulling a Vixmom and falling asleep at the computer.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2015, 03:38:52 PM: WBBL.
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 03:51:55 PM: Quote from: John G. on December 31, 2015, 02:02:47 PM
Thanks, George. Here the link the to the radio show. It will be on this coming Sunday:

http://www.zbsradio.com/show_detail/id/76

Cool so 3 pm my time
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 03:59:31 PM: Watched two more episodes of The Bridge - as good as the other seasons have been, this one is really something. And a horrible mother character the equal of Tony Soprano's mother.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 03:59:41 PM: Compulsive viewing.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 04:00:20 PM: And the partner character's wife situation has just been explained - it's been done before but it was done really well here.
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Post by: Matthew on December 31, 2015, 04:01:34 PM: Turkey is done!! I shall post a pic in a bit
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Post by: KevinH on December 31, 2015, 04:07:28 PM: Happy New Year's Eve!
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Post by: KevinH on December 31, 2015, 04:09:36 PM: TOD: It would have to be NYE 1999-Miss S's "Timeless" concert at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
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Post by: KevinH on December 31, 2015, 04:10:14 PM: Glad you didn't have to work many hours today, DR vixmom!
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Post by: KevinH on December 31, 2015, 04:11:14 PM: Feel better vibes for DR Ginny and DR vixmom!
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Post by: Matthew on December 31, 2015, 04:12:19 PM: Eeek - it's not done! The thermometer registered NSF in the area under the wing.... back in it goes
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2015, 04:41:04 PM: ~~~~~~~~~~~Go Michigan State!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2015, 04:41:20 PM: One more post.
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2015, 04:41:50 PM: Page Five!!
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Post by: Jennifer on December 31, 2015, 04:46:20 PM: Happy New Year's Eve!
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Post by: Jennifer on December 31, 2015, 04:46:58 PM: Later I will be watching Anderson Cooper and Kathy Griffin's New Year's Eve show.
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Post by: Ginny on December 31, 2015, 04:56:48 PM: Richard and I did a little grocery shopping and picked up Chinese food for dinner. Watching Clemson win their semifinal game and waiting for the MSU/Alabama kickoff.
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Post by: Ginny on December 31, 2015, 05:03:27 PM: TOD - 1982 - we'd been in New York since Christmas Day evening, having a great time seeing Broadway shows and visiting with DR Elmore. In keeping with our tradition, we ate Chinese food at Dish of Salt (now Utsav, an Indian restaurant), saw EVITA, and stood out in the middle of 7th Avenue in the low '50s in front of our hotel at midnight. From there we could see the ball drop in Times Square and the fireworks in Central Park.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 05:14:26 PM: Almost time for our partay. I cancelled tonight's visitor. I just am very stuck in my ways about New Year's Eve - I've been solo on these evenings for over twenty years, with only two exceptions and on both those occasions the person had to leave two hours ahead of midnight. Three more episodes of The Bridge.
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Post by: George on December 31, 2015, 05:31:58 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on December 31, 2015, 04:46:58 PM
Later I will be watching Anderson Cooper and Kathy Griffin's New Year's Eve show.

Thanks for mentioning this, Jennifer! I forgot to set my DVR to record this, since I'm not going to be home tonight. Fortunately, I can set my DVR to record from here at work. :)
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Post by: George on December 31, 2015, 05:40:01 PM: Topic of the Day: the most memorable NYE was 1995 when I was in NYC for NYE. I went with a theater group and some of us got tickets to a special performance of STOMP that ended right at midnight. We got out of the theater in Greenwich Village and got a taxi and by the time we got to Times Square, it was pretty much cleared out...thankfully. But the best part was that I was in New York City at all!
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Post by: George on December 31, 2015, 05:40:48 PM: And now, I'm off. I'm going to my sister's for a couple of hours or so, then on to the New Year's Eve Star Wars Birthday Party!

Have a great evening and be safe, everyone!!
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Post by: Jennifer on December 31, 2015, 05:41:44 PM: Quote from: George on December 31, 2015, 05:31:58 PM
Quote from: Jennifer on December 31, 2015, 04:46:58 PM
Later I will be watching Anderson Cooper and Kathy Griffin's New Year's Eve show.

Thanks for mentioning this, Jennifer! I forgot to set my DVR to record this, since I'm not going to be home tonight. Fortunately, I can set my DVR to record from here at work. :)

I wasn't even sure if she was doing it again this year. But I saw a promo on CNN. It seems like they are doing a long show this year (from 8pm till after midnight).
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 05:58:27 PM: Well, in the what a way to begin a New Year department - our very own Rob Stevens has just released the nominations for the Robby Awards, which will be on February 8th. Nine nominations for my projects!

Best Production of a Musical - Inside Out
Best Director of a Musical - me for Inside Out
Best Actress in a Musical - hold onto your hats - Sami Staitman for Welcome to My World
Best Ensemble Cast in a Musical - Sandy Bainum, Jill Marie Burke, Cynthia Ferrer, Stephanie Fredricks, Dana Meller and Adrienne Visnic for Inside Out
Best Music and Lyrics - me for Welcome to My World
Best Cabaret performance - Sandy Bainum for It Might Be Fun, the act I wrote and directed and which consists of all my songs
Best Cabaret performance - THREE Kritzerland shows - Jerome Kern, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Stephen Sondheim, and Andre Previn.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2015, 06:08:22 PM: Well, I'd say that's one HELL of way to ring out the old and bring in the new. Congrats to BK!
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2015, 06:09:17 PM: Kind of quiet here.

Can it really only be three hours until our balls drop?
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Post by: Ginny on December 31, 2015, 06:13:29 PM: Congratulations, BK!
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 06:19:07 PM: WOW~ CNN is showing the fireworks in Rio. Couldn't see Jane, but she's getting quite a show
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 06:21:38 PM: Congratulations to Bk and company!!
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 06:22:58 PM: Well we have just enjoyed a delicious steak dinner
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 06:24:14 PM: Turkey cooking vibes for Mstthew
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 06:24:28 PM: Also for Matthew
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 06:33:48 PM: Congrats BK!
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 06:58:34 PM: TOD. I think it was 1983. I was in love. We went to see a band at our favorite bar and danced and danced and danced. It was wonderful
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 06:59:52 PM: I usually stay home on NYE. The past few years friends have had parties and I've gone most of the time. This year there is no party as there is a big band playing downtown at a local music/art place. Most of my friends are going to be there. That's fine with me as I can stay home.
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 07:06:57 PM: That Kathy Griffin/Anderson Cooper thing is getting a bit old for me.....
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2015, 07:08:38 PM: Apropos of nothing...

When I was digging through photos looking for those others, I came across these two and wanted to examine them closer. Couldn't date them until I looked up the film OUT OF SEASON which is seen playing at the Bruin. November 1975.

For your doughnut eating pleasure...
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2015, 07:08:56 PM: And...
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 07:09:08 PM: Wait, that was a different photo a minute ago...
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 07:09:19 PM: Oh, now it's back
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2015, 07:10:40 PM: Sorry about that. I botched something in that post the first time, and redid it.
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 07:12:56 PM: That's ok. It was another post :)
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 07:14:28 PM: Wonder where everyone is tonight?
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 07:20:00 PM: I went to work today. I didn't need to, but I really wanted to. I was there for a few hours and got several things done. I may go back tomorrow. This break was just what I needed to want to go back.
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 07:20:20 PM: Page 6 !!!!
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 07:20:52 PM: I guess I flunked vacation. I've been to the office 3 times and worked about 1/2 day today, lol
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2015, 07:25:25 PM: We had an incredible evening.
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 07:27:23 PM: 2015 was a year. Lots of things happened including the bat bite, surgery etc... but all in all it was still a very good year. It was the first year I've had with no assistant for any part of the year and it went well. Ups and downs, but I went with the flow and it worked. I'm glad I took this time off, because once I rested up, I remembered how much I really enjoy my work. I'm really looking forward to getting back to it. I think 2016 is going to be a great year. I have a really good feeling about it
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 07:28:40 PM: Quote from: Jane on December 31, 2015, 07:25:25 PM
We had an incredible evening.

I looked for you on CNN while the fireworks were going off, but I couldn't see you ;)
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 07:29:05 PM: Looked amazing on TV and on your FB
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2015, 07:46:48 PM: I've been yawning since 6 pm so I'd better say this now:

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all DRs!

May you all have good health, good friends, and interesting challenges!
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 07:50:15 PM: Happy New Year

Wishing you all joy, love, health, creative satisfaction and some damn fine meals!
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Post by: Ginny on December 31, 2015, 07:53:27 PM: Not lookin' good for Michigan State...
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Post by: Matthew on December 31, 2015, 07:55:59 PM: Been trying to post pics of food, but the tech guy (me) can't seem to reduce the size of the pictures. Eventually I'll get them up!
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2015, 07:56:15 PM: How are you feeling Vixmom? You sound chipper.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2015, 08:01:06 PM: In just one hour here, we'll be counting down.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2015, 08:01:18 PM: This has been a public service announcement.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2015, 08:02:20 PM: I'm not so sure it actually served the public, but that is neither here nor there.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 08:26:54 PM: The Corner Shoppe - I guess Stan's Donuts came soon after? I could have sworn it was there in 1975.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 08:27:04 PM: And where in tarnation is everyone?
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 08:27:15 PM: We're havin' a partay here, you know.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 08:27:34 PM: In thirty-five minutes the East Coast will be in 2016.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 08:27:40 PM: But we won't.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 08:27:51 PM: Down to the final episode.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 08:27:59 PM: And I will watch it this evening.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 08:28:15 PM: So let's get this party goin', baby.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 08:28:24 PM: Page six? Really?
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 08:28:36 PM: Shouldn't we already be on page sixty?
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 08:28:56 PM: Where IS the NY contingent this fine evening. Surely elmore isn't working on scores.
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 08:41:16 PM: I have been dozing on and off
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 08:44:59 PM: Also off and on
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Post by: Dan M on December 31, 2015, 08:54:08 PM: HAPPY NEW YEAR to ALL DRs! Here's lookin' at allo youse (for those Easterners), and to a healthy and happy 2016! ;)
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:00:18 PM: Four minutes to East Coast 2016!
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:00:32 PM: Glad at least a few of us are here.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:00:40 PM: Page seven? Really?
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:00:54 PM: Three minutes to East Coast 2016!
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:01:03 PM: Page seven? Really?
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:01:56 PM: Can't wait to hear all the "I fell asleep" or "I didn't feel like attending the best partay anywhere."
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:02:07 PM: Two minutes to East Coast 2016!
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:02:19 PM: Page seven? Really?
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:02:29 PM: "I had to eat a cookie so I couldn't attend."
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:03:03 PM: "I was watching [insert title of something here]."
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:03:15 PM: One minute to East Coast 2016!
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:03:23 PM: Page seven? Really?
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:03:31 PM: "I was on the floor, drunk."
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:03:44 PM: HAPPY NEW YEAR EAST COAST!!!
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:04:08 PM: And three hours from now the real New Year happens so hopefully some partygoers will arrive.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:04:41 PM: "I couldn't attend because I was on Facebook."
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:05:17 PM: "Sorry, I listening to Della Reese sing sad songs of love."
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:05:28 PM: Wow, Della Reese - that was random.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:05:38 PM: Page seven? Really?
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:05:45 PM: I am my own frenzy.
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 09:05:49 PM: Well it is 2016 here and the neighbors have broken out the fireworks!! Happy Znew Zyear!
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:05:57 PM: This is an entire page of ME!
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:06:26 PM: Whew, someone else finally posted. Happy East Coast 2016, Vixmom.
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 09:06:28 PM: I'm here....and there....and back here......
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:06:38 PM: "I was doing my laundry."
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:06:55 PM: "I was in San Remo eating a pizza."
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 09:06:56 PM: Yeah! It's 11:00 PM
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:07:01 PM: Cilla's here.
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 09:07:10 PM: Thank you !
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:07:14 PM: Only nine in these here parts.
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Post by: Ginny on December 31, 2015, 09:07:16 PM: Happy New Year!!!
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:07:24 PM: Page seven? Really?
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:07:34 PM: Page eight? Really?
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 09:07:44 PM: And now my bronchitis and I are going to sleep
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:07:45 PM: "I had nothing to wear."
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:08:01 PM: "I should have worn green - I wore green the last time."
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:08:22 PM: "I was out on the porch throwing up perfectly good food."
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 09:08:33 PM: Happy New Year to the east coasters
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:08:40 PM: We don't need no sleep.
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 09:08:53 PM: Quote from: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:08:22 PM
"I was out on the porch throwing up perfectly good food."

Yikes!
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:09:22 PM: Well, the party's not over here and it will continue until midnight. At eleven I'll uncork the champagne and begin my silent meditation.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:09:34 PM: Page eight? Really?
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 09:09:53 PM: I finished the last of my home made butter pecan ice cream tonight. It was very tasty. I have enough ingredients for one more batch (I think). I'll have to get on that tomorrow
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:09:59 PM: "I was texting with my old high school lesbian friend."
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Post by: Dan M on December 31, 2015, 09:10:23 PM: Having my own Hitchcock marathon, and switching back to Antenna TV's Burns and Allen/Jack Benny marathon.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:10:23 PM: "I was dancing in the nude to the music of Bob Dylan."
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 09:10:24 PM: Maybe people will stop in after celebrating in person with others
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Post by: Ginny on December 31, 2015, 09:10:25 PM: Fireworks in our neighborhood, too...
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:10:35 PM: I've never seen excuses like these, have you?
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:10:46 PM: There are no fireworks here.
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 09:10:53 PM: I was playing toys with the cats....
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:10:55 PM: Page eight? Really?
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2015, 09:11:12 PM: HAPPY 2016, EVERYONE!
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 09:11:16 PM: I'm expecting fireworks at midnight. They shoot them off all the time here
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2015, 09:11:37 PM: I just heard a firework!
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2015, 09:11:45 PM: One lone firework.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:12:11 PM: "I was reading a book on my Nook about a crook to took and took and then would cook and then look."
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:12:25 PM: One Lone Firework - that's the title of my next novel
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:12:57 PM: "Sorry, I was on Instagram sharing pictures of my neutered owl."
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 09:13:20 PM: well not all the time, but at least any time there is a real excuse to shoot them off
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:13:24 PM: "Sorry, I was publishing another one person play" Druxy.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2015, 09:13:33 PM: I don't think we ever got any pictures of a damned turkey.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:13:42 PM: "I would have been here but I wasn't."
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2015, 09:13:49 PM: Or pictures of some delicious sounding hot dogs.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:13:50 PM: Page nine? Really?
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:14:03 PM: "What's haineshisway?" Pogue.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2015, 09:14:45 PM: Not even a Hey! from DR Ron.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2015, 09:15:27 PM: Not even a wee tiny li'l parody from FJL.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2015, 09:15:53 PM: Not even so much as a game being afoot from DR Jrand65.
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 09:15:53 PM: Quote from: ChasSmith on December 31, 2015, 09:13:33 PM
I don't think we ever got any pictures of a damned turkey.

Any particular damned turkey or just any old damned turkey?
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:16:15 PM: Let's have some hot dog photographs. I have another thirty minutes of The Bridge's final episode, so I'll go watch that. Crime is solved and it's just wrapping some loose ends up. I must say, as good as this was, the villain's introduction is a major cheat and doesn't play fair. It happens in the middle of the series, but is done in a totally unfair way, which you realize once you find out who it is.
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 09:16:36 PM: Gees Louise, I'm glad I'm here.....I'm guessing other folks will stop in
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:17:07 PM: "Sorry, I was eating a Skyline three-way." Jrand.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 09:17:31 PM: Page nine? Really? We're havin' us a partay.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2015, 09:18:07 PM: I wonder if I have any more doughnut pictures.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2015, 09:19:06 PM: I know I don't have any hot dog ones.
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 09:19:18 PM: I don't have much to say, but I guess that hasn't stopped me in the past
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 31, 2015, 09:19:35 PM: I could eat a Chicago dog right about now.
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 09:19:42 PM: I don't have any hot dog photos, or doughnut photos
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 09:20:06 PM: I think I'll go see what I have to snack on, maybe some caramel corn
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Post by: Ginny on December 31, 2015, 09:28:35 PM: 'night!
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 09:32:55 PM: I just put he left over hotdogs in the fridge. They will be taken out and noshed tomorrow along with shrimp cheese pepperoni and crackers as our news year day tradition is to nosh all day and have no actual meals except maybe a huge breakfast of sausages, fried ham, home fries, eggs, grilled tomatoes and mushrooms , toast and tea....and hp sauce of course !( not in the tea)
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 09:33:50 PM: If I remember I will take a picture of the goodies tomorrow
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 09:35:44 PM: But they look like this

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/16597/cocktail-wieners-i/photos/194656/
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 09:38:00 PM: I am glad mt resolution for 2016 was not giving up coughing as I have failed miserably
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 09:39:10 PM: In fact I think I may be I contention for the person who has coughed the most in 2016
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 09:41:08 PM: I keep thinking about that coughing child in I, Claudius. Caligula cured his cough. I hope I can stop before Vixdad. Considers a similar cure.. Not in,y am I keeping me awake I am keeping him awake despite staying in the recliner
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 09:42:56 PM: Lying down in bed is simply not an option at the moment ... 60 degrees is about as close as I can get.
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 09:43:27 PM: Quote from: ChasSmith on December 31, 2015, 09:19:35 PM
I could eat a Chicago dog right about now.

The dogs of Illinois are in hiding
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 09:44:22 PM: never have I ever made my own ice cream.
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 09:45:13 PM: Do you need special equiptment, rock salt and grinders and such or is there an eSy way to do it?
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2015, 09:46:06 PM: Quote from: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 09:42:56 PM
Lying down in bed is simply not an option at the moment ... 60 degrees is about as close as I can get.

60 degrees? No wonder you have a cold. Try turning up the heat.
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 09:49:15 PM: I nearly bought one of those frozen fruit into sherbet thingies at Costco on the 26th. I remembered Jennifer loved hers... I wonder if she still uses it
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 09:50:09 PM: Quote from: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 09:45:13 PM
Do you need special equiptment, rock salt and grinders and such or is there an eSy way to do it?

I have a Cuisinart ice cream maker. You put the inside thingy in the freezer for a day or whatever to make it freeze, then you mix up the ice cream mix from the recipe that comes with it, and then you pour it in the bowl thingy, put that on the base, plug it in and turn it on. about 15 minutes later....ice cream
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 09:51:02 PM: Quote from: TCB on December 31, 2015, 09:46:06 PM
Quote from: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 09:42:56 PM
Lying down in bed is simply not an option at the moment ... 60 degrees is about as close as I can get.

I am not the one living in a heatless apartment... Have they fixed it for you yet Tommy?

60 degrees? No wonder you have a cold. Try turning up the heat.

Once again I cleverly hide the response in the quote after 10 years or so of being here you would have thought I'd have figured it out by now
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 09:51:59 PM: http://www.amazon.com/Conair-Cuisinart-ICE-21-Frozen-Yogurt-Ice/dp/B003KYSLMW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451627231&sr=8-1&keywords=cuisinart+ice+cream+maker (http://www.amazon.com/Conair-Cuisinart-ICE-21-Frozen-Yogurt-Ice/dp/B003KYSLMW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451627231&sr=8-1&keywords=cuisinart+ice+cream+maker)

Ice cream maker
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 09:52:16 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 09:50:09 PM
Quote from: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 09:45:13 PM
Do you need special equiptment, rock salt and grinders and such or is there an eSy way to do it?

I have a Cuisinart ice cream maker. You put the inside thingy in the freezer for a day or whatever to make it freeze, then you mix up the ice cream mix from the recipe that comes with it, and then you pour it in the bowl thingy, put that on the base, plug it in and turn it on. about 15 minutes later....ice cream

Ah well lacking a ice cream maker I shall continue with buying from the. Market
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 09:52:57 PM: I don't think I paid that much for mine. I've had it for several years, so it may be an older model
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 09:55:04 PM: I forgot that I had the inner bowl thingy in my deep freeze. It's been there for months. So, I decided to use it. It was very good ice cream, but with what it cost to make it and how much I got, it's cheaper to get it at the store
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 09:56:07 PM: I'm on a make it myself kick. I'm having a lot of fun doing it. It may not last when I get back to work, but for now the cooking has been fun
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2015, 09:57:58 PM: Still no heat in the living room.
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 09:58:50 PM: I just read through that link.... I generally have a fairly well stocked freezer... And my only freezer is the one atop my refrigerator so I do not think I would have space to keep the bowl flat ...as recommended
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 10:00:19 PM: Quote from: TCB on December 31, 2015, 09:57:58 PM
Still no heat in the living room.

The landlord should pay to keep,you up at a nice hotel and to board Nicky until it is fixed
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2015, 10:01:56 PM: Quote from: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 10:00:19 PM
Quote from: TCB on December 31, 2015, 09:57:58 PM
Still no heat in the living room.

The landlord should pay to keep,you up at a nice hotel and to board Nicky until it is fixed

But I have heat in the bedroom and the bathroom, plus heaters in the living room.
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 10:02:59 PM: Quote from: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 09:51:02 PM
Quote from: TCB on December 31, 2015, 09:46:06 PM
Quote from: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 09:42:56 PM
Lying down in bed is simply not an option at the moment ... 60 degrees is about as close as I can get.

I am not the one living in a heatless apartment... Have they fixed it for you yet Tommy?

60 degrees? No wonder you have a cold. Try turning up the heat.

Once again I cleverly hide the response in the quote after 10 years or so of being here you would have thought I'd have figured it out by now

Also after 52+ years of being reasonably literate , you might have thought me capable of ending sentences with a period and beginning new ones with a cSpatalused letter
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 10:03:43 PM: I just heard a lone firework. I imagine Boo will be upset in a minute
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 10:03:59 PM: Watching the star rise in Chicago. This must be a new thing
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 10:04:09 PM: Yes, yes of course all civilized beings begin their sentences with a cSpatalused letter.
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2015, 10:04:23 PM: But we don't care. I put exclamation points after every sentence!
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 10:04:30 PM: Now I hear lots of fireworks
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 10:05:20 PM: Happy New Year!
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2015, 10:05:34 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 10:03:59 PM
Watching the star rise in Chicago. This must be a new thing

I am watching the guitar drop in Memphis.
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 10:05:41 PM: And to think I once dreamed of being an English teacher
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 10:06:39 PM: I liked the Facebook post that said "it's B-E-F-O-R-E not B4...we're speaking English not Bingo"
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2015, 10:06:49 PM: Today I heard about a way to make homemade ice cream without an ice cream machine.

www.new-direction-foods.com/

Look for The Curious Creamery.
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2015, 10:06:52 PM: I would have been here earlier but I was texting my lesbian friend from high school.
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 10:07:12 PM: We missed watching the ball drop. We were watching "an inconvenient truth" cause nothing says holiday like reality slapping you in the face and telling you to wake the hell up
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 10:07:25 PM: Fireworks still going strong here. I don't see them, just hear them
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2015, 10:07:53 PM: I am beat. Sorry to poop out.

Good night!
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 10:08:09 PM: Quote from: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 10:05:41 PM
And to think I once dreamed of being an English teacher

An English teacher, An English teacher..
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 10:08:21 PM: A bye bye birdie reference
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 10:08:37 PM: I heard about a way without an ice cream machine on Food TV. Can't remember it, but it involves condensed milk
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 10:08:45 PM: Page 11
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 10:09:17 PM: Quote from: TCB on December 31, 2015, 10:01:56 PM
Quote from: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 10:00:19 PM
Quote from: TCB on December 31, 2015, 09:57:58 PM
Still no heat in the living room.

The landlord should pay to keep,you up at a nice hotel and to board Nicky until it is fixed

But I have heat in the bedroom and the bathroom, plus heaters in the living room.

Well that is something... But space heaters are always a worry
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2015, 10:09:53 PM: Has everybody made their New Year's resolutions?
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 10:11:33 PM: I resolve not to make resolutions
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2015, 10:12:53 PM: And congrats to BK on all the nominations! Well done!
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Post by: Jeanne on December 31, 2015, 10:13:16 PM: Hope you have heat very soon, Tom.
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2015, 10:14:47 PM: Quote from: Jeanne on December 31, 2015, 10:13:16 PM
Hope you have heat very soon, Tom.

I expect it will be fixed by Spring.
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2015, 10:15:56 PM: Yes, congratulations to BK.
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 10:17:54 PM: Quote from: Jeanne on December 31, 2015, 10:06:49 PM
Today I heard about a way to make homemade ice cream without an ice cream machine.

www.new-direction-foods.com/

Look for The Curious Creamery.

That looks really interesting. But I did not see any way to actually order the product
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 10:18:31 PM: Page eleven? Really?
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 10:18:37 PM: Quote from: TCB on December 31, 2015, 10:06:52 PM
I would have been here earlier but I was texting my lesbian friend from high school.

You too ?
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 10:19:29 PM: I'm going to take a shower and wash this year down the drain. Then I'll pop the champagne cork. At eleven I'll do my thing, which usually takes about fifteen minutes, then I'll turn on the TV around 11:45 for the official countdown.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 10:19:53 PM: "Sorry, I was going to come to the party but I couldn't find any UNDERPANTS."
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 10:20:13 PM: "You know I would have been her but I was eating CRANBERRIES."
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 10:20:48 PM: "I had more important things to do like combing my eyebrows."
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 10:20:55 PM: I gotta tell you.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 10:22:12 PM: December was officially the biggest posting month of the year.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 10:22:24 PM: For those that care about such things.
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 31, 2015, 10:24:23 PM: Well, hate to be party pooper, but the cats have informed me it's time to go to bed.
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2015, 10:24:40 PM: Quote from: bk on December 31, 2015, 10:19:53 PM
"Sorry, I was going to come to the party but I couldn't find any UNDERPANTS."

Oh, that would never stop me.
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2015, 10:27:50 PM: Do they show the New year's Eve celebration at the Space Needle around the country? It is really cool.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 10:29:18 PM: "I would have been there but what care I for tinsel and glamor?"
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 10:29:49 PM: "My nose had an irregularity so I went outside and ate some shrubs."
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 10:30:01 PM: Page eleven? Really?
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 10:30:08 PM: NOW I'll shower.
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 10:31:17 PM: Where is Singdaw?
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Post by: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 10:32:10 PM: Ok I am really going to try and stop
Coughing and sat sleeping instead
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2015, 10:32:58 PM: Quote from: vixmom on December 31, 2015, 10:31:17 PM
Where is Singdaw?

Probably either at work or in bed with his husband.
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2015, 10:35:31 PM: I want to know where Ron has been? Is he still visiting in family?
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2015, 10:37:41 PM: Twelve?
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2015, 10:37:53 PM: twelve!
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2015, 10:38:04 PM: Happy New Year!
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2015, 10:38:24 PM: I have stolen some of TCB's exclamation points!
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2015, 10:38:30 PM: !!!!!!
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2015, 10:38:45 PM: Tonight has not gone as planned.
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2015, 10:39:23 PM: I went to dance practice and ended up drinking my share of some very good Champagne instead.
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2015, 10:39:46 PM: Then I had to drive the studio owner home (with his two dogs), as he was in no shape to drive.
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2015, 10:41:04 PM: I realized while I was at his boyfriend's house that I had misplaced my cellphone. Drove back to the studio with my instructor and couldn't find it. Turns out it fell out of my pocket and was in the parking lot in the space where I had parked earlier. Still works, which is is great news to me.
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2015, 10:42:24 PM: By that time, it was way too late for church, so I just headed straight to the party, which was filled with some nice talking and playing of a game called Fact or Crap.
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2015, 10:43:07 PM: I'm home now and the fireworks are well underway here. Everywhere you look in the sky you can see them. The bird is not amused.
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2015, 10:43:26 PM: I'm finished with my run.
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2015, 10:46:29 PM: Quote from: John G. on December 31, 2015, 10:38:24 PM
I have stolen some of TCB's exclamation points!

That's okay, I have plenty!!
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Post by: Laura on December 31, 2015, 10:51:55 PM: Good evening. I just got back from the church soup party. Someone set off fireworks very close to the church, and I thought at first there was an explosion. Well, I guess it was.
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2015, 10:53:39 PM: Quote from: Laura on December 31, 2015, 10:51:55 PM
Good evening. I just got back from the church soup party. Someone set off fireworks very close to the church, and I thought at first there was an explosion. Well, I guess it was.

It is rather late for a soup party. It is almost midnight.
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Post by: Laura on December 31, 2015, 10:55:44 PM: I am the cleanup committee.
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2015, 10:57:22 PM: Quote from: Laura on December 31, 2015, 10:55:44 PM
I am the cleanup committee.

That's right. I forgot.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 10:58:51 PM: "I would have been here but I was both singing and dawing." Singdaw
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 10:59:19 PM: I am, as they say, clean as a whistle and in five minutes I'll go do my thing and then return forthwith.
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Post by: Laura on December 31, 2015, 10:59:52 PM: And the setup committee.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 10:59:57 PM: I could return fourthwith - that would be with with with with. Perhaps fifthwith would be better?
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Post by: Laura on December 31, 2015, 11:00:07 PM: I got there at 3 p.m. and left around 11.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 11:00:07 PM: Page twelve? Really?
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 11:00:38 PM: "I would have been there but Keith and I are on a year-long cruise to everywhere." Dear Reader Jane.
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2015, 11:01:40 PM: Quote from: Laura on December 31, 2015, 10:55:44 PM
I am the cleanup committee.

Is Hitler on the committee?
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2015, 11:02:18 PM: Quote from: bk on December 31, 2015, 10:59:57 PM
I could return fourthwith - that would be with with with with. Perhaps fifthwith would be better?

Or sandwith!
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2015, 11:03:54 PM: Quote from: TCB on December 31, 2015, 11:02:18 PM
Quote from: bk on December 31, 2015, 10:59:57 PM
I could return fourthwith - that would be with with with with. Perhaps fifthwith would be better?

Or sandwith!

Or bandwith.
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2015, 11:05:22 PM: Happy New Year to Laura!
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Post by: Laura on December 31, 2015, 11:06:27 PM: Happy New Year!
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Post by: John G. on December 31, 2015, 11:11:45 PM: Fading too quickly. Good night, all. And happy new year!
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Post by: Laura on December 31, 2015, 11:15:53 PM: Good night, John. Happy New Year!
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 11:15:59 PM: Finished doing my thing and now can just relax till our New Year's balls drop. Be here for the exciting countdown!
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 11:16:09 PM: Page thirteen? Really?
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 11:16:34 PM: We must get to page fourteen, really, because we don't want to go into the New Year on page thirteen.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 11:16:41 PM: So post up a storm.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 11:16:49 PM: Let's have a frenzy or nine.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 11:17:31 PM: "So sorry I missed the best party in all the Internet but I had a banana in my ear."
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2015, 11:34:09 PM: Happy New Year, John!
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 11:44:56 PM: I wonder who made up the banana in my ear joke?
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 11:45:13 PM: It would be ever so nice to have some help getting to page fourteen.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 11:45:41 PM: "Oh, dear, I couldn't be at the partay because I am the busiest human being alive." Dear Reader George.
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2015, 11:46:45 PM: I am drinking CRANBERRY juice.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 11:50:12 PM: Are you wearing UNDERPANTS whilst drinking CRANBERRY juice?
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 11:50:20 PM: Get me off this damn page.
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2015, 11:51:00 PM: 15 minutes till 2016
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2015, 11:51:53 PM: 37 posts until 50,000.
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2015, 11:52:28 PM: Damn, I talk a lot.
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2015, 11:53:38 PM: How many posts until page fourteen?
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 11:54:23 PM: Who knows? Only the Shadow nose.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 11:54:57 PM: We'll make it as soon as we start the countdown. Most unseemly of dear reader George to completely miss being with us.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 11:55:38 PM: "I would have been there but I had an attack of the heebie jeebies."
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2015, 11:57:08 PM: TV is on - I just like to hear the countdown. Otherwise it's pretty insufferable on ABC.
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2015, 11:58:06 PM: George said earlier that he probably wouldn't make it home by midnight.
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2015, 11:59:02 PM: I'm watching CNN.
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Post by: TCB on January 01, 2016, 12:00:35 AM: Anderson and Kathy.
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2016, 12:02:56 AM: One minute to 2016. Ready for the countdown.
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2016, 12:03:04 AM: Ready for page fourteen.
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2016, 12:03:19 AM: When did it become popular to NOT be here for our balls dropping?
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2016, 12:03:27 AM: Thirty seconds.
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Post by: TCB on January 01, 2016, 12:03:32 AM: Counting down.
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2016, 12:03:36 AM: Twenty seconds.
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2016, 12:03:43 AM: Fifteen.
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2016, 12:03:55 AM: Happy New Year!!!
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2016, 12:04:30 AM: 2016!
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2016, 12:04:37 AM: This year is flying by.
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2016, 12:04:43 AM: Page fourteen.
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2016, 12:04:52 AM: We'll have over 400 postings.
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2016, 12:04:58 AM: All is well.
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Post by: TCB on January 01, 2016, 12:05:47 AM: Happy New Year!!
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2016, 12:09:16 AM: "I wanted to be there but I had a canker sore."
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2016, 12:09:28 AM: And now - post number 400.